EP0517132A1 - Sanitary unit with automatic seat-cleaning device - Google Patents

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EP0517132A1
EP0517132A1 EP92109182A EP92109182A EP0517132A1 EP 0517132 A1 EP0517132 A1 EP 0517132A1 EP 92109182 A EP92109182 A EP 92109182A EP 92109182 A EP92109182 A EP 92109182A EP 0517132 A1 EP0517132 A1 EP 0517132A1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47KSANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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    • A47K13/30Seats having provisions for heating, deodorising or the like, e.g. ventilating, noise-damping or cleaning devices
    • A47K13/302Seats with cleaning devices
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells

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  • the present invention relates to a novel sanitary cell with devices for cleaning the seat glasses arranged on a toilet bowl.
  • a water flush toilet provided with a hinged lid is known, which is provided on the underside of the hinged lid with a device for automatically cleaning the toilet lid, through which the toilet seat is rinsed by means of a cleaning and disinfecting liquid and with brushes or Wipers is cleaned.
  • the device for cleaning the toilet lid is provided with a spray device with which the inside of the toilet bowl is simultaneously sprayed and disinfected.
  • From DE-PS 21 40 097 is also a device for automatic cleaning of toilet seats. where the seat is rinsed off with a cleaning and disinfecting liquid. cleaned with brushes and dried with wipers. known.
  • the spraying device and the cleaning device provided with brushes and wipers are arranged on the fold-up toilet lid, the one with the toilet seat and a fold-up lower part designed as a drain ring. that seals the joint between the toilet lid and the lower part by means of water repellency provided on the toilet lid and on the lower part. forms a structural unit that can be attached to the toilet body.
  • From DE-PS 24 56 020 is a device for cleaning toilet glasses by means of a liquid flow which is guided through a cavity arranged below the surface of the toilet glasses to through-openings on the surface of the glasses. a connection between the glasses and the liquid reservoir being provided. known.
  • a feed line is provided for a medium for drying the previously wet-cleaned toilet seat, air being arranged as the drying medium and a blower for transporting it.
  • DE-OS 25 11 300 describes a device for cleaning a toilet bowl with water flushing. in which the glasses of the toilet bowl are cleaned intensively after each use.
  • a guide plate is arranged above the spray device and below at a distance from the cover. which overlaps the glasses from above at a distance, the outer edge of the guide plate being arranged in the area of the outer upper edge of the glasses. that there is an annular gap between the guide plate and the glasses, and that the lower edge of the cover has a seal which, when the cover is closed, rests against the outer upper edge of the glasses, an annular gap being formed between the outer edge of the guide plate and the cover.
  • DE-OS 25 23 782 A further development of this device is described in DE-OS 25 23 782.
  • a system for disinfection and Cleaning the seat of toilet bowls after touching them is also the subject of German patent application 26 21 802.
  • the toilet bowl is provided with a nose in the specially shaped lid, all around and on the inside edge, in order to prevent the cleaning water from escaping Installation of tubes and nozzles provided that spray the seat with water and disinfectant solution after each use.
  • the toilet seat is designed such that at least the surface of the seat glasses is guided past cleaning devices and is mechanically and / or chemically cleaned and finally dried.
  • the seat goggles are rotatably mounted so that their surface can be moved past the cleaning devices.
  • a flexible shaft serves as the rotary drive for the preferably tubular seat glasses, which is automatically rotated by a motor after use of the toilet seat.
  • the seat glasses are cleaned mechanically by brushes and spray nozzles, from which water or a disinfectant is sprayed onto the surface of the rotating tubular seat glasses.
  • wiping lips engaging on the seat goggles are provided, by means of which the cleaned surface of the seat goggles is dried quickly.
  • DE-OS 26 42 985 something can be read about a device that allows the seat and the toilet bowl to be kept germ-free after each use.
  • This device is characterized in that it has a ring channel connected to a line for the disinfectant and possibly a suction device in the seat, and the seat is made of porous material or is provided with evenly distributed holes opening out from the ring channel into the seat surface.
  • DE-OS 29 07 754 a device for cleaning and disinfecting the seat of a toilet bowl is provided, in which ring-shaped nozzles for spraying a cleaning and disinfecting liquid are arranged in a bowl-like toilet lid.
  • a disadvantage of the previously described devices according to the prior art is that they are largely limited to cleaning by means of water without the aid of other mechanical means. If, for example, mechanical cleaning devices are provided, brushes are accommodated in the sanitary room using rather complex methods. This applies in particular to the solution according to DE-OS 26 30 089. Also, optimal cleaning and thus keeping the toilet bowls clean cannot be achieved in all cases, especially if mechanical cleaning is lacking.
  • DE-PS 22 63 474 a cleaning box is arranged next to the toilet bowl or behind the toilet bowl.
  • two guide rails are provided, with the help of which the seat glasses can be pushed into the cleaning box in a vertical position.
  • a special mechanism had to be developed to manage the branching of the seat glasses from the horizontal to the vertical position and onto the guide rails.
  • Such a mechanism is naturally associated with considerable disadvantages.
  • column 5 line 20 of DE-PS 22 63 474 where the design of two special pins attached to the top of the guide rail is described.
  • such a device is more susceptible, making it unsuitable for automatic operation.
