EP2422884A1 - Sprinkler with a joint - Google Patents

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EP2422884A1
EP2422884A1 EP20110177390 EP11177390A EP2422884A1 EP 2422884 A1 EP2422884 A1 EP 2422884A1 EP 20110177390 EP20110177390 EP 20110177390 EP 11177390 A EP11177390 A EP 11177390A EP 2422884 A1 EP2422884 A1 EP 2422884A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/14—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
    • B05B1/16—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively- effective outlets
    • B05B1/1609—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively- effective outlets with a selecting mechanism comprising a lift valve
    • B05B1/1618—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening having selectively- effective outlets with a selecting mechanism comprising a lift valve where said valve is a double-seat lift valve
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/14—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
    • B05B1/18—Roses; Shower heads
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B13/00—Machines or plants for applying liquids or other fluent materials to surfaces of objects or other work by spraying, not covered by groups B05B1/00 - B05B11/00
    • B05B13/02—Means for supporting work; Arrangement or mounting of spray heads; Adaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
    • B05B13/0278—Arrangement or mounting of spray heads
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00—Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • B05B15/60—Arrangements for mounting, supporting or holding spraying apparatus
    • B05B15/65—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
    • B05B15/652—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00—Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • B05B15/60—Arrangements for mounting, supporting or holding spraying apparatus
    • B05B15/65—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
    • B05B15/652—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented
    • B05B15/654—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented using universal joints

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  • the invention is particularly of great interest when a particular position of the showerhead can be assigned to a particular type of water jets to be delivered.
  • the actuating element is a pushbutton which virtually offers itself for a specific actuation direction.
  • the joint around which the showerhead can be adjusted for example, be a ball joint.
  • the joint is a rotary joint with a fixed axis of rotation.
  • a jet disk 6 is arranged, which has a plurality of jet outlet openings 7.
  • a slot-like opening 9 is formed, whose longitudinal axis is parallel to the branch 2. This opening 9 forms a jet outlet opening.
  • a changeover device is housed, which passes the entering through the connecting piece 3 and the branch 2 in the housing 1 water either to the jet disk 6 or to the jet outlet opening 9.
  • the jet disk 6 is directed at the bottom of the housing down, so that the representation of FIGS. 1 and 2 chosen only for the sake of better representation.
  • the difference between the two positions in FIGS. 1 and 2 is because of the position of the FIG. 2 the shower housing 1 is pivoted about the axis of the pivot joint by a certain angle.
  • an actuating element 10 is displaceably mounted, both on the in FIG. 1 underside seen as well as on the opposite upper side of the housing 1 is designed as a push button 11.
  • the push button 11 is formed as a flat plate and corresponds in shape and size of a recess 12 in the bottom of the housing 1. From the in FIG. 1 to see position, the actuator 10 can be moved by pressing the push button 11 relative to the housing 1 down, resulting in that the push button 11 is then in the recess 12, while the push button 11 on the opposite side of the showerhead housing 1 from the corresponding recess 12 is pushed out.
  • the two pushbuttons are therefore part of a single actuator.
  • a user can either attack directly on the housing 1, or at the push button 11. He presses, for example, from the position of FIG. 1 On the push button 11, the changeover is first actuated and then, when the push button 11 rests on the bottom of the recess 12, the pivoting of the housing 1. The same applies in the reverse direction.
  • the two push buttons 11 of the actuating element 10 are connected to each other by a web 13 connecting them. This web 13 also serves to guide the actuating element 10 in the housing.
  • a valve closing body 14 in the form of a disk-shaped disc is attached to the web 13.
  • the valve closing body 14 is arranged in a valve chamber 15, which forms an upper and a lower valve seat. In the in FIG. 3 shown position, the actuator 10 is shifted so far that the valve closing body 14 rests against the upper valve seat of the valve chamber and closes the valve there.
  • the water passes from the connecting piece 13 through the branch 2 and the lateral lugs 5 in a shower casing passing through the pipe 16.
  • the tube 16 has a central branch 17, which is also approximately tubular. This tubular branch 17 leads approximately radially into the valve chamber 15. From the valve chamber 15, the water can move axially in FIG. 3 flow up or down, depending on the position of the valve closing body 14.
  • the lower outlet 18 from the valve chamber 15 leads via a water guide 19 in a flat space 20 immediately behind the jet disk 6 with the jet outlet openings 7. In the illustrated position of the actuating element 10 flows So water through the jet disk 6 in FIG. 3 downward. Moves the actuator 10 from the in FIG.
  • the arrangement of the different outlet options for the water from the showerhead is chosen so that a certain logic is given both the pivoting and the operation of the actuator.
  • the water In the lowered position, see FIG. 5 , the water exits from the end face 8.
  • the raised position see FIG. 3 , the water exits down from the jet disk 6.
  • the respective correct exit possibility is automatically produced by the pivoting by attack on the actuating element 10. It would make little sense, in the raised position, to let the water from the face freely into a room, and in the lowered position to direct the water, for example, against the rear wall of a shower room.
  • a shower with swivel joint with a defined axis.
  • the direction of actuation of the actuating element is at the same time the direction in which a force is exerted if the shower housing is to be pivoted.
  • the actuating element has a distance from the pivot axis. It is arranged in the region of the user-facing front of the shower housing.
  • the force required by a user to change over the changeover device is less than the force required for pivoting the showerhead 1.
  • the hinge formed by the lugs 5 and corresponding gaps in the showerhead 1 will have self-locking to cause the housing to remain in the once set position.

