EP0416314B1 - Cleaning device for toilet brushes - Google Patents

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EP0416314B1
EP0416314B1 EP90115334A EP90115334A EP0416314B1 EP 0416314 B1 EP0416314 B1 EP 0416314B1 EP 90115334 A EP90115334 A EP 90115334A EP 90115334 A EP90115334 A EP 90115334A EP 0416314 B1 EP0416314 B1 EP 0416314B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K17/00—Other equipment, e.g. separate apparatus for deodorising, disinfecting or cleaning devices without flushing for toilet bowls, seats or covers; Holders for toilet brushes
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    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B17/00—Accessories for brushes
    • A46B17/06—Devices for cleaning brushes after use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K11/00—Closets without flushing; Urinals without flushing; Chamber pots; Chairs with toilet conveniences or specially adapted for use with toilets
    • A47K11/10—Hand tools for cleaning the toilet bowl, seat or cover, e.g. toilet brushes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/06—Auxiliary chambers with water connection to the flushing pipe and adapted to receive utensils for bowl-cleaning, e.g. brushes

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  • the invention relates to a device for cleaning toilet brushes according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Toilet brushes as an indispensable part of human hygiene require constant cleaning. This cleaning has so far only been possible by holding the toilet brush in the water flow of a flushing toilet, moving it back and forth several times and rinsing it several times. The cleaning result is still unsatisfactory in most cases, and the brush is thrown away after a relatively short period of use. Furthermore, an unsanitary water residue accumulates in the brush bowl, which often gets onto the toilet seat when the toilet seat is not folded up.
  • a device for cleaning toilet brushes with a splash-proof housing surrounding the toilet brush, in the bottom of which there is an outlet for the waste water, and a feed line leading to the housing is known from DE-PS 332 828.
  • an overflow water container is connected to a rinsing line in order to supply fresh water to the water container from below from time to time and thus to keep the brush in the container always clean.
  • the flushing water supply can be made from a separate cistern.
  • the brush container in which the brush can simply be inserted or hooked in or attached in some other way, is surrounded by a second container into which the overflow water reaches, which can be carried on from here through a special line.
  • the toilet brush is therefore always made of water surround. The cleaning effect is therefore unsatisfactory.
  • a device for cleaning toilet brushes according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from CH-A-270 195.
  • US-A-4 836 702 shows a cleaning device for paintbrushes with an annular space in which a plurality of nozzles are arranged.
  • An automatic cleaning device for brushes is known from WO-A-8 302 549, in which the brushes are sprayed with a cleaning agent, inter alia, through nozzles.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device for cleaning toilet brushes of the type mentioned, with which the toilet brush can be cleaned automatically in a simple manner.
  • An actuatable valve is provided in the feed line to the nozzles, this valve being actuable by a switching element, preferably a magnetic switch.
  • the switching element can be actuated by a switch, preferably a limit switch, the limit switch being able to be triggered by the toilet brush.
  • the switch or limit switch is actuated by the toilet brush, which automatically initiates the cleaning process.
  • the switch can be triggered mechanically by the toilet brush resting on the housing. By placing the toilet brush on the housing, the limit switch is actuated, which automatically initiates the cleaning process.
  • the invention creates an effective self-cleaning rinsing device.
  • This flushing device is designed so that the brush fibers are sprayed with the water emerging from the nozzles and the contaminated water is fed either to the water flushing toilet or to the waste water connection.
  • the present invention saves water generates less wastewater and a longer service life of the brushes and better hygiene.
  • the valve can also be operated manually.
  • the nozzles directed towards the toilet brush, through which the cleaning water is sprayed onto the brush, are preferably provided in a nozzle assembly surrounding the toilet brush.
  • This nozzle assembly is advantageously designed in the form of an annular space.
  • a siphon can be connected to the outlet for the waste water.
  • nozzle assemblies can be arranged one above the other.
  • Glass, plastic or ceramic are particularly suitable as materials for the execution of the individual parts of the device.
  • a fresh air pipe is preferably provided, through which fresh air can be supplied to the toilet brush via nozzles directed towards it.
  • the brush can then be blown dry after the rinsing or cleaning process.
  • the brush is sprayed off, whereby the drops still present on the brush are blown away.
  • the housing space surrounding the brush is dried, which means that bacteria are less able to survive, which has an additional hygienizing effect.
  • the fresh air pipe can be guided to the supply line via a valve which can be actuated by hand and / or by a switching element, preferably a magnetic switch.
  • a switching element preferably a magnetic switch.
  • the fresh air is directed to the brush via the same nozzles as the cleaning water. This also dries the water supply and nozzles through the fresh air.
