Smart faucet

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of sanitary ware, and specifically discloses a smart faucet, comprising: a bottom-mounted shank; a faucet main body component, the faucet main body component being connected to the bottom-mounted shank; a linked control communication assembly, the linked control communication assembly being connected to an interior of the faucet main body component; an external sterilization assembly, the external sterilization assembly being connected to the faucet main body component; a residual water collection assembly, the residual water collection assembly being connected to a bottom side of the faucet main body component; a water temperature regulating assembly, the water temperature regulating assembly being arranged inside the bottom-mounted shank, and the water temperature regulating assembly comprising: a thermal management assembly, the thermal management assembly being in communication with the linked control communication assembly; and a cold management assembly, the cold management assembly being in communication with the thermal management assembly. Providing an external sterilization assembly capable of periodically sterilizing and cleaning a faucet exterior, in addition to providing a residual water collection assembly at a water outlet position of the faucet, prevents residual water at a water outlet control component position from causing bacterial growth and cross-contamination, while also improving the water utilization rate.

Description

A smart faucet Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the bathroom products industry, specifically to a smart faucet. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, industrial production, and various public places, faucets are widely used as key devices for controlling the flow of water. However, with the continuous development of technology and the increasing demands of people's lives, traditional faucets have gradually revealed many shortcomings in their use. Technical issues

[0003] In terms of hygiene, after people use the faucet, water remains at the faucet spout. This residual water is exposed to the air for a long time, which poses a risk of cross-infection. Subsequent users who come into contact with the contaminated residual water increase the risk of bacterial transmission. To address these issues, there is an urgent need to develop a smart faucet. Technical solutions

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart faucet to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A smart faucet includes:

[0007] Bottom-mounted connecting cylinder;

[0008] The main body component of the faucet is connected to the bottom connecting cylinder;

[0009] A control and connection component, wherein the control and connection component is internally connected to the main body component of the faucet;

[0010] An external sterilization component is connected to the main body of the faucet and is used for the active sterilization of the main body of the faucet.

[0011] A water collection component, wherein the built-in sterilization component is connected to the bottom side of the faucet main body and is connected to the control and communication component, for the centralized collection of residual water;

[0012] A water temperature regulating component, wherein the water temperature regulating component is disposed inside the bottom connecting cylinder;

[0013] The water temperature control component includes:

[0014] A thermal management component, which is connected to a control and communication component, is used for temperature control and sterilization of the water body;

[0015] A cold management component, which is connected to a heat management component, is used in conjunction with the heat management component to complete the supply of cold water. Beneficial effects

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: the external sterilization component can sterilize and clean the exterior of the faucet at regular intervals, and at the same time, a water collection component is set at the faucet drain position, which improves the water utilization rate and prevents water from being stored at the drain control position, thus preventing bacterial growth and cross-infection and reducing the risk of bacterial transmission. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a smart faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the external structure of a smart faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 is a top view of a smart faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water collection component in a smart faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-Bottom connecting cylinder, 2-Faucet main body component, 3-Interlocking connection component, 4-External sterilization component, 5-Water collection component, 6-Water temperature control component, 7-Heat management component, 8-Cold management component, 201-First driving component, 202-First control component, 203-Faucet main body, 204-Interlocking control pipe, 205-Handle, 301-Telescopic connecting pipe, 302-First connecting pipe, 303-Second driving component, 304-Second control component, 401-Reservoir tank, 402-Connecting hose, 403-Fixed compartment, 404-Top compartment, 405-Spraying component, 501-Third driving component, 502-Second connecting pipe, 503-Drainage control component, 504-Drainage channel, 505-Water collection slot, 701-Fourth driving component, 702-Heating component, 801-Fifth driving component, 802-Third connecting pipe. Embodiments of the present invention

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] An intelligent faucet, as shown in Figures 1 to 3 in one embodiment of the present invention, includes: a bottom connecting cylinder 1; a faucet body component 2 connected to the bottom connecting cylinder 1; a control and communication component 3 connected to the interior of the faucet body component 2; an external sterilization component 4 connected to the faucet body component 2 for active sterilization of the faucet body component 2; a water collection component 5 connected to the bottom side of the faucet body component 2 and communicating with the control and communication component 3 for centralized collection of residual water; and a water temperature regulating component 6 disposed inside the bottom connecting cylinder 1. The water temperature regulating component 6 includes: a thermal management component 7 connected to the control and communication component 3 for water temperature control and sterilization; and a cold management component 8 connected to the thermal management component 7 for cooperating with the thermal management component 7 to supply cold water.

[0024] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0025] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the faucet body component 2 includes: a first driving component 201, which is connected to the bottom connecting cylinder 1; the first driving component 201 is a hollow electric telescopic rod; a first control component 202, which is connected to the end of the first driving component 201 away from the bottom connecting cylinder 1; the first control component 202 is an electromagnetic valve; a faucet body 203, which is fixedly connected to the first control component 202; a linkage control pipe 204, which is connected to the end of the faucet body 203 away from the first control component 202; and a handle 205, which is connected to the end of the connecting control valve 204 away from the faucet body 203.

