EP1588657B1 - Device for increasing the seating height on a toilet - Google Patents

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EP1588657B1
EP1588657B1 EP05008126A EP05008126A EP1588657B1 EP 1588657 B1 EP1588657 B1 EP 1588657B1 EP 05008126 A EP05008126 A EP 05008126A EP 05008126 A EP05008126 A EP 05008126A EP 1588657 B1 EP1588657 B1 EP 1588657B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K17/00—Other equipment, e.g. separate apparatus for deodorising, disinfecting or cleaning devices without flushing for toilet bowls, seats or covers; Holders for toilet brushes
    • A47K17/02—Body supports, other than seats, for closets, e.g. handles, back-rests, foot-rests; Accessories for closets, e.g. reading tables
    • A47K17/026—Armrests mounted on or around the toilet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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  • the invention relates to a device for increasing the seat height on a toilet.
  • raised toilet seat Such devices for increasing the seat height on a toilet, hereinafter referred to as raised toilet seat, are mounted mainly by seniors and the disabled on the toilet. They make it easier to get up from a toilet because they increase the center of gravity of the person sitting on the toilet.
  • a toilet seat riser comprising a booster seat portion, a lid, an arm frame, and a bearing block.
  • the booster seat part is pivotable about a bearing body which is mounted in an opening of the bearing block.
  • On the bearing block also a lid is pivotally mounted.
  • the storage of the lid is spaced from the bearing body for pivoting the seat part.
  • a portion of the arm frame extends in a further bearing recess of the bearing block.
  • a toilet seat which has a top view U-shaped form and is stored together with a toilet lid.
  • the storage takes place via a common bearing body and a common bearing axis.
  • the invention has the object, a toilet seat lift in such a way that it is particularly inexpensive manufacturable and easily assembled or disassembled.
  • This connection is particularly easy and fast to produce.
  • the lid can be latched onto the bearing element. Also this connection is easy and easy to bring about.
  • the seat part is pivotable about the bearing axis. In the raised position of the seat part, for example, the seat part from below or the seat part supporting Klosettrand be easily cleaned.
  • the cover is preferably pivotable about the bearing axis. This too is advantageous for hygiene reasons.
  • the bearing element on at least one hollow end portion, wherein at least one armrest are provided which preferably has a bearing pin for mounting in the at least one end portion of the bearing element.
  • the bearing element can thus serve in addition to the storage of the seat part and the lid for the storage of at least one armrest.
  • the at least one armrest is pivotable about the bearing axis. In the raised position of the armrest can be relieved on the toilet, unlike a lowered armrest.
  • Another structural feature is characterized in that the bearing body and the at least one armrest can be locked together.
  • the bearing element is rotatably mounted in the bearing body.
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrated toilet seat 1 includes a booster seat part 2, a lid 3 and two outer armrests 4, wherein only one armrest 4 is shown in the drawings.
  • the seat part 2 is in communication with a bearing element 5, with which also the cover 3 and the armrests 4 are in communication.
  • the seat part 2, the cover 3 and the armrests 4 are pivotable.
  • the bearing element 5 is in turn mounted in a bearing body 6, which (not shown) for attaching the toilet seat elevation 1 on a toilet.
  • the existing plastic bearing body 6 is in this embodiment via two cuboid spacer blocks 7 with the toilet in connection.
  • the spacer blocks 7 may also be formed as hollow profiles. The number of spacer blocks 7 is dependent on the height of the seat part 2.
  • the integrally formed bearing body 6 has a bearing body base 8 with a flat bottom 9 and flat top 10. From the distance blocks 7 facing away from the top 10 of the bearing body base 8 jump two spaced apart, identically formed bearing blocks 11. Each bearing block 11 is connected to an edge portion 12 of the bearing body base 8.
  • the two bearing blocks 11 each have a bearing recess 13 and a bearing recess 13 at least partially laterally delimiting boundary wall 14.
  • the bearing recesses 13 are aligned with each other and are non-circular in cross section.
  • the boundary walls 14 have on the inside an upper, uniformly curved bearing section 15 and a lower straight bearing section 16.
  • the storage sections 16 are parallel to the top 10 of the bearing body base 8, but are spaced therefrom.
  • the bearing body 6 also comprises locking devices 17.
  • Each bearing block 11 has its own locking device 17, which has a bottom root section 18 which is in communication with the bearing body base 8 and / or the boundary wall 14.
  • the root portion 18 extends exactly between the bearing body base 8 and the bearing block 11.
  • a pivoting portion 19 at the top by a U-shaped Boundary wall 14 penetrating recess 20 is limited.
  • the locking means 17 are thus only about the corresponding root portion 18 with the bearing body base 8 and / or the corresponding boundary wall 14 in connection.
  • the pivot portion 19 has at its upper end a jumping into the bearing recess 13 Arretieransatz 21 and an outwardly leaping handle approach 22.
  • the Arretieransatz 21 is designed trapezoidal in longitudinal section.
  • each spacer block 7 two slots 24 are also provided.
  • the width and the length of the bearing body 6 corresponds to the length and the width of a spacer block 7.
  • the position of the elongated holes 23 in the bearing body 6 coincides with the position of the slots 24 in the spacer blocks 7.
  • the bearing body 6 is to be screwed to the toilet.
  • two fastening screws (not shown) are provided, which are the slots 23 of the bearing body 6 and the slots 24 in the spacer blocks 7 penetrate.
  • the underside 9 of the bearing body base 8 rests on a spacer block 7.
  • a nut (not shown) is screwed onto each fastening screw.
  • the one-piece, made of plastic bearing element 5 is formed as a hollow, elongated, laterally open bearing tube. It is thin-walled and comprises a continuous longitudinal recess 49. It has an annular cross section in the middle section 25, to which at each end a storage area 26 connects. Between the central portion 25 and a storage area 26, a limiting shoulder 27 is provided. The outer dimension of the central portion 25 is smaller than the outer dimension of the adjacent storage area 26. Each storage area 26 has a uniformly curved inner surface 28 and a non-circular outer surface 29 in cross-section.
  • the bearing element 5 has a bearing axis A, which coincides with the longitudinal center axis of the central portion 25.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the outer surface 29 corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the bearing recess 13, that is, it also has a uniformly curved bearing portion 30 and a straight bearing portion 31.
  • each storage area 26 is a window opening 52.
  • the dimensions of the window opening 52 corresponds approximately to the cross-sectional shape of a Arret michsansatzes 21. However, it can also be substantially greater than the height of the Arretier réellessatzes 21 in the circumferential direction of the bearing area 26.
  • the dimensions of the storage area 26 are selected so that on the one hand a recording of the bearing portions 26 in the bearing recesses 13 of the bearing body 6 is possible, on the other hand, a rotation between the bearing element 5 and the bearing body 6 is prevented.
  • the length of the bearing element 5 corresponds to the length of the bearing body 6.
  • the two bearing portions 26 are formed longer than the bearing recesses 13, that is, it protrudes a portion of each bearing portion 26 from the bearing recesses 13 of the bearing body 6 inwards. These sections are located between the two bearing blocks eleventh
  • the one-piece seat part 2 made of plastic has an upper free seat 32, which serves to support a person and is substantially planar. It also has a seat surface 32 opposite bearing surface 33, which is also flat. The seat part 2 is to hang over the support surface 33 on the upper free Klosettrand a toilet.
  • the seat 32 and the support surface 33 are slightly inclined to each other and are connected to each other via a side wall 34.
  • the seat part 2 further has a seat part opening 35 which is bounded laterally by the side wall 34.
  • the seat part opening 35 tapers from the seat surface 32 in the direction of the support surface 33.
  • a circumferential splash guard projection 37 protrudes downwards. This splash guard 37 is provided for reasons of hygiene. It prevents that when using the toilet liquid, such as urine or toilet flushing water, between the upper Klosettrand and the support surface 33 can get.
  • a seat part bearing section 38 which has a wall section 39 connected to the seat part 2, a free wall area 40 adjoining the wall section 39, and a wall part 39 partially bounded laterally by the wall section 39 Bearing opening 41 has.
  • the bearing opening 41 is open at the bottom.
  • the seat part bearing portion 38 is located in the upper region of the seat part 2, wherein the wall portion 40 projects beyond the seat surface 32.
  • the inner surface of the wall portion 39 is formed flat and extends approximately perpendicular to the support surface 33.
  • the wall portion 40 has on the inside a uniform curvature.
  • the radius of curvature of the inner surface of the wall portion 40 substantially corresponds to the radius of curvature of the central portion 25 and is smaller than that of the bearing portion 30 of the bearing element fifth
  • two spaced-apart bearing brackets 42 are integrally formed at the rear end, each having an inside, uniformly curved bearing surface 43 and a partially enclosed by the bearing surface 43 bearing opening 44.
  • the bearing clips 42 are open at the bottom.
  • the radius of curvature of a bearing surface 43 substantially corresponds to the radius of curvature of the bearing portion 30 of the bearing element 5.
  • the distance between the wall portion 39 and the lower free end of the wall portion 40 is less than the diameter of the central portion 25.
  • the inner distance of the bearing brackets 42 to each other corresponds approximately the length of the seat portion-bearing portion 38.
  • the lid 3 is integrally formed and made of plastic.
  • the integrally formed plastic armrests 4 have an armrest 45, which are connected via two connecting struts 46 with a base portion 47.
  • an inwardly projecting bearing pin 48 is provided which has a circular cross-section.
  • the outer diameter of the bearing pin 48 substantially corresponds to the diameter of the longitudinal recess 49 in the region of the bearing region 26 of the bearing element 5.
  • In the bearing pin 48 has an outwardly open locking groove 51 is formed, which is annular. It runs around the entire circumference of the bearing pin 48. Its width corresponds substantially to the width of the Arretieransatzes 21.
  • the bearing body 6 is to be screwed over the spacer blocks 7 with the toilet.
  • the bearing element 5 is to be inserted along its bearing axis A into the bearing recesses 13 of the bearing body 6 until the bearing areas 26 are located in the bearing recesses 13. Due to the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the bearing recesses 13 and the outer surfaces 29 and the dimensions already described, a relative pivoting between the bearing element 5 and the bearing body 6 is prevented. Thus, there is a non-rotatable mounting between the bearing element 5 and the bearing body 6.
  • the locking projections 21 engage in the window openings 52, whereby the bearing element 5 is also fixed in the direction of its bearing axis A in its position.
  • the seat part 2 is foundedsasten over its seat part bearing portion 38 on the central portion 25 of the bearing element 5.
  • the seat part bearing portion 38 is to bring about the bearing opening 41 with the central portion 25 in connection.
  • the wall portion 40 partially engages in the assembled state, the central portion 25.
  • the Begrenzungsschultem 27 prevent the seat part 2 of the bearing element 5 along the bearing axis A is displaceable. When mounted, the limiters 27 abut or are slightly spaced from the side edge 50 of the seat portion support portion 38.
  • the inclination of the seat 32 can be adjusted, for example, by various combinations of seat parts 2 with spacer blocks 7 as desired in stages. If, for example, a seat part 2 having a small height is latched onto the bearing element 5 located in a bearing body 6, a greater inclination of the seat surface 32 towards the bottom is achieved than if a seat part 2 having a greater height is snapped onto the corresponding bearing element 5. A greater inclination of the seat bottom 32 forward is for example extremely advantageous for patients with hip problems. Getting up is easier here.
  • the lid 3 is foundedsasten via its bearing brackets 42 on the bearing portions 26 of the bearing element 5.
  • the bearing clips 42 are to bring via their bearing openings 44 with the bearing portions 26 in connection.
  • the bearing brackets 42 are dimensioned such that upon pivoting of the lid 3, an unwanted release of the lid 3 is prevented by the bearing element 5. They are in the mounted state of the raised toilet seat 1 between the bearing blocks 11 and the seat part bearing portion 38. Both the lid 3 and the seat part 2 are interviewedrasten in a direction perpendicular to the bearing axis A direction on the bearing element 5.
  • the bearing pin 48 is inserted into the corresponding circular cross-section recess 49 of the bearing area 26.
  • the Arretieranthesis 21 is pivoted with the Arretieransatz 21 to the rear.
  • the locking groove 51 formed in the bearing pin 48 is in the region of the arresting attachment 21, it springs into the locking groove 51 and prevents the armrest 4 from being pulled out of the bearing element 5 can.
  • a pivoting of the armrest 4 is still possible.
  • a compressive force is exerted on the handle attachment 22 and the arresting attachment 21 is to be disengaged from the arresting groove 51.
  • the locking lugs 21 are to be brought out of engagement with the window openings 52.
  • the seat part 2, the cover 3 and the armrests 4 about the horizontal bearing axis A of the bearing element 5 are pivotable.
  • the armrests 4 are pivotally mounted in the recesses 49, while the seat part 2 is pivotally mounted on the central portion 25.
  • the lid 3 is pivotally mounted on the bearing portions 30 of the bearing portions 26.
  • the bearing element 5 thus serves to support the seat part 2, the lid 3 and the armrests 4.
  • the seat part 2, the cover 3 and the armrests 4 are pivotable relative to the rotatably mounted bearing element 5.
  • the bearing element is rotatably mounted in the bearing blocks of the bearing body. Otherwise, this embodiment corresponds to the previously described embodiment.
  • the toilet seat riser 1 is thus extremely easy to install.

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The system for raising the height of a toilet seat comprises a seat (2) with a conventional central opening (35) but deeper walls. This has a clip (38) at the rear which snap-fits over a pivot bar (5) inserted into a mounting (6) fixed on to the toilet. A lid (3) has clips (42) on either side which also fit on to the pivot bar.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Erhöhung der Sitzhöhe auf einem Klosett.The invention relates to a device for increasing the seat height on a toilet.

Derartige Vorrichtungen zur Erhöhung der Sitzhöhe auf einem Klosett, im Folgenden Toilettensitzerhöhung genannt, werden vor allem von Senioren und Behinderten auf deren Klosett montiert. Sie erleichtern das Aufstehen von einem Klosett, da sie den Schwerpunkt der auf dem Klosett sitzenden Person erhöhen.Such devices for increasing the seat height on a toilet, hereinafter referred to as raised toilet seat, are mounted mainly by seniors and the disabled on the toilet. They make it easier to get up from a toilet because they increase the center of gravity of the person sitting on the toilet.

Aus der EP 0 777 994 A1 ist eine Toilettensitzerhöhung bekannt, die ein Sitzerhöhungs-Sitzteil, einen Deckel, ein Armgestell und einen Lagerblock umfasst. Das Sitzerhöhungs-Sitzteil ist um einen Lagerkörper verschwenkbar, der in einer Öffnung des Lagerblockes gelagert ist. An dem Lagerblock ist außerdem ein Deckel schwenkbar gelagert. Die Lagerung des Deckels ist beabstandet zu dem Lagerkörper zur Verschwenkung des Sitzteiles. Ein Abschnitt des Armgestells verläuft in einer weiteren Lagerausnehmung des Lagerblockes.From the EP 0 777 994 A1 For example, there is known a toilet seat riser comprising a booster seat portion, a lid, an arm frame, and a bearing block. The booster seat part is pivotable about a bearing body which is mounted in an opening of the bearing block. On the bearing block also a lid is pivotally mounted. The storage of the lid is spaced from the bearing body for pivoting the seat part. A portion of the arm frame extends in a further bearing recess of the bearing block.

Auch aus der DE 101 36 218 A1 ist eine Toilettensitzerhöhung bekannt, deren Grundaufbau der in der oben genannten EP 0 777 994 A1 offenbarten Toilettensitzerhöhung entspricht.Also from the DE 101 36 218 A1 is known a raised toilet seat, the basic structure of which in the above EP 0 777 994 A1 revealed increased toilet seat.

Nachteilig bei diesen beiden herkömmlichen Toilettensitzerhöhungen ist jeweils die Vielzahl von Einzelteilen. Die Vielzahl von Einzelteilen wirkt sich negativ auf die Herstellungskosten aus. Außerdem erschwert sie die Montage bzw. Demontage.A disadvantage of these two conventional toilet riser increases each of the large number of items. The large number of individual parts has a negative effect on the production costs. In addition, it makes assembly and disassembly difficult.

Aus der US 3,405,411 ist ein Toilettensitz bekannt, der eine in Draufsicht U-förmige Form aufweist und gemeinsam mit einem Toilettendeckel gelagert ist. Die Lagerung erfolgt über einen gemeinsamen Lagerkörper und eine gemeinsame Lagerachse.From the US 3,405,411 a toilet seat is known, which has a top view U-shaped form and is stored together with a toilet lid. The storage takes place via a common bearing body and a common bearing axis.

In der US 6,189,159 B1 ist ein kombinierter Toilettensitz für Kinder einerseits und Erwachsene andererseits offenbart. Der für Kinder ausgelegte Toilettensitz weist einen Sitzbereich auf, der breiter ist als derjenige des für Erwachsene ausgelegten Sitzes, während der für Erwachsene ausgelegte Toilettensitz eine größere Öffnung aufweist als der für Kinder ausgelegte Toilettensitz. Da der Kindersitz aufgrund seiner kleineren Öffnung naturgemäß über dem Erwachsenensitz angeordnet sein muss, ergibt sich für Kinder, insofern ungünstigerweise, eine größere Sitzhöhe als für Erwachsene.In the US 6,189,159 B1 discloses a combined toilet seat for children on the one hand and adults on the other. The toilet seat designed for children has a seating area that is wider than that of the adult-designed seat, while the adult designed toilet seat has a larger opening than the toilet seat designed for children. Since the child seat must be naturally located above the adult seat due to its smaller opening, resulting in children, insofar unfavorably, a higher seat height than for adults.

Hiervon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Toilettensitzerhöhung derart auszugestalten, dass diese besonders kostengünstig fertigbar ist und problemlos montierbar bzw. demontierbar ist.On this basis, the invention has the object, a toilet seat lift in such a way that it is particularly inexpensive manufacturable and easily assembled or disassembled.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass die Toilettensitzerhöhung umfasst

  • einen Lagerkörper zur Befestigung an einem Klosett,
  • ein Lagerelement, welches in dem Lagerkörper gelagert ist und eine Lagerachse aufweist,
  • ein Sitzerhöhungs-Sitzteil, welches aufweist
    • -- eine Auflagefläche zur Auflage auf einem oberen Klosettrand,
    • -- eine Sitzfläche,
    • -- eine Sitzteil-Öffnung und
    • -- einen Sitzteil-Lagerabschnitt zur Lagerung des Sitzteiles auf dem Lagerelement, und
  • einen Deckel zum Abdecken der Sitzteil-Öffnung,
  • wobei das Sitzteil und der Deckel auf dem Lagerelement gelagert sind, wobei der Sitzteil-Lagerabschnitt auf das Lagerelement aufrastbar ist.
This object is achieved in that includes the raised toilet seat
  • a bearing body for attachment to a toilet,
  • a bearing element, which is mounted in the bearing body and has a bearing axis,
  • a booster seat part having
    • - a support surface for resting on an upper Klosettrand,
    • - a seating area,
    • - a seat part opening and
    • - A seat part bearing portion for supporting the seat part on the bearing element, and
  • a lid for covering the seat part opening,
  • wherein the seat part and the cover are mounted on the bearing element, wherein the seat part bearing portion can be latched onto the bearing element.

Diese Verbindung ist besonders einfach und schnell herstellbar.This connection is particularly easy and fast to produce.

Vorzugsweise ist der Deckel auf das Lagerelement aufrastbar. Auch diese Verbindung ist problemlos und einfach herbeizuführen.Preferably, the lid can be latched onto the bearing element. Also this connection is easy and easy to bring about.

Es ist zweckmässig, dass das Sitzteil um die Lagerachse verschwenkbar ist. In der hochgeschwenkten Stellung des Sitzteiles kann beispielsweise das Sitzteil von unten bzw. der das Sitzteil abstützende Klosettrand leicht gereinigt werden.It is expedient that the seat part is pivotable about the bearing axis. In the raised position of the seat part, for example, the seat part from below or the seat part supporting Klosettrand be easily cleaned.

Der Deckel ist vorzugsweise um die Lagerachse verschwenkbar. Auch dies ist aus Hygienegründen vorteilhaft.The cover is preferably pivotable about the bearing axis. This too is advantageous for hygiene reasons.

Vorteilhafterweise weist das Lagerelement mindestens einen hohlen Endabschnitt auf, wobei mindestens eine Armlehne vorgesehen sind, die vorzugsweise einen Lagerzapfen zur Lagerung in dem mindestens einen Endabschnitt des Lagerelementes aufweist. Das Lagerelement kann somit neben der Lagerung des Sitzteiles und des Deckels auch zur Lagerung von mindestens einer Armlehne dienen.Advantageously, the bearing element on at least one hollow end portion, wherein at least one armrest are provided, which preferably has a bearing pin for mounting in the at least one end portion of the bearing element. The bearing element can thus serve in addition to the storage of the seat part and the lid for the storage of at least one armrest.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist die mindestens eine Armlehne um die Lagerachse verschwenkbar. In der hochgeschwenkten Stellung der Armlehne kann im Gegensatz zu einer herabgeschwenkten Armlehne ein Platznehmen auf dem Klosett erleichtert sein.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the at least one armrest is pivotable about the bearing axis. In the raised position of the armrest can be relieved on the toilet, unlike a lowered armrest.

Eine weitere konstruktive Ausgestaltung zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass der Lagerkörper und die mindestens eine Armlehne miteinander verrastbar sind.Another structural feature is characterized in that the bearing body and the at least one armrest can be locked together.

Es ist von großem Vorteil, wenn das Lagerelement drehfest in dem Lagerkörper gelagert ist.It is of great advantage if the bearing element is rotatably mounted in the bearing body.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung näher beschreiben. Dabei zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Toilettensitzerhöhung,
Fig. 2
eine Aufsicht auf eine zusammengebaute Toilettensitzerhöhung und
Fig. 3
einen Stufenschnitt gemäß der Schnittlinie III-III in Fig. 2.
The invention will be described in more detail below with reference to preferred embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. Showing:
Fig. 1
an exploded perspective view of a toilet seat according to the invention,
Fig. 2
a top view on an assembled toilet seat riser and
Fig. 3
a step section according to the section line III-III in Fig. 2 ,

Eine in den Figuren 1 bis 3 dargestellte Toilettensitzerhöhung 1 umfasst ein Sitzerhöhungs-Sitzteil 2, einen Deckel 3 und zwei äußere Armlehnen 4, wobei nur eine Armlehne 4 in den Zeichnungen dargestellt ist. Das Sitzteil 2 steht mit einem Lagerelement 5 in Verbindung, mit welchem außerdem der Deckel 3 und die Armlehnen 4 in Verbindung stehen. Das Sitzteil 2, der Deckel 3 und die Armlehnen 4 sind verschwenkbar. Das Lagerelement 5 ist wiederum in einem Lagerkörper 6 gelagert, welcher zur Befestigung der Toilettensitzerhöhung 1 auf einem Klosett (nicht dargestellt) dient.One in the FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrated toilet seat 1 includes a booster seat part 2, a lid 3 and two outer armrests 4, wherein only one armrest 4 is shown in the drawings. The seat part 2 is in communication with a bearing element 5, with which also the cover 3 and the armrests 4 are in communication. The seat part 2, the cover 3 and the armrests 4 are pivotable. The bearing element 5 is in turn mounted in a bearing body 6, which (not shown) for attaching the toilet seat elevation 1 on a toilet.

Der aus Kunststoff bestehende Lagerkörper 6 steht bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel über zwei quaderförmige Distanzblöcke 7 mit dem Klosett in Verbindung. Die Distanzblöcke 7 können auch als Hohlprofile ausgebildet sein. Die Anzahl der Distanzblöcke 7 ist von der Höhe des Sitzteiles 2 abhängig.The existing plastic bearing body 6 is in this embodiment via two cuboid spacer blocks 7 with the toilet in connection. The spacer blocks 7 may also be formed as hollow profiles. The number of spacer blocks 7 is dependent on the height of the seat part 2.

Der einstückig ausgebildete Lagerkörper 6 weist eine Lagerkörper-Basis 8 mit ebener Unterseite 9 und ebener Oberseite 10 auf. Von der den Distanzblöcken 7 abgewandten Oberseite 10 der Lagerkörper-Basis 8 springen zwei voneinander beabstandete, identisch ausgebildete Lagerblöcke 11 hervor. Jeder Lagerblock 11 ist mit einem Randabschnitt 12 der Lagerkörper-Basis 8 verbunden. Die beiden Lagerblöcke 11 weisen jeweils eine Lagerausnehmung 13 und eine die Lagerausnehmung 13 zumindest teilweise seitlich begrenzende Begrenzungswand 14 auf. Die Lagerausnehmungen 13 fluchten miteinander und sind im Querschnitt unrund. Die Begrenzungswände 14 weisen innenseitig einen oberen, gleichmäßig gekrümmten Lagerabschnitt 15 und einen unteren geraden Lagerabschnitt 16 auf. Die Lagerabschnitte 16 verlaufen parallel zu der Oberseite 10 der Lagerkörper-Basis 8, sind aber zu dieser beabstandet.The integrally formed bearing body 6 has a bearing body base 8 with a flat bottom 9 and flat top 10. From the distance blocks 7 facing away from the top 10 of the bearing body base 8 jump two spaced apart, identically formed bearing blocks 11. Each bearing block 11 is connected to an edge portion 12 of the bearing body base 8. The two bearing blocks 11 each have a bearing recess 13 and a bearing recess 13 at least partially laterally delimiting boundary wall 14. The bearing recesses 13 are aligned with each other and are non-circular in cross section. The boundary walls 14 have on the inside an upper, uniformly curved bearing section 15 and a lower straight bearing section 16. The storage sections 16 are parallel to the top 10 of the bearing body base 8, but are spaced therefrom.

