EP2354336A1 - Toilet assembly - Google Patents

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EP2354336A1
EP2354336A1 EP11153306A EP11153306A EP2354336A1 EP 2354336 A1 EP2354336 A1 EP 2354336A1 EP 11153306 A EP11153306 A EP 11153306A EP 11153306 A EP11153306 A EP 11153306A EP 2354336 A1 EP2354336 A1 EP 2354336A1
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Daniel Le Coent
Alban Bacouet
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/12—Swivel-mounted bowls, e.g. for use in restricted spaces slidably or movably mounted bowls; combinations with flushing and disinfecting devices actuated by the swiveling or sliding movement of the bowl
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/32—Holders or supports for basins
    • E03C1/322—Holders or supports for basins connected to the wall only
    • E03C1/324—Holders or supports for basins connected to the wall only adjustable
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/12—Swivel-mounted bowls, e.g. for use in restricted spaces slidably or movably mounted bowls; combinations with flushing and disinfecting devices actuated by the swiveling or sliding movement of the bowl
    • E03D11/125—Height adjustable bowls

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  • the invention relates to the field of sanitary, including sanitary units, such as toilets, sinks, sinks or bidets hanging. More particularly, the invention relates to suspended sanitary units adjustable in height, at the time of use, for example.
  • This adjustment system involves disassembly of the control plate to access the controller.
  • This adjustment system also involves the loosening of the bowl to allow its vertical movement.
  • Patent is known US 3,486,175 a sink adjustable in height manually or motorized manner according to different embodiments, implementing the sliding of a movable portion which is secured to the sink, relative to a fixed part.
  • the invention therefore particularly aims to overcome all or part of these disadvantages of the prior art.
  • the invention aims to provide a sanitary unit comprising a sanitary bowl height adjustable manually, which is easy to use for each use of the sanitary unit by the user.
  • sanitary bowl means any type of bowl used in a sanitary space, namely any toilet bowl, sink, bidet or sink.
  • the manual gripping means being easily accessible to the user, the latter can adjust the height of the sanitary bowl at each use, if desired, without having to disassemble the partition element.
  • the sanitary assembly may comprise assistance means configured to facilitate the manual movement of the mobile part.
  • the assistance means may comprise at least one jack, in particular at least one gas cylinder or a spring.
  • the force required to raise or lower the toilet bowl is relatively low which makes the sanitary bowl height adjustable with each use, if necessary.
  • the movable portion can be configured to be movable in translation, vertically, by sliding relative to the fixed part.
  • the fixed part of the frame may comprise two slides, in particular U-shaped, configured to allow guiding and sliding of the movable part of the frame.
  • the movable portion may comprise at least one pad configured to limit the friction between the fixed part and the movable part.
  • Said at least one pad may be configured to be adjustable depending on the clearance between the fixed part and the moving part.
  • the partitioning element comprises a plate fixed to the moving part of the frame, integral in displacement of the movable part and the sanitary assembly comprises at least one element for fixing the plate on the mobile part, suitable for be adjusted to adjust the front to back position of the plate.
  • the locking / unlocking system may comprise a locking member configured to maintain in a locking position the fixed part and the movable part.
  • the locking / unlocking system may comprise a push button configured in such a way that actuation of the push button moves the locking member from the locking position to an unlocking position allowing movement of the moving part relative to the fixed part.
  • the locking / unlocking system may comprise return means configured to return the locking member in the locking position when the push button is not actuated.
  • the assistance means can be configured to dampen the descent of the bowl and accompany the lift automatically, being biased in the unlocking position of the locking / unlocking system.
  • the manual gripping means can be integrated in the locking / unlocking system.
  • the locking / unlocking system can be integrated with the manual gripping means.
  • the sanitary unit may include, especially if it comprises a bowl, a water tank for supplying water flush.
  • the sanitary unit may comprise a water inlet pipe and / or a telescopic (or extensible) water discharge pipe (s) so as to allow movement of the sanitary bowl.
  • a sanitary unit 1 comprising a sanitary bowl 2 suspended, that is to say not resting directly on the ground but supported by a frame.
  • the bowl 2 is manually height adjustable.
  • the sanitary bowl 2 is a toilet bowl.
  • the sanitary assembly further comprises a partitioning element 3 disposed behind the toilet bowl, in the form of a vertical panel consisting of a wall or a partition 21 in the illustrated example and making it possible in particular to conceal a frame 4 of the sanitary assembly disposed behind the partitioning element 3.
  • the partitioning element 3 has an outer face 8 on the side of the bowl 2 and an inner face 9 on the side of the frame 4.
  • the frame 4 illustrated in isolation on the figure 2 , comprises a fixed part 5 and a movable part 6 respectively illustrated in isolation on the Figures 3 and 4 and described below.
  • the bowl 2 is manually adjustable in height according to the double vertical arrow illustrated on the figure 1 , making it possible to lower or raise the bowl 2.
  • the sanitary assembly 1 comprises a locking / unlocking system 10 configured to make it possible to prevent or allow the displacement in translation of the mobile part 6 of the frame 4.
  • This locking / unlocking system 10 comprises an actuating means in the form of a push button 11 in the illustrated example, visible in particular on the figure 1 .
  • the locking / unlocking system is able to be actuated from the outer face 8 of the partition element 3, since the push button 11 is accessible from the outer face of the partition element.
  • the sanitary assembly 1 also comprises manual gripping means 15 enabling a user to translate the movable part 6, accessible on the outer face 8 of the partitioning element 3, once the locking / unlocking system 10 has been reached. move permission position, or unlock position.
  • manual gripping means 15 are, in the illustrated example, integrated in the locking / unlocking system or merged with part of the locking / unlocking system 10, but they can be arranged elsewhere without departing from the scope of the invention. They are made in this example of a handle.
  • the partitioning element 3 comprises a plate 20 fixed to the movable part 6 of the frame 4 and integral in displacement of the mobile part 6 and the bowl 2.
  • the frame 4 comprises a fixed part 5 comprising two feet 25, two vertical uprights 26 and two transverse beams 27 arranged at the top and bottom of the fixed portion 5 to form a frame.
  • the fixed portion 5 of the frame 4 further comprises two slides 28 arranged facing each other on an inner face of each of the uprights 26.
  • the slides 28 are U-shaped when viewed in cross section and extend over only a portion of the uprights 26 of the fixed part 5 of the frame 4.
  • the support frame 4 comprises, in addition to the fixed part 5, a movable part 6 illustrated in an isolated manner on the figure 4 , comprising two vertical uprights 35 interconnected by three sleepers, namely a lower cross member 36, a central cross member 37 and an upper cross member 38.
