EP1159493B1 - Self-disinfecting drain trap in drainage channels - Google Patents

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EP1159493B1
EP1159493B1 EP99919068A EP99919068A EP1159493B1 EP 1159493 B1 EP1159493 B1 EP 1159493B1 EP 99919068 A EP99919068 A EP 99919068A EP 99919068 A EP99919068 A EP 99919068A EP 1159493 B1 EP1159493 B1 EP 1159493B1
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  • the invention describes an arrangement for the automatic cleaning and disinfection of odor traps in sewers. Cleaning and disinfection take place automatically during the intended use and without interrupting the function of the odor trap. It is carried out by means of a combination of electromechanical oscillation, of vibrations of low frequency up to ultrasound sonication, heating of the odor trap interior and the barrier liquid and prevention of inner wall growth by a novel antifouling for a stench-resistant and antimicrobial coating.
  • Wastewater pipelines with zones of low or highly fluctuating flow rate such as, for example, integrated odor traps, in which wastewater simultaneously serves as a trap medium, are known to be habitats and propagation sites of microorganisms. In odor occlusions there are at times optimal conditions for the survival and reproduction of harmful germs.
  • the killing effect at sensibly installable ultrasonic powers is only possible with relatively long sonication times (one hour and longer), while at temperatures of 50 ° C only a few minutes are sufficient. At this temperature, no killing of microorganisms takes place by the heat alone. In practice, it is also necessary to perform the sonication at intervals while keeping the sonication time as short as possible. On the other hand, efficiency and noise levels require the installation of the lowest possible ultrasound intensities. The interval-like sonication of the interior of the odor trap leads to the replacement of existing wall coverings, especially at higher temperatures, and at the same time prevents a new occupancy.
  • the object of the invention to be described below is a self-disinfecting odor trap to describe what the problem the propagation and the discharge of microorganisms from sewage pipelines with not representable by the current state of the art Safety and reproducibility through maximum and always reproducible Germ killing solves the fouling of the inside walls of odor locks and Exterminating aerosols contaminated with living germs Pipe prevents and thereby the above-mentioned disadvantages does not have known developments.
  • the air in the interior of the odor trap can additionally by means of Sterilized ultraviolet light.
  • Microorganisms by means of low-frequency electromechanical vibrations prevented from settling on the siphon wall or existing coverings be replaced.
  • the apparatus consists of a odor trap of known type 1 Stainless steel or other materials coated with a non-stick coating 2 may be provided, at least one apparatus for ultrasonic sonication 3, or for treatment with low-frequency electromechanical Vibrations 3A, the liquid 4 in this space and the in the liquid projecting filling tube 5 with simultaneous temperature 6, a coupling with a device for closing the pipe inlet opening 7, a closure membrane 8 and optionally a treatment device the air space located above the barrier fluid 16 and the Closing membrane 8 with light, preferably ultraviolet light.
  • the ultrasonic sound system consists of at least one ultrasound generator 9 and at least one ultrasound transducer 3, which is either applied externally to the odor trap or is introduced directly into the standing liquid.
  • the liquid 4 present in the pipeline and the self-disinfecting odor trap is brought to an optimum temperature for the destruction of the microorganisms or for the inhibition of the germ multiplication by means of a tembler system of any type 6 and held thereon for at least the time of the ultrasound treatment.
  • at least one thermal sensor 10 may be mounted inside or outside the reaction space.
  • the apparatus can be isolated by means of an insulating layer 11 against heat radiation to the outside.
  • the tempering 6 can be outside or inside the reaction space be installed.
  • a light source (preferably UV emitter) 13 may be installed so that the air space above the barrier layer and aerosols located therein be sterilized.
  • the entire apparatus is surrounded by an outer housing 14.
  • the apparatus includes a control cabinet 15.
  • the self-disinfecting odor trap may be instrumented differently consuming according to the requirements, which result essentially from the nature and the germ content of the waste water and the mode of operation of the odor trap.
  • According to the self-disinfecting odor trap is always provided with at least one sonication device, at least one heating or thermostating device and the associated control technology.
  • the thus formed self-disinfecting odor trap ensures maximum security against all those drains that are used irregularly and where there is a risk of interim dehydration.
  • the level control is the main signal generator This means that both heating and ultrasound can only be put into operation when the level is sufficient.
  • the heating power can be installed arbitrarily high, so that a very short heating phase can be achieved. By the thermostat control exceeding the temperature necessary for the sound is avoided even at the time of the beginning of the heating before the ultrasonic treatment in the odor trap hot liquids.
  • the closure membrane is mounted directly on the projecting into the drain pipe part of the mechanical opening mechanism of the drain.
  • the closure membrane consists of a membrane of any material. It is compressed centrally by liquid flowing into the drain. In the non-compressed state, it separates the air space above the barrier liquid from the ambient air even when the drainage cap is open.
  • the thus formed self-disinfecting odor trap ensures maximum security against all those drains that are used irregularly and where there is a risk of interim dehydration.
  • the level control is the main signal generator. This means that both heating and ultrasound can only be put into operation when the level is sufficient.
  • the heating power can be installed arbitrarily high, so that a very short heating phase can be achieved.
  • the thermostat control prevents the temperature required for sonication from being exceeded, even when hot liquids are present in the odor trap at the time of the start of the heating prior to the ultrasonic treatment.
  • the mechanical membrane closure is mounted directly on the projecting into the drain pipe part of the mechanical opening mechanism of the drain.
  • the closure membrane consists of a membrane of any material.
  • the apparatus is functional in the following version with minimal equipment. It is only so much heating power installed on the heating system 6 that no temperature control over a thermostat part is necessary because the necessary for the sterilization temperature is usually not exceeded or limited in time so that significant evaporation losses can not occur.
  • Heating and ultrasound systems are switched with a time delay. First, the heating system is switched on. When the time required to reach the sterilization temperature is reached, the heater switches off and the ultrasound switches off. The sterilization temperature is achieved by designing the heater after a certain experimentally determined time. At this time, the heater is turned off and the ultrasound is turned on
  • the equipment is in the following version with minimal equipment for self-cleaning and killing microorganisms already at temperatures be killed by about 60 ° C (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) in the execution functional with low-frequency electromechanical oscillation:
  • Heating and low - frequency public address systems are therefore switched with a time delay.
  • Embodiment 5 is a self-disinfecting odor trap in the form of a common bottle siphon in minimal instrumentation with ultrasound, heating and heat insulation
  • the installed heating power is selected so that the barrier liquid is heated either very quickly (higher heat output) or slow (low heat output)
  • a low heat output ca.0,1 - 0,3 watt / ml
  • a minimum temperature of the barrier liquid at the beginning of the heating is assumed. The temperature necessary for the sonication is reached after a long time (30-60 minutes). At this time, the ultrasound is then switched on.
  • This arrangement is for frequent and regularly used drains into the Liquids with higher germ contents and lower temperatures be introduced, advantageous.
  • the barrier liquid In the case of the installation of a high heat output (approx. 1 - 3 watt / ml barrier liquid), the barrier liquid will reach temperatures close to the boiling point of the barrier liquid within a few minutes, regardless of the outlet temperature. This temperature is maintained during the time of the sonication, which may then be very short. Heating and ultrasound are switched on and off at the same time. With this arrangement, particularly stubborn spore formers are killed in no time. For non-sporulating bacteria as well as yeasts and fungi only a very short sonication time is necessary
  • Embodiment 7 provides a self-disinfecting odor trap the shape of a common bottle siphon in minimal instrumentation (Embodiment 6), wherein the heater from one in the Barrier fluid protruding in Walkerlampe consists.
  • Embodiment 8 provides a self-disinfecting odor trap the shape of a common bottle siphon in minimal instrumentation wherein the siphon body is made of material permeable to light radiation is made and the heating by an outside of the odor trap attached heating lamp takes place.

