EP0878586A2 - Toilet bowl dispenser - Google Patents

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EP0878586A2
EP0878586A2 EP98106319A EP98106319A EP0878586A2 EP 0878586 A2 EP0878586 A2 EP 0878586A2 EP 98106319 A EP98106319 A EP 98106319A EP 98106319 A EP98106319 A EP 98106319A EP 0878586 A2 EP0878586 A2 EP 0878586A2
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Johannes Dr. Dipl.-Chem. Dettinger
Jörg Chemie-Ing. Horrer (FH)
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    • E03D9/02Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing
    • E03D9/03Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing consisting of a separate container with an outlet through which the agent is introduced into the flushing water, e.g. by suction ; Devices for agents in direct contact with flushing water
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  • the invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing a liquid Active ingredient in a toilet bowl with one for the absorption of the active ingredient provided container, which is releasably attached to the toilet bowl via a fastening part is connectable and the at least one delivery opening for the active ingredient has and at least one ventilation opening.
  • So-called toilet scent cleaner sticks consist of extrudable Single blocks consist of a detergent and a fragrance or Have fragrance and partially refillable in a cage-like plastic container are in stock.
  • the addressed plastic container is among the Placed on the inside edge of the toilet bowl and so from the flushing water at one Flushing process overflows.
  • the lifespan of these sticks is determined by the Number of rinses determined, the average service life is based on a family of three to four and not on a growing family Number of single households is targeted.
  • the one in the stick Fragrance is combined with the detergent to which it adheres this flushed into the sewage system by the flushing stream, so that the fragrance effect is low for the consumer and is completely eliminated if provided via a No rinsing for a long time. You can smell or smell for maintaining a more intensive room fragrance in the toilet cleaning stick increase accordingly, but already for economic reasons and is not practical due to technical circumstances.
  • EP 0 538 957 B1 describes a comparable delivery device for Toilet bowl known, the container of a cleaning and air freshener Containing active ingredient liquid, which has a dispensing opening the container can be dispensed from this.
  • the mentioned delivery opening is with a liquid-permeable closure in the manner of a Sponge provided that in permanent connection with a porous, too sponge-like mass, which is suspended in the toilet bowl Devices are arranged in the path of the rinse water.
  • the respective fragrance of the active substance is evaporated, so that a constant room fragrance is achieved. Beyond that the detergent via the porous sponge-like mass during a rinsing process submit.
  • the container is ventilated indirectly via the only one Delivery opening of the known container instead.
  • the mentioned porous material can with regular contact with the Rinse water is biologically overgrown, provided there is no appropriate disinfectant is used, which is however environmentally problematic and expensive. Furthermore, after a few refills with the active ingredient to be expected that the pores of the porous material clog and that known cleaning and refreshment system as a dispenser becomes inoperable.
  • the object of the invention to create a dispenser for toilet bowls with which A strong and permanent room fragrance is achieved inexpensively, too if there is no rinsing for a long time and even over a longer period Period is reliable in operation.
  • a related task solves one Dispensing device with the features of claim 1.
  • Dispensing opening is formed from a dispensing tube on the bottom the container arranged protrudes towards the environment and in diameter is selected such that the active ingredient is dispensed dropwise, and that the respective ventilation opening is formed from a ventilation tube, that opens into the open and protrudes into the interior of the container and inside Diameter is chosen such that the active ingredient only on the Dispensing tube emerges, a kind of liquid dropper system is realized that doses the liquid active ingredient, preferably consisting of the respective Fragrance or fragrance and the cleaning agent, to the environment or in the Dispenses toilet bowl.
  • the active ingredient mentioned is liquid, it can be used without major technical problems Put as much fragrance or fragrance in the active ingredient as desired and is needed. A permanent one takes place via the dropper unit Room scenting, even if the flushing over a longer period of time is not operated.
  • the dispenser according to the invention Since no porous material is used, there is practically no drip system Overgrowth and it can also not clog a porous Material come so that the dispenser according to the invention also over is functionally reliable for longer periods of time. For a reliable Operation also contributes to the fact that there are no structural components that can be moved relative to one another are intended for drug delivery.
  • the container Through the respective ventilation tube
  • the container is guaranteed to be continuous per unit of time doses the active ingredient from the container only through the delivery tube can be delivered, a time control via the choice of viscosity the drug liquid to be dosed and dispensed is reached.
  • the dispensing device in a preferred embodiment of the dispensing device according to the invention is the container with the active ingredient liquid from the other Recording and holding device on the toilet bowl separable, so that after Consumption of the active ingredient of the container through a new inexpensive and can be easily replaced.
  • a particularly dosed delivery of the active ingredient is possible, as long as so-called capillary tubes, especially for the Find ventilation tubes.
