EP0093846B1 - Process for automatically emptying and cleaning sanitary containers and apparatus for carrying out the process - Google Patents

Process for automatically emptying and cleaning sanitary containers and apparatus for carrying out the process Download PDF

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EP0093846B1
EP0093846B1 EP83101940A EP83101940A EP0093846B1 EP 0093846 B1 EP0093846 B1 EP 0093846B1 EP 83101940 A EP83101940 A EP 83101940A EP 83101940 A EP83101940 A EP 83101940A EP 0093846 B1 EP0093846 B1 EP 0093846B1
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  • German utility model DE-U-8 122 304.8 describes a device for rinsing and disinfecting containers, in particular bedpans and urine bottles, with a rinsing chamber provided with spray nozzles, which has an opening on one side which can be closed by a door, and at least one for holding and dumping a container serving to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis.
  • This device is characterized in that there is a motor that is operatively connected to the door in order to open and close it, that the holder is arranged in the washing chamber in such a way that it is in the interior of the washing chamber in any pivoting position, and that a motor connected to the bracket and serving to pivot it is present.
  • This device also describes that the motor is connected to a sprocket engaging a chain, that the chain has a vertically up and down movable portion that is connected to the door, and that the bracket is rotatably connected to a sprocket engaging the same chain .
  • This device also has a water tank arranged at least partially above the washing chamber, which is connected to a washing line containing a valve and opening into the washing chamber separately from the spray nozzles, which is designed such that when the valve is open, water from the water tank due to gravity flows into the rinsing chamber.
  • This device also describes that the water tank connected to the flushing line is connected to a cold water feed line and that in addition to this water tank there is another water tank which is connected to the spray nozzles by a pump, with a cold water feed line and a hot water feed line connected is.
  • the rinsing chamber is also connected to a steam generator which is arranged in the water tank connected to the rinsing line.
  • This device also describes a water tank which is connected to the spray nozzles via a pump and has a program control element for controlling the workflow.
  • This device also describes that a water evaporator is equipped with an evaporator chamber and a heating element that can be switched on and off by the program control element, and that the evaporator chamber is connected to a line connecting the pump to the spray nozzles, the connection between the evaporator chamber and the pump as well is permanently open to the spray nozzles.
  • This device also describes that the pump is below the filling level of the water tank connected to it, that the spray nozzles are below the pump and the water evaporator is below the spray nozzles, and that the line between the pump and the spray nozzles is above the filling level of the has the section connected to the water tank connected.
  • the sprocket of this device is dimensioned such that the holder and the container are pivoted through an angle of approximately 120 to 180 °.
  • the method of the invention is further characterized in that a nozzle (23) for guiding water is connected to the line (12) through the wall of the washing chamber (1) instead of the rotary coupling (13) and the pressurized water is injected into an open collecting funnel (24) which is connected to the line (14) which has one or more upwardly directed spray nozzles (25) through which the water flows directly into the downward openings of the hygiene vessels located in a non-rotatable, replaceable insert basket (22) (19) is injected for their complete internal cleaning and the insert basket (22) is hung on the mounting rails arranged in the washing chamber (1) instead of the replaceable rotating device (3).
  • the method of the invention is further characterized in that in the rinsing chamber (1) of the device, disinfection of the emptied, cleaned hygiene vessels (19) and the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) through the rinsing chamber (1), hot water vapor flowing dynamically through a separate Spray nozzle takes place and the steam is passed via an overflow and condensation pipe (20) into the water tank (11) arranged above the rinsing chamber (1), where it largely condenses in the space above the water surface, closed by a lid, and one Residual amount of water vapor can escape through a vent line (21) in the lid to avoid excess pressure in the washing chamber (1), and then flushing the washing room (1) with water from the water tank (11) via the rotary nozzle (8) and / or Via the nozzle (15) of the rotating device (3) for condensing the residual steam in the washing chamber (1) and for cooling the hygiene vessel (19) for the Removal is carried out and the water runs through the siphon (18) of the lower, conical part (17) of the rins
  • the method of the invention is characterized in that saturated steam of about 100 ° C. or superheated steam is used as hot steam for disinfection, in such an amount per unit of time that the main amount on the predetermined surface of the water level in the water tank (11) is almost completely condensed and only a residual amount escapes through the ventilation opening (21) of the lid of the water tank.
  • the device for carrying out the method of the invention consists of the rinsing chamber (1), which has an opening on one side that can be closed by a sliding door (2) and also a rotating device (3) that can be swiveled about a horizontal pivot axis to hold a hygiene container (19).
  • Flushing chamber (1) is designed at its lower end as a conical part (17) with a siphon (18) for the escape of water, and on the ceiling of the flushing chamber (1) there is a vertical overflow and condensation pipe (20), which is located above of the water level in the water container (11) arranged above the rinsing chamber (1) ends openly, the water container (11) has a ventilation opening (21) for pressure compensation in the rinsing chamber (1) and by a steam gene Erator is introduced via a line of hot steam into the rinsing chamber (1), and a hygiene vessel (19) is inserted into the holder (4), which is pivoted by the rotating device (3) by up to approximately 14 ° for emptying and cleaning and for Removal is pivoted back, characterized in that a spherical nozzle or a rotary nozzle ( 8 )
  • the device of the invention is also characterized in that, instead of the rotating device (3), it has an interchangeable insert basket (22) for hygiene vessels (19) to be used, and that through the line (12) entering the washing chamber (1) through a nozzle (23) Instead of the rotary coupling (13) into an open collecting funnel (24) and via the line (14) into one or more spray nozzles (25) directed upwards, spray water is introduced to clean the hygiene vessels (19) with the opening facing downwards. .
  • the device of the invention is characterized in that instead of the water condensation in the water tank (11) around the overflow and condensation pipe (20), it has a cooling jacket (26) for water condensation and the condensed water through the rinsing chamber (1) in the lower one conical part (17) runs through the siphon (18).
  • the device of the invention is characterized in that, as nozzles (25) at the end of the line (14) connected to the rotating device (3), conical nozzles or rotating nozzles for symmetrically spraying the cleaning water into the entire interior of the hygiene vessel or impact nozzles for spraying into a targeted one Direction are used and the selection of the nozzles is adapted to the shape of the hygiene vessels.
  • the device of the invention is further characterized in that round, kidney-shaped or wedge-shaped bedpans (4.1; 4.2; 4.3), or the hanging baskets (22), urine bottles, secretion bottles or other care bottles are inserted into the mounting bracket (4) of the rotating device (3) as hygiene vessels will.
  • This figure also shows the characteristics of the condensation of the steam by cooling.
  • FIG. 4 shows alternative forms of bedpans, the optimal cleaning of which takes place according to the method of the invention with a minimal amount of water.
  • Figure 5 shows the free path in the water tank to avoid water withdrawal in the event of faults, and the introduction of steam into the rinsing chamber for disinfection.
  • the device connected to the water and power line is opened by the nursing staff without touching the hand by pressing a button with the elbow.
  • the door (2) that opens vertically upwards releases the rinsing chamber (1).
  • the hygiene vessel (19) to be cleaned is introduced in the form of a bedpan into a pivotable holder (4) on a rotating device (3).
  • the cleaning program is then initiated by the nursing staff by pressing a button on the elbow with a button switch after the program of the process steps has been completed.
  • the sliding door (2) is automatically closed by lowering it, which means that the interior is sealed to the outside in a water- and steam-tight manner.
  • the rotary device (3) rotates and the hygiene vessel (19) is emptied down into the conical outlet (17) of the washing chamber (1).
  • the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) and the outer surface of the hygiene container (19) are then cleaned briefly and completely using a rotary nozzle (8) located on the ceiling of the rinsing chamber (1) as shown in FIG. 1.
  • the cleaning does not take place from a line located in the lower part of the rinsing chamber (1) as in the state of the art, but with pressurized water via the interchangeable rotating nozzle (8) spraying in all directions and sides, the dirty water via the siphon (18 ) of the lower conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber (1) flows off.
  • the line (12) leading through the chamber wall of the rinsing chamber (1) into the interior is opened and is connected to a line (14) via a rotary coupling (13).
  • the line (14) leads to a nozzle (15) on the rotating device (3).
  • FIG. 2 shows the rotary movement of the rotating device (3) with the hygiene container (19) through an angle of up to approximately 140 °, as well as the motor (5) required for the rotation and a deflection roller (6).
  • the emptied and cleaned hygiene vessel (19) and the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) are then disinfected by hot water entering through the line (27) via the short free path (28) above the water level in the water tank (11) into a funnel-shaped extension (29) and then reaches the steam generator via a U-shaped path (31) as shown in FIG. 5.
  • saturated steam of about 100 ° C. or superheated steam enters the wall of the rinsing chamber (1), depending on the requirements placed on the disinfection, above the conical part (17).
  • the short free path (28) offers the necessary security against water return in the event of a possible malfunction.
  • the sliding door (2) is then automatically opened upwards while the mounting bracket (4) swings back in the opposite direction and the empty, cleaned hygiene container is then removed.
  • FIG. 1 also shows the condensation device for the water vapor by means of an overflow and condensation tube (20) that extends to above the water level in the water tank (11) in the rinsing chamber (1).
  • a vent opening (21) in the water tank (11) serves to equalize the pressure.
  • FIG. 3 alternatively shows the condensation of the water vapor in an overflow and condensation tube (20) by means of the cooling water flowing in a cooling jacket (26).
  • Figure 4.1 is a round bedpan, in Figure 4.2 a kidney shape; in Figure 4. 3 shows a wedge-shaped design that can be used in the mounting bracket (4).
  • FIG. 1 A further embodiment of the device is also shown in FIG.
  • the nozzle (23) is connected to guide the water, and the pressurized water is pressed into an open collecting funnel (24) which is connected to the line (14) to which, for example, 3 spray nozzles (25) are connected, whose water jet is directed upwards into the Bottom-facing openings of the hygiene vessels (19) in the form of urine bottles located in a non-swiveling, exchangeable insert basket (22).
  • FIG. 3 also shows the use of the insert basket (22) instead of the rotating device (3) and its support on rails.
  • This alternative embodiment of the method and the device of the invention shows the direct injection of the pressurized water into the narrow-necked urine bottles and thus their optimal cleaning with a minimal amount of water, the external cleaning of these bottles and the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) using the pressurized water from the rotary nozzle ( 8) in the same way through the grid of the wire basket (22).
  • This insert basket for cleaning several bottles is easy to replace, since it only rests on the rails and no fixed connection is required for injection water, which freely enters the line (14) and the spray nozzles through the collecting funnel (24).
  • the hygienic vessels are briefly cleaned with pressurized water in about 10 to 60 seconds at a flow pressure of about 1.5 to 2.5 bar.
  • the cleaning water has room temperature or as mixed water a temperature of about 40 ° to 50 ° C.
  • the method of the invention with the device for carrying it out has the advantage over the prior art that it does not require a large number of branched lines with nozzles, which can also lead to incrustations, the avoidance of which requires considerable effort. This is avoided with the two nozzles (8, 15) according to the method of operation of the invention.
  • the method of the invention with the device for carrying it out has the further advantage that, in the event of an interruption in operation due to a malfunction, steam or water cannot be sucked back. An exit then takes place only within the washing compartment of the washing chamber. Any waste water can therefore be collected without any special effort.