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The self-disinfecting drain trap is an arrangement for the automatic cleaning and disinfecting of drain traps in drain channels. The cleaning and disinfection take place automatically during normal usage and without interruption of the operation of the drain trap. They take place by means of a novel combination for drain traps of electromechanical oscillation, preferably ultrasound, heating the interior space of the drain trap and heating the confining liquid and preventing growth on the inner wall by means of a growth-inhibiting and antimicrobially effective coating. The danger of recontamination of sanitary apparatuses and devices and therewith also of the ambient air by microorganisms from wastewater pipelines is effectively countered therewith.

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Die Erfindung beschreibt eine Anordnung zur selbsttätigen Reinigung und Desinfektion von Geruchverschlüssen in Abwasserleitungen. Reinigung und Desinfektion finden selbsttätig während des bestimmungsgemäßen Gebrauches und ohne Unterbrechung der Funktion des Geruchverschlusses statt.
Sie erfolgt mittels einer für Geruchverschlüsse neuartigen Kombination von elektromechanischer Schwingung, von Schwingungen niederer Frequenz bis zu Ultraschallbeschallung, Erhitzung des Geruchverschlußinnenraumes und der Sperrflüssigkeit und Verhinderung von Innenwandbewuchs durch eine bewuchsabweisende und antimikrobiell wirksame Beschichtung.
The invention describes an arrangement for the automatic cleaning and disinfection of odor traps in sewers. Cleaning and disinfection take place automatically during the intended use and without interrupting the function of the odor trap.
It is carried out by means of a combination of electromechanical oscillation, of vibrations of low frequency up to ultrasound sonication, heating of the odor trap interior and the barrier liquid and prevention of inner wall growth by a novel antifouling for a stench-resistant and antimicrobial coating.

Die Gefahr der Rückverkeimung von sanitären Apparaturen und Einrichtungen und damit auch der Raumluft durch Mikroorganismen aus Abwasserrohrleitungen ist besonders im klinischen Bereich seit längerem bekannt und gefürchtet, stellt jedoch ein generelles hygienisches Problem in Bereichen gemeinschaftlicher Nutzung sanitärer Einrichtungen dar.
Abwasserrohrleitungen mit Zonen geringer oder stark schwankender Durchströmungsgeschwindigkeit wie beispielsweise dann integrierte Geruchverschlüsse, in denen Abwasser gleichzeitig als Geruchverschlußmedium dienen, sind bekanntermaßen Aufenthalts - und Vermehrungsstätten von Mikroorganismen. In Geruchverschlüssen herrschen zeitweise optimale Voraussetzungen für das Überleben und die Vermehrung von gesundheitsgefährdenden Keimen.
The danger of re-entrainment of sanitary appliances and facilities and thus the indoor air by microorganisms from sewage pipelines has long been known and feared particularly in the clinical field, but represents a general hygienic problem in areas of community use sanitary facilities.
Wastewater pipelines with zones of low or highly fluctuating flow rate, such as, for example, integrated odor traps, in which wastewater simultaneously serves as a trap medium, are known to be habitats and propagation sites of microorganisms. In odor occlusions there are at times optimal conditions for the survival and reproduction of harmful germs.

Die Rückverkeimung von Sanitäreinrichtungen (beispielsweise Waschbecken) und der Raumluft geschieht auf folgende Weise:

  • Bei Aufprall und Verwirbelung von Flüssigkeit entstehen Aerosole, welche aus winzigen Flüssigkeitströpfchen bestehen, die auch alle in der Sperrflüssigkeit enthaltenen Mikroorganismen enthalten. Derartige Aerosole entstehen beispielsweise beim Öffnen der Wasserhähne von Waschbecken im Abflußbereich.
  • Diese Aerosole enthalten dann Vertreter aller der Mikroorganismen, welche sich in der im Sifon befindlichen Flüssigkeit und in den an den Innenwänden anhaftenden Schleimschichten befinden.
  • Die gebildeten Aerosole werden durch nachlaufende Flüssigkeit aus dem Hohlraum in Richtung Rohrleitungseingang verdrängt und gelangen somit in die Luft des Raumes, aus dem das Abwasser in die Rohrleitung gegeben wurde. So kommt es beispielsweise zur Übertragung dieser Bakterien auf die Hände einer sich im Waschbecken waschenden Person.
  • Daraus wiederum ergeben sich die besonders in Bezug auf das gefürchtete Bakterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa die hinlänglich bekannten und vielfach beschriebenen hygienischen Probleme besonders auf Infektionsstationen von Krankenhäusern
  • Außerdem bilden Mikroben gemeinsam mit Schmutzpartikeln an der Innenwand der Rohrleitung oder des Sifons den bekannten schleimigen Belag. Dieser wächst, fur das Auge teilweise weitgehend unsichtbar, aus der Öffnung des Abflusses hinaus bis in das Waschbecken hinein.
  • Die Verhinderung der Anhaftung von Mikroorganismen und Schmutzpartikeln an den Innenwänden von Geruchverschlüssen und die gleichzeitige Abtötung von Mikroorganismen in Geruchverschlüssen ist eine vor allem im
  • Hinblick auf das gefährliche Auftreten antibiotikaresistenter Mikroorganismen wie des in der Klinik außerordentlich gefürchteten Bakteriums Pseudomonas - aeruginosa eine wichtige, bis heute jedoch technisch nicht gelöste Aufgabe.
  • The recontamination of sanitary facilities (for example wash basins) and the room air happens in the following way:
  • Upon impact and turbulence of liquid, aerosols are formed which consist of tiny liquid droplets which also contain all microorganisms contained in the barrier liquid. Such aerosols arise, for example, when opening the faucets of sinks in the drainage area.
  • These aerosols then contain representatives of all of the microorganisms which are located in the liquid in the siphon and in the mucous layers adhering to the inner walls.
  • The aerosols formed are displaced by trailing liquid from the cavity in the direction of the pipe inlet and thus get into the air of the room from which the wastewater was added to the pipeline. For example, these bacteria are transmitted to the hands of a person washing in the sink.
  • In turn, in particular with regard to the dreaded bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, there are the well-known and frequently described hygienic problems, especially at infection stations of hospitals
  • In addition, microbes form together with dirt particles on the inner wall of the pipe or the sifon the known slimy coating. This grows, for the eye partially largely invisible, out of the opening of the drain out into the sink.
  • The prevention of the adhesion of microorganisms and dirt particles on the inner walls of odor traps and the simultaneous killing of microorganisms in odor traps is one of the most prevalent
  • With regard to the dangerous occurrence of antibiotic - resistant microorganisms, such as the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is extremely dreaded in the clinic, this is an important but technically unsolved task.
  • Es sind Entwicklungen für Abwasserleitungen und Sifone beschrieben, welche sich der keimtötenden Eigenschaften von hoher Temperatur (DE 4206901, US 41 92 988 und GB 1 417 711), ultravioletter Strahlung in Flüssigkeiten (DE 4206901, DE 4025078 A1, DE 29509210 U1) bedienen. Auch Entwicklungen zur Reinigung und Entkeimung von Sifonen und Rohrleitungen mittels Ultraschall sind bekannt (DE 27 47 992 A1, US 31 75 567).
    Die Kombinationen von ultraviolettem Licht und Ultraschall (DE 295 09 210 U1) wird für die Reinigung und Entkeimung von Rohrleitungen und Sifonen nicht, jedoch für die Reinigung und Desinfektion von Gegenständen in Flüssigkeiten beschrieben. Die Kombination von ultraviolettem Licht und hoher Temperatur (DE 42 06 901 A1) wird für die Behandlung der Flüssigkeit in einem Sifon beschrieben.
    Die Kombination der Wirkung von elektromechnischen Schwingungen, insbesondere Ultraschall mit erhöhter Temperatur wurde für Geruchverschlüsse bisher nicht beschrieben
    Alle bekannten Erfindungen berucksichtigen Teilaspekte des Gesamtgeschehens in einer Rohrleitung oder einem Sifon und bieten dafür Lösungen an.
    There are described developments for sewage pipes and sifons, which use the germicidal properties of high temperature (DE 4206901, US 41 92 988 and GB 1 417 711), ultraviolet radiation in liquids (DE 4206901, DE 4025078 A1, DE 29509210 U1). Developments for the purification and sterilization of siphons and pipes by means of ultrasound are known (DE 27 47 992 A1, US 31 75 567).
    The combination of ultraviolet light and ultrasound (DE 295 09 210 U1) is not described for the cleaning and sterilization of piping and siphons, but for the cleaning and disinfection of objects in liquids. The combination of ultraviolet light and high temperature (DE 42 06 901 A1) is described for the treatment of the liquid in a sifon.
    The combination of the effect of electromechanical vibrations, in particular ultrasound with elevated temperature has not been described for odor traps
    All known inventions take into account partial aspects of the overall situation in a pipeline or a siphon and offer solutions for this.

    In der Praxis haben diese Teillösungen derartige Nachteile, daß bisher keine der Lösungen praktische Einführung in die Klinik gefunden haben, obschon viele Anwendungsuntersuchungen mit diesen Systemen, zum Teil auch über längere Zeiträume, durchgeführt wurden. In practice, these partial solutions have such disadvantages that so far none of Solutions have found practical introduction to the clinic, albeit many Application studies with these systems, sometimes over longer ones Periods were carried out.

