EP1422352A2 - Basin, in particular wash-basin made of glas - Google Patents

Abstract

The washbasin body (1) has a peripheral rim (20) adhered to its planar top edge (2) via an adhesive layer (25), for providing a mounting flange with a support edge (22) extending beyond the washbasin body, for supporting the latter from a carrier, e.g. a worktop (10). The support edge can rest on the worktop or be counter-sunk into the surface of the worktop, e.g. with an LED illumination device positioned in a gap between the worktop and the washbasin body.

Description

The invention relates to a basin, in particular Sink made of glass, which has a pool wall with a Flange edge for attachment to a carrier device, especially worktop, table top or the like includes.

Basins usually have a flange-like arrangement to be attached to a carrier device can. There are forms in which the flange as a kind of table top is enlarged.

There are also pools without a flange. These will usually held and standing at the sink spout otherwise free, i.e. will not be in a working or Table top installed.

The invention has for its object to a pool create where the pelvic body is a simple can have basic geometric shape and still have the Attachment to a plate-like carrier device is possible.

The task is solved in that the Basin-shaped bowl-shaped and flangeless that a collar is provided that is fixed to the pool wall is glued to form a support or bracket that protrudes beyond the circumference of the pelvic body and on the Carrier device is to be attached.

According to a first embodiment of the invention, the Collar one or more sufficiently stiff, flat Strips of material and is on a top Glued wall surface of the pelvic body.

According to a second embodiment of the invention contains the collar one or more sufficiently stable Angle profiles and is on an outside Glued wall surface of the pelvic body.

The material of the collar includes metals and Metal alloys that are inherently corrosion-resistant or can be made corrosion-resistant by coating. In particular, stainless steel comes in as the material of the collar Consideration.

Plastic or glass can also be used as the collar material become. In the latter case, it may be appropriate to Paint the underside of the collar to get a correct one to get colored connection to the carrier device.

The adhesive for attaching the collar to the pelvic body must have sufficient strength to withstand occurring To withstand loads. The glue should, however be sufficiently elastic to also accommodate temperature changes endure the different thermal expansions of the lead involved body. In the case of a pelvic body Glass is preferred to a colorless, transparent adhesive that is either colorless or, in the case of colored glass, like this is colored.

In particular, a worktop is used as the carrier device or tabletop provided. It often becomes the smooth one Desired transition from table top to the basin. To do this to accomplish, you can either use a top flat recess in the worktop or table top Provide around the pool edge, then the collar in this recess comes to lie and fills it, or the collar reaches under the edge of the worktop or Table top at such a distance that the top of the Countertop or table top with the top of the Pelvic body is aligned.

According to a development of the invention, between Pelvic body and support device a space created in which an LED lighting device is arranged. A is used as the lighting device Sealing tape with individual LEDs used for it Connection options to a so-called LED Connect system over solder pad there. The light band is lower Band height, namely <5 mm, and with a width of 10 mm available. The light strip can be of a suitable length are produced, with multiple lengths of 56 mm or 140 mm can be assembled. The LED light band will so on the carrier device and / or on the collar attached that the upper edge of the pool on at least one Part of its scope is illuminated. The coupling of the Light is thus flat and from the outside onto the pool. The light is distributed in the material of the pool, the can consist of clear, frosted or colored glass.

The LED light band is in the colors red, yellow, green, blue and white available, and there can be light strips with these Colors can be put together. It is also possible individual sections of the LED light strip separated to control each other, for example, only light one shine certain color for a given purpose to let. The LEDs can also with changing brightness and especially operated intermittently. For this The purpose of the LED lighting device is Light control device assigned depending on Control values or parameters the brightness and / or the Color of the emitted by the LED lighting device Light controls. The control values or parameters can be from Sensors are supplied which determine the temperature and / or the amount of water to be supplied to the pool. It can also display ads for operations performed be displayed, for example, it can be shown whether the pelvis has been disinfected.