  • the upper cross member 38 has a plurality of orifices 39.
  • the posts 35 are, in the illustrated example, equipped with at least one pad 40, in particular a plurality of pads 40, two in number per pillar 35 in this example, arranged on an outer face of each of the uprights 35.
  • the movable part 6 is inserted by its amounts 35 inside the slides 28 of the fixed part and able to slide in a movement of vertical translation upwards or downwards relative to the fixed part 5, causing in this example the plate 20 and the bowl 2 which are integral therewith.
  • the pads 40 form the points of contact between the movable part 6 and the fixed part 5.
  • the pads 40 are configured to be adjustable according to the possible play between the fixed part 5 and the movable part 6.
  • the total stroke that the trough 2 can travel is at least 130 mm.
  • the bowl 2 is fixed to the movable part 6 of the frame 4 in particular by means of long threaded rods 45 as illustrated in FIG. figure 5 , two in the example shown. These rods 45 pass through the central cross member 37 of the movable portion 6 and also two vertical fasteners 46, also called spacers on which the plate 20 is supported.
  • the spacers 46 are adjustable at four points 47, namely two lower points and two upper points allowing the adjustment according to the thickness of the partition or the wall 21 of the partition element 3 and thus keep a good parallelism and a sufficient clearance to allow the sliding of the bowl 2 and the plate 20 relative to the partition or wall 21.
  • the locking / unlocking system 10 is illustrated in more detail on the Figures 6 and 7 .
  • the locking / unlocking system 10 comprises a locking member 50 in the form of a bar arranged horizontally, visible on the figure 5 .
  • This locking member 50 is secured to the movable part 6 by means of at least one pusher screw 53, two in number in the illustrated example, visible on the figure 5 .
  • the pusher screws 53 connect the push buttons 11 to the locking member 50.
  • the locking / unlocking system 10 also comprises at least one return element 54 in the form of a spring surrounding in this example each of the pusher screws 53, so as to allow the return to the locking position of the locking / unlocking system 10 when the push button 11 is no longer actuated.
  • the locking position or preventing position of the movement of the moving part relative to the fixed part is illustrated on the figure 6 .
  • the locking member 50 has locking keys 55 visible on the figure 5 which solidarize, in this locking position, the fixed part 5.
  • the locking keys 55 are in fact placed in holes of positioning 56 visible on the figure 9 formed in each of the uprights 26 of the part 5 of the frame 4.
  • the locking keys 55 are positioned in a positioning hole 56 as a function of the height at which the bowl is disposed at the moment the push button 11 is released, thereby fixing the bowl 2 at the height desired by the user.
  • the locking / unlocking system 10 further comprises a cover 12 housing the push button 11 and for constituting the gripping means 15, once the push button 11 actuated.
  • the manual gripping means 15 are accessible and allow the user to move up or down the bowl 2 to the desired height.
  • the push button 11 releases the push button 11, the latter returns to the locking position illustrated on the figure 6 solidarisant again the fixed part 5 and the movable part 6 of the frame 4 and thus blocking the bowl 2 in position.
  • the sanitary assembly 1 comprises assistance means 60 configured to facilitate the manual movement of the mobile part 6.
  • the assistance means 60 comprise at least one jack, in particular at least one gas jack, visible on Figures 8 and 9 , two in the example shown.
  • the assistance means 60 are configured to dampen the descent and accompany the recovery of the bowl automatically, being biased in the unlocking position of the locking / unlocking system 10 by the actuation of the manual gripping means 15.
  • the handling of the bowl 2 is easy for the user.
  • the sanitary unit 1 comprises in this example a water tank 65 filled with water for flushing and controlled using the flush control 7.
  • a water inlet pipe 66 allows the descent of water from the water tank 65 into the bowl 2.
  • This water inlet pipe 66 is designed to be able to absorb tightly the variations of bowl height, especially by telescoping in this example.
  • the sanitary assembly 1 further comprises a water discharge pipe discharging the wastewater from the bowl 2 which is, in this example shown, expandable so that it too can absorb the variations in height of the bowl 2.
  • pipes 66 and 67 can be indifferently telescopic or extensible or other since they are arranged to absorb the variations of height of the bowl.
  • the sanitary bowl 2 described and illustrated on the Figures 1 to 9 consists of a toilet bowl. It is not beyond the scope of the invention if the sanitary bowl is that of a sink, a bidet or a sink suspended.
  • a sanitary bowl 2 consisting of a sink is described, for example, with regard to Figures 10 to 14 described below.
  • a sanitary unit 1 comprising a sanitary bowl 2 forming a sink, manually adjustable in height.
  • the sink is at a low height on the figure 10 , at an intermediate height on the figure 11 and at a height high on the figure 12 .
  • the locking / unlocking system 10 comprises in this example a hollow body 70, in the form of a tube, visible to the user, extending next to the sink, whose free end carries the push button 11.
  • the hollow body 70 connects the push button 11 to the locking member 50, using a rod 72.
  • the rod 72 extends inside the hollow body 70 and forms a return 73 provided to its free end of a securing element 74 forming a toothed surface 75 adapted to cooperate, in the locking position, with a corresponding surface (not visible) formed on the fixed part 5 of the frame, at the rear of a post 26 of this one.
  • the rod 72, in its return portion 73 passes through the locking member 50, as visible on the figure 14 .
  • the push button 11 is actuated, the rod 72 is pushed backwards and the toothed surface 75 is disengaged from the fixed part 5, so that the locking / unlocking system 10 passes to the unlocking position.
  • the assistance means 60 comprise a single gas cylinder.
  • the assistance means 60 are also configured, in the embodiments described, to mechanically relieve the locking / unlocking system 10.
  • the wall or partition 21 of the partition element 3 is not plane in this example and has at least one angle, as visible on the Figures 10 to 12 .
  • the partitioning element 3 comprises two side walls 71, one of which is visible in the figures.
  • the assistance means 60 may be different from a gas cylinder and comprise for example a spring.
  • the locking / unlocking system 10 presented for the washbasin with reference to the Figures 10 to 14 can be used for another sanitary unit, comprising for example a toilet bowl.
  • the locking / unlocking system 10 presented for the sanitary assembly forming toilets illustrated on the Figures 1 to 9 can be used for another sanitary unit, comprising for example a washbasin.

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Abstract

The assembly (1) has a frame comprising a mobile part that is displaced in vertical translation with respect to a fixed part. A partitioning element (3) is arranged between the frame and a sanitary bowl (2) and an unlocking or locking system (10) avoids or authorizes the displacement of the mobile part. Two fixation elements e.g. spacers, fix a plate (20) of the partitioning element on the mobile part, and are adjusted to adjust a fore-and-aft position of the plate. Manual gripping units (15) are integrated in the unlocking or locking system.

