EP2263505A2 - Toilet seat - Google Patents

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EP2263505A2
EP2263505A2 EP10165226A EP10165226A EP2263505A2 EP 2263505 A2 EP2263505 A2 EP 2263505A2 EP 10165226 A EP10165226 A EP 10165226A EP 10165226 A EP10165226 A EP 10165226A EP 2263505 A2 EP2263505 A2 EP 2263505A2
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Heinz Eisl
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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
    • 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
    • A47K13/24—Parts or details not covered in, or of interest apart from, groups A47K13/02 - A47K13/22, e.g. devices imparting a swinging or vibrating motion to the seats
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  • the invention relates to a toilet seat with a toilet lid, a toilet seat and a joint. Furthermore, the toilet seat comprises a bolt which can be connected firmly to the toilet bowl, via which the toilet lid and the toilet seat are attachable to the toilet bowl.
  • One method of attaching a toilet lid and toilet seat to a toilet bowl is to secure the toilet lid and toilet seat in holes in the toilet bowl by means of two screws.
  • attachments are inserted into the holes of the toilet bowl.
  • the toilet lid and the toilet seat are screwed to the attachments.
  • the disadvantage of this is that the toilet lid and the toilet seat must be unscrewed consuming to remove the toilet bowl. On the one hand, this is time-consuming and laborious, and on the other hand, the screws wear out due to frequent loosening and tightening, so that secure attachment of the toilet lid and toilet seat to the toilet bowl is no longer guaranteed.
  • the joint has a recess for receiving the bolt.
  • the bolt in turn, has a circumferential groove, into which, in a fastening position, a securing element, which is connected so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, engages with the joint.
  • a securing element which is connected so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, engages with the joint.
  • the toilet seat comprises a button which, in a manual operation, the securing element rotates about the axis of rotation such that the securing element is released from the groove.
  • the unit formed from the toilet lid, the toilet seat and the joint can be removed from the bolt and thus from the toilet bowl.
  • the knob and the securing element a latching connection is formed, via which the unit formed from the toilet lid, the toilet seat and the joint can be easily attached to the toilet bowl and removed again from the toilet bowl.
  • the toilet seat comprises a further joint, a further securing element and a further bolt, through which a second latching connection is formed.
  • the securing element is preferably held in the fastening position via at least one spring. This ensures that the unit formed from the toilet lid, the toilet seat and the joint is automatically held in the mounting position after placement on the bolt, so that the detection of the unit can not be forgotten. Thus, an accidental removal of the unit, for example, when lifting the toilet lid and / or the toilet seat, avoided. to Decrease the unit formed by the toilet lid, the toilet seat and the joint of the bolt, the securing element is rotated against the spring force of the spring about its axis of rotation.
  • the knob moves a wedge and a key contacting the wedge over a tapered surface pin against the spring force of a return spring. After releasing the button, the pin is moved back by the restoring force of the return spring to its original position.
  • the wedge due to the contact on the beveled surfaces and thus the button are moved back to their original position. The button is thus easily returned to its original position.
  • the toilet lid and the toilet seat are connected to each other via at least one rotary damper.
  • an automatic lowering of the toilet lid is achieved. Slips the toilet lid of an operator when folding out of his hand, it does not fall unchecked on the toilet seat, but slowly lowers. In this way, damage to the toilet seat is prevented and unnecessary noise avoided.
  • FIG. 1 a schematic perspective view of a toilet seat 10 and a toilet bowl 12 is shown.
  • the toilet seat 10 comprises a toilet lid 14, a toilet seat 16 and two joints 18, 20, via which the toilet lid 14 and the toilet seat 16 are rotatable relative to each other and rotatable relative to the toilet bowl 12.
  • the joints 18, 20 each have a recess 22, 24, in each of which a part of a bolt 26, 28 of a fastener 30, 32 for attachment of the toilet lid 14, the toilet seat 16 and the joints 18, 22 formed unit on the Toilet bowl 12 is receivable.
  • the fasteners 30, 32 are screwed via a respective screw 34, 36 to the toilet bowl 12 and firmly connected thereto. By attaching the unit formed by the toilet lid 14, the toilet seat 16 and the joints 18, 20 on the bolts 26, 28, this unit is mounted on the toilet bowl 12.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the joint 20 and the fastener 32 after FIG. 1 shown. Elements with the same structure or the same function have the same reference numerals.
