EP0954648A1 - Water outflow for a sanitary fitting - Google Patents

Water outflow for a sanitary fitting

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EP0954648A1
EP0954648A1 EP97935519A EP97935519A EP0954648A1 EP 0954648 A1 EP0954648 A1 EP 0954648A1 EP 97935519 A EP97935519 A EP 97935519A EP 97935519 A EP97935519 A EP 97935519A EP 0954648 A1 EP0954648 A1 EP 0954648A1
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Konrad Bergmann
Josef Behr
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0404—Constructional or functional features of the spout

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  • the invention relates to a water outlet for sanitary fittings, such as those e.g. be used in the kitchen area.
  • Conventional kitchen taps with swivel spout make it possible to swivel the spout from one basin to another or to move it over a pot to be filled.
  • kitchen taps with a pull-out hand shower have been developed. This allows the pools to be rinsed out or larger containers to be filled.
  • a disadvantage of these kitchen taps is the need to remove the hand shower before it can be moved freely and the need to return it to its holder.
  • the object of the invention is to improve the mobility of the water outlet or the jet in the case of a swivel spout without a pull-out spray or to enable a dressingitschwenkbaren spout without the outlet having to be removed from a holder or respectively being returned to such a position if necessary, to make do with a rigid spout or to make the mobility of a swivel spout redundant.
  • the water outlet has at least two longitudinal sections, one near the fitting and one near the outlet, which are movably connected to one another.
  • the outlet is therefore divided and, for example, provided at the division with a joint which enables the water outlet to be raised and lowered, while at the same time an inclination of the water outlet Beam is caused to the front or back and if desired, a lateral deflection, for example by a ball or universal joint, allows.
  • a pull-out hand shower this means that every point in the basin can be reached with the jet and higher pots can be filled, whereby operation is simplified compared to a pull-out hand shower.
  • the water flow between two longitudinal sections takes place e.g. by means of a pressure hose or by appropriate seals, such as those e.g. are known for ball joints.
  • This seal can e.g. can also be achieved in that the mutually moving surfaces of the joint are sealing surfaces.
  • Such a seal is e.g. possible with roller joints. In these cases, water can be routed through holes in the individual elements of the joint.
  • An advantageous embodiment is the combination of the mentioned joint with a restoring element, e.g. a feather. As a result, the outlet is oriented back to a normal position.
  • the "hinge” and the return spring can also be designed as a unit, e.g. in the form of a flexible coil spring.
  • the water supply is e.g. taken over by a flexible hose inside the coil spring.
  • the coil spring is provided on the outside with an elastic covering that seals against the two longitudinal sections.
  • a pre-tensioned coil spring is particularly advantageous since it allows a return to a very precise position and can be designed so that the jet forces of the water outlet do not lead to a deflection.
  • a bellows is torsionally rigid about its long axis and flexible about the two axes normal to the longitudinal axis and thus corresponds to a cardan-jointed component.
  • the torsional rigidity of the bellows can be used to reset the water outlet with respect to the long axis of the outlet joint or to suppress mobility about this axis.
  • the bellows can be used to guide water.
  • This function can also be achieved, at least in part, by a rubber bellows, which encloses the coil spring, when the bellows is brought into frictional contact with the coil springs.
  • a kitchen fitting can also be built which has no swiveling spout.
  • FIG. 1 shows the side plan view of an embodiment of the invention.
  • Fig. 2 shows a section through the longitudinal section near the fitting and the movable area of the water outlet with a helical spring.
  • FIG. 3 shows the movable area of a water outlet according to another exemplary embodiment and
  • FIG. 4 shows a section along the line IV-IV in FIG. 3.
  • FIG. 1 shows a water outlet for a sanitary fitting with a longitudinal section 1 near the fitting and a longitudinal section 2 near the outlet.
  • the two longitudinal sections 1 and 2 are connected by a bellows 8.
  • the water outlet is movable in the region of the bellows 8.
  • the normal position is shown, in which the water jet that is emitted from the outlet 3 is directed vertically downwards.
  • a helical spring 5 can be arranged within the bellows 8, which serves both as an articulated connection and as a restoring element.
