EP1342443A2 - Quick fastener for a toilet seat - Google Patents

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EP1342443A2
EP1342443A2 EP02014591A EP02014591A EP1342443A2 EP 1342443 A2 EP1342443 A2 EP 1342443A2 EP 02014591 A EP02014591 A EP 02014591A EP 02014591 A EP02014591 A EP 02014591A EP 1342443 A2 EP1342443 A2 EP 1342443A2
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Axel Semmler
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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  • the invention relates to a quick attachment for a toilet seat, in particular for a toilet seat with a backboard.
  • Toilet seats are usually pivotally mounted on a porcelain toilet bowl, with the associated hinges being firmly screwed to the toilet bowl on one side. These fixed toilet seats have the disadvantage that they are very difficult to clean in the area of the hinges.
  • a quick attachment for a toilet seat which contains at least one anchor element (permanently) to be attached to the toilet bowl and at least one movable bolt, the bolt being able to be brought into a locking position in which it connects between Manufactures anchor element and toilet seat.
  • the quick attachment described makes it possible to attach a toilet seat reversibly to a toilet bowl, so that it can be easily removed, in particular for cleaning purposes. To remove the toilet seat, only the latches have to be moved out of the locked position to release the connection between the anchor element attached to the toilet bowl and the toilet seat.
  • This connection is preferably designed in such a way that the bolt in its locking position establishes a positive connection between the anchor element, bolt and toilet seat in at least one direction.
  • Form-fit "in one direction” means that the elements are positively coupled against the effects of force in this direction.
  • the bolt can only be fixed with respect to a force acting in its direction of movement by friction.
  • the anchor elements can be screwed to the toilet bowl.
  • Porcelain toilet bowls usually have two through holes through which a screw can be passed to secure a toilet seat. These through holes are then used in the present case for fastening the anchor elements to the toilet bowl.
  • the concrete design of the anchor element, toilet seat and latch can be done in different ways to achieve the desired purpose.
  • the anchor element and the toilet seat could, for example, have bores which can be aligned and coupled to one another by a bolt.
  • the anchor element has a mushroom-shaped fastening element which has a trunk and a head which is widened relative to the trunk.
  • the bolt is provided with an opening which has a wider passage area, which is the passage of the head of the fastening element, and which further has a clamping area which only allows the passage of the trunk of the fastening element, but not the passage of the head of the fastening element.
  • the bolt can be moved into a (unlocking) position in which the mushroom-shaped fastening element lies in the passage area of the opening.
  • the fastener can then be inserted through the opening of the bolt or removed from this opening. If it is inserted through the opening, the bolt can then be moved into its locking position, in which the fastening element with its stem comes to rest in the clamping area of the bolt. In this locking position, the bolt can no longer be lifted off the anchor element, since the head of the mushroom-shaped fastening element does not fit through the clamping area. A connection with the anchor element can thus be established or released by a simple linear movement of the bolt.
  • the latch is preferably mounted in such a way that it can be moved parallel to the pivot axis of the toilet seat.
  • the pivot axis of the toilet seat is the axis about which the glasses or the lid of the toilet seat can be rotated for folding up.
  • a parallel direction of displacement of the latch has the advantage that the latch can be actuated by a movement directed towards the (easily accessible) side of the toilet.
  • the quick attachment is preferably used in a toilet seat with a rear board, the rear board being set up in such a way that it is attached to the at least one anchor element with the aid of the at least one latch can.
  • Toilet seats with a backboard are known. With them, the pivot axis of the toilet seat and toilet lid is shifted forward, so that even with cantilevered cisterns it is guaranteed that the lid and the glasses can be leaned against the toilet tank without falling down again.
  • the rear board which is not caught by the swivel movement, offers a well-suited space for accommodating the quick attachment.
  • the at least one latch is guided in the rear board so that it can move.
  • the backboard is usually made as a hollow body, making it ideal for holding and guiding the latch.
  • Corresponding latching elements can be provided on the latch and on the rear board, which cause the latch to latch when its locking position is reached. This ensures that the latch does not inadvertently leave its locking position on its own and thereby loosens the toilet seat.
  • the quick attachment provided on the rear board preferably has two bars arranged in mirror image, which in their locking position terminate the rear board at one end in each case. In this way, the bars form a harmonious unit with the backboard, both optically and functionally.
  • Figure 1 shows an assembled toilet seat in the plan, the toilet lid 1 and the backboard 2 can be seen.
  • the use of a backboard serves to shift the pivot axis of the toilet lid 1 and the toilet seat (not shown) further forward.
  • the two ends of the back board 2 are essentially triangular-shaped caps continued, which represent the externally visible sections of bolts 3 of a quick fastening mechanism to be described in more detail below.
  • the function of the locking mechanism is shown in more detail in FIG. 2, the rear board 2 and the latch 3 being shown in a partially transparent manner.
  • the back board 2 consists of a base plate 2a and a cover 2b, which are shown separately in different views in FIGS. 5 and 6.
  • the bottom plate 2a has a circular opening 12 at each end.
  • An anchor element 8 projects through these openings 12 and is screwed to the toilet bowl.
  • the anchor element 8 is shown separately in FIG. 3 in a top view (bottom) and a cross section (top) along the line AA. In cross section it can be seen that a screw 11 with a square head can be inserted through the anchor element 8 8 and a hole in the toilet bowl (not shown) in order to permanently fix the anchor element 8 to the toilet bowl. It can also be seen in FIG. 3 that the anchor element 8 has an upwardly projecting, mushroom-shaped or T-shaped fastening element 7, which consists of a narrower stem 7b and a head 7a widened relative to the stem. This mushroom-shaped fastening element 7 interacts with the latch 3 described in more detail below.
  • the thickness of the slider 6 is less than the height of the stem 7b of the fastening element 7.
  • the slider 6 can therefore be slipped with the passage area 5 over the mushroom-shaped fastening element 7 (state in FIG. 2b) and then moved so that the stem 7b of the Fastening element 7 comes to rest in the clamping area 4 (state in FIG. 2a). Since the clamping slot 4 is narrower than the head 7a, the bolt 3 in the latter state, the so-called locking position, can no longer be lifted upward from the anchor element 8. Together with the bolt 3, however, the back board 2 and the toilet lid 1 are then also fixed.
  • the latch 3 has two latching hooks 10 projecting parallel to the slide 6, the widened tip of which latches behind latching pins 9 of the backboard 2 in the locking position (FIG. 2a). As a result, the bolt 3 is secured in the locking position against unintentional loosening.
  • the back board 2 has a further pin 14, which forms an axial guidance of the latch 3 and a stop which limits the maximum pull-out of the latch 3 from the back board 2. It is therefore not possible to pull the latches 3 completely out of the rear board 2, so that they are protected against inadvertent loss.

