EP2439347A1 - Method for cleaning a sanitary assembly and associated cleaning device - Google Patents

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EP2439347A1
EP2439347A1 EP11405316A EP11405316A EP2439347A1 EP 2439347 A1 EP2439347 A1 EP 2439347A1 EP 11405316 A EP11405316 A EP 11405316A EP 11405316 A EP11405316 A EP 11405316A EP 2439347 A1 EP2439347 A1 EP 2439347A1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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  • the invention relates to a method for cleaning a sanitary system according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the EP-A-1 605 106 discloses a cleaning method and a cleaning device in which a toilet bowl and a concealed cistern can be cleaned in a circuit.
  • the necessary equipment such as a circulating pump, a water heater and a controller are arranged on a mobile on wheels frame.
  • the siphon can not be cleaned during this process.
  • the DE-C-100 32 439 discloses a method and apparatus for cleaning a toilet bowl, wherein the entrance area of the siphon is closed with an inflatable bladder. Again, the siphon is not cleaned.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a method and apparatus of the type mentioned, which allow even more thorough cleaning of sanitary facilities and in particular those with a toilet bowl or urinal bowl.
  • the cistern with which the toilet bowl or urinal bowl is rinsed is also cleaned in one cycle simultaneously with the bowl and the siphon. Preferably, it is also descaled during the cleaning.
  • the descaling is preferably carried out with an abrasive, which is added to the circulating water.
  • an appropriate acid may be added to the circulating water as a liquid or powder.
  • the abrasive may be, for example, a nut shell granules. After such cleaning, the rinsing effect is improved, so that much water can be saved.
  • the rinsing sheet which connects the cistern with the bowl, is also thoroughly cleaned. Lime deposits in the flushing pipe are also removed. Since the cleaning of the bowl and the cistern is done in a cycle, can be cleaned with relatively little water. The cleaning process can be carried out with comparatively little water, for example about 101. After cleaning, the water is largely neutral and can be safely disposed of through the sewer system.
  • the bowl is filled with cleaning fluid and this flows in said circuit each in the cistern and out of this through the flushing pipe back into the bowl.
  • Such a cycle allows a particularly high and efficient cleaning performance.
  • the bowl has a siphon and that this is closed before the cleaning process on the output side with a sealant.
  • the sealant is formed according to an embodiment of the invention as a bubble, which can be introduced into the siphon and, for example, pneumatically expanded or inflated. Such a bubble makes it possible to seal the siphon comparatively far back.
  • the cleaning process also cleans the siphon. After cleaning, the bubble can be relieved by releasing air and easily taken out of the bowl again.
  • the bowl is closed with a lid before the initiation of the cleaning process.
  • the lid serves primarily for receiving the control, the pump and the nozzles.
  • a pump is provided, which projects into the bowl and sucks from this detergent and fed via a suitable line to the cistern.
  • the waste set or the bell tower and the inlet fitting are removed from the cistern before initiating the cleaning process.
  • the inlet fitting and the drain fitting are placed in the cistern, so that they are also cleaned in said cycle. The functionality and the life of the inlet fitting and the drain fitting can be improved.
  • the invention also relates to a cleaning device for carrying out the method.
  • a cleaning device 10 For cleaning the cistern 22 and the toilet bowl 2, a cleaning device 10 is provided which has a plate-shaped cover 11 which is placed on the toilet bowl 2 and thus closes an upper opening 43 of the toilet bowl 2.
  • the cleaning device 10 has a closure member 8, which is designed as an inflatable bladder or the like.
  • This closure member 8 is connected via a line 9, for example via a flexible hose, with a ball valve 41 or a compressed air coupling or other suitable tap.
  • a ball valve 41 or a compressed air coupling or other suitable tap about this cock 41 and the line 9, the closure member 8 compressed air can be supplied so that it expands and the in Fig. 1 takes form shown.
  • the siphon 3 is sealed in the region of a pipe socket 4.
  • air and pressurized water could be used to expand the closure member 8.
  • By opening the ball valve 1 the air or the water can be drained, so that the closure member 8 shrinks and can be pulled out of the siphon 3.
  • the sealing of the siphon 3 on the output side makes it possible to enter cleaning liquid 44 in the toilet bowl 2 to the desired level, for example until it lies approximately below the flushing channel 6. Since the siphon 3 is closed by the closure member 8, this cleaning liquid 44 can not flow out through the siphon 3 via an opening 5.
  • the cleaning liquid 44 can by means of a pump 18 at a aspirated into the cleaning liquid 44 lower end 19 and sucked into a Fig. 3 shown intake pipe 30 are fed in the direction of arrow 31 to a control device 20.
  • the control device 20 has according to Fig. 3 a housing 29 with a chamber 45, in which a control disk 32 is arranged with a plurality of segments 33 to 37.
  • the cleaning liquid can be supplied via the connecting pipe 30 of this chamber 45.
  • the driven by a drive 46 control disk 32 has a plurality, for example, five openings 38, which are each connected to a nozzle 39.
  • the segments 33 to 37 can be adjusted by means of the drive 46 so that the openings 38 are opened and closed in accordance with the specifications of a control unit 28.
  • the openings 38 are opened and closed successively, for example. If an opening 38 is connected to the chamber 45, cleaning liquid 44 flows into the corresponding nozzle 39.
  • the nozzles 39 through which the cleaning liquid 44 flows in the direction of the arrows 40, are each connected to the cleaning nozzles 12 or 15 via a water line 13.
  • the cleaning nozzles 12 are mounted on the cover 11 and directed so that 44 can be introduced into the flushing channel 16 through this cleaning liquid. If the openings 38, as mentioned above, opened alternately, so are connected in accordance with the cleaning nozzles 12 successively with the chamber 45.
  • the control of the drive 46 is carried out with a control unit 28. Basically, a control by hand is conceivable.
  • the cover 11 may be provided with a lockable hood 14. The completed hood 14 secures the devices arranged underneath.
  • the cleaning nozzle 15 is also mounted on the cover 11. Via a line 16, it is connected to the control device 20 and also controlled as explained above.
  • the cleaning nozzle 15 has a nozzle-shaped outlet opening 47, which is directed against an area arranged behind the edge 17 of the siphon 3.
  • the cleaning nozzle 15 and the other cleaning nozzles 12 are adjustable in height and rotatable and pivotable. They can also be displaced laterally. This adaptation to different bowls 2 is possible.
  • At the outlet opening 47 can Cleaning liquid 44 are directed specifically against the edge 17, so that these particularly prone to contamination and calcification edge 17 can be thoroughly cleaned.
  • the control device 20 is connected via a line 21 with a pipe 24 which is mounted on a cover 23 which closes an upper opening 48 of the cistern 32.
  • the tube 24 protrudes into the cistern 22 and has a lower outlet opening 49.
  • the tube 24 also has a nozzle 24a, which is a spray nozzle and which may also be rotatable.
  • a particularly thorough cleaning or descaling of the cistern 22 and the drain fitting and the inlet fitting is possible.
  • cleaning liquid 44 can be introduced into the cistern.
  • the usual lid of the cistern 22, not shown here, is replaced by the cover 23.
  • the opening 48 may also be an inspection opening of a concealed cistern.
  • the drain set not shown here and the inlet fitting are removed and placed in the flushing box 22.
  • the cistern 22 is thus open at the bottom.
  • the cleaning liquid 44 introduced into the cistern 22 thus leaves the cistern 22 essentially without resistance and flows according to the arrows 25 and 26 via a flushing elbow 27 or another channel into the flushing channel 6.
  • the control device 28 has a flush button A, to which a rinse with fresh water can be triggered after cleaning.
  • An operating hours and cycle counter B allows the reading of the operating hours and the cleaning cycles performed.
  • a cycle time for example, up to two or three hours, adjustable.
  • a switch D allows an emergency stop.
  • the control unit 28 may for example be arranged on the control device 20 or else be installed in the cover 11 or in the hood 14.
  • the closure member 8 is first introduced into the siphon 3 and the pipe socket 4 and expanded with compressed air or pressurized water, so that the siphon 3 is closed to the opening 5 back.
  • the toilet bowl 2 is now with Cleaning liquid 44 filled.
  • the cover 11 is mounted on the toilet bowl 2, so that the opening 43 is closed.
  • the adjustable nozzles 12 and 15 are preferably used, which in this case engage in the flushing channel 6 and attack on the edge 17. Also possible are suitable sealants.
  • the cover 11 is adapted to the opening of this bowl.
  • the actuator plate is removed.
  • the waste set and the inlet fitting are removed and placed in the cistern 22.
  • the cover 21 is placed on the cistern 22 and secured by suitable means.
  • the tube 24, which may be fixedly connected to the cover 23, is now connected via the line 21 to the control device 20. If the cleaning device 10 is mounted as described above and the toilet bowl 2 filled with the cleaning liquid 44, the cleaning process by setting a timer on the switch C is set in motion.
  • the pump 18 delivers cleaning liquid 44 from the toilet bowl 2 to the cleaning nozzles 12 and 15 and via the pipe 21 and the pipe 24 into the cistern 22.
  • the cleaning liquid 44 contains cleaning agents such as abrasives and chemical cleaners.
  • the introduced into the cistern 22 cleaning liquid 44 passes through the rinsing sheet 27 back into the toilet bowl 2, so that the cleaning liquid 44 thus circulates in a cycle.
  • a dry running control means 50 which projects into the toilet bowl 2, it is constantly checked whether sufficient cleaning liquid 44 is present in the toilet bowl 2. If this is not the case, then the pump 18 is turned off automatically via the control device 20. This could possibly also be done via the D key.
  • the said cleaning cycle can now be carried out automatically during a time set at the switch C unattended.
  • the cleaning cycle can be carried out continuously, ie without significant change of the parameters.
  • a cleaning cycle which is changed during the cycle.
  • the power of the pump 18 could be changed and / or the temperature of the cleaning fluid 44 could be varied with a suitable heating means.
  • the cleaning device 10 When the cleaning cycle is completed, the cleaning device 10 is removed and the cistern 22 is returned to its original state.
  • the cleaning liquid 24 flows after removal of the closure member 8 via the siphon or otherwise disposed of.
  • the remaining cleaning liquid 44 By actuating the cistern 22, the remaining cleaning liquid 44 is removed from the toilet bowl 2.
  • the sanitary system 1 is now cleaned and descaled and ready for use again.

