EP2078484A1 - Haltestruktur für eine Toilettendeckeleinheit - Google Patents

Haltestruktur für eine Toilettendeckeleinheit Download PDF

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EP2078484A1
EP2078484A1 EP08150148A EP08150148A EP2078484A1 EP 2078484 A1 EP2078484 A1 EP 2078484A1 EP 08150148 A EP08150148 A EP 08150148A EP 08150148 A EP08150148 A EP 08150148A EP 2078484 A1 EP2078484 A1 EP 2078484A1
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support structure
attachment base
fastener
hinge mechanism
toilet
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Wu Chengdong
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Demerx i Kinda AB
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/12—Hinges

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  • the present disclosure relates to a hinged support structure for a toilet cover unit, to a toilet cover unit comprising such a support structure and to a toilet comprising such a toilet cover unit.
  • a known support structure comprises an attachment base for attachment to a bowl part of a toilet, a separate hinge mechanism, and a fastener for fastening the hinge mechanism to the attachment base.
  • the hinge mechanism has a threaded blind hole
  • the attachment base has a through hole, through which the fastener is inserted to engage the blind hole.
  • toilet seat support structures are known from e.g. US 6,393,624 B1 , US 5,918,322 and US 6,226,805 B1 .
  • a support structure for a toilet cover unit comprising an attachment base for attachment to a bowl part of a toilet; a hinge mechanism, wherein the attachment base and the hinge mechanism are formed as separate pieces; and a fastener for fastening the hinge mechanism to the attachment base.
  • the hinge mechanism presents a through hole, through which the fastener is insertable to engage the attachment base.
  • the fastener may be inserted and operated without disassembling the attachment base from the bowl part of the toilet.
  • the fastener and the hinge mechanism may present a respective substantially conical surface, which are arranged to interact with each other.
  • Such conical surfaces provide a firm connection and may be used to eliminate play. They also provide improved tolerances as compared to a normal screw head.
  • the conical surfaces may present an angle relative to a length direction of the fastener, which is less than or equal to 30 degrees, less than or equal to 20 degrees, less than or equal to 10 degrees, less than or equal to 5 degrees or less than or equal to 2.5 degrees.
  • the conical surface of the fastener may be provided at an upper portion of the fastener.
  • the conical surface of the hinge mechanism may be provided at an upper portion of the hinge mechanism.
  • the hinge mechanism may comprise a main body part, arranged to extend substantially vertically from the attachment base.
  • a hinge axis may extend substantially horizontally from the main body part.
  • a first mounting member may be pivotable relative to the attachment base.
  • a second mounting member may be pivotable relative to the attachment base.
  • the mounting members may be arranged on opposite sides of a main body part of the hinge mechanism.
  • the fastener may present a threaded portion at a lowermost portion thereof.
  • the attachment base may present a threaded recess for interaction with the fastener.
  • a toilet cover unit comprising a support structure as described above.
  • the toilet cover unit may comprise two support structures, arranged such that their respective hinge mechanisms are substantially aligned.
  • the toilet cover unit may comprise a toilet seat, which is attached to a first mounting member of the support structure.
  • the toilet cover unit may comprise a toilet lid, which is attached to a second mounting member of the support structure.
  • a toilet comprising a toilet cover unit as described above.
  • a method for attaching a hinge mechanism to an attachment base for attachment to a bowl part of a toilet comprising arranging a fastener through a through hole of the hinge mechanism, such that the fastener engages the attachment base.
  • a method for adjusting a support structure of a toilet cover unit comprising releasing a fastener, which through a through hole of a hinge mechanism engages an attachment base, adjusting a rotational position of the hinge mechanism relative to the attachment base, and tightening the fastener.
  • the method may be performed while the attachment base is fastened to a bowl part of a toilet.
  • the support structure comprises an attachment base 2 for attachment to a bowl part 8 of a toilet (not shown).
  • the attachment base 2 may be attached to the bowl part of the toilet in a conventional manner, such as by a bolt (not shown) being introduced from below the bowl part (8) through a through hole 10 thereof and engaging a threaded recess 11 of the attachment base 2.
  • the attachment base may have one, two or more such threaded recesses, in order to allow it to be mounted in different positions relative to the through hole 10.
  • the support structure further comprises a hinge mechanism 2, which is formed as a separate piece from the attachment base 2, and which may be designed in different manners.
  • the hinge mechanism 3 comprises a main body 5, which extends vertically from the attachment base, and which has a through hole 18, into which a fastener 4 may be introduced to engage the attachment base 2, in order to attach the hinge mechanism 3 to the attachment base 2.
  • the hinge mechanism may further comprise an axle 6, on which one or more mounting members 7a, 7b may be pivotally arranged about an axis A ( Fig. 2 ).
  • the axle 6 may extend substantially horizontally, when the support structure is in an assembled state on a toilet.
  • the axle may be provided with bearings and/or lubricant to enable the mounting members 7a, 7b to pivot smoothly.
  • the mounting members may be arranged such that a toilet lid and/or a toilet seat (not shown) can be fastened thereto, such that the toilet lid and/or toilet seat becomes pivotable relative to the toilet bowl (not shown).
  • the mounting members 7a, 7b have through holes 17 ( Fig. 2 ) for receiving e.g. bolts, screws or rivets (not shown) to attach a seat and/or lid thereto.
  • the mounting members 7a, 7b are arranged on opposite sides of the main body 5 of the hinge mechanism. Furthermore, the mounting members 7a, 7b may be angled or bent upwardly and downwardly, respectively, so as to conform to the anticipated position of a toilet seat and a toilet lid respectively.
  • a fastener 4 is provided for fastening the hinge mechanism 3 to the attachment base 2.
  • the fastener may be an elongate component, having a threaded portion 14 at a lowermost portion thereof for engagement with a recess or through hole 16 of the attachment base 2, which is provided with corresponding threads 9.
  • An uppermost portion of the fastener may be provided with a substantially conical surface 13 designed for interaction with a correspondingly conical surface 12 of the hinge mechanism.
  • the conical surfaces 12, 13 may present an angle relative to a length direction L of the fastener 4, which is less than or equal to 30 degrees, less than or equal to 20 degrees, less than or equal to 10 degrees, less than or equal to 5 degrees or less than or equal to 2.5 degrees.
  • the conicity of the surfaces 12, 13 need not be linear, but the surfaces may be shaped with a slight radius instead, as seen in a plane parallel with the length direction L of the fastener.
  • An upwardly facing portion 15 of the fastener may be provided with gripping means (see e.g. Fig. 2 ) to enable it to be manipulated by means of a screwdriver or a similar device.
  • the uppermost part of the fastener 4 may be shaped so as to conform to the shape of the main body 5 of the hinge mechanism.
  • it may have the shape of a partial sphere, it may be substantially flat, etc.
  • the fastener may have substantially the same diameter throughout its length, i.e. it does not need to have a distinct head like conventional screws or bolts.
  • the support structure may be arranged as a part of a toilet cover unit, which is to be installed on a toilet, e.g. on a bowl part thereof.
  • a toilet cover unit may comprise two support structures 1, arranged such that their respective hinge mechanisms 3 are substantially aligned.
  • a toilet cover unit may comprise a toilet seat, which is attached to a first mounting member 7a of the support structure 1, and/or a toilet lid, which is attached to a second mounting member 7b of the support structure 1.
  • the toilet cover unit may form part of a toilet.
  • the hinge mechanism may be attached to the attachment base 2 by arranging a fastener 4 through a through hole 18 of the hinge mechanism, such that the fastener 4 engages the attachment base 2.
  • the fastener 4 may threadingly engage the attachment base 2 to such an extent that the conical surfaces 12, 13 come into contact and provide a firm interconnection between the hinge mechanism 3 and the attachment base 2.
  • a support structure for a toilet cover unit may be adjusted by releasing the fastener 4, which through the through hole of a hinge mechanism 3 engages the attachment base 2, adjusting a rotational position of the hinge mechanism 3 relative to the attachment base 2, and subsequently tightening the fastener 4.
  • the method may be performed while the attachment base is fastened to a bowl part 9 of a toilet, and thus the need for dismounting the attachment base from the bowl part of the toilet has been eliminated.

