Weight measuring device

Abstract

To provide a thin weight measuring device which is especially for toilet apparatuses (a toilet bowl and a urinal).SOLUTION: The present invention relates to a weight measuring device 100 including a base 1 and a display component 2. The base 1 includes a first plate and a second plate. Between the first plate and the second plate, there is provided a weight measuring element. The display component 2 is provided separately from the base 1. The display component 2 includes a display panel 4. The base 1 and the display component 2 send power and a signal to each other by a transfer unit 7.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a weight measuring device, and more particularly to a thin weight measuring device that can be installed in a toilet (toilet bowl or urinal) device. [Background technology]

[0002] Known electronic (or digital) weighing devices use mostly smooth tempered glass plates with a tread surface, and the display panel, control elements, battery box, etc. are all located on the ground, but they cannot be stably fixed to the ground, making them disadvantageous for use in humid, smooth environments. Furthermore, known electronic (or digital) weighing devices are not designed with an external power supply for easy portability or storage, so batteries must be replaced frequently when used frequently. Furthermore, most known weighing devices require users to remove as much clothing, shoes, and various accessories as possible to measure absolute weight values, while ignoring the fact that current measurements and reference values ​​before and after toilet visits and meals (snacks) are also very important.

[0003] In view of the above circumstances, how to eliminate the above deficiencies is the technical problem that the inventor of this invention aims to solve. Based on his many years of experience in the related industry, the inventor of this invention has conducted intensive research over many years, and as a result of repeated trial production and improvement, he has succeeded in developing this invention, which has improved its effectiveness. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above-mentioned drawbacks, the weight measuring device of the present invention comprises a base and a display component, the base comprises a first plate and a second plate, and a weight measuring element is provided between the first plate and the second plate. The display component is provided separately from the base, and the display component comprises a display panel, and the base transmits power and signals to and from the display component via a transmission unit. By reinforcing the waterproof and anti-slip properties of the base, the present invention can be applied in humid environments, such as in front of urinals or toilet bowls in public or domestic toilets, and can achieve the purpose of measurement in real time and instantly obtain the error value of weight before and after going to the toilet. In the present invention, the shape of the base is non-square or rectangular, and specifically, the shape of the base one direction On the side recess but It can be fitted to the front of a floor-standing urinal or toilet. 、 The present invention is not limited to this, as long as the base matches the urinal or toilet.

[0005] The base further includes a flexible element disposed between the first and second panels, which reinforces the waterproof performance of the base and the vertical movement space between the first and second panels. The material of the flexible element may be, but is not limited to, flexible foam, soft sealant, or a combination thereof.

[0006] The first plate is provided with a protruding wiring slot, and the second plate is provided with a groove. The protruding wiring slot corresponds to the groove and reserves upper and lower active spaces, so that the first plate and the second plate can be engaged to complete the initial alignment, which is advantageous for mass production and assembly manufacturing.

[0007] The first plate is provided with fixing members, which are arranged corresponding to the weight measuring elements, and the weight measuring elements can be fixed by providing the fixing members. The number of the weight measuring elements may be 4 to 10, 4 to 8, or 4 to 6.

[0008] The second plate has two to four ground fixing locking holes, so that the base is completely fixed to the ground and cannot move. figure, The present invention is not limited to this.

[0009] The above-mentioned display component includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing is assembled to the second housing to form a water-resistant storage space V, and a display panel is provided within the storage space V, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0010] The first housing has a first opening, and the first opening is provided corresponding to the display panel. More specifically, the display panel is provided in the accommodation space, and the measurement result measured by the weight measuring element is visually recognized by a user through the first opening.

[0011] The display component further includes an activation detection element, which is provided corresponding to the second opening of the first housing. More specifically, the activation detection element is a short-distance hand-wave detection starter, which is installed in the housing space and exposes the activation detection element through the second opening, allowing the user to choose whether to use the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0012] The present invention further includes a reflective element, which is fixed to the second plate corresponding to the base of the weight measuring element. In the present invention, the reflective element may be a metal block, for example, an iron block, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The reflective element can provide a restoring force to the weight measuring element so that the weight measuring device of the present invention can repeatedly measure weight.

[0013] The aforementioned transmission unit is a connecting line. In the present invention, the connecting line may be an electric wire, such as a copper wire, a silver wire, or a gold wire, capable of transmitting power and electronic signals, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0014] The above-mentioned weight measuring device may be powered by a battery or by connecting to an external DC power source via a wire. More specifically, the control element in the display component can select power supply by a battery or by connecting to an external DC power source via a wire, thereby reducing the labor costs for using, inspecting, or replacing the battery, but the present invention is not limited thereto. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the base of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the display components of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a top view of the first plate of the base of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the first plate of the base of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a top view of the second plate of the base of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the first housing of the display component of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a top view of the second housing of the display component of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of the state in which the present invention is attached to a toilet bowl. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing the state in which the present invention is attached to a urinal. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the engagement of the first plate and the second plate of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Various embodiments of the present invention are provided below. These embodiments are intended to illustrate the technical content of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims of the present invention. The features of one embodiment can be applied to other embodiments by appropriate modification, substitution, combination, or separation.