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The method involves providing a flushing tank (22) and a washing pan (2), for example a toilet washing pan or a urinal washing pan. A cleaning device (10) is provided with cleaning nozzles (12,15). The washing pan has a siphon (3), where the siphon is locked before the cleaning process with a sealing material (8). An independent claim is also included for a cleaning device with a pump.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Reinigen einer sanitären Anlage nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a method for cleaning a sanitary system according to the preamble of claim 1.

Verfahren zum Reinigen einer sanitären Anlage sowie Reinigungsvorrichtungen hierzu sind im Stand der Technik durch die CH-B-698 992 und die CH-B-698 977 bekannt geworden. Mit diesen Verfahren ist es möglich, beispielsweise eine WC-Schüssel auch im Bereich des Spülkanals gründlich zu Reinigen. Mit den genannten Reinigungsvorrichtungen ist dieser Vorgang weitgehend automatisch durchführbar. Der Reinigungsvorgang kann auch während einer längeren Zeitdauer, beispielsweise während mehreren Stunden, durchgeführt werden. Hierzu wird ein Reinigungsstrom erzeugt, der im Innern des Beckens zirkuliert und vorzugsweise ein Abrasivmittel enthält.Methods for cleaning a sanitary system and cleaning devices for this purpose are in the prior art by the CH-B-698 992 and the CH-B-698 977 known. With these methods it is possible, for example, to clean a toilet bowl thoroughly even in the area of the flushing channel. With the mentioned cleaning devices, this process is largely automatically carried out. The cleaning process can also be carried out for a longer period of time, for example for several hours. For this purpose, a cleaning stream is generated, which circulates in the interior of the basin and preferably contains an abrasive.

