EP0733749A1 - Actuating device for an outlet of a cistern - Google Patents

Actuating device for an outlet of a cistern Download PDF

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EP0733749A1
EP0733749A1 EP96103429A EP96103429A EP0733749A1 EP 0733749 A1 EP0733749 A1 EP 0733749A1 EP 96103429 A EP96103429 A EP 96103429A EP 96103429 A EP96103429 A EP 96103429A EP 0733749 A1 EP0733749 A1 EP 0733749A1
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Hilmar Bauer
Frank Forkel
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E03D5/028—Pusher plates and actuating mechanisms for built-in cisterns
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/01—Shape or selection of material for flushing cisterns
    • E03D1/012—Details of shape of cisterns, e.g. for connecting to wall, for supporting or connecting flushing-device actuators
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/02—High-level flushing systems
    • E03D1/14—Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves
    • E03D1/142—Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves in cisterns with flushing valves
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E03D5/09—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor directly by the hand
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/02—High-level flushing systems
    • E03D1/14—Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves
    • E03D2001/147—Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves having provisions for active interruption of flushing

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  • the invention relates to an actuating device for a drain fitting of a cistern according to the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.
  • the housing is formed in two parts and contains an outer housing part with a flange or frame resting on the top of the cistern cover.
  • the upper housing part also has an essentially cylindrical body which projects through a bore in the cistern cover into the interior of the cistern and has an external thread.
  • a lower part In the interior of the cistern there is also a lower part with a cup-shaped body, the internal thread of which is screwed onto the external thread of the cylindrical extension of the upper part.
  • the lower part of the button or pusher housing has bearing and fastening elements of an actuating lever and also has connecting elements for an adjusting sleeve in which an adjusting rod is slidably mounted.
  • the manufacture and assembly of such a device requires considerable effort, especially since the said adjusting sleeve has to be connected to the lower part and an actuating rod has to be attached. If service or repair measures are required, decoupling is not easily possible and when the cistern cover is lifted off, the risk of damage to the actuating device and / or the entire drain fitting cannot be excluded.
  • an actuating device for the drain valve of a cistern, which also has a two-part button housing.
  • the upper part which is essentially arranged on the top of the cistern cover, has a guide sleeve which projects through an opening in the cistern cover into the interior of the cistern and has an external thread. From the inside, a threaded nut is screwed onto the external thread of the guide sleeve, whereby the upper part is fixed to the cistern cover.
  • a substantially cylindrical rod is connected to the release button or the actuation button, which rod is passed through said threaded sleeve.
  • the upper part of the button housing protrudes a comparatively large distance above the outer surface of the cistern lid and is exposed to the risk of damage.
  • the opening provided in the cistern cover for the threaded sleeve of the button housing has a comparatively small diameter and an enlargement of the inwardly projecting housing part or the guide sleeve is not readily possible with regard to the threaded connection.
  • an actuating device is known from the German utility model according to DE 92 10 440 U1, the actuating button of which is connected within the cistern to levers which are coupled to a valve body of the drain fitting.
  • the cistern cover is placed on top of the cistern body, which in a known manner with water is fillable.
  • the cistern is designed for surface mounting and the cover with the actuation button is freely accessible from above.
  • the actuating device cannot easily be used in cisterns which are designed for flush mounting. For flush mounting, a modified, adapted design of the actuating device is required, as a result of which a corresponding outlay for production and storage is required.
  • the object of the invention is to further develop the actuating device in such a way that simple assembly and disassembly can be carried out with a simple construction.
  • the actuating device should be able to be used for both surface-mounted and flush-mounted cisterns without any problems.
  • complex connection means between the actuation button and the drain fitting are to be omitted.
  • the proposed actuating device is characterized by a functionally reliable construction and enables universal use both in cisterns for surface mounting and for flush mounting.
  • the actuation button preferably the two actuation buttons, are mounted in the housing designed as an insert body and form a prefabricated assembly with the latter.
  • the insert body with the at least one actuation button is arranged in a receiving element of the cover and projects into the interior of the cistern or the cover.
  • the receiving element expediently contains an inwardly directed projection into the interior mentioned, which is at least partially annular.
  • the approach mentioned has a depth which is greater by a predetermined factor than the wall thickness of the cover in the region of its opening.
  • the receiving element and / or the extension extend from the inner surface of the lid at the predetermined depth into the interior space surrounded by the lid.
  • the size of the inner surface of the receiving element can consequently be specified in such a way that the insert body rests with its outer surface on the inner surface in a non-positive and / or essentially play-free manner.
  • the connection between the insert body and the cistern cover, in particular its receiving element, is preferably designed to be non-positive.
  • the insert body is preferably inserted into the receiving element of the cistern lid in the manner of a press fit, with surfaces of the insert body and the receiving element lying against one another being designed with coordinated oversize.
  • the insert body and / or the receiving element expediently consist of plastic and, taking into account the elasticity of these plastics, the press fit is easily specified.
  • the insert body preferably contains a stop, in particular in the form of a flange lying in the region of the outer surface of the cover, in order to ensure a defined orientation of the insert body after it has been inserted into the cover.
  • the outwardly visible surface of the insert body is also arranged essentially flush with the outer surface of the cover. This applies equally to the surface of the at least one key.
  • the insert body with the at least one actuation button as an easily replaceable module, only has to be pressed into the receiving element and, if necessary, it can be removed again in the opposite direction for carrying out maintenance measures or the like.
  • a non-positive connection of the insert body with the receiving element and / or the cistern cover has proven to be particularly expedient, there are also positive connections within the scope of this invention, for example with clip and / or latching elements.
  • the at least one actuation button is expediently mounted in a linearly movable manner in the insert body and the insert body contains guide means for linear guidance of the actuation button and / or a trigger element connected to the actuation button.
  • the trigger element which is preferably designed as a bolt, is in a non-positive connection with a coupling part, wherein this coupling part is arranged and stored in the cistern itself.
  • the release element acts only on the coupling part by means of a force fit, via which the valve of the drain fitting can be opened or closed.
  • the coupling part can be designed, for example, as a lever pivotably mounted in the cistern on a bridge, holder or the like, on which lever in particular the free one End of the trigger element or bolt comes to rest and which is pivoted when the actuation button is pressed in the required manner to open or close the valve of the drain fitting.
  • the cistern cover only has to be placed on the cistern or connected to it in any other way, the connection of the at least one actuation button to the coupling part being automatically established. It is not necessary to hang up or establish any other form-fitting connection of the actuation button with associated elements of the cistern.
