Toilet

Abstract

A toilet, comprising: a main body; a base, which is arranged in the main body and provided with a first cavity; a flushing assembly, which is accommodated in the first cavity, wherein the flushing assembly comprises: a plurality of functional modules, the plurality of functional modules being connected in series by means of a water loop assembly and comprising at least a water pump, a heat exchange module and a valve; and a support, which is configured to support the plurality of functional modules connected in series, the support being connected to the base. By using the solution of the present disclosure, the interior structure of the toilet can be made to be compact, and assembly and maintenance are easy.

Description

Toilet

[0001] This application claims priority to the Chinese patent application filed with the China Patent Office on October 31, 2023, with application number 202322941025.9 and title “Toilet”, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference into this application. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of toilets, and in particular to a toilet. Background Art

[0003] Toilets are an essential part of modern life. As people's quality of life improves, their functional requirements for toilets are no longer limited to flushing. Consequently, toilets are increasingly being equipped with auxiliary functions, such as flushing, blowing, and intelligent control. This has led to the need for an increasing number of functional modules within toilets.

[0004] Existing toilet designs have several structural deficiencies. For example, functional modules such as the heat exchanger and water pump are typically assembled separately within the toilet housing. This design not only inconveniences assembly and installation, but also limits the possibility of further reducing the size of the toilet, restricting its design flexibility and aesthetics, especially in modern bathroom environments where space utilization is paramount.

[0005] Specifically, during the assembly and installation process of existing toilets, functional modules for realizing different functions need to be assembled into the toilet in sequence. The assembly positions are too scattered, the number of connecting parts (such as screws and screw holes) is too large, and the connection method between the functional modules is too complicated, resulting in low assembly efficiency and even the possibility of functional modules being misinstalled. For consumers, this means that more time and energy are needed to ensure the correct installation and daily maintenance of the toilet. For example, in the solution of hidden water tank toilets, in order to ensure the low appearance of the product, the functional modules need to be installed in a small space. In this kind of space, if simply stacked assembly parts are used, it will make it impossible for operators to assemble.

[0006] In addition, due to the irregular gaps between the functional modules, problems such as water cleanliness, noise and vibration leave hidden dangers, and long-term use may lead to a decrease in the stability and durability of the toilet.

[0007] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide an improved toilet design that can structurally overcome at least one of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art.

[0008] Summary of the Invention

[0009] The technical problem solved by the present disclosure is to provide a toilet with a compact internal structure and simple assembly and maintenance.

[0010] To solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a toilet, comprising: a main body; a base, arranged in the main body, the base having a first cavity; a flushing assembly, accommodated in the first cavity, wherein the flushing assembly comprises: a plurality of functional modules, the plurality of functional modules being connected in series through a water circuit assembly, the plurality of functional modules comprising at least a water pump, a heat exchange module and a valve; a bracket, for supporting the plurality of functional modules connected in series, the bracket being connected to the base.

[0011] Optionally, the toilet further includes: a connecting structure, and the bracket is detachably connected to the side wall of the base through the connecting structure.

[0012] Optionally, the connection structure includes: a first fixing portion, provided on one of the bracket and the side wall; a matching portion, provided on the other of the bracket and the side wall, and the matching portion is used to cooperate with the first fixing portion to connect the bracket to the base.

[0013] Optionally, the cooperation between the matching portion and the first fixing portion has a preset redundancy, so that the connection position of the bracket on the base is adjustable within a preset error range.

[0014] Optionally, the connection position of the bracket on the base is adjustable according to the relative position of at least one of the functional modules and the base.

[0015] Optionally, the toilet further includes: a circuit module coupled to the flushing assembly to control the operation of at least one of the functional modules, wherein the base further has a second cavity, and the second cavity is separated from the first cavity by a partition.

[0016] Optionally, the bracket includes: a main body for supporting the multiple functional modules; a plate portion extending outward from the main body, the plate portion being in surface contact with the side wall of the base, and the connecting structure is arranged on a side of the plate portion facing away from the main body.

[0017] Optionally, the multiple functional modules further include: a filtering module, and the filtering module is connected to the water outlet of the heat exchange module.

[0018] Optionally, the flushing assembly further includes: a water inlet pipe, which is connected to the water circuit assembly to supply water to the water circuit assembly.

[0019] Optionally, a receiving groove is provided on a side of the bracket close to the water inlet pipe for accommodating at least a portion of the water inlet pipe.

[0020] Optionally, the flushing component further includes: an anti-siphon module, and the anti-siphon module is connected to the water outlet of the water inlet pipe.

[0021] Optionally, the multiple functional modules further include: a first grounding module, wherein the first grounding module is coupled to the water inlet of the heat exchange module.

[0022] Optionally, the first grounding module is coupled to the water outlet of the heat exchange module.

[0023] Optionally, the first grounding module is coupled to the water inlet and the water outlet of the heat exchange module.

[0024] Optionally, the second grounding module is coupled to the water inlet of the water pump.

[0025] Optionally, the second grounding module is coupled to the water outlet of the water pump.

[0026] Optionally, the second grounding module is coupled to a water inlet and a water outlet of a water pump.

[0027] Optionally, the flushing assembly further includes a flushing pipe disposed on the base, and the flushing pipe is connected to the end of the water circuit assembly along the flow direction of water.

