EP1208272B1 - Device for operating a drainage armature of a flushing tank - Google Patents

Device for operating a drainage armature of a flushing tank Download PDF

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EP1208272B1
EP1208272B1 EP00958510A EP00958510A EP1208272B1 EP 1208272 B1 EP1208272 B1 EP 1208272B1 EP 00958510 A EP00958510 A EP 00958510A EP 00958510 A EP00958510 A EP 00958510A EP 1208272 B1 EP1208272 B1 EP 1208272B1
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Matthias Hanft
Michael Krzyzanowski
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/02High-level flushing systems
    • E03D1/14Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves
    • E03D1/142Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves in cisterns with flushing valves
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E03D5/09Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor directly by the hand
    • E03D5/092Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor directly by the hand the flushing element, e.g. siphon bell, being actuated through a lever
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/02High-level flushing systems
    • E03D1/14Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves
    • E03D2001/147Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves having provisions for active interruption of flushing

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  • the invention relates to an actuator for a drain fitting according to the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.
  • the drain fitting includes two floats such that when triggered the Small quantity flushing one of these is locked, so that the valve body or the lifted overflow pipe drops comparatively quickly to the drain valve and this closes, while triggering the large-volume flush both swimmers Support the valve body or the overflow pipe, so that the valve body or the Support overflow pipe, so that the valve body or the overflow pipe comparatively slowly sinks and the cistern can be completely emptied until the valve body or the overflow tube closes the drain valve of the cistern.
  • EP 0 915 209 A1 discloses actuating devices known, which allow a start-stop operation to after triggering a Rinsing process on request of a user to interrupt the flushing.
  • the conversion from the dual-flushing to a start-stop flushing is not readily possible, and there are basically different systems for one or the other type of actuation be kept ready, resulting in a significant manufacturing and storage costs necessary is.
  • the invention is based on the object, the actuator form to the effect that in a simple way the conversion of the dual-flush on the start-stop flushing and vice versa is feasible.
  • the actuating device should nevertheless have a simple design effort and a require low material usage.
  • a conversion is in the installed state of a Cistern and / or the drain fitting with low material and installation costs be feasible.
  • the proposed actuator is characterized by a simple and functional Construction and allows easy conversion from the dual-flush on the start-stop flush or vice versa.
  • dual flushing is by means of the small amount of actuation button via at least one lever Rod of the drain fitting raised to trigger the small amount rinse.
  • Umrüst a lever of this lever system is removed and a connecting body or Cross lever used in such a way that when you press the button for the small amount flushing now the valve body or the overflow pipe pressed down and thus the drain valve is closed. By appropriately replacing the lever can If necessary, the conversion in the other direction again for the Plenty of rinsing done.
  • the drain fitting and the actuator remain essentially unchanged and the effort previously required for two different Actuators, on the one hand for the multi-flush and on the other hand for the Start-stop flushing, are no longer required.
  • the conversion can be done easily in the built-in state of the cistern at any time without special material and / or Installation effort to be performed.
  • the actuator is not exclusive in conjunction with the above-mentioned drain fitting according to DE 197 36 766 A1 for Use can be made, but provided for all for the dual-flushing Faucets, which two, preferably upwardly guided fasteners, in particular in the form of rods or tie rods, for selectively triggering the Have a small amount of flushing or bulk flushing.
  • the drain valves contain two floats, but the drain fittings can with a single float and / or with corresponding weights to be coupled and / or water-fillable chambers or be equipped.
  • the drain fitting 2 includes a first connecting element 8, which serves as a rod is formed and which connected to the overflow pipe 6 such or connected is that when lifting the first connecting element 8, a small amount flushing is triggerable.
