DE10324172A1 - Joint for rotational movement of sanitary element on sanitary object has damping device with first part installed rotationally fixed in recess in fastening device and second part installed rotationally fixed in recess in mounting - Google Patents

Abstract

The joint (1) for the rotational movement installation of a sanitary element on a sanitary object has a damping device (5), the first part (7) of which is installed rotationally fixed in a recess (11) in a fastening device (4) installed on the sanitary object, and the second part (8) of which is installed rotationally fixed in a recess (12) in a mounting (6) connected to the sanitary element. The parts of the damping device are each directly connected by form-locking to the fastening device and mounting respectively. An Independent claim is included for a sanitary element which may be a WC seat, a hinged wall seat or wash basin, which is hinge-mounted on a sanitary object which may be a WC bowl, or shower booth, for example.

Description

The invention relates to a joint for the rotatable arrangement of a sanitary element a sanitary object, with a damping device which, depending on the direction Rotary movement of the sanitary element opposes resistance, with a holder for the damping device, which is connectable or connected to the sanitary element, and a fastening device which, in particular releasably, on the sanitary object, can be arranged, the damping device having a first and a rotatable one has second part and can be arranged in the axis of rotation of the sanitary element and a Sanitary element, which can be pivotally arranged on a sanitary object, with at least a part which can be pivoted about an axis of rotation with respect to the sanitary object and which in at least one of its edge areas at least one receiving tab for holding a Has joint, wherein the joint forms the axis of rotation of the sanitary element.

Sanitary elements are used on the one hand for functional reasons, e.g. B. toilet seats, and on the other hand, from space requirements, such as. B. Wall stools in shower cubicles or wash basin in mobile homes or passenger trains, designed to be pivotable. The Swiveling normally takes place around a horizontal axis of rotation, which is the case can that the pivotable part of the sanitary element unintentionally and uncontrolled is pivoted and injuries can occur as a result.

Various solutions have already been found in the prior art to solve this problem described to oppose the rotary movement resistance by z. B. in the Pivot axis a damping device is used.

Such a joint is e.g. B. from EP 1 199 020 A for a toilet seat. That in it The joint described is used to attach a seat and a cover existing toilet seat set on the ceramic. The damping device for supporting the Seating set during the swiveling movement is rotatably fixed with a coaxially arranged Adapter piece connected, the adapter piece in turn with one in the ceramic attached fastener is connected. The adapter piece is in a mounting hole attached a fastening tab of the seating set and forms together with the Damping device the pivot axis for the lid or the seat. The adapter piece has about one cylindrical base body in which a radial blind hole is formed. about the latter, the adapter piece is placed on a hinge pin that is in the ceramic is anchored. The locking between the hinge pin and the adapter piece takes place via a snap connection so that the seating set can be removed from the ceramic.

A disadvantage of this design of the joint is that, on the one hand, that due to the additional adapter piece a higher assembly effort during the production of the toilet seat is required, and on the other hand, that depending on the design of this adapter piece naturally this also results in a greater overall length of the joint, which means that the seat or Lid of the toilet seat set, the mounting brackets or the adapter piece made more solid must be to the forces caused by the greater length through the leverage to be able to record and ensure the required stability of the toilet seat set.

The object of the invention is to structurally design a joint or a sanitary element such that that a simple final assembly is possible. It is also a sub-object of the invention for To allow users of such sanitary elements greater ease of use.

This object is achieved in that the first part of the damping device of the Joint rotatably in a recess of the fastening device and the second part rotatably in a recess of the holder are arranged and regardless of that a such joint is arranged in or on a sanitary element. The advantage is that with such a design of the joint rapid adaptation to different Damping devices is possible because essentially only the fastening device and the bracket of the joint can be adapted to the respective damping device got to. On the other hand, the advantage is achieved that the number of production steps for the finished joint can be reduced, especially from the fact that no additional parts between the fastening device of the damping device must be arranged, which in turn due to the small number of components of the Joint that inventory management is simplified. It can also be achieved that the vulnerability of the joint in relation to mechanical destruction, such as. B. breakages, or the likelihood that damaged parts will be processed due to production, can be reduced, which also reduces the scrap production accordingly and thus the economy of manufacturing such joints or sanitary elements increased can be. Last but not least, there is also a corresponding material saving in the Area of the holder for the damping device, in particular in the area of Location tab of the sanitary element, achievable, so that the latter also has a more elegant appearance given and thus the salability of such sanitary elements can be increased.

It is advantageous that the parts of the damping device each directly with the Fastening device or the holder are positively connected, because on the one hand this Joint can be built from fewer individual parts and on the other hand the stability of the Joint can be increased.

According to an embodiment variant, it is provided that at least in a transition area of the two mutually rotatable parts of the damping device Stabilizing element is arranged, whereby commercially available damping devices are used can. Since such damping devices are mass products and not only in Plumbing are used, they are not tailored to the needs of Sanitary equipment manufacturer adjusted, which may result in weaknesses in relation to the mechanical resilience can be predetermined by design. To these mass products can still be used for the stated purposes and thus the advantages of a Mass product, especially with regard to manufacturing costs, also for manufacturers of the sanitary elements, it is advantageous to use these damping devices to be provided with a stabilizing element, in particular to avoid the risk of breakage intercept due to the leverage effect, such as a toilet seat set.

It is advantageous if the stabilizing element is tubular or sleeve-shaped is formed and the damping element at least partially in a thereby formed Recess is arranged, whereby a corresponding all-round higher security of the joint in With regard to mechanical wear can be achieved.

But it is also possible to form the stabilizing element by the holder itself, which in turn can reduce the number of required components of the joint.

According to a further development, it is provided that the Recess of the stabilizing element or the holder has a recess contour has, which at least partially corresponds to the outer contour of the damping device, especially those in the transition area between the rotatable parts of the Damping device, so that a tight fit of the damping device in the Stabilizing element or the bracket and thus a greater stability of the joint is made possible.

The stabilizing element or the holder can be rotated in the fastening device be supported, whereby the smooth movement of the pivoting movement can be improved.

It is also possible to form the holder in two parts and the fastening device to arrange at least partially between these two parts, whereby the Fastening device a higher security against rotation - in relation to the swivel axis - and thus the Joint overall a higher stability can be given.

But it is also possible that the fastening device in one of the along the Axis of rotation opposing joint end regions is arranged, whereby the assembly can be simplified, in particular also by simpler individualization various variants of fastening devices is made possible.

The fastening device can be a closure device which has a bearing surface at least area-wise support on a sanitary object and a bolt with a Have perpendicular to the support surface extending longitudinal axis. This will make it User enables the sanitary element to be separated from the sanitary object and thus that Dispose of the sanitary element to a separate cleaning or the sanitary object more thoroughly clean.

In one embodiment variant it is provided that the closure device consists of a annular connecting element, which the support surface and an approximately perpendicular thereto arranged circumferential surface, and from an approximately frustoconical Twist element with a radially extending side wall, which causes the twist the two elements to each other is enabled and thus a separation of the Sanitary object can be carried out by the sanitary element and this for a separate Handling are available.

Furthermore, it is also possible for the connecting element and the twisting element to have a positive fit are arranged interconnectable, whereby the sanitary element and Sanitary object are fixed to each other and thus stabilization is brought about.

Furthermore, it is possible to arrange protuberances on the surface of the twisting element, whereby on the one hand a simple positioning of the insert element and on the other hand a facilitated touching the twisting element is made possible.

The side wall of the rotating element can be arranged conically, which makes it easier Merging further components of the closure device is made possible.

Furthermore, it proves to be advantageous that the twisting element moves in the longitudinal direction of the Bolzens extending breakthrough, after which an anti-rotation element in these can be inserted, which the stabilization of the sanitary element on the Sanitary article improved and still allows rotation.

The formation of an elevation on the inside of the side wall of the rotating element proves to be advantageous because it provides an operative connection with the connecting element is made possible and thus stabilizes the sanitary element on the sanitary object and is fixed.

According to a further training it is provided that the survey is approximately orthogonal, z. B. rectangular, with a beveled corner and with a bevel to the support surface extending upper edge is formed, whereby the functional play of the rotating element and Connection element to each other can be kept low.

In a further embodiment variant, the connecting element on the upper edge of the circumferential surface exemptions, which, for example, during service work Disassembly is easier because in this exemption an object such. B. a Screwdriver, can be threaded and the surface of the connecting element is not gets destroyed.

It is also possible to have a thread on the inside or outside of the surrounding surface the connecting element, e.g. B. in the form of a screw thread or bayonet thread to arrange, whereby an at least temporarily inseparable connection of the rotating element and the connecting element is produced and thereby the location of the sanitary element on Sanitary object is fixed.

It is also possible for the thread to be inclined radially on the circumferential surface has extending recesses into which the elevations of the rotating element are fitted and, as already mentioned, the functional play of the twisting element against the Connecting element is kept very low.

The arrangement of a groove on the inside of the peripheral surface of the connecting element to support a part of the closure device proves to be advantageous because of it positioning the guide element or the cover or insert element above the contact surface of the sanitary object can be made possible, which on the one hand the Contact area with the sanitary object can be kept as small as possible and on the other hand, an exact positioning of the above-mentioned elements, bypassing the Manufacturing tolerances of the sanitary object is made possible.

In a further embodiment variant, it proves advantageous that the connecting element has an annular groove on the support surface, the compensating element with the Spring can be brought into operative connection with the connecting element and thereby a slipping or rubbing of the sanitary element on the sanitary object can be excluded.

It is advantageous that the closure device is a guide element with guide surfaces for guiding on at least one guide surface of the bolt, after which Manufacturing fluctuations of the sanitary ware can be compensated.

It is advantageous if the guide surfaces of the guide element and the bolt are arranged approximately parallel to each other, whereby an improved Possibility of movement of the bolt in the guide element is made possible.

Furthermore, it proves advantageous that the length of the guide element is is larger than the diameter of the bolt and thus larger production fluctuations can be compensated.

Furthermore, it proves advantageous that the guide element in its longitudinal extent in the opposite end areas by at least one parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bolt extending stop surface is limited, which despite the compensation of Manufacturing tolerances of the sanitary object only a limited possibility of movement of the Bolt is given in the guide element and thereby a movement of the sanitary element towards the sanitary object if it is used to loosen the fixation of the connecting element should come with the twisting element, only in a certain one Extent is allowed.

It is advantageous that the guide element is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the bolt is arranged, according to which manufacturing tolerances of the sanitary ware can be compensated.

Between the sanitary object and the connecting element is in particular from an elastic material such as B. rubber, formed compensating element with one at the Surface at least partially arranged radially extending spring, whereby a better adhesion of the fastening device to the sanitary object can be achieved can. This can also cause superficial unevenness in the sanitary ware be compensated and a simple assembly of the compensating element on the connecting element respectively.

