EP1162907A1 - Procede pour l'installation d'un support de cuve et coque de cuve montee dans un tel support - Google Patents

Procede pour l'installation d'un support de cuve et coque de cuve montee dans un tel support

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EP1162907A1
EP1162907A1 EP00926750A EP00926750A EP1162907A1 EP 1162907 A1 EP1162907 A1 EP 1162907A1 EP 00926750 A EP00926750 A EP 00926750A EP 00926750 A EP00926750 A EP 00926750A EP 1162907 A1 EP1162907 A1 EP 1162907A1
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Prior art keywords
tub support
tub
previously
particular according
base frame
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EP1162907B1 (fr
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Markus Horn
Andreas Michel
Antonio Micino
Karl Iglhaut
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Illbruck GmbH
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Illbruck Sanitaertechnik GmbH
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47KSANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/16Devices for fastening baths to floors or walls; Adjustable bath feet ; Lining panels or attachments therefor

Definitions

  • the invention first relates to a method for in-
  • 00006 tub shape for example a bathtub shape or shower tray
  • 00014 is the last one to fit the tub support base
  • the tub support base is made to measure
  • 00019 ger consists of particle foam, such as EPS or EPP.
  • 00029 affect zen. 00030
  • 00035 th of the type described can be used with advantage. 00036 This task is first and foremost
  • 00040 is attached to the floor and that subsequently one
  • 00053 can be reached from all sides. Also
  • 00057 decoupling can be done. Furthermore, 00058 preferably proceeded in such a way that the tub support supplement
  • 00065 opening level of the tub shape is divided into two, one
  • 00067 is firmly connected to the tub shape and a
  • 00073 sig is connected to the base frame.
  • 00074 is on a dowel-like docking method. It is cheap
  • 00077 is a mold core. It is then proposed
  • 00081 enables the overflow pipe to be installed later. Accordingly, is located in the tub support base
  • 00086 has a number of side openings for
  • 00088 can be realized as spaces between the feet.
  • 00089 base frame is so far as a kind of wall tine
  • Is 00092 forms, for example for the routing of pipes.
  • 00095 is work-like grid.
  • the lattice openings are accessible through 00096. It is also proposed that
  • Rectangular frame part 00099 can still by diagonal pulls
  • 00107 and / or the trains are formed from angle profiles.
  • 00113 are arranged facing inward. This can include
  • the profiles are plastic profiles.
  • 00123 for components such as a siphon support, support for
  • 00125 are attached.
  • the struts are double
  • the rectangular frame part acts as a frame
  • the invention also provides a tub support
  • 00160 foam such as. EPS, EPP, in proposal, which
  • 00161 is characterized by a lattice-like three-dimensional
  • 00164 direct attachment of sanitary components such as toilets,
  • 00168 corner frame part is formed by C-profiles. This,
  • Pre-assembly is preferably done at the factory
  • 00192 is provided with three or more plug pins. Here is
  • a clamping device can be any suitable device.
  • a clamping device can be any suitable device.
  • the load-carrying transverse trains can also be
  • 00218 has a mounting plate with through holes
  • 00223 is provided, which is a base for tiling in
  • C profiles 00243 are integrated. They have a reinforcing effect, be it that 00244 they are made of metal or made of hard plastic
  • 00256 is adjustable. This allows an adjustment to the
  • the telescopic parts are the profiles that guided
  • the boom is telescopic in the longitudinal direction of the boom.
  • the 00280 has perpendicularly projecting angle leg.
  • the 00281 can act as an attachment limit stop or
  • FIG. 1 is a side view of a tub shape with tub supports.
  • Fig. 6 is a representation corresponding to Fig. 3
  • tub support supplement piece with tub shape 00307 but can be assigned to a structurally modified base - 00308 position
  • FIG. 8 shows a representation corresponding to FIG. 3,
  • FIG. 10 shows a representation of FIG
  • FIG. 12 is an enlargement from FIG. 4, the siphon
  • 00350 can be assigned to the pipelines
  • FIG. 18 shows a perspective view of an Ab
  • FIG. 19 shows a cross section through the C-profile
  • FIG. 20 shows a connection diagram
  • FIG. 21 shows a connection in perspective
  • Fig. 23 shows a cross section through the C-profile
  • 25 shows a vertical section in the area of a foot
  • FIG. 27 shows the section along line XXVII-XXVII in FIG. 26, 00389
  • Fig. 28 a base frame in a perspective representation
  • FIG. 29 the whole in a likewise diagrammatic representation
  • FIG. 30 shows a modified embodiment of the base
  • FIG. 31 a siphon support which can be assigned to rails, 00403
  • the tub support shown is at least two-part
  • a trough shape 1 forms the upper part
  • 00416 erial is preferably particle foam, for example made of EPP
  • the lower part is a tub support base in the shape of a
  • the feet 5 are arranged in a balanced manner. It
  • the ninth 00431 foot 5 is located. The others are distributed around the edge.
  • the rectangular frame part 6 is part of a truss
  • FIGS. 7, 9 and 11 differ from one another
  • 00453 can be assigned to pipes 11.
  • the tub side 00454 access allows an opening 12. This is in the area
