EP2011929B1 - Dispositif de lavage d'un WC ou urinoir - Google Patents

Dispositif de lavage d'un WC ou urinoir Download PDF

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EP2011929B1
EP2011929B1 EP08103995A EP08103995A EP2011929B1 EP 2011929 B1 EP2011929 B1 EP 2011929B1 EP 08103995 A EP08103995 A EP 08103995A EP 08103995 A EP08103995 A EP 08103995A EP 2011929 B1 EP2011929 B1 EP 2011929B1
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Ulrich Kuhbier
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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
    • E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl

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  • the present invention relates to a flushing device for a toilet or urinal with an electrical sensor unit, with control electronics, which is electrically connected to the sensor unit, with an electrically controllable valve which is electrically connected to the control electronics and connectable to a cistern via a fluid connection is, with a radiation source for generating radiation of a first wavelength, with a first radiation detector of the sensor unit configured to detect the radiation of the first radiation source, with a radiation of the first radiation source reflecting or absorbing surface, and configured with a second radiation detector of the sensor unit for detection radiation of a second wavelength, wherein the second radiation detector is arranged such that it is not detected by the radiation generated by the first radiation source.
  • a flushing device is from the US 5,455,971 known.
  • the invention relates to a corresponding toilet or urinal.
  • the flushing process is triggered by manual actuation of a flushing device, for example by pressing a button.
  • flushing devices are increasingly used, which are contactlessly actuated.
  • a non-contact triggering of the flushing process has on the one hand the advantage of additional comfort for the user, on the other hand, the advantage of improved hygiene.
  • the user is detected by sensors, whereby the flushing process is automatically triggered when leaving the detection range of the sensors.
  • the CA 2 557 704 A1 relates to a method for operating a self-flushing WC, in which a control electronics with a two-limit monitoring sensor system controls the flushing mechanism. With the described method and the corresponding flushing device also a false flushing should be prevented.
  • the previously derived and indicated object is achieved in a flushing device for a toilet or urinal of the type described above in that the radiation of the first radiation source reflecting or absorbing surface is arranged in front of the second radiation detector, such that the radiation from the first Radiation source is generated, is not detected by the second radiation detector.
  • the flushing device has a detector which detects the radiation reflected by the user, which was previously emitted by the radiation source of the flushing device. Furthermore, a second radiation detector is provided, which serves for the detection of extraneous light and thus therefore of another radiation.
  • the radiation components of radiation of the first radiation source reflection radiation of a first wavelength
  • radiation components of radiation of the second radiation source exitternal light radiation of a second wavelength
  • the control electronics compensates for the radiation components introduced by extraneous light. Disturbances of the sensor system due to the influence of extraneous light are prevented and consequent false washings are avoided.
  • the second radiation detector can be arranged outside the incidence range of the radiation which is generated by the first radiation source.
  • the first radiation source within the WC or urinal basin and the second radiation detector outside, in particular below, of the basin.
  • a shield is provided according to the invention, which is designed in such a way that the radiation generated by the first radiation source is not detected by the second radiation detector.
  • a surface of the radiation of the first radiation source is reflected or absorbed.
  • the second radiation detector can also be arranged within the incidence range of the radiation that is generated by the first radiation source, without the danger that the second radiation detector is detected by the radiation of the first radiation source.
  • the radiation source has a light-emitting diode.
  • the radiation source can generate radiation in the infrared range.
  • a light emitting diode especially if it is an infrared diode, is a reliable and long lasting device which is also relatively inexpensive. Furthermore, infrared light is not perceived as disturbing by a user.
  • the first radiation detector and / or the second radiation detector has a photoresistor, a photodiode and / or a phototransistor.
  • the first radiation detector and / or the second radiation detector can detect radiation in the infrared range.
  • the first radiation detector detects the infrared radiation generated by the radiation source and then reflected by the user during the second radiation detector detects the proportion of infrared radiation of the extraneous light.
