EP2476808A1 - Actuation device for a cistern - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an actuating device for a drain valve of a cistern according to the preamble of claim 1.
- Actuators for flush toilets of toilets or urinals are known in the art.
- the shows DE 31 39 834 such an actuator.
- the actuator according to the DE 31 39 834 was classified by the user with regard to the operation as very good, especially because of the training of the actuator, the outlet of the amount of flushing water from the cistern can be dosed arbitrarily.
- the invention has for its object to provide an actuator for a cistern, which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art.
- an actuating device for a drain valve of a cistern comprises an actuating plate in which at least one actuating element for a Spülausments is stored, wherein the at least one actuating element at the Spülausans along an actuating direction from a starting position is movable in an end position.
- the actuating device further comprises at least one adjustable stop unit, which releasably communicates with the at least one actuating element, and for which at least one actuating element provides a stop which holds the actuating element in the starting position. Due to the arrangement of the adjustable stop unit, the position of the actuating element, which is preferably an actuating plate, can be adjusted easily and reliably.
- the stop unit is designed such that it prevents movement of the at least one actuating element against the actuation direction.
- the actuating device further comprises a spring element, which provides a spring force on the actuating element counter to the actuating direction, wherein said spring force can be absorbed via the stop unit. Consequently, the spring force ensures a reliable return.
- the stop unit is preferably movable to the actuator plate and uses parts of the actuator plate as a stop.
- the stop unit is facing with the actuating plate
- the stop unit preferably comprises a stop rod and a stop element, which is displaceable along the longitudinal axis of the stop bar, so that the position of the actuating button with respect to the actuating plate is adjustable.
- the stopper rod preferably includes a coupling portion with which the stopper rod communicates with the actuator, a shaft portion, and a receiving portion for receiving the stopper member, the shaft portion connecting the coupling portion and the receiving portion.
- connection between the stop element and the actuating plate is designed as a releasable snap connection.
- the coupling portion preferably has the shape of a ball socket, which is positively connected to an integrally formed on the actuating button ball body.
- Alternative configurations are also conceivable, wherein preferably a certain pivoting between the stop element and the actuating plate is allowed.
- the stopper member has the shape of a stopper nut which engages with an external thread on the stopper rod and is slidable with respect to the stopper rod, so that the position of the operating key with respect to the operating plate is adjustable.
- FIG. 1 shows a front view of an actuator for the drain valve of a flushing cistern.
- the actuating device comprises at least one actuating element, here a small actuating button 1 and a large actuating button 2, and an actuating plate 3 in which the actuating buttons 1, 2 are mounted.
- the two operating buttons 1, 2 are arranged here directly next to each other, but may also be separated by a web.
- FIG. 1 In the FIG. 1 are the operation buttons 1, 2 in the revision position, which are folded up by the actuator plate 3 to the front, so that access to the cistern 4, which is behind the actuator plate 3, can be created.
- a cover plate 8 is provided between the cistern 4 and the actuator plate 3.
- the cover plate 8 has recesses through which access from the operation buttons 1, 2 to the cistern 4 is created.
- the operation buttons 1, 2 are movable in use from an initial position to an end position, here about a pivot axis 9, along an actuating direction A pivotable.
- the actuating direction A is in the FIG. 2 shown.
- the operation keys In a direction opposite to the direction of actuation, the operation keys can be pivoted into the revision position.
- the movement in revision position can also be defined as movement forward and the movement into the actuation position can also be defined as movement to the rear.
- the actuator here comprises two levers 6, which transmit the movement of the operating buttons 1, 2 on a pusher rod 7, wherein the pusher rod 7 is in communication with the drain valve of the cistern 4.
- the flushing process is triggered.
- the operation buttons 1, 2 further include a recessed grip 31, which is arranged laterally on the actuating button 1, 2. About this recessed handle 31, the installer can move the operation buttons 1, 2 from the starting position to the revision position, as stated below.
- the actuating device comprises at least one stop unit 5, in this case a first stop unit 5 for the small actuating button 1 and a second stop unit 5 for the large actuating button 2.
- one stop unit 5 is arranged per actuating element 1, 2 .
- the stop unit 5 provides for the actuating element 1, 2 a preferably adjustable stop ready, which holds the actuating element in its initial position.
- the stop unit 5 is designed such that it prevents movement of the at least one actuating element 1, 2 counter to the actuating direction A.
- the stop units 5 are arranged here below the lever 6.
- the stopper units 5 are arranged with respect to the pivot axis 9 substantially centrally to the respective actuating button 1, 2.
- the spring elements 11 are formed as leaf springs and communicate with the actuator plate 3 in connection. Other training is also possible.
- the actuating plate 3 is here further surrounded by a mounting rim 32, which comes to lie in the installed state between the wall and tiles.
- FIG. 2 a sectional view of the actuating device is shown, wherein the actuating element 1, 2 is in the starting position.
- the actuator 1, 2 is shown in the end position.
- the actuating element from the starting position in the end position along an actuating direction A is pivotable, wherein in the end position, the pusher rod 7 triggers the flushing process.
- the actuating element 1, 2 is moved back against the operating direction A back to its original position. From the initial position, it is then also possible to move the actuating element 1, 2 further counter to the actuating direction A, that is, along a movement in the direction of revision R in the revision position.
- a spring element 11 between the actuating plate 3 and the respective actuating button 1, 2 is arranged.
- the spring element 11 here has the shape of a leaf spring and presses the operation buttons 1, 2 away from the actuator plate 3 with a spring force.
- the way of the operation buttons 1, 2 is limited by the stop unit 5, wherein it can be said that the spring element 11 and the stop unit 5 hold here the operation buttons 1, 2 in their initial position, and thus provides a stop against movement to the front.
- the stop unit 5 essentially comprises a stop rod 12, which is in communication with the actuating button 1, 2 and protrudes through the actuating plate 3, and a stop element 13, here in the form of a stop nut 13 with an internal thread, which to the stop rod 12 via a Rotational movement adjustable or is formed displaceable.
- the stop nut 13 can be moved along the center axis M of the stopper rod 12 and serves as a stop on a stop surface 24, which is provided here by the back of the actuator plate 3.
- the stop rod 12 essentially comprises a coupling section 14, which is followed by a shaft section 15 and a receiving section 16.
- the coupling section essentially serves to connect the stop rod 12 to the actuating button 1, 2.
- the shaft section 15 connects the coupling section 14 to the receiving section 16, which essentially serves to receive the stop element 13.
- connection between the stop unit 5 or coupling portion 14 and the actuating plate 1, 2 is designed here as a snap connection, so that the user or installer in the case of a revision or adjustment of the position of the operation buttons 1, 2 can easily disconnect the connection.
- the user presses an actuating button 1, 2 and engages in a recessed grip 31 on the other actuating button 2, 1, wherein the user can bring the corresponding actuating button 2, 1 in the inspection position on the recessed grip 31.
- the snap connection between the stop unit 5 and the actuating button 1, 2 is canceled.
- the snap connection preferably has a spherical cover, wherein the coupling portion 14 has the shape of a ball socket 17, which receives a correspondingly shaped spherical body 18 which is integrally formed on the actuating button 1, 2.
- the spherical body 18 extends from the rear side 30 of the actuating button 1, 2.
- the driver element 19 serves to receive a tool so that the installer can adjust the distance between the stop element 13 and the coupling section 14 by turning the stop bar 12, as described below.
- the stopper rod 12 projects through an opening 20 in the actuating plate 3.
- the opening 20 has a larger diameter than that of the shaft portion 15, so that a slight pivoting of the shaft portion 15th or the stopper rod 12 to the central axis of the opening 20 upon actