EP1895066B1 - Actuator device for a urinal mounted flush with the wall or a WC tank mounted flush with the wall - Google Patents

Actuator device for a urinal mounted flush with the wall or a WC tank mounted flush with the wall Download PDF

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EP1895066B1
EP1895066B1 EP07113430A EP07113430A EP1895066B1 EP 1895066 B1 EP1895066 B1 EP 1895066B1 EP 07113430 A EP07113430 A EP 07113430A EP 07113430 A EP07113430 A EP 07113430A EP 1895066 B1 EP1895066 B1 EP 1895066B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E03D5/09—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor directly by the hand
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D13/00—Urinals ; Means for connecting the urinal to the flushing pipe and the wastepipe; Splashing shields for urinals
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E03D5/028—Pusher plates and actuating mechanisms for built-in cisterns

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  • the invention relates to an actuator for a urinal concealed or flush-mounted toilet flush, comprising a cover of a concealed flush valve or concealed cistern associated cover with fasteners, a cover movably held on the cover and a releasably connected to the cover frame-shaped screen, wherein in the assembled state Operating element penetrates the screen and is movable to trigger a flushing operation from a starting position in the direction of the concealed or concealed cistern.
  • Flush and concealed cisterns for urinals or toilets are usually operated by actuation plates, which are arranged on the concealed flush or concealed cistern wall covering.
  • Conventional actuator plates consist of a screen with an integrated, movably held on the screen control, which is designed for example as a push button or swivel push button.
  • the screen normally covers with considerable oversize the inspection opening, which serves to maintain and optionally repair internal components of the concealed or concealed cistern, such as valves or seals.
  • This type of actuator is from the document EP-A-1 300 520 known.
  • actuation plates With regard to the dimensions of such actuation plates, smaller actuation plates are desired by many customers. However, the minimum size of such actuation plates is determined by the size of the inspection opening, through which components of the concealed or concealed cistern must be expandable if necessary. In addition, there is a general desire in the sanitary sector for hygienically designed actuator plates.
  • the present invention seeks to provide an actuating device of the type mentioned, on the one hand has relatively small circumferential dimensions, on the other hand, at the same time easy to use and easy to clean.
  • the actuating device is suitable both for urinal flush-mounted as well as for concealed toilet flush toilets. It essentially comprises a cover associated with the inspection opening with fastening elements, a cover movably held on the cover, a releasably connected to the cover frame-shaped screen and a plate-shaped, arranged on the front of the control element pusher, which projects laterally relative to the lateral surface of the control element, said in the initial position of the operating element, the distance of the narrow side or narrow sides of the pusher to the lateral surface of the operating element is greater than the distance from the back of the pusher to the front of the screen.
  • the invention provides an actuator for urinal concealed and concealed toilet flush toilets, which offers a small front surface, which is not or only slightly larger than the access opening of the associated concealed or concealed toilet flush box, nevertheless a relatively large pusher surface to trigger a purging.
  • the plate-shaped pusher "floats" in front of the screen and the wall paneling and is therefore very easy to use.
  • the cleaning of the actuator according to the invention is simple, since the pusher surface is easily accessible.
  • the invention provides in particular that the front of the plate-shaped pusher is smooth and flat.
  • the pusher can be made of any material, in particular wood, metal or inexpensive plastic.
  • the pusher consists of a glass plate or mirror glass plate is particularly preferred. Glass offers a hygienically optimal surface that is easy to clean and is not susceptible to bacterial growth.
  • the diameter or the diagonal of the plate-shaped pusher is the same size or even larger than the diameter or the diagonal of the screen.
  • the actuating device according to the invention then offers an optimum of pusher surface (operating surface) in relation to the size of the predetermined inspection opening.
  • the screen is flat and has a flat front.
  • the screen can be run very flat, if according to a preferred embodiment, the insertable into the inspection cover, which carries the screen, directly to a flush unit is attachable and the screen, not as usual hooked, which requires a corresponding thickness of the screen, but latched or connected by means of locking elements, magnets, screws or frictionally held clamping pins with the frame-shaped cover and this is only placed from the front of this.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the actuating device according to the invention is characterized in this context in that the cover is formed in two parts, wherein one part is releasably connected to the other part by latching elements.
  • the one part of the cover is preferably formed frame-shaped and fasteners, such as mounting holes, directly connected to the Unterputzü, while the other part has guide elements for a linear guide of the control and is provided with fasteners for the screen.
  • a further preferred embodiment of the invention consists in that the plate-shaped pusher is releasably attached to the operating element.
  • the detachable connection can for example consist of a screw, Rasttagen or magnetic connection exist.
  • the entire actuator is also preferably modular, so that plate-shaped pushers of different size, shape and type of material can be applied, in particular screwed or glued without this costly new tools requires, but each gives the front of the actuator a different appearance.
  • control element is coupled via a damping element, in particular via a spring, a silicone brake or a rubber buffer with the cover.
  • the actuating device shown in the drawing is in particular for the operation of a concealed flush or concealed cistern of a urinal. But it is also suitable for operating a toilet concealed cistern.
  • the actuating device is modular. Initially, it has a cover 1 assigned to the inspection opening of the concealed flushing unit or concealed cistern as a platform.
  • the cover 1 is frame-shaped and can therefore also be referred to as a base frame. It consists of a flange-shaped section 1.1, on which a rear projecting collar 1.2 is integrally formed.
  • the flange-shaped section 1.1 is provided with four fastening elements in the form of apertures (holes) 1.3 for the implementation of fastening screws. About their fasteners 1.3, the cover 1 can be fastened directly to a sub-plastering unit.
  • transverse webs 1.4 are formed on the inside, which are provided with recesses (openings) 1.5, 1.6 for receiving centering or locking of locking tongues of a second cover 2.
  • the second cover 2 has a shell-shaped section 2.2, to which in turn a flange-shaped section 2.1 is formed.
  • the flange-shaped section 2.1 carries the latching in the recesses 1.6 of the first cover 1 locking tongues 2.6 and bolt-shaped centering 2.5, which are inserted into the cylindrical recesses 1.5 of the cover 1.
  • the second cover 2 is inserted from the front into the base frame, ie the first cover 1.
  • the upper and the lower transverse web 1.4 of the collar 1.2 jump back relative to the front side of the flange-shaped section 1.1 so far that the second cover 2 in the mounted state flush with the front of the flange-shaped portion 1.1 of the first cover 1 closes (see. FIGS. 2 and 3 ).
  • barbs 3.5 From the back of the control element 3 are four barbs 3.5, which formed in the starting position of the control element 3 on the cover 2 Engage with positive locking.
  • the cover 2 has for this purpose the barbs 3.5 associated breakthroughs 2.8 through which the barbs 3.5 protrude with play and are linearly displaceable, the upper or lower edge of the respective aperture 2.8 as a stop for the up or down angled end of the associated barb 3.5 serves.
  • the control element 3 has a further bushing 3.6, in which a plug 3.7 is inserted positively and frictionally.
  • the plug 3.7 is made of metal, preferably made of brass and associated with a (not shown) release lever or release pin flush or flush-mounted. Accordingly, an opening 2.9 is formed in the cover 2 between the sliding bushes 2.7 holding sleeves 2.3, through which the sleeve 3.6 is moved with the stopper 3.7 upon actuation of the control element 3 with play.
  • the coil springs 3.4 are elastically compressed.
  • the slide rods 3.1 are partially moved out of the sleeves 2.3 and the barbs 3.5 out of the openings 2.8 of the cover 2 (cf. Figures 9 and 11 ).
  • the control element 3 has a flat, substantially rectangular front side 3.8, which merges laterally into a circumferential, rearwardly projecting edge web 3.9.
  • the edge web 3.9 ie, the lateral surface of the operating element 3 is formed as a closed surface (see. FIGS. 12 and 13 ).
  • the operating element 3 projects with its edge web 3.9 into the cup-shaped section 2.2 of the cover 2, so that the bushes 2.7, sliding rods 3.1 and springs 3.4 are not visible from the outside (see, in particular FIGS. 2, 3 and 8th ).
  • the two-part cover 1, 2 is provided with a frame-shaped screen 4, which is very flat or thin and has a flat front 4.1. Laterally, the screen 4 has a small, rearwardly projecting edge web 4.2, the depth of the thickness of the flange-shaped portion 1.1 of the base frame, i. of the first part 1 of the two-part cover 1, 2 corresponds. In the mounted state of the actuator, the narrow side of the flange-shaped portion 1.1 of the cover 1 is thus completely covered by the screen 4.
  • the screen 4 which preferably consists of plastic or metal, is substantially rectangular (see. FIGS. 12 to 16 ). It has four sleeves 4.3 on its rear side, which are assigned to the bolt-shaped centering elements 2.5 of the second cover 2 and can be inserted into them. Into the sleeves 4.3 fastening screws 4.4 are screwed from the back of the cover 2 forth.
  • the bore of the centering 2.5 is set off at the rear end side, so that the hole has a reduced diameter there.
  • the diameter of the screw head is larger than the smaller diameter of the bore of the centering 2.5 dimensioned.
  • the sleeves 4.3 of the screen 4 preferably have an internal thread into which the screws 4.4 are screwed.
  • the maximum displacement of the operating element 3 in the direction of the cover 2 is limited by the depth of the edge web 3.9.
  • the depth of the edge web 3.9 is dimensioned so that when the edge web 3.9 on the inside of the cup-shaped portion 2.2 of the cover 2, the front of the control element 3 still protrudes slightly beyond the front of the frame-shaped screen 4 outwards.
  • control element 3 is provided on its front side with a plate-shaped pusher 5, which protrudes laterally relative to the lateral surface 3.9 of the control element 3 so that the impression arises as if the pusher 5 would float in front of the wall or screen 4.
  • the attachment of the pusher 5 on the control element 3 can be realized for example by a bond.
  • the pusher 5 is formed flat and has a maximum thickness of 10 mm.
  • the thickness of the plate-shaped pusher 5 is in the range of 4 mm to 8 mm.
  • Its front 5.1 is smooth and flat.
  • the pusher 5 consists of a glass plate or mirror glass plate, which is in particular a treated plate, such as a frosted or frosted and / or coated glass plate or Mirror glass plate can act.
  • the glass plate is frosted from behind or front and pasted behind with an opaque material.
  • the pusher 5 can be frosted as a mirror glass plate from the back or front. As a result, the impression of hovering is enhanced, since so the back-side attachment of the glass plate or mirror glass plate on the control element 3 for the user or viewer is visually unrecognizable.
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 which represent the initial position of the control element 3, it can be seen that the distance between the narrow sides of the pusher 5 to the lateral surface 3.9 of the control element 3 is greater than the distance of the back 5.2 of the pusher 5 to the front 4.1 of the screen 4.
  • the diagonal of the plate-shaped pusher 5 is thus the same size as the diagonal of the screen 4.
  • the plate-shaped pusher 5 to be sized so that its diagonal is greater than the diagonal of the screen 4.
  • the plate-shaped, substantially rectangular pusher 5 ' is formed.
  • the actuator corresponds to the FIGS. 14 to 16 but in the FIGS. 1 to 13 illustrated embodiment.
  • the embodiment of the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Much more Different variants are possible, which make use even with fundamentally different design of the invention specified in the claims.
  • the control element 3 not via springs, but via a silicone brake, rubber buffer or another damping element with the cover 2 to couple.
  • the plate-shaped pusher 5, 5 ' can also be attached to the operating element 3 by means of a detachable connection, for example by means of magnets.
  • the invention is not limited to rectangular shaped screens 4 and rectangular shaped pushers 5, 5 '. Because also other shapes can be selected for the screen 4 and the pusher 5, 5 ', for example, an oval or circular shape.

