EP1276937B1 - Self-contained and self-cleaning sanitary facility - Google Patents

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EP1276937B1
EP1276937B1 EP00925368A EP00925368A EP1276937B1 EP 1276937 B1 EP1276937 B1 EP 1276937B1 EP 00925368 A EP00925368 A EP 00925368A EP 00925368 A EP00925368 A EP 00925368A EP 1276937 B1 EP1276937 B1 EP 1276937B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
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    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
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    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D7/00—Wheeled lavatories
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    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
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  • the present invention relates to a sanitary installation autonomous and self-cleaning including a seat cleaning area and particularly suitable for sites disconnected from the electricity network, the water supply network and the sewage disposal network like beaches for example.
  • the scope of use of the present invention is not not limited to natural sites because it can just as easily be used in an urban context, such as during a temporary demonstration for example.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a solution to the installation of sanitary facilities by proposing a new type of installation characterized in that the energy required for each cleaning cycle is provided entirely by the action of the user, while keeping a very high capacity of use and a very good level of hygiene.
  • This installation also has the advantage of being removable and therefore to be able to be withdrawn during periods of no frequentation of the sites it equips. Thus, it remains sheltered from damage it could suffer and its lifespan is therefore extended. We could also imagine moving it from one site to another to optimize its use.
  • This type of installation also has a structure whose specific shapes are easily integrated into an environment natural allowing to denature it as little as possible.
  • this system has the advantage of not blocking the sanitary during cleaning time since this is done during the hood closing phase, i.e. in masked time compared to usage.
  • the sanitary is composed a structure (1) containing the sanitary facilities, a platform (2) and a screen (3).
  • the structure (1) is covered with a shell.
  • the structure (1) covered with its shell are of rounded shape.
  • Shell is preferably but not limited to made of fiberglass or any similar material.
  • the structure (1) formed for example from of tubular profiles is surmounted by a lifting ring (4) allowing it to be moved.
  • the interior of the sanitary is shown on the figure 2. This one is composed of the turnstile (5) supporting the seats (6) three in number, for example, and a minimum of one.
  • the turnstile (5) supporting the seats (6) is rotatably mounted around the central axis (7) of the structure.
  • the interior of the structure is divided into two parts. On the one hand, a zone of use delimited by two partitions (8) and (9) and on the other hand a cleaning area.
  • the area of use contains a bowl (10) surmounted by one of the seats (6).
  • the other seats are contained in the cleaning area.
  • the area open to the outside can be closed by rotating the cover (11) around the central axis (7). It is the opening of the hood (11) which will provide all the energy necessary for cleaning the sanitary. This energy is stored by the different counterweights which will be described later. Clean water needed for cleaning is stored in a tank (13) located in the upper part of the cleaning. Wastewater is stored in different tanks (14) (15) and (16) in the lower part of the sanitary block.
  • FIG. 5 shows the sanitary water flush circuit.
  • This consists of a flush pump (17) connected to the tank (13) and the bowl (10) .
  • the flush is connected to several nozzles cleaning (18) in the bowl (10).
  • the flush pump is a bellows pump surmounted by a counterweight (19) actuated by a connecting cable (20) connected to the cover (11). When the counterweight (19) is released, this activates the pump.
  • the bowl is also equipped with an anti-odor valve (21) actuated by a cable (22) connected to the cover (11).
  • the cleaning area shown in Figure 6 is composed a disinfection bar (23) overhanging the seats is sprayable disinfectant.
  • the cleaning area is also provided scrapers (24) arranged parallel to the turnstile allowing to wipe the seats.
  • the disinfection circuit is activated by a bellows pump (25) surmounted by a counterweight (26) connected to the cover (11) via a connecting cable (27).
  • Figure 7 shows the different connections between counterweight and cover (11).
  • the platform (2) and the structure (1) are mounted on adjustable feet (28) in order to be able to position the sanitary on different types of grounds.
  • the screen (3) is slidably mounted vertically on two posts (29).
  • the surface of the screen will be provided with signage allowing potential users to know that the sanitary is free when the screen is in the high position.
  • the inside of the posts contains counterweights (30) connected to the top of the screen by a cable guided by a pulley located at the top of each post. So that the user can lower the screen, it is provided with two rings (31) and two handles (32).
  • the screen in the low position is shown in FIG. 3.
  • the screen is locked in the low position by means of the latch (33), integral with the screen, fitting into a slot (35) made in one of the posts (29) .
  • the latch (33) By pivoting to fit into the slot, the latch (33) simultaneously releases the latch (34) from the slot (38) which held the cover in the closed position. The user then opens the cover which remains blocked in the closed position thanks to the latch (34) which is inserted into the slot (39).
  • the latch (33) and fixed to the screen and is articulated along a vertical axis.
  • the hood latch (34) is articulated in its center along a horizontal axis fixed to one of the posts (29).
  • the latch (33) is elastically articulated.
  • the latch (33) slides along the post until it fits into the slot (35) to block the screen and in the same movement release the latch from the cover (34).
  • the mushroom (36) By actuating the mushroom (36), the user releases the latch (33) which comes out of the slot (35) and authorizes the closing of the cover and the raising of the screen.
  • the screen (3) being in the low position and the cover (11) in open position, the sanitary is ready for use. Only one of seats is accessible, it is housed between the partitions (8) and (9).
  • the user releases the cover (11) by actuating the mushroom (36). This has the effect of closing the cover (11) and raise the screen (3). Closing the hood triggers the rotation of the turnstile and the various cleaning operations.
  • Counterweights in the high position act as the engine of the system. Under the effect counterweights (12) connected to the cover by a cable and a set of pulleys, the cover closes and the turnstile starts to rotate a third of a turn in the case where the sanitary contains three seats. The rotation of the turnstile is ensured by the action of a retractable cam (37) connected to the cover (11).
  • the cam retracts and when when the cover is closed, the cam rests on the turnstile and drives it in the same movement as the cover around the axis (7).
  • the seat of the user then passes under the partition (8), it is then sprayed with water is disinfectant through the disinfection bar (23). Water and disinfectant are propelled by the bellows pump (25) under the effect of the counterweight (26). The water is then collected in the disinfection tank (14).
  • the turnstile continues its rotation and passes under the squeegees (24), the water after scraping is recovered in the recovery tank (15).
  • the movement of the cover (11) also makes it possible to close the anti-odor valve.
  • the flushing system is activated as soon as the hood, which, by releasing the counterweight (19) activates the pump flush which pulsates the water in the cleaning nozzles (18). The water then falls directly into the wastewater recovery tank (16).
  • the sanitary maintenance is relatively limited since it consists just fill the tanks with clean water and disinfectant and to empty the different tanks.
  • the sanitary according to this invention can still be connected to a power network in water and be mounted on a septic tank for example. In that case, only a water supply is necessary and the sanitary does not require almost no maintenance.

