EP1570133A1 - Swivel arm assembly for plumbing fixtures - Google Patents

Swivel arm assembly for plumbing fixtures

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EP1570133A1
EP1570133A1 EP03767579A EP03767579A EP1570133A1 EP 1570133 A1 EP1570133 A1 EP 1570133A1 EP 03767579 A EP03767579 A EP 03767579A EP 03767579 A EP03767579 A EP 03767579A EP 1570133 A1 EP1570133 A1 EP 1570133A1
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Jürgen BÜHLER
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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
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/06—Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/32—Articulated members
    • Y10T403/32254—Lockable at fixed position
    • Y10T403/32262—At selected angle
    • Y10T403/32319—At selected angle including pivot stud
    • Y10T403/32327—At selected angle including pivot stud including radially spaced detent or latch component
    • Y10T403/32336—Engaging notch or recess in outer periphery of component
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T403/00—Joints and connections
    • Y10T403/32—Articulated members
    • Y10T403/32254—Lockable at fixed position
    • Y10T403/32426—Plural distinct positions
    • Y10T403/32434—Unidirectional movement, e.g., ratchet, etc.

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a wall arm for a sanitary object, for example a shower head.
  • a wall arm that can be pivoted, for example, about a horizontal axis is used to adjust to different body sizes. After an adjustment to a certain body size according to a certain swivel angle, this type should of course stop.
  • a parking brake must be set so that the weight of the shower head including the hose is balanced.
  • Such wall arms can then be adjusted slightly downwards with a very precisely adjusted brake, but their upward adjustment is then difficult because not only does the weight of the shower head and the hose move upwards, but the braking force also has to be overcome.
  • a shower holding device with a brake is already known (WO 02/44482), in which a multi-disc brake is used.
  • the axis around which the wall arm is pivoted is firmly connected to the console.
  • the invention is based on the object of providing a swivel arrangement for sanitary articles which is user-friendly and ensures good functioning over a long period of time.
  • the invention proposes a swivel arrangement with the features listed in claim 1. Developments of the invention are the subject of dependent claims.
  • the swivel arrangement is intended and suitable for any sanitary objects where the problem mentioned above occurs.
  • it should of course serve as a shower holder, since the problem of the greater weight and the longer wall arm seems particularly important there. But it can also be used, for example, for cosmetic mirrors or holders.
  • the brake only takes part in the downward adjustment, the wear on the brake is significantly reduced.
  • the brake only works in one direction, so it does not go back and forth. This means that even if the adjustment angle of the arm is relatively small, the braking surfaces are gradually used over a full extent, so that there is no only partial wear. This also extends the life of the braking device.
  • the brake and / or the freewheel are part of the pivot bearing for the arm.
  • This pivot bearing can preferably be attached to the elements. tidy and housed, so that a cover and protection is given to the outside.
  • the swivel axis can be arranged in any way, since there are also cases with vertical swivel axes in which adjustment in one direction should be easier than in the other. In particular, however, the pivot axis should of course be arranged horizontally.
  • the freewheel acts on a socket or sleeve which can be connected or connected to the arm, in particular on its outer surface. Since storage always requires a certain axial length, a larger area is available in this way, on which the freewheel or the pawl belonging to the freewheel can engage.
  • the freewheel pawl is arranged on the attachment element and has a length that corresponds to the length of the bushing of the freewheel.
  • the brake which may have several parts, can be connected to the arm in a rotationally fixed manner according to the invention.
  • connection between the arm and the freewheel bushing can preferably be made by the brake. Then the bush belonging to the freewheel rotates together with the arm if the brake is not overcome.
  • the brake is a friction brake.
  • Such friction brakes act both when sliding and at a standstill with good efficiency, so this type of brake is ideal.
  • the brake engages on a cylindrical inside of the freewheel bushing.
  • the brake can of course be arranged coaxially with the freewheel, ie within the freewheel bushing or sleeve.
  • the brake contains a plurality of brake shoes having at least one radial movement component, which are actuated, for example, by at least one axially movable cone element.
  • cone elements By using cone elements, a very fine presetting of the braking force and thus a very fine adjustment of the torque at which the brake is overcome can be achieved by selecting the cone angle. It is thus also possible to adjust the downward adjustment of the wall arm so precisely, that is, in the direction in which the freewheel does not work, that the wall arm can be adjusted with very little effort.
  • two reverse-oriented cone elements are arranged in the brake, the mutual spacing of which is adjustable. This means that the brake shoes can be kept in a very clean position, so that the wear and tear caused by sliding friction is evenly distributed.
  • the two cone elements have an axial play together, that is to say they are floating within the braking device.
  • the brake can be spring-loaded.
  • the space receiving the brake and / or the freewheel is designed to be sealed off from the outside, a seal against liquid influences playing a role here, but also a seal against dust and dry impurities makes sense is.
  • Figure 2 shows a horizontal section through the arrangement of Figure 1;
  • FIG. 3 shows a section corresponding to FIG. 2 with a modified one
  • the attachment component 1 can be seen on the left, with which the swivel arrangement is attached to a vertical surface, for example on a room wall.
  • the attachment element 1 contains a base 2, from which the remaining part 3 can be removed.
  • the base 2 has through bores 4, through which screws can be inserted to initially screw the base 2 tight. Then the second component 3 can be connected to it.
  • the component 3 contains a projection 4 which is designed as a cylindrical bush.
  • a circular cylindrical receptacle is formed in the interior 5 of this projection.
  • a pawl 6 protrudes into the circular cylindrical receptacle from the side of the base and is under the action of a spring 7. The pawl 6 engages with a tooth 8 in the interior.