Die EP-A-1 605 106 offenbart ein Reinigungsverfahren und eine Reinigungsvorrichtung, bei dem in einem Kreislauf eine Toilettenschüssel und ein Unterputzspülkasten gereinigt werden können. Die notwendigen Geräte, wie beispielsweise eine Umwälzpumpe, ein Durchlauferhitzer und eine Steuerung sind an einem auf Räder fahrbaren Gestell angeordnet. Der Siphon kann bei diesem Verfahren nicht gereinigt werden. Die DE-C-100 32 439 offenbart ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum Reinigen eines Toilettenbeckens, wobei der Eingangsbereich des Siphons mit einem aufblasbaren Balg verschlossen wird. Auch hier wird der Siphon nicht gereinigt.The EP-A-1 605 106 discloses a cleaning method and a cleaning device in which a toilet bowl and a concealed cistern can be cleaned in a circuit. The necessary equipment, such as a circulating pump, a water heater and a controller are arranged on a mobile on wheels frame. The siphon can not be cleaned during this process. The DE-C-100 32 439 discloses a method and apparatus for cleaning a toilet bowl, wherein the entrance area of the siphon is closed with an inflatable bladder. Again, the siphon is not cleaned.

Weitere Verfahren und Vorrichtungen zum Reinigen von Klosettschüsseln sind aus der DE-C-43 04 998 , der WO 2008/099365 , der US 4,890,339 und der US 5,381,809 bekannt geworden.Other methods and apparatus for cleaning toilet bowls are from the DE-C-43 04 998 , of the WO 2008/099365 , of the US 4,890,339 and the US 5,381,809 known.

Mit den genannten Verfahren und Vorrichtungen kann lediglich die WC-Schüssel gereinigt werden.With the above methods and devices, only the toilet bowl can be cleaned.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung der genannten Art zu schaffen, die eine noch gründlichere Reinigung von sanitären Anlagen und insbesondere solchen mit einer WC-Schüssel oder Urinalschüssel, ermöglichen.The invention has for its object to provide a method and apparatus of the type mentioned, which allow even more thorough cleaning of sanitary facilities and in particular those with a toilet bowl or urinal bowl.

Die Aufgabe ist bei einem gattungsgemässen Verfahren gemäss Anspruch 1 gelöst. Beim erfindungsgemässen Verfahren wird somit auch der Spülkasten, mit dem die WC-Schüssel oder die Urinalschüssel gespült wird, in einem Kreislauf gleichzeitig mit der Schüssel und dem Siphon gereinigt. Vorzugsweise wird während der Reinigung auch entkalkt. Die Entkalkung erfolgt vorzugsweise mit einem Abrasivmittel, das dem zirkulierenden Wasser beigegeben wird. Zusätzlich zu dem Abrasivmittel kann dem zirkulierenden Wasser eine geeignete Säure als Flüssigkeit oder Pulver beigegeben werden. Das Abrasivmittel kann beispielsweise ein Nussschalengranulat sein. Nach einer solchen Reinigung ist die Spülwirkung verbessert, so dass wesentlich Wasser eingespart werden kann. Wesentlich ist zudem, dass auch der Spülbogen, welcher den Spülkasten mit der Schüssel verbindet, ausführlich gereinigt wird. Es werden auch Kalkablagerungen im Spülrohr entfernt. Da die Reinigung der Schüssel und des Spülkastens in einem Kreislauf erfolgt, kann mit vergleichsweise wenig Wasser gereinigt werden. Der Reinigungsvorgang kann mit vergleichsweise wenig Wasser, beispielsweise etwa 101 durchgeführt werden. Nach der Reinigung ist das Wasser weitgehend neutral und kann bedenkenlos über das Kanalisationsnetz entsorgt werden.The object is achieved in a generic method according to claim 1. In the method according to the invention, therefore, the cistern with which the toilet bowl or urinal bowl is rinsed is also cleaned in one cycle simultaneously with the bowl and the siphon. Preferably, it is also descaled during the cleaning. The descaling is preferably carried out with an abrasive, which is added to the circulating water. In addition to the abrasive, an appropriate acid may be added to the circulating water as a liquid or powder. The abrasive may be, for example, a nut shell granules. After such cleaning, the rinsing effect is improved, so that much water can be saved. It is also essential that the rinsing sheet, which connects the cistern with the bowl, is also thoroughly cleaned. Lime deposits in the flushing pipe are also removed. Since the cleaning of the bowl and the cistern is done in a cycle, can be cleaned with relatively little water. The cleaning process can be carried out with comparatively little water, for example about 101. After cleaning, the water is largely neutral and can be safely disposed of through the sewer system.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Schüssel mit Reinigungsflüssigkeit gefüllt wird und diese im genannten Kreislauf jeweils in den Spülkasten und aus diesem durch das Spülrohr zurück in die Schüssel fliesst. Ein solcher Kreislauf ermöglicht eine besonders hohe und effiziente Reinigungsleistung.According to a development of the invention it is provided that the bowl is filled with cleaning fluid and this flows in said circuit each in the cistern and out of this through the flushing pipe back into the bowl. Such a cycle allows a particularly high and efficient cleaning performance.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Schüssel einen Siphon aufweist und dass dieser vor dem Reinigungsvorgang ausgangsseitig mit einem Dichtungsmittel verschlossen wird. Das Dichtungsmittel ist gemäss einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung als Blase ausgebildet, die in den Siphon eingeführt und beispielsweise pneumatisch aufgeweitet bzw. aufgeblasen werden kann. Eine solche Blase ermöglicht es, den Siphon vergleichsweise weit hinten abzudichten. Beim Reinigungsvorgang wird damit auch der Siphon gereinigt. Nach der Reinigung kann die Blase durch Ablassen von Luft entspannt und in einfacher Weise wieder aus der Schüssel herausgenommen werden.According to a development of the invention it is provided that the bowl has a siphon and that this is closed before the cleaning process on the output side with a sealant. The sealant is formed according to an embodiment of the invention as a bubble, which can be introduced into the siphon and, for example, pneumatically expanded or inflated. Such a bubble makes it possible to seal the siphon comparatively far back. The cleaning process also cleans the siphon. After cleaning, the bubble can be relieved by releasing air and easily taken out of the bowl again.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Schüssel vor der Einleitung des Reinigungsvorganges mit einem Deckel verschlossen wird. Der Deckel dient vor allem zur Aufnahme der Steuerung, der Pumpe und der Düsen.According to a development of the invention it is provided that the bowl is closed with a lid before the initiation of the cleaning process. The lid serves primarily for receiving the control, the pump and the nozzles.