  • the dispensing device in particular in the form of a cleaning and refreshing device for toilet bowls 10, one of which is a toilet bowl rim 12 is shown by way of example in FIG. 4, is used for the targeted delivery of a Active ingredient 14, which has at least one fragrance, but preferably consists of several fragrances or fragrances, as well as at least one cleaning agent has that also via a disinfectant component may have or additionally has a disinfectant to that effect.
  • a disinfectant component may have or additionally has a disinfectant to that effect.
  • Other additives are possible, such as sequestering agents, biocides etc.
  • the cleaning agent is in any case dispensed with each rinsing process, at the same time and in addition, a fragrance is continuously released.
  • the active substance 14 is stored in a container 16, which is attached to a fastening part 18 releasably with the toilet bowl 10, in particular with the toilet bowl edge 12, is releasably connected.
  • the container 16 has on its underside a delivery opening 20 in the form of a delivery tube 21 for the active ingredient on, the tube in question forms a kind of drip opening, the one drop-shaped delivery of the active substance 14 allowed.
  • a ventilation opening 22 provided in the form of a ventilation tube 23.
  • the delivery tube 21 and the ventilation tube 23 are parallel to each other Opening directions on the underside of the container 16, preferably at its lowest point, arranged for the targeted delivery of the active ingredient 14.
  • the dispensing tube 21 and the ventilation tube 23 are capillary tubes formed, with the dispensing tube 21 on the underside of the container protrudes below and the ventilation tube 23 protrudes into the container 16 like a nozzle inside.
  • the openings 20, 22 already mentioned close in the process however, essentially flat with the bottom of the container 16 as is this results in particular from the enlarged detailed representation according to FIG.
  • the outer contour of the container 16 can be designed in the manner of a dropper bottle be; however, there are also other imaginative container designs or the like in the manner of a can or a square block. possible.
  • the delivery tube 21 the active ingredient 14 directly into the toilet bowl 10, which, however, under Circumstances has the disadvantage that the toilet bowl 10 on the Exit point of the active substance 14 looks dirty for the consumer.
  • an intermediate carrier 24 within the trajectory of the Active substance 14 may be provided, which initially releases the active substance 14 picks up on its top.
  • the intermediate carrier 24 is, as shown in particular in FIGS. 3 and 4, formed in the manner of a half-shell in the modified embodiment, in order to continue to add the active substance 14 before an actual rinsing process stock and continuously around fragrances or fragrances in the active ingredient 14 to be released into the room air, even if there is no flushing process.
  • the Intermediate carrier 24 is arranged between container 16 and toilet bowl 10 and integrally connected to the fastening part 18.
  • the intermediate carrier 24 thus forms a receiving device together with the fastening part 18 26 with receptacle 28 into which the container 16 with its two tubes 21, 23 can be used.
  • the container 16 For engagement in the relevant receiving opening 28 points the container 16 on its underside a neck-like locking part 32, which, like this shows in particular Figure 4, the container cross-section in the direction of Dispensing tube 21 tapered.
  • the height of the ventilation tube 23 preferably corresponds to the height of the socket-like locking part 32.
  • the respective receiving opening 28 of the receiving device 26 has a Provided locking part 30 into which the already mentioned assignable locking part 32 of the container 16 can be latched in order to produce a detachable clip connection 34 is.
  • Clip connections other than the arrangements shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 are conceivable and possible.
  • the associated locking part 32 that along its inner circumference can be cylindrical, is on a projecting Neck portion 36 of the container 16 arranged, the inside of the Container 16 towards the neck portion 36 extended and extended on all sides whereby, as the figures show, it is provided that the freely inside the Container 16 opening end of the ventilation tube 23 at the level of this paragraph-like expansion ends.
  • the one pointing down and protruding free end of the delivery tube 21 is in any case at a distance from the top of the plate-like intermediate carrier 24 held such that the given Drugs drop on the top of the intermediate carrier 24 on a large Can distribute surface for the fragrance and detergent dispensing.
  • the intermediate carrier 24 is via an intermediate web 36 on the underside of the Locking part 30 of the fastening part 18 is arranged stationary.
  • the fastening part 18 has one for hanging on the edge of the toilet bowl 12 windable bracket 40 on, as shown in Figure 2, in two parts above and below the toilet bowl edge 12 includes or engages, whereby a counter arm 42 resiliently in contact with the free lower End of the inward facing toilet bowl rim 12.
  • that part of the holding bracket 40 runs from the counter-holding arm 42 goes out, straight along the inner edge of the toilet bowl and thus forms a rectilinear or rectilinear system for the edge of the toilet bowl 12 facing side of the container 16.
  • the height of the container 16 is chosen such that it does not become one Overhang with the edge of the toilet bowl 12 can come in height and such that when the toilet seat is lowered it does not cause disabilities the edition comes. All structural components of the Cleaning and refreshing device are made of plastic materials and dimensionally stable.
  • Dispenser is given a liquid dosing system that Ensures permanent room scenting in a cost-effective and reliable manner as well as the delivery of a cleaning agent in the event of a rinsing process.
  • Cleaning agents are also solvents, alcohols, glycols etc. in the sense of View invention, which are primarily intended to smell or Prepare fragrance agent for the container 16 in stock. It can then the fragrance delivery through the device are in the foreground and the Dispensing of the cleaning agent accordingly withdraws.

