EP2028323B1 - Actuation plate for built-in cisterns - Google Patents

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EP2028323B1
EP2028323B1 EP08014678.0A EP08014678A EP2028323B1 EP 2028323 B1 EP2028323 B1 EP 2028323B1 EP 08014678 A EP08014678 A EP 08014678A EP 2028323 B1 EP2028323 B1 EP 2028323B1
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Jörg MÖLLER
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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
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    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
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    • E03D5/028—Pusher plates and actuating mechanisms for built-in cisterns

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  • the invention relates to an actuating device according to the preamble of patent claim 1.
  • Wall installation cisterns in which a plurality of access openings are arranged, for example, at the front and at the top, are known. Furthermore, from the EP 1 647 638 A2 Wandeinbau Stamm known in which rectangular inspection shafts are arranged on the inspection openings, that the user can choose whether the inspection shafts and the associated cover plates are to be mounted with the operation buttons in the vertical or horizontal direction. Since cover plates are usually provided with company logos or imprints, depending on the desired arrangement several variants must be kept, since the print is otherwise unreadable.
  • the object of the invention is to provide an operating device for wall-mounted cisterns, which can be adapted to different arrangements of the inspection shaft.
  • the invention provides an operating device for a drain valve of a wall-mounted cistern, wherein a holding frame, the a revision shaft is fixed, a cover plate which is releasably secured to the support frame and having a base body which receives the elements for controlling the drain valve, and which is connected to the inspection shaft facing side of the cover plate releasably connected thereto.
  • the actuating device comprises an actuating button which is movably guided in the base body and an actuating cap which serves to cover the actuating button.
  • the actuator cap is a flat component that has narrow edges and is stressed perpendicular to its plane.
  • the visible outside of the actuator cap can be with a label o.ä. be provided.
  • the actuating cap is detachably connected to the actuating button. Furthermore, the actuating cap is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to its plane, the visible surface, wherein it can be attached to the actuating button in any rotational position. Due to the shape of the actuating cap, the respective rotational and fastening positions are predetermined.
  • the actuating cap can be solved only in the present actuator, the side facing the inspection shaft side of the actuating button.
  • the actuating cap encloses the actuating button such that the button is not visible from the outside and the actuating cap gives the impression that the button is one piece.
  • the actuator cap has an imprint or trademark permanently applied to the surface of the cap, for example by means of a laser. Since the cover plate has no label and thus can be used in all positions rotated by 90 ° and with the detachable and rotatable in the plane actuator cap, the actuator can be adapted to the particular circumstances, the number of components to be kept reduced to a single component per single component.
  • the operating cap can be attached without additional accessories on the actuating button, it is provided, the connection between the two Provide components as latching connection.
  • the entire cover plate with the functional parts can be mounted without tools.
  • locking ridges and the actuating button locking hooks are provided on the actuating cap.
  • at least one latching hook is resiliently mounted, so that it can be lifted via a lever which is connected to the spring element, and can be lifted out of the latching with the latching bead.
  • the lever has a length which makes the operation of the spring element or the deflection of the latching hook very easy and which makes it possible for the lever to be actuated even when the base body and the actuating button are already fastened to the cover plate.
  • the lever is passed through openings in the base body so that the lever movement can be performed in any position of the movable actuating button in the base body.
  • the actuator cap can be locked in any rotational position with the actuating button, two locking ridges are arranged on each free edge of the actuating cap.
  • two fixed and two spring-mounted latching hooks are provided on the actuating button only on two opposite sides.
  • a positioning nose can be arranged on one side of the actuating cap, which corresponds with corresponding grooves on the actuating button.
  • two operating buttons of different sizes are arranged on the actuators, usually with the small button a small amount of flush and the large button a larger flush volume is triggered.