  • the hinge 22 and the fastener 30 are analogous to that in FIG FIG. 2 shown joint 24 and fastener 32 constructed.
  • the fastener 32 has a slot 38 through which the screw 36 is guided in the attachment of the fastener 32 on the toilet bowl 12 and on the different distances between the holes of the toilet bowl 12 through which the screws 30, 36 are performed, are compensated can.
  • the toilet seat 10 can be universally used regardless of the distance of the holes of the toilet bowl 12.
  • the bolt 28 has a circumferential groove 40 into which a securing element 42 engages when the unit formed from the toilet lid 14, the toilet seat 16 and the joints 18, 20 is placed on the fastening elements 30, 32 and the bolts 26, 28 in the recesses 22, 24 of the joints 18, 20 protrude.
  • a securing element 42 engages when the unit formed from the toilet lid 14, the toilet seat 16 and the joints 18, 20 is placed on the fastening elements 30, 32 and the bolts 26, 28 in the recesses 22, 24 of the joints 18, 20 protrude.
  • the securing element 42 is rotatably mounted about a rotation axis 46 with the aid of a pin 44.
  • the securing element 42 is held by a spring 48 in the fastening position such that at least a part of the securing element 42 projects into the recess 24. If the joint 20 is placed on the bolt 28, the securing element 42 is rotated by the contact with the tapered tip of the bolt 28 against the spring force of the spring 28 about the axis of rotation 46, so that the bevelled tip of the bolt 28 is guided past the securing element 42 , Subsequently, the securing element 42 engages in the groove 40 of the bolt 28 a.
  • the detent connection is released by means of a manually operable button 52.
  • the button 52 has on its inside an inclined surface 54, which contacts a complementary, also inclined surface 50 upon actuation of the knob 52 and the securing element 52 so far about its axis of rotation 46 rotates that the securing element 42 is released from the groove 40.
  • the joint 20 and thus also the unit formed from the toilet lid 14, the toilet seat 16 and the joints 18, 20 can be removed from the bolt 28 and thus from the toilet bowl 12.
  • the securing element 42 is moved back by the spring 48 back to its original position.
  • the hinge 20 comprises a return mechanism formed of a wedge 64, a pin 56 and a return spring 42 which moves the knob 52 to its original position upon release.
  • the wedge 64 is moved in the direction of the recess 24.
  • the pin 56 is moved vertically against the spring force of the return spring 62 down.
  • the spring force of the return spring 62 is moved by the spring force of the return spring 62 back up to its original position.
  • the joint 20 comprises a sleeve 65, by means of which the components of the joint 20 arranged within the sleeve 65 are protected against contamination.
  • toilet seat 16 is firmly connected to the sleeve 65.
  • the joint 20 comprises a rotational damper 66. Via the rotational damper 66, a slow lowering of the toilet lid 14 relative to the toilet seat 16 and relative to the toilet bowl 12 is achieved. As a result, a drop of the toilet lid 14 and thus damage to the toilet seat 10 are avoided.
  • FIG. 3 a schematic perspective view of the rotary damper 66 is shown.
  • the rotary damper 66 includes a sleeve 68 and a shaft 72 at least partially received in the sleeve 68.
  • the sleeve 68 and the shaft 72 are rotatably supported relative to one another.
  • the sleeve 68 has at one end a shoulder 90 on which the toilet lid 14 is rotatably attached.
  • the shaft 72 has at a first end a pin 74 which engages in a complementary to the pin 74 formed recess 70 of that part of the joint 20 in which the recess 24 for receiving the bolt 40 is arranged.
  • the shaft 72 is rotatably mounted on the pin 74 in the recess 70 and thus rotatably connected to the fastener 32 and the toilet bowl 12.
  • the pin 74 opposite second end of the shaft 72 has an external thread 76.
  • an O-ring 78, three spacers 80, 84, 86, a housing part 82 and a nut 88 are arranged, through which an axial displacement of the shaft 72 relative to the sleeve 68 and the ingress of contaminants in the be avoided by the sleeve 68 enclosed area.
  • a central portion of the shaft 72 has a plurality of ribs, one of which is designated by the reference numeral 92 by way of example.
  • the rotary damper 66 further comprises two leaflets 94, 96, one of which has two holes 98, 100.
  • the targeted by the rotary damper 66 attenuation is achieved, so that the non-rotatably connected to the sleeve 68 toilet lid 14 when it slips when folding down the operator from the hand, does not fall, but slowly drops.
  • another rotary damper may also be used.
  • rotational dampers can be used in which the damping takes place with the aid of springs or with the aid of a fluid.

