EP1388617B1 - Outlet fitting - Google Patents

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EP1388617B1
EP1388617B1 EP03016124A EP03016124A EP1388617B1 EP 1388617 B1 EP1388617 B1 EP 1388617B1 EP 03016124 A EP03016124 A EP 03016124A EP 03016124 A EP03016124 A EP 03016124A EP 1388617 B1 EP1388617 B1 EP 1388617B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/22—Outlet devices mounted in basins, baths, or sinks
    • E03C1/23—Outlet devices mounted in basins, baths, or sinks with mechanical closure mechanisms
    • E03C1/2304—Outlet devices mounted in basins, baths, or sinks with mechanical closure mechanisms the actuation force being transmitted to the plug via flexible elements, e.g. chain, Bowden cable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/6068—Outlet from the bath
    • A61H33/6073—Intake mouths for recirculation of fluid in whirlpool baths
    • A61H33/6078—Combined with waste outlets
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/22—Outlet devices mounted in basins, baths, or sinks
    • E03C1/23—Outlet devices mounted in basins, baths, or sinks with mechanical closure mechanisms
    • E03C2001/2315—Outlet devices mounted in basins, baths, or sinks with mechanical closure mechanisms the actuation force created by a turning movement of a handle

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  • the present invention relates to a waste fitting, in particular for a tub with whirlpool according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the disadvantage is that an individual adjustment of the closure elements is difficult.
  • a whirlpool tray drain fitting having a drain valve with a pin member extending downwardly into the drain.
  • the pin element of the drain valve is mounted axially movable in a guide.
  • the drain valve can be raised via a first and in the second pressure element, wherein the two pressure elements engage each at the lower end of the pin member.
  • the first pressure element is actuated by an electric motor, while the second pressure element is movable by a manually operable rod.
  • the first pressure element and the second pressure element also act on a further valve, which opens a passage between the whirlpool system and the drain pipe.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a drain fitting, which provides a simple closure option for a drain and another connection and has a compact design with only a few components.
  • the actuating unit of the drain fitting on a designed as a rotatable pin actuator for simultaneous actuation of the valve on the drain and the closure element at the other terminal, wherein the bolt carries at one end a rotary valve in which a with the connection connectable flow channel is formed.
  • the inventive waste fitting the number of required components is reduced, since a coupling for separate operation of the closure element and the valve can be omitted and the bolt assumes the function of this coupling and no separate actuators must be provided.
  • the drain fitting can be made compact, since both the valve and the closure element can be arranged adjacent to each other by the bolt to be operated simultaneously.
  • a structurally simple closure results with only a few components, wherein the bolt acts directly on the rotary valve, so no additional elements need to be provided.
  • the rotary valve is preferable rotatably mounted in a sealing element, which is set in the pop-up waste.
  • the seal on the rotary valve can take place in such a way that the rotary valve has an inlet arranged in the axial direction of the bolt and an outlet arranged in the radial direction, wherein the outlet faces a bottom opening in the valve.
  • a lever can be fixed on the bolt by means of which the valve can be actuated on the outlet. By turning the bolt, the valve can be moved linearly via the lever.
  • the waste set can be designed in several parts and have a drain pot and at least one flow element. This also allows the production of more complicated forms of waste set.
  • a drain fitting is mounted on a trough 1, which comprises a drain opening 2 on the bottom side and an opening 16 as an overflow on a side wall.
  • a drain 3 is mounted, which is closable by means of a valve 4.
  • the valve 4 is formed from a cap 5 and a seal 6 fixed thereto and a pin element 7 into which a screw 8 is screwed.
  • the pin 7 is mounted in a guide 70 and movable in the vertical direction, so that the drain 3 can be opened and closed via the valve 4.
  • the drain fitting further comprises a flow element 10, at the upper edge of a seal 9 is provided.
  • the flow element 10 is fixed by clamping 9 on the drain opening 2 via the seal 9.
  • the drain fitting has a multi-part housing made of plastic with a drain pot 33 to which the flow element 10 is fixed sealed.