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An improved dispenser for toilet deodorant has the liquid (14) in a container (16) fitted with a clip (40) to hang over the edge of the toilet. A duct (21) in the bottom of the container drips out the liquid at a rate controlled by the viscocity of the liquid and the size of a venting duct (34) alongside the dosing duct. The liquid is dripped onto a collecting tray (24) under the dispenser. This prevents the liquid from staining the toilet bowl. The tray is washed during each flush and between flushes collects the liquid and releases the deodorant effects.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Abgabevorrichtung für die Abgabe eines flüssigen Wirkstoffes in ein Toilettenbecken mit einem für die Aufnahme des Wirkstoffes vorgesehenen Behälter, der über ein Befestigungsteil lösbar mit dem Toilettenbecken verbindbar ist und der mindestens eine Abgabeöffnung für den Wirkstoff aufweist sowie mindestens eine Belüftungsöffnung.The invention relates to a dispensing device for dispensing a liquid Active ingredient in a toilet bowl with one for the absorption of the active ingredient provided container, which is releasably attached to the toilet bowl via a fastening part is connectable and the at least one delivery opening for the active ingredient has and at least one ventilation opening.

Es sind sogenannte WC-Duftreiniger-Sticks bekannt, die aus extrudierbaren Einzelblöcken bestehen, die ein Reinigungsmittel sowie einen Duft- oder Riechstoff aufweisen und in einem käfigartigen Plastikbehälter teilweise nachfüllbar bevorratet sind. Der angesprochene Plastikbehälter wird unter den Innenrand des Toilettenbeckens plaziert und derart vom Spülwasser bei einem Spülvorgang überströmt. Die Lebensdauer dahingehender Sticks wird durch die Anzahl der Spülungen bestimmt, wobei die durchschnittliche Gebrauchsdauer sich an einer drei- bis vierköpfigen Familie orientiert und nicht auf eine wachsende Anzahl von Single-Haushalten ausgerichtet ist. Der im Stick befindliche Duftstoff wird zusammen mit dem Reinigungsmittel, an dem er anhaftet, mit diesem durch den Spülstrom in die Kanalisation gespült, so daß die Duftstoffwirkung für den Verbraucher gering ist und völlig entfällt, sofern über eine längere Zeit keine Spülungen erfolgen. Zwar läßt sich der Riech- oder Duftstoffanteil für den Erhalt einer intensiveren Raumbeduftung im WC-Reinigungsstick entsprechend erhöhen, was aber bereits aus ökonomischen Überlegungen und aufgrund technischer Gegebenheiten nicht zweckmäßig ist.So-called toilet scent cleaner sticks are known, which consist of extrudable Single blocks consist of a detergent and a fragrance or Have fragrance and partially refillable in a cage-like plastic container are in stock. The addressed plastic container is among the Placed on the inside edge of the toilet bowl and so from the flushing water at one Flushing process overflows. The lifespan of these sticks is determined by the Number of rinses determined, the average service life is based on a family of three to four and not on a growing family Number of single households is targeted. The one in the stick Fragrance is combined with the detergent to which it adheres this flushed into the sewage system by the flushing stream, so that the fragrance effect is low for the consumer and is completely eliminated if provided via a No rinsing for a long time. You can smell or smell for maintaining a more intensive room fragrance in the toilet cleaning stick increase accordingly, but already for economic reasons and is not practical due to technical circumstances.

Durch die EP 0 538 957 B1 ist eine vergleichbare Abgabevorrichtung für Toilettenbecken bekannt, deren Behälter eine Reinigungs- und Lufterfrischungsmittel enthaltende Wirkstofflüssigkeit aufweist, die über eine Abgabeöffnung des Behälters aus diesem abgebbar ist. Die angesprochene Abgabeöffnung ist dabei mit einem flüssigkeitsdurchlässigen Verschluß in der Art eines Schwammes versehen, der in dauernder Verbindung mit einer porösen, ebenfalls schwammartigen Masse steht, die bei im Toilettenbecken aufgehängten Vorrichtungen in der Bahn des Spülwasser angeordnet ist. Über die poröse Masse findet eine Verdampfung des jeweiligen Duftstoffes des Wirkstoffes statt, so daß eine konstante Raumbeduftung erreicht ist. Darüber hinaus läßt sich über die poröse schwammartige Masse bei einem Spülvorgang das Reinigungsmittel abgeben. Eine Belüftung des Behälters findet indirekt über die einzige Abgabeöffnung des bekannten Behälters statt.EP 0 538 957 B1 describes a comparable delivery device for Toilet bowl known, the container of a cleaning and air freshener Containing active ingredient liquid, which has a dispensing opening the container can be dispensed from this. The mentioned delivery opening is with a liquid-permeable closure in the manner of a Sponge provided that in permanent connection with a porous, too sponge-like mass, which is suspended in the toilet bowl Devices are arranged in the path of the rinse water. About the porous Mass, the respective fragrance of the active substance is evaporated, so that a constant room fragrance is achieved. Beyond that the detergent via the porous sponge-like mass during a rinsing process submit. The container is ventilated indirectly via the only one Delivery opening of the known container instead.

Das angesprochene poröse Material kann bei regelmäßigem Kontakt mit dem Spülwasser biologisch bewachsen, sofern kein entsprechendes Desinfektionsmittel eingesetzt ist, was jedoch entsprechend umweltproblematisch ist und kostenintensiv. Des weiteren ist nach wenigen Nachfüllungen mit dem Wirkstoff damit zu rechnen, daß die Poren des porösen Materials verstopfen und das bekannte Reinigungs- und Erfrischungssystem als Abgabevorrichtung somit funktionsunfähig wird.The mentioned porous material can with regular contact with the Rinse water is biologically overgrown, provided there is no appropriate disinfectant is used, which is however environmentally problematic and expensive. Furthermore, after a few refills with the active ingredient to be expected that the pores of the porous material clog and that known cleaning and refreshment system as a dispenser becomes inoperable.