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Abstract

Toilet seat arrangement comprises a toilet lid (14), a toilet seat (16), bolts (26, 28) connected to the toilet bowl (12) to fix the lid and the seat, a hinge (18, 20) with a recess (22, 24) for receiving the bolts, a securing element which rotates with the hinge and a button which rotates by manually operating the securing element. Preferred Features: The toilet lid and seat are connected to each other via rotation dampers.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Toilettensitz mit einem Toilettendeckel, einer Toilettenbrille und einem Gelenk. Ferner umfasst der Toilettensitz einen fest mit der Toilettenschüssel verbindbaren Bolzen, über den der Toilettendeckel und die Toilettenbrille an der Toilettenschüssel befestigbar sind.The invention relates to a toilet seat with a toilet lid, a toilet seat and a joint. Furthermore, the toilet seat comprises a bolt which can be connected firmly to the toilet bowl, via which the toilet lid and the toilet seat are attachable to the toilet bowl.

Ein Verfahren zur Befestigung eines Toilettendeckels und einer Toilettenbrille an einer Toilettenschüssel ist es, den Toilettendeckel und die Toilettenbrille mit Hilfe von zwei Schrauben in Löchern der Toilettenschüssel zu befestigen. Bei einem anderen Verfahren werden Aufsätze in die Löcher der Toilettenschüssel eingesetzt. Der Toilettendeckel und die Toilettenbrille werden an den Aufsätzen festgeschraubt. Nachteilig hieran ist es, dass der Toilettendeckel und die Toilettenbrille zur Abnahme von der Toilettenschüssel erst aufwendig abgeschraubt werden müssen. Dies ist zum einen zeitaufwendig und mühsam und zum anderen verschleißen die Schrauben durch das häufige Lösen und Anziehen, so dass eine sichere Befestigung des Toilettendeckels und der Toilettenbrille an der Toilettenschüssel nicht mehr gewährleistet ist.One method of attaching a toilet lid and toilet seat to a toilet bowl is to secure the toilet lid and toilet seat in holes in the toilet bowl by means of two screws. In another method, attachments are inserted into the holes of the toilet bowl. The toilet lid and the toilet seat are screwed to the attachments. The disadvantage of this is that the toilet lid and the toilet seat must be unscrewed consuming to remove the toilet bowl. On the one hand, this is time-consuming and laborious, and on the other hand, the screws wear out due to frequent loosening and tightening, so that secure attachment of the toilet lid and toilet seat to the toilet bowl is no longer guaranteed.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, einen Toilettensitz anzugeben, bei dem der Toilettendeckel und die Toilettenbrille auf einfache Weise von der Toilettenschüssel loslös- und abnehmbar sind.It is an object of the invention to provide a toilet seat in which the toilet lid and the toilet seat in a simple manner from the toilet bowl detachable and are removable.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Toilettensitz mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved by a toilet seat with the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß weist das Gelenk eine Aussparung zur Aufnahme des Bolzens auf. Der Bolzen wiederum hat eine umlaufende Nut, in die in einer Befestigungsposition ein um eine Drehachse drehbar mit dem Gelenk verbundenes Sicherungselement eingreift. Hierdurch wird in der Befestigungsposition erreicht, dass der Toilettendeckel und die Toilettenbrille nicht unabsichtlich, beispielsweise beim Anheben des Toilettendeckels und/oder der Toilettenbrille, von dem Bolzen abgezogen werden. Ferner umfasst der Toilettensitz einen Knopf, der bei einer manuellen Betätigung das Sicherungselement derart um die Drehachse dreht, dass das Sicherungselement aus der Nut gelöst ist. Somit kann die aus dem Toilettendeckel, der Toilettenbrille und dem Gelenk gebildete Einheit von dem Bolzen und somit von der Toilettenschüssel abgenommen werden. Durch den Bolzen, den Knopf und das Sicherungselement ist eine Rastverbindung ausgebildet, über die die aus dem Toilettendeckel, der Toilettenbrille und dem Gelenk gebildete Einheit auf einfache Weise an der Toilettenschüssel befestigbar und wieder von der Toilettenschüssel abnehmbar ist.According to the invention, the joint has a recess for receiving the bolt. The bolt, in turn, has a circumferential groove, into which, in a fastening position, a securing element, which is connected so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation, engages with the joint. As a result, it is achieved in the fastening position that the toilet lid and the toilet seat are not unintentionally, for example, when lifting the toilet lid and / or the toilet seat, are removed from the bolt. Further, the toilet seat comprises a button which, in a manual operation, the securing element rotates about the axis of rotation such that the securing element is released from the groove. Thus, the unit formed from the toilet lid, the toilet seat and the joint can be removed from the bolt and thus from the toilet bowl. By the bolt, the knob and the securing element a latching connection is formed, via which the unit formed from the toilet lid, the toilet seat and the joint can be easily attached to the toilet bowl and removed again from the toilet bowl.

Es ist vorteilhaft, wenn der Toilettensitz ein weiteres Gelenk, einen weiteres Sicherungselement und einen weiteren Bolzen umfasst, durch die eine zweite Rastverbindung ausgebildet ist. Durch das Vorsehen von zwei Rastverbindungen wird ein sicherer Halt des Toilettendeckels und der Toilettenbrille auf der Toilettenschüssel erreicht.It is advantageous if the toilet seat comprises a further joint, a further securing element and a further bolt, through which a second latching connection is formed. By providing two snap connections a secure hold of the toilet lid and the toilet seat on the toilet bowl is achieved.