  • DE-OS 27 34 056 describes a mechanism which is quite similar to DE-PS 22 63 474. Because here too, in the variant according to drawing 2, there is a cleaning box behind the toilet bowl, in which the seat glasses are placed for cleaning. There is also a vertical position of the seat glasses provided during cleaning. In contrast to the patent specification 22 63 474, however, no guide rails and therefore also the special branch mechanism are not provided. For this reason, the cleaning device according to DE-OS 27 34 056 is a worsened embodiment compared to DE-PS 22 63 474.
  • German patent 283470 provides for cleaning the toilet seats in a part separated from the sanitary room by a wall.
  • a seat disk is provided on which there are a number of seat openings, which are partly on this side and partly on the other side of the partition.
  • a shaft is provided in the wall so that the seat disc can be rotated. A rather complex construction is described for the rotating mechanism. After using the toilet, the seat disc is then turned until the next opening is above the toilet bowl.
  • the box is equipped with fixed brushes and sponges, i.e. the seat disc is only pushed between the sponges or brushes and so cleaning is accomplished, which has, however, not proven to be sufficient.
  • German patent 283470 A disadvantage of the German patent 283470 is the fact that the cleaning devices are provided in a closed box. A visual inspection by the maintenance staff can therefore not be carried out. It is therefore not possible to notice stubborn dirt or damage to the toilet seat or cleaning brushes in good time. Rather, it is always necessary to open the box so that the relevant checks can be carried out by the maintenance staff. As a result, it is also necessary to interrupt operation during maintenance and inspection work.
  • German Patent 283470 no drying of the seat disk is provided. For this reason alone, this system is not suitable for automatic operation. In addition, the arrangement of the turntable leads to a considerable space requirement. Because in order to be able to rotate the seat opening, the sanitary cell must have a certain width. Apart from this, the complex mechanism described in patent 283470 carries the risk of greater susceptibility. For this reason too, the system therefore has considerable disadvantages with regard to automatic operation.
  • the present invention has now set itself the task of providing a sanitary cell with devices without the previously known disadvantages.
  • the sanitary cell is divided by a wall in the sanitary room with toilet bowl and technical room, b) the toilet bowl is attached to the wall, c) the seat glasses on the toilet bowl are arranged in guide rails, d) the guide rails through an opening in the wall is extended into the technical room so that the seat glasses can be moved onto it in the technical room, and e) the equipment required for cleaning the seat glasses is housed in the technical room.
  • the guide rails are preferably arranged so that the seat glasses can be moved on them while maintaining the horizontal position.
  • other orientations of the guide rails for example in the lateral direction or upwards, are also conceivable.
  • the height rails can protrude freely into the technical room without additional support devices. This has the advantage of a large space saving with the already limited space within the Technical room. However, it has proven useful to mount the guide rails on one or more supports in order to prevent any bending forces that may occur as a result of the seat glasses being shifted onto the guide rails within the equipment room.
  • a motor drive is preferably provided, by means of which the seat glasses can be moved into the technical room after use.
  • the motor drive can be triggered by a control mechanism.
  • the control signal can be coupled to the toilet flush or the lock of the entrance door to the sanitary room.
  • the mechanism is usually triggered by triggering the flushing mechanism or by a specially attached button with the message "Seat cleaning" or by unlocking the door lock. through which the seat glasses move into the technical room.
  • a radar field is set up above the toilet bowl: the process is stopped as soon as this radar field is violated.
  • a touch lock is installed, i.e. As soon as pressure is generated on the glasses and the motor needs an increased power consumption to move, it switches off immediately.
  • Devices for cleaning the seat glasses are preferably arranged in the sanitary room above or to the side of the guide rails.
  • brushes, water jets and air blowers can be provided for this.
  • the rotating brushes achieve mechanical cleaning.
  • the water nozzles have a supporting effect, whereby the water sprayed on may also be mixed with disinfectant or cleaning agent.
  • the seat glasses can be cleaned using the air blower. To this end, wiping rags can also be provided.
  • the cleaning effect can naturally be increased the longer the seat glasses are moved back and forth on the guide rails.
  • the optimal time can be set here by appropriate program control.
  • a better cleaning effect can also be achieved by extending the guide rails.
  • the personnel it is possible for the personnel to enter the technical room and to check it at any time by visual inspection. whether all cleaning devices are properly set and working. I.e. In this way it is possible to ensure ongoing maintenance of the seat glasses, which was not the case with the prior art described at the outset, because the maintenance personnel always had to enter the sanitary room through the same door as the user in order to subject it to a visual inspection .
  • the seat glasses 2 are located on the toilet bowl 1.
  • the guide rails 6 are arranged in a horizontal position projecting into the technical room 5.
  • the seat glasses 2 can be moved out of the sanitary room 4 through the opening 7 of the wall 3 separating the sanitary room 4 from the technical room 5.
  • water is sprayed onto the seat glasses via the nozzle bars 9.
  • the rotating brushes 8 arranged behind the nozzle bars 9 mechanically clean the seat glasses.
  • the seat glasses are moved on the guide rails 6 up to their end supported by the device 13. Within the technical room, the seat glasses can now go several times as required and be driven here. Finally, the rotating brushes are automatically lifted and the water flow switched off to initiate the drying phase. Drying is achieved by moving the blower 10 back and forth several times. Finally, the seat glasses can be moved through the opening 7 in the wall 3 via the toilet bowl 1 into the sanitary room 4. Any moisture residues are removed by means of the wiper lip 11.