  • the flow element 10 can be inserted by means of a latching connection in the drain pot 33.
  • the drain pot 33 includes a siphon-like deflection 41, which opens into a pipe section 34 which is connectable to a drain pipe.
  • the siphon-like deflection 41 provides an odor trap.
  • connection 11 is provided on the flow element 10, which defines a pipe 13 via a nut 12 to an overflow clamping.
  • the tube 13 is connected via a bend with a tube 14 which communicates with an overflow element 15.
  • the overflow element 15 is fixed to the opening 16 of the tub 1, which is visually obscured by a knob 17. With a corresponding level, a fluid can flow out of the trough 1 through the overflow element 15 through the tube 13.
  • the rotary knob 17 is rotated, which is connected via a Bowden cable, not shown, with a rotatable pin 20 is.
  • the bolt 20 comprises a lever 19 which is connected to the Bowden cable.
  • the bolt 20 is biased in a direction counter to the tensile load, so that by means of the knob 17, the bolt 20 is rotatable in both directions.
  • a recess 21 is provided, in which a holding portion of a lever 24 is fixed.
  • the lever 24 abuts against the underside of the screw 8, so that by rotation of the bolt 20, the valve 4 can be lowered and raised to open the drain 3 and close.
  • a tapered portion 22 is formed on the bolt 20, are formed on the protruding strips 32.
  • a rotary valve 23 is attached, which is mounted adjacent to another terminal 26.
  • the connection 26 is connected to a circulating line system in which water is sucked out of the trough 1 via a pump and returned through one or more nozzles into the wall, in particular for massage purposes, optionally also enriched with air.
  • the rotary valve 23 is rotatably held in a seal 25 which engages via projections 36 in grooves on the flow element 10 and is thus mounted non-rotatably.
  • the seal 25 is provided in a lower region with a recess 35 which is aligned with a drain channel 29 in the flow element 10.
  • a spout 27 is fixed via a retaining ring 28 which is connected to the circulating system.
  • the rotary valve 23 has a flow passage with an inlet 30 arranged in the axial direction of the bolt 20 and an outlet 40 arranged in the radial direction of the rotary valve 23.
  • the rotary valve is cup-shaped and comprises a receptacle 37 with grooves 38 for engagement with the tapered section 22 of the bolt 20.
  • a slot 39 is recessed in the rotary valve 23, so that the walls of the rotary valve 23 have a certain elasticity and the rotary valve 23 can be pushed onto the section 22 with a slight interference fit.
  • valve 4 and the rotary valve 23 can be moved.
  • the lever 24 is moved down, and the valve closes via the seal 6 the drain 3.
  • the rotary valve 23 is brought into a position in which the recess 35 of the seal 25 is spaced from the outlet 40 of the rotary valve 23, as shown in Fig. 5. In this position, both the valve 4 and the port 26 is closed.
  • the drain pot 33, the flow element 10 and the bolt 20 and the rotary valve 23 are formed of plastic. Depending on requirements, other materials can be used.
  • the waste set according to the invention is suitable for any application in which two connections must be closed simultaneously by means of an actuating element, for example in whirlpools.
  • An overflow is not absolutely necessary, but appropriate for the purpose of use of a tub 1.
  • the mechanical operation via the knob 17 is only one of many ways to move the actuating element via an adjusting mechanism. Other mechanisms such as linkages, chains, etc. can be used.
  • the illustrated rotary valve 23 allows a simple way the closure of the terminal 26th

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Outlet fitting, especially for a whirlpool bath, comprises a closable outlet connected via an outlet pot (33) to an outlet pipe and mounted on an outlet opening of a bath, and an actuating unit for opening and closing a valve at the outlet and for opening and closing a further connection (26) connected to the outlet pot via a closing element. The actuating unit has an actuating element (20) for simultaneous operation of the valve at the outlet and the closing element at the further connection. Preferred Features: The actuating element is a rotatably mounted bolt. The bolt supports on one end a turning valve (23). The bolt and/or the turning valve are made of plastic.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Ablaufgarnitur, insbesondere für eine Wanne mit Whirlpool nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The present invention relates to a waste fitting, in particular for a tub with whirlpool according to the preamble of claim 1.

