EP1147266A1 - Toilet device that can be transformed into a urinal - Google Patents

Toilet device that can be transformed into a urinal

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EP1147266A1
EP1147266A1 EP00902593A EP00902593A EP1147266A1 EP 1147266 A1 EP1147266 A1 EP 1147266A1 EP 00902593 A EP00902593 A EP 00902593A EP 00902593 A EP00902593 A EP 00902593A EP 1147266 A1 EP1147266 A1 EP 1147266A1
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Detlef Meiser
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/12—Swivel-mounted bowls, e.g. for use in restricted spaces slidably or movably mounted bowls; combinations with flushing and disinfecting devices actuated by the swiveling or sliding movement of the bowl
    • E03D11/125—Height adjustable bowls
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/02—Water-closet bowls ; Bowls with a double odour seal optionally with provisions for a good siphonic action; siphons as part of the bowl
    • E03D11/025—Combined with wash-basins, urinals, flushing devices for chamber-pots, bed-pans, or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/12—Swivel-mounted bowls, e.g. for use in restricted spaces slidably or movably mounted bowls; combinations with flushing and disinfecting devices actuated by the swiveling or sliding movement of the bowl
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D13/00—Urinals ; Means for connecting the urinal to the flushing pipe and the wastepipe; Splashing shields for urinals
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10S—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10S4/00—Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
    • Y10S4/02—Disappearing bowl

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  • the invention relates to a toilet device with a basin provided with glasses with an inflow opening for rinsing water and an outflow opening for waste water, the basin being installed at a predetermined height above the floor of the room.
  • Toilet devices of the type mentioned at the outset have long been known in the prior art in a large number of different embodiments. All known toilet devices have in common that they can be used on the one hand in such a way that a person using the toilet device sits on the glasses of the pool and on the other hand can be used by males as a urinal, the latter type of use due to often associated pollution of the Beckens is not equally popular with all users of a toilet device.
  • the toilet devices of the type mentioned have the disadvantage on the one hand that they are not convenient to use by people of different heights, especially adults and children, since their height above the floor is either so high that Adults can sit comfortably and without difficulty when getting up on the pelvis or the glasses, the pelvis then being too high above the room floor, in particular for independent sitting by smaller children, or the pelvis is installed so low that smaller children can comfortably can use, but adults can hardly stand up from a position sitting on the pelvis or glasses.
  • the toilet devices of the type mentioned at the outset have the disadvantage that, in the event that they are used as a urinal, they usually become dirty quickly, since their height above the floor is generally too low for this purpose, which it follows that the height is primarily dimensioned for a seated use of the basin of the toilet device.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a toilet device which can be used conveniently for people of different sizes, in particular adults and children, and which can also be used as a urinal in a hygienic manner.
  • this object is achieved in that a device is provided by means of which the lifting and tilting of the Basin towards a user is allowed in a common urinal division.
  • the feature that a device is provided by means of which the distance of the pelvis from the room floor can be changed is that it can be adapted to the body size of different people such as children and adults and has the advantage that it can also be used as a urinal with the same space requirement as with a conventional toilet, since a targeted urination without urine splash marks is made possible by raising and tilting the pelvis and thus, in contrast to conventional toilets, the basin can be used hygienically as a urinal.
  • the toilet device according to the invention can be used in many areas of everyday life. In addition to the usual use in private living areas (bathrooms, visitors' toilets, etc.), the use of the toilet device to increase general hygiene in public facilities (e.g. hotels, sanatoriums) and means of transport (e.g. coaches, planes, trains) is also an option. Preferred embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
  • the device by means of which the distance of the basin from the room floor can be changed includes a rail along which the basin can be moved in a reciprocally guided manner. This ensures that the pelvis is continuously movable in positions with different heights and positions above the rough floor.
  • the device by means of which the distance between the basin and the floor of the room can be changed can be designed such that the basin can be moved via electromagnetic devices.
  • the basin can be moved via hydraulic devices.
