EP0922144B1 - Sanitary rod support for sanitary bowl - Google Patents

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EP0922144B1
EP0922144B1 EP97938699A EP97938699A EP0922144B1 EP 0922144 B1 EP0922144 B1 EP 0922144B1 EP 97938699 A EP97938699 A EP 97938699A EP 97938699 A EP97938699 A EP 97938699A EP 0922144 B1 EP0922144 B1 EP 0922144B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
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    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
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    • 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
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  • the present invention relates to a support for sanitary stick intended to be applied to a toilet seat comprising a bowl sanitary.
  • FR-A-2470205 proposes a active product dispenser for toilet bowl component of a tank to be fixed in the bowl containing the active product aimed at solving the problem obtaining a better supply of active ingredient independent of water pressure, the means indicated consisting in particular of providing several active bodies in the tank.
  • the means offered also have an overflow tube having the shape of a siphon for emptying the container with arrangement spacers to place the active bodies away from the tank bottom.
  • a bracket for fixing the assembly to the bowl is also provided and allows a determined positioning of the assembly within the bowl.
  • the proposed distributor does not offer not able to adapt the distributor to the most suitable location for the bowl and does not offer therefore no satisfactory solution to the problem indicated above regarding the adaptation of the support as for its location in the bowl.
  • Document DE-A-4323692 poses well the adjustment problem with possibility of adaptation to the toilet bowl by proposing a means application of the sanitary support in the form of a hook double where the main object however is to provide an unstaged adaptation and without slide.
  • the effect of reqlage is obtained here by the elasticity with effect spring from the double suspension hook.
  • the effect emerges from the double hook will diminish over time due to fatigue of the material. It is the elastic pretension specific to the material that holds the stick holder in the desired position.
  • the realization with adjustment by elastic hook essentially aims at sanitary support bowl by proposing a way application of the sanitary support in the form of a hook double where the main object however is to provide an unstaged adaptation and without slide.
  • the effect of adjustment is obtained here by elasticity with effect spring from the double suspension hook.
  • the effect of the double hook will diminish over time due to fatigue material, This is the elastic pretension specific to material that holds the stick holder in the desired position.
  • the realization with adjustment by elastic hook essentially aims to allow one-piece manufacturing.
  • 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 sanitary rod support as defined in the claim 1.
  • the invention it is therefore possible to arrange the support just under the rim of the seat bowl W.-C so as to harvest a maximum flow of water when La hunt is drawn.
  • the point of application of the support to the bowl being determined by where the flow of water more important is released and the ledge itself from the bowl generally also having a height variable around the edge of the bowl, the possibility of height adjustment offered by the support according to the invention proves to be particularly advantageous.
  • ribs allow selection of a large number of different heights with reliable positioning for each height selected with, in addition, the possibility of sliding back and forth. More particularly, said ribs have a substantially symmetrical appearance, which allows you to vary the height in both directions and at many times.
  • the present invention makes it possible not to make the height adjustment dependent on elasticity application means designated as hooks suspension in DE-A-4323692.
  • This has the advantage of maintain the ability to adjust over time, even after intensive use.
  • the rigidity of the case hook connection allows, thanks to the elasticity of the hook, to maintain the side edge of the case against the bowl.
  • the hook is reinforced by a extending rib longitudinally on it and imparting good hook stiffness, which improves the tightening of the support against the rim of the bowl.
  • the aforementioned longitudinal rib is more advantageously still consisting of an elastic element additional highlighting and conferring a excellent hook elasticity. Thanks to that reinforced elasticity, particularly firm fixation from the hook to the selected bowl location can be obtained without the support can still be brought to move, in particular by a lateral displacement due to the water jet power even after use prolonged with repeated and frequent flow of water exerting a force on it.
  • the hook has a winding over at least one 360 ° turn thus ensuring an effect additional spring.
  • any risk of involuntary evacuation of the support by the bowl is practically spread, which removes practically any possibility of blocking the conduits of water downstream of the bowl through the sanitary support.
  • an end opening is provided in the case allowing a refill particularly convenient of the sanitary stick in the support. Indeed, it suffices to introduce the new stick after exhaustion of the old without any user manipulation of the media is not required, this type of manipulation is quite unpleasant for this one.
  • At least one non-return lug is provided at the height of said opening end, each of which ensures retention of the sanitary stick inside the case, which avoids accidental evacuation of the stick.
  • the support case has on its surface upper geared towards the means of application of wide openings occupying a substantial part of said upper surface so as to allow penetration as wide as possible of water from the flow inside the case.
  • said upper surface has a profile substantially in a bowl so as to form a water collecting surface further enhancing the effect cited above. Indeed, the circulation of water on the stick health is increased and therefore the stick even more activated.
  • the lateral surface of the case has a profile which conforms substantially to the shape bowl, preferably curved, increasing further the effect indicated above.
  • the width of the case is advantageously greater than the depth of the rim of most bowls available in the trade, more particularly maximum 30 mm, this 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 following a narrowed area forming a chute, to ensure a permanent presence of a residual water reserve to prevent drying of the sanitary stick between two hunts.
  • the hinge of the joint plane and the interstice associated with it are offset by relation to the low point of the support, the joint plane advantageously forming an angle with the horizontal 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 molds manufacturing 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 support itself is made of a scented material. So, he a fragrance diffusion is obtained practically constant over time, which compensates for the virtual absence scent diffusion from the end of life stick of it.
  • both the material of the case and the stick are scented, if necessary with different scents, allowing thus obtaining a substantially fragrance intensity higher with possibility of obtaining an effect of subtle bouquet of perfumes.
  • the case on the one hand and the means of application on the other hand are each made of plastics different, including the first plastic perfume with lower elasticity than second whose greater elasticity gives application an anti-break spring effect.
  • the hook can be made in a plastic resistant to stress-cracking, i.e. a spontaneous break due to the action combined elastic tension and substance chemical from the stick, while the case can be made of harder plastic with better clipping effect to prevent it from opening.
  • the invention relates to a support sanitary or hygienic stick intended to be applied to a toilet seat comprising a sanitary bowl of various types.
  • Figure 1 illustrates a general view of such a support basket type 5 comprising a case-forming element 10 provided to retain the sanitary stick 3, a means 20 to apply the support 5 to the bowl 1 and connecting means 30 for making integral said application means 20 and the case 10.
  • the case 10 has an elongated appearance in accordance with that of a stick or a sanitary brick 3 to insert therein 10.
  • the support 5 is provided for be fitted inside bowl 1, preferably as close as possible to the edge 2 thereof, so to be substantially at the source of the jet of water released when the toilet flush is drawn by a user. This location is privileged because that the stick 3 introduced into the support 5 is returned active by the passage of water through it. At the greatest is the interaction between the passing water and the stick 3, the greater the desired effect, especially foaming, of the stick 3. The multiple effects can thus be obtained will be described in more detail below.
  • the connecting means 30 of the support 5 comprise adjustment means 35 for adjusting the height of the case 10 relative to the bowl 1.
  • the bowl edges may have different heights.
  • edge 2 can also vary by point to another.
  • the point maximum water flow along the wall of the toilet bowl may vary due to scaling the water supply conduits of the bowl. Thanks to the possibility of height adjustment of the support which is thus obtained, the case 10 can, at any instant, be arranged just under edge 2 so as to harvest the maximum water flow.
  • This also effect that the effectiveness of the device comprising support and sanitary stick is significantly improved, even when after a first installation, the support must be moved following a variation of the location maximum water flow, especially from the back of the bowl in another location of it.
  • the aforementioned adjustment means are formed by a ribbed leg 95 cooperating with corresponding guide means 32. Thanks to the presence a large number of ribs 96 or teeth 36 on one substantial part of leg 95 or respectively rod 37 of rack 35, a significant number of different heights can be safely selected maximum positioning at the height desired by engagement of adequate rib 96 in the means of corresponding guide having an element in. protrusion matching such as a rib 91 or tooth corresponding 31 allowing a socket connection or by snap-fastening. To this end, teeth 36 or ribs 96 have a space between them minimum spacing.
  • the ribs 96 have preferably 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 slide effect in its flat part allowing more convenient handling when adjusting the desired height by sliding according to F of rack 35.
  • Their appearance is example substantially in truncated triangular section with apex angle ⁇ of between 50 and 90 °, preferably between 60 and 80 °. So the truncated vertex 56.
  • ⁇ apex angle
  • ⁇ apex angle
  • 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 well as Appears in Figure 2.
  • the means adjustment in particular the ribbed leg 95, form a body with the application means, in particular the hook 21, the ribbed leg 95 being provided in the extension of the hook 21 at the free and uncommitted end thereof 21 as visible in FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • the guide means 32 can present a ribbed leg receiving area 95 comprising several successive ribs 91 intended for cooperate effectively with the ribs 96 so as to increase the bonding area between the hook and the case.
  • the hook 21 advantageously has at least one part of it a reinforcing rib 22 extending longitudinally and substantially in the middle of it.
  • the longitudinal rib 22 constitutes advantageously an additional elastic element springing up to increase elasticity indicated by H of hook 21. This increases the possibilities to disengage the support from the bowl without risk of breaking the hook.
  • the hook has advantageously at least one complete winding 23 of 360 ° at its engagement end as it appears Figures 1 and 3. This avoids any risk of involuntary release of support 5 and evacuation of it in the outlets of the toilet may cause a blockage thereof or downstream water pipes.
  • the tab 95 or rod 37 of the hook has a width L which exceeds a minimum threshold of par example about 1 cm, so as to reinforce the rigidity ensuring a tightening of the hook 21 against the flange 2 of the bowl 1 and holding the case 10 just in below it 2 flawless.
  • the case 10 is made in one piece and has a end an opening 13 allowing an introduction according to G very convenient with a stick 3 in the case 10, do not requiring no user input handling of opening the case during recharging.
  • non-return lugs 14 are provided on the periphery of the aforementioned opening to retain the sanitary stick 3 in the case 10 after introduction of it.
  • a more stable and firm closure of the case 10 forming housing can be obtained.
  • the upper surface 15 of the case has advantageously a bowl shape so as to harvest more water to the rod 3 located downstream.
  • the above-mentioned upper surface 15 is openwork 16 so as to channel the largest quantity possible water to the stick.
  • the edge 17 is preferably arranged in elevation by compared to the rest of the aforementioned upper surface 13 of the case 10. The jet of water released by flushing is thus finds 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 said openings having for example a profile rectangular substantially following the profile of the edge 17.
  • the aforementioned guide means 30 are arranged on the above-mentioned upper surface 13 of the case substantially in a central area thereof on the side a lateral surface 12 of the case which is opposite to the bowl, and therefore of edge 17.
  • Said means of didage 32 include a slot 58 for the introduction adjustment means 95, advantageously with a closing safety 33 as illustrated in the figure 10.
  • the lateral surface 11 of the case 10 which is facing bowl 1 has a profile perfectly adapted to the shape of the wall of the bowl as it appears from figure 2.
  • the curved profile of said lateral surface 11 is well illustrated on the Figures 5 and 6. This promotes maximum water uptake by the case 10 of the support 5.
  • the two aforementioned side surfaces 11, 12 merge at their lower end into a bottom asymmetric common forming base 43 for the case.
  • a thin reserve residual water to ensure a presence permanent minimum humidity required for a permanence of effect of the stick, the latter 3 not being active only in the presence of water.
  • the bottom 43 has a narrowed appearance relative to the upper surface, preferably at least half of the width of the latter 15.
  • the base 43 does not form a relatively narrow chute, enough to ensure the presence of sufficient water reserve 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 value nominal at a value ranging from about 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 surface upper 15 of the case, the curvature of the surface lateral 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 inwards of the bowl and visible to the user can serve as information or identification support customizable.
  • it is represented by fancy openwork patterns 44.
  • the information surface and / or customizable identification elements supra 44 are not masked by the hook rod 21.
  • the aforementioned internal arrangement 53 also allows a safer and more stable guide 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 bottom point 43 of the case 10 over a determined angle ⁇ .
  • This avoids the use of so-called “drawers” when of manufacturing. This has the effect of reducing considerably the manufacturing costs, both of the mold only pieces.
  • the piece still in the state open is illustrated in Figure 9.
  • the case 10 can be produced itself by a scented material, in particular plastic, constantly giving off its fragrance.
  • the case 10 on the one hand and the means of application 20 on the other hand are each made in different plastics with various applications including the hook which can be made of a plastic resistant to "stress-cracking", while the case can be made in one harder plastic with better clipping effect to prevent it from opening.
  • Another application consists in making the case 10 in plastics material to be perfumed with elasticity lower than that of the application means 20 of which the greater elasticity gives it an effect anti-break spring.
  • disinfectant components such as active chlorine in a bleach-type formula have an effect negative on the quality of the perfume when they are contained both in the same element, namely the stick sanitary. This negative effect is considerably attenuated, or even disappears, if the scented material is not present in the stick but rather in the case itself.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a sanitary rod support to be fixed on a sanitary bowl, in particular for WC bowl comprising: means for fixing (20) the support (5) on the said bowl (1), an element forming a sheath (10) for the said rod (3), linking means (30) for securing said fixing means (20) to said sheath (10), in which the linking means (30) co-operate with means for adjusting height (35) so as to enable the adjustment in height of the support (5) with respect to said bowl (1) at a desired height.