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Abstract

The sprinkler head has a joint designed for adjusting a shower housing (1), where a switching device is provided for switching the water flow in the shower housing between two different ways. An actuating element (10) is movably arranged in the shower housing for the switching device. An actuation direction coincides with a displacement direction of the shower housing.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Brause mit einem Brausegehäuse, das mithilfe eines Gelenks befestigt ist, so dass das Brausegehäuse verstellt werden kann. Ein Beispiel für eine derartige Brause ist eine Kopfbrause, die an einem aus der Wand heraus ragenden Rohr mithilfe eines Gelenks befestigt ist. Das Brausegehäuse kann dann zur Anpassung an den jewelligen Benutzer verstellt werden.The invention relates to a shower with a shower housing, which is fixed by means of a joint, so that the shower housing can be adjusted. An example of such a shower is an overhead shower, which is attached to a projecting out of the wall pipe by means of a joint. The showerhead can then be adjusted to accommodate the jewelligen user.

Sowohl bei Kopfbrausen als auch bei Handbrausen ist es bekannt, zur Änderung der Strahlcharakteristik oder sonstiger Eigenschaften eine Umstelleinrichtung anzuordnen, die mithilfe eines Betätigungselements betätigt werden kann. Beispielsweise kann man die Härte des aus einer Brause austretenden Strahls verstellen, wozu verdrehbare Knebel an der Seite des Brausegehäuses oder die Strahlscheibe umgebende Ringelemente vorgesehen sein können. Ebenfalls bekannt ist es, zwischen einem harten Massagestrahl und einem weichen belüfteten Strahl umzuschalten.Both overhead shower and hand shower it is known to arrange a changeover to change the beam characteristics or other properties, which can be operated by means of an actuating element. For example, you can adjust the hardness of the emerging from a shower jet, which can be provided on the side of the shower housing or the jet disk surrounding ring elements rotatable toggle. It is also known to switch between a hard massage jet and a soft ventilated jet.

Es ist auch schon bekannt, eine Brause mit zwei verschiedenen Strahlauslässen zu versehen und zwischen diesen Strahlauslässen dadurch umzuschalten, dass das Brausegehäuse selbst verkippt wird ( EP 1759770 A1 ).It is also known to provide a shower with two different Strahlauslässen and switch between these Strahlauslässen thereby, that the shower enclosure itself is tilted ( EP 1759770 A1 ).

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine mit einem Gelenk angebrachte Brause derart auszugestalten, dass sie besonders sinnvoll und ergonomisch bedienbar ist.The invention is based on the object to design a shower mounted with a joint such that it is particularly useful and ergonomically operable.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung eine Brause mit den im Anspruch 1 genannten Merkmalen vor. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand von Unteransprüchen.To solve this problem, the invention proposes a shower with the features mentioned in claim 1. Further developments of the invention are the subject of dependent claims.