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The present invention relates to a sanitary unit with devices for cleaning the seat (2) arranged on a toilet bowl (1), a) the sanitary unit being subdivided by a wall (3) into a sanitary room (4) with the toilet bowl (1) and an equipment space (5), b) the toilet bowl (1) being attached to the wall (3), c) the seat (2) being arranged in guide rails (6) on the toilet bowl (1), d) the guide rails (6) being extended into the equipment space (5) through an opening (7) in the wall (3), such that the seat (2) can be moved on said guide rails (6) into the equipment space (5), and e) the equipment (8, 9, 10, 11) required for cleaning the seat (2) being accommodated in the equipment space (5). <IMAGE>

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine neuartige Sanitärzelle mit Vorrichtungen zum Reinigen der auf einer Toilettenschüssel angeordneten Sitzbrille.The present invention relates to a novel sanitary cell with devices for cleaning the seat glasses arranged on a toilet bowl.

Aus der DE-AS 27 21 433 ist ein mit einem Klappdeckel versehenes Wasserspülklosett bekannt, das an der Unterseite des hochklappbaren Deckels mit einer Vorrichtung zum selbsttätigen Reinigen des Klosettdeckels versehen ist, durch die der Klosettsitz mittels einer Reinigungs- und Desinfektionsflüssigkeit abgespült und mit Bürsten oder Wischern gereinigt wird. Die Vorrichtung zum Reinigen des Klosettdeckels ist mit einer Spritzvorrichtung versehen, mit der zugleich das Innere der Klosettschüssel ausgespritzt und desinfiziert wird.From DE-AS 27 21 433 a water flush toilet provided with a hinged lid is known, which is provided on the underside of the hinged lid with a device for automatically cleaning the toilet lid, through which the toilet seat is rinsed by means of a cleaning and disinfecting liquid and with brushes or Wipers is cleaned. The device for cleaning the toilet lid is provided with a spray device with which the inside of the toilet bowl is simultaneously sprayed and disinfected.

Aus der DE-PS 21 40 097 ist ferner eine Vorrichtung zum selbsttätigen Reinigen von Klosettsitzen. bei der der Sitz mittels eine Reinigungs- und Desinfektionsflüssigkeit abgespült. mit Bürsten gereinigt und mit Wischern getrocknet wird. bekannt. Hierbei sind die Sprüheinrichtung und die mit Bürsten und Wischern versehene Reinigungsvorrichtung am hochklappbaren Klosettdeckel angeordnet, der mit dem Klosettsitz und einem als Ablaufring ausgebildeten hochklappbaren Unterteil. das die Trennfuge zwischen dem Klosettdeckel und dem Unterteil mittels am Klosettdeckel und am Unterteil vorgesehener Wasserabweisung abdichtet. eine am Klosettkörper anbringbare bauliche Einheit bildet.From DE-PS 21 40 097 is also a device for automatic cleaning of toilet seats. where the seat is rinsed off with a cleaning and disinfecting liquid. cleaned with brushes and dried with wipers. known. Here, the spraying device and the cleaning device provided with brushes and wipers are arranged on the fold-up toilet lid, the one with the toilet seat and a fold-up lower part designed as a drain ring. that seals the joint between the toilet lid and the lower part by means of water repellency provided on the toilet lid and on the lower part. forms a structural unit that can be attached to the toilet body.

Aus der DE-PS 24 56 020 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Reinigen einer WC-Brille mittels eines Flüssigkeitsstroms, welcher durch einen unterhalb der Oberfläche der WC-Brille angeordneten Hohlraum zu Durchtrittsöffnungen an die Oberfläche der Brille geführt wird. wobei eine Verbindung zwischen Brille und Flüssigkeitsreservoir vorgesehen ist. bekannt. Zusätzlich ist eine Zuleitung für ein Medium zum Trocknen der zuvor feucht gereinigten WC-Brille vorgesehen, wobei als Trocknungsmedium Luft und für deren Beförderung ein Gebläse angeordnet ist.From DE-PS 24 56 020 is a device for cleaning toilet glasses by means of a liquid flow which is guided through a cavity arranged below the surface of the toilet glasses to through-openings on the surface of the glasses. a connection between the glasses and the liquid reservoir being provided. known. In addition, a feed line is provided for a medium for drying the previously wet-cleaned toilet seat, air being arranged as the drying medium and a blower for transporting it.

Die DE-OS 25 11 300 schildert eine Vorrichtung für die Reinigung einer Toilettenschüssel mit Wasserspülung. bei welcher auch die Brille der Toilettenschüssel nach jeder Benutzung intensiv gereinigt wird. Hierbei wird oberhalb der Sprüheinrichtung und unterhalb auf Abstand von dem Deckel eine Leitplatte angeordnet. welche die Brille von oben auf Abstand übergreift, wobei der äußere Rand der Leitplatte im Bereich des äußeren oberen Randes der Brille derart angeordnet ist. daß zwischen der Leitplatte und der Brille ein Ringspalt besteht, und daß der untere Rand des Deckels eine Dichtung aufweist, welche in geschlossenem Zustand des Deckels am äußeren oberen Rand der Brille anliegt, wobei zwischen dem äußeren Rand der Leitplatte und dem Deckel ein Ringspalt entsteht. Eine Weiterbildung dieser Vorrichtung ist in der DE-OS 25 23 782 beschrieben. Eine Anlage zur Desinfektion und Reinigung der Sitzfläche von Toilettenschüsseln nach deren Berührung ist auch Gegenstand der deutschen Patentanmeldung 26 21 802. Hierbei wird in den speziell geformten Deckel der Toilettenschüssel, die rundherum und an der Innenkante, mit einer Nase versehen ist, um das Auslaufen des Reinigungswassers zu vermeiden, der Einbau von Röhren und Düsen vorgesehen, die nach jeder Benutzung die Sitzfläche mit Wasser und Desinfektionslösung besprühen.DE-OS 25 11 300 describes a device for cleaning a toilet bowl with water flushing. in which the glasses of the toilet bowl are cleaned intensively after each use. In this case, a guide plate is arranged above the spray device and below at a distance from the cover. which overlaps the glasses from above at a distance, the outer edge of the guide plate being arranged in the area of the outer upper edge of the glasses. that there is an annular gap between the guide plate and the glasses, and that the lower edge of the cover has a seal which, when the cover is closed, rests against the outer upper edge of the glasses, an annular gap being formed between the outer edge of the guide plate and the cover. A further development of this device is described in DE-OS 25 23 782. A system for disinfection and Cleaning the seat of toilet bowls after touching them is also the subject of German patent application 26 21 802. Here, the toilet bowl is provided with a nose in the specially shaped lid, all around and on the inside edge, in order to prevent the cleaning water from escaping Installation of tubes and nozzles provided that spray the seat with water and disinfectant solution after each use.