  • the inflow opening of the basin of the toilet device according to the invention is preferably connected at one end to a pivotable pipe, the other end of which is connected to a fixed pipe device for the inflow of flushing water. This ensures that the inflow of rinsing water into the basin is ensured at every set height of the basin above the room floor.
  • the inflow opening of the basin can be connected to one end of a flexible hose device, the other end of which is connected to a fixed pipe device for the inflow of rinsing water.
  • the drain opening of the basin of the toilet device according to the invention is preferably with a Swivel tube connected, the drain-side opening is connected to one end of an articulated tube, the other end of which is articulated to a telescopic tube device for the outflow of waste water.
  • This ensures that the outflow of wastewater from the basin of the toilet device according to the invention can take place at any set height and inclination of the basin above the floor, whereby the swivel pipe ensures that always between the drain opening of the basin and the sewage pipe a predetermined amount of rinse water is provided, which prevents an unpleasant smell from the free end of the drain opening in the direction of the basin and thus into the room in which the toilet device is arranged.
  • the drain opening of the basin can be connected to the fixed sewage pipe by a flexible hose connection, which likewise achieves the same effect as with an articulated pipe connection.
  • the device for adjusting the basin of the toilet device according to the invention can in principle be implemented in a number of ways, including by means of an electric motor and in particular hydraulically.
  • the toilet device according to the invention is additionally provided with a device for tilting the pelvis towards a user into a normal urinal position.
  • the flushing can be carried out using a conventional method Cistern or as a pressure flush.
  • the fecal matter can be disposed of in a conventional manner by the drain using an odor trap, which is generally designed as a U-shaped trap.
  • a well-known active suction system is also suitable for public transport.
  • the toilet device according to the invention is provided with a conventional cistern.
  • the toilet device can be provided with a pressure flush or an active suction flush.
  • Fig.l shows a preferred embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention in a side cross-sectional view
  • FIG. 2 shows a preferred embodiment of the adjustment device of the toilet device according to the invention in a front view
  • FIG. 3 shows the embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention shown in Figures 1 and 2 in a side view
  • FIG. 4 shows the embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention shown in Figures 1 and 2 in a view from above.
  • FIG. 5 shows the embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention shown in Figures 1 to 4 in a side view of the urinal position.
  • the toilet device shown in Figures 1 to 5 fulfills all features, such as height adjustment, inclination to the urinal and use as a stand-up aid for disabled people.
  • This toilet device is adjusted by using the existing water pipe pressure.
  • the hydraulic cylinders are connected to the valves and the cistern to the water pipe by means of flexible hose connections.
  • the toilet bowl is brought into an inclined position inclined towards the user via the pivot bearings 14 and 22.
  • a further height adjustment of the tilted urinais is made possible by the tension springs 44.
  • This construction ensures that the level of the water contained in the odor trap 12 designed as a U-trap is maintained.
  • the plunger 16 presses on the lever 17, which leads to the automatic opening and closing of the toilet seat.
  • another valve is opened, which connects the hydraulic cylinder to the cistern. Due to its own weight, the toilet bowl sinks and pushes the water into the cistern, where it can then be used for normal flushing.
  • flushing water that is stored in the cistern 50 is passed over the flushing pipe 51 and the support element with flushing water passage 13, the water flowing into the flushing rim 11 of the basin. There the water is distributed accordingly and cleans the toilet bowl.
  • the flushing process can also be triggered by a valve which is controlled by the sinking toilet bowl.

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Abstract

A toilet device comprising a toilet bowl which is provided with a seat, a flushing water inlet and an outlet for waste water. The toilet bowl is installed at a predetermined level above the floor. The distance and the position of the toilet bowl can be changed in relation to the floor by means of a device. The comfortable toilet device can also be used as urinal in a hygienic manner and can be equally used by different sized person, i.e. adults and children.

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ZUM URINAL VERSTELLBARE TOILETTEN-VORRICHTUNG TO THE URINAL ADJUSTABLE TOILET DEVICE
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Toiletten-Vorrichtung mit einem mit einer Brille versehenen Becken mit einer Zuflußöffnung für Spülwasser und einer Abflußöffnung für Abwasser, wobei das Becken in einer vorgegebenen Höhe über dem Raumboden installiert ist.The invention relates to a toilet device with a basin provided with glasses with an inflow opening for rinsing water and an outflow opening for waste water, the basin being installed at a predetermined height above the floor of the room.