Auf diese Weise kann ein Benutzer mit der gleichen Handbewegung, die er auch zum Verstellen der Brause benutzt, die Umstelleinrichtung betätigen. Er kann dabei sowohl nur die Umstelleinrichtung betätigen, als auch nur die Richtung des Brausegehäuses gegenüber dem Teil, an dem das Brausegehäuse mithilfe des Gelenks angebracht ist, ändern, als auch beides gleichzeitig tun.In this way, a user with the same hand movement, which he also uses to adjust the shower, press the changeover. He can operate both only the changeover, as well as only change the direction of the shower housing with respect to the part to which the shower housing is mounted by means of the joint, as well as do both at the same time.

Die Erfindung ist insbesondere dann von großem Interesse, wenn eine bestimmte Stellung des Brausegehäuses auch einer besonderen Art der abzugebenden Wasserstrahlen zugeordnet werden kann.The invention is particularly of great interest when a particular position of the showerhead can be assigned to a particular type of water jets to be delivered.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die zum Betätigen der Umstelleinrichtung erforderliche Kraft, die ein Benutzer aufbringen muss, kleiner ist als die Kraft, die er zum Verstellen des Brausegehäuses benötigt.In a further development of the invention, it may be provided that the force required to actuate the changeover device, which force a user has to apply, is smaller than the force which he requires for adjusting the showerhead.

Dadurch kann erreicht werden, dass der Benutzer die Umstelleinrichtung auch betätigen kann, ohne eine Verstellung durchzuführen, und dass er dafür das Brausegehäuse nicht extra festhalten muss.As a result, it can be achieved that the user can also actuate the changeover device without performing an adjustment, and that he does not have to hold on to the shower enclosure in order to do so.

In nochmaliger Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Betätigungselement in zwei entgegengesetzte Richtungen bewegbar an dem Brausegehäuse angebracht und gelagert ist. Zum Umstellen von der einen Möglichkeit in die andere Möglichkeit wird daher das Betätigungselement in der einen Richtung betätigt, und zum zurück umstellen dann in der anderen Richtung. Die beiden Richtungen sind entgegengesetzt, da mit der gleichen Art der Bewegung dann auch das Brausegehäuse verstellt werden kann.In a further development of the invention can be provided that the actuating element is mounted and mounted movable in two opposite directions to the shower housing. To switch from one possibility in the other way, therefore, the actuator is operated in one direction, and then switch back in the other direction. The two directions are opposite, as with the same type of movement then the showerhead can be adjusted.

Erfindungsgemäß kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Betätigungselement und/oder die Umstelleinrichtung derart ausgebildet ist, dass das Betätigungselement in seiner einmal eingenommenen Position bleibt. Gegebenenfalls kann dies auch durch eine Rastung erreicht oder unterstützt werden. Diese Rastung kann sowohl an dem Betätigungselement als auch an der Umstelleinrichtung selbst angreifen, gegebenenfalls auch an beiden.According to the invention it can be provided that the actuating element and / or the changeover device is designed such that the actuating element remains in its once occupied position. Optionally, this can also be achieved or supported by a detent. This detent can attack both on the actuating element and on the switching device itself, optionally also on both.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass das Betätigungselement und/oder die Umstelleinrichtung derart ausgebildet ist, dass das Betätigungselement gegebenenfalls zeitverzögert oder aufgrund sonstiger Umstände in eine bestimmte Ausgangsposition zurückkehrt. Dabei soll auch an den Fall gedacht werden, dass ähnlich wie bei einer Handbrause die Umstelleinrichtung so eingerichtet ist, dass nach dem Abschalten der Wasserströmung die Umstelleinrichtung in eine bestimmte Position der Brause zurückkehrt.In a further development of the invention can also be provided that the actuating element and / or the changeover is designed such that the actuating element optionally retarded or due to other circumstances returns to a specific starting position. It should also be thought of the case that similar to a hand shower, the changeover is set up so that after switching off the flow of water, the changeover device returns to a specific position of the shower.

Es ist ebenfalls möglich und wird von der Erfindung vorgeschlagen, dass zwei Betätigungselemente vorhanden sind, von denen jedes dazu dient, die Umstelleinrichtung in eine bestimmte Stellung umzuschalten.It is also possible and is proposed by the invention that there are two actuators, each of which serves to switch the changeover to a certain position.