  • a separate fresh air line is partially saved and separate nozzles are also saved.
  • the valve is preferably a three-way valve through which either water or fresh air can be supplied to the toilet brush.
  • the three-way valve is brought into the position in which water is supplied.
  • the brush is then sprayed off.
  • the three-way valve is then brought into the position in which fresh air is supplied.
  • the brush is then blown dry.
  • a time relay is provided, by means of which the valve or the three-way valve can be reset. After a time that can be predetermined by the time relay, the valve that supplies the fresh air is closed or the three-way valve is brought into the position in which water is supplied.
  • a heater preferably a heating coil, can be fitted in the fresh air pipe. Warm air is then supplied, which additionally improves the drying effect.
  • an exhaust pipe is provided which is provided in the housing or branches off from the outlet.
  • the exhaust pipe preferably branches off in the flow direction in front of the siphon.
  • the exhaust air flow leading out of the housing is blocked by the liquid stored in the siphon, so that the exhaust air must flow through the exhaust pipe.
  • a further advantageous development is characterized by a fan arranged in the fresh air pipe and / or the exhaust air pipe, by means of which the air flow is generated.
  • the device for cleaning toilet brushes shown in the single figure has a splash-proof housing 1 which surrounds the toilet brush 7 and in which nozzles 17 are provided which are directed toward the toilet brush 7 or its brush fibers 15.
  • a splash-proof housing 1 which surrounds the toilet brush 7 and in which nozzles 17 are provided which are directed toward the toilet brush 7 or its brush fibers 15.
  • In the bottom of the housing 1 there is an outlet 16 for the waste water, to which a siphon 2 connects, from which the waste water flows into the waste water connecting pipe 20, which is provided with a fastening flange 3.
  • the brush fibers are connected to the toilet brush 7 at its front end 4.
  • the nozzles 17 are provided in an annular space-shaped nozzle block 5 surrounding the toilet brush.
  • the nozzle assembly 5 and thus also the nozzles 17 are located slightly above the front end 4 of the toilet brush 7, thus spraying the brush fibers 15 from above. Furthermore, the nozzles 17 are directed obliquely downwards. Several rows of nozzles can be provided.
  • the nozzles 17 are distributed uniformly over the circumference of the annular nozzle 5. The water flows through the nozzles 17 with a sharp jet 18 onto the brush fibers 15 which are attached to the front end 4 of the toilet brush 7. The water then flows through the drain 16 via the siphon 2 into the waste water connection pipe 20.
  • An actuatable valve 13 is provided in the feed line 6 to the nozzles 17 or to the annular space 5. It is sitting on a flange 10 which is connected to the housing 1. The feed line 6 passes through this flange 10.
  • the valve 13 can be actuated either by the solenoid 11 or by hand via the spindle 12, that is to say it can be opened and closed either by hand or by actuation.
  • the housing 1 has an opening on its top, on which a lid 8 connected to the toilet brush 7 can be placed.
  • a seal 9 is provided which rests on the opening and thus effects the seal.
  • the cover 8 has a lateral projection through which a switch 19 provided on the housing flange 10 for the valve 13 can be actuated.
  • the switch 19 can be connected to a timer, which causes a certain time delay.
  • the valve 13 thus opens only after a time period which can be predetermined by the timer.
  • the timer can be adjustable so that the delay time can be changed depending on the needs.
  • valve 13 After opening the valve 13, water flows via the feed line 6 into the annular space 5 and from there through the nozzles 17 onto the brush fibers 15.
  • the valve 13 is preferably seated on the flange 10, with which the entire device is also fastened to the wall can.
  • a plurality of nozzle assemblies 5 can also be arranged one above the other.
  • a fresh air pipe 22 leads to the valve 13, through which fresh air can be supplied to the toilet brush via the nozzles 17 directed towards it.
  • the fresh air fan 23, which is arranged in the fresh air pipe 22, switches on manually or automatically. Through the flow direction behind the fresh air fan 23 arranged heating coil 24, the fresh air is heated and fed through the fresh air pipe 22 to the valve 13.
  • the valve 13 is designed as a three-way valve. If fresh air is supplied, the water inflow via the three-way valve 13 is shut off. The fresh air is blown onto the nozzle via the feed line 6, the nozzle assembly 5 and the nozzles 17.
  • the fresh air exits the ring channel 5 via the nozzles 17 in such a way directed onto the brush 15 that the water drips off and the remaining residual moisture evaporates.
  • the exhaust air is then discharged through the exhaust pipe 25. It passes from the exhaust pipe 25 into a ventilation pipe 26 and from there into the free atmosphere, for example through a line to the roof of the building. It is also possible to supply the exhaust air to the vented drain pipe 3 (not shown in the drawing).
  • the exhaust pipe 25 branches off in the flow direction in front of the siphon 2 from the outlet 16. The flow of exhaust air is thus blocked from the way to the sewage connection pipe 20 by the liquid 27 stored in the siphon 2. The air must flow out of the exhaust pipe 25.
  • valve or the three-way valve 13 After a time that can be set via a time switch relay (not shown in the drawing) or by manual operation 12, the valve or the three-way valve 13 is brought into the basic position, that is to say the position that blocks the fresh air, as soon as the brush has dried.