Abstract

The invention concerns a self-contained and self-cleaning sanitary facility particularly suited for sites not connected to electrical power grids, water supply network and waste water evacuation network such as beaches, for example. The sanitary installation consists of a structure (1) enclosed in a hood (11). The inside of the structure comprises a bowl whereon are several seats mounted on a rotary mechanism. Each time after it has been used, when the hood (11) is closed, the cleaning cycle is automatically triggered releasing counterweights (12, 19, 26). When the hood is opened by the next user, the counterweights will be raised for the next cycle.

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La présente invention concerne une installation sanitaire autonome et autonettoyante comprenant une zone de nettoyage des assises et particulièrement adaptée à des sites déconnectés du réseau électrique, du réseau d'alimentation en eau et du réseau d'évacuation des eaux usées comme les plages par exemple.The present invention relates to a sanitary installation autonomous and self-cleaning including a seat cleaning area and particularly suitable for sites disconnected from the electricity network, the water supply network and the sewage disposal network like beaches for example.

Les installations autonettoyantes du type connu, généralement implantées dans des zones urbaines, nécessitent un raccordement électrique, une alimentation en eau et un raccordement pour l'évacuation des eaux usées (voir par example US 4 797 959 A, qui décrit une installation conforme au préamble de la revendication 1). Il s'agit généralement de structures fixes bétonnées dont les formes peu esthétiques ne sont pas adaptées à des sites naturels.Self-cleaning installations of the known type, generally located in urban areas, require a connection electric, water supply and connection for sewage disposal (see for example US 4,797,959 A, which describes an installation according to the preamble of claim 1). These are usually fixed structures concrete whose unsightly forms are not suitable for natural sites.