In der DE-OS 26 30 089 wird eine weitere Variante der Toilettensitzreinigung beschrieben. Hierbei ist der Toilettensitz derart ausgestaltet, daß zumindest die Oberfläche der Sitzbrille an Reinigungsvorrichtungen vorbeigeführt wird und dabei mechanisch und/oder chemisch gereinigt und schließlich getrocknet wird. Zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens ist die Sitzbrille in sich drehbar gelagert, so daß ihre Oberfläche an den Reinigungsvorrichtungen vorbei bewegbar ist. Als Drehantrieb für die vorzugsweise schlauchförmig ausgestaltete Sitzbrille dient eine biegsame Welle, die nach Benutzung des Toilettensitzes selbständig durch einen Motor in Drehung versetzt wird. Die Reinigung der Sitzbrille erfolgt mechanisch durch Bürsten und Sprühdüsen, aus denen Wasser bzw. ein Desinfektionsmittel auf die Oberfläche der sich drehenden schlauchförmigen Sitzbrille gesprüht wird. Schließlich sind noch an der Sitzbrille angreifende Abstreiflippen vorgesehen, durch die ein schnelles Trocknen der gereinigten Oberfläche der Sitzbrille erreicht wird.Another variant of toilet seat cleaning is described in DE-OS 26 30 089. Here, the toilet seat is designed such that at least the surface of the seat glasses is guided past cleaning devices and is mechanically and / or chemically cleaned and finally dried. To carry out this method, the seat goggles are rotatably mounted so that their surface can be moved past the cleaning devices. A flexible shaft serves as the rotary drive for the preferably tubular seat glasses, which is automatically rotated by a motor after use of the toilet seat. The seat glasses are cleaned mechanically by brushes and spray nozzles, from which water or a disinfectant is sprayed onto the surface of the rotating tubular seat glasses. Finally, wiping lips engaging on the seat goggles are provided, by means of which the cleaned surface of the seat goggles is dried quickly.

In der DE-OS 26 42 985 ist etwas über eine Einrichtung zu lesen, die es gestattet, den Sitz und die Toilettenmuschel nach jeder Benutzung keimfrei zu halten. Diese Einrichtung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sie im Sitz einen mit einer Leitung für das Desinfektionsmittel und ggf. mit einem Absauger verbundenen Ringkanal aufweist, und der Sitz aus porösem Material besteht oder mit gleichmäßig verteiltem vom Ringkanal in die Sitzoberfläche ausmündenden Bohrungen versehen ist.In DE-OS 26 42 985 something can be read about a device that allows the seat and the toilet bowl to be kept germ-free after each use. This device is characterized in that it has a ring channel connected to a line for the disinfectant and possibly a suction device in the seat, and the seat is made of porous material or is provided with evenly distributed holes opening out from the ring channel into the seat surface.

In der DE-OS 29 07 754 ist eine Einrichtung zum Reinigen und Desinfizieren des Sitzes einer Toilettenschüssel vorgesehen, bei der in einem schalenartigen Toilettendeckel ringförmig Düsen zum Versprühen einer Reinigungs- und Desinfektionsflüssigkeit angeordnet sind.In DE-OS 29 07 754 a device for cleaning and disinfecting the seat of a toilet bowl is provided, in which ring-shaped nozzles for spraying a cleaning and disinfecting liquid are arranged in a bowl-like toilet lid.

Nachteil der bisher geschilderten Vorrichtungen nach dem Stand der Technik ist, daß diese sich zum großen Teil auf die Reinigung mittels Wasser ohne Zuhilfenahme anderer mechanischer Mittel beschränkt. Sofern mechanische Reinigungseinrichtungen beispielsweise Bürsten vorgesehen sind, sind diese mit recht aufwendigen Methoden in dem Sanitärraum untergebracht. Dies gilt insbesondere für die Lösung nach der DE-OS 26 30 089. Auch läßt sich nicht in allen Fällen eine optimale Reinigung und damit Sauberhaltung der Toilettenschüsseln erreichen, insbesondere wenn es an einer mechanischen Reinigung fehlt.A disadvantage of the previously described devices according to the prior art is that they are largely limited to cleaning by means of water without the aid of other mechanical means. If, for example, mechanical cleaning devices are provided, brushes are accommodated in the sanitary room using rather complex methods. This applies in particular to the solution according to DE-OS 26 30 089. Also, optimal cleaning and thus keeping the toilet bowls clean cannot be achieved in all cases, especially if mechanical cleaning is lacking.