    Die alleinige Anwendung hoher Temperaturen über lange Zeiträume führt infolge der verdampfungsbedingten Eintrocknung von Schmutzwasser zu verstärkten Belegungen der Innenwände von Rohrleitungen und Sifonen.
    Die Geruchverschlüsse verstopfen und verlieren ihre Funktion. Im Vorfeld wird der eingetrocknete Wandbelag wechselweise durch nachströmendes Wasser wiederbefeuchtet und stellt eine sehr gute Rückverkeimungsbahn dar. Darüber hinaus können hohe Verdunstungsverluste und Verkrustungen die Funktion des Geruchverschlusses unterbinden oder die Rohrleitung verstopfen. Die Abtötung pathogener Keime ist jedoch erst bei Temperaturen gewährleistet, welche wesentlich die Verdunstung der Flüssigkeit und damit die Wandbelegung fördern.
    Die Effizienz der Anwendung von ultraviolettem Licht in Flüssigkeiten hängt sehr stark vom Verschmutzungsgrad des Abwassers und der dadurch bedingten Durchdringung (Transmission) ab. Zudem sind einige, vor allem pathogene Keime wie beispielsweise Legionellen mit UV - Bestrahlung allein nicht zu erreichen oder nur schwer abzutöten.
    Die Einwirkung von hoher Temperatur und ultraviolettem Licht kann insbesondere bei stark verschmutzten und ggf. infektiösen Flüssigkeiten, wie sie üblicherweise in der klinischen Praxis auftreten, aufgrund geringer Durchdringungsfähigkeit zu keiner befriedigenen Keimabtötung führen und auch nicht den Wandbewuchs und damit die Rückverkeimung über diesen Weg verhindern. Die Wirksamkeit von Ultraschall auf die Abtötung von Keimen ist temperaturabhängig. Da die Temperatur der Flüssigkeit in Rohrleitungen und Geruchverschlüssen von vielen Faktoren abhängig und daher schwankend ist, ist der Abtötungseffekt durch Ultraschall allein ebenfalls schwankend und daher auch bei maximaler Beschallung nicht vollständig definierbar.
    The sole use of high temperatures over long periods leads due to the evaporation-related drying of dirty water to increased occupancies of the inner walls of pipes and siphons.
    The odor locks clog and lose their function. In advance, the dried wall covering is alternately rewetted by inflowing water and represents a very good Rückverkeimungsbahn. In addition, high evaporation losses and encrustations can prevent the function of the odor trap or block the pipe. However, the killing of pathogenic germs is only guaranteed at temperatures which substantially promote the evaporation of the liquid and thus the wall occupancy.
    The efficiency of the application of ultraviolet light in liquids depends very much on the degree of pollution of the wastewater and the resulting penetration (transmission). In addition, some, especially pathogenic germs such as Legionellae with UV irradiation alone are not attainable or difficult to kill.
    The effect of high temperature and ultraviolet light, especially in heavily contaminated and possibly infectious fluids, as they usually occur in clinical practice, due to low permeability to no satisfactory germ killers and prevent wall walling and thus the Rückverkeimung this way. The effectiveness of ultrasound on the killing of germs is temperature dependent. Since the temperature of the liquid in pipes and odor traps depends on many factors and therefore fluctuates, the killing effect by ultrasound alone is also fluctuating and therefore not fully definable even at maximum sonication.

    Bei Raumtemperatur beispielsweise ist der Abtötungseffekt bei sinnvoll installierbaren Ultraschall - Leistungen (beispielsweise 300 - 1000 Watt/Liter) nur bei relativ langen Beschallungszeiten (eine Stunde und länger) möglich, während bei Temperaturen von 50°C bereits wenige Minuten ausreichend sind. Bei dieser Temperatur erfolgt noch keine Abtötung von Mikroorganismen durch die Wärme allein.
    In der Praxis ist es zudem notwendig, die Beschallung in Intervallen durchzuführen und dabei die Beschallungszeit so kurz wie möglich zu halten.
    Andererseits fordern Wirtschaftlichkeit und Geräuschpegel die Installation von möglichst geringen Ultraschall - Intensitäten.
    Die intervallartige Beschallung des Innenraumes des Geruchverschlusses führt besonders bei hoheren Temperaturen zur Ablösung vorhandener Wandbeläge und verhindert gleichzeitig eine Neubelegung.
    At room temperature, for example, the killing effect at sensibly installable ultrasonic powers (for example 300-1000 watts / liter) is only possible with relatively long sonication times (one hour and longer), while at temperatures of 50 ° C only a few minutes are sufficient. At this temperature, no killing of microorganisms takes place by the heat alone.
    In practice, it is also necessary to perform the sonication at intervals while keeping the sonication time as short as possible.
    On the other hand, efficiency and noise levels require the installation of the lowest possible ultrasound intensities.
    The interval-like sonication of the interior of the odor trap leads to the replacement of existing wall coverings, especially at higher temperatures, and at the same time prevents a new occupancy.

    Die Aufgabe der nachfolgend zu beschreibenden Erfindung ist es, einen selbstdesinfizierenden Geruchverschluß zu beschreiben, welcher das Problem der Vermehrung und des Austritts von Mikroorganismen aus Abwasserrohrleitungen mit durch den derzeitigen Stand der Technik nicht darstellbarer Sicherheit und Reproduzierbarkeit durch maximale und stets reproduzierbare Keimabtötung löst, den Bewuchs der innenwände von Geruchverschlüssen und den Austntt von mit lebenden Keimen kontaminierten Aerosolen aus Rohrleitungen verhindert und dabei die vorstehend genannten Nachteile bekannter Entwicklungen nicht aufweist. The object of the invention to be described below is a self-disinfecting odor trap to describe what the problem the propagation and the discharge of microorganisms from sewage pipelines with not representable by the current state of the art Safety and reproducibility through maximum and always reproducible Germ killing solves the fouling of the inside walls of odor locks and Exterminating aerosols contaminated with living germs Pipe prevents and thereby the above-mentioned disadvantages does not have known developments.

    Durch den erfindungsgemäßen selbstdesinfizierenden Geruchsverschluß nach Anspruch 1 werden während des bestimmungsgemäßen Gebrauches Mikroorganismen aller Art unter stets gleichen Bedingungen bei genügend hoher Temperatur, ausreichender Beschallung und einer Behandlungszeit, welche eine vollständige Keimabtötung gewährleistet, reproduzierbar abgetötet.By the inventive self-disinfecting odor trap according to claim 1 become during the intended use Microorganisms of all kinds under always the same conditions at sufficiently high Temperature, sufficient sound and a treatment time, which ensures a complete germ killing, reproducibly killed.

    Durch eine flüssigkeitsabweisende und / oder antimikrobiell wirksame Beschichtung der Innenwand des Geruchverschlusses kann ein Festsetzen von Mikroorganismen und Schmutzpartikeln und die Vermehrung von Mikroorganismen wesentlich erschwert werden.By a liquid-repellent and / or antimicrobial effective Coating of the inner wall of the odor trap may be a sticking of Microorganisms and dirt particles and the proliferation of Microorganisms are much more difficult.

    Die Luft im Innenraum des Geruchverschlusses kann zusätzlich mittels ultraviolettem Licht entkeimt werden.The air in the interior of the odor trap can additionally by means of Sterilized ultraviolet light.

    Die Bildung des bekannten Schmutz- und Mikroorganismenbelages kann zusätzlich durch eine spezielle Antihaftbeschichtung der Innenwand oder die Verwendung geeigneten Materials für den Reaktionsraum verhindert werden.The formation of the known dirt and Mikroorganismenbelages can additionally by a special non - stick coating of the Inner wall or the use of suitable material for the reaction space be prevented.