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Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB513726A (en) * 1938-04-05 1939-10-20 Stadium Ltd Improvements in and relating to fixing bolt arrangements, more particularly for hinge constructions
GB1529658A (en) * 1976-07-08 1978-10-25 Pag Presswerk Ag Bearing bracket for wc seats
US5918322A (en) 1995-08-28 1999-07-06 Toto Ltd. Support structure for a toilet cover unit
US6226805B1 (en) 2000-03-31 2001-05-08 Timothy Joseph Watkins Side bolt toilet lid locking system
GB2364743A (en) * 2000-07-14 2002-02-06 Chun Yii Trading Co Ltd Hinge for a toilet seat and cover
US6393624B1 (en) 1998-11-05 2002-05-28 Sankyo Seiki Mfg. Co., Ltd. Damping device for a toilet seat and lid unit in western-style toilet
DE20207481U1 (de) * 2002-05-06 2002-07-25 Hsieh Elvis Toilettenschüsseldeckel-/Sitzgelenkverbindung

Patent Citations (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB513726A (en) * 1938-04-05 1939-10-20 Stadium Ltd Improvements in and relating to fixing bolt arrangements, more particularly for hinge constructions
GB1529658A (en) * 1976-07-08 1978-10-25 Pag Presswerk Ag Bearing bracket for wc seats
US5918322A (en) 1995-08-28 1999-07-06 Toto Ltd. Support structure for a toilet cover unit
US6393624B1 (en) 1998-11-05 2002-05-28 Sankyo Seiki Mfg. Co., Ltd. Damping device for a toilet seat and lid unit in western-style toilet
US6226805B1 (en) 2000-03-31 2001-05-08 Timothy Joseph Watkins Side bolt toilet lid locking system
GB2364743A (en) * 2000-07-14 2002-02-06 Chun Yii Trading Co Ltd Hinge for a toilet seat and cover
DE20207481U1 (de) * 2002-05-06 2002-07-25 Hsieh Elvis Toilettenschüsseldeckel-/Sitzgelenkverbindung

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