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An anchoring element (8) designed as a circular head (7a) on a short shaft (7b), is permanently joined with a threaded bolt (11) to both sides of the rear of the rim of the toilet bowl and hidden underneath a rectangular transversally positioned cover (2). Triangular pieces (3), serving as a matching cover and as handles and provided with locking elements (6) joined to the inwards pointing sides, are attached laterally to the main cover (2). The anchoring element (8) can be inserted into a circular opening (5) positioned at each of the locking elements (6) and guided along the adjacent slot (4) into a locking position.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Schnellbefestigung für einen WC-Sitz, insbesondere für einen WC-Sitz mit Rückbrett.The invention relates to a quick attachment for a toilet seat, in particular for a toilet seat with a backboard.

WC-Sitze werden üblicherweise schwenkbar an einer WC-Schüssel aus Porzellan gelagert, wobei die zugehörigen Scharniere einseitig fest mit der WC-Schüssel verschraubt sind. Diese fest montierten WC-Sitze haben den Nachteil, dass diese im Bereich der Scharniere nur sehr schwer gereinigt werden können.Toilet seats are usually pivotally mounted on a porcelain toilet bowl, with the associated hinges being firmly screwed to the toilet bowl on one side. These fixed toilet seats have the disadvantage that they are very difficult to clean in the area of the hinges.