  • the actuating device which is designed as a separate module, can be provided according to the invention in cisterns of different designs, whereby reference is made here in particular to surface-mounted cisterns on the one hand and concealed cisterns on the other.
  • Fig. 1 shows a section of a cistern cover 2 with a wall thickness 3 and with a receiving element 4, which as a in the interior of the Cover 2 directed, preferably annular projection 5 is formed.
  • the attachment 5 does not have to run completely in a ring over the circumference, but can contain slots and / or be partially interrupted.
  • the receiving element 4 serves to receive an insert body 6 in the opening 7 of the cistern cover 2, this opening 7 being laterally closed or delimited by the receiving element 4.
  • the cistern cover 2 together with the insert body 6 can be arranged vertically or in a horizontal position, ie rotated by 90 °, as shown in FIG. 1.
  • the receiving element 4 has an inner surface 8 and projects at a depth 9 above the inner surface 10 of the cover 2 into the interior 11.
  • an outer surface 12 of the insert body 6 is matched such that the insert body is press-fitted into the receiving element 4 can be inserted and held.
  • the receiving element 4 is arranged at the edge 13 of the lid opening 7 and protrudes from the edge 13 into the interior 11.
  • the cistern cover 2 and / or the insert body 6 are expediently made of plastic which, due to its spring elasticity, ensures the force-fitting and form-fitting insertion and insertion of the insert body 6. If, for example, the surfaces 8 and 12 mentioned are cylindrical, the inner diameter of the inner surface 8 is smaller than the outer diameter of the outer surface 12 of the insert body 6 by a predetermined amount.
  • the insert body 6 is pushed in the direction of the arrow 14 under sufficient pressure into the receiving element 4 and thus the interior 11 without additional fastening measures, such as screwing from the inside, being required.
  • the insert body 6 is loosened in the opposite direction of the arrow 14, with only a corresponding force having to be applied and special tools being no more necessary than the loosening of additional screws, connecting means or the like.
  • the insert body 12 has a stop 15, which is preferably designed as a small annular flange.
  • the stop or flange 15 engages in a preferably annular recess 16 of the cistern cover 2.
  • the stop 15 and the associated recess 16 are preferably designed and arranged such that the The outer surface 17 of the insert body 6 is essentially flush with the outer surface 18 of the cistern cover 2.
  • the latter contains a small nose 19 which engages in a corresponding groove 20 in the receiving element 4 or the cistern cover 2.
  • the depth of the recess 16 is matched to the flange 15.
  • the receiving element 4 and / or the cistern cover 2 contains a stop surface for exact positioning of the insert body 6, wherein according to FIG. 1 this stop surface is preferably designed as the recess 16 for the associated flange 15.
  • Two actuation buttons 21, 22 are provided in the insert body 6 for triggering a rinsing process or for interrupting one.
  • the two actuation buttons 21, 22 are linearly displaceable in the insert body 6 in the direction of arrow 14 by manual actuation if necessary.
  • the buttons 21, 22 are each connected, preferably in one piece, to a trigger element 24, 26, which are expediently designed as bolts and are referred to below as such.
  • the insert body 6 contains, for the bolts 24, 26, axial guide means 28, 30 in a base 32.
  • the bolts 24, 26 expediently do not have a cylindrical cross section, but a polygon cross section, and the inner surfaces of the guide means 28, 30 are designed correspondingly.
  • the release elements or bolts 24, 26 protrude with their free ends beyond the base 32 into the intermediate space 11.
  • the free ends of the bolts 24, 26 are designed as latching elements 34, 36 in such a way that the keys 21, 22 with the associated bolts 24, 26 can be inserted into the insert body 6, the latching means 34, 36 being pushed through the guide means 28, 30.
  • the free ends of the bolts 24, 26 have at least one slot 38, 40, at least in the area of the latching means 34, 36, which evidently enables the latching means 34, 36 to be pushed together when pushed through the axial guide means 28, 30. If the bolts 24, 26 are pushed completely through in the manner shown, the sufficiently elastic locking means 34, 36 assume their position again and, due to their enlarged diameter or the locking surface on their back, enable the actuation keys 21, 22 to be locked Insert body 6.
  • the actuating device in the assembled state, according to which the insert body 6, which is designed as a module, is anchored in the receiving element 4 of the cistern cover 2.
  • the externally visible outer surface 17 of the insert body 6 lies essentially flush with the outer surface 18 of the cistern lid 2.
  • the actuation buttons 21, 22 are in the zero position according to FIG. 1, their outwardly facing surfaces 41, 42 are also essentially flush with the outer surface 18 of the cistern cover 2.
  • the actuation button 21 is pressed into the position shown, wherein functional parts lying inside the cistern and not shown here are actuated.
  • a coupling part 43 in the form of a lever is indicated schematically, which is pivotally mounted in the cistern about an axis 44 orthogonal to the drawing plane.
  • the bolts 24, 26 are not positively connected to the coupling part or lever 42, but the free ends of the bolts 24, 26 are merely brought into contact with the two-armed lever 43.
  • One actuation button 21 is shown in the pressed-in position in which the rinsing process is triggered.
  • the other actuation button 22 which can also be referred to as a stop button, is moved out of the cistern cover 2 in the opposite direction.
  • the flushing process can be interrupted if necessary by actuating the actuation or stop button 22 in the direction of arrow 14.
  • the keys 21, 22 have side surfaces 45, 46 which rest on an internal guide surface 47 of the insert body 6 with sufficient play. As can be seen, the side surfaces 45, 46 have a considerable size and also the guide surface 47, as a result of which smooth operation is achieved with little material expenditure. Even when the buttons 21, 22 are pressed in vigorously or pressed, there is therefore no need to fear damage to the bolts or release elements explained above and their associated axial guide means.
  • the insert body 6 and the keys 21, 22 which can be moved axially therein can easily be formed over a large area and / or according to requirements, without any restrictions in terms of dimensioning or shaping having to be observed.
  • Fig. 3 shows an exploded and perspective view of the cistern cover 2 with vertical orientation in front of a cistern 48.
  • This is a concealed cistern 48, on the front of which a panel and / or tiles are arranged in a known manner after assembly, whereby an inspection opening remains free, corresponding to an opening 49 at the upper end of the cistern 48.
  • the opening 49 can be closed by means of the cistern cover 2, which can be removed if necessary in order to reach the components arranged inside the cistern 48, in particular the drain fitting with the valve as well as an inlet valve.
  • the coupling part not shown here, is located in the region of the opening 49.
  • the two actuation buttons 21, 22 of the insert body 6 can be seen on the front of the cistern cover 2.
  • the outer contour of the insert body 6 is oval in this embodiment, but within the scope of this invention the insert body 6 as well as the actuation buttons 21, 22 can also have other shapes or sizes.
  • FIG. 4 shows a further exemplary embodiment in which the cistern cover 2 is arranged horizontally above the cistern 48.
  • a horizontal plate or shelf which is advantageously tiled, can be arranged between the cistern cover 2 and the top 50 of the cistern 48 in a known manner.
  • the opening 49 of the cistern 48 is located in the region of the horizontally arranged top 50 of the cistern 48 and after removal of the cistern cover 2, the interior of the cistern 48 is freely accessible.

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The device comprises an operating key (21,22) in a housing. The cistern cover (2) has a holder element (4), which projects partially into the cover interior (11). The housing is formed as a plug (6), and this is directly connected to the holder element. The holder element has a shoulder (5), which is at least partially ring-shaped, and projects into the cover interior. Holder element and plug have corresponding surfaces (10,12), which engage with press fit closure. The plug locks automatically in the holder after insertion.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Betätigungsvorrichtung für eine Ablaufarmatur eines Spülkastens gemäß den im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The invention relates to an actuating device for a drain fitting of a cistern according to the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.