Der Lagerkörper 6 umfasst außerdem Arretiereinrichtungen 17. Jeder Lagerblock 11 besitzt eine eigene Arretiereinrichtung 17, die einen mit der Lagerkörper-Basis 8 und/oder der Begrenzungswand 14 in Verbindung stehenden unteren Wurzelabschnitt 18 aufweist. In diesem Ausfiihrungsbeispiel verläuft der Wurzelabschnitt 18 genau zwischen der Lagerkörper-Basis 8 und dem Lagerblock 11. An dem parallel zu der Oberseite 10 der Lagerkörper-Basis 8 verlaufenden Wurzelabschnitt 18 schließt sich nach oben ein Schwenkabschnitt 19 an, der durch eine U-förmige die Begrenzungswand 14 durchdringende Ausnehmung 20 begrenzt ist. Die Arretiereinrichtungen 17 stehen somit lediglich über dem entsprechenden Wurzelabschnitt 18 mit der Lagerkörper-Basis 8 und/oder der entsprechenden Begrenzungswand 14 in Verbindung. Der Schwenkabschnitt 19 weist an seinem oberen Ende einen in die Lagerausnehmung 13 springenden Arretieransatz 21 und einen nach außen springenden Griffansatz 22 auf. Der Arretieransatz 21 ist im Längsschnitt trapezartig ausgestaltet.The bearing body 6 also comprises locking devices 17. Each bearing block 11 has its own locking device 17, which has a bottom root section 18 which is in communication with the bearing body base 8 and / or the boundary wall 14. In this Ausfiihrungsbeispiel the root portion 18 extends exactly between the bearing body base 8 and the bearing block 11. At the parallel to the top 10 of the bearing body base 8 extending root portion 18 is followed by a pivoting portion 19 at the top by a U-shaped Boundary wall 14 penetrating recess 20 is limited. The locking means 17 are thus only about the corresponding root portion 18 with the bearing body base 8 and / or the corresponding boundary wall 14 in connection. The pivot portion 19 has at its upper end a jumping into the bearing recess 13 Arretieransatz 21 and an outwardly leaping handle approach 22. The Arretieransatz 21 is designed trapezoidal in longitudinal section.

In der Lagerkörper-Basis 8 befinden sich zwischen den Lagerblöcken 11 zwei voneinander beabstandete Langlöcher 23, deren Längserstreckung mit der Längserstreckung der Lagerkörper-Basis 8 zusammenfällt.In the bearing body base 8 are located between the bearing blocks 11, two spaced apart slots 23 whose longitudinal extent coincides with the longitudinal extent of the bearing body base 8.

In jedem Distanzblock 7 sind ebenfalls zwei Langlöcher 24 vorgesehen. Die Breite und die Länge des Lagerkörpers 6 entspricht der Länge und der Breite eines Distanzblockes 7. Die Lage der Langlöcher 23 in dem Lagerkörper 6 stimmt mit der Lage der Langlöcher 24 in den Distanzblöcken 7 überein. Der Lagerkörper 6 ist mit dem Klosett zu verschrauben. Hierzu sind zwei Befestigungsschrauben (nicht dargestellt) vorgesehen, die die Langlöcher 23 des Lagerkörpers 6 und die Langlöcher 24 in den Distanzblöcken 7 durchdringen. Die Unterseite 9 der Lagerkörper-Basis 8 liegt dabei auf einem Distanzblock 7 auf. Zur Festlegung des Lagerkörpers 6 auf dem Klosett ist auf jede Befestigungsschraube eine Mutter (nicht dargestellt) aufzuschrauben.In each spacer block 7, two slots 24 are also provided. The width and the length of the bearing body 6 corresponds to the length and the width of a spacer block 7. The position of the elongated holes 23 in the bearing body 6 coincides with the position of the slots 24 in the spacer blocks 7. The bearing body 6 is to be screwed to the toilet. For this purpose, two fastening screws (not shown) are provided, which are the slots 23 of the bearing body 6 and the slots 24 in the spacer blocks 7 penetrate. The underside 9 of the bearing body base 8 rests on a spacer block 7. To fix the bearing body 6 on the toilet, a nut (not shown) is screwed onto each fastening screw.

Das einstückige, aus Kunststoff bestehende Lagerelement 5 ist als hohles, längliches, seitlich offenes Lagerrohr ausgebildet. Es ist dünnwandig und umfasst eine durchgängige Längs-Ausnehmung 49. Es weist einen im Querschnitt kreisringförmigen Mittelabschnitt 25 auf, an welchen sich endseitig jeweils ein Lagerbereich 26 anschließt. Zwischen dem Mittelabschnitt 25 und einem Lagerbereich 26 ist eine Begrenzungsschulter 27 vorgesehen. Die Außenabmessung des Mittelabschnittes 25 ist kleiner als die Außenabmessung des angrenzenden Lagerbereiches 26. Jeder Lagerbereich 26 weist im Querschnitt eine gleichmäßig gekrümmte Innenfläche 28 und eine im Querschnitt unrunde Außenfläche 29 auf. Das Lagerelement 5 weist eine Lagerachse A auf, welche mit der Längs-Mittelachse des Mittelabschnitts 25 zusammenfällt. Die Querschnittsform der Außenfläche 29 entspricht der Querschnittsform der Lagerausnehmung 13, d. h. sie weist ebenfalls einen gleichmäßig gekrümmten Lagerabschnitt 30 und einen geraden Lagerabschnitt 31 auf. In jedem Lagerbereich 26 befindet sich eine Fenster-Öffnung 52. Die Abmessungen der Fenster-Öffnung 52 entspricht in etwa der Querschnittsform eines Arretierungsansatzes 21. Sie kann aber auch in Umfangsrichtung des Lagerbereiches 26 wesentlich größer als die Höhe des Arretieransatzes 21 sein. Die Abmessungen des Lagerbereiches 26 sind so gewählt, dass einerseits eine Aufnahme der Lagerbereiche 26 in den Lagerausnehmungen 13 des Lagerkörpers 6 möglich ist, andererseits aber eine Verdrehung zwischen dem Lagerelement 5 und dem Lagerkörper 6 verhindert wird. Die Länge des Lagerelementes 5 entspricht der Länge des Lagerkörpers 6. Die beiden Lagerbereiche 26 sind länger als die Lagerausnehmungen 13 ausgebildet, d. h. es ragt ein Abschnitt von jedem Lagerbereich 26 aus den Lagerausnehmungen 13 des Lagerkörpers 6 nach innen. Diese Abschnitte befinden sich zwischen den beiden Lagerblöcken 11.The one-piece, made of plastic bearing element 5 is formed as a hollow, elongated, laterally open bearing tube. It is thin-walled and comprises a continuous longitudinal recess 49. It has an annular cross section in the middle section 25, to which at each end a storage area 26 connects. Between the central portion 25 and a storage area 26, a limiting shoulder 27 is provided. The outer dimension of the central portion 25 is smaller than the outer dimension of the adjacent storage area 26. Each storage area 26 has a uniformly curved inner surface 28 and a non-circular outer surface 29 in cross-section. The bearing element 5 has a bearing axis A, which coincides with the longitudinal center axis of the central portion 25. The cross-sectional shape of the outer surface 29 corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the bearing recess 13, that is, it also has a uniformly curved bearing portion 30 and a straight bearing portion 31. In each storage area 26 is a window opening 52. The dimensions of the window opening 52 corresponds approximately to the cross-sectional shape of a Arretierungsansatzes 21. However, it can also be substantially greater than the height of the Arretierierungssatzes 21 in the circumferential direction of the bearing area 26. The dimensions of the storage area 26 are selected so that on the one hand a recording of the bearing portions 26 in the bearing recesses 13 of the bearing body 6 is possible, on the other hand, a rotation between the bearing element 5 and the bearing body 6 is prevented. The length of the bearing element 5 corresponds to the length of the bearing body 6. The two bearing portions 26 are formed longer than the bearing recesses 13, that is, it protrudes a portion of each bearing portion 26 from the bearing recesses 13 of the bearing body 6 inwards. These sections are located between the two bearing blocks eleventh