  • the wall arm 10 is forked in the region of its end facing the attachment component 1, so that it forms two arms 11 which form a mutual distance. Between the two arms 11, a braking device 12 is inserted, which is connected to the arm 10 in a rotationally fixed manner when rotating about the axis of the interior 5.
  • the braking device 12 is designed like a cage and, as already mentioned, engages in the ends of the arms 11 of the wall arm 10 in a rotationally fixed manner in its axial end regions.
  • the braking device 12 contains a core 13 in its continuous interior, see also FIG. 2. This core 13 has a certain axial play within the braking device 12. This axial play is achieved in that an end cover 16 is screwed into the upper end of the braking device 12 in FIG. 2 and has a longitudinal profile in a hollow extension 17. The corresponding end 18 of the core engages with this longitudinal profiling.
  • a sleeve 14 is arranged in the receptacle 5 of the projection 4 of the mounting component 1, which sleeve is thus arranged coaxially between the braking device 12 and the projection 4 of the mounting component 1.
  • This sleeve 14 has on its lateral surface a longitudinal profile 15 in the form of sawtooth-like designs, see the cross section of Figure 1, where this profile 15 can be clearly seen.
  • the sawtooth-like profile 15 of the outside of the sleeve 14 corresponds in shape to the shape of the sawtooth 8 of the pawl 6.
  • the orientation is chosen so that when the sleeve 14 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 1, the pawl 6 counteracts the action of the spring 7 is pushed outside so that this rotation is not hindered.
  • the counterclockwise rotation in FIG. 1 corresponds to an elevation of the wall arm 10.
  • the core 13 is formed in two parts.
  • the part of the core 13 which engages in the cover 16 in a rotationally fixed manner with its attachment 18 contains an outer conical surface 19 which extends to approximately the center of the core element 13.
  • This is followed by a shaft 20 via a shoulder, which merges into a threaded extension 21.
  • On the shaft is a second element 13 b placed, which also forms a conical surface 19 on its outside, which is oriented opposite to the first conical surface 19.
  • the maximum diameter of the two conical surfaces 19 is present at the opposite ends of the corresponding parts of the core 13.
  • the core part 13 b is axially displaceable on the shaft 13.
  • the axial displacement is brought about in that an actuating element 22 is screwed onto the threaded shoulder 21 and bears with an axial end face on the core part 13 b.
  • the braking device is designed like a cage.
  • the braking device has three openings distributed over the circumference, in which brake shoes 23 are arranged, which extend in the axial direction and can be displaced in the radial direction.
  • the brake shoes 23 have on their radial outside a brake pad 24, while in the area of their inside they have a flat roof shape, the two parts of which rest on the corresponding conical surfaces 19 of the two core parts 13 a, 13 b.
  • a relative displacement of the two parts 13 a, 13 b of the core therefore leads to an increased movement of the brake shoes 321 outwards, ie against the inner surface of the sleeve 14.
  • FIG. 1 In Figure 2, this is shown on the left side of the braking device.
  • the position of the core parts 13 a, 13 b relative to one another thus determines the force with which the braking device acts on the inside of the sleeve 14 via the brake shoes 23.
  • the operation of the device described is as follows.
  • the braking device is rotatably connected to the wall arm 10 to be braked or held in position.
  • the brake is adjusted such that the freewheel sleeve 14 is also connected to the wall arm 10 in a rotationally fixed manner.
  • the non-rotatable connection between the wall arm 10 and the freewheel sleeve 14 is maintained until the wall arm is attacked with a force that overcomes the brake.
  • the brake holds the arm firmly against the freewheel sleeve 14, which cannot twist due to the engagement of the pawl 6. So the arm stops. If the shower attached to the free end of the arm, not shown, is to be pivoted further down, a user grasps the arm and pivots it down. He applies a three-moment that is greater than the force that the brake can still hold. The brake starts to slide. As soon as the user releases the arm, it stops again.
  • the braking device in FIG. 1 always rotates clockwise with respect to the fixed freewheel sleeve 14.
  • the braking device and its brake shoes therefore only ever rotate in a rotational orientation with respect to the freewheel sleeve 14, the inner surface of which forms the braking surface.
  • the projection 4 of the mounting component 1, which in its interior protects the braking device and the freewheel, is closed by a rosette 26 in the area of the two axial ends of the mounting device, the rosette 26 possibly being provided with a seal 27.
  • a helical compression spring 31 is inserted between the actuating element 32 and the core part 13b. This helical compression spring 31 biases the braking force.
  • the second spring 30 shown serves to press the two parts 13 a and 13 b forming the core apart, so that a reduction in the preset braking force is also possible without difficulty.

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Abstract

Pivot arm arrangement for a sanitary object comprises an attachment component (1) for fixing to the arrangement, an arm protruding from the attachment component, a pivot bearing for connecting the arm to the attachment component, a brake (12) for locking the arm, and a freewheel for pivoting the arm in one direction. Preferred Features: The brake and/or the freewheel form part of the pivot bearing. The pivot axis is horizontal. The brake is a friction brake. The freewheel acts on a bushing or sleeve (14) connected to the arm, especially on its outer surface.

