EP1342443B1 - Quick fastener for a toilet seat - Google Patents

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EP1342443B1
EP1342443B1 EP02014591A EP02014591A EP1342443B1 EP 1342443 B1 EP1342443 B1 EP 1342443B1 EP 02014591 A EP02014591 A EP 02014591A EP 02014591 A EP02014591 A EP 02014591A EP 1342443 B1 EP1342443 B1 EP 1342443B1
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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, especially for a toilet seat with rear board.
  • Toilet seats are usually pivotally mounted on a toilet bowl made of porcelain, with the associated hinges are firmly screwed on one side with the toilet bowl. These permanently mounted toilet seats have the disadvantage that they are very difficult to clean in the hinges.
  • a quick attachment for a toilet seat which at least one to the toilet bowl (permanently) to be fastened anchor element and at least one movable latch, wherein the latch can be brought into a locking position, in which this is a connection between anchor element and toilet Seat manufactures.
  • the well-known quick attachment makes it possible to reversibly attach a toilet seat to a toilet bowl, so that it can be easily removed, in particular for cleaning purposes. To remove the toilet seat while only the bolt must be moved out of the locking position to release the connection between the anchored to the toilet bowl anchor element and the toilet seat.
  • the anchor element has a mushroom-shaped fastening element, which has a trunk and a widened relative to the trunk head.
  • the bolt is provided with an opening which has a wider passage area, which allows the passage of the head of the fastener, and which further comprises a clamping portion, which allows only the passage of the trunk of the fastener, but not the passage of the head of the fastener ,
  • this connection is designed so that the bolt in its locking position produces a positive connection in at least one direction between anchor element, bolt and toilet seat.
  • Form-fitting "in one direction” means that the elements are positively coupled in this direction against the effects of force.
  • the bolt can be fixed relative to a force acting in its direction of movement force only by frictional engagement.
  • the anchor elements can be screwed to the toilet bowl.
  • Porcelain toilet bowls usually have two through holes, through which a screw for fixing a toilet seat can be performed. These through holes are then used in this case for the attachment of the anchor elements to the toilet bowl.
  • the anchor element and the toilet seat could, for example, have holes which can be aligned and coupled together by a bolt.
  • the bolt can be brought by displacement in a (unlocking) position in which the mushroom-shaped fastening element is located in the passage region 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 to its locking position, in which the fastener comes to rest with its trunk in the clamping region 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 pass through the clamping region.
  • the latch is mounted so that it is movable in translation parallel to the pivot axis of the toilet seat.
  • the pivot axis of the toilet seat is that axis about which the glasses or the lid of the toilet seat can be rotated for folding.
  • a parallel sliding direction of the bolt has the advantage that an operation of the bolt can be effected by a directed to the (easily accessible) side of the WC movement.
  • the quick attachment is used in a toilet seat with a rear board, the back board is set up so that it can be fixed by means of at least one bolt on at least one anchor element.
  • Toilet seats with backboard are known. With them will the swivel axis of toilet seat and toilet cover moves forward so that it is guaranteed even with wide sweeping cisterns that the lid and the glasses against the cistern can be ajar without falling down again.
  • the not recognized by the pivoting backboard offers a well-suited space for the accommodation of the quick attachment.
  • the at least one bolt is guided displaceably movable in the backboard.
  • the backboard is usually made as a hollow body, making it ideal for holding and guiding the bolt.
  • corresponding latching elements can be provided on the latch and on the backboard, which effect a latching of the latch when it reaches its locking position. In this way it is ensured that the bolt does not unintentionally leave its locking position by itself and thereby loosens the toilet seat.
  • the fast attachment provided on the rear board has two mirror-symmetrically arranged latches, which in their locking position terminate the back board at one end in each case.
  • the bars with the backboard form a harmonious unity visually and functionally.
  • Figure 1 shows a mounted toilet seat in the plan, the toilet cover 1 and the back board 2 can be seen.
  • the use of a rear board serves to further shift the pivot axis of the toilet lid 1 and the toilet seat (not shown) to the front.
  • the two ends of the backboard 2 are continued by substantially triangular caps, which are the externally visible portions of Bolt 3 represent a closer to be described in the following quick-fastening mechanism.
  • Bolt 3 By pulling off the latch 3 in the direction indicated by the arrows lateral directions, 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.
  • the actuated latch 3 are movable to the side and thus easily accessible.
  • the back board 2 consists of a bottom plate 2a and a lid 2b, which are shown separately in different views in Figure 5 and 6 respectively.
  • the bottom plate 2a has at its ends in each case a circular opening 12. Through these openings 12 projects an anchor element 8, which is screwed to the toilet bowl.
  • the anchor element 8 is shown separately in FIG. 3 in a plan view (bottom) and a cross section (top) along the line AA. In cross section it can be seen that a screw 11 with square head through the anchor element 8 and a hole in the toilet bowl (not shown) can be inserted to permanently secure the anchor element 8 to the toilet bowl. Furthermore, it can be seen in FIG. 3 that the anchor element 8 has an upwardly projecting, mushroom-shaped or cross-sectionally T-shaped fastening element 7 which consists of a narrower stem 7b and a head 7a which is widened in relation 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 trunk 7b of the fastener 7.
  • the slider 6 can therefore be placed with the passage area 5 on the mushroom-shaped fastener 7 (state in Figure 2b) and then moved so that the trunk 7b of Fastening element 7 in the clamping area 4 comes to rest (state in Figure 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 upwards from the anchor element 8. Together with the latch 3 but then the back board 2 and the toilet lid 1 are fixed.
  • the latch 3 has two latching hooks 10 protruding parallel to the slide 6, the widened tip of which engages in the locking position (FIG. 2a) behind latching pins 9 of the backboard 2. As a result, the bolt 3 is secured in the locked position against inadvertent loosening.
  • the rear board 2 has a further pin 14 which forms an axial guide of the bolt 3 and a stop which limits the maximum extension of the bolt 3 from the rear board 2. It is therefore not possible to pull the latch 3 completely out of the backboard 2, so that they are protected against accidental 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, especially for a toilet seat with rear board.

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 toilet bowl made of porcelain, with the associated hinges are firmly screwed on one side with the toilet bowl. These permanently mounted toilet seats have the disadvantage that they are very difficult to clean in the hinges.

Sowohl aus der US-A-5515 552 als auch aus der US-A-4965 889 ist eine Schnellbefestigung für einen WC-Sitz bekannt, 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.Both from the US-A-5515552 as well as from the US-A-4965889 a quick attachment for a toilet seat is known, which at least one to the toilet bowl (permanently) to be fastened anchor element and at least one movable latch, wherein the latch can be brought into a locking position, in which this is a connection between anchor element and toilet Seat manufactures.

Die bekannte 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 well-known quick attachment makes it possible to reversibly attach a toilet seat to a toilet bowl, so that it can be easily removed, in particular for cleaning purposes. To remove the toilet seat while only the bolt must be moved out of the locking position to release the connection between the anchored to the toilet bowl anchor element and the toilet seat.

Vor diesem Hintergrund war es Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine verbesserte 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. Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Schnellbefestigung der bekannten Art gelöst, bei der 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.Against this background, it was an object of the present invention to provide an improved quick attachment for a toilet seat, with which the toilet seat in easy to remove from the toilet bowl or attach it to it again. This object is achieved by a quick fastening of the known type, in which the anchor element has a mushroom-shaped fastening element, which has a trunk and a widened relative to the trunk head. Corresponding thereto, the bolt is provided with an opening which has a wider passage area, which allows the passage of the head of the fastener, and which further comprises a clamping portion, which allows only the passage of the trunk of the fastener, but not the passage of the head of the fastener ,

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.Preferably, this connection is designed so that the bolt in its locking position produces a positive connection in at least one direction between anchor element, bolt and toilet seat. Form-fitting "in one direction" means that the elements are positively coupled in this direction against the effects of force. On the other hand, there may not be a positive fit against a force in another direction. In particular, the bolt can be fixed relative to a force acting in its direction of movement force only by frictional engagement.