Toiletten-Vorrichtungen der eingangs genannten Art sind im Stand der Technik seit langem in einer Vielzahl unterschiedlicher Ausführungsformen bekannt. Allen bekannten Toiletten-Vorrichtungen ist dabei gemein, daß sie zum einen in der Weise verwendbar sind, daß eine, die Toiletten-Vorrichtung benutzende Person auf der Brille des Beckens sitzt, und zum anderen von männlichen Personen als Urinal verwendbar sind, wobei die letztere Verwendungsart aufgrund einer dabei oft einhergehenden Verschmutzung des Beckens nicht bei allen Benutzern einer Toiletten- Vorrichtung in gleicher Weise beliebt ist. Die Toiletten- Vorrichtungen der eingangs genannten Art weisen durchweg zum einen den Nachteil auf, daß sie von Personen mit unterschiedlicher Körpergröße, insbesondere von Erwachsenen und Kindern nicht auf gleiche Weise bequem benutzbar sind, da ihre Höhe über dem Raumboden entweder so hoch bemessen ist, daß Erwachsene bequem und ohne Schwierigkeiten beim Aufstehen auf dem Becken bzw. der Brille sitzen können, wobei das Becken dann insbesondere für ein selbständiges Aufsitzen kleinerer Kinder sich zu hoch über dem Raumboden befindet, oder aber das Becken so tief installiert ist, daß kleinere Kinder es bequem verwenden können, Erwachsene jedoch nur mit Mühe sich aus einer auf dem Becken bzw. der Brille sitzenden Position erheben können. Zum anderen weisen die Toiletten-Vorrichtungen der eingangs genannten Art den Nachteil auf, daß sie für den Fall, daß sie als Urinal verwendet werden, in der Regel schnell verschmutzen, da ihre Höhe über dem Raumboden für diesen Verwendungszweck generell zu niedrig bemessen ist, was sich daraus ergibt, daß die Höhe in erster Linie für eine sitzende Benutzung des Beckens der Toilettenvorrichtung bemessen ist.Toilet devices of the type mentioned at the outset have long been known in the prior art in a large number of different embodiments. All known toilet devices have in common that they can be used on the one hand in such a way that a person using the toilet device sits on the glasses of the pool and on the other hand can be used by males as a urinal, the latter type of use due to often associated pollution of the Beckens is not equally popular with all users of a toilet device. The toilet devices of the type mentioned have the disadvantage on the one hand that they are not convenient to use by people of different heights, especially adults and children, since their height above the floor is either so high that Adults can sit comfortably and without difficulty when getting up on the pelvis or the glasses, the pelvis then being too high above the room floor, in particular for independent sitting by smaller children, or the pelvis is installed so low that smaller children can comfortably can use, but adults can hardly stand up from a position sitting on the pelvis or glasses. On the other hand, the toilet devices of the type mentioned at the outset have the disadvantage that, in the event that they are used as a urinal, they usually become dirty quickly, since their height above the floor is generally too low for this purpose, which it follows that the height is primarily dimensioned for a seated use of the basin of the toilet device.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, eine Toilettenvorrichtung zu schaffen, die für unterschiedlich große Personen, insbesondere Erwachsene und Kinder in gleicher Weise bequem verwendbar ist und darüberhinaus auf hygienische Weise als Urinal verwendbar ist.The object of the invention is to provide a toilet device which can be used conveniently for people of different sizes, in particular adults and children, and which can also be used as a urinal in a hygienic manner.
Für eine Toiletten-Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art wird diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß eine Einrichtung vorgesehen ist, mittels derer das Anheben und Kippen des Beckens in Richtung auf einen Benutzer zu in eine übliche Urinalsteilung ermöglicht ist.For a toilet device of the type mentioned, this object is achieved in that a device is provided by means of which the lifting and tilting of the Basin towards a user is allowed in a common urinal division.
Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung wird durch das Merkmal, daß eine Einrichtung vorgesehen ist, mittels derer der Abstand des Beckens von dem Raumboden veränderbar ist, erreicht, daß sie an die Körpergröße unterschiedlicher Personen wie Kindern und Erwachsenen anpassbar ist und den Vorteil aufweist, daß sie bei gleichem Platzbedarf wie bei einer herkömmlichen Toilette zusätzlich als Urinal nutzbar ist, da durch ein erhöhen und ankippen des Beckens ein zielgerichtetes Urinieren ohne Urin-Spritzflecken ermöglicht ist und damit im Gegensatz zu herkömmlichen Toiletten eine hygienische Verwendung des Beckens als Urinal gegeben ist.In the case of the toilet device according to the invention, the feature that a device is provided by means of which the distance of the pelvis from the room floor can be changed is that it can be adapted to the body size of different people such as children and adults and has the advantage that it can also be used as a urinal with the same space requirement as with a conventional toilet, since a targeted urination without urine splash marks is made possible by raising and tilting the pelvis and thus, in contrast to conventional toilets, the basin can be used hygienically as a urinal.
Vorteile ergeben sich ebenfalls für eine normale, d.h. sitzende Verwendung der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten- Vorrichtung, da diese auf verschiedene Sitzhöhen einstellbar ist und die erfindungsgemäße Toiletten- Vorrichtung beispielsweise auch als Aufstehhilfe für behinderte Personen anwendbar ist.There are also advantages for a normal, i.e. sedentary use of the toilet device according to the invention, since it can be adjusted to different seat heights and the toilet device according to the invention can also be used, for example, as a stand-up aid for disabled people.
Die erfindungsgemäße Toiletten-Vorrichtung kann in vielen Bereichen des alltäglichen Lebens eingesetzt werden. Neben der üblichen Nutzung im privaten Wohnbereich (Badezimmer, Besuchertoilette usw.) bietet sich die Nutzung der Toiletten-Vorrichtung zur Erhöhung der allgemeinen Hygiene in öffentlichen Einrichtungen (z.B. Hotels, Sanatorien) und Verkehrsmitteln (z.B. Reisebusse, Flugzeuge, Eisenbahn) an. Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.The toilet device according to the invention can be used in many areas of everyday life. In addition to the usual use in private living areas (bathrooms, visitors' toilets, etc.), the use of the toilet device to increase general hygiene in public facilities (e.g. hotels, sanatoriums) and means of transport (e.g. coaches, planes, trains) is also an option. Preferred embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung enthält die Einrichtung mittels derer der Abstand des Beckens vom Raumboden veränderbar ist, eine Schiene, entlang derer das Becken geführt reziprozierbar bewegbar ist. Dadurch wird erreicht, daß das Becken auf kontinuierliche Weise in Positionen mit unterschiedlicher Höhe und Stellung über dem Rau boden bewegbar ist.According to a preferred embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention, the device by means of which the distance of the basin from the room floor can be changed includes a rail along which the basin can be moved in a reciprocally guided manner. This ensures that the pelvis is continuously movable in positions with different heights and positions above the rough floor.
Die Einrichtung, mittels derer der Abstand des Beckens vom Raumboden veränderbar ist, kann dabei so ausgebildet sein, daß das Becken über elektromagnetische Einrichtungen bewegbar ist. Insbesondere ist dabei vorgesehen, daß das Becken über hydraulische Einrichtungen bewegbar ist.The device by means of which the distance between the basin and the floor of the room can be changed can be designed such that the basin can be moved via electromagnetic devices. In particular, it is provided that the basin can be moved via hydraulic devices.
Die Zuflußöffnung des Beckens der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung ist vorzugsweise an einem Ende mit einem schwenkbaren Rohr verbunden, deren anderes Ende mit einer festen Rohreinrichtung für den Zufluß von Spülwasser verbunden ist. Dadurch ist gewährleistet, daß der Zufluß von Spülwasser in das Becken in jeder eingestellten Höhe des Beckens über dem Raumboden sichergestellt ist.The inflow opening of the basin of the toilet device according to the invention is preferably connected at one end to a pivotable pipe, the other end of which is connected to a fixed pipe device for the inflow of flushing water. This ensures that the inflow of rinsing water into the basin is ensured at every set height of the basin above the room floor.
