Toilet seat connection structure

Abstract

The present invention provides a toilet seat connection structure comprising a support seat and a hinge. The support seat includes a plug shaft and a connecting piece. The plug shaft has a first conductive portion and several second conductive portions. These second conductive portions are sheathed and fitted layer by layer, and the connecting piece passes through the several second conductive portions and is removably connected to the first conductive portion. The hinge includes a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft defines a connection hole and several contacts. When the plug shaft is inserted into the connection hole, the contacts are electrically connected in a one-to-one manner to the first conductive portion and the several second conductive portions. (Figure for abbreviation: Fig. 2)

Description

Title of the 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 extra functions such as flushing, maintaining toilet seat temperature, warm air drying, deodorizing, induction flushing, lighting, and others, and electrical power is required to implement these functions. Traditional smart toilets are usually powered by connecting the toilet seat or motor cover to an external power source, which often presents potential safety hazards and results in messy and unsightly wiring.

[0003] According to the technology concerned, the toilet seat stopper shaft combines two functions: a mechanical connection and an electrical connection, making the wiring more aesthetically pleasing and practical. For example, the Chinese utility certificate patent document CN219109289U discloses a smart toilet seat with a conductive structure for assembly and disassembly; however, the conductive portions on the stopper shaft cannot be removed, which is impractical for mounting multiple conductive parts and cannot meet the multifunctional needs of the toilet seat, such as power supply and signal transmission. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The present invention aims to solve, to some extent, one of the above-mentioned technical problems. To this end, the present invention aims to provide a toilet seat connection structure, such a toilet seat connection structure combining the electrical connection function and the mechanical connection function, and providing ease of assembly and the possibility of wiring a plurality of wires to meet the needs of powering and transmitting the signal to the toilet seat.

[0005] To achieve the above objective, the present invention proposes a toilet seat connection structure, which includes a support seat and a hinge;

[0006] - the support seat includes 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 several second conductive portions and is removably connected to the first conductive portion;

[0007] - the hinge has 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 in a one-to-one manner to the first conductive portion and to the several second conductive portions.

[0008] In the toilet seat connection structure proposed according to the present invention, the plug shaft on the support seat is provided with the first conductive portion and several second conductive portions, and the connecting piece passes through the several second conductive portions and is removably 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 several contacts on the rotating shaft are electrically connected in a one-to-one manner to the first conductive portion and the several 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 electrical and mechanical connection functions, providing ease of assembly and the possibility of wiring multiple wires to meet the power supply and signal transmission needs of the toilet seat.

[0009] Furthermore, the toilet seat connection structure proposed according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical characteristics:

[0010] Optionally, the rotating shaft delimits 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 includes a sheath and the sheath is adapted to cover the passage of wires and the first through hole.

[0012] Optionally, the plug shaft further includes 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 pieces have a hollow T shape.

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

[0015] Optionally, the support seat includes 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 part of the base, so that wires from the first conductive portion and several second conductive portions come out from the lower part of the upper shell. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0017] [Fig.1] is a structural diagram of the toilet seat connection structure having two conductive portions according to embodiments of the present invention;

[0018] [Fig.2] is seen in section along AA in [Fig.1];

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

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

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

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

[0023] In the figures, the reference numerals 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, rotating 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 ​​to go 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0029] 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 identical or similar reference numerals correspond always to identical or similar elements or to elements having identical or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying figures are only illustrative to explain the present invention, rather than limiting the present invention.

[0030] To better understand the above technical solution, illustrative embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below 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 can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, the embodiments provided herein are only to better understand the present invention and to communicate 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 non-limiting specific embodiments.

[0032] The implementation of the toilet seat connection structure proposed 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 support 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 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 has a rotating shaft 21, the rotating shaft 21 delimits 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 to the several second conductive portions 112.

[0035] That is to say, the support seat 1 is mounted on the motor cover, and the hinge 2 is connected to the toilet seat 3. During the mounting of 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 contact correspondingly 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 The plug 11 is connected to a toilet seat control circuit 4, thus providing power and signal transmission to the toilet seat components 3. Several second conductive sections 112 are sheathed and fitted layer by layer, allowing them to extend from the lower part and connect to the toilet seat control circuit 4, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing wiring configuration. The connecting piece 113 passes through the several second conductive sections 112 and is removably connected to the first conductive section 111, enabling the quick assembly of the first conductive section 111 and the several second conductive sections 112, thereby improving assembly efficiency.