Zwar ist es durch die DE 37 38 554 C2 bekannt, einen Spülwasserbehälter zusammen mit einem den Wirkstoff bevorratenden Behälter entgegen der Wirkung einer Feder längs eines Abgabestabes zu verfahren, wobei in einer abgesenkten Position der Wirkstoff in kerbenartige Ausnehmungen eintritt, von wo aus er später tropfartig in das Toilettenbecken abgegeben wird, sobald der Spülwasserbehälter durch permanente Abgabe von Spülwasser leichter geworden ist; allerdings ist die dahingehende bekannte Anordnung bereits aufgrund der Vielzahl der bewegbaren Bauteile kompliziert im Aufbau und mithin teuer in der Herstellung. Daran ändert sich auch nichts, wenn in kinematischer Umkehr des vorbezeichneten Gedankens bei einer Abgabevorrichtung nach der DE 39 06 224 A1 der Behälter mit dem Wirkstoff und der hiervon separierte Spülwasserbehälter stationär angeordnet sind und der Abgabestab über einen Schwimmer in Abhängigkeit von der in den Spülwasserbehälter eintretenden Spülwassermenge angesteuert wird. Auch bei dieser bekannten Lösung läuft der Wirkstoff in eine Rundkerbe des Stabes ein, von wo aus später die tropfenweise Abgabe des Wirkstoffes in das Toilettenbecken erfolgt. Durch die Relativbewegung der angesprochenen Komponenten zueinander ist darüber hinaus bei diesen bekannten Lösungen nicht ausgeschlossen, daß es im Betrieb zu Hemmnissen kommt, die die bekannten Vorrichtungen unbrauchbar werden lassen.It is known from DE 37 38 554 C2, a rinse water tank together with a container storing the active ingredient against the Effect of a spring to move along a delivery rod, being in a lowered position of the active ingredient in notch-like recesses, from where it is later dropped into the toilet bowl as soon as the Rinse water tanks have become lighter due to the permanent delivery of rinse water is; however, the known arrangement in question is already due The large number of movable components is complicated in structure and therefore expensive in production. Nothing changes in this, if in a kinematic Reversal of the above-mentioned idea in a dispenser after DE 39 06 224 A1 the container with the active ingredient and the one separated therefrom Rinsing water containers are arranged stationary and the dispensing rod via a Float depending on the one entering the rinse water tank Amount of rinsing water is controlled. This known solution also runs Active ingredient in a round notch of the rod, from where the dropwise later The active ingredient is released into the toilet bowl. Through the relative movement the components addressed to each other is also at these known solutions do not rule out that it is in operation Obstacles come that the known devices are unusable to let.

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Abgabevorrichtung für Toilettenbecken zu schaffen, mit der kostengünstig eine starke und permanente Raumbeduftung erreicht ist, auch wenn lange Zeit keine Spülung erfolgt und die auch über einen längeren Zeitraum funktionssicher im Betrieb ist. Eine dahingehende Aufgabe löst eine Abgabevorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1.Starting from this prior art, the object of the invention to create a dispenser for toilet bowls with which A strong and permanent room fragrance is achieved inexpensively, too if there is no rinsing for a long time and even over a longer period Period is reliable in operation. A related task solves one Dispensing device with the features of claim 1.

Dadurch, daß gemäß dem kennzeichnenden Teil des Anspruches 1 die jeweilige Abgabeöffnung aus einem Abgaberöhrchen gebildet ist, das auf der Unterseite des Behälters angeordnet zur Umgebung hin vorsteht und im Durchmesser derart gewählt ist, daß eine tropfenweise Abgabe des Wirkstoffes erfolgt, und daß die jeweilige Belüftungsöffnung aus einem Belüftungsröhrchen gebildet ist, das ins Freie mündet und in das Innere des Behälters hineinragt sowie im Durchmesser derart gewählt ist, daß der Wirkstoff ausschließlich über das Abgaberöhrchen austritt, ist eine Art Flüssigkeits-Tropfersystem realisiert, das dosiert den flüssigen Wirkstoff, vorzugsweise bestehend aus dem jeweiligen Riech- oder Duftstoff und dem Reinigungsmittel, an die Umgebung bzw. in das Toilettenbecken abgibt.The fact that according to the characterizing part of claim 1 Dispensing opening is formed from a dispensing tube on the bottom the container arranged protrudes towards the environment and in diameter is selected such that the active ingredient is dispensed dropwise, and that the respective ventilation opening is formed from a ventilation tube, that opens into the open and protrudes into the interior of the container and inside Diameter is chosen such that the active ingredient only on the Dispensing tube emerges, a kind of liquid dropper system is realized that doses the liquid active ingredient, preferably consisting of the respective Fragrance or fragrance and the cleaning agent, to the environment or in the Dispenses toilet bowl.

Da der angesprochene Wirkstoff flüssig ist, läßt sich ohne größeren technischen Aufwand so viel Duft- oder Riechstoff im Wirkstoff unterbringen, wie gewünscht und benötigt wird. Über die Tropfereinheit erfolgt dabei eine permanente Raumbeduftung, auch wenn über einen längeren Zeitraum die Spülung nicht betätigt wird.Since the active ingredient mentioned is liquid, it can be used without major technical problems Put as much fragrance or fragrance in the active ingredient as desired and is needed. A permanent one takes place via the dropper unit Room scenting, even if the flushing over a longer period of time is not operated.

