Wall-Hung Toilet Segmented Control Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing smart toilets face challenges due to the limited space above the main toilet body for the smart engine, leading to complex and confusing wiring arrangements that affect operation and lifespan.
Innovation Solution
A wall-hanging smart toilet design with an enlarged control unit and a support frame that allows for a more rational internal wiring and device arrangement, while maintaining a sleek appearance with curved side plates and adjustable clamping mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the smart motor part is installed above the toilet body due to size constraints, then the smart device can be accommodated, but the wiring arrangement becomes complex and confusing
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into two separate parts: a first housing part mounted on the toilet body and a second housing part mounted in the rear box. This segmentation allows the smart device to be distributed across two locations, reducing wiring complexity while accommodating the required device volume.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a vertical stacking arrangement (above the toilet body) to a horizontal distribution arrangement (front and rear of the toilet body). This dimensional change allows for a more organized wiring layout by spreading components across the longitudinal axis rather than compressing them vertically.
2Ease of operation
If the control unit is stacked too high above the toilet body, then the smart device can be installed, but the wiring arrangement becomes complex and detrimental to operation and lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the housing into front and rear parts mounted at different locations on the toilet body, the patent reduces wiring length and complexity, which directly improves both operational ease and device lifespan by reducing stress on electrical connections.
3Volume of stationary object
If the rear box is added to accommodate the smart device, then the control unit has sufficient space, but the overall structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The rear box serves multiple functions: it houses the second housing part of the smart device, provides structural support for the toilet body, and offers mounting opportunities for additional components. This multi-functionality justifies the added structural element by maximizing its utility.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the housing structure with the rear box assembly, integrating the smart device accommodation into the existing structural framework. This combining approach reduces the need for separate, standalone components and simplifies the overall structure despite adding volume for the control unit.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a toilet, in particular a wall-hung toilet. This smart toilet has an enlarged control unit section, allowing for more efficient and appropriate internal wiring and arrangement of the devices. The side panels behind the toilet body improve the overall appearance. The wall-hung toilet comprises a seat cover, a seat seat, a smart device, a rear box, and the toilet body. The smart device includes the smart system and a housing for the smart system. The housing comprises a first housing part and a second housing part, the second housing part being mounted in the rear box, which is connected to the rear part of the toilet body. The first housing part is mounted on the toilet body, and the seat cover is pivotably mounted coaxially with the seat seat on the first housing part.