  • the bellows 8 serves on the one hand as an optical covering and on the other hand prevents the internal elements from becoming dirty.
  • it is made of rubber and rests against the coil spring 5, it can prevent, by friction, that when the longitudinal section 2 near the outlet returns to the normal position after the deflection this longitudinal section near the outlet executes 2 vibrations around this normal position.
  • the water is passed through a pressure hose 10 which passes through the longitudinal sections 1, 2 of the water outlet and the movable area within the bellows 8 and the. Coil spring 5.
  • the coil spring 5 can be deformed transversely to its longitudinal axis and thus transversely to the direction of flow of the water.
  • the longitudinal section 2 of the water outlet near the outlet can be raised and pivoted sideways so that any point in a wash basin can be reached with the water jet, or e.g. a pot, the upper edge of which is higher than the outlet 3 of the water outlet, can be filled.
  • the longitudinal section 2 near the outlet can be supported on the rim of the pot, so that holding under
  • Circumstances is not necessary at all. Due to the restoring effect of the helical spring 5, the longitudinal rip cut 2 close to the outlet returns to the normal position shown if it is no longer held by hand or by the rim of the pot. In addition to the vibration damping by rubbing the bellows 8 on the coil spring 5, the coil spring 5 can be preloaded. As a result, a greater force is required to deflect the spring 5 from the normal position, and the longitudinal section 2 near the outlet cannot be unintentionally pivoted by light touch, nor by the pressure of the water jet when the valve is opened, and the vibrations when the longitudinal section near the outlet returns 2 in the normal position are low.
  • the movement of the longitudinal section 2 near the outlet relative to the non-movable longitudinal section 1 near the fitting is made possible by a joint in the manner of a hinge joint 4.
  • the water flow is also carried out here via a hose 10 which passes through the two longitudinal sections 1, 2 and the joint 4.
  • the joint 4 is in turn located in a bellows 8.
  • leaf springs serve as a restoring element. the 7, one end of which is received in a holder on the longitudinal section 1 near the fitting and the other end of which is received on a holder on the longitudinal section 2 near the outlet.
  • the leaf springs 7 are supported on the hinge axis 11 and thus have a vibration-damping effect on the return of the longitudinal scan section near the outlet to the normal position.

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Abstract

A proposed water outflow for a sanitary fitting, whereby the water outflow consists of at least two longtudinal sections, one close (1) to the fitting and another close to the outlet (2). Both sections are connected to each other in a mobile manner.

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Wasserauslauf für eine sanitäre Armatur Water outlet for a sanitary fitting
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Wasserauslauf für sanitäre .Armaturen, wie sie z.B. im Küchenbereich eingesetzt werden. Küchenarmaturen herkömmlicher Art mitS.chwenkauslauf ermöglichen es, den Auslauf von einem Becken zu einem anderen zu schwenken oder über einen zu füllenden Topf zu bewegen.The invention relates to a water outlet for sanitary fittings, such as those e.g. be used in the kitchen area. Conventional kitchen taps with swivel spout make it possible to swivel the spout from one basin to another or to move it over a pot to be filled.
On weitere Beweglichkeit des Wasserauslasses zu erreichen, sind Kü- cheneirmaturen mit ausziehbarer Handbrause entwickelt worden. Damit können die Becken ausgespült werden oder größere Behälter gefüllt werden. Nachteilig bei diesen Küchenamaturen i.st die Notwendigkeit, die Handbrause zu entnehmen, bevor sie frei bewegt werden kann und die Notwendigkeit sie in ihre Halterung zurückzuführen.To achieve further mobility of the water outlet, kitchen taps with a pull-out hand shower have been developed. This allows the pools to be rinsed out or larger containers to be filled. A disadvantage of these kitchen taps is the need to remove the hand shower before it can be moved freely and the need to return it to its holder.