[0028] Optionally, the main body has a third cavity independent of the base, and the third cavity is used to form a flushing pool. The base is provided with an opening connecting the third cavity and the flushing pipe, and at least a portion of the flushing pipe can extend into the third cavity from the opening or be retracted from the opening.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the embodiment of the present disclosure has the following beneficial effects:

[0030] By integrating multiple functional modules (e.g., heat exchange module, water pump, valve, etc.) onto a bracket, a modular flushing assembly is created, which is housed integrally within the first chamber. Thus, compared to existing toilet designs where each functional module is housed separately within the chamber, the modular design employed in this embodiment ensures the proper functioning of each module while maintaining a compact internal structure and simplifying assembly and maintenance. Furthermore, this helps reduce the toilet's external dimensions, saving users space and improving bathroom utilization.

[0031] Furthermore, when assembling the flushing assembly of the toilet, the installation of each functional module can be completed outside the toilet, which provides a large operating space and reduces the difficulty of operation.

[0032] Furthermore, the functional modules are integrated on the bracket, making the structure of the functional modules compact and avoiding gaps and irregular gaps between components that cause problems such as dust accumulation, noise and vibration.

[0033] Furthermore, by setting up the connecting structure, the bracket and the base can be reliably connected together, and the bracket and multiple functional modules connected to the bracket can be conveniently and quickly removed as a whole, making the assembly and maintenance of the functional modules of the toilet easier.

[0034] Furthermore, the base includes a first chamber and a second chamber separated by a partition. The first and second chambers are relatively independent. Functional modules and circuit modules such as power supply are respectively placed in different chambers, which can achieve water and electricity separation, reduce the risk of leakage, and make the toilet safer to use. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a toilet according to a first embodiment of the present application;

[0036] FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the toilet shown in FIG1 from another angle;

[0037] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the flushing assembly and the base in FIG2 ;

[0038] FIG4 is a partial schematic diagram of the connection structure in FIG2 ;

[0039] FIG5 is a schematic diagram of the flushing assembly in FIG1 ;

[0040] FIG6 is an exploded view of the structure shown in FIG5 ;

[0041] FIG7 is a schematic diagram of a flushing assembly in a variation of an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] FIG8 is an exploded view of the structure shown in FIG7 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] As mentioned in the background, existing toilets need to accommodate more functional modules to achieve diverse functions. However, existing toilet designs have many structural deficiencies. For example, functional modules such as heat exchange modules and water pumps are typically assembled in a scattered manner within the toilet shell. This design not only inconveniences the assembly and installation of the toilet, but also limits the possibility of further reducing the size of the toilet, restricting the flexibility and aesthetics of the toilet design, especially in modern bathroom environments with high requirements for space utilization. Specifically, during the assembly and installation process of existing toilets, the functional modules used to achieve different functions need to be assembled into the toilet one by one. The assembly locations are too scattered, the number of connecting components (such as screws and screw holes) is too large, and the connection methods between the functional modules are overly complex, resulting in low assembly efficiency and even the possibility of functional modules being installed incorrectly. For consumers, this means that they need to spend more time and effort to ensure the correct installation and daily maintenance of the toilet.

[0044] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a toilet, comprising: a main body; a base, arranged in the main body, the base having a first cavity; a flushing assembly, accommodated in the first cavity, wherein the flushing assembly comprises: a plurality of functional modules, the plurality of functional modules are connected in series through a water circuit assembly, the plurality of functional modules include at least a water pump, a heat exchange module and a valve; a bracket, used to support the plurality of functional modules connected in series, the bracket being connected to the base.

[0045] Therefore, by integrating multiple functional modules (such as heat exchange modules, water pumps, valves, etc.) on the bracket, the external size of the toilet can be reduced while ensuring the normal implementation of each function, which can save the user's bathroom space and improve the utilization rate of the bathroom space.

[0046] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and beneficial effects of the present disclosure more obvious and easy to understand, the specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numbers are marked on the same parts in each figure. The various embodiments are merely illustrative, and of course, the structures shown in different embodiments can be partially replaced or combined. In the modified examples, the description of matters that are the same as those in the first embodiment is omitted, and only the differences are described. In particular, the same effects produced by the same structure are no longer mentioned one by one according to each embodiment.

[0047] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of a toilet 1 according to the first embodiment of the present application, and FIG2 is a schematic diagram of the toilet 1 shown in FIG1 from another angle.

[0048] Specifically, the toilet 1 described in this embodiment may include a concealed water tank toilet, and may also include other toilet 1 designs that have high requirements for small size.

[0049] For ease of presentation, in each embodiment of this application, the width of the toilet 1 is referred to as the x-direction, the length as the y-direction, and the height as the z-direction. In this embodiment, the left-right direction refers to the direction opposite to the x-direction and the x-direction itself, the up-down direction refers to the z-direction and its opposite, and the front-back direction refers to the y-direction and its opposite. The terms "up" and "upper side" refer to the direction facing away from the ground during normal use of the toilet 1 (i.e., the side facing the user), while the terms "lower" and "lower side" refer to the direction facing the ground during normal use of the toilet 1.

