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Abstract

A sensor case structure for a urinal is provided. The sensor case structure for a urinal includes a rear case installed on a wall to accommodate piping, a front case positioned on the front of the rear case and equipped with a detection sensor unit for detecting a user, a fixing unit for fixing the front case and the rear case, and a window protection unit for protecting a sensor window positioned on the front case in alignment with the detection sensor unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a sensor case structure for a urinal, and more specifically, to a sensor case structure for a urinal that can prevent malfunction by blocking the inflow of water into the detection sensor part. Background Technology

[0003] Generally, a separate restroom is provided inside the building, and the urinals installed in the restroom are equipped with a valve device that allows flushing water to be discharged depending on whether it is in use, for the sake of health, hygiene, and cleanliness.

[0004] The above valve device includes a manual valve type in which the user directly operates the valve by pressing or turning the valve cock, and an electronically responsive automatic valve type that detects whether it is in use by a proximity sensor, automatically flows the cleaning water at a set time, and closes the valve to stop operation.

[0005] The above automatic valve type requires the installation of several electrical components, including sensors, the securing of a minimum space necessary for valve operation, and casing treatment to conceal the electrical components and valve from view.

[0006] As prior art to the above casing, a sensing type cleaning valve with a built-in cleaning fluid supply device has been registered in Korean Registered Utility Model Publication No. 10-0412450. This prior art relates to a sensing flush valve comprising a sensing sensor unit that detects the human body of a urinal user, a controller that receives a detection signal from the sensing sensor unit and controls an electronic valve, an electronic valve that opens and closes for a certain period of time upon receiving an electrical signal from the controller, a valve body that discharges flushing water from a drain pipe connected to the urinal as the electronic valve opens and closes, and a front body case and a rear body case that protect each of the above parts from the outside. In this valve, a flushing liquid container is seated inside the front body case and coupled with a flushing liquid container adapter having a flushing water supply connector and a flushing liquid discharge connector formed therein. The flushing water supply connector is connected to a supply connecting pipe, and the supply connecting pipe is connected to a flushing water supply connector formed on the valve body adapter. The flushing liquid discharge connector is connected to a discharge connecting pipe, and the discharge connecting pipe is connected to a flushing liquid discharge connector formed on the valve body adapter. A leak-prevention packing is seated on the upper part of the valve body adapter and is positioned on the drain side of the valve body. It is configured such that the lower part of the valve body adapter is connected to the drain pipe communicating with the urinal by seating a leak-proof packing and joining it with a connecting nut.

[0007] However, the aforementioned prior art has a problem in that it cannot prevent malfunctions because the part communicating with the detection sensor unit penetrates the front main body case, making it impossible to block the inflow of water. Prior art literature

[0009] Republic of Korea Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1310955 The problem to be solved

[0010] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a sensor case structure for a urinal that can prevent malfunction by blocking the inflow of water into the detection sensor unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the problems of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0013] A sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment for solving the above problem comprises a rear case installed on a wall surface to accommodate a pipe, a front case positioned on the front of the rear case and equipped with a detection sensor unit for detecting a user, a fixing unit for fixing the front case and the rear case, and a window protection unit for protecting a sensor window positioned on the front case in alignment with the detection sensor unit.

[0014] The rear case may include a rear body, a rear receiving space formed in the rear body to accommodate a pipe, an installation guide hole penetrating each corner of the rear body, a first fixing member fixed to a wall through the installation guide hole to fix the rear body to the wall, and a first sealing member disposed between the installation guide hole and the first fixing member, which seals the installation guide hole while being damaged by the pressure of the first fixing member.

[0015] The above window protection part may include a mounting member that accommodates and protects the sensor window and a member mounting part that mounts the mounting member to the front body.

[0016] The above-mentioned member mounting portion may include a member mounting projection protruding from the inner surface of the mounting member and a member mounting groove formed in the front body to engage with the member mounting projection.

[0017] It may further include a space position adjustment unit that adjusts the opening area of ​​the rear receiving space.