  • 00457 is constantly or interrupted. 00458
  • Be 00462 which can be backed up with a height adjustment or can be removed by cutting 00463.
  • the head is directly supporting part
  • the pins 16 are frame-
  • 00533 surface acts as a verifiable top, this for
  • Base frame 3 realized recess. 00546
  • the recess 17 is easy from one
  • FIG. 9 shows a variant with respect to the base frame 3.
  • box profiles can be stiffened in
  • the siphon holder can be attached to this
  • 00582 wings 25 are integrally formed on the longitudinal side. They jump
  • the siphon support 20 can be
  • 00601 Fig. 31 also consist of metal, in the rail side
  • the upper part i.e. the tub shape 1
  • the double rails 22 are bow-shaped.
  • 00634 cut 31 describes a channel cross-sectional profile, such as
  • the yoke 32 can also be cage-like
  • this embodiment also embodies one
  • 00709 particle foam such as EPS, EPP, the known
  • 00710 is characterized by a grid-like, three-dimensional
  • 00719 relates to a base frame 3, the rectangular frame
  • the C-profiles 45 can be made of metal. However is
  • the profile cooling is used as a plug opening
  • the connecting piece 47 are integrally formed. It can be
  • 00752 are moldings made of metal or plastic. 00753
  • Fig. 20 provides an embodiment according to which
  • Fig. 21 shows a modification in that the
  • 00765 plug 48 enclose an obtuse angle, 00766 for example 135 °, 120 ° and so on. About this
  • FIG. 22 shows a T-shaped connecting piece 47
  • 00798 piece 47 according to FIG. 18 may be provided.
  • the infinitely accessible plug connection can be
  • Such locking means 50/51 can also in the corner areas
  • a miter cut can also be used.
  • the rectangular frame part 6 is here also assigned to feet 5.
  • Trade 00879 te The latter has through holes 00880 58 on the edge for assigning floor-connecting fastening elements such as screws.
  • Fig. 23 shows the use of the C-profile 45 in one
  • the tile apron 59 is on a two-sided
  • Fig. 23 visible Y-profile.
  • the locking projection 63 can e.g. intermittent arrow
  • 00902 be designed like a head so that the arrow flanges
  • the Y-leg 60 00905 closes flush with its horizontal forehead
  • the tile apron 59 is a rigid foam part.
  • Particle foam is preferably used, such as EPS
  • 00921 prefers particle foam with increased density. So
  • 00922 is a light plate overall, forming the right
  • C-Profil 45 uses in the sense that the C-bar 00936 has a greater length than the one in the same direction
  • 00944 relates to frame legs, a multiple width of the
  • the foam plate 64 has in its corner zones
  • the feet 5 can be turned in by 90 °
  • FIG. 28 gives a further development of the base frame 3
  • the base frame 3 is composed of frame elements
  • the frame shape is fixed. For example,
  • 01000 provided rows of holes. 01001
  • the transverse trains 8 are one end
  • 01031 can be secured relative to each other.
  • 01032
  • the rails 22 are spatially spaced such that a
  • 01039 be it through the clamping spigot penetration or simply
  • 01043 carrier 68 has a window 70. He can do this
  • Fig. 30 shows a variant in that bügiför ⁇ there
  • 01053 the number four polygonal shape. It is symme ⁇
  • 01056 kel enclose approximately a right angle.
  • 01057 of an acute angle can also, for example in
  • 01062 can achieve a base frame 3, which floor plan
  • 01063 corresponds to one of a double-T structure.
  • the structure is made in such a way that
  • the base frame 3 is a central, extending in the longitudinal direction
  • central frame part 72 go out boom.
  • the transverse cables 8 contribute to the formation of the fixed frame
  • 01092 has perpendicularly projecting angle leg b.
  • 01093 is located in the area of the outside of the profiles.
  • 01095 are also used here as an apron for the correct position
  • 01100 receptacle of a siphon 23 is designed there as a box
  • 01104 handle 74 It can be attached to the transverse pull 8
  • the angle leg b can be used with the same profile
  • 01112 also the attachment of a leg forming a, b
  • 01119 also the disclosure content of the associated / attached

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Sink And Installation For Waste Water (AREA)
  • Diaphragms For Electromechanical Transducers (AREA)
  • Supports For Pipes And Cables (AREA)
  • Filling Or Discharging Of Gas Storage Vessels (AREA)
  • Devices For Medical Bathing And Washing (AREA)
  • Floor Finish (AREA)
  • Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
  • Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)
  • Residential Or Office Buildings (AREA)
  • Vaporization, Distillation, Condensation, Sublimation, And Cold Traps (AREA)
  • Encapsulation Of And Coatings For Semiconductor Or Solid State Devices (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne une coque de cuve (1) montée dans un support de cuve, par exemple une baignoire ou un bac de douche. L'invention vise à obtenir une solution à position stable, avantageuse pour le montage. A cet effet, on utilise un socle de support de cuve, réalisé sous forme de bâti de socle (3) en forme de cadre, pourvu de pieds individuels (5) et présentant plusieurs ouvertures latérales (9) pour le raccordement de conduites (11).
EP00926750A 1999-03-23 2000-03-23 Procede pour l'installation d'un support de cuve et coque de cuve montee dans un tel support Expired - Lifetime EP1162907B1 (fr)

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AU (1) AU4539300A (fr)
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