Um den Kreislauf des Reinigungsmittels aufrechtzuerhalten, ist eine Pumpe vorgesehen, die in die Schüssel ragt und aus dieser Reinigungsmittel ansaugt und über eine geeignete Leitung dem Spülkasten zuführt.In order to maintain the circulation of the cleaning agent, a pump is provided, which projects into the bowl and sucks from this detergent and fed via a suitable line to the cistern.

Nach einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass aus dem Spülkasten die Ablaufgarnitur bzw. die Heberglocke sowie die Einlaufarmatur vor Einleitung des Reinigungsvorganges entfernt werden. Vorzugsweise werden die Einlaufarmatur und die Ablaufgarnitur in den Spülkasten gelegt, so dass diese ebenfalls im genannten Kreislauf gereinigt werden. Die Funktionstüchtigkeit sowie die Lebensdauer der Einlaufarmatur und der Ablaufgarnitur können dadurch verbessert werden.According to a development of the invention, it is provided that the waste set or the bell tower and the inlet fitting are removed from the cistern before initiating the cleaning process. Preferably, the inlet fitting and the drain fitting are placed in the cistern, so that they are also cleaned in said cycle. The functionality and the life of the inlet fitting and the drain fitting can be improved.

Die Erfindung betrifft ebenfalls eine Reinigungsvorrichtung zum Durchführen des Verfahrens.The invention also relates to a cleaning device for carrying out the method.

Ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
schematisch ein Schnitt durch eine WC-Anlage mit einer montierten Reinigungsvorrichtung,
Fig. 2
eine Ansicht einer Steuereinheit,
Fig. 3
ein Schnitt durch eine Steuervorrichtung und
Fig. 4
schematisch eine Ansicht einer Steuerscheibe.
  • Die Fig. 1 zeigt eine sanitäre Anlage 1 mit einer WC-Schüssel 2 und einem Spülkasten 22.
  • Der Spülkasten 22 ist auf die Klosettschüssel 2 aufgesetzt, so dass Spülwasser bei einer Spülung aus dem Spülkasten 2 über einen Spülbogen 27 in einen Spülkanal 6 fliesst und dadurch in an sich bekannter Weise eine Innenseite 42 und einen Siphon 3 der Klosettschüssel 2 reinigt. Der Spülkasten 2 kann auch als Unterputzspülkasten ausgebildet sein. Der Spülkanal 6 kann an einer Unterseite eine Mehrzahl von Spülöffnungen bzw.
  • Spüldüsen 7 aufweisen. Der Spülkanal 6 kann aber auch sonst wie unterseitig geöffnet sein, so dass Spülwasser in die WC-Schüssel 2 abgegeben werden kann.
An embodiment of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawing. Show it:
Fig. 1
schematically a section through a toilet facility with a mounted cleaning device,
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a view of a control unit,
Fig. 3
a section through a control device and
Fig. 4
schematically a view of a control disk.
  • The Fig. 1 shows a sanitary system 1 with a toilet bowl 2 and a cistern 22nd
  • The cistern 22 is placed on the toilet bowl 2, so that rinse water flows in a flushing from the cistern 2 via a rinsing arc 27 into a flushing channel 6 and thereby cleans in a conventional manner, an inside 42 and a siphon 3 of the toilet bowl 2. The cistern 2 may also be designed as a concealed cistern. The flushing channel 6 may at a bottom a plurality of flushing openings or
  • Have rinsing nozzles 7. However, the flushing channel 6 can also be opened otherwise as on the underside, so that rinse water can be dispensed into the toilet bowl 2.

Zum Reinigen des Spülkastens 22 und der WC-Schüssel 2 ist eine Reinigungsvorrichtung 10 vorgesehen, die eine plattenförmige Abdeckung 11 aufweist, welche auf die WC-Schüssel 2 aufgesetzt ist und damit eine obere Öffnung 43 der WC-Schüssel 2 verschliesst.For cleaning the cistern 22 and the toilet bowl 2, a cleaning device 10 is provided which has a plate-shaped cover 11 which is placed on the toilet bowl 2 and thus closes an upper opening 43 of the toilet bowl 2.

Die Reinigungsvorrichtung 10 weist ein Verschlussorgan 8 auf, das als aufblasbare Blase oder dergleichen ausgebildet ist. Dieses Verschlussorgan 8 ist über eine Leitung 9, beispielsweise über einen flexiblen Schlauch, mit einem Kugelhahn 41 oder einer Druckluftkupplung oder einem anderen geeigneten Hahn verbunden. Über diesen Hahn 41 und die Leitung 9 kann dem Verschlussorgan 8 Druckluft zugeführt werden, so dass dieses sich ausdehnt und die in Fig. 1 gezeigte Form annimmt. In dieser Form ist der Siphon 3 im Bereich eines Rohrstutzens 4 dicht verschlossen. Anstelle von Luft könnte auch Druckwasser verwendet werden, um das Verschlussorgan 8 auszudehnen. Durch Öffnen des Kugelhahns 1 kann die Luft bzw. das Wasser abgelassen werden, so dass das Verschlussorgan 8 schrumpft und aus dem Siphon 3 herausgezogen werden kann.The cleaning device 10 has a closure member 8, which is designed as an inflatable bladder or the like. This closure member 8 is connected via a line 9, for example via a flexible hose, with a ball valve 41 or a compressed air coupling or other suitable tap. About this cock 41 and the line 9, the closure member 8 compressed air can be supplied so that it expands and the in Fig. 1 takes form shown. In this form, the siphon 3 is sealed in the region of a pipe socket 4. Instead of air and pressurized water could be used to expand the closure member 8. By opening the ball valve 1, the air or the water can be drained, so that the closure member 8 shrinks and can be pulled out of the siphon 3.