Aus dem deutschen Gebrauchsmuster gemäß DE 93 16 824 U1 ist eine derartige Betätigungsvorrichtung mit einem Gehäuse und einer darin bewegbar angeordneten Taste zur Betätigung einer Ablaufarmatur des Spülkastens bekannt. Das Gehäuse ist zweiteilig ausgebildet und enthält ein äußeres Gehäuseteil mit einem an der Oberseite des Spülkastendeckels aufliegenden Flansch oder Rahmen. Das obere Gehäuseteil besitzt ferner einen im wesentlichen zylindrischen Körper, welcher durch eine Bohrung des Spülkastendeckels in den Innenraum des Spülkastens hineinragt und ein Außengewinde aufweist. Im Inneren des Spülkastens ist ferner ein Unterteil mit einem topfförmigen Körper vorhanden, dessen Innengewinde auf das Außengewinde des zylindrischen Ansatzes des Oberteils geschraubt ist. Das Unterteil des Tasten- oder Drückergehäuses weist Lager- und Befestigungselemente eines Betätigungshebels auf und besitzt ferner Verbindungselemente für eine Justierhülse, in welcher eine Justierstange verschiebbar gelagert ist. Die Fertigung und Montage einer derartigen Vorrichtung erfordert einen erheblichen Aufwand, zumal die genannte Justierhülse mit dem Unterteil zu verbinden und eine Betätigungsstange einzuhängen sind. Werden Service- oder Reparaturmaßnahmen erforderlich, so ist die Entkopplung nicht ohne weiteres möglich und beim Abheben des Spülkastendeckels ist die Gefahr von Beschädigungen der Betätigungseinrichtung und/oder der gesamten Ablaufarmatur nicht auszuschließen.From the German utility model according to DE 93 16 824 U1, such an actuating device with a housing and a button movably arranged therein for actuating a drain fitting of the cistern is known. The housing is formed in two parts and contains an outer housing part with a flange or frame resting on the top of the cistern cover. The upper housing part also has an essentially cylindrical body which projects through a bore in the cistern cover into the interior of the cistern and has an external thread. In the interior of the cistern there is also a lower part with a cup-shaped body, the internal thread of which is screwed onto the external thread of the cylindrical extension of the upper part. The lower part of the button or pusher housing has bearing and fastening elements of an actuating lever and also has connecting elements for an adjusting sleeve in which an adjusting rod is slidably mounted. The manufacture and assembly of such a device requires considerable effort, especially since the said adjusting sleeve has to be connected to the lower part and an actuating rod has to be attached. If service or repair measures are required, decoupling is not easily possible and when the cistern cover is lifted off, the risk of damage to the actuating device and / or the entire drain fitting cannot be excluded.

Ferner ist aus dem deutschen Gebrauchsmuster gemäß DE 91 10 092 U1 für das Ablaufventil eines Spülkastens eine Betätigungsvorrichtung bekannt, welche gleichfalls ein zweiteilig ausgebildetes Tastengehäuse aufweist. Das im wesentlichen auf der Oberseite des Spülkastendeckels angeordnete Oberteil besitzt eine Führungshülse, welche durch eine Öffnung des Spülkastendeckels in den Innenraum des Spülkastens hineinragt und ein Außengewinde aufweist. Von der Innenseite her ist auf das Außengewinde der Führungshülse eine Gewindemutter aufgeschraubt, wodurch das Oberteil am Spülkastendeckel fixiert ist. Mit dem Auslöseknopf bzw. der Betätigungstaste ist eine im wesentlichen zylindrische Stange verbunden, welche durch die genannte Gewindehülse hindurchgeführt ist. Das Oberteil des Tastengehäuses steht in einem vergleichsweise großen Abstand über die äußere Oberfläche des Spülkastendeckels vor und ist der Gefahr von Beschädigungen ausgesetzt. Die im Spülkastendeckel für die Gewindehülse des Tastengehäuses vorgesehene Öffnung weist einen vergleichsweise geringen Durchmesser auf und eine Vergrößerung des nach innen ragenden Gehäuseteils bzw. der Führungshülse ist im Hinblick auf die Gewindeverbindung nicht ohne weiteres möglich.Furthermore, from the German utility model according to DE 91 10 092 U1 an actuating device is known for the drain valve of a cistern, which also has a two-part button housing. The upper part, which is essentially arranged on the top of the cistern cover, has a guide sleeve which projects through an opening in the cistern cover into the interior of the cistern and has an external thread. From the inside, a threaded nut is screwed onto the external thread of the guide sleeve, whereby the upper part is fixed to the cistern cover. A substantially cylindrical rod is connected to the release button or the actuation button, which rod is passed through said threaded sleeve. The upper part of the button housing protrudes a comparatively large distance above the outer surface of the cistern lid and is exposed to the risk of damage. The opening provided in the cistern cover for the threaded sleeve of the button housing has a comparatively small diameter and an enlargement of the inwardly projecting housing part or the guide sleeve is not readily possible with regard to the threaded connection.

Schließlich ist aus dem deutschen Gebrauchsmuster gemäß DE 92 10 440 U1 eine Betätigungsvorrichtung bekannt, deren Betätigungstaste innerhalb des Spülkastens mit Hebeln verbunden ist, welche mit einem Ventilkörper der Ablaufarmatur gekoppelt sind. Bei der Montage ist eine formschlüssige Verbindung zwischen der Betätigungstaste und dem Hebel der Ablaufarmatur herzustellen und zur Durchführung von Service- oder Reparaturarbeiten ist diese Verbindung zwischen der Betätigungstaste und den Hebeln zu lösen. Der Spülkastendeckel ist oben auf den Spülkastenkörper aufgesetzt, welcher in bekannter Weise mit Wasser füllbar ist. Der Spülkasten ist für die Aufputz-Montage ausgebildet und der Deckel mit der Betätigungstaste ist von oben her frei zugänglich. Die Betätigungsvorrichtung kann nicht ohne weiteres in Spülkästen zum Einsatz gelangen, welcher für eine Unterputz-Montage ausgebildet sind. Zur Unterputz-Montage ist eine geänderte, angepaßte Ausbildung der Betätigungsvorrichtung erforderlich, wodurch ein entsprechender Aufwand für die Herstellung und die Lagerhaltung bedingt ist.Finally, an actuating device is known from the German utility model according to DE 92 10 440 U1, the actuating button of which is connected within the cistern to levers which are coupled to a valve body of the drain fitting. During assembly, a positive connection must be made between the actuation button and the lever of the drain fitting, and this connection between the actuation button and the levers must be released for service or repair work. The cistern cover is placed on top of the cistern body, which in a known manner with water is fillable. The cistern is designed for surface mounting and the cover with the actuation button is freely accessible from above. The actuating device cannot easily be used in cisterns which are designed for flush mounting. For flush mounting, a modified, adapted design of the actuating device is required, as a result of which a corresponding outlay for production and storage is required.

Hiervon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Betätigungsvorrichtung dahingehend weiterzubilden, daß bei einfacher Konstruktion eine einfache Montage bzw. Demontage durchgeführt werden kann. Die Betätigungsvorrichtung soll problemlos sowohl für Aufputz- als auch für Unterputz-Spülkästen zum Einsatz gelangen können. Ferner sollen aufwendige Verbindungsmittel zwischen der Betätigungstaste und der Ablaufarmatur entfallen.Proceeding from this, the object of the invention is to further develop the actuating device in such a way that simple assembly and disassembly can be carried out with a simple construction. The actuating device should be able to be used for both surface-mounted and flush-mounted cisterns without any problems. Furthermore, complex connection means between the actuation button and the drain fitting are to be omitted.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe erfolgt gemäß den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1.This object is achieved in accordance with the characterizing features of patent claim 1.