[0050] In conjunction with Figures 1 and 2 , in some embodiments, a toilet 1 may include a main body 11; a base 12 disposed within the main body 11, the base 12 having a first cavity 121; a flushing assembly 13 housed in the first cavity 121, wherein the flushing assembly 13 includes: a plurality of functional modules 14 connected in series via a water circuit assembly 15, the plurality of functional modules 14 including at least a water pump 141, a heat exchange module 142, and a valve 143; and a bracket 16 for supporting the plurality of serially connected functional modules 14, the bracket 16 being connected to the base 12. Thus, the bracket 16 serves as a carrier for integrating the functional modules 14 that implement the flushing function, thereby making the internal structure of the toilet 1 more compact, further reducing the external dimensions of the toilet 1, and conserving bathroom space for the user. Furthermore, when assembling the flushing assembly 13 of the toilet 1, the functional modules 14 can be installed externally, providing ample operating space and reducing operational complexity.

[0051] In some embodiments, the flushing assembly 13 may further include components such as a flushing pipe 21 . For ease of description, the component structure obtained by assembling the bracket 16 and each functional module 14 in the flushing assembly 13 is referred to as a functional assembly 130 .

[0052] FIG3 is a schematic diagram of the assembly process of the functional module 14 and the bracket 16 with the base 12 according to the first embodiment of the present application.

[0053] Referring to Figure 3 , the functional assembly 130 can be housed in the first cavity 121 formed by the base 12, which is recessed downward along the z-direction. This prevents components of the functional assembly 130 from falling into the main body 11. Furthermore, the base 12 can be removed from the main body 11 of the toilet 1. Furthermore, removing the base 12 allows the entire flushing assembly 13 to be removed at once, facilitating the inspection and replacement of components within the flushing assembly 13 and facilitating cleaning of the interior of the main body 11.

[0054] Furthermore, during assembly, the functional component 130 is inserted into the first cavity 121 in the direction of the dashed arrow in Figure 3 to complete the assembly. During maintenance or replacement, the functional component 130 can be removed in the direction opposite to the dashed arrow, making the operation even simpler. The direction opposite to the dashed arrow can be parallel to the z-direction.

[0055] Furthermore, the water circuit assembly 15 includes pipes connecting the various functional modules 14 within the flushing assembly 13. Through this connection, a water path is formed within the flushing assembly 13, allowing water to flow through each functional module. Within this path, the water has a single flow direction. In other words, the water in the water circuit assembly 15 flows through each functional module 14 in a predetermined order, allowing each functional module 14 to act on the water and achieve the toilet's flushing function.

[0056] The water circuit assembly 15 may include at least one section of water pipe.

[0057] For example, in conjunction with Figures 3, 5, and 6, through the connection of the water circuit assembly 15, the water outlet 192 (as shown in Figures 5 and 6) of the water inlet pipe 19 (as shown in Figures 3) is connected to the water inlet 1421 (as shown in Figure 6) of the heat exchange module 142, and the valve 143 on the water inlet pipe 19 can control the conduction or closing of the water inlet pipe 19. Furthermore, the water outlet 1422 of the heat exchange module 142 is connected to the water inlet 1411 of the water pump 141 through a water pipe, and the water outlet 1412 of the water pump 141 is connected to the water inlet 213 of the flushing pipe 21. The water flowing through the aforementioned functional modules via the water circuit assembly 15 is finally ejected from the water outlet 214 of the flushing pipe 21 to flush the target area. Thus, the water circuit assembly 15 connects the water inlet pipe 19, the valve 143, the heat exchange module 142, and the water pump 141 in series into a passage. Under the action of the water pump 141, the water input from the water inlet pipe 19 can flow through the heat exchange module 142 and the water pump 141 connected in series by the water circuit component 15, and finally flow out from the flushing pipe 21 to achieve the flushing function.

[0058] In some embodiments, the water circuit assembly 15 may further be connected in series with other functional modules 14 in the above-mentioned passage to achieve corresponding functions, such as the filtration module 144 described below.

[0059] 1 to 3 , the toilet 1 further includes a connecting structure 17, through which the bracket 16 is detachably connected to the side wall 125 of the base 12. This facilitates assembly and disassembly of the functional assembly 130 and facilitates maintenance of internal components such as the functional module 14.

[0060] Specifically, the connection structure 17 is disposed between the base 12 and the bracket 16 . In some embodiments, the base 12 has a pair of opposite side walls 125 along the x-direction, and the connection structure 17 can position at least a portion of the bracket 16 on the side walls 125 .

[0061] In a variation, along the y-direction, the base 12 has a front wall 126 and a rear wall 127 opposite to each other, and the bracket 16 may also be connected to the front wall 126 and / or the rear wall 127 of the base 12 via a connecting structure 17 .

[0062] Furthermore, the connection structure 17 can also realize a detachable connection between the base 12 and the bracket 16. For example, by decoupling the connection structure 17, the base 12 and the bracket 16 can be separated, and then the functional component 130 can be moved in the opposite direction of the dotted arrow in Figure 3 to be removed from the first cavity 121.

[0063] Furthermore, with reference to FIG4 , the connection structure 17 may include: a first fixing portion 171 disposed on one of the bracket 16 and the side wall 125; and a mating portion 172 disposed on the other of the bracket 16 and the side wall 125. The mating portion 172 is configured to mate with the first fixing portion 171 to connect the bracket 16 to the base 12. Thus, when the first fixing portion 171 and the mating portion 172 are mated, the connection structure 17 can secure the bracket 16 to the side wall 125. When the first fixing portion 171 and the mating portion 172 are disengaged, the bracket 16 can be released from the side wall 125, allowing the functional assembly 130 to be removed as a whole.

