Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
  • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
  • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
  • E03D9/02—Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing
  • E03D9/03—Devices 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
  • E03D9/032—Devices connected to or dispensing into the bowl

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a sanitary stick support intended to be applied to a sanitary bowl, in particular a toilet seat.
• document FR-2470205 proposes an active product dispenser for toilet bowl consisting of a reservoir to be fixed in the bowl containing the active product aimed at solving the problem of obtaining a best fc. r: ure of active material independent of the water pressure, the indicated means consisting in particular of providing several active bodies in the reservoir.
• the means proposed also include an overflow tube having the form of a siphon to empty the tank with arrangement of spacers to place the active ccrps away from the bottom of the tank.
• a bracket for fixing the assembly to the bowl is also provided and allows determined positioning of the assembly inside the bowl.
• the proposed dispenser does not offer the possibility of adapting the dispenser to the most appropriate location for the bowl and therefore does not offer a satisfactory solution to the problem indicated above concerning the adaptation of the support as regards its location in the bowl.
• the present invention aims to provide a solution to the problems indicated above, in particular as to the possibility of adaptation by a more conventional route.
• a means of applying the support to said bowl a case-forming element for the aforementioned stick and a connecting means for making said application means and the above case, which is formed by an eyecup.
• Said connecting means cooperate with means for adjusting the height so as to allow the height of the support to be adjusted relative to said bowl.
• the support just under the rim of the bowl so as to collect a maximum flow of water when the flush is drawn.
• the point of application of the support to the bowl being determined by the place where the greatest flow of water is released and the rim itself of the bowl generally also having a variable height around the periphery of the bowl, the possibility of height adjustment offered by the support according to the invention proves to be particularly advantageous.
• the present invention makes it possible not to make the adjustment of the height of the elasticity depend on the means of application designated as suspension hooks in the last document cited.
• This has the advantage of preserving the ability to adjust over time, even after intensive use.
• a purely mechanical adjustment means is obtained which is independent of the properties of materials which are liable to deteriorate over time, more particularly when the materials in question can come into contact with other materials. chemical as is the case here with sanitary sticks including active disinfectant agents.
• the height adjustment means is formed by an adjustment tab having a ribbed surface, which by the presence of numerous ribs allows the selection of a large number of Heights different with reliable positioning for each height selected. More particularly, said ribs have a substantially symmetrical appearance, which in particular makes it possible to vary the height in both directions and repeatedly.
• the application means is formed by a hook arranged to be hung on the rim of the bowl.
• the rigidity of the holster hook connection allows, thanks to the elasticity of the hook, to maintain the lateral edge of the holster against the bowl.
• the hook is reinforced by a rib extending longitudinally thereon and giving good rigidity to the hook, which has the effect of improving the tightening of the support against the rim of the bowl.
• the aforementioned longitudinal rib is more advantageously made up of an additional elastic element which acts as a spring and gives excellent elasticity to the hook. Thanks to this reinforced elasticity, a particularly firm fixing of the hook to the selected bowl location can be obtained without the support being able to move further, in particular by lateral displacement due to the power of the water jet, even after prolonged use with the repeated and frequent passage of water flows exerting a force on it.
• the hook has a winding over at least one 360 ° turn thus ensuring an additional spring effect.
• any risk of involuntary evacuation of the support by the bowl is practically separated from it, which virtually eliminates any possibility of clogging of the water conduits downstream of the bowl by the sanitary support.
• an end opening is provided in the case thus allowing a particularly convenient refill of the sanitary stick in the support. Indeed, it suffices to introduce the new stick after the old one has been used up without any manipulation of the support by the user being required, this type of manipulation being quite unpleasant for the latter.
• At least one non-return lug is provided at the height of said end opening, each of which ensures that the sanitary stick is retained inside the case, which avoids accidental evacuation of the stick.
• the support case has at its upper surface facing the means of application of large cuv ⁇ i Lux.'es occupying a substantial part of said upper surface so as to allow as wide a penetration as possible of the water coming from the flow inside the case.