Ferner besteht der Nachteil darin, dass eine individuelle Einstellung der Verschlusselemente schwierig ist.Furthermore, the disadvantage is that an individual adjustment of the closure elements is difficult.

Aus der EP-A-0 421 520 ist eine Ablaufgarnitur für Whirlpool-Wannen bekannt, die ein Ablaufventil mit einem sich nach unten, in den Ablauf erstreckenden Stiftelement aufweist. Das Stiftelement des Ablaufventils ist in einer Führung axial beweglich gelagert. Das Ablaufventil kann dabei über ein erstes sowie in zweites Druckelement angehoben werden, wobei die beiden Druckelemente jeweils am unteren Ende des Stiftelements angreifen. Das erste Druckelement wird durch einen elektrischen Motor betätigt, während das zweite Druckelement durch eine manuell betätigbare Stange bewegbar ist. Das erste Druckelement und das zweite Druckelement greifen darüber hinaus an einem weiteren Ventil an, welches einen Durchlass zwischen dem Whirlpool-System und dem Ablaufrohr öffnet.From EP-A-0 421 520 there is known a whirlpool tray drain fitting having a drain valve with a pin member extending downwardly into the drain. The pin element of the drain valve is mounted axially movable in a guide. The drain valve can be raised via a first and in the second pressure element, wherein the two pressure elements engage each at the lower end of the pin member. The first pressure element is actuated by an electric motor, while the second pressure element is movable by a manually operable rod. The first pressure element and the second pressure element also act on a further valve, which opens a passage between the whirlpool system and the drain pipe.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Ablaufgarnitur bereitzustellen, die eine einfache Verschlussmöglichkeit für einen Ablauf und einen weiteren Anschluss bietet und eine kompakte Bauweise mit nur wenigen Bauteilen besitzt.The present invention has for its object to provide a drain fitting, which provides a simple closure option for a drain and another connection and has a compact design with only a few components.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einer die im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmale aufweisenden Ablaufgarnitur gelöst.This object is achieved with the features specified in claim 1 features waste set.

Erfindungsgemäß weist die Betätigungseinheit der Ablaufgarnitur ein als drehbarer Bolzen ausgebildetes Betätigungselement zur gleichzeitigen Betätigung des Ventils am Ablauf und des Verschlusselementes an dem weiteren Anschluss auf, wobei der Bolzen an einem Ende ein Drehventil trägt, in welchem ein mit dem Anschluss verbindbarer Durchflusskanal ausgebildet ist. Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Ablaufgarnitur ist die Anzahl der erforderlichen Bauteile reduziert, da eine Kupplung zur getrennten Betätigung des Verschlusselementes und des Ventils entfallen kann und der Bolzen die Funktion dieser Kupplung übernimmt und keine getrennten Betätigungselemente vorgesehen werden müssen. Ferner lässt sich die Ablaufgarnitur kompakt ausführen, da durch den Bolzen sowohl das Ventil als auch das Verschlusselement benachbart zueinander angeordnet sein können, um gleichzeitig betätigt zu werden. Insbesondere ergibt sich ein konstruktiv einfacher Verschluss mit nur wenigen Bauteilen, wobei der Bolzen direkt an dem Drehventil angreift, so dass keine zusätzlichen Elemente vorgesehen werden müssen. Für eine leichte Betätigung ist das Drehventil vorzugsweise in einem Dichtelement drehbar gelagert, das in der Ablaufgarnitur festgelegt ist. Für eine einfache Montage kann dabei das Drehventil drehfest auf den Bolzen aufgesteckt werden. Die Abdichtung an dem Drehventil kann dabei derart erfolgen, dass das Drehventil einen in axialer Richtung des Bolzens angeordneten Einlass und einen in Radialrichtung angeordneten Auslass aufweist, wobei der Auslass einer bodenseitig angeordneten Öffnung im Ventil gegenüberliegt. Dadurch fließt ein Fluid automatisch bei einer entsprechenden Drehung des Drehventils nach unten ab.According to the invention, the actuating unit of the drain fitting on a designed as a rotatable pin actuator for simultaneous actuation of the valve on the drain and the closure element at the other terminal, wherein the bolt carries at one end a rotary valve in which a with the connection connectable flow channel is formed. In the inventive waste fitting, the number of required components is reduced, since a coupling for separate operation of the closure element and the valve can be omitted and the bolt assumes the function of this coupling and no separate actuators must be provided. Furthermore, the drain fitting can be made compact, since both the valve and the closure element can be arranged adjacent to each other by the bolt to be operated simultaneously. In particular, a structurally simple closure results with only a few components, wherein the bolt acts directly on the rotary valve, so no additional elements need to be provided. For easy operation, the rotary valve is preferable rotatably mounted in a sealing element, which is set in the pop-up waste. For easy installation while the rotary valve can be attached rotatably to the bolt. The seal on the rotary valve can take place in such a way that the rotary valve has an inlet arranged in the axial direction of the bolt and an outlet arranged in the radial direction, wherein the outlet faces a bottom opening in the valve. As a result, a fluid automatically flows down with a corresponding rotation of the rotary valve.