[0036] Thus, the plug shaft 11 on the support seat 1 is provided with the first conductive portion 111 and several second conductive portions 112, and the connecting piece 113 passes through the several second conductive portions 112 and is removably 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 connection hole 211, the several contacts 212 on the rotating shaft 21 are electrically connected in a one-to-one manner 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 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 the possibility of wiring a plurality of wires to meet the power supply and signal transmission needs of the toilet seat 3.

[0037] Regarding the electrical connection of the rotating shaft 21 and the plug shaft 11, 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. 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 making an electrical connection.The communication between the wire passage 213 and the first through hole 214 allows, on the one hand, a connection between the wires of the electrical device 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 for the wires, the hinge 2 further includes 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 allows the wires of the electrical device of the toilet seat 3 to be confined in a wiring groove, thus making the wiring more aesthetic and also providing effective protection for 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 provides insulation between the first conductive portion 111 and the second conductive portions 112, as well as between the second conductive portions 112, thus preventing 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 portion 111 and the second conductive portions 112 are sheathed and fitted layer by layer, a space is formed at the fitting point. The arrangement of the insulating pieces 114 in a hollow T shape facilitates the sheathing of the two insulating pieces 114 from the upper and lower ends of the second conductive portions 112, which allows, on the one hand, insulation in the vertical direction between adjacent conductive parts and, on the other hand, insulation between the conductive parts of the inner and outer layers, thus eliminating the fitting gap between the adjacent conductive parts of the inner and outer layers.

[0041] Regarding the connecting piece 113, the connecting piece 113 is connected by 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 can be a bolt.

[0042] Regarding the connection between the plug shaft 11 and the base 12, the support seat 1 comprises a base 12. The base 12 is provided with a second through hole, and the connecting piece 113 passes through this second through hole, such that the first conductive portion 111 and the several second conductive portions 112 are arranged coaxially 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, thus improving the assembly efficiency of the first conductive portion 111 and the second conductive portions 112. The base 12 can be connected to one of the several second conductive portions 112 to bring the go wires 5 out of 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 the go-wires 5 of the first conductive portion 111 and of 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 allows the go-wires 5 of the first conductive portion 111 and of the several second conductive portions 112 to be introduced inside 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 support seat 1 can be provided with a through hole allowing the plug shaft 11 to penetrate through the through hole.

[0044] To describe the present invention, it should be noted that the terms describing positionings or position relationships such as "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "above", "below", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "lower part", "upper part", "inside", "outside", "clockwise" and "counterclockwise" are based on the positionings or position relationships shown in the figures, they are only to facilitate the description of the present invention and to simplify the description, instead of indicating or implying the positions of devices or elements and configurations and operations in the specified directions, and therefore cannot be understood as limitations of the present invention.

[0045] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are illustrative and cannot be taken to indicate or imply a degree of relative importance or a number of specified technical features. Thus, features with the words "first" or "second" can be taken to indicate or imply 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 "fastening" are to be understood in their broadest senses; for example, they may refer to a fixed connection or a removable connection, or an integral connection; they may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they may refer to a connection direct or indirect connection via an intermediary means, and it may involve internal communication between two components or an interaction relationship between 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 stated 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 is in contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, 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 a higher level than the second feature.The expression "the first feature is 'below' or 'under' 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 a lower level than the second feature.

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

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

Claims

Demands

1. Toilet seat connection structure, characterized in that it comprises a support seat (1) and a hinge (2); - the support seat (1) has 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) has 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 to the several second conductive portions (112).

2. Toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the rotating shaft (21) delimits 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 disposed in the first through hole (214).

3. 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. Toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the plug shaft (11) further comprises insulating parts (114), and the insulating parts (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. Toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the connecting piece (113) is in threaded connection with the first conductive portion (111).

7. Toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the support 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 arranged coaxially on the base (12).

8. Toilet seat connection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the support seat (1) further comprises an upper shell (13), and the upper shell (13) is connected to the upper part of the base (12), such that go-wires (5) of the first conductive portion (111) and of several second conductive portions (112) exit from the lower part of the upper shell (13).

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