Das einstückige Sitzteil 2 aus Kunststoff weist eine obere freie Sitzfläche 32 auf, die zur Abstützung einer Person dient und im wesentlichen eben ausgebildet ist. Es weist außerdem eine der Sitzfläche 32 gegenüberliegende Auflagefläche 33 auf, die ebenfalls eben ausgebildet ist. Das Sitzteil 2 ist über die Auflagefläche 33 auf den oberen freien Klosettrand eines Klosetts aufzulegen. Die Sitzfläche 32 und die Auflagefläche 33 verlaufen leicht schräg zueinander und sind über eine Seitenwand 34 miteinander verbunden. Das Sitzteil 2 weist ferner eine Sitzteil-Öffnung 35 auf, die durch die Seitenwand 34 seitlich begrenzt ist. Die Sitzteil-Öffnung 35 verjüngt sich von der Sitzfläche 32 in Richtung auf die Auflagefläche 33. Von dem Innenrand 36 der Auflagefläche 33 springt ein umlaufender Spritzschutz-Ansatz 37 nach unten hervor. Dieser Spritzschutz-Ansatz 37 ist aus Hygienegründen vorgesehen. Er verhindert, dass bei der Toilettenbenutzung Flüssigkeit, beispielsweise Urin oder Toiletten-Spülwasser, zwischen den oberen Klosettrand und der Auflagefläche 33 gelangen kann.The one-piece seat part 2 made of plastic has an upper free seat 32, which serves to support a person and is substantially planar. It also has a seat surface 32 opposite bearing surface 33, which is also flat. The seat part 2 is to hang over the support surface 33 on the upper free Klosettrand a toilet. The seat 32 and the support surface 33 are slightly inclined to each other and are connected to each other via a side wall 34. The seat part 2 further has a seat part opening 35 which is bounded laterally by the side wall 34. The seat part opening 35 tapers from the seat surface 32 in the direction of the support surface 33. From the inner edge 36 of the support surface 33, a circumferential splash guard projection 37 protrudes downwards. This splash guard 37 is provided for reasons of hygiene. It prevents that when using the toilet liquid, such as urine or toilet flushing water, between the upper Klosettrand and the support surface 33 can get.

An der Rückseite des Sitzteiles 2 befindet sich ein Sitzteil-Lagerabschnitt 38, der einen mit dem Sitzteil 2 in Verbindung stehenden Wandabschnitt 39, einen sich an den Wandabschnitt 39 anschließenden, freien Wandbereich 40 und eine durch den Wandabschnitt 39 und den Wandbereich 40 teilweise seitlich begrenzte Lageröffnung 41 aufweist. Die Lageröffnung 41 ist nach unten offen. Der Sitzteil-Lagerabschnitt 38 befindet sich im oberen Bereich des Sitzteiles 2, wobei der Wandbereich 40 über die Sitzfläche 32 hinausragt. Die Innenfläche des Wandabschnittes 39 ist eben ausgebildet und verläuft ungefähr senkrecht zu der Auflagefläche 33. Der Wandbereich 40 weist innenseitig eine gleichmäßige Krümmung auf. Der Krümmungsradius der Innenfläche des Wandbereiches 40 entspricht im wesentlichen dem Krümmungsradius des Mittelabschnittes 25 und ist kleiner als der des Lagerabschnittes 30 des Lagerelementes 5.At the rear of the seat part 2 there is a seat part bearing section 38, which has a wall section 39 connected to the seat part 2, a free wall area 40 adjoining the wall section 39, and a wall part 39 partially bounded laterally by the wall section 39 Bearing opening 41 has. The bearing opening 41 is open at the bottom. The seat part bearing portion 38 is located in the upper region of the seat part 2, wherein the wall portion 40 projects beyond the seat surface 32. The inner surface of the wall portion 39 is formed flat and extends approximately perpendicular to the support surface 33. The wall portion 40 has on the inside a uniform curvature. The radius of curvature of the inner surface of the wall portion 40 substantially corresponds to the radius of curvature of the central portion 25 and is smaller than that of the bearing portion 30 of the bearing element fifth

An dem Deckel 3 sind an dessen hinterem Ende zwei voneinander beabstandete Lagerklammern 42 angeformt, die jeweils eine innenseitige, gleichmäßig gekrümmte Lagerfläche 43 und eine von der Lagerfläche 43 teilweise umschlossene Lageröffnung 44 aufweisen. Die Lagerklammern 42 sind nach unten offen. Der Krümmungsradius einer Lagerfläche 43 entspricht im wesentlichen dem Krümmungsradius des Lagerabschnittes 30 des Lagerelementes 5. Der Abstand zwischen dem Wandabschnitt 39 und dem unteren freien Ende des Wandbereiches 40 ist geringer als der Durchmesser des Mittelabschnittes 25. Der innere Abstand der Lagerklammern 42 zueinander entspricht in etwa der Länge des Sitzteil-Lagerabschnittes 38. Der Deckel 3 ist einstückig ausgebildet und besteht aus Kunststoff.On the lid 3, two spaced-apart bearing brackets 42 are integrally formed at the rear end, each having an inside, uniformly curved bearing surface 43 and a partially enclosed by the bearing surface 43 bearing opening 44. The bearing clips 42 are open at the bottom. The radius of curvature of a bearing surface 43 substantially corresponds to the radius of curvature of the bearing portion 30 of the bearing element 5. The distance between the wall portion 39 and the lower free end of the wall portion 40 is less than the diameter of the central portion 25. The inner distance of the bearing brackets 42 to each other corresponds approximately the length of the seat portion-bearing portion 38. The lid 3 is integrally formed and made of plastic.