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A device for cleaning toilet brushes has a housing which surrounds the toilet brush (7), is protected from splashes, and in the bottom of which there is an outlet (16) for the waste water. A feed line (6) leads to the housing (1). In order to be able to clean the toilet brush simply, reliably and effectively, jets (17) are provided which are directed onto the toilet brush (7, 4, 15). <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung von Toilettenbürsten nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for cleaning toilet brushes according to the preamble of claim 1.

Toilettenbürsten als unentbehrliche Bestandteile menschlicher Hygiene bedürfen einer ständigen Reinigung. Diese Reinigung ist bisher nur dadurch möglich, daß die Toilettenbürste in den Wasserstrom eines Spülklosetts gehalten, mehrfach hin- und herbewegt und mehrfach nachgespült wurde. Das Reinigungsergebnis ist in den meisten Fallen dennoch unbefriedigend, und so wird denn die Bürste nach relativ kurzer Gebrauchsdauer weggeworfen. Weiterhin sammelt sich ein unhygienischer Wasserrest in der Bürstenschale an, der oftmals mit der Bürste auf die nicht hochgeklappte Toilettenbrille gelangt.Toilet brushes as an indispensable part of human hygiene require constant cleaning. This cleaning has so far only been possible by holding the toilet brush in the water flow of a flushing toilet, moving it back and forth several times and rinsing it several times. The cleaning result is still unsatisfactory in most cases, and the brush is thrown away after a relatively short period of use. Furthermore, an unsanitary water residue accumulates in the brush bowl, which often gets onto the toilet seat when the toilet seat is not folded up.

Eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung von Toilettenbürsten mit einem die Toilettenbürste umgebenden, spritzwassergeschützten Gehäuse, in dessen Boden sich ein Auslaß für das Abwasser befindet, und einer zu dem Gehäuse führenden Zuleitung ist aus der DE-PS 332 828 bekannt. Bei der vorbekannten Vorrichtung ist ein mit Überlauf versehener Wasserbehälter mit einer Spülleitung verbunden, um dem Wasserbehälter von Zeit zu Zeit von unten aus Frischwasser zuzuführen und so die in dem Behälter befindliche Bürste stets sauber zu halten. Die Spülwasserzuleitung kann von einem gesonderten Spülkasten erfolgen. Der Bürstenbehälter, in welchen die Bürste einfach eingesteckt oder eingehängt oder auch sonstwie befestigt sein kann, ist von einem zweiten Behälter umgeben, in welchen das Überlaufwasser gelangt, das von hier durch eine besondere Leitung weitergeführt werden kann. Bei der vorbekannten Vorrichtung ist also die Toilettenbürste stets von Wasser umgeben. Die Reinigungswirkung ist deshalb nicht zufriedenstellend.A device for cleaning toilet brushes with a splash-proof housing surrounding the toilet brush, in the bottom of which there is an outlet for the waste water, and a feed line leading to the housing is known from DE-PS 332 828. In the previously known device, an overflow water container is connected to a rinsing line in order to supply fresh water to the water container from below from time to time and thus to keep the brush in the container always clean. The flushing water supply can be made from a separate cistern. The brush container, in which the brush can simply be inserted or hooked in or attached in some other way, is surrounded by a second container into which the overflow water reaches, which can be carried on from here through a special line. In the previously known device, the toilet brush is therefore always made of water surround. The cleaning effect is therefore unsatisfactory.

Eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung von Toilettenbürsten nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist aus der CH-A-270 195 bekannt.A device for cleaning toilet brushes according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from CH-A-270 195.