[0064] Specifically, in the embodiment shown in FIG4 , the bracket 16 corresponds to one of the pair of side walls 125 and can be detachably connected to the corresponding side wall 125. The first fixing portion 171 can be, for example, a hook 173 provided on the bracket 16 and extending toward the corresponding side wall 125. Correspondingly, the mating portion 172 can be, for example, a slot 174 provided on the corresponding side wall 125, the slot 174 being open toward the bracket 16 to receive the hook 173.

[0065] In one variation, the first fixing portion 171 may also be, for example, a hook 173 disposed on the side wall 125 and extending toward the bracket 16. Accordingly, the mating portion 172 may be, for example, a slot 174 disposed on the bracket 16, open toward the bracket 16 to receive the hook 173. For ease of description, the mating mechanism of the hook 173 and the slot 174 will be referred to as a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0066] 4 , along the y direction, the connection structure 17 may include two buckle structures spaced apart on either side of the bracket 16 and the side wall 125 , thereby increasing the stability of the connection structure 17 and making the bracket 16 more firmly fixed to the side wall 125 .

[0067] In one variation, the connecting structure 17 may also include a snap-fit ​​structure. This simplifies the manufacturing process and reduces production costs. Furthermore, the length of the hook 173 in the y-direction can be approximately the same as the length of the contact surface between the bracket 16 and the sidewall 125 in the y-direction, and the length of the slot 174 in the y-direction can be slightly greater than that of the hook 173 to facilitate smooth insertion and mating of the hook 173 into the slot 174.

[0068] Continuing with FIG4 , in some embodiments, the connecting structure 17 can be disposed on the upper side of the bracket 16 and the sidewall 125 along the z-direction. Thus, when operating the connecting structure 17 , a worker can secure or remove the flushing assembly without inserting their hands or tools into the first cavity 121 , thereby increasing operating space and reducing operational difficulty.

[0069] In one variation, the connection structure 17 may further include: a hook (not shown) disposed at the upper end of the bracket 16 along the z-direction, the hook extending toward the side wall 125; and a flange 175 extending upward from the upper end of the side wall 125, the hook being able to be suspended from the flange 175. Thus, the connection between the bracket 16 and the side wall 125 is more easily operated.

[0070] Furthermore, the mating portion 172 and the first fixing portion 171 have a predetermined margin of redundancy, allowing the connection position of the bracket 16 on the base 12 to be adjusted within a predetermined tolerance. This eliminates the need for strict alignment when installing the flushing assembly, and allows for smooth mating even with slight deviations in the relative positions of the first fixing portion and the mating portion, thus reducing operational complexity for the user.

[0071] Specifically, in the y-direction, the length of the mating portion 172 is greater than the length of the first fixing portion 171, and there may be a non-zero difference between the two. The preset redundancy may be, for example, the non-zero difference mentioned above. Furthermore, the preset error range may be, for example, 2-5 millimeters (mm). Thus, the connection position of the first fixing portion 171 and the mating portion 172 can be appropriately adjusted according to actual needs, and the connection range of the bracket 16 on the base 12 can be further adjusted.

[0072] Furthermore, referring to Figures 1 to 4 , the connection position of the bracket 16 on the base 12 is adjustable according to the relative position of at least one functional module 14 and the base 12. This further increases the degree of freedom in the connection position of the bracket 16 on the base 12. For example, the bracket 16 can be moved appropriately forward and backward along the sidewall 125 toward the surface of the bracket 16 to ensure rapid alignment of the functional component 130 with the first cavity, thereby preventing damage caused by collision during assembly and disassembly.

[0073] In some embodiments, the connection position of the bracket 16 on the base 12 can be adjusted according to the relative position between the interface of the lowest-level functional module 14 among the multiple functional modules 14 connected in series through the water circuit component 15 in the functional component 130 and the interface of the base 12.

[0074] In conjunction with Figure 4, in some embodiments, the slot 174 suitable for forming the mating portion 172 can be further extended along the extension direction of the side wall 125 (for example, the y direction), so that the hook 173 suitable for forming the first fixing portion 171 can slide back and forth inside the slot 174, thereby realizing the adjustment of the relative position of the functional module 14 and the base 12.

[0075] In a typical application scenario, the flushing component 13 may also include a water inlet pipe 19, which is connected to a water tank (not shown in the figure) to supply water to the flushing component 13. In this case, a through hole (not shown in the figure) may be opened on the base 12, and at least a portion of the through hole of the water inlet pipe 19 is exposed outside the base, and the water inlet 191 of the exposed water inlet pipe 19 is connected to the water tank. In the actual installation process, the end of the water inlet pipe 19 to be extended from the base 12 is first aligned with the through hole, and then the functional component 130 is moved downward as a whole until the first fixing portion 171 and the matching portion 172 are matched. In order to facilitate the assembly operation of the above-mentioned functional component 130 and the base 12, in this embodiment, the connection position of the bracket 16 on the base 12 can be adjusted in real time according to the alignment of the water inlet pipe 19 and the through hole, so as to save assembly time, reduce assembly difficulty, and avoid factors such as deviation of the water inlet pipe 19 during assembly or deformation during use that affect the assembly of the functional component 130 and the base 12.