[0018] The above-mentioned space position adjustment unit may include a position adjustment guide rib comprising an upper position adjustment guide rib disposed on the inner surface of the rear body above the rear receiving space and a lower position adjustment guide rib disposed on the inner surface of the rear body below the rear receiving space to correspond to the upper position adjustment guide rib, and a position adjustment guide member that slides along the position adjustment guide rib to adjust the opening area of ​​the rear receiving space.

[0019] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings. Effects of the invention

[0021] According to the sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention, the inflow of water into the detection sensor part can be blocked to prevent malfunction.

[0022] In addition, by coating the surface of the front case with resin to form a film layer, it can be used for a long time without damage even from external impacts.

[0023] The effects according to the embodiments are not limited to those exemplified above, and a wider variety of effects are included in this specification. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0025] FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2 are drawings showing a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a first sealing member of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing the front case of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a window protection part of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a coating layer of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a spatial position adjustment part of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0026] The advantages and features of the present invention and the methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below but may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided merely to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims.

[0028] Specific embodiments will be described below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0029] FIGS. 1 and 2 are drawings showing a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a first sealing member of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a front case of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a window protection part of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a coating layer of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a space position adjustment part of a sensor case structure for a urinal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a sensor case structure (100) for a urinal according to one embodiment is a case structure that protects a detection sensor unit that detects a urinal user and controls water to flow into the urinal according to the user detection, and may include a rear case (110), a front case (120), a fixing part (130), and a window protection part (140).

[0032] In some embodiments, the rear case (110) accommodates a pipe and may be placed on a wall. In some embodiments, the rear case (110) may include a rear body (111), a rear receiving space (112), an installation guide hole (113), a first fixing member (114), and a first sealing member (115).

[0033] In some embodiments, the rear body (111) may be formed in a plate shape and be a body placed on a wall surface. In some embodiments, the rear body (111) may be formed in a rectangular shape, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the rear body (111) may be formed in various shapes such as a circular shape. In some embodiments, the inner or / and outer surface of the rear body (111) may be formed in a shape in which peaks and valleys repeat, and in some embodiments, a plurality of protruding patterns may be arranged on the inner or / and outer surface of the rear body (111). Thus, when the inner or / and outer surface of the rear body (111) is formed in a shape in which peaks and valleys repeat, or when a plurality of protruding patterns are arranged on the inner or / and outer surface of the rear body (111), damage such as deformation or breakage of the shape of the rear body (111) due to impact caused by external force can be more effectively prevented. Here, the outer surface of the rear body (111) refers to a surface that is in close contact with the wall, and the inner surface of the rear body (111) may refer to a surface opposite to the outer surface of the rear body (111).

[0034] In some embodiments, the rear receiving space (112) is formed in the rear body (111) to accommodate a pipe. In some embodiments, the rear receiving space (112) may be formed by penetrating the interior of the rear body (111), but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the rear receiving space (112) may be formed by cutting from the interior of the rear body (111) outward.

[0035] In some embodiments, the installation guide hole (113) is a hole that penetrates each corner portion of the rear body (111), through which the first fixing member (114) can be moved. In some embodiments, the installation guide hole (113) may be penetrated in a circular shape, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the installation guide hole (113) may be penetrated as an elongated hole. Here, the elongated hole may be penetrated vertically or horizontally.

[0036] In some embodiments, the first fixing member (114) may be fixed to a wall through an installation guide hole (113) to fix the rear body (111) to the wall. In some embodiments, the first fixing member (114) may be a bolt, but is not limited thereto.

[0037] Additionally, referring to FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the first sealing member (115) is positioned between the installation guide hole (113) and the first fixing member (114), and the first finishing member (115b) can seal the installation guide hole (113) as it is damaged by the pressure of the first fixing member (114). That is, the first sealing member (115) seals the installation guide hole (113) other than the first fixing member (114), thereby blocking moisture flowing down the wall from entering the sensor case for the urinal, and thus preventing malfunction caused by moisture. In some embodiments, the first sealing member (115) may include a first sealing guide member (115a) and a first finishing member (115b).