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Beschreibung description
Schwenkarmanordnun für SanitärgegenständeSwivel arm arrangement for sanitary objects
Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Wandarm für einen Sanitärgegenstand, beispielsweise einen Brausekopf. Es ist bekannt, dass man Brausehalter an festen Stellen montiert, und dass man zur Einstellung auf unterschiedliche Körpergrößen einen beispielsweise um eine horizontale Achse verschwenkbaren Wandarm verwendet. Nach einer Einstellung auf eine bestimmte Körpergröße entsprechend einem bestimmten Schwenkwinkel soll diese Art natürlich stehen bleiben. Hierzu gibt es sowohl von Hand betätigbare Feststelleinrichtungen als auch Reibungsbremsen, die so eingestellt sind, dass der Wandarm auch unter dem Gewicht des Brausekopfs stehen bleibt. Reibungsbremsen haben einen Verschleiß, was dazu führt, dass sich ihre Bremskraft im Lauf der Zeit ändert. Dies Problem kann noch dadurch verstärkt werden, das Wasser oder auch Seife in die Bremseinrichtung eintreten kann, wodurch sich die Bremseigenschaften ebenfalls verändern können.The invention relates to a wall arm for a sanitary object, for example a shower head. It is known that shower holders are mounted at fixed points and that a wall arm that can be pivoted, for example, about a horizontal axis is used to adjust to different body sizes. After an adjustment to a certain body size according to a certain swivel angle, this type should of course stop. For this purpose, there are both manually operated locking devices and friction brakes, which are set so that the wall arm remains under the weight of the shower head. Friction brakes have wear, which causes their braking force to change over time. This problem can be exacerbated by the fact that water or soap can enter the braking device, which can also change the braking properties.
Die Verstellung eines Wandarms soll natürlich leichtgängig sein. Bei größeren oder schwereren Brauseköpfen und auch bei längeren Wandarmen muss aber eine Feststellbremse so eingestellt sein, dass das Gewicht des Brausekopfs einschließlich des Schlauchs ausgeglichen wird. Solche Wandarme lassen sich dann bei einer sehr genau eingestellten Bremse zwar leicht nach unten verstellen, ihre Verstellung nach oben ist aber dann schwergängig, da nicht nur das Gewicht des Brausekopfs und des Schlauchs nach oben bewegt, sondern auch die Bremskraft überwunden werden muss..The adjustment of a wall arm should of course be easy. With larger or heavier shower heads and also with longer wall arms, a parking brake must be set so that the weight of the shower head including the hose is balanced. Such wall arms can then be adjusted slightly downwards with a very precisely adjusted brake, but their upward adjustment is then difficult because not only does the weight of the shower head and the hose move upwards, but the braking force also has to be overcome.
Es ist bereits eine Brausehaltevorrichtung mit einer Bremse bekannt (WO 02/44482), bei der eine Lamellenbremse Verwendung findet. Die Achse, um die der Wandarm verschwenkt wird, ist fest mit der Konsole verbunden. Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine Schwenkanordnung für Sanitärgegenstände zu schaffen, die benutzerfreundlich ist und über einen langen Zeitraum eine gute Funktion gewährleistet.A shower holding device with a brake is already known (WO 02/44482), in which a multi-disc brake is used. The axis around which the wall arm is pivoted is firmly connected to the console. The invention is based on the object of providing a swivel arrangement for sanitary articles which is user-friendly and ensures good functioning over a long period of time.
Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung eine Schwenkanordnung mit den im Anspruch 1 aufgeführten Merkmalen vor. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand von Unteransprüchen.To achieve this object, the invention proposes a swivel arrangement with the features listed in claim 1. Developments of the invention are the subject of dependent claims.
Die Schwenkanordnung ist für beliebige Sanitärgegenstände gedacht und geeignet, bei denen das eingangs erwähnte Problem auftritt. Insbesondere soll sie natürlich als Brausehalter dienen, da dort die Problematik des größeren Gewichts und des längeren Wandarms besonders wichtig erscheint. Sie kann aber auch beispielsweise für Kosmetikspiegel oder Halterungen verwendet werden.The swivel arrangement is intended and suitable for any sanitary objects where the problem mentioned above occurs. In particular, it should of course serve as a shower holder, since the problem of the greater weight and the longer wall arm seems particularly important there. But it can also be used, for example, for cosmetic mirrors or holders.
Durch die Anordnung eines Freilaufs, wie von Erfindung vorgeschlagen, braucht beim Verstellen nach oben nur das Gewicht des Brausekopfs überwunden zu werden, da in diesem Fall die Bremse nicht überwunden werden muss. Bei der Verstellung nach unten braucht anfangs nur die größere Haftreibung überwunden zu werden, während beim weiteren Verstellen nur die geringere Gleitreibung der Verstellbewegung entgegenwirkt.By arranging a freewheel, as proposed by the invention, only the weight of the shower head needs to be overcome when moving upwards, since in this case the brake does not have to be overcome. When moving downwards, initially only the greater static friction needs to be overcome, while further adjustment only the lower sliding friction counteracts the adjustment movement.
Da die Bremse nur bei der Abwärtsverstellung mitwirkt, verringert sich der Verschleiß der Bremse deutlich. Darüber hinaus wirkt die Bremse nur in einer Richtung, geht also nicht hin und her. Dies bedeutet, dass selbst dann, wenn der Verstellwinkel des Arms relativ klein ist, die Bremsflächen dennoch nach und nach über einen vollen Umfang beansprucht werden, so dass sich keine nur teilweisen Abnutzungen ergeben. Auch dies führt zur Verlängerung der Lebensdauer der Bremseinrichtung.Since the brake only takes part in the downward adjustment, the wear on the brake is significantly reduced. In addition, the brake only works in one direction, so it does not go back and forth. This means that even if the adjustment angle of the arm is relatively small, the braking surfaces are gradually used over a full extent, so that there is no only partial wear. This also extends the life of the braking device.
In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Bremse und/oder der Freilauf Teil der Schwenklagerung für den Arm sind. Diese Schwenklagerung kann vorzugsweise in dem Anbringung es Elemente ange- ordnet und untergebracht sein, so dass einer Abdeckung und ein Schutz nach außen gegeben ist.In a development of the invention it can be provided that the brake and / or the freewheel are part of the pivot bearing for the arm. This pivot bearing can preferably be attached to the elements. tidy and housed, so that a cover and protection is given to the outside.