[0076] In some embodiments, a support portion (not shown in the figure) or a positioning portion (not shown in the figure) may also be provided in the first cavity 121 to quickly align the installation position of the functional component 130 and share the force of the connecting structure 17, thereby improving the stability of the structure. For example, the shape of the bottom wall 129 of the base 12 used to form the first cavity 121 may roughly fit the outer contour shape of the side of the functional component 130 close to the bottom wall 129 to form a support portion and / or a positioning portion. In this case, the connection position of the bracket 16 on the base 12 may also be adjusted in real time according to the alignment of the functional component 130 with the support portion or the positioning portion, so as to facilitate the assembly between the functional component 130 and the base 12 and avoid the functional component 130 from being stuck during installation due to assembly errors of multiple functional components 14.

[0077] In some embodiments, the bracket 16 may also support one or more external modules (e.g., a fan, etc.), and the base 12 may be provided with mating portions corresponding to the external modules (e.g., relief portions for paving the way for interfaces of the functional modules 14 to facilitate connection with the external modules). In this scenario, the connection position of the bracket 16 on the base 12 may be adjusted in real time based on the relative positions of the one or more external modules and the corresponding mating portions on the base 12 to avoid collisions during installation.

[0078] In a variation, the mating portion 172 is provided on the upper side of the side wall 125 along the z-direction and is movably connected to the side wall 125. For example, the mating portion 172 can be provided as a clip-like structure, which can be detachably clamped on a flange 175 formed by the side wall 125 extending upward along the z-direction. A slot 174 is provided on the surface of the mating portion 172 facing the first fixing portion 171 for receiving the hook 173 forming the first fixing portion 171. Since the mating portion 172 is detachable, the mating portion 172 can be replaced regularly to prevent structural aging from affecting the stability of the connecting structure 17. Furthermore, during the assembly process, the specific clamping position of the mating portion 172 on the flange 175 can be flexibly determined according to the alignment of the functional component 130 and the base 12, ensuring that the mating portion 172 and the first fixing portion 171 are correctly connected while the functional component 130 is quickly installed in place.

[0079] Continuing with Figures 1 to 4 , in some embodiments, the toilet 1 may further include a circuit module 18 coupled to the flushing assembly 13 to control the operation of at least one of the functional modules 14. The base 12 further includes a second cavity 122, which is separated from the first cavity 121 by a partition 123. This allows the circuit module 18 to be isolated from the flushing assembly 13, achieving water and electricity separation and improving safety.

[0080] Furthermore, the circuit module 18 may include a power supply (not shown) and an electric control element 181. The power supply is used to supply power to the functional modules 14, and the electric control element 181 is used to start or stop at least one functional module 14.

[0081] Furthermore, in the x direction, the first cavity 121 and the second cavity 122 are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the base 12, and the first cavity 121 and the second cavity 122 are separated by a partition. The first cavity 121 and the second cavity 122 are independent of each other to achieve water-electricity separation, thereby avoiding leakage of water in the water circuit assembly 15 in the first cavity 121, which may cause electric leakage and danger.

[0082] In a variation, the second cavity 122 may be disposed on the right side of the base 12 from the perspective of the figure, and the first cavity 121 may be disposed on the left side of the base 12 .

[0083] Figures 5 and 6 are schematic diagrams of the functional assembly 130 and flushing assembly 13 according to an embodiment of the present application. This first embodiment is suitable for the domestic market, and its structural design complies with Chinese national standards. To facilitate visualization of the internal structure of the functional assembly 130 and the relative positions of the functional modules 14, portions of the water circuit assembly 15 are omitted. The arrows in Figure 6 indicate the connections between the functional modules 14 and the direction of water flow within the flushing assembly 13.

[0084] 5 and 6 , the bracket 16 may include a body 161 for supporting the multiple functional modules 14; a plate 162 extending outward from the body 161, the plate 162 being in surface-to-surface contact with the sidewall 125 of the base 12; and a connecting structure 17 disposed on a surface of the plate 162 facing away from the body 161. Thus, the body 161 is configured to support the multiple functional modules 14, the plate 162 being connected to the base 12 via the connecting structure 17, and the surface of the plate 162 facing the base 12 being in contact with the sidewall 125 of the base 12. Consequently, each functional module 14 can be secured within the first cavity 121 as the bracket 16 is connected to the base 12.

[0085] Specifically, the body 161 may include a first mounting portion 1611 for supporting the heat exchange module 142 .

[0086] Furthermore, the first mounting portion 1611 may include a bottom plate 16112 for supporting the heat exchange module 142, a pair of side panels 16113 extending upward from the bottom plate 16112, and a front panel 16114. The pair of side panels 16113 may be respectively disposed on opposite sides of the bottom plate 16112 along the y-direction to limit relative displacement of the heat exchange module 142 and the first mounting portion 1611 in the y-direction.

[0087] Furthermore, the side of one of the pair of side panels 16113, closer to the plate portion 162, can be bent toward the other side in the y-direction. Furthermore, in the x-direction, the front panel 16114 is disposed on the side of the bottom plate 16112, further away from the plate portion 162. Thus, the bent portion of the side panel 16113 cooperates with the front panel 16114 to limit relative displacement of the heat exchange module 142 and the first mounting portion 1611 in the x-direction.

