Toilet seat connection structure

Abstract

The present invention provides a toilet seat connection structure, which comprises a resting seat and a hinge; the resting seat comprises a plug shaft and a connection piece, the plug shaft is provided with a first conductive portion and several second conductive portions, the several second conductive portions sheath and fit layer by layer, and the connection piece passes through the several second conductive portions and is detachably connected to the first conductive portion; the hinge comprises a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft defines a connection hole and several contacts, when the plug shaft is inserted into the connection hole, the several contacts are electrically connected one-to-one to the first conductive portion and the several second conductive portions. (Figure for abstract: Fig.2)

Description

Title of invention: Toilet seat connection structure Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of sanitary appliances, in particular a toilet seat connection structure. TECHNICAL CONTEXT

[0002] Smart toilets are based on traditional toilets and improved by adding additional functions such as "flushing", "toilet seat temperature maintenance", "warm air drying", "deodorization", "induction flushing", "lighting" and others, and electric power is required to implement the functions. Traditional smart toilets are usually powered by connecting the toilet seat or motor cover to an external power source, which will often cause potential safety hazards and make the wiring messy and unsightly.

[0003] According to the relevant technology, the plug shaft of the toilet seat combines two functions, namely a mechanical connection and an electrical connection, making the wiring more aesthetic and convenient. For example, Chinese utility certificate patent document CN219109289U discloses a smart toilet seat with a conductive structure for assembly-disassembly, however, the conductive portions on the plug shaft cannot be removed, which is inconvenient for mounting multiple conductive potions and cannot meet the multi-function needs of the toilet seat, such as power supply and signal transmission. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention aims to solve one of the above technical problems to a certain extent. For this purpose, the present invention aims to provide a toilet seat connection structure, such toilet seat connection structure combines the electrical connection function and the mechanical connection function, and provides ease of assembly and possibility of wiring a plurality of wires to meet the needs of power supply and signal transmission of the toilet seat.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a toilet seat connection structure, which comprises a support seat and a hinge;

[0006] - the support seat comprises a plug shaft and a connecting piece conductive, the plug shaft delimits along its axial direction a first conductive portion and several second conductive portions, the several second conductive portions are sheathed and fitted layer by layer, and the connecting piece passes through the plurality of second conductive portions and is removably connected to the first conductive portion;

[0007] - the hinge comprises a rotating shaft, the rotating shaft delimits a connection hole and several contacts, when the plug shaft is inserted into the connection hole, the several contacts are electrically connected one-to-one to the first conductive portion and the several second conductive portions.

[0008] In the toilet seat connection structure provided according to the present invention, the plug shaft on the resting seat is provided with the first conductive portion and the plurality of second conductive portions, and the connecting piece passes through the plurality of second conductive portions and is detachably connected to the first conductive portion, so that the first conductive portion and the second conductive portions can be quickly connected and mounted, and when the plug shaft is inserted into the connection hole, the plurality of contacts on the rotating shaft are one-to-one electrically connected to the first conductive portion and the plurality of second conductive portions, so that the plug shaft and the rotating shaft synchronously complete a mechanical connection and an electrical connection.This toilet seat connection structure combines the electrical connection function and the mechanical connection function, and provides ease of assembly and the possibility of wiring a plurality of wires to meet the needs of power supply and signal transmission of the toilet seat.

[0009] In addition, the toilet seat connection structure provided according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0010] Optionally, the rotating shaft defines a wire passage and a first through hole, the first through hole is in communication with the connection hole and communicates with the wire passage, and the contacts are arranged in the first through hole.

[0011] In addition, the hinge further comprises a sheath and the sheath is adapted to cover the wire passage and the first through hole.

[0012] Optionally, the plug shaft further comprises insulating parts, and the insulating parts are arranged between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portions, as well as between the second conductive portions.

[0013] In addition, the insulating parts have a hollow T shape.

[0014] Optionally, the connecting piece is in threaded connection with the first conductive portion.

[0015] Optionally, the support seat comprises a base, the base is provided with a second through hole and the connecting piece passes through the second through hole, so that the first conductive portion and the several second conductive portions are arranged coaxially on the base.