    Während des bestimmungsgemäßen Gebrauches können Mikroorganismen mittels niederfrequenter elektromechanischer Schwingungen am Festsetzen an der Sifonwand gehindert bzw. bereits vorhandene Beläge abgelost werden. During the intended use can Microorganisms by means of low-frequency electromechanical vibrations prevented from settling on the siphon wall or existing coverings be replaced.

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    Die Apparatur besteht aus einem Geruchverschluß bekannter Bauart 1 aus Edelstahl oder anderen Materialien, die mit einer Antihaftbeschichtung 2 versehen sein können, mindestens einer Apparatur zur Ultraschall - Beschallung 3, oder zur Behandlung mit niederfrequenten elektromechanischen Schwingungen 3A , der in diesem Raum befindlichen Flüssigkeit 4 und des in die Flüssigkeit hineinragenden Befüllrohres 5 mit gleichzeitiger Temperierung 6, einer Kopplung mit einer Einrichtung zum Verschluß der Rohreintrittöffnung 7, einer Verschlußmembran 8 und wahlweise einer Einrichtung zur Behandlung des über der Sperrflüssigkeit befindlichen Luftraumes 16 und der Verschlussmembran 8 mit Licht, vorzugsweise ultraviolettem Licht.The apparatus consists of a odor trap of known type 1 Stainless steel or other materials coated with a non-stick coating 2 may be provided, at least one apparatus for ultrasonic sonication 3, or for treatment with low-frequency electromechanical Vibrations 3A, the liquid 4 in this space and the in the liquid projecting filling tube 5 with simultaneous temperature 6, a coupling with a device for closing the pipe inlet opening 7, a closure membrane 8 and optionally a treatment device the air space located above the barrier fluid 16 and the Closing membrane 8 with light, preferably ultraviolet light.

    Mit dieser Kombination werden Schmutz - und Mikroorganismenablagerungen innerhalb des selbstdesinfizierenden Geruchverschlusses und an deren Einbauten verhindert. Eingetragene oder einwachsende Keime werden bei Einsatz von Ultraschall vollständig abgetötet.
    Das Ultraschall - Beschallungssystem besteht aus mindestens einem Ultraschallgenerator 9 und mindestens einem Ultraschallschwinger 3, welcher entweder von außen auf den Geruchverschluss aufgebracht oder direkt in die stehende Flüssigkeit eingebracht wird.
    Die in der Rohrleitung und dem selbstdesinfizierenden Geruchverschluss befindliche Flussigkeit 4 wird mittels Tempenersystem beliebiger Bauart 6 auf eine für die Abtötung der Mikroorganismen oder für die Hemmung der Keimvermehrung optimale Temperatur gebracht und auf dieser zumindest für die Zeit der Ultraschallbehandlung gehalten. Zu diesem Zweck kann mindestens ein Thermosensor 10 innerhalb oder außerhalb des Reaktionsraumes angebracht sein. Die Apparatur kann mittels einer Isolationsschicht 11 gegen Wärmeabstrahlung nach außen isoliert sein.
    This combination prevents dirt and microorganism deposits within the self-disinfecting odor trap and their internals. Registered or ingrowing germs are completely killed when using ultrasound.
    The ultrasonic sound system consists of at least one ultrasound generator 9 and at least one ultrasound transducer 3, which is either applied externally to the odor trap or is introduced directly into the standing liquid.
    The liquid 4 present in the pipeline and the self-disinfecting odor trap is brought to an optimum temperature for the destruction of the microorganisms or for the inhibition of the germ multiplication by means of a tembler system of any type 6 and held thereon for at least the time of the ultrasound treatment. For this purpose, at least one thermal sensor 10 may be mounted inside or outside the reaction space. The apparatus can be isolated by means of an insulating layer 11 against heat radiation to the outside.

    Das Temperiersystem 6 kannn außerhalb oder innerhalb des Reaktionsraumes installiert sein.The tempering 6 can be outside or inside the reaction space be installed.

    Eine Lichtquelle (vorzugsweise UV - Strahler) 13 kann so installiert sein, daß der über der Sperrschicht liegende Luftraum und darin befindliche Aerosole entkeimt werden.A light source (preferably UV emitter) 13 may be installed so that the air space above the barrier layer and aerosols located therein be sterilized.

    Zur Gewahrleistung der Verfahrens- und Betriebsicherheit können Meßfühler für die Temperatur 10 und den Füllstand 12 der Sperrflüssigkeit installiert sein.To ensure the process and operational safety sensors for the temperature 10 and the level 12 of the barrier liquid to be installed.

    Die gesamte Apparatur ist von einem äußeren Gehäuse 14 umgeben.The entire apparatus is surrounded by an outer housing 14.

    Zu der Apparatur gehort ein Schaltschrank 15. The apparatus includes a control cabinet 15.

    Der selbstdesinfizierende Geruchverschluß kann entsprechend den Anforderungen, die sich im wesentlichen aus der Art und dem Keimgehalt der Abwasser und der Betriebsart des Geruchverschlusses ergeben, unterschiedlich aufwendig instrumentiert sein.
    Erfindungsgemäß ist der selbstdesinfizierende Geruchverschluß stets mit mindestens einer Beschallungseinrichtung, mindestens einer Heiz- oder Thermostatiereinrichtung und der dazu gehörigen Regeltechnik versehen.
    The self-disinfecting odor trap may be instrumented differently consuming according to the requirements, which result essentially from the nature and the germ content of the waste water and the mode of operation of the odor trap.
    According to the self-disinfecting odor trap is always provided with at least one sonication device, at least one heating or thermostating device and the associated control technology.