Vor diesem Hintergrund war es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine Schnellbefestigung für einen WC-Sitz bereitzustellen, mit welcher sich der WC-Sitz in einfacher Weise von der WC-Schüssel entfernen beziehungsweise hieran wieder befestigen lässt.Against this background, it was an object of the present invention to provide a quick attachment for a toilet seat, with which the toilet seat can be removed from the toilet bowl in a simple manner or attached to it again.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Schnellbefestigung für einen WC-Sitz gelöst, welche mindestens ein an der WC-Schüssel (dauerhaft) zu befestigendes Ankerelement sowie mindestens einen beweglichen Riegel enthält, wobei der Riegel in eine Verriegelungsposition gebracht werden kann, in welcher dieser eine Verbindung zwischen Ankerelement und WC-Sitz herstellt.This object is achieved by a quick attachment for a toilet seat, which contains at least one anchor element (permanently) to be attached to the toilet bowl and at least one movable bolt, the bolt being able to be brought into a locking position in which it connects between Manufactures anchor element and toilet seat.

Die beschriebene Schnellbefestigung ermöglicht es, einen WC-Sitz reversibel an einer WC-Schüssel zu befestigen, so dass dieser insbesondere für Reinigungszwecke leicht hiervon entfernt werden kann. Zum Abnehmen des WC-Sitzes müssen dabei nur die Riegel aus der Verriegelungsposition herausbewegt werden, um die Verbindung zwischen dem an der WC-Schüssel befestigten Ankerelement und dem WC-Sitz zu lösen.The quick attachment described makes it possible to attach a toilet seat reversibly to a toilet bowl, so that it can be easily removed, in particular for cleaning purposes. To remove the toilet seat, only the latches have to be moved out of the locked position to release the connection between the anchor element attached to the toilet bowl and the toilet seat.

Vorzugsweise ist diese Verbindung so ausgestaltet, dass der Riegel in seiner Verriegelungsposition eine in mindestens einer Richtung formschlüssige Verbindung zwischen Ankerelement, Riegel und WC-Sitz herstellt. Formschlüssigkeit "in einer Richtung" bedeutet dabei, dass die Elemente gegen Krafteinwirkungen in dieser Richtung formschlüssig gekoppelt sind. Gegen eine Krafteinwirkung in einer anderen Richtung kann dagegen möglicherweise kein Formschluss vorliegen. Insbesondere kann der Riegel gegenüber einer in seine Bewegungsrichtung wirkenden Kraft nur durch Reibschluss fixiert sein.This connection is preferably designed in such a way that the bolt in its locking position establishes a positive connection between the anchor element, bolt and toilet seat in at least one direction. Form-fit "in one direction" means that the elements are positively coupled against the effects of force in this direction. On the other hand, there may be no form fit against a force acting in another direction. In particular, the bolt can only be fixed with respect to a force acting in its direction of movement by friction.

Die Ankerelemente können mit der WC-Schüssel verschraubt sein. WC-Schüsseln aus Porzellan weisen üblicherweise zwei Durchgangslöcher auf, durch welche eine Schraube zur Befestigung eines WC-Sitzes geführt werden kann. Diese Durchgangslöcher werden dann vorliegend für die Befestigung der Ankerelemente an der WC-Schüssel genutzt.The anchor elements can be screwed to the toilet bowl. Porcelain toilet bowls usually have two through holes through which a screw can be passed to secure a toilet seat. These through holes are then used in the present case for fastening the anchor elements to the toilet bowl.

Die konkrete Ausgestaltung von Ankerelement, WC-Sitz und Riegel kann auf unterschiedliche Weisen erfolgen, um den gewünschten Zweck zu erfüllen. Das Ankerelement und der WC-Sitz könnten beispielsweise Bohrungen aufweisen, welche fluchtend ausgerichtet und durch einen Riegel miteinander gekoppelt werden können. Besonders bevorzugt ist es jedoch, wenn das Ankerelement ein pilzförmiges Befestigungselement aufweist, welches einen Stamm und einen gegenüber dem Stamm verbreiterten Kopf aufweist. Hierzu korrespondierend wird der Riegel mit einer Öffnung versehen, welche einen breiteren Durchtrittsbereich aufweist, der den Durchtritt des Kopfes des Befestigungselementes erlaubt, und welche ferner einen Klemmbereich aufweist, welcher nur den Durchtritt des Stammes des Befestigungselementes, nicht jedoch den Durchtritt des Kopfes des Befestigungselementes erlaubt.The concrete design of the anchor element, toilet seat and latch can be done in different ways to achieve the desired purpose. The anchor element and the toilet seat could, for example, have bores which can be aligned and coupled to one another by a bolt. However, it is particularly preferred if the anchor element has a mushroom-shaped fastening element which has a trunk and a head which is widened relative to the trunk. Corresponding to this, the bolt is provided with an opening which has a wider passage area, which is the passage of the head of the fastening element, and which further has a clamping area which only allows the passage of the trunk of the fastening element, but not the passage of the head of the fastening element.