Das Sicherungselement wird vorzugsweise über mindestens eine Feder in der Befestigungsposition gehalten. Hierdurch wird sichergestellt, dass die aus dem Toilettendeckel, der Toilettenbrille und dem Gelenk gebildete Einheit nach dem Aufsetzen auf dem Bolzen automatisch in der Befestigungsposition gehalten wird, so dass das Feststellen der Einheit nicht vergessen werden kann. Somit wird ein versehentliches Abnehmen der Einheit, beispielsweise beim Anheben des Toilettendeckels und/oder der Toilettenbrille, vermieden. Zur Abnahme der aus dem Toilettendeckel, der Toilettenbrille und dem Gelenk gebildeten Einheit von dem Bolzen wird das Sicherungselement entgegen der Federkraft der Feder um seine Drehachse gedreht.The securing element is preferably held in the fastening position via at least one spring. This ensures that the unit formed from the toilet lid, the toilet seat and the joint is automatically held in the mounting position after placement on the bolt, so that the detection of the unit can not be forgotten. Thus, an accidental removal of the unit, for example, when lifting the toilet lid and / or the toilet seat, avoided. to Decrease the unit formed by the toilet lid, the toilet seat and the joint of the bolt, the securing element is rotated against the spring force of the spring about its axis of rotation.

Ferner ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Knopf bei seiner Betätigung einen Keil und einen den Keil über eine abgeschrägte Fläche kontaktierenden Stift entgegen der Federkraft einer Rückstellfeder bewegt. Nach dem Loslassen des Knopfes wird der Stift durch die Rückstellkraft der Rückstellfeder wieder in seine Ausgangsposition zurückbewegt. Hierbei werden der Keil auf Grund des Kontaktes über die abgeschrägten Flächen und somit auch der Knopf wieder in ihre Ausgangsposition verschoben. Der Knopf wird somit auf einfache Weise wieder in seine Ausgangsposition verbracht.Further, it is advantageous if the knob moves a wedge and a key contacting the wedge over a tapered surface pin against the spring force of a return spring. After releasing the button, the pin is moved back by the restoring force of the return spring to its original position. Here, the wedge due to the contact on the beveled surfaces and thus the button are moved back to their original position. The button is thus easily returned to its original position.

Bei einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sind der Toilettendeckel und die Toilettenbrille über mindestens einen Rotationsdämpfer miteinander verbunden. Hierdurch wird eine Absenkautomatik des Toilettendeckels erreicht. Rutscht der Toilettendeckel einer Bedienperson beim Herunterklappen aus der Hand, so fällt dieser nicht ungebremst auf die Toilettenbrille, sondern senkt sich langsam ab. Auf diese Weise wird Beschädigungen des Toilettensitzes vorgebeugt und unnötiger Lärm vermieden.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the toilet lid and the toilet seat are connected to each other via at least one rotary damper. As a result, an automatic lowering of the toilet lid is achieved. Slips the toilet lid of an operator when folding out of his hand, it does not fall unchecked on the toilet seat, but slowly lowers. In this way, damage to the toilet seat is prevented and unnecessary noise avoided.

Weitere Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung, die im Zusammenhang mit den beigefügten Figuren die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert.Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, the invention with reference to exemplary embodiments explained in conjunction with the accompanying figures.

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Figur 1
eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines Toiletten- sitzes und einer Toilettenschüssel;
Figur 2
eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines Gelenks und eines Befestigungselements des Toilettensitzes nach Figur 1, und
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eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines Rotations- dämpfers.
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FIG. 1
a schematic perspective view of a toilet seat and a toilet bowl;
FIG. 2
a schematic perspective view of a joint and a fastener of the toilet seat according to FIG. 1 , and
FIG. 3
a schematic perspective view of a rotary damper.

In Figur 1 ist eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung eines Toilettensitzes 10 und einer Toilettenschüssel 12 gezeigt. Der Toilettensitz 10 umfasst einen Toilettendeckel 14, eine Toilettenbrille 16 und zwei Gelenke 18, 20, über die der Toilettendeckel 14 und die Toilettenbrille 16 relativ zueinander drehbar und relativ zu der Toilettenschüssel 12 drehbar gelagert sind.In FIG. 1 a schematic perspective view of a toilet seat 10 and a toilet bowl 12 is shown. The toilet seat 10 comprises a toilet lid 14, a toilet seat 16 and two joints 18, 20, via which the toilet lid 14 and the toilet seat 16 are rotatable relative to each other and rotatable relative to the toilet bowl 12.