[0038] In some embodiments, the first sealing guide member (115a) may be formed in a circular shape, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the first sealing guide member (115a) may be formed in various shapes such as a semicircle. In some embodiments, the first sealing guide member (115a) may be formed of Heattech material, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, Heattech may further include a material that accommodates the first sealing member (115b). Here, a pointed projection that presses the first sealing guide member (115a) may protrude from the first fixing member (114).

[0039] In some embodiments, the first sealing member (115b) is a member disposed inside the first sealing guide member (115a) and may include a foaming curing agent. That is, after the first sealing member (115), in which the first sealing member (115b) is disposed in the first sealing guide member (115a), is coupled to the first fixing member (114), the first fixing member (114) can be rotated and fixed to the wall surface while the first fixing member (114) is coupled to the installation guide hole (113). At this time, the first sealing guide member (115a) is damaged by the pressure or external force (hot air) of the first fixing member (114), and the first finishing member (115b) embedded in the first sealing guide member (115a) flows down and is positioned in the installation guide hole (113). In this state, as the first finishing member (115b) hardens, it seals the installation guide hole (113), thereby blocking moisture flowing down to the wall surface. Here, the first sealing guide member (115a) made of Heattech is able to have the first finishing member (115b) flow down to the outside of the first sealing guide member (115a) as the gap between the fibers widens due to the hot air.

[0040] In some embodiments, the front case (120) may be positioned on the front of the rear case (110) to protect the detection sensor unit. Here, the detection sensor unit may be installed in the front case (120), but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the detection sensor unit may be installed in the rear case (110). In some embodiments, the front case (120) may include a front body (121) and a front receiving space (122).

[0041] In some embodiments, the front body (121) is a body positioned on the front of the rear body (111) and can accommodate the rear body (111). In some embodiments, the inner surface of the front body (121) may be formed in a repeating pattern of peaks and valleys, and in some embodiments, a plurality of protruding patterns may be arranged on the inner surface of the front body (121). Thus, when the inner surface of the front body (121) is formed in a repeating pattern of peaks and valleys or when a plurality of protruding patterns are arranged on the inner surface of the front body (121), damage such as deformation or breakage of the shape of the front body (121) due to impact caused by external force can be more effectively prevented.

[0042] In some embodiments, the front receiving space (122) is penetrated through the lower part of the front body (121) to accommodate a pipe.

[0043] Referring to FIG. 4, in some embodiments, the front case (120) may further include a sensor mounting portion (123). In some embodiments, the sensor mounting portion (123) guides the installation of the detection sensor portion and may be placed on the inner surface of the front body (121), but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the sensor mounting portion (123) may be placed on the inner surface of the rear body (111). In some embodiments, the sensor mounting portion (123) may include a receiving rib (123a) and a supporting rib (123b).

[0044] In some embodiments, the receiving rib (123a) is a rib that accommodates the sensing sensor part and may protrude from the inner surface of the front body (121).

[0045] In some embodiments, the support rib (123b) is positioned on the outer surface of the receiving rib (123a) and can support the sensing sensor part and the receiving rib (123a). In some embodiments, the support rib (123b) is positioned in a pair spaced apart at a certain interval and can be connected by a connecting rib. In some embodiments, the outer surface of the receiving rib (123a) and the support rib (123b) may be formed in a shape where peaks and valleys repeat, or a plurality of protruding patterns may be positioned on the outer surface of the receiving rib (123a) and the support rib (123b).

[0046] In some embodiments, the fixing part (130) can fix the front case (120) and the rear case (110). In some embodiments, the fixing part (130) may include a fixing guide hole (131), a guide rib (132), and a second fixing member (133).