[0088] Furthermore, the first mounting portion 1611 may further include a second fixing portion 16111, which extends upward from the bottom plate 16112. Furthermore, the shape of the second fixing portion 16111 is adapted to at least a portion of the outer contour of the heat exchange module 142 to receive at least a portion of the heat exchange module 142. As a result, at least a portion of the heat exchange module 142 is retained by the second fixing portion 16111, further positioning and limiting the heat exchange module 142.

[0089] Furthermore, the heat exchange module 142 may be fixedly connected to the first mounting portion 1611 via a fixing member (not shown in the figure) to enhance the structural stability of the functional component 130 .

[0090] In some embodiments, the plurality of functional modules 14 may further include a flow meter 147 , and the flow meter 147 is used to monitor the flow rate of water flowing through the water circuit assembly 15 .

[0091] Furthermore, the electronic control element 181 can close the valve 143 in a timely manner according to the flow data measured by the flow meter 147 to avoid water waste.

[0092] Furthermore, the flow meter 147 can be disposed adjacent to the heat exchange module 142 and also supported by the first mounting portion 1611 .

[0093] In a specific embodiment, the flow meter 147 can be supported on one of a pair of side panels 16113. For example, the side panel is provided with an upwardly open groove 16115, and at least a portion of the flow meter is received in the groove 16115.

[0094] Furthermore, the body 161 may further include a second mounting portion 1612 for supporting the water pump 141 .

[0095] 6 , along the z-direction, the second mounting portion 1612 may be disposed below the first mounting portion 1611. Furthermore, the second mounting portion 1612 has a receiving cavity opened toward the x-direction for accommodating the water pump 141.

[0096] Figures 7 and 8 are schematic diagrams and exploded views of a flushing assembly 13 according to a variation of the present application. This variation is suitable for the European market and its structural design complies with European standards. The arrows in Figure 8 indicate the connections between the functional modules 14 and the direction of water flow within the flushing assembly 13. This description focuses primarily on the differences between the variation shown in Figures 7 and 8 and the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 6 above.

[0097] It is worth noting that, without violating the standards of the region where the target market is located, some of the structural designs of the first embodiment and the variations to be described below can be universal. For example, in the first embodiment, the flushing assembly 13 can also include a filter module 144 and an anti-siphon module 20. Thus, in the flushing assembly 13 of the first embodiment, the anti-siphon module 20 can prevent the siphon phenomenon from occurring in the water circuit assembly 15, and the filter module 144 can prevent the scale formed by heating from moving with the water flow and causing blockage in the narrow passage. Accordingly, in the toilet 1 described in the embodiments shown in Figures 1 to 6, even if the filter module 144 and the anti-siphon module 20 are not provided, the bracket 11 can still retain the mounting structure for supporting these two components (for example, a third mounting portion) so that the filter module 144 and the anti-siphon module 20 can be added as needed in the future.

[0098] 7 and 8 , the plurality of functional modules 14 may further include a filter module 144 connected to the water outlet 1422 of the heat exchange module 142. Thus, the filter module 144 can be used to filter scale condensed in the water after being heated by the heat exchange module 142, thereby preventing the scale from migrating within the water circuit assembly 15 and causing blockage in the narrower portions of the water passage.

[0099] In some embodiments, water in the flushing assembly 13 flows sequentially through the water inlet 1441 of the filter module 144 and the water outlet 1442 of the filter module 144. The filter module 144 can be disposed between the heat exchange module 142 and the water pump 141. In other words, the water inlet 1441 of the filter module 144 is in communication with the water outlet 1422 of the heat exchange module 142, and the water outlet 1442 of the filter module 144 is in communication with the water inlet 1411 of the water pump 141.

[0100] In some embodiments, the body 161 of the bracket 16 further includes a third mounting portion 1613 , and the third mounting portion 1613 is used to support the filter module 144 .

[0101] Furthermore, along the z-direction, the third mounting portion 1613 may be disposed below the second mounting portion 1612 and connected to the second mounting portion 1612. Furthermore, the third mounting portion 1613 has a receiving cavity opened toward the x-direction for accommodating the filter module 144.

[0102] 1 to 8 , the flushing assembly 13 may further include a water inlet pipe 19 , which is connected to the water circuit assembly 15 to supply water to the water circuit assembly 15 .

[0103] In some embodiments, water enters from the water inlet 191 of the water inlet pipe 19 and flows out from the water outlet 192 of the water inlet pipe 19. The water inlet 191 of the water inlet pipe 19 is connected to the water tank, and the water outlet 192 of the water inlet pipe 19 is connected to the flushing assembly 13.

[0104] In some embodiments, along the flow direction of water, the water inlet pipe 19 can be directly connected to the starting end of the water circuit assembly 15.

[0105] In some embodiments, along the direction of water flow, the water inlet pipe 19 can be connected to the first-stage functional module 14 among the multiple functional modules connected in series in the water circuit assembly 15, thereby indirectly communicating with the water circuit assembly 15. The first-stage functional module 14 can be, for example, the functional module 14 located most upstream along the direction of water flow.

[0106] Furthermore, the valves 143 in the multiple functional modules 14 can be set on the water inlet pipe 19 to open or close the water inlet pipe 19.

[0107] In the embodiment shown in Figures 5 and 6, the valve 143 may be, for example, a first valve 1431. The structural design of the first valve 1431 is implemented according to Chinese national standards.