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1. Method for the automatic emptying and cleaning of hygiene receptables with the following computerized process steps by motor drive of the individual movements : - introduction of the filled hygiene receptable (19) into a mounting support (4), constructed as part of a turning device and pivotable about a horizontal swivel axis in the interior of a rinsing chamber (1), - closing of a vertically slideable door (2) on the front side of the rinsing chamber (1) through waterproof sealing of the rinsing chamber (1) externally and swiveling of the hygiene receptable about the swivel axis for emptying, - cleaning of the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) with water from a water tank (11) above the rinsing chamber (1), - internal cleaning of the emptied hygiene receptable (19) with water over at least one nozzle (15), - complete removal of the cleaning water via syphon (18) in the lower conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber (1), - introduction of steam into the rinsing chamber (1) for the disinfection from an evaporator situated outside the device, - cooling with cold water, opening of the door (2) by swiveling the support (4) at the same time and removal of the hygiene receptable (19), characterized in that - the cleaning of the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) after shutting and emptying the hygiene receptable (19) with pressure water over a spraying nozzle (8) situated at the ceiling of the rinsing chamber (1) is carried out in such a way that all inner surfaces of the rinsing chamber (1) as well as all outer surfaces of the hygiene receptable (19) are completely wetted and cleaned for a while, and the emptied contents of the hygiene receptable (19) is completely removed through cleaning water via syphon (18) of the lower conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber, - after switching off the spraying nozzle (8) and opening of a pipe (12) leading through the wall of the rinsing chamber (1) which is connected with a pipe (14) by means of a revolving turret (13) in the interior of the rinsing chamber (1), and which is connected detachably with the turning device (3), the pressure water being intensively and optimally injected into the hygiene receptable via a nozzle (15) situated about above the middle of the opening of the hygiene receptable (19) for the complete inner cleaning by a flow pressure higher than the water pressure at the nozzle (8), - that the disinfection of the emptied and cleaned hygiene receptable (19) and of the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) is carried out in such a way that warm water is introduced into the upper water tank (11) through pipe (27) and is pressed into the funnel-shaped extension (29) of a pipe (30) over a short free-distance (28) above the water surface, which leaves the water tank (11) again, and the warm water leading downwards over a U-shaped bent distance (31) into a steam generator, and the steam produced therein is introduced into the rinsing chamber (1) above the conical part (17), thus preventing the retreat of the steam by standing water in the U-shaped bent distance (31), - and thereafter the door (2) is opened to the top by swiveling the mounting support (4) at the same time in the turning device (3) in reverse swivel direction, and the emptied, cleaned and disinfected hygiene receptable is removed.

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Das deutsche Gebrauchsmuster DE-U-8 122 304.8 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zum Spülen und Desinfizieren von Behältern, insbesondere von Steckbecken und Urinflaschen, mit einer mit Sprühdüsen versehenen Spülkammer, die auf einer Seite eine durch eine Tür verschliessbare Öffnung aufweist, und mindestens einer zum Halten und Auskippen eines Behälters dienenden, um eine horizontale Schwenkachse schwenkbare Halterung aufweist.The German utility model DE-U-8 122 304.8 describes a device for rinsing and disinfecting containers, in particular bedpans and urine bottles, with a rinsing chamber provided with spray nozzles, which has an opening on one side which can be closed by a door, and at least one for holding and dumping a container serving to pivot about a horizontal pivot axis.

Diese Vorrichtung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein mit der Tür in Wirkverbindung stehender Motor vorhanden ist, um diese zu öffnen und zu schliessen, dass die Halterung derart in der Spülkammer angeordnet ist, dass sie sich in jeder Schwenkstellung im Innern der Spülkammer befindet, und dass ein mit der Halterung verbundener und zu deren Verschwenkung dienender Motor vorhanden ist.This device is characterized in that there is a motor that is operatively connected to the door in order to open and close it, that the holder is arranged in the washing chamber in such a way that it is in the interior of the washing chamber in any pivoting position, and that a motor connected to the bracket and serving to pivot it is present.

Diese Vorrichtung beschreibt auch, dass der Motor mit einem in eine Kette eingreifenden Kettenrad verbunden ist, dass die Kette einen vertikal aufund abbewegbaren Abschnitt aufweist, der mit der Tür verbunden ist, und dass die Halterung drehfest mit einem in die gleiche Kette eingreifenden Kettenrad verbunden ist.This device also describes that the motor is connected to a sprocket engaging a chain, that the chain has a vertically up and down movable portion that is connected to the door, and that the bracket is rotatably connected to a sprocket engaging the same chain .