Die US-A-4 836 702 zeigt eine Reinigungsvorrichtung für Malpinsel mit einem ringraumförmigen Düsenstock, in dem eine Mehrzahl von Düsen angeordnet ist.US-A-4 836 702 shows a cleaning device for paintbrushes with an annular space in which a plurality of nozzles are arranged.

Aus der WO-A-8 302 549 ist eine automatische Reinigungsvorrichtung für Bürsten bekannt, bei der die Bürsten unter anderem durch Düsen mit einem Reinigungsmittel bespruht werden.An automatic cleaning device for brushes is known from WO-A-8 302 549, in which the brushes are sprayed with a cleaning agent, inter alia, through nozzles.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung von Toilettenbürsten der eingangs angegebenen Art zu schaffen, mit der die Toilettenbürste auf einfache Weise automatisch gereinigt werden kann.The object of the invention is to provide a device for cleaning toilet brushes of the type mentioned, with which the toilet brush can be cleaned automatically in a simple manner.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch die im Kennzeichnungsteil des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst. In der Zuleitung zu den Düsen ist ein betätigbares Ventil vorgesehen, wobei dieses Ventil durch ein Schaltorgan, vorzugsweise einen Magnetschalter, betätigbar ist. Das Schaltorgan ist durch einen Schalter, vorzugsweise einen Endschalter, betätigbar, wobei der Endschalter durch die Toilettenbürste auslösbar ist. Auf diese Weise wird der Schalter bzw. Endschalter durch die Toilettenbürste betätigt, wodurch automatisch der Reinigungsvorgang eingeleitet wird. Der Schalter ist durch die auf dem Gehäuse aufliegende Toilettenbürste mechanisch auslösbar. Durch das Auflegen der Toilettenbürste auf das Gehäuse wird der Endschalter betätigt, wodurch automatisch der Reinigungsvorgang eingeleitet wird.According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features specified in the characterizing part of claim 1. An actuatable valve is provided in the feed line to the nozzles, this valve being actuable by a switching element, preferably a magnetic switch. The switching element can be actuated by a switch, preferably a limit switch, the limit switch being able to be triggered by the toilet brush. In this way, the switch or limit switch is actuated by the toilet brush, which automatically initiates the cleaning process. The switch can be triggered mechanically by the toilet brush resting on the housing. By placing the toilet brush on the housing, the limit switch is actuated, which automatically initiates the cleaning process.

Durch die Erfindung wird eine wirkungsvolle Selbstreinigungsspülvorrichtung geschaffen. Diese Spülvorrichtung ist so beschaffen, daß mit dem aus den Düsen tretenden Wasser die Bürstenfasern abgespritzt werden und das verschmutzte Wasser entweder dem Wasserspülklosett oder dem Abwasseranschluß zugeführt wird. Durch die vorliegende Erfindung wird Wasser eingespart, weniger Abwasser erzeugt und eine längere Benutzungsdauer der Bürsten sowie eine bessere Hygiene erreicht.The invention creates an effective self-cleaning rinsing device. This flushing device is designed so that the brush fibers are sprayed with the water emerging from the nozzles and the contaminated water is fed either to the water flushing toilet or to the waste water connection. The present invention saves water generates less wastewater and a longer service life of the brushes and better hygiene.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindungen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Advantageous developments of the inventions are the subject of the dependent claims.

Das Ventil kann zusätzlich auch von Hand betätigbar sein.The valve can also be operated manually.

Die auf die Toilettenbürste gerichteten Düsen, durch die das Reinigungswasser auf die Bürste gesprüht wird, sind vorzugsweise in einem die Toilettenbürste umgebenden Düsenstock vorgesehen. Vorteilhafterweise ist dieser Düsenstock ringraumförmig ausgestaltet.The nozzles directed towards the toilet brush, through which the cleaning water is sprayed onto the brush, are preferably provided in a nozzle assembly surrounding the toilet brush. This nozzle assembly is advantageously designed in the form of an annular space.

An den Auslaß für das Abwasser kann sich ein Syphon anschließen.A siphon can be connected to the outlet for the waste water.

Zur Verbesserung der Reinigungswirkung können mehrere Düsenstöcke übereinander angeordnet sein.To improve the cleaning effect, several nozzle assemblies can be arranged one above the other.

Als Materialien für die Ausführung der einzelnen Teile der Vorrichtung sind Glas, Plastik oder Keramik besonders geeignet.Glass, plastic or ceramic are particularly suitable as materials for the execution of the individual parts of the device.