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The device has an enclosure (1) assigned to an inspection opening of a flush rinser or flush cistern. An operating unit (3) protrudes forward in a starting position opposite to a frame-shaped screen (4), and is provided with a plate-shaped pusher (5) at its front side. The pusher protrudes laterally opposite to a lateral surface of the operating unit. The distance of a narrow side of the pusher to the lateral surface of the operating unit is larger than the distance of a rear side of the pusher to a front side (4.1) of the screen in the starting position of the operating unit.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Betätigungsvorrichtung für einen Urinal-Unterputzspüler oder WC-Unterputzspülkasten, umfassend eine einer Revisionsöffnung des Unterputzspülers oder Unterputzspülkastens zugeordnete Abdeckung mit Befestigungselementen, ein an der Abdeckung bewegbar gehaltenes Bedienelement und eine mit der Abdeckung lösbar verbundene rahmenförmige Sichtblende, wobei im montierten Zustand das Bedienelement die Sichtblende durchdringt und zur Auslösung eines Spülvorgangs aus einer Ausgangsstellung in Richtung des Unterputzspülers oder Unterputzspülkastens bewegbar ist.The invention relates to an actuator for a urinal concealed or flush-mounted toilet flush, comprising a cover of a concealed flush valve or concealed cistern associated cover with fasteners, a cover movably held on the cover and a releasably connected to the cover frame-shaped screen, wherein in the assembled state Operating element penetrates the screen and is movable to trigger a flushing operation from a starting position in the direction of the concealed or concealed cistern.