In a further embodiment variant it is provided that a guide element which has an elongated hole penetrated by the bolt, the longitudinal side surfaces of which Form guide surfaces is arranged, after which an even greater stability of the arrangement of the sanitary element can be reached on the sanitary object. Furthermore it turns out to be advantageous that manufacturing tolerances of the sanitary object can be compensated.

It is also possible that an approximately hemispherical cover element, which on the Circumferential edge at least one extension for interaction with the surface of the Has connecting element is arranged, after which a cover of the closure device is achieved becomes and thereby impurities and subsequently signs of wear and tear, such as for example, can be prevented by cleaning agents.

In a further embodiment variant it is provided that on the outside of the Covering a recess for guiding the rotating element is arranged, after which the Positioning of the rotating element on the connecting element is facilitated and can be more targeted.

It is also possible on the top of the cover element, an ortho-, polygonal or training asymmetrical survey, according to which the security against rotation between the Sanitary object and the sanitary element and thus the ease of use is increased.

According to a further development, there is an annular insert element between the twisting element and the cover element, which has elevations on the inside for interaction with the thread, after which the positioning of the sanitary element on the Sanitary object can be carried out exactly and subsequently the stability of the Closure device is increased.

It is also possible to have a radially running peripheral surface of the insert element conical train and to arrange at least one elevation in the area of the upper edge in order to corresponding recess of the twisting element can be fitted and this in turn can simplify positioning.

In an embodiment variant of the joint it is provided that a Anti-rotation device, which is arranged between the cover element and the base body, on the underside an ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical recess to accommodate the ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical elevation of the cover element and an ortho-, has polygonal or asymmetrical elevation, after which only a twist of the rotating element relative to the base body is made possible. It also becomes a achieved stable arrangement of the sanitary element on the sanitary object and if desired Removal of the sanitary element can still take place if the Threaded closure between the twisting element and the connecting element is released.

It proves advantageous that a recess on the underside of the base body with a corresponding cross-section for the ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical survey the anti-rotation device is arranged, after which a positive connection can be produced between the base body and the closure device and in turn, the security against rotation is increased.

According to a further development, it is provided that the anti-rotation device runs along a circumferential surface a groove for performing a rotary movement of the rotating element has, after which a movement of the rotating element relative to the sanitary element is possible and thus the possibility of removing the sanitary element is retained. It is In an embodiment variant of the joint, it is provided that a support area of the Fastening device on the sanitary object has a groove, which also has a better adhesion of the joint on the sanitary object by the formation of a kind "Tooth" can be achieved.

The fastening device can have a bayonet lock for fastening it on the Have sanitary element or it is possible that in a support area Fastening device on the sanitary object, a T-groove is arranged. So that can User a simple and quick disassembly of the joint from the sanitary object be made possible.

The connecting element can be used as a support ring for support on the sanitary object, if necessary, be formed with the interposition of a compensating element and radially have a ring web projecting inwards, at least in regions over its Surface distributed, especially in the direction of the guide element, for. Legs Slotted disc, showing a serration. The advantage here is that this interlocking in cooperation with the guide element, in particular the elongated disk, a Anti-rotation device for the guide element via appropriate contact pressure, which by the bolt can be exerted on the guide element.

Furthermore, it is possible that the stabilizing element at least in some areas on it outer surface has a longitudinal rib. The advantage is achieved that Dimensional inaccuracies due to the manufacturing technology for the stabilizing element can arise, can be balanced and still a secure hold of this Stabilizing element in the respective mounting tab of the toilet lid or toilet seat can be achieved.

On the outer surface of the stabilizing element there can be a protruding one Projection can be arranged so that a simple and secure rotation with the Stabilizing element can be done.

The hinge head of the joint can have a recess, in particular a bore, in of a securing element, in particular a ball, in the direction of the axis of rotation of the Damping device is slidably disposed. It becomes a higher security against unintentional removal of a toilet seat set, which on the The joint according to the invention can be arranged. Since the securing element on both Fastening device and the hinge head attacks, a higher lift security compared to conventional circlips.

The securing element is preferably with a recess in the extension of the Hinged bowl, in particular an annular groove, can be brought into engagement, so that it is secured against lifting not done exclusively by frictional forces.

In the recess of the hinge head, a holding element for the Securing element can be arranged, with which an unintentional removal of the Securing element can be prevented when removing the toilet seat set.

It is to achieve an efficient and simple displacement of the securing element possible that on one end facing the hinge head of the Bracket, in particular a receiving tab of the toilet seat, at least one projection is arranged, which bears at least at an angle of rotation of 0 ° on the securing element or exerts a force on it.

It is advantageous if the projection extends over an angular range from 0 ° to 75 °, in particular 0 ° to 55 °, preferably 0 ° to 45 °, starting from the rest position on the Fastening element is present or exerts a force on it, since this protects against lifting off works very early on when the toilet seat closes.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the projection is ramp-shaped, since the Movement of the securing element is not jerky but in the manner of a sliding movement and takes place continuously, whereby the overall lifespan of the joint is reduced by Wear can be increased.

According to a further development, the sanitary element is designed as toilet glasses and toilet lid each have two spaced apart mounting tabs, one each Location tab of the toilet seat and the toilet lid holding a joint Form damping device, and it can also be provided that a damping element of the two joints with the toilet seat and the other with the toilet lid rotatable is connected, whereby the rotary movement of the toilet seat and the toilet lid from each other can be damped independently.

The damping element can be held in a stabilizing element, wherein the Stabilizing element of both joints is or is connected to the toilet seat in a rotationally fixed manner possible that to establish a connection between the damping element and the Toilet glasses a connecting element is arranged, which via a groove in the Diagonal projection of the damping element engages, and two opposite, Has projections perpendicular to a longitudinal central axis, which in corresponding groove-shaped recesses in the end region facing the connecting element Intervene stabilizing element, or can be a connecting element for producing a Connection between the damping device and the toilet lid rotatable in the Stabilization element to be held, which, with little variability of the individual parts, the joints of the Sanitary object for both joints, so z. B. both for the toilet lid and for the Toilet glasses, are constructed essentially similar and thus the manufacture and the Warehousing or logistics is facilitated.

For a better understanding of the invention, this will be explained in more detail with reference to the following figures explained.

They each show a schematically simplified representation and for better clarity partially without hatching:

Fig. 1 is cut a first embodiment of the joint according to the invention in side view;

Figure 2 is a side view of a variant of the joint with the stabilizing sleeve arranged;

Fig. Cut a variant of the joint, wherein the stabilizing element is formed by the support of the joint in a side view 3;

Figure 4 shows the design of the sanitary element as a toilet seat set in side view.

Fig. 5 shows a variant of the toilet seat set according to Fig. 4 in side view;

Fig. 6 cut a further embodiment of a toilet seating in side view;

Fig. 7 is a bottom view of the toilet seating according to Fig. 6;

Fig. Cut another embodiment of a toilet seating side view of Figure 8;

Fig. 9 is an exploded view of the toilet seat set of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is an exploded view of another embodiment of a toilet seating;

11 shows a further embodiment of the fastening device for a WC seat set in a simplified exploded view.

Fig. 12 illustrates another embodiment of the fastening device for a WC-seat set in a simplified exploded view;

Fig. 13 shows a further embodiment of the joint for a toilet seat set in a perspective simplified view;

FIG. 14 is a variant of the fastening device for a WC seat furniture and a hinge for rotatably mounting the same in a simplified, schematic exploded view;

Figure 15, the toilet seat fitting according to Fig 14 in a rear view with a sectional representation of the fastening device and the joint, wherein the axis of rotation of the joint lies in the section plane..;

Figure 16 is a variant of he fastening device for a WC seat fitting according to Figure 14 in a simplified, schematic exploded view..;

Fig. 17 shows the toilet seat set according to Fig. 16 in rear view with a sectional view of the fastening device and the joint, the three axis of the joint being in the sectional plane.

In the introduction it should be noted that in the differently described embodiments Provide the same parts with the same reference numerals or the same component designations are, the disclosures contained in the entire description on transfer the same parts with the same reference numerals or the same component names can be. The location information selected in the description, such as. B. above, below, laterally, etc. related to the figure described and illustrated immediately and are to be transferred to the new position in the event of a change of position. Furthermore can also individual features or combinations of features from those shown and described different embodiments for themselves, inventive or represent solutions according to the invention.

Fig. 1 shows a joint 1 for the rotationally movable arrangement of a sanitary element, Figure 2 (Fig. 4) on a sanitary article 3 (Fig. 4). This joint 1 comprises a fastening device 4 , a damping device 5 and a holder 6 for the damping device 5 .

The damping device 5 is designed according to the invention at least in two parts, a first part 7 being arranged in the fastening device 4 and a second part 8 in the holder 6 , preferably connected to it in a rotationally fixed manner, as is indicated by crosses 9 in FIG. 1.

Via the damping device 5 , which is arranged in an axis of rotation 10 of the joint 1 , the holder 6 or an object arranged thereon, as will be explained in more detail, is arranged such that it can be rotated or pivoted relative to the fastening device 4 . Such damping devices 5 are already known from the prior art, for example from JP 2001 050326, the disclosure of which forms part of the objective description, so that a detailed description of the mode of operation is unnecessary at this point. In the interior of such damping devices 5 there is a viscous liquid which is brought between different chambers, so that due to the structural design of these damping devices 5, resistance is opposed during the pivoting movement and the pivoting movement is thus ultimately dampened. The consequence of this is that joints 1 or sanitary elements 2 arranged in this way perform an at least approximately controlled pivoting movement without external influence in one direction, for example a toilet seat from its folded-up position in a slow pivoting movement into its horizontal position on the Toilet ceramic returns. To dampen the rotary or pivoting movement, gravity counteracts the force due to the resistance of the damping device 5 , which is smaller than the force of gravity.

Instead of a viscous liquid, gels or the like can also be contained in the interior of these damping devices 5 .

According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the first part 7 of the damping device 5 pin-shaped and the direction of the axis of rotation 10 of the second part 8 and the second projecting part 8 rotationally symmetrical, for example, a cylindrical shape, is formed. Other configurations are of course possible, for example the two parts 7 , 8 can be of the same design.

For the rotationally fixed connection of the part 7 of the damping device 5 to the fastening device 4 , this can be at least partially and at least approximately cuboid in shape and can be received by a recess 11 of the fastening device 4 , which at least partially simulates the outer shape of the part 7 in the manner of a negative form. The expression "at least" refers to the fact that, viewed in cross-section in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 , at least two opposite sides of the recess 11 are only slightly larger than the corresponding sides of the part 7 viewed in the same direction, so that at least approximately one area Form-fit of the corresponding corresponding surfaces of the part 7 or the recess 11 and thus a corresponding security against rotation is achieved. All four sides of the recess 11 are preferably matched to the corresponding dimensions of the part 7 , again viewed in cross section in the direction indicated above, as a result of which the part 7 of the damping device 5 is better fixed in the recess 11 . In contrast, with the former embodiment variant, it is possible to use damping devices 5 which can be designed variably with respect to the dimensions of the other two sides, so that damping devices 5 from different manufacturers are used and thus the production-technical dependency on only one manufacturer is reduced can.

