A multifunctional smart toilet seat

Abstract

This utility model discloses a multifunctional smart toilet seat, including a seat ring and a controller. The seat ring includes an outer ring wall, a top wall, and an inner ring wall connected in sequence, which together form a receiving cavity. Multiple vibrators electrically connected to the controller are disposed within the receiving cavity, and the controller controls the multiple vibrators to pulse rhythmically. A therapeutic light source electrically connected to the controller is disposed on the inner side of the inner ring wall, with the light from the therapeutic light source shining upwards. By incorporating vibrators and a therapeutic light source, this toilet seat possesses both defecation assistance and therapeutic functions, offering diverse functions and improving the user experience. The rhythmic motion better adapts to the body's physiological rhythms. Furthermore, the therapeutic light source can shine towards the user's buttocks, utilizing the photothermal, photochemical, or biostimulation effects to relieve symptoms, promote repair, and assist in treatment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of toilet seat technology, and in particular to a multifunctional smart toilet seat. Background Technology

[0002] As a core component of the toilet, the toilet seat is mounted on top of the toilet seat. Its core functions include protecting the toilet seat from stains and enhancing privacy during toilet use. Its typical structure usually consists of an upper cover and a lower seat ring, making it a basic component of modern bathroom fixtures that combines practicality and comfort.

[0003] Constipation is a common digestive system problem in clinical practice and daily life. Its core clinical manifestations are a significant decrease in defecation frequency and difficulty in defecation. In non-drug-assisted intervention scenarios for constipation, toilet seats are gradually being developed as a tool to help improve defecation because they are directly related to defecation behavior. Related technologies have been initially applied in this field.

[0004] Existing toilet seats designed to assist constipation sufferers with defecation have several vibrators installed in the seat ring. The frequency of these vibrators can be adjusted to a vibration frequency close to the natural frequency of human tissue. When the vibrators vibrate the patient's buttocks, they generate directional force that penetrates the skin, muscles, and tissues, thereby triggering the voluntary relaxation response of the external and internal anal sphincter muscles. This enhances the patient's perception of the urge to defecate and ultimately assists them in completing the defecation action. However, the vibrators use a synchronous vibration control method, meaning that all vibrators start simultaneously and operate at the same frequency. Under this method, the assistive effect is not good, and the toilet seat only has a vibration function, which is limited in functionality and causes inconvenience to the user.