Die Aufgabe der Erfindung besteht darin, die Beweglichkeit des Wasserauslasses bzw. des Strahles bei einem Schwenkauslauf ohne aus- ziehbare Brause zu verbessern oder eines niciitschwenkbaren Auslaufes zu ermöglichen, ohne daß der Auslauf einer Halterung entnommen werden muß, respektive in eine solche zurückgeführt werden muß und so gegebenenfalls mit einem starren Auslauf auszukommen bzw. die Beweglichkeit eines Schwenkauslaufes überflüssig zu machen.The object of the invention is to improve the mobility of the water outlet or the jet in the case of a swivel spout without a pull-out spray or to enable a niciitschwenkbaren spout without the outlet having to be removed from a holder or respectively being returned to such a position if necessary, to make do with a rigid spout or to make the mobility of a swivel spout redundant.
Erfindungsgemäß wird dies dadurch erreicht, daß der Wasserauslauf mindestens zwei Längsabschnitte, einen armaturnahen und einen austrittsnahen Längsabschnitt, aufweist, die beweglich miteinander verbunden sind. Der Auslauf wird also geteilt und an der Teilung z.B. mit einem Gelenk versehen, das ein Anheben und Absenken des Wasserauslasses ermöglicht, wobei gleichzeitig eine Neigung des Wasser- Strahles nach vorne bzw.nach hinten bewirkt wird und wenn erwünscht, eine seitliche Auslenkung, z.B. durch ein Kugel- oder Kardangelenk, zuläßt. Hierdurch ist wie bei einer ausziehbaren Handbrause jeder Punkt im Becken mit dem Strahl erreichbar und höhere Töpfe können gefüllt werden, wobei die Betätigung im Vergleich zu einer ausziehbaren Handbrause vereinfacht ist.According to the invention, this is achieved in that the water outlet has at least two longitudinal sections, one near the fitting and one near the outlet, which are movably connected to one another. The outlet is therefore divided and, for example, provided at the division with a joint which enables the water outlet to be raised and lowered, while at the same time an inclination of the water outlet Beam is caused to the front or back and if desired, a lateral deflection, for example by a ball or universal joint, allows. As with a pull-out hand shower, this means that every point in the basin can be reached with the jet and higher pots can be filled, whereby operation is simplified compared to a pull-out hand shower.
Die Wasserführung zwischen zwei längsabschnitten erfolgt z.B. mittels eines Druckschlauchs oder durch entsprechende Abdichtungen, wie sie z.B. bei Kugelgelenken bekannt sind. Diese Abdichtung kann z.B. auch dadurch erreicht werden, daß die gegeneinander bewegten Flächen des Gelenkes Dichtflächen sind. Eine solche Abdichtung ist z.B. bei Walzengelenken möglich. Die Wasserführung kann in diesen Fällen durch Bohrungen in den einzelnen Elementen des Gelenkes erfolgen.The water flow between two longitudinal sections takes place e.g. by means of a pressure hose or by appropriate seals, such as those e.g. are known for ball joints. This seal can e.g. can also be achieved in that the mutually moving surfaces of the joint are sealing surfaces. Such a seal is e.g. possible with roller joints. In these cases, water can be routed through holes in the individual elements of the joint.
Eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung ist die Kombination des genannten Gelenkes mit einem Rückstellelement, z.B. einer Feder. Hierdurch wird der Auslauf jeweils in eine Normalstellung zurückorientiert.An advantageous embodiment is the combination of the mentioned joint with a restoring element, e.g. a feather. As a result, the outlet is oriented back to a normal position.
"Gelenk" und Rückstellfeder können auch baueinheitlich ausgebildet sein, z.B. in der Form einer biegsamen Schraubenfeder. Die Wasserzuführung wird in diesem Fall z.B. von einem biegsamen Schlauch im Inneren der Schraubenfeder übernommen. Es ist aber auch denkbar, daß die Schraubenfeder außen mit einer elastischen Verkleidung versehen ist, die gegenüber den beiden Längsabschnitten abdichtet.The "hinge" and the return spring can also be designed as a unit, e.g. in the form of a flexible coil spring. In this case the water supply is e.g. taken over by a flexible hose inside the coil spring. But it is also conceivable that the coil spring is provided on the outside with an elastic covering that seals against the two longitudinal sections.
Besonders vorteilhaft ist die Verwendung einer vorgespannten Schraubenfeder, da sie eine Rückstellung in eine .sehr genaue Position erlaubt und so ausgelegt werden kann, daß die Strahlkräfte des Wasser- auslaufes nicht zu einer Auslenkung führen.The use of a pre-tensioned coil spring is particularly advantageous since it allows a return to a very precise position and can be designed so that the jet forces of the water outlet do not lead to a deflection.