  • the drain fitting 4 includes a second connecting element 10, which also formed as a rod and with the valve body or overflow pipe 6 is connected or connected such that by lifting the second connecting element 10, the overflow pipe 6 raised to trigger a bulk flush becomes.
  • the two fasteners as rods or tie rods
  • the one or more fasteners in the context of the invention as a lever, cables, Bowden cables, stirrups or the like be formed, which is connected to the valve body or overflow pipe or connectable.
  • the first and second connecting members for the sake of simplicity, referred to as rods, without that being a limitation he follows.
  • the valve body will be referred to as overflow pipe for the sake of simplicity In this respect, no restriction is made.
  • a carrier 12 In the upper region of the cistern 2, a carrier 12 is arranged, two softer Pivot bearing 14, 16 for a first lever 18 and a second lever 20 has. As seen, the two levers 18 and 20 at their left according to the drawing coupled to the overflow pipe 6. Above the other according to the drawing Ends of said levers 18, 20 are actuating buttons 22 and 24, respectively, which in each case can act on said other ends in such a way that the Lever pushed down there and thus the first rod 8 and the second rod 10th can be raised.
  • a connecting body 26 is arranged in the form of a transverse lever such that that its one end 28 is in the area of the first actuating key 22, while its other end 30 is below the free end of the second lever 20th located.
  • the cross lever 26 is by means a pivot bearing 32 pivotally supported on the carrier 12.
  • a fixing device 34 is in a particularly advantageous manner provided on which when depressing the rod 10 and the overflow pipe. 6 safely pushed down.
  • a Such fixation omitted.
  • FIG. 2 shows a plan view of a further embodiment in which the actuating buttons 22, 24 are arranged in the region above the drain fitting 4.
  • the lever 18 for the Small quantity flushing and also the second lever 20 for the bulk flush are thus formed in a particularly advantageous manner substantially shorter than in the above-explained first embodiment.
  • the length of the two levers 18, 20 corresponds Thus, approximately the radius 36 of the drain fitting 4 and its housing, which contains the mentioned floats, weights or the like.
  • the carrier 12 is in the area above the drain fitting 4, advantageously substantially in the central region arranged the cistern 2 and contains the two pivot bearing 14 and 16 for the first lever 18 and the second lever 20.
  • Fig. 3 shows the actuating device according to FIG. 2, but after the conversion for the Start-stop flushing.
  • the above explained first lever for the small quantity flushing was replaced with pivot bearing by the connecting body or cross lever 26, which on the one hand with an actuating bolt 38 and on the other hand with the first rod.
  • the drain fitting 4 is coupled such that upon actuation of the first actuating button 22, the first rod 8 is pressed down.
  • the first rod 8 is in this case with coupled to the overflow pipe 6.
  • a fixed connection and / or fixing device 40 is present.
  • this connection or fixing device 40 during conversion arranged the start-stop flushing.
  • a drain fitting with existing solid Connection between the overflow pipe 6 and the first rod 8 which also for the mode dual-flush is present, of course, eliminates an additional Fixation.
  • actuating means are together with the cistern 2 and the drain fitting 4 shown in perspective, and accordingly the two explained with reference to FIG. 2 and 3 modes.
  • FIG. 4 is located under the actuating button 22 of said actuating pin 38 and firmly connected to the operation button 22.
  • Under the actuating pin or actuating pin 38 is the first lever 18 by means of the pivot bearing 14 on the support 12th rotatably mounted.
  • the not visible in the drawing other end of the first Lever 18 is connected to the first rod 8 for triggering the small amount rinse coupled.
  • second actuating button 24 is another actuating pin 44 arranged, which with the second lever 20 and the second rod 10 cooperates in the manner explained above for triggering a bulk flush.
  • Fig. 4 is also provided on the bottom 46 of the cistern 2 drain valve 48 to recognize with the sealing element 50 at the lower end of the overflow pipe 6.
  • FIG. 5 shows the actuating device after the conversion for the start-stop flushing, wherein now the first lever 18 is replaced by the connecting body or Transverse lever 26, which attached to the lower end of the illustrated actuating pin 38 is and is preferably formed as a transverse extension.
  • the Connecting body or cross lever 26 is formed such that its free end 52 with the first rod 8 is coupled or is coupled to the first upon actuation of the first Actuating button 22, the first rod 8 and connected to this overflow pipe. 6 down to close the drain valve 48 to press.
  • a firm connection can be established, if in the mode for the Dual flush no firm connection between the rod 8 and the overflow pipe 6 exists.