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to design a new technical solution to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above, this utility model addresses the deficiencies of existing technologies and its main objective is to provide a multifunctional smart toilet seat. By incorporating vibrators and a therapeutic light source, the toilet seat offers both bowel-aid and therapeutic functions, enhancing the user experience. The controller controls multiple vibrators to rhythmically activate and deactivate in a regular pattern, better aligning with the body's physiological rhythms, promoting natural muscle relaxation, and preventing discomfort such as numbness or a strong foreign body sensation in the buttocks caused by all vibrators operating simultaneously. Furthermore, the therapeutic light source can be directed towards the user's buttocks, utilizing the thermal, photochemical, or biostimulation effects of light to alleviate symptoms, promote repair, and assist in treatment.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A multifunctional smart toilet seat includes a seat ring and a controller. The seat ring includes an outer ring wall, a top wall, and an inner ring wall connected in sequence. The outer ring wall, the top wall, and the inner ring wall together form a receiving cavity. The cavity contains multiple vibrators electrically connected to a controller, and the controller controls the multiple vibrators to perform rhythmic movements. The inner side of the inner ring wall is provided with a physiotherapy light source electrically connected to the controller, and the light from the physiotherapy light source shines upward.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the top wall is fixed with multiple vibrator mounting boxes, and multiple vibrators are installed in the corresponding vibrator mounting boxes.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the vibrator mounting box includes an upper box body fixed to the bottom surface of the top wall and a lower box body fixed to the bottom of the upper box body. An installation space is provided between the upper box body and the lower box body. The installation space includes a motor mounting position and a vibrator receiving position located next to the motor mounting position. The motor of the vibrator is located in the motor mounting position, and the vibrator is located in the vibrator receiving position.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the top wall is provided with a first capacitive sensor for determining whether there is a user on the seat ring. The first capacitive sensor is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller controls the operation of the vibrator based on the feedback from the first capacitive sensor.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the inner surface of the outer ring wall is provided with a second capacitive sensor for adjusting the rhythm of multiple vibrators. The second capacitive sensor is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller controls the operation of the vibrators based on the feedback from the second capacitive sensor.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the physiotherapy light source includes red light bulbs and blue light bulbs.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the inner ring wall includes a first segment connected to the top wall and a second segment connected to the inner side of the bottom end of the first segment. The top of the second segment is recessed to form a mounting groove, and the physiotherapy light source is sealed and fixed in the mounting groove.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the multifunctional smart toilet seat also includes a cover plate that covers the seat ring, the physiotherapy light source includes ultraviolet light beads, the bottom surface of the mounting groove is a first inclined surface so that the light from the physiotherapy light source shines obliquely upward and inward, the bottom surface of the cover plate is provided with an annular reflector, the annular reflector is provided with a second inclined surface, the second inclined surface can direct the ultraviolet light from the ultraviolet light beads toward the top surface of the top wall.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment, the bottom surface of the top wall is provided with a Hall effect sensor switch for sensing whether the cover is closed. Correspondingly, the cover is provided with a magnet corresponding to the Hall effect sensor switch. The controller controls the ultraviolet lamp beads to turn on and off based on the feedback from the Hall effect sensor switch.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment, the controller includes a control board mounting box fixed to the inner side of the rear end of the outer ring wall and a control circuit board disposed within the control board mounting box.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, as can be seen from the above technical solution: Its main features include vibrators and a therapeutic light source, giving the toilet seat both bowel-aid and therapeutic functions. This versatility enhances the user experience. The controller manages multiple vibrators, which operate rhythmically, opening and closing in a consistent pattern. This better aligns with the body's physiological rhythms, promoting natural muscle relaxation and preventing discomfort such as numbness or a strong feeling of something in the buttocks caused by all vibrators working simultaneously. Furthermore, the therapeutic light source directs light towards the user's buttocks, utilizing the thermal, photochemical, or biostimulation effects to alleviate symptoms, promote repair, and provide supplementary treatment.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the structural features and effects of this utility model, the following detailed description of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 4 This is another exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 10. Seat ring; 11. Outer ring wall; 12. Top wall; 13. Inner ring wall; 131. First paragraph; 132. Second paragraph; 133. Mounting slot; 134. First inclined surface; 101. Receptacle; 20. Controller; 21. Control board mounting box; 22. Control circuit board; 30. Cover plate; 31. Ring-shaped reflector; 311. Second inclined plane; 40. Vibrator; 41. Electric motor; 42. Vibrator; 50. Physiotherapy light source; 51. LED strip light; 60. Vibrator mounting box; 61. Upper box body; 611. Main body; 612. Installation section; 62. Lower housing; 601. Installation space; 602. Motor mounting position; 603, Oscillator housing position; 70, First capacitive sensor; 80. Second capacitive sensor; 90. Hall effect sensor switch; 100. Magnet. Detailed Implementation

[0021] First, it should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 As shown, it illustrates the specific structure of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, including a seat ring 10, a controller 20, and a cover plate 30.

[0023] The seat ring 10 includes an outer ring wall 11, a top wall 12, and an inner ring wall 13 connected in sequence. The outer ring wall 11, the top wall 12, and the inner ring wall 13 together form a receiving cavity 101. A plurality of vibrators 40 electrically connected to a controller 20 are disposed in the receiving cavity 101. The controller 20 controls the plurality of vibrators 40 to perform rhythmic movements. A physiotherapy light source 50 electrically connected to the controller 20 is disposed on the inner side of the inner ring wall 13. The light from the physiotherapy light source 50 shines upward. The outer ring wall 11, the top wall 12, and the inner ring wall 13 are integrally formed.

