Plumbing fixtures

JP7833125B2Active Publication Date: 2026-03-19TOTO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-02-08
Publication Date
2026-03-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Touch switch type operation units in water-related devices are prone to accidental activation during cleaning, leading to usability issues when locked, as they react to light touches and can hinder functionality.

Method used

A plumbing device with a first operating unit for contact input, a second operating unit for contact or non-contact input, and a control unit that enables a lock mode restricting the first function while allowing the second function, including a hand detection sensor for water discharge during cleaning.

Benefits of technology

The device maintains usability by allowing essential functions like water discharge during cleaning, prevents accidental lock mode activation, and provides user notifications for lock mode status, enhancing user experience.

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Abstract

To provide a plumbing device with an easily usable lock mode.SOLUTION: A plumbing device has a first operation part allowing operation input by contact, a second operation part allowing operation input by contact or non-contact, a function part capable of executing a first function that is actuated based on the operation input to the first operation part and a second function that is actuated based on the operation input to the second operation part, and a control part to control the actuation of the first function and the second function. The control part can execute a lock mode for restricting the actuation of the first function without restricting the actuation of the second function.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5
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