Diese Vorrichtung weist auch einen mindestens zum Teil oberhalb der Spülkammer angeordneten Wassertank auf, der mit einer ein Ventil enthaltenden, getrennt von den Sprühdüsen in die Spülkammer mündenden Spülleitung verbunden ist, die derart ausgebildet ist, dass bei geöffnetem Ventil Wasser infolge der Schwerkraft aus dem Wassertank in die Spülkammer strömt.This device also has a water tank arranged at least partially above the washing chamber, which is connected to a washing line containing a valve and opening into the washing chamber separately from the spray nozzles, which is designed such that when the valve is open, water from the water tank due to gravity flows into the rinsing chamber.

Diese Vorrichtung beschreibt auch, dass der mit der Spülleitung verbundene Wassertank mit einer Kaltwasser-Speiseleitung verbunden ist, und dass zusätzlich zu diesem Wassertank ein anderer Wassertank vorhanden ist, der über eine Pumpe mit den Sprühdüsen, mit einer Kaltwasser-Speiseleitung und einer Heisswasser-Speiseleitung verbunden ist. Die Spülkammer ist auch mit einem Dampfgenerator verbunden, der in dem mit der Spülleitung verbundenen Wassertank angeordnet ist.This device also describes that the water tank connected to the flushing line is connected to a cold water feed line and that in addition to this water tank there is another water tank which is connected to the spray nozzles by a pump, with a cold water feed line and a hot water feed line connected is. The rinsing chamber is also connected to a steam generator which is arranged in the water tank connected to the rinsing line.

Diese Vorrichtung beschreibt auch einen Wassertank, der über eine Pumpe mit der Sprühdüsen verbunden ist und ein Programm-Steuerorgan zum Steuern des Arbeitsablaufes aufweist. Diese Vorrichtung beschreibt auch, dass ein Wasserverdampfer mit einer Verdampferkammer und einem durch das Programmsteuerorgan ein- und ausschaltbaren Heizelement ausgestattet ist, und dass die Verdampferkammer mit einer die Pumpe mit den Sprühdüsen verbindenden Leitung verbunden ist, wobei die Verbindung zwischen der Verdampferkammer und der Pumpe sowie den Sprühdüsen dauernd offen ist.This device also describes a water tank which is connected to the spray nozzles via a pump and has a program control element for controlling the workflow. This device also describes that a water evaporator is equipped with an evaporator chamber and a heating element that can be switched on and off by the program control element, and that the evaporator chamber is connected to a line connecting the pump to the spray nozzles, the connection between the evaporator chamber and the pump as well is permanently open to the spray nozzles.

Diese Vorrichtung beschreibt auch, dass sich die Pumpe unterhalb des Füllniveaus des mit ihr verbundenen Wassertanks befindet, dass sich die Sprühdüsen unterhalb der Pumpe und der Wasserverdampfer unterhalb der Sprühdüsen befinden und dass die Leitung zwischen der Pumpe und den Sprühdüsen einen sich oberhalb des Füllniveaus des mit der Pumpe verbundenen Wassertanks befindenden Abschnitt aufweist.This device also describes that the pump is below the filling level of the water tank connected to it, that the spray nozzles are below the pump and the water evaporator is below the spray nozzles, and that the line between the pump and the spray nozzles is above the filling level of the has the section connected to the water tank connected.

Das Kettenrad dieser Vorrichtung ist so bemessen, dass die Halterung und der Behälter um einen etwa 120 bis 180° betragenden Winkel verschwenkt werden.The sprocket of this device is dimensioned such that the holder and the container are pivoted through an angle of approximately 120 to 180 °.

Gegenüber diesem bekannten Stand der Technik ist es die Aufgabe der Verfahrens der Erfindung mit einer einfacheren konstruktiven Ausbildung der Vorrichtung zu seiner Durchführung eine optimale Zuführung des Spül- und Reinigungswassers unter Anpassung an die Formen der Hygienegefässe und eine bessere Betriebssicherheit zu erreichen.Compared to this known prior art, it is the object of the method of the invention to achieve an optimal supply of the rinsing and cleaning water with adaptation to the shapes of the hygiene vessels and better operational safety with a simpler design of the device for carrying it out.

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zur automatischen Entleerung und Reinigung von Hygienegefässen mit folgenden programmgesteuerten Verfahrensstufen bei motorischem Antrieb der einzelnen Bewegungsvorgänge :

  • - Einführen des gefüllten Hygienegefässes (19) in eine als Teil einer Drehvorrichtung (3) ausgebildeten, um eine horizontale Schwenkachse schwenkbare Halterung (4) im Innenraum einer Spülkammer (1),
  • - Schliessen einer in Vertikalebene verschiebbaren Tür (2) an der Vorderseite der Spülkammer (1) unter wasserdichter Abdichtung der Spülkammer (1) nach aussen und Schwenken des Hygienegefässes (19) um die Schwenkachse zur Entleerung desselben,
  • - Reinigung des Innenraumes der Spülkammer (1) mit Wasser aus einem Wasserbehälter (11) oberhalb der Spülkammer (1),
  • - Innenreinigung des entleerten Hygienegefässes (19) mit Wasser über mindestens eine Düse (15),
  • - vollständige Entfernung des Reinigungswassers über ein Syphon (18) im unteren konischen Teil (17) der Spülkammer (1),
  • - Einführen von Dampf in die Spülkammer (1) zur Desinfektion aus einem ausserhalb der Vorrichtung befindlichen Verfampfer,
  • - Abkühlen mit Kaltwasser, Öffnen der Tür (2) unter gleichzeitigem Zurückschwenken der Halterung (4) und Entnahme des Hygienegefässes (19).
The invention relates to a process for the automatic emptying and cleaning of hygiene vessels with the following program-controlled process steps in the case of a motorized drive of the individual movement processes:
  • - inserting the filled hygiene container (19) into a holder (4), which is designed as part of a rotating device (3) and can be pivoted about a horizontal pivot axis, in the interior of a washing chamber (1),
  • - Closing a door (2) which can be moved in the vertical plane at the front of the washing chamber (1) with watertight sealing of the washing chamber (1) to the outside and pivoting the hygiene container (19) about the pivot axis to empty it,
  • - cleaning the interior of the washing chamber (1) with water from a water tank (11) above the washing chamber (1),
  • - Internal cleaning of the emptied hygiene vessel (19) with water via at least one nozzle (15),
  • - complete removal of the cleaning water via a siphon (18) in the lower conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber (1),
  • Introducing steam into the rinsing chamber (1) for disinfection from an evaporator located outside the device,
  • - Cool down with cold water, open the door (2) while simultaneously swiveling the holder (4) back and remove the hygiene container (19).