Alternativ kann die Zuflußöffnung des Beckens mit einem Ende einer flexiblen Schlaucheinrichtung verbunden sein, dessen anderes Ende mit einer festen Rohreinrichtung für den Zufluß von Spülwasser verbunden ist.Alternatively, the inflow opening of the basin can be connected to one end of a flexible hose device, the other end of which is connected to a fixed pipe device for the inflow of rinsing water.
Die Abflußöffnung des Beckens der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung ist vorzugsweise mit einem Schwenkrohr verbunden, dessen abflußseitige Öffnung mit einem Ende eines gelenkig gelagerten Rohres verbunden ist, deren anderes Ende mit einer Teleskoprohreinrichtung für den Abfluß von Abwasser gelenkig verbunden ist. Dadurch ist sichergestellt, daß der Abfluß von Abwasser aus dem Becken der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung bei jeder eingestellten Höhe und Neigung des Beckens über dem Raumboden erfolgen kann, wobei durch das Schwenk-Rohr erreicht wird, daß zwischen der Abflußöffnung des Beckens und der Abwasserleitung stets eine vorbestimmte Menge von Spülwasser vorgesehen ist, die verhindert, daß über das freie Ende der Abflußöffnung eine Geruchsbelästigung in Richtung auf das Becken und somit in den Raum, in dem die Toiletten-Vorrichtung angeordnet ist, erfolgen kann.The drain opening of the basin of the toilet device according to the invention is preferably with a Swivel tube connected, the drain-side opening is connected to one end of an articulated tube, the other end of which is articulated to a telescopic tube device for the outflow of waste water. This ensures that the outflow of wastewater from the basin of the toilet device according to the invention can take place at any set height and inclination of the basin above the floor, whereby the swivel pipe ensures that always between the drain opening of the basin and the sewage pipe a predetermined amount of rinse water is provided, which prevents an unpleasant smell from the free end of the drain opening in the direction of the basin and thus into the room in which the toilet device is arranged.
Alternativ kann die Abflußöffnung des Beckens durch eine flexible Schlauchverbindung mit dem festen Abwasserrohr verbunden sein, wodurch ebenfalls die gleiche Wirkung wie bei einer gelenkig gelagerten Rohrverbindung erreicht wird.Alternatively, the drain opening of the basin can be connected to the fixed sewage pipe by a flexible hose connection, which likewise achieves the same effect as with an articulated pipe connection.
Die Einrichtung zur Verstellung des Beckens der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung ist prinzipiell auf eine Vielzahl von Wegen realisierbar, unter anderem elektromotorisch und insbesondere hydraulisch. Bei dem Betreiben einer hydraulischen Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung ist es insbesondere vorteilhaft, den vorhandenen Wasserdruck zur Neigungs- und Höhenverstellung zu nutzen.The device for adjusting the basin of the toilet device according to the invention can in principle be implemented in a number of ways, including by means of an electric motor and in particular hydraulically. When operating a hydraulic embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention, it is particularly advantageous to use the existing water pressure to adjust the inclination and height.
Die erfindungsgemäße Toiletten-Vorrichtung ist zusätzlich mit einer Einrichtung zum Kippen des Beckens in Richtung auf einen Benutzer zu in eine übliche Urinalstellung versehen. Die Spülung kann dabei sowohl über einen üblichen Spülkasten oder auch als Druckspülung erfolgen. Die Entsorgung der Fäkalien kann dabei in herkömmlicher Weise durch den Ablauf über einen in der Regel als U-Verschluss ausgebildeten Geruchsverschluß erfolgen. Für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel bietet sich aber auch eine allgemein bekannte aktive Absaugung an.The toilet device according to the invention is additionally provided with a device for tilting the pelvis towards a user into a normal urinal position. The flushing can be carried out using a conventional method Cistern or as a pressure flush. The fecal matter can be disposed of in a conventional manner by the drain using an odor trap, which is generally designed as a U-shaped trap. A well-known active suction system is also suitable for public transport.
