System for toilet sitting surfaces

Abstract

The invention is a system for the sitting surfaces (2) of the toilet seat lids (1), said system enabling to improve the ergonomics for a user to sit on a sitting surface (2), characterized in that said sitting surface (2) comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), at least one portion of said intermediate piece (3) is configured to have an adjustable height, and at least one control unit controlling the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3) is available.

Description

[0001] SYSTEM FOR TOILET SITTING SURFACES

[0002] Subject of the Invention

[0003] The invention relates to a system for the toilet sitting surfaces, said system enabling to improve the ergonomics for a user to sit on a sitting surface.

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] The sitting area is standard in the currently available toilet seat lids and it is not possible to change the same according to different anthropometric characteristic of the users. Although the slip-on sitting surfaces possible to be fitted at a later time point on the toilet sitting area are available in the state of the art, these toilet seat lids are also standard and they target a certain user anthropometry. In case the users remain in the sitting position on a toilet for a certain time, the situations where the blood circulation is adversely affected and thus the amount of oxygen in the blood decreases arise due to the vessels in the lower parts of the legs remaining in a bent state or being subject to pressure for a long time. This in turn may lead to certain health problems.

[0006] Consequently, all the technical problems mentioned above have made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0007] Object of the Invention

[0008] An object of the invention is to introduce a system for the toilet sitting surfaces, said system enabling to improve the ergonomics for a user to sit on a sitting surface.

[0009] Another object of the invention is to introduce a system, which enables the toilet sitting surfaces to be customized according to the user's anthropometry. Another object of the invention is to introduce a system, which enables to improve the comfort for the users when sitting on a toilet sitting surface.

[0010] Description of the Figures

[0011] Figure 1: A representative view of a possible embodiment of a toilet seat lid comprising the system according to the invention

[0012] Figure 2: A representative view of another possible embodiment of a toilet seat lid comprising the system according to the invention

[0013] Reference Numerals

[0014] 1 : Toilet seat lid

[0015] 2 : Sitting surface

[0016] 3 : Intermediate piece

[0017] 4 : Pump

[0018] 5 : Channel

[0019] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0020] The invention relates to a system for the sitting surfaces (2) of the toilet seat lids (1), said system enabling to improve the ergonomics for a user to sit on a sitting surface (2). Said system is characterized in that said sitting surface (2) comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), at least one portion of said intermediate piece (3) is configured to have an adjustable height, and at least one control unit controlling the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3) is available. In this way, it is made possible to improve the ergonomics for a user to sit on the sitting surface. Moreover, it is made possible by means of said intermediate pieces (3) to customize the sitting surface in a manner compatible with the anthropometry of a user. As a result, an improvement is achieved in the comfort for the users when sitting on a toilet sitting surface. In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises at least one SpO2 sensor, which enables the blood oxygen saturation of the user to be detected. In a possible embodiment, said SpO2 sensor is a pulse oximeter. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least two SpO2 sensors, which enable the blood oxygen saturation to be detected in both legs of the user. In a possible embodiment, said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3) based on the signal said control unit receives from said SpO2 sensor.

[0021] In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises at least one circulation sensor, which enables the blood circulation of the user to be detected. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least two circulation sensors, which enable the blood circulation to be detected in both legs of the user. In a possible embodiment, said circulation sensor is an RF sensor. In a possible embodiment, said circulation sensor is an optical sensor. In a possible embodiment, said circulation sensor is a pulse oximeter. In a possible embodiment, said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3) based on the signal said control unit receives from said circulation sensor.

[0022] In a possible embodiment of the invention, said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to enable a massage to be applied, by enabling to increase and decrease the height of said intermediate piece (3), on an area where said control unit detects a decrease in the blood oxygen saturation and / or the blood circulation of the user based on the signal said control unit receives from the SpO2 sensor and / or the circulation sensor.

[0023] In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises at least one user interface, which enables the user to issue a command to the control unit for the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3). In a possible embodiment, said user interface is a mobile device. In a possible embodiment, said user interface is a user control panel. In a possible embodiment of the invention, said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to enable the adjustment of the height of at least one intermediate piece (3) based on the command that is input via said user interface.