Instead of this configuration of the peg-shaped part 7 , which is orthogonal in cross-section in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 , for example rectangular or square, it is also possible to use other cross-sectional shapes, for example polygonal, such as hexogonal or octagonal. Of course, oval designs are also conceivable and, when choosing the cross section, the requirements for the level of security against rotation, ie the absorbable force before the fastening device 4 is destroyed, can play a role, whereby a variable, uniform force distribution can be taken into account.

The second part 8 of the damping device 5 is also received by a recess 12 which is formed in the holder 6 . The anti-rotation device can also be hexagonal or generally polygonal, preferably symmetrical, when viewed in the direction just described.

Other variants for producing the anti-rotation device can of course be used, for example if both the part 7 and the part 8 are rotationally symmetrical, such as, for. B. a direct gluing of these parts to the surfaces of the recesses 11 , 12th

The fastening device 4 has a base body 13 , which is preferably cylindrical or cuboid, with a longitudinal extent perpendicular to the axis of rotation 10 . A threaded bolt 15 is arranged on one of the two end regions 14 , for example screwed to an internal thread (not shown) of the base body 13, or it is possible to screw this threaded bolt 15 in the event that the base body 13 is made of plastic during the manufacture of the fastening device 4 partially molded in the base body 13 , or the base body 13 in one piece with the threaded bolt 15 , for. B. made of plastic. A fastening of the joint 1 to the sanitary object 3 is possible via the threaded bolt 15 , for example by passing it through a recess, in particular a hole in the sanitary object, and with a nut, possibly with an intermediate arrangement, of a, in particular elastic, spacer in order to damage the sanitary object, in particular if it is designed as a ceramic, to avoid by tightening the nut too tight. However, it is also possible, for example if the sanitary object is in the form of a tile covering, that this threaded bolt 15 is fastened in masonry by means of a dowel, for example in order to arrange a folding seat thereon.

By using an elastic spacer, e.g. B. in the manner of a sealing ring made of an elastomer, such as. B. a rubber, can advantageously be achieved that a high holding force of the fastening device 4 , z. B. about the mother, wherein between the mother and the sanitary object 3 also a, preferably similar, spacer can be arranged on the sanitary object 3 in the manner of a suction or adhesive effect and thus an improved mounting of the joint 1 on the sanitary object 3 becomes. This is particularly advantageous if the sanitary object 3 , for. B. a toilet ceramic, facing surface of the fastening device 4 has a smooth surface, since usually the ceramic is also provided with a smooth surface, and thus the slipping of the fastening device 4 can be prevented by this "adhesion promoter".

It should be noted at this point that it is of course possible to enable other methods of connecting the joint 1 to the sanitary object, as is already known from the prior art and is also partly explained in more detail below.

The bracket 6 can be designed as an insulated component, which can be attached to the sanitary element 2 , but it is also possible to form the bracket 6 as part of the sanitary element 2 , as is indicated in FIG. 1 by a wavy line (broken line) that there is no need for an additional component.

All of the components of the joint 1 just described can consist of a metallic material or optionally also of a plastic, whereby combinations of different materials are of course also possible.

Fig. 2 shows another embodiment of the joint 1 , it should be noted at this point that the invention is not limited to the specifically shown embodiment variants of the same, but rather also various combinations of the individual embodiment variants are possible with each other and this variation is due to the teaching for technical action by means of the present invention in the ability of the specialist working in this technical field. Thus, all conceivable design variants, which are possible by combining individual details of the illustrated and described design variants, are also included in the scope of protection.

The joint 1 according to FIG. 2 in turn has the fastening device 4 , the damping device 5 and the holder 6 for the damping device 5 . The holder 6 is in the form of a tab with the recess 12 extending in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 according to FIG. 1 in the form of an opening 16 in which the part 8 and preferably an adjoining area of the part 7 of the damping device 5 is arranged or held are.

To reinforce the joint 1 so that it can also absorb higher mechanical loads, a stabilizing element 18 is arranged at least in a transition region 17 between the mutually rotatable parts 7 , 8 of the damping device 5 .

In the embodiment according to FIG. 2, the stabilizing element 18 is sleeve-shaped, the diameter 7 of the damping device 5 , ie the part 7 which is non-rotatably received by the fastening device 4 , ie by its recess 11 , being smaller in diameter than the part 8 of the damping device 5 , the stabilizing element 18 is also preferably offset and designed to match the respective diameter of the parts 7 , 8 of the damping device, at least in the region in which the stabilizing element 18 rests on the surfaces of the parts 7 , 8 . 2 is a dashed line in Fig. Implied that the stabilization element 18 can have a variable length in the direction of the rotation axis 10, but in any case, the transition region 17 should be covered by the stabilization element 18.

It is possible to design the stabilizing element 18 in the form of a tube and only to adapt the inner diameter to the respective diameter of the parts 17 , 18 of the damping device 5 .

For better stabilization, the stabilization element 18 projects into the recess 11 of the fastening device 4 . In order to provide a simple plug-in connection for the rotationally fixed arrangement of the part 7 , ie an end region 19 of the part 7 opposite the part 8 in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 , the recess 11 is also preferably of a stepped configuration, the one assigned to the end region 19 of the part 7 Area of the recess 11 is adapted to the cross section, for example with a rectangular or square cross section in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 , the end area. An enlarged recess region 20 of the recess 11 , which is formed between the end region 19 and the part 8 in the fastening device 4 , preferably has a diameter that is only slightly larger than the outer diameter of the stabilizing element 18 in this region, so that only one there is little play between the opposing surfaces of the recess 11 or the stabilizing element 18 .

The stabilizing element 18 is preferably rotatably held in the fastening device 4 , so that in the transition area 17 , which may be mechanically endangered, between the two parts 7 and 8 , there is no additional mechanical stress due to frictional stress.

The rotationally fixed connection of the part 8 of the damping device 5 with the holder 6 is achieved in this embodiment via a securing element 21 . This securing element 21 can be designed, for example, with a hexagonal cross section - of course, other cross sections are also conceivable, as already described above - and the opening 16 , at least in the area of the securing element 21, has a corresponding cross-sectional configuration.

Furthermore, a diagonal projection 23 is formed in an end region 22 of part 8 of the damping device 5 opposite the end region 19 of the part 7 along the axis of rotation 10, which engages in a correspondingly designed securing element recess 24 and thus the non-rotatable connection of the part 8 to the holder 6 the securing element 21 produces.

Other variants for establishing the non-rotatable connection are also conceivable. For example, it is possible for both the opening 16 , the stabilizing element 18 and the part 8 of the damping device 5 to have mutually corresponding polygonal cross-sectional shapes. On the other hand, it is possible that the part 8 of the damping device 5 has a larger diameter in the end region 22 than in that region which is covered by the stabilization element and the part 8 in turn has a polygonal cross section and, correspondingly, the opening 16 also has a corresponding cross section that the anti-rotation device is made directly via part 8 .

With regard to the recess 11 in the fastening device 4 , it is of course possible to arrange additional securing elements (not shown) and thus to establish the rotationally fixed connection between the fastening device 4 and the damping device 5 .

In the embodiment variant according to FIG. 2, the fastening device 4 is designed in the manner of an angle (viewed in cross section), a leg 25 running in the direction of the axis of rotation and away from the damping device 5 having a bore 26 through which a fastening means, for example a Threaded bolts or the like. For arranging the fastening device 4 on the sanitary object 3 (not shown in FIG. 2) can be guided.

The bracket 6 for the damping device 5 is again shown in the embodiment variant 2 as part of the sanitary element 2 , which, as already explained for FIG. 1, is not absolutely necessary for the joint 1 according to the invention and thus also detachable variants - with regard to the sanitary element 2 - are conceivable.

As the further embodiment of the invention according to Fig. 3 shows, it is also possible that the holder 6 at the same time also forms the stabilizing element 18. As already shown in FIG. 2, the holder 6 has the opening 16 in which the damping device 5 is arranged. In order to enable the stabilization function, the breakthrough is graduated, with a taper in the area of part 7 of the damping device 5 . The diameters of the opening 16 are selected such that they are slightly larger than the corresponding diameters of the parts 7 and 8 of the damping device 5 . To increase the stabilization function, the holder 6 is provided in the area of part 7 of the damping device 5 with a preferably annular projection 27 , the diameter of which is dimensioned such that this projection 27 is inserted into the recess 11 , the fastening device 4 and the holder 6 is held therein can, the latter being rotatably arranged in the recess 11 .

To produce the rotationally fixed connection of the damping device 5 to the fastening device 4 , analogously to the embodiment according to FIG. 2, the recess 11 can again be designed in a stepped manner and the part 7 of the damping device 5 can extend into this stepped region of the recess 11 with a small diameter. wherein the cross section of the stepped region of the recess 11 is adapted to the cross section of the part 7 , and thus, as the crosses 9 are intended to illustrate, the anti-rotation device is produced.

The part 8 of the damping device 5 is on the other hand non-rotatably arranged in the opening 16 of the holder 6 and can, for example, have a hexagonal cross section as viewed in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 , the cross section of the opening 16 , viewed in the same direction, correspondingly and being only slightly larger is.

In the transition region 17 between the parts 7 , 8 of the damping device 5 , the part 7 is rotatably mounted in the holder 6 .

Dotted lines in FIG. 3 indicate that an opening 28 of the opening 16 opposite the projection 27 along the axis of rotation 10 with a closure element 29 , for example into a closure plug, which at least partially reproduces the cross-sectional shape of the opening 16 , can be seen, for example to prevent the entry of dirt into the opening 16 .

Of course, other types of anti-rotation protection are also possible in this embodiment variant of the joint 1 , for example by arranging an additional securing element 21 , as shown in FIG. 2, in particular when the part 8 of the damping device 5 is largely cylindrical and thus via this part 8 even the anti-rotation lock cannot be manufactured.