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A device for actuating a drainage armature (4) of a flushing tank (2) consisting of a valve body (6) which can be vertically lifted, a sealing element (50) of a drainage valve (48) which is disposed at the lower end of said valve body (6), a first and a second joining element (8, 10) which is connected to the valve body (6) or can be connected thereto, in addition to levers (18, 20) which can interact with said joining elements (8, 10) to effect a low- or high-volume flush when a first or a second actuating element (22, 24) is actuated. The actuating device is in such a way that switching from a two-volume flush to a start-stop flush and vice versa can be carried out easily. In order to achieve this, the low-flush lever which is associated with the first actuating element in such a way that it can be reset to a start-stop flush, and be replaced by a connecting element (26), in such a way that once the switching has occurred and the first actuating element (22) has been actuated, the valve body (6) which is lifted prior to flushing can be moved downwards into a closed position for the drainage valve (48) by means of the connecting element (26).

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Betätigungseinrichtung für eine Ablaufarmatur gemäß den im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The invention relates to an actuator for a drain fitting according to the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.

Aus der DE 197 36 766 A1 ist eine derartige Betätigungseinrichtung für eine Ablaufarmatur bekannt, weiche für eine Zweimengen-Spülung ausgebildet ist. Die Betätigungseinrichtung enthält über Hebel mit der Ablaufarmatur gekoppelte Tasten derart, daß bei Betätigung der ersten Taste ein mit dem Ventilkörper oder Überlaufrohr verbundenes erstes Verbindungselement anhebbar ist und bei Betätigung der zweiten Taste ein zweites gleichfalls mit dem Überlaufrohr verbindbares Verbindungselement anhebbar ist. Diese Verbindungselemente sind zweckmäßig als Stangen oder Zugstangen ausgebildet. Somit kann bei Betätigung des ersten Verbindungselements eine Kleinmengen-Spülung und ferner bei Betätigung der zweiten Taste eine Großenmengen-Spülung ausgelöst werden. Die Ablaufarmatur enthält zwei Schwimmer derart, daß beim Auslösen der Kleinmengen-Spülung einer von diesen arretiert wird, so daß der Ventilkörper oder das angehobene Überlaufrohr vergleichsweise schnell auf das Ablaufventil absinkt und dieses verschließt, während bei Auslösung der Großenmengen-Spülung beide Schwimmer den Ventilkörper oder das Überlaufrohr abstützen, so daß der Ventilkörper oder das Überlaufrohr abstützen, so daß der Ventilkörper oder das Überlaufrohr vergleichsweise langsam absinkt und der Spülkasten vollständig entleert werden kann, bis der Ventilkörper oder das Überlaufrohr das Ablaufventil des Spülkastens verschließt.From DE 197 36 766 A1 is such an actuator for a drain fitting known, which is designed for a two-flushing. The actuating device contains keys linked via levers with the drain fitting in such a way that upon actuation of the first button connected to the valve body or overflow pipe first link is raised and on actuation of the second button second connectable also with the overflow pipe connecting element can be raised. These fasteners are expediently designed as rods or tie rods. Thus, upon actuation of the first connecting element, a small amount of flushing and further, upon actuation of the second button, initiating a bulk flush become. The drain fitting includes two floats such that when triggered the Small quantity flushing one of these is locked, so that the valve body or the lifted overflow pipe drops comparatively quickly to the drain valve and this closes, while triggering the large-volume flush both swimmers Support the valve body or the overflow pipe, so that the valve body or the Support overflow pipe, so that the valve body or the overflow pipe comparatively slowly sinks and the cistern can be completely emptied until the valve body or the overflow tube closes the drain valve of the cistern.

Darüber hinaus sind beispielsweise aus der EP 0 915 209 A1 Betätigungseinrichtungen bekannt, welche einen Start-Stop-Betrieb ermöglichen, um nach dem Auslösen eines Spülvorganges auf Wunsch eines Benutzers die Spülung zu unterbrechen. Die Umrüstung von der Zweimengen-Spülung auf eine Start-Stop-Spülung ist nicht ohne weiteres möglich, und es müssen grundsätzlich unterschiedliche Systeme für die eine oder andere Betätigungsart bereitgehalten werden, wodurch ein erheblicher Fertigungs- und Lagerhaltungsaufwand notwendig ist.In addition, for example, EP 0 915 209 A1 discloses actuating devices known, which allow a start-stop operation to after triggering a Rinsing process on request of a user to interrupt the flushing. The conversion from the dual-flushing to a start-stop flushing is not readily possible, and there are basically different systems for one or the other type of actuation be kept ready, resulting in a significant manufacturing and storage costs necessary is.

Hiervon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Betätigungseinrichtung dahingehend auszubilden, daß in einfacher Weise die Umrüstung von der Zweimengen-Spülung auf die Start-Stop-Spülung und umgekehrt durchführbar ist. Die Betätigungseinrichtung soll gleichwohl einen einfachen konstruktiven Aufwand aufweisen und einen geringen Materialeinsatz erfordern. Eine Umrüstung soll im eingebauten Zustand eines Spülkastens und/oder der Ablaufarmatur mit geringem Material- und Montageaufwand durchführbar sein.On this basis, the invention is based on the object, the actuator form to the effect that in a simple way the conversion of the dual-flush on the start-stop flushing and vice versa is feasible. The actuating device should nevertheless have a simple design effort and a require low material usage. A conversion is in the installed state of a Cistern and / or the drain fitting with low material and installation costs be feasible.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe erfolgt gemäß den im Patentanspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The solution of this task is carried out according to the features specified in claim 1.

Die vorgeschlagene Betätigungseinrichtung zeichnet sich eine einfache und funktionsgerechte Konstruktion aus und ermöglicht problemlos die Umrüstung von der Zweimengen-Spülung auf die Start-Stop-Spülung oder umgekehrt. Im Falle der Zweimengen-Spülung wird mittels der Betätigungstaste für die Kleinmenge über wenigstens einen Hebel die Stange der Ablaufarmatur zum Auslösen der Kleinmengen-Spülung angehoben. Zur Umrüstung wird ein Hebel dieses Hebelsystems entfernt und ein Verbindungskörper oder Querhebel derart eingesetzt, daß bei Betätigung der Betätigungstaste für die Kleinmengen-Spülung nunmehr der Ventilkörper oder das Überlaufrohr nach unten gedrückt und somit das Ablaufventil verschlossen wird. Durch entsprechendes Austauschen der Hebel kann bedarfsweise ohne weiteres die Umrüstung in der anderen Richtung wieder für die Mehrmengen-Spülung erfolgen. Die Ablaufarmatur sowie die Betätigungseinrichtung bleiben im wesentlichen unverändert und der bisher erforderliche Aufwand für zwei unterschiedliche Betätigungseinrichtungen, einerseits für die Mehrmengen-Spülung und andererseits für die Start-Stop-Spülung, sind nicht mehr erforderlich. Die Umrüstung kann problemlos im eingebauten Zustand des Spülkastens jederzeit ohne besonderen Material- und/oder Montageaufwand durchgeführt werden. The proposed actuator is characterized by a simple and functional Construction and allows easy conversion from the dual-flush on the start-stop flush or vice versa. In the case of dual flushing is by means of the small amount of actuation button via at least one lever Rod of the drain fitting raised to trigger the small amount rinse. to Umrüst a lever of this lever system is removed and a connecting body or Cross lever used in such a way that when you press the button for the small amount flushing now the valve body or the overflow pipe pressed down and thus the drain valve is closed. By appropriately replacing the lever can If necessary, the conversion in the other direction again for the Plenty of rinsing done. The drain fitting and the actuator remain essentially unchanged and the effort previously required for two different Actuators, on the one hand for the multi-flush and on the other hand for the Start-stop flushing, are no longer required. The conversion can be done easily in the built-in state of the cistern at any time without special material and / or Installation effort to be performed.