Es sind aber auch Kombinationen von Kugelgelenk und Rückstellfedern aller Art möglich.Combinations of ball joints and return springs of all types are also possible.
Ferner sind Kombinationen von Kardangelenk mit Federn scwie Walzengelenk mit Feder oder jeweils ohne Federn möglich. Die Gelenke, wie genannt, sind im allgemeinen nicht sehr ansehnlich und zudem verschmutzungsempfindlich. Vorteilhaft ist es deshalb, eine Verblendung mittels eines biegsamen Schlauches, insbesondere eines Balgens aus flexiblem Material bzw. in flexibler Ausgestaltung, anzuordnen.Combinations of universal joints with springs or roller joints with springs or without springs are also possible. The joints, as mentioned, are generally not very attractive and are also sensitive to contamination. It is therefore advantageous to arrange a veneer by means of a flexible hose, in particular a bellows made of flexible material or in a flexible configuration.
Die Ausgestaltung des Balgens kann aber auch dahingehend sein, daß der Balgen hinreichende, federnde Rückstellkräfte erzeugt und somit auch die Gelenkfunktion und die Funktion der Rückstellfedern selber übernehmen kann. Hinsichtlich der Beweglichkeit ist ein Balgen drehsteif um seine lange Achse und biegsam um die beiden zur Längsachse normalen Achsen und entspricht somit einem kardangelenkigen Bauteil.The configuration of the bellows can also be such that the bellows generates sufficient, resilient restoring forces and can therefore also take over the joint function and the function of the restoring springs themselves. With regard to mobility, a bellows is torsionally rigid about its long axis and flexible about the two axes normal to the longitudinal axis and thus corresponds to a cardan-jointed component.
Bei Verwendung eines Balgens zur Verkleidung eines der vorgenannten Gelenke kann die Drehsteifigkeit des Balgens zur Rückstellung des Wasserauslasses bezüglich der langen Achse des Auslaufgelenkes bzw. zur Unterdrückung einer Beweglichkeit um diese Achse herangezogen werden. Gleichzeitig kann der Balgen zur Wasserführung dienen.When using a bellows for covering one of the aforementioned joints, the torsional rigidity of the bellows can be used to reset the water outlet with respect to the long axis of the outlet joint or to suppress mobility about this axis. At the same time, the bellows can be used to guide water.
Insbesondere bei Verwendung von Kugelgelenken oder der vorteilhaften Ausführung mit vorgespannter Schraubenfeder als Gelenk und Rückstellorgan ist dieser Nutzen des Balgens erwünscht, da ohne eine Vorrichtung zur Rückstellung oder Behinderung der Bewegung des Was- serauslaufs um die lange Achse des Gelenks der Wasserstrahl schief zur Armaturenhauptebene stehen bleiben würde und der Wasserstrahl beim nächsten Öffnen des Ventils eine unerwünschte und unerwartete Richtung hat.This benefit of the bellows is particularly desirable when using ball joints or the advantageous version with a pre-tensioned helical spring as a joint and restoring element, since without a device for resetting or obstructing the movement of the water outlet around the long axis of the joint, the water jet stops at an angle to the main valve level would and the water jet has an undesirable and unexpected direction the next time the valve is opened.
Damit der Balgen diese Aufgabe erfüllen kann, ist seine drehfeste Verbindung mit dem armaturnahen längsabschnitt und dem austrittsnahen Längsabεchnitt des Auslaufes notwendig.So that the bellows can perform this task, its rotationally fixed connection with the longitudinal section near the fitting and the longitudinal section near the outlet of the outlet is necessary.
Bei Anwendung von Rückstellfedern muß dafür Sorge getragen werden, daß beim Loslassen eines ausgelerikten Wasserauslasses keine unangenehmen Schwingungen auftreten. Bei Verwendung von Schraubenfedern als Gelenk und Rückstellfedern bietet es sich .an, diese mit einem elastischen Schlauch zu überziehen, der in Berührung mit der Schraubenfeder ist und bei Biegung der Feder an deren Windungen Reibung verursacht.When using return springs, care must be taken to ensure that no unpleasant vibrations occur when you let go of a water outlet that is out of order. When using coil springs as a joint and return springs, it makes sense to cover them with an elastic hose that is in contact with the coil spring and causes friction on the coils of the spring when it bends.
Diese Funktion kann zumindest teilweise auch von einem Gummibalgen, der die Schraubenfeder umschließt, erreicht werden, wenn der Balgen in Reibkoπtakt mit den Schraubenfedern gebracht ist.This function can also be achieved, at least in part, by a rubber bellows, which encloses the coil spring, when the bellows is brought into frictional contact with the coil springs.
Ist das besagte, erfindungsgemäße Gelenk allseitig auslenkbar, so kann auch eine Küchenarmatur gebaut werden, die keinen schwenkbaren Auslauf aufweist.If the said joint according to the invention can be deflected on all sides, a kitchen fitting can also be built which has no swiveling spout.
Die Erfindung soll im folgenden anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnungen nochmals erläutert werden. Dabei zeigt Fig. 1 die seitliche Draufsicht auf eine Ausführungsform der Erfindung. Fig. 2 zeigt einen Schnitt durch den armaturnahen Längsabschnitt und den beweglichen Bereich des Wasserauslasses mit einer Schraubenfeder. Die Fig. 3 zeigt den beweglichen Bereich eines Wasserauslasses gemäß einem an- deren Ausführungsbeispiel und die Fig. 4 zeigt einen Schnitt entlang der Linie IV-IV in Fig. 3.The invention will be explained again below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 shows the side plan view of an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 2 shows a section through the longitudinal section near the fitting and the movable area of the water outlet with a helical spring. FIG. 3 shows the movable area of a water outlet according to another exemplary embodiment and FIG. 4 shows a section along the line IV-IV in FIG. 3.
In Fig. 1 ist ein Wasserauslauf für eine sanitäre Armatur mit einem armaturnahen Längsabschnitt 1 und einem austrittsnahen Längsab- schnitt 2 gezeigt. Die beiden Längsabschnitte 1 und 2 sind über einen Balgen 8 verbunden. Im Bereich des Balgens 8 ist der Wasserauslauf beweglich. Dargestellt ist die Normalposition, in welcher der Wasserstrahl, der aus dem Austritt 3 abgegeben wird, vertikal nach unten gerichtet i.st. Innerhalb des Balgens 8 kann z.B., wie in Fig. 2 gezeigt, eine Schraubenfeder 5 angeordnet sein, die gleichzeitig als gelenkige Verbindung wie auch als Rückstellelement dient. Der Balgen 8 dient einerseits als optische Verkleidung und verhindert andererseits die Verschmutzung der inner-liegenden Elemente. Zusätzlich kann er, wenn er aus Gummi ist und an der Schraubenfeder 5 anliegt, durch Reibung verhindern, daß bei Rückkehr des austrittsnahen Längsabschnittes 2 in die Normalposition nach der Auslenkung dieser austrittsnahe Läng.sabschnitt 2 Schwingungen um diese Normalposition ausführt.1 shows a water outlet for a sanitary fitting with a longitudinal section 1 near the fitting and a longitudinal section 2 near the outlet. The two longitudinal sections 1 and 2 are connected by a bellows 8. The water outlet is movable in the region of the bellows 8. The normal position is shown, in which the water jet that is emitted from the outlet 3 is directed vertically downwards. As shown in FIG. 2, a helical spring 5 can be arranged within the bellows 8, which serves both as an articulated connection and as a restoring element. The bellows 8 serves on the one hand as an optical covering and on the other hand prevents the internal elements from becoming dirty. In addition, if it is made of rubber and rests against the coil spring 5, it can prevent, by friction, that when the longitudinal section 2 near the outlet returns to the normal position after the deflection this longitudinal section near the outlet executes 2 vibrations around this normal position.