FIG. 3 further shows another possibility for arranging the fastening device 4 on a sanitary object 3 ( FIG. 4). This arrangement can functionally correspond to that which, for. B. has already been described in AT 405 125 B of the applicant. In this case, a fastening screw 6 can be guided through a continuous opening of the sanitary object 3 and can engage in a bearing recess 30 of the fastening device 4 from below. For locking, and thus for the fixed arrangement of the fastening device 4 on the sanitary object 3 , a rotationally adjustable locking element 31 can be provided in this type of connection, wherein by turning the locking element 31 in the direction perpendicular to the axis of rotation 10 of the joint 1, an engagement in a non shown eccentric head and thus the firm, releasable locking takes place. The advantages are achieved in that a secure fastening of the joint 1 or the sanitary element 2 equipped with it ( FIG. 4) to the sanitary object 3 ( FIG. 4) is made possible and, moreover, there is a simple possibility of rotating this fastening at any time to release the locking element 31 in turn, so that the sanitary element 2 z. B. for cleaning purposes can be removed at any time with a few simple steps.

FIG. 4 shows a first variant of the sanitary element 2 in the form of a toilet seat set 32 consisting of a toilet seat 33 and a toilet cover cut into side sight 34.

It should be mentioned at this point that this embodiment is not limiting of the scope to understand the sanitary element 2 as a toilet seat 33, but also other configurations of the sanitary element 2, such as a folding stool as such. B. can be arranged in shower cubicles or on walls in bathrooms, or as a sink, especially for. B. for campers or coaches, where a pivoting of the wash basin is advantageous to avoid unnecessary space when the same is not used.

Both the toilet seat 33 and the toilet lid 34 have a receiving tab 35 , 36 in their installed position in the rear area, which are arranged along the axis of rotation 10 . The receiving tab 36 of the toilet seat 33 is provided with the opening 16 , where, however, a recess 37 is provided in the receiving tab 35 of the toilet lid 34 , the z. B. is designed as a blind hole. The recess 37 and the opening 16 are preferably in the same plane, so that the damping device 5 can be held therein.

The fastening device 4 is arranged between the two mounting tabs 35 , 36 and, in a section perpendicular to the axis of rotation 10 , also has an opening 38 through which the damping device 5 is guided or into which the damping device 5 projects. By arranging the fastening device 4 in this way it is possible to achieve better stability with respect to a lateral rotation of the fastening device 4 due to the immediately adjacent receiving tabs 35 , 36 of the toilet seat 33 and the toilet lid 34 on both sides.

As can be seen from FIG. 4, the damping devices 5 are arranged differently in the left and in the right part. This makes it possible for the damping device 5 , in the left part of FIG. 4, to act on the pivoting movement of the toilet lid 34 through its direct, rotationally fixed connection with the toilet lid 34 on the one hand and with the fastening device 4 on the other hand.

In contrast to this, the rotationally fixed connection of the damping device 5 in the right part of FIG. 4 to the toilet seat 33 on the one hand and the fastening device 4 on the other hand ensures that the pivoting movement is damped on the toilet seat 33 .

Both the toilet seat 33 and the toilet lid 34 can thus be opened independently of one another, ie pivoted from an at least approximately horizontal to an at least approximately vertical position.

Furthermore, it can be seen in FIG. 4 that the transition region 17 , the damping device 5, is in each case provided with a stabilizing element 18 , which is designed in the form of a sleeve, in order to enable a higher stability or a higher mechanical strength of the joint 1 .

In order to establish a rotatable connection between the toilet seat 33 and the toilet lid 34 , it is possible that the toilet seat 33 and / or the toilet lid 34 in the area of the receiving tab 35 , 36 z. B. is or are provided with an annular projection which engages in the recess 37 and the opening 16 , respectively.

The fastening device 4 can, as described in relation to FIG. 3, be designed and with the bearing recess 30 or the locking element 31 for fastening the toilet seat set 32 to the toilet ceramic via an eccentric head, not shown, as in the already mentioned AT 405 125 B. described by the applicant, which hereby forms part of this description.

Fig. 5 shows an embodiment variant of the just described toilet seating 32nd The damping device 5 is arranged in the joint 1 in such a way that a direct, rotationally fixed connection of the parts 7 , 8 to the receiving tabs 35 , 36 of the toilet seat 33 or toilet lid 34 is made possible. For this purpose, the stabilizing element 18 in the left joint 1, starting from the part 8 of the damping device 5, is only guided into the transition region 17 , so that the end region 14 of the part 7 can be held in the opening 38 of the fastening device 4 in a rotationally fixed manner (crosses 9 ).

In the right joint 1 , the part 7 of the damping device 5 extends into the recess 35 of the receiving tab 37 of the toilet lid 34 , the diameter of the recess 37 being such that there is no rotational connection with the part 7 , and the latter only in the opening 38 of the fastening device 4 is arranged in a rotationally fixed manner.

The part 8 is in each case directly connected to the toilet seat 33 or the toilet lid 34 via the receiving tabs 35 , 36 in a rotationally fixed manner using the options already described.

In this embodiment variant, too, the two recesses 37 of the receiving tab 36 of the toilet seat 33 , which are opposite one another along the axis of rotation 10, can be provided with closure elements 29 , such as, for example, B. sealing plug.

In Figs. 6 and 7 is cut in side view and shown in bottom view of another embodiment of the toilet seating 32nd In this embodiment variant, the mounting tabs 35 , 36 of the toilet seat 33 and the toilet lid 34 are arranged immediately adjacent to one another, and the fastening device 4 forms the side closure, the two fastening devices 4 , for the right and the left part of the toilet - Seat set 32 are arranged opposite one another.

The damping devices 5 are arranged in such a way that their part 8 protrudes into the recess 11 of the fastening device 4 and the anti-rotation device is provided via the diagonal projection 23 at the end region of the part 8 facing the fastening device 4 in combination with an end region corresponding to the cross section of this diagonal projection Recess 11 of the fastening device 4 is reached. On the other hand, part 7 of the damping devices 5 is non-rotatably in the opening 16 of the receiving tab 36 of the toilet seat 33 , for. B. via an already described anti-rotation device, arranged in the left part of FIG. 6 and thus acts to dampen the pivoting movement on the toilet seat 33 , and on the other hand this part 7 projects in the right part of FIG. 6 into the receiving tab 35 of the toilet -Lid 34 in front and is there rotatably arranged in the recess 37 , for example by a recess 37 adapted to the cross section of the part 7 , whereby the damping of the pivoting movement acts on the toilet lid 34 .

Other anti-rotation devices are of course also available in this variant possible.

Furthermore, it is shown in the embodiment according to FIGS. 6 and 7 also, the stabilization element 18 to increase the mechanical stability of the transition region 17, the two parts 7, 8 of the damping device 5, it being noted that such an arrangement of the stabilizing element 18 is not necessarily is and can be done according to requirements.

The terminal arrangement of the fastening devices 4 results in a closed closure of the joint 1 in the region of the axis of rotation 10 , so that an additional arrangement of closure elements 29 , for example caps, as shown in the embodiment variant according to FIG. 4, can be dispensed with. On the other hand, the receiving tab 35 of the toilet lid 34 is also only provided with a recess 37 which is not continuous, so that the region of the joint 1 opposite the fastening devices 4 is also designed to be closed. It can be prevented that z. B. cleaning agents that are used for toilet cleaning penetrate into the joint 1 so, especially since such cleaning agents are usually aggressive, to prevent destruction of the joint 1 .

A further protection in this regard can be achieved via the stabilizing element 18 , through which the spaces between the receiving tabs 35 , 36 or between the receiving tab 36 and the fastening device 4 , which are due to the required smooth movement of the pivoting movement of the toilet seat 33 or the toilet Cover 34 from the rest position into the open position is advantageous to be protected.

In particular from FIG. 7, the construction of the fastening device 4 in relation to the bearing recess 30 and the locking member 31 for attaching the toilet seat 32 set to the toilet bowl via an unillustrated eccentric head is visible.

Also in this embodiment, the fastening means 4 are similar to that according to the embodiment of FIG. 4 provided in the lower part of fastening means 39 to the bearing recess 30 and the locking member 31.

The bearing surface of the fastening device 4 on the toilet ceramic can be designed in such a way that in order to receive the eccentric bearing recess 30 ( FIG. 3), part of this bearing surface or the fastening device part 39 facing the toilet ceramic ( FIG. 4) is semicircular in some areas and is partially rectangular in shape.

Of course, other arrangements of the fastening device 4 on the toilet ceramic are also possible, for example as described for FIGS. 1 and 2.

Since the fastening devices can also be made of plastic, it is possible to protect them against the "corrosive" attack from e.g. B. cleaning agent with a slide element 40 ( Fig. 6), for example in the form of a sleeve made of metal, whereby the longevity of the toilet seat set 32 can be increased.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show a further embodiment of the toilet seat 32 set in side view in the region of the pivot axis 10 and cut in the manner of an exploded view.

In this embodiment variant, the part 7 of the damping devices 5 projects into the recesses 11 of the fastening devices 4 . The latter are preferably designed analogously to that according to FIG. 3 for receiving a fastening screw 41 with an eccentric head 42 in the bearing recess 30 .

As can be seen in particular from FIG. 9, this fastening device 4 can have a compensating element 43 , for. B. a support ring, preferably made of an elastic material, for. B. rubber, to be able to compensate for slight unevenness in the ceramic or to enable a stronger tightening of the fastening screws 41 in order to give the toilet seat 32 a better grip on the toilet ceramic, in particular by rotating the fastening devices 4 to prevent. However, by arranging this compensating element 43 even better adhesion of the toilet seat set can be achieved even because of its material properties.

Furthermore, it can be seen from FIG. 9 that the fastening device 4 is preferably provided with the push-over element 40 , for example in the form of a sleeve, in particular made of metal, for reasons already mentioned.

In this embodiment variant, the parts 8 of the damping devices 5 protrude through the opening 16 of the receiving tab 36 of the toilet seat 33 into the recess 37 of the receiving tab 35 of the toilet lid 34 , preferably with the aforementioned diagonal projection 23 in the end region of the part 8 of the damping devices 5 is arranged, via which the anti-rotation with the toilet seat 33 or the toilet lid 34 takes place. The part 8 of the damping devices 5 is largely cylindrical.

The opening 16 , the receiving tab 36 of the toilet seat 33 is designed in cross section such that a polygonal, in particular hexagonal, anti-rotation element 44 can be arranged, ie this opening 16 is largely circular, in the area of the edges of the anti-rotation element 44 - viewed in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 - additional recesses 45 are provided, in which the edges engage. This prevents rotation of the anti-rotation element 44 during the pivoting movement of the toilet seat 33 .

The said diagonal projection 23 facing surface of the anti-rotation element 44 has a corresponding to the diagonal projection 23 recess which allows engagement of the diagonal projection 23 in the anti-rotation element 44 and thus the rotatable connection of the part 8 with the toilet seat 33 produced. Such an arrangement enables the part 8 to fit as closely as possible in the opening 16 and thus increases the stability of the joint 1 .

However, it is of course also possible that the diameter of the opening 16 and of the anti-rotation element 44 is larger than the diameter of the part 8 viewed in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 , and that the opening 16 has a hexagonal cross section viewed in this direction, adapted to the cross section of the anti-rotation element 44 , so that with a smaller diameter of the part 8 of the damping device, it does not abut the surface of the opening 16 .