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 for fixing a toilet seat can be performed. These through holes are then used in this case for the attachment of the anchor elements to the toilet bowl.

Das Ankerelement und der WC-Sitz könnten beispielsweise Bohrungen aufweisen, welche fluchtend ausgerichtet und durch einen Riegel miteinander gekoppelt werden können.The anchor element and the toilet seat could, for example, have holes which can be aligned and coupled together by a bolt.

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 such a fastening mechanism, the bolt can be brought by displacement in a (unlocking) position in which the mushroom-shaped fastening element is located in the passage region 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 to its locking position, in which the fastener comes to rest with its trunk in the clamping region 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 pass through the clamping region. By a simple linear movement of the bolt can thus be made or solved a connection with the anchor element.

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.Preferably, the latch is mounted so that it is movable in translation parallel to the pivot axis of the toilet seat. The pivot axis of the toilet seat is that axis about which the glasses or the lid of the toilet seat can be rotated for folding. A parallel sliding direction of the bolt has the advantage that an operation of the bolt can be effected by a directed to the (easily accessible) side of the WC movement.

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.Preferably, the quick attachment is used in a toilet seat with a rear board, the back board is set up so that it can be fixed by means of at least one bolt on at least one anchor element. Toilet seats with backboard are known. With them will the swivel axis of toilet seat and toilet cover moves forward so that it is guaranteed even with wide sweeping cisterns that the lid and the glasses against the cistern can be ajar without falling down again. The not recognized by the pivoting backboard offers a well-suited space for the accommodation of 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 that the at least one bolt is guided displaceably movable in the backboard. In plastic toilet seats, the backboard is usually made as a hollow body, making it ideal for holding and guiding the bolt.