The invention also relates to a pool, the one transparent pool wall with outside and inside having. According to a second aspect of the invention, one is Lighting device provided, which the outside the pool wall to emit light on the inside irradiated, a control device is also provided, which has at least one control value transmitter, according to the lighting device to a predetermined program Taxes.

With these facilities, the form and transparency of the Basin, which consists especially of glass, exploited on the one hand to illuminate the inside of the pool create and on the other hand the lighting for example to control in terms of color, intensity and timing.

A light band is preferably used as the lighting device used with LEDs, the light sections with form different colors, each section being a Tax value transmitter is assigned to the assigned Control section of the light band. You can do that code different fittings on the sink, however also water temperature, quantities of water to be dispensed or other means and the like.

According to a development of the invention, the Control device at least one actuation output for Actuators to to depending on the or the Control value transmitter actuation functions, in particular on Opening and closing organs. Such opening and The valve can be closed on a water valve, a soap dispenser and / or a disinfectant dispenser affect. Such a tax provider can be designed as a proximity switch, which one through can trigger an object, for example the hand, so that a control signal is sent to the controller. In this way it is possible to close fittings without contact operate and the type of operation in coded Way to display. This ad can appear before Activate the corresponding valve. It can defined several local areas to the tax value transmitter so that different control value signals are triggered by the control device in can be assessed in an appropriate manner. For example can be a weak approach to cool water and a strong one Approaching hot water means. You can do this in advance indicated by the coded lighting. It is it is possible to have a pure display phase from a combined Distinguish between display and control phase, for example in that the lighting device with increasing and decreasing light intensity in the second Phase is operated. While in the pure display phase the valves are not yet actuated, this happens in the combined display and Control phase, such as with flashing lights or on and off declining light intensity is characterized. While In this phase, the tax advisor is queried, and depending after where the hand is in the detection range of the Tax generator is, for example, colder or hot water. If the hand during the second, sensitive phase is pulled away, the Valve locked.

The invention also relates to the use of the basin in Operating area.

Fig. 1

eine erste Ausführungsform mit einem nichtversenktem Kragen,

Fig. 2

eine zweite Ausführungsform mit versenktem Kragen,

Fig. 3

eine dritte Ausführungsform mit versenkter Profilleiste,

Fig. 4

eine vierte Ausführungsform mit verborgen angeordneter Profilleiste,

Fig. 5

eine fünfte Ausführungsform mit einem LED-Lichtband,

Fig. 6

eine Variante zu Fig. 5 und

Fig. 7

ein Schema eines Beckens.

Embodiments of the invention are described with reference to the drawing. It shows:

Fig. 1

a first embodiment with a non-countersunk collar,

Fig. 2

a second embodiment with a countersunk collar,

Fig. 3

a third embodiment with a recessed profile strip,

Fig. 4

a fourth embodiment with a hidden profile strip,

Fig. 5

a fifth embodiment with an LED light strip,

Fig. 6

a variant of Fig. 5 and

Fig. 7

a scheme of a basin.

Reference is made to FIG. 1. Only one edge area of a pelvic body 1 is shown with a flat upper side 2, a curved outer side 3 and an equally curved inner side 4. The pelvic body 1 can for example form a spherical cap or an ellipsoidal cap or be formed by another bowl-like flangeless simple geometric body. In particular, if such a simple geometric body is made of glass, it can be aesthetically very attractive, but there is the difficulty of holding it on a flat support device 10, which is shown here as a worktop or table top.
In the invention, one or more flat material strips of tire-like design are provided as support collars 20. The collar 20 is glued to the pool wall to form a flange. For this purpose there is an adhesive layer 25 between the underside 21 of the collar 20 and the upper side 2 of the pelvic body 1. The collar 20 has a protruding collar edge 22 with which the pelvis is hung in the carrier device 10. Any gaps can be filled with a suitable sealing material, such as silicone, as shown at 26.

Metals come as the material of the flat material strip 20 or metal alloys, in particular stainless steel, which has great rigidity even with thin walls Has breaking strength. Painted, powder-coated, enamelled sheets are used which thereby made corrosion-resistant.