Da kein poröses Material eingesetzt ist, tritt am Tropfersystem praktisch kein Bewuchs auf und es kann auch nicht zu einem Verstopfen eines porösen Materials kommen, so daß die erfindungsgemäße Abgabevorrichtung auch über längere Zeiträume funktionssicher im Betrieb ist. Für einen funktionssicheren Betrieb trägt auch mit bei, daß keine relativ zueinander bewegbaren Baukomponenten für die Wirkstoffabgabe vorgesehen sind. Durch das jeweilige Belüftungsröhrchen des Behälters ist gewährleistet, daß kontinuierlich pro Zeiteinheit dosiert der Wirkstoff aus dem Behälter ausschließlich über das Abgaberöhrchen abgegeben werden kann, wobei eine Zeitsteuerung über die Wahl der Viskosität der zu dosierenden und abzugebenden Wirkstofflüssigkeit erreicht ist.Since no porous material is used, there is practically no drip system Overgrowth and it can also not clog a porous Material come so that the dispenser according to the invention also over is functionally reliable for longer periods of time. For a reliable Operation also contributes to the fact that there are no structural components that can be moved relative to one another are intended for drug delivery. Through the respective ventilation tube The container is guaranteed to be continuous per unit of time doses the active ingredient from the container only through the delivery tube can be delivered, a time control via the choice of viscosity the drug liquid to be dosed and dispensed is reached.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Abgabevorrichtung ist der Behälter mit der Wirkstofflüssigkeit von der sonstigen Aufnahme- und Haltevorrichtung am Toilettenbecken trennbar, so daß nach Verbrauch des Wirkstoffes der Behälter durch einen neuen kostengünstig und einfach ersetzt werden kann. Eine besonders dosierte Abgabe des Wirkstoffes ist möglich, sofern als Röhrchen sogenannte Kapillarrohre insbesondere für das Belüftungsröhrchen Verwendung finden.In a preferred embodiment of the dispensing device according to the invention is the container with the active ingredient liquid from the other Recording and holding device on the toilet bowl separable, so that after Consumption of the active ingredient of the container through a new inexpensive and can be easily replaced. A particularly dosed delivery of the active ingredient is possible, as long as so-called capillary tubes, especially for the Find ventilation tubes.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche. Im folgenden wird die erfindungsgemäße Abgabevorrichtung anhand zweier Ausführungsformen nach den Figuren näher beschrieben. Es zeigen in prinzipieller und nicht maßstäblicher Darstellung die

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einen vergrößert wiedergegebenen Kreisausschnitt des strichliniert umrandeten Zeichnungsausschnittes nach der Fig.1;
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einen Längsschnitt einer geänderten Ausführungsform nach der Fig.1 und
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einen Längsschnitt durch die an einem Toilettenrand angebrachte Reinigungs- und Erfrischungsvorrichtung nach der Fig.3.
Further advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims. The dispensing device according to the invention is described in more detail below with reference to two embodiments according to the figures. They show the principle and not to scale
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a longitudinal section through a first embodiment of the device;
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an enlarged reproduced circular section of the dashed bordered drawing section according to Figure 1;
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a longitudinal section through the attached to a toilet edge cleaning and refreshment device according to the Fig.3.

Die Abgabevorrichtung, insbesondere in Form einer Reinigungs- und Erfrischungsvorrichtung für Toilettenbecken 10, von denen ein Toilettenbeckenrand 12 beispielhaft in der Fig.4 dargestellt ist, dient der gezielten Abgabe eines Wirkstoffes 14, der mindestens einen Riechstoff aufweist, vorzugsweise jedoch aus mehreren Duft- oder Riechstoffen besteht, sowie mindestens ein Reinigungsmittel aufweist, das auch über eine Desinfektionsmittelkomponente verfügen kann oder zusätzlich ein dahingehendes Desinfektionsmittel aufweist. Weitere Additive sind möglich, wie Sequestiermittel, Biocide etc.. Das Reinigungsmittel wird jedenfalls bei jedem Spülvorgang abgegeben, wobei gleichzeitig und darüber hinaus kontinuierlich eine Duftstoffabgabe erfolgt.The dispensing device, in particular in the form of a cleaning and refreshing device for toilet bowls 10, one of which is a toilet bowl rim 12 is shown by way of example in FIG. 4, is used for the targeted delivery of a Active ingredient 14, which has at least one fragrance, but preferably consists of several fragrances or fragrances, as well as at least one cleaning agent has that also via a disinfectant component may have or additionally has a disinfectant to that effect. Other additives are possible, such as sequestering agents, biocides etc. The cleaning agent is in any case dispensed with each rinsing process, at the same time and in addition, a fragrance is continuously released.

Der Wirkstoff 14 ist in einem Behälter 16 bevorratet, der über ein Befestigungsteil 18 lösbar mit dem Toilettenbecken 10, insbesondere mit dem Toilettenbeckenrand 12, lösbar verbunden ist. Der Behälter 16 weist auf seiner Unterseite eine Abgabeöffnung 20 in Form eines Abgaberöhrchens 21 für den Wirkstoff auf, wobei das dahingehende Röhrchen eine Art Tropföffnung bildet, die eine tropfenförmige Abgabe des Wirkstoffes 14 erlaubt. Für die Abgabe des Wirkstoffes 14 aus dem Behälter 16 ist dieser darüber hinaus mit einer Belüftungsöffnung 22 in Form eines Belüftungsröhrchens 23 versehen. Das Abgaberöhrchen 21 und das Belüftungsröhrchen 23 sind mit parallel zueinander verlaufenden Öffnungsrichtungen an der Unterseite des Behälters 16, vorzugsweise an seiner tiefsten Stelle, für die gezielte Abgabe des Wirkstoffes 14 angeordnet. Das Abgaberöhrchen 21 und das Belüftungsröhrchen 23 sind als Kapillarrohre ausgebildet, wobei auf der Behälterunterseite das Abgaberöhrchen 21 nach unten vorsteht und das Belüftungsröhrchen 23 ragt in den Behälter 16 stutzenartig hinein. Die bereits angesprochenen Öffnungen 20,22 schließen dabei jedoch im wesentlichen plan mit der Unterseite des Behälters 16 ab, wie sich dies insbesondere aus der vergrößerten Detaildarstellung nach der Fig.2 ergibt. The active substance 14 is stored in a container 16, which is attached to a fastening part 18 releasably with the toilet bowl 10, in particular with the toilet bowl edge 12, is releasably connected. The container 16 has on its underside a delivery opening 20 in the form of a delivery tube 21 for the active ingredient on, the tube in question forms a kind of drip opening, the one drop-shaped delivery of the active substance 14 allowed. For the delivery of the active ingredient 14 from the container 16, this is also with a ventilation opening 22 provided in the form of a ventilation tube 23. The delivery tube 21 and the ventilation tube 23 are parallel to each other Opening directions on the underside of the container 16, preferably at its lowest point, arranged for the targeted delivery of the active ingredient 14. The dispensing tube 21 and the ventilation tube 23 are capillary tubes formed, with the dispensing tube 21 on the underside of the container protrudes below and the ventilation tube 23 protrudes into the container 16 like a nozzle inside. The openings 20, 22 already mentioned close in the process however, essentially flat with the bottom of the container 16 as is this results in particular from the enlarged detailed representation according to FIG.