Die vorgeschlagene Betätigungsvorrichtung zeichnet sich durch eine funktionssichere Konstruktion aus und ermöglicht einen universellen Einsatz sowohl bei Spülkästen für Aufputz- als auch für Unterputz-Montage. Die Betätigungstaste, vorzugsweise die zwei Betätigungstasten, sind in dem als Einsatzkörper ausgebildeten Gehäuse gelagert und bilden mit diesem eine vorgefertigte Baugruppe. Der Einsatzkörper mit der wenigstens einen Betätigungstaste ist in einem Aufnahmeelement des Deckels angeordnet und ragt in den Innenraum des Spülkastens bzw. des Deckels. Das Aufnahmeelement enthält in zweckmäßiger Weise einen nach innen in den genannten Innenraum gerichteten Ansatz, welcher zumindest teilweise ringförmig ausgebildet ist. Der genannte Ansatz weist eine Tiefe auf, welche um einen vorgegebenen Faktor größer ist als die Wanddicke des Deckels im Bereich seiner Öffnung. Das Aufnahmeelement und/oder der Ansatz erstrecken sich von der Innenfläche des Deckels in der vorgegebenen Tiefe in den vom Deckel umgebenen Innenraum. Die Größe der Innenfläche des Aufnahmeelements kann folglich den Erfordernissen entsprechend derart vorgegeben werden, daß der Einsatzkörper mit seiner Außenfläche an der Innenfläche kraftschlüssig und/oder im wesentlichen spielfrei anliegt. Die Verbindung zwischen dem Einsatzkörper und dem Spülkastendeckel, insbesondere dessen Aufnahmeelement, ist vorzugsweise kraftschlüssig ausgebildet. Ferner wird der Einsatzkörper vorzugsweise nach Art einer Preßpassung in das Aufnahmeelement des Spülkastendeckels eingesetzt, wobei aneinanderliegende Flächen des Einsatzkörpers und des Aufnahmeelements mit aufeinander abgestimmtem Übermaß ausgebildet sind. Der Einsatzkörper und/oder das Aufnahmeelement bestehen zweckmäßig aus Kunststoff und unter Berücksichtigung der Elastizität dieser Kunststoffe wird problemlos der Preßsitz vorgegeben.The proposed actuating device is characterized by a functionally reliable construction and enables universal use both in cisterns for surface mounting and for flush mounting. The actuation button, preferably the two actuation buttons, are mounted in the housing designed as an insert body and form a prefabricated assembly with the latter. The insert body with the at least one actuation button is arranged in a receiving element of the cover and projects into the interior of the cistern or the cover. The receiving element expediently contains an inwardly directed projection into the interior mentioned, which is at least partially annular. The approach mentioned has a depth which is greater by a predetermined factor than the wall thickness of the cover in the region of its opening. The receiving element and / or the extension extend from the inner surface of the lid at the predetermined depth into the interior space surrounded by the lid. The size of the inner surface of the receiving element can consequently be specified in such a way that the insert body rests with its outer surface on the inner surface in a non-positive and / or essentially play-free manner. The connection between the insert body and the cistern cover, in particular its receiving element, is preferably designed to be non-positive. Furthermore, the insert body is preferably inserted into the receiving element of the cistern lid in the manner of a press fit, with surfaces of the insert body and the receiving element lying against one another being designed with coordinated oversize. The insert body and / or the receiving element expediently consist of plastic and, taking into account the elasticity of these plastics, the press fit is easily specified.

Der Einsatzkörper enthält vorzugsweise einen Anschlag, insbesondere in Form eines im Bereich der äußeren Oberfläche des Deckels liegenden Flansches, um eine definierte Ausrichtung des Einsatzkörpers nach dem Einschieben in den Deckel zu gewährleisten. Die nach außen sichtbare Oberfläche des Einsatzkörpers ist ferner im wesentlichen bündig mit der äußeren Oberfläche des Deckels angeordnet. Dies gilt gleichermaßen für die Oberfläche der wenigstens einen Taste. Der Einsatzkörper mit der wenigstens einen Betätigungstaste muß als leicht auswechselbarer Modul lediglich in das Aufnahmeelement hineingedrückt werden und er kann bedarfsweise in der entgegengesetzten Richtung zur Durchfühung von Wartungsmaßnahmen oder dergleichen ohne weiteres wieder herausgenommen werden. Obgleich eine kraftschlüssige Verbindung des Einsatzkörpers mit dem Aufnahmeelement und/oder dem Spülkastendeckel sich als besonders zweckmäßig erwiesen hat, liegen im Rahmen dieser Erfindung auch formschlüssige Verbindungen, beispielsweise mit Clips- und/oder Rastelementen.The insert body preferably contains a stop, in particular in the form of a flange lying in the region of the outer surface of the cover, in order to ensure a defined orientation of the insert body after it has been inserted into the cover. The outwardly visible surface of the insert body is also arranged essentially flush with the outer surface of the cover. This applies equally to the surface of the at least one key. The insert body with the at least one actuation button, as an easily replaceable module, only has to be pressed into the receiving element and, if necessary, it can be removed again in the opposite direction for carrying out maintenance measures or the like. Although a non-positive connection of the insert body with the receiving element and / or the cistern cover has proven to be particularly expedient, there are also positive connections within the scope of this invention, for example with clip and / or latching elements.

Die wenigstens eine Betätigungstaste ist im Einsatzkörper in zweckmäßiger Weise linear bewegbar gelagert und der Einsatzkörper enthält Führungsmittel zur linearen Führung der Betätigungstaste und/oder eines mit der Betätigungstaste verbundenen Auslöseelements. Das Auslöseelement, welches vorzugsweise als ein Bolzen ausgebildet ist, steht mit einem Kopplungsteil insbesondere kraftschlüssig in Verbindung, wobei dieses Kopplungsteil im Spülkasten selbst angeordnet und gelagert ist. Bei einer Betätigung der Betätigungstaste wirkt das Auslöseelement lediglich durch Kraftschluß auf das Kopplungsteil ein, über welches das Ventil der Ablaufarmatur zu öffnen bzw. zu schließen ist. Das Kopplungsteil kann beispielsweise als ein im Spülkasten auf einer Brücke, Halterung oder dergleichen schwenkbar gelagerter Hebel ausgebildet sein, an welchem insbesondere das freie Ende des Auslöseelements bzw. Bolzen zur Anlage kommt und welcher beim Drücken der Betätigungstaste in der erforderlichen Weise zum Öffnen oder Schließen des Ventils der Ablaufarmatur geschwenkt wird. Bei der Montage muß lediglich der Spülkastendeckel auf den Spülkasten aufgesetzt oder in sonstiger Weise mit diesem verbunden werden, wobei automatisch die Verbindung der wenigstens einen Betätigungstaste mit dem Kopplungsteil hergestellt ist. Ein Einhängen oder das Herstellen einer sonstigen formschlüssigen Verbindung der Betätigungstaste mit zugeordneten Elementen des Spülkastens sind nicht erforderlich. Die als separates Modul ausgebildete Betätigungsvorrichtung kann erfindungsgemäß bei Spülkästen unterschiedlicher Konstruktion vorgesehen werden, wobei hier vor allem auf Aufputz-Spülkästen einerseits und Unterputz-Spülkästen andererseits verwiesen sei.The at least one actuation button is expediently mounted in a linearly movable manner in the insert body and the insert body contains guide means for linear guidance of the actuation button and / or a trigger element connected to the actuation button. The trigger element, which is preferably designed as a bolt, is in a non-positive connection with a coupling part, wherein this coupling part is arranged and stored in the cistern itself. When the actuation button is actuated, the release element acts only on the coupling part by means of a force fit, via which the valve of the drain fitting can be opened or closed. The coupling part can be designed, for example, as a lever pivotably mounted in the cistern on a bridge, holder or the like, on which lever in particular the free one End of the trigger element or bolt comes to rest and which is pivoted when the actuation button is pressed in the required manner to open or close the valve of the drain fitting. During assembly, the cistern cover only has to be placed on the cistern or connected to it in any other way, the connection of the at least one actuation button to the coupling part being automatically established. It is not necessary to hang up or establish any other form-fitting connection of the actuation button with associated elements of the cistern. The actuating device, which is designed as a separate module, can be provided according to the invention in cisterns of different designs, whereby reference is made here in particular to surface-mounted cisterns on the one hand and concealed cisterns on the other.