Fig. 2 shows a detail of the second embodiment of the pelvis. The flat, plate-like carrier device 10 has a top recess 11 in which the Edge 22 of the collar 20 is sunk so that the surface of the collar 20 essentially with the surface 12 of the Carrier device 10 is aligned.

The construction of Fig. 2 allows for no aesthetic Even thicker flat strips than support collars 20 lose use so that as material for the strip except Metal and metal alloys also include plastics and glass Come into consideration. Have plastics and enamelled collars the advantage that they are color-matched to the Carrier device 10 can be designed. In case of Glass as the material of the collar can be the bottom of the Collar edge 22 matches the top 12 of the Carrier device to be coated to a colored Create transition.

Fig. 3 shows the use of a tire-like curved Profile strip as a support collar 30 for the pelvic body 1. Die Profile bar has two legs 31 and 32, the Leg 31 over an adhesive layer 35 with the Outside 3 of the pelvic body 1 is connected. The basin is with the collar 30 in the flat top recess 11 suspended from the carrier device 10. If necessary. can gaps be sealed by sealing material 26.

The embodiment of FIG. 3 has the advantage that the Pelvic body 1 remains undisturbed for the top view, i.e. the upper edge surface 2 is not covered.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment with the same advantage. The profile strip 30 is, however, arranged in a concealed manner, so that the upper sides 2 and 12 of the pelvic body 1 and the carrier device 10 directly adjoin one another, which may be desirable for aesthetic reasons. The leg 32
the profile strip 30 is fastened to the underside 13 of the carrier device 10, for example screwed on or attached by clips.

The materials of the profile strips 30 are the same Materials as in the case of the flat strips 20 discussed: metal, especially stainless steel, is preferred, but plastic and glass can also be used.

The adhesive for the adhesive layer 25, 35 located between the collar 20, 30 and the pool wall must have sufficient strength to absorb the stresses which occur in the case of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2 as tensile stresses, which necessitates careful processing. The shear stresses as they occur in the embodiments of FIGS. 3 and 4 are better absorbed by the adhesive 35. In any case, there should be sufficient elasticity to compensate for any thermal stresses. Transparent adhesive is often preferred.
This can also be adapted to the color of the basin or the plate-like carrier device.

Suitable adhesives based on epoxy, silicone and acrylate are preferred as UV-light-curing adhesives, but it is also possible to use adhesives which harden under heat and / or other actinic radiation. In the case of glass, actinic radiation can be in the visible and near-visible
UV range, ie between 320 or 350 nm and 750 nm wavelength can be used.

FIG. 5 shows a modification of the embodiment according to FIG. 1, namely the gap 5 between the narrow side 14 of the Carrier device 10 and the upper edge 3 of the basin 1 kept large enough to hold an LED light strip 40 take. This light band 40 is with its back glued to the surface 14 of the carrier device 10. The Light band 40 can circle the entire pool edge 3, it it is also possible to close only part of the pool edge apply. The light band 40 contains numerous LEDs 41, with a controller 50 over a series of Lines 42 '., 43', 44 'are connected. The light band 40 can be divided into individual sections 42, 43, 44 (FIG. 7) be separate from the lines 42 ', 43', 44 ' Control device 50 can be supplied. Everyone Section 42, 43, 44 can be divided into subsections his; in Fig. 7, section 43 is in subsections 43a, 43b and 43c structured. These sections or Subsections can be used for light of different colors be designed, for example red, yellow, green, blue or White. Each of these colors can be a different one Red, it can be a warning for a very high water temperature for the purpose of scalding protection show, blue can indicate cool or cold water, Green or white can mean a moderate temperature, and the like more. Instructions for use or warnings can also be given by flashing light. Further it is possible to adjust the brightness of the emitted light To control environmental parameters, for example after the Ambient light. To such parameters or control values of the Feeding light control device 50 are a number of Tax encoders in the form of sensors 52, 53, 54 or Switches provided. The control device 50 can also Outputs for actuators 55, 56, 57 have which for example for actuating valves, for water, soap, disinfectant and the like in to give up the pelvis. The control device 50 can with a programmable chip can be implemented, the one Programming input 58 has.