An dem Bolzen kann ferner ein Hebel festgelegt sein, mittels dem das Ventil am Ablauf betätigbar ist. Durch Drehung des Bolzens lässt sich das Ventil über den Hebel linear verschieben.Furthermore, a lever can be fixed on the bolt by means of which the valve can be actuated on the outlet. By turning the bolt, the valve can be moved linearly via the lever.

Für eine einfache Herstellung der Ablaufgarnitur sind Bolzen und/oder entsprechende Gehäuseteile aus Kunststoff hergestellt. Dabei kann die Ablaufgarnitur mehrteilig ausgebildet sein und ein Ablauftopf und mindestens ein Durchflusselement aufweisen. Dies ermöglicht auch die Herstellung komplizierterer Formen der Ablaufgarnitur.For easy production of the drain fitting bolts and / or corresponding housing parts are made of plastic. In this case, the waste set can be designed in several parts and have a drain pot and at least one flow element. This also allows the production of more complicated forms of waste set.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels mit Bezug auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine geschnittene Ansicht eines Ausführungsbeispiels einer er-findungsgemäßen Ablaufgarnitur im montierten Zustand;
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Ansicht der Ablaufgarnitur der Fig. 1 im Bereich des Bolzens;
Fig. 3
eine geschnittene Draufsicht der Ablaufgarnitur der Fig. 1;
Fig. 4
eine geschnittene Seitenansicht der Ablaufgarnitur der Fig. 1;
Fig. 5
eine geschnittene Rückansicht der Ablaufgarnitur der Fig. 1, und
Fig. 6A u. 6B
zwei perspektivische Ansichten des Drehventils der Ablaufgarnitur der Fig. 1.
The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
a sectional view of an embodiment of an inventive inventive waste in the assembled state;
Fig. 2
a perspective view of the drain fitting of Figure 1 in the region of the bolt.
Fig. 3
a sectional plan view of the drain assembly of FIG. 1;
Fig. 4
a sectional side view of the drain assembly of FIG. 1;
Fig. 5
a sectional rear view of the drain fitting of FIG. 1, and
Fig. 6A u. 6B
two perspective views of the rotary valve of the drain assembly of FIG .. 1

Eine Ablaufgarnitur ist an einer Wanne 1 montiert, die bodenseitig eine Ablauföffnung 2 umfasst und an einer Seitenwand eine Öffnung 16 als Überlauf aufweist. An der Ablauföffnung 2 ist ein Ablauf 3 montiert, der mittels eines Ventils 4 verschließbar ist. Das Ventil 4 ist aus einer Kappe 5 und einer daran festgelegten Dichtung 6 sowie einem Stiftelement 7, in das eine Schraube 8 eingedreht ist, gebildet. Der Stift 7 ist in einer Führung 70 gelagert und in vertikaler Richtung bewegbar, damit der Ablauf 3 über das Ventil 4 geöffnet und verschlossen werden kann.A drain fitting is mounted on a trough 1, which comprises a drain opening 2 on the bottom side and an opening 16 as an overflow on a side wall. At the drain opening 2, a drain 3 is mounted, which is closable by means of a valve 4. The valve 4 is formed from a cap 5 and a seal 6 fixed thereto and a pin element 7 into which a screw 8 is screwed. The pin 7 is mounted in a guide 70 and movable in the vertical direction, so that the drain 3 can be opened and closed via the valve 4.