Die Gelenke 18, 20 weisen jeweils eine Aussparung 22, 24 auf, in der jeweils ein Teil eines Bolzens 26, 28 eines Befestigungselements 30, 32 zur Befestigung der aus dem Toilettendeckel 14, der Toilettenbrille 16 und den Gelenken 18, 22 gebildeten Einheit auf der Toilettenschüssel 12 aufnehmbar ist. Die Befestigungselemente 30, 32 sind über jeweils eine Schraube 34, 36 an die Toilettenschüssel 12 geschraubt und fest mit dieser verbunden. Durch ein Aufstecken der durch den Toilettendeckel 14, die Toilettenbrille 16 und die Gelenke 18, 20 gebildeten Einheit auf die Bolzen 26, 28 wird diese Einheit auf der Toilettenschüssel 12 befestigt.The joints 18, 20 each have a recess 22, 24, in each of which a part of a bolt 26, 28 of a fastener 30, 32 for attachment of the toilet lid 14, the toilet seat 16 and the joints 18, 22 formed unit on the Toilet bowl 12 is receivable. The fasteners 30, 32 are screwed via a respective screw 34, 36 to the toilet bowl 12 and firmly connected thereto. By attaching the unit formed by the toilet lid 14, the toilet seat 16 and the joints 18, 20 on the bolts 26, 28, this unit is mounted on the toilet bowl 12.

In Figur 2 ist eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung des Gelenks 20 und des Befestigungselements 32 nach Figur 1 dargestellt. Elemente mit gleichem Aufbau oder gleicher Funktion haben dieselben Bezugszeichen. Das Gelenk 22 und das Befestigungselement 30 sind analog zu dem in Figur 2 gezeigtem Gelenk 24 bzw. Befestigungselements 32 aufgebaut.In FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the joint 20 and the fastener 32 after FIG. 1 shown. Elements with the same structure or the same function have the same reference numerals. The hinge 22 and the fastener 30 are analogous to that in FIG FIG. 2 shown joint 24 and fastener 32 constructed.

Das Befestigungselement 32 weist ein Langloch 38 auf, durch das die Schraube 36 bei der Befestigung des Befestigungselements 32 auf der Toilettenschüssel 12 geführt wird und über das unterschiedliche Abstände zwischen den Löchern der Toilettenschüssel 12, durch die die Schrauben 30, 36 geführt werden, ausgeglichen werden können. Somit kann der Toilettensitz 10 unabhängig von dem Abstand der Löcher der Toilettenschüssel 12 universell eingesetzt werden.The fastener 32 has a slot 38 through which the screw 36 is guided in the attachment of the fastener 32 on the toilet bowl 12 and on the different distances between the holes of the toilet bowl 12 through which the screws 30, 36 are performed, are compensated can. Thus, the toilet seat 10 can be universally used regardless of the distance of the holes of the toilet bowl 12.

Der Bolzen 28 weist eine umlaufende Nut 40 auf, in die ein Sicherungselement 42 eingreift, wenn die aus dem Toilettendeckel 14, der Toilettenbrille 16 und den Gelenken 18, 20 gebildete Einheit auf die Befestigungselemente 30, 32 aufgesetzt ist und die Bolzen 26, 28 in den Aussparungen 22, 24 der Gelenke 18, 20 hineinragen. Durch das Eingreifen des Sicherungselements 42 in die Nut 40 wird ein unbeabsichtigtes Abziehen des Gelenkes 20 von dem Bolzen 28 verhindert. Insbesondere wird hierdurch vermieden, dass der Toilettendeckel 14 und die Toilettenbrille 16 beim Anheben des Toilettendeckels 14 und/oder der Toilettenbrille 16 versehentlich von dem Bolzen 28 abgezogen werden.The bolt 28 has a circumferential groove 40 into which a securing element 42 engages when the unit formed from the toilet lid 14, the toilet seat 16 and the joints 18, 20 is placed on the fastening elements 30, 32 and the bolts 26, 28 in the recesses 22, 24 of the joints 18, 20 protrude. By the engagement of the securing element 42 in the groove 40 inadvertent removal of the joint 20 is prevented by the bolt 28. In particular, this avoids that the toilet lid 14 and the toilet seat 16 are accidentally removed from the bolt 28 when lifting the toilet lid 14 and / or the toilet seat 16.

Das Sicherungselement 42 ist mit Hilfe eines Stiftes 44 um eine Drehachse 46 drehbar gelagert. Das Sicherungselement 42 wird durch eine Feder 48 in der Befestigungsposition derart gehalten, so dass zumindest ein Teil des Sicherungselements 42 in die Aussparung 24 hineinragt. Wird das Gelenk 20 auf den Bolzen 28 gesteckt, so wird das Sicherungselement 42 durch den Kontakt mit der abgeschrägten Spitze des Bolzens 28 entgegen der Federkraft der Feder 28 um die Drehachse 46 gedreht, so dass die abgeschrägte Spitze des Bolzens 28 am Sicherungselement 42 vorbeigeführt wird. Anschließend rastet das Sicherungselement 42 in die Nut 40 des Bolzens 28 ein.The securing element 42 is rotatably mounted about a rotation axis 46 with the aid of a pin 44. The securing element 42 is held by a spring 48 in the fastening position such that at least a part of the securing element 42 projects into the recess 24. If the joint 20 is placed on the bolt 28, the securing element 42 is rotated by the contact with the tapered tip of the bolt 28 against the spring force of the spring 28 about the axis of rotation 46, so that the bevelled tip of the bolt 28 is guided past the securing element 42 , Subsequently, the securing element 42 engages in the groove 40 of the bolt 28 a.