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1. Domaine de l'invention1. Field of the invention

L'invention concerne le domaine des sanitaires, notamment des ensembles sanitaires, tels que les toilettes, les lavabos, les éviers ou bidets suspendus. Plus particulièrement, l'invention concerne les ensembles sanitaires suspendus réglables en hauteur, au moment de l'utilisation, par exemple.The invention relates to the field of sanitary, including sanitary units, such as toilets, sinks, sinks or bidets hanging. More particularly, the invention relates to suspended sanitary units adjustable in height, at the time of use, for example.

2. Solutions de l'art antérieur2. Solutions of the prior art

On connaît des toilettes ou lavabos réglables en hauteur électriquement par télécommande. Ces systèmes présentent l'inconvénient d'être relativement chers et d'engendrer des problèmes de maintenance.There are known toilets or washbasins adjustable in height electrically by remote control. These systems have the disadvantage of being relatively expensive and cause maintenance problems.

On connaît également des toilettes réglables en hauteur manuellement, notamment au moment de la pose en agissant sur un élément de réglage non accessible facilement, comprenant une manette rotative agissant sur une vis sans fin. Ce système de réglage implique le démontage de la plaque de commande pour accéder à la manette. Ce système de réglage implique également le desserrage de la cuvette pour permettre son déplacement vertical.Also known toilets adjustable in height manually, especially at the time of installation by acting on an adjustment element not easily accessible, comprising a rotary handle acting on a worm. This adjustment system involves disassembly of the control plate to access the controller. This adjustment system also involves the loosening of the bowl to allow its vertical movement.

Les systèmes connus sont chers ou peu maniables voire difficiles à régler pour un usage courant, afin de s'adapter à l'utilisateur.Known systems are expensive or unwieldy or difficult to adjust for common use, to adapt to the user.

On connaît du brevet US 3 486 175 un lavabo réglable en hauteur manuellement ou de façon motorisée selon différents modes de réalisation, mettant en oeuvre le coulissement d'une partie mobile dont est solidaire le lavabo, relativement à une partie fixe.Patent is known US 3,486,175 a sink adjustable in height manually or motorized manner according to different embodiments, implementing the sliding of a movable portion which is secured to the sink, relative to a fixed part.

3. Objectifs de l'invention3. Objectives of the invention

L'invention a donc notamment pour objectif de pallier tout ou partie de ces inconvénients de l'art antérieur.The invention therefore particularly aims to overcome all or part of these disadvantages of the prior art.

Plus précisément, l'invention a pour objectif de proposer un ensemble sanitaire comprenant une cuvette sanitaire réglable en hauteur manuellement, qui soit facile d'utilisation à chaque usage de l'ensemble sanitaire par l'utilisateur.More specifically, the invention aims to provide a sanitary unit comprising a sanitary bowl height adjustable manually, which is easy to use for each use of the sanitary unit by the user.

Par « cuvette sanitaire », on entend tout type de cuvette utilisée dans un espace sanitaire, à savoir toute cuvette de toilettes, tout lavabo, bidet ou évier.By "sanitary bowl" means any type of bowl used in a sanitary space, namely any toilet bowl, sink, bidet or sink.

4. Exposé de l'invention4. Presentation of the invention

L'invention y parvient grâce à un ensemble sanitaire suspendu comprenant :

  • un bâti comportant une partie fixe et une partie mobile configurée pour pouvoir se déplacer en translation, notamment verticalement, relativement à la partie fixe,
  • une cuvette sanitaire suspendue solidaire de la partie mobile et réglable en hauteur manuellement,
  • un élément de cloisonnement disposé entre le bâti et la cuvette sanitaire, présentant une face extérieure du côté de la cuvette et une face intérieure du côté du bâti,
  • un système de verrouillage/déverrouillage configuré pour permettre d'empêcher ou d'autoriser le déplacement en translation de la partie mobile et apte à être actionné depuis la face extérieure de l'élément de cloisonnement,
  • des moyens de préhension manuelle accessibles sur la face extérieure de l'élément de cloisonnement, permettant à un utilisateur de déplacer en translation la partie mobile, une fois le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage en position d'autorisation de ce déplacement.
The invention achieves this through a suspended sanitary unit comprising:
  • a frame comprising a fixed part and a movable part configured to be able to move in translation, in particular vertically, relative to the fixed part,
  • a suspended sanitary bowl secured to the mobile part and manually adjustable in height,
  • a partition element disposed between the frame and the sanitary bowl, having an outside face of the side of the bowl and an inner face of the side of the frame,
  • a locking / unlocking system configured to prevent or allow displacement in translation of the movable part and able to be actuated from the outer face of the partition element,
  • manual gripping means accessible on the outer face of the partition element, allowing a user to move the moving part in translation, once the locking / unlocking system in the authorized position of this movement.

Les moyens de préhension manuelle étant accessibles facilement pour l'utilisateur, ce dernier peut régler la hauteur de la cuvette sanitaire à chaque utilisation, s'il le souhaite, sans avoir à démonter l'élément de cloisonnement.The manual gripping means being easily accessible to the user, the latter can adjust the height of the sanitary bowl at each use, if desired, without having to disassemble the partition element.

L'ensemble sanitaire peut comprendre des moyens d'assistance configurés pour faciliter le déplacement manuel de la partie mobile.The sanitary assembly may comprise assistance means configured to facilitate the manual movement of the mobile part.

Dans ce cas, les moyens d'assistance peuvent comprendre au moins un vérin, notamment au moins un vérin à gaz ou un ressort.In this case, the assistance means may comprise at least one jack, in particular at least one gas cylinder or a spring.

Grâce à cet aspect de l'invention, la force nécessaire pour monter ou descendre la cuvette sanitaire est relativement faible ce qui rend la cuvette sanitaire réglable en hauteur à chaque utilisation, si nécessaire.Thanks to this aspect of the invention, the force required to raise or lower the toilet bowl is relatively low which makes the sanitary bowl height adjustable with each use, if necessary.

La partie mobile peut être configurée pour pouvoir être déplacée en translation, verticalement, par coulissement relativement à la partie fixe.The movable portion can be configured to be movable in translation, vertically, by sliding relative to the fixed part.

La partie fixe du bâti peut comporter deux glissières, notamment en forme de U, configurées pour permettre le guidage et coulissement de la partie mobile du bâti.The fixed part of the frame may comprise two slides, in particular U-shaped, configured to allow guiding and sliding of the movable part of the frame.