Bei einem derartigen Befestigungsmechanismus kann der Riegel durch Verschieben in eine (Entriegelungs-)Position gebracht werden, in welcher das pilzförmige Befestigungselement im Durchtrittsbereich der Öffnung liegt. Das Befestigungselement kann dann durch die Öffnung des Riegels gesteckt bzw. aus dieser Öffnung entfernt werden. Falls es durch die Öffnung gesteckt wird, kann der Riegel anschließend in seine Verriegelungsposition verschoben werden, in welcher das Befestigungselement mit seinem Stamm im Klemmbereich des Riegels zu liegen kommt. In dieser Verriegelungsposition kann der Riegel nicht mehr vom Ankerelement abgehoben werden, da der Kopf des pilzförmigen Befestigungselementes nicht durch den Klemmbereich hindurchpasst. Durch eine einfache lineare Bewegung des Riegels kann somit eine Verbindung mit dem Ankerelement hergestellt beziehungsweise gelöst werden.In the case of such a fastening mechanism, the bolt can be moved into a (unlocking) position in which the mushroom-shaped fastening element lies in the passage area of the opening. The fastener can then be inserted through the opening of the bolt or removed from this opening. If it is inserted through the opening, the bolt can then be moved into its locking position, in which the fastening element with its stem comes to rest in the clamping area of the bolt. In this locking position, the bolt can no longer be lifted off the anchor element, since the head of the mushroom-shaped fastening element does not fit through the clamping area. A connection with the anchor element can thus be established or released by a simple linear movement of the bolt.

Vorzugsweise wird der Riegel so gelagert, dass er parallel zur Schwenkachse des WC-Sitzes verschiebebeweglich ist. Die Schwenkachse des WC-Sitzes ist dabei diejenige Achse, um welche die Brille beziehungsweise der Deckel des WC-Sitzes für ein Hochklappen gedreht werden können. Eine hierzu parallele Verschieberichtung des Riegels hat den Vorteil, dass eine Betätigung des Riegels durch eine zur (gut zugänglichen) Seite des WCs gerichtete Bewegung bewirkt werden kann.The latch is preferably mounted in such a way that it can be moved parallel to the pivot axis of the toilet seat. The pivot axis of the toilet seat is the axis about which the glasses or the lid of the toilet seat can be rotated for folding up. A parallel direction of displacement of the latch has the advantage that the latch can be actuated by a movement directed towards the (easily accessible) side of the toilet.

Vorzugsweise wird die Schnellbefestigung bei einem WC-Sitz mit einem Rückbrett eingesetzt, wobei das Rückbrett so eingerichtet ist, dass dieses mit Hilfe des mindestens einen Riegels am mindestens einen Ankerelement befestigt werden kann. WC-Sitze mit Rückbrett sind bekannt. Mit ihnen wird die Schwenkachse von WC-Brille und WC-Deckel nach vorne verlagert, so dass auch bei weit ausladenden Spülkästen gewährleistet ist, dass der Deckel und die Brille gegen den Spülkasten angelehnt werden können, ohne wieder herunter zu fallen. Das von der Schwenkbewegung nicht erfasste Rückbrett bietet dabei einen gut geeigneten Raum für die Unterbringung der Schnellbefestigung.The quick attachment is preferably used in a toilet seat with a rear board, the rear board being set up in such a way that it is attached to the at least one anchor element with the aid of the at least one latch can. Toilet seats with a backboard are known. With them, the pivot axis of the toilet seat and toilet lid is shifted forward, so that even with cantilevered cisterns it is guaranteed that the lid and the glasses can be leaned against the toilet tank without falling down again. The rear board, which is not caught by the swivel movement, offers a well-suited space for accommodating the quick attachment.