On peut ainsi remarquer qu'il n'existe pas d'installations sanitaires autonettoyantes et autonomes comprenant une zone de nettoyage des assises et adaptées à des sites comme les plages par exemple.It can thus be noted that there are no facilities self-cleaning and autonomous sanitary facilities including a seat cleaning area and suitable for sites such as beaches for example.

Cependant, le cadre d'utilisation de la présente invention ne se limite pas aux sites naturels car celle-ci peut tout aussi bien être utilisée dans un contexte urbain, comme lors d'une manifestation temporaire par exemple.However, the scope of use of the present invention is not not limited to natural sites because it can just as easily be used in an urban context, such as during a temporary demonstration for example.

La présente invention a pour but de proposer une solution à l'implantation de sanitaires en proposant un nouveau type d'installation caractérisée en ce que l'énergie nécessaire à chaque cycle de nettoyage est fournie en totalité par l'action de l'utilisateur, tout en gardant une très grande capacité d'utilisation et un très bon niveau d'hygiène. The object of the present invention is to propose a solution to the installation of sanitary facilities by proposing a new type of installation characterized in that the energy required for each cleaning cycle is provided entirely by the action of the user, while keeping a very high capacity of use and a very good level of hygiene.

L'autonomie de cette installation permet d'éviter le surcoût que représente le raccordement aux différents réseaux nécessaires pour son utilisation.The autonomy of this installation avoids the additional cost that represents the connection to the different networks necessary for its use.

Cette installation présente également l'avantage d'être amovible et donc de pouvoir être retirée pendant les périodes de non fréquentation des sites qu'elle équipe. Ainsi, elle reste à l'abri des dégradations qu'elle pourrait subir et sa durée de vie est donc allongée. On pourrait également imaginer de la déplacer d'un site à un autre pour optimiser son utilisation.This installation also has the advantage of being removable and therefore to be able to be withdrawn during periods of no frequentation of the sites it equips. Thus, it remains sheltered from damage it could suffer and its lifespan is therefore extended. We could also imagine moving it from one site to another to optimize its use.

Ce type d'installation possède en outre une structure dont les formes spécifiques sont facilement intégrable dans un environnement naturel permettant de le dénaturer le moins possible.This type of installation also has a structure whose specific shapes are easily integrated into an environment natural allowing to denature it as little as possible.

De plus, ce système présente l'avantage de ne pas bloquer le sanitaire pendant le temps de nettoyage puisque celui-ci est réalisé durant la phase de fermeture du capot, c'est-à-dire en temps masqué par rapport à l'utilisation.In addition, this system has the advantage of not blocking the sanitary during cleaning time since this is done during the hood closing phase, i.e. in masked time compared to usage.

D'autres avantages et caractéristiques de l'invention apparaítront à la lecture de la description ci-après de formes de réalisation de l'invention données à titre d'exemples non limitatifs et illustrés par les dessins joints dans lesquels:

  • la figure 1 représente en perspective les principaux éléments de l'invention.
  • la figure 2 représente en vue de dessus l'intérieur du sanitaire.
  • la figure 3 représente en vue de coté le sanitaire.
  • la figure 4 représente le système de fermeture du capot (11).
  • la figure 5 représente le système de chasse d'eau.
  • la figure 6 représente le système de nettoyage des assises.
  • La figure 7 représente les liaisons entre les contrepoids et le capot
Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear on reading the following description of embodiments of the invention given by way of nonlimiting examples and illustrated by the accompanying drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 shows in perspective the main elements of the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows a top view of the interior of the sanitary.
  • Figure 3 shows a side view of the sanitary.
  • Figure 4 shows the hood closing system (11).
  • Figure 5 shows the flushing system.
  • Figure 6 shows the seat cleaning system.
  • Figure 7 shows the connections between the counterweights and the cover