Da die Schwenkanordnung nicht nur für Brauseköpfe geeignet ist, kann die Anordnung der Schwenkachse beliebig sein, da es auch bei vertikalen Schwenkachsen Fälle gibt, in denen eine Verstellung in eine Richtung leichter sein soll als in die andere. Insbesondere soll natürlich aber die Schwenkachse horizontal angeordnet sein.Since the swivel arrangement is not only suitable for shower heads, the swivel axis can be arranged in any way, since there are also cases with vertical swivel axes in which adjustment in one direction should be easier than in the other. In particular, however, the pivot axis should of course be arranged horizontally.
In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Freilauf auf eine mit dem Arm verbindbare bzw. verbundene Buchse bzw. Hülse einwirkt, insbesondere auf deren Mantelfläche. Da eine Lagerung immer eine bestimmte axiale Länge benötigt, steht auf diese Weise eine größere Fläche zur Verfügung, an der der Freilauf bzw. die zu dem Freilauf gehörende Sperrklinke angreifen kann.In a further development of the invention, it can be provided that the freewheel acts on a socket or sleeve which can be connected or connected to the arm, in particular on its outer surface. Since storage always requires a certain axial length, a larger area is available in this way, on which the freewheel or the pawl belonging to the freewheel can engage.
Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Freilaufklinke an dem Anbringungselement angeordnet ist und eine Länge aufweist, die der Länge der Buchse des Freilaufs entspricht. Bei dem Freilauf ist die Abnutzung grundsätzlich deutlich weniger, da hier keine Bremsung auftreten soll, so dass durch entsprechende Materialanpassung oder auch durch Schmierung dafür gesorgt werden kann, dass hier keine Abnutzung auftritt.In particular, it can be provided that the freewheel pawl is arranged on the attachment element and has a length that corresponds to the length of the bushing of the freewheel. With freewheeling, wear is fundamentally less, since braking should not occur here, so that appropriate material adaptation or lubrication can ensure that no wear occurs here.
Die gegebenenfalls mehrere Teile aufweisende Bremse kann erfindungsgemäß mit dem Arm drehfest verbunden sein.The brake, which may have several parts, can be connected to the arm in a rotationally fixed manner according to the invention.
Die Verbindung zwischen dem Arm und der Freilaufbuchse kann vorzugsweise durch die Bremse hergestellt werden. Dann verdreht sich die zum Freilauf gehörende Buchse zusammen mit dem Arm, falls die Bremse nicht überwunden wird.The connection between the arm and the freewheel bushing can preferably be made by the brake. Then the bush belonging to the freewheel rotates together with the arm if the brake is not overcome.
Erfindungsgemäß kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Bremse eine Reibungsbremse ist. Derartige Reibungsbremsen wirken sowohl beim Gleiten als auch im Stillstand mit guten Wirkungsgrad, so dass sich diese Art der Bremse anbietet.According to the invention it can be provided that the brake is a friction brake. Such friction brakes act both when sliding and at a standstill with good efficiency, so this type of brake is ideal.
Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Bremse an einer zylindrischen Innenseite der Freilaufbuchse angreift. Auch hier ist eine optimale Ausnutzung des zur Verfügung stehenden Raumes gegeben. Die Bremsung ist um so wirksamer, je größer der Radius der Stellen ist, an der die Bremse bei der Verdrehung angreift.In particular, it can be provided that the brake engages on a cylindrical inside of the freewheel bushing. Here, too, there is an optimal use of the available space. Braking is more effective the larger the radius of the places where the brake engages when twisted.
Insbesondere kann natürlich die Bremse koaxial zum Freilauf angeordnet sein, also innerhalb der Freilaufbuchse bzw. Hülse.In particular, the brake can of course be arranged coaxially with the freewheel, ie within the freewheel bushing or sleeve.
In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Bremse mehrere mindestens eine radiale Bewegungskomponente aufweisende Bremsbacken enthält, die beispielsweise durch mindestens ein axial bewegbares Konuselement betätigt werden. Durch die Verwendung von Konuselementen lässt sich durch die Auswahl des Konuswinkels eine sehr feine Voreinstellung der Bremskraft und damit eine sehr feine Einstellung des Drehmoments erreichen, bei dem die Bremse überwunden wird. Es lässt sich also auch die Verstellung des Wandarms nach unten, das heißt in der Richtung, in der der Freilauf nicht wirkt, so fein einstellen, dass mit sehr geringem Kraftaufwand eine Verstellung des Wandarms möglich ist.In a development of the invention it can be provided that the brake contains a plurality of brake shoes having at least one radial movement component, which are actuated, for example, by at least one axially movable cone element. By using cone elements, a very fine presetting of the braking force and thus a very fine adjustment of the torque at which the brake is overcome can be achieved by selecting the cone angle. It is thus also possible to adjust the downward adjustment of the wall arm so precisely, that is, in the direction in which the freewheel does not work, that the wall arm can be adjusted with very little effort.
Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass zwei umgekehrt orientierte Konuselemente in der Bremse angeordnet sind, deren gegenseitiger Abstand verstellbar ist. Dadurch lässt sich auch eine sehr saubere Anlage der Bremsbacken erreichen, so dass die bei der Gleitreibung auftretende Abnutzung sich gleichmäßig verteilt.In particular, it can be provided that two reverse-oriented cone elements are arranged in the brake, the mutual spacing of which is adjustable. This means that the brake shoes can be kept in a very clean position, so that the wear and tear caused by sliding friction is evenly distributed.