[0026] The bottom connecting tube 1 is connected to the through hole of the bathroom basin. The water temperature regulating component 6 is located at the bottom of the bathroom basin and is connected to the bathroom water inlet pipe (not shown in the figure). The first driving component 202 can drive the faucet body 203 to move longitudinally and adjust the height position of the faucet body 203. When the handle 205 is lifted, the linkage control pipe 204 is opened simultaneously, and the water can flow out directionally from the bottom front end of the faucet body 203.

[0027] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0028] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the interconnected control assembly 3 includes: a telescopic connecting pipe 301, which is disposed inside the first driving member 201 and connected to the first control member 202; a first connecting pipe 302, which is disposed inside the faucet body 203 and connected to the end of the first control member 202 away from the telescopic connecting pipe 301; a second driving member 303, which is connected through the first connecting pipe 302; the second driving member 303 is an electric pump; and a second control member 304, which is connected to the first connecting pipe 302; the second control member 304 is an electromagnetically controlled connecting pipe.

[0029] When the first driving component 201 moves longitudinally, the telescopic connecting pipe 301 extends and retracts longitudinally synchronously. When the linkage control pipe 204 is activated, the second driving component 303 is activated synchronously, allowing water to be introduced into the first connecting pipe 302 through the telescopic connecting pipe 301.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0031] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the external sterilization component 4 includes: a storage liquid tank 401, which is connected to the faucet body 203; a connecting hose 402, which is connected to the storage liquid tank 401; a fixed chamber 403, which is connected to the top side of the handle 205; a top chamber 404, which is connected to the fixed chamber 403 and connected to the connecting hose 402 away from the storage liquid tank 401; and several spray nozzles 405, which are connected to the top chamber 404; the spray nozzles 405 are selected as interconnected atomizing nozzles.

[0032] Alcohol liquid is stored inside the reservoir 401. When the second drive unit 303 is closed, several spray nozzles 405 are opened. In conjunction with the connecting hose 402, the alcohol liquid inside the reservoir 401 can be sprayed out in a directional manner through the spray nozzles 405 to disinfect the handle 205 with liquefied alcohol, prevent bacteria from growing on the handle 205, and improve the external hygiene of the faucet.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0034] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the water collection assembly 5 includes: a third driving component 501, which is connected to the storage tank 401; the third driving component 501 is an electric pump; a second connecting pipe 502, which is connected to the bottom side of the faucet body 203 and is connected to the third driving component 501; a drain control component 503, which is connected to the bottom side of the faucet body 203, and is connected to the end of the first connecting pipe 302 away from the first control component 202, and is connected to the second connecting pipe 502; the drain control component 503 is a solenoid valve; a drain channel 504, which is disposed inside the drain control component 503; and several water collection slots 505, which are disposed inside the drain control component 503.

[0035] When the second drive component 303 is turned on, the drain control component 503 is turned on simultaneously. The water lifted by the second drive component 303 is discharged through the drain channel 504. When the faucet is turned off, a certain amount of residual water will be stored inside the drain control component 503. After the drain control component 503 is sensed to be turned off for a certain period of time, the third drive component 501 is turned on at regular intervals. This creates a negative pressure inside the second connecting pipe 502 and several water collection slots 505. The residual water inside the drain control component 503 is then introduced into the storage tank 401 through the negative pressure of the second connecting pipe 502, replenishing the water inside the storage tank 401. This improves the water utilization rate and prevents water from being stored in the drain control component 503, which could lead to bacterial growth and cross-infection.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0037] As shown in Figure 1, the thermal management component 7 includes: a fourth driving component 701, which is connected to the end of the telescopic connecting pipe 301 away from the first connecting pipe 302; the fourth driving component 701 is an electric pump; and a heating component 702, which is connected to the fourth driving component 701; the heating component 702 is an electrically heated curved tube.

[0038] The end of the heating element 702 away from the fourth driving element 701 is connected to the bathroom water inlet pipe (not shown in the figure). The heating element 702 can sterilize the inlet water through high temperature. It is also designed as a curved pipe, which can further extend the heating time of the water and thus improve the control accuracy of the water heating.

[0039] In one embodiment of the present invention:

[0040] As shown in Figure 1, the cold management component 8 includes: a fifth driving component 801, which is connected to the telescopic connecting pipe 301; the fifth driving component 801 is an electric pump; and a third connecting pipe 802, which is connected to the fifth driving component 801.

[0041] A temperature sensor (not shown in the figure) is installed at the bottom of the telescopic connecting pipe 301, and a PLC logic processor is installed in the fourth drive unit 701 and the fifth drive unit 801. When the faucet user needs to use water at a set temperature, if the water introduced into the telescopic connecting pipe 301 does not reach the set temperature, the fourth drive unit 701 and the fifth drive unit 801 automatically adjust the opening time to control the water temperature introduced into the telescopic connecting pipe 301.