As shown in FIG. 9 and shown in the right part in FIG. 8, the recess 37 of the receiving tab 35 of the toilet lid 34 is a further anti-rotation element 46 . This has a diagonal recess 48 in the direction of a recess surface 47 , which can engage a projection 49 corresponding to it and projecting beyond the recess surface 47 . About this projection 49 in combination with the diagonal recess 48 of the anti-rotation element 44, the rotationally fixed connection of the damping device with the toilet lid 34 can be made, whereby, as shown in the left part of FIG. 8, the anti-rotation element 44 and that additional anti-rotation element 46 form a common anti-rotation element 46, and wherein this common anti-rotation element 46, for the diagonal projection 23 of the damping device 5 corresponding recess - as already described above - has.

This additional arrangement of the anti-rotation element 46 in the right joint 1 of the toilet seat set 32 is understandably not absolutely necessary, but this can make production easier, in that the toilet lid 34 can be formed symmetrically and essentially forms this additional anti-rotation element 46 a spacer for the right joint 1 according to FIG. 8. Since the anti-rotation element 44 of the right joint 1 has an at least approximately flat surface, in the direction of the further anti-rotation element 46 in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 , the rotatability of the toilet lid 34 is made possible without the part 8 of the damping device 5 the right joint 1 is rotated.

For a separate pivotability of the toilet seat 33 and the toilet lid 34 , the diameters of the anti-rotation elements 44 , 46 in the right joint 1 of FIG. 8 can be larger than that of the common anti-rotation element 46 in the left joint 1 of FIG. 8, wherein the common anti-rotation element 46 can have an essentially at least approximately the same diameter as the part 8 of the damping device 5 . Of course, in this case the opening 16 of the receiving tab 36 of the toilet seat 33 has a larger diameter than the part 8 of the damping device 5 .

In this embodiment again, the stabilizing element 18 is 5 provided to cover the transition region 17 of the damping device, wherein the stabilizing element 18 protrudes into the recess 11 of the fixing device 4 and is rotatably supported therein. The part of the stabilizing element 18 protruding into the recess 11 can have a smaller diameter than the remaining area of the stabilizing element 18 , as is shown in particular in FIG. 9.

Furthermore, it is shown in FIG. 9 that the anti-rotation lock with respect to the toilet seat 33 or the toilet lid 34 can also be provided via this stabilization element 18 , in which the inner diameter of the tubular stabilization element 18 in the area of the anti-rotation lock element 44 has a hexagonal shape Cross section, adapted to the cross section of the anti-rotation element 44 in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 . Characterized in that the anti-rotation element is supported in the stabilization sleeve 18 44, a direct engagement of the anti-rotation element 44 is prevented in the receiving bracket 36 of the toilet seat 33 and thus the pivotability of the toilet lid 34, without the simultaneous Mitverschwenkung of the toilet seat 33, it is possible ,

Finally, FIG. 10 shows in an embodiment variant an exploded view of a toilet seat set 32 , which differs from that according to FIGS. 8 and 9 essentially only by a different design of the fastening device 4 of the joint 1 . The arrangement of the fastening device 4 on the toilet ceramic, not shown, is preferably again via the compensating element 43 , z. B. a compensating ring made of an elastic material such as rubber. The connection with a bolt 50 extending through the toilet bowl, which can also consist of a plastic and has an end 52 in an end region 51 facing the fastening device 4 , the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the bolt 50 and its cross-section viewed in plan view is at least approximately rectangular, in this embodiment takes the form of a bayonet lock. For this purpose, the fastening device has a twisting element 53 in the area facing the toilet ceramic, which is positively and operatively connected to a connecting element 54 that can be brought into engagement with the head 52 . For this purpose, the twisting element 53 , which is used by the user to attach or detach the toilet seat 32 . B. can be operated via a molded lever 55 , have a recess 56 with a polygonal cross section, the z. B. can be star-shaped. The connecting element 54 can have a corresponding cross section in the region of an elevation 57 , onto which the twisting element 53 can be pushed.

In the area facing the head 52 , the connecting element 54 can have a slot-shaped recess, for. B. a T-groove, which is adapted in cross section in the longitudinal direction to the diameter of the bolt 50 , so that when inserting the bolt 50 , the larger diameter head 52 can be brought into engagement in at least approximately a ring-shaped recess and by rotating the twisting element 53 together with the connecting element 54, a firm connection can be made to the toilet bowl.

Fig. 11 shows in exploded view an alternative embodiment of the fastening device 4, which is partially formed by a closure means 58. The closure device 58 has a support surface, which at least in some areas rests on the sanitary object 3, and a bolt 50 with a longitudinal axis 59 running perpendicular to the support surface. The closure device 58 consists at least of a connecting element 53 , which has the contact surface and a circumferential surface 60 arranged approximately perpendicular thereto, and an approximately frustoconical rotating element 54 with a radially extending side wall 61 . The connecting element 53 and the twisting element 54 are arranged such that they can be connected to one another in a form-fitting manner, the connection, for example, by a thread, such as. B. a screw thread or a bayonet thread can take place.

The frustoconical torsion element 54 has an opening 62 on the upper edge and the peripheral surface is conical in the region of the lower edge of the truncated cone. Along the surface 63 of the truncated cone of the rotating element 54 , protuberances 64 in the form of roughness or spatially formed structures, such as. B. in the form of webs. These ridges on the surface of the truncated cone are evenly arranged and hollow. In a variant not shown, the recesses on the surface of the truncated cone could also have recesses in the surface, such as. B. holes. On the inside of the side wall of the rotating element 53 , a raised portion 65 for interacting with a thread, such as. B. bayonet thread. This elevation 65 is approximately orthogonal, e.g. B. rectangular, has four edges, the upper and lower edge running parallel to the support surface is formed obliquely downwards. For better positioning in a thread, a corner of the elevation 65 can also be chamfered.

The annular connecting element 53 has clearances 66 on the upper edge of the circumferential surfaces. On the circumferential surface of the connecting element 54 , a thread, for. B. in the form of a screw thread or bayonet thread. The recesses in the thread, in particular in a bayonet thread, can represent inclined recesses through which the functional play when closing the locking device 58 can be reduced. On the inside of the peripheral surface 60 of the connecting element 54 is a groove 67 for supporting a part of the closure device, such as. B. a guide element 68 , arranged. Furthermore, the connecting element 54 has an annular groove on the support surface. This annular groove serves to receive a spring which is arranged on the compensating element 43 .

As shown in FIG. 11, the guide element 68 can be designed in the form of an elongated perforated disk. As alternatives, sheet-like guide elements 68 , which only have guide strips or guide rails on the surface, are also possible, for example. The guide element 68 has guide surfaces 69 which are suitable for guidance on at least one guide surface 70 of the bolt 50 . The guide surfaces 70 of the bolt 50 and the guide surfaces 69 of the guide element 68 are arranged approximately in parallel. The longitudinal dimension of the guide element 68 is in any case larger than the diameter of the bolt 50 . In the longitudinal extension of the guide element 68 has at the opposite end regions of abutment surfaces 71st These stop surfaces 71 are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis 59 of the bolt 50 . The arrangement of the guide element 68 transversely to the longitudinal axis 59 of the bolt 50 makes the sanitary element 2 adjustable.

To compensate for manufacturing tolerances of the sanitary object 3 can between the connecting member 54 and the sanitary article 3, a compensation element may be arranged 43rd This compensating element 43 is annular, consists of an elastic material and has a radially formed elevation on the surface, which has a smaller diameter than the outer edge, but a larger diameter than the inner edge of the compensating element 43 .

In an embodiment of the closure device 58 as shown in FIG. 11, a guide element 68 can be arranged separately, which lies on the groove 67 on the inside of the connecting element 54 . The guide element 68 can have an elongated hole recess penetrated by the bolt 50 .

Furthermore, the closure device 58 is formed by an approximately hemispherical cover element 72 . The cover element 72 has extensions 73 on the circumferential edge, which are arranged radially and are used for interaction with the connecting element 54 . The extensions 73 are arranged in such a way that, in addition to the positioning, they fit into the clearances 66 of the connecting element 54 . The extensions 73 on the cover element 72 are clipped into the peripheral surface 60 of the connecting element 54 .

Recesses are arranged on the outer surface of the hemispherical cover element 72 and are used to position the elevations 65 of the twisting element 53 or the insert element 74 . An orthogonally, polygonally or asymmetrically raised portion 75 , which represents an anti-rotation device, is additionally arranged on the cover element 72 .

In a further embodiment, a shim element 74 can be inserted into the twisting element 53 , the shim element 74 again being annular. Elevations 65 , as are arranged on the inside of the side wall of the rotating element 53 , can be present on the inner surface of the insert element 74 . The radially extending side wall of the insert element 74 is conical in order to achieve better positioning of the insert element 74 in the rotating element 53 . On the upper edge of the annular side wall of the insert element 74 elevations are arranged, which for interaction, such as. B. positioning, anti-rotation, etc., with the protuberances 64 in the twist 53 . By congruent shape of the elevations on Beilagelement 74 and the protuberances 64 on the twist element 53 an exact positioning of Verdrehelements 53 and the Beilagelements allowing the closure device 74 58th

Arranged between the cover element 72 and the base body 13 is an anti-rotation device 76 which passes through the opening 62 of the rotation element 53 . The anti-rotation device 76 has an approximately round base 77 , on the underside of which an ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical recess is formed, which has a cross section corresponding to the elevation 75 of the cover element 71 . The approximately round base 77 of the anti-rotation device 76 can be interrupted, thereby providing an additional locking option which is arranged in the form of an extension and / or a notch. On the upper side of the anti-rotation device 76 there is an ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical elevation 78 , which is arranged for interaction with the corresponding recess on the underside of the base body 13 . A circular groove 79 is formed along the surface of the anti-rotation device 76 , which enables rotation of the rotation element 53 .

FIG. 12 also shows an exploded illustration of a further embodiment variant of the fastening device 4 of the joint 1 of the toilet seat set 32 just described. The fastening device 4 is at least partially formed by a closure device 58 , which has a support surface for at least partial support on the sanitary object 3 .

Furthermore, it consists of a bolt 50 with a longitudinal axis 59 running perpendicular to the contact surface. The bolt 50 has at least one head 52 and a shaft 80 with guide surfaces 69 . Between the head 52 and shank 80 is a superior in cross section the diameter of the shaft 80 portion 81, which is approximately orthogonal shape, which continues in a smaller diameter than the shank 80, arranged. The guide surfaces 69 , 70 of the guide element 68 and of the bolt 50 are arranged approximately parallel to one another. The slot plate has a recess for receiving the bolt 50 , which is made of metal. At the end region of the bolt 50 opposite the head 52 , a further continuation of the orthogonal cross section can be formed in an even smaller diameter than via the shaft 80 . The bolt 50 protrudes through both the compensating 43 , connection 53 and the guide element 68 .