Wie man in Fig. 2 sieht, wird das Wasser durch einen Druckschlauch 10 geführt, der die Längsabschnitte 1, 2 des Wasserauslaufes sowie den beweglichen Bereich innerhalb des Balgens 8 und der .Schraubenfeder 5 durchsetzt. Die Schraubenfeder 5 kann in jeder Richtung quer zu ihrer Längsachse und damit quer zur Fließrichtung des Wassers verformt werden. Mit der Verformung der Schraubenfeder 5 kann der austrittsnahe Längsabschnitt 2 des Wasserauslaufes angehoben und seitlich verschwenkt werden, so daß jede beliebige Stelle in einem Waschbecken mit dem Wasserstrahl erreicht werden kann, oder z.B. ein Topf, dessen oberer Rand höher als der Austritt 3 des Wasserauslaufes liegt, gefüllt werden kann. Der austrittsnahe Längsabschnitt 2 kann dabei am Topfrand abgestützt werden, so daß ein Halten unterAs can be seen in Fig. 2, the water is passed through a pressure hose 10 which passes through the longitudinal sections 1, 2 of the water outlet and the movable area within the bellows 8 and the. Coil spring 5. The coil spring 5 can be deformed transversely to its longitudinal axis and thus transversely to the direction of flow of the water. With the deformation of the coil spring 5, the longitudinal section 2 of the water outlet near the outlet can be raised and pivoted sideways so that any point in a wash basin can be reached with the water jet, or e.g. a pot, the upper edge of which is higher than the outlet 3 of the water outlet, can be filled. The longitudinal section 2 near the outlet can be supported on the rim of the pot, so that holding under
Umständen gar nicht erforderlich ist. Durch die Rückstellwirkung der Schraubenfeder 5 kehrt der austrittsnahe Längseibschnitt 2, wenn er nicht mehr von Hand oder durch den Topfrand gehalten wird, in die gezeigte Normalstellung zurück. Zusätzlich zur Schwiixgungsdämpfung durch das Reiben des Balgens 8 an der Schraubenfeder 5 kann die Schraubenfeder 5 vorgespannt sein. Dadurch ist zur Auslenkung der Feder 5 aus der Normalstellung eine größere Kraft erforderlich und der austrittsnahe Längsabschnitt 2 kann weder unabsichtlich durch leichte Berührung, noch durch den Druck des Wasserstrahles beim Öff- nen des Ventils verschwenkt werden, und die .Schwingungen bei Zurückkehren des austrittsnahen Längsabschnittes 2 in die Normalstellung sind gering.Circumstances is not necessary at all. Due to the restoring effect of the helical spring 5, the longitudinal rip cut 2 close to the outlet returns to the normal position shown if it is no longer held by hand or by the rim of the pot. In addition to the vibration damping by rubbing the bellows 8 on the coil spring 5, the coil spring 5 can be preloaded. As a result, a greater force is required to deflect the spring 5 from the normal position, and the longitudinal section 2 near the outlet cannot be unintentionally pivoted by light touch, nor by the pressure of the water jet when the valve is opened, and the vibrations when the longitudinal section near the outlet returns 2 in the normal position are low.
In der in Fig. 3 und 4 gezeigten Variante wird die Bewegung des aus- trittsnahen Längsabschnittes 2 gegenüber dem armaturnahen, nichtbeweglichen Längsabschnitt 1 durch ein Gelenk in der Art eines Scharniergelenkes 4 ermöglicht. Die Wasserführung erfolgt auch hier über einen Schlauch 10, der die beiden Längsabschnitte 1, 2 sowie das Gelenk 4 durchsetzt. Aus dekorativen Gründen und um die Verschmutzung des Gelenkes 4 zu vermeiden, befindet sich das Gelenk 4 wiederum in einem Balgen 8. Als Rückstellelement dienen in diesem Fall Blattfe- dem 7, deren eines Ende in einer Halterurig am armaturnahen Längsab- schnitt 1 und deren anderes Ende an einer Halterung am austrittsnahen Längsabschnitt 2 aufgenommen ist. Zusätzlich stützen sich die Blattfedern 7 an der Gelenksachse 11 ab und wirken somit schwin- gungsdämpfend bei der Rückkehr des auslaufnahen Längscibschnittes in die Normalposition. In the variant shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the movement of the longitudinal section 2 near the outlet relative to the non-movable longitudinal section 1 near the fitting is made possible by a joint in the manner of a hinge joint 4. The water flow is also carried out here via a hose 10 which passes through the two longitudinal sections 1, 2 and the joint 4. For decorative reasons and to avoid contamination of the joint 4, the joint 4 is in turn located in a bellows 8. In this case, leaf springs serve as a restoring element. the 7, one end of which is received in a holder on the longitudinal section 1 near the fitting and the other end of which is received on a holder on the longitudinal section 2 near the outlet. In addition, the leaf springs 7 are supported on the hinge axis 11 and thus have a vibration-damping effect on the return of the longitudinal scan section near the outlet to the normal position.