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Domaine de l'inventionField of the invention

La présenta invention se rapporte à un support de bâtonnet sanitaire destiné à être appliqué à un siège de W.-C. comprenant une cuvette sanitaire.The present invention relates to a support for sanitary stick intended to be applied to a toilet seat comprising a bowl sanitary.

Arrière-plan technologiqueTechnological background

Des supports de ce type sont connus. Cependant, ils présentent généralement comme inconvénient d'être standards, sans possibilité d'adaptation à la cuvette à laquelle ils sont destinés. Par conséquent, il n'est généralement pas possible d'adapter le support à l'emplacement le plus approprie de la cuvette qui est déterminé en pratique par l'endroit où coule le plus d'eau, notamment lorsqu'on tire la chasse, c'est-à-dire généralement à l'arrière de la cuvette. En effet, c'est l'eau chassée qui active le bâtonnet sanitaire en libérant dans celui-ci les substances nettoyantes, le cas échéant désinfectantes et odorifères ou parfumées.Supports of this type are known. However, they generally have the disadvantage of being standard, without possibility of adaptation to the which they are intended for. Therefore, it is not generally not possible to adapt the support to the most suitable location for the bowl which is determined in practice by where it flows most of water, especially when flushing, that is to say usually at the back of the bowl. Indeed, it is the expelled water which activates the sanitary stick in releasing in it the cleaning substances, the if necessary disinfectant and odoriferous or scented.

c'est ainsi que le document FR-A-2470205 propose un distributeur de produit actif pour cuvette de W.-C. se composant d'un réservoir à fixer dans la cuvette contenant le produit actif visant à résoudre le problème d'obtention d'une meilleure fourniture de matière active independante de la pression d'eau, les moyens indiqués consistant notamment à prévoir plusieurs corps actifs dans le réservoir. En outre, les moyens proposés comportent également un tube de trop plein ayant la forme d'un siphon pour vider le bac avec agencement d'entretoises pour placer les corps actifs à distance du fond du réservoir. Un étrier de fixation de l'ensemble à la cuvette est également prévu et permet un positionnement déterminé de l'ensemble à l'intérieur de la cuvette. Cependant, le distributeur proposé n'offre pas la possibilité d'adapter le distributeur à l'emplacement le plus approprié de la cuvette et n'offre par conséquent pas de solution satisfaisante au problème indiqué ci-dessus concernant l'adaptation du support quant à son emplacement dans la cuvette.This is how document FR-A-2470205 proposes a active product dispenser for toilet bowl component of a tank to be fixed in the bowl containing the active product aimed at solving the problem obtaining a better supply of active ingredient independent of water pressure, the means indicated consisting in particular of providing several active bodies in the tank. In addition, the means offered also have an overflow tube having the shape of a siphon for emptying the container with arrangement spacers to place the active bodies away from the tank bottom. A bracket for fixing the assembly to the bowl is also provided and allows a determined positioning of the assembly within the bowl. However, the proposed distributor does not offer not able to adapt the distributor to the most suitable location for the bowl and does not offer therefore no satisfactory solution to the problem indicated above regarding the adaptation of the support as for its location in the bowl.