Für eine nochmals verbesserte Möglichkeit des Ausgleichens bei der Verstellung der Bremse kann vorgesehen sein, dass die beiden Konuselemente gemeinsam ein Axialspiel aufweisen, also innerhalb der Bremseinrichtung schwimmend gelagert sind. Erfindungsgemäß kann die Bremse federvorgespannt sein.For a further improved possibility of compensating for the adjustment of the brake, it can be provided that the two cone elements have an axial play together, that is to say they are floating within the braking device. According to the invention, the brake can be spring-loaded.
In nochmals weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass der die Bremse und/oder den Freilauf aufnehmende Raum nach außen hin abgedichtet ausgebildet ist, wobei hier in erster Linie eine Abdichtung gegen Flüssigkeitseinflüsse eine Rolle spielt, aber auch eine Abdichtung gegen Staub und trockene Verunreinigungen sinnvoll ist.In yet another embodiment of the invention it is provided that the space receiving the brake and / or the freewheel is designed to be sealed off from the outside, a seal against liquid influences playing a role here, but also a seal against dust and dry impurities makes sense is.
Weitere Merkmale, Einzelheiten und Vorzüge der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Patentansprüchen und der Zusammenfassung, deren beider Wortlaut durch Bezugnahme zum Inhalt der Beschreibung gemacht wird, der folgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sowie anhand der Zeichnung. Hierbei zeigen:Further features, details and advantages of the invention result from the patent claims and the abstract, the wording of both of which is made by reference to the content of the description, the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention and with reference to the drawing. Here show:
Figur 1 einen vertikalen Schnitt durch die Schwenkanordnung;1 shows a vertical section through the swivel arrangement;
Figur 2 einen horizontalen Schnitt durch die Anordnung der Figur 1 ;Figure 2 shows a horizontal section through the arrangement of Figure 1;
Figur 3 einen der Figur 2 entsprechenden Schnitt bei einer abgeänderten3 shows a section corresponding to FIG. 2 with a modified one
Ausführungsform.Embodiment.
In Figur 1 und 2 ist links das Anbringungsbauteil 1 zu sehen, mit dem die Schwenkanordnung an einer senkrechten Fläche angebracht wird, beispielsweise an einer Zimmerwand. Das Anbringungselement 1 enthält einen Sockel 2, von dem der restliche Teil 3 abgenommen werden kann. Der Sockel 2 weist Durchgangsbohrungen 4 auf, durch die hindurch Schrauben gesteckt werden können, um den Sockel 2 zunächst festschrauben. Dann kann mit ihm das zweite Bauteil 3 verbunden werden. Das Bauteil 3 enthält einen Vorsprung 4, der als zylindrische Buchse ausgebildet ist. Im Inneren 5 dieses Vorsprungs ist eine kreiszylindrisehe Aufnahme gebildet. In die kreiszylindrische Aufnahme ragt von der Seite des Sockels her eine Sperrklinke 6 ein, die unter Beaufschlagung einer Feder 7 steht. Die Sperrklinke 6 greift mit einem Zahn 8 in den Innenraum hinein. Sie kann etwa radial zu der Achse des Innenraums 5 nach außen verschoben werden. Der Wandarm 10 ist im Bereich seines dem Anbringungsbauteil 1 zugewandten Endes gegabelt ausgebildet, so dass er zwei einen gegenseitigen Abstand bildende Arme 11 bildet. Zwischen den beiden Armen 11 ist eine Bremseinrichtung 12 eingesetzt, die mit dem Arm 10 drehfest bei der Drehung um die Achse des Innenraums 5 verbunden ist. Die Bremseinrichtung 12 ist käfigartig ausgebildet und greift in ihren axialen Endbereichen, wie bereits erwähnt, drehfest in die Enden der Arme 1 1 des Wandarms 10 ein. Die Bremseinrichtung 12 enthält in ihrem durchgehenden Innenraum einen Kern 13, siehe auch die Figur 2. Dieser Kern 13 weist innerhalb der Bremseinrichtung 12 ein gewisses Axialspiel auf. Dieses Axialspiel wird dadurch erreicht, dass in das in Figur 2 obere Ende der Bremseinrichtung 12 ein Abschlussdeckel 16 eingeschraubt ist, der in einem hohlen Ansatz 17 eine Längsprofilie- rung aufweist. Mit dieser Längsprofilierung steht das entsprechende Ende 18 des Kerns in Eingriff.1 and 2, the attachment component 1 can be seen on the left, with which the swivel arrangement is attached to a vertical surface, for example on a room wall. The attachment element 1 contains a base 2, from which the remaining part 3 can be removed. The base 2 has through bores 4, through which screws can be inserted to initially screw the base 2 tight. Then the second component 3 can be connected to it. The component 3 contains a projection 4 which is designed as a cylindrical bush. A circular cylindrical receptacle is formed in the interior 5 of this projection. A pawl 6 protrudes into the circular cylindrical receptacle from the side of the base and is under the action of a spring 7. The pawl 6 engages with a tooth 8 in the interior. It can be shifted outwards approximately radially to the axis of the interior 5. The wall arm 10 is forked in the region of its end facing the attachment component 1, so that it forms two arms 11 which form a mutual distance. Between the two arms 11, a braking device 12 is inserted, which is connected to the arm 10 in a rotationally fixed manner when rotating about the axis of the interior 5. The braking device 12 is designed like a cage and, as already mentioned, engages in the ends of the arms 11 of the wall arm 10 in a rotationally fixed manner in its axial end regions. The braking device 12 contains a core 13 in its continuous interior, see also FIG. 2. This core 13 has a certain axial play within the braking device 12. This axial play is achieved in that an end cover 16 is screwed into the upper end of the braking device 12 in FIG. 2 and has a longitudinal profile in a hollow extension 17. The corresponding end 18 of the core engages with this longitudinal profiling.