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 1, le sanitaire est composé d'une structure (1) contenant le sanitaire, d'une plate-forme (2) et d'un paravent (3). La structure (1) est recouverte d'une coque. Préférentiellement, afin de se fondre dans un paysage naturel, la structure (1) recouverte de sa coque sont de forme arrondie. La coque est préférentiellement mais non limitativement réalisée en fibre de verre ou tout matériau similaire. La structure (1) formée par exemple à partir de profilés tubulaires est surmontée d'un anneau de levage (4) permettant de la déplacer. L'intérieur du sanitaire est représenté sur la figure 2. Celui ci est composé du tourniquet (5) supportant les assises (6) au nombre de trois par exemple et au nombre minimum de une. Le tourniquet (5) supportant les assises (6) est monté rotatif autour de l'axe central (7) de la structure. L'intérieur de la structure est divisé en deux parties. D'une part une zone d'utilisation délimitée par deux cloisons (8) et (9) et d'autre part une zone de nettoyage. La zone d'utilisation contient une cuvette (10) surmontée d'une des assises (6). Les autres assises sont contenues dans la zone de nettoyage. La zone d'utilisation ouverte vers l'extérieur peut être fermée en faisant pivoter le capot (11) autour de l'axe central (7). C'est l'ouverture du capot (11) qui fournira toute l'énergie nécessaire au nettoyage du sanitaire. Cette énergie est emmagasinée par les différents contrepoids qui seront décrits plus loin. L'eau propre nécessaire pour le nettoyage est stockée dans une cuve (13) située dans la partie supérieure de la zone de nettoyage. Les eaux usées sont stockées dans différentes cuves (14) (15) et (16) dans la partie inférieure du sanitaire.As can be seen in Figure 1, the sanitary is composed a structure (1) containing the sanitary facilities, a platform (2) and a screen (3). The structure (1) is covered with a shell. Preferably, in order to blend into a natural landscape, the structure (1) covered with its shell are of rounded shape. Shell is preferably but not limited to made of fiberglass or any similar material. The structure (1) formed for example from of tubular profiles is surmounted by a lifting ring (4) allowing it to be moved. The interior of the sanitary is shown on the figure 2. This one is composed of the turnstile (5) supporting the seats (6) three in number, for example, and a minimum of one. The turnstile (5) supporting the seats (6) is rotatably mounted around the central axis (7) of the structure. The interior of the structure is divided into two parts. On the one hand, a zone of use delimited by two partitions (8) and (9) and on the other hand a cleaning area. The area of use contains a bowl (10) surmounted by one of the seats (6). The other seats are contained in the cleaning area. The area open to the outside can be closed by rotating the cover (11) around the central axis (7). It is the opening of the hood (11) which will provide all the energy necessary for cleaning the sanitary. This energy is stored by the different counterweights which will be described later. Clean water needed for cleaning is stored in a tank (13) located in the upper part of the cleaning. Wastewater is stored in different tanks (14) (15) and (16) in the lower part of the sanitary block.

La figure 5 représente le circuit de châsse d'eau du sanitaire. Celui ci est composé d'une pompe de chasse d'eau (17) reliée à la cuve (13) et à la cuvette (10).La chasse d'eau est reliée à plusieurs buses de nettoyage (18) dans la cuvette (10). La pompe de chasse d'eau est une pompe à soufflet surmontée d'un contrepoids (19) actionné par un câble de liaison (20) relié au capot (11). Lorsque le contrepoids (19) est relâché, celui ci actionne la pompe. La cuvette est également équipée d'un clapet anti-odeurs (21) actionné par un câble (22) relié au capot (11).Figure 5 shows the sanitary water flush circuit. This consists of a flush pump (17) connected to the tank (13) and the bowl (10) .The flush is connected to several nozzles cleaning (18) in the bowl (10). The flush pump is a bellows pump surmounted by a counterweight (19) actuated by a connecting cable (20) connected to the cover (11). When the counterweight (19) is released, this activates the pump. The bowl is also equipped with an anti-odor valve (21) actuated by a cable (22) connected to the cover (11).