Es sei an dieser Stelle festgehalten, daß die Betätigungseinrichtung nicht ausschließlich in Verbindung mit der eingangs erwähnten Ablaufarmatur gemäß DE 197 36 766 A1 zum Einsatz gelangen kann, sondern bei allen für die Zweimengen-Spülung vorgesehenen Ablaufarmaturen, welche zwei, bevorzugt nach oben geführte Verbindungselemente, insbesondere in Form von Stangen oder Zugstangen, zum wahlweisen Auslösen der Kleinmengen-Spülung oder der Großmengen-Spülung aufweisen. Hierbei kommt es ferner nicht darauf an, daß derartige Ablaufarmaturen zwei Schwimmer enthalten, sondern die Ablaufarmaturen können mit einem einzigen Schwimmer und/oder mit entsprechenden zu koppelnden Gewichten und/oder mit Wasser füllbaren Kammern oder dergleichen ausgerüstet sein.It should be noted at this point that the actuator is not exclusive in conjunction with the above-mentioned drain fitting according to DE 197 36 766 A1 for Use can be made, but provided for all for the dual-flushing Faucets, which two, preferably upwardly guided fasteners, in particular in the form of rods or tie rods, for selectively triggering the Have a small amount of flushing or bulk flushing. Here it comes Furthermore, it does not matter that such drain valves contain two floats, but the drain fittings can with a single float and / or with corresponding weights to be coupled and / or water-fillable chambers or be equipped.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand von zwei besonderen Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert, ohne daß insoweit eine Beschränkung erfolgt.The invention will be described below with reference to two particular embodiments explained in more detail, without being limited in this respect.

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Fig. 1
schematisch eine Aufsicht auf eine erste Ausführungsform,
Fig. 2, 3
Aufsichten auf eine weitere Ausführungsform, bei welcher die Betätigungstasten sich im wesentlichen direkt über der Ablaufarmatur befinden,
Fig. 4
eine perspektivische Darstellung der zweiten Ausführungsform im eingebauten Zustand in einem Spülkasten samt Ablaufarmatur, und zwar für die Betriebsart der Zweimengen-Spülung,
Fig. 5
eine Darstellung ähnlich Fig. 4, jedoch für die Betriebsart der Start-Stop-Spülung.
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Fig. 1
schematically a plan view of a first embodiment,
Fig. 2, 3rd
Top views of a further embodiment in which the operation keys are located substantially directly above the drain fitting,
Fig. 4
a perspective view of the second embodiment in the installed state in a cistern and drain fitting, for the mode of dual flushing,
Fig. 5
a representation similar to FIG. 4, but for the operating mode of the start-stop flushing.

Fig. 1 zeigt schematisch in einer Aufsicht einen Spülkasten 2 mit einer Ablaufarmatur 4, deren Überlaufrohr 6 am unteren Ende ein Dichtelement aufweist, weiches mit einem im Boden des Spülkastens 2 angeordneten Ventilsitz eines Abflußventils zusammenwirkt. Die Ablaufarmatur 2 enthält ein erstes Verbindungselement 8, welches als eine Stange ausgebildet ist und welches mit dem Überlaufrohr 6 derart verbindbar oder verbunden ist, daß beim Anheben des ersten Verbindungselements 8 eine Kleinmengen-Spülung auslösbar ist. Die Ablaufarmatur 4 enthält ein zweites Verbindungselement 10, welches gleichfalls als eine Stange ausgebildet ist und mit dem Ventilkörper oder Überlaufrohr 6 derart verbindbar oder verbunden ist, daß durch Anheben des zweiten Verbindungselements 10 das Überlaufrohr 6 zum Auslösen einer Großmengen-Spülung angehoben wird.1 shows schematically in a plan view a cistern 2 with a drain fitting 4, whose overflow pipe 6 has a sealing element at the lower end, soft with a in Bottom of the cistern 2 arranged valve seat of a drain valve cooperates. The drain fitting 2 includes a first connecting element 8, which serves as a rod is formed and which connected to the overflow pipe 6 such or connected is that when lifting the first connecting element 8, a small amount flushing is triggerable. The drain fitting 4 includes a second connecting element 10, which also formed as a rod and with the valve body or overflow pipe 6 is connected or connected such that by lifting the second connecting element 10, the overflow pipe 6 raised to trigger a bulk flush becomes.

Obgleich die Ausbildung der beiden Verbindungselemente als Stangen oder Zugstangen sich als besonders zweckmäßig erwiesen hat, können das oder die Verbindungselemente im Rahmen der Erfindung auch als Hebel, Seilzüge, Bowdenzüge, Bügel oder dergleichen ausgebildet sein, welche mit dem Ventilkörper bzw. Überlaufrohr verbunden oder verbindbar sind. Nachfolgend werden das erste und zweite Verbindungselement der Einfachheit halber als Stangen bezeichnet, ohne daß insoweit eine Einschränkung erfolgt. Ferner wird nachfolgend der Ventilkörper der Einfachheit halber als Überlaufrohr bezeichnet, wobei auch insoweit keine Einschränkung erfolgt.Although the formation of the two fasteners as rods or tie rods has proved to be particularly useful, the one or more fasteners in the context of the invention as a lever, cables, Bowden cables, stirrups or the like be formed, which is connected to the valve body or overflow pipe or connectable. Hereinafter, the first and second connecting members for the sake of simplicity, referred to as rods, without that being a limitation he follows. Further, hereinafter, the valve body will be referred to as overflow pipe for the sake of simplicity In this respect, no restriction is made.

Im oberen Bereich des Spülkastens 2 ist ein Träger 12 angeordnet, weicher zwei Drehlager 14, 16 für einen ersten Hebel 18 und einen zweiten Hebel 20 aufweist. Wie ersichtlich, sind die beiden Hebel 18 bzw. 20 an ihren gemäß Zeichnung linken Enden mit dem Überlaufrohr 6 gekoppelt. Oberhalb der gemäß Zeichnung rechten anderen Enden der genannten Hebel 18, 20 sind Betätigungstasten 22 bzw. 24 angeordnet, welche jeweils auf die genannten anderen Enden derart einwirken können, daß die Hebel dort nach unten gedrückt und somit die erste Stange 8 bzw. die zweite Stange 10 angehoben werden können.In the upper region of the cistern 2, a carrier 12 is arranged, two softer Pivot bearing 14, 16 for a first lever 18 and a second lever 20 has. As seen, the two levers 18 and 20 at their left according to the drawing coupled to the overflow pipe 6. Above the other according to the drawing Ends of said levers 18, 20 are actuating buttons 22 and 24, respectively, which in each case can act on said other ends in such a way that the Lever pushed down there and thus the first rod 8 and the second rod 10th can be raised.

Sind sowohl der erste Hebel 18 als auch der zweite Hebel 20 in der oben erläuterten Weise angeordnet, so ist die Betätigungseinrichtung für die Betriebsart der Zweimengen-Spülung ausgerüstet.Are both the first lever 18 and the second lever 20 in the above-explained Way arranged, so the actuator for the mode of dual flush is equipped.

Für die Umrüstung auf die Betriebsart der Start-Stop-Spülung wird der erste Hebel 18 entfernt, wie es durch die strichpunktierte Darstellung angedeutet ist. Stattdessen wird erfindungsgemäß ein Verbindungskörper 26 in Form einen Querhebels derart angeordnet, daß sein eines Ende 28 sich im Bereich der ersten Betätigungstaste 22 befindet, während sein anderes Ende 30 sich unterhalb des freien Endes des zweiten Hebels 20 befindet. Durch Betätigung bzw. Druck der zweiten Betätigungstaste 22 auf das eine Ende 28 des Verbindungskörpers 26 oder Querhebels wird das andere Ende 30 derart angehoben, daß der gemäß Zeichnung rechte Hebelarm des zweiten Hebels 20 gleichfalls angehoben und der linke Hebelarm nach unten geschwenkt wird. Hierdurch wird über die zweite Stange 10 das mit dieser verbundene Überlaufrohr 6 gleichfalls nach unten gedrückt, so daß das Ablaufventil verschlossen wird. Der Querhebel 26 ist mittels eines Drehlagers 32 schwenkbar auf den Träger 12 abgestützt. Für Ablaufarmaturen, deren zweite Stangen 10 für die Großmengen-Spülung mit dem Überlaufrohr 6 nicht fest gekoppelt sind, wird in besonders zweckmäßiger Weise eine Fixiervorrichtung 34 vorgesehen, über welche beim Herabdrücken der Stange 10 auch das Überlaufrohr 6 sicher nach unten gedrückt wird. Bei Überlaufarmaturen, in welchen sowieso eine feste Verbindung zwischen dem Überlaufrohr 6 und der zweiten Stange 10 besteht, kann eine derartige Fixierung entfallen.For conversion to the operating mode of the start-stop flushing, the first lever 18 removed, as indicated by the dash-dotted representation. Instead, will According to the invention, a connecting body 26 is arranged in the form of a transverse lever such that that its one end 28 is in the area of the first actuating key 22, while its other end 30 is below the free end of the second lever 20th located. By pressing or pressing the second operating button 22 on the one End 28 of the connecting body 26 or transverse lever, the other end 30 is so raised, that according to the drawing right lever arm of the second lever 20 also lifted and the left lever arm is pivoted down. This will via the second rod 10, the connected with this overflow pipe 6 also after pressed down so that the drain valve is closed. The cross lever 26 is by means a pivot bearing 32 pivotally supported on the carrier 12. For drain fittings, the second rods 10 for the bulk flush with the overflow pipe 6 not fixed are coupled, a fixing device 34 is in a particularly advantageous manner provided on which when depressing the rod 10 and the overflow pipe. 6 safely pushed down. In overflow fittings, in which anyway a fixed Connection between the overflow pipe 6 and the second rod 10 is made, a Such fixation omitted.