[0108] In the variations shown in Figures 7 and 8, the valve 143 may be, for example, a second valve 1432. The structural design of the second valve 1432 is implemented according to European standards.

[0109] Continuing with reference to Figures 5 to 8, the bracket 16 is provided with a receiving groove 163 on one side near the water inlet pipe 19 for accommodating at least a portion of the water inlet pipe 19. Specifically, the plate portion 162 is provided with a receiving groove 163 at the lower end along the z-direction. The receiving groove 163 is open toward the first mounting portion 1611. The water inlet pipe 19 may include a corner portion 193, which may be inserted into the receiving groove 163. Thus, the receiving groove 163 can be used to support the water inlet pipe 19 and facilitate rapid positioning of the water inlet pipe 19. Furthermore, the receiving groove 163 can also share the force of the connecting structure 17, avoiding damage to the connecting structure 17 caused by concentrated force.

[0110] Referring to Figure 8 , in some embodiments, the flushing assembly 13 further includes an anti-siphon module 20 connected to the water outlet 192 of the water inlet pipe 19. This effectively blocks water flow when the flushing assembly 13 is not in operation, further conserving water. When the water level in the water tank is low, the anti-siphon module 20 also prevents water in the flushing assembly 13 from being sucked back into the water tank.

[0111] In some embodiments, the plurality of functional modules 14 further include: a first grounding module 145, wherein the first grounding module 145 is coupled to the water inlet 1421 of the heat exchange module 142. The first grounding module 145 is used for grounding.

[0112] In some embodiments, the first grounding module 145 may also be coupled to the water outlet 1422 of the heat exchange module 142 .

[0113] In some embodiments, the functional module 14 may include two first grounding modules 145 , and the two first grounding modules 145 are respectively disposed at the water inlet 1421 of the heat exchange module 142 and the water outlet 1422 of the heat exchange module 142 .

[0114] As described above, even if the heat exchange module 142 leaks electricity, the current in the water flow can be conducted away through the first grounding module 145 .

[0115] In some embodiments, the plurality of functional modules 14 further include: a second grounding module 146 coupled to the water inlet 1411 of the water pump 141. The second grounding module 146 is used for grounding.

[0116] In some embodiments, the second grounding module 146 is coupled to the water outlet 1412 of the water pump 141 .

[0117] In some embodiments, the functional module 14 may include two second grounding modules 146 , and the two second grounding modules 146 are respectively disposed at the water inlet 1411 of the water pump 141 and the water outlet 1412 of the water pump 141 .

[0118] As described above, even if the water pump 141 leaks electricity, the current in the water flow can be conducted away through the second grounding module 146 .

[0119] By providing a grounding module at the water inlet and / or outlet of the functional module 14 that needs to be energized, the current in the water flow can be promptly discharged in the event of an accidental leakage, thereby improving the safety of the toilet 1.

[0120] Continuing to refer to FIG1 , FIG2 , FIG6 and FIG8 , the flushing assembly 13 further includes a flushing pipe 21 disposed on the base 12 , and the flushing pipe 21 is connected to the end of the water circuit assembly 15 along the flow direction of water.

[0121] 1 and 2 , the flushing pipe 21 is installed above the base 12. In some embodiments, the flushing pipe 21 may be provided on the upper side of the partition 123 along the z-direction and supported on the partition 123.

[0122] 6 and 8 , in the flushing assembly 13 , along the water flow direction, the flushing pipe 21 is connected to the end of the water circuit assembly 15 . Thus, water passing through each functional module 14 eventually flows into the flushing pipe 21 , and then flushes the target area through the flushing pipe 21 .

[0123] In some embodiments, the main body 11 has a third cavity 111 independent of the base 12, and the third cavity 111 is used to form a flushing pool 22. The base 12 is provided with an opening 124 connecting the third cavity 111 and the flushing pipe 21. At least a portion of the flushing pipe 21 can extend into the third cavity 111 from the opening 124 or be retracted from the opening 124.

[0124] In some embodiments, the flushing pipe 21 may include an outer pipe 211 and an inner pipe (not shown), wherein the inner pipe can extend or retract from the outer pipe 211. Thus, during a flushing process, the inner pipe can extend into the third cavity 111 to flush the target area; when the flushing process ends, the inner pipe retracts into the base 12 to avoid affecting the normal use of the toilet 1.

[0125] Furthermore, the base 12 is provided with an upwardly extending flange 128 on one side near the flushing basin 22. The flange 128 is provided with an opening 124. The end of the outer pipe 211 near the flushing basin 22 is aligned with the opening 124 and connected to the flange 128, allowing the inner pipe to extend from the opening 124. Thus, the flange 128 prevents water from the flushing basin 22 from splashing into the base 12 and damaging the circuit module 18 or part of the functional module 14 housed therein.

[0126] Furthermore, the toilet 1 may further include an upper cover (not shown) for covering the upward opening of the base 12 to seal the first cavity 121 and the second cavity 122. Thus, the upper cover can cover the flushing assembly 13 and the circuit module 18, etc., to achieve a neat and beautiful appearance.