[0016] Optionally, the support seat further comprises an upper shell, the upper shell is connected to the upper portion of the base, so that lead wires of the first conductive portion and the plurality of second conductive portions exit from the lower portion of the upper shell. DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0017] [Fig.l] is a structural diagram of the toilet seat connection structure having two conductive portions according to the embodiments of the present invention;

[0018] [Fig.2] is seen in section along AA in [Fig.l];

[0019] [Fig.3] is a structural diagram from another point of view of the connection structure toilet seat having two conductive portions according to embodiments of the present invention;

[0020] [Fig.4] is a partial structural diagram of the flap connection structure of toilet having two conductive portions according to embodiments of the present invention;

[0021] [Fig.5] is a structural diagram of the toilet seat connection structure having three conductive portions according to embodiments of the present invention;

[0022] [Fig.6] is a structural diagram of the toilet seat connection structure in a mounted state according to embodiments of the present invention;

[0023] In the figures, the references are as follows:

[0024] support seat 1, plug shaft 11, first conductive portion 111, second conductive portion 112, connecting piece 113, insulating piece 114, base 12, upper shell 13;

[0025] hinge 2, rotary shaft 21, connection hole 211, contact 212, wire passage 213, first through hole 214, sheath 22;

[0026] toilet seat 3;

[0027] toilet seat 4;

[0028] son ​​of going 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below and illustrative examples of the embodiments will be given in the accompanying figures, in which the same or similar references correspond always to identical or similar elements or to elements having identical or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the attached figures are only for illustrative purposes to explain the present invention, instead of limiting the present invention.

[0030] To better understand the above technical solution, illustrative embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail hereinafter with reference to the accompanying figures. Although the accompanying figures illustrate the illustrative embodiments of the present invention, it will be understood that the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments described in the description. Rather, the embodiments provided herein are only for better understanding the present invention and for communicating the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0031] To better understand the above technical solution, the above technical solution will be described in detail below with reference to the attached figures and specific non-limiting embodiments.

[0032] The embodiment of the toilet seat connection structure provided in the embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 to 6.

[0033] The toilet seat connection structure according to the embodiments of the present invention comprises a resting seat 1 and a hinge 2.

[0034] Specifically, the support seat 1 comprises a plug shaft 11 and a conductive connecting piece 113, the plug shaft 11 delimits along its axial direction a first conductive portion 111 and several second conductive portions 112, the several second conductive portions 112 sheath and fit layer by layer, and the connecting piece 113 passes through the several second conductive portions 112 and is removably connected to the first conductive portion 111; the hinge 2 comprises a rotating shaft 21, the rotating shaft 21 defines a connection hole 211 and several contacts 212, when the plug shaft 11 is inserted into the connection hole 211, and the several contacts 212 are electrically connected in a one-to-one manner to the first conductive portion 111 and the several second conductive portions 112.

[0035] That is, the support seat 1 is mounted on the motor cover, and the hinge 2 is connected to the toilet seat 3. When mounting the toilet seat 3, the plug shaft 11 of the support seat 1 is inserted into the connection hole 211 of the hinge 2, and the several contacts 212 on the connection hole 211 make corresponding contact with the first conductive portion 111 and the several second conductive portions 112 of the plug shaft 11, so that elements of the toilet seat 3 are electrically connected to the shaft of plug 11, then the plug shaft 11 is connected to a toilet seat control circuit 4, thereby realizing the power supply and signal transmission of the toilet seat elements 3, wherein, the several second conductive portions 112 sheath and fit layer by layer, which allows the several second conductive portions 112 to all come out from the bottom and be connected to the toilet seat control circuit 4, making the wiring more aesthetic. The connecting piece 113 passes through the several second conductive portions 112 and is detachably connected to the first conductive portion 111, so that the first conductive portion 111 and the several second conductive portions 112 can be assembled quickly, thereby improving the assembly efficiency.

[0036] Thus, the plug shaft 11 on the support seat 1 is provided with the first conductive portion 111 and the several second conductive portions 112, and the connecting piece 113 passes through the several second conductive portions 112 and is detachably connected to the first conductive portion 111, so that the first conductive portion 111 and the second conductive portions 112 can be quickly connected and mounted. When the plug shaft 11 is inserted into the connecting hole 211, the several contacts 212 on the rotating shaft 21 are electrically connected one-to-one to the first conductive portion 111 and the several second conductive portions 112, so that the plug shaft 11 and the rotating shaft 21 synchronously complete a mechanical connection and an electrical connection.This toilet seat connection structure 3 combines the electrical connection function and the mechanical connection function, and provides ease of assembly and possibility of wiring a plurality of wires to meet the needs of power supply and signal transmission of the toilet seat 3.