Bei der DE-PS 22 63 474 ist neben der Toilettenschüssel oder hinter der Toilettenschüssel ein Reinigungskasten angeordnet. In diesem sind zwei Führungsschienen vorgesehen, mit deren Hilfe die Sitzbrille in vertikaler Lage in den Reinigungskasten geschoben werden kann. Hierzu mußte ein spezieller Mechanismus entwickelt werden, um die Abzweigung der Sitzbrille von der horizontalen in die vertikale Lage und auf die Führungsschienen zu bewerkstelligen. Ein solcher Mechanismus ist naturgemäß mit erheblichen Nachteilen verbunden. Dies wird auch aus Spalte 5 Zeile 20 der DE-PS 22 63 474 ersichtlich, wo die Ausgestaltung zweier spezieller oben an der Führungsschiene angebrachter Zapfen beschrieben ist. Außerdem ist eine solche Vorrichtung anfälliger, so daß sie für den automatischen Betrieb ungeeignet ist.In DE-PS 22 63 474 a cleaning box is arranged next to the toilet bowl or behind the toilet bowl. In this two guide rails are provided, with the help of which the seat glasses can be pushed into the cleaning box in a vertical position. For this purpose, a special mechanism had to be developed to manage the branching of the seat glasses from the horizontal to the vertical position and onto the guide rails. Such a mechanism is naturally associated with considerable disadvantages. This can also be seen from column 5 line 20 of DE-PS 22 63 474, where the design of two special pins attached to the top of the guide rail is described. In addition, such a device is more susceptible, making it unsuitable for automatic operation.

Die DE-OS 27 34 056 beschreibt einen Mechanismus, welcher der DE-PS 22 63 474 recht ähnlich ist. Denn auch hier befindet sich in der Variante gemäß Zeichnung 2 ein Reinigungskasten hinter der Toilettenschüssel, in welchem die Sitzbrille zwecks Reinigung verbracht wird. Auch ist eine vertikale Lage der Sitzbrille während der Reinigung vorgesehen. Im Unterschied zur Patentschrift 22 63 474 sind aber keine Führungsschienen und damit auch nicht der spezielle Abzweigemechanismus vorgesehen. Aus diesem Grunde handelt es sich bei der Reinigungsvorrichtung gemäß der DE-OS 27 34 056 um eine verschlechterte Ausführungsform gegenüber der DE-PS 22 63 474. Weitere Reinigungsvorschläge sind in folgenden Dokumenten beschrieben:
DE-PS 168 912
DE-OS 17 78 929
GB-PS 133 039
DE-PS 75 425
DE-PS 240 687
DE-PS 252 298
USA 4 785 482
FR 2 344 261
DE-OS 3 127 890
WO 83/03532
EP-PS 252 861
EP-OS 201 435
FR 2 543 594
DK 22 227
FR 2 397 821
FR 2 380 762
FR 2 365 323
FR 2 316 905
US 2 494 894
US 2 592 167
US 1 800 261
US 1 800 226
DE 283 470.
DE-OS 27 34 056 describes a mechanism which is quite similar to DE-PS 22 63 474. Because here too, in the variant according to drawing 2, there is a cleaning box behind the toilet bowl, in which the seat glasses are placed for cleaning. There is also a vertical position of the seat glasses provided during cleaning. In contrast to the patent specification 22 63 474, however, no guide rails and therefore also the special branch mechanism are not provided. For this reason, the cleaning device according to DE-OS 27 34 056 is a worsened embodiment compared to DE-PS 22 63 474. Further cleaning suggestions are described in the following documents:
DE-PS 168 912
DE-OS 17 78 929
GB-PS 133 039
DE-PS 75 425
DE-PS 240 687
DE-PS 252 298
USA 4,785,482
FR 2 344 261
DE-OS 3 127 890
WO 83/03532
EP-PS 252 861
EP-OS 201 435
FR 2 543 594
DK 22 227
FR 2 397 821
FR 2 380 762
FR 2 365 323
FR 2 316 905
US 2,494,894
US 2,592,167
US 1,800,261
US 1,800,226
DE 283 470.

Nachteil all dieser Einrichtungen ist, daß die Lösungsvorschläge technisch sehr aufwendig sind. Solche Vorrichtungen sind aber in der Regel anfällig und daher für öffentliche Toiletten, welche stets für große Nutzerzahlen ausgelegt sein müssen, ungeeignet.The disadvantage of all these devices is that the proposed solutions are technically very complex. However, such devices are generally susceptible and are therefore unsuitable for public toilets, which must always be designed for large numbers of users.

Ein weiterer wesentlicher Nachteil sämtlicher bisher beschriebener Anlagen ist, daß das Wartungspersonal zur Kontrolle des Reinheitsgrades der Sitzbrille den Toilettenraum betreten muß. Dies führt dazu, daß eine Überprüfung nur in unregelmäßigen Abständen erfolgt. Aus diesem Grunde kann es leicht dazu kommen, daß Verschmutzungen oder auch Beschädigungen der Reinigungsvorrichtungen von dem Personal nicht bemerkt werden.Another major disadvantage of all systems described so far is that the maintenance personnel must enter the toilet room to check the degree of cleanliness of the seat glasses. This means that a check is only carried out at irregular intervals. For this reason, it can easily happen that dirt or damage to the cleaning devices is not noticed by the personnel.

In der deutschen Patentschrift 283470 ist vorgesehen, die Reinigung der Toilettensitze in einem von dem Sanitärraum durch eine Wand abgetrennten Teil durchzuführen.German patent 283470 provides for cleaning the toilet seats in a part separated from the sanitary room by a wall.

Ferner ist eine Sitzscheibe vorgesehen, auf der sich eine Anzahl von Sitzöffnungen befindet, welche teils diesseits, teils jenseits der Trennwand liegen. In der Wand ist eine Welle vorgesehen, so daß die Sitzscheibe drehbar ist. Für den Drehmechanismus ist eine recht aufwendige Konstruktion beschrieben. Nach dem Benutzen der Toilette wird hiernach die Sitzscheibe so weit gedreht, bis die nächste Öffnung über dem Toilettenbecken steht.Furthermore, a seat disk is provided on which there are a number of seat openings, which are partly on this side and partly on the other side of the partition. A shaft is provided in the wall so that the seat disc can be rotated. A rather complex construction is described for the rotating mechanism. After using the toilet, the seat disc is then turned until the next opening is above the toilet bowl.