Weiterbildungen und besondere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben und werden in der folgenden Beschreibung eines Ausführungsbeispiels weiter erläutert.Further developments and special refinements of the invention are specified in the subclaims and are further explained in the following description of an exemplary embodiment.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
im Schnitt eine explosionsartige Darstellung der Betätigungseinrichtung mit einem Spülkastendeckel,
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die Betätigungseinrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 im zusammengebauten Zustand,
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eine explosionsartige Darstellung des Spülkastendeckels für vertikale Anordnung zusammen mit einem Unterputz-Spülkasten,
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eine explosionsartige Darstellung eines horizontal angeordneten Spülkastendeckels eines Unterputz-Spülkastens.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. Show it:
Fig. 1
on average an exploded view of the actuating device with a cistern cover,
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1 in the assembled state,
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an exploded view of the cistern lid for vertical arrangement together with a concealed cistern,
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an exploded view of a horizontally arranged cistern lid of a concealed cistern.

Fig. 1 zeigt in einem Schnitt einen Spülkastendeckel 2 mit einer Wanddicke 3 und mit einem Aufnahmeelement 4, welches als ein in den Innenraum des Deckels 2 gerichteter, vorzugsweise ringförmiger Ansatz 5 ausgebildet ist. Der Ansatz 5 muß im Rahmen der Erfindung nicht völlig ringförmig über den Umfang verlaufen, sondern kann Schlitze enthalten und/oder teilweise unterbrochen sein. Das Aufnahmeelement 4 dient zur Aufnahme eines Einsatzkörpers 6 in der Öffnung 7 des Spülkastendeckels 2, wobei diese Öffnung 7 von dem Aufnahmeelement 4 seitlich abgeschlossen bzw. begrenzt wird. Wie nachfolgend noch zu erläutern ist, kann der Spülkastendeckel 2 samt Einsatzkörper 6 entsprechend Fig. 1 vertikal oder aber in horizontaler Lage, also um 90° gedreht, angeordnet werden. Das Aufnahmeelement 4 besitzt eine Innenfläche 8 und ragt in einer Tiefe 9 über die Innenfläche 10 des Deckels 2 in den Innenraum 11. Auf die Innenfläche 8 des Aufnahmeelements 4 ist eine Außenfläche 12 des Einsatzkörpers 6 derart abgestimmt, daß der Einsatzkörper mit Preßsitz in das Aufnahmeelement 4 eingeschoben werden kann und festgehalten wird. Das Aufnahmeelement 4 ist am Rand 13 der Deckelöffnung 7 angeordnet und ragt vom Rand 13 aus in den Innenraum 11 hinein. Der Spülkastendeckel 2 und/oder der Einsatzkörper 6 bestehen zweckmäßig aus Kunststoff welcher aufgrund seiner Federelastizität das kraft- und formschlüssige Einschieben und Einsetzen des Einsatzkörpers 6 gewährleistet. Sind beispielsweise die genannten Flächen 8 und 12 zylindrisch ausgebildet, so ist der Innendurchmesser der Innenfläche 8 um einen vorgegebenen Betrag kleiner als der Außendurchmesser der Außenfläche 12 des Einsatzkörpers 6.Fig. 1 shows a section of a cistern cover 2 with a wall thickness 3 and with a receiving element 4, which as a in the interior of the Cover 2 directed, preferably annular projection 5 is formed. In the context of the invention, the attachment 5 does not have to run completely in a ring over the circumference, but can contain slots and / or be partially interrupted. The receiving element 4 serves to receive an insert body 6 in the opening 7 of the cistern cover 2, this opening 7 being laterally closed or delimited by the receiving element 4. As will be explained in the following, the cistern cover 2 together with the insert body 6 can be arranged vertically or in a horizontal position, ie rotated by 90 °, as shown in FIG. 1. The receiving element 4 has an inner surface 8 and projects at a depth 9 above the inner surface 10 of the cover 2 into the interior 11. On the inner surface 8 of the receiving element 4, an outer surface 12 of the insert body 6 is matched such that the insert body is press-fitted into the receiving element 4 can be inserted and held. The receiving element 4 is arranged at the edge 13 of the lid opening 7 and protrudes from the edge 13 into the interior 11. The cistern cover 2 and / or the insert body 6 are expediently made of plastic which, due to its spring elasticity, ensures the force-fitting and form-fitting insertion and insertion of the insert body 6. If, for example, the surfaces 8 and 12 mentioned are cylindrical, the inner diameter of the inner surface 8 is smaller than the outer diameter of the outer surface 12 of the insert body 6 by a predetermined amount.