Die Abdichtung des Siphons 3 ausgangsseitig ermöglicht es, in die WC-Schüssel 2 Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 bis zum gewünschten Niveau einzugeben, beispielsweise bis dieses etwa unterhalb des Spülkanals 6 liegt. Da der Siphon 3 durch das Verschlussorgan 8 verschlossen ist, kann diese Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 durch den Siphon 3 nicht über eine Öffnung 5 ausfliessen. Die Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 kann mittels einer Pumpe 18 an einem in die Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 eintauchenden unteren Ende 19 angesaugt und über ein in Fig. 3 gezeigtes Ansaugrohr 30 in Richtung des Pfeiles 31 einer Steuervorrichtung 20 zugeführt werden.The sealing of the siphon 3 on the output side makes it possible to enter cleaning liquid 44 in the toilet bowl 2 to the desired level, for example until it lies approximately below the flushing channel 6. Since the siphon 3 is closed by the closure member 8, this cleaning liquid 44 can not flow out through the siphon 3 via an opening 5. The cleaning liquid 44 can by means of a pump 18 at a aspirated into the cleaning liquid 44 lower end 19 and sucked into a Fig. 3 shown intake pipe 30 are fed in the direction of arrow 31 to a control device 20.

Die Steuervorrichtung 20 besitzt gemäss Fig. 3 ein Gehäuse 29 mit einer Kammer 45, in welcher eine Steuerscheibe 32 mit mehreren Segmenten 33 bis 37 angeordnet ist. Die Reinigungsflüssigkeit kann über das Anschlussrohr 30 dieser Kammer 45 zugeführt werden. Die von einem Antrieb 46 angetriebene Steuerscheibe 32 besitzt mehrere, beispielsweise fünf Öffnungen 38, die jeweils mit einer Düse 39 verbunden sind. Die Segmente 33 bis 37 können mittels des Antriebs 46 so verstellt werden, dass die Öffnungen 38 gemäss den Vorgaben einer Steuereinheit 28 geöffnet und geschlossen werden. Die Öffnungen 38 werden beispielsweise nacheinander geöffnet und geschlossen. Ist eine Öffnung 38 mit der Kammer 45 verbunden, so fliesst Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 in die entsprechende Düse 39.The control device 20 has according to Fig. 3 a housing 29 with a chamber 45, in which a control disk 32 is arranged with a plurality of segments 33 to 37. The cleaning liquid can be supplied via the connecting pipe 30 of this chamber 45. The driven by a drive 46 control disk 32 has a plurality, for example, five openings 38, which are each connected to a nozzle 39. The segments 33 to 37 can be adjusted by means of the drive 46 so that the openings 38 are opened and closed in accordance with the specifications of a control unit 28. The openings 38 are opened and closed successively, for example. If an opening 38 is connected to the chamber 45, cleaning liquid 44 flows into the corresponding nozzle 39.

Die Düsen 39, durch welche die Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 in Richtung der Pfeile 40 ausströmt, sind jeweils über eine Wasserleitung 13 mit den Reinigungsdüsen 12 oder 15 verbunden. Die Reinigungsdüsen 12 sind an der Abdeckung 11 gelagert und so gerichtet, dass durch diese Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 in den Spülkanal 16 eingeleitet werden kann. Werden die Öffnungen 38, wie oben erwähnt, abwechslungsweise geöffnet, so werden entsprechend durch die Reinigungsdüsen 12 nacheinander mit der Kammer 45 verbunden. Die Steuerung des Antriebes 46 erfolgt mit einer Steuereinheit 28. Grundsätzlich ist auch eine Steuerung von Hand denkbar. Zum Schutz der Steuervorrichtung 20, der Pumpe 18 und des Kugelhahnes 41 kann die Abdeckung 11 mit einer abschliessbaren Haube 14 versehen sein. Die abgeschlossene Haube 14 sichert die darunter angeordneten Geräte.The nozzles 39, through which the cleaning liquid 44 flows in the direction of the arrows 40, are each connected to the cleaning nozzles 12 or 15 via a water line 13. The cleaning nozzles 12 are mounted on the cover 11 and directed so that 44 can be introduced into the flushing channel 16 through this cleaning liquid. If the openings 38, as mentioned above, opened alternately, so are connected in accordance with the cleaning nozzles 12 successively with the chamber 45. The control of the drive 46 is carried out with a control unit 28. Basically, a control by hand is conceivable. To protect the control device 20, the pump 18 and the ball valve 41, the cover 11 may be provided with a lockable hood 14. The completed hood 14 secures the devices arranged underneath.

Die Reinigungsdüse 15 ist ebenfalls an der Abdeckung 11 gelagert. Über eine Leitung 16 ist sie mit der Steuervorrichtung 20 verbunden und wie oben erläutert ebenfalls gesteuert. Die Reinigungsdüse 15 besitzt eine düsenförmige Austrittsöffnung 47, die gegen einen hinter der Kante 17 angeordneten Bereich des Siphons 3 gerichtet ist. Die Reinigungsdüse 15 und auch die anderen Reinigungsdüsen 12 sind in der Höhe verstellbar und drehbar sowie schwenkbar. Sie können auch seitlich verschiebbar sein. Damit ist eine Anpassung an unterschiedliche Schüsseln 2 möglich. An der Austrittsöffnung 47 kann Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 gezielt gegen die Kante 17 gerichtet werden, so dass diese für Verschmutzung und Verkalkung besonders anfällige Kante 17 besonders gründlich gereinigt werden kann.The cleaning nozzle 15 is also mounted on the cover 11. Via a line 16, it is connected to the control device 20 and also controlled as explained above. The cleaning nozzle 15 has a nozzle-shaped outlet opening 47, which is directed against an area arranged behind the edge 17 of the siphon 3. The cleaning nozzle 15 and the other cleaning nozzles 12 are adjustable in height and rotatable and pivotable. They can also be displaced laterally. This adaptation to different bowls 2 is possible. At the outlet opening 47 can Cleaning liquid 44 are directed specifically against the edge 17, so that these particularly prone to contamination and calcification edge 17 can be thoroughly cleaned.