[0017] In this specification, unless otherwise specified, the term "one" element does not mean that a single element is included, but may mean that one or more elements are included.

[0018] Furthermore, unless otherwise specified, ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc. are used herein merely to distinguish between multiple elements having the same name and do not imply any rank, hierarchy, execution order, or process order between them. A "first" component and a "second" element may both appear in the same item, or may appear in different items. The presence of a component with a higher ordinal number does not necessarily imply the presence of another component with a lower ordinal number.

[0019] In this specification, unless otherwise specified, the term "or" or "and / or" Feature A indicates that Feature A exists alone, that Feature B exists alone, or that both Feature A and Feature B exist; the term "and" or "with" or "and" Feature B indicates that both Feature A and Feature B exist; and the terms "comprise," "include," "have," and "contain" indicate including, but not limited to, the following.

[0020] Additionally, in this specification, terms such as "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "front," "back," or "between" are intended to describe the relative positions of multiple elements only, and can be expanded to include cases of translation, rotation, or mirroring.

[0021] Also, in this specification, unless otherwise specified, the phrase "one element is in contact with another element" or similar statements does not necessarily indicate that the element is in contact with the other component.

[0022] For the convenience of describing the contents and achievable effects of the present invention, specific embodiments are illustrated with reference to the drawings, and a detailed description of the structure of the weight measuring device of the present invention is as follows, with reference to Figures 1 to 3.

[0023] The weight measuring device 100 has the following structure.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , the weight measuring device 100 of this embodiment includes a base 1, a display component 2, a weight measuring element 3, a reflective element 6, a transmission unit 7, and a control element 9. The display component 2 includes a display panel 4, an activation detection element 5, an external power supply line 8, and the control element 9. The weight measuring element 3, the display panel 4, and the activation detection element 5 are electrically connected to the control element 9. In this embodiment, the weight measuring element 3 is a pressure sensor, the activation detection element 5 is a short-distance hand-wave detection starter, the reflective element 6 is an iron block, the transmission unit 7 is a copper wire, the external power supply line 8 is an ordinary DC wire, and the control element 9 is a programmable control panel. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The principle of the weight measuring element 3 is to generate a resistance change according to its deformation, which in turn causes a change in output voltage, thereby achieving the purpose of weight measurement.

[0025] The structure of base 1 is as follows:

[0026] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, and as referred to in Figure 2, the base 1 of this embodiment includes a first plate 11, a second plate 12 and a flexible element 13, the first plate 11 is provided with a wiring slot outlet 111, a flat surface 112, a slope 113, a protruding wiring slot 114 and a fixing member 115, the second plate 12 is provided with a groove 121, a fixing portion 122, a waterproof kit 123 and a ground fixing locking element hole 124, the protruding wiring slot 114 of the first plate 11 corresponds to the groove 121 of the second plate 12, and the flexible element 13 is provided between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12.

[0027] The grooves 121 are provided in the plurality of rib plates L, respectively, and the rib plates L are provided at intervals and offset from each other, thereby improving the structural strength of the second plate 12.

[0028] Furthermore, the weight measuring element 3 is provided between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 and is fixed to the fixing member 115, and the reflecting element 6 corresponds to the fixing portion 122 of the second plate 12 and is provided between the weight measuring element 3 and the second plate 12. More specifically, the reflecting element 6 is fixed to the fixing portion 122 of the second plate 12. In this embodiment, the number of weight measuring elements 3, reflecting elements 6, fixing members 115, and waterproof kits 123 is four, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of weight measuring elements 3 may correspond to the number of reflecting elements 6, fixing members 115, fixing portions 122, and waterproof kits 123. In this embodiment, the number of ground fixing locking element holes 124 may be two to four, and the flexible element 13 in this embodiment is a flexible foam or a soft sealant.

[0029] The structure of display component 2 is as follows:

[0030] 7 to 8, and referring to FIGS. 1 and 3 together, the display component 2 of this embodiment includes a display panel 4, and the display component 2 is provided separately from the base 1, and the base 1 and the display component 2 transmit signals and power to each other via a transmission unit 7. The display component 2 also includes a first housing 21 and a second housing 22, and the first housing 21 is assembled to the second housing 22 to form an accommodation space V, in which the display panel 4, the activation detection element 5, and the control element 9 are provided, and the first housing 21 has a first opening 211 and a second opening 212, and the first opening 211 is provided corresponding to the display panel 4 to expose the display panel 4, and the second opening 212 is provided corresponding to the activation detection element 5 to expose the activation detection element 5, and the control element 9 is provided with an external power supply line 8 and a battery box 91 as a power source for the weight measuring device 100, and the battery box 91 may be provided separately from the control element 9, and the control element 9 and Electrically In another embodiment of the present invention, the weighing device 100 is powered by being connected to an external DC power source.

[0031] 9 and 10, in this embodiment, the base 1 is non-square in shape and has a recess on one side thereof, which is semicircular in shape and the design of the flat surface 112 makes it convenient for fitting to the front of a floor-standing urinal or toilet, but the present invention is not limited to this semicircular recess as long as the base 1 matches the floor-standing urinal or toilet. In addition, the design of the slope 113 on the base 1 reduces the risk of the user accidentally tripping and falling.

[0032] As described above, the display component 2 and base 1 of the weight measuring device 100 of the present invention are provided separately. Therefore, the display component 2 can be placed in any convenient position according to actual needs, allowing the measurement results to be viewed visually. The usage scenario does not necessarily require the user and the person viewing or recording the data to be the same person. For example, a nurse in a hospital may sit behind a counter, with the display component 2 placed on a desk and the base 1 fixed to the floor outside the counter. The nurse may activate the device by waving her hand toward the activation detection element 5. The patient then stands on the base 1 to be weighed, allowing the nurse to easily view and record the data. Alternatively, a second display screen may be added to the counter so that guests can simultaneously view the data.

[0033] Alternatively, the base 1 may be fixed to a suitable surface in front of a household shoe cabinet, and the display component 2 may be fixed to a wall at a height that allows all family members to comfortably see it, allowing all family members to conveniently measure their weight before going out or when returning home, making health management a natural part of their daily routine.

[0034] In addition, by simplifying the components within the base 1 and locating most of the components that use power (e.g., the display panel 4, the activation detection element 5, and the control element 9) within the display component 2 so that they are spaced apart from the ground, the waterproofness of the present invention is improved, and therefore the present invention can be applied to humid environments and achieve the current measurement objectives.

[0035] 2, 5, 6 and 11, in order to further enhance the connection stability between the first plate 11 and the second plate 12, the first plate 11 has at least one first protrusion 116 or a plurality of first protrusions 116 spaced apart, a locking hole 117 is formed in the first protrusion 116, and a first gap is defined between the wiring slot 114 and the groove 121. The second plate 12 has at least one second protrusion 125 or a plurality of second protrusions 125 spaced apart, and the first protrusion 116 and the second protrusion 125 correspond to each other. The second protrusion 125 has a first predetermined height, a first through hole 126 corresponding to the second protrusion 125 is provided on the bottom surface of the second plate 12, a second through hole 127 corresponding to and communicating with the first through hole 126 is provided on the upper surface of the second protrusion 125, the inner diameter of the first through hole 126 is larger than the inner diameter of the second through hole 127, at least one locking element S passes through the first through hole 126 and the second through hole 127 from the bottom surface of the second plate 12, an upper portion of the locking element S is locked in the lock hole 117 of the first plate 11, and a second gap is defined between the first protrusion 116 and the second protrusion 125.

[0036] The locking of the locking element S makes it difficult for the first plate 11 and the second plate 12 to separate, and there is a first gap between the wiring slot 114 and the groove 121, and there is a second gap between the first protrusion 116 and the second protrusion 125, so that when using the present invention to measure weight, there is still enough space for the first plate 11 to drop.

[0037] When the weight measuring device provided by the present invention is installed in a hospital, patients can easily know the weight of their excrement, making it easier for doctors to refer to, and patients do not need to go through the trouble of collecting and weighing the excrement when they defecate, or cleaning up the excrement. Patients or users can easily obtain weight error values ​​before and after each toilet visit, before and after exercise, and even before and after meals, allowing the scale to fully function in people's lives and greatly improving people's quality of life.

[0038] The above detailed description is a specific description of one possible embodiment of the present invention, but the embodiment does not limit the patent scope of the present invention, and all equivalent implementations and modifications made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention should be included in the patent scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] 1 base 11 1st board 111 Wiring slot exit 112 planes 113 Slope 114 wiring slots 115 Fixing member 116 First convex part 117 Lock Hole 12 2nd board 121 grooves 122 fixed part 123 Waterproof Kit 124 Ground fixing locking element hole 125 second convex part 126 First Through Hole 127 Second Through Hole 13 Flexible element 2. Display Components 21 First Housing 211 First Opening 212 Second Opening 22 Second Housing 3 weight measuring element 4 Display Panel 5 Start-up detection element 6 reflective elements 7 Transmission Unit 8 External power supply line 9 control elements 91 Battery Box 100 weight measuring device V Containment Space L-rib board S locking element