Durch Entfernen des Verbindungskörpers oder Querhebels 26 und durch Einsetzen des ersten Hebels 18 erfolgt in einfacher Weise die Umrüstung von der Start-Stop-Spülung auf die Zweimengen-Spülung. Die oben erläuterte feste Verbindung oder Fixierung 34 zwischen der zweiten Stange 10 und dem Überlaufrohr 6 wird hierbei ggf. gelöst.By removing the connecting body or cross lever 26 and by inserting the first lever 18 is carried out in a simple manner, the conversion of the start-stop flushing on the dual flush. The above-described fixed connection or fixation 34 between the second rod 10 and the overflow pipe 6 is thereby possibly dissolved.

Fig. 2 zeigt eine Aufsicht auf eine weitere Ausführungsform, bei welcher die Betätigungstasten 22, 24 im Bereich über der Ablaufarmatur 4 angeordnet sind. Der Hebel 18 für die Kleinmengen-Spülung und ebenso der zweite Hebel 20 für die Großmengen-Spülung sind somit in besonders zweckmäßiger Weise wesentlich kürzer ausgebildet, als in der oben erläuterten ersten Ausführungsform. Die Länge der beiden Hebel 18, 20 entspricht somit näherungsweise dem Radius 36 der Ablaufarmatur 4 bzw. deren Gehäuse, welches die erwähnten Schwimmer, Gewichte oder dergleichen enthält. Auch der Träger 12 ist im Bereich über der Ablaufarmatur 4, zweckmäßig im wesentlichen im mittleren Bereich des Spülkastens 2 angeordnet und enthält die beiden Drehlager 14 bzw. 16 für den ersten Hebel 18 bzw. den zweiten Hebel 20. Bei Betätigung der Betätigungstaste 22 wird der darunterliegende Teil des Hebels 18 nach unten bewegt, während der mit der ersten Stange 8 gekoppelte andere Teil derart nach oben geschwenkt wird, daß die daran gekoppelte erste Stange 8 und das mit dieser verbundene Überlaufrohr 6 zum Auslösen der Kleinmengen-Spülung angehoben werden. Entsprechend wird bei Betätigung der Betätigungstaste 24 für die Großmengen-Spülung das Überlaufrohr 6 angehoben.FIG. 2 shows a plan view of a further embodiment in which the actuating buttons 22, 24 are arranged in the region above the drain fitting 4. The lever 18 for the Small quantity flushing and also the second lever 20 for the bulk flush are thus formed in a particularly advantageous manner substantially shorter than in the above-explained first embodiment. The length of the two levers 18, 20 corresponds Thus, approximately the radius 36 of the drain fitting 4 and its housing, which contains the mentioned floats, weights or the like. Also, the carrier 12 is in the area above the drain fitting 4, advantageously substantially in the central region arranged the cistern 2 and contains the two pivot bearing 14 and 16 for the first lever 18 and the second lever 20. Upon actuation of the actuating button 22 is the underlying part of the lever 18 moves down, while the one with the first Rod 8 coupled other part is pivoted so upward that the thereto coupled first rod 8 and connected to this overflow pipe 6 for triggering small amount of rinsing. Accordingly, when the Operation button 24 for the bulk flushing the overflow pipe 6 raised.

Fig. 3 zeigt die Betätigungseinrichtung gemäß Fig. 2, jedoch nach dem Umrüsten für die Start-Stop-Spülung. Der oben erläuterte erste Hebel für die Kleinmengen-Spülung wurde samt Drehlager ersetzt durch den Verbindungskörper oder Querhebel 26, welcher einerseits mit einem Betätigungsbolzen 38 und andererseits mit der ersten Stange 8 der Ablaufarmatur 4 derart gekoppelt ist, daß beim Betätigen der ersten Betätigungstaste 22 die erste Stange 8 nach unten gedrückt wird. Die erste Stange 8 ist hierbei fest mit dem Überlaufrohr 6 gekoppelt. Zwischen der ersten Stange 8 und dem Überlaufrohr 6 ist eine feste Verbindung und/oder Fixiervorrichtung 40 vorhanden. Je nach Ausbildung der Ablaufarmatur wird diese Verbindung oder Fixiervorrichtung 40 bei Umrüstung auf die Start-Stop-Spülung angeordnet. Im Falle einer Ablaufarmatur mit bestehender fester Verbindung zwischen dem Überlaufrohr 6 und der ersten Stange 8, welche gleichfalls für die Betriebsart Zweimengen-Spülung vorhanden ist, entfällt natürlich eine zusätzliche Fixierung.Fig. 3 shows the actuating device according to FIG. 2, but after the conversion for the Start-stop flushing. The above explained first lever for the small quantity flushing was replaced with pivot bearing by the connecting body or cross lever 26, which on the one hand with an actuating bolt 38 and on the other hand with the first rod. 8 the drain fitting 4 is coupled such that upon actuation of the first actuating button 22, the first rod 8 is pressed down. The first rod 8 is in this case with coupled to the overflow pipe 6. Between the first rod 8 and the overflow pipe 6 a fixed connection and / or fixing device 40 is present. Depending on the training the drain fitting is this connection or fixing device 40 during conversion arranged the start-stop flushing. In the case of a drain fitting with existing solid Connection between the overflow pipe 6 and the first rod 8, which also for the mode dual-flush is present, of course, eliminates an additional Fixation.