Vorzugsweise ist ein Frischluftrohr vorgesehen, durch welches der Toilettenbürste Frischluft über auf diese gerichtete Düsen zuführbar ist. Die Bürste kann damit nach dem Spülvorgang bzw. Reinigungsvorgang trocken geblasen werden. Die Bürste wird abgedüst, wodurch die auf der Bürste noch vorhandenen Tropfen weggeblasen werden. Weiterhin wird der die Bürste umgebende Gehäuseraum getrocknet, wodurch Bakterien weniger gut überleben können, was einen zusätzlichen hygienisierenden Effekt mit sich bringt.A fresh air pipe is preferably provided, through which fresh air can be supplied to the toilet brush via nozzles directed towards it. The brush can then be blown dry after the rinsing or cleaning process. The brush is sprayed off, whereby the drops still present on the brush are blown away. Furthermore, the housing space surrounding the brush is dried, which means that bacteria are less able to survive, which has an additional hygienizing effect.

Das Frischluftrohr kann über ein von Hand und/oder durch ein Schaltorgan, vorzugsweise einen Magnetschalter, betätigbares Ventil zur Zuleitung geführt sein. In diesem Fall wird die Frischluft über dieselben Düsen auf die Bürste geleitet wie das Reinigungswasser. Damit werden auch die Wasserzuleitung und die Düsen durch die Frischluft getrocknet. Weiterhin wird eine gesondete Frischluftleitung teilweise eingespart und werden auch gesonderte Düsen eingespart.The fresh air pipe can be guided to the supply line via a valve which can be actuated by hand and / or by a switching element, preferably a magnetic switch. In this case, the fresh air is directed to the brush via the same nozzles as the cleaning water. This also dries the water supply and nozzles through the fresh air. Furthermore, a separate fresh air line is partially saved and separate nozzles are also saved.

Das Ventil ist vorzugsweise ein Dreiwegeventil, durch das der Toilettenbürste wahlweise Wasser oder Frischluft zuführbar ist. Zunächst wird das Dreiwegeventil in die Stellung gebracht, in der Wasser zugeführt wird. Die Bürste wird dann abgesprüht. Danach wird das Dreiwegeventil in die Stellung gebracht, in der Frischluft zugeführt wird. Die Bürste wird dann trockengeblasen.The valve is preferably a three-way valve through which either water or fresh air can be supplied to the toilet brush. First, the three-way valve is brought into the position in which water is supplied. The brush is then sprayed off. The three-way valve is then brought into the position in which fresh air is supplied. The brush is then blown dry.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn ein Zeitrelais vorgesehen ist, durch welches das Ventil bzw. das Dreiwegeventil rückstellbar ist. Nach einer durch das Zeitrelais vorgebbaren Zeit wird das die Frischluft zuführende Ventil geschlossen bzw. wird das Dreiwegeventil in die Stellung gebracht, in der Wasser zugeführt wird.It is advantageous if a time relay is provided, by means of which the valve or the three-way valve can be reset. After a time that can be predetermined by the time relay, the valve that supplies the fresh air is closed or the three-way valve is brought into the position in which water is supplied.

In dem Frischluftrohr kann eine Heizung, vorzugsweise eine Heizspirale, angebracht sein. Es wird dann Warmluft zugeführt, was die trocknende Wirkung zusätzlich verbessert.A heater, preferably a heating coil, can be fitted in the fresh air pipe. Warm air is then supplied, which additionally improves the drying effect.

Vorteilhaft ist es, wenn ein Abluftrohr vorhanden ist, das in dem Gehäuse vorgesehen ist oder von dem Auslaß abzweigt. Vorzugsweise zweigt das Abluftrohr in Strömungsrichtung vor dem Siphon ab. Dadurch ist dem aus dem Gehäuse führenden Abluftstrom der Weg durch die im Siphon lagernde Flüssigkeit versperrt, sodaß die Abluft zwangsweise durch das Abluftrohr strömen muß. Eine weitere vorteilhafte Weiterbildung ist gekennzeichnet durch einen in dem Frischluftrohr und/oder dem Abluftrohr angeordneten Ventilator, durch den der Luftstrom erzeugt wird.It is advantageous if an exhaust pipe is provided which is provided in the housing or branches off from the outlet. The exhaust pipe preferably branches off in the flow direction in front of the siphon. As a result, the exhaust air flow leading out of the housing is blocked by the liquid stored in the siphon, so that the exhaust air must flow through the exhaust pipe. A further advantageous development is characterized by a fan arranged in the fresh air pipe and / or the exhaust air pipe, by means of which the air flow is generated.