Zur Montage wird der Einsatzkörper 6 in Richtung des Pfeiles 14 unter einem hinreichenden Druck in das Aufnahmeelement 4 und somit den Innenraum 11 eingeschoben, ohne daß zusätzliche Befestigungsmaßnahmen, wie das Festschrauben von der Innenseite her, erforderlich sind. Das Herauslösen des Einsatzkörpers 6 erfolgt entgegen der Richtung des Pfeiles 14, wobei lediglich eine entsprechende Kraft aufgebracht werden muß und besondere Werkzeuge ebensowenig erforderlich sind wie das Lösen von zusätzlichen Schrauben, Verbindungsmitteln oder dergleichen. Um eine definierte Positionierung des Einsatzkörpers 12 im Spülkastendeckel 2 zu gewährleisten, besitzt der Einsatzkörper 12 einen Anschlag 15, welcher vorzugsweise als ein kleiner ringförmiger Flansch ausgebildet ist. Der Anschlag bzw. Flansch 15 greift in eine vorzugsweise ringförmige Ausnehmung 16 des Spülkastendeckels 2. Der Anschlag 15 und die zugeordnete Ausnehmung 16 sind vorzugsweise derart ausgebildet und angeordnet, daß die Außenfläche 17 des Einsatzkörpers 6 im wesentlichen bündig liegt mit der äußeren Oberfläche 18 des Spülkastendeckels 2. Zur korrekten Positionierung des Einsatzkörpers 6 enthält dieser eine kleine Nase 19, welche in eine korrespondierende Nut 20 des Aufnahmeelements 4 bzw. des Spülkastendeckels 2 eingreift. Wie ersichtlich, ist die Tiefe der Ausnehmung 16 auf den Flansch 15 abgestimmt. Unabhängig von der konkreten Ausbildung enthält das Aufnahmeelement 4 und/oder der Spülkastendeckel 2 eine Anschlagfläche zur exakten Positionierung des Einsatzkörpers 6, wobei gemäß Fig. 1 diese Anschlagfläche vorzugsweise als die Ausnehmung 16 für den zugeordneten Flansch 15 ausgebildet ist.For assembly, the insert body 6 is pushed in the direction of the arrow 14 under sufficient pressure into the receiving element 4 and thus the interior 11 without additional fastening measures, such as screwing from the inside, being required. The insert body 6 is loosened in the opposite direction of the arrow 14, with only a corresponding force having to be applied and special tools being no more necessary than the loosening of additional screws, connecting means or the like. In order to ensure a defined positioning of the insert body 12 in the cistern cover 2, the insert body 12 has a stop 15, which is preferably designed as a small annular flange. The stop or flange 15 engages in a preferably annular recess 16 of the cistern cover 2. The stop 15 and the associated recess 16 are preferably designed and arranged such that the The outer surface 17 of the insert body 6 is essentially flush with the outer surface 18 of the cistern cover 2. For correct positioning of the insert body 6, the latter contains a small nose 19 which engages in a corresponding groove 20 in the receiving element 4 or the cistern cover 2. As can be seen, the depth of the recess 16 is matched to the flange 15. Regardless of the specific design, the receiving element 4 and / or the cistern cover 2 contains a stop surface for exact positioning of the insert body 6, wherein according to FIG. 1 this stop surface is preferably designed as the recess 16 for the associated flange 15.

Im Einsatzkörper 6 sind zwei Betätigungstasten 21, 22 zum Auslösen eines Spülvorganges bzw. zur Unterbrechung eines solchen vorgesehen. Die beiden Betätigungstasten 21, 22 sind im Einsatzkörper 6 in Richtung des Pfeiles 14 durch manuelle Betätigung bedarfsweise linear verschiebbar. Die Tasten 21, 22 sind jeweils, und zwar vorzugsweise einteilig, mit einem Auslöseelement 24, 26 verbunden, welche in zweckmäßiger Weise als Bolzen ausgebildet sind und nachfolgend als solche bezeichnet werden. Der Einsatzkörper 6 enthält für die Bolzen 24, 26 axiale Führungsmittel 28, 30 in einem Boden 32. Die Bolzen 24, 26 weisen zweckmäßig keinen zylindrischen Querschnitt, sondern einen Polygon-Querschnitt auf und korrespondierend sind die Innenflächen der Führungsmittel 28, 30 ausgebildet. Hierdurch wird eine Drehsicherung der Bolzen 24, 26 und letztendlich der Betätigungstasten, 21, 22 gewährleistet. Die Auslöseelemente bzw. Bolzen 24, 26 ragen mit ihren freien Enden über den Boden 32 hinaus in den Zwischenraum 11. Die freien Enden der Bolzen 24, 26 sind als Rastelemente 34, 36 derart ausgebildet, daß die Tasten 21, 22 mit den dazugehörenden Bolzen 24, 26 in den Einsatzkörper 6 eingesetzt werden können, wobei die Rastmittel 34, 36 durch die Führungsmittel 28, 30 hindurchgeschoben werden. Die freien Enden der Bolzen 24, 26 weisen zumindest im Bereich der Rastmittel 34, 36 wenigstens einen Schlitz 38, 40 auf, welcher ersichtlich ein Zusammenschieben der Rastmittel 34, 36 beim Hindurchschieben durch die axialen Führungsmittel 28, 30 ermöglicht. Sind die Bolzen 24, 26 in der dargestellten Weise vollständig durchgeschoben, so nehmem die hinreichend elastisch ausgebildeten Rastmittel 34, 36 ihre dargestellte Position wieder ein und ermöglichen aufgrund ihres vergrößerten Durchmessers bzw. der auf ihrer Rückseite vorhandenen Rastfläche eine Arretierung der Betätigungstasten 21, 22 im Einsatzkörper 6.Two actuation buttons 21, 22 are provided in the insert body 6 for triggering a rinsing process or for interrupting one. The two actuation buttons 21, 22 are linearly displaceable in the insert body 6 in the direction of arrow 14 by manual actuation if necessary. The buttons 21, 22 are each connected, preferably in one piece, to a trigger element 24, 26, which are expediently designed as bolts and are referred to below as such. The insert body 6 contains, for the bolts 24, 26, axial guide means 28, 30 in a base 32. The bolts 24, 26 expediently do not have a cylindrical cross section, but a polygon cross section, and the inner surfaces of the guide means 28, 30 are designed correspondingly. This ensures that the bolts 24, 26 and ultimately the actuation keys 21, 22 are secured against rotation. The release elements or bolts 24, 26 protrude with their free ends beyond the base 32 into the intermediate space 11. The free ends of the bolts 24, 26 are designed as latching elements 34, 36 in such a way that the keys 21, 22 with the associated bolts 24, 26 can be inserted into the insert body 6, the latching means 34, 36 being pushed through the guide means 28, 30. The free ends of the bolts 24, 26 have at least one slot 38, 40, at least in the area of the latching means 34, 36, which evidently enables the latching means 34, 36 to be pushed together when pushed through the axial guide means 28, 30. If the bolts 24, 26 are pushed completely through in the manner shown, the sufficiently elastic locking means 34, 36 assume their position again and, due to their enlarged diameter or the locking surface on their back, enable the actuation keys 21, 22 to be locked Insert body 6.

Fig. 2 zeigt die Betätigungseinrichtung im zusammengebauten Zustand, gemäß welchem der als Modul ausgebildete Einsatzkörper 6 im Aufnahmeelement 4 des Spülkastendeckels 2 verankert ist. Die nach außen sichtbare Außenfläche 17 des Einsatzkörpers 6 liegt im wesentlichen bündig mit der äußeren Oberfläche 18 des Spülkastendeckels 2. Solange die Betätigungstasten 21, 22 sich in der Null-Position entsprechend Fig. 1 befinden, sind auch ihre nach außen gerichteten Oberflächen 41, 42 im wesentlichen bündig mit der äußeren Oberfläche 18 des Spülkastendeckels 2. Zur Auslösung eines Spülvorganges wird beispielsweise die Betätigungstaste 21 in die dargestellte Position eingedrückt, wobei im Inneren des Spülkastens liegende und hier nicht weiter dargestellte Funktionsteile betätigt werden. Schematisch ist beispielshaft ein Kopplungsteil 43 in Form eines Hebels angedeutet, welcher im Spülkasten um eine zur Zeichenebene orthogonale Achse 44 schwenkbar gelagert ist. Die Bolzen 24, 26 sind mit dem Kopplungsteil bzw. Hebel 42 nicht formschlüssig verbunden, sondern die Bolzen 24, 26 werden mit ihren freien Enden lediglich zur Anlage an den zweiarmigen Hebel 43 gebracht. Die eine Betätigungstaste 21 ist in der eingedrückten Stellung dargestellt, in welcher die Auslösung des Spülvorganges erfolgt. Hierbei ist die andere Betätigungstaste 22, welche auch als Stoptaste zu bezeichnen ist, in der entgegengesetzten Richtung aus dem Spülkastendeckel 2 herausbewegt. Der Spülvorgang kann durch Betätigung der Betätigungs- bzw. Stoptaste 22 in Richtung des Pfeiles 14 bedarfsweise unterbrochen werden.2 shows the actuating device in the assembled state, according to which the insert body 6, which is designed as a module, is anchored in the receiving element 4 of the cistern cover 2. The externally visible outer surface 17 of the insert body 6 lies essentially flush with the outer surface 18 of the cistern lid 2. As long as the actuation buttons 21, 22 are in the zero position according to FIG. 1, their outwardly facing surfaces 41, 42 are also essentially flush with the outer surface 18 of the cistern cover 2. To trigger a flushing process, for example, the actuation button 21 is pressed into the position shown, wherein functional parts lying inside the cistern and not shown here are actuated. A coupling part 43 in the form of a lever is indicated schematically, which is pivotally mounted in the cistern about an axis 44 orthogonal to the drawing plane. The bolts 24, 26 are not positively connected to the coupling part or lever 42, but the free ends of the bolts 24, 26 are merely brought into contact with the two-armed lever 43. One actuation button 21 is shown in the pressed-in position in which the rinsing process is triggered. Here, the other actuation button 22, which can also be referred to as a stop button, is moved out of the cistern cover 2 in the opposite direction. The flushing process can be interrupted if necessary by actuating the actuation or stop button 22 in the direction of arrow 14.