[0024] In a possible embodiment of the invention, said intermediate pieces (3) are configured such that they are inflatable. In a possible embodiment, at least the upper surface of said intermediate pieces (3) is made from a flexible material. In a possible embodiment, said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the operation of at least one pump (4) for inflating the intermediate pieces (3). In a possible embodiment, said pump (4) is an air pump. In a possible embodiment, said pump (4) is a liquid pump. In a possible embodiment, said pump (4) is a pump (4) capable of two-way operation.

[0025] In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises an air channel (5) or a liquid channel (5) leading to each intermediate piece (3) to separately adjust the heights of said intermediate pieces (3) by means of the user interface. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least one valve positioned on each of the channels (5) in order to enable the flow through said air or liquid channels (5) to be controlled. In a possible embodiment, said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the opening and closing of said valves based on the intermediate pieces (3) determined by means of the user interface. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least one pump (4) associated with each channel (5) in order to enable the flow through said air or liquid channels (5) to be controlled.

[0026] In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises at least one inflating member, which is positioned under the intermediate piece (3) to enable the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3) and the volume of which may change upon the air or the liquid being pumped by means of a pump (4). In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least two inflating members under each intermediate piece (3). In a possible embodiment, the system comprises four inflating members under each intermediate piece (3). In this way, it is made possible to adjust the height of the intermediate pieces (3) on both axes. In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises an air channel (5) or a liquid channel (5) leading to the inflating member under each intermediate piece (3) to separately adjust the heights of said intermediate pieces (3) by means of the user interface. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least one valve positioned on each of the channels (5) in order to enable the flow through said air or liquid channels (5) to be controlled. In a possible embodiment, said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the opening and closing of said valves based on the intermediate pieces (3) determined by means of the user interface. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least one pump (4) associated with each channel (5) in order to enable the flow through said air or liquid channels (5) to be controlled.

[0027] In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3) in each side section of the sitting surface (2). In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least two intermediate pieces (3) in the front section of the sitting surface (2). In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3) in each side section of the sitting surface (2), at least two intermediate pieces (3) in the front section of the sitting surface (2), and at least one intermediate piece (3) in the rear section of the sitting surface (2).

[0028] Referring to Figure 2 or 3, in a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the inward direction. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the inward direction from the front section, and at least two intermediate pieces (3), which enable the sitting surface (2) to expand in the inward direction from the side sections. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the inward direction from the rear section. In this way, it is made possible to narrow down the space at the center of the sitting surface (2).

[0029] In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the outward direction. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least two intermediate pieces (3), which enable the sitting surface (2) to expand in the outward direction from the side sections. In a possible embodiment, the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the outward direction from the front section. In this way, it is made possible to outwardly expand the sitting surface area while keeping constant the space at the center of the sitting surface (2).

[0030] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said entire sitting surface (2) is provided by means of the intermediate pieces (3).

[0031] In a possible embodiment of the invention, the system comprises an abutment surface, which enables the movement of said intermediate piece (3) in the downward direction to be restricted. In a possible embodiment, said abutment surface is the top surface of the toilet. In a possible embodiment, said abutment surface is positioned on the toilet seat lid (1).

Claims

CLAIMS1. A system for the sitting surfaces (2) of the toilet seat lids (1), said system enabling to improve the ergonomics for a user to sit on a sitting surface (2), characterized in that said sitting surface (2) comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), at least one portion of said intermediate piece (3) is configured to have an adjustable height, and at least one control unit controlling the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3) is available.

2. A system according to Claim 1 characterized in that the system comprises at least one SpO2 sensor, which enables the blood oxygen saturation of the user to be detected.

3. A system according to Claim 1 or 2 characterized in that the system comprises at least two SpO2 sensors, which enable the blood oxygen saturation to be detected in both legs of the user.

4. A system according to Claim 2 or 3 characterized in that said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3) based on the signal said control unit receives from said SpO2 sensor.

5. A system according to any one of Claims 1-4 characterized in that the system comprises at least one circulation sensor, which enables the blood circulation of the user to be detected.

6. A system according to Claim 5 characterized in that the system comprises at least two circulation sensors, which enable the blood circulation to be detected in both legs of the user.

7. A system according to Claim 5 or 6 characterized in that said circulation sensor is an RF sensor.

8. A system according to any one of Claims 5-7 characterized in that said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the adjustment of the height of saidintermediate piece (3) based on the signal said control unit receives from said circulation sensor.

9. A system according to Claim 4 or 8 characterized in that said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to enable a massage to be applied, by enabling to increase and decrease the height of said intermediate piece (3), on an area where said control unit detects a decrease in the blood oxygen saturation and / or the blood circulation of the user based on the signal said control unit receives from the SpO2 sensor and / or the circulation sensor.