• said upper surface has a profile substantially in a bowl so as to form a surfr "- * e water collector further reinforcing the aforementioned effect.
• the circulation of water on the sanitary stick is increased and therefore the stick all the more activated.
• the lateral surface of the case has a profile substantially matching the shape of the bowl, preferably curved, further increasing the effect indicated above.
• the width of the case is advantageously greater than the depth of the rim of most commercially available bowls, more particularly maximum 30 mm, which ensures good application of the lateral edge of the case against the wall of the bowl.
• the lower part forming the bottom of the case is arranged in a narrowed zone forming a chute, to ensure a permanent presence of a reserve of residual water such as to prevent drying of the stick sanitary between two hunts.
• the hinge of the joint plane and the gap associated therewith are offset with respect to the low point of the support, the joint plane advantageously forming an angle with the horizontal of between 150 and 170 °, preferably approximately 160 °.
• the realization of the joint plane forming an angle makes it possible to avoid, during manufacture, the use of so-called "drawers” allowing a significant reduction in the cost of manufacturing molds and parts. This advantage is also obtained thanks to the fact that the hook is detachable from the case, the latter being manufactured separately from the case.
• the s ⁇ ort itself is made of a scented material.
• a physical separation of the perfume from the other active materials of the stick possibly being solely intended to contain disinfectant materials, such as active chlorine which would have a negative effect on the quality of the perfume contained in the rod.
• this negative effect is practically absent when it is the support itself which is scented.
• the stick for its part, may simply consist of a material with a disinfecting base, in particular of a non-germicidal agent. fragrant.
• both the material of the case and the stick are scented, if necessary with different scents, thus making it possible to obtain a substantially higher perfume intensity with the possibility of obtaining '' a subtle bouquet effect of perfumes.
• the case on the one hand and the application means on the other hand are each made of different plastics, and in particular the first plastic to be perfumed having a lower elasticity to that of the second, whose greater elasticity gives the application means an anti-breaking spring effect.
• the case in an absorbent plastic material e fragrance which is not suitable in re. ⁇ ae for the realization of the hook being given the low elasticity of such plastics.
• the hook is practically not in contact with water, it can just as easily be made in one plastic material with high elasticity, which intrinsically has a very low capacity to be scented.
• the hook can be made of a plastic material resistant to "stress-cracking", that is to say to a spontaneous breakage due to the combined action of elastic tension and of the chemical substance coming from the stick, while the case can be made of a harder plastic with a better clipping effect to prevent it from opening.
• Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a support according to the present invention.
• FIG. 2 represents a view of the support according to the invention in the state applied to a sanitary bowl.
• Figures 3 and 4 each show mutually opposite side views of the support according to Figure 1.
• Figures 5 and 6 each show a sectional view and respective ** partial support selc ** 1 .
• Figures 7 and 8 show respectively side and top views of the support according to the invention.
• Figure 9 shows a view of the support in the state open.
• FIG. 10 represents an enlarged detail view of the support of the fi ⁇ ure 8.
• the invention relates to a sanitary or hygienic stick support intended to be applied to a sanitary bowl of various types such as W.-C, bidet, or the like.
• sanitary bowl of various types such as W.-C, bidet, or the like.
• the description below will be more specifically oriented on the application in the particular case of a toilet seat bowl for clarity.
• FIG. 1 illustrates a general view of such a basket-type support 5 comprising a case-forming element 10 provided for retaining the sanitary rod 3, an application means 20 for applying the support 5 to the bowl 1 and connecting means 30 to make said application means 20 and the case 10 integral.
• the case 10 has an elongated appearance in agreement with that of a stick or of a sanitary brick 3 to be introduced into the latter 10.
• the support 5 is provided for "- being arranged inside the bowl 1, preferably as close as possible to the rim ⁇ ⁇ —of the latter, so as to be substantially at the source of the jet of water released when the toilet flush is drawn by a user.
• the fact that the stick 3 introduced into the support 5 is made active by the passage of water through it.