Die Steuervorrichtung 20 ist über eine Leitung 21 mit einem Rohr 24 verbunden, das an einer Abdeckung 23 gelagert ist, welche eine obere Öffnung 48 des Spülkastens 32 verschliesst. Das Rohr 24 ragt in den Spülkasten 22 hinein und besitzt eine untere Austrittsöffnung 49. Das Rohr 24 besitzt zudem eine Düse 24a, die eine Sprühdüse ist und die auch rotierbar sein kann. Dadurch ist eine besonders gründliche Reinigung bzw. Entkalken des Spülkastens 22 sowie der Ablaufgarnitur und der Einlaufarmatur möglich. Über die Leitung 21 und das Rohr 24 kann in den Spülkasten 22 Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 eingebracht werden. Der hier nicht gezeigte übliche Deckel des Spülkastens 22 ist durch die Abdeckung 23 ersetzt. Die Öffnung 48 kann auch eine Revisionsöffnung eines Unterputzspülkastens sein. Aus dem Spülkasten 22 sind die hier nicht gezeigte Ablaufgarnitur sowie die Einlaufarmatur abmontiert und in den Spül-kasten 22 gelegt. Der Spülkasten 22 ist damit unten offen. Die in den Spülkasten 22 eingeleitete Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 verlässt somit im Wesentlichen ohne Widerstand den Spülkasten 22 und fliesst gemäss den Pfeilen 25 und 26 über einen Spülbogen 27 oder einen anderen Kanal in den Spülkanal 6.The control device 20 is connected via a line 21 with a pipe 24 which is mounted on a cover 23 which closes an upper opening 48 of the cistern 32. The tube 24 protrudes into the cistern 22 and has a lower outlet opening 49. The tube 24 also has a nozzle 24a, which is a spray nozzle and which may also be rotatable. As a result, a particularly thorough cleaning or descaling of the cistern 22 and the drain fitting and the inlet fitting is possible. Via the line 21 and the pipe 24 22 cleaning liquid 44 can be introduced into the cistern. The usual lid of the cistern 22, not shown here, is replaced by the cover 23. The opening 48 may also be an inspection opening of a concealed cistern. From the cistern 22, the drain set not shown here and the inlet fitting are removed and placed in the flushing box 22. The cistern 22 is thus open at the bottom. The cleaning liquid 44 introduced into the cistern 22 thus leaves the cistern 22 essentially without resistance and flows according to the arrows 25 and 26 via a flushing elbow 27 or another channel into the flushing channel 6.

Die Steuervorrichtung 28 besitzt eine Spültaste A, an welcher nach der Reinigung eine Spülung mit frischem Wasser ausgelöst werden kann. Ein Betriebsstunden und -zyklus-Zähler B ermöglicht das Ablesen der Betriebsstunden und der durchgeführten Reinigungszyklen. An einem Timer C ist eine Zykluszeit, beispielsweise bis zwei oder drei Stunden, einstellbar. Schliesslich ermöglicht ein Schalter D einen Notstopp. Die Steuereinheit 28 kann beispielsweise an der Steuervorrichtung 20 angeordnet oder aber auch in die Abdeckung 11 oder in die Haube 14 eingebaut werden.The control device 28 has a flush button A, to which a rinse with fresh water can be triggered after cleaning. An operating hours and cycle counter B allows the reading of the operating hours and the cleaning cycles performed. At a timer C, a cycle time, for example, up to two or three hours, adjustable. Finally, a switch D allows an emergency stop. The control unit 28 may for example be arranged on the control device 20 or else be installed in the cover 11 or in the hood 14.

Nachfolgend wird ein Reinigungsvorgang näher erläutert.Below, a cleaning process is explained in more detail.

Um die sanitäre Anlage 1 zu Reinigen, wird zunächst das Verschlussorgan 8 in den Siphon 3 bzw. den Rohrstutzen 4 eingeführt und mit Druckluft oder Druckwasser aufgeweitet, so dass der Siphon 3 zur Öffnung 5 hin verschlossen ist. Die WC-Schüssel 2 wird nun mit Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 gefüllt. Anschliessend wird die Abdeckung 11 auf der WC-Schüssel 2 befestigt, so dass die Öffnung 43 verschlossen ist. Zur Befestigung und Sicherung der Abdeckung 11 werden vorzugsweise die einstellbaren Düsen 12 und 15 verwendet, die hierbei in den Spülkanal 6 eingreifen bzw. an der Kante 17 angreifen. Möglich sind auch geeignete Dichtungsmittel. Im Fall einer Urinalschüssel ist die Abdeckung 11 an die Öffnung dieser Schüssel angepasst.To clean the sanitary system 1, the closure member 8 is first introduced into the siphon 3 and the pipe socket 4 and expanded with compressed air or pressurized water, so that the siphon 3 is closed to the opening 5 back. The toilet bowl 2 is now with Cleaning liquid 44 filled. Subsequently, the cover 11 is mounted on the toilet bowl 2, so that the opening 43 is closed. For fixing and securing the cover 11, the adjustable nozzles 12 and 15 are preferably used, which in this case engage in the flushing channel 6 and attack on the edge 17. Also possible are suitable sealants. In the case of a urinal bowl, the cover 11 is adapted to the opening of this bowl.