Das Lösen der Rastverbindung erfolgt mit Hilfe eines manuell betätigbaren Knopfes 52. Der Knopf 52 weist auf seiner Innenseite eine schräge Fläche 54 auf, die bei einer Betätigung des Knopfes 52 eine komplementäre, ebenfalls schräge Fläche 50 kontaktiert und das Sicherungselement 52 so weit um seine Drehachse 46 dreht, dass das Sicherungselement 42 aus der Nut 40 gelöst ist. Nach dem Lösen des Sicherungselements 42 aus der Nut 40 kann das Gelenk 20 und somit auch die aus dem Toilettendeckel 14, der Toilettenbrille 16 und den Gelenken 18, 20 gebildete Einheit von dem Bolzen 28 und somit von der Toilettenschüssel 12 abgenommen werden. Nach dem Loslassen des Knopfs 52 wird das Sicherungselement 42 durch die Feder 48 wieder in seine Ausgangsposition zurückbewegt.The detent connection is released by means of a manually operable button 52. The button 52 has on its inside an inclined surface 54, which contacts a complementary, also inclined surface 50 upon actuation of the knob 52 and the securing element 52 so far about its axis of rotation 46 rotates that the securing element 42 is released from the groove 40. After loosening the securing element 42 from the groove 40, the joint 20 and thus also the unit formed from the toilet lid 14, the toilet seat 16 and the joints 18, 20 can be removed from the bolt 28 and thus from the toilet bowl 12. After releasing the button 52, the securing element 42 is moved back by the spring 48 back to its original position.

Ferner umfasst das Gelenk 20 einen aus einem Keil 64, einem Stift 56 und einer Rückstellfeder 42 gebildeten Rückstellmechanismus, der den Knopf 52 nach dem Loslassen wieder in seine Ausgangsposition bewegt. Bei der Betätigung des Knopfes 52 wird der Keil 64 in Richtung der Aussparung 24 bewegt. Durch den Kontakt zwischen einer abgeschrägten Fläche 60 des Keils 64 und einer komplementären abgeschrägten Fläche 58 des Stiftes 56 wird der Stift 56 vertikal entgegen der Federkraft der Rückstellfeder 62 nach unten bewegt. Nach dem Loslassen wird der Stift 56 durch die Federkraft der Rückstellfeder 62 wieder nach oben in seine Ausgangsposition bewegt. Durch den Kontakt zwischen den schrägen Flächen 58, 60 werden auch der Keil 64 und somit auch der Knopf 52 wieder in ihre Ausgangsposition bewegt.Further, the hinge 20 comprises a return mechanism formed of a wedge 64, a pin 56 and a return spring 42 which moves the knob 52 to its original position upon release. Upon actuation of the button 52, the wedge 64 is moved in the direction of the recess 24. By the contact between a chamfered surface 60 of the wedge 64 and a complementary tapered surface 58 of the pin 56, the pin 56 is moved vertically against the spring force of the return spring 62 down. After releasing the pin 56 is moved by the spring force of the return spring 62 back up to its original position. By the contact between the inclined surfaces 58, 60 and the wedge 64 and thus also the knob 52 are moved back to its original position.

Ferner umfasst das Gelenk 20 eine Hülse 65, durch die die innerhalb der Hülse 65 angeordneten Bauelemente des Gelenkes 20 vor Verschmutzungen geschützt werden. Die in Figur 2 nicht dargestellte Toilettenbrille 16 ist fest mit der Hülse 65 verbunden.Furthermore, the joint 20 comprises a sleeve 65, by means of which the components of the joint 20 arranged within the sleeve 65 are protected against contamination. In the FIG. 2 not shown toilet seat 16 is firmly connected to the sleeve 65.

Des Weiteren umfasst das Gelenk 20 einen Rotationsdämpfer 66. Über den Rotationsdämpfer 66 wird ein langsames Absenken des Toilettendeckels 14 relativ zur Toilettenbrille 16 und relativ zur Toilettenschüssel 12 erreicht. Hierdurch werden ein Herunterfallen des Toilettendeckels 14 und somit eine Beschädigung des Toilettensitzes 10 vermieden.Furthermore, the joint 20 comprises a rotational damper 66. Via the rotational damper 66, a slow lowering of the toilet lid 14 relative to the toilet seat 16 and relative to the toilet bowl 12 is achieved. As a result, a drop of the toilet lid 14 and thus damage to the toilet seat 10 are avoided.