Die Lösung der Aufgabe des Verfahrens der Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet,

  • - dass die Reinigung des Innenraumes der Spülkammer (1) nach Beendigung des Schliessvorganges und nach Entleerung des Hygienegefässes (19) mit Druckwasser über eine an der Decke der Spülkammer (1) befindliche Drehdüse (8) derart erfolgt, dass alle Innenflächen der Spülkammer (1) sowie alle Aussenflächen des Hygienegefässes (19) kurzzeitig vollständig benetzt und gereinigt werden, und durch Reinigungswasser der entleerte Inhalt des Hygienegefässes (19) über den Syphon (18) des unteren konischen Teiles (17) der Spülkammer (1) vollständig entfernt wird,
  • - dass nach Abschalten der Drehdüse (8) und Öffnen einer der durch die Wand der Spülkammer (1) führenden Leitung (12), die mittels einer Drehkupplung (13) im Innenraum der Spülkammer (1) mit einer Leitung (14) verbunden ist, und die mit der Drehvorrichtung (3) lösbar verbunden ist, das Druckwasser über eine Düse (15), die sich etwa über der Mitte der Öffnung des Hygienegefässes (19) befindet, in dieses zur vollständigen Innenreinigung desselben unter gegenüber dem Wasserdruck an der Düse (8) erhöhtem Fliessdruck intensiv und optimal eingespritzt wird,
  • - dass die Desinfektion des entleerten und gereinigten Hygienegefässes (19) und des Innenraumes der Spülkammer (1) derart erfolgt, dass Warmwasser durch eine Leitung (27) in den oberen Wasserbehälter (11) eingeführt wird und über eine kurze Freistrecke (28) oberhalb des Wasserspiegels in die trichterförmige Erweiterung (29) einer Leitung (30) eingedrückt wird, welche wieder aus dem Behälter (11) austritt und das Warmwasser nach unten über eine U-förmig gebogene Strecke (31) in einen Dampfgenerator führt und der dort erzeugte Dampf oberhalb des konischen Teiles (17) der Spülkammer (1) in diese eingeleitet wird, wobei durch in der U-förmig gebogenen Strecke (31) stehendes Wasser der Rücktritt des Dampfes verhindert wird,
  • - und dass danach die Tür (2) nach oben unter gleichzeitiger Schwenkung der Befestigungshalterung (4) in der Drehvorrichtung (3) in umgekehrter Schwenkrichtung geöffnet wird und die Entnahme des leeren, gereinigten und desinfizierten Hygienegefässes (19) erfolgt.
The solution to the problem of the method of the invention is characterized in that
  • - That the interior of the washing chamber (1) is cleaned after the closing process and after emptying the hygiene vessel (19) with pressurized water via a rotary nozzle (8) located on the ceiling of the washing chamber (1) in such a way that all inner surfaces of the washing chamber (1 ) and all outer surfaces of the hygiene container (19) are briefly completely wetted and cleaned, and the emptied contents of the hygiene container (19) via the siphon (18) of the lower one by cleaning water conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber (1) is completely removed,
  • - that after switching off the rotary nozzle (8) and opening one of the lines (12) leading through the wall of the washing chamber (1), which is connected to a line (14) by means of a rotating coupling (13) in the interior of the washing chamber (1), and which is releasably connected to the rotating device (3), the pressurized water via a nozzle (15), which is located approximately above the center of the opening of the hygiene vessel (19), for complete internal cleaning of the same under the water pressure at the nozzle ( 8) increased flow pressure is injected intensively and optimally,
  • - That the disinfection of the emptied and cleaned hygiene vessel (19) and the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) takes place in such a way that hot water is introduced through a line (27) into the upper water tank (11) and over a short free distance (28) above the Water level is pressed into the funnel-shaped extension (29) of a line (30) which emerges again from the container (11) and leads the hot water downwards via a U-shaped section (31) into a steam generator and the steam generated there of the conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber (1) is introduced into the latter, water standing in the U-shaped section (31) preventing the steam from receding,
  • - And that the door (2) is then opened upwards while simultaneously pivoting the fastening bracket (4) in the rotating device (3) in the opposite direction of pivoting and the empty, cleaned and disinfected hygiene container (19) is removed.

Das Verfahren der Erfindung ist weiter dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an die Leitung (12) durch die Wand der Spülkammer (1) anstelle der Drehkupplung (13) eine Düse (23) zur Wasserführung angeschlossen ist und das Druckwasser in einen offenen Auffangtrichter (24) eingedüst wird, der mit der Leitung (14) verbunden ist, die eine oder mehrere nach oben gerichtete Spritzdüsen (25) aufweist, durch welche das Wasser direkt in die nach unten gerichteten Öffnungen der sich in einem nicht drehbaren, auswechselbaren Einsatzkorb (22) befindlichen Hygienegefässe (19) zu deren vollständiger Innenreinigung eingespritzt wird und der Einsatzkorb (22) anstelle der auswechselbaren Drehvorrichtung (3) auf in der Spülkammer (1) angeordneten Befestigungsschienen eingehängt ist.The method of the invention is further characterized in that a nozzle (23) for guiding water is connected to the line (12) through the wall of the washing chamber (1) instead of the rotary coupling (13) and the pressurized water is injected into an open collecting funnel (24) which is connected to the line (14) which has one or more upwardly directed spray nozzles (25) through which the water flows directly into the downward openings of the hygiene vessels located in a non-rotatable, replaceable insert basket (22) (19) is injected for their complete internal cleaning and the insert basket (22) is hung on the mounting rails arranged in the washing chamber (1) instead of the replaceable rotating device (3).

Das Verfahren der Erfindung ist weiter dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Spülkammer (1) der Vorrichtung eine Desinfektion der entleerten, gereinigten Hygienegefässe (19) und des Innenraumes der Spülkammer (1) durch die Spülkammer (1) dynamisch durchströmenden, heissen Wasserdampf über eine separate Sprühdüse erfolgt und der Dampf über ein Überlauf- und Kondensationsrohr (20) in den über der Spülkammer (1) angeordneten Wasserbehälter (11) geleitet wird, wo er in dem oberhalb der Wasseroberfläche befindlichen, durch einen Deckel verschlossenen Raum zum grössten Teil kondensiert und eine Restmenge des Wasserdampfes zur Vermeidung eines Überdruckes in der Spülkammer (1) durch eine Entlüftungsleitung (21) im Deckel entweichen kann, und danach eine Spülung des Spülraumes (1) mit Wasser aus dem Wasserbehälter (11) über die Drehdüse (8) und/oder über die Düse (15) der Drehvorrichtung (3) zur Kondensation des Restdampfes in der Spülkammer (1) und zur Abkühlung des Hygienegefässes (19) für die Entnahme erfolgt und das Wasser über den Syphon (18) des unteren, konischen Teiles (17) der Spülkammer (1) abläuft.The method of the invention is further characterized in that in the rinsing chamber (1) of the device, disinfection of the emptied, cleaned hygiene vessels (19) and the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) through the rinsing chamber (1), hot water vapor flowing dynamically through a separate Spray nozzle takes place and the steam is passed via an overflow and condensation pipe (20) into the water tank (11) arranged above the rinsing chamber (1), where it largely condenses in the space above the water surface, closed by a lid, and one Residual amount of water vapor can escape through a vent line (21) in the lid to avoid excess pressure in the washing chamber (1), and then flushing the washing room (1) with water from the water tank (11) via the rotary nozzle (8) and / or Via the nozzle (15) of the rotating device (3) for condensing the residual steam in the washing chamber (1) and for cooling the hygiene vessel (19) for the Removal is carried out and the water runs through the siphon (18) of the lower, conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber (1).

Ferner ist das Verfahren der Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Heissdampf zur Desinfektion Sattdampf von etwa 100 °C oder überhitzter Dampf verwendet wird, in einer solchen Menge pro Zeiteinheit, dass die Hauptmenge auf der vorgegebenen Oberfläche des Wasserspiegels in dem Wasserbehälter (11) nahezu vollständig kondensiert und nur eine Restmenge durch die Entlüftungsöffnung (21) des Deckels des Wasserbehälters entweicht.Furthermore, the method of the invention is characterized in that saturated steam of about 100 ° C. or superheated steam is used as hot steam for disinfection, in such an amount per unit of time that the main amount on the predetermined surface of the water level in the water tank (11) is almost completely condensed and only a residual amount escapes through the ventilation opening (21) of the lid of the water tank.