Jenseits der Trennwand ist ein Kasten vorgesehen, in welchem die Sitzscheibe gereinigt wird. Zu diesem Zweck ist der Kasten mit feststehenden Bürsten und Schwämmen ausgerüstet, d.h. die Sitzscheibe wird nur zwischen den Schwämmen oder Bürsten durchgeschoben und so eine Reinigung bewerkstelligt, welche sich jedoch als nicht ausreichend erwiesen hat.Beyond the partition there is a box in which the seat pane is cleaned. For this purpose the box is equipped with fixed brushes and sponges, i.e. the seat disc is only pushed between the sponges or brushes and so cleaning is accomplished, which has, however, not proven to be sufficient.

Nachteilig bei der deutschen Patentschrift 283470 ist die Tatsache, daß die Reinigungsvorrichtungen in einem geschlossenen Kasten vorgesehen sind. Eine optische Kontrolle durch das Wartungspersonal kann demnach nicht durchgeführt werden. Es ist somit nicht möglich, rechtzeitig hartnäckige Verschmutzungen oder Beschädigungen des Toilettensitzes oder der Reinigungsbürsten zu bemerken. Es ist vielmehr stets erforderlich, den Kasten zu öffnen, um die betreffenden Kontrollen vom Wartungspersonal durchführen zu lassen. Folglich ist es auch notwendig, während der Wartungs- und Kontrollarbeiten den Betrieb zu unterbrechen.A disadvantage of the German patent 283470 is the fact that the cleaning devices are provided in a closed box. A visual inspection by the maintenance staff can therefore not be carried out. It is therefore not possible to notice stubborn dirt or damage to the toilet seat or cleaning brushes in good time. Rather, it is always necessary to open the box so that the relevant checks can be carried out by the maintenance staff. As a result, it is also necessary to interrupt operation during maintenance and inspection work.

Schließlich sei noch darauf hingewiesen, daß gemäß der deutschen Patentschrift 283470 keine Trocknung der Sitzscheibe vorgesehen ist. Für einen automatischen Betrieb ist daher schon aus diesem Grunde diese Anlage nicht geeignet. Hinzu kommt, daß die Anordnung der Drehscheibe zu einem erheblichen Platzbedarf führt. Denn um die Sitzöffnung drehen zu können, muß die Sanitärzelle eine gewisse Breite aufweisen. Abgesehen davon birgt der in der Patentschrift 283470 beschriebene aufwendige Mechanismus das Risiko einer größeren Anfälligkeit in sich. Auch aus diesem Grunde weist die Anlage daher erhebliche Nachteile hinsichtlich des automatischen Betriebes auf.Finally, it should be pointed out that, according to German Patent 283470, no drying of the seat disk is provided. For this reason alone, this system is not suitable for automatic operation. In addition, the arrangement of the turntable leads to a considerable space requirement. Because in order to be able to rotate the seat opening, the sanitary cell must have a certain width. Apart from this, the complex mechanism described in patent 283470 carries the risk of greater susceptibility. For this reason too, the system therefore has considerable disadvantages with regard to automatic operation.

Die vorliegende Erfindung hat sich nunmehr die Aufgabe gestellt, eine Sanitärzelle mit Vorrichtungen ohne die bisher bekannten Nachteile zur Verfügung zu stellen.The present invention has now set itself the task of providing a sanitary cell with devices without the previously known disadvantages.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß a) die Sanitärzelle durch eine Wand im Sanitärraum mit Toilettenschüssel und Technikraum unterteilt ist, b) die Toilettenschüssel an der Wand befestigt ist, c) die Sitzbrille auf der Toilettenschüssel in Führungsschienen angeordnet ist, d) die Führungsschienen durch eine Öffnung in der Wand in den Technikraum hinein verlängert sind, so daß die Sitzbrille auf diesen in den Technikraum verschiebbar ist, und e) in den Technikraum die für die Reinigung der Sitzbrille erforderlichen Einrichtungen untergebracht sind.This object is achieved in that a) the sanitary cell is divided by a wall in the sanitary room with toilet bowl and technical room, b) the toilet bowl is attached to the wall, c) the seat glasses on the toilet bowl are arranged in guide rails, d) the guide rails through an opening in the wall is extended into the technical room so that the seat glasses can be moved onto it in the technical room, and e) the equipment required for cleaning the seat glasses is housed in the technical room.

Im Technikraum sind die Führungsschienen vorzugsweise so angeordnet, daß die Sitzbrille auf diesen unter Beibehaltung der horizontalen Lage bewegbar ist. Es ist jedoch ebenso möglich, die Führungsschienen so anzuordnen, daß sie leicht abfallend gestaltet sind. Dies hätte den Vorteil, daß die Verschiebung der Sitzbrille etwas erleichtert wird. Ebenso sind aber auch andere Ausrichtungen der Führungsschienen, etwa in seitlicher Richtung oder nach oben, denkbar.In the technical room, the guide rails are preferably arranged so that the seat glasses can be moved on them while maintaining the horizontal position. However, it is also possible to arrange the guide rails so that they are designed to be slightly sloping. This would have the advantage that the displacement of the seat glasses is somewhat facilitated. However, other orientations of the guide rails, for example in the lateral direction or upwards, are also conceivable.

Die Höhenschienen können ohne zusätzlichen Stützvorrichtungen frei in den Technikraum hineinragen. Dies hat den Vorteil einer großen Platzersparnis bei dem ohnehin knappen Platz innerhalb des Technikraums. Es hat sich jedoch bewährt, die Führungsschienen auf einer oder mehreren Stützen zu lagern, um etwaig auftretende Biegekräfte infolge der Verschiebung der Sitzbrille auf die Führungsschienen innerhalb des Technikraums zu unterbinden.The height rails can protrude freely into the technical room without additional support devices. This has the advantage of a large space saving with the already limited space within the Technical room. However, it has proven useful to mount the guide rails on one or more supports in order to prevent any bending forces that may occur as a result of the seat glasses being shifted onto the guide rails within the equipment room.