Die Tasten 21, 22 besitzen Seitenflächen 45, 46, welche an einer innenliegenden Führungsfläche 47 des Einsatzkörpers 6 mit hinreichendem Spiel anliegen. Ersichtlich besitzen die Seitenflächen 45, 46 eine erhebliche Größe und ebenso auch die Führungsfläche 47, wodurch eine leichtgängige Betätigung mit geringem Materialaufwand erreicht ist. Auch bei kräftigem Eindrücken oder Betätigen der Tasten 21, 22 sind somit Beschädigungen der oben erläuterten Bolzen oder Auslöseelemente sowie deren zugeordnetem axialen Führungsmittel nicht zu befürchten. Der Einsatzkörper 6 und die in diesem axial bewegbaren Tasten 21, 22 können problemlos großflächig und/oder den Erfordernissen entsprechend ausgebildet werden, ohne daß hierbei Einschränkungen hinsichtlich der Dimensionierung oder Formgebung eingehalten werden müssen.The keys 21, 22 have side surfaces 45, 46 which rest on an internal guide surface 47 of the insert body 6 with sufficient play. As can be seen, the side surfaces 45, 46 have a considerable size and also the guide surface 47, as a result of which smooth operation is achieved with little material expenditure. Even when the buttons 21, 22 are pressed in vigorously or pressed, there is therefore no need to fear damage to the bolts or release elements explained above and their associated axial guide means. The insert body 6 and the keys 21, 22 which can be moved axially therein can easily be formed over a large area and / or according to requirements, without any restrictions in terms of dimensioning or shaping having to be observed.

Fig. 3 zeigt in einer explosionsartigen und perspektivischen Darstellung den Spülkastendeckel 2 bei vertikaler Ausrichtung vor einem Spülkasten 48. Es handelt sich hier um einen Unterputz-Spülkasten 48, an dessen Vorderseite nach der Montage in bekannter Weise eine Verkleidung und/oder Kacheln angeordnet werden, wobei eine Revisionsöffnung freibleibt, entsprechend einer Öffnung 49 am oberen Ende des Spülkastens 48. Die Öffnung 49 ist mittels des Spülkastendeckels 2 verschließbar, welcher bedarfsweise abgenommen werden kann, um die im Inneren des Spülkastens 48 angeordneten Komponenten zu erreichen wie insbesondere die Ablaufarmatur mit dem Ventil sowie ein Einlaßventil. Im Bereich der Öffnung 49 befindet sich das hier nicht weiter dargestellte Kopplungsteil. An der Vorderseite des Spülkastendeckels 2 sind die beiden Betätigungstasten 21, 22 des Einsatzkörpers 6 zu erkennen. Die Außenkontur des Einsatzkörpers 6 ist bei dieser Ausführungsform oval ausgebildet, doch können im Rahmen dieser Erfindung der Einsatzkörper 6 ebenso wie die Betätigungstasten 21, 22 auch andere Formen oder Größen aufweisen.Fig. 3 shows an exploded and perspective view of the cistern cover 2 with vertical orientation in front of a cistern 48. This is a concealed cistern 48, on the front of which a panel and / or tiles are arranged in a known manner after assembly, whereby an inspection opening remains free, corresponding to an opening 49 at the upper end of the cistern 48. The opening 49 can be closed by means of the cistern cover 2, which can be removed if necessary in order to reach the components arranged inside the cistern 48, in particular the drain fitting with the valve as well as an inlet valve. The coupling part, not shown here, is located in the region of the opening 49. The two actuation buttons 21, 22 of the insert body 6 can be seen on the front of the cistern cover 2. The outer contour of the insert body 6 is oval in this embodiment, but within the scope of this invention the insert body 6 as well as the actuation buttons 21, 22 can also have other shapes or sizes.

Fig. 4 zeigt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel, bei welchem der Spülkastendeckel 2 horizontal oberhalb des Spülkastens 48 angeordnet ist. Zwischen dem Spülkastendeckel 2 und der Oberseite 50 des Spülkastens 48 kann in bekannter Weise eine horizontale Platte oder Ablage, welche zweckmäßig gekachelt ist, angeordnet sein. Die Öffnung 49 des Spülkastens 48 befindet sich im Bereich der horizontal angeordneten Oberseite 50 des Spülkastens 48 und nach Abnahme des Spülkastendeckels 2 ist der Innenraum des Spülkastens 48 frei zugänglich.FIG. 4 shows a further exemplary embodiment in which the cistern cover 2 is arranged horizontally above the cistern 48. A horizontal plate or shelf, which is advantageously tiled, can be arranged between the cistern cover 2 and the top 50 of the cistern 48 in a known manner. The opening 49 of the cistern 48 is located in the region of the horizontally arranged top 50 of the cistern 48 and after removal of the cistern cover 2, the interior of the cistern 48 is freely accessible.