Insbesondere ist es möglich, dass der mindestens eine Riegel verschiebebeweglich im Rückbrett geführt ist. Bei WC-Sitzen aus Kunststoff ist das Rückbrett in der Regel als Hohlkörper hergestellt, so dass es sich ideal für die Aufnahme und Führung des Riegels eignet.In particular, it is possible for the at least one latch to be guided in the rear board so that it can move. In plastic toilet seats, the backboard is usually made as a hollow body, making it ideal for holding and guiding the latch.

Dabei können am Riegel und am Rückbrett korrespondierende Rastelemente vorgesehen sein, welche ein Einrasten des Riegels bei Erreichen seiner Verriegelungsposition bewirken. Auf diese Weise wird sichergestellt, dass der Riegel nicht unbeabsichtigt von alleine seine Verriegelungsposition verlässt und hierdurch den WC-Sitz lockert.Corresponding latching elements can be provided on the latch and on the rear board, which cause the latch to latch when its locking position is reached. This ensures that the latch does not inadvertently leave its locking position on its own and thereby loosens the toilet seat.

Vorzugsweise weist die am Rückbrett vorgesehene Schnellbefestigung zwei spiegelbildlich angeordnete Riegel auf, welche in ihrer Verriegelungsposition das Rückbrett an jeweils einem Ende abschließen. Auf diese Weise bilden die Riegel mit dem Rückbrett optisch und funktional eine harmonische Einheit.The quick attachment provided on the rear board preferably has two bars arranged in mirror image, which in their locking position terminate the rear board at one end in each case. In this way, the bars form a harmonious unit with the backboard, both optically and functionally.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung mit Hilfe der Figuren beispielhaft näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Aufsicht auf einen WC-Sitz mit einer erfindungsgemäßen Schnellbefestigung,
Fig. 2a
den Schnellbefestigungsmechanismus im verriegelten Zustand,
Fig. 2b
den Schnellbefestigungsmechanismus im geöffneten Zustand,
Fig. 3
das Ankerelement der Schnellbefestigung in einer Aufsicht und in einem Querschnitt,
Fig. 4
einen Riegel der Schnellbefestigung in einer Aufsicht, in einer Frontansicht und in einer Seitenansicht,
Fig. 5
die Bodenplatte eines Rückbrettes für die erfindungsgemäße Schnellbefestigung in einer Aufsicht, einer Seitenansicht von vorne und der Seite sowie in einem Querschnitt, und
Fig. 6
die Abdeckung der Bodenplatte nach Figur 5 in einer Aufsicht sowie in Seitenansichten von vorne und der Seite.
The invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of the figures. Show it:
Fig. 1
a supervision of a toilet seat with a quick attachment according to the invention,
Fig. 2a
the quick fastening mechanism in the locked state,
Fig. 2b
the quick fastening mechanism when open,
Fig. 3
the anchor element of the quick fastening in a top view and in a cross section,
Fig. 4
a latch of the quick attachment in a top view, in a front view and in a side view,
Fig. 5
the bottom plate of a backboard for the quick attachment according to the invention in a top view, a side view from the front and the side and in a cross section, and
Fig. 6
the cover of the base plate according to Figure 5 in a top view and in side views from the front and the side.

In den Figuren 1 bis 6 sind die Elemente einer erfindungsgemäßen Schnellbefestigung für einen WC-Sitz dargestellt, wobei gleiche Bezugszeichen jeweils zu den gleichen Teilen gehören.In the figures 1 to 6, the elements of a quick attachment according to the invention for a toilet seat are shown, with the same reference numerals belonging to the same parts.