The bolt 50 is either if the sanitary article 3 is provided with a through hole with a nut, or if a blind hole is provided by means of a straddling dowel, or the like on the sanitary article 3 fastened.

The arrangement of the fastening device 4 on the sanitary object 3 takes place, as described in FIG. 9, via the compensating element 43 , for. B. a plastic ring.

To connect the fastening device 4 to the toilet ceramic, a connecting element 54 with a flange on the underside, which has a groove for receiving the compensating element 43 , is arranged. The connecting element 54 , which has four obliquely running recesses, which allow a maximum rotation by 55 °, is positively connected to the rotating element 53 in the manner of a bayonet lock.

Between the connecting element 54 and a locking element 82 is a guide element 68 , for. B. an elongated disc, with guide surfaces 69 for guiding at least one guide surface 70 of the pin 50 for positioning the toilet seat 32 .

The locking element 82 has an elevation with orthogonal, z. B. square, cross-section, which corresponds to the recess of the base body 13 . The locking element 82 is protected with the twisting element 53 , which is in the form of a ring, preferably made of metal, for example against "corrosive" attacks. The locking member 82 has a longitudinal axis 59 in the bolt 50 extending bore for receiving a pin 83 or the like, thereby holding the locking element 82 during removal of the sanitary element 2 from the sanitary article 3 on the sanitary element. 2

Fig. 13 shows a further embodiment of the receiving tab 36 of the toilet seat 33. The receiving tab 36 is made in two parts, which consists of a first part 84 connected to the toilet seat set 32 with at least one conically shaped guide body and a second part 85 which can be attached loosely by guide rails corresponding to the guide body. This facilitates manufacturing technology and simplifies assembly.

The compensating element 43 also makes it possible to provide a certain height-adjustable range, in particular if compensating elements with different heights are used.

It is also possible for the fastening device to have projections on the support surface facing the sanitary object 2 (not shown), e.g. B. in particular has fine ribs or small knobs or the like. As a result, the adhesion, in particular when using the support ring made of rubber, can be achieved by a type of toothing by pressing the projections into the support ring.

As already mentioned, the invention is not limited exclusively to toilet seat sets 32 , but rather the joint 1 according to the invention can also be attached to other sanitary elements 2 , for example. B. folding seats, sinks can be used. In this case, or generally speaking, if the sanitary element 2 has only one pivotable part, it is sufficient if only one joint 1 according to the invention is used with a damping device 5 , but it is also advantageous if, as in the case of the toilet seat set 32 also sanitary elements 2 , ie their pivoting movement via two joints 1 according to the invention, is damped, in particular if a higher weight is pivoted, as is the case, for. B. is the case with sinks. In any case, the pivoting movement downwards, ie from an at least approximately horizontal position into the vertical position or from the vertical position into an at least approximately horizontal position, depending on which rest position z. B. has a folding seat, ie whether the folding seat must be pivoted up or down in the rest position, be damped.

In the case of the design of the sanitary element as a folding seat or sink, the sanitary object 3 can either be formed by a shower cubicle or else a tile covering.

Plastics, metals, wood or the like can be used as materials for the joint 1 , in particular its components, such as the fastening device 4 , the damping device 5 and the holder 6 , the latter being able to be formed in one piece with the respective sanitary element 2 . Of course, combinations of the individual materials are also possible, for example the stabilizing element 18 or the push-over element 40 for the fastening device 4 can be made of a metal. However, direct coating of individual plastic parts with metallic materials is also possible.

It should also be pointed out again that other stabilizing element shapes than the ones shown are possible, the function of stabilizing the transition region 17 of the damping device 5 being retained and only the geometry being able to be adapted to the damping device 5 used in each case.

The fastening screw, which is guided through the sanitary object 3, for example the toilet ceramic, can also be arranged both centrally and eccentrically in the fastening device 4 .

In Figs. 14 and 15 a further embodiment of the fastening device 4 is shown with the joint 1 according to the invention.

The fastening device 4 comprises a hinge bowl 86 , which on its surface 88 facing a hinge head 87 has a cylindrical extension 89 , which has a smaller diameter than the main body of the hinge bowl 86 , in order to engage in a recess 90 , in particular a blind hole, of the hinge head 87 to be able to establish the connection between the hinge, ie the fastening device 4 and the joint 1 via the hinge head 87 . For this purpose, the hinge head 87 can be pushed onto the extension 89 . In order to avoid unintentional detachment of the hinge head 87 from the extension 89 , the latter has at least one groove-shaped recess, for example in the form of an annular groove 91 . Preferably 89 two annular grooves 91 are arranged in this projection, wherein in an upper, the Scharnierendkopf ie 87 closer to the annular groove 91 a securing element, for example in the form of a well-known from the prior art interrupted retaining ring 92 and an underlying annular groove 91 for receiving a sealing element, e.g. , B. an O-ring 93 is provided. This O-ring 93 is preferably made of an elastomer and has a diameter which is larger than the diameter of the extension 89 , in order thereby to provide a seal between the inner surface of the recess 90 of the hinge head 87 and the extension 89 with regard to penetrating moisture, for example Cleaning agents to avoid and on the other hand to create a kind of friction connection to the inner surface of the recess 90 of the hinge head 87 . Likewise, the locking ring 92 usually has a larger diameter than the extension 89 in the region of the annular groove 91 , which supports the frictional connection and thus counteracts the pulling off of the hinge head 87 from the hinge bowl 86 .

In the direction facing away from the hinge head 87 , the fastening device 4 has a support ring 94 which has a web 95 which essentially runs around the outside. The diameter of this support ring 94 is dimensioned such that the latter is covered by the hinge bowl 86 in the installed position, the hinge bowl 86 preferably resting at least in regions on an annular web 96 projecting laterally beyond the web 95 .

The web 95 can have at least one, preferably several, in particular two, groove-shaped recesses 97 along its circumference, with a longitudinal extension perpendicular to the contact plane of the support ring 94 , these groove-shaped recesses 97 preferably extending from the ring web 96 over an entire height 98 of the web 95 extend. If the hinge bowl 86 now has projections (not shown) on its inner surface in a region corresponding to the crosspiece 95 , which projections can essentially have the dimensions of these recesses 97 , then in the installed position there is an anti-rotation device between the support ring 94 and the hinge bowl 86 possible, with these projections with a corresponding dimensioning a frictional connection between these two components of the fastening device 4 can also take place. Alternatively, to connect the hinge bowl 86 and the support ring 94, the hinge bowl 86 can also rest on the ring web 96 and be pressed together at least in this receiving area, as shown in FIG . B. between the contact plane of the hinge bowl 86 and its side wall, an angle of at least approximately 10 ° can be formed - this value is in no way to be interpreted as restricting the protective area - thus resulting in a conical design.

As shown in particular in FIG. 14, an annular web 99 is likewise formed on the support ring 94 on its inner surface. This is provided for supporting an elongated perforated disk 100 . The slot 50 already described, with which the hinge, ie the fastening device 4 , is attached to the respective toilet ceramic, can be locked by means of this elongated disk 100 . For this purpose, this bolt 50 is guided through a corresponding bore in the ceramic and fastened in a manner known per se below the toilet ceramic using appropriate fastening means, such as a nut 101 , with corresponding washers 102 , e.g. B. conventional washers or fender washers, can be arranged between the ceramic and the nut, so as to distribute the forces to be distributed over a larger area. It is possible to have at least one of these washers 102 made of a more flexible material, e.g. B. to form an elastomer to protect the ceramic from breaking at too much tightening of the nut at least over a certain torque range.

In the slot 100 , the bolt 50 experiences a locking, that is, an exclusive longitudinal displacement in the slot, so that dimensional tolerances in relation to the bores or openings for the bolt 50 , ie their relative position to each other, can be compensated for as he z. B. is designed as a round-head screw with a square neck 103 , this square neck 103 has the corresponding width dimensions in order to be able to be guided in the slot of the elongated disk 100 .

In order to enable a better locking of the elongated disk in the support ring 94 , in particular since the bolt 50 only allows one-dimensional adjustability via the elongated hole, however, total rotation of the elongated disk itself and thus of the bolt 50 is still possible according to the invention, whereby this independently solves the task position, the ring web 99 projecting beyond the web 95 in the direction of the bolt 50 on a surface 104 facing the elongated disk 100 in the installed position, at least in regions, preferably over the entire circumference, with circumferential teeth 105 , this also as a corresponding surface roughening etc. can be formed. The elongated disk 100 itself can subsequently have corresponding projections 107 , for example four, as shown in FIG. 14 on a lower surface 106 , these projections 107 being able to be distributed at regular intervals from one another over the circumference of the elongated disk 100 . These projections 107 are designed so that they engage in the toothing 105 of the ring web 99 of the support ring 94 and thus form an anti-rotation device. For this purpose, a corresponding pressure is exerted by tightening the nut 101 over the head of the bolt 50 onto the elongated disk 100, as a result of which the projections 107 are brought into engagement with the toothing 105 .

The joint 1 itself is carried out in an analogous manner, as already described above. It is essentially formed by the damping device 5 designed as a rotary damper, the peg-shaped first part 7 of the damping device 5 engaging in the recess 11 of the hinge head 87 . This first part 7 has a cross-section deviating from the round geometry, for example at least approximately rectangular, so that rotation of this first part 7 in the hinge head 87 when the toilet seat 33 or the toilet lid 34 is rotated is prevented. The first part 7 is rotatable relative to the second part 8, which has a larger diameter.

To stabilize and enable greater force absorption, the damping device 5 is also held in the stabilizing element 18 , for example an axle sleeve, which has a cross-sectional geometry that essentially follows at least approximately the cross-sectional geometry of the damping device 5 , that is to say in the region of the first part 7 at least has an inner cross section which enables the first part 7 to be passed through the stabilizing element 18 , so that this first part 7 , as shown in particular in FIG. 15, engages directly in the recess 11 of the hinge head 87 .

To secure the stabilization element 18 from being pulled off, an annular groove 108 for receiving a securing element, for example a securing ring 109 , can be formed on the stabilizing element 18 in an area engaging in the recess 11 , this securing element having an outside diameter that is slightly larger than the outside diameter of the into the recess 11 engaging area of the stabilizing element 18 .

The stabilizing element 18 is in the recess 11 of the hinge head 87 , which, as shown in particular in FIG. 15, has a stepped course with regard to the inner diameter, in particular adapted to the outer diameter of the part 7 of the damping device 5 and the engaging end region of the stabilizing element 18 , rotatably mounted, whereby, as already mentioned, an axial locking takes place via the locking ring 109 , so that the rotationally fixed connection between the fastening device 4 and the damping device 5 takes place exclusively via the latter.