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Die in der einzigen Figur dargestellte Vorrichtung zur Reinigung von Toilettenbürsten besitzt ein die Toilettenbürste 7 umgebendes, spritzwassergeschütztes Gehäuse 1, in dem auf die Toilettenbürste 7 bzw. deren Bürstenfasern 15 gerichtete Düsen 17 vorgesehen sind. Im Boden des Gehäuses 1 ist ein Auslaß 16 für das Abwasser vorgesehen, an dem sich ein Syphon 2 anschließt, von dem das Abwasser in das Abwasseranschlußrohr 20, das mit einem Befestigungsflansch 3 versehen ist, fließt. Die Bürstenfasern sind mit der Toilettenbürste 7 an deren vorderem Ende 4 verbunden.The device for cleaning toilet brushes shown in the single figure has a splash-proof housing 1 which surrounds the toilet brush 7 and in which nozzles 17 are provided which are directed toward the toilet brush 7 or its brush fibers 15. In the bottom of the housing 1 there is an outlet 16 for the waste water, to which a siphon 2 connects, from which the waste water flows into the waste water connecting pipe 20, which is provided with a fastening flange 3. The brush fibers are connected to the toilet brush 7 at its front end 4.

Die Düsen 17 sind in einem die Toilettenbürste umgebenden, ringraumförmigen Düsenstock 5 vorgesehen. Der Düsenstock 5 und damit auch die Düsen 17 befinden sich leicht oberhalb des vorderen Endes 4 der Toilettenbürste 7, besprühen also die Bürstenfasern 15 von oben. Weiterhin sind die Düsen 17 schräg nach unten gerichtet. Es können mehrere Düsenreihen vorgesehen sein. Die Düsen 17 sind gleichmäßig über den Umfang des ringraumförmigen Düsenstocks 5 verteilt. Durch die Düsen 17 strömt das Wasser mit scharfem Strahl 18 auf die Bürstenfasern 15, die am vorderen Ende 4 der Toilettenbürste 7 befestigt sind. Danach strömt das Wasser durch den Abfluß 16 über das Syphon 2 in das Abwasseranschlußrohr 20.The nozzles 17 are provided in an annular space-shaped nozzle block 5 surrounding the toilet brush. The nozzle assembly 5 and thus also the nozzles 17 are located slightly above the front end 4 of the toilet brush 7, thus spraying the brush fibers 15 from above. Furthermore, the nozzles 17 are directed obliquely downwards. Several rows of nozzles can be provided. The nozzles 17 are distributed uniformly over the circumference of the annular nozzle 5. The water flows through the nozzles 17 with a sharp jet 18 onto the brush fibers 15 which are attached to the front end 4 of the toilet brush 7. The water then flows through the drain 16 via the siphon 2 into the waste water connection pipe 20.

In der Zuleitung 6 zu den Düsen 17 bzw. zu dem ringraumförmigen Düsenstock 5 ist ein betätigbares Ventil 13 vorgesehen. Es sitzt auf einem Flansch 10, der mit dem Gehäuse 1 verbunden ist. Die Zuleitung 6 durchsetzt diesen Flansch 10. Das Ventil 13 ist wahlweise sowohl durch die Magnetspule 11 als auch von Hand über die Spindel 12 betätigbar, kann also wahlweise sowohl von Hand als auch durch eine Ansteuerung geöffnet und geschlossen werden.An actuatable valve 13 is provided in the feed line 6 to the nozzles 17 or to the annular space 5. It is sitting on a flange 10 which is connected to the housing 1. The feed line 6 passes through this flange 10. The valve 13 can be actuated either by the solenoid 11 or by hand via the spindle 12, that is to say it can be opened and closed either by hand or by actuation.