    Ausführungsbeispiel 1:Embodiment 1

    Der selbstdesinfizierende Geruchverschluß, in der Abbildung (Fig. 1) in der Form eines gebräuchlichen Flaschensifons, ist in maximaler Instrumentierung ausgebildet mit

    1 =
    Geruchverschlußkörper
    2 =
    antimikrobielle Antihaftbeschichtung
    3 =
    Ultraschallschwinger
    4 =
    Sperrflüssigkeit
    5 =
    Befullrohr
    6 =
    Temperiereinheit (Heizung)
    7 =
    Verschluß der Rohreintrittsöffnung
    8 =
    Verschlußmembran
    9 =
    Hochfrequenzgenerator
    10 =
    Thermosensor
    11 =
    Warmeisolation
    12 =
    Füllstandsensor
    13 =
    UV - Licht -Strahler
    14 =
    Gehause
    15 =
    Schaltschrank
    16 =
    äußerer Luftraum über der Sperrflüssigkeit
    17 =
    Ablaufrohr des Geruchverschlusses
    The self-disinfecting odor trap, in the figure (Figure 1) in the form of a common bottle sifon, is formed with maximum instrumentation
    1 =
    A trap-body
    2 =
    antimicrobial non-stick coating
    3 =
    ultrasonic vibrator
    4 =
    sealing liquid
    5 =
    Befullrohr
    6 =
    Temperature control unit (heating)
    7 =
    Closure of the pipe inlet opening
    8 =
    closure membrane
    9 =
    High-frequency generator
    10 =
    thermal sensor
    11 =
    warm insulation
    12 =
    level sensor
    13 =
    UV light emitter
    14 =
    Casing
    15 =
    switch cabinet
    16 =
    outer air space above the barrier fluid
    17 =
    Drain pipe of the odor trap

    Der so ausgebildete selbstdesinfizierende Geruchverschluß gewährleistet maximale Sicherheit vor allen bei solchen Abflüssen, die unregelmäßig benutzt werden und bei denen die Gefahr der zwischenzeitlichen Austrocknung besteht. Die Füllstandskontrolle ist dabei der Hauptsignalgeber Das bedeutet, daß sowohl Heizung als auch Ultraschall nur bei ausreichendem Füllstand in Betrieb genommen werden können.
    Die Heizleistung kann beliebig hoch installiert sein, womit eine sehr kurze Aufheizphase erzielt werden kann. Durch die Thermostatregelung wird ein Überschreiten der für die Beschallung notwendigen Temperatur auch bei zum Zeitpunkt des Beginns der Aufheizung vor der Ultraschall- Behandlung im Geruchverschluß befindlichen heißen Flüssigkeiten vermieden.
    The thus formed self-disinfecting odor trap ensures maximum security against all those drains that are used irregularly and where there is a risk of interim dehydration. The level control is the main signal generator This means that both heating and ultrasound can only be put into operation when the level is sufficient.
    The heating power can be installed arbitrarily high, so that a very short heating phase can be achieved. By the thermostat control exceeding the temperature necessary for the sound is avoided even at the time of the beginning of the heating before the ultrasonic treatment in the odor trap hot liquids.

    Die Verschlußmembran ist direkt am in das Abflußrohr hineinragenden Teil des mechanischen Öffnungsmechanismus des Abflusses befestigt.
    Die Verschlußmembran besteht aus einer Membran beliebigen Materials. Diese wird durch in den Abfluß einfließende Flüssigkeit mittig zusammengedrückt In nicht zusammengedrücktem Zustand trennt sie den über der Sperrflüssigkeit stehenden Luftraum auch bei geöffnetem Abflußverschluß von der Umgebungsluft.
    The closure membrane is mounted directly on the projecting into the drain pipe part of the mechanical opening mechanism of the drain.
    The closure membrane consists of a membrane of any material. It is compressed centrally by liquid flowing into the drain. In the non-compressed state, it separates the air space above the barrier liquid from the ambient air even when the drainage cap is open.

    Ausführungsbeispiel 2:Embodiment 2:

    Der selbstdesinfizierende Geruchverschluß, in der Abbildung (Fig 2) in der Form eines gebräuchlichen Flaschensifons, ist in maximaler Instrumentierung ausgebildet mit:

    1 =
    Geruchverschlußkörper
    2 =
    antimikrobielle Antihaftbeschichtung
    3 =
    Ultraschallschwinger
    4 =
    Sperrflüssigkeit
    5 =
    Befullrohr
    6 =
    Temperiereinheit (Heizung)
    7 =
    Verschluß der Rohreintrittsöffnung
    8 =
    Verschlußmembran
    9 =
    Hochfrequenzgenerator
    10 =
    Thermosensor
    11 =
    Wärmeisolation
    12 =
    Füllstandsensor
    13 =
    UV - Licht -Strahler
    14 =
    Gehäuse
    15 =
    Schaltschrank
    16 =
    außerer Luftraum über der Sperrflüssigkeit
    17 =
    Ablaufrohr des Geruchverschlusses
    The self-disinfecting odor trap, in the figure (Figure 2) in the form of a common bottle sifon, is formed in maximum instrumentation with:
    1 =
    A trap-body
    2 =
    antimicrobial non-stick coating
    3 =
    ultrasonic vibrator
    4 =
    sealing liquid
    5 =
    Befullrohr
    6 =
    Temperature control unit (heating)
    7 =
    Closure of the pipe inlet opening
    8 =
    closure membrane
    9 =
    High-frequency generator
    10 =
    thermal sensor
    11 =
    thermal insulation
    12 =
    level sensor
    13 =
    UV light emitter
    14 =
    casing
    15 =
    switch cabinet
    16 =
    out of air above the barrier fluid
    17 =
    Drain pipe of the odor trap

    Der so ausgebildete selbstdesinfizierende Geruchverschluß gewährleistet maximale Sicherheit vor allen bei solchen Abflüssen, die unregelmäßig benutzt werden und bei denen die Gefahr der zwischenzeitlichen Austrocknung besteht. Die Füllstandskontrolle ist dabei der Hauptsignalgeber. Das bedeutet, daß sowohl Heizung als auch Ultraschall nur bei ausreichendem Füllstand in Betrieb genommen werden konnen.
    Die Heizleistung kann beliebig hoch installiert sein, womit eine sehr kurze Aufheizphase erzielt werden kann. Durch die Thermostatregelung wird ein Überschreiten der fur die Beschallung notwendigen Temperatur auch bei zum Zeitpunkt des Beginns der Aufheizung vor der Ultraschall- Behandlung im Geruchverschluß befindlichen heißen Flüssigkeiten vermieden.
    Der mechanische Membranverschluß ist direkt am in das Abflußrohr hineinragenden Teil des mechanischen Öffnungsmechanismus des Abflusses befestigt. Die Verschlußmembran besteht aus einer Membran beliebigen Materials.
    The thus formed self-disinfecting odor trap ensures maximum security against all those drains that are used irregularly and where there is a risk of interim dehydration. The level control is the main signal generator. This means that both heating and ultrasound can only be put into operation when the level is sufficient.
    The heating power can be installed arbitrarily high, so that a very short heating phase can be achieved. The thermostat control prevents the temperature required for sonication from being exceeded, even when hot liquids are present in the odor trap at the time of the start of the heating prior to the ultrasonic treatment.
    The mechanical membrane closure is mounted directly on the projecting into the drain pipe part of the mechanical opening mechanism of the drain. The closure membrane consists of a membrane of any material.