  • the imprint or the company logo will be included often arranged on the larger actuator button or actuator cap.
  • a further embodiment of the invention provides that a plurality of elevations are arranged in the central region of the actuating button. These cause the actuating cap in the latched state in the middle is slightly increased and the locking ridges are connected at the edges of the actuating cap under tension with the latching hooks on the actuating button. Thus, it is prevented that the cap shakes in case of possible deviations and manufacturing tolerances in the locking connection and it comes to noise.
  • FIG. 1a shows a cover plate 1 for a inspection shaft of a wall installation cistern.
  • the actuating device for a drain valve in this case has two operating buttons 3, 4. While in the smaller of the two buttons 3, with which the smaller flushing quantity is triggered, the actuating cap is firmly connected thereto, the actuating cap 2 of the larger actuating button 4 is detachably mounted.
  • the actuating cap 2 has an imprint 21 in the form of a trademark, which can be adapted to the respective orientation of the cover plate.
  • two fixed latching hooks 12 and two resilient latching hooks 11 are provided on this.
  • the associated Rastwülste on the actuating cap 2 are located on all four sides in the region of the edge 23.
  • four small elevations 6 are arranged, which protrude beyond the further surface of the button and the actuator cap 2 in the latched state a little press outward.
  • a slight bias is applied to the actuating cap 2, whereby manufacturing tolerances can be compensated, so that the latching connection engages without play into each other.
  • the actuating button 4 has recesses 5 for a positioning nose 22, so that certain orientations of the actuating cap 2 can be provided or even excluded.
  • the Figures 1b and 1c reflect the other positions that can be achieved with the actuator according to the invention without other or additional components or tools would be necessary.
  • the actuating cap 2 is rotatable in the plane or about an axis perpendicular to its plane in each case by 90 °. In each of the four possible rotational positions the actuating cap 2 can be releasably connected to the actuating button 4.
  • FIG. 2 shows the actuator from the rear in the unmounted state.
  • the actuating device has a base body 8, which is connected to the cover plate 1 and which receives the actuating elements for triggering the drain valve.
  • the operation keys 3, 4 are guided by means of resilient guide rails 9 movable in slots arranged on the other side.
  • the base body 8 has openings 81, through which the levers 10, which are connected to the resilient latching hook 11, protrude.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show the actuator in a lying position.
  • the cover plate 1 On a holding frame 7, which is attached to a inspection shaft of a wall installation cistern, the cover plate 1 is attached.
  • the main body 8 is in turn connected to the cover plate 1.
  • the base body 8 has slots in which the pins 31, 41 of the actuating buttons 3, 4 are movably guided. While the cap of the small actuating button 3 is firmly connected to this, the actuating cap 2 of the large actuating button 4 is locked only with this.
  • the locking can be achieved by means of two levers 10, which protrude through openings 81 in the base body 8 to the outside. For positioning the actuating button 2, this has on three sides positioning tabs 22 which correspond to corresponding grooves 5 in the actuating button 4.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Betätigungsvorrichtung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to an actuating device according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Wandeinbauspülkästen, bei denen mehrere Revisionsöffnungen beispielsweise an der Front- und an der Oberseite angeordnet sind, sind bekannt.
Weiterhin sind aus der EP 1 647 638 A2 Wandeinbauspülkästen bekannt, bei denen rechteckige Revisionsschächte derart an den Revisionsöffnungen angeordnet sind, dass der Nutzer wählen kann, ob die Revisionsschächte und die zugehörigen Abdeckplatten mit den Betätigungstasten in vertikaler oder horizontaler Richtung angebracht werden sollen.
Da Abdeckplatten üblicherweise mit Firmenlogos oder Aufdrucken versehen sind, müssen je nach deren gewünschter Anordnung mehrere Varianten vorgehalten werden, da der Aufdruck ansonsten nicht lesbar ist.Wall installation cisterns, in which a plurality of access openings are arranged, for example, at the front and at the top, are known.
Furthermore, from the EP 1 647 638 A2 Wandeinbauspülkästen known in which rectangular inspection shafts are arranged on the inspection openings, that the user can choose whether the inspection shafts and the associated cover plates are to be mounted with the operation buttons in the vertical or horizontal direction.
Since cover plates are usually provided with company logos or imprints, depending on the desired arrangement several variants must be kept, since the print is otherwise unreadable.