Außerhalb der Bremseinrichtung 12 ist in der Aufnahme 5 des Vorsprungs 4 des Anbringungsbauteils 1 eine Hülse 14 angeordnet, die also koaxial zwischen der Bremseinrichtung 12 und dem Vorsprung 4 des Anbringungsbauteils 1 angeordnet ist. Diese Hülse 14 weist an ihrer Mantelfläche eine Längsprofilierung 15 in Form von sägezahnartigen Ausbildungen aus, siehe den Querschnitt der Figur 1 , wo diese Profilierung 15 deutlich zu sehen ist. Die sägezahnartige Profilierung 15 der Außenseite der Hülse 14 entspricht in ihrer Form der Form des Sägezahns 8 der Sperrklinke 6. Die Orientierung ist so gewählt, dass bei einer Verdrehung der Hülse 14 in Figur 1 im Gegenuhrzeigersinn die Sperrklinke 6 gegen die Wirkung der Feder 7 nach außen geschoben wird, so dass diese Drehung nicht behindert wird. Die Drehung im Gegenuhrzeigersinn in Figur 1 entspricht einer Anhebung des Wandarms 10.Outside the braking device 12, a sleeve 14 is arranged in the receptacle 5 of the projection 4 of the mounting component 1, which sleeve is thus arranged coaxially between the braking device 12 and the projection 4 of the mounting component 1. This sleeve 14 has on its lateral surface a longitudinal profile 15 in the form of sawtooth-like designs, see the cross section of Figure 1, where this profile 15 can be clearly seen. The sawtooth-like profile 15 of the outside of the sleeve 14 corresponds in shape to the shape of the sawtooth 8 of the pawl 6. The orientation is chosen so that when the sleeve 14 is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 1, the pawl 6 counteracts the action of the spring 7 is pushed outside so that this rotation is not hindered. The counterclockwise rotation in FIG. 1 corresponds to an elevation of the wall arm 10.
Der Kern 13 ist zweiteilig ausgebildet. Der mit seinem Ansatz 18 in den Deckel 16 drehfest eingreifende Teil des Kerns 13 enthält im Anschluss an den Ansatz 18 eine äußere Kegelfläche 19, die bis etwa zur Mitte des Kernelements 13 reicht. Daran schließt sich über eine Schulter ein Schaft 20 an, der in einen Gewindeansatz 21 übergeht. Auf den Schaft ist ein zweites Element 13 b aufgesetzt, das an seiner Außenseite ebenfalls eine Kegelfläche 19 bildet, die der ersten Kegelfläche 19 entgegengesetzt orientiert ist. Der maximale Durchmesser der beiden Kegelflächen 19 ist an den voneinander abgewandten Enden der entsprechenden Teile des Kerns 13 vorhanden.The core 13 is formed in two parts. The part of the core 13 which engages in the cover 16 in a rotationally fixed manner with its attachment 18 contains an outer conical surface 19 which extends to approximately the center of the core element 13. This is followed by a shaft 20 via a shoulder, which merges into a threaded extension 21. On the shaft is a second element 13 b placed, which also forms a conical surface 19 on its outside, which is oriented opposite to the first conical surface 19. The maximum diameter of the two conical surfaces 19 is present at the opposite ends of the corresponding parts of the core 13.
Der Kernteil 13 b ist auf dem Schaft 13 axial verschiebbar. Die axiale Verschiebung wird dadurch bewirkt, dass auf den Gewindeansatz 21 ein Betätigungselement 22 aufgeschraubt wird, das mit einer axialen Stirnfläche an dem Kernteil 13 b anliegt. Je weiter das Betätigungselement 22 auf den Gewindeansatz 21 aufgeschraubt wird, desto weiter wird der Kernteil 13 b in Richtung auf den ersten Kernteil 13 a geschoben, so dass sich der Abstand zwischen den beiden Konusflächen 19 verringert.The core part 13 b is axially displaceable on the shaft 13. The axial displacement is brought about in that an actuating element 22 is screwed onto the threaded shoulder 21 and bears with an axial end face on the core part 13 b. The further the actuating element 22 is screwed onto the threaded shoulder 21, the further the core part 13 b is pushed in the direction of the first core part 13 a, so that the distance between the two cone surfaces 19 is reduced.
Es wurde bereits erwähnt, dass die Bremseinrichtung käfigartig ausgebildet ist. Hierzu wird nochmals auf die Figur 1 verwiesen. Die Bremseinrichtung weist drei über den Umfang verteilte Öffnungen auf, in denen Bremsbacken 23 angeordnet sind, die sich in axialer Richtung erstrecken und in der radialen Richtung verschoben werden können. Die Bremsbacken 23 weisen an ihrer radialem Außenseite einen Bremsbelag 24 auf, während sie im Bereich ihrer Innenseite flache Dachform aufweisen, dessen beide Teile auf den entsprechenden Konusflächen 19 der beiden Kernteile 13 a, 13 b aufliegen. Eine relative Verschiebung der beiden Teile 13 a ,13 b des Kerns führt daher zu einer verstärkten Bewegung der Bremsbacken 321 nach außen, also gegen die Innenfläche der Hülse 14. Dies kann man auch in Figur 1 sehen. In Figur 2 ist dies an der linken Seite der Bremseinrichtung dargestellt. Bei der relativen Verschiebung der beiden Kernteile 13 a, 13 b zueinander erfolgt ein Ausgleich der absoluten Position dadurch, dass der Kernteil 13 a in axialer Richtung ein Spiel aufweist.It has already been mentioned that the braking device is designed like a cage. For this purpose, reference is again made to FIG. 1. The braking device has three openings distributed over the circumference, in which brake shoes 23 are arranged, which extend in the axial direction and can be displaced in the radial direction. The brake shoes 23 have on their radial outside a brake pad 24, while in the area of their inside they have a flat roof shape, the two parts of which rest on the corresponding conical surfaces 19 of the two core parts 13 a, 13 b. A relative displacement of the two parts 13 a, 13 b of the core therefore leads to an increased movement of the brake shoes 321 outwards, ie against the inner surface of the sleeve 14. This can also be seen in FIG. 1. In Figure 2, this is shown on the left side of the braking device. When the two core parts 13 a, 13 b are displaced relative to one another, the absolute position is compensated for by the fact that the core part 13 a has play in the axial direction.