Unterputzspüler und Unterputzspülkästen für Urinale bzw. WCs werden üblicherweise über Betätigungsplatten betätigt, die an der den Unterputzspüler oder Unterputzspülkasten abdeckenden Wandverkleidung angeordnet werden. Herkömmliche Betätigungsplatten bestehen aus einer Sichtblende mit einem integrierten, bewegbar an der Sichtblende gehaltenen Bedienelement, das beispielsweise als Druckknopf oder schwenkbare Drucktaste ausgeführt ist. Die Sichtblende überdeckt dabei üblicherweise mit erheblichem Übermaß die Revisionsöffnung, die einer Wartung und gegebenenfalls Reparatur innerer Komponenten des Unterputzspülers bzw. Unterputzspülkastens dient, wie z.B. von Ventilen oder Dichtungen. Dieser Art von Betätigungsvorrichtung ist aus dem Dokument EP-A-1 300 520 bekannt.Flush and concealed cisterns for urinals or toilets are usually operated by actuation plates, which are arranged on the concealed flush or concealed cistern wall covering. Conventional actuator plates consist of a screen with an integrated, movably held on the screen control, which is designed for example as a push button or swivel push button. The screen normally covers with considerable oversize the inspection opening, which serves to maintain and optionally repair internal components of the concealed or concealed cistern, such as valves or seals. This type of actuator is from the document EP-A-1 300 520 known.

Hinsichtlich der Abmessungen solcher Betätigungsplatten werden von vielen Kunden kleinere Betätigungsplatten gewünscht. Die Mindestgröße solcher Betätigungsplatten ist jedoch durch die Größe der Revisionsöffnung bestimmt, durch welche Komponenten des Unterputzspülers bzw. Unterputzspülkastens erforderlichenfalls ausbaubar sein müssen. Darüber hinaus besteht im Sanitärbereich allgemein der Wunsch nach hygienisch günstig gestalteten Betätigungsplatten.With regard to the dimensions of such actuation plates, smaller actuation plates are desired by many customers. However, the minimum size of such actuation plates is determined by the size of the inspection opening, through which components of the concealed or concealed cistern must be expandable if necessary. In addition, there is a general desire in the sanitary sector for hygienically designed actuator plates.

Vor diesem Hintergrund liegt der vorliegenden Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Betätigungsvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die einerseits relativ kleine Umfangsabmessungen aufweist, andererseits aber zugleich einfach zu bedienen sowie einfach zu reinigen ist.Against this background, the present invention seeks to provide an actuating device of the type mentioned, on the one hand has relatively small circumferential dimensions, on the other hand, at the same time easy to use and easy to clean.

Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch eine Betätigungsvorrichtung mit den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen gelöst.According to the invention this object is achieved by an actuating device having the features specified in claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Betätigungsvorrichtung ist sowohl für Urinal-Unterputzspüler als auch für WC-Unterputzspülkästen geeignet. Sie umfasst im wesentlichen eine der Revisionsöffnung zugeordnete Abdeckung mit Befestigungselementen, ein an der Abdeckung bewegbar gehaltenes Bedienelement, eine mit der Abdeckung lösbar verbundene rahmenförmige Sichtblende und einen plattenförmigen, an der Vorderseite des Bedienelements angeordneten Drücker, der gegenüber der Mantelfläche des Bedienelements seitlich vorspringt, wobei in der Ausgangsstellung des Bedienelements der Abstand der Schmalseite oder Schmalseiten des Drückers zu der Mantelfläche des Bedienelements größer ist als der Abstand der Rückseite des Drückers zu der Vorderseite der Sichtblende.The actuating device according to the invention is suitable both for urinal flush-mounted as well as for concealed toilet flush toilets. It essentially comprises a cover associated with the inspection opening with fastening elements, a cover movably held on the cover, a releasably connected to the cover frame-shaped screen and a plate-shaped, arranged on the front of the control element pusher, which projects laterally relative to the lateral surface of the control element, said in the initial position of the operating element, the distance of the narrow side or narrow sides of the pusher to the lateral surface of the operating element is greater than the distance from the back of the pusher to the front of the screen.

Die Erfindung stellt eine Betätigungsvorrichtung für Urinal-Unterputzspüler und WC-Unterputzspülkästen bereit, die bei kleiner Vorderseitenfläche, die nicht oder nur geringfügig größer als die Revisionsöffnung des zugeordneten Unterputzspülers oder WC-Unterputzspülkastens ist, gleichwohl eine relativ große Drückerfläche zur Auslösung eines Spülvorgangs bietet. Der plattenförmige Drücker "schwebt" dabei vor der Sichtblende und der Wandverkleidung und ist somit besonders leicht zu bedienen. Außerdem ist die Reinigung der erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung einfach, da deren Drückerfläche gut zugänglich ist.The invention provides an actuator for urinal concealed and concealed toilet flush toilets, which offers a small front surface, which is not or only slightly larger than the access opening of the associated concealed or concealed toilet flush box, nevertheless a relatively large pusher surface to trigger a purging. The plate-shaped pusher "floats" in front of the screen and the wall paneling and is therefore very easy to use. In addition, the cleaning of the actuator according to the invention is simple, since the pusher surface is easily accessible.

Hinsichtlich einer einfachen Reinigung sieht die Erfindung insbesondere vor, dass die Vorderseite des plattenförmigen Drückers glatt und eben ausgebildet ist. Der Drücker kann dabei aus beliebigem Material, insbesondere aus Holz, Metall oder kostengünstig aus Kunststoff hergestellt sein. Besonders bevorzugt ist jedoch eine Ausgestaltung, bei der der Drücker aus einer Glasplatte oder Spiegelglasplatte besteht. Glas bietet eine hygienisch optimale Oberfläche, die sich leicht reinigen lässt und für Bakterienwachstum unanfällig ist.With regard to a simple cleaning, the invention provides in particular that the front of the plate-shaped pusher is smooth and flat. The pusher can be made of any material, in particular wood, metal or inexpensive plastic. However, an embodiment in which the pusher consists of a glass plate or mirror glass plate is particularly preferred. Glass offers a hygienically optimal surface that is easy to clean and is not susceptible to bacterial growth.

Vorzugsweise ist der Durchmesser oder die Diagonale des plattenförmigen Drückers gleich groß oder sogar größer als der Durchmesser oder die Diagonale der Sichtblende. Die erfindungsgemäße Betätigungsvorrichtung bietet dann in Bezug auf die Größe der vorgegebenen Revisionsöffnung ein Optimum an Drückerfläche (Bedienfläche).Preferably, the diameter or the diagonal of the plate-shaped pusher is the same size or even larger than the diameter or the diagonal of the screen. The actuating device according to the invention then offers an optimum of pusher surface (operating surface) in relation to the size of the predetermined inspection opening.