Il en va sensiblement de même avec le document FR-A-2424374 lequel concerne un dispositif pour la coloration de l'eau de rinçage des W.-C. comportant un récipient destiné à contenir un bloc colorant. Là non plus, aucune solution n'est proposée au problème indiqué ci-dessus. Tout au plus, le document précité ne fournit-il qu'une indication quant à la possibilité de positionnement du dispositif par rapport à la cuvette.It is much the same with document FR-A-2424374 which relates to a device for coloring flushing water from WCs with a container intended to contain a coloring block. Again, no solution is not proposed to the problem indicated above. At most, the above-mentioned document only provides indication of the possibility of positioning the device relative to the bowl.

Le document DE-A-4323692 quant à lui pose en revanche bien le problème de réglage avec possibilité d'adaptation à la cuvette du support sanitaire en proposant un moyen d'application du support sanitaire sous forme de crochet double où l'objet principal consiste cependant à fournir une adaptation non étagée et sans coulisseau. L'effet de reqlage est obtenu ici par l'élasticité avec effet ressort du double crochet de suspension. Cependant, ainsi qu'il est bien connu, l'effet ressort du double crochet s'atténuera avec le temps à cause d'une fatigue du matériau. C'est la prétension élastique propre au matérial qui maintient le support de bâtonnet dans la position souhaitée. En outre, la réalisation avec réglage par crochet élastique vise essentiellement à cuvette du support sanitaira en proposant un moyen d'application du support sanitaire sous forme de crochet double où l'objet principal consiste cependant à fournir une adaptation non étagée et sans coulisseau. L'effet de réglage est obtenu ici par l'élasticité avec effet ressort du double crochet de suspension. Cependant, ainsi qu'il est bien connu, l'effet ressort du double crochet s'atténuera avec le temps à cause d'une fatigue du matériau, C'est la prétension élastique propre au matériau qui maintient le support de bâtonnet dans la position souhaitée. En outre, la réalisation avec réglage par crochet élastique vise essentiellement à permettre une fabrication en une seule pièce.Document DE-A-4323692, on the other hand, poses well the adjustment problem with possibility of adaptation to the toilet bowl by proposing a means application of the sanitary support in the form of a hook double where the main object however is to provide an unstaged adaptation and without slide. The effect of reqlage is obtained here by the elasticity with effect spring from the double suspension hook. However, as is well known, the effect emerges from the double hook will diminish over time due to fatigue of the material. It is the elastic pretension specific to the material that holds the stick holder in the desired position. In addition, the realization with adjustment by elastic hook essentially aims at sanitary support bowl by proposing a way application of the sanitary support in the form of a hook double where the main object however is to provide an unstaged adaptation and without slide. The effect of adjustment is obtained here by elasticity with effect spring from the double suspension hook. However, as well it is well known, the effect of the double hook will diminish over time due to fatigue material, This is the elastic pretension specific to material that holds the stick holder in the desired position. In addition, the realization with adjustment by elastic hook essentially aims to allow one-piece manufacturing.

Le dispositif décrit dans US-A-4 455 692, quant à lui, doit être incorporé dans le réservoir de la chasse elle-même et non dans la cuvette du siège de W.-C. Dès lors, ce dispositif ne se place pas dans l'eau chassée qui active le bâtonnet sanitaire. En outre, il ne peut être utilisé de façon commode lorsque les rêservoirs de chasse sont fermés notamment par soudage thermique ou par collage. Dans ce cas, il n'est guèrs possible d'introduire le support dans le réservoir. De plus, ce dispositif est spécifiquement conçu pour être plongé dans l'eau en permanence. Il présente dès lors une structure essentiellement fermée et ne pourrait donc aucunement convenir pour être placé dans la cuvette du siège de W. -C. où il n'aurait qu'un contact bref avec l'eau libérée lorsqu'on tire la chasse.The device described in US-A-4 455 692, meanwhile, must be incorporated into the tank of the flush itself and not in the toilet seat bowl. device is not placed in the driven water which activates the sanitary stick. In addition, it cannot be used conveniently when the hunting tanks are closed in particular by thermal welding or by bonding. In this case, it is hardly possible to introduce the support in the tank. In addition, this device is specifically designed to be immersed in water while permanence. It therefore presents a structure essentially closed and therefore could in no way suitable to be placed in the seat bowl W. -C. where he would only have brief contact with water released when flushing.

Exposé de l'inventionStatement of the invention

La présente invention a pour but d'apporter une solution aux problèmes indiqués ci-dessus, notamment quant à la possibilité d'adaptation par une voie plus classique. A cette fin, il est proposé, suivant l'invention, un support de bâtonnet sanitaire, tel que défini dans la revendication 1.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. AT To this end, it is proposed, according to the invention, a sanitary rod support, as defined in the claim 1.

Grâce à l'invention, il est donc possible d'agencer le support juste sous le rebord de la cuvette du siège W.-C de façon à récolter un flux d'eau maximum lorsque La chasse est tirée. Le point d'application du support à la cuvette étant déterminé par l'endroit où le flux d'eau le plus important est libéré et le rebord lui-même de la cuvette présentant généralement également une hauteur variable sur le pourtour de la cuvette, la possibilité de réglage en hauteur offerte par le support selon l'invention s'avère particulièrement avantageuse. Par l'optimisation du contact de l'eau avec le bàtonnet sanitaire, on obtient une efficacité du support précité considérablement renforcée.Thanks to the invention, it is therefore possible to arrange the support just under the rim of the seat bowl W.-C so as to harvest a maximum flow of water when La hunt is drawn. The point of application of the support to the bowl being determined by where the flow of water more important is released and the ledge itself from the bowl generally also having a height variable around the edge of the bowl, the possibility of height adjustment offered by the support according to the invention proves to be particularly advantageous. Through optimizing the contact of water with the stick sanitary, we obtain an efficiency of the aforementioned support considerably strengthened.

De plus, la possibilité de réglage en hauteur offerte selon l'invention est obtenue directement par un agencement apprcprié des moyens de liaison permettant un réglage en hauteur effectif et non pas seulement un positionnement du support de bátonnet comme dans les deux documents français précités.In addition, the possibility of height adjustment offered according to the invention is obtained directly by a suitable arrangement of connecting means allowing a effective height adjustment and not just a positioning of the cup holder as in the two aforementioned French documents.

La présence de nombreuses nervures permet la sélection d'un grand nombre de hauteurs différentes avec positionnement fiable pour chaque hauteur sélectionnée avec, en outre, la possibilité d'un coulissement en va-et-vient. Plus particulièrement, lesdites nervures présentent une allure sensiblement symétrique, ce qui permet de faire varier la hauteur dans les deux sens et à maintes reprises.The presence of numerous ribs allows selection of a large number of different heights with reliable positioning for each height selected with, in addition, the possibility of sliding back and forth. More particularly, said ribs have a substantially symmetrical appearance, which allows you to vary the height in both directions and at many times.

Par ailleurs, la présente invention permet de ne pas faire dépendre le réglage de la hauteur de l'élasticité des moyens d'applications désignés comme crochets de suspension dans DE-A-4323692. Ceci a pour avantage de préserver la faculté de réglage dans le temps, même après un usage intensif. Ainsi, grâce à l'invention, on obtient un moyen de réglage purement mécanique lequel est indépendant des propriétés de matières qui sont susceptibles de s'altérer avec le temps, plus particuliérement lorsque les matières en question peuvent entrer en contact avec d'autres matières chimiques comme c'est le cas ici avec les bâtonnets sanitaires comprenant des agents actifs désinfectants notamment. En outre, l'on est confronté à une contrainte de réalisation du crochet qui doit présenter une résistance suffisante à la cassure. A force d'utiliser l'élasticité du crochet pour le réglage et solliciter ainsi considérablement le crochet, il s'avère préférable de déplacer la faculté de réglage en hauteur sur la patte de réglage elle-même avec réglage mécanique de facon à ne solliciter le crochet qu'en cas de désengagement du support tout entier de la cuvette.Furthermore, the present invention makes it possible not to make the height adjustment dependent on elasticity application means designated as hooks suspension in DE-A-4323692. This has the advantage of maintain the ability to adjust over time, even after intensive use. Thus, thanks to the invention, we obtains a purely mechanical means of adjustment which is independent of the properties of materials which are likely to change over time, more especially when the materials in question can come into contact with other chemicals like this is the case here with sanitary sticks including particularly disinfectant active agents. In addition, we is faced with a constraint of making the hook which must have sufficient resistance to break. By dint of using the elasticity of the hook to the setting and thus considerably stress the hook, it is preferable to move the faculty of height adjustment on the adjustment tab itself with mechanical adjustment so as not to stress the hook that in case of disengagement of the entire support of the bowl.

De plus, avec un enroulement simple, c'est-à-dire à un tour, comme proposé dans DE-A-4323692, on n'est pas à l'abri d'un décrochage accidentel du support de la cuvette. Cela est particulièrement vrai avec l'élément formant patte désigné par 30 dans US-A-4 455 692.In addition, with a single winding, i.e. at a tower, as proposed in DE-A-4323692, it is not shelter from an accidental stall of the support of the bowl. This is especially true with the element forming tab designated by 30 in US-A-4,455,692.

Dans un mode de réalisation avantageux de l'invention, tre, la rigidité de la liaison crochet étui permet, grâce à l'élasticité du crochet, de maintenir Le bord latéral de l'étui contre la cuvette. Plus particulièrement, le crochet est renforcé par une nervure s'étendant longitudinalement sur celui-ci et conférant une bonne rigidité au crochet, ce qui a pour effet d'améliorer le serrage du support contre le rebord de la cuvette.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, tre, the rigidity of the case hook connection allows, thanks to the elasticity of the hook, to maintain the side edge of the case against the bowl. More specifically, the hook is reinforced by a extending rib longitudinally on it and imparting good hook stiffness, which improves the tightening of the support against the rim of the bowl.

La nervure longitudinale précitée est plus avantageusement encore constituée d'un élément élastique supplémentaire faisant ressort et conférant une excellente élasticité au crochet. Grâce à cette élasticité renforcée, une fixation particulièrement ferme du crochet à l'emplacement de cuvette sélectionné peut être obtenue sans que le support puisse encore être amené à bouger, notamment par un déplacement latéral dû à la puissance du jet d'eau, même après une utilisation prolongée avac le passage répété et fréquent de flux d'eau exerçant une forcé sur celui-ci.The aforementioned longitudinal rib is more advantageously still consisting of an elastic element additional highlighting and conferring a excellent hook elasticity. Thanks to that reinforced elasticity, particularly firm fixation from the hook to the selected bowl location can be obtained without the support can still be brought to move, in particular by a lateral displacement due to the water jet power even after use prolonged with repeated and frequent flow of water exerting a force on it.

Pour améliorer encore le serrage du crochet contre le rebord de la cuvette, le crochet présente un enroulement sur au moins un tour de 360° assurant ainsi un effet ressort supplémentaire. En outre, grâce au bon serrage, tout risque d'évacuation involontaire du support par la cuvette s'en trouve pratiquement écarté, ce qui supprime pratiquement toute possibilité de bouchage des conduits d'eau en aval de la cuvette par le support sanitaire.To further improve the tightening of the hook against the rim of the bowl, the hook has a winding over at least one 360 ° turn thus ensuring an effect additional spring. In addition, thanks to the correct tightening, any risk of involuntary evacuation of the support by the bowl is practically spread, which removes practically any possibility of blocking the conduits of water downstream of the bowl through the sanitary support.

Selon un mode de réalisation avantageux supplémentaire de l'invention, une ouverture d'extrémité est prévue dans l'étui permettant ainsi une recharge particulièrement commode du bâtonnet sanitaire dans le support. En effet, il suffit d'introduire le nouveau bâtonnet après épuisement de l'ancien sans qu'aucune manipulation du support par l'utilisateur ne soit requise, ce type de manipulation s'avérant assez désagréable pour celui-ci.According to an additional advantageous embodiment of the invention, an end opening is provided in the case allowing a refill particularly convenient of the sanitary stick in the support. Indeed, it suffices to introduce the new stick after exhaustion of the old without any user manipulation of the media is not required, this type of manipulation is quite unpleasant for this one.

Plus avantageusement encore, au moins un ergot anti-retour est prévu à hauteur de ladite ouverture d'extrémité, chacun desquels assure une retenue du bâtonnet sanitaire à l'intérieur de l'étui, ce qui évite une évacuation accidentelle du bâtonnet.Even more advantageously, at least one non-return lug is provided at the height of said opening end, each of which ensures retention of the sanitary stick inside the case, which avoids accidental evacuation of the stick.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation avantageux de l'invention, l'étui du support présente à sa surface supérieure tournée vers le moyen d'application de larges ouvertures occupant une partie substantielle de ladite surface supérieure de façon à permettre une pénétration aussi large que possible de l'eau provenant de l'écoulement à l'intérieur de l'étui.In another advantageous embodiment of the invention, the support case has on its surface upper geared towards the means of application of wide openings occupying a substantial part of said upper surface so as to allow penetration as wide as possible of water from the flow inside the case.

Plus avantageusement, ladite surface supérieure présente un profil sensiblement en cuvette de façon à former une surface collectrice d'eau renforçant encore l'effet précité. En effet, la circulation d'eau sur le bâtonnet sanitaire s'en trouve augmentée et par conséquent le bâtonnet d'autant plus activé. More advantageously, said upper surface has a profile substantially in a bowl so as to form a water collecting surface further enhancing the effect cited above. Indeed, the circulation of water on the stick health is increased and therefore the stick even more activated.

Plus avantageusement encore, la surface latérale de l'étui présente un profil épousant sensiblement la forme de la cuvette, de préférence courbe, augmentant encore l'effet indiqué ci-dessus. En outre, la largeur de l'étui est avantageusement supérieure à la profondeur du rebord de la plupart des cuvettes disponibles dans le commerce, soit plus particulièrement maximum 30 mm, ce qui assure une bonne application de l'arête latérale de l'étui contre la paroi de la cuvette.More advantageously still, the lateral surface of the case has a profile which conforms substantially to the shape bowl, preferably curved, increasing further the effect indicated above. In addition, the width of the case is advantageously greater than the depth of the rim of most bowls available in the trade, more particularly maximum 30 mm, this which ensures good application of the lateral edge of the case against the wall of the bowl.

Dans un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, la partie infériéure formant fond de l'étui est agencée suivant une zone rétrécie formant goulotte, pour assurer une présence permanente d'une réserve d'eau résiduelle de nature à empêcher le séchage du bâtonnet sanitaire entre deux chasses.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lower part forming the bottom of the case is arranged following a narrowed area forming a chute, to ensure a permanent presence of a residual water reserve to prevent drying of the sanitary stick between two hunts.

Plus particulièrement, la charnière du plan de joint et l'interstice qui lui est associé sont décalés par rapport au point bas du support, le plan de joint formant avantageusement un angle avec l'horizontale compris entre 150 et 170°, de préférence approximativement 160°. La réalisation du plan de joint formant angle permet d'éviter lors de la fabrication, l'utilisation de ce que l'on appelle des "tiroirs" permettant une réduction sensible du coût des moules de fabrication et des pièces. Cet avantage est également obtenu grâce au fait que le crochet est détachable de l'étui, celui-ci étant fabriqué séparément de l'étui.More particularly, the hinge of the joint plane and the interstice associated with it are offset by relation to the low point of the support, the joint plane advantageously forming an angle with the horizontal 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 molds manufacturing 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.