Fig. 6 shows a modification to the embodiment of Fig. 5. The narrow band 40 is with its narrow side to the Underside of the collar 20 glued, in addition also the back can be taped to attach to the side 14 of the carrier device 10 to adhere. The Control device 50 (not shown) is the same Way as in Fig. 5 with sensors and switches as Control value transmitter connected.

In the invention, previews for expiring Functions can be realized to run operations accompany. For example, if the pelvis has a Water inlet, a soap dispenser or one Disinfectant dispensing can by Color coding to be shown when the water with what temperature flows when the soap is dispensed and whether disinfectant follows. The functional sequence can also be caused by light swelling and swelling be made clear.

Fig. 7 shows the diagram of a basin for the Operating area. There are actuators 55, 56, 57 as Valve actuator for soap, water and disinfectants intended. The fittings for water, for soap as well for disinfectants are at a mutual distance arranged, and each of these fittings is a Light band section 42, 43, 44 assigned, the Light band section 43 in the subsections or fields 43a, 43b and 43c is divided. Below the outlets for Soap there is a sensor, for example 52, below the water outlet the sensor 53 and below of the disinfectant outlet the sensor 54 Sensors or part of the sensors can be located on the Outside of the pelvis, as indicated in Fig. 5.

The sensors are designed as proximity switches, ie if an object is in a proximity area within the basin, for example the hand, a switching process is triggered. For the sensor 53 it is assumed that the proximity area comprises several switching zones, ie different control value signals are transmitted to the control circuit, depending on whether the hand has been moved closer or further to the pool edge or more to the right or left. Different temperatures of the water to be dispensed are assigned to the different distances of the hand from the pool edge or more to the right or left and thus different control value signals, and the different water temperatures are color-coded in different ways.
For example, red in field 43a means hot water and blue in field 43c cold water, while white in field 43b denotes tempered water. The soap dispenser can be coded with green (field 42) and the disinfection device with yellow (field 44).

It is convenient to choose with a color advance to work a half to two seconds before the respective function of the actuators 55, 56 or 57 triggered becomes. You can still do without a display phase Triggering and a sensitive phase with triggering the Speak function. The sensitive phase can be seen through anund Identify declining light intensity.

5 and 7 each have three light band sections, three sensors and three actuators have been shown it is understood that these numbers are smaller or larger can be and do not need to match either. So is For example, it is possible to use additional sensors as switches to provide, for example, to turn on a timer that the Amount of agent to be dispensed (water, soap, Disinfectant).

If you leave out the disinfectant supply, it is suitable the sink is also suitable for hotels, conference rooms and like. In a savings version, the Soap dispensers are omitted.

The material of the pool becomes translucent Material chosen, with glass being preferred. This can be clear, matted or colored. As material of the Carrier device also comes glass, but also ceramic or stone (marble). The new pool combines functionality with aesthetic appearance.

Claims (29)