Die einstückig ausgebildeten Kunststoff-Armlehnen 4 weisen eine Armauflage 45 auf, die über zwei Verbindungsstreben 46 mit einem Grundabschnitt 47 verbunden sind. Im Bereich des Grundabschnittes 47 ist ein nach innen vorspringender Lagerzapfen 48 vorgesehen, der einen kreisringförmigen Querschnitt aufweist. Der Außendurchmesser des Lagerzapfens 48 entspricht im wesentlichen dem Durchmesser der Längs-Ausnehmung 49 im Bereich des Lagerbereiches 26 des Lagerelementes 5. In dem Lagerzapfen 48 ist eine nach außen offene Arretiernut 51 ausgebildet, die ringförmig ausgebildet ist. Sie läuft um den gesamten Umfang des Lagerzapfens 48. Ihre Breite entspricht im wesentlichen der Breite des Arretieransatzes 21. Im Folgenden wird die Montage der Toilettensitzerhöhung 1 erläutert.The integrally formed plastic armrests 4 have an armrest 45, which are connected via two connecting struts 46 with a base portion 47. In the region of the base portion 47, an inwardly projecting bearing pin 48 is provided which has a circular cross-section. The outer diameter of the bearing pin 48 substantially corresponds to the diameter of the longitudinal recess 49 in the region of the bearing region 26 of the bearing element 5. In the bearing pin 48 has an outwardly open locking groove 51 is formed, which is annular. It runs around the entire circumference of the bearing pin 48. Its width corresponds substantially to the width of the Arretieransatzes 21. In the following, the installation of the toilet seat riser 1 is explained.

Ebenfalls wird die Toilettensitzerhöhung 1 in ihrem zusammengebauten Zustand, wie er in den Figuren 2 und 3 veranschaulicht ist, beschrieben.Also, the raised toilet seat 1 in its assembled state, as in the Figures 2 and 3 is illustrated.

Wie bereits erwähnt ist der Lagerkörper 6 über die Distanzblöcke 7 mit dem Klosett zu verschrauben.As already mentioned, the bearing body 6 is to be screwed over the spacer blocks 7 with the toilet.

Anschließend ist das Lagerelement 5 entlang seiner Lagerachse A in die Lagerausnehmungen 13 des Lagerkörpers 6 einzuschieben bis sich die Lagerbereiche 26 in den Lagerausnehmungen 13 befinden. Durch die unrunde Querschnittsform der Lagerausnehmungen 13 und der Außenflächen 29 sowie deren bereits beschriebenen Abmessungen wird eine Relativ-Verschwenkung zwischen dem Lagerelement 5 und dem Lagerkörper 6 unterbunden. Es liegt also eine drehfeste Lagerung zwischen dem Lagerelement 5 und dem Lagerkörper 6 vor. Die Arretieransätze 21 greifen in die Fenster-Öffnungen 52 ein, wodurch das Lagerelement 5 auch in Richtung seiner Lagerachse A in seiner Position festgelegt ist.Subsequently, the bearing element 5 is to be inserted along its bearing axis A into the bearing recesses 13 of the bearing body 6 until the bearing areas 26 are located in the bearing recesses 13. Due to the non-circular cross-sectional shape of the bearing recesses 13 and the outer surfaces 29 and the dimensions already described, a relative pivoting between the bearing element 5 and the bearing body 6 is prevented. Thus, there is a non-rotatable mounting between the bearing element 5 and the bearing body 6. The locking projections 21 engage in the window openings 52, whereby the bearing element 5 is also fixed in the direction of its bearing axis A in its position.

Anschließend ist das Sitzteil 2 über seinen Sitzteil-Lagerabschnitt 38 auf den Mittelabschnitt 25 des Lagerelementes 5 aufzurasten. Der Sitzteil-Lagerabschnitt 38 ist dazu über die Lageröffnung 41 mit dem Mittelabschnitt 25 in Verbindung zu bringen. Der Wandbereich 40 umgreift im montierten Zustand teilweise den Mittelabschnitt 25. Durch die Dimensionierung des Mittelabschnittes 25 und des Abstandes des Wandabschnittes 39 zu dem freien Ende des Wandbereiches 40 wird ein ungewolltes Lösen des Sitzteils 2 von dem Lagerelement 5 verhindert. Die Begrenzungsschultem 27 verhindern, dass das Sitzteil 2 von dem Lagerelement 5 entlang der Lagerachse A verschiebbar ist. Im montierten Zustand liegen die Begrenzungsschultem 27 an dem Seitenrand 50 des Sitzteil-Lagerabschnittes 38 an oder sind zu diesem geringfügig beabstandet.Subsequently, the seat part 2 is aufzusasten over its seat part bearing portion 38 on the central portion 25 of the bearing element 5. The seat part bearing portion 38 is to bring about the bearing opening 41 with the central portion 25 in connection. The wall portion 40 partially engages in the assembled state, the central portion 25. By dimensioning the central portion 25 and the distance of the wall portion 39 to the free end of the wall portion 40 unintentional release of the seat part 2 is prevented by the bearing element 5. The Begrenzungsschultem 27 prevent the seat part 2 of the bearing element 5 along the bearing axis A is displaceable. When mounted, the limiters 27 abut or are slightly spaced from the side edge 50 of the seat portion support portion 38.

Die Neigung der Sitzfläche 32 kann beispielsweise durch verschiedene Kombinationen von Sitzteilen 2 mit Distanzblöcken 7 wunschgemäß in Stufen eingestellt werden. Wird beispielsweise ein eine geringe Höhe aufweisendes Sitzteil 2 auf das sich in einem Lagerkörper 6 befindliche Lagerelement 5 aufgerastet, wird eine stärke Neigung der Sitzfläche 32 nach vorne unten erreicht, als wenn ein eine größere Höhe aufweisendes Sitzteil 2 auf das entsprechende Lagerelement 5 aufgerastet wird. Eine stärkere Neigung der Sitzfläche 32 nach vorne unten ist beispielsweise für Patienten mit Hüftproblemen äußerst vorteilhaft. Ein Aufstehen wird hier erleichtert.The inclination of the seat 32 can be adjusted, for example, by various combinations of seat parts 2 with spacer blocks 7 as desired in stages. If, for example, a seat part 2 having a small height is latched onto the bearing element 5 located in a bearing body 6, a greater inclination of the seat surface 32 towards the bottom is achieved than if a seat part 2 having a greater height is snapped onto the corresponding bearing element 5. A greater inclination of the seat bottom 32 forward is for example extremely advantageous for patients with hip problems. Getting up is easier here.