Selon un autre aspect de base de l'invention, le support lui-même est réalisé en un matériau parfumé. Ainsi, il est obtenu une diffusion de parfum pratiquement constante dans le temps, ce qui compense la quasi-absence de diffusion de parfum du bâtonnet en fin de vie de celui-ci. De plus, on peut également obtenir ainsi une séparation physique du parfum des autres matières actives du bâtonnet, ces dernières pouvant être uniquement destinées à contenir des matières désinfectantes, telles que du chlore actif qui aurait un effet négatif sur la qualité du parfum contenu dans le bâtonnet. Par contre, cet effet négatif est pratiquement absent lorsque c'est le support lui-même qui est parfumé. Ainsi, de façon particulièrement avantageuse, l'effet parfumant de l'ensemble support et bâtonnet est préservé grâce à l'invention, le bâtonnet quànt à lui pouvant être constitué simplement d'une matière à base désinfectante, notamment d'un agent germicide non parfumé.According to another basic aspect of the invention, the support itself is made of a scented material. So, he a fragrance diffusion is obtained practically constant over time, which compensates for the virtual absence scent diffusion from the end of life stick of it. In addition, we can also obtain physical separation of the scent from other materials stick active ingredients, which can be only intended to contain materials disinfectants, such as active chlorine which would have a negative effect on the quality of the perfume contained in the rod. However, this negative effect is practically absent when it is the support itself which is fragrant. So, particularly advantageous, the scenting effect of the support assembly and stick is preserved thanks to the invention, the stick as for him, which can simply consist of a disinfectant-based material, including an agent unscented germicide.

Dans un mode de réalisation alternatif de l'invention, tant la matière de l'étui que le bâtonnet sont parfumés, le cas échéant avec des senteurs différentes, permettant ainsi d'obtenir une intensité de parfum sensiblement plus élevée avec possibilité d'obtention d'un effet de bouquet subtil de parfums.In an alternative embodiment of the invention, both the material of the case and the stick are scented, if necessary with different scents, allowing thus obtaining a substantially fragrance intensity higher with possibility of obtaining an effect of subtle bouquet of perfumes.

Dans un autre mode de réalisation très avantageux de l'invention, l'étui d'une part et le moyen d'application d'autre part sont réalisés chacun en matières plastiques différentes, et notamment le premier en plastique à parfumer présentant une élasticité inférieure à celle du second dont l'élasticité plus grande confère au moyen d'application un effet ressort anti-rupture. Ceci permet de réaliser d'une part l'étui en une matière plastique absorbant bien le parfum qui-ne convient pas en revanche pour la réalisation du crochet étant donné la faible élasticité de telles matières plastiques. Le crochet quant à lui n'étant pratiquement pas en contact avec l'eau, il peut tout aussi bien être réalisé en une matière plastique à forte élasticité, laquelle présente intrinsèquement une très faible capacité à être parfumée.In another very advantageous embodiment of the invention, the case on the one hand and the means of application on the other hand are each made of plastics different, including the first plastic perfume with lower elasticity than second whose greater elasticity gives application an anti-break spring effect. this allows to realize on the one hand the case in a plastic material absorbing the perfume which is not suitable on the other hand for the realization of the hook given the low elasticity of such plastics. The hook as for him being practically not in contact with water it can just as easily be done in one high elasticity plastic material which inherently a very weak ability to be scented.

Cependant, la possibilité indiquée ci-dessus d'utiliser deux matières plastiques différentes peut avoir d'autres applications que celles incluant le parfumage puisque, de façon plus générale, les propriétés demandées au crochet peuvent être différentes de celles demandées à l'étui. Ainsi, par exemple, le crochet peut être réalisé en une matière plastique résistant au "stress-cracking", c'est-à-dire à une cassure spontanée due à l'action combinée de la tension élastique et de la substance chimique provenant du bâtonnet, tandis que l'étui peut être réalisé en un plastique plus dur avec un meilleur effet de clipsage pour éviter qu'il ne s'ouvre.However, the possibility indicated above to use two different plastics can have other applications than those including perfume since, more generally, the properties requested from hook may be different from those requested from the case. So, for example, the hook can be made in a plastic resistant to stress-cracking, i.e. a spontaneous break due to the action combined elastic tension and substance chemical from the stick, while the case can be made of harder plastic with better clipping effect to prevent it from opening.

D'autre particularités et avantages du support sanitaire selon la présente invention seront décrits ci-après au moyen de quelques modes de réalisation exemplaires illustrés à l'aide des dessins annexés.Other particularities and advantages of health support according to the present invention will be described below in means of some exemplary embodiments illustrated using the accompanying drawings.

Brève description des dessinsBrief description of the drawings

  • La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective d'un support selon la présente invention.Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a support according to the present invention.
  • La figure 2 représente une vue du support selon l'invention à l'état appliqué sur une cuvette sanitaire.Figure 2 shows a view of the support according to the invention in the state applied to a sanitary bowl.
  • Les figures 3 et 4 représentent chacune des vues de côté mutuellement opposées du support selon la figure 1.Figures 3 and 4 each show side views mutually opposite of the support according to Figure 1.
  • Les figures 5 et 6 représentent chacune une vue en coupe et respectivement partielle du support selon l'invention.Figures 5 and 6 each show a sectional view and respectively partial support according the invention.
  • Les figures 7 et 8 représentent respectivement des vues de côté et du dessus du support selon l'invention.Figures 7 and 8 respectively represent views side and top of the support according to the invention.
  • La figure 9 représente une vue du support à l'état ouvert.Figure 9 shows a view of the support in the state open.
  • La figure 10 représente une vue en détail agrandi du support de la figure 8.FIG. 10 represents an enlarged detail view of the support of figure 8.

    • De façon générale, l'invention se rapporte a un support de bâtonnet sanitaire ou hygiénique destiné à être appliqué à un siège de W.-C. comprenant une cuvette sanitaire de types divers.In general, the invention relates to a support sanitary or hygienic stick intended to be applied to a toilet seat comprising a sanitary bowl of various types.

    La figure 1 illustre une vue générale d'un tel support de type corbeille 5 comprenant un élément formant étui 10 prévu pour retenir le bâtonnet sanitaire 3, un moyen d'application 20 pour appliquer le support 5 à la cuvette 1 et des moyens de liaison 30 pour rendre solidaires ledit moyen d'application 20 et l'étui 10.Figure 1 illustrates a general view of such a support basket type 5 comprising a case-forming element 10 provided to retain the sanitary stick 3, a means 20 to apply the support 5 to the bowl 1 and connecting means 30 for making integral said application means 20 and the case 10.

    l'étui 10 présente une allure allongée en accord avec celle d'un bâtonnet ou d'une brique sanitaire 3 à introduire dans celui-ci 10. Le support 5 est prévu pour être aménagé à l'intérieur de la cuvette 1, de préférence aussi prés que possible du rebord 2 de celle-ci, de facon à se trouver sensiblement à la source du jet d'eau libéré lorsque la chasse de W.-C. est tirée par un utilisateur. Cette localisation est privilégiée du fait que le bâtonnet 3 introduit dans le support 5 est rendu actif par le passage d'eau par celui-ci. Au plus grande est l'interaction entre l'eau passante et le bâtonnet 3, au plus grand sera l'effet désiré, notamment moussant, du bâtonnet 3. Les multiples effets pouvant ainsi être obtenus seront décrits de façon plus détaillée ci-dessous. the case 10 has an elongated appearance in accordance with that of a stick or a sanitary brick 3 to insert therein 10. The support 5 is provided for be fitted inside bowl 1, preferably as close as possible to the edge 2 thereof, so to be substantially at the source of the jet of water released when the toilet flush is drawn by a user. This location is privileged because that the stick 3 introduced into the support 5 is returned active by the passage of water through it. At the greatest is the interaction between the passing water and the stick 3, the greater the desired effect, especially foaming, of the stick 3. The multiple effects can thus be obtained will be described in more detail below.