Um den Vorsprung der Betätigungsvorrichtung in den Raum gering zu halten und so ein mögliches Verletzungsrisiko an Stoßkanten zu minimieren, ist gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vorgesehen, dass die Sichtblende flach ausgebildet ist und eine ebene Vorderseite aufweist. Die Sichtblende lässt sich besonders flach ausführen, wenn gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung die in die Revisionsöffnung einsetzbare Abdeckung, welche die Sichtblende trägt, unmittelbar an einer Unterputzeinheit befestigbar ist und die Sichtblende, nicht wie üblich eingehängt wird, was eine entsprechende Dicke der Sichtblende voraussetzt, sondern mittels Rastelementen, Magneten, Schrauben oder reibschlüssig gehaltener Klemmstifte mit der rahmenförmigen Abdeckung verrastet bzw. verbunden und hierzu lediglich von vorne auf diese aufgesetzt wird.In order to keep the projection of the actuating device in the space low and thus to minimize a possible risk of injury at abutting edges, is provided according to a further embodiment of the invention that the screen is flat and has a flat front. The screen can be run very flat, if according to a preferred embodiment, the insertable into the inspection cover, which carries the screen, directly to a flush unit is attachable and the screen, not as usual hooked, which requires a corresponding thickness of the screen, but latched or connected by means of locking elements, magnets, screws or frictionally held clamping pins with the frame-shaped cover and this is only placed from the front of this.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung ist in diesem Zusammenhang dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Abdeckung zweiteilig ausgebildet ist, wobei das eine Teil mit dem anderen Teil durch Rastelemente lösbar verbunden ist. Das eine Teil der Abdeckung ist dabei vorzugsweise rahmenförmig ausgebildet und über Befestigungselemente, beispielsweise Befestigungslöcher, unmittelbar mit der Unterputzeinheit verbindbar, während das andere Teil Führungselemente für eine lineare Führung des Bedienelements aufweist und mit Befestigungselementen für die Sichtblende versehen ist.A further advantageous embodiment of the actuating device according to the invention is characterized in this context in that the cover is formed in two parts, wherein one part is releasably connected to the other part by latching elements. The one part of the cover is preferably formed frame-shaped and fasteners, such as mounting holes, directly connected to the Unterputzeinheit, while the other part has guide elements for a linear guide of the control and is provided with fasteners for the screen.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen besteht darin, dass der plattenförmige Drücker lösbar an dem Bedienelement angebracht ist. Die lösbare Verbindung kann dabei beispielsweise aus einer Schraubverbindung, Rastverbindung oder Magnetverbindung bestehen. Die gesamte Betätigungsvorrichtung ist zudem vorzugsweise modular aufgebaut, so dass plattenförmige Drücker verschiedenster Größe, Form sowie Materialart appliziert, insbesondere angeschraubt oder angeklebt werden können, ohne dass dies kostenintensive neue Werkzeuge erfordert, jedoch jeweils der Vorderseite der Betätigungsvorrichtung eine unterschiedliche Anmutung verleiht.A further preferred embodiment of the invention consists in that the plate-shaped pusher is releasably attached to the operating element. The detachable connection can for example consist of a screw, Rastverbindung or magnetic connection exist. The entire actuator is also preferably modular, so that plate-shaped pushers of different size, shape and type of material can be applied, in particular screwed or glued without this costly new tools requires, but each gives the front of the actuator a different appearance.

Eine andere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung sieht vor, dass das Bedienelement über ein dämpfendes Element, insbesondere über eine Feder, eine Silikonbremse oder einen Gummipuffer mit der Abdeckung gekoppelt ist. Hierdurch wird eine angenehme Haptik bei der Betätigung der Vorrichtung erreicht und ein bei herkömmlichen Betätigungsplatten oftmals auftretendes Klappern verhindert.Another advantageous embodiment of the actuator according to the invention provides that the control element is coupled via a damping element, in particular via a spring, a silicone brake or a rubber buffer with the cover. As a result, a pleasant feel is achieved when the device is actuated and a rattling which often occurs in conventional actuating plates is prevented.

Weitere bevorzugte und vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Further preferred and advantageous embodiments of the actuating device according to the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand einer zwei Ausführungsbeispiele darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

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eine Vorderansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung in einer ersten Ausführungsform, wobei sich das Bedienelement mit dem Drücker in einer Ausgangsstellung (Normalstellung) befindet;
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eine Schnittansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie A-A der Fig. 1, von links betrachtet;
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eine Schnittansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie C-C der Fig. 1, von oben betrachtet;
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eine Rückansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung der Fig. 1;
Fig. 5
eine Schnittansicht eines Abschnitts der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie D-D der Fig. 4;
Fig. 6
eine Schnittansicht eines Abschnitts der Betätigungsvorrichtung entlang der Linie E-E der Fig. 4;
Fig. 7
eine perspektivische Vorderansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung der Fig. 1;
Fig. 8
eine perspektivische Seitenansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung der Fig. 1;
Fig. 9
eine Schnittansicht entsprechend Fig. 2, wobei sich aber das Bedienelement mit dem Drücker in einer einen Spülvorgang auslösenden Betätigungsstellung befindet;
Fig. 10
eine perspektivische Vorderansicht entsprechend Fig. 7, wobei sich aber gegenüber Fig. 7 das Bedienelement mit dem Drücker in einer einen Spülvorgang auslösenden Betätigungsstellung befindet;
Fig. 11
eine perspektivische Seitenansicht entsprechend Fig. 8, wobei sich aber gegenüber Fig. 8 das Bedienelement mit dem Drücker in einer einen Spülvorgang auslösenden Betätigungsstellung befindet;
Fig. 12
eine Explosionsdarstellung der Betätigungsvorrichtung der Fig. 1 in perspektivischer Vorderansicht;
Fig. 13
eine Explosionsdarstellung der Betätigungsvorrichtung der Fig. 1 in perspektivischer Rückansicht;
Fig. 14
eine perspektivische Vorderansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung in einer zweiten Ausführungsform, wobei sich das Bedienelement mit dem Drücker in einer Ausgangsstellung (Normalstellung) befindet;
Fig. 15
eine perspektivische Seitenansicht einer Betätigungsvorrichtung der Fig. 14; und
Fig. 16
eine perspektivische Seitenansicht entsprechend Fig. 15, wobei sich aber gegenüber Fig. 15 das Bedienelement mit dem Drücker in einer einen Spülvorgang auslösenden Betätigungsstellung befindet.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing illustrating two embodiments. Show it:
Fig. 1
a front view of an actuating device according to the invention in a first embodiment, wherein the operating element with the pusher is in a starting position (normal position);
Fig. 2
a sectional view of the actuator along the line AA of Fig. 1 viewed from the left;
Fig. 3
a sectional view of the actuator along the line CC of Fig. 1 viewed from above;
Fig. 4
a rear view of the actuator of Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 5
a sectional view of a portion of the actuator along the line DD of Fig. 4 ;
Fig. 6
a sectional view of a portion of the actuator along the line EE of Fig. 4 ;
Fig. 7
a front perspective view of the actuator of Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 8
a side perspective view of the actuator of Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 9
a sectional view accordingly Fig. 2 , but with the operating element with the pusher in a rinsing process triggering operating position;
Fig. 10
a perspective front view accordingly Fig. 7 , but opposite Fig. 7 the control element with the pusher in one Flushing triggering actuating position is;
Fig. 11
a perspective side view accordingly Fig. 8 , but opposite Fig. 8 the operating element with the pusher is in an operating position triggering a purging operation;
Fig. 12
an exploded view of the actuator of the Fig. 1 in a perspective front view;
Fig. 13
an exploded view of the actuator of the Fig. 1 in perspective rear view;
Fig. 14
a front perspective view of an actuating device according to the invention in a second embodiment, wherein the operating element with the pusher is in a starting position (normal position);
Fig. 15
a side perspective view of an actuator of Fig. 14 ; and
Fig. 16
a perspective side view accordingly Fig. 15 , but opposite Fig. 15 the operating element is located with the pusher in an operating position triggering a rinsing process.