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.In this case, corresponding latching elements can be provided on the latch and on the backboard, which effect a latching of the latch when it reaches its locking position. In this way it is ensured that the bolt does not unintentionally leave its locking position by itself 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.Preferably, the fast attachment provided on the rear board has two mirror-symmetrically arranged latches, which in their locking position terminate the back board at one end in each case. In this way, the bars with the backboard form a harmonious unity visually 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.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail by way of example with the aid of the figures. Show it:
Fig. 1
a plan view of a toilet seat with a quick release according to the invention,
Fig. 2a
the quick-release mechanism in the locked state,
Fig. 2b
the quick-release mechanism in the open state,
Fig. 3
the anchor element of the quick fastening in a plan view and in a cross section,
Fig. 4
a latch of the quick mount in a top view, in a front view and in a side view,
Fig. 5
the bottom plate of a rear panel for the quick fastening according to the invention in a plan view, a side view of the front and the side and in a cross section, and
Fig. 6
the cover of the bottom plate of Figure 5 in a plan view and in side views of the front and 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 Figures 1 to 6, the elements of a quick attachment according to the invention for a toilet seat are shown, wherein like reference numerals each belong 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 a mounted toilet seat in the plan, the toilet cover 1 and the back board 2 can be seen. The use of a rear board serves to further shift the pivot axis of the toilet lid 1 and the toilet seat (not shown) to the front. The two ends of the backboard 2 are continued by substantially triangular caps, which are the externally visible portions of Bolt 3 represent a closer to be described in the following quick-fastening mechanism. By pulling off the latch 3 in the direction indicated by the arrows lateral directions, 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 actuated latch 3 are movable to the side and thus 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.In Figure 2, the function of the locking mechanism is shown in more detail, with the back board 2 and the latch 3 are shown partially transparent. The back board 2 consists of a bottom plate 2a and a lid 2b, which are shown separately in different views in Figure 5 and 6 respectively. The bottom plate 2a has at its ends in each case a circular opening 12. Through these openings 12 projects an anchor element 8, which 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 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 plan view (bottom) and a cross section (top) along the line AA. In cross section it can be seen that a screw 11 with square head through the anchor element 8 and a hole in the toilet bowl (not shown) can be inserted to permanently secure the anchor element 8 to the toilet bowl. Furthermore, it can be seen in FIG. 3 that the anchor element 8 has an upwardly projecting, mushroom-shaped or cross-sectionally T-shaped fastening element 7 which consists of a narrower stem 7b and a head 7a which is widened in relation 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 designed as an end cap latch 3 is shown separately in Figure 4 in different views. It has a substantially triangular section lying in the mounted state, which forms an optically harmonious conclusion of the rear panel 2 (see FIG. 1) and has a recessed grip 13. Furthermore, the latch 3 has an inner portion, which disappears in the assembled state in the interior of the (hollow) backboard 2. The inner portion 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 a substantially slot-shaped or rectangular clamping area 4, wherein
  • the diameter of the passage region 5 is slightly larger than the diameter of the head 7a of the fastening element 7, and
  • the width of the clamping region 4 is slightly wider than the diameter of the trunk 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.Further, the thickness of the slider 6 is less than the height of the trunk 7b of the fastener 7. The slider 6 can therefore be placed with the passage area 5 on the mushroom-shaped fastener 7 (state in Figure 2b) and then moved so that the trunk 7b of Fastening element 7 in the clamping area 4 comes to rest (state in Figure 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 upwards from the anchor element 8. Together with the latch 3 but then the back board 2 and the toilet lid 1 are 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 protruding parallel to the slide 6, the widened tip of which engages in the locking position (FIG. 2a) behind latching pins 9 of the backboard 2. As a result, the bolt 3 is secured in the locked position against inadvertent 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 rear board 2 has a further pin 14 which forms an axial guide of the bolt 3 and a stop which limits the maximum extension of the bolt 3 from the rear board 2. It is therefore not possible to pull the latch 3 completely out of the backboard 2, so that they are protected against accidental loss.

Claims (8)

  1. Quick-action fastening means for a WC seat, in particular for a WC seat with a rear panel (2), containing at least one anchor element (8), which can be fastened on the WC bowl, and at least one movable catch (3), which can be moved into a locking position in which it produces a connection between the anchor element and WC seat, characterized in that the anchor element (8) has a mushroom-shaped fastening element (7) with a stem (7b) and a widened head (7a), and in that the catch (3) has an opening with a through-passage region (5), which allows the through-passage of the head (7a) of the fastening element (7), and with a clamping region (4), which allows the through-passage of the stem (7b), but not of the head (7a), of the fastening element (7).
  2. Quick-action fastening means according to Claim 1, characterized in that the catch (3), in the locking position, produces a connection between the anchor element (8), catch (3) and WC seat which is form-fitting in at least one direction.
  3. Quick-action fastening means according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the anchor element (8) can be connected to the WC bowl by means of at least one screw (11).
  4. Quick-action fastening means according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the catch (3) can be displaced in the direction of the pivot axis of the WC seat.
  5. Quick-action fastening means according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the rear panel (2) can be fastened on the at least one anchor element (8) with the aid of the at least one catch (3).
  6. Quick-action fastening means according to Claim 5, characterized in that the catch (3) is guided in a displaceable manner in the rear panel (2).
  7. Quick-action fastening means according to Claim 5 or 6, characterized in that latching elements (9, 10) are provided on the catch (3) and on the rear panel (2), and these latching elements allow the catch to latch in in the locking position.
  8. Quick-action fastening means according to one of Claims 5 to 7, characterized in that it contains two catches (3) which are arranged in mirror-inverted fashion and, in their locking position, terminate the rear panel (2) at both ends.
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