On an outer surface 110 , the stabilizing element 18 has a longitudinal rib 111 in order to compensate for any deviation from the circular cross-sectional geometry which may arise due to the production by injection molding technology and to ensure that the stabilizing element 18 is firmly seated in the receiving tab 36 (not shown) of the toilet Seat 38 and the toilet lid 34 to allow.

In order to selectively prevent rotation between the damping device 5 and the toilet seat 33 or the toilet lid 34 , the diagonal projection 23 of the damping device 5 , which is arranged opposite the first part 7 of the damping device 5 on the second part 8 , engages in one corresponding recess of a connecting element 112 for the toilet seat 33 or a connecting element 113 for the toilet lid 34 , these connecting elements 112 , 113 are both shown in FIG. 14, but, as can be seen in particular from FIG. 15, only one per joint 1 of the toilet seat set 32 is arranged. In order to enable the non-rotatable connection exclusively with the toilet lid 34 - right joint in FIG. 15 - a surface 114 facing away from the diagonal projection 23 of the damping device 18 is designed to be flat so as to enable rotation relative to the toilet seat 33 .

To produce the rotationally fixed connection of the damping device 5 to the toilet seat 34 , the connecting element 113 can have a groove-shaped recess 116 on its surface 115 facing away from the diagonal projection 23 , which is preferably rotated by 90 ° to the recess formed on the opposite surface 117 of the connecting element 113 is designed for the engagement of the diagonal projection in order to enable an engagement in a corresponding projection of the toilet seat 34 .

As already described in relation to FIG. 3, the joint 1 can be covered by a cover element 118 that at least partially covers it (corresponding to the second part 85 according to FIG. 13) in the rear area of the toilet seat set, e.g. B. against dirt or for easier cleaning of the toilet seat set or for optical reasons. This cover element 118 is preferably connected to the toilet lid 34 , in particular screwed. It is advantageous if the cover element 118 has the above-mentioned projection for engaging in the recess 116 of the connecting element 113 for the toilet lid, in order to establish the rotationally fixed connection between the toilet lid 34 and the damping device 5 ( FIG. 15 left Joint). For this purpose, the projection in the cover element can have a corresponding thickness, as shown in FIG. 15, in order to be able to absorb the forces to be transmitted.

As an alternative to the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, a protrusion 119 protruding above the stabilizing element 18 can be formed on the outer surface of the stabilizing element 18 , which is used to secure the stabilizing element 18 against rotation with the toilet seat 33 , in particular with the receiving tab 36 (not shown) of the toilet seat 33 , in each case both in the left and in the right joint 1 of the toilet seat set, as is also shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 in an alternative embodiment.

The rotatability of the toilet seat 33 in relation to the toilet lid 34 is achieved in this embodiment variant only via the special design of the connecting elements 112 , 113 . Thus, as shown in FIG. 14, the connecting element 112 can have two mutually opposite projections 120 which are perpendicular to a longitudinal central axis and which engage in corresponding groove-shaped recesses 121 in the end region of the stabilizing element 18 facing the connecting element 112 and thus form an anti-rotation device , The connecting element 113, on the other hand, does not have these projections 120 , so that it can be freely rotated in the stabilizing element 18 and thus the rotatability of the toilet lid 34 in relation to the toilet seat 33 is made possible.

The stabilizing element 18 not only enables the absorption of radial forces which are transmitted through the use of the toilet seat set and thus a corresponding protection of the damping device 5 , but is also a use or assembly of the toilet seat set without a damping device due to its arrangement according to the invention 5 possible.

Both plastics and metals or combinations thereof can be used as the material for the hinge or joint 1 according to the invention, for example metallic or metal-coated hinge heads 87 made of plastic, hinge heads 87 made of full metal, metallic bolts 50 , plastic bolts 50 , Etc.

In Figs. 16 and 17 a further variant of the joint 1 according to the invention is illustrated with the attachment device 4.

The joint 1 or fastening device 4 essentially corresponds to that according to FIGS. 14 and 15, so that a repeated description of the same is dispensed with and reference is only made to the explanations for these two figures mentioned at this point.

The main difference to the embodiment variant of the invention according to FIGS. 14 and 15 is that this joint 1 or the fastening device 4 is a securing element 121 , for. B. in the form of a ball. This securing element 121 makes it possible to prevent the toilet seat set 32 from being inadvertently lifted off during use, as will be described below, between the joint 1 and the fastening device 4 .

The securing element 121 is received by a recess 122 in the hinge head 87 . A holding element 123 is preferably arranged between the securing element 121 and this recess 122 , for example a bore, for example in order to thereby prevent the securing element 121 from being unintentionally removed from the recess 122 , for. B. when removing the toilet seat set is removed. This holding element 123 can, for. B. as shown in Fig. 16, annular and z. B. be held in the recess 122 via a clamp or press fit. Screw connections, gluing in this regard are also possible.

The securing element 121 is arranged in the recess 122 or the holding element 123 so as to be displaceable in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 of the damping device 5 . It is thus possible for this securing element 121 to be brought in the direction of the extension 89 or the stud bolt of the hinge bowl 86 and to engage there in a corresponding recess 124 , as a result of which this extension 89 can be prevented from slipping out of the hinge head 87 . The cutout 124 can be designed, for example, as an annular groove 91 or as a groove, but variants are conceivable in which this cutout 124 does not extend over the entire circumference of the extension 89 but only over a partial area thereof. However, the first variant is advantageous since it is not necessary to pay attention to a special installation position of the hinge bowl 86 .

In order to move this securing element 121 in the direction of this recess 124 , it is possible that at least one projection is arranged on an end face 125 of the holder 6 , in particular a receiving tab 35 of the toilet seat 33 , ie the so-called toilet seat , which is brought into engagement with the securing element 121 from a certain angle of rotation, starting from the rest position of the toilet seat 33 , and exerts a force on it, which the securing element 121 spends on the extension 89 in said direction. This projection can be designed in such a way that said force is only exerted at an angle of rotation of 0 °. Advantageously, however, the power transmission is in an angular range from 0 ° to 75 °, in particular 0 ° to 55 °, preferably from 0 ° to 45 °, starting from the rest position, i.e. the closed position (at least approximately horizontal) with respect to the toilet lid. Position exerted on the securing element 121 , that is to say that in the said angular ranges the securing element 121 in the hinge head 87 is displaced inward and thus presses into the recess 124 on the extension 89 of the hinge bowl 86 . The locking mechanism can be obtained over a larger angular range by the above-mentioned angular ranges, so that the anti-lift device acts over a larger range of rotation of the joint 1 . The projection itself can have a height in the direction of the axis of rotation 10 , selected from a range from 0.5 mm to 3 mm, in particular 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm, in particular 1 mm.

The projection is preferably ramp-shaped, so that the securing element 121 is continuously brought in the direction of the extension 89 in the form of a sliding movement.

Such a design of the joint 1 , in particular the locking mechanism for such a joint, in particular with regard to the toilet seat set 33 , represents an independent solution with regard to the object of the invention.

Following the mechanism of action according to the invention, with regard to the locking, the securing element 121 can also have a spherical shape other than that described. For example, this can be designed as a bolt, in which case a bias, z. B. via a spring element, recommends that when the toilet seat set 33 is rotated out of the rest position, this bolt is brought out of engagement with the extension 89 and thus enables the removal of the toilet seat set 33 . Such configurations in the sense of the described mechanism of action according to the invention are within the skill of the average specialist and he will select such training accordingly if necessary.

The securing element 121 can be made from a wide variety of materials, for example plastics or else preferably from metals.

By designing the locking mechanism in this way, the securing ring 92 , according to the embodiment variant according to FIG. 15, on the extension 89 can be dispensed with and greater security can be achieved with the embodiment variant of the anti-lift device described.

The securing element 121 , as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, is preferably arranged below the part 7 of the damping device 5 , since a larger area, ie cross section, is thus available in the hinge head 87 for receiving this part 7 and thus the stability of the joint 1 can be increased.

For the sake of order, it should finally be pointed out that, for a better understanding of the structure of the joint 1 or the sanitary element 2, these or their components have been partially shown to scale and / or enlarged and / or reduced.

The task on which the independent inventive solutions are based can Description can be taken.

Above all, the individual in FIGS. 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6, 7; 8, 9; 10; 11; 12; 13; 14, 15 shown form the subject of independent, inventive solutions. The relevant tasks and solutions according to the invention can be found in the detailed descriptions of these figures. Set of reference numerals 1 joint
2 sanitary element
3 sanitary ware
4 fastening device
5 damping device
6 bracket
7 part
8 part
9 cross
10 axis of rotation
11 recess
12 recess
13 basic body
14 end region
15 threaded bolts
16 breakthrough
17 transition area
18 stabilizing element
19 end region
20 recess area
21 securing element
22 end region
23 diagonal projection
24 securing element recess
25 legs
26 hole
27 head start
28 opening
29 closure element
30 bearing recess
31 locking element
32 toilet seat set
33 toilet seat
34 toilet lid
35 receiving tab
36 mounting tab
37 recess
38 opening
39 fastener part
40 slide-over element
41 fastening screw
42 eccentric head
43 compensation element
44 anti-rotation element
45 recess
46 anti-rotation element
47 recess surface
48 diagonal recess
49 head start
50 bolts
51 end area
52 head
53 twisting element
54 connecting element
55 levers
56 recess
57 survey
58 closure device
59 longitudinal axis
60 surrounding area
61 side wall
62 breakthrough
63 surface
64 protuberance
65 grandeur
66 exemption
67 groove
68 guide element
69 guide surface
70 guide surface
71 stop surface
72 cover element
73 continuation
74 insert element
75 grandeur
76 Anti-rotation device
77 base
78 survey
79 groove
80 shaft
81 part
82 locking element
83 pen
84 first part
85 second part
86 hinge bowl
87 hinge head
88 surface
89 continuation
90 recess
91 ring groove
92 circlip
93 O-ring
94 support ring
95 footbridge
96 ring bridge
97 recess
98 height
99 ring bridge
100 slotted disc
101 mother
102 washer
103 square socket
104 surface
105 toothing
106 surface
107 head start
108 ring groove
109 circlip
110 surface
111 longitudinal ribbing
112 connecting element
113 connecting element
114 surface
115 surface
116 recess
117 surface
118 cover element
119 head start
120 head start
121 securing element
122 recess
123 holding element
124 recess
125 end face

Claims (54)