In Fig. 4 bzw. 5 sind die erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungseinrichtungen zusammen mit dem Spülkasten 2 und der Ablaufarmatur 4 perspektivisch dargestellt, und zwar entsprechend den beiden anhand von Fig. 2 bzw. 3 erläuterten Betriebsarten. Gemäß Fig. 4 ist unter der Betätigungstaste 22 der genannte Betätigungsbolzen 38 angeordnet und mit der Betätigungstaste 22 fest verbunden. Unter dem Betätigungsstift oder Betätigungsbolzen 38 ist der erste Hebel 18 mittels des Drehlagers 14 auf dem Träger 12 drehbar gelagert. Das in der Zeichnung nicht zu erkennende andere Ende des ersten Hebels 18 ist mit der ersten Stange 8 für das Auslösen der Kleinmengen-Spülung gekoppelt. Entsprechend ist unter der zweiten Betätigungstaste 24 ein weiterer Betätigungsstift 44 angeordnet, welcher mit dem zweiten Hebel 20 und der zweiten Stange 10 in der oben erläuterten Weise zum Auslösen einer Großmengen-Spülung zusammenwirkt. In Fig. 4 ist ferner das am Boden 46 des Spülkastens 2 vorgesehene Ablaufventil 48 mit dem Dichtelement 50 am unteren Ende des Überlaufrohres 6 zu erkennen.In Fig. 4 and 5, the actuating means according to the invention are together with the cistern 2 and the drain fitting 4 shown in perspective, and accordingly the two explained with reference to FIG. 2 and 3 modes. According to FIG. 4 is located under the actuating button 22 of said actuating pin 38 and firmly connected to the operation button 22. Under the actuating pin or actuating pin 38 is the first lever 18 by means of the pivot bearing 14 on the support 12th rotatably mounted. The not visible in the drawing other end of the first Lever 18 is connected to the first rod 8 for triggering the small amount rinse coupled. Accordingly, under the second actuating button 24 is another actuating pin 44 arranged, which with the second lever 20 and the second rod 10 cooperates in the manner explained above for triggering a bulk flush. In Fig. 4 is also provided on the bottom 46 of the cistern 2 drain valve 48 to recognize with the sealing element 50 at the lower end of the overflow pipe 6.

Fig. 5 zeigt die Betätigungseinrichtung nach dem Umrüsten für die Start-Stop-Spülung, wobei nunmehr der erste Hebel 18 ersetzt ist durch den Verbindungskörper oder Querhebel 26, welcher am unteren Ende des erläuterten Betätigungsstiftes 38 befestigt ist und in bevorzugter Weise als eine querlaufende Verlängerung ausgebildet ist. Der Verbindungskörper oder Querhebel 26 ist derart ausgebildet, daß sein freies Ende 52 mit der ersten Stange 8 gekoppelt ist oder koppelbar ist, um bei Betätigung der ersten Betätigungstaste 22 die erste Stange 8 und das mit dieser verbundene Überlaufrohr 6 nach unten zum Schließen des Ablaufventils 48 zu drücken. Es sei festgehalten, daß je nach Ausbildung der Ablaufarmatur 4 mit Fixierelementen zwischen der Stange 8 und dem Überlaufrohr 6 eine feste Verbindung herstellbar ist, falls in der Betriebsart für die Zweimengen-Spülung keine feste Verbindung zwischen der Stange 8 und dem Überlaufrohr 6 besteht. Durch Betätigen und/oder Drücken der ersten Betätigungstaste 22 wird somit in der Betriebsart der Start-Stop-Spülung nach dem Auslösen einer Großmengen-Spülung mittels der zweiten Betätigungstaste 24 der Spülvorgang jederzeit unterbrochen. 5 shows the actuating device after the conversion for the start-stop flushing, wherein now the first lever 18 is replaced by the connecting body or Transverse lever 26, which attached to the lower end of the illustrated actuating pin 38 is and is preferably formed as a transverse extension. Of the Connecting body or cross lever 26 is formed such that its free end 52 with the first rod 8 is coupled or is coupled to the first upon actuation of the first Actuating button 22, the first rod 8 and connected to this overflow pipe. 6 down to close the drain valve 48 to press. It should be noted that ever after formation of the drain fitting 4 with fixing elements between the rod 8 and the overflow pipe 6, a firm connection can be established, if in the mode for the Dual flush no firm connection between the rod 8 and the overflow pipe 6 exists. By pressing and / or pressing the first actuating button 22 is thus in the mode of start-stop flushing after triggering a bulk flush by means of the second actuating button 24 of the flushing interrupted at any time.