• ⁇ l - ⁇ * ande is the interaction between the passing water and the stick 3, the larger will be l
• the desired effect, in particular foaming, of the stick 3. The multiple effects which can thus be obtained will be described in more detail below.
• the connecting means 30 of the support 5 comprise adjustment means 35 making it possible to adjust the height of the case 10 relative to the bowl 1. From one toilet to the other, the edges of the bowl may have different heights. For a given bowl of W, - C., the rim 2 can also vary from one point to another. During use, the maximum point of water flow along the wall of the toilet bowl may vary due to progressive scaling of the water supply pipes of the toilet bowl. Thanks to the possibility of adjusting the height of the support which is thus obtained, the case 10 can, at any time, be arranged just under the rim 2 so as to collect the maximum water flow.
• the range of the height adjustment range between 45 and 90 mm, preferably between 55 and 80 mm, can also be specified.
• the aforementioned adjustment means are formed by a ribbed tab 95 cooperating with corresponding guide means 32. Thanks to the presence of a large number of ribs 96 or teeth 36 on a substantial part of the tab 95 or respectively rod 37 of the rack 35, a large number of different heights eg " + " be selected with maximum positioning security at the desired height by engagement of the rib 96 adequate in the corresponding guide means having a corresponding projecting element such as a rib 91 or tooth corresponding 31 allowing a connection by interlocking or snap-fastening. To this end, the teeth 36 or ribs 96 have a minimum space between them.
• the ribs 96 preferably have a substantially semi-cylindrical profile.
• the adjustment means are formed by a rack 35 having a toothed profile 36.
• the teeth preferably have a flattened top providing a sliding effect in its flat part allowing more convenient handling when adjusting the desired height by sliding the rack 35 along F.
• Their appearance is for example substantially in triangular section truncated with apex angle ⁇ between 50 and 90 °, preferably between 60 and 80 °.
• the application means 20 it is advantageously formed by a hook 21 which can be engaged on the rim 2 of the bowl 1 as it appears in FIG. 2.
• the adjustment means in particular the ribbed tab 95, are integral with the application means, in particular the hook 21, the ribbed tab 95 being provided in the extension of the hook 21 at the free and non-engaged end of the latter 21 as visible in FIGS. 3 and 4.
• the guide means 32 may have a zone for receiving the ribbed tab 95 comprising several successive ribs 91 intended to cooperate effectively with the ribs 96 so as to increase the connection surface between the hook and the case.
• the hook 21 advantageously has at least on part of it a reinforcing rib 22 extending longitudinally and substantially in the middle of it.
• the longitudinal rib 22 advantageously constitutes an additional elastic element springing out so as to increase the elasticity indicated by H of the hook 21. This increases the possibilities of disengagement of the support relative to the bowl without risk of breaking the hook.
• the hook advantageously has at least one complete winding 23 of 360 ° at its engagement end as it appears from FIGS. 1 and 3. This avoids any risk of unintentional detachment of the support 5 and an evacuation of the latter in the drainage outlets of the toilet which could lead to clogging of the latter or of the downstream water conduits.
• the tab 95 or rod 37 of the hook has a width L which exceeds a minimum threshold of for example about 1 cm, so as to reinforce the rigidity ensuring a tightening of the hook 21 against the rim 2 of the bowl 1 and a support from the case 10 just below it 2 blameless.
• the case 10 is made in one piece and has at one end an opening 13 p - allowing a very convenient insertion along G of a stick 3 into the case 10, requiring no manipulation on the part of the user opening the case when recharging.
• non-return lugs 14 are provided on the periphery of the aforementioned opening for retaining the sanitary rod 3 in the case 10 after introduction thereof.
• a more stable and firm closure of the case 10 forming a housing can be obtained.
• the upper surface 15 of the case advantageously has the shape of a bowl so as to collect even more water towards the rod 3 located downstream.
• the above-mentioned upper surface 15 is perforated 16 so as to channel the greatest possible amount of water towards the rod.