Die Position der bei den Kernteile 13 a, 13 b zueinander bestimmt also die Kraft, mit der die Bremseinrichtung über die Bremsbacken 23 an der Innenseite der Hülse 14 angreift. Die Wirkungsweise der beschriebenen Vorrichtung ist die folgende. Die Bremseinrichtung ist mit dem in seiner Position abzubremsenden bzw. festzuhaltenden Wandarm 10 drehfest verbunden. Durch ein Einschrauben des Betätigungselements 22 in die Bremseinrichtung 12 wird die Bremse so eingestellt, dass die Freilaufhülse 14 ebenfalls drehfest mit dem Wandarm 10 verbunden ist. Die drehfeste Verbindung zwischen dem Wandarm 10 und der Freilaufhülse 14 bleibt solange erhalten, bis an dem Wandarm mit einer die Bremse überwindenden Kraft angegriffen wird.The position of the core parts 13 a, 13 b relative to one another thus determines the force with which the braking device acts on the inside of the sleeve 14 via the brake shoes 23. The operation of the device described is as follows. The braking device is rotatably connected to the wall arm 10 to be braked or held in position. By screwing the actuating element 22 into the braking device 12, the brake is adjusted such that the freewheel sleeve 14 is also connected to the wall arm 10 in a rotationally fixed manner. The non-rotatable connection between the wall arm 10 and the freewheel sleeve 14 is maintained until the wall arm is attacked with a force that overcomes the brake.
Wenn der Wandarm 10 beispielsweise die in Figur 1 dargestellte Position einnimmt, so hält die Bremse den Arm gegenüber der Freilaufhülse 14 fest, die sich wegen des Eingriffs der Sperrklinke 6 nicht verdrehen kann. Der Arm bleibt also stehen. Soll die am nicht dargestellten freien Ende des Arms angebrachte Brause weiter nach unten verschwenkt werden, so greift ein Benutzer an dem Arm an und verschwenkt ihn nach unten. Dabei wendet er ein Dreimoment auf, das größer ist als die Kraft, die die Bremse noch halten kann. Die Bremse fängt an zu gleiten. Sobald der Benutzer den Arm los lässt, bleibt dieser wieder stehen.If, for example, the wall arm 10 assumes the position shown in FIG. 1, the brake holds the arm firmly against the freewheel sleeve 14, which cannot twist due to the engagement of the pawl 6. So the arm stops. If the shower attached to the free end of the arm, not shown, is to be pivoted further down, a user grasps the arm and pivots it down. He applies a three-moment that is greater than the force that the brake can still hold. The brake starts to slide. As soon as the user releases the arm, it stops again.
Will der Benutzer aber die Brause weiter nach oben positionieren, so hebt er den Arm 10 an. Durch die Bremse wird wieder ein Drehmoment auf die Freilaufhülse 14 ausgeübt, die jetzt wegen der dargestellten Form ihrer Längsprofilierung 15 die Sperrklinke 6 nach außen verschiebt und sich mit dreht. Der Reibschiuss zwischen der Bremseinrichtung 12 und der Freilaufhülse 14 bleibt also erhalten.However, if the user wants to position the shower further upwards, then he raises the arm 10. The brake again exerts a torque on the freewheel sleeve 14, which now, because of the shape of its longitudinal profile 15, shifts the pawl 6 outwards and rotates with it. The frictional connection between the braking device 12 and the freewheel sleeve 14 is therefore retained.
Eine Reibung der Bremse und damit ein Verschleiß tritt also nur auf, wenn der Arm nach unten verschwenkt wird. Dabei erfolgt immer eine Drehung der Bremseinrichtung in Figur 1 im Uhrzeigersinn gegenüber der festgehaltenen Freilaufhülse 14. Die Bremseinrichtung und ihre Bremsbacken drehen sich also immer nur in einer Drehorientierung gegenüber der Freilaufhülse 14, deren Innenfläche die Bremsfläche bildet. Der Vorsprung 4 des Anbringungsbauteils 1 , der in seinem Inneren geschützt die Bremseinrichtung und den Freilauf aufnimmt, ist im Bereich der beiden axialen Enden der Lagerungseinrichtung durch jeweils eine Rosette 26 verschlossen, wobei die Rosette 26 gegebenenfalls noch mit einer Dichtung 27 versehen ist. Durch diese verschiedenen Maßnahmen bleibt der Innenraum, in dem sich die Bremseinrichtung und der Freilauf befinden, nach außen hin abgedichtet. Zur Abdichtung der Bremseinrichtung dienen weitere Dichtungen 28, siehe Figur 2.Brake friction and therefore wear only occur when the arm is pivoted downwards. The braking device in FIG. 1 always rotates clockwise with respect to the fixed freewheel sleeve 14. The braking device and its brake shoes therefore only ever rotate in a rotational orientation with respect to the freewheel sleeve 14, the inner surface of which forms the braking surface. The projection 4 of the mounting component 1, which in its interior protects the braking device and the freewheel, is closed by a rosette 26 in the area of the two axial ends of the mounting device, the rosette 26 possibly being provided with a seal 27. These various measures mean that the interior, in which the braking device and the freewheel are located, remains sealed off from the outside. Further seals 28 are used to seal the braking device, see FIG. 2.