    Les moyens de liaison 30 du support 5 comprennent des moyens de réglage 35 permettant de régler la hauteur de l'étui 10 par rapport à la cuvette 1. D'un W.-C. à l'autre, les rebords de cuvette peuvent présenter des hauteurs différentes. Pour une cuvette de W.-C. donnée, le rebord 2 peut, lui aussi, varier d'un point à l'autre. En cours d'utilisation, le point d'écoulement maximal d'eau le long de la paroi de la cuvette de W.-C. peut varier suite à un entartrage progressif des conduits d'alimentation d'eau de la cuvette. Grâce à la possibilité de réglage en hauteur du support qui est ainsi obtenue, l'étui 10 peut, à tout instant, être agencé juste sous le rebord 2 de façon à récolter le flux d'eau maximum. Cela a également pour effet que l'efficacité du dispositif comprenant support et bâtonnet sanitaire se trouve nettement améliorée, même lorsque après une première installation, le support doit être déplacé suite à une variation de l'emplacement d'écoulement maximum d'eau, notamment de l'arrière de la cuvette à un autre endroit de celle-ci. A titre d'exemple on peut encore préciser la gamme de la plage de réglage de hauteur comprise entre 45 et 90 mm, de préférence entre 55 à 80 mm.The connecting means 30 of the support 5 comprise adjustment means 35 for adjusting the height of the case 10 relative to the bowl 1. From a toilet to the other, the bowl edges may have different heights. For a toilet bowl given, edge 2 can also vary by point to another. In use, the point maximum water flow along the wall of the toilet bowl may vary due to scaling the water supply conduits of the bowl. Thanks to the possibility of height adjustment of the support which is thus obtained, the case 10 can, at any instant, be arranged just under edge 2 so as to harvest the maximum water flow. This also effect that the effectiveness of the device comprising support and sanitary stick is significantly improved, even when after a first installation, the support must be moved following a variation of the location maximum water flow, especially from the back of the bowl in another location of it. As example we can still specify the range of the range height adjustment between 45 and 90 mm, preferably between 55 to 80 mm.

    Avantageusement, les moyens de réglage précités sont formés par une patte nervurée 95 coopérant avec des moyens de guidage correspondants 32. Grâce à la présence d'un grand nombre de nervures 96 ou dents 36 sur une partie substantielle de la patte 95 ou respectivement tige 37 de la crémaillère 35, un nombre important de hauteurs différentes peut être sélectionné avec sécurité maximum de positionnement à la hauteur désirée par engagement de la nervure 96 adéquate dans les moyens de guidage correspondants présentant un élément en. saillie correspondant tel qu'une nervure 91 ou dent correspondante 31 permettant une liaison par emboítement ou par encliquetage. A cette fin, les dents 36 ou nervures 96 présentent entre elles un espace d'écartement minimum. Les nervures 96 présentent de préférence un profil sensiblement hémicylindrique.Advantageously, the aforementioned adjustment means are formed by a ribbed leg 95 cooperating with corresponding guide means 32. Thanks to the presence a large number of ribs 96 or teeth 36 on one substantial part of leg 95 or respectively rod 37 of rack 35, a significant number of different heights can be safely selected maximum positioning at the height desired by engagement of adequate rib 96 in the means of corresponding guide having an element in. protrusion matching such as a rib 91 or tooth corresponding 31 allowing a socket connection or by snap-fastening. To this end, teeth 36 or ribs 96 have a space between them minimum spacing. The ribs 96 have preferably a substantially semi-cylindrical profile.

    Alternativement, les moyens de réglage sont formés par une crémaillère 35 présentant un profil denté 36.Alternatively, the adjustment means are formed by a rack 35 having a toothed profile 36.

    Les dents présentent de préférence un sommet aplati procurant un effet de glissière dans sa partie plate permettant une manipulation plus commode lors de l'ajustage de la hauteur désirée par le coulissement selon F de la crémaillère 35. Leur allure est par exemple sensiblement en coupe triangulaire tronquée avec angle de sommet β compris entre 50 et 90°, de préférence entre 60 et 80°. Ainsi, le sommet tronqué 56.de chaque dent 36 permet un engagement sûr entre celles-ci 36 de l'élément saillant 31 correspondant du moyen de guidage 32.The teeth preferably have a flattened top providing a slide effect in its flat part allowing more convenient handling when adjusting the desired height by sliding according to F of rack 35. Their appearance is example substantially in truncated triangular section with apex angle β of between 50 and 90 °, preferably between 60 and 80 °. So the truncated vertex 56. Of each tooth 36 allows a safe engagement between them 36 of the corresponding projecting element 31 of the guide 32.

    Le moyen d'application 20 quant à lui est avantageusement formé par un crochet 21 pouvant être engagé sur le rebord 2 de la cuvette 1 ainsi qu'il apparaít sur la figure 2. Avantageusement, les moyens de réglage, notamment la patte nervurée 95, font corps avec le moyen d'application, notamment le crochet 21, la patte nervurée 95 étant prévue dans le prolongement du crochet 21 à l'extrémité libre et non engagée de celui-ci 21 comme visible sur les figures 3 et 4.As for 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 well as Appears in Figure 2. Advantageously, the means adjustment, in particular the ribbed leg 95, form a body with the application means, in particular the hook 21, the ribbed leg 95 being provided in the extension of the hook 21 at the free and uncommitted end thereof 21 as visible in FIGS. 3 and 4.

    Avantageusement, les moyens de guidage 32 peuvent présenter une zone de réception de la patte nervurée 95 comprenant plusieurs nervures 91 successives destinées à coopérer efficacement avec les nervures 96 de façon à augmenter la surface de liaison entre le crochet et l'étui.Advantageously, the guide means 32 can present a ribbed leg receiving area 95 comprising several successive ribs 91 intended for cooperate effectively with the ribs 96 so as to increase the bonding area between the hook and the case.

    Le crochet 21 présente avantageusement au moins sur une partie de celui-ci une nervure de renforcement 22 s'étendant longitudinalement et sensiblement au milieu de celui-ci. La nervure longitudinale 22 constitue avantageusement un élément élastique supplémentaire faisant ressort de façon à augmenter l'élasticité indiquée par H du crochet 21. Cela augmente les possibilités de désengagement du support par rapport à la cuvette sans risque de casser le crochet. En outre, afin d'assurer un bon serrage du support contre le rebord de la cuvette, le crochet présente avantageusement au moins un enroulement complet 23 de 360° à son extrémité d'engagement ainsi qu'il apparaít des figures 1 et 3. Cela permet d'éviter tout risque de décrochage involontaire du support 5 et une évacuation de celui-ci dans les bouches d'évacuation du W.-C. pouvant entraíner un bouchage de celui-ci ou des conduits d'eau en aval.The hook 21 advantageously has at least one part of it a reinforcing rib 22 extending longitudinally and substantially in the middle of it. The longitudinal rib 22 constitutes advantageously an additional elastic element springing up to increase elasticity indicated by H of hook 21. This increases the possibilities to disengage the support from the bowl without risk of breaking the hook. In addition, to ensure that the support is properly tightened against the rim of the bowl, the hook has advantageously at least one complete winding 23 of 360 ° at its engagement end as it appears Figures 1 and 3. This avoids any risk of involuntary release of support 5 and evacuation of it in the outlets of the toilet may cause a blockage thereof or downstream water pipes.

    De préférence, la patte 95 ou tige 37 du crochet possède une largeur L qui dépasse un seuil minimum de par exemple environ 1 cm, de façon à renforcer la rigidité assurant un serrage du crochet 21 contre le rebord 2 de la cuvette 1 et un maintien de l'étui 10 juste en dessous de celui-ci 2 irréprochables.Preferably, the tab 95 or rod 37 of the hook has a width L which exceeds a minimum threshold of par example about 1 cm, so as to reinforce the rigidity ensuring a tightening of the hook 21 against the flange 2 of the bowl 1 and holding the case 10 just in below it 2 flawless.

    L'étui 10 est réalisé d'une pièce et présente à une extrémité une ouverture 13 permettant une introduction selon G fort commode d'un bâtonnet 3 dans l'étui 10, ne nécessitant de la part de l'utilisateur aucune manipulation d'ouverture de l'étui lors de la recharge. De préférence, des ergots anti-retour 14 sont prévus sur le pourtour de l'ouverture précitée pour retenir le bâtonnet sanitaire 3 dans l'étui 10 après introduction de celui-ci. De plus, grâce à la recharge latérale, une fermeture plus stable et ferme de l'étui 10 formant boítier peut être obtenue.The case 10 is made in one piece and has a end an opening 13 allowing an introduction according to G very convenient with a stick 3 in the case 10, do not requiring no user input handling of opening the case during recharging. Preferably, non-return lugs 14 are provided on the periphery of the aforementioned opening to retain the sanitary stick 3 in the case 10 after introduction of it. In addition, thanks to the lateral charging, a more stable and firm closure of the case 10 forming housing can be obtained.

    La surface supérieure 15 de l'étui présente avantageusement une forme de cuvette de façon à récolter plus d'eau encore vers le bâtonnet 3 situé en aval. A cet éqard, la surface supérieure précités 15 est ajourée 16 de façon à canaliser la plus grande quantité d'eau possible vers le bâtonnet. Dans cette configuration illustrée sur la figure 8, il est prévu une arête 17 très fine agencée pour s'adapter parfaitement à la paroi de la cuvette et permettre ainsi un passage direct du flux d'eau dans le bâtonnet. L'arête 17 est agencée de préférence en surélévation par rapport au reste de la surface supérieure précitée 13 de l'étui 10. Le jet d'eau libéré en tirant la chasse se retrouve ainsi naturellement guidé vers le bâtonnet situé à l'intérieur de l'étui. Les ouvertures 47 dans la surface supérieure 15 de l'étui s'étendent pratiquement jusqu'à l'arête 17, l'extrémité correspondante 48 desdites ouvertures présentant par exemple un profil rectangulaire suivant sensiblement le profil de l'arête 17.The upper surface 15 of the case has advantageously a bowl shape so as to harvest more water to the rod 3 located downstream. AT In this respect, the above-mentioned upper surface 15 is openwork 16 so as to channel the largest quantity possible water to the stick. In this configuration illustrated in FIG. 8, provision is made a very fine edge 17 arranged to adapt perfectly to the wall of the bowl and thus allow direct passage of the water flow in the stick. The edge 17 is preferably arranged in elevation by compared to the rest of the aforementioned upper surface 13 of the case 10. The jet of water released by flushing is thus finds 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 said openings having for example a profile rectangular substantially following the profile of the edge 17.

    Avantageusement, les moyens de guidage précités 30 sont aménagés sur la surface supériedre précitée 13 de l'étui sensiblement dans une zone centrale de celle-ci du côté d'une surface latérale 12 de l'étui qui est oppose à la cuvette, et donc de l'arête 17. Lesdits moyens de quidage 32 comprennent une fente 58 pour l'introduction des moyens de réglage 95, avantageusement avec une sécurité de fermeture 33 comme illustré sur la figure 10. Ceux-ci sont essentiellement constitués d'un épaulement anti-retour 33 agencé pour empêcher un retrait non désiré, par exemple de la part d'enfants.Advantageously, the aforementioned guide means 30 are arranged on the above-mentioned upper surface 13 of the case substantially in a central area thereof on the side a lateral surface 12 of the case which is opposite to the bowl, and therefore of edge 17. Said means of didage 32 include a slot 58 for the introduction adjustment means 95, advantageously with a closing safety 33 as illustrated in the figure 10. These basically consist of a non-return shoulder 33 arranged to prevent unwanted withdrawal, for example from children.

    Avantageusement, la surface latérale 11 de l'étui 10 qui est tournée vers la cuvette 1 présente un profil parfaitement adapté à la forme de la paroi de la cuvette ainsi qu'il apparaít de la figure 2. Le profil courbé de ladite surface latérale 11 est bien illustré sur les figures 5 et 6. Cela favorise un captage maximum d'eau par l'étui 10 du support 5.Advantageously, the lateral surface 11 of the case 10 which is facing bowl 1 has a profile perfectly adapted to the shape of the wall of the bowl as it appears from figure 2. The curved profile of said lateral surface 11 is well illustrated on the Figures 5 and 6. This promotes maximum water uptake by the case 10 of the support 5.

    De préférence, les deux surfaces latérales précitées 11, 12 se confondent à leur extrémité inférieure en un fond asymétrique commun formant culot 43 pour l'étui. Dans le culot 43 précité réside en permanence une mince réserve d'eau résiduelle permettant d'assurer une présence permanente d'humidité minimale requise pour une permanence d'effet du bâtonnet, celui-ci 3 n'étant actif qu'en présence d'eau.Preferably, the two aforementioned side surfaces 11, 12 merge at their lower end into a bottom asymmetric common forming base 43 for the case. In the pellet 43 above permanently resides a thin reserve residual water to ensure a presence permanent minimum humidity required for a permanence of effect of the stick, the latter 3 not being active only in the presence of water.

    Le fond 43 présente une allure rétrécie par rapport à la surface supérieure, de préférence au moins la moitié de la largeur de celle-ci 15. Ainsi, le culot 43 ne forme qu'une goulotte relativement étroite, de quoi assurer la présence d'une réserve d'eau suffisante dans le fond de l'étui. A cet égard, le rayon de l'arrondi formé par le fond est avantageusement compris entre 5 et 10 mm, de préférence entre 6 et 8 mm, par exemple approximativement 7 mm. Ceci correspond en valeur nominale à une valeur allant de environ un sixième à un huitième de la hauteur hors tout de l'étui.The bottom 43 has a narrowed appearance relative to the upper surface, preferably at least half of the width of the latter 15. Thus, the base 43 does not form a relatively narrow chute, enough to ensure the presence of sufficient water reserve in the bottom of the case. In this respect, 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 value nominal at a value ranging from about one sixth to one eighth of the overall height of the case.

    De plus, une amélioration cumulée de l'effet de mousse du bâtonnet sanitaire 3 est obtenue par l'agencement de larges ouvertures ou ajours 16 dans la surface supérieure 15 de l'étui, la courbure de la surface latérale 11 adaptée à la forme de la cuvette, le fond 43 continu de l'étui, et la forme en cuvette de la surface supérieure 15 de l'étui, pris isolément ou en combinaison.In addition, 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 surface upper 15 of the case, the curvature of the surface lateral 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.

    La surface latérale opposée 12 tournée vers l'intérieur de la cuvette et visible à l'utilisateur peut servir de support d'information ou d'identification personnalisable. Dans l'exemple illustré sur la figure 1, il est représenté des ajours de fantaisie 44. En outre, grâce à l'agencement interne 53 du crochet 21 au sein même de l'étui 10, la surface d'information et/ou les éléments d'identification personnalisables précités 44 ne sont pas masqués par la tige du crochet 21. L'agencement interne 53 précité permet également un guidage plus sûr et stable de la tige 37.The opposite side surface 12 facing inwards of the bowl and visible to the user can serve as information or identification support customizable. In the example illustrated on the FIG. 1, it is represented by fancy openwork patterns 44. In addition, thanks to the internal arrangement 53 of the hook 21 within the case 10, the information surface and / or customizable identification elements supra 44 are not masked by the hook rod 21. The aforementioned internal arrangement 53 also allows a safer and more stable guide of the rod 37.

    Comme illustré sur la figure 3, l'étui est monobloc et un plan de joint 42 est prévu sensiblement en travers, de préférence sensiblement en diagonale, en léger décalage par rapport au point bas du fond 43 de l'étui 10 sur un angle α déterminé. Ceci permet d'éviter l'utilisation de ce que l'on appelle les "tiroirs" lors de la fabrication. Ceci a pour conséquence de réduire considérablement les coûts de fabrication, tant du moule que des pièces. A cet égard, la pièce encore à l'état ouvert est illustrée sur la figure 9.As illustrated in FIG. 3, the case is in one piece and a joint plane 42 is provided substantially across, preferably substantially diagonally, slightly offset from the bottom bottom point 43 of the case 10 over a determined angle α. This avoids the use of so-called "drawers" when of manufacturing. This has the effect of reducing considerably the manufacturing costs, both of the mold only pieces. In this regard, the piece still in the state open is illustrated in Figure 9.

    Alternativement, l'étui 10 peut êtrc réalisé lui-même en une matière parfumée, notamment en matière plastique, dégageant en permanence son parfum.Alternatively, the case 10 can be produced itself by a scented material, in particular plastic, constantly giving off its fragrance.