Schließlich ist aus der EP 1 300 520 A2 ein Funktions- und Verkleidungselement, insbesondere zum Betätigen von herstellerspezifischen Auslösern von Spülkästen in Vorwandinstallationen bekannt. Als Betätigungselement ist darin eine Führungsplatte offenbart, die mit einem Wandbelag beklebt ist. Als Verbindung zwischen der Führungsplatte und dem Wandbelag ist eine Klebeschicht vorgesehen.Finally, out of the EP 1 300 520 A2 a functional and fairing element, in particular for actuating manufacturer-specific triggers of cisterns in wall installations known. As an actuating element therein a guide plate is disclosed, which is covered with a wall covering. As a connection between the guide plate and the wall covering an adhesive layer is provided.

Vor diesem Hintergrund besteht die Aufgabe der Erfindung darin, eine Betätigungsvorrichtung für Wandeinbauspülkästen bereitzustellen, die an unterschiedliche Anordnungen des Revisionsschachts angepasst werden kann.Against this background, the object of the invention is to provide an operating device for wall-mounted cisterns, which can be adapted to different arrangements of the inspection shaft.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Betätigungsvorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1 gelöst.
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.
Mit der Erfindung wird eine Betätigungsvorrichtung für ein Ablaufventil eines Wandeinbauspülkastens bereitgestellt, wobei diese einen Halterahmen, der an einem Revisionsschacht befestigt ist, eine Abdeckplatte die lösbar an dem Halterahmen befestigt ist und einen Grundkörper aufweist, der die Elemente zur Steuerung des Ablaufventils aufnimmt, und der an der dem Revisionsschacht zugewandeten Seite der Abdeckplatte lösbar mit dieser verbunden ist. Weiterhin umfasst die Betätigungsvorrichtung eine Betätigungstaste, die beweglich im Grundkörper geführt ist und eine Betätigungskappe, die zur Abdeckung der Betätigungstaste dient. Die Betätigungskappe ist ein flaches Bauteil, das schmale Kanten aufweist und senkrecht zu seiner Ebene beansprucht wird. Die sichtbare Außenseite der Betätigungskappe kann mit einer Beschriftung o.ä. versehen sein. Dabei ist die Betätigungskappe lösbar mit der Betätigungstaste verbunden. Weiterhin ist die Betätigungskappe um eine Achse senkrecht zu ihrer Ebene, der sichtbaren Oberfläche drehbar, wobei sie in jeder Drehstellung an der Betätigungstaste befestigt werden kann. Durch die Form der Betätigungskappe sind die jeweiligen Dreh- und Befestigungspositionen vorgegeben. Im Gegensatz zu Betätigungskappen, die von außen mittels eines Werkzeugs, beispielsweise eines Schraubendrehers von der Betätigungstaste gelöst werden können, kann bei der vorliegenden Betätigungsvorrichtung die Betätigungskappe nur von der der dem Revisionsschacht zugewandten Seite der Betätigungstaste gelöst werden. Aus diesem Grund umschließt die Betätigungskappe die Betätigungstaste derart, dass die Taste von außen nicht sichtbar ist und die Betätigungskappe den Eindruck vermittelt, die Taste sei einstückig. Die Betätigungskappe weist einen Aufdruck oder ein Markenzeichen auf, das unlösbar auf die Oberfläche der Kappe, beispielsweise mittels eines Lasers aufgebracht ist. Da die Abdeckplatte keine Beschriftung aufweist und somit in allen Positionen jeweils um 90 ° gedreht eingesetzt werden kann und mit der lösbaren und in der Ebene drehbaren Betätigungskappe die Betätigungsvorrichtung an die jeweiligen Gegebenheiten angepasst werden kann, reduziert sich die Anzahl der vorzuhaltenden Bauteile auf eine einzige Komponente pro Einzelbauteil.This object is achieved by an actuating device having the features of patent claim 1.
Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
The invention provides an operating device for a drain valve of a wall-mounted cistern, wherein a holding frame, the a revision shaft is fixed, a cover plate which is releasably secured to the support frame and having a base body which receives the elements for controlling the drain valve, and which is connected to the inspection shaft facing side of the cover plate releasably connected thereto. Furthermore, the actuating device comprises an actuating button which is movably guided in the base body and an actuating cap which serves to cover the actuating button. The actuator cap is a flat component that has narrow edges and is stressed perpendicular to its plane. The visible outside of the actuator cap can be with a label o.ä. be provided. The actuating cap is detachably connected to the actuating button. Furthermore, the actuating cap is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to its plane, the visible surface, wherein it can be attached to the actuating button in any rotational position. Due to the shape of the actuating cap, the respective rotational and fastening positions are predetermined. In contrast to actuating caps, which can be released from the outside by means of a tool, such as a screwdriver from the operation button, the actuating cap can be solved only in the present actuator, the side facing the inspection shaft side of the actuating button. For this reason, the actuating cap encloses the actuating button such that the button is not visible from the outside and the actuating cap gives the impression that the button is one piece. The actuator cap has an imprint or trademark permanently applied to the surface of the cap, for example by means of a laser. Since the cover plate has no label and thus can be used in all positions rotated by 90 ° and with the detachable and rotatable in the plane actuator cap, the actuator can be adapted to the particular circumstances, the number of components to be kept reduced to a single component per single component.