La zone de nettoyage représentée sur la figure 6 est composée d'une barre de désinfection (23) surplombant les assises est pulvérisant du produit de désinfection. La zone de nettoyage est également pourvue de raclettes (24) disposées parallèlement au tourniquet permettant d'essuyer les assises. Le circuit de désinfection est actionné par une pompe à soufflet (25) surmontée d'un contrepoids (26) relié au capot (11) par l'intermédiaire d'un câble de liaison (27).The cleaning area shown in Figure 6 is composed a disinfection bar (23) overhanging the seats is sprayable disinfectant. The cleaning area is also provided scrapers (24) arranged parallel to the turnstile allowing to wipe the seats. The disinfection circuit is activated by a bellows pump (25) surmounted by a counterweight (26) connected to the cover (11) via a connecting cable (27).

La figure 7 représente les différentes liaisons entre les contrepoids et le capot (11).Figure 7 shows the different connections between counterweight and cover (11).

La plate-forme (2) et la structure (1) sont montées sur des pieds réglables (28) afin de pouvoir positionner le sanitaire sur différents types de terrains.
Le paravent (3) est monté coulissant verticalement sur deux poteaux (29). La surface du paravent sera dotée d'une signalétique permettant aux utilisateurs potentiels de savoir que le sanitaire est libre lorsque le paravent est en position haute. Afin de maintenir le paravent en position haute, l'intérieur des poteaux contient des contrepoids (30) reliés au sommet du paravent par un câble guidé par une poulie située au sommet de chaque poteau. Afin que l'utilisateur puisse faire descendre le paravent, celui ci est muni de deux anneaux (31) et de deux poignées (32). Le paravent en position basse est représenté sur la figure 3. Le paravent est bloqué en position basse par l'intermédiaire du loquet (33), solidaire du paravent, s'insérant dans une fente (35) réalisée dans un des poteaux (29). En pivotant pour s'insérer dans la fente, le loquet (33) libère en même temps le loquet (34) de la fente (38) qui maintenait le capot en position fermée. L'utilisateur ouvre alors le capot qui reste bloqué en position fermée grâce au loquet (34) qui s'insère dans la fente (39). Ces différents éléments sont représentés sur la figure 4. Le loquet (33) et fixé au paravent et est articulé selon un axe vertical. Le loquet du capot (34) est articulé en son centre selon un axe horizontal fixé a l'un des poteaux (29). Le loquet (33) est articulé élastiquement. Ainsi, le loquet (33) coulisse le long du poteau jusqu'à s'insérer dans la fente (35) pour bloquer le paravent et dans le même mouvement libérer le loquet du capot (34). En actionnant le champignon (36), l'utilisateur libère le loquet (33) qui sort de la fente (35) et autorise la fermeture du capot et la remontée du paravent.The platform (2) and the structure (1) are mounted on adjustable feet (28) in order to be able to position the sanitary on different types of grounds.
The screen (3) is slidably mounted vertically on two posts (29). The surface of the screen will be provided with signage allowing potential users to know that the sanitary is free when the screen is in the high position. In order to keep the screen in the high position, the inside of the posts contains counterweights (30) connected to the top of the screen by a cable guided by a pulley located at the top of each post. So that the user can lower the screen, it is provided with two rings (31) and two handles (32). The screen in the low position is shown in FIG. 3. The screen is locked in the low position by means of the latch (33), integral with the screen, fitting into a slot (35) made in one of the posts (29) . By pivoting to fit into the slot, the latch (33) simultaneously releases the latch (34) from the slot (38) which held the cover in the closed position. The user then opens the cover which remains blocked in the closed position thanks to the latch (34) which is inserted into the slot (39). These different elements are shown in Figure 4. The latch (33) and fixed to the screen and is articulated along a vertical axis. The hood latch (34) is articulated in its center along a horizontal axis fixed to one of the posts (29). The latch (33) is elastically articulated. Thus, the latch (33) slides along the post until it fits into the slot (35) to block the screen and in the same movement release the latch from the cover (34). By actuating the mushroom (36), the user releases the latch (33) which comes out of the slot (35) and authorizes the closing of the cover and the raising of the screen.