Das Gehäuse 1 weist an seiner Oberseite eine Öffnung auf, auf die ein mit der Toilettenbürste 7 verbundener Deckel 8 auflegbar ist. Auf der der Öffnung zugewandten Seite des Deckels 8 ist eine Dichtung 9 vorgesehen, die auf der Öffnung aufliegt und damit die Abdichtung bewirkt. Weiterhin weist der Deckel 8 einen seitlichen Vorsprung auf, durch den ein an dem Gehäuseflansch 10 vorgesehener Schalter 19 für das Ventil 13 betätigbar ist. Nach dem Einsetzen der Bürste 7 in das Gehäuse (Schale) 1 wird durch die Betätigung des Schalters 19 die Magnetspule 11 erregt und so das Ventil 13 geöffnet. Der Schalter 19 kann mit einem Zeitglied verbunden sein, durch das eine gewisse Zeitverzögerung bewirkt wird. Die Öffnung des Ventils 13 erfolgt also, erst nach einer durch das Zeitglied vorgebbaren Zeitspanne. Das Zeitglied kann einstellbar sein, so daß die Verzögerungszeit je nach den Bedürfnissen geändert werden kann. Nach der Öffnung des Ventils 13 strömt Wasser über die Zuleitung 6 in den Ringraum 5 und von dort durch die Düsen 17 auf die Bürstenfasern 15. Das Ventil 13 sitzt vorzugsweise auf dem Flansch 10, mit dem gleichzeitig auch die ganze Vorrichtung an der Wand befestigt werden kann. Es können auch mehrere Düsenstöcke 5 übereinander angeordnet sein.The housing 1 has an opening on its top, on which a lid 8 connected to the toilet brush 7 can be placed. On the side of the cover 8 facing the opening, a seal 9 is provided which rests on the opening and thus effects the seal. Furthermore, the cover 8 has a lateral projection through which a switch 19 provided on the housing flange 10 for the valve 13 can be actuated. After the brush 7 has been inserted into the housing (shell) 1, the solenoid 11 is excited by the actuation of the switch 19 and the valve 13 is thus opened. The switch 19 can be connected to a timer, which causes a certain time delay. The valve 13 thus opens only after a time period which can be predetermined by the timer. The timer can be adjustable so that the delay time can be changed depending on the needs. After opening the valve 13, water flows via the feed line 6 into the annular space 5 and from there through the nozzles 17 onto the brush fibers 15. The valve 13 is preferably seated on the flange 10, with which the entire device is also fastened to the wall can. A plurality of nozzle assemblies 5 can also be arranged one above the other.

Zu dem Ventil 13 führt ein Frischluftrohr 22, durch welches der Toilettenbürste Frischluft über die auf diese gerichteten Düsen 17 zuführbar ist. Wenn die Toilettenbürste mit Wasser abgereinigt wurde, schaltet von Hand oder automatisch der Frischluftventilator 23 ein, der in dem Frischluftrohr 22 angeordnet ist. Durch die in Strömungsrichtung hinter dem Frischluftventilator 23 angeordnete Heizspirale 24 wird die Frischluft erwärmt und durch das Frischluftrohr 22 dem Ventil 13 zugeführt. Das Ventil 13 ist als Dreiwegeventil ausgebildet. Wenn Frischluft zugeführt wird, ist der Wasserzufluß über das Dreiwegeventil 13 abgesperrt. Die Frischluft wird über die Zuleitung 6, den Düsenstock 5 und die Düsen 17 auf die Düse geblasen. Die Frischluft tritt dabei über die Düsen 17 aus dem Ringkanal 5 so auf die Bürste 15 gerichtet aus, daß das Wasser abtropft und die verbleibende Restfeuchte verdunstet. Anschließend wird die Abluft durch das Abluftrohr 25 abgeführt. Sie gelangt vom Abluftrohr 25 in ein Lüftungsrohr 26 und von dort in die freie Atmosphäre, beispielsweies durch eine Leitung zum Dach des Gebäudes. Es ist auch möglich, die Abluft dem entlüfteten Abflußrohr 3 zuzuführen (in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt).A fresh air pipe 22 leads to the valve 13, through which fresh air can be supplied to the toilet brush via the nozzles 17 directed towards it. When the toilet brush has been cleaned with water, the fresh air fan 23, which is arranged in the fresh air pipe 22, switches on manually or automatically. Through the flow direction behind the fresh air fan 23 arranged heating coil 24, the fresh air is heated and fed through the fresh air pipe 22 to the valve 13. The valve 13 is designed as a three-way valve. If fresh air is supplied, the water inflow via the three-way valve 13 is shut off. The fresh air is blown onto the nozzle via the feed line 6, the nozzle assembly 5 and the nozzles 17. The fresh air exits the ring channel 5 via the nozzles 17 in such a way directed onto the brush 15 that the water drips off and the remaining residual moisture evaporates. The exhaust air is then discharged through the exhaust pipe 25. It passes from the exhaust pipe 25 into a ventilation pipe 26 and from there into the free atmosphere, for example through a line to the roof of the building. It is also possible to supply the exhaust air to the vented drain pipe 3 (not shown in the drawing).