In Figur 3 ist eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung des Rotationsdämpfers 66 gezeigt. Der Rotationsdämpfer 66 umfasst eine Hülse 68 und eine zumindest teilweise in der Hülse 68 aufgenommene Welle 72. Die Hülse 68 und die Welle 72 sind relativ zueinander drehbar gelagert. Die Hülse 68 weist an einem Ende einen Absatz 90 auf, auf dem der Toilettendeckel 14 drehfest befestigt ist.In FIG. 3 a schematic perspective view of the rotary damper 66 is shown. The rotary damper 66 includes a sleeve 68 and a shaft 72 at least partially received in the sleeve 68. The sleeve 68 and the shaft 72 are rotatably supported relative to one another. The sleeve 68 has at one end a shoulder 90 on which the toilet lid 14 is rotatably attached.

Die Welle 72 hat an einem ersten Ende einen Zapfen 74, der in eine komplementär zum Zapfen 74 ausgebildete Aussparung 70 desjenigen Teils des Gelenkes 20 eingreift, in dem die Aussparung 24 zur Aufnahme des Bolzens 40 angeordnet ist. Die Welle 72 ist über den Zapfen 74 drehfest in der Aussparung 70 gelagert und somit auch drehfest mit dem Befestigungselement 32 und der Toilettenschüssel 12 verbunden.The shaft 72 has at a first end a pin 74 which engages in a complementary to the pin 74 formed recess 70 of that part of the joint 20 in which the recess 24 for receiving the bolt 40 is arranged. The shaft 72 is rotatably mounted on the pin 74 in the recess 70 and thus rotatably connected to the fastener 32 and the toilet bowl 12.

Das dem Zapfen 74 entgegengesetzte zweite Ende der Welle 72 weist ein Außengewinde 76 auf. Auf dem zweiten Ende der Welle 72 sind ein O-Ring 78, drei Distanzscheiben 80, 84, 86, ein Gehäuseteil 82 und eine Mutter 88 angeordnet, durch die eine axiale Verschiebung der Welle 72 relativ zur Hülse 68 sowie das Eindringen von Verschmutzungen in den von der Hülse 68 umschlossenen Bereich vermieden werden.The pin 74 opposite second end of the shaft 72 has an external thread 76. On the second end of the shaft 72, an O-ring 78, three spacers 80, 84, 86, a housing part 82 and a nut 88 are arranged, through which an axial displacement of the shaft 72 relative to the sleeve 68 and the ingress of contaminants in the be avoided by the sleeve 68 enclosed area.

Ein mittlerer Bereich der Welle 72 weist eine Vielzahl von Rippen auf, von denen eine beispielhaft mit dem Bezugszeichen 92 bezeichnet ist. Der Rotationsdämpfer 66 umfasst ferner zwei Blättchen 94, 96, von denen eines zwei Löcher 98, 100 aufweist. Bei einer Drehung der Hülse 68 relativ zur Welle 72 wird die Drehbewegung auf Grund der zwischen der Hülse 68, den Blättchen 94, 96 und der Welle 72 wirkenden Kräften abgebremst. Bei den Kräften handelt es sich insbesondere um Reibungskräfte. Durch das Abbremsen der Drehbewegung wird die durch den Rotationsdämpfer 66 bezweckte Dämpfung erreicht, so dass der drehfest mit der Hülse 68 verbundene Toilettendeckel 14, wenn dieser beim Herunterklappen der Bedienperson aus der Hand rutscht, nicht herunterfällt, sondern langsam absinkt.A central portion of the shaft 72 has a plurality of ribs, one of which is designated by the reference numeral 92 by way of example. The rotary damper 66 further comprises two leaflets 94, 96, one of which has two holes 98, 100. Upon rotation of the sleeve 68 relative to the shaft 72, the rotational movement is decelerated due to the force acting between the sleeve 68, the leaflets 94, 96 and the shaft 72 forces. The forces are in particular frictional forces. By slowing down the rotational movement, the targeted by the rotary damper 66 attenuation is achieved, so that the non-rotatably connected to the sleeve 68 toilet lid 14 when it slips when folding down the operator from the hand, does not fall, but slowly drops.