[0037] Regarding the electrical connection of the rotary shaft 21 and the plug shaft 11, the rotary shaft 21 defines a wire passage 213 and a first through hole 214, the first through hole 214 is in communication with the connection hole 211 and communicates with the wire passage 213, and the contacts 212 are arranged in the first through hole 214. It will be understood that the communication between the first through hole 214 and the connection hole 211 allows on the one hand the mounting and fixing of the contacts 212, and on the other hand allows the contacts 212 to come into contact with the first conductive portion 111 and the second conductive portions 112, thus realizing an electrical connection.The communication between the wire passage 213 and the first through hole 214 on the one hand allows a connection between the wires of the electrical appliance on the toilet seat 3 and the contacts 212 via the wire passage 213 and on the other hand provides effective protection to the wires.

[0038] To provide protection to the wires, the hinge 2 further comprises a sheath 22 and the sheath 22 is adapted to cover the wire passage 213 and the first through hole 214. It will be understood that, the arrangement of the sheath 22 makes it possible to confine the wires of the electrical appliance of the toilet seat 3 in a wiring groove, thus making the wiring more aesthetic and further providing effective protection to the wires.

[0039] Regarding the insulation between the conductive parts, the plug shaft 11 further comprises insulating pieces 114, and the insulating pieces 114 are arranged between the first conductive portion 111 and the second conductive portions 112, as well as between the second conductive portions 112. It will be understood that the arrangement of the insulating pieces 114 makes it possible to provide insulation between the first conductive portion 111 and the second conductive portions 112, as well as between the second conductive portions 112, thus avoiding short circuits. The insulating pieces 114 may be made of rubber.

[0040] Regarding the shape of the insulating pieces 114, the insulating pieces 114 have a hollow T shape. It will be understood that, because the first conductive portions 111 and the second conductive portions 112 are sheathed and fitted layer by layer, a space is formed at the fitting level, the arrangement of the insulating pieces 114 in a hollow T shape facilitates the sheathing of the two insulating pieces 114 from the upper end and the lower end of the second conductive portions 112, which on the one hand enables insulation in the vertical direction between the adjacent conductive parts and on the other hand enables insulation between the conductive parts of the inner and outer layers, thus eliminating the fitting clearance between the adjacent conductive parts of the inner and outer layers.

[0041] Regarding the connecting piece 113, the connecting piece 113 is connected in a threaded connection with the first conductive portion 111. It will be understood that the threaded connection between the connecting piece 113 and the first conductive portion 111 has a simplicity of structure and a robustness of connection, allowing the first conductive portion 111 to tighten and fix the several second conductive portions 112. The connecting piece 113 may be a bolt.

[0042] Regarding the connection between the plug shaft 11 and the base 12, the bearing seat 1 comprises a base 12, the base 12 is provided with a second through hole, and the connecting piece 113 passes through the second through hole, so that the first conductive portion 111 and the several second conductive portions 112 are coaxially arranged on the base 12. It will be understood that, the arrangement of the second through hole on the base 12 allows the connecting piece 113 to pass through the second through hole and the second conductive portion 112 to be connected to the first conductive portion 111, so that the first conductive portion 111 and the second conductive portions 112 are mounted on the base 12, thereby improving the mounting efficiency of the first conductive portion 111 and the second conductive portions 112. The base 12 may be connected to one of the plurality of second conductive portions 112 to lead the lead wires 5 out from the base 12.

[0043] Regarding the mounting of the support seat 1, the support seat 1 further comprises an upper shell 13, the upper shell 13 is connected to the upper part of the base 12, so that lead wires 5 of the first conductive portion 111 and the several second conductive portions 112 exit from the lower part of the upper shell 13. It will be understood that, the arrangement of the upper shell 13 makes it possible to introduce the lead wires 5 of the first conductive portion 111 and the several second conductive portions 112 into the interior of the toilet seat 4 from the lower part of the upper shell 13, thus making the wiring more aesthetic and facilitating the mounting of the entire support seat 1 on the toilet seat 4 or the movement cover. The bearing seat 1 may be provided with a through hole allowing the plug shaft 11 to penetrate through the through hole.