Die Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens der Erfindung besteht aus der Spülkammer (1), die auf einer Seite eine durch eine Schiebetür (2) verschliessbare Öffnung und ferner eine zum Halten eines Hygienegefässes (19) dienende, um eine horizontale Schwenkachse schwenkbare Drehvorrichtung (3) mit Halterung (4) aufweist, wobei über einen Motor (5) und eine untere Umlenkrolle (6) Bewegungsvorgänge der Schiebetür (2) und über ein Zahnrad (7) Bewegungsvorgänge der Drehvorrichtung (3) mit der Halterung (4) bewirkt werden, die Spülkammer (1) an ihrem unteren Ende als konischer Teil (17) mit einem Syphon (18) zum Austritt von Wasser ausgebildet ist, und an der Decke der Spülkammer (1) ein senkrechtes Überlauf- und Kondensationsrohr (20) angeordnet ist, welches oberhalb des Wasserspiegels in dem über der Spülkammer (1) angeordneten Wasserbehälter (11) offen endet, der Wasserbehälter (11) eine Entlüftungsöffnung (21) zum Druckausgleich in der Spülkammer (1) aufweist und durch einen Dampfgenerator über eine Leitung Heissdampf in die Spülkammer (1) eingeführt wird, und in die Halterung (4) ein Hygienegefäss (19) eingesetzt wird, das durch die Drehvorrichtung (3) um bis etwa 140° zum Entleeren und zur Reinigung geschwenkt und zur Entnahme zurückgeschwenkt wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in der Spülkammer (1) an der Innendecke eine Kugeldüse oder eine Drehdüse (8) angeordnet ist, der über eine Leitung (9) mittels einer Pumpe (10) Reinigungswasser aus dem Wasserbehälter (11) zugeführt wird, und mit der Pumpe (10) über eine Leitung (12) Druckwasser durch eine lösbare Drehkupplung (13) und durch eine Leitung (14) zu einer Düse (15) auf der Drehvorrichtung (3) befördert wird zur vollständigen Reinigung des entleerten Hygienegefässes (19), und die Drehvorrich- tung (3) in ihrer Lagerung (16) auswechselbar befestigt ist, und dass eine Leitung (27) für Warmwasser für den Dampfgenerator durch den oberen Wasserbehälter (11) geführt ist, und aus dieser Warmwasser über eine kurze Freistrecke (28) oberhalb des Wasserspiegels in eine trichterförmige Erweiterung (29) einer Leitung (30) eingedrückt wird, und die Leitung (30) aus dem Wasserbehälter (11) austritt und nach unten über eine U-förmig gebogene Strecke (31) in dem Dampfgenerator geführt wird, und der in dem Dampfgenerator erzeugte Dampf in die Spülkammer (1) oberhalb des Konischen Teiles (17) eintritt.The device for carrying out the method of the invention consists of the rinsing chamber (1), which has an opening on one side that can be closed by a sliding door (2) and also a rotating device (3) that can be swiveled about a horizontal pivot axis to hold a hygiene container (19). with holder (4), with a motor (5) and a lower deflection roller (6) movements of the sliding door (2) and a gear (7) movements of the rotating device (3) with the holder (4), which are effected Flushing chamber (1) is designed at its lower end as a conical part (17) with a siphon (18) for the escape of water, and on the ceiling of the flushing chamber (1) there is a vertical overflow and condensation pipe (20), which is located above of the water level in the water container (11) arranged above the rinsing chamber (1) ends openly, the water container (11) has a ventilation opening (21) for pressure compensation in the rinsing chamber (1) and by a steam gene Erator is introduced via a line of hot steam into the rinsing chamber (1), and a hygiene vessel (19) is inserted into the holder (4), which is pivoted by the rotating device (3) by up to approximately 14 ° for emptying and cleaning and for Removal is pivoted back, characterized in that a spherical nozzle or a rotary nozzle ( 8 ) is arranged in the rinsing chamber (1) on the inner ceiling and is supplied with cleaning water from the water tank (11) via a line (9) by means of a pump (10) , and with the pump (10) via a line (12) pressurized water through a releasable rotary coupling (13) and through a line (14) to a nozzle (15) on the rotating device ( 3 ) for complete cleaning of the emptied hygiene container ( 19), and the Drehvorrich- t un g (is interchangeably fixed in its bearing (16) 3), and that a line (27) is guided for hot water for the steam generator through the upper water container (11), and from this hot water a short free path (28) above the water level is pressed into a funnel-shaped extension ( 29 ) of a line (30), and the line (30) emerges from the water tank (11) and down is guided over a U-shaped path (31) in the steam generator, and the steam generated in the steam generator enters the washing chamber (1) above the conical part (17).

Die Vorrichtung der Erfindung ist ist auch dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese anstelle der Drehvorrichtung (3) einen auswechselbaren Einsatzkorb (22) für einzusetzende Hygienegefässe (19) aufweist, und dass über die in die Spülkammer (1) eintretende Leitung (12) durch eine Düse (23) anstelle der Drehkupplung (13) in einen offenen Auffangtrichter (24) und über die Leitung (14) in ein oder mehrere nach oben gerichtete Spritzdüsen (25) Spritzwasser eingeführt wird zur Reinigung der mit der Öffnung nach unten eingesetzten Hygienegefässe (19).The device of the invention is also characterized in that, instead of the rotating device (3), it has an interchangeable insert basket (22) for hygiene vessels (19) to be used, and that through the line (12) entering the washing chamber (1) through a nozzle (23) Instead of the rotary coupling (13) into an open collecting funnel (24) and via the line (14) into one or more spray nozzles (25) directed upwards, spray water is introduced to clean the hygiene vessels (19) with the opening facing downwards. .

Ausserdem ist die Vorrichtung der Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese anstelle der Wasserkondensation in dem Wasserbehälter (11) um das Überlauf- und Kondensationsrohr (20) einen Kühlmantel (26) zur Wasserkondensation aufweist und das kondensierte Wasser durch die Spülkammer (1) in den unteren konischen Teil (17) über den Syphon (18) abläuft. Ausserdem ist die Vorrichtung der Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass als Düsen (25) am Ende der mit der Drehvorrichtung (3) verbundenen Leitung (14) Kegeldüsen oder Drehdüsen zum symmetrischen Versprühen des Reinigungswassers in den gesamten Innenraum des Hygienegefässes oder Pralldüsen zum Versprühen in eine gezielte Richtung eingesetzt werden und die Auswahl der Düsen der Form der Hygienegefässe angepasst wird.In addition, the device of the invention is characterized in that instead of the water condensation in the water tank (11) around the overflow and condensation pipe (20), it has a cooling jacket (26) for water condensation and the condensed water through the rinsing chamber (1) in the lower one conical part (17) runs through the siphon (18). In addition, the device of the invention is characterized in that, as nozzles (25) at the end of the line (14) connected to the rotating device (3), conical nozzles or rotating nozzles for symmetrically spraying the cleaning water into the entire interior of the hygiene vessel or impact nozzles for spraying into a targeted one Direction are used and the selection of the nozzles is adapted to the shape of the hygiene vessels.

Ferner ist die Vorrichtung der Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in die Befestigungshalterung (4) der Drehvorrichtung (3) als Hygienegefässe runde, nierenförmige oder keilförmige Steckbecken (4.1 ; 4.2 ; 4.3), oder die Einhängekörbe (22) Urinflaschen, Sekretflaschen oder andere Pflegeflaschen eingesetzt werden.The device of the invention is further characterized in that round, kidney-shaped or wedge-shaped bedpans (4.1; 4.2; 4.3), or the hanging baskets (22), urine bottles, secretion bottles or other care bottles are inserted into the mounting bracket (4) of the rotating device (3) as hygiene vessels will.

Die Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens der Erfindung ist in den Figuren erläutert, jedoch nicht auf diese beschränkt.

  • Figur 1 zeigt die Vorderansicht ohne Darstellung der geöffneten Schiebetür.
  • Figur 1 zeigt auch die Darstellung der Merkmale zur Kondensation des Dampfes bei der alternativen Desinfektion durch Niederschlag auf der Wasseroberfläche.
  • Figur 2 zeigt die Seitenansicht mit geschlossener Tür. Es wird die Drehbewegung mit der Drehvorrichtung des Hygienegefässes vor und nach der Entleerung demonstriert.
  • Figur 3 zeigt die Ausgestaltung unter Verwendung eines nicht drehbaren, auswechselbaren Einhängekorb anstelle der Drehvorrichtung zum Einsetzen von Flaschen mit der Öffnung nach unten.
The device for carrying out the method of the invention is illustrated in the figures, but is not limited to these.
  • Figure 1 shows the front view without showing the opened sliding door.
  • Figure 1 also shows the representation of the characteristics for the condensation of the steam in the alternative disinfection by precipitation on the water surface.
  • Figure 2 shows the side view with the door closed. The rotary movement with the rotating device of the hygiene container is demonstrated before and after emptying.
  • FIG. 3 shows the configuration using a non-rotatable, exchangeable hanging basket instead of the rotating device for inserting bottles with the opening facing downwards.