Die Außenkontur des Behälters 16 kann in der Art einer Tropferflasche ausgebildet sein; es sind jedoch aber auch andere phantasievolle Behälterausgestaltungen in der Art einer Dose oder eines quadratischen Blockes od.dgl. möglich. Bei der Ausführungsform nach den Fig.1 und 2 gibt das Abgaberöhrchen 21 den Wirkstoff 14 unmittelbar in das Toilettenbecken 10 ab, was jedoch unter Umständen den Nachteil mit sich bringt, daß das Toilettenbecken 10 an der Austrittsstelle des Wirkstoffes 14 für den Verbraucher verschmutzt aussieht. Als Abhilfe kann demgegenüber unterhalb der Abgabeöffnung 20, also unterhalb des Abgaberöhrchens 21, ein Zwischenträger 24 innerhalb der Fallbahn des Wirkstoffes 14 vorgesehen sein, der zunächst den abgegebenen Wirkstoff 14 auf seiner Oberseite aufnimmt.The outer contour of the container 16 can be designed in the manner of a dropper bottle be; however, there are also other imaginative container designs or the like in the manner of a can or a square block. possible. In the embodiment according to FIGS. 1 and 2, the delivery tube 21 the active ingredient 14 directly into the toilet bowl 10, which, however, under Circumstances has the disadvantage that the toilet bowl 10 on the Exit point of the active substance 14 looks dirty for the consumer. As This can be remedied below the discharge opening 20, ie below of the delivery tube 21, an intermediate carrier 24 within the trajectory of the Active substance 14 may be provided, which initially releases the active substance 14 picks up on its top.

Der Zwischenträger 24 ist dabei, wie dies insbesondere die Fig.3 und 4 zeigen, bei der geänderten Ausführungsform in der Art einer Halbschale ausgebildet, um zunächst vor einem eigentlichen Spülvorgang den Wirkstoff 14 weiter zu bevorraten und um im Wirkstoff 14 befindliche Riech- oder Duftstoffe kontinuierlich an die Raumluft abzugeben, auch wenn ein Spülvorgang ausbleibt. Der Zwischenträger 24 ist zwischen Behälter 16 und Toilettenbecken 10 angeordnet und einstückig mit dem Befestigungsteil 18 verbunden. Der Zwischenträger 24 bildet also zusammen mit dem Befestigungsteil 18 eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung 26 mit Aufnahme 28, in die der Behälter 16 mit seinen beiden Röhrchen 21,23 einsetzbar ist. Für den Eingriff in die dahingehende Aufnahmeöffnung 28 weist der Behälter 16 auf seiner Unterseite ein stutzenartiges Rastteil 32 auf, das, wie dies insbesondere die Fig.4 zeigt, den Behälterquerschnitt in Richtung des Abgaberöhrchens 21 hin verjüngt. Die Höhe des Belüftungsröhrchens 23 entspricht dabei vorzugsweise der Höhe des stutzenartigen Rastteils 32.The intermediate carrier 24 is, as shown in particular in FIGS. 3 and 4, formed in the manner of a half-shell in the modified embodiment, in order to continue to add the active substance 14 before an actual rinsing process stock and continuously around fragrances or fragrances in the active ingredient 14 to be released into the room air, even if there is no flushing process. Of the Intermediate carrier 24 is arranged between container 16 and toilet bowl 10 and integrally connected to the fastening part 18. The intermediate carrier 24 thus forms a receiving device together with the fastening part 18 26 with receptacle 28 into which the container 16 with its two tubes 21, 23 can be used. For engagement in the relevant receiving opening 28 points the container 16 on its underside a neck-like locking part 32, which, like this shows in particular Figure 4, the container cross-section in the direction of Dispensing tube 21 tapered. The height of the ventilation tube 23 preferably corresponds to the height of the socket-like locking part 32.