Es wurde erwähnt, dass die Umstelleinrichtung dazu vorgesehen ist, wie Brause zwischen zwei Möglichkeiten umzuschalten. Dabei kann es sich beispielsweise um zwei verschiedene Strahlarten handeln, beispielsweise einen harten Massagestrahl und einen weichen belüfteten Strahl. Diese beiden Strahlarten können gegebenenfalls auch aus der gleichen Stelle des Brausegehäuses austreten. Eine andere Möglichkeit wäre die, dass zwischen zwei verschiedenen Strahlauslässen aus dem Brausegehäuse umgeschaltet wird. Es kann sich dabei um zwei verschiedene Auslässe an zwei verschiedenen Stellen des Brausegehäuses handeln. Auch die Form des Auslasses kann unterschiedlich sein.It has been mentioned that the changeover device is intended to switch between two options, such as shower. These may be, for example, two different types of spray, for example a hard massage jet and a soft aerated jet. If necessary, these two jet types can also emerge from the same location of the shower enclosure. Another possibility would be, that is switched between two different Strahlauslässen from the shower enclosure. These may be two different outlets at two different locations on the showerhead. The shape of the outlet can be different.

In nochmaliger Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass es sich bei dem Betätigungselement um eine Drucktaste handelt, die sich für eine bestimmte Betätigungsrichtung geradezu anbietet.In a further development of the invention, it can be provided that the actuating element is a pushbutton which virtually offers itself for a specific actuation direction.

Erfindungsgemäß kann vorgesehen sein, dass mindestens ein Betätigungselement im Bereich der dem Benutzer zugewandten Vorderseite des Brausegehäuses angeordnet ist. Dies ist auch die Stelle, an der ein Benutzer normalerweise angreifen würde, um die Richtung des Brausegehäuses zu ändern.According to the invention it can be provided that at least one actuating element is arranged in the region of the front side of the shower housing facing the user. This is also where a user would normally attack to change the direction of the showerhead.

Das Gelenk, um das das Brausegehäuse verstellt werden kann, kann beispielsweise ein Kugelgelenk sein.The joint around which the showerhead can be adjusted, for example, be a ball joint.

Ebenfalls möglich ist es, dass das Gelenk ein Drehgelenk mit einer festen Drehachse ist.It is also possible that the joint is a rotary joint with a fixed axis of rotation.

Weitere Merkmale, Einzelheiten und Vorzüge der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Ansprüchen und der Zusammenfassung, deren beider Wortlaut durch Bezugnahme zum Inhalt der Beschreibung gemacht wird, der folgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sowie anhand der Zeichnung. Hierbei zeigen:

Figur 1
perspektivisch die Ansicht einer Brause nach der Erfindung von der Unterseite;
Figur 2
die Ansicht der Brause in einem verstellten Zustand;
Figur 3
einen Schnitt durch die Brause der Figur 1 und Figur 2;
Figur 4
einen horizontalen Schnitt durch die Brause;
Figur 5
einen der Figur 3 entsprechenden Schnitt bei abgeschwenkter Position der Brause;
Figur 6
einen der Figur 4 entsprechenden Schnitt durch die Brause in der Position der Figur 5.
Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the claims and the abstract, the wording of which is incorporated by reference into the content of the description, the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention and with reference to the drawing. Hereby show:
FIG. 1
in perspective, the view of a shower head according to the invention from the bottom;
FIG. 2
the view of the shower in an obstructed state;
FIG. 3
a cut through the shower of the FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 ;
FIG. 4
a horizontal section through the shower;
FIG. 5
one of the FIG. 3 corresponding section in the pivoted position of the shower;
FIG. 6
one of the FIG. 4 corresponding section through the shower head in the position of FIG. 5 ,

Die in Figur 1 dargestellte Brause enthält ein Brausegehäuse 1, das im dargestellten Beispiel die Form eines Quaders aufweist. Mit einer nicht dargestellten Leitung wird eine Verzweigung 2 verbunden, die einen Anschlussstutzen 3 aufweist. Die im wesentlichen geradlinige Verzweigung 2 weist an ihren beiden Enden jeweils einen Schenkel 4 auf, der mit einem nach innen gerichteten Ansatz 5 in das Innere des Brausegehäuses 1 hinein ragt. Dieser Ansatz 5 bildet zusammen mit der Öffnung, in die er hinein ragt, ein Schwenkgelenk, da das Brausegehäuse 1 um die durch die Mitte der Ansätze 5 verlaufende Achse verschwenkbar ist.In the FIG. 1 shower shown contains a shower housing 1, which has the shape of a cuboid in the example shown. With a line, not shown, a branch 2 is connected, which has a connection piece 3. The substantially rectilinear branch 2 has at its two ends in each case a leg 4, which projects into the interior of the shower housing 1 with an inwardly directed projection 5. This approach 5, together with the opening into which it protrudes into, a pivot joint, since the shower housing 1 is pivotable about the axis extending through the center of the lugs 5 axis.