Die erfindungsgemäße Toiletten-Vorrichtung ist gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform mit einem herkömmlichen Spülkasten versehen. Alternativ kann die Toiletten- Vorrichtung mit einer Druckspülung oder einer aktiven Absaugspülung versehen sein.According to a preferred embodiment, the toilet device according to the invention is provided with a conventional cistern. Alternatively, the toilet device can be provided with a pressure flush or an active suction flush.
Die erfindungsgemäße Toiletten-Vorrichtung wird im folgenden anhand einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform erläutert, die in den Figuren der Zeichnungen dargestellt ist. Darin zeigt:The toilet device according to the invention is explained below with reference to a preferred embodiment, which is shown in the figures of the drawings. It shows:
Fig.l eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung in einer seitlichen Querschnittsansicht;Fig.l shows a preferred embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention in a side cross-sectional view;
Fig.2 eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform der Verstellungseinrichtung der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten- Vorrichtung in einer Frontalansicht;2 shows a preferred embodiment of the adjustment device of the toilet device according to the invention in a front view;
Fig.3 die in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung in einer Seitenansicht;3 shows the embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention shown in Figures 1 and 2 in a side view;
Fig.4 die in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung in einer Ansicht von oben.4 shows the embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention shown in Figures 1 and 2 in a view from above.
Fig.5 die in den Figuren 1 bis 4 dargestellte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Toiletten-Vorrichtung in einer Seitenansicht der Urinalstellung. Die in Figur 1 bis 5 dargestellte Toiletten-Vorrichtung erfüllt alle Merkmale, wie Höhenverstellung, Schrägstellung zum Urinal sowie die Nutzung als Aufstehhilfe für Behinderte Personen. Die Verstellung dieser Toiletten- Vorrichtung erfolgt hierbei durch die Nutzung des vorhandenen Wasserleitungsdruckes. Die Verbindung der Hydraulikzylinder mit den Ventilen, und dem Spülkasten mit der Wasserleitung erfolgt hierbei durch flexible Schlauchverbindungen.5 shows the embodiment of the toilet device according to the invention shown in Figures 1 to 4 in a side view of the urinal position. The toilet device shown in Figures 1 to 5 fulfills all features, such as height adjustment, inclination to the urinal and use as a stand-up aid for disabled people. This toilet device is adjusted by using the existing water pipe pressure. The hydraulic cylinders are connected to the valves and the cistern to the water pipe by means of flexible hose connections.
Durch Betätigung eines Ventils wird Wasser in die Hydraulikzylinder 34 geleitet, wodurch sich die Konsole 30 entlang den eine Führungsschiene bildenden Führungssäulen 60 nach oben verschiebt, wobei gleichzeitig das Teleskopabflußrohr 31, welches mit der Konsole 30 verbunden ist, herausgezogen wird und dadurch die Toilettenanlage angehoben wird. Gleichzeitig wird über den Mitnehmer 35 das Scherensystem 40 mit der Zuglasche 41 angehoben. Nach einer durch das Langloch 42 definierten Höhe greift die Zuglasche 41 auf den von den Zugfedern 44 vorgespannten Bolzen 45 ein. Dadurch wird beim weiteren Anheben über den Mitnehmer 35 das Scherensystem 40 ausgelenkt. Dieses führt dazu, daß sich der Abstand des Spülkastens mit Führungsbuchsen 50 zum Teleskoprohr 31 vergrößert. Dadurch wird das Toilettenbecken