Der Vorzug der erfindungsgemäßen Anlage besteht darin, daß eine reibungslose automatische Reinigung ermöglicht wird. Zu diesem Zweck wird vorzugsweise ein Motorantrieb vorgesehen, mittels dessen nach Gebrauch die Sitzbrille in den Technikraum bewegbar ist. Durch einen Steuermechanismus kann jeweils der Motorantrieb ausgelöst werden. Beispielsweise kann das Steuersignal mit der Toilettenspülung oder auch dem Schloß der Eingangstür zum Sanitärraum gekoppelt sein. Üblicherweise wird durch Auslösung des Spülmechanismus oder durch einen besonders angebrachten Knopf mit dem Hinweis "Sitzreinigung" oder durch die Entriegelung des Türschlosses der Mechanismus ausgelöst. durch den sich die Sitzbrille in den Technikraum verschiebt.The advantage of the system according to the invention is that smooth automatic cleaning is made possible. For this purpose, a motor drive is preferably provided, by means of which the seat glasses can be moved into the technical room after use. The motor drive can be triggered by a control mechanism. For example, the control signal can be coupled to the toilet flush or the lock of the entrance door to the sanitary room. The mechanism is usually triggered by triggering the flushing mechanism or by a specially attached button with the message "Seat cleaning" or by unlocking the door lock. through which the seat glasses move into the technical room.

Zur Vermeidung von Unfällen ist oberhalb des WC-Topfes ein Radarfeld aufgebaut: der Vorgang wird sofort gestoppt, sobald dieses Radarfeld verletzt wird. Darüber hinaus wird noch eine Berührungssperre eingebaut, d.h. sobald Druck auf die Brille erzeugt wird und der Motor eine erhöhte Stromaufnahme zum Verschieben benötigt, schaltet er sofort ab.To avoid accidents, a radar field is set up above the toilet bowl: the process is stopped as soon as this radar field is violated. In addition, a touch lock is installed, i.e. As soon as pressure is generated on the glasses and the motor needs an increased power consumption to move, it switches off immediately.

In dem Sanitärraum oberhalb oder seitlich der Führungsschienen sind vorzugsweise Einrichtungen zur Reinigung der Sitzbrille angeordnet. Hierfür können beispielsweise Bürsten, Wasserdüsen und Luftgebläse vorgesehen sein. Es wird demgemäß hier die auf den Führungsschienen sich entlang bewegende Sitzbrille gereinigt. Durch die rotierenden Bürsten wird eine mechanische Reinigung erreicht. Unterstützend wirken die Wasserdüsen, wobei das aufgespritzte Wasser ggf. auch mit Desinfektionsmittel oder Reinigungsmittel gemischt sein kann. Mittels des Luftgebläses läßt sich schließlich die Sitzbrille reinigen. Unterstützend können hierfür auch Wischlappen noch vorgesehen werden.Devices for cleaning the seat glasses are preferably arranged in the sanitary room above or to the side of the guide rails. For example, brushes, water jets and air blowers can be provided for this. Accordingly, the seat glasses moving along the guide rails are cleaned here. The rotating brushes achieve mechanical cleaning. The water nozzles have a supporting effect, whereby the water sprayed on may also be mixed with disinfectant or cleaning agent. Finally, the seat glasses can be cleaned using the air blower. To this end, wiping rags can also be provided.

Die Reinigungswirkung läßt sich naturgemäß erhöhen, je länger die Sitzbrille auf den Führungsschienen hin und her bewegt wird. Durch entsprechende Programmsteuerung läßt sich hier der optimale Zeitpunkt einstellen. Ebenso kann durch eine Verlängerung der Führungsschienen eine bessere Reinigungswirkung erreicht werden. Zudem ist es für das Personal möglich, den Technikraum zu betreten und durch optische Kontrolle jederzeit zu überprüfen. ob sämtliche Reinigungseinrichtungen einwandfrei eingestellt sind und funktionieren. D.h. auf diese Art ist es möglich, eine fortwährende Wartung der Sitzbrille zu gewährleisten, was bei dem eingangs geschilderten Stand der Technik nicht der Fall war, weil das Wartungspersonal stets durch dieselbe Tür wie die Benutzer den Sanitärraum betreten mußte, um diesen einer optischen Kontrolle zu unterziehen.The cleaning effect can naturally be increased the longer the seat glasses are moved back and forth on the guide rails. The optimal time can be set here by appropriate program control. A better cleaning effect can also be achieved by extending the guide rails. In addition, it is possible for the personnel to enter the technical room and to check it at any time by visual inspection. whether all cleaning devices are properly set and working. I.e. In this way it is possible to ensure ongoing maintenance of the seat glasses, which was not the case with the prior art described at the outset, because the maintenance personnel always had to enter the sanitary room through the same door as the user in order to subject it to a visual inspection .

Im folgenden wird unter Bezugnahme auf die Figuren die Erfindung näher erläutert.

Figur 1
zeigt in der Seitenansicht die erfindungsgemäße Sanitärzelle.
Figur 2
stellt die Sanitärzelle in der Aufsicht dar.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures.
Figure 1
shows the side view of the sanitary cell according to the invention.
Figure 2
represents the sanitary cell under supervision.