Auf der in Figur 1 oben dargestellten Unterseite des Brausegehäuses ist eine Strahlscheibe 6 angeordnet, die eine Vielzahl von Strahlaustrittsöffnungen 7 aufweist.On the in FIG. 1 The underside of the shower housing shown above, a jet disk 6 is arranged, which has a plurality of jet outlet openings 7.

An der vorderen von dem Anschlussstutzen 3 weg ragenden Stirnseite 8 des Brausegehäuses 1 ist eine schlitzartige Öffnung 9 ausgebildet, deren Längsachse parallel zu der Verzweigung 2 verläuft. Auch diese Öffnung 9 bildet eine Strahlaustrittsöffnung.At the front of the connecting piece 3 projecting away end face 8 of the showerhead 1, a slot-like opening 9 is formed, whose longitudinal axis is parallel to the branch 2. This opening 9 forms a jet outlet opening.

In dem Brausegehäuse 1 ist eine Umstelleinrichtung untergebracht, die das durch den Anschlussstutzen 3 und die Verzweigung 2 in das Gehäuse 1 eintretende Wasser entweder zu der Strahlscheibe 6 oder zu der Strahlaustrittsöffnung der Öffnung 9 leitet. Üblicherweise ist die Strahlscheibe 6 an der Unterseite des Gehäuses nach unten gerichtet, so dass die Darstellung der Figur 1 und 2 nur aus Gründen der besseren Darstellung so gewählt ist. Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Positionen in Figur 1 und 2 liegt darin, dass bei der Position der Figur 2 das Brausegehäuse 1 um die Achse des Schwenkgelenk um einen bestimmten Winkel verschwenkt ist.In the shower housing 1, a changeover device is housed, which passes the entering through the connecting piece 3 and the branch 2 in the housing 1 water either to the jet disk 6 or to the jet outlet opening 9. Usually, the jet disk 6 is directed at the bottom of the housing down, so that the representation of FIGS. 1 and 2 chosen only for the sake of better representation. The difference between the two positions in FIGS. 1 and 2 is because of the position of the FIG. 2 the shower housing 1 is pivoted about the axis of the pivot joint by a certain angle.

In dem Brausegehäuse 1 ist ein Betätigungselement 10 verschiebbar gelagert, das sowohl auf der in Figur 1 zu sehenden Unterseite als auch auf der gegenüberliegenden Oberseite des Gehäuses 1 als Drucktaste 11 ausgebildet ist. Die Drucktaste 11 ist als flache Platte ausgebildet und entspricht in Form und Größe einer Vertiefung 12 in der Unterseite des Gehäuses 1. Aus der in Figur 1 zu sehenden Position kann das Betätigungselement 10 durch Drücken auf die Drucktaste 11 gegenüber dem Gehäuse 1 nach unten verschoben werden, was dazu führt, dass die Drucktaste 11 dann in der Vertiefung 12 liegt, während die Drucktaste 11 auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite des Brausegehäuses 1 aus der entsprechenden Vertiefung 12 heraus geschoben wird. Die beiden Drucktasten sind also Teil eines einzigen Betätigungselements.In the shower housing 1, an actuating element 10 is displaceably mounted, both on the in FIG. 1 underside seen as well as on the opposite upper side of the housing 1 is designed as a push button 11. The push button 11 is formed as a flat plate and corresponds in shape and size of a recess 12 in the bottom of the housing 1. From the in FIG. 1 to see position, the actuator 10 can be moved by pressing the push button 11 relative to the housing 1 down, resulting in that the push button 11 is then in the recess 12, while the push button 11 on the opposite side of the showerhead housing 1 from the corresponding recess 12 is pushed out. The two pushbuttons are therefore part of a single actuator.