über die Schwenklager 14 und 22 in eine auf den Benutzer zu geneigte Schräglage gebracht. Durch die Zugfedern 44 wird eine weitere Höhenverstellung des angekippten Urinais ermöglicht. Bei dieser Konstruktion ist es gewährleistet, daß der Pegel des in dem als U-Verschluß ausgebildeten Geruchsverschlusses 12 enthaltenen Wassers erhalten bleibt. Beim Ankippen des Toilettenbeckens zieht sich das Schwenkrohr 20, geführt durch die Schwenklager 22, aus dem Geruchsverschluß 12 und das hintere Ende des Schwenkrohres 20 fährt in das Teleskopabflußrohr 31. Dabei ist es gewährleistet, daß bei Zuführung von Fäkalien der Abfluß zum Abwassernetz erhalten bleibt. Gleichzeitig fährt das Tragelement 13, geführt durch das Schwenklager 14 in das Spülrohr 51. Durch das Schwenken des Toilettenbeckens 10 drückt der Stößel 16 auf den Hebel 17, welches zum automatischen Öffnen bzw. Schließen der Toilettenbrille führt. Zum Herablassen der Toiletten-Vorrichtung wird ein weiteres Ventil geöffnet, welches den Hydraulikzylinder mit dem Spülkasten verbindet. Durch das Eigengewicht sinkt die Toilettenschüssel nach unten und drückt dabei das Wasser in den Spülkasten, wo es dann zum normalen Spülen verwendet werden kann.By actuating a valve, water is fed into the hydraulic cylinders 34, whereby the bracket 30 moves upwards along the guide columns 60 forming a guide rail, while at the same time the telescopic drain pipe 31, which is connected to the bracket 30, is pulled out, thereby raising the toilet system . At the same time, the scissor system 40 with the pull tab 41 is raised via the driver 35. After a height defined by the elongated hole 42, the pull tab 41 engages on the bolt 45 pretensioned by the tension springs 44. As a result, the scissors system 40 is deflected when the driver 35 is raised further. This leads to the fact that the distance between the cistern with guide bushes 50 and the telescopic tube 31 increases. As a result, the toilet bowl is brought into an inclined position inclined towards the user via the pivot bearings 14 and 22. A further height adjustment of the tilted urinais is made possible by the tension springs 44. This construction ensures that the level of the water contained in the odor trap 12 designed as a U-trap is maintained. When the toilet bowl is tilted, the swivel pipe 20, guided by the swivel bearing 22, pulls out of the odor trap 12 and the rear end of the swivel pipe 20 moves into the telescopic drain pipe 31. At the same time, the support element 13 moves through the swivel bearing 14 into the flushing pipe 51. By pivoting the toilet bowl 10, the plunger 16 presses on the lever 17, which leads to the automatic opening and closing of the toilet seat. To lower the toilet device, another valve is opened, which connects the hydraulic cylinder to the cistern. Due to its own weight, the toilet bowl sinks and pushes the water into the cistern, where it can then be used for normal flushing.
Zum Spülen wird Wasser, das im Spülkasten 50 gespeichert ist, über das Spülrohr 51 und das Tragelement mit Spülwasserdurchlauf 13 geleitet, wobei das Wasser in den Spülrand 11 des Beckens strömt. Dort wird das Wasser entsprechend verteilt und reinigt das Toilettenbecken. Die Auslösung des Spülprozesses kann dabei auch von einem Ventil, welches von dem herabsinkenden Toilettenbecken gesteuert wird, ausgelöst werden.For flushing, water that is stored in the cistern 50 is passed over the flushing pipe 51 and the support element with flushing water passage 13, the water flowing into the flushing rim 11 of the basin. There the water is distributed accordingly and cleans the toilet bowl. The flushing process can also be triggered by a valve which is controlled by the sinking toilet bowl.