Danach ist der Deckel 3 über seine Lagerklammern 42 auf die Lagerbereiche 26 des Lagerelementes 5 aufzurasten. Hierzu sind die Lagerklammern 42 über ihre Lageröffnungen 44 mit den Lagerbereichen 26 in Verbindung zu bringen. Die Lagerklammern 42 sind derart dimensioniert, dass beim Verschwenken des Deckels 3 ein ungewolltes Lösen des Deckels 3 von dem Lagerelement 5 verhindert wird. Sie befinden sich im montierten Zustand der Toilettensitzerhöhung 1 zwischen den Lagerblöcken 11 und dem Sitzteil-Lagerabschnitt 38. Sowohl der Deckel 3 als auch das Sitzteil 2 sind in einer zu der Lagerachse A senkrechten Richtung auf das Lagerelement 5 aufzurasten.Thereafter, the lid 3 is aufzusasten via its bearing brackets 42 on the bearing portions 26 of the bearing element 5. For this purpose, the bearing clips 42 are to bring via their bearing openings 44 with the bearing portions 26 in connection. The bearing brackets 42 are dimensioned such that upon pivoting of the lid 3, an unwanted release of the lid 3 is prevented by the bearing element 5. They are in the mounted state of the raised toilet seat 1 between the bearing blocks 11 and the seat part bearing portion 38. Both the lid 3 and the seat part 2 are aufzurasten in a direction perpendicular to the bearing axis A direction on the bearing element 5.

Abschließend sind die Armlehnen 4 zu montieren. Hierzu ist der Lagerzapfen 48 in die entsprechende im Querschnitt kreisförmige Ausnehmung 49 des Lagerbereiches 26 einzuschieben. Beim Einschieben des Lagerzapfens 48 in das Lagerelement 5 entlang der Lagerachse A wird der Schwenkabschnitt 19 mit dem Arretieransatz 21 nach hinten geschwenkt. Sobald sich die in dem Lagerzapfen 48 gebildete Arretiernut 51 im Bereich des Arretieransatzes 21 befindet, federt dieser in die Arretiernut 51 ein und verhindert, dass die Armlehne 4 aus dem Lagerelement 5 herausgezogen werden kann. Ein Verschwenken der Armlehne 4 ist dennoch möglich. Zum Lösen der Armlehne 4 aus dem Lagerelement 5 ist eine Druckkraft auf den Griffansatz 22 auszuüben und der Arretieransatz 21 außer Eingriff mit der Arretiernut 51 zu bringen. Zum Lösen des Lagerelementes 5 aus dem Lagerkörper 6 sind die Arretieransätze 21 außer Eingriff mit den Fenster-Öffnungen 52 zu bringen.Finally, the armrests 4 are to be mounted. For this purpose, the bearing pin 48 is inserted into the corresponding circular cross-section recess 49 of the bearing area 26. When inserting the bearing pin 48 in the bearing element 5 along the bearing axis A of the pivot portion 19 is pivoted with the Arretieransatz 21 to the rear. As soon as the locking groove 51 formed in the bearing pin 48 is in the region of the arresting attachment 21, it springs into the locking groove 51 and prevents the armrest 4 from being pulled out of the bearing element 5 can. A pivoting of the armrest 4 is still possible. To release the armrest 4 from the bearing element 5, a compressive force is exerted on the handle attachment 22 and the arresting attachment 21 is to be disengaged from the arresting groove 51. To release the bearing element 5 from the bearing body 6, the locking lugs 21 are to be brought out of engagement with the window openings 52.

Im montierten Zustand sind das Sitzteil 2, der Deckel 3 und die Armlehnen 4 um die horizontale Lagerachse A des Lagerelementes 5 verschwenkbar. Die Armlehnen 4 sind in den Ausnehmungen 49 schwenkbar gelagert, während das Sitzteil 2 auf dem Mittelabschnitt 25 schwenkbar gelagert ist. Der Deckel 3 ist auf den Lagerabschnitten 30 der Lagerbereiche 26 schwenkbar gelagert. Das Lagerelement 5 dient somit zur Lagerung des Sitzteiles 2, des Deckels 3 und der Armlehnen 4. Das Sitzteil 2, der Deckel 3 und die Armlehnen 4 sind gegenüber dem drehfest gelagerten Lagerelement 5 verschwenkbar.In the assembled state, the seat part 2, the cover 3 and the armrests 4 about the horizontal bearing axis A of the bearing element 5 are pivotable. The armrests 4 are pivotally mounted in the recesses 49, while the seat part 2 is pivotally mounted on the central portion 25. The lid 3 is pivotally mounted on the bearing portions 30 of the bearing portions 26. The bearing element 5 thus serves to support the seat part 2, the lid 3 and the armrests 4. The seat part 2, the cover 3 and the armrests 4 are pivotable relative to the rotatably mounted bearing element 5.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform ist das Lagerelement drehbar in den Lagerblöcken des Lagerkörpers gelagert. Ansonsten entspricht diese Ausführungsform der vorher beschriebenen Ausführungsform.According to a further embodiment, the bearing element is rotatably mounted in the bearing blocks of the bearing body. Otherwise, this embodiment corresponds to the previously described embodiment.

Separate Hilfsmittel bzw. Werkzeuge zur Verbindung der einzelnen Komponenten der Toilettensitzerhöhung 1 sind nicht erforderlich. Die Toilettensitzerhöhung 1 ist somit äußerst montagefreundlich.Separate tools or tools for connecting the individual components of the toilet seat elevation 1 are not required. The toilet seat riser 1 is thus extremely easy to install.

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  1. Device for increasing the seat height on a toilet
    a) with a bearing body (6) to be fixed to a toilet,
    b) with a bearing element (5) held in the bearing body (6) and comprising a bearing axis A,
    c) with a raised seat part (2) comprising
    i) a support surface (33) to be placed on an upper toilet edge,
    ii) a seat area (32),
    iii) a seat part opening (35), and
    iv) a seat part bearing portion (38) for holding the seat part (2) on the bearing element (5), and
    d) with a lid (3) for covering the seat part opening (35),
    e) the seat part (2) and the lid (3) being supported on the bearing element (5), wherein the seat part bearing portion (38) can be latched on the bearing element (5).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the lid (3) can be latched on the bearing element (5).
  3. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the seat part (2) can be swivelled about the bearing axis A.
  4. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the lid (3) can be swivelled about the bearing axis A.
  5. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bearing element (5) comprises at least one hollow end section.
  6. Device according to claim 5, characterized by at least one arm rest (4), the at least one arm rest (4) comprising a bearing pin (48) to be held in the at least one end section of the bearing element (5).
  7. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the at least one arm rest (4) can be swivelled about the bearing axis A.
  8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the bearing body (6) and the at least one arm rest (4) can be latched to each other.
  9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the bearing element (5) is stationarily held in the bearing body (6).
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