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PATENTANSPRÜCHE PATENT CLAIMS
1. Wasserauslauf für eine sanitäre Armatur, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Wasserauslauf mindestens zwei Längsabschnitte, einen arma- turnahen (1) und einen austrittsnahen Längsabschnitt (2) , aufweist, die beweglich miteinander verbunden sind.1. Water outlet for a sanitary fitting, characterized in that the water outlet has at least two longitudinal sections, an arm-near (1) and a longitudinal section (2) close to the outlet, which are movably connected to one another.
2. Wasserauslauf nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die (beiden) Längsabεchnitte (1, 2) über (ein) Gelenk(e) (4), insbeson- dere ein Kugel-, Kardan- oder Walzengelenk(e) , miteinander verkünden sind.2. Water outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that the (two) longitudinal sections (1, 2) via (one) joint (s) (4), in particular a ball, gimbal or roller joint (e), announce each other are.
3. Wasserauslauf nach .Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die (beiden) Längsabschnitte (1, 2) über (eine) insbesondere vorge- spannte Schraubenfeder(n) (5) miteinander verbunden sind.3. Water outlet according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the (two) longitudinal sections (1, 2) are connected to one another via (one) in particular prestressed helical spring (s) (5).
4. Wasserauslauf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die (beiden) Längsabschnitte (1, 2) über (einen) Balgen (8) miteinander verbunden sind.4. Water outlet according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the (two) longitudinal sections (1, 2) via (one) bellows (8) are interconnected.
5. Wasserauslauf nach Anspruch 1, 2 oder 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an zwei benachbarten Längsabschnitten (1, 2) die Enden eines Rückstellelementes, insbesondere einer Feder (7) , angebracht sind.5. Water outlet according to claim 1, 2 or 4, characterized in that the ends of a restoring element, in particular a spring (7), are attached to two adjacent longitudinal sections (1, 2).
6. Wasserauslauf nach den Ansprüchen 3 und 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schraubenfeder (5) (auch) als Rückstellelement dient.6. Water outlet according to claims 3 and 5, characterized in that the coil spring (5) (also) serves as a restoring element.
7. Wasserauslauf nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Balgen (8) (auch) als Rückstellelement dient.7. Water outlet according to claim 4, characterized in that the bellows (8) (also) serves as a restoring element.
8. Wasserauslauf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß am Wasserauslauf ein Schwingungsdämpfer (8) vorgesehen ist.8. Water outlet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a vibration damper (8) is provided at the water outlet.
9. Wasserauslauf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß ein Schlauch oder Balgen (8) aus elastischem Material als Schwingungsdämpfer dient, insbesondere indem er in Reibverbindung mit dem (der) von ihm umgebenen Gelenk (4) bzw. Schraubenfβder (5) steht.9. Water outlet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a hose or bellows (8) made of elastic Material serves as a vibration damper, in particular by being in frictional connection with the joint (4) or screw spring (5) that surrounds it.
10. Wasserauslauf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Wasser zwischen zwei Längsabschnitten (1, 2) in einem Schlauch (10) , oder in einem Balgen (8) geführt wird.10. Water outlet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the water between two longitudinal sections (1, 2) in a hose (10), or in a bellows (8) is guided.
11. Wasserauslauf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekenn- zeichnet, daß das Wasser durch Bohrungen in den einzelnen Elementen des Gelenkes (4) geführt wird, welche Elemente, z.B. durch Dichtflachen, gegeneinander abgedichtet sind. 11. Water outlet according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the water is guided through holes in the individual elements of the joint (4), which elements, e.g. are sealed against each other by sealing surfaces.
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