Figur 1 zeigt einen montierten WC-Sitz in der Aufsicht, wobei der WC-Deckel 1 sowie das Rückbrett 2 zu erkennen sind. Die Verwendung eines Rückbrettes dient dazu, die Schwenkachse des WC-Deckels 1 und der WC-Brille (nicht dargestellt) weiter nach vorne zu verlagern. Die beiden Enden des Rückbrettes 2 sind durch im Wesentlichen dreiecksförmige Kappen fortgesetzt, welche die von außen sichtbaren Abschnitte von Riegeln 3 eines nachfolgend näher zu beschreibenden Schnellbefestigungsmechanismus darstellen. Durch ein Abziehen der Riegel 3 in die durch die Pfeile angedeuteten seitlichen Richtungen wird die Schnellbefestigung gelöst, und der WC-Sitz kann komplett von der WC-Schüssel abgenommen werden. Auf diese Weise ist eine leichte und gründliche Reinigung möglich. Besonders vorteilhaft ist dabei, dass die zu betätigenden Riegel 3 zur Seite beweglich und somit gut erreichbar sind.Figure 1 shows an assembled toilet seat in the plan, the toilet lid 1 and the backboard 2 can be seen. The use of a backboard serves to shift the pivot axis of the toilet lid 1 and the toilet seat (not shown) further forward. The two ends of the back board 2 are essentially triangular-shaped caps continued, which represent the externally visible sections of bolts 3 of a quick fastening mechanism to be described in more detail below. By pulling the latch 3 in the lateral directions indicated by the arrows, the quick attachment is released and the toilet seat can be completely removed from the toilet bowl. In this way, easy and thorough cleaning is possible. It is particularly advantageous that the latches 3 to be actuated are movable to the side and are therefore easily accessible.

In Figur 2 ist die Funktion des Verriegelungsmechanismus detaillierter gezeigt, wobei das Rückbrett 2 und der Riegel 3 teilweise transparent dargestellt sind. Das Rückbrett 2 besteht aus einer Bodenplatte 2a und einem Deckel 2b, welche in Figur 5 bzw. 6 in verschiedenen Ansichten separat dargestellt sind. Die Bodenplatte 2a weist an ihren Enden jeweils eine kreisförmige Öffnung 12 auf. Durch diese Öffnungen 12 ragt ein Ankerelement 8, welches an der WC-Schüssel festgeschraubt ist.The function of the locking mechanism is shown in more detail in FIG. 2, the rear board 2 and the latch 3 being shown in a partially transparent manner. The back board 2 consists of a base plate 2a and a cover 2b, which are shown separately in different views in FIGS. 5 and 6. The bottom plate 2a has a circular opening 12 at each end. An anchor element 8 projects through these openings 12 and is screwed to the toilet bowl.

Das Ankerelement 8 ist in Figur 3 separat in einer Aufsicht (unten) und einem Querschnitt (oben) entlang der Linie A-A dargestellt. Im Querschnitt ist erkennbar, dass eine Schraube 11 mit Vierkantkopf durch das Ankerelement 8 8 und eine Bohrung in der WC-Schüssel (nicht dargestellt) gesteckt werden kann, um das Ankerelement 8 an der WC-Schüssel dauerhaft zu befestigen. Ferner ist in Figur 3 erkennbar, dass das Ankerelement 8 ein nach oben abstehendes, pilzförmiges beziehungsweise im Querschnitt T-förmiges Befestigungselement 7 aufweist, welches aus einem schmaleren Stamm 7b und einem gegenüber dem Stamm verbreiterten Kopf 7a besteht. Dieses pilzförmige Befestigungselement 7 wirkt mit dem nachfolgen näher beschriebenen Riegel 3 zusammen.The anchor element 8 is shown separately in FIG. 3 in a top view (bottom) and a cross section (top) along the line AA. In cross section it can be seen that a screw 11 with a square head can be inserted through the anchor element 8 8 and a hole in the toilet bowl (not shown) in order to permanently fix the anchor element 8 to the toilet bowl. It can also be seen in FIG. 3 that the anchor element 8 has an upwardly projecting, mushroom-shaped or T-shaped fastening element 7, which consists of a narrower stem 7b and a head 7a widened relative to the stem. This mushroom-shaped fastening element 7 interacts with the latch 3 described in more detail below.