In Figur 1 befindet sich die Sitzbrille 2 auf der Toilettenschüssel 1. Die Führungsschienen 6 sind in waagerechter Lage in den Technikraum 5 hineinragend angeordnet. Mittels des Motorantriebs 12 kann die Sitzbrille 2 aus dem Sanitärraum 4 durch die Öffnung 7 der den Sanitärraum 4 vom Technikraum 5 trennenden Wand 3 bewegt werden. Während dieser Bewegung wird über die Düsenbalken 9 Wasser auf die Sitzbrille gesprüht. Die hinter den Düsenbalken 9 angeordneten rotierenden Bürsten 8 bewirken eine mechanische Reinigung der Sitzbrille. Die Sitzbrille wird auf den Führungsschienen 6 bis zu deren mit der Vorrichtung 13 abgestützten Ende gefahren. Innerhalb des Technikraums kann nun die Sitzbrille je nach Bedarf mehrmals hin und her gefahren werden. Schließlich werden die rotierenden Bürsten automatisch abgehoben und der Wasserfluß abgestellt, um die Trocknungsphase einzuleiten. Die Trocknung wird durch mehrmaliges Hin- und Herfahren unter dem Gebläse 10 erreicht. Schließlich kann die Sitzbrille durch die Öffnung 7 in der Wand 3 wieder über die Toilettenschüssel 1 in den Sanitärraum 4 gefahren werden. Hierbei werden etwaige Feuchtigkeitsreste mittels der Wischlippe 11 entfernt.In FIG. 1, the seat glasses 2 are located on the toilet bowl 1. The guide rails 6 are arranged in a horizontal position projecting into the technical room 5. By means of the motor drive 12, the seat glasses 2 can be moved out of the sanitary room 4 through the opening 7 of the wall 3 separating the sanitary room 4 from the technical room 5. During this movement, water is sprayed onto the seat glasses via the nozzle bars 9. The rotating brushes 8 arranged behind the nozzle bars 9 mechanically clean the seat glasses. The seat glasses are moved on the guide rails 6 up to their end supported by the device 13. Within the technical room, the seat glasses can now go several times as required and be driven here. Finally, the rotating brushes are automatically lifted and the water flow switched off to initiate the drying phase. Drying is achieved by moving the blower 10 back and forth several times. Finally, the seat glasses can be moved through the opening 7 in the wall 3 via the toilet bowl 1 into the sanitary room 4. Any moisture residues are removed by means of the wiper lip 11.

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Sanitärzelle mit Vorrichtungen zum Reinigen der auf einer Toilettenschüssel (1) angeordneten Sitzbrille (2).

dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß a) die Sanitärzelle durch eine Wand (3) im Sanitärraum (4) mit Toilettenschüssel (1) und Technikraum (5) unterteilt ist, b) die Toilettenschüssel (1) an der Wand (3) befestigt ist, c) die Sitzbrille (2) auf der Toilettenschüssel (1) in Führungsschienen (6) angeordnet ist, d) die Führungsschienen (6) durch eine Öffnung (7) in der Wand (3) in den Technikraum (5) hinein verlängert sind, so daß die Sitzbrille (2) auf diesen (6) in den Technikraum (5) verschiebbar ist, und e) in den Technikraum (5) die für die Reinigung der Sitzbrille (2) erforderlichen Einrichtungen (8,9,10,11) untergebracht sind.
Sanitary cell with devices for cleaning the seat glasses (2) arranged on a toilet bowl (1).

characterized in that a) the sanitary cell is divided by a wall (3) in the sanitary room (4) with toilet bowl (1) and technical room (5), b) the toilet bowl (1) is attached to the wall (3), c) the seat glasses (2) are arranged on the toilet bowl (1) in guide rails (6), d) the guide rails (6) are extended through an opening (7) in the wall (3) into the technical room (5), so that the seat goggles (2) can be moved onto these (6) in the technical room (5), and e) the equipment (8, 9, 10, 11) required for cleaning the seat glasses (2) is housed in the technical room (5).
Sanitärzelle nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in dem Technikraum (5) die Führungsschienen (6) so angeordnet sind, daß die Sitzbrille (2) auf diesen unter Beibehaltung der horizontalen Lage bewegbar sind.
Sanitary cell according to claim 1,
characterized in that the guide rails (6) are arranged in the technical room (5) in such a way that the seat glasses (2) can be moved thereon while maintaining the horizontal position.
Sanitärzelle nach Anspruch 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Führungsschienen (6) im Technikraum (5) mittels einer Stütze (13) in horizontaler Lage angeordnet sind.
Sanitary cell according to claim 2,
characterized in that the guide rails (6) are arranged in a horizontal position in the equipment room (5) by means of a support (13).
Sanitärzelle nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in dieser ein Motorantrieb (12) angeordnet ist, mittels dessen nach Gebrauch die Sitzbrille (2) in den Technikraum (5) bewegbar ist.
Sanitary cell according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that a motor drive (12) is arranged in it, by means of which the seat glasses (2) can be moved into the technical room (5) after use.
Sanitärzelle nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in dem Technikraum (5) oberhalb und/oder seitlich der Führungsschienen (6) Einrichtungen (8,9,10,11) zur Reinigung der Sitzbrille (2) angeordnet sind.
Sanitary cell according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that devices (8, 9, 10, 11) for cleaning the seat glasses (2) are arranged in the equipment room (5) above and / or to the side of the guide rails (6).
Sanitärzelle nach Anspruch 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einrichtungen zur Reinigung Bürsten (8), Wasserdüsen (9) und Luftgebläse (10) sind.
Sanitary cell according to claim 5,
characterized in that the devices for cleaning are brushes (8), water nozzles (9) and air blowers (10).
Sanitärzelle nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Bürsten (8) rotierende Bürsten sind.
Sanitary cell according to claim 6,
characterized in that the brushes (8) are rotating brushes.
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