Das oben erläuterte Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung dient lediglich dem Zweck eines besseren Verständnisses der durch die Ansprüche vorgegebenen erfindungsgemäßen Lehre, die als solche durch das Ausführungsbeispiel nicht eingeschränkt ist. Bezugszeichenliste :The exemplary embodiment of the invention explained above only serves the purpose of a better understanding of the teaching according to the invention, which is not limited as such by the exemplary embodiment. Reference symbol list:
10 Toilettenschüssel10 toilet bowl
11 Spülrand11 rinsing rim
12 Geruchsverschluß (U-Verschluß)12 odor trap (U-trap)
13 Tragelement mit Spülwasserdurchlauf13 support element with flushing water flow
14 Schwenklager14 swivel bearings
15 Toilettenbrille15 toilet glasses
16 Stößel16 pestles
17 Hebel17 levers
20 Schwenkrohr (U-Rohr)20 swivel tube (U-tube)
21 Dichtung21 seal
22 Schwenklager22 swivel bearings
30 Konsole mit Führungsbuchsen30 console with guide bushes
31 Teleskopabflußrohr innen31 Telescopic drain pipe inside
32 Teleskopabflußrohr außen32 Telescopic drain pipe outside
33 Dichtung33 seal
34 Hydraulikzylinder mit Tauchkolben (evtl. Differentialkolben)34 hydraulic cylinders with plungers (possibly differential pistons)
35 Mitnehmer35 drivers
36 Tiefenanschlag (verstellbar)36 depth stop (adjustable)
40 Scherensystem (1:2)40 scissors system (1: 2)
41 Zuglasche (mit)41 pull tab (with)
42 Langloch42 slot
43 Haltebock43 support bracket
44 Zugfeder44 tension spring
45 Bolzen45 bolts
50 Spülkasten mit integrierten Führungsbuchsen50 cistern with integrated guide bushings
51 Spülrohr51 flushing pipe
52 Dichtung52 seal
53 Lasche53 tab
60 Führungssäule60 guide pillar
61 Wandhalterung Rohbauwand Verblendwand mit Durchlaß für Spül-/Abwasserrohre Rollo 61 wall bracket Unfinished wall facing wall with passage for flushing / sewage pipes roller blind

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1. Toilettenvorrichtung mit einem mit einer Brille versehenen Becken mit einer Zuflußöffnung für Spülwasser und einer Abflußöffnung für Abwasser, wobei das Becken in einer vorgegebenen Höhe über dem Raumboden installiert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß eine Einrichtung vorgesehen ist, mittels derer das Anheben und Kippen des Beckens in Richtung auf einen Benutzer zu in eine übliche Urinalstellung ermöglicht ist.1. Toilet device with a glasses provided with a basin with an inlet opening for rinsing water and a drain opening for waste water, the basin being installed at a predetermined height above the floor, characterized in that a device is provided by means of which the lifting and tilting of the Basin towards a user to a normal urinal position is allowed.
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Abfluß durch ein Schwenkrohr (U-Rohr) gebildet wird, dessen eine Ende beweglich mit dem Toilettenbecken verbunden ist, und dessen andere Ende beweglich mit einem Teleskop-Abflußrohr verbunden ist.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the drain is formed by a swivel tube (U-tube), one end of which is movably connected to the toilet bowl, and the other end of which is movably connected to a telescopic drain pipe.
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einrichtung von einem gelenkig gelagerten Rohr gebildet ist.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the device is formed by an articulated tube.
4. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Einrichtung von einem Schlauch gebildet ist.4. Apparatus according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the device is formed by a hose.
5. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das eine Ende des Schwenkrohres Bestandteil des Geruchsverschlusses ist.5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the one end of the swivel tube is part of the odor trap.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Höhen- und Neigungseinstellung hydraulisch über den vorhandenen Wasserleitungsdruck veränderbar ist. 6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the height and inclination setting can be changed hydraulically via the existing water line pressure.
7. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß durch ein Scherensystem gleichzeitig die Höhe und die Neigung veränderbar ist.7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the height and the inclination can be changed simultaneously by a scissor system.
8. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzlich eine Einrichtung zum Verstellen der Sitzhöhe vorgesehen ist.8. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a device for adjusting the seat height is additionally provided.
9. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzlich eine Einrichtung zum Verstellen der Urinalhöhe vorgesehen ist.9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a device for adjusting the urinal height is additionally provided.
10. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß beim Neigen der Toilettenvorrichtung ein selbsttätiges öffnen der Toilettenbrille ermöglicht ist. 10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an automatic opening of the toilet seat is made possible when the toilet device is inclined.
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