  • the control electronics are designed such that they send a control signal for opening the valve when the first radiation detector detects a reduction in the intensity of radiation of the first wavelength, preferably after the radiation detector has a preceding increase in the intensity of radiation the first wavelength has detected.
  • the intensity of radiation of the first wavelength decreases, that is, the intensity of the reflection radiation, since the radiation emitted by the radiation source is no longer reflected by the user in the direction of the first radiation detector.
  • the radiation detector has previously detected an increase in the intensity of the reflection radiation, namely at the time of the approach of the user to the toilet or urinal.
  • the control electronics recognizes that after the intensity of the reflection radiation has dropped, a flushing process must be initiated and sends a corresponding control signal to the valve.
  • the valve opens and thus causes the introduction of water from the cistern into the toilet or urinal basin.
  • the preceding automatic detection of the point in time at which a flushing operation makes sense can additionally be assisted by the control electronics only sending a control signal for opening the valve when, in addition to the condition described above, the second radiation detector also increases the intensity of radiation the second wavelength detected.
  • the control electronics only sending a control signal for opening the valve when, in addition to the condition described above, the second radiation detector also increases the intensity of radiation the second wavelength detected.
  • the control electronics is preferably designed such that it sends no control signal to open the valve, if only the second radiation detector, an increase in Intensity detected at radiation of the second wavelength, without previously the first radiation detector has detected a reduction in the intensity of radiation of the first wavelength.
  • the control electronics recognizes that so far no use of the WC or urinal has taken place and therefore flushing is not necessary.
  • the control signal for opening the valve is sent with a time delay. This means that after all the conditions that indicate that the user is leaving the toilet or urinal, a certain amount of time elapses before the flushing process is actually triggered. An appropriate period of time between leaving the WC or urinal and flushing is preferred individually adjustable and can be between one and several seconds.
  • this further comprises a means for adjusting the opening duration and / or opening width of the valve.
  • the purging and / or flushing water amount can be adjusted. It is also conceivable that, depending on the time span in which the user has been detected by the sensor, the purging duration and / or flushing amount is set.
  • a means for adjusting the range and / or transmission power of the radiation source can also be provided. Also in this way, the control electronics can be adjusted to individual needs.
  • the means for adjusting the opening duration and / or the opening width of the valve and / or the means for adjusting the range and / or transmission power of the radiation source is preferably a Einstellpotentiometer.
  • this further comprises a battery and / or a power supply for power supply.
  • the flushing device can be supplied with the necessary electrical energy in various ways.
  • the radiation source can be activated.
  • the radiation source which emits the radiation to be reflected by the user can, in be turned on and turned off in this case. In this way, energy, especially when it comes to the power supply to a battery can be saved.
  • the control electronics is designed such that it sends a control signal for activating the radiation source, when the second radiation detector detects a reduction in the intensity of radiation of the second wavelength.
  • the control electronics registers that it may be that the toilet or urinal will be used. The control electronics then activate the radiation source to produce radiation that proves that the toilet or urinal is actually in use.
  • a further radiation source for generating radiation of a third wavelength is provided, wherein the third wavelength is preferably in the infrared range.
  • the further radiation source can be designed as described above for the first radiation source.
  • the further radiation source is smaller than the first radiation source and requires less energy.
  • the further radiation source is permanently activated. In other words, the radiation source illuminates or radiates continuously. In this way, among other things, the battery state of charge can be displayed.
  • the further radiation source is used to activate the first radiation source.
  • the control electronics are designed such that they transmit a control signal for activating the first radiation source when the first radiation detector detects an increase in the intensity of radiation of the third wavelength.
  • the control electronics are designed such that they transmit a control signal for activating the first radiation source when the first radiation detector detects an increase in the intensity of radiation of the third wavelength.
  • this is designed as a structural unit.
  • the flushing device can be installed very quickly and easily. Also takes a structural unit, since the dimensions have been factory-optimized, relatively little space.
  • At least a part of the components forming the flushing device is cast in a support frame.
  • the control electronics is potted in the support frame.