Die jeweilige Aufnahmeöffnung 28 der Aufnahmeeinrichtung 26 ist mit einem Rastteil 30 versehen, in das das bereits angesprochene zuordenbare Rastteil 32 des Behälters 16 zum Herstellen einer lösbaren Klippverbindung 34 einrastbar ist. Andere Klippverbindungen als die in den Fig.1 bis 4 dargestellten Anordnungen sind denkbar und möglich. Das zugeordnete Rastteil 32, das entlang seines Innenumfanges zylindrisch ausgebildet sein kann, ist an einem vorspringenden Halsteil 36 des Behälters 16 angeordnet, wobei zum Inneren des Behälters 16 hin sich das Halsteil 36 nach allen Seiten absatzartig erweitert und wobei, wie dies die Figuren zeigen, vorgesehen ist, daß das frei ins Innere des Behälters 16 mündende Ende des Belüftungsröhrchens 23 in Höhe dieser absatzartigen Erweiterung endet. Das nach unten weisende und vorstehende freie Ende des Abgaberöhrchens 21 ist jedenfalls auf Abstand zur Oberseite des plattenartigen Zwischenträgers 24 derart gehalten, daß die abgegebenen Wirkstofftropfen sich auf der Oberseite des Zwischenträgers 24 auf einer großen Oberfläche für die Duftstoff- und Reinigungsmittelabgabe verteilen können. Der Zwischenträger 24 ist über einen Zwischensteg 36 an der Unterseite des Rastteils 30 des Befestigungsteils 18 feststehend angeordnet.The respective receiving opening 28 of the receiving device 26 has a Provided locking part 30 into which the already mentioned assignable locking part 32 of the container 16 can be latched in order to produce a detachable clip connection 34 is. Clip connections other than the arrangements shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 are conceivable and possible. The associated locking part 32 that along its inner circumference can be cylindrical, is on a projecting Neck portion 36 of the container 16 arranged, the inside of the Container 16 towards the neck portion 36 extended and extended on all sides whereby, as the figures show, it is provided that the freely inside the Container 16 opening end of the ventilation tube 23 at the level of this paragraph-like expansion ends. The one pointing down and protruding free end of the delivery tube 21 is in any case at a distance from the top of the plate-like intermediate carrier 24 held such that the given Drugs drop on the top of the intermediate carrier 24 on a large Can distribute surface for the fragrance and detergent dispensing. The intermediate carrier 24 is via an intermediate web 36 on the underside of the Locking part 30 of the fastening part 18 is arranged stationary.

Das Befestigungsteil 18 weist zum Einhängen am Toilettenbeckenrand 12 einen aufwickelbaren Haltebügel 40 auf, der, wie dies die Fig.2 zeigt, zweiteilig von oben und unten den Toilettenbeckenrand 12 umfaßt bzw. untergreift, wobei ein Gegenhalterarm 42 federnd nachgiebig in Anlage ist mit dem freien unteren Ende des nach innen weisenden Toilettenbeckenrandes 12. Insbesondere, wie die Figuren zeigen, verläuft derjenige Teil des Haltebügels 40, der vom Gegenhalterarm 42 ausgeht, geradlinig entlang der inneren Toilettenbeckenrandfläche und bildet somit eine geradlinige oder geradflächige Anlage für die dem Toilettenbeckenrand 12 zugewandte Seite des Behälters 16.The fastening part 18 has one for hanging on the edge of the toilet bowl 12 windable bracket 40 on, as shown in Figure 2, in two parts above and below the toilet bowl edge 12 includes or engages, whereby a counter arm 42 resiliently in contact with the free lower End of the inward facing toilet bowl rim 12. In particular, how the figures show, that part of the holding bracket 40 runs from the counter-holding arm 42 goes out, straight along the inner edge of the toilet bowl and thus forms a rectilinear or rectilinear system for the edge of the toilet bowl 12 facing side of the container 16.

Die Höhe des Behälters 16 ist dabei derart gewählt, daß es nicht zu einem Überstand mit dem Toilettenbeckenrand 12 in der Höhe kommen kann und derart das beim Herablassen der Toilettenbrille es nicht zu Behinderungen bei der Auflage kommt. Alle baulichen stationär angeordneten Komponenten der Reinigungs- und Erfrischungsvorrichtung sind aus Kunststoffmaterialien hergestellt und formstabil.The height of the container 16 is chosen such that it does not become one Overhang with the edge of the toilet bowl 12 can come in height and such that when the toilet seat is lowered it does not cause disabilities the edition comes. All structural components of the Cleaning and refreshing device are made of plastic materials and dimensionally stable.

Nach Verbrauch des Wirkstoffes 14 im Behälter 16 kann dieser über die Klippverbindung 34 entfernt und gegen einen neuen Behälter, der mit einer entsprechenden Menge an Wirkstoff 14 befüllt ist, ausgetauscht werden. Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Abgabevorrichtung ist ein Flüssig-Dosiersystem gegeben, das kostengünstig und funktionssicher eine permanente Raumbeduftung sicherstellt sowie die Abgabe eines Reinigungsmittels im Falle eines Spülvorganges. Als Reinigungsmittel sind auch Lösungsmittel, Alkohole, Glykole etc. im Sinne der Erfindung anzusehen, die überwiegend dazu vorgesehen sind, das Riech- oder Duftstoffmittel für den Behälter 16 bevorratbar aufzubereiten. Dabei kann dann die Duftstoffabgabe durch die Vorrichtung im Vordergrund stehen und die Abgabe des Reinigungsmittels tritt demgemäß zurück.After the active ingredient 14 has been consumed in the container 16, this can be done via the clip connection 34 removed and against a new container with an appropriate Amount of active ingredient 14 is filled, exchanged. With the invention Dispenser is given a liquid dosing system that Ensures permanent room scenting in a cost-effective and reliable manner as well as the delivery of a cleaning agent in the event of a rinsing process. As Cleaning agents are also solvents, alcohols, glycols etc. in the sense of View invention, which are primarily intended to smell or Prepare fragrance agent for the container 16 in stock. It can then the fragrance delivery through the device are in the foreground and the Dispensing of the cleaning agent accordingly withdraws.