Diese Figur zeigt auch die Darstellung der Merkmale zur Kondensation .des Dampfes durch Abkühlung..This figure also shows the characteristics of the condensation of the steam by cooling.

Figur 4 zeigt alternative Formen von Steckbecken, deren optimale Reinigung nach dem Verfahren der Erfindung mit minimaler Wassermenge erfolgt.FIG. 4 shows alternative forms of bedpans, the optimal cleaning of which takes place according to the method of the invention with a minimal amount of water.

Figur 5 zeigt die Freistrecke im Wasserbehälter zur Vermeidung des Wasserrücktrittes bei Störungen, sowie die Einführung von Dampf in die Spülkammer zur Desinfektion.Figure 5 shows the free path in the water tank to avoid water withdrawal in the event of faults, and the introduction of steam into the rinsing chamber for disinfection.

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Die Durchführung des Verfahrens der Erfindung mit der Vorrichtung zu seiner Durchführung wird nach den Figuren 1 bis 5 in dem folgenden Ausführungsbeispiel beschrieben.The implementation of the method of the invention with the device for carrying it out is described in accordance with FIGS. 1 to 5 in the following exemplary embodiment.

Die an die Wasser- und Stromleitung angeschlossene Vorrichtung wird durch das Pflegepersonal ohne Berührung mit der Hand durch Tastendruck mit dem Ellbogen geöffnet. Die sich vertikal nach oben öffnende Tür (2) gibt die Spülkammer (1) frei. Es wird das zu reinigende Hygienegefäss (19) in Form eines Steckbecken in eine schwenkbare Halterung (4) auf einer Drehvorrichtung (3) eingeführt. Es wird dann durch das Pflegepersonal durch Knopfdruck mit dem Ellbogen über einen Tastschalter das Reinigungsprogramm nach Programmablauf der Verfahrensstufen eingeleitet.The device connected to the water and power line is opened by the nursing staff without touching the hand by pressing a button with the elbow. The door (2) that opens vertically upwards releases the rinsing chamber (1). The hygiene vessel (19) to be cleaned is introduced in the form of a bedpan into a pivotable holder (4) on a rotating device (3). The cleaning program is then initiated by the nursing staff by pressing a button on the elbow with a button switch after the program of the process steps has been completed.

Es erfolgt das automatische Schliessen der Schiebetür (2) durch deren Absenkung, wodurch der Innenraum wasser- und dampfdicht nach aussen abgeschlossen wird. Mit der Schliessung der Schiebetür (2) erfolgt gleichzeitig die Drehbewegung der Drehvorrichtung (3) und dadurch die Entleerung des Hygienegefässes (19) nach unten in den konischen Auslauf (17) der Spülkammer (1). Danach erfolgt die Reinigung des innenraumes der Spülkammer (1) und der Aussenfläche des Hygienegefässes (19) kurzzeitig und vollständig über eine an der Decke der Spülkammer (1) befindlichen Drehdüse (8) gemäss der Darstellung in Figur 1.The sliding door (2) is automatically closed by lowering it, which means that the interior is sealed to the outside in a water- and steam-tight manner. When the sliding door (2) is closed, the rotary device (3) rotates and the hygiene vessel (19) is emptied down into the conical outlet (17) of the washing chamber (1). The interior of the rinsing chamber (1) and the outer surface of the hygiene container (19) are then cleaned briefly and completely using a rotary nozzle (8) located on the ceiling of the rinsing chamber (1) as shown in FIG. 1.

Die Reinigung erfolgt nicht wie nach dem Stand der Technik aus einer sich im unteren Teil der Spülkammer (1) befindlichen Leitung, sondern mit Druckwasser über die nach allen Richtungen und Seiten spritzende, auswechselbare Drehdüse (8), wobei das Schmutzwasser über den Syphon (18) des unteren konischen Teiles (17) der Spülkammer (1) abfliesst.The cleaning does not take place from a line located in the lower part of the rinsing chamber (1) as in the state of the art, but with pressurized water via the interchangeable rotating nozzle (8) spraying in all directions and sides, the dirty water via the siphon (18 ) of the lower conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber (1) flows off.

Nach automatischer Abschaltung des Reinigungsvorganges erfolgt die Öffnung der durch die Kammerwand der Spülkammer (1) in den Innenraum führenden Leitung (12), die mit einer Leitung (14) über eine Drehkupplung (13) verbunden ist. Die Leitung (14) führt zu einer Düse (15) an der Drehvorrichtung (3). Durch diese Leitungen wird Druckwasser über die Düse (15) mit gegenüber dem Druck der Drehdüse (8) erhöhtem Fliessdruck intensiv und optimal in das Hygienegefäss eingespritzt.After the cleaning process has been switched off automatically, the line (12) leading through the chamber wall of the rinsing chamber (1) into the interior is opened and is connected to a line (14) via a rotary coupling (13). The line (14) leads to a nozzle (15) on the rotating device (3). Through these lines, pressurized water is injected intensively and optimally into the hygiene vessel via the nozzle (15) with a flow pressure that is higher than the pressure of the rotary nozzle (8).

Die optimale Wirkung bei minimalem Wasserverbrauch wird durch den technischen Effekt der gleichzeitigen Drehung der Düse (15) - 'sammen mit dem Hygienegefäss in der Drehvorrichtung (3) bewirkt.The optimal effect with minimal water consumption is brought about by the technical effect of the simultaneous rotation of the nozzle (15) - 'together with the hygiene container in the rotating device (3).

Es wird dabei gleichzeitig der untere Teil der Spülkammer (1) gereinigt, wobei das Reinigungswasser über den Syphon (18) im unteren, konischen Teil (17) der Spülkammer (1) abfliesst. Figur 2 zeigt die Drehbewegung der Drehvorrichtung (3) mit dem Hygienegefäss (19) um einen Winkel bis etwa 140°, sowie den für die Drehung erforderlichen Motor (5) und eine Umlenkrolle (6). Danach erfolgt die Desinfektion des entleerten und gereinigten Hygienegefässes (19), sowie des Innenraumes der Spülkammer (1) durch Eintritt von Warmwasser durch die Leitung (27) über die kurze Freistrecke (28) oberhalb des Wasserspiegels im Wasserbehälter (11) in eine trichterförmige Erweiterung (29) und gelangt danach über eine U-förmig gebogene Strecke (31) gemäss der Darstellung in Figur 5 in den Dampfgenerator.At the same time, the lower part of the rinsing chamber (1) is cleaned, the cleaning water flowing off via the siphon (18) in the lower, conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber (1). Figure 2 shows the rotary movement of the rotating device (3) with the hygiene container (19) through an angle of up to approximately 140 °, as well as the motor (5) required for the rotation and a deflection roller (6). The emptied and cleaned hygiene vessel (19) and the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) are then disinfected by hot water entering through the line (27) via the short free path (28) above the water level in the water tank (11) into a funnel-shaped extension (29) and then reaches the steam generator via a U-shaped path (31) as shown in FIG. 5.

Aus diesem tritt oberhalb des konischen Teiles (17) Sattdampf von etwa 100 °C oder überhitzter Dampf je nach den gestellten Anforderungen an die Desinfektion durch die Wand der Spülkammer (1) in diese ein.From this, saturated steam of about 100 ° C. or superheated steam enters the wall of the rinsing chamber (1), depending on the requirements placed on the disinfection, above the conical part (17).