Die Ablaufgarnitur umfasst ferner ein Durchflusselement 10, an dessen Oberkante eine Dichtung 9 vorgesehen ist. Das Durchflusselement 10 ist über die Dichtung 9 klemmend an der Ablauföffnung 2 festgelegt.The drain fitting further comprises a flow element 10, at the upper edge of a seal 9 is provided. The flow element 10 is fixed by clamping 9 on the drain opening 2 via the seal 9.

Die Ablaufgarnitur besitzt ein mehrteilig ausgebildetes Gehäuse aus Kunststoff mit einem Ablauftopf 33, an dem das Durchflusselement 10 abgedichtet festgelegt ist. Das Durchflusselement 10 ist dabei mittels einer Rastverbindung in den Ablauftopf 33 einsteckbar. Der Ablauftopf 33 umfasst eine siphonartige Umlenkung 41, die in einen Rohrabschnitt 34 mündet, der mit einem Ablaufrohr verbindbar ist. Die siphonartige Umlenkung 41 sorgt für einen Geruchsverschluss.The drain fitting has a multi-part housing made of plastic with a drain pot 33 to which the flow element 10 is fixed sealed. The flow element 10 can be inserted by means of a latching connection in the drain pot 33. The drain pot 33 includes a siphon-like deflection 41, which opens into a pipe section 34 which is connectable to a drain pipe. The siphon-like deflection 41 provides an odor trap.

Ferner ist an dem Durchflusselement 10 ein Anschluss 11 vorgesehen, der über eine Mutter 12 ein Rohr 13 zu einem Überlauf klemmend festlegt. Das Rohr 13 ist über einen Bogen mit einem Rohr 14 verbunden, das mit einem Überlaufelement 15 in Verbindung steht. Das Überlaufelement 15 ist an der Öffnung 16 der Wanne 1 festgelegt, die optisch durch einen Drehknopf 17 verdeckt ist. Bei entsprechendem Füllstand kann ein Fluid aus der Wanne 1 durch das Überlaufelement 15 durch das Rohr 13 abströmen.Further, a connection 11 is provided on the flow element 10, which defines a pipe 13 via a nut 12 to an overflow clamping. The tube 13 is connected via a bend with a tube 14 which communicates with an overflow element 15. The overflow element 15 is fixed to the opening 16 of the tub 1, which is visually obscured by a knob 17. With a corresponding level, a fluid can flow out of the trough 1 through the overflow element 15 through the tube 13.

Für eine Betätigung des Ventils 4 wird der Drehknopf 17 gedreht, der über einen nicht näher dargestellten Bowdenzug mit einem drehbaren Bolzen 20 verbunden ist. Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich ist, umfasst der Bolzen 20 einen Hebel 19, der mit dem Bowdenzug verbunden ist. Der Bolzen 20 ist dabei in eine Richtung entgegen der Zugbelastung hin vorgespannt, so dass mittels des Drehknopfes 17 der Bolzen 20 in beide Richtungen drehbar ist.For actuation of the valve 4, the rotary knob 17 is rotated, which is connected via a Bowden cable, not shown, with a rotatable pin 20 is. As is apparent from Fig. 2, the bolt 20 comprises a lever 19 which is connected to the Bowden cable. The bolt 20 is biased in a direction counter to the tensile load, so that by means of the knob 17, the bolt 20 is rotatable in both directions.

In dem Bolzen 20 ist eine Aussparung 21 vorgesehen, in der ein Halteabschnitt eines Hebels 24 festgelegt ist. Der Hebel 24 liegt an der Unterseite der Schraube 8 an, so dass durch Drehung des Bolzens 20 das Ventil 4 abgesenkt und angehoben werden kann, um den Ablauf 3 zu öffnen und zu schließen.In the bolt 20, a recess 21 is provided, in which a holding portion of a lever 24 is fixed. The lever 24 abuts against the underside of the screw 8, so that by rotation of the bolt 20, the valve 4 can be lowered and raised to open the drain 3 and close.