La partie mobile peut comporter au moins un patin configuré pour limiter les frottements entre la partie fixe et la partie mobile. Ledit au moins un patin peut être configuré pour pouvoir être réglé en fonction du jeu entre la partie fixe et la partie mobile.The movable portion may comprise at least one pad configured to limit the friction between the fixed part and the movable part. Said at least one pad may be configured to be adjustable depending on the clearance between the fixed part and the moving part.

Selon l'invention, l'élément de cloisonnement comprend une plaque fixée à la partie mobile du bâti, solidaire en déplacement de la partie mobile et l'ensemble sanitaire comporte au moins un élément de fixation de la plaque sur la partie mobile, apte à être réglé de manière à ajuster la position d'avant en arrière de la plaque.According to the invention, the partitioning element comprises a plate fixed to the moving part of the frame, integral in displacement of the movable part and the sanitary assembly comprises at least one element for fixing the plate on the mobile part, suitable for be adjusted to adjust the front to back position of the plate.

Le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage peut comporter un organe de verrouillage configuré pour maintenir dans une position de verrouillage la partie fixe et la partie mobile.The locking / unlocking system may comprise a locking member configured to maintain in a locking position the fixed part and the movable part.

Le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage peut comporter un bouton poussoir configuré de telle sorte que l'actionnement du bouton poussoir déplace l'organe de verrouillage de la position de verrouillage vers une position de déverrouillage autorisant le déplacement de la partie mobile relativement à la partie fixe.The locking / unlocking system may comprise a push button configured in such a way that actuation of the push button moves the locking member from the locking position to an unlocking position allowing movement of the moving part relative to the fixed part. .

Le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage peut comporter des moyens de rappel configurés pour rappeler l'organe de verrouillage en position de verrouillage lorsque le bouton poussoir n'est pas actionné.The locking / unlocking system may comprise return means configured to return the locking member in the locking position when the push button is not actuated.

Les moyens d'assistance peuvent être configurés pour amortir la descente de la cuvette et accompagner la remontée de manière automatique, étant sollicités en position de déverrouillage du système de verrouillage/déverrouillage.The assistance means can be configured to dampen the descent of the bowl and accompany the lift automatically, being biased in the unlocking position of the locking / unlocking system.

Les moyens de préhension manuelle peuvent être intégrés au système de verrouillage/déverrouillage. A l'inverse, le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage peut être intégré aux moyens de préhension manuelle.The manual gripping means can be integrated in the locking / unlocking system. Conversely, the locking / unlocking system can be integrated with the manual gripping means.

L'ensemble sanitaire peut comprendre, notamment s'il comporte une cuvette, un réservoir d'eau destiné à alimenter en eau la chasse d'eau.The sanitary unit may include, especially if it comprises a bowl, a water tank for supplying water flush.

L'ensemble sanitaire peut comprendre un tuyau d'arrivée d'eau et/ou un tuyau d'évacuation d'eau télescopique(s) ou extensible(s) de manière à permettre les déplacements de la cuvette sanitaire.The sanitary unit may comprise a water inlet pipe and / or a telescopic (or extensible) water discharge pipe (s) so as to allow movement of the sanitary bowl.

5. Liste des figures5. List of figures

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description suivante de modes de réalisation de l'invention, donnés à titre d'exemples illustratifs et non limitatifs et du dessin annexé dans lequel :

  • la figure 1 illustre, de manière schématique, en perspective, une vue de devant d'un exemple d'ensemble sanitaire conforme à l'invention,
  • la figure 2 représente isolément, de manière schématique et en perspective, le bâti de l'ensemble sanitaire de la figure 1,
  • la figure 3 représente schématiquement et en perspective la partie fixe du bâti de la figure 2,
  • la figure 4 représente de manière schématique et en perspective, la partie mobile du bâti de la figure 2,
  • la figure 5 représente de manière schématique et en perspective, isolément, la partie mobile de la figure 4 incluant des éléments de fixation et de verrouillage/déverrouillage,
  • la figure 6 représente, de manière schématique, en coupe axiale partielle selon VI, le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage de la figure 1 en position de verrouillage,
  • la figure 7 est une vue similaire à la figure 6, le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage étant en position de déverrouillage,
  • la figure 8 représente, en perspective éclatée, de manière schématique et partielle, l'ensemble sanitaire de la figure 1 vu de devant,
  • la figure 9 représente, de manière schématique et partielle, en perspective éclatée, l'ensemble sanitaire de la figure 1 vu de derrière,
  • les figures 10 à 12 représentent, de manière schématique et en perspective, un autre exemple d'ensemble sanitaire conforme à l'invention comprenant un lavabo réglable en hauteur, vu à différentes hauteurs,
  • la figure 13 est une vue éclatée schématique et en perspective de l'ensemble sanitaire des figures 10 à 12, et
  • la figure 14 illustre isolément, de manière schématique et en perspective, le bâti et le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage de l'ensemble sanitaire des figures 10 à 13.
Other features and advantages of the invention will emerge more clearly on reading the following description of embodiments of the invention, given by way of illustrative and nonlimiting examples, and of the appended drawing in which:
  • the figure 1 illustrates, schematically, in perspective, a front view of an exemplary sanitary assembly according to the invention,
  • the figure 2 represents in isolation, schematically and in perspective, the frame of the sanitary assembly of the figure 1 ,
  • the figure 3 represents schematically and in perspective the fixed part of the frame of the figure 2 ,
  • the figure 4 schematically and in perspective, the movable part of the frame of the figure 2 ,
  • the figure 5 schematically and in perspective, in isolation, the mobile part of the figure 4 including fastening and locking / unlocking elements,
  • the figure 6 represents, in a schematic manner, in partial axial section along VI, the locking / unlocking system of the figure 1 in the locked position,
  • the figure 7 is a view similar to the figure 6 , the locking / unlocking system being in the unlocking position,
  • the figure 8 represents, in exploded perspective, in a schematic and partial way, the sanitary assembly of the figure 1 seen from the front,
  • the figure 9 represents, schematically and partially, in exploded perspective, the sanitary assembly of the figure 1 seen from behind,
  • the Figures 10 to 12 show, schematically and in perspective, another example of sanitary assembly according to the invention including an adjustable height washbasin, seen at different heights,
  • the figure 13 is a diagrammatic and perspective exploded view of the health complex of Figures 10 to 12 , and
  • the figure 14 illustrates in isolation, schematically and in perspective, the frame and the locking / unlocking system of the sanitary assembly of Figures 10 to 13 .

6. Description détaillée de modes de réalisation de l'invention6. Detailed description of embodiments of the invention

On a représenté sur la figure 1 un ensemble sanitaire 1 comprenant une cuvette sanitaire 2 suspendue, c'est-à-dire ne reposant pas directement sur le sol mais supportée par un bâti. La cuvette 2 est réglable en hauteur manuellement. Dans cet exemple, la cuvette sanitaire 2 est une cuvette de toilettes.We have shown on the figure 1 a sanitary unit 1 comprising a sanitary bowl 2 suspended, that is to say not resting directly on the ground but supported by a frame. The bowl 2 is manually height adjustable. In this example, the sanitary bowl 2 is a toilet bowl.

