EP3732333A2 - A cleaning system - Google Patents

A cleaning system

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EP3732333A2
EP3732333A2 EP18916761.2A EP18916761A EP3732333A2 EP 3732333 A2 EP3732333 A2 EP 3732333A2 EP 18916761 A EP18916761 A EP 18916761A EP 3732333 A2 EP3732333 A2 EP 3732333A2
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Prior art keywords
sensor
cleaning system
user
water
valve
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French (fr)
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EP3732333A4 (en
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Sefa MANAV
Emre brahim TAL IK
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Eczacibasi Yapi Gerecleri Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
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Eczacibasi Yapi Gerecleri Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
    • E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
    • E03C1/057—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like touchless, i.e. using sensors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/08—Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed sprays; Modifications of the bowl for use with such devices ; Bidets; Combinations of bowls with urinals or bidets; Hot-air or other devices mounted in or on the bowl, urinal or bidet for cleaning or disinfecting
    • E03D9/085—Hand-held spray heads for bidet use or for cleaning the bowl
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01—Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/017—Gesture based interaction, e.g. based on a set of recognized hand gestures

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  • the present invention relates to a system, which enables the bidet taps used in the toilets to be controlled in a non-contact manner.
  • the means and materials that have been contacted may become contaminated after the use of the toilets and may thus pose an obstacle in achieving the desired level of hygiene in the ambience.
  • that the means used for the purpose of cleaning have become contaminated following the use of the toilet may lead to serious hygiene problems.
  • the bidet taps are mostly controlled by a mechanical valve wherein the water is enabled to flow from the bidet tap upon turning a hand wheel or lifting a lever, based on the type of the tap. The flow rate of the water that is to flow from the tap is again provided with the help of the hand wheel or control lever.
  • An exemplary valve used in the state of the art is shown in Figure 1.
  • the individuals are able to turn on and off the bidet tap without contacting the tap and thus the above-described problems of hygiene are precluded.
  • the cleaning system developed with the present invention enables the bidet taps included in the toilets to be controlled in a non-contact manner, said cleaning system comprising at least one first sensor (1) detecting the presence of a user in the ambience; at least one second sensor (2) detecting the motions of the user; and a control unit governing the valve in line with the data coming from the first sensor (1) and the second sensor (2).
  • the bidet taps are enabled to be controlled in a non-contact manner with low power and water consumption, thereby making it possible to enhance the hygiene level especially in the public toilets.
  • An object of the present invention is to develop a cleaning system, which enhances the hygiene level especially in the public toilets.
  • Another object of the present invention is to develop a cleaning system, which enables the bidet tap to be controlled in a non-contact manner.
  • Another object of the present invention is to develop a cleaning system, which enables the sensor, that will detect the presence of a user in the ambience and will thus enable the bidet tap to be activated in a non-contact manner, to be triggered, and which thus operates with low power and water consumption.
  • FIG 1 The bidet tap according to the state of the art
  • Figure 2 A view illustrating the use of the cleaning system according to the invention
  • Figure 3 A front view of the cleaning system according to the invention
  • the hygiene especially in the public toilets is of great importance from the perspective of public health.
  • the bidet taps which enable the personal cleaning to be performed, could lead to serious epidemic illnesses in case they are not used hygienically.
  • the known practices include various embodiments intended to provide the non-contact control of various apparatus available in the toilets, such as the flushing system, and with the present invention, a cleaning system is developed enabling to control the bidet taps in a non-contact manner.
  • the cleaning system developed with the present invention comprises at least one first sensor (1), which detects the presence of a user in the toilet; at least one second sensor (2), which detects the motions of the user and is positioned preferably on the toilet body (3); and at least one control unit, which is connected with the first sensor (1) and the second sensor (2) and brings the valve into the open or closed position in line with the data coming from the sensors.
  • the positions of the sensors are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
  • Said first sensor (1) is preferably a distance sensor for measuring the distance of the user from the toilet.
  • the first sensor (1) is disposed at a position that is higher than the toilet and determines whether or not a person is currently using the toilet.
  • An exemplary embodiment is shown in Figure 2.
  • the second sensor (2) may be a sensor (e.g. an infrared sensor) enabling the motions of a user to be detected.
  • the valve is activated by the control unit and the flow of water is enabled from the tap for a predefined duration. At the end of the predefined duration, the bidet tap stops the flow of water. When it is desired to restart the flow of water, it is necessary to trigger again the second sensor (2).
  • the valve is brought into the position that will allow the flow of water in response to the first motion detected by the second sensor (2) and into the position that will prevent the flow of water in response to the next motion detected.
  • the second sensor (2) is not activated unless the information about the toilet being currently used is transmitted by the first sensor (1) to the control unit. In this way, only the first sensor (1) consumes energy in cases where the system is not in use and thus the energy saving is provided.
  • the valve is not activated and the flow of water is prevented unless the signals are received from both sensors. In both em bodiments, the turning on of the bidet tap, the undesired splashes of water and the unnecessary consumption of water are prevented in cases where the toilet is not being used.
  • said second sensor (2) in addition to enabling the tap to be brought into the active and inactive position upon detecting the motions of a user, also allows the water flow rate to be regulated.
  • said second sensor (2) brings the valve into the open position to allow the flow of water upon being triggered a first time and brings the valve into the closed position to terminate the flow of water upon being triggered a second time.
  • the water upon the second sensor (2) being triggered a first time, the water is enabled to flow for a certain duration and the flow of water is enabled to be automatically terminated at the end of the preset duration.
  • the duration, for which the water will flow before the flow of water is terminated it is possible to also set the duration, for which the water will flow before the flow of water is terminated, with the help of the second sensor (2).
  • the bidet taps are enabled to be controlled in a non-contact manner with low power consumption and thus it becomes possible to enhance the level of hygiene in the toilets.