Claims

1. A weight measuring device, a base including a first plate and a second plate, with a weight measuring element provided between the first plate and the second plate; and two to four ground fixing and locking element holes provided in the second plate, so that the base is completely fixed to the ground and cannot move; a display component provided separately from the base, including a display panel, and transmitting power and signals to and from the base via a transmission unit; The display component includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being assembled to the second housing to form a receiving space, the first housing having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening being provided corresponding to the display panel, and the display component further includes an activation detection element, the activation detection element being provided corresponding to the second opening. Weight measuring device.

2. 2. The weight measuring device of claim 1, wherein the first plate has at least one first protrusion or a plurality of first protrusions spaced apart in the central portion thereof, and a locking hole is provided within the first protrusion; the second plate has at least one second protrusion or a plurality of second protrusions spaced apart in the central portion thereof, the first protrusion and the second protrusion correspond to each other, and the second protrusion has a first predetermined height; the second plate has a bottom surface provided with a first through hole corresponding to the second protrusion; the second plate has an upper surface provided with a second through hole corresponding to and communicating with the first through hole; the inner diameter of the first through hole is larger than the inner diameter of the second through hole; and at least one locking element passes through the first through hole and the second through hole from the bottom surface of the second plate, and an upper portion of the locking element is connected to the locking hole of the first plate.

3. 2. The weight measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the display component includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being assembled to the second housing to form an accommodation space, a control element being provided in the accommodation space, the control element being provided with an external power supply line and being connected to an external DC power source via the external power supply line.

4. 2. The weight measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the display component includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being assembled to the second housing to form an accommodating space, a control element being provided in the accommodating space, the control element being provided with an external power supply line and a battery box and connected to an external DC power source via the external power supply line, or at least one battery being assembled in the battery box, the battery box not being located in the control element but being arranged separately, as long as it is electrically connected to the control element.

5. 2. The weight measuring device of claim 1, wherein the display component includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being assembled to the second housing to form an accommodating space, a control element and a battery box being provided in the accommodating space, the control element being electrically connected to the battery box, and at least one battery being assembled through the battery box, the battery box not being located in the control element but being arranged separately, as long as it is electrically connected to the control element.

6. A weight measuring device, The urinal includes a first plate and a second plate, a weight measuring element is provided between the first plate and the second plate, a base having a recess on one side, and the base has a recess on one side so that it can be fitted to the front of a floor-standing urinal or toilet, and the second plate has two to four ground-fixing locking element holes so that the base is completely fixed to the ground and cannot move; a display component provided separately from the base, including a display panel, and transmitting power and signals to and from the base via a transmission unit; The display component includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being assembled to the second housing to form a receiving space, the first housing having a first opening and a second opening, the first opening being provided corresponding to the display panel, and the display component further includes an activation detection element, the activation detection element being provided corresponding to the second opening. Weight measuring device.

7. 7. The weight measuring device of claim 6, wherein the first plate has at least one first protrusion or a plurality of first protrusions spaced apart in the central portion thereof, and a locking hole is provided within the first protrusion; the second plate has at least one second protrusion or a plurality of second protrusions spaced apart in the central portion thereof, the first protrusion and the second protrusion correspond to each other, and the second protrusion has a first predetermined height; the second plate has a bottom surface provided with a first through hole corresponding to the second protrusion; the second plate has an upper surface provided with a second through hole corresponding to and communicating with the first through hole, the inner diameter of the first through hole being larger than the inner diameter of the second through hole; and at least one locking element passes through the first through hole and the second through hole from the bottom surface of the second plate, and an upper portion of the locking element is connected to the locking hole of the first plate.

8. 7. The weight measuring device according to claim 6, wherein the display component includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being assembled to the second housing to form an accommodation space, a control element being provided in the accommodation space, the control element being provided with an external power supply line and being connected to an external DC power source via the external power supply line.

9. 7. The weight measuring device according to claim 6, wherein the display component includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being assembled to the second housing to form an accommodating space, a control element being provided in the accommodating space, the control element being provided with an external power supply line and a battery box and being connected to an external DC power source via the external power supply line, or at least one battery being assembled in the battery box, the battery box not being located in the control element but being arranged separately, as long as it is electrically connected to the control element.

10. 7. The weight measuring device of claim 6, wherein the display component includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing being assembled to the second housing to form an accommodating space, a control element and a battery box being provided in the accommodating space, the control element being electrically connected to the battery box, and at least one battery being assembled through the battery box, the battery box not being located in the control element but being arranged separately, as long as it is electrically connected to the control element.

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