1. joint ( 1 ) for the rotatable arrangement of a sanitary element ( 2 ) on a sanitary object ( 3 ) with a damping device ( 5 ) which, depending on the direction, opposes the rotational movement of the sanitary element ( 2 ) with a holder ( 6 ) for the damping device ( 5 ), which can be connected or connected to the sanitary element ( 2 ), and a fastening device ( 4 ), which can be arranged, in particular detachably, on the sanitary object ( 3 ), the damping device ( 5 ) having a first and a second, rotatable one Part ( 7 , 8 ) and can be arranged in the axis of rotation ( 10 ) of the sanitary element ( 2 ), characterized in that the first part ( 7 ) of the damping device ( 5 ) in a recess ( 11 ) of the fastening device ( 4 ) and non-rotatably the second part ( 8 ) are arranged in a recess ( 12 ) of the holder ( 6 ) in a rotationally fixed manner. 2. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the parts ( 7 , 8 ) of the damping device ( 5 ) are each directly connected to the fastening device ( 4 ) or the holder ( 6 ) in a form-fitting manner. 3. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a stabilizing element ( 18 ) is arranged at least in a transition region ( 17 ) of the two rotatable parts ( 7 , 8 ) of the damping device ( 5 ). 4. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the stabilizing element ( 18 ) is tubular or sleeve-shaped and the damping device ( 5 ) is at least partially arranged in a recess formed thereby. 5. joint ( 1 ) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the stabilizing element ( 18 ) is formed by the holder ( 6 ). 6. Joint ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that the recess of the stabilizing element ( 18 ) or the holder ( 6 ), in particular penetrating this, has a recess contour which at least partially corresponds to the outer contour of the damping device ( 5 ) corresponds, in particular to that in the transition region ( 17 ) of the two rotatable parts ( 7 , 8 ) of the damping device ( 5 ). 7. joint ( 1 ) according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that the stabilizing element ( 18 ) or the holder ( 6 ) is rotatably supported in the fastening device ( 4 ). 8. joint ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holder ( 6 ) is formed in two parts and the fastening device ( 4 ) is at least partially arranged between these two parts. 9. joint ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fastening device ( 4 ) is arranged in one of the opposite joint end regions along the axis of rotation ( 10 ). 10. Joint ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening device ( 4 ) has a closure device ( 58 ) which has a support surface for at least partial support on a sanitary object ( 3 ) and a bolt ( 50 ) with a perpendicular to the Has support surface extending longitudinal axis ( 59 ). 11. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 10, characterized in that the closure device ( 58 ) consists of an annular connecting element ( 53 ), which has the bearing surface and an approximately perpendicularly arranged circumferential surface ( 60 ), and an approximately frustoconical rotating element ( 54 ) with a radially extending side wall (61). 12. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 11, characterized in that the connecting ( 53 ) and twisting element ( 54 ) are arranged such that they can be connected to one another in a form-fitting manner. 13. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that protuberances ( 64 ) are arranged on the surface of the twisting element ( 53 ). 14. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that the side wall ( 61 ) is arranged conically. 15. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the twisting element ( 54 ) has an opening ( 62 ) running in the longitudinal direction of the bolt ( 50 ). 16. Joint ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that at least one elevation ( 65 ) is arranged on the inside of the side wall ( 61 ) of the twisting element ( 53 ). 17. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 16, characterized in that the raised area ( 65 ) is approximately orthogonal, for. B. is rectangular, with a bevelled corner and with an oblique to the support surface extending upper edge. 18. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the connecting element ( 54 ) on the upper edge of the circumferential surface ( 60 ) has exemptions ( 66 ). 19. Joint ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 11, 12 or 18, characterized in that a thread on the inside or outside of the peripheral surface ( 60 ) of the connecting element ( 54 ), for. B. is arranged in the form of a screw thread, or bayonet thread. 20. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 19, characterized in that the thread has radially inclined recesses on the circumferential surface ( 60 ). 21. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of claims 11, 12 or 18 to 20, characterized in that on the inside of the peripheral surface ( 60 ) of the connecting element ( 54 ) a groove ( 67 ) is formed for supporting a part of the closure device ( 58 ) is. 22. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of claims 11, 12 or 18 to 21, characterized in that the connecting element ( 54 ) has an annular groove on the bearing surface. 23. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that the closure device ( 58 ) has a guide element ( 68 ) with guide surfaces ( 69 ) for guidance on at least one guide surface ( 70 ) of the bolt ( 50 ). 24. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 23, characterized in that the guide surfaces ( 69 , 70 ) of the guide element ( 68 ) and the bolt ( 50 ) are arranged approximately parallel to one another. 25. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 23 or 24, characterized in that the guide element ( 68 ) is larger in its longitudinal dimension than the diameter of the bolt ( 50 ). 26. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of claims 23 to 25, characterized in that the guide element ( 68 ) in its longitudinal extension in the opposite end regions by at least one parallel to the longitudinal axis ( 59 ) of the bolt ( 50 ) extending stop surface ( 71 ) is. 27. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of claims 23 to 26, characterized in that the guide element ( 68 ) is arranged transversely to the longitudinal axis ( 59 ) of the bolt ( 50 ). 28. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that between the sanitary object ( 3 ) and the connecting element ( 54 ), in particular made of an elastic material, such as. B. rubber formed, compensating element ( 43 ) is arranged with a at least partially radially extending spring on the surface. 29. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a guide element ( 68 ) which has an elongated hole recess penetrated by the bolt ( 50 ), the longitudinal side surfaces of which form the guide surfaces ( 69 ), between the connecting element ( 54 ) and the Cover element ( 72 ) is arranged. 30. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an approximately hemispherical cover element ( 72 ), which has at least one extension ( 73 ) on the circumferential edge for interaction with the surface ( 60 ) of the connecting element ( 54 ) is. 31. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 30, characterized in that a recess for guiding the twisting element ( 53 ) is arranged on the outside of the cover element ( 72 ). 32. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 30 or 31, characterized in that an ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical elevation ( 75 ) is formed on the top of the cover element ( 72 ). 33. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an annular insert element ( 74 ) between the twisting element ( 53 ) and the cover element ( 72 ) is arranged, which on the inside has at least one elevation ( 65 ) for interaction with has a thread. 34. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 33, characterized in that a radially extending peripheral surface of the insert element ( 74 ) is conical and at least one elevation is arranged in the region of the upper edge. 35. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an anti-rotation device ( 76 ) which is arranged between the cover element ( 72 ) and the base body ( 13 ) and on the underside an ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical recess for receiving the ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical elevation ( 75 ) of the cover element ( 72 ) and on the upper side has an ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical elevation ( 78 ). 36. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the underside of the base body ( 13 ) there is a recess with a corresponding cross section for the ortho-, polygonal or asymmetrical elevation ( 78 ) of the anti-rotation device ( 76 ). 37. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the anti-rotation device ( 76 ) has a groove along a circumferential surface for carrying out a rotational movement of the rotation element ( 53 ). 38. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a bearing area of the fastening device ( 4 ) on the sanitary object ( 3 ) has a grooving. 39. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a T-groove is arranged in a support area of the fastening device ( 4 ) on the sanitary object ( 3 ). 40. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting element ( 54 ) is designed as a support ring ( 94 ) for resting on the sanitary object ( 3 ), optionally with the intermediate arrangement of the compensating element ( 43 ), and radially inwards projecting has an annular web ( 99 ) which is distributed at least in regions over its surface, in particular in the direction of the guide element ( 68 ), e.g. B. an elongated perforated disc ( 100 ), having teeth ( 105 ). 41. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stabilizing element ( 18 ) has at least in regions on its outer surface ( 110 ) a longitudinal rib ( 111 ). 42. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the outer surface of the stabilizing element ( 18 ) there is a projection 119 projecting above it. 43. Joint ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hinge head ( 87 ) has a recess ( 122 ), in particular a bore, in which a securing element ( 121 ), in particular a ball, in the direction of the axis of rotation ( 10 ) is slidably disposed. 44. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 43, characterized in that the securing element ( 121 ) with a recess ( 124 ) in the extension ( 89 ) of the hinge bowl ( 86 ), in particular the annular groove ( 91 ), can be brought into engagement. 45. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 43 or 44, characterized in that a holding element ( 123 ) for the securing element ( 121 ) is arranged in the recess ( 122 ). 46. Joint ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 43 to 45, characterized in that on a face ( 125 ) of the holder ( 6 ), in particular in the direction of the hinge head ( 87 ), of a holder ( 35 ) of a toilet seat ( 33 ), at least one projection is arranged which bears against the securing element ( 121 ) at least at an angle of rotation of 0 ° or exerts a force thereon. 47. Joint ( 1 ) according to claim 46, characterized in that the projection over an angular range from 0 ° to 75 °, in particular from 0 ° to 55 °, preferably from 0 ° to 45 °, starting from the rest position, on the securing element ( 121 ) is present or exerts a force on it. 48. joint ( 1 ) according to claim 46 or 47, characterized in that the projection is ramp-shaped. 49. Sanitary element ( 2 ), e.g. B. a toilet seat ( 33 ), a wall-mounted folding seat, a sink that can be pivoted on a sanitary object ( 3 ), such as. B. a ceramic toilet, a shower cubicle, a tile covering, can be arranged, comprising at least one part which can be pivoted about an axis of rotation with respect to the sanitary object ( 3 ) and which has at least one receiving flap ( 35 , 36 ) for holding one in at least one of its edge regions joint (1), wherein the joint (1) the axis of rotation (10) of the sanitary element (2), characterized in that the joint (1) is formed according to one of the preceding claims. 50. Sanitary element ( 2 ) according to claim 49, characterized in that the at least one pivotable part is formed by toilet glasses and a toilet lid ( 34 ) and these each have two spaced-apart receiving tabs, one receiving tab each of the toilet Glasses and the toilet lid ( 34 ) form a holder for a common joint ( 1 ). 51. Sanitary element ( 2 ) according to claim 50, characterized in that a damping element ( 5 ) of the two joints ( 1 ) with the toilet seat and the other with the toilet lid ( 34 ) is rotatably connected. 52. Sanitary element according to one of claims 49 to 51, characterized in that the damping element ( 5 ) is held in a stabilizing element ( 18 ), the stabilizing element ( 18 ) of both joints ( 1 ) being rotatably connected to the toilet seat. 53. Sanitary element according to one of claims 49 to 52, characterized in that a connecting element ( 112 ) is arranged to produce a connection between the damping element ( 5 ) and the toilet seat, which has a groove in the diagonal projection ( 23 ) of the damping element ( 5 ) engages and has two mutually opposite projections ( 120 ) which are perpendicular to a longitudinal central axis and which engage in corresponding groove-shaped recesses ( 121 ) in the end region of the stabilizing element ( 18 ) facing the connecting element ( 112 ). 54. Sanitary element according to one of claims 49 to 53, characterized in that a connecting element ( 113 ) for establishing a connection between the damping device ( 5 ) and the toilet lid ( 34 ) is rotatably supported in the stabilizing element ( 18 ).