Bei einer alternativen Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann auch ein anderer Rotationsdämpfer verwendet werden. Insbesondere können Rotationsdämpfer benutzt werden, bei denen die Dämpfung mit Hilfe von Federn oder mit Hilfe eines Fluids erfolgt.In an alternative embodiment of the invention, another rotary damper may also be used. In particular, rotational dampers can be used in which the damping takes place with the aid of springs or with the aid of a fluid.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Toilettensitztoilet seat
1212
Toilettenschüsseltoilet bowl
1414
Toilettendeckeltoilet lid
1616
Toilettenbrilletoilet seat
18, 2018, 20
Gelenkjoint
22, 2422, 24
Aussparungrecess
26, 2826, 28
Bolzenbolt
30, 3230, 32
Befestigungselementfastener
34,3634.36
Schraubescrew
3838
LanglochLong hole
4040
Nutgroove
4242
Sicherungselementfuse element
4444
Stiftpen
4646
Drehachseaxis of rotation
4848
Federfeather
50, 54, 58, 6050, 54, 58, 60
abschrägte Flächebeveled surface
5252
Knopfstud
5656
Stiftpen
6262
RückstellfederReturn spring
6464
Keilwedge
6565
Hülseshell
6666
Rotationsdämpferrotary damper
6868
Hülseshell
7070
Aussparungrecess
7272
Wellewave
7474
Zapfenspigot
7676
Außengewindeexternal thread
7878
O-RingO-ring
80, 84, 8680, 84, 86
Distanzscheibespacer
8282
Gehäuseteilhousing part
8888
Muttermother
9090
Absatzparagraph
9292
Ripperib
94, 9694, 96
Blättchenleaflet
98, 10098, 100
Lochhole

Claims (4)

Toilettensitz,
mit einem Toilettendeckel (14) und einer Toilettenbrille (16),
mindestens einem fest mit einer Toilettenschüssel (12) verbindbaren Bolzen (26, 28) zur Befestigung des Toilettendeckels (14) und der Toilettenbrille (16),
wobei der Bolzen (26, 28) eine umlaufende Nut (40) aufweist,
mit einem Gelenk (18, 20) mit einer Aussparung (22, 24), in der der Bolzen (26, 28) aufnehmbar ist,
einem um eine Drehachse (46) drehbar mit dem Gelenk (18, 20) verbundenen Sicherungselement (42), das in einer Befestigungsposition in die Nut (40) des in der Aussparung (22, 24) des Gelenks (18, 20) aufgenommen Bolzens (26, 28) eingreift, und
mit einem Knopf (52), der durch eine manuelle Betätigung das Sicherungselement (42) derart um die Drehachse (46) dreht, dass das Sicherungselement (42) aus der Nut (40) gelöst ist und die aus dem Toilettendeckel (14), der Toilettenbrille (16) und dem Gelenk (18, 20) gebildete Einheit von dem Bolzen (26, 28) abnehmbar ist.Toilet seat,
with a toilet lid (14) and a toilet seat (16),
at least one bolt (26, 28) fixed to a toilet bowl (12) for fastening the toilet lid (14) and the toilet seat (16),
wherein the bolt (26, 28) has a circumferential groove (40),
a joint (18, 20) having a recess (22, 24) in which the bolt (26, 28) can be received,
a locking element (42) rotatably connected to the hinge (18, 20) about an axis of rotation (46) and engaged in a mounting position in the groove (40) of the bolt received in the recess (22, 24) of the hinge (18, 20) (26, 28) intervenes, and
with a knob (52) which by manual operation rotates the securing element (42) about the axis of rotation (46) such that the securing element (42) is released from the groove (40) and that from the toilet lid (14) Toilet girder (16) and the joint (18, 20) formed unit from the bolt (26, 28) is removable. Toilettensitz (10) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Sicherungselemente (42) über mindestens eine Feder (48) in der Befestigungsposition gehalten ist, und dass das Sicherungselement (42) entgegen der Federkraft der Feder (48) zur Abnahme der aus dem Toilettendeckel (14), der Toilettenbrille (16) und dem Gelenk (18, 20) gebildeten Einheit um seine Drehachse (46) gedreht wird.Toilet seat (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the securing elements (42) via at least one spring (48) is held in the fastening position, and that the securing element (42) counter the spring force of the spring (48) for removing the unit formed from the toilet lid (14), the toilet seat (16) and the joint (18, 20) is rotated about its axis of rotation (46). Toilettensitz (10) nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Knopf (52) bei seiner Betätigung einen Keil (64) und einen den Keil (64) über eine abgeschrägte Fläche (58) kontaktierenden Stift (56) entgegen der Federkraft einer Rückstellfeder (62) bewegt, und dass die Rückstellfeder (62) nach dem Loslassen des Knopfes (52) den Stift (56), den Keil (64) und den Knopf (52) wieder in ihre Ausgangsposition verschiebt.Toilet seat (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the knob (52) when actuated a wedge (64) and a wedge (64) via a tapered surface (58) contacting pin (56) against the spring force of a Return spring (62) moves, and that the return spring (62) after releasing the knob (52), the pin (56), the wedge (64) and the knob (52) moves back to its original position. Toilettensitz (10) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Toilettendeckel (14) und die Toilettenbrille (16) über mindestens einen Rotationsdämpfer (66) miteinander verbunden sind.Toilet seat (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the toilet lid (14) and the toilet seat (16) via at least one rotary damper (66) are interconnected.
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