Damit die WC-Schüssel 2 und gleichzeitig der Spülkasten 22 gereinigt werden können, wird der hier nicht gezeigte Spülkastendeckel oder bei einem Unterputzspülkasten die Betätigungsplatte entfernt. Zudem werden die Ablaufgarnitur und die Einlaufarmatur abmontiert und in den Spülkasten 22 gelegt. Nun wird auf den Spülkasten 22 die Abdeckung 21 aufgesetzt und mit geeigneten Mitteln befestigt. Das Rohr 24, das fest mit der Abdeckung 23 verbunden sein kann, ist nun über die Leitung 21 mit der Steuervorrichtung 20 verbunden. Ist die Reinigungsvorrichtung 10 wie oben beschrieben montiert und die WC-Schüssel 2 mit der Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 gefüllt, so wird der Reinigungsvorgang durch Einstellen einer Zeituhr am Schalter C in Gang gesetzt. Hierbei fördert die Pumpe 18 Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 aus der WC-Schüssel 2 zu den Reinigungsdüsen 12 und 15 sowie über die Leitung 21 und das Rohr 24 in den Spülkasten 22. Wie oben erwähnt, enthält die Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 Reinigungsmittel, wie beispielsweise Abrasivmittel und chemische Reinigungsmittel. Die in den Spülkasten 22 eingebrachte Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 gelangt über den Spülbogen 27 zurück in die WC-Schüssel 2, so dass die Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 somit in einem Kreislauf zirkuliert. Mit einem Trockenlauf-Kontrollmittel 50, das in die WC-Schüssel 2 ragt, wird laufend kontrolliert, ob in der WC-Schüssel 2 genügend Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 vorhanden ist. Sollte dies nicht der Fall sein, so wird über die Steuervorrichtung 20 die Pumpe 18 selbsttätig abgestellt. Dies könnte evtl. auch über die Taste D erfolgen. Der genannte Reinigungskreislauf kann nun selbsttätig während einer am Schalter C eingestellten Zeitdauer unbeaufsichtigt durchgeführt werden. Während dieser Zeitdauer kann der Reinigungszyklus stetig, d.h. ohne wesentliche Änderung der Parameter durchgeführt werden. Denkbar ist jedoch auch ein Reinigungskreislauf, der während des Zyklus geändert wird. Beispielsweise könnte die Leistung der Pumpe 18 geändert werden und/oder mit einem geeigneten Heizmittel könnte die Temperatur der Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 variiert werden.So that the toilet bowl 2 and at the same time the cistern 22 can be cleaned, the cistern lid, not shown here or in a concealed cistern, the actuator plate is removed. In addition, the waste set and the inlet fitting are removed and placed in the cistern 22. Now the cover 21 is placed on the cistern 22 and secured by suitable means. The tube 24, which may be fixedly connected to the cover 23, is now connected via the line 21 to the control device 20. If the cleaning device 10 is mounted as described above and the toilet bowl 2 filled with the cleaning liquid 44, the cleaning process by setting a timer on the switch C is set in motion. Here, the pump 18 delivers cleaning liquid 44 from the toilet bowl 2 to the cleaning nozzles 12 and 15 and via the pipe 21 and the pipe 24 into the cistern 22. As mentioned above, the cleaning liquid 44 contains cleaning agents such as abrasives and chemical cleaners. The introduced into the cistern 22 cleaning liquid 44 passes through the rinsing sheet 27 back into the toilet bowl 2, so that the cleaning liquid 44 thus circulates in a cycle. With a dry running control means 50 which projects into the toilet bowl 2, it is constantly checked whether sufficient cleaning liquid 44 is present in the toilet bowl 2. If this is not the case, then the pump 18 is turned off automatically via the control device 20. This could possibly also be done via the D key. The said cleaning cycle can now be carried out automatically during a time set at the switch C unattended. During this period of time, the cleaning cycle can be carried out continuously, ie without significant change of the parameters. However, it is also conceivable a cleaning cycle, which is changed during the cycle. For example, the power of the pump 18 could be changed and / or the temperature of the cleaning fluid 44 could be varied with a suitable heating means.

Ist der Reinigungszyklus abgeschlossen, so wird die Reinigungsvorrichtung 10 entfernt und der Spülkasten 22 wird wieder in den ursprünglichen Zustand gebracht. Die Reinigungsflüssigkeit 24 fliesst nach dem Entfernen des Verschlussorgans 8 über den Siphon ab oder wird sonst wie entsorgt. Durch Betätigen des Spülkastens 22 wird die verbleibende Reinigungsflüssigkeit 44 aus der WC-Schüssel 2 entfernt. Die sanitäre Anlage 1 ist nun gereinigt und entkalkt und für eine Benutzung wieder bereit.When the cleaning cycle is completed, the cleaning device 10 is removed and the cistern 22 is returned to its original state. The cleaning liquid 24 flows after removal of the closure member 8 via the siphon or otherwise disposed of. By actuating the cistern 22, the remaining cleaning liquid 44 is removed from the toilet bowl 2. The sanitary system 1 is now cleaned and descaled and ready for use again.

BEZUGSZEICHENLISTELIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

11
Sanitäre AnlageSanitary facility
22
Schüsselbowl
33
Siphonsiphon
44
Rohrstutzenpipe socket
55
Öffnungopening
66
Spülkanalirrigation channel
77
Spülöffnungflushing opening
88th
Verschlussorganclosure member
99
Leitungmanagement
1010
Reinigungsvorrichtungcleaning device
1111
Abdeckungcover
1212
Reinigungsdüsecleaning nozzle
1313
Leitungmanagement
1414
HaubeHood
1515
Reinigungsdüsecleaning nozzle
1616
Leitungmanagement
1717
Kanteedge
1818
Pumpepump
1919
Ansaugöffnungsuction
2020
Steuervorrichtungcontrol device
2121
Leitungmanagement
2222
Spülkastencistern
2323
Abdeckungcover
2424
Rohrpipe
2525
Pfeilarrow
2626
Pfeilarrow
2727
Spülbogenflush bend
2828
Steuereinheitcontrol unit
2929
Gehäusecasing
3030
Anschlussrohrconnecting pipe
3131
Pfeilarrow
3232
Steuerscheibecontrol disc
3333
Segmentsegment
3434
Segmentsegment
3535
Segmentsegment
3636
Segmentsegment
3737
Segmentsegment
3838
Öffnungopening
3939
Düsejet
4040
Pfeilarrow
4141
Kugelhahnball valve
4242
Innenseiteinside
4343
Öffnungopening
4444
Reinigungsflüssigkeitcleaning fluid
4545
Kammerchamber
4646
Antriebdrive
4747
Austrittsöffnungoutlet opening
4848
Öffnungopening
4949
Austrittsöffnungoutlet opening
5050
Trockenlauf-KontrollmittelDry running control agent