Die in der Zeichnung dargestellte Betätigungsvorrichtung ist insbesondere zur Betätigung eines Unterputzspülers oder Unterputzspülkastens eines Urinals bestimmt. Sie eignet sich aber auch zur Betätigung eines WC-Unterputzspülkastens.The actuating device shown in the drawing is in particular for the operation of a concealed flush or concealed cistern of a urinal. But it is also suitable for operating a toilet concealed cistern.

Die erfindungsgemäße Betätigungsvorrichtung ist modular aufgebaut. Sie weist zunächst als Plattform eine der Revisionsöffnung des Unterputzspülers bzw. Unterputzspülkastens zugeordnete Abdeckung 1 auf. Die Abdeckung 1 ist rahmenförmig ausgebildet und kann daher auch als Grundrahmen bezeichnet werden. Sie besteht aus einem flanschförmigen Abschnitt 1.1, an dem ein rückseitig vorstehender Kragen 1.2 einteilig angeformt ist. Der flanschförmige Abschnitt 1.1 ist mit vier Befestigungselementen in Form von Durchbrüchen (Löchern) 1.3 zur Durchführung von Befestigungsschrauben versehen. Über ihre Befestigungselemente 1.3 ist die Abdeckung 1 unmittelbar an einer Unterputzeinheit befestigbar.The actuating device according to the invention is modular. Initially, it has a cover 1 assigned to the inspection opening of the concealed flushing unit or concealed cistern as a platform. The cover 1 is frame-shaped and can therefore also be referred to as a base frame. It consists of a flange-shaped section 1.1, on which a rear projecting collar 1.2 is integrally formed. The flange-shaped section 1.1 is provided with four fastening elements in the form of apertures (holes) 1.3 for the implementation of fastening screws. About their fasteners 1.3, the cover 1 can be fastened directly to a sub-plastering unit.

An dem Kragen 1.2 der Abdeckung 1 sind innenseitig Querstege 1.4 angeformt, die mit Ausnehmungen (Durchbrüchen) 1.5, 1.6 zur Aufnahme von Zentrierelementen bzw. Verrastung von Rastzungen einer zweiten Abdeckung 2 versehen sind. Die zweite Abdeckung 2 weist einen schalenförmig ausgebildeten Abschnitt 2.2 auf, an den wiederum ein flanschförmiger Abschnitt 2.1 angeformt ist. Der flanschförmige Abschnitt 2.1 trägt die in den Ausnehmungen 1.6 der ersten Abdeckung 1 verrastbaren Rastzungen 2.6 sowie bolzenförmige Zentrierelemente 2.5, die in die zylindrischen Ausnehmungen 1.5 der Abdeckung 1 eingesteckt werden. Die zweite Abdeckung 2 wird von vorne in den Grundrahmen, d.h. die erste Abdeckung 1 eingesetzt. Der obere und der untere Quersteg 1.4 des Kragens 1.2 springen gegenüber der Vorderseite des flanschförmigen Abschnitts 1.1 soweit zurück, dass die zweite Abdeckung 2 im montierten Zustand bündig mit der Vorderseite des flanschförmigen Abschnitts 1.1 der ersten Abdeckung 1 abschließt (vgl. Figuren 2 und 3).On the collar 1.2 of the cover 1 transverse webs 1.4 are formed on the inside, which are provided with recesses (openings) 1.5, 1.6 for receiving centering or locking of locking tongues of a second cover 2. The second cover 2 has a shell-shaped section 2.2, to which in turn a flange-shaped section 2.1 is formed. The flange-shaped section 2.1 carries the latching in the recesses 1.6 of the first cover 1 locking tongues 2.6 and bolt-shaped centering 2.5, which are inserted into the cylindrical recesses 1.5 of the cover 1. The second cover 2 is inserted from the front into the base frame, ie the first cover 1. The upper and the lower transverse web 1.4 of the collar 1.2 jump back relative to the front side of the flange-shaped section 1.1 so far that the second cover 2 in the mounted state flush with the front of the flange-shaped portion 1.1 of the first cover 1 closes (see. FIGS. 2 and 3 ).

An dem schalenförmigen Abschnitt 2.2, der rückseitig gegenüber dem flanschförmigen Abschnitt 2.1 vorspringt, stehen rückseitig zwei zylindrische Hülsen 2.3 vor, die an ihren hinteren Stirnseiten den Innendurchmesser der Öffnung reduzierende Anschläge 2.4 aufweisen. In die Hülsen 2.3 sind Gleitbuchsen 2.7 eingesetzt, in die wiederum mit einem Bedienelement 3 formschlüssig verbundene Gleitstangen 3.1 eingeführt sind. Die Gleitstangen 3.1 sind durch an der Rückseite des Bedienelements 3 einteilig angeformte Buchsen 3.2 formschlüssig gehalten. Durch die Hülsen 2.3, Gleitbuchsen 2.7 und Gleitstangen 3.1 ist das Bedienelement 3, mit dem ein Spülvorgang ausgelöst wird, in der zweiteiligen Abdeckung 1, 2 linear geführt. Ferner ist das Bedienelement 3 über zwei an der Abdeckung 2 abgestützte Schraubenfedern 3.4 in Richtung seiner Ausgangsstellung (Normalstellung) elastisch vorgespannt.At the cup-shaped portion 2.2, which projects from the rear side opposite the flange-shaped portion 2.1, are on the back of two cylindrical sleeves 2.3, which have the inner diameter of the opening reducing stops 2.4 at their rear end faces. In the sleeves 2.3 sliding bushes 2.7 are used, in turn, with a control element 3 positively connected sliding rods 3.1 are introduced. The slide bars 3.1 are held by a form-fitting manner by integrally formed on the back of the control element 3 3.2 sockets. Through the sleeves 2.3, sliding bushes 2.7 and 3.1 sliding rods, the control element 3, with a flushing process is triggered in the two-part cover 1, 2 linearly guided. Further, the control element 3 is elastically biased by two supported on the cover 2 coil springs 3.4 in the direction of its initial position (normal position).