[0047] In some embodiments, the fixed guide hole (131) may be a hole penetrating the front body (121). In some embodiments, the fixed guide hole (131) may be a hole penetrating the side of the front body (121), but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, the fixed guide hole (131) may be penetrating in a circular shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0048] In some embodiments, the guide rib (132) is a rib protruding from the inner surface of the rear body (111) in alignment with the fixed guide hole (131), and a fastening hole (132') may be placed inside the guide rib (132).

[0049] In some embodiments, the second fixing member (133) may be fastened to the fastening hole (132') through the fixing guide hole (131) to fix the front case (120) and the rear case (110). In some embodiments, the second fixing member (133) may be a bolt, but is not limited thereto.

[0050] Additionally, referring to FIG. 5, in some embodiments, the window protection part (140) may protect a sensor window that is positioned on the front case (120) in alignment with the sensing sensor part. In some embodiments, the window protection part (140) may include a protective member (141) and a member mounting part (142).

[0051] In some embodiments, the protective member (141) can accommodate and protect the sensor window.

[0052] In some embodiments, the member mounting portion (142) can mount the protective member (141) to the front body (121). In some embodiments, the member mounting portion (142) may include a member mounting projection (142a) and a member mounting groove (142b).

[0053] In some embodiments, the member mounting projection (142a) may be a projection protruding from the inner surface of the protective member (141). In some embodiments, the member mounting projection (142a) may be formed in a cylindrical shape, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the member mounting projection (142a) may be formed in various column shapes such as a square column or a curved column.

[0054] In some embodiments, the member mounting groove (142b) may be formed in the front body (121) as a groove into which the member mounting projection (142a) is coupled. In some embodiments, the member mounting groove (142b) may be formed by being recessed into the front body (121), but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the member mounting groove (142b) may be formed by penetrating through the front body (121).

[0055] Additionally, in some embodiments, the window protection portion (140) may further include a hook coupling portion (143). In some embodiments, the hook coupling portion (143) may connect the protection member (141) to the front body (121). In some embodiments, the hook coupling portion (143) may include a hook coupling projection (143a) and a hook coupling hole (143b).

[0056] In some embodiments, the hook coupling projection (143a) may be a projection protruding in a hook shape on the inner surface of the protective member (141), and in some embodiments, the hook coupling hole (143b) may be a hole penetrating the protective member (141) to allow the hook coupling projection (143a) to be coupled.

[0057] Additionally, in some embodiments, the window protection member (140) may further include a second sealing member. In some embodiments, the second sealing member may seal the space between the protection member (141) and the front body (121). In some embodiments, the second sealing member may seal the space between the protection member (141) and the front body (121) while being damaged by pressure applied by the protection member (141). In some embodiments, the second sealing member may include a second sealing guide member and a second sealing member.

[0058] In some embodiments, the second sealing guide member may be formed in a circular shape, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, the second sealing guide member may be formed in various shapes such as a semicircle. In some embodiments, the second sealing guide member may be formed of Heattech material, but is not limited thereto, and in some embodiments, Heattech may further include a material that accommodates the second sealing member. Here, a pointed projection that presses the second sealing guide member may protrude from the inner surface of the protective member (141).

[0059] In some embodiments, the second sealing member is a member disposed inside the second sealing guide member and may include a foaming curing agent. That is, after the second sealing member, in which the second sealing member is disposed in the second sealing guide member, is pressed against the inner surface of the protective member (141), the protective member (141) can be mounted on the front body (121) through the member mounting portion (142). At this time, the second sealing guide member can be damaged by the pressure or external force (hot air) of the protective member (141), and the second sealing member embedded in the second sealing guide member is discharged and hardened, thereby sealing the space between the protective member (141) and the front body (121).

[0060] Additionally, referring to FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the sensor case structure (100) for a urinal may further include a coating layer (150). In some embodiments, the coating layer (150) may be coated on the surface of the front body (121) to protect the front body (121). In some embodiments, the coating layer (150) may be formed of acrylic urethane, but is not limited thereto. Here, acrylic urethane is a composite resin formed by combining two chemical substances, acrylic and urethane, which has excellent durability and is resistant to impact, abrasion, and scratches, so it can easily protect the front cover and allow for easy use for a long time.