10. A system according to any one of Claims 1-9 characterized in that the system comprises at least one user interface, which enables the user to issue a command to the control unit for the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3).

11. A system according to Claim 10 characterized in that said user interface is a mobile device.

12. A system according to Claim 10 characterized in that said user interface is a user control panel.

13. A system according to any one of Claims 10-12 characterized in that said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to enable the adjustment of the height of at least one intermediate piece (3) based on the command that is input via said user interface.

14. A system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said intermediate piece (3) is configured such that it is inflatable.

15. A system according to Claim 14 characterized in that at least the upper surface of said intermediate piece (3) is made from a flexible material.

16. A system according to Claim 14 or 15 characterized in that said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the operation of at least one pump (4) for inflating said intermediate piece (3).

17. A system according to Claim 16 characterized in that said pump (4) is an air pump.

18. A system according to Claim 16 characterized in that said pump (4) is a liquid pump.

19. A system according to any one of Claims 16-18 characterized in that said pump (4) is a pump (4) capable of two-way operation.

20. A system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the system comprises an air channel (5) or a liquid channel (5) leading to each intermediate piece (3) to separately adjust the heights of said intermediate pieces (3) by means of the user interface.

21. A system according to Claim 20 characterized in that the system comprises at least one valve positioned on each of the channels (5) in order to enable the flow through said air or liquid channels (5) to be controlled.

22. A system according to Claim 21 characterized in that said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the opening and closing of said valves based on the intermediate pieces (3) determined by means of the user interface.

23. A system according to Claim 20 characterized in that the system comprises at least one pump (4) associated with each channel (5) in order to enable the flow through said air or liquid channels (5) to be controlled.

24. A system according to any one of Claims 1-19 characterized in that the system comprises at least one inflating member, which is positioned under the intermediate piece (3) to enable the adjustment of the height of said intermediate piece (3) and the volume of which may change upon the air or the liquid being pumped by means of a pump (4).

25. A system according to Claim 24 characterized in that the system comprises at least two inflating members under each intermediate piece (3).

26. A system according to Claim 25 characterized in that the system comprises four inflating members under each intermediate piece (3).

27. A system according to any one of Claims 24-26 characterized in that the system comprises an air channel (5) or a liquid channel (5) leading to the inflating member under each intermediate piece (3) to separately adjust the heights of said intermediate pieces (3) by means of the user interface.

28. A system according to Claim 27 characterized in that the system comprises at least one valve positioned on each of the channels (5) in order to enable the flow through said air or liquid channels (5) to be controlled.

29. A system according to Claim 28 characterized in that said control unit is a control unit, which is configured to control the opening and closing of said valves based on the intermediate pieces (3) determined by means of the user interface.

30. A system according to Claim 27 characterized in that the system comprises at least one pump (4) associated with each channel (5) in order to enable the flow through said air or liquid channels (5) to be controlled.

31. A system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3) in each side section of the sitting surface (2).

32. A system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the system comprises at least two intermediate pieces (3) in the front section of the sitting surface (2).

33. A system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3) in each side section of the sitting surface (2), at least two intermediate pieces (3) in the front section of the sitting surface (2), and at least one intermediate piece (3) in the rear section of the sitting surface (2).

34. A system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the inward direction.

35. A system according to Claim 34 characterized in that the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the inward direction from the front section, and at least two intermediate pieces (3), which enable the sitting surface (2) to expand in the inward direction from the side sections.

36. A system according to Claim 34 or 35 characterized in that the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the inward direction from the rear section.

37. A system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the outward direction.

38. A system according to Claim 37 characterized in that the system comprises at least two intermediate pieces (3), which enable the sitting surface (2) to expand in the outward direction from the side sections.

39. A system according to Claim 37 or 38 characterized in that the system comprises at least one intermediate piece (3), which enables the sitting surface (2) to expand in the outward direction from the front section.

40. A system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said entire sitting surface (2) is provided by means of the intermediate pieces (3).

41. A system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that the system comprises an abutment surface, which enables the movement of said intermediate piece (3) in the downward direction to be restricted.

42. A system according to Claim 41 characterized in that said abutment surface is the top surface of the toilet.

43. A system according to Claim 41 characterized in that said abutment surface is positioned on the toilet seat lid (1).

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