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Abstract

The cleaning system developed with the present invention enables the bidet taps included in the toilets to be controlled in a non-contact manner, said cleaning system comprising at least one first sensor (1) detecting the presence of a user in the ambience; at least one second sensor (2) detecting the motions of the user; and a control unit governing the valve in line with the data coming from the first sensor (1) and the second sensor (2). Owing to the cleaning system developed with the present invention, the bidet taps are enabled to be controlled in a non-contact manner with low power and water consumption, thereby making it possible to enhance the hygiene level especially in the public toilets.

Description

A CLEANING SYSTEM
Relevant Technical Field
The present invention relates to a system, which enables the bidet taps used in the toilets to be controlled in a non-contact manner.
State of the Art
It is very important from the perspective of the public health to be able to ensure adequate hygiene especially in the public toilets. In addition to the cleanliness of the toilets, to have a reduced number of objects that are contacted during the use is also of great importance for ensuring the hygiene.
The means and materials that have been contacted may become contaminated after the use of the toilets and may thus pose an obstacle in achieving the desired level of hygiene in the ambience. In particular, that the means used for the purpose of cleaning have become contaminated following the use of the toilet may lead to serious hygiene problems.
One of the means used for the purpose of cleaning after the use of a toilet is the bidet tap. The bidet taps according to the state of the art are mostly controlled by a mechanical valve wherein the water is enabled to flow from the bidet tap upon turning a hand wheel or lifting a lever, based on the type of the tap. The flow rate of the water that is to flow from the tap is again provided with the help of the hand wheel or control lever. An exemplary valve used in the state of the art is shown in Figure 1.
In order to turn on or off the water by means of this mechanically controlled valve, it is necessary to contact the tap. That the user touches said tap after the use at which point he/she has not yet cleaned his/her hands causes the tap to become contaminated. This situation may lead to great risks particularly in the areas for public use.
With the advances in technology, it is possible to control the taps, towel dispensers, soap dispensers and even the doors that control the access to the toilets in a non-contact manner by using the systems that include various sensors. Said applications provide quite considerable benefits in terms of hygiene. On the other hand, the bidet taps are still controlled manually especially in the cleaning areas including the toilet bowls. However, the biggest issues of hygiene result from the manually controlled bidet taps and this poses a significant threat from the point of view of public health. In this sense, for the sake of avoiding more serious problems that could result from contacting the bidet tap, the people prefer not to sufficiently perform their personal cleaning; in other words, they prefer not to use the bidet taps.
Owing to the cleaning system according to the invention, the individuals are able to turn on and off the bidet tap without contacting the tap and thus the above-described problems of hygiene are precluded.
Brief Description of the Invention
The cleaning system developed with the present invention enables the bidet taps included in the toilets to be controlled in a non-contact manner, said cleaning system comprising at least one first sensor (1) detecting the presence of a user in the ambience; at least one second sensor (2) detecting the motions of the user; and a control unit governing the valve in line with the data coming from the first sensor (1) and the second sensor (2). Owing to the cleaning system developed with the present invention, the bidet taps are enabled to be controlled in a non-contact manner with low power and water consumption, thereby making it possible to enhance the hygiene level especially in the public toilets.
Object of the Invention
An object of the present invention is to develop a cleaning system, which enhances the hygiene level especially in the public toilets.
Another object of the present invention is to develop a cleaning system, which enables the bidet tap to be controlled in a non-contact manner.
Another object of the present invention is to develop a cleaning system, which enables the sensor, that will detect the presence of a user in the ambience and will thus enable the bidet tap to be activated in a non-contact manner, to be triggered, and which thus operates with low power and water consumption.
Description of the Figures
Figure 1: The bidet tap according to the state of the art
Figure 2: A view illustrating the use of the cleaning system according to the invention
Figure 3: A front view of the cleaning system according to the invention
Reference Numerals
1: First sensor
2: Second sensor
3: Toilet body
Description of the Invention
The hygiene especially in the public toilets is of great importance from the perspective of public health. The bidet taps, which enable the personal cleaning to be performed, could lead to serious epidemic illnesses in case they are not used hygienically. The known practices include various embodiments intended to provide the non-contact control of various apparatus available in the toilets, such as the flushing system, and with the present invention, a cleaning system is developed enabling to control the bidet taps in a non-contact manner.
The cleaning system developed with the present invention comprises at least one first sensor (1), which detects the presence of a user in the toilet; at least one second sensor (2), which detects the motions of the user and is positioned preferably on the toilet body (3); and at least one control unit, which is connected with the first sensor (1) and the second sensor (2) and brings the valve into the open or closed position in line with the data coming from the sensors. The positions of the sensors are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3.
Said first sensor (1) is preferably a distance sensor for measuring the distance of the user from the toilet. In a preferred embodiment of the system according to the invention, the first sensor (1) is disposed at a position that is higher than the toilet and determines whether or not a person is currently using the toilet. An exemplary embodiment is shown in Figure 2. When the first sensor (1) detects a user who is closer than the defined distance, it transmits the information about the presence of a person currently using the toilet to the control unit.
The second sensor (2) may be a sensor (e.g. an infrared sensor) enabling the motions of a user to be detected. When any motion is detected by the second sensor (2), the valve is activated by the control unit and the flow of water is enabled from the tap for a predefined duration. At the end of the predefined duration, the bidet tap stops the flow of water. When it is desired to restart the flow of water, it is necessary to trigger again the second sensor (2). In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the valve is brought into the position that will allow the flow of water in response to the first motion detected by the second sensor (2) and into the position that will prevent the flow of water in response to the next motion detected.
In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the second sensor (2) is not activated unless the information about the toilet being currently used is transmitted by the first sensor (1) to the control unit. In this way, only the first sensor (1) consumes energy in cases where the system is not in use and thus the energy saving is provided. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the valve is not activated and the flow of water is prevented unless the signals are received from both sensors. In both em bodiments, the turning on of the bidet tap, the undesired splashes of water and the unnecessary consumption of water are prevented in cases where the toilet is not being used.
In another preferred embodiment of the invention, said second sensor (2), in addition to enabling the tap to be brought into the active and inactive position upon detecting the motions of a user, also allows the water flow rate to be regulated.
In another preferred embodiment of the invention, said second sensor (2) brings the valve into the open position to allow the flow of water upon being triggered a first time and brings the valve into the closed position to terminate the flow of water upon being triggered a second time.
In another preferred embodiment of the invention, upon the second sensor (2) being triggered a first time, the water is enabled to flow for a certain duration and the flow of water is enabled to be automatically terminated at the end of the preset duration. In this preferred embodiment, it is possible to also set the duration, for which the water will flow before the flow of water is terminated, with the help of the second sensor (2). Owing to the cleaning system developed with the present invention, the bidet taps are enabled to be controlled in a non-contact manner with low power consumption and thus it becomes possible to enhance the level of hygiene in the toilets.