[0061] Additionally, referring to FIG. 7, in some embodiments, the sensor case structure (100) for a urinal may further include a space position adjustment unit (160). In some embodiments, the space position adjustment unit (160) may adjust the position of the receiving space. In some embodiments, the space position adjustment unit (160) may adjust the open area of ​​the receiving space. Here, the receiving space may include a rear receiving space (112) and a front receiving space (122). In some embodiments, the space position adjustment unit (160) may include a position adjustment guide rib (161) and a position adjustment guide member (162).

[0062] In some embodiments, the position adjustment guide rib (161) may include an upper position adjustment guide rib (161a) disposed on the inner surface of the rear body (111) above the rear receiving space (112) and a lower position adjustment guide rib (161b0) disposed on the inner surface of the rear body (111) below the rear receiving space (112) to correspond to the upper position adjustment guide rib (161a). Here, the end of the position adjustment guide rib (161) may be bent to guide the movement of the position adjustment guide member (162).

[0063] In some embodiments, the position adjustment guide member (162) can slide along the position adjustment guide rib (161) to adjust the opening area of ​​the rear receiving space (112). Here, the position adjustment guide member (162) may be disposed at each of the two ends of the position adjustment guide rib (161), but is not limited thereto.

[0065] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing its technical concept or essential features. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. Explanation of the symbols

[0067] 100: Structure of a sensor case for a urinal 110: Rear case 111: Rear body 112: Rear storage space 113: Installation Guide 114: First fixing member 115: First sealing member 115a: First sealing guide member 115b: First finishing member 120: Front case 121: Front body 122: Front accommodation space 123: Sensor Installation Section 123a: Receiving rib 123b: 123b: 123b 130: Fixed part 131: Fixed guide ball 132: Anterior rib 132': Fastening hole 133: Second fixing member 140: Window protection 141: Protection absence 142: Part mounting section 142a: Part mounting projection 142b: Member mounting groove 143: Hook connection part 143a: Hook connecting projection 143b: Hook connection hole 150: Coating layer 160: Space position adjustment unit 161: Position adjustment guide rib 162: Position adjustment guide missing

Claims

Claim 1 A sensor case structure for a urinal, comprising: a rear case installed on a wall surface to accommodate a pipe; a front case positioned on the front of the rear case and equipped with a detection sensor unit for detecting a user; a fixing unit for fixing the front case and the rear case; and a window protection unit for protecting a sensor window positioned on the front case in alignment with the detection sensor unit, wherein the rear case comprises: a rear body; a rear receiving space formed in the rear body to accommodate a pipe; an installation guide hole penetrating each corner of the rear body; a first fixing member fixed to the wall surface through the installation guide hole to fix the rear body to the wall surface; and a first sealing member positioned between the installation guide hole and the first fixing member, which seals the installation guide hole while being damaged by the pressure of the first fixing member, and further comprising a space positioning unit for adjusting the opening area of ​​the rear receiving space. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 A sensor case structure for a urinal according to claim 1, wherein the window protection part comprises: a mounting member that accommodates and protects the sensor window; and a member mounting part that mounts the mounting member to a front body. Claim 4 In claim 3, the member mounting portion comprises: a member mounting projection protruding from the inner surface of the mounting member; and a member mounting groove formed in the front body to be coupled with the member mounting projection, forming a sensor case structure for a urinal. Claim 5 delete Claim 6 In claim 4, the spatial position adjustment unit comprises: a position adjustment guide rib comprising an upper position adjustment guide rib disposed on the inner surface of the rear body above the rear receiving space and a lower position adjustment guide rib disposed on the inner surface of the rear body below the rear receiving space to correspond to the upper position adjustment guide rib; and a position adjustment guide member that slides along the position adjustment guide rib to adjust the opening area of ​​the rear receiving space, thereby forming a sensor case structure for a urinal.

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