Die kurze Freistrecke (28) bietet die notwendige Sicherheit gegen Rücklauf des Wassers bei einem möglichen Störungsfall..The short free path (28) offers the necessary security against water return in the event of a possible malfunction.

Es erfolgt danach die automatische Öffnung der Schiebetür (2) nach oben unter gleichzeitiger Rückschwenkung der Befestigungshalterung (4) in umgekehrter Richtung und danach die Entnahme des leeren, gereinigten Hygienegefässes.The sliding door (2) is then automatically opened upwards while the mounting bracket (4) swings back in the opposite direction and the empty, cleaned hygiene container is then removed.

In Figur 1 ist auch die Kondensationseinrichtung des Wasserdampfes mittels eines Überlauf- und Kondensationsrohres (20) dargestellt, dass bis oberhalb des Wasserspiegels in dem Wasserbehälter (11) in der Spülkammer (1) reicht. Zum Druckausgleich dient eine Entlüftungsöffnung (21) im Wasserbehälter (11 ).FIG. 1 also shows the condensation device for the water vapor by means of an overflow and condensation tube (20) that extends to above the water level in the water tank (11) in the rinsing chamber (1). A vent opening (21) in the water tank (11) serves to equalize the pressure.

In Figur 3 ist alternativ die Kondensation des Wasserdampfes in einem Überlauf- und Kondensationsrohres (20) mittels des in einem Kühlmantel (26) strömenden Kühlwassers dargestellt.FIG. 3 alternatively shows the condensation of the water vapor in an overflow and condensation tube (20) by means of the cooling water flowing in a cooling jacket (26).

In Figur 4.1 ist ein rundes Steckbecken, in Figur 4.2 eine nierenförmige Form ; in Figur 4.3 eine keilförmige Ausführung dargestellt, die in die Befestigungshalterung (4) eingesetzt werden können.In Figure 4.1 is a round bedpan, in Figure 4.2 a kidney shape; in Figure 4. 3 shows a wedge-shaped design that can be used in the mounting bracket (4).

In Figur 3 wird auch eine weitere Ausbildung der Vorrichtung dargestellt. Es wird anstelle der Drehkupplung (13) die Düse (23) zur Wasserführung angeschlossen, und das Druckwasser in einen offenen Auffangtrichter (24) eingedrückt, der mit der Leitung (14) verbunden ist, an welche beispielsweise 3 Spritzdüsen (25) angeschlossen sind, deren Wasserstrahl nach oben gerichtet ist und zwar in die nach unten gerichteten Öffnungen der sich in einem nicht schwenkbaren, auswechselbaren Einsatzkorb (22) befindlichen Hygienegefässe (19) in Form von Urinflaschen.A further embodiment of the device is also shown in FIG. Instead of the rotary coupling (13), the nozzle (23) is connected to guide the water, and the pressurized water is pressed into an open collecting funnel (24) which is connected to the line (14) to which, for example, 3 spray nozzles (25) are connected, whose water jet is directed upwards into the Bottom-facing openings of the hygiene vessels (19) in the form of urine bottles located in a non-swiveling, exchangeable insert basket (22).

Die Figur 3 zeigt auch den Einsatz des Einsatzkorbes (22) anstelle der Drehvorrichtung (3) und dessen Auflage auf Schienen.FIG. 3 also shows the use of the insert basket (22) instead of the rotating device (3) and its support on rails.

Diese alternative Ausführung des Verfahren und der Vorrichtung der Erfindung zeigt das direkte Einspritzen des Druckwassers in die enghalsige Urinflaschen und damit deren optimale Reinigung mit minimaler Wassermenge, wobei die äussere Reinigung dieser Flaschen und des Innenraumes der Spülkammer (1) über das Druckwasser aus der Drehdüse (8) in gleicher Weise durch das Gitter des Drahtkorbes (22) erfolgt.This alternative embodiment of the method and the device of the invention shows the direct injection of the pressurized water into the narrow-necked urine bottles and thus their optimal cleaning with a minimal amount of water, the external cleaning of these bottles and the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) using the pressurized water from the rotary nozzle ( 8) in the same way through the grid of the wire basket (22).

Dieser Einsatzkorb für die Reinigung mehrerer Flaschen ist leicht auswechselbar, da dieser nur auf den Schienen aufliegt und keine feste Verbindung für Einspritzwasser benötigt wird, welches durch den Auffangtrichter (24) frei in die Leitung (14) und in die Spritzdüsen eintritt.This insert basket for cleaning several bottles is easy to replace, since it only rests on the rails and no fixed connection is required for injection water, which freely enters the line (14) and the spray nozzles through the collecting funnel (24).

Die kurzzeitige Reinigung der Hygienegefässe mit Druckwasser erfolgt in etwa 10 bis 60 sec bei einem Fliessdruck von etwa 1,5 bis 2,5 bar.The hygienic vessels are briefly cleaned with pressurized water in about 10 to 60 seconds at a flow pressure of about 1.5 to 2.5 bar.

Das Reinigungswasser hat Raumtemperatur oder als Mischwasser eine Temperatur von etwa 40° bis 50 °C.The cleaning water has room temperature or as mixed water a temperature of about 40 ° to 50 ° C.

Die Minimierung des Wasserverbrauches ergibt sich beispielsweise aus folgenden Wassermengen :

  • Es werden bei der Reinigung des Innenraumes der Spülkammer (1) und der Aussenflächen des Hygienegefässes aus der Drehdüse (8) etwa 8 bis 10 I Wasser und zur Reinigung des Hygienegefässes (19) aus der Düse (15) an der Drehvorrichtung (3) etwa 8 bis 15 I Wasser und zur Desinfektion durch Dampf etwa 200 bis 300 cm3 Wasser benötigt.
The minimization of water consumption results, for example, from the following amounts of water:
  • When cleaning the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) and the outer surfaces of the hygiene vessel from the rotary nozzle (8), about 8 to 10 liters of water are used and for cleaning the hygiene vessel (19) from the nozzle (15) on the rotary device (3) 8 to 15 l of water and about 200 to 300 cm 3 of water are required for steam disinfection.

Durch die Auswahl der Düsenform der Düse (15) an der Drehvorrichtung (3) und durch die Änderung des Abstandes von der Düsenöffnung bis zum Boden des eingesetzten Hygienegefässes unterschiedlicher Form durch Auswechseln der Drehvorrichtung (3) mit der Leitung zur Zuführung des Druckwassers kann ein optimaler Reinigungseffekt bei minimalen Wasserverbrauch eingestellt werden.By selecting the nozzle shape of the nozzle (15) on the rotating device (3) and by changing the distance from the nozzle opening to the bottom of the hygiene container used, different shapes by replacing the rotating device (3) with the line for supplying the pressurized water can be an optimal one Cleaning effect can be set with minimal water consumption.

Das Verfahren der Erfindung mit der Vorrichtung zu seiner Durchführung bietet den Vorteil gegenüber dem Stand der Technik, dass dieses keine Vielzahl von verzweigten Leitungen mit Düsen benötigt, die auch zu Verkrustungen führen können, zu deren Vermeidung ein erheblicher Aufwand erforderlich ist. Dieser wird mit den beiden Düsen (8, 15) nach der Arbeitsweise der Erfindung vermieden. Das Verfahren der Erfindung bietet mit der Vorrichtung zu seiner Durchführung den weiteren Vorteil, dass für den Fall einer Betriebsunterbrechung durch einen Störungsfall keine Rücksaugung von Dampf oder Wasser eintreten kann. Ein Austritt erfolgt dann lediglich innerhalb des Spülraumes der Spülkammer. Es kann also etwaiges Verlustwasser ohne besonderen Aufwand aufgefangen werden.The method of the invention with the device for carrying it out has the advantage over the prior art that it does not require a large number of branched lines with nozzles, which can also lead to incrustations, the avoidance of which requires considerable effort. This is avoided with the two nozzles (8, 15) according to the method of operation of the invention. The method of the invention with the device for carrying it out has the further advantage that, in the event of an interruption in operation due to a malfunction, steam or water cannot be sucked back. An exit then takes place only within the washing compartment of the washing chamber. Any waste water can therefore be collected without any special effort.