• a very fine edge 17 arranged to adapt perfectly to the wall of the bowl and thus allow a direct passage of the water flow in the stick.
• the edge 17 is preferably arranged in elevation relative to the rest of the aforementioned upper surface 13 of the case 10. The jet of water released by flushing is thus naturally guided towards the stick located inside the case.
• the openings 47 in the upper surface 15 of the case extend practically up to the edge 17, the corresponding end 48 desd-Ja. a.S-_ openings having for example a rectangular profile substantially following the profile of the edge 17.
• the aforementioned guide means 30 are arranged on the aforementioned upper surface 13 of the case substantially in a central zone of the latter on the side of a lateral surface 12 of the- "" ** u ⁇ which is opposite to the bowl, and therefore of the edge 17.
• Said guide means 32 comprise a slot 48 for the introduction of the adjustment means 35, advantageously with a closing safety device 33 as illustrated in the figure 10.
• These essentially consist of a non-return shoulder 33 arranged to prevent unwanted withdrawal, for example from children.
• the lateral surface 11 of the case 10 which is turned towards the bowl 1 has a profile perfectly adapted to the shape of the wall of the bowl as it appears from FIG. 2.
• the curved profile of said lateral surface 11 is well illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6. This promotes maximum water uptake by the case 10 of the support 5.
• the two aforementioned lateral surfaces 11, 12 merge at their lower end into a common asymmetrical bottom forming base 43 for the case.
• a base 43 permanently resides a thin reserve of residual water making it possible to ensure a permanent presence of minimum humidity required for a permanent effect of the stick, the latter 3 being active only in the presence of water.
• the bottom 43 has a narrowed shape relative to the upper surface, preferably at least half the width of the latter 15.
• the base 43 only forms a relatively narrow chute, enough to ensure the presence of sufficient water in the bottom of the case.
• the radius of the rounding formed by the bottom is advantageously between 5 and 10 mm, preferably between 6 and 8 mm, for example approximately 7 mm. This corresponds in nominal value to a value ranging from ⁇ n * ron one sixth to one eighth of the overall height of the case.
• a cumulative improvement in the foam effect of the sanitary stick 3 is obtained by the arrangement of large openings or openings 16 in the upper surface 15 of the case, the curvature of the lateral surface 11 adapted to the shape of the bowl, the continuous bottom 43 of the case, and the bowl shape of the upper surface 15 of the case, taken individually or in combination.
• the opposite side surface 12 facing the interior of the bowl and visible to the user can serve as a support for information or customizable identification.
• fancy cutouts 44 are represented.
• the information surface and / or the the aforementioned customizable identification elements 44 are not masked by the rod of the hook 21.
• the above-mentioned internal arrangement 53 also allows safer and more stable guiding of the rod 37.
• the case is in one piece and a joint plane 42 is provided substantially across, preferably substantially diagonally, slightly offset from the bottom point of the bottom 43 of the case 10 at an angle ⁇ determined.
• This avoids the use of so-called "drawers” during manufacture. This has the consequence of considerably reducing the manufacturing costs, both of the mold and of the parts.
• the part still in the open state is illustrated in FIG. 9.
• the case 10 can be, i. Itself used in a scented material, in particular plastic, permanently releasing its perfume.
• the case 10 on the one hand and the means application 20 on the other hand are each made of different plastics with various applications including in particular the hook can be made of a plastic material resistant to "stress-cracking", while the case can be made of a harder plastic with a better clipping effect to prevent it from opening.
• Another application consists in making the case 10 of plastic material to be perfumed having an elasticity lower than that of the application means 20, the greater elasticity of which gives it an anti-break spring effect.
• disinfectant components such as active chlorine in a bleach-type formula have a negative effect on the quality of the perfume when they are both contained in the same element, namely the sanitary stick.
• This negative effect is considerably attenuated, or even disappears, if the scented material is not present in the master stick early in the case itself.
• a disinfectant stick based on -c - an unscented germicidal agent is used.

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