L'ensemble sanitaire comporte en outre un élément de cloisonnement 3 disposé derrière la cuvette de toilettes, se présentant sous forme d'un panneau vertical consistant en un mur ou une cloison 21 dans l'exemple illustré et permettant notamment d'occulter un bâti 4 de l'ensemble sanitaire disposé derrière l'élément de cloisonnement 3. L'élément de cloisonnement 3 présente une face extérieure 8 du côté de la cuvette 2 et une face intérieure 9 du côté du bâti 4.The sanitary assembly further comprises a partitioning element 3 disposed behind the toilet bowl, in the form of a vertical panel consisting of a wall or a partition 21 in the illustrated example and making it possible in particular to conceal a frame 4 of the sanitary assembly disposed behind the partitioning element 3. The partitioning element 3 has an outer face 8 on the side of the bowl 2 and an inner face 9 on the side of the frame 4.

Le bâti 4, illustré isolément sur la figure 2, comporte une partie fixe 5 et une partie mobile 6 respectivement illustrées de manière isolée sur les figures 3 et 4 et décrites ci-après.The frame 4, illustrated in isolation on the figure 2 , comprises a fixed part 5 and a movable part 6 respectively illustrated in isolation on the Figures 3 and 4 and described below.

Sur la figure 1, on peut voir une commande 7 de chasse d'eau disposée dans l'exemple illustré au-dessus de la cuvette mais pouvant être disposée ailleurs sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.On the figure 1 , we can see a flush 7 control arranged in the example shown above the bowl but can be disposed elsewhere without departing from the scope of the invention.

La cuvette 2 est réglable manuellement en hauteur selon la double flèche verticale illustrée sur la figure 1, permettant d'abaisser ou de relever la cuvette 2.The bowl 2 is manually adjustable in height according to the double vertical arrow illustrated on the figure 1 , making it possible to lower or raise the bowl 2.

L'ensemble sanitaire 1 comporte un système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 configuré pour permettre d'empêcher ou d'autoriser le déplacement en translation de la partie mobile 6 du bâti 4.The sanitary assembly 1 comprises a locking / unlocking system 10 configured to make it possible to prevent or allow the displacement in translation of the mobile part 6 of the frame 4.

Ce système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 comporte un moyen d'actionnement sous forme d'un bouton poussoir 11 dans l'exemple illustré, visible notamment sur la figure 1. Tel que cela apparaît clairement, le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage est apte à être actionné depuis la face extérieure 8 de l'élément de cloisonnement 3, puisque le bouton poussoir 11 est accessible depuis la face extérieure de l'élément de cloisonnement.This locking / unlocking system 10 comprises an actuating means in the form of a push button 11 in the illustrated example, visible in particular on the figure 1 . As it is clear, the locking / unlocking system is able to be actuated from the outer face 8 of the partition element 3, since the push button 11 is accessible from the outer face of the partition element.

L'ensemble sanitaire 1 comporte également des moyens de préhension manuelle 15 permettant à un utilisateur de déplacer en translation la partie mobile 6, accessible sur la face extérieure 8 de l'élément de cloisonnement 3, une fois le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 en position d'autorisation de déplacement, ou position de déverrouillage.The sanitary assembly 1 also comprises manual gripping means 15 enabling a user to translate the movable part 6, accessible on the outer face 8 of the partitioning element 3, once the locking / unlocking system 10 has been reached. move permission position, or unlock position.

Ces moyens de préhension manuelle 15 sont, dans l'exemple illustré, intégrés dans le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage ou confondus avec une partie du système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10, mais ils peuvent être disposés ailleurs sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. Ils sont constitués dans cet exemple d'une poignée.These manual gripping means 15 are, in the illustrated example, integrated in the locking / unlocking system or merged with part of the locking / unlocking system 10, but they can be arranged elsewhere without departing from the scope of the invention. They are made in this example of a handle.

L'élément de cloisonnement 3 comporte une plaque 20 fixée à la partie mobile 6 du bâti 4 et solidaire en déplacement de la partie mobile 6 et de la cuvette 2.The partitioning element 3 comprises a plate 20 fixed to the movable part 6 of the frame 4 and integral in displacement of the mobile part 6 and the bowl 2.

Comme illustré sur les figures 2 à 4, le bâti 4 comporte une partie fixe 5 comprenant deux pieds 25, deux montants 26 verticaux ainsi que deux poutres transversales 27 disposées en haut et en bas de la partie fixe 5 pour former un cadre.As illustrated on Figures 2 to 4 , the frame 4 comprises a fixed part 5 comprising two feet 25, two vertical uprights 26 and two transverse beams 27 arranged at the top and bottom of the fixed portion 5 to form a frame.

La partie fixe 5 du bâti 4 comporte en outre deux glissières 28 disposées en se faisant face sur une face interne de chacun des montants 26. Les glissières 28 sont en forme de U lorsque vues en section transversale et s'étendent sur une partie seulement des montants 26 de la partie fixe 5 du bâti 4.The fixed portion 5 of the frame 4 further comprises two slides 28 arranged facing each other on an inner face of each of the uprights 26. The slides 28 are U-shaped when viewed in cross section and extend over only a portion of the uprights 26 of the fixed part 5 of the frame 4.

Le bâti support 4 comporte, outre la partie fixe 5, une partie mobile 6 illustrée de façon isolée sur la figure 4, comprenant deux montants verticaux 35 reliés entre eux par trois traverses, à savoir une traverse inférieure 36, une traverse centrale 37 et une traverse supérieure 38. La traverse supérieure 38 comporte une pluralité d'orifices 39. Les montants 35 sont, dans l'exemple illustré, équipés d'au moins un patin 40, notamment une pluralité de patins 40, au nombre de deux par montant 35 dans cet exemple, disposés sur une face extérieure de chacun des montants 35.The support frame 4 comprises, in addition to the fixed part 5, a movable part 6 illustrated in an isolated manner on the figure 4 , comprising two vertical uprights 35 interconnected by three sleepers, namely a lower cross member 36, a central cross member 37 and an upper cross member 38. The upper cross member 38 has a plurality of orifices 39. The posts 35 are, in the illustrated example, equipped with at least one pad 40, in particular a plurality of pads 40, two in number per pillar 35 in this example, arranged on an outer face of each of the uprights 35.