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Abgabevorrichtung für die Abgabe eines flüssigen Wirkstoffes (14) in ein Toilettenbecken (10) mit einem für die Aufnahme des Wirkstoffes (14) vorgesehenen Behälter (16), der über ein Befestigungsteil (18) lösbar mit dem Toilettenbecken (10) verbindbar ist und der mindestens eine Abgabeöffnung (20) für den Wirkstoff (14) aufweist, sowie mindestens eine Belüftungsöffnung (22), dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die jeweilige Abgabeöffnung (20) aus einem Abgaberöhrchen (21) gebildet ist, das auf der Unterseite des Behälters (16) angeordnet zur Umgebung hin vorsteht und im Durchmesser derart gewählt ist, daß eine tropfenweise Abgabe des Wirkstoffes erfolgt und daß die jeweilige Belüftungsöffnung (22) aus einem Belüftungsröhrchen (23) gebildet ist, das ins Freie mündet und in das Innere des Behälters (16) hineinragt sowie im Durchmesser derart gewählt ist, daß der Wirkstoff (14) nur über das Abgaberöhrchen (21) austritt.Dispensing device for dispensing a liquid active substance (14) in a Toilet bowl (10) with a for the absorption of the active ingredient (14) provided container (16), which is releasably attached via a fastening part (18) the toilet bowl (10) can be connected and the at least one dispensing opening (20) for the active ingredient (14), and at least one ventilation opening (22), characterized in that the respective delivery opening (20) is formed from a delivery tube (21) on the underside the container (16) arranged protrudes towards the environment and in Diameter is chosen such that dropwise delivery of the Active ingredient takes place and that the respective ventilation opening (22) a ventilation tube (23) is formed, which opens into the open and in the inside of the container (16) protrudes and its diameter is selected so that the active ingredient (14) only via the delivery tube (21) exit. Abgabevorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zumindest das Belüftungsröhrchen (23) aus einem Kapillarrohr besteht, vorzugsweise jedoch auch das Abgaberöhrchen (21), und daß diese mit parallel zueinander verlaufenden Öffnungsrichtungen beide an der Unterseite des Behälters (16) angeordnet sind.Dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that at least the ventilation tube (23) consists of a capillary tube, but preferably also the delivery tube (21), and that this with parallel opening directions both on the bottom of the container (16) are arranged. Abgabevorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der flüssige Wirkstoff (14) mindestens einen Riechstoff und ein Reinigungsmittel aufweist, das bei jedem Spülvorgang abgebbar ist. Dispenser according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that that the liquid active ingredient (14) at least one fragrance and a cleaning agent has that can be dispensed with each flushing process. Abgabevorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Abgaberöhrchen (21) den Wirkstoff (14) unmittelbar in das Toilettenbecken (10) abgibt.Dispensing device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that that the delivery tube (21) the active ingredient (14) immediately in releases the toilet bowl (10). Abgabevorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Abgaberöhrchen (21) den Wirkstoff (14) an einen Zwischenträger (24) abgibt, der unterhalb des Abgaberöhrchens (21) zwischen Behälter (16) und Toilettenbecken (10) angeordnet ist.Dispensing device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that that the delivery tube (21) the active ingredient (14) to one Dispenses intermediate carrier (24) which below the delivery tube (21) between the container (16) and toilet bowl (10) is arranged. Abgabevorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Zwischenträger (24) in der Art einer Halbschale ausgebildet einstückig mit dem Befestigungsteil (18) verbunden ist und zusammen mit diesem eine Aufnahmeeinrichtung (26) mit Aufnahmeöffnung (28) bildet, in die der Behälter (16) mit seinen Öffnungen (20,22) einsetzbar ist.Dispensing device according to claim 5, characterized in that the Intermediate carrier (24) formed in the manner of a half-shell in one piece with the fastening part (18) is connected and together with this one Forms receiving device (26) with receiving opening (28) into which the Container (16) with its openings (20, 22) can be used. Abgabevorrichtung nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Aufnahmeöffnung (28) der Aufnahmeeinrichtung (26) mit einem Rastteil (30) versehen ist, in die ein zugeordnetes Rastteil (32) des Behälters (16) zum Herstellen einer lösbaren Klippverbindung (34) einrastbar ist.Dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that the Receiving opening (28) of the receiving device (26) with a locking part (30) is provided, into which an associated latching part (32) of the container (16) to make a detachable clip connection (34) can be snapped into place. Abgabevorrichtung nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das zugeordnete Rastteil (32) des Behälters (16) an einem vorspringenden Halsteil (36) angeordnet ist und daß der Behälter (16) mit seinen Öffnungen (20,22) in der Art einer Tropferflascheneinheit ausgebildet ist.Dispensing device according to claim 7, characterized in that the assigned locking part (32) of the container (16) on a projecting Neck part (36) is arranged and that the container (16) with its openings (20, 22) is designed in the manner of a dropper bottle unit. Abgabevorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Befestigungsteil (18) zum Einhängen an den Toilettenbeckenrand (12) einen aufwickelbaren Haltebügel (40) aufweist, der zweiteilig von oben und unten den Toilettenbeckenrand (12) umfaßt bzw. untergreift. Dispensing device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that that the fastening part (18) for hanging on the edge of the toilet bowl (12) has a roll-up bracket (40) includes the toilet bowl edge (12) in two parts from above and below or reaches under. Abgabevorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß alle ihre baulichen Komponenten aus Kunststoffmaterial hergestellt sind.Dispensing device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that that all of their structural components are made of plastic material are manufactured.
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