[0024] See Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, multiple vibrator mounting boxes 60 are fixed to the bottom surface of the top wall 12, and multiple vibrators 40 are disposed in the corresponding vibrator mounting boxes 60. Each vibrator mounting box 60 includes an upper box body 61 fixed to the bottom surface of the top wall 12 and a lower box body 62 fixed to the bottom of the upper box body 61. An installation space 601 is provided between the upper box body 61 and the lower box body 62. The installation space 601 includes a motor mounting position 602 and a vibrator located next to the motor mounting position 602. The vibrator 40 has a motor 41 located at a motor mounting position 602, and the vibrator 42 located at a vibrator mounting position 603. The upper housing 61 includes a main body 611 and mounting parts 612 located on both sides of the main body 611. The main body 611 is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the top wall 12. The mounting parts 612 are fixed to the bottom surface of the top wall 12 by adhesive. The main body 611 and the lower housing 62 form an installation space 601.

[0025] The vibrator mounting box 60 is designed to protect the vibrator 40, making it less susceptible to damage. In this embodiment, four vibrators 40 are provided, with two vibrators 40 arranged at both the front and rear ends of the accommodating cavity 101.

[0026] See Figure 3 As shown, the bottom surface of the top wall 12 is provided with a first capacitive sensor 70 for determining whether there is a user on the seat ring 10. The first capacitive sensor 70 is electrically connected to the controller 20. The controller 20 controls the operation of the vibrator 40 based on the feedback from the first capacitive sensor 70. The first capacitive sensor 70 is used to sense whether the user is on the toilet. If the user leaves the seat ring 10, the controller 20 automatically controls the vibrator 40 to stop. The inner surface of the outer ring wall 11 is provided with a second capacitive sensor 80 for adjusting the rhythm of multiple vibrators 40. The second capacitive sensor 80 is electrically connected to the controller 20. The controller 20 controls the operation of the vibrator 40 based on the feedback from the second capacitive sensor 80. The second capacitive sensor 80 is used to sense the switching mode. It can be sensed when the user touches it through the outer ring wall 11. Pressing it once switches a rhythm mode (e.g., each vibrator 40 vibrates in sequence, increases in intensity, decreases in intensity, etc.). The operating rhythm of each vibrator 40 is controlled independently and can be adjusted independently.

[0027] See Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the inner ring wall 13 includes a first segment 131 connected to the top wall 12 and a second segment 132 connected to the inner side of the bottom end of the first segment 131. A mounting groove 133 is recessed at the top of the second segment 132. The physiotherapy light source 50 is sealed and fixed in the mounting groove 133 by adhesive. The physiotherapy light source 50 includes red light beads (not shown in the figure), blue light beads (not shown in the figure), and ultraviolet light beads (not shown in the figure) mounted on the light strip 51. The red light (wavelength approximately 620-760nm, visible light) is low-energy visible light with a moderate penetration depth (approximately 2-10mm, reaching the dermis), primarily working through a "biostimulation effect." It has an effective effect without significant risk of thermal damage and is one of the most basic and widely used types of physiotherapy. It can promote blood flow and metabolic recovery. Blue light (wavelength about 400-450nm, visible light) is visible light with a shallow penetration depth (about 0.5-2mm, mainly acting on the epidermis and mucous membrane). Its core function is to regulate cell function through "photochemical effect". It also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and can promote wound healing (e.g., hemorrhoids). Ultraviolet light is mainly used to disinfect the seat ring 10 and rarely acts directly on the human body for physiotherapy. It can treat specific skin diseases (e.g., UVB is used as an adjunct treatment for psoriasis and vitiligo, and UVA is used in combination with photosensitizers for eczema and postherpetic neuralgia).

[0028] The cover plate 30 is located above the seat ring 10 and is used to cover the seat ring 10, see reference. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the bottom surface of the mounting groove 133 is a first inclined surface 134, so that the light from the physiotherapy light source 50 shines obliquely upward and inward, so as to better treat the human buttocks. The bottom surface of the cover plate 30 is provided with an annular reflector 31, and the annular reflector 31 is provided with a second inclined surface 311. The second inclined surface 311 can direct the ultraviolet light from the ultraviolet lamp beads toward the top surface of the top wall 12, and at the same time, the second inclined surface 311 can also reflect some of the ultraviolet light downward to disinfect the inner annular wall 13. Preferably, the bottom surface of the top wall 12 is provided with a Hall effect sensor switch 90 for sensing whether the cover 30 is closed. Correspondingly, the cover 30 is provided with a magnet 100 corresponding to the Hall effect sensor switch 90. The controller 20 controls the opening and closing of the ultraviolet lamp beads according to the feedback of the Hall effect sensor switch 90. The setting of the Hall effect sensor switch 90 can ensure that the ultraviolet disinfection function is activated only after the cover 30 is closed, which can avoid the ultraviolet light directly irradiating the human body.