BezugszeichenReference numerals

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SpülkastendeckelCistern lid
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Wanddicke von 2Wall thickness of 2
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ringförmiger Ansatzcircular approach
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Innenfläche des DeckelsInner surface of the lid
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Innenraum von 2Interior of 2
1212th
Außenfläche von 6Outside area of 6
1313
Rand von 7Edge of 7
1414
Pfeilarrow
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Anschlag / FlanschStop / flange
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Ausnehmung von 2Recess of 2
1717th
Außenfläche von 6Outside area of 6
1818th
äußere Oberfläche von 2outer surface of 2
1919th
Nase an 6Nose at 6
2020th
Nut in 4Groove in 4
21, 2221, 22
BetätigungstasteButton
24, 2624, 26
Auslöseelement / BolzenRelease element / bolt
28, 3028, 30
axiales Führungsmittelaxial guide means
3232
Boden von 6Floor of 6
34, 3634, 36
RastmittelLocking means
38, 4038, 40
Schlitzslot
41, 4241, 42
Oberfläche von 21, 22Surface of 21, 22
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Kopplungsteil / HebelCoupling part / lever
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Achse von 43Axis of 43
45, 4645, 46
Seitenfläche von 21, 22Side surface of 21, 22
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Führungsfläche in 6Guide surface in 6
4848
Spülkastencistern
4949
Öffnung in 48Opening in 48
5050
Oberseite von 48Top of 48

Claims (10)

Betätigungsvorrichtung für eine Ablaufarmatur, welche im Inneren eines Spülkastens angeordnet ist, enthaltend wenigstens eine in einem Gehäuse angeordnete Betätigungstaste, wobei das Gehäuse mit der Betätigungstaste (21, 22) im Bereich einer Öffnung (7) eines Spülkastendeckels (2) angeordnet ist,
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
daß der Spülkastendeckel (2) ein Aufnahmeelement (4) aufweist, welches zumindest teilweise in den Innenraum (11) des Spülkastendeckels (2) hineinragt, daß das Gehäuse als ein Einsatzkörper (6) ausgebildet ist,
und daß der Einsatzkörper (6) direkt mit dem Aufnahmeelement (4) des Spülkastendeckels (2) verbunden ist.Actuating device for a drain fitting, which is arranged in the interior of a cistern, comprising at least one actuating button arranged in a housing, the housing with the actuating button (21, 22) being arranged in the region of an opening (7) of a cistern lid (2),
characterized,
that the cistern cover (2) has a receiving element (4) which at least partially protrudes into the interior (11) of the cistern cover (2), that the housing is designed as an insert body (6),
and that the insert body (6) is connected directly to the receiving element (4) of the cistern cover (2). Betätigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Aufnahmeelement (4) einen Ansatz (5) aufweist, welcher zumindest teilweise ringförmig ausgebildet ist und/oder welcher in den Innenraum (11) des Spülkastendeckels (2) hineinragt.Actuating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving element (4) has an extension (5) which is at least partially annular and / or which projects into the interior (11) of the cistern cover (2). Betätigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Aufnahmeelement (4) und der Einsatzkörper (6) korrespondierende Flächen (10, 12) aufweisen, welche vorzugsweise kraftschlüssig mit Preßsitz aneinanderliegen, und/oder daß die Flächen (10, 12) im wesentlichen parallel zur Einschubrichtung (14) des Einsatzkörpers (6) in den Spülkastendeckel (2) angeordnet sind und/oder daß der Einsatzkörper (6) nach dem Einschieben in das Aufnahmeelement (4) in diesem selbsttätig arretiert ist.Actuating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving element (4) and the insert body (6) have corresponding surfaces (10, 12), which preferably lie non-positively with a press fit, and / or that the surfaces (10, 12) in are arranged substantially parallel to the direction of insertion (14) of the insert body (6) in the cistern cover (2) and / or that the insert body (6) is automatically locked in the receiving element (4) after it has been inserted. Betätigungsvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Aufnahmeelement (4) integraler Bestandteil des Deckels (2) ist und/oder daß die Innenfläche (8) des Aufnahmeelements (4) derart auf die Außenfläche (12) des Einsatzkörpers (6) abgestimmt ist, daß der Einsatzkörper (6) im wesentlichen spielfrei und/oder kraftschlüssig im Aufnahmeelement (4) arretiert ist.Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the receiving element (4) is an integral part of the cover (2) and / or in that the inner surface (8) of the receiving element (4) is in this way on the outer surface (12) of the insert body ( 6) it is coordinated that the insert body (6) is locked in the receiving element (4) essentially without play and / or non-positively. Betätigungsvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Aufnahmeelement (4) in einer vorgegebenen Tiefe (9) über eine Innenfläche (10) des Deckels (2) in den Innenraum (11) hineinragt, wobei die Tiefe (9) vorzugsweise um einen vorgegebenen Faktor größer ist als die Wanddicke (3) des Deckels (2).Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the receiving element (4) projects into the interior (11) at a predetermined depth (9) via an inner surface (10) of the cover (2), the depth (9) is preferably greater by a predetermined factor than the wall thickness (3) of the cover (2). Betätigungsvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Aufnahmeelement (4) und der Einsatzkörper (6) einander korrespondierende Anlagemittel aufweisen, welche vorzugsweise als eine Ausnehmung (16) und ein zugeordneter Flansch (15) ausgebildet sind, und/oder daß eine definierte Positionierung des Einsatzkörpers (6) im Aufnahmeelement (4) derart vorgegeben ist, daß eine Außenfläche (17) des Einsatzkörpers (6) im wesentlichen bündig mit der äußeren Oberfläche (18) des Deckels (2) ist.Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the receiving element (4) and the insert body (6) have mutually corresponding contact means, which are preferably designed as a recess (16) and an associated flange (15), and / or that a defined positioning of the insert body (6) in the receiving element (4) is predetermined such that an outer surface (17) of the insert body (6) is substantially flush with the outer surface (18) of the cover (2). Betätigungsvorrichtung, insbesondere nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die wenigstens eine Betätigungstaste (20, 22) linear bewegbar im Einsatzkörper (6) angeordnet ist und/oder daß der Einsatzkörper (6) Führungsmittel für die Taste (21, 22) aufweist und/oder daß Seitenflächen (45, 46) der Tasten (21, 22) einer Führungsfläche (47) des Einsatzkörpers, vorzugsweise mit Spiel, zugeordnet sind.Actuating device, in particular according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the at least one actuating button (20, 22) is arranged such that it can be moved linearly in the insert body (6) and / or that the insert body (6) guides means for the button (21, 22 ) and / or that side surfaces (45, 46) of the buttons (21, 22) are assigned to a guide surface (47) of the insert body, preferably with play. Betätigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mit der Betätigungstaste (20, 22) ein Auslöseelement (24, 26), vorzugsweise in Form eines Bolzens und/oder einteilig, verbunden ist.Actuating device according to claim 7, characterized in that a trigger element (24, 26), preferably in the form of a bolt and / or in one piece, is connected to the actuating button (20, 22). Betätigungsvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Einsatzkörper (6), insbesondere in einem Boden (32) die axialen Führungsmittel (28, 30) für die Betätigungstasten (21, 22) aufweist und/oder daß das vorzugsweise als Bolzen ausgebildete Auslöseelement (24, 26) durch die axialen Führungsmittel (28, 30) hindurchgreift.Actuating device according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the insert body (6), in particular in a base (32), has the axial guide means (28, 30) for the actuating buttons (21, 22) and / or that this is preferably used as Bolt-shaped trigger element (24, 26) passes through the axial guide means (28, 30). Betätigungsvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 8 oder 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß vorzugsweise im Bereich des freien Endes des Auslöseelements (24, 26) Rastmittel (34, 36) vorgesehen sind, mittels welchen ein Herauslösen der Betätigungstaste (21, 22) aus dem Einsatzkörper (6) unterbunden wird und/oder daß das Auslöseelement (24, 26) mit einem Kopplungsteil (42) des Spülkastens kraftschlüssig zur Anlage bringbar ist.Actuating device according to one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that latching means (34, 36) are preferably provided in the region of the free end of the trigger element (24, 26), by means of which the actuating button (21, 22) is released from the insert body ( 6) is prevented and / or that the trigger element (24, 26) with a coupling part (42) of the cistern can be positively brought into contact with the system.
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