Damit die Betätigungskappe ohne weiteres Zubehör auf der Betätigungstaste befestigt werden kann, ist vorgesehen, die Verbindung zwischen den beiden Bauteilen als Rastverbindung vorzusehen. Damit kann die gesamte Abdeckplatte mit den Funktionsteilen werkzeuglos montiert werden. Gemäß einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung sind an der Betätigungskappe Rastwülste und an der Betätigungstaste Rasthaken vorgesehen. Hierbei ist es von Vorteil, wenn wenigstens ein Rasthaken federnd gelagert ist, so dass er über einen Hebel, der mit dem Federelement verbunden ist, bewegt und aus der Verrastung mit dem Rastwulst ausgehoben werden kann. Vorteilhafterweise weist der Hebel eine Länge auf, die die Bedienung des Federelements bzw. die Auslenkung des Rasthakens sehr leicht gestaltet und die es ermöglicht, dass der Hebel auch dann betätigbar ist, wenn Grundkörper und Betätigungstaste an der Abdeckplatte bereits befestigt sind. Dazu ist der Hebel durch Öffnungen im Grundkörper so hindurchgeführt, dass die Hebelbewegung in jeder Stellung der beweglichen Betätigungstaste im Grundkörper ausgeführt werden kann.So that the operating cap can be attached without additional accessories on the actuating button, it is provided, the connection between the two Provide components as latching connection. Thus, the entire cover plate with the functional parts can be mounted without tools. According to one embodiment of the invention locking ridges and the actuating button locking hooks are provided on the actuating cap. It is advantageous if at least one latching hook is resiliently mounted, so that it can be lifted via a lever which is connected to the spring element, and can be lifted out of the latching with the latching bead. Advantageously, the lever has a length which makes the operation of the spring element or the deflection of the latching hook very easy and which makes it possible for the lever to be actuated even when the base body and the actuating button are already fastened to the cover plate. For this purpose, the lever is passed through openings in the base body so that the lever movement can be performed in any position of the movable actuating button in the base body.

Damit die Betätigungskappe in jeder Drehstellung mit der Betätigungstaste verrastet werden kann, sind an jeder freien Kante der Betätigungskappe je zwei Rastwülste angeordnet. Im Gegensatz dazu sind an der Betätigungstaste nur an zwei gegenüberliegenden Seiten je zwei feststehende und zwei federnd gelagerte Rasthaken vorgesehen. Beim Lösen der federnd gelagerten Rasthaken mittels des Hebels bleiben die gegenüberliegenden festen Rasthaken noch mit den Rastwülsten verbunden, so dass die Betätigungskappe nicht herunterfallen kann. Eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die federnd gelagerten Rasthaken über unabhängig voneinander betätigbare Hebel aus der Verbindung mit den Rastwülsten lösbar sind.Thus, the actuator cap can be locked in any rotational position with the actuating button, two locking ridges are arranged on each free edge of the actuating cap. In contrast, two fixed and two spring-mounted latching hooks are provided on the actuating button only on two opposite sides. When releasing the resiliently mounted latching hooks by means of the lever, the opposite fixed latching hooks still remain connected to the latching beads, so that the actuating cap can not fall down. An embodiment of the invention provides that the spring-mounted latching hook can be released via independently operable lever from the connection with the Rastwülsten.