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1. Method for the automatic emptying and cleaning of hygiene receptables with the following computerized process steps by motor drive of the individual movements :
- introduction of the filled hygiene receptable (19) into a mounting support (4), constructed as part of a turning device and pivotable about a horizontal swivel axis in the interior of a rinsing chamber (1),
- closing of a vertically slideable door (2) on the front side of the rinsing chamber (1) through waterproof sealing of the rinsing chamber (1) externally and swiveling of the hygiene receptable about the swivel axis for emptying,
- cleaning of the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) with water from a water tank (11) above the rinsing chamber (1),
- internal cleaning of the emptied hygiene receptable (19) with water over at least one nozzle (15),
- complete removal of the cleaning water via syphon (18) in the lower conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber (1),
- introduction of steam into the rinsing chamber (1) for the disinfection from an evaporator situated outside the device,
- cooling with cold water, opening of the door (2) by swiveling the support (4) at the same time and removal of the hygiene receptable (19), characterized in that
.- the cleaning of the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) after shutting and emptying the hygiene receptable (19) with pressure water over a spraying nozzle (8) situated at the ceiling of the rinsing chamber (1) is carried out in such a way that all inner surfaces of the rinsing chamber (1) as well as all outer surfaces of the hygiene receptable (19) are completely wetted and cleaned for a while, and the emptied contents of the hygiene receptable (19) is completely removed through cleaning water via syphon (18) of the lower conical part (17) of the rinsing chamber,
- after switching off the spraying nozzle (8) and opening of a pipe (12) leading through the wall of the rinsing chamber (1) which is connected with a pipe (14) by means of a revolving turret (13) in the interior of the rinsing chamber (1), and which is connected detachably with the turning device (3), the pressure water being intensively and optimally injected into the hygiene receptable via a nozzle (15) situated about above the middle of the opening of the hygiene receptable (19) for the complete inner cleaning by a flow pressure higher than the water pressure at the nozzle (8),
- that the disinfection of the emptied and cleaned hygiene receptable (19) and of the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) is carried out in such a way that warm water is introduced into the upper water tank (11) through pipe (27) and is pressed into the funnel-shaped extension (29) of a pipe (30) over a short free-distance (28) above the water surface, which leaves the water tank (11) again, and the warm water leading downwards over a U-shaped bent distance (31) into a steam generator, and the steam produced therein is introduced into the rinsing chamber (1) above the conical part (17), thus preventing the retreat of the steam by standing water in the U-shaped bent distance (31),
- and thereafter the door (2) is opened to the top by swiveling the mounting support (4) at the same time in the turning device (3) in reverse swivel direction, and the emptied, cleaned and disinfected hygiene receptable is removed.
2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that instead of a revolving turret (13) a nozzle (23) for water guidance is fixed to the pipe (12) through the wall of the rinsing chamber (1), and the pressure water is injected into an open reception funnel (24), which is connected to the pipe (14) with one or several spraying nozzles (25) pointing upwards, the water is directly injected into the openings pointing downwards of the hygiene receptables (19) located in a non-revolving, replaceable insert (22) for the complete inner cleaning, and the insert (22) is fixed to mounting bars in the rinsing chamber (1) instead of the replaceable turning device (3).
3. Method according to one of the claims 1 or 2, characterized in that in the rinsing chamber (1) of the device a disinfection of the emptied, cleaned hygiene receptables (19) and of the interior of the rinsing chamber (1) takes place by means of hot stream flowing dynamically through the rinsing chamber (1) over a separate spraying nozzle, and the steam passes via overflow- and condenser pipe (20) into the water tank (11) situated above the rinsing chamber (1), where the steam condenses at the most part in the covered area above the water surface, and a residual amount of the steam can escape via air pump (21) in the cover to avoid overpressure in the rinsing chamber (1), and thereafter rinsing of the rinsing chamber (1) with water from the water tank (11) via spraying nozzle (8) and/or via nozzle (15) of the turning device (3) takes place for the condensation of the residual steam in the rinsing chamber (1), and for cooling the hygiene receptable (19) for the removal, and the water escapes via syphon (18) of the lower conical part of the rinsing chamber (1).
4. Method according to one or several claims 1 to 3, characterized in that saturated steam of about 100 °C or superheated steam instead of hot steam is used in such a quantity per unit time that the main quantity on the allowed surface of the water in the water tank (11) condenses nearly completely, and only a residual quantity escapes through the air hole (21) of the cover of the water tank.
5. Device for the working of the method according to claims 1 to 4, consisting of the rinsing chamber (1), which on one side has an opening to be closed by a sliding door, and furthermore, a pivoting turning device with support (4) for the support of a hygiene receptable (19), and whereas motional actions of the sliding door (2) are caused via engine (5) and a lower guide roller (6), and motional actions of the turning device (3) with the support (4) are caused via pinion (7), the rinsing chamber (1) shows at the lower end a conical part (17) with a syphon (18) for water escape, and a vertical overflow- and condenser pipe (20), which ends above the water surface in the water tank (11) above the rinsing chamber, is arranged at the ceiling of the rinsing chamber (1), the water tank (11) shows an air hole (21) for the pressure compensation in the rinsing chamber (1), and superheated steam is introduced via pipe into the rinsing chamber (1) through a steam generator, and a hygiene receptable (19) is inserted into the support (4), pivotable by means of the turning device (3) to about 140° for the emptying, cleaning and removal, characterized in that at the ceiling of the rinsing chamber (1) a ball nozzle or a spraying nozzle (8) is arranged, in which cleaning water from the water tank (11) is introduced via pipe (9) by means of a pump (10), and with pump (10) via pipe (12) pressure water is pumped to nozzle (15) on the turning device (3) through a removable revolving turret (13) and through pipe (14) for the complete cleaning of the emptied hygiene receptable (19), and the turning device (3) is fixed replaceable in the bearing (16), and a pipe (27) for hot water for the steam generator leads through the upper water tank (11), and that hot water from pipe (27) is pressed via a short free-distance (28) above the water surface into a funnel-shaped extension (29) of a pipe (30), and the pipe (30) leaves the water tank (11) and enters the steam generator downwards via a U-shaped bent distance (31), and the steam from the steam generator enters the rinsing chamber (1) above the conical part (17).
6. Device according to claim 5, characterized in that instead of the turning device (3) it shows a replaceable insert (22) for inserting hygiene receptables (19), and that instead of the revolving turret (13) spraying water is introduced for the cleaning of the hygiene receptables (19) inserted with the opening downwards into an open collecting cone (24) via pipe (12), leading to the rinsing chamber (1) through a nozzle (23) and via pipe (14) into one or several spraying nozzles (25) pointing upwards.
7. Device according to claims 5 or 6, characterized in that instead of the water condensation in the water tank (11) it shows a cooling jacket (26) around the overflow- and condenser pipe (20), and the condensed water escapes through the rinsing chamber (1) into the lower conical part (17) via syphon (18).
8. Device according to one or several of the claims 1 to 7, characterized in that as nozzles (25) at the end of the pipe (14) connected with the turning device (3) ball nozzles or spraying nozzles are used for the symmetrical spraying of the cleaning water into the interior of the hygiene receptable, or rebound nozzles for the spraying into a certain direction, and the choose of the nozzles depends on the shape of the hygiene receptable.
9. Device according to one or several of the claims 1 to 8, characterized in that into the mounting support (4) of the turning device (3) round, kidney-shaped or wedge-shaped plug-in basins (4.1 ; 4.2 ; 4.3) or into the inserts (22) urine bottles or other bedpans are inserted as hygiene receptables.
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