Der als Endkappe ausgebildete Riegel 3 ist in Figur 4 separat in verschiedenen Ansichten dargestellt. Er besitzt einen im montierten Zustand außen liegenden, im Wesentlichen dreieckigen Abschnitt, welcher einen optisch harmonischen Abschluss des Rückbrettes 2 bildet (vgl. Figur 1) und eine Griffmulde 13 aufweist. Ferner weist der Riegel 3 einen Innenabschnitt auf, welcher im montierten Zustand im Inneren des (hohlen) Rückbrettes 2 verschwindet. Der Innenabschnitt besitzt wiederum einen zungenförmigen Schieber 6 mit einer löffelförmigen Öffnung. Die löffelförmige Öffnung weist einen etwa kreisförmigen Durchtrittsbereich 5 sowie einen im Wesentlichen schlitzförmigen bzw. rechteckigen Klemmbereich 4 auf, wobei

  • der Durchmesser des Durchtrittsbereiches 5 etwas größer ist als der Durchmesser des Kopfes 7a des Befestigungselementes 7, und
  • die Breite des Klemmbereiches 4 etwas breiter ist als der Durchmesser des Stammes 7b, jedoch schmaler als der Durchmesser des Kopfes 7a des Befestigungselementes 7.
The latch 3 designed as an end cap is shown separately in different views in FIG. It has a substantially triangular section, which in the assembled state is on the outside, which forms a visually harmonious termination of the back board 2 (cf. FIG. 1) and has a recessed grip 13. Furthermore, the latch 3 has an inner section which, in the assembled state, disappears inside the (hollow) back board 2. The inner section in turn has a tongue-shaped slide 6 with a spoon-shaped opening. The spoon-shaped opening has an approximately circular passage area 5 and an essentially slot-shaped or rectangular clamping area 4, wherein
  • the diameter of the passage area 5 is slightly larger than the diameter of the head 7a of the fastening element 7, and
  • the width of the clamping area 4 is somewhat wider than the diameter of the stem 7b, but narrower than the diameter of the head 7a of the fastening element 7.

Ferner ist die Dicke des Schiebers 6 geringer als die Höhe des Stammes 7b des Befestigungselementes 7. Der Schieber 6 kann daher mit dem Durchtrittsbereich 5 über das pilzförmige Befestigungselement 7 gestülpt (Zustand in Figur 2b) und anschließend so verschoben werden, dass der Stamm 7b des Befestigungselementes 7 im Klemmbereich 4 zu liegen kommt (Zustand in Figur 2a). Da der Klemmschlitz 4 schmaler als der Kopf 7a ist, kann der Riegel 3 im zuletzt genannten Zustand, der sogenannten Verriegelungsposition, nicht mehr nach oben vom Ankerelement 8 abgehoben werden. Zusammen mit dem Riegel 3 sind dann jedoch auch das Rückbrett 2 und der WC-Deckel 1 fixiert.Furthermore, the thickness of the slider 6 is less than the height of the stem 7b of the fastening element 7. The slider 6 can therefore be slipped with the passage area 5 over the mushroom-shaped fastening element 7 (state in FIG. 2b) and then moved so that the stem 7b of the Fastening element 7 comes to rest in the clamping area 4 (state in FIG. 2a). Since the clamping slot 4 is narrower than the head 7a, the bolt 3 in the latter state, the so-called locking position, can no longer be lifted upward from the anchor element 8. Together with the bolt 3, however, the back board 2 and the toilet lid 1 are then also fixed.

Wie aus Figur 2 ferner zu erkennen ist, weist der Riegel 3 zwei parallel zum Schieber 6 vorstehende Rasthaken 10 auf, deren verbreiterte Spitze in der Verriegelungsposition (Figur 2a) hinter Raststiften 9 des Rückbrettes 2 einrastet. Hierdurch wird der Riegel 3 in der Verriegelungsposition gegen ein unbeabsichtigtes Lockern gesichert.As can also be seen from FIG. 2, the latch 3 has two latching hooks 10 projecting parallel to the slide 6, the widened tip of which latches behind latching pins 9 of the backboard 2 in the locking position (FIG. 2a). As a result, the bolt 3 is secured in the locking position against unintentional loosening.