[0029] See Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the controller 20 includes a control board mounting box 21 fixed to the inner side of the rear end of the outer ring wall 11 and a control circuit board 22 disposed in the control board mounting box 21. The vibrator 40, Hall effect sensor 90, first capacitive sensor 70 and second capacitive sensor 80 are all electrically connected to the control circuit board 22.

[0030] The key design feature of this utility model is: Its main features include vibrators and a therapeutic light source, giving the toilet seat both bowel-aid and therapeutic functions. This versatility enhances the user experience. The controller manages multiple vibrators, which operate rhythmically, opening and closing in a consistent pattern. This better aligns with the body's physiological rhythms, promoting natural muscle relaxation and preventing discomfort such as numbness or a strong feeling of something in the buttocks caused by all vibrators working simultaneously. Furthermore, the therapeutic light source directs light towards the user's buttocks, utilizing the thermal, photochemical, or biostimulation effects to alleviate symptoms, promote repair, and provide supplementary treatment.

[0031] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional smart toilet seat, comprising a seat ring and a controller, wherein the seat ring comprises an outer ring wall, a top wall, and an inner ring wall connected in sequence, the outer ring wall, the top wall, and the inner ring wall together forming an accommodating cavity; characterized in that: The cavity contains multiple vibrators electrically connected to a controller, and the controller controls the multiple vibrators to perform rhythmic movements. The inner side of the inner ring wall is provided with a physiotherapy light source electrically connected to the controller, and the light from the physiotherapy light source shines upward.

2. The multi-functional smart toilet lid of claim 1, wherein: Multiple vibrator mounting boxes are fixed to the bottom surface of the top wall, and multiple vibrators are installed in the corresponding vibrator mounting boxes.

3. A multifunctional smart toilet seat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vibrator mounting box includes an upper box body fixed to the bottom surface of the top wall and a lower box body fixed to the bottom of the upper box body. An installation space is provided between the upper box body and the lower box body. The installation space includes a motor mounting position and a vibrator receiving position located next to the motor mounting position. The motor of the vibrator is located in the motor mounting position, and the vibrator is located in the vibrator receiving position.

4. A multifunctional smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the top wall is provided with a first capacitive sensor for determining whether there is a user on the seat ring. The first capacitive sensor is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller controls the operation of the vibrator based on the feedback from the first capacitive sensor.

5. A multifunctional smart toilet seat according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner side of the outer ring wall is provided with a second capacitive sensor for adjusting the rhythm of multiple vibrators. The second capacitive sensor is electrically connected to the controller, and the controller controls the operation of the vibrators based on the feedback from the second capacitive sensor.

6. A multifunctional smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The therapeutic light source includes red light bulbs and blue light bulbs.

7. A multifunctional smart toilet seat according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: The inner ring wall includes a first segment connected to the top wall and a second segment connected to the inner side of the bottom end of the first segment. The top of the second segment is recessed to form a mounting groove, and the physiotherapy light source is sealed and fixed in the mounting groove.

8. A multifunctional smart toilet seat according to claim 7, characterized in that: The multifunctional smart toilet seat also includes a cover plate that covers the seat ring, and the physiotherapy light source includes ultraviolet light beads. The bottom surface of the mounting groove is a first inclined surface so that the light from the physiotherapy light source shines obliquely upward and inward. The bottom surface of the cover plate is provided with an annular reflector, and the annular reflector is provided with a second inclined surface. The second inclined surface can direct the ultraviolet light from the ultraviolet light beads toward the top surface of the top wall.

9. A multifunctional smart toilet seat according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the top wall is provided with a Hall effect sensor switch for sensing whether the cover is closed. Correspondingly, the cover is provided with a magnet corresponding to the Hall effect sensor switch. The controller controls the ultraviolet lamp beads to turn on and off based on the feedback from the Hall effect sensor switch.

10. A multifunctional smart toilet seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The controller includes a control board mounting box fixed to the inner side of the rear end of the outer ring wall and a control circuit board disposed inside the control board mounting box.

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