  • At least part of the components forming the flushing device in particular the control electronics, the sensor unit and / or the radiation source (s), can be arranged on a combined printed circuit board.
  • the previously derived and indicated object is further achieved by a toilet or urinal with a flushing device, as previously described.
  • the single figure shows the schematic structure of an embodiment of a flushing device according to the invention for a toilet or urinal.
  • the flushing device has an electronic control unit 2, which is shown in the present drawing as a central component.
  • the control electronics 2 is connected to a sensor unit 1, which has a first radiation detector 5 and a second radiation detector 6.
  • the first radiation detector 5 serves to detect radiation of a first wavelength, which is emitted by a radiation source 4, which is likewise connected to the control electronics 2 connected, then reflected by a user of the WC or urinal.
  • the second radiation detector 6 is used to detect radiation of a second wavelength, which originates for example from extraneous light.
  • control electronics reflect radiation, which indicates the presence of a user, and distinguish ambient light radiation and use to control an electrically controllable valve 3.
  • the control of the valve 3 can not be appreciably disturbed in this way by extraneous light radiation, which led to false flushing according to the prior art.
  • the radiation source 4 is a light-emitting diode which can generate radiation in the infrared range.
  • the two radiation detectors 5 and 6, which are photodiodes, can detect radiation in the infrared range.
  • the one hand serves a battery 9 and on the other hand, a power supply 10 for power supply.
  • a power supply 10 for power supply.
  • the function of the flushing device according to the invention on the power supply 10 is guaranteed, in the case of a power failure or a malfunction of the power supply, however, from the battery 9. In this way, a comfortable and non-contact triggering the flushing is permanently possible.
  • Another designed as a light emitting diode radiation source 11 shows the user permanently the state of charge of the battery 9. If the radiation source 11 is extinguished, this indicates to the user that a new battery should be used.
  • a battery instead of the battery 9, which is preferably loaded automatically via the power supply 10.
  • the control electronics 2 then sends a control signal to open the valve 3, when the approach of a user of the radiation detector 5 has first detected an increase in the intensity of radiation of the first wavelength, ie reflection radiation, and then by the user leaves the toilet or urinal, the first radiation detector has detected a reduction in the intensity of reflection radiation. In this way, the control electronics 2 recognizes that first a use of the toilet and urinal is received and this is then terminated. After a certain time delay then opens the valve 3 and thus automatically triggers the flushing process.
  • the purging duration and amount of flushing water is individually selected via a means 7 for setting the opening duration and the opening width of the valve 3 in the form of a Einstellpotentiometers.
  • the flushing device according to the embodiment shown in the single figure still has a means 8 for adjusting the range and / or transmission power of the radiation source 4, also in the form of a Einstellpotentiometers. In this way, the control can be individually adapted to the needs of the user.

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  1. Dispositif de rinçage pour un WC ou un urinoir,
    - avec une unité de type capteur électrique (1),
    - avec un dispositif électronique de commande (2), lequel est en connexion électrique avec l'unité de type capteur électrique (1),
    - avec une vanne pouvant être commandée électriquement (3), laquelle est en connexion électrique avec le dispositif électronique de commande (2) et laquelle peut être reliée à un réservoir de chasse d'eau par l'intermédiaire d'un raccord pour fluides,
    - avec une source de rayonnements (4) pour générer un rayonnement d'une première longueur d'onde,
    - avec un premier détecteur de rayonnement (5) de l'unité de type capteur (1) configuré pour la détection du rayonnement de la première source de rayonnements (4),
    - avec une surface réfléchissant ou absorbant le rayonnement de la première source de rayonnements, et
    - avec un deuxième détecteur de rayonnement (6) de l'unité de type capteur (1) configuré pour la détection d'un rayonnement d'une deuxième longueur d'onde, dans lequel le deuxième détecteur de rayonnement (6) est disposé de manière à ne pas être touché par le rayonnement qui est généré par la première source de rayonnements (4),
    caractérisé en ce que la surface réfléchissant ou absorbant le rayonnement de la première source de rayonnements est disposée devant le deuxième détecteur de rayonnement de manière à ce que le rayonnement, lequel est généré par la première source de rayonnements (4), ne soit pas capté par le deuxième détecteur de rayonnement (6).