Le cycle d'utilisation du sanitaire est le suivant:

  • Le sanitaire est libre, le paravent est en position haute et le capot (11) est fermé.
  • L'utilisateur situé sur la plate-forme (2) saisi le paravent (3) par l'intermédiaire des anneaux (31) ou des poignées (32) et l'amène en position basse jusqu'au blocage par le loquet (33). Ce loquet permet également de débloquer le loquet (34) du capot (11). Si le paravent n'arrive pas en bout de course, celui ci remonte automatiquement sous l'action des contrepoids (30). Le paravent étant en position basse, l'utilisateur peut alors ouvrir le capot (11). Le mouvement d'ouverture du capot (11) provoque la remontée des différents contrepoids et l'ouverture du clapet anti-odeurs. Les différents mouvements entre le capot et les contrepoids sont assurés par les câbles de liaison (20), (22), (27) guidés dans des poulies par exemple.
    • The sanitary use cycle is as follows:
  • The sanitary is free, the screen is in the high position and the cover (11) is closed.
  • The user located on the platform (2) grasps the screen (3) via the rings (31) or the handles (32) and brings it in the low position until it is blocked by the latch (33) . This latch also makes it possible to unlock the latch (34) of the cover (11). If the screen does not reach the end of its travel, it goes up automatically under the action of the counterweights (30). The screen being in the low position, the user can then open the cover (11). The opening movement of the cover (11) causes the various counterweights to rise and the anti-odor valve to open. The various movements between the cover and the counterweights are provided by the connecting cables (20), (22), (27) guided in pulleys for example.

    • Le paravent (3) étant en position basse et le capot (11) en position ouverte, le sanitaire est prêt à l'utilisation. Une seule des assises est accessible, elle est logée entre les cloisons (8) et (9).The screen (3) being in the low position and the cover (11) in open position, the sanitary is ready for use. Only one of seats is accessible, it is housed between the partitions (8) and (9).

    Après utilisation, l'utilisateur libère le capot (11) en actionnant le champignon (36). Ceci a pour effet de refermer le capot (11) et de relever le paravent (3). La fermeture du capot déclenche la rotation du tourniquet et les différentes opérations de nettoyage. Les contrepoids en position haute agissent comme le moteur du système. Sous l'effet des contrepoids (12) reliés au capot par un câble et un jeu de poulies, le capot se referme et le tourniquet entame une rotation d'un tiers de tour dans le cas ou le sanitaire contient trois assises. La rotation du tourniquet est assurée par l'action d'une came escamotable (37) reliée au capot (11). Lors de l'ouverture du capot, la came s'escamote et lors de la fermeture du capot, la came prend appui sur le tourniquet et l'entraíne dans le même mouvement que le capot autour de l'axe (7). L'assise de l'utilisateur passe alors sous la cloison (8), elle est alors aspergée d'eau est de produit de désinfection par l'intermédiaire de la barre de désinfection (23). L'eau et le produit de désinfection sont propulsés par la pompe à soufflet (25) sous l'effet du contrepoids (26). L'eau est alors récupérée dans la cuve de désinfection (14). Le tourniquet continue sa rotation et passe sous les raclettes (24), l'eau issue du raclage est récupérée dans la cuve de récupération (15). Le mouvement du capot (11) permet également de fermer le clapet anti-odeurs.After use, the user releases the cover (11) by actuating the mushroom (36). This has the effect of closing the cover (11) and raise the screen (3). Closing the hood triggers the rotation of the turnstile and the various cleaning operations. Counterweights in the high position act as the engine of the system. Under the effect counterweights (12) connected to the cover by a cable and a set of pulleys, the cover closes and the turnstile starts to rotate a third of a turn in the case where the sanitary contains three seats. The rotation of the turnstile is ensured by the action of a retractable cam (37) connected to the cover (11). When the hood is opened, the cam retracts and when when the cover is closed, the cam rests on the turnstile and drives it in the same movement as the cover around the axis (7). The seat of the user then passes under the partition (8), it is then sprayed with water is disinfectant through the disinfection bar (23). Water and disinfectant are propelled by the bellows pump (25) under the effect of the counterweight (26). The water is then collected in the disinfection tank (14). The turnstile continues its rotation and passes under the squeegees (24), the water after scraping is recovered in the recovery tank (15). The movement of the cover (11) also makes it possible to close the anti-odor valve.