In den Figuren 3 und 12 ist zu erkennen, dass die an dem schalenförmigen Abschnitt 2.2 der zweiten Abdeckung 2 einteilig angeformten Hülsen 2.3 etwas in den schalenförmigen Abschnitt 2.2 hineinragen, wobei der so vorhandene Vorsprung als Zentrierelement oder radialer Halter für die jeweilige Schraubenfeder 3.4 dient. An der gegenüberliegenden Seite ragen die die Gleitstangen 3.1 haltenden Buchsen 3.2 des Bedienelements 3 in die Schraubenfedern 3.4 hinein.In the Figures 3 and 12 It can be seen that the sleeves 2.3 integrally formed on the cup-shaped section 2.2 of the second cover 2 protrude somewhat into the cup-shaped section 2.2, the projection thus present serving as centering element or radial holder for the respective coil spring 3.4. On the opposite side of the sliding rods 3.1 holding bushings 3.2 of the control element 3 protrude into the coil springs 3.4 inside.

Von der Rückseite des Bedienelements 3 stehen vier Widerhaken 3.5 vor, die in der Ausgangsstellung des Bedienelements 3 an der Abdeckung 2 ausgebildete Anschläge formschlüssig hintergreifen. Die Abdeckung 2 weist hierzu den Widerhaken 3.5 zugeordnete Durchbrüche 2.8 auf, durch die die Widerhaken 3.5 mit Spiel hindurchragen und linear verschiebbar sind, wobei die obere bzw. untere Kante des jeweiligen Durchbruchs 2.8 als Anschlag für das nach oben oder unten abgewinkelte Ende des zugeordneten Widerhakens 3.5 dient.From the back of the control element 3 are four barbs 3.5, which formed in the starting position of the control element 3 on the cover 2 Engage with positive locking. The cover 2 has for this purpose the barbs 3.5 associated breakthroughs 2.8 through which the barbs 3.5 protrude with play and are linearly displaceable, the upper or lower edge of the respective aperture 2.8 as a stop for the up or down angled end of the associated barb 3.5 serves.

Zwischen den beiden die Gleitstangen 3.1 haltenden Buchsen 3.2 weist das Bedienelement 3 eine weitere Buchse 3.6 auf, in die ein Stopfen 3.7 form- und reibschlüssig eingesetzt ist. Der Stopfen 3.7 ist aus Metall, vorzugsweise aus Messing gefertigt und einem (nicht dargestellten) Auslösehebel oder Auslösestift des Unterputzspülers bzw. Unterputzspülkastens zugeordnet. Dementsprechend ist in der Abdeckung 2 zwischen den die Gleitbuchsen 2.7 haltenden Hülsen 2.3 ein Durchbruch 2.9 ausgebildet, durch den die Buchse 3.6 mit dem Stopfen 3.7 bei Betätigung des Bedienelements 3 mit Spiel hindurchbewegt wird. Dabei werden die Schraubenfedern 3.4 elastisch zusammengedrückt. Gleichzeitig werden die Gleitstangen 3.1 aus den Hülsen 2.3 und die Widerhaken 3.5 aus den Durchbrüchen 2.8 der Abdeckung 2 teilweise herausbewegt (vgl. Figuren 9 und 11).Between the two sliding rods 3.1 holding bushings 3.2, the control element 3 has a further bushing 3.6, in which a plug 3.7 is inserted positively and frictionally. The plug 3.7 is made of metal, preferably made of brass and associated with a (not shown) release lever or release pin flush or flush-mounted. Accordingly, an opening 2.9 is formed in the cover 2 between the sliding bushes 2.7 holding sleeves 2.3, through which the sleeve 3.6 is moved with the stopper 3.7 upon actuation of the control element 3 with play. The coil springs 3.4 are elastically compressed. At the same time, the slide rods 3.1 are partially moved out of the sleeves 2.3 and the barbs 3.5 out of the openings 2.8 of the cover 2 (cf. Figures 9 and 11 ).

Das Bedienelement 3 weist eine ebene, im wesentlichen rechteckige Vorderseite 3.8 auf, die seitlich in einen umlaufenden, nach hinten vorstehenden Randsteg 3.9 übergeht. Der Randsteg 3.9, d.h. die Mantelfläche des Bedienelements 3 ist als geschlossene Oberfläche ausgebildet (vgl. Figuren 12 und 13). In seiner Ausgangsstellung (Normalstellung) ragt das Bedienelement 3 mit seinem Randsteg 3.9 in den schalenförmigen Abschnitt 2.2 der Abdeckung 2, so dass die Buchsen 2.7 , Gleitstangen 3.1 und Federn 3.4 von außen nicht sichtbar sind (vgl. insbesondere Figuren 2, 3 und 8).The control element 3 has a flat, substantially rectangular front side 3.8, which merges laterally into a circumferential, rearwardly projecting edge web 3.9. The edge web 3.9, ie, the lateral surface of the operating element 3 is formed as a closed surface (see. FIGS. 12 and 13 ). In its initial position (normal position), the operating element 3 projects with its edge web 3.9 into the cup-shaped section 2.2 of the cover 2, so that the bushes 2.7, sliding rods 3.1 and springs 3.4 are not visible from the outside (see, in particular FIGS. 2, 3 and 8th ).

An dem Randsteg 3.9 sind kleine lineare, parallel zueinander verlaufende Erhebungen 3.91 ausgebildet, welche das Bedienelement 3 innerhalb des schalenförmigen Abschnitts 2.2 der Abdeckung 2 ausrichten und beim Betätigen des Bedienelements 3 die Reibung zwischen Abdeckung 2 und Bedienelement 3 verringern.At the edge web 3.9 small linear, mutually parallel elevations 3.91 are formed, which align the control element 3 within the cup-shaped portion 2.2 of the cover 2 and reduce the friction between the cover 2 and control element 3 when operating the control element 3.