Zur Markierung der jeweiligen Einbaupositionen kann an einer Seite der Betätigungskappe eine Positioniernase angeordnet werden, die mit entsprechenden Aufnahmenuten an der Betätigungstaste korrespondiert. Oftmals sind an den Betätigungsvorrichtungen zwei Betätigungstasten mit unterschiedlichen Größen angeordnet, wobei üblicherweise mit der kleinen Taste eine kleine Spülmenge und mit der großen Taste eine größere Spülmenge ausgelöst wird. Der Aufdruck oder das Firmenlogo werden dabei häufig auf der größeren Betätigungstaste bzw. Betätigungskappe angeordnet. Durch die Positioniernase kann dann vermieden werden, dass der Aufdruck auf der Betätigungskappe direkt an der Trennfuge zur kleinen Taste zu liegen kommt.To mark the respective mounting positions, a positioning nose can be arranged on one side of the actuating cap, which corresponds with corresponding grooves on the actuating button. Often, two operating buttons of different sizes are arranged on the actuators, usually with the small button a small amount of flush and the large button a larger flush volume is triggered. The imprint or the company logo will be included often arranged on the larger actuator button or actuator cap. By positioning nose can then be avoided that the imprint on the actuator cap comes to rest directly on the parting line to the small button.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass im mittleren Bereich der Betätigungstaste mehrere Erhebungen angeordnet sind. Diese bewirken, dass die Betätigungskappe im verrasteten Zustand in der Mitte etwas überhöht wird und die Rastwülste an den Kanten der Betätigungskappe unter Spannung mit den Rasthaken an der Betätigungstaste verbunden sind. Somit wird verhindert, dass die Kappe bei möglichen Maßabweichungen und Fertigungstoleranzen in der Rastverbindung wackelt und es zu Geräuschbildung kommt.A further embodiment of the invention provides that a plurality of elevations are arranged in the central region of the actuating button. These cause the actuating cap in the latched state in the middle is slightly increased and the locking ridges are connected at the edges of the actuating cap under tension with the latching hooks on the actuating button. Thus, it is prevented that the cap shakes in case of possible deviations and manufacturing tolerances in the locking connection and it comes to noise.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnung näher erläutert. Darin zeigen im Einzelnen:

Figur 1a
eine Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung in vertikaler Position mit gelöster Betätigungskappe
Figur 1b
eine Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung mit zwei Betätigungstasten in horizontaler Position
Figur 1c
eine Ansicht einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung mit zwei Betätigungstasten in horizontaler Position
Figur 2
eine Rückansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung in perspektivischer Darstellung
Figur 3
die zugehörige Vorderansicht zu Figur 2 bei gelösten federnden Rasthaken
Figur 4
eine räumliche Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung in teilweise geschnittenen Zustand
Figur 5
eine räumliche Darstellung der Betätigungsvorrichtung aus Figur 4 mit einem Schnitt durch die Betätigungstasten.
The invention will be explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment and with reference to the drawing. In detail:
FIG. 1a
a view of an actuator according to the invention in a vertical position with dissolved actuator cap
FIG. 1b
a view of an actuator according to the invention with two actuating buttons in a horizontal position
Figure 1c
a view of another embodiment of an actuator according to the invention with two actuating buttons in a horizontal position
FIG. 2
a rear view of an actuating device according to the invention in a perspective view
FIG. 3
the associated front view too FIG. 2 with dissolved resilient latching hook
FIG. 4
a spatial view of an actuating device according to the invention in a partially cut state
FIG. 5
a spatial representation of the actuator FIG. 4 with a cut through the operation buttons.

Der Einfachheit halber sind bei den Ausführungsbeispielen in der Zeichnung gleiche oder entsprechende Elemente jeweils mit gleichen Bezugszeichen versehen.
Figur 1a zeigt eine Abdeckplatte 1 für einen Revisionsschacht eines Wandeinbauspülkastens. Die Betätigungsvorrichtung für ein Ablaufventil weist hierbei zwei Betätigungstasten 3, 4 auf. Während bei der kleineren der beiden Tasten 3, mit der die kleinere Spülmenge ausgelöst wird, die Betätigungskappe fest mit dieser verbunden ist, ist die Betätigungskappe 2 der größeren Betätigungstaste 4 lösbar montiert. Die Betätigungskappe 2 weist eine Aufdruck 21 in Form eines Markenzeichens auf, der der jeweiligen Ausrichtung der Abdeckplatte angepasst werden kann.
Zur Verbindung von Betätigungskappe 2 mit der Betätigungstaste 4 sind an dieser zwei feste Rasthaken 12 und zwei federnde Rasthaken 11 vorgesehen. Die zugehörigen Rastwülste an der Betätigungskappe 2 befinden sich an allen vier Seiten im Bereich des Randes 23. In der Mitte der Betätigungstaste 4 sind vier kleine Erhebungen 6 angeordnet, die über die weitere Oberfläche der Taste hinausragen und die die Betätigungskappe 2 im aufgerasteten Zustand ein wenig nach außen drücken. Dadurch wird auf die Betätigungskappe 2 eine leichte Vorspannung aufgebracht, wodurch Fertigungstoleranzen ausgeglichen werden können, so dass die Rastverbindung spielfrei ineinander greift. Weiterhin weist die Betätigungstaste 4 Ausnehmungen 5 für eine Positioniernase 22 auf, so dass bestimmte Ausrichtungen der Betätigungskappe 2 vorgesehen oder auch ausgeschlossen werden können.For simplicity, identical or corresponding elements are each provided with the same reference numerals in the embodiments in the drawing.
FIG. 1a shows a cover plate 1 for a inspection shaft of a wall installation cistern. The actuating device for a drain valve in this case has two operating buttons 3, 4. While in the smaller of the two buttons 3, with which the smaller flushing quantity is triggered, the actuating cap is firmly connected thereto, the actuating cap 2 of the larger actuating button 4 is detachably mounted. The actuating cap 2 has an imprint 21 in the form of a trademark, which can be adapted to the respective orientation of the cover plate.
For connection of the actuating cap 2 with the actuating button 4, two fixed latching hooks 12 and two resilient latching hooks 11 are provided on this. The associated Rastwülste on the actuating cap 2 are located on all four sides in the region of the edge 23. In the middle of the actuating button 4 four small elevations 6 are arranged, which protrude beyond the further surface of the button and the actuator cap 2 in the latched state a little press outward. As a result, a slight bias is applied to the actuating cap 2, whereby manufacturing tolerances can be compensated, so that the latching connection engages without play into each other. Furthermore, the actuating button 4 has recesses 5 for a positioning nose 22, so that certain orientations of the actuating cap 2 can be provided or even excluded.