Um das Brausegehäuse 1 zu verschwenken, kann ein Benutzer entweder direkt an dem Gehäuse 1 angreifen, oder aber an der Drucktaste 11. Drückt er beispielsweise aus der Position der Figur 1 auf die Drucktaste 11, so wird zunächst die Umstelleinrichtung betätigt und dann, wenn die Drucktaste 11 auf dem Boden der Vertiefung 12 aufliegt, erfolgt die Verschwenkung des Gehäuses 1. Das gleiche gilt in umgekehrter Richtung.To pivot the shower enclosure 1, a user can either attack directly on the housing 1, or at the push button 11. He presses, for example, from the position of FIG. 1 On the push button 11, the changeover is first actuated and then, when the push button 11 rests on the bottom of the recess 12, the pivoting of the housing 1. The same applies in the reverse direction.

Einzelheiten des Umschaltens ergeben sich aus dem Schnitt der Figur 3. Die beiden Drucktasten 11 des Betätigungselements 10 sind durch einen sie verbindenden Steg 13 miteinander verbunden. Dieser Steg 13 dient auch der Führung des Betätigungselements 10 in dem Gehäuse. Etwa in der Mitte zwischen den beiden Drucktasten 11 ist an dem Steg 13 ein Ventilschließkörper 14 in Form einer diskusförmigen Scheibe angebracht. Der Ventilschließkörper 14 ist in einer Ventilkammer 15 angeordnet, die einen oberen und einen unteren Ventilsitz bildet. In der in Figur 3 dargestellten Position ist das Betätigungselement 10 soweit verschoben, dass der Ventilschließkörper 14 an dem oberen Ventilsitz der Ventilkammer anliegt und das Ventil dort schließt.Details of switching arise from the intersection of FIG. 3 , The two push buttons 11 of the actuating element 10 are connected to each other by a web 13 connecting them. This web 13 also serves to guide the actuating element 10 in the housing. Approximately in the middle between the two push buttons 11, a valve closing body 14 in the form of a disk-shaped disc is attached to the web 13. The valve closing body 14 is arranged in a valve chamber 15, which forms an upper and a lower valve seat. In the in FIG. 3 shown position, the actuator 10 is shifted so far that the valve closing body 14 rests against the upper valve seat of the valve chamber and closes the valve there.

Das Wasser gelangt aus dem Anschlussstutzen 13 durch die Verzweigung 2 und die seitlichen Ansätze 5 in ein das Brausegehäuse durchsetzendes Rohr 16. Das Rohr 16 weist eine mittige Abzweigung 17 auf, die ebenfalls etwa rohrförmig ausgebildet ist. Diese rohrförmige Abzweigung 17 führt etwa radial in die Ventilkammer 15. Aus der Ventilkammer 15 kann das Wasser axial in Figur 3 nach oben oder unten strömen, je nach Stellung des Ventilschließkörpers 14. Der untere Auslass 18 aus der Ventilkammer 15 führt über eine Wasserführung 19 in einen flachen Raum 20 unmittelbar hinter der Strahlscheibe 6 mit den Strahlaustrittsöffnungen 7. In der dargestellten Position des Betätigungselements 10 fließt das Wasser also durch die Strahlscheibe 6 in Figur 3 nach unten. Schiebt man das Betätigungselement 10 aus der in Figur 3 dargestellten Position nach unten, so verschiebt sich zunächst das Betätigungselement 10 gegenüber dem Brausegehäuse 1, und wenn man weiter drückt, verschwenkt sich das Brausegehäuse 1 gegenüber dem Anschlussstutzen 3. Diese Position ist in Figur 5 dargestellt. Hier ist also durch einen Handgriff sowohl die Umstelleinrichtung betätigt als auch die Verschwenkung durchgeführt worden. Der Ventilschließkörper 14 liegt jetzt an dem unteren Ventilsitz der Ventilkammer 15 an und verschließt die Wasserführung 19 zu der Strahlscheibe 6. Gleichzeitig ist der obere axial Auslass aus der Ventilkammer 15 geöffnet, der über eine Wasserführung 21 mit der Schlitzöffnung 9 in Verbindung steht. Das Wasser tritt jetzt aus dem Schlitz 9 aus.The water passes from the connecting piece 13 through the branch 2 and the lateral lugs 5 in a shower casing passing through the pipe 16. The tube 16 has a central branch 17, which is also approximately tubular. This tubular branch 17 leads approximately radially into the valve chamber 15. From the valve chamber 15, the water can move axially in FIG. 3 flow up or down, depending on the position of the valve closing body 14. The lower outlet 18 from the valve chamber 15 leads via a water guide 19 in a flat space 20 immediately behind the jet disk 6 with the jet outlet openings 7. In the illustrated position of the actuating element 10 flows So water through the jet disk 6 in FIG. 3 downward. Moves the actuator 10 from the in FIG. 3 shown position down, so first shifts the actuator 10 relative to the shower housing 1, and if you press further, the showerhead 1 pivots relative to the connecting piece 3. This position is in FIG. 5 shown. Here, therefore, both the changeover is operated by a handle and the pivoting has been performed. The valve closing body 14 now abuts against the lower valve seat of the valve chamber 15 and closes the water guide 19 to the jet disk 6. At the same time, the upper axial outlet from the valve chamber 15 is opened, which communicates with the slot opening 9 via a water guide 21. The water now exits from the slot 9.