Schließlich ist aus Figur 2 auch erkennbar, dass das Rückbrett 2 einen weiteren Stift 14 aufweist, welcher eine axiale Führung des Riegels 3 sowie einen Anschlag bildet, der den maximalen Auszug des Riegels 3 aus dem Rückbrett 2 begrenzt. Es ist daher nicht möglich, die Riegel 3 komplett aus dem Rückbrett 2 herauszuziehen, so dass sie vor einem unbeabsichtigten Verlust geschützt werden.Finally, it can also be seen from FIG. 2 that the back board 2 has a further pin 14, which forms an axial guidance of the latch 3 and a stop which limits the maximum pull-out of the latch 3 from the back board 2. It is therefore not possible to pull the latches 3 completely out of the rear board 2, so that they are protected against inadvertent loss.

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Schnellbefestigung für einen WC-Sitz (1, 2), enthaltend mindestens ein an der WC-Schüssel zu befestigendes Ankerelement (8) sowie mindestens einen beweglichen Riegel (3), welcher in eine Verriegelungsposition gebracht werden kann, in welcher er eine Verbindung zwischen Ankerelement und WC-Sitz herstellt.Quick attachment for a toilet seat (1, 2), containing at least one anchor element (8) to be attached to the toilet bowl and at least one movable bolt (3) which can be brought into a locking position in which it connects the anchor element and toilet seat manufactures. Schnellbefestigung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Riegel (3) in der Verriegelungsposition eine in mindestens einer Richtung formschlüssige Verbindung zwischen Ankerelement (8), Riegel (3) und WC-Sitz (1, 2) herstellt.Quick fastener according to claim 1,
characterized in that the bolt (3) in the locking position establishes a positive connection in at least one direction between the anchor element (8), bolt (3) and toilet seat (1, 2). Schnellbefestigung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ankerelement (8) mittels mindestens einer Schraube (11) mit der WC-Schüssel verbunden werden kann.Quick attachment according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that the anchor element (8) can be connected to the toilet bowl by means of at least one screw (11). Schnellbefestigung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ankerelement (8) ein pilzförmiges Befestigungselement (7) mit einem Stamm (7b) und einem verbreiterten Kopf (7a) aufweist, und dass der Riegel (3) eine Öffnung besitzt mit einem Durchtrittsbereich (5), welcher den Durchtritt des Kopfes (7a) des Befestigungselementes (7) erlaubt, und einem Klemmbereich (4), welcher den Durchtritt des Stammes (7b), nicht jedoch des Kopfes (7a) des Befestigungselementes (7) erlaubt.Quick fastener according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that the anchor element (8) has a mushroom-shaped fastening element (7) with a trunk (7b) and a widened head (7a), and in that the bolt (3) has an opening with a passage area (5) which defines the passage of the head (7a) of the fastening element (7), and a clamping area (4) which allows the passage of the stem (7b), but not the head (7a) of the fastening element (7). Schnellbefestigung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Riegel (8) in Richtung der Schwenkachse des WC-Sitzes (1, 2) verschiebebeweglich ist.Quick fastener according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that the bolt (8) is movable in the direction of the pivot axis of the toilet seat (1, 2). Schnellbefestigung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der WC-Sitz ein Rückbrett (2) enthält, welches mit Hilfe des mindestens einen Riegels (3) am mindestens einen Ankerelement (8) befestigt werden kann.Quick fastener according to one of claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that the toilet seat contains a back board (2) which can be attached to the at least one anchor element (8) with the aid of the at least one latch (3). Schnellbefestigung nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Riegel (3) im Rückbrett (2) verschiebebeweglich geführt ist.Quick attachment according to claim 6,
characterized in that the bolt (3) in the rear board (2) is guided to be movable. Schnellbefestigung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am Riegel (3) und am Rückbrett (2) Rastelemente (9, 10) vorgesehen sind, welche ein Einrasten des Riegels in der Verriegelungsposition bewirken.Quick attachment according to claim 6 or 7,
characterized in that latching elements (9, 10) are provided on the latch (3) and on the rear board (2), which cause the latch to latch in the locking position. Schnellbefestigung nach einem der Ansprüche 6 bis 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese zwei spiegelbildlich angeordnete Riegel (3) enthält, welche in ihrer Verriegelungsposition das Rückbrett (2) beidendseitig abschließen.Quick fastener according to one of claims 6 to 8,
characterized in that it contains two bars (3) which are arranged in mirror image and which, in their locking position, close the back board (2) on both sides.
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