EP1449968B1 - Réservoir d'eau pour une toilette et toilette correspondante - Google Patents

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EP1449968B1
EP1449968B1 EP04003597A EP04003597A EP1449968B1 EP 1449968 B1 EP1449968 B1 EP 1449968B1 EP 04003597 A EP04003597 A EP 04003597A EP 04003597 A EP04003597 A EP 04003597A EP 1449968 B1 EP1449968 B1 EP 1449968B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/24—Low-level flushing systems
    • E03D1/28—Bowl integral with the flushing cistern
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D3/00—Flushing devices operated by pressure of the water supply system flushing valves not connected to the water-supply main, also if air is blown in the water seal for a quick flushing
    • E03D3/10—Flushing devices with pressure-operated reservoir, e.g. air chamber
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/01—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system using flushing pumps

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  • the present invention relates to a water box for a toilet, in particular a toilet or urinal, comprising a container for storing water, having an inlet for introducing the water and an outlet opening having an outlet for discharging the water into the toilet bowl during a rinsing process the drain in the lower part of the container is connected thereto, and means for protection against contamination of the water by the toilet water in the toilet bowl, wherein the protective device is arranged in the flow direction in front of the container.
  • a water tank is from the US 4,115,883 as well as the CH 672 342 AS known.
  • Water boxes also called cisterns, which must have neither rigid walls, nor a typical box shape, are known for the storage of water, which is needed for the flushing of a toilet, especially a toilet or urinal.
  • Usually water tanks are above the Toilet bowl mounted on the wall.
  • Such a mounting is very simple and therefore inexpensive, but has the disadvantage of a visible water box.
  • a more visually appealing solution offers the flush mounting or mounting under a separate stand wall, but which is much more expensive and thus more expensive.
  • a flush mounting is not readily afterwards, for example, in the renovation of a bathroom, possible.
  • a free outlet for example, is defined in the standard DIN EN 1717.
  • a free outlet is thereafter a continuously unobstructed free flow path, either outside or inside the supplied apparatus or container between the inlet-side outlet opening of the drinking water installation and the process-side process fluid measured at maximum operating water level.
  • a free spout prevents backflow of contaminated liquid into the drinking water installation, thus preventing in the present case the backflow of the water used during the flushing process into the fresh water piping system. Since the free outlet according to the prior art between the naturally pressurized fresh water system and the water tank is provided and seen in the flow direction behind the free outlet atmospheric pressure, the water in the water tank must be re-pressurized to from the water tank of the water box in the To get toilet bowl.
  • the present invention seeks to develop the aforementioned water tank to the effect that, taking into account the prescribed in many states purity regulations in a simple manner and without additional energy expenditure sufficient water pressure for the flushing process can be generated.
  • the previously derived and indicated object is achieved in a water tank of the type mentioned above in that the container is connected to a compressed air tank via a valve, the compressed air tank is preceded by a water driven in the fresh water line system air pump and that provided in the region of the inlet an inlet valve is.
  • the water pressure in the fresh water line system is also used in the conventional arrangement of the device for protection against contamination of the water between the fresh water pipe system and water tank, namely in an indirect manner.
  • the water pressure in the fresh water line system is used to drive an air pump that fills a compressed air tank with pressurized air.
  • This compressed air tank is over a for the purpose of rinsing actuated valve connected to the water tank of the water tank.
  • a second valve is provided in the region of the inlet into the water tank.
  • the inlet valve is closed and the valve connected to the compressed air tank is opened, so that the compressed air pushes the water through the located below the water surface spout in the toilet bowl.
  • the valve connected to the compressed air tank closes and the inlet valve opens, so that new water can flow into the water tank while the residual air escapes.
  • the inlet valve would consist of two individual valves, one closing the outlet opening of the free outlet, if no water is to flow into the water tank, and the second valve before the flushing process, in which compressed air enters the water tank, closes.
  • the inlet valve it is also conceivable to design the inlet valve as a single valve, in which case the prescribed free outlet must already be realized beforehand, relative to the direction of flow of the water. This can be in front of or behind the water powered air pump.
  • Fig. 1 shows for better understanding of the invention, an embodiment of a toilet with a water box, which is not the subject of the invention, wherein the water tank a container 1 for storing water with an inlet (not shown) for introducing the water and a discharge opening 2 having a drain third for discharging the water into the toilet bowl 4 during a flushing process. Furthermore, a protective device 5 is provided which prevents water used for rinsing can flow through the drain 3 back into the water tank 1.
  • the protective device 5 is formed in the present case by a pipe interrupter type A1 with permanent connection to the atmosphere according to DIN EN 1717.
  • the pipe breaker creates an air gap between the outlet opening 2 and the toilet bowl. 4
  • the water in the pressure vessel 1 has, as between the not shown fresh water pipe system and the water tank not, as is common in the prior art, a free outlet is realized, the same water pressure, as the water in the fresh water pipe system. In this way it is possible, upon actuation of the flush, i. when opening the valve 6 at the highest point of the water tank, even without the presence of a gradient between the water tank and toilet bowl to achieve a sufficient flushing effect.
  • Fig. 2 indicates one Fig. 1 alternative embodiment, which differs by the type of protection device 5.
  • the protective device is formed by an unhindered free outlet according to DIN EN 1717, wherein the free outlet has an outlet opening 7, which is identical to the outlet opening 2 of the drain 3, and an inlet opening 8.
  • the inlet opening 8 of the free outlet is in present case, in order to increase the flow velocity of the rinsing water, funnel-shaped. Otherwise, the functioning of the in Fig. 1 illustrated embodiment.
  • Fig. 3 shows a further variant, which also differs by the protection device 5 of the two variants described above.
  • the protection device 5 is formed by a free outlet with injector.
  • the outlet opening 7 of the free outlet is nozzle-shaped, in order to increase the flow velocity of the water.
  • the further mode of operation is to the description of in Fig. 1 referenced embodiment.
  • Fig. 4 an embodiment of a channel box according to the present invention is shown.
  • the water tank is also in this case from a water tank 1 with a corresponding outlet 3, which leads to a toilet bowl (not shown).
  • the water tank 1 is connected via a valve 6, which is actuated in the flushing, with a compressed air tank 9, which is acted upon by a pump 10 with air pressure.
  • the pump 10 is driven by the water in the water pipe 11 and thereby compressed, without additional energy required, from the environment via the line 12 sucked air.
  • the means 5 for protection against contamination of the water upstream of the water box consists of a free outlet, which has a valve 13 in the region of the outlet opening and a valve 14 in the region of the inlet opening. Finally, a float 15 is provided which is in operative connection with the valve 14.
  • the operation is the following:
  • the pump 10 9 air is generated at a relatively high pressure in the air pressure vessel 9 when the valve is closed.
  • the valve 6 When the valve 6 is opened for the purpose of rinsing, the air passes from the container 9 into the water tank 1 and pushes the water up through the drain to the toilet bowl. In this process, the valve 13 and the valve 14 are closed. If the flushing process is completed, the valve 6 closes again and the float 15 signals the valve 14, which in turn cooperates with the valve 13 that it should open.
  • water flows through the conduit 11 into the water tank 1, causing the pump 10 to form high pressure air in the tank 9.
  • the float 15 Once the water tank 1 is sufficiently filled, the float 15 so again dwells in its upper position, a signal to close the valves 13 and 14 is generated. From this point on, the in Fig. 4 illustrated water box for a new rinse ready.
  • Fig. 5 also shows for better understanding of the invention, an embodiment of a water box, which is also not the subject of the invention, in which also a free outlet is realized as a protection device 5, which is connected upstream of the water tank.
  • a water tank 1 is a pressure vessel.
  • the water tank 1 has in its left side wall on a membrane 16, which cooperates with a membrane 17 in the inlet of the channel box. Also in this case, a float 15 for controlling the inlet via two valves 13 and 14 is provided.
  • the operation is the following:.
  • the line 11 water is passed into the pressure vessel 1, if after a successful flushing the valves 13 and 14 are open. As soon as the pressure vessel, whose valve 6 is closed to actuate the flush, is sufficiently filled, which is signaled by the float 15, the valves 13 and 14 are closed. Since the line 11 is connected to the fresh water line system and therefore water is nachge felicitt up to a certain pressure, the membrane 17 expands to equalize the pressure from. Since the membrane 17 acts directly on the membrane 16, the volume in the pressure vessel 1 is reduced with increasing curvature of the membrane 17 via the membrane 16, which in turn increases the pressure in the pressure vessel 1.

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Claims (3)

  1. Réservoir d'eau pour un cabinet de toilette, en particulier un WC ou urinoir, comprenant
    - un réservoir (1) pour stocker l'eau, qui comporte une amenée pour l'introduction de l'eau et une évacuation (3) présentant une ouverture de sortie (2), pour l'évacuation de l'eau dans la cuvette (4) pendant une chasse d'eau, l'évacuation (3) étant reliée à la partie inférieure du réservoir (1),
    - ainsi qu'un dispositif (5) pour la protection de l'eau contre les impuretés par l'eau de toilette se trouvant dans la cuvette des toilettes (4),
    le dispositif de protection (5) étant disposé dans le sens d'écoulement avant le récipient,
    caractérisé
    - en ce que le réservoir (1) est relié au récipient d'air comprimé (9) par une soupape (6),
    - en ce qu'une pompe à air (10) entraînée par l'eau dans le système de conduite d'eau propre, est placée avant le récipient d'air comprimé (9),
    - et en ce qu'il est prévu une soupape d'admission (13, 14) dans la zone de l'amenée.
  2. Réservoir d'eau selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir d'eau est intégrable au moins partiellement au cabinet.
  3. Cabinet de toilette, en particulier WC ou urinoir, avec un réservoir d'eau, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir d'eau est réalisé selon la revendication 1 ou 2.
EP04003597A 2003-02-18 2004-02-18 Réservoir d'eau pour une toilette et toilette correspondante Expired - Lifetime EP1449968B1 (fr)

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EP08104343A EP1959060B1 (fr) 2003-02-18 2004-02-18 Réservoir d'eau pour un cabinet et cabinet correspondant
EP10177629.2A EP2275610B1 (fr) 2003-02-18 2004-02-18 Réservoir d'eau pour une toilette et toilette correspondante

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DE10306661 2003-02-18
DE2003106661 DE10306661A1 (de) 2003-02-18 2003-02-18 Wasserkasten für Klosetts
DE10318914 2003-04-26
DE10318914 2003-04-26
DE10346862 2003-10-09
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DE502004008672D1 (de) 2009-01-29
EP2275610B1 (fr) 2013-05-08
EP1449968A2 (fr) 2004-08-25
ES2318209T3 (es) 2009-05-01
EP1959060A3 (fr) 2008-09-17
EP1959060A2 (fr) 2008-08-20
ATE417969T1 (de) 2009-01-15

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