    Diese wird durch in den Abfluß einfließende Flüssigkeit mittig zusammengedrückt. In nicht zusammengedrücktem Zustand trennt sie den über der Sperrflüssigkeit stehenden Luftraum auch bei geöffnetem Ablußverschluß von der Umgebungsluft.This is centered by fluid flowing into the drain pressed together. In non-compressed state, it separates the above the barrier fluid standing air space even when open Outflow lock from the ambient air.

    Ausführungsbeispiel 3Embodiment 3

    Die Apparatur ist in folgender Ausführung mit minimaler Ausrüstung funktionsfähig.
    Es wird nur soviel Heizleistung über das Heizsystem 6 installiert, daß keine Temperaturregelung über einen Thermostatteil notwendig ist, weil die für die Entkeimung notwendige Temperatur üblicherweise nicht oder zeitlich nur so begrenzt überschritten wird, so daß wesentliche Verdunstungsverluste nicht entstehen können. Heiz - und Ultraschallsystem werden zeitversetzt geschaltet. Zunächst wird das Heizsystem eingeschaltet. Bei Erreichen der Zeit, die für das Erreichen der Entkeimungstemperatur notwendig ist, schaltet sich die Heizung ab und der Ultraschall ein. Die Entkeimungstemperatur wird durch die Auslegung der Heizung nach einer bestimmten, experimentell ermittelten Zeit erreicht. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt wird die Heizung abgeschaltet und der Ultraschall eingeschaltet
    The apparatus is functional in the following version with minimal equipment.
    It is only so much heating power installed on the heating system 6 that no temperature control over a thermostat part is necessary because the necessary for the sterilization temperature is usually not exceeded or limited in time so that significant evaporation losses can not occur. Heating and ultrasound systems are switched with a time delay. First, the heating system is switched on. When the time required to reach the sterilization temperature is reached, the heater switches off and the ultrasound switches off. The sterilization temperature is achieved by designing the heater after a certain experimentally determined time. At this time, the heater is turned off and the ultrasound is turned on

    Ausführungsbeispiel 4Embodiment 4

    Die Apparatur ist in folgender Ausführung mit minimaler Ausrüstung zur Selbstreinigung und Abtötung von Mikroorganismen, welche bereits bei Temperaturen um ca. 60°C abgetötet werden (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) in der Ausführung mit niederfrequenter elektromechanischer Schwingung funktionsfähig: The equipment is in the following version with minimal equipment for self-cleaning and killing microorganisms already at temperatures be killed by about 60 ° C (Pseudomonas aeruginosa) in the execution functional with low-frequency electromechanical oscillation:

    Es wird nur soviel Heizleistung über das Heizsystem 6 installiert, daß- keine Temperaturregelung über einen Thermostatteil notwendig ist, weil die für die Entkeimung notwendige Temperatur üblicherweise nicht oder zeitlich nur so begrenzt überschritten wird, so daß Verdunstungsverluste nicht entstehen können. Heiz - und niederfrequentes Beschallungssystem werden daher zeitversetzt geschaltet Beispiel: Heizung ein für 4 x 3 Stunden pro 24 Stunden. Beschallung unabhänging von der Heizung aller 2 Stunden jeweils 10 Minuten.
    Diese Ausführungsvariante ist mit einer antimikrobiellen Innenbeschichtung versehen.
    It is only so much heating power installed on the heating system 6, that- no temperature control over a thermostat part is necessary because the necessary for the sterilization temperature is usually not exceeded or limited in time so that evaporation losses can not occur. Heating and low - frequency public address systems are therefore switched with a time delay. Example: Heating on for 4 x 3 hours per 24 hours. Sounding independent of the heating every 2 hours, each 10 minutes.
    This variant is provided with an antimicrobial inner coating.

    Ausführungsbeispiel 5Embodiment 5

    Ausführungsbeispiel 5 ist ein selbstdesinfizierender Geruchverschluß in der Form eines gebräuchlichen Flaschensifons in minimaler Instrumentierung mit Ultraschall, Heizung und Wärmeisolation
    In dieser Ausführungsvariante wird die installierte Heizleistung so gewählt, daß die Sperrflüssigkeit entweder sehr schnell (höhere Heizleistung) oder langsam (geringe Heizleistung) erhitzt wird
    Im Falle der Installation einer niedrigen Heizleistung (ca.0,1 - 0,3 Watt / ml) wird von einer Minimaltemperatur der Sperrflüssigkeit zum Beginn der Heizung ausgegangen. Die Temperatur, welche für die Ultrabeschallung notwendig ist, wird nach langerer Zeit (30 - 60 Minuten) erreicht. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt wird dann der Ultraschall zugeschaltet.
    Embodiment 5 is a self-disinfecting odor trap in the form of a common bottle siphon in minimal instrumentation with ultrasound, heating and heat insulation
    In this embodiment, the installed heating power is selected so that the barrier liquid is heated either very quickly (higher heat output) or slow (low heat output)
    In case of installation of a low heat output (ca.0,1 - 0,3 watt / ml), a minimum temperature of the barrier liquid at the beginning of the heating is assumed. The temperature necessary for the sonication is reached after a long time (30-60 minutes). At this time, the ultrasound is then switched on.

    Diese Anordnung ist für haufig und regelmäßig benutzte Abflüsse, in die Flüssigkeiten mit hoheren Keimgehalten und geringeren Temperaturen eingebracht werden, vorteilhaft. This arrangement is for frequent and regularly used drains into the Liquids with higher germ contents and lower temperatures be introduced, advantageous.