Die zweiteilige Abdeckung 1, 2 ist mit einer rahmenförmigen Sichtblende 4 versehen, die sehr flach bzw. dünn ausgebildet ist und eine ebene Vorderseite 4.1 aufweist. Seitlich weist die Sichtblende 4 einen kleinen, nach hinten vorspringenden Randsteg 4.2 auf, dessen Tiefe der Dicke des flanschförmigen Abschnitts 1.1 des Grundrahmens, d.h. des ersten Teils 1 der zweiteiligen Abdeckung 1, 2 entspricht. Im montierten Zustand der Betätigungsvorrichtung ist die Schmalseite des flanschförmigen Abschnitts 1.1 der Abdeckung 1 somit durch die Sichtblende 4 vollständig abgedeckt.The two-part cover 1, 2 is provided with a frame-shaped screen 4, which is very flat or thin and has a flat front 4.1. Laterally, the screen 4 has a small, rearwardly projecting edge web 4.2, the depth of the thickness of the flange-shaped portion 1.1 of the base frame, i. of the first part 1 of the two-part cover 1, 2 corresponds. In the mounted state of the actuator, the narrow side of the flange-shaped portion 1.1 of the cover 1 is thus completely covered by the screen 4.

In den hier dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen ist die Sichtblende 4, die vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff oder Metall besteht, im wesentlichen rechteckig ausgebildet (vgl. Figuren 12 bis 16). Sie weist an ihrer Rückseite vier Hülsen 4.3 auf, die den bolzenförmigen Zentrierelementen 2.5 der zweiten Abdeckung 2 zugeordnet und in diese einsteckbar sind. In die Hülsen 4.3 werden von der Rückseite der Abdeckung 2 her Befestigungsschrauben 4.4 eingeschraubt.In the embodiments shown here, the screen 4, which preferably consists of plastic or metal, is substantially rectangular (see. FIGS. 12 to 16 ). It has four sleeves 4.3 on its rear side, which are assigned to the bolt-shaped centering elements 2.5 of the second cover 2 and can be inserted into them. Into the sleeves 4.3 fastening screws 4.4 are screwed from the back of the cover 2 forth.

Wie Fig. 6 zeigt, ist die Bohrung des Zentrierelements 2.5 an dessen rückseitiger Stirnseite abgesetzt, so dass die Bohrung dort einen reduzierten Durchmesser aufweist. Der Durchmesser des Schraubenkopfes ist dabei größer als der kleinere Durchmesser der Bohrung des Zentrierelements 2.5 bemessen. Die Hülsen 4.3 der Sichtblende 4 haben vorzugsweise ein Innengewinde, in das die Schrauben 4.4 einschraubbar sind.As Fig. 6 shows, the bore of the centering 2.5 is set off at the rear end side, so that the hole has a reduced diameter there. The diameter of the screw head is larger than the smaller diameter of the bore of the centering 2.5 dimensioned. The sleeves 4.3 of the screen 4 preferably have an internal thread into which the screws 4.4 are screwed.

Die maximale Verschiebung des Bedienelements 3 in Richtung der Abdeckung 2 ist durch die Tiefe des Randsteges 3.9 begrenzt. Wie in Fig. 9 zu erkennen ist, ist die Tiefe des Randsteges 3.9 so bemessen, dass bei Anlage des Randsteges 3.9 an der Innenseite des schalenförmigen Abschnitts 2.2 der Abdeckung 2 die Vorderseite des Bedienelements 3 noch geringfügig über die Vorderseite der rahmenförmigen Sichtblende 4 hinaus nach außen vorsteht.The maximum displacement of the operating element 3 in the direction of the cover 2 is limited by the depth of the edge web 3.9. As in Fig. 9 can be seen, the depth of the edge web 3.9 is dimensioned so that when the edge web 3.9 on the inside of the cup-shaped portion 2.2 of the cover 2, the front of the control element 3 still protrudes slightly beyond the front of the frame-shaped screen 4 outwards.

Erfindungsgemäß ist das Bedienelement 3 an seiner Vorderseite mit einem plattenförmigen Drücker 5 versehen, der gegenüber der Mantelfläche 3.9 des Bedienelements 3 seitlich soweit vorspringt, dass der Eindruck entsteht, als ob der Drücker 5 vor der Wand bzw. Sichtblende 4 schweben würde. Die Befestigung des Drückers 5 am Bedienelement 3 kann beispielsweise durch eine Verklebung realisiert sein.According to the invention, the control element 3 is provided on its front side with a plate-shaped pusher 5, which protrudes laterally relative to the lateral surface 3.9 of the control element 3 so that the impression arises as if the pusher 5 would float in front of the wall or screen 4. The attachment of the pusher 5 on the control element 3 can be realized for example by a bond.

Der Drücker 5 ist flach ausgebildet und besitzt eine Dicke von maximal 10 mm. Vorzugsweise liegt die Dicke des plattenförmigen Drückers 5 im Bereich von 4 mm bis 8 mm. Seine Vorderseite 5.1 ist glatt und eben ausgebildet. Vorzugsweise besteht der Drücker 5 aus einer Glasplatte oder Spiegelglasplatte, wobei es sich insbesondere um eine behandelte Platte, beispielsweise eine mattierte bzw. satinierte und/oder beschichtete Glasplatte oder Spiegelglasplatte handeln kann. Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Glasplatte von hinten oder vorne mattiert und mit einem undurchsichtigen Material hinterklebt ist. Ebenso kann der Drücker 5 als Spiegelglasplatte von hinten oder vorne mattiert sein. Hierdurch wird der Eindruck des Schwebens verstärkt, da so die rückseitige Befestigung der Glasplatte bzw. Spiegelglasplatte am Bedienelement 3 für den Benutzer oder Betrachter visuell nicht erkennbar ist.The pusher 5 is formed flat and has a maximum thickness of 10 mm. Preferably, the thickness of the plate-shaped pusher 5 is in the range of 4 mm to 8 mm. Its front 5.1 is smooth and flat. Preferably, the pusher 5 consists of a glass plate or mirror glass plate, which is in particular a treated plate, such as a frosted or frosted and / or coated glass plate or Mirror glass plate can act. In particular, it can be provided that the glass plate is frosted from behind or front and pasted behind with an opaque material. Likewise, the pusher 5 can be frosted as a mirror glass plate from the back or front. As a result, the impression of hovering is enhanced, since so the back-side attachment of the glass plate or mirror glass plate on the control element 3 for the user or viewer is visually unrecognizable.

In den Figuren 2 und 3, welche die Ausgangsstellung des Bedienelements 3 darstellen, ist zu sehen, dass der Abstand der Schmalseiten des Drückers 5 zu der Mantelfläche 3.9 des Bedienelements 3 größer ist als der Abstand der Rückseite 5.2 des Drückers 5 zur Vorderseite 4.1 der Sichtblende 4. In dem in den Figuren 1 bis 11 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel entsprechen Höhe und Breite des im wesentlichen rechteckigen Drückers 5 der Höhe bzw. Breite der Sichtblende 4. Die Diagonale des plattenförmigen Drückers 5 ist somit gleich groß wie die Diagonale der Sichtblende 4. Es liegt jedoch auch im Rahmen der Erfindung, den plattenförmigen Drücker 5 so zu bemessen, dass dessen Diagonale größer ist als die Diagonale der Sichtblende 4.In the FIGS. 2 and 3 , which represent the initial position of the control element 3, it can be seen that the distance between the narrow sides of the pusher 5 to the lateral surface 3.9 of the control element 3 is greater than the distance of the back 5.2 of the pusher 5 to the front 4.1 of the screen 4. In the in FIGS. 1 to 11 The diagonal of the plate-shaped pusher 5 is thus the same size as the diagonal of the screen 4. However, it is also within the scope of the invention, the plate-shaped pusher 5 to be sized so that its diagonal is greater than the diagonal of the screen 4.

In dem in den Figuren 14 bis 16 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist der plattenförmige, im wesentlichen rechteckige Drücker 5' dagegen kleiner als die Sichtblende 4 ausgebildet. Im übrigen entspricht die Betätigungsvorrichtung gemäß den Figuren 14 bis 16 aber dem in den Figuren 1 bis 13 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel.In the in the FIGS. 14 to 16 illustrated embodiment, the plate-shaped, substantially rectangular pusher 5 ', however, smaller than the screen 4 is formed. Moreover, the actuator corresponds to the FIGS. 14 to 16 but in the FIGS. 1 to 13 illustrated embodiment.

Die Ausführung der Erfindung ist nicht auf die vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. Vielmehr sind verschiedene Varianten möglich, die auch bei grundsätzlich abweichender Gestaltung von der in den Ansprüchen angegebenen Erfindung Gebrauch machen. So liegt es beispielsweise auch im Rahmen der Erfindung, das Bedienelement 3 nicht über Federn, sondern über eine Silikonbremse, Gummipuffer oder ein anderes dämpfendes Element mit der Abdeckung 2 zu koppeln. Auch können anstelle von Schrauben 4.4 Clipelemente oder Magnete zur lösbaren Verbindung der Sichtblende 4 mit der Abdeckung 2 vorgesehen sein. Des weiteren kann der plattenförmige Drücker 5, 5' auch mittels einer lösbaren Verbindung, beispielsweise mittels Magneten an dem Bedienelement 3 angebracht sein. Ferner ist die Erfindung nicht auf rechteckig geformte Sichtblenden 4 sowie rechteckig geformte Drücker 5, 5' beschränkt. Denn ebenso können für die Sichtblende 4 und den Drücker 5, 5' auch andere Formen gewählt werden, beispielsweise eine ovale oder kreisrunde Form.The embodiment of the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. Much more Different variants are possible, which make use even with fundamentally different design of the invention specified in the claims. For example, it is within the scope of the invention, the control element 3 not via springs, but via a silicone brake, rubber buffer or another damping element with the cover 2 to couple. Also, instead of screws 4.4 clip elements or magnets for releasably connecting the screen 4 with the cover 2 may be provided. Furthermore, the plate-shaped pusher 5, 5 'can also be attached to the operating element 3 by means of a detachable connection, for example by means of magnets. Furthermore, the invention is not limited to rectangular shaped screens 4 and rectangular shaped pushers 5, 5 '. Because also other shapes can be selected for the screen 4 and the pusher 5, 5 ', for example, an oval or circular shape.

Claims (16)

  1. An operating device for a built-in urinal flushing device or a built-in toilet flush box, comprising a cover (1, 2) associated with an inspection opening of the built-in flushing device or built-in flush box having mounting elements (1.3), an operating element (3) which is movably supported on the cover and a frame-shaped cover screen (4) which is removable attached to the cover, wherein the operating element (3) penetrates the cover screen (4) in its mounted state and can be moved from a normal position towards the built-in flushing device or built-in flush box for initiating a flushing process, the operating element (3) protruding forward relative to the cover screen (4) in its normal position and being provided at its front with a plate-shaped pushing device (5, 5'), characterized in that the pushing device (5, 5') laterally projects with respect to the surrounding surface (3.9) of the operating element (3), wherein the distance of the narrow side or sides of the pushing device (5, 5') to the surrounding surface (3.9) of the operating element (3) in its normal position is larger than the distance of the backside (5.2) of the pushing device (5, 5') to the front (4.1) of the cover screen (4).
  2. The operating device according to claim 1, characterized in that the diameter or the diagonal of the pushing device (5) is equal in size or larger than the diameter or the diagonal of the cover screen (4).
  3. The operating device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the operating element (3) is linearly guided in the cover (1, 2).
  4. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cover (1, 2) includes at least one slide bush (2.7) into which a sliding rod (3.1) connected to the operating element (3) is inserted.
  5. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the operating element (3) is resiliently biased in the direction of its normal position by means of at least one spring (3.4) supported by the cover (2).
  6. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the operating element (3) is provided with at least one barb (3.5) protruding from its backside which in the normal position of the operating element (3) engages in a form-fit behind a catch formed on the cover (2).
  7. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the front side (5.1) of the plate-shaped pushing device (5) is formed smooth and planar.
  8. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the pushing device (5) is made of a glass plate.
  9. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the plate-shaped pushing device (5, 5') is formed flat and has a thickness of maximally 10 mm.
  10. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the plate-shaped pushing device (5, 5') is mounted to the operating element (3) by means of a detachable connection.
  11. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the cover screen (4) is formed flat and has a planar front (4.1).
  12. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the operating element (3) is connected to the cover (2) via a damping element, in particular a rubber buffer, a spring (3.4) or a silicone damper.
  13. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the surrounding surface (3.9) of the operating element (3) is formed as a closed surface.
  14. Operating device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the cover (1) is formed as a frame in such a way that it can be mounted by means of its fastening elements (1.3) directly to a built-in unit.
  15. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 14 characterized in that the cover (1, 2) is formed in two parts, one part (1) being detachably connected to the other part (2) by means of locking elements (2.6).
  16. The operating device according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the cover screen (4) is detachably connected to the cover (2) by means of screws (4.4), clip elements or magnets.
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