Die Figuren 1b und 1c geben die weiteren Positionen wieder, die mit der erfindungsgemäßen Betätigungsvorrichtung erzielt werden können ohne dass andere oder zusätzliche Bauteile oder Werkzeug notwendig wären. Die Betätigungskappe 2 ist in der Ebene bzw. um eine Achse senkrecht zu ihrer Ebene jeweils um 90 ° drehbar. In jeder der vier möglichen Drehpositionen kann die Betätigungskappe 2 mit der der Betätigungstaste 4 lösbar verbunden werden.The Figures 1b and 1c reflect the other positions that can be achieved with the actuator according to the invention without other or additional components or tools would be necessary. The actuating cap 2 is rotatable in the plane or about an axis perpendicular to its plane in each case by 90 °. In each of the four possible rotational positions the actuating cap 2 can be releasably connected to the actuating button 4.

Figur 2 zeigt die Betätigungsvorrichtung von hinten im unmontierten Zustand. Neben einem Halterahmen 7 weist die Betätigungsvorrichtung einen Grundkörper 8 auf, der mit der Abdeckplatte 1 verbunden ist und der die Betätigungselemente zum Auslösen des Ablaufventils aufnimmt. In dem Grundkörper 8 sind die Betätigungstasten 3, 4 mittels federnder Führungsschienen 9 beweglich in umseitig angeordneten Schlitzen geführt. Beim Drücken der Betätigungstasten 3, 4 wird beispielsweise ein Faltenbalg im Grundköper 8 zusammengepresst, so dass das Ablaufventil pneumatisch gesteuert ausgelöst werden kann. Weiterhin weist der Grundkörper 8 Öffnungen 81 auf, durch die die Hebel 10, die mit den federnden Rasthaken 11 verbunden sind, hindurchragen.
Wenn die Hebel 10 nach unten gedrückt und somit die federnden Rasthaken 11 aus der Rastverbindung gelöst werden, bleiben die gegenüberliegenden Rastwülste noch in den feststehenden Rasthaken 12 verankert. Somit kann die Betätigungskappe 2 zunächst nicht herunterfallen. Durch eine zusätzliche Drehbewegung, die in Figur 3 durch den schwarzen Pfeil angedeutet ist, wird die Betätigungskappe 2 dann endgültig gelöst. FIG. 2 shows the actuator from the rear in the unmounted state. In addition to a holding frame 7, the actuating device has a base body 8, which is connected to the cover plate 1 and which receives the actuating elements for triggering the drain valve. In the main body 8, the operation keys 3, 4 are guided by means of resilient guide rails 9 movable in slots arranged on the other side. When pressing the operation buttons 3, 4, for example, a bellows in the base body 8 is compressed, so that the drain valve can be triggered pneumatically controlled. Furthermore, the base body 8 has openings 81, through which the levers 10, which are connected to the resilient latching hook 11, protrude.
If the lever 10 is pressed down and thus the resilient latching hooks 11 are released from the latching connection, the opposite locking ridges remain anchored in the fixed latching hooks 12. Thus, the actuating cap 2 initially can not fall down. By an additional rotary motion, the in FIG. 3 is indicated by the black arrow, the actuating cap 2 is then finally released.