[0127] In a typical application scenario that complies with Chinese national standards, referring to FIG6 , when implementing the flushing function, the flow trajectory of water in the flushing component 13 may be, for example:

[0128] First, the electronic control element 181 controls the first valve 1431 to open to connect the water inlet pipe 19 and start the water pump 141. Under the action of the water pump 141, the water in the water tank flows into the flushing assembly 13 from the water inlet pipe 19.

[0129] Then, the water in the water circuit assembly 15 flows through the flow meter 147. The water flow measured by the flow meter 147 can be further fed back to the electronic control element 181, which can open or close the first valve 1431 according to whether the water flow reaches a preset threshold.

[0130] Furthermore, the water passing through the flow meter 147 further flows into the heat exchange module 142 through the first grounding module 145. The electric control element 181 can control the heat exchange module 142 to heat the water to a comfortable temperature for the human body according to a preset program.

[0131] Furthermore, the heated flushing water flows into the water pump 141, and the electronic control element 181 can control the rotation speed of the water pump 141, thereby controlling the flow rate of the water, so as to flush at a suitable flow rate according to the user's selection.

[0132] Finally, after passing through the second grounding module 146 , it flows into the flushing pipe 21 , ultimately flushing the target area.

[0133] In a typical application scenario that complies with European standards, referring to FIG8 , when implementing the flushing function, the flow trajectory of water in the flushing component 13 may be, for example:

[0134] First, the electronic control element 181 controls the second valve 1432 to open to connect the water inlet pipe 19 and start the water pump 141 . Under the action of the water pump 141 , the water in the water tank flows from the water inlet pipe 19 into the flushing assembly 13 .

[0135] Then, the water will further flow through the anti-siphon module 20, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of siphon phenomenon.

[0136] Furthermore, the water in the water circuit assembly 15 flows through the flow meter 147, and the water flow measured by the flow meter 147 can be further fed back to the electronic control element 181. The electronic control element 181 can keep the second valve 1432 in an open state or close the second valve 1432 according to whether the water flow reaches a preset threshold.

[0137] Furthermore, the water passing through the flow meter 147 further flows into the heat exchange module 142 through the first grounding module 145. The electronic control element 181 can control the heat exchange module 142 to heat the water to a comfortable temperature for the human body according to a preset program.

[0138] Furthermore, since the heating of the heat exchange module 142 may cause scale to form, the heated water will pass through the filter module 144 to filter out the scale.

[0139] Furthermore, the filtered flushing water flows into the water pump 141 , and the electronic control element 181 can control the rotation speed of the water pump 141 , thereby controlling the flow rate of the water, so as to flush at a suitable flow rate according to the user's selection.

[0140] Finally, after passing through the second grounding module 146 , it flows into the flushing pipe 21 , ultimately flushing the target area.

[0141] Although the present disclosure is disclosed as above, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present disclosure should be based on the scope defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A toilet, characterized in that: include: main body; A base is disposed in the main body, and the base has a first cavity; A flushing assembly is accommodated in the first cavity, wherein the flushing assembly comprises: A plurality of functional modules, wherein the plurality of functional modules are connected in series through a water circuit assembly, and the plurality of functional modules at least include a water pump, a heat exchange module and a valve; The bracket is used to support the plurality of functional modules connected in series, and the bracket is connected to the base.

2. The toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A connecting structure, through which the bracket is detachably connected to the side wall of the base.

3. The toilet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connection structure comprises: A first fixing portion, disposed on one of the bracket and the side wall; A matching portion is disposed on the other of the bracket and the side wall, and is used to match with the first fixing portion to connect the bracket to the base.

4. The toilet according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cooperation between the matching portion and the first fixing portion has a preset redundancy, so that the connection position of the bracket on the base is adjustable within a preset error range.

5. The toilet according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The connection position of the bracket on the base is adjustable according to the relative position of at least one of the functional modules and the base.

6. The toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A circuit module is coupled to the flushing assembly to control the operation of at least one of the functional modules, wherein the base further has a second cavity, and the second cavity is separated from the first cavity by a partition.

7. The toilet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support comprises: A body, used to support the multiple functional modules; The plate portion extends outward from the main body, the plate portion is in surface contact with the side wall of the base, and the connecting structure is arranged on a side of the plate portion away from the main body.

8. The toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple functional modules further include: a filter module, and the filter module is connected to the water outlet of the heat exchange module.

9. The toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flushing assembly further includes a water inlet pipe connected to the water circuit assembly to supply water to the water circuit assembly.

10. The toilet according to claim 9, characterized in that: A receiving groove is provided on one side of the bracket close to the water inlet pipe for receiving at least a part of the water inlet pipe.

11. The toilet according to claim 9, characterized in that: The flushing component further comprises: an anti-siphon module, and the anti-siphon module is connected to the water outlet of the water inlet pipe.

12. The toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple functional modules also include: a first grounding module, the first grounding module is coupled to the water inlet and / or water outlet of the heat exchange module; and / or a second grounding module is coupled to the water inlet and / or water outlet of the water pump.

13. The toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flushing assembly also includes a flushing pipe, which is arranged on the base, and the flushing pipe is connected to the end of the water circuit assembly along the flow direction of water.

14. The toilet according to claim 13, characterized in that: The main body has a third cavity independent of the base, the third cavity is used to form a flushing pool, the base is provided with an opening connecting the third cavity and the flushing pipe, at least a portion of the flushing pipe can extend into the third cavity from the opening or be retracted from the opening.

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