Der Schnitt der Figur 6 zeigt jetzt den Ventilschließkörper 14 in der Ventilkammer, da der Ventilschließkörper 14 jetzt unterhalb der Schnittebene der Figur 6 liegt.The cut of the FIG. 6 now shows the valve closing body 14 in the valve chamber, since the valve closing body 14 now below the cutting plane of the FIG. 6 lies.

Die Anordnung der unterschiedlichen Austrittsmöglichkeiten für das Wasser aus dem Brausegehäuse ist so gewählt, dass eine gewisse Logik sowohl der Verschwenkung als auch der Bedienung der Betätigungseinrichtung gegeben ist. In der herabgeschwenkten Position, siehe Figur 5, tritt das Wasser aus der Stirnfläche 8 aus. In der hochgeschwenkten Position, siehe Figur 3, tritt das Wasser nach unten aus der Strahlscheibe 6 aus. Die jeweils richtige Austrittsmöglichkeit wird durch das Verschwenken durch Angriff an dem Betätigungselement 10 automatisch hergestellt. Es würde wenig Sinn machen, in der hochgeschwenkten Position das Wasser aus der Stirnfläche frei in einen Raum austreten zu lassen, und in der herab geschwenkten Position das Wasser beispielsweise gegen die Rückwand einer Brausekabine zu richten.The arrangement of the different outlet options for the water from the showerhead is chosen so that a certain logic is given both the pivoting and the operation of the actuator. In the lowered position, see FIG. 5 , the water exits from the end face 8. In the raised position, see FIG. 3 , the water exits down from the jet disk 6. The respective correct exit possibility is automatically produced by the pivoting by attack on the actuating element 10. It would make little sense, in the raised position, to let the water from the face freely into a room, and in the lowered position to direct the water, for example, against the rear wall of a shower room.

Dennoch ist es auch hier möglich, falls dies aus irgendeinem Grunde gewünscht ist, die Umschaltung unabhängig von der Verschwenkung und die Verschwenkung unabhängig von der Umschaltung durchzuführen.Nevertheless, it is also possible here, if desired for some reason, the switching independent of the pivoting and perform the pivoting independently of the switching.

Bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform handelt es sich um eine Brause mit Schwenkgelenk mit einer definierten Achse. Die Betätigungsrichtung des Betätigungselements ist gleichzeitig die Richtung, in der man eine Kraft ausgeübt, wenn man das Brausegehäuse Verschwenken will. Das Betätigungselement weist einen Abstand von der Schwenkachse auf. Es ist im Bereich der dem Benutzer zugewandten Vorderseite des Brausegehäuses angeordnet.In the illustrated embodiment is a shower with swivel joint with a defined axis. The direction of actuation of the actuating element is at the same time the direction in which a force is exerted if the shower housing is to be pivoted. The actuating element has a distance from the pivot axis. It is arranged in the region of the user-facing front of the shower housing.