La partie mobile 6 est insérée par ses montants 35 à l'intérieur des glissières 28 de la partie fixe et apte à coulisser selon un mouvement de translation vertical vers le haut ou vers le bas relativement à la partie fixe 5, entraînant dans cet exemple la plaque 20 et la cuvette 2 qui lui sont solidaires.The movable part 6 is inserted by its amounts 35 inside the slides 28 of the fixed part and able to slide in a movement of vertical translation upwards or downwards relative to the fixed part 5, causing in this example the plate 20 and the bowl 2 which are integral therewith.

Les patins 40 forment les points de contact entre la partie mobile 6 et la partie fixe 5. Les patins 40 sont configurés pour pouvoir être réglés en fonction du jeu éventuel entre la partie fixe 5 et la partie mobile 6.The pads 40 form the points of contact between the movable part 6 and the fixed part 5. The pads 40 are configured to be adjustable according to the possible play between the fixed part 5 and the movable part 6.

Dans l'exemple illustré, la course totale que peut parcourir la cuvette 2 est d'au moins 130 mm. La cuvette 2 est fixée à la partie mobile 6 du bâti 4 notamment à l'aide de longues tiges filetées 45 comme illustré sur la figure 5, au nombre de deux dans l'exemple illustré. Ces tiges 45 traversent la traverse centrale 37 de la partie mobile 6 et également deux éléments de fixation 46, verticaux, encore appelés distanceurs sur lesquels la plaque 20 est en appui. Les distanceurs 46 sont réglables en quatre points 47, à savoir deux points inférieurs et deux points supérieurs permettant le réglage en fonction de l'épaisseur de la cloison ou du mur 21 de l'élément de cloisonnement 3 et ainsi garder un bon parallélisme et un jeu suffisant pour permettre le coulissement de la cuvette 2 et de la plaque 20 par rapport à la cloison ou mur 21.In the illustrated example, the total stroke that the trough 2 can travel is at least 130 mm. The bowl 2 is fixed to the movable part 6 of the frame 4 in particular by means of long threaded rods 45 as illustrated in FIG. figure 5 , two in the example shown. These rods 45 pass through the central cross member 37 of the movable portion 6 and also two vertical fasteners 46, also called spacers on which the plate 20 is supported. The spacers 46 are adjustable at four points 47, namely two lower points and two upper points allowing the adjustment according to the thickness of the partition or the wall 21 of the partition element 3 and thus keep a good parallelism and a sufficient clearance to allow the sliding of the bowl 2 and the plate 20 relative to the partition or wall 21.

Le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 est illustré plus en détail sur les figures 6 et 7. Outre le bouton poussoir 11, le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 comporte un organe de verrouillage 50 sous forme d'une barre disposée horizontalement, visible sur la figure 5. Cet organe de verrouillage 50 est solidarisé à la partie mobile 6 à l'aide d'au moins une vis poussoir 53, au nombre de deux dans l'exemple illustré, visibles sur la figure 5. Les vis poussoir 53 relient les boutons poussoirs 11 à l'organe de verrouillage 50. Le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 comporte également au moins un élément de rappel 54 sous forme de ressort entourant dans cet exemple chacune des vis poussoir 53, de manière à permettre le retour en position de verrouillage du système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 lorsque le bouton poussoir 11 n'est plus actionné.The locking / unlocking system 10 is illustrated in more detail on the Figures 6 and 7 . In addition to the pushbutton 11, the locking / unlocking system 10 comprises a locking member 50 in the form of a bar arranged horizontally, visible on the figure 5 . This locking member 50 is secured to the movable part 6 by means of at least one pusher screw 53, two in number in the illustrated example, visible on the figure 5 . The pusher screws 53 connect the push buttons 11 to the locking member 50. The locking / unlocking system 10 also comprises at least one return element 54 in the form of a spring surrounding in this example each of the pusher screws 53, so as to allow the return to the locking position of the locking / unlocking system 10 when the push button 11 is no longer actuated.

La position de verrouillage ou position d'empêchement du déplacement de la partie mobile relativement à la partie fixe est illustrée sur la figure 6. L'organe de verrouillage 50 comporte des clés de verrouillage 55 visibles sur la figure 5 qui le solidarisent, dans cette position de verrouillage, à la partie fixe 5. Les clés de verrouillage 55 sont en effet placées dans des trous de positionnement 56 visibles sur la figure 9 formés dans chacun des montants 26 de la partie 5 du bâti 4. Les clés de verrouillage 55 se positionnent dans un trou de positionnement 56 en fonction de la hauteur à laquelle est disposée la cuvette au moment où le bouton poussoir 11 est relâché, fixant ainsi la cuvette 2 à la hauteur désirée par l'utilisateur.The locking position or preventing position of the movement of the moving part relative to the fixed part is illustrated on the figure 6 . The locking member 50 has locking keys 55 visible on the figure 5 which solidarize, in this locking position, the fixed part 5. The locking keys 55 are in fact placed in holes of positioning 56 visible on the figure 9 formed in each of the uprights 26 of the part 5 of the frame 4. The locking keys 55 are positioned in a positioning hole 56 as a function of the height at which the bowl is disposed at the moment the push button 11 is released, thereby fixing the bowl 2 at the height desired by the user.

Le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 comporte encore un capot 12 logeant le bouton poussoir 11 et permettant de constituer les moyens de préhension 15, une fois le bouton poussoir 11 actionné.The locking / unlocking system 10 further comprises a cover 12 housing the push button 11 and for constituting the gripping means 15, once the push button 11 actuated.

En effet, comme illustré sur la figure 7, en position de déverrouillage, les moyens de préhension manuelle 15 sont accessibles et permettent à l'utilisateur de monter ou descendre la cuvette 2 à la hauteur désirée. Lorsqu'il relâche le bouton poussoir 11, celui-ci revient en position de verrouillage illustrée sur la figure 6 solidarisant à nouveau la partie fixe 5 et la partie mobile 6 du bâti 4 et bloquant ainsi en position la cuvette 2.Indeed, as illustrated on the figure 7 , in the unlocked position, the manual gripping means 15 are accessible and allow the user to move up or down the bowl 2 to the desired height. When it releases the push button 11, the latter returns to the locking position illustrated on the figure 6 solidarisant again the fixed part 5 and the movable part 6 of the frame 4 and thus blocking the bowl 2 in position.