Basin, in particular glass wash basin, comprising a basin wall with a flange edge for attachment to a carrier device (10), in particular worktop or table top,
characterized in that a bowl-like flange-free pelvic body (1) is provided and that the flange edge consists of a collar (20, 30) which is firmly glued to the pelvic wall in order to form a support device which extends over the circumference of the pelvic body ( 1) protrudes and is to be attached to the carrier device (10). Basin according to claim 1,
characterized in that the collar (20) contains one or more sufficiently rigid, flat strips of material and is glued to an upper wall surface (2) of the pelvic body (1). Basin according to claim 1,
characterized in that the collar (30) contains one or more sufficiently rigid profile strips with angled legs (31, 32) and is glued to an outside wall surface (3) of the pelvic body (1). Basin according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that the material of the collar (20, 30) comprises metals and metal alloys which are corrosion-resistant or have been made corrosion-resistant by coating. Basin according to claim 4,
characterized in that the collar (20, 30) is made of stainless steel. Basin according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that the material of the collar consists of plastic or comprises such. Basin according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that the material of the collar consists of glass or comprises such. Basin according to claim 7,
characterized in that the underside of the collar edge (22) is painted. Basin according to one of claims 1 to 8,
characterized in that the adhesive layer (25, 35) between the collar and the pool wall has sufficient strength, coupled with sufficient elasticity, to withstand the loads, even when the temperature changes. Basin according to one of claims 1 to 9,
characterized in that the adhesive is transparent. Basin according to one of claims 1 to 10,
characterized in that the carrier device (10) has a recess (11) which, after assembly of the pelvic body (1), is essentially filled by parts (22, 32) of the collar (20, 30). Basin according to one of claims 3 to 10,
characterized in that the profile strip (30) is arranged at such a distance from the upper edge (2) of the pool body (1) that the area of the support device (10) adjacent to the pool edge is located between the profile strip (30) and pool edge surface (2). Basin according to one of claims 1 to 12,
characterized in that between the pelvic body (1) and the carrier device (10) there is an intermediate space (5) in which a band-shaped LED lighting device (40) is arranged. Pool according to claim 13, characterized in that the lighting device (40) is attached to the carrier device (10) and / or to the collar (20, 30) in such a way that the upper pool edge (3) is illuminated on at least part of its circumference , A pool according to claim 14, characterized in that the lighting device (40) has sections (42, 43, 44) with different LEDs which can be operated with different colors and changing brightness. Pool according to claim 15, characterized in that the LED lighting device (40) is assigned a light control device (50) which controls the brightness and / or the color of the light emitted by the LED lighting device as a function of control values or parameters. Pool according to claim 16, characterized in that the control values or parameters of the light control device (50) include the temperature and / or amount of the water to be supplied to the pool. Basin according to claim 16, characterized in that the control values or parameters of the light control device include carrying out a supply of funds (soap, disinfectant). Pool according to one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that the light control device (50) comprises sensors (52, 53, 54), at least some of which are arranged on the outside (3) of the pool wall (1) and which are based on objects , e.g. B. address the hand near the inside (4) of the pelvis. Basin, comprehensive
a transparent pool wall (1) with outside (3) and inside (4),
characterized by : an illumination device (40) which irradiates the outside (3) of the pool wall (1) to emit light on the inside (4); and a control device (50) which has at least one control value transmitter (52, 53, 54) in order to control the lighting device (40) according to a predetermined program. Pool according to claim 20, characterized in that the lighting device (40) represents a light band with LEDs (41) which are arranged in sections with different colors, and
that each section (42, 43, 44) is assigned a control value transmitter (52, 53, 54) in order to control the assigned section of the light strip. Basin according to claim 20 or 21,
characterized in that the control device (50) has at least one actuation output for actuators (55, 56, 57) in order to carry out actuation functions, in particular on opening and closing members, as a function of the control value transmitter (52, 53, 54). Pool according to claim 22, characterized in that the opening and closing members belong to a water fitting, a soap dispenser and / or a disinfectant dispenser. Basin according to claim 22 or 23,
characterized in that the control value (s) (52, 53, 54) are designed as a proximity switch which, when an object, e.g. B. the hand, in a proximity to the proximity switch outputs a control value signal to the controller (50), which first controls the lighting device (40) in a characteristic manner to the relevant control value transmitter in order to delay the assigned actuator (55, 56, 57) head for. Pool according to claim 24, characterized in that at least one control value transmitter (53) is assigned a plurality of local areas which trigger different control value signals which are evaluated by the control device (50) for different actuation of the lighting device (40) and the actuator (s) (56) , Basin according to one of claims 21 to 25,
characterized in that each section (42, 43, 44) of the lighting device (40) can be operated with increasing and decreasing luminous intensity. Pool according to claim 26, characterized in that the control device (50) interrogates the assigned control value transmitter during periods of rising and falling light intensity in order either to confirm the actuation of the assigned actuator or to block the actuation of the actuator. Basin according to one of claims 25 to 27,
characterized in that each location area of one of the control value transmitters (53) is assigned a field (43a, 43b, 43c) of the light band of the lighting device (40). Use of the pool according to one of claims 20 to 28 in the operating area.

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