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Verfahren zum Reinigen einer sanitären Anlage, die einen Spülkasten (22) und eine Schüssel (2), beispielsweise eine WC-Schüssel oder eine Urinalschüssel aufweist, mit einer Reinigungsvorrichtung (10), die wenigstens eine Reinigungsdüse (12, 15) aufweist, mit der Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) in die Schüssel (2) abgegeben wird um diese zu reinigen, wobei die Reinigungsvorrichtung (10) an den Spülkasten (22) angeschlossen wird und die Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) in einem Kreislauf den Spülkasten (22) und die Schüssel (2) reinigt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schüssel (2) einen Siphon (3) aufweist und dass dieser vor dem Reinigungsvorgang ausgangsseitig mit einem Dichtungsmittel (8) verschlossen wird.Method for cleaning a sanitary system, which has a cistern (22) and a bowl (2), for example a toilet bowl or a urinal bowl, with a cleaning device (10) having at least one cleaning nozzle (12, 15) with which Cleaning liquid (44) is discharged into the bowl (2) to clean them, the cleaning device (10) is connected to the cistern (22) and the cleaning liquid (44) in a circuit cistern (22) and the bowl (2 ), characterized in that the bowl (2) has a siphon (3) and that this is closed before the cleaning process on the output side with a sealing means (8). Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schüssel (2) mit Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) gefüllt wird und diese im genannten Kreislauf jeweils in den Spülkasten (22) und aus diesem zurück in die Schüssel (2) fliesst.A method according to claim 1, characterized in that the bowl (2) with cleaning liquid (44) is filled and this flows in said circuit in each case in the cistern (22) and from this back into the bowl (2). Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) ein Abrasivmittel aufweist.A method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cleaning liquid (44) comprises an abrasive. Verfahren nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Dichtungsmittel (8) eine Blase aufweist und dass diese in den Siphon (3) eingeführt und zum Abdichten aufgeweitet, beispielsweise aufgeblasen, wird.A method according to claim 3, characterized in that the sealing means (8) comprises a bladder and that these are introduced into the siphon (3) and expanded for sealing, for example inflated. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Abdeckung (11, 14) mit den Reinigungsdüsen (12, 15) durch Einhängen an der Schüssel (2) gesichert wird.Method according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a cover (11, 14) with the cleaning nozzles (12, 15) is secured by hanging on the bowl (2). Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Reinigungsvorrichtung (10) eine Pumpe (18) aufweist, mit welcher Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) aus der Schüssel (2) entnommen und über eine Steuervorrichtung den Reinigungsdüsen (12, 15) und dem Spülkasten (22) zugeführt wird.Method according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cleaning device (10) comprises a pump (18), with which cleaning liquid (44) removed from the bowl (2) and via a Control device to the cleaning nozzles (12, 15) and the cistern (22) is supplied. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass vor der Einleitung eines Reinigungszyklus vom Spülkasten (22) der Spülkastendeckel oder eine andere Abdeckung entfernt wird um eine Öffnung zu bilden, durch welche die Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) in den Spülkasten (22) geleitet werden kann.Method according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that prior to the initiation of a cleaning cycle of the cistern (22) of the cistern lid or other cover is removed to form an opening through which the cleaning liquid (44) into the cistern (22). can be directed. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass im Spülkasten (22) die Ablaufgarnitur und die Einlaufarmatur abmontiert und in den Spülkasten (22) gelegt werden.A method according to claim 7, characterized in that in the cistern (22) the waste set and the inlet fitting dismantled and placed in the cistern (22). Verfahren nach Anspruch 7 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die genannte Öffnung des Spülkastens (22) mit einer Abdeckung (23) verschlossen wird.A method according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that said opening of the cistern (22) with a cover (23) is closed. Reinigungsvorrichtung zum Durchführen des Verfahrens nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9.Cleaning device for carrying out the method according to one of claims 1 to 9. Reinigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 10, wobei diese eine Pumpe (18) aufweist, mit welcher Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) der Schüssel (2) entnommen und dem Spülkasten (22) zuführbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pumpe (18) an einer Abdeckung (11) angeordnet ist, welche auf die Schüssel (2) aufsetzbar ist.Cleaning device according to claim 10, wherein it has a pump (18), with which cleaning liquid (44) is taken from the bowl (2) and can be fed to the cistern (22), characterized in that the pump (18) is attached to a cover (11). is arranged, which is placed on the bowl (2). Reinigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie Verschlussmittel (8, 9) aufweist, mit welchen ein Siphon (3) der Schüssel (2) verschliessbar ist, so dass die Schüssel (2) mit Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) flutbar ist.Cleaning device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that it comprises closure means (8, 9) with which a siphon (3) of the bowl (2) is closable, so that the bowl (2) with cleaning liquid (44) is floatable. Reinigungsvorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 10 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie eine Steuervorrichtung (20) aufweist, mit welcher Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) gesteuert an die Schüssel (2) und den Spülkasten (22) abgebbar ist.Cleaning device according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that it comprises a control device (20), with which cleaning liquid (44) controlled to the bowl (2) and the cistern (22) can be dispensed. Reinigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Steuervorrichtung (20) zur Verteilung der Reinigungsflüssigkeit (44) eine Steuerscheibe (32) mit mehreren Segmenten (33 bis 37) aufweist.Cleaning device according to claim 13, characterized in that the control device (20) for distributing the cleaning liquid (44) has a control disk (32) with a plurality of segments (33 to 37).
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