    Im Falle der Installation einer hohen Heizleistung (ca.1 - 3 Watt / ml Sperrflüssigkeit) erreicht die Sperrflüssigkeit unabhängig von der Ausgangstemperatur innerhalb weniger Minuten Temperaturen in der Nähe des Siedepunktes der Sperrflüssigkeit. Diese Temperatur wird während der Zeit der Ultrabeschallung, die dann sehr kurz sein kann, aufrecht erhalten. Heizung und Ultraschall werden gleichzeitig an - und ausgeschaltet.
    Mit dieser Anordnung werden besonders hartnäckige Sporenbildner in kürzester Zeit abgetötet. Fur nicht sporenbildende Bakterien sowie Hefen und Pilze ist nur eine sehr kurze Beschallungszeit notwendig
    In the case of the installation of a high heat output (approx. 1 - 3 watt / ml barrier liquid), the barrier liquid will reach temperatures close to the boiling point of the barrier liquid within a few minutes, regardless of the outlet temperature. This temperature is maintained during the time of the sonication, which may then be very short. Heating and ultrasound are switched on and off at the same time.
    With this arrangement, particularly stubborn spore formers are killed in no time. For non-sporulating bacteria as well as yeasts and fungi only a very short sonication time is necessary

    Ausführungsbeispiel 6Embodiment 6

    Ausführungsbeispiel 6 stellt einen selbstdesinfizierenden Geruchverschluß in der Form eines gebräuchlichen Röhrensifons in minimaler Instrumentierung dar, der folgendermaßen ausgerüstet ist:

  • 1. Ultraschall
  • 2. Heizung
  • 3. Isolation
  • In diesem Beispiel ist der Ultraschallüberträger mittels eines Überträgerblockes an der Seitenwand des Geruchverschlusses angebracht. Embodiment 6 illustrates a self-disinfecting odor trap in the form of a common tube siphon in minimal instrumentation equipped as follows:
  • 1. ultrasound
  • 2. Heating
  • 3. Isolation
  • In this example, the ultrasonic transducer is attached to the sidewall of the odor trap by means of a transmitter block.

    Ausführungsbeispiel 7Embodiment 7

    Ausführungsbeispiel 7 stellt einen selbstdesinfizierenden Geruchverschluß in der Form eines gebräuchlichen Flaschensifons in minimaler Instrumentierung (Ausführungsbeispiel 6) dar, wobei die Heizung aus einer in die Sperrflüssigkeit hinein-ragenden Heizlampe besteht.Embodiment 7 provides a self-disinfecting odor trap the shape of a common bottle siphon in minimal instrumentation (Embodiment 6), wherein the heater from one in the Barrier fluid protruding in Heizlampe consists.

    Ausführungsbeispiel 8Embodiment 8

    Ausführungsbeispiel 8 stellt einen selbstdesinfizierenden Geruchverschluß in der Form eines gebräuchlichen Flaschensifons in minimaler Instrumentierung dar, wobei der Sifonkörper aus für Lichtstrahlung durchlässigem Material gefertigt ist und die Heizung durch eine außerhalb des Geruchverschlusses angebrachte Heizlampe erfolgt. Embodiment 8 provides a self-disinfecting odor trap the shape of a common bottle siphon in minimal instrumentation wherein the siphon body is made of material permeable to light radiation is made and the heating by an outside of the odor trap attached heating lamp takes place.

    BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

    1 =1 =
    GeruchverschlußkörperA trap-body
    2 =2 =
    antimikrobielle Antihaftbeschichtungantimicrobial non-stick coating
    3 =3 =
    Ultraschallschwingerultrasonic vibrator
    3 A =3 A =
    Elektromagnetelectromagnet
    4 =4 =
    Sperrflüssigkeitsealing liquid
    5 =5 =
    Befüllrohrfilling pipe
    6 =6 =
    Temperiereinheit (Heizung)Temperature control unit (heating)
    7 =7 =
    Verschluß der RohreintrittsöffnungClosure of the pipe inlet opening
    8 =8 =
    Verschlußmembranclosure membrane
    9 =9 =
    HochfrequenzgeneratorHigh-frequency generator
    10 =10 =
    Thermosensorthermal sensor
    11 =11 =
    Wärmeisolationthermal insulation
    12 =12 =
    Füllstandsensorlevel sensor
    1313
    = UV - Licht-Strahler= UV light emitter
    14 =14 =
    Gehäusecasing
    15 =15 =
    Schaltschrankswitch cabinet
    16 =16 =
    außerer Luftraum über der Sperrflüssigkeitout of air above the barrier fluid
    17 =17 =
    Ablaufrohr des GeruchverschlussesDrain pipe of the odor trap
    18 =18 =
    Halterung für den Elektromagneten 3AHolder for the electromagnet 3A

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    1. A self-disinfecting drain trap in drainage channels having devices for continuous or discontinuous automatic cleaning and disinfection during conventional use and without interruption thereof, this comprising a drain trap of any design (1) having a confining liquid (4) contained conventionally therein and a system (6, 10, 11) for heating the interior of the drain trap (1), characterised in that the drain trap (1) is provided with a sonication and vibration system (3, 9), the commissioning of which is linked to a temperature of the liquid (4) of at least 50°C.
    2. A drain trap according to Claim 1, characterised in that the sonication and vibration system (3, 9) is designed to generate low-frequency vibrations in the liquid (4).
    3. A drain trap according to Claim 1, characterised in that the sonication and vibration system (3, 9) is designed to generate high-frequency or ultrasonic vibrations.
    4. A drain trap according to Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that it is equipped with one or more temperature sensors (10).
    5. A drain trap according to Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that it is equipped with one or more fill level sensors (12).
    6. A drain trap according to Claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the sonication and vibration system (3, 9), temperature sensor (10) and heating means (6) are provided completely or partially in the interior of the drain trap (1) or outside the drain trap (1).
    7. A drain trap according to Claims 1 to 6, characterised in that radiation sources for short-wave or ultraviolet light (13) are provided in the gas space above the liquid (4), in the liquid (4) or at the interfaces of both.
    8. A drain trap according to Claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the sonication, temperature equalisation and possibly radiation are linked to a mechanical closure of the pipe inlet opening (7), said closure being of a type known per se.
    9. A drain trap according to Claims 1 to 8, characterised in that a diaphragm (8) which partially separates the air space above the liquid (4), even when the mechanical closure (7) is open, is provided at the pipe inlet opening below the mechanical closure (7).
    10. A drain trap according to Claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the drain trap (1) and its feed are made of an adhesion-impeding material, are provided with a coating of this type or with a germ-inhibiting or germ-killing coating.
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