L'ensemble sanitaire 1 comporte des moyens d'assistance 60 configurés pour faciliter le déplacement manuel de la partie mobile 6. Dans l'exemple illustré, les moyens d'assistance 60 comprennent au moins un vérin, notamment au moins un vérin à gaz, visibles sur les figures 8 et 9, au nombre de deux dans l'exemple illustré. Les moyens d'assistance 60 sont configurés pour amortir la descente et accompagner la remontée de la cuvette de manière automatique, étant sollicités en position de déverrouillage du système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 par l'actionnement des moyens de préhension manuelle 15. La manipulation de la cuvette 2 est donc aisée pour l'utilisateur.The sanitary assembly 1 comprises assistance means 60 configured to facilitate the manual movement of the mobile part 6. In the example illustrated, the assistance means 60 comprise at least one jack, in particular at least one gas jack, visible on Figures 8 and 9 , two in the example shown. The assistance means 60 are configured to dampen the descent and accompany the recovery of the bowl automatically, being biased in the unlocking position of the locking / unlocking system 10 by the actuation of the manual gripping means 15. The handling of the bowl 2 is easy for the user.

L'ensemble sanitaire 1 comporte dans cet exemple un réservoir d'eau 65 rempli d'eau pour la chasse d'eau et commandé à l'aide de la commande 7 de chasse d'eau. Un tuyau d'arrivée d'eau 66 permet la descente d'eau depuis le réservoir d'eau 65 jusque dans la cuvette 2. Ce tuyau d'arrivée d'eau 66 est conçu de manière à pouvoir absorber de façon étanche les variations de hauteur de cuvette, notamment par télescopisme dans cet exemple. L'ensemble sanitaire 1 comporte en outre un tuyau d'évacuation d'eau évacuant les eaux usées de la cuvette 2 qui est, dans cet exemple illustré, extensible de manière à pouvoir lui aussi absorber les variations de hauteur de la cuvette 2. Les tuyaux 66 et 67 peuvent être indifféremment télescopiques ou extensibles ou autre dès lors qu'ils sont agencés pour absorber les variations de hauteur de la cuvette.The sanitary unit 1 comprises in this example a water tank 65 filled with water for flushing and controlled using the flush control 7. A water inlet pipe 66 allows the descent of water from the water tank 65 into the bowl 2. This water inlet pipe 66 is designed to be able to absorb tightly the variations of bowl height, especially by telescoping in this example. The sanitary assembly 1 further comprises a water discharge pipe discharging the wastewater from the bowl 2 which is, in this example shown, expandable so that it too can absorb the variations in height of the bowl 2. pipes 66 and 67 can be indifferently telescopic or extensible or other since they are arranged to absorb the variations of height of the bowl.

La cuvette sanitaire 2 décrite et illustrée sur les figures 1 à 9 consiste en une cuvette de toilettes. On ne sort pas du cadre de l'invention si la cuvette sanitaire est celle d'un lavabo, d'un bidet ou d'un évier suspendu. Une cuvette sanitaire 2 consistant en un lavabo est décrite par exemple en regard des figures 10 à 14 décrites ci-après.The sanitary bowl 2 described and illustrated on the Figures 1 to 9 consists of a toilet bowl. It is not beyond the scope of the invention if the sanitary bowl is that of a sink, a bidet or a sink suspended. A sanitary bowl 2 consisting of a sink is described, for example, with regard to Figures 10 to 14 described below.

On a représenté sur les figures 10 à 14 un ensemble sanitaire 1 comprenant une cuvette sanitaire 2 formant un lavabo, réglable en hauteur manuellement. On note que le lavabo est à une hauteur basse sur la figure 10, à une hauteur intermédiaire sur la figure 11 et à une hauteur haute sur la figure 12.We have shown on Figures 10 to 14 a sanitary unit 1 comprising a sanitary bowl 2 forming a sink, manually adjustable in height. We note that the sink is at a low height on the figure 10 , at an intermediate height on the figure 11 and at a height high on the figure 12 .

Le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 comporte dans cet exemple un corps creux 70, sous forme d'un tube, visible pour l'utilisateur, s'étendant à côté du lavabo, dont l'extrémité libre porte le bouton poussoir 11. Comme visible sur la figure 13, le corps creux 70 relie le bouton poussoir 11 à l'organe de verrouillage 50, à l'aide d'une tige 72. La tige 72 s'étend à l'intérieur du corps creux 70 et forme un retour 73 muni à son extrémité libre d'un élément de solidarisation 74 formant une surface crantée 75 apte à coopérer, en position de verrouillage, avec une surface correspondante (non visible) formée sur la partie fixe 5 du bâti, à l'arrière d'un montant 26 de celui-ci. La tige 72, dans sa partie de retour 73, traverse l'organe de verrouillage 50, comme visible sur la figure 14. Lorsque le bouton poussoir 11 est actionné, la tige 72 est repoussée vers l'arrière et la surface crantée 75 est désolidarisée de la partie fixe 5, de telle sorte que le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 passe en position de déverrouillage.The locking / unlocking system 10 comprises in this example a hollow body 70, in the form of a tube, visible to the user, extending next to the sink, whose free end carries the push button 11. As visible on the figure 13 , the hollow body 70 connects the push button 11 to the locking member 50, using a rod 72. The rod 72 extends inside the hollow body 70 and forms a return 73 provided to its free end of a securing element 74 forming a toothed surface 75 adapted to cooperate, in the locking position, with a corresponding surface (not visible) formed on the fixed part 5 of the frame, at the rear of a post 26 of this one. The rod 72, in its return portion 73, passes through the locking member 50, as visible on the figure 14 . When the push button 11 is actuated, the rod 72 is pushed backwards and the toothed surface 75 is disengaged from the fixed part 5, so that the locking / unlocking system 10 passes to the unlocking position.

Il est à noter que, dans cet exemple, les moyens d'assistance 60 comprennent un seul vérin à gaz. Les moyens d'assistance 60 sont configurés également, dans les modes de réalisation décrits, pour soulager mécaniquement le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10.It should be noted that in this example, the assistance means 60 comprise a single gas cylinder. The assistance means 60 are also configured, in the embodiments described, to mechanically relieve the locking / unlocking system 10.

Le mur ou cloison 21 de l'élément de cloisonnement 3 n'est pas plan dans cet exemple et présente au moins un angle, comme visible sur les figures 10 à 12. En effet, l'élément de cloisonnement 3 comporte deux parois latérales 71, dont une est visible sur les figures.The wall or partition 21 of the partition element 3 is not plane in this example and has at least one angle, as visible on the Figures 10 to 12 . Indeed, the partitioning element 3 comprises two side walls 71, one of which is visible in the figures.

L'invention n'est bien sûr pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits.The invention is of course not limited to the examples which have just been described.

Les moyens d'assistance 60 peuvent être différents d'un vérin à gaz et comporter par exemple un ressort.The assistance means 60 may be different from a gas cylinder and comprise for example a spring.