Das Abluftrohr 25 zweigt in Strömungsrichtung vor dem Siphon 2 von dem Auslaß 16 ab. Dem Abluftstrom ist also der Weg zum Abwasseranschlußrohr 20 durch die im Siphon 2 lagernde Flüssigkeit 27 versperrt. Die Luft muß zwangsweise über das Abluftrohr 25 abströmen.The exhaust pipe 25 branches off in the flow direction in front of the siphon 2 from the outlet 16. The flow of exhaust air is thus blocked from the way to the sewage connection pipe 20 by the liquid 27 stored in the siphon 2. The air must flow out of the exhaust pipe 25.

Nach einer über ein in der Zeichnung nicht gezeigtes Zeitschaltrelais einstellbaren Zeit oder durch Handbetätigung 12 wird das Ventil bzw. das Dreiwegeventil 13 in die Grundstellung, also die die Frischluft absperrende Stellung gebracht, sobald die Bürstegetrocknet ist.After a time that can be set via a time switch relay (not shown in the drawing) or by manual operation 12, the valve or the three-way valve 13 is brought into the basic position, that is to say the position that blocks the fresh air, as soon as the brush has dried.

Es ist möglich (in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellt), einen (zusätzlichen) Ventilator im Abluftrohr 25 anzubringen. Dies kann insbesondere dann vorteilhaft sein, wenn eine Luftabsaugung bzw. ein Abluftventilator im Toilettenraum ohnehin bereits zur Verfügung steht. Der Luftstrom kann also als Druckluft oder als Saugluft oder durch beide Maßnahmen erzeugt werden.It is possible (not shown in the drawing) to mount an (additional) fan in the exhaust pipe 25. This can be particularly advantageous if air extraction or an exhaust air fan is already available in the toilet room. The air flow can therefore be generated as compressed air or as suction air or by both measures.

Claims (18)

  1. Device for the cleaning of toilet brushes with a splash-protected housing (1) surrounding the toilet brush (7), in the bottom of which housing (1) is located an outlet (16) for the waste water, with a supply line (6) leading to the housing (1), and with jets (17) directed at the toilet brush (7, 4, 15)
    characterised in that
    in the supply line (6) to the jets (17) is provided a valve (13), preferably a solenoid valve, which can be operated by a switching element (11), and that the switching element (11) can be actuated by a switch (19), preferably a limit switch, which can be operated by the toilet brush (7), which switch (19) can be mechanically triggered by the toilet brush (7) resting on the housing (1).
  2. Device according to Claim 1, characterised in that the valve (13) can also be operated by manual means (12).
  3. Device according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the jets (17) are arranged in a spray header (5) surrounding the toilet brush (7).
  4. Device according to Claim 3, characterised in that the spray header (5) is of annular design.
  5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a syphon (2) is connected to the outlet (16).
  6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the housing (1) exhibits an opening at its top on which a cover (8) connected to the toilet brush (7) can be placed.
  7. Device according to Claim 6, characterised in that on the face of the cover (8) directed towards the opening and/or on the end face of the opening directed towards the cover (8) is provided a seal (9).
  8. Device according to Claim 6 or 7, characterised in that the cover (8) exhibits a projection through which a switch (19) provided at the housing (1) or at a housing flange (10) for the valve (13) can be operated.
  9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that several spray headers (5) are provided one above the other.
  10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the components of the device are manufactured in glass, plastics or ceramics.
  11. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a fresh air pipe (22) is provided through which fresh air may be supplied to the toilet brush (7) via the jets (17) pointing towards it.
  12. Device according to Claim 11, characterised in that the fresh air pipe (22) is connected to the supply line (6) via a valve (13) which can be operated by manual means and/or by a switching element (11), preferably a solenoid switch.
  13. Device according to Claim 12, characterised in that the valve is a three-way directional valve (13), so that either water or fresh air may be supplied to the toilet brush (7).
  14. Device according to Claim 12 or 13, characterised by a time lag relay which resets the valve (13) or the three-way valve (13).
  15. Device according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterised by a heating element (24), preferably a heating spiral, arranged in the fresh air pipe (22).
  16. Device according to one of claims 11 to 15, characterised by a foul air pipe (25) provided in the housing (1) or branching off from the outlet (16).
  17. Device according to Claim 16, characterised in that the foul air pipe (25) branches off upstream of the syphon.
  18. Device according to one of Claims 11 to 17, characterised by a fan (23) arranged in the fresh air pipe (22) and/or the foul air pipe (25).
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