Claims

1. A cleaning system enabling the bidet taps to be controlled in a non-contact manner characterized in that it comprises
• at least one first sensor (1) detecting the presence of a user in the ambience;
• at least one second sensor (2) detecting the motion of the user in the ambience;
• at least one control unit connected with the first sensor (1) and with the second sensor (2) and controlling the valve in line with the data coming from the sensors.
2. A cleaning system according to Claim 1 characterized in that said first sensor (1) is a distance sensor.
3. A cleaning system according to Claim 2 characterized in that the distance sensor measures the distance between itself and the user.
4. A cleaning system according to Claim 1 characterized in that the second sensor (2) is located on the toilet body (3).
5. A cleaning system according to Claim 1 characterized in that the second sensor (2) is an infrared sensor.
6. A cleaning system according to Claim 1 characterized in that it has a control unit, which enables the valve to be brought into the position that will allow the flow of water in response to the first motion detected by the second sensor (2) and enables the valve to be brought into the position that will prevent the flow of water in response to the next motion detected by the second sensor (2).
7. A cleaning system according to Claim 1 characterized in that it has a control unit, which enables the valve to assume the position that will allow the flow of water for a predefined duration, in case the second sensor (2) detects a motion, and enables the valve to assume again the position that will prevent the flow of water at the end of said predefined duration.
8. A cleaning system according to Claim 1 characterized in that it has a control unit, which enables the predefined duration to be set by means of the second sensor (2).
9. A cleaning system according to Claim 1 characterized in that it has a control unit, which enables the flow rate of the water to be regulated depending on the motions of the user detected by the second sensor (2).
10. A cleaning system according to Claim 1 characterized in that it is a system in which the second sensor (2) is activated only when the first sensor (1) detects the presence of a user in the ambience.
11. A cleaning system according to Claim 1 characterized in that it is a system in which the valve allows the water flow when at least one user is detected by the first sensor (1) and when the second sensor (2) is triggered by at least one user.
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