Le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 présenté pour le lavabo en référence aux figures 10 à 14 peut être utilisé pour un autre ensemble sanitaire, comportant par exemple une cuvette de toilettes. De même, le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage 10 présenté pour l'ensemble sanitaire formant des toilettes illustré sur les figures 1 à 9 peut être utilisé pour un autre ensemble sanitaire, comportant par exemple un lavabo.The locking / unlocking system 10 presented for the washbasin with reference to the Figures 10 to 14 can be used for another sanitary unit, comprising for example a toilet bowl. Similarly, the locking / unlocking system 10 presented for the sanitary assembly forming toilets illustrated on the Figures 1 to 9 can be used for another sanitary unit, comprising for example a washbasin.

Dans toute la description, les expressions « comportant un » ou « comprenant un » doivent être comprises comme étant synonymes respectivement des expressions « comportant au moins un » et « comprenant au moins un », sauf si le contraire est spécifié.Throughout the description, the terms "comprising one" or "comprising one" should be understood as being synonymous respectively with the terms "comprising at least one" and "comprising at least one", unless the opposite is specified.

Les plages de valeurs indiquées sont comprises comme incluant les bornes, sauf si le contraire est spécifié.The indicated ranges are understood to include the terminals, unless otherwise specified.

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Ensemble sanitaire (1) suspendu comprenant : - un bâti (4) comportant une partie fixe (5) et une partie mobile (6) configurée pour pouvoir se déplacer en translation, notamment verticalement, relativement à la partie fixe (5), - une cuvette sanitaire (2) suspendue solidaire de la partie mobile (6), réglable en hauteur manuellement, - un élément de cloisonnement (3) disposé entre le bâti (4) et la cuvette sanitaire (2), présentant une face extérieure (8) du côté de la cuvette sanitaire (2) et une face intérieure (9) du côté du bâti (4), - un système de verrouillage/déverrouillage (10) configuré pour permettre d'empêcher ou d'autoriser le déplacement en translation de la partie mobile (6), apte à être actionné depuis la face extérieure (8) de l'élément de cloisonnement (3), - des moyens de préhension manuelle (15) accessibles sur la face extérieure (8) de l'élément de cloisonnement (3), permettant à un utilisateur de déplacer en translation la partie mobile (6), une fois le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage (10) en position d'autorisation de ce déplacement, caractérisé en ce que l'élément de cloisonnement (3) comprend une plaque (20) fixée à la partie mobile (6) du bâti (4), solidaire en déplacement de la partie mobile (6), l'ensemble sanitaire comprenant au moins un élément de fixation (46) de la plaque (20) sur la partie mobile (6), apte à être réglé de manière à ajuster la position d'avant en arrière de la plaque (20).Suspended sanitary unit (1) comprising: a frame (4) comprising a fixed part (5) and a movable part (6) configured to be able to move in translation, in particular vertically, relative to the fixed part (5), - A sanitary bowl (2) suspended integral with the movable part (6), manually adjustable in height, - a partitioning element (3) disposed between the frame (4) and the sanitary bowl (2), having an outer face (8) on the side of the sanitary bowl (2) and an inner face (9) on the side of the frame (4) - a locking / unlocking system (10) configured to prevent or allow translational movement of the movable part (6), operable from the outer face (8) of the partition element ( 3), - Manual gripping means (15) accessible on the outer face (8) of the partitioning element (3), allowing a user to move in translation the movable part (6), once the locking / unlocking system (10) in the authorized position of this movement, characterized in that the partitioning element (3) comprises a plate (20) fixed to the movable part (6) of the frame (4), integral in displacement of the movable part (6), the sanitary assembly comprising at least a fastener (46) for the plate (20) on the movable part (6), which can be adjusted to adjust the front-to-back position of the plate (20). Ensemble sanitaire selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte deux éléments de fixation (46) de la plaque (20) réglables en quatre points (47), à savoir deux points inférieurs et deux points supérieurs.Sanitary assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises two fasteners (46) of the plate (20) adjustable at four points (47), namely two lower points and two upper points. Ensemble sanitaire selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la partie mobile (6) comporte au moins un patin (40) configuré pour limiter les frottements entre la partie fixe (5) et la partie mobile (6), ledit au moins un patin (40) étant configuré pour pouvoir être réglé en fonction du jeu entre la partie fixe (5) et la partie mobile (6).Sanitary assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the movable part (6) comprises at least one pad (40) configured to limit the friction between the fixed part (5) and the movable part (6), said at least a shoe (40) being configured to be adjustable according to the clearance between the fixed part (5) and the movable part (6). Ensemble sanitaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend des moyens d'assistance (60) configurés pour faciliter le déplacement manuel de la partie mobile (6), les moyens d'assistance (60) étant configurés pour amortir la descente de la cuvette (2) et accompagner la remontée de manière automatique, étant sollicités en position de déverrouillage du système de verrouillage/déverrouillage (10).Sanitary assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it comprises assistance means (60) configured to facilitate the manual movement of the mobile part (6), the assistance means (60) being configured to dampen the descent of the bowl (2) and accompany the lift automatically, being biased to the unlocking position of the locking / unlocking system (10). Ensemble sanitaire selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'assistance (60) comprennent au moins un vérin, notamment au moins un vérin à gaz.Sanitary assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that the assistance means (60) comprise at least one jack, in particular at least one gas cylinder. Ensemble sanitaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage (10) comporte un organe de verrouillage (50) configuré pour maintenir dans une position de verrouillage la partie fixe (5) et la partie mobile (6).Sanitary assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking / unlocking system (10) comprises a locking member (50) configured to maintain in a locking position the fixed part (5) and the moving part. (6). Ensemble sanitaire selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage (10) comporte un bouton poussoir (11) configuré de telle sorte que l'actionnement du bouton poussoir (11) déplace l'organe de verrouillage (50) de la position de verrouillage vers une position de déverrouillage autorisant le déplacement de la partie mobile (6) relativement à la partie fixe (5).Sanitary unit according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the locking / unlocking system (10) comprises a push button (11) configured in such a way that the actuation of the push button (11) displaces the locking member (50) from the locking position to an unlocking position allowing the moving part (6) to move relative to the fixed part (5). Ensemble sanitaire selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le système de verrouillage/déverrouillage (10) comporte des moyens de rappel (54) configurés pour rappeler l'organe de verrouillage (50) en position de verrouillage lorsque le bouton poussoir (11) n'est pas actionné.Sanitary assembly according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the locking / unlocking system (10) comprises return means (54) configured to return the locking member (50) in the locking position when the push button (11) is not pressed. Ensemble sanitaire selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de préhension manuelle (15) sont intégrés au système de verrouillage/déverrouillage (10).Sanitary assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the manual gripping means (15) are integrated in the locking / unlocking system (10).
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