Die Kraft, die ein Benutzer zum Umstellen der Umstelleinrichtung benötigt, ist kleiner als die Kraft, die er zum Verschwenken des Brausegehäuses 1 benötigt. Das Gelenk, das durch die Ansätze 5 und entsprechende Spalten in dem Brausegehäuse 1 gebildet wird, hat natürlich eine Selbsthemmung, um zu erreichen, dass das Gehäuse in der einmal eingestellten Position bleibt.The force required by a user to change over the changeover device is less than the force required for pivoting the showerhead 1. Of course, the hinge formed by the lugs 5 and corresponding gaps in the showerhead 1 will have self-locking to cause the housing to remain in the once set position.

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Brause, mit 1.1 einem Gelenk, 1.2 einem mithilfe des Gelenks verstellbaren Brausegehäuse (1), 1.3 einer Umstelleinrichtung zum Umstellen der Wasserströmung in dem Brausegehäuse (1) zwischen mindestens zwei verschiedenen Möglichkeiten, 1.4 mindestens einem an/in dem Brausegehäuse (1) angeordneten dem Brausegehäuse (1) gegenüber bewegbaren Betätigungselement (10) für die Umstelleinrichtung, das 1.5 eine Betätigungsrichtung aufweist, die 1.6 mit einer Verstellrichtung des Brausegehäuses (1) zusammenfällt. Shower, with 1.1 a joint, 1.2 an adjustable by means of the joint shower housing (1), 1.3 a switching device for switching the flow of water in the shower housing (1) between at least two different ways 1.4 at least one arranged on / in the shower housing (1) the shower housing (1) opposite to movable actuating element (10) for the changeover, the 1.5 has an actuating direction, the 1.6 coincides with an adjustment of the showerhead (1). Brause nach Anspruch 1, bei der die zum Betätigen der Umstelleinrichtung erforderliche Betätigungskraft kleiner ist als die zum Verstellen des Brausegehäuses (1) gegenüber dem Gelenk.Shower according to claim 1, wherein the actuation force required for actuating the changeover device is smaller than that for adjusting the shower housing (1) relative to the joint. Brause nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, bei der ein Betätigungselement (10) in zwei entgegengesetzten Richtungen bewegbar zum Umstellen zwischen den beiden Möglichkeiten angeordnet ist.Shower according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an actuating element (10) is arranged movable in two opposite directions for switching between the two possibilities. Brause nach Anspruch 3, bei der das Betätigungselement (10) und/oder die Umstelleinrichtung derart ausgebildet ist, dass das Betätigungselement (10) in seiner eingenommenen Position bleibt.Shower according to claim 3, wherein the actuating element (10) and / or the changeover device is designed such that the actuating element (10) remains in its assumed position. Brause nach Anspruch 3, bei der das Betätigungselement (10) und/oder die Umstelleinrichtung derart ausgebildet ist, dass das Betätigungselement (10), gegebenenfalls zeitverzögert, in eine Ausgangsposition zurückkehrt.Shower according to claim 3, wherein the actuating element (10) and / or the changeover device is designed such that the actuating element (10), optionally with a time delay, returns to a starting position. Brause nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, mit zwei unabhängig voneinander bewegbaren Betätigungselementen, von denen jedes zum Umschalten der Umstelleinrichtung in eine Richtung ausgebildet ist.Shower according to one of the preceding claims, with two independently movable actuators, each of which is designed to switch the changeover in one direction. Brause nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Umstelleinrichtung zum Umschalten zwischen zwei verschiedenen Strahlarten ausgebildet ist.Shower according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the changeover device is designed to switch between two different types of jet. Brause nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der die Umstelleinrichtung zum Umschalten zwischen zwei Brausestrahlauslässen (6, 9) aus dem Brausegehäuse (1) ausgebildet ist.Shower according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the changeover device for switching between two spray jet outlets (6, 9) of the shower housing (1) is formed. Brause nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der mindestens ein Betätigungselement als eine Taste (11) ausgebildet ist.Shower according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one actuating element is designed as a button (11). Brause nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der mindestens ein Betätigungselement im Bereich der dem Benutzer zugewandten Vorderseite (8) des Brausegehäuses (1) angeordnet ist.Shower according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one actuating element in the region of the user facing front side (8) of the showerhead (1) is arranged. Brause nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der das Gelenk ein Kugelgelenk ist.Shower according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the joint is a ball joint. Brause nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei der das Gelenk ein Drehgelenk mit einer festen Achse ist.Shower according to one of the preceding claims, in which the joint is a swivel joint with a fixed axis.
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