Während bei der in den Figuren 1 und 2 dargestellten Ausführungsform das Betätigungselement 22 zum Einstellen der Bremskraft direkt auf eines der beiden Konusteile einwirkt, ist bei der Ausführungsform nach Figur 3 zwischen das Betätigungselement 32 und das Kernteil 13 b eine Schraubendruckfeder 31 eingesetzt. Diese Schraubendruckfeder 31 bewirkt eine Vorspannung der Bremskraft.While in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 the actuating element 22 acts directly on one of the two cone parts for adjusting the braking force, in the embodiment according to FIG. 3 a helical compression spring 31 is inserted between the actuating element 32 and the core part 13b. This helical compression spring 31 biases the braking force.
Die zweite dargestellte Feder 30 dient dazu, die beiden den Kern bildenden Teile 13 a und 13 b auseinander zu drücken, so dass auch eine Verringerung der voreingestellten Bremskraft ohne Schwierigkeiten möglich ist. The second spring 30 shown serves to press the two parts 13 a and 13 b forming the core apart, so that a reduction in the preset braking force is also possible without difficulty.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Schwenkarmanordnung für Sanitärgegenstände, mit1. Swivel arm arrangement for sanitary objects, with
1.1 einem Anbringungsbauteil (1 ) zur Befestigung der Anordnung,1.1 an attachment component (1) for fastening the arrangement,
1.2 einem von dem Anbringungsbauteil (1 ) abragenden Arm (10),1.2 an arm (10) projecting from the attachment component (1),
1.3 einer Schwenklagerung zur Verbindung zwischen dem Arm (10) und dem Anbringungsbauteil (1 ),1.3 a pivot bearing for connection between the arm (10) and the attachment component (1),
1.4 einer Bremse (12) zum Arretieren des Arms (10), sowie mit1.4 a brake (12) for locking the arm (10), and with
1.5 einem Freilauf zur Verschwenkung des Arms in eine Richtung.1.5 a freewheel for pivoting the arm in one direction.
2. Schwenkarmanordnung nach Anspruch 1 , bei dem die Bremse (12) und/oder der Freilauf Teil der Schwenklagerung für den Arm (10) sind.2. Swivel arm arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the brake (12) and / or the freewheel are part of the pivot bearing for the arm (10).
3. Schwenkarmanordnung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, bei der die Schwenkachse horizontal verläuft.3. Swivel arm arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pivot axis extends horizontally.
4. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem der Freilauf auf eine mit dem Arm (10) verbindbare bzw. verbundene Buchse bzw. Hülse (14) einwirkt, insbesondere auf deren Mantelfläche.4. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the freewheel acts on a with the arm (10) connectable or connected socket or sleeve (14), in particular on the lateral surface.
5. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Freilaufklinke (6) am Anbringungsbauteil (1 ) angeordnet ist und eine der Länge der Buchse bzw. Hülse (14) entsprechende Länge aufweist.5. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the freewheel pawl (6) is arranged on the attachment component (1) and has a length corresponding to the length of the bushing or sleeve (14).
6. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Bremse (12) drehfest mit dem Arm (10) verbunden ist.6. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the brake (12) is rotatably connected to the arm (10).
7. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Verbindung zwischen dem Arm (10) und dem Freilauf, insbesondere der Freilaufhülse (14), durch die Bremse (12) hergestellt wird. 7. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the connection between the arm (10) and the freewheel, in particular the freewheel sleeve (14), is produced by the brake (12).
8. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Bremse (12) eine Reibungsbremse ist.8. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the brake (12) is a friction brake.
9. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 8, bei der die Bremse (12) an einer zylindrischen Innenseite der Freilaufbuchse (14) angreift.9. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of claims 4 to 8, in which the brake (12) engages on a cylindrical inside of the freewheel bushing (14).
10. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 9, bei der die Bremse (12) insbesondere koaxial in der Freilaufbuchse (14) angeordnet ist.10. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of claims 4 to 9, wherein the brake (12) is arranged in particular coaxially in the freewheel bushing (14).
11. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Bremse (12) mehrere mindestens eine radiale Bewegungskomponente aufweisende Bremsbacken (23) enthält.11. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the brake (12) contains a plurality of at least one radial movement component having brake shoes (23).
12. Schwenkarmanordnung nach Anspruch 11 , bei der die Bremsbacken (23) durch mindestens ein axial bewegbares Konuselement betätigt werden.12. Swivel arm arrangement according to claim 11, wherein the brake shoes (23) are actuated by at least one axially movable cone element.
13. Schwenkarmanordnung nach Anspruch 12, bei der zwei umgekehrt o- rientierte Konuselemente vorgesehen sind, deren gegenseitiger Abstand verstellbar ist.13. Swivel arm arrangement according to claim 12, in which two reverse-oriented cone elements are provided, the mutual distance of which is adjustable.
14. Schwenkarmanordnung nach Anspruch 13, bei der die beiden Konuselemente gemeinsam ein Axialspiel aufweisen.14. Swivel arm arrangement according to claim 13, wherein the two cone elements together have an axial play.
15. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Bremse (12) federvorgespannt ist.15. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the brake (12) is spring-biased.
16. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der der die Bremse (12) und/oder den Freilauf aufnehmende Raum nach außen abgedichtet ausgebildet ist. 16. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, in which the brake (12) and / or the freewheeling receiving space is sealed to the outside.
7. Schwenkarmanordnung nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Bremseinrichtung (12) eine einstellbare Bremskraft aufweist. 7. Swivel arm arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the braking device (12) has an adjustable braking force.
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