Ferner ist an dem Bolzen 20 ein verjüngter Abschnitt 22 ausgebildet, an dem hervorstehende Leisten 32 angeformt sind. Auf den Abschnitt 22 ist ein Drehventil 23 aufgesteckt, das benachbart zu einem weiteren Anschluss 26 montiert ist. Der Anschluss 26 ist mit einem zirkulierenden Leitungssystem verbunden, bei dem über eine Pumpe Wasser aus der Wanne 1 abgesaugt und durch eine oder mehrere Düsen in die Wand rückgeführt wird, insbesondere zu Massagezwecken, gegebenenfalls auch mit Luft angereichert.Further, a tapered portion 22 is formed on the bolt 20, are formed on the protruding strips 32. On the section 22, a rotary valve 23 is attached, which is mounted adjacent to another terminal 26. The connection 26 is connected to a circulating line system in which water is sucked out of the trough 1 via a pump and returned through one or more nozzles into the wall, in particular for massage purposes, optionally also enriched with air.

Das Drehventil 23 ist drehbar in einer Dichtung 25 gehalten, die über Vorsprünge 36 in Nuten an dem Durchflusselement 10 eingreift und somit drehfest gelagert ist. Die Dichtung 25 ist in einem unteren Bereich mit einer Aussparung 35 versehen, die mit einem Abflusskanal 29 in dem Durchflusselement 10 fluchtet.The rotary valve 23 is rotatably held in a seal 25 which engages via projections 36 in grooves on the flow element 10 and is thus mounted non-rotatably. The seal 25 is provided in a lower region with a recess 35 which is aligned with a drain channel 29 in the flow element 10.

Ferner ist an dem Anschluss 26 eine Tülle 27 über einen Haltering 28 festgelegt, der mit dem zirkulierenden System verbunden ist. Das Drehventil 23 besitzt einen Durchflusskanal mit einem in axialer Richtung des Bolzens 20 angeordneten Einlass 30 und einem in radialer Richtung des Drehventils 23 angeordneten Auslass 40. Das Drehventil ist dabei topfförmig ausgebildet und umfasst eine Aufnahme 37 mit Nuten 38 für den Eingriff mit dem verjüngten Abschnitt 22 des Bolzens 20. Ferner ist in dem Drehventil 23 ein Schlitz 39 ausgespart, so dass die Wände des Drehventils 23 eine gewisse Elastizität besitzen und das Drehventil 23 mit leichtem Presssitz auf den Abschnitt 22 aufgeschoben werden kann.Further, at the terminal 26, a spout 27 is fixed via a retaining ring 28 which is connected to the circulating system. The rotary valve 23 has a flow passage with an inlet 30 arranged in the axial direction of the bolt 20 and an outlet 40 arranged in the radial direction of the rotary valve 23. The rotary valve is cup-shaped and comprises a receptacle 37 with grooves 38 for engagement with the tapered section 22 of the bolt 20. Furthermore, a slot 39 is recessed in the rotary valve 23, so that the walls of the rotary valve 23 have a certain elasticity and the rotary valve 23 can be pushed onto the section 22 with a slight interference fit.

Mittels des Bolzens 20 können somit das Ventil 4 als auch das Drehventil 23 bewegt werden. Durch Drehung des Bolzens 20 aus der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Position wird der Hebel 24 nach unten bewegt, und das Ventil schließt über die Dichtung 6 den Ablauf 3. Ferner wird das Drehventil 23 in eine Position gebracht, in der die Aussparung 35 der Dichtung 25 beabstandet von dem Auslass 40 des Drehventils 23 ist, wie dies in Fig. 5 gezeigt ist. In dieser Position ist sowohl das Ventil 4 als auch der Anschluss 26 verschlossen.By means of the bolt 20 thus the valve 4 and the rotary valve 23 can be moved. By rotation of the bolt 20 from the position shown in Fig. 1, the lever 24 is moved down, and the valve closes via the seal 6 the drain 3. Further, the rotary valve 23 is brought into a position in which the recess 35 of the seal 25 is spaced from the outlet 40 of the rotary valve 23, as shown in Fig. 5. In this position, both the valve 4 and the port 26 is closed.