    De préférence, l'étui 10 d'une part et les moyens d'application 20 d'autre part sont réalisés chacun en matières plastiques différentes avec diverses applications dont notamment le crochet pouvant être réalisé en une matière plastique résistant au "stress-cracking", tandis que l'étui peut être réalisé en un plastique plus dur avec un meilleur effet de clipsage pour éviter qu'il ne s'ouvre.Preferably, the case 10 on the one hand and the means of application 20 on the other hand are each made in different plastics with various applications including the hook which can be made of a plastic resistant to "stress-cracking", while the case can be made in one harder plastic with better clipping effect to prevent it from opening.

    Une autre application consiste à réaliser l'étui 10 en matière plasaque à parfumer présentant une élasticité inférieure à celle du moyen d'application 20 dont l'élasticité plus grande confére à celui-ci un effet ressort anti-rupture. On peut obtenir ainsi une séparation d'effet entre l'effet d'ambiance émanant de l'étui lui-même d'une part et l'effet nettoyant et/ou désinfectant émanant du bâtonnet sanitaire d'autre part. En effet, les composants désinfectants tels que le chlore actif dans une formule de type Javel ont un effet négatif sur la qualité du parfum lorsqu'ils sont contenus tous deux dans le même élément, à savoir le bâtonnet sanitaire. Cet effet négatif est considérablement atténué, voire même disparait, si la matière parfumée n'est pas présente dans le bâtonnet mais plutôt dans l'étui lui-même. Dans ce cas, on utilise un bâtonnet désinfectant à base d'un agent germicide non parfumé.Another application consists in making the case 10 in plastics material to be perfumed with elasticity lower than that of the application means 20 of which the greater elasticity gives it an effect anti-break spring. We can thus obtain a separation of effect between the ambient effect emanating from the case itself on the one hand and the cleaning effect and / or disinfectant from the sanitary stick on the other hand. Indeed, disinfectant components such as active chlorine in a bleach-type formula have an effect negative on the quality of the perfume when they are contained both in the same element, namely the stick sanitary. This negative effect is considerably attenuated, or even disappears, if the scented material is not present in the stick but rather in the case itself. In this case, we use a stick disinfectant based on an unscented germicidal agent.

    Cependant, il est également possible d'obtenir une intensite de parfum plus élevée en réalisant tant l'étui que le bâtonnet sanitaire à base de matiéres parfumées. On peut ainsi obtanir un bouquet de senteurs aux subtilités extrêmement variées.However, it is also possible to obtain a higher fragrance intensity by making both the case as the sanitary stick based on scented materials. We can thus obtain a bouquet of scents with extremely varied subtleties.

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    1. Sanitary rod support to be fixed on a W.-C. bowl, said support comprising a sanitary bowl comprising,
      a means for fixing (20) the support (5) to the said bowl of the seat (1),
      an element forming a sheath (10) for said rod (3),
      linking means (30) for securing said fixing means (20) and said sheath (10),
      in which the fixing means (20) is constituted of a hook (21) provided for being hung at the edge (2) of the bowl of the seat (1) and in which said linking means (30) co-operate with means for adjusting in height (95), said linking means (30) comprising guiding means (32), the adjusting means being formed by a ribbed adjusting tab (95), characterised in that the ribs are such that they allow the tabs (95) to slide to and fro (F) to a desired height so as to allow the adjustment of the height of the support (5) with respect to said bowl (1).
    2. Support according to claim 1, characterised in that the guiding means (32) consist in an eyelet and in that every rib (96) extends on at least a part of the width of the adjusting tab (95) and mutually parallelly wherein it can co-operate with said guiding means (32) for said to and fro sliding (F).
    3. Support according to claim 2, characterised in that the adjusting ribs (96) have a substantially hemicylindrical profile.
    4. Support according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that said adjusting means (95) are formed by a rack presenting a surface with toothed section (36).
    5. Support according to claim 1 or 3, characterised in that the adjusting elements (36, 96) are substantially symmetrical.
    6. Support according to one of the claims 4 or 5, characterised in that the teeth each present a flattened top (61) with top angle (β).
    7. Support according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said adjusting means (35) are provided at their front end with an end of stroke stop (38).
    8. Support according to any one of the claims 2 to 7, characterised in that the aforesaid guiding means (32) comprises at least one overlapping element (31) arranged in protrusion of the partition of the eyelet wall, for cooperating with every adjusting element (36; 96) and a closing security (33).
    9. Support according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the guiding means (32) are arranged on the top surface (15) of the sheath (10) so as to receive said adjusting means (95) inside (51) the sheath.
    10. Support according to one of the claims 8 or 9, characterised in that the guiding means (32) comprise an area having several protruding overlapping elements (31, 91) so as to provide a multiple link between adjusting element (96) and protruding element (31; 91).
    11. Support according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the linking means (30) comprise mutually snapping elements (36, 31; 96, 91).
    12. Support according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said hook (21) and the adjusting tab (95) are made in one piece, wherein the adjusting tab itself extends in the projection of the hook at the free end thereof.
    13. Support according to one of the claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the width (L) of the hook (21) is such that the rigidity thereof is sufficient to provide a good tightening of the hook (21) to the edge (2) and the maintenance of the sheath (10) against the bowl (1) and just below the edge (2) thereof (1).
    14. Support according to any one of the claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the aforementioned hook (21) is reinforced by a longitudinal rib (22).
    15. Support according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the longitudinal rib (22) constitutes an additional resilient element acting as a spring in order to increase the resiliency of the hook (21).
    16. Support according to one of the claims 14 or 15, characterised in that the ribbed area of the adjusting tab (95) is provided in the extension of the aforementioned longitudinal rib (22).
    17. Support according to any one of the claims 14 to 16, characterised in that the hook (21) presents a complete coil (23) of at least 360°, in order to provide a good tightening of the support (5) against the edge (2) of the bowl (1).
    18. Support according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sheath (10) is made of one piece.
    19. Support according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a reloading means (13) of the sheath (10) is provided therein, in order to allow the renewal of a sanitary rod (3).
    20. Support according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the reloading means is formed by an end aperture (13) arranged in an end surface of the sheath allowing the introduction of a sanitary rod (3) therein.
    21. Support according to one of the claims 19 or 20, characterised in that at least one one-way snug (14) is provided at the aforementioned end aperture (13) in order to keep the sanitary rod (3) in the sheath (10) after its introduction therein.
    22. Support according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sheath (10) includes a streamupwardly top surface (15) directed to the fixing means (20), a lateral surface (11) directed to the bowl wall (1), a lateral surface opposite (12) to the latter, wherein said lateral surfaces joining together streamdownwardly in a bottom (43), and two end surfaces, said bottom forming a base so as to leave permanently a residual provision of water keeping the sanitary rod (3) permanently in the active state.
    23. Support according to the preceding claim, characterised in that wide apertures (47) are provided so as to allow a maximum flow of water through these towards the inside (53) of the sheath (10).
    24. Support according to one of the claims 22 or 23, characterised in that the aforesaid top surface (15) has a profile in the shape of a bowl so as to collect a maximum of water towards the inside (53) of the sheath.
    25. Support according to any one of the claims 22 to 24, characterised in that the aforesaid lateral surface (11) presents a curved profile so as to adopt substantially the shape of the wall of the bowl (1).
    26. Support according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the sheath (10) is made of one piece wherein a junction plane (42) is provided substantially across the sheath (10), preferably substantially in diagonal, in slight offset (6) with respect to the low point of said bottom (43) on a determined angle (α).
    27. Support according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the angle (α) is comprised between 150 and 170°, preferably approximately 160°.
    28. Support according to any one of the claims 22 to 27, characterised in that the aforementioned opposite lateral surface (12) is provided as customisable identification support having customized openings (44).
    29. Support of sanitary rod according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the sheath (10) is made in a fragrant material.
    30. Support according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the sheath (10) is made in a plastic material.
    31. Support according to one of the claims 28 or 29, characterised in that the sheath (10) on the one hand and the fixing means (20) on the other hand are made in two different plastic materials respectively.
    32. Support according to the preceding claim, characterised in that the sheath (10) is achieved in a plastic material to be perfumed with a resiliency which is smaller than the one of the fixing means (20), whose larger resiliency provides an anti-break resilient effect thereto (20).
    33. Support according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that said guiding means (32) are in one piece with the sheath (10).
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