Figur 4 und 5 zeigen die Betätigungsvorrichtung in liegender Position. An einem Halterahmen 7, der an einem Revisionsschacht eines Wandeinbauspülkastens befestigt wird, wird die Abdeckplatte 1 befestigt. Der Grundkörper 8 ist wiederum mit der Abdeckplatte 1 verbunden. der Grundkörper 8 weist Schlitze auf, in denen die Zapfen 31, 41 der Betätigungstasten 3, 4 beweglich geführt sind. Während die Kappe der kleinen Betätigungstaste 3 fest mit dieser verbunden ist, ist die Betätigungskappe 2 der großen Betätigungstaste 4 lediglich mit dieser verrastet. Die Verrastung kann mittels zweier Hebel 10, die durch Öffnungen 81 im Grundkörper 8 nach außen ragen, gelöst werden. Zur Positionierung der Betätigungstaste 2 besitzt diese an drei Seiten Positioniernasen 22, die mit entsprechenden Aufnahmenuten 5 in der Betätigungstaste 4 korrespondieren. FIGS. 4 and 5 show the actuator in a lying position. On a holding frame 7, which is attached to a inspection shaft of a wall installation cistern, the cover plate 1 is attached. The main body 8 is in turn connected to the cover plate 1. the base body 8 has slots in which the pins 31, 41 of the actuating buttons 3, 4 are movably guided. While the cap of the small actuating button 3 is firmly connected to this, the actuating cap 2 of the large actuating button 4 is locked only with this. The locking can be achieved by means of two levers 10, which protrude through openings 81 in the base body 8 to the outside. For positioning the actuating button 2, this has on three sides positioning tabs 22 which correspond to corresponding grooves 5 in the actuating button 4.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Abdeckplattecover
22
Betätigungskappeovercap
2121
Aufdruckimprint
2222
Positioniernasepositioning nose
2323
Randedge
33
Betätigungstasteactuating button
3131
Zapfenspigot
44
Betätigungstasteactuating button
4141
Zapfenspigot
55
Ausnehmungenrecesses
66
Erhebungensurveys
77
Halterahmenholding frame
88th
Grundkörperbody
8181
Öffnungenopenings
1010
Hebellever
1111
Rasthaken federndSnap hook springy
1212
Rasthaken feststehendDetent hook fixed

Claims (9)

  1. Actuation device for a discharge valve of an in-wall flushing cistern having
    - a holding frame (7), which is attached to an inspection shaft,
    - a cover panel (1), which is releasably attached to the holding frame (7),
    - a base body (8),
    - - which accommodates the elements for controlling the discharge valve and which is connected to the cover panel (1) on the side thereof that faces towards the inspection shaft,
    - an actuation button (3, 4), which is movably guided in the base body (8),
    - an actuation cap (2), which serves to cover the actuation button (4),
    characterised in that
    - the actuation cap (2) is rotatable about an axis perpendicular to its plane, in each case through 90°, and in each rotated position can be releasably connected to the actuation button (4), the connection between the actuation cap (2) and the actuation button (4) being a snap connection and the release of the connection being effected only from the side of the actuation device that faces towards the inspection shaft.
  2. Actuation device according to claim 1, characterised in that a locking bead is provided on the actuation cap (2) and a locking hook (11, 12) is provided on the actuation button (4).
  3. Actuation device according to claim 2, characterised in that at least one locking hook (11) is resiliently mounted on the actuation button (4).
  4. Actuation device according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that the locking hook (11) is releasable from the connection with the locking beads by means of a lever (10).
  5. Actuation device according to claim 4, characterised in that the lever (10) is also operable once the actuation button (4) has been installed and the base body (8) has been installed on the cover panel (1).
  6. Actuation device according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that two locking beads are arranged on each edge (23) of the actuation cap (2).
  7. Actuation device according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterised in that two fixed locking hooks (12) and two resiliently mounted locking hooks (11) are arranged on the actuation button (4) on two opposite sides thereof.
  8. Actuation device according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterised in that the resiliently mounted locking hooks (11) are releasable from the connection with the locking beads by means of levers (10) which are operable independently of one another.
  9. Actuation device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that on one side of the actuation cap (2) there is arranged a positioning lug which is complementary to corresponding receiving grooves (5) on the actuation button (4).
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