Bezugszeichenreference numeral

22
Spülkastencistern
44
Ablaufarmaturdrain unit
66
Ventilkörper / ÜberlaufrohrValve body / overflow pipe
88th
erstes Verbindungselement / Stange (für eine Kleinmenge)first connecting element / rod (for a small amount)
1010
zweites Verbindungselement / Stange (für eine Großmenge)second connecting element / rod (for a large quantity)
1212
Trägercarrier
14, 1614, 16
Drehlagerpivot bearing
1818
erster Hebel (für Kleinmenge)first lever (for small amount)
2020
zweiter Hebel (für Großmenge)second lever (for bulk)
2222
erste Betätigungstastefirst push button
2424
zweite Betätigungstastesecond button
2626
Verbindungskörper / Querhebel / VerlängerungConnecting body / cross lever / extension
2828
das eine Ende von 26the one end of 26
3030
anderes Ende von 26other end of 26
3232
Drehlager für 26Swivel bearing for 26
3434
Fixiervorrichtungfixing
3636
Radius von 4Radius of 4
3838
erster Betätigungsstift / Betätigungsbolzenfirst actuating pin / actuating pin
4040
Fixiervorrichtungfixing
4444
weiterer Betätigungsstift / Betätigungsbolzenfurther actuating pin / actuating pin
4646
Boden von 2Bottom of 2
4848
Ablaufventildrain valve
5050
Dichtelementsealing element
5252
freies Ende von 26free end of 26

Claims (10)

  1. Actuating device comprising a discharge fitting ( 4) of a flush tank (2), containing a valve body (6) that may be raised in the vertical direction and at the lower end of which a sealing element (50) of a discharge valve (48) is arranged, a first and a second connecting element (8, 10), which are connected to a valve body (6) or may be connected thereto, and levers (18, 20) that may be brought into active connection with the aforementioned connecting elements (8, 10) in order to trigger a low-volume or high-volume flush on actuation of a first or a second actuating clement (22, 24), characterised in that the actuating device comprises a connecting body (26 ), and in that the lever (18) that is provided for a low-volume flush and associated with the first actuating button (22) is interchangeably arranged for conversion to a start-stop flush and may be replaced by the connecting body (26) such that after the conversion, on actuation of the first actuating button (22), the valve body (6), which was previously raised to trigger a flush, may be moved downwards, using the connecting body (26), into the closed position or the discharge valve (48), one end (28) of the connecting body (26) being located in the region of the first actuating button (22) and its other end (30) being coupled to the second lever (20) or to the first connecting element (8).
  2. Actuating device according to claim 1, characterised in that one end (28) of the connecting body (26) is arranged below the first actuating button (22) and/or the connecting body is configured as a transverse lever.
  3. Actuating device according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the connecting body (26) or transverse lever is configured as a swivelling lever and/or is swivel-mounted on a carrier (12) arranged in the flush tank (2), using a pivot bearing (32).
  4. Actuating device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the other end (30) of the connecting body (26) is coupled to the second lever such that on actuation of the actuating button (22) by means of the second lever (20), the second connecting element (20) and the valve body (6) connected thereto may be moved downwards, in order to close the discharge valve (48).
  5. Actuating device according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the connecting body (26) may be coupled to the first connecting element (8), which is provided for a low-volume flush, such that on actuation of the first actuating button (22), the first connecting element (8) and the valve body (6) connected thereto may be pressed downwards, in order to close the discharge valve (48).
  6. Actuating device according to any one of claims 1, 2 and 5, characterised in that the connecting body (26) is connected to an actuating pin (38) that is arranged below the first actuating button (22), and/or in that the aforementioned actuating pin (38) is rigidly connected to the first actuating button (22).
  7. Actuating device according to any one of claims 1, 2, 5 and 6, characterised in that the actuating device is arranged in the region above the discharge fitting (6), and/or in that at least the first actuating button (22) is arranged in the region above the discharge fitting (4).
  8. Actuating device, in particular according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the low-volume flush may be triggered in the two-volume flush operating mode using the first actuating button (22), or in that, in the start-Stop flush operating mode, a flush that was triggered previously with the second actuating button (24) may be interrupted using the first actuating button (22).
  9. Actuating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterised il1 that the first lever (18) and the second lever (20) substantially correspond to each other in their configuration.
  10. Actuating device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that, in the start-stop flush operating mode, the arrangement of the second lever, which is coupled to the second connecting element (10), is unchanged in comparison to the two-volume flush operating mode.
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