[0044] In describing the present invention, it should be noted that the terms describing the positionings or positional relationships such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "above", "below", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "bottom", "top", "inner", "outer", "clockwise" and "counterclockwise" are based on the positionings or positional relationships shown in the figures, they are only for ease of description of the present invention and for simplifying the description, instead of indicating or implying the positions of the devices or elements and the configurations and operations in the specified directions, and therefore cannot be understood as restrictions of the present invention.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are illustrative, and may not be construed as indicating or implying a degree of relative importance or number of indicated technical features. Thus, features with the words "first" or "second" may be construed as indicating or implying one or more features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise indicated, the term "a plurality" means two or more.

[0046] In the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly indicated or specified, the terms "mounting", "attachment", "connection" and "fixing" should be understood in their broad senses, for example, it may be a fixed connection or a removable connection, or an integral connection; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be a connection direct or indirect connection via an intermediate means, and it may be an internal communication between two components and an interaction relationship of two components. For those skilled in the art, the above terms may be understood according to the specific situations in the present invention.

[0047] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly indicated or specified, the expression "the first feature is "above" or "below" the second feature" may mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is not in direct contact with the second feature, but in contact via an intervening medium. In addition, the expression "the first feature is "on top of", "above" or "on" the second feature" may mean that the first feature is located directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is located at the upper level than the second feature.The expression "the first feature is 'down from' or 'below' or 'under' the second feature" includes that the first feature is located directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is located at the level below the second feature.

[0048] Furthermore, in the present description, expressions referring to the terms "an embodiment", "the embodiments", "illustrative example", "specific example" or "the illustrative examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or properties described in such illustrative embodiments or examples are contained in at least one illustrative embodiment or example of the present invention. In the present description, the schematic expression of the above terms need not necessarily refer to the same illustrative embodiment or example. In addition, the described specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be suitably combined in one or more illustrative embodiments or examples.Furthermore, those skilled in the art may integrate or combine the various embodiments or illustrative examples described in the present description.

[0049] Although the above embodiments of the present invention are shown and described, it will be understood that the above embodiments are for illustrative purposes only, rather than to limit the present invention, and that those skilled in the art may propose any modifications, changes, substitutions and variations on the above embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims

Claims

1. A toilet seat connection structure, characterized in that it comprises a support seat (1) and a hinge (2); - the support seat (1) comprises a plug shaft (11) and a conductive connecting piece (113), the plug shaft (11) delimits along its axial direction a first conductive portion (111) and several second conductive portions (112), the several second conductive portions (112) are sheathed and fitted layer by layer, and the connecting piece (113) passes through the several second conductive portions (112) and is removably connected to the first conductive portion (111);- the hinge (2) comprises a rotating shaft (21), the rotating shaft (21) delimits a connection hole (211) and several contacts (212), and when the plug shaft (11) is inserted into the connection hole (211), the several contacts (212) are electrically connected in a one-to-one manner to the first conductive portion (111) and the several second conductive portions (112).;

2. A toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the rotating shaft (21) defines a wire passage (213) and a first through hole (214), the first through hole (214) is in communication with the connection hole (211) and communicates with the wire passage (213), and the contacts (212) are arranged in the first through hole (214).

3. A toilet seat connection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the hinge (2) further comprises a sheath (22), and the sheath (22) is adapted to cover the wire passage (213) and the first through hole (214).

4. A toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the plug shaft (11) further comprises insulating pieces (114), and the insulating pieces (114) are arranged between the first conductive portion (111) and the second conductive portions (112), as well as between the second conductive portions (112).

5. Toilet seat connection structure according to claim 4, characterized in that the insulating parts (114) have a hollow T shape.

6. A toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection piece (113) is in threaded connection with the first conductive portion (111).

7. A toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, the resting seat (1) comprises a base (12), the base (12) is provided with a second through hole and the connecting piece (113) passes through the second through hole, so that the first conductive portion (111) and the several second conductive portions (112) are coaxially arranged on the base (12).

8. A toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, the resting seat (1) further comprises an upper shell (13), and the upper shell (13) is connected to the upper part of the base (12), so that lead wires (5) of the first conductive portion (111) and the plurality of second conductive portions (112) exit from the lower part of the upper shell (13).

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