    Le système de chasse d'eau est actionné dés la libération du capot, qui, en relâchant le contrepoids (19) actionne la pompe de chasse d'eau qui pulse l'eau dans les buses de nettoyage (18). L'eau tombe alors directement dans la cuve de récupération des eaux usées (16).The flushing system is activated as soon as the hood, which, by releasing the counterweight (19) activates the pump flush which pulsates the water in the cleaning nozzles (18). The water then falls directly into the wastewater recovery tank (16).

    Lorsque le capot (11) a retrouvé sa position fermée, le sanitaire est alors prêt pour une nouvelle utilisation.When the cover (11) has returned to its closed position, the sanitary is then ready for a new use.

    L'entretien du sanitaire est relativement limité puisqu'il consiste juste à remplir les réservoirs d'eau propre et de produit de désinfection et à vider les différentes cuves. Bien qu'étant conçu pour être autonome en alimentation en eau et en évacuation, le sanitaire selon la présente invention peut tout de même être branché sur un réseau d'alimentation en eau et être monté sur une fosse septique par exemple. Dans ce cas, seule une alimentation en eau est nécessaire et le sanitaire ne nécessite quasiment plus d'entretien.The sanitary maintenance is relatively limited since it consists just fill the tanks with clean water and disinfectant and to empty the different tanks. Although designed to be self-contained in water supply and drainage, the sanitary according to this invention can still be connected to a power network in water and be mounted on a septic tank for example. In that case, only a water supply is necessary and the sanitary does not require almost no maintenance.

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    1. Self-cleaning sanitary facilities of the type including a bowl (10) and one or more seats (16), which facilities include an area for use and an area for cleaning of the seats (16), characterised in that the energy required for each cleaning cycle is fully provided by the user's action.
    2. Sanitary facilities according to claim 1 characterised in that they comprise a structure (1) divided into a cleaning area and an area for use that can be closed by a hood (11), a platform (2) and a screen (3).
    3. Sanitary facilities according to claim 1 characterised in that the energy required for each cleaning cycle is stored by counterweights (12), (19) and (26).
    4. Sanitary facilities according to claim 1 characterised in that the counterweights are activated by movement of the cover (11).
    5. Sanitary facilities according to claim 1 characterised in that they are equipped with a hoisting ring (4) and that the structure (1) and platform (2) are born by adjustable legs (28).
    6. Sanitary facilities according to claim 1 characterised in that it is autonomous, with fresh water being stored in a tank (13) and waste water being stored in different tanks (14), (15) and (16).
    7. Sanitary facilities according to claim 2 characterised in that the structure includes a revolving stand (5) bearing one or more seats, which revolving stand is mounted around a central axis (7).
    8. Sanitary facilities according to claim 2 characterised in that the area for use contains a bowl (10) covered by a seat (6) that can be partitioned between two walls (8) and (9).
    9. Sanitary facilities according to claim 2 characterised in that the cleaning area includes:
      a water flush activated by a pump (17) mounted by a counterweight (19) connected to the hood (11) through a connecting cable (20), which pump is connected on one side to the water tank (13) and on the other to the bowl (10) through cleaning nozzles (18).
      a disinfection bar (23) overhanging the seats and spraying the disinfection product through a bellow pump (25) mounted by a counterweight (26) connected to the hood (11) through a connecting cable (27).
      scrapers (24) to clean the seats.
    10. Sanitary facilities according to claim 2 characterised in that the screen (3) is mounted to slide vertically on two pillars (29), the upper end of the said screen being connected to counterweights (30) contained in the said pillars (29), which screen is also equipped with rings (13) and handles (32) so the user can seize it when it is in the high position, the surface of the said screen being capable of bearing indications so potential users may know that the sanitary facilities are free when the screen is in the top position.
    11. Sanitary facilities according to claims 1 and 2 characterised in that the cycle for use is as follows:
      the user installed on the platform (2) takes hold of the screen and brings it to the low position until it locks through the latch (33) which causes the latch (34) to unlock from the hood (11), so the user can then open the hood (11) leading to the different counterweights rising; after use, the user activates the plunger (36) which has the effect of releasing the screen (3) that rises and activating closure of the hood (It) under the action of the counterweight (12), the water flush is activated, the revolving stand starts a rotation action and the seat moves under the disinfection bar then under the scrapers (24).
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