[0042] The working principle of this invention is as follows: The bottom connecting cylinder 1 is connected to the through hole of the bathroom basin. The water temperature regulating component 6 is located at the bottom of the bathroom basin and is connected to the bathroom water inlet pipe (not shown in the figure). The first driving component 202 can drive the faucet body 203 to move longitudinally and adjust the height of the faucet body 203. When the handle 205 is lifted, the linkage control pipe 204 opens simultaneously, and water can flow out directionally from the bottom front end of the faucet body 203. When the first driving component 201 moves longitudinally, the telescopic connecting pipe 301 extends and retracts longitudinally simultaneously. When the linkage control pipe 204 is opened, the second driving component 303 opens simultaneously, allowing water to flow out through the telescopic connecting pipe. 301 is introduced into the first connecting pipe 302. Alcohol is stored in the reservoir 401. When the second driving component 303 is closed, several spray nozzles 405 are activated. Working in conjunction with the connecting hose 402, the alcohol in the reservoir 401 is sprayed directionally through the spray nozzles 405 to disinfect the handle 205 with liquefied alcohol, preventing bacterial growth and improving the hygiene of the faucet's exterior. When the second driving component 303 is activated, the drain control component 503 is activated simultaneously. Water lifted by the second driving component 303 is discharged through the drain channel 504. When the faucet is closed, water will be discharged through the drain control component 504. 03 stores a certain amount of residual water. When the drain control component 503 is closed for a certain period of time, the third drive component 501 is periodically opened, creating a negative pressure inside the second connecting pipe 502 and several water collection slots 505. This negative pressure guides the residual water inside the drain control component 503 into the storage tank 401 through the second connecting pipe 502, replenishing the storage tank 401. This improves water utilization and prevents water from being stored in the drain control component 503, which could lead to bacterial growth and cross-infection. The end of the heating component 702 furthest from the fourth drive component 701 is connected to the bathroom water inlet pipe (not shown in the figure). The heating element 702 can sterilize the incoming water at high temperature, and its curved tube design can further extend the heating time of the water, thereby improving the control accuracy of the water heating. A temperature sensor (not shown in the figure) is installed at the bottom of the telescopic connecting pipe 301, and PLC logic processors are installed in the fourth drive element 701 and the fifth drive element 801. When the faucet user needs to use water at a set temperature, if the water entering the telescopic connecting pipe 301 does not reach the set temperature, the fourth drive element 701 and the fifth drive element 801 automatically adjust the opening time to control the temperature of the water entering the telescopic connecting pipe 301.

[0043] In summary, the external sterilization component 4 can periodically sterilize and clean the exterior of the faucet. At the same time, a water collection component 5 is installed at the faucet drain position, which improves water utilization and prevents water from being stored at the drain control component 503, thus preventing bacterial growth and cross-infection and reducing the risk of bacterial transmission.

[0044] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A smart faucet, characterized in that, include: Bottom-mounted connecting cylinder; The main body component of the faucet is connected to the bottom connecting cylinder; A control and connection component, wherein the control and connection component is internally connected to the main body component of the faucet; An external sterilization component is connected to the main body of the faucet and is used for the active sterilization of the main body of the faucet. A water collection component, wherein the built-in sterilization component is connected to the bottom side of the faucet main body and is connected to the control and communication component, for the centralized collection of residual water; A water temperature regulating component, wherein the water temperature regulating component is disposed inside the bottom connecting cylinder; The water temperature control component includes: A thermal management component, which is connected to a control and communication component, is used for temperature control and sterilization of the water body; A cold management component, which is connected to a heat management component, is used in conjunction with the heat management component to complete the supply of cold water.

2. The smart faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main components of the faucet include: The first driving component is connected to the bottom connecting cylinder; The first control component is connected to the end of the first drive component away from the bottom connecting cylinder; The faucet body is fixedly connected to the first control component assembly. A linkage control tube is connected to the end of the faucet body furthest from the first control component; A grip, which is connected to the end of the control valve away from the faucet body.

3. The intelligent faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The interconnection and control component includes: A telescopic connecting pipe is disposed inside the first driving component and is connected to the first control component; The first connecting pipe is disposed inside the faucet body and is connected to the end of the first control component away from the telescopic connecting pipe; The second driving component is connected through the first connecting pipe; The second control element is connected to the first connecting pipe.

4. The intelligent faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The external sterilization component includes: A reservoir, which is connected to the main body of the faucet; A connecting hose, wherein the connecting hose is connected to a storage tank; A fixed compartment, which is connected to the top side of the grip; The top compartment is connected to the fixed compartment and is connected to the connecting hose away from the storage tank; Several spraying components are connected to the top chamber.

5. The intelligent faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water collection component includes: The third driving component is connected to the storage liquid tank; The second connecting pipe is connected to the bottom side of the faucet body and is also connected to the third driving component; A drain control component, wherein the drain control component is connected to the bottom side of the faucet body, and is connected to the end of the first connecting pipe away from the first control component, and is also connected to the second connecting pipe; A drain channel is provided inside the drain control component; Several water collection slots are located inside the drainage control components.

6. The intelligent faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The thermal management component includes: The fourth driving component is connected to the end of the telescopic connecting pipe away from the first connecting pipe; A heating element, which is connected to a fourth driving element.

7. The intelligent faucet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cold management component includes: The fifth driving component is connected to the telescopic connecting pipe; The third connecting pipe is connected to the fifth driving element.

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