Zum Öffnen wird der Bolzen 20 wieder gedreht und der Hebel 24 angehoben, so dass das Ventil 4 den Ablauf 3 freigibt. Gleichzeitig bewegt sich das Drehventil 23 und bildet einen Kanal vom Einlass 30 zum Auslass 40, der in der Aussparung 35 der Dichtung 25 mündet. Dadurch kann auch das Fluid aus dem Zirkulationskreislauf in das Durchflusselement 10 abströmen.To open the bolt 20 is rotated again and the lever 24 is raised, so that the valve 4, the drain 3 releases. At the same time, the rotary valve 23 moves and forms a channel from the inlet 30 to the outlet 40, which opens into the recess 35 of the seal 25. As a result, the fluid can also flow out of the circulation circuit into the flow element 10.

In dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel sind der Ablauftopf 33, das Durchflusselement 10 sowie der Bolzen 20 und das Drehventil 23 aus Kunststoff ausgebildet. Je nach Bedarf können auch andere Werkstoffe zum Einsatz kommen.In the illustrated embodiment, the drain pot 33, the flow element 10 and the bolt 20 and the rotary valve 23 are formed of plastic. Depending on requirements, other materials can be used.

Die erfindungsgemäße Ablaufgarnitur ist für jeden Anwendungsfall geeignet, bei dem mittels eines Betätigungselementes zwei Anschlüsse gleichzeitig verschlossen werden müssen, beispielsweise bei Whirlpools. Ein Überlauf ist nicht zwingend notwendig, allerdings für den Einsatzzweck an einer Wanne 1 zweckmäßig. Die mechanische Betätigung über den Drehknopf 17 ist nur eine von vielen Möglichkeiten, über einen Verstellmechanismus das Betätigungselement zu bewegen. Auch andere Mechaniken wie Gestänge, Ketten etc. können eingesetzt werden.The waste set according to the invention is suitable for any application in which two connections must be closed simultaneously by means of an actuating element, for example in whirlpools. An overflow is not absolutely necessary, but appropriate for the purpose of use of a tub 1. The mechanical operation via the knob 17 is only one of many ways to move the actuating element via an adjusting mechanism. Other mechanisms such as linkages, chains, etc. can be used.

Das gezeigte Drehventil 23 ermöglicht auf einfache Weise den Verschluss des Anschlusses 26.The illustrated rotary valve 23 allows a simple way the closure of the terminal 26th

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  1. Outlet fitting, in particular for a tub (1) with whirlpool function, having a sealable outlet (3) that is connectable by means of an outlet bowl (33) to an outlet pipe, and is mountable on an outlet opening (2) on a tub (1), and an actuator unit (17, 18, 20, 24), by means of which a valve (4) on the outlet (3) can be opened and closed and by means of which a further connection (26) connected to the outlet bowl (33) can be opened and closed through a sealing element, wherein the actuator unit has a rotatably mounted bolt as an actuator element for the simultaneous operation of the valve (4) on the outlet (3) and the sealing element (23) on the further connection (26), characterized in that the bolt (20) supports a turning valve (23) as a sealing element at its end, in which a flow channel (30, 40) is formed that is connectable to the connection (26) .
  2. Outlet fitting as claimed in Claim 1, characterized in that a lever (19) is provided for on the bolt (20) that is moveable by means of a pull and push element.
  3. Outlet fitting as claimed in Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the turning valve (23) is rotatably mounted in a sealing element (25).
  4. Outlet fitting as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the turning valve (23) is fit onto the bolt (20) in a non-rotating manner.
  5. Outlet fitting as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the turning valve (23) has an inlet located in axial direction of the bolt (20) and an outlet located in a radial direction.
  6. Outlet fitting as claimed in any one of the Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a lever (24) is fixed on the bolt (20) by means of which the valve (4) on the outlet (3) is operable.
  7. Outlet fitting as claimed in any one of the Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the bolt (20) and/or the turning valve (23) are made of plastic.
  8. Outlet fitting as claimed in any one of the Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a casing of the outlet fitting is formed of multiple parts with an outlet bowl (33) and at least one flow element (10).
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