  2. Dispositif de rinçage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le deuxième détecteur de rayonnement (6) est disposé en-dehors de la zone d'incidence du rayonnement, lequel est généré par la première source de rayonnements (4).
  3. Dispositif de rinçage selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la source de rayonnements (4) présente une diode lumineuse et/ou peut générer un rayonnement dans la plage des infrarouges.
  4. Dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le première détecteur de rayonnement (5) et/ou le deuxième détecteur de rayonnement (6) présente(nt) une photorésistance, une photodiode et/ou un phototransistor et/ou peut/peuvent détecter un rayonnement dans la plage des infrarouges.
  5. Dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif électronique de commande (2) est réalisé de manière à émettre un signal de commande pour l'ouverture de la vanne (3) lorsque le première détecteur de rayonnement (5) détecte une baisse d'intensité du rayonnement de la première longueur d'onde, de préférence une fois que le détecteur de rayonnement (5) a détecté une augmentation préalable de l'intensité du rayonnement de la première longueur d'onde, et en particulier lorsque le deuxième détecteur de rayonnement (6) détecte de manière supplémentaire une augmentation de l'intensité du rayonnement de la deuxième longueur d'onde.
  6. Dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif électronique de commande (2) est réalisé de manière à ne pas émettre de signal de commande pour l'ouverture de la vanne (3) lorsque seulement le deuxième détecteur de rayonnement (6) détecte une augmentation de l'intensité du rayonnement de la deuxième longueur d'onde sans que le première détecteur de rayonnement (5) ait préalablement détecté une diminution de l'intensité du rayonnement de la première longueur d'onde.
  7. Dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications 5 ou 6, caractérisé en ce que le signal de commande pour l'ouverture de la vanne (3) est envoyé avec un temps de retard.
  8. Dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il présente par ailleurs un moyen (7) pour le réglage de la durée d'ouverture et/ou de la largeur d'ouverture de la vanne (3) et/ou un moyen (8) pour le réglage de la portée et/ou de la puissance d'émission de la source de rayonnements (4), le moyen (7, 8) étant en particulier un potentiomètre de réglage.
  9. Dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la source de rayonnements (4) peut être activée, dans lequel le dispositif électronique de commande (2) est en particulier réalisé de manière à émettre un signal de commande pour l'activation de la source de rayonnements (4) lorsque le deuxième détecteur de rayonnement (6) détecte une diminution de l'intensité du rayonnement de la deuxième longueur d'onde.
  10. Dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que une autre source de rayonnements (11) pour générer un rayonnement d'une troisième longueur d'onde est prévu, lequel se situe de préférence dans la plage des infrarouges, dans lequel l'autre source de rayonnements (11) est de préférence activée de manière durable, et dans lequel le dispositif électronique de commande (2) est en particulier réalisé de manière à émettre un signal de commande pour l'activation de la première source de rayonnements (4) lorsque le première détecteur de rayonnement (5) détecte une augmentation de l'intensité du rayonnement de la troisième longueur d'onde.
  11. Dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est réalisé en tant qu'unité constructive et en ce qu'en particulier au moins une partie des éléments de construction formant le dispositif de rinçage, de préférence le dispositif électronique de commande (2), est coulée dans un cadre de support.
  12. Dispositif de rinçage selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que au moins une partie des éléments de construction formant le dispositif de rinçage, en particulier le dispositif électronique de commande (2), l'unité de type capteur (1) et/ou la/les source(s) de rayonnements (4, 11) est disposée sur un circuit imprimé combiné.
  13. Dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la première longueur d'onde et la deuxième longueur d'onde sont identiques.
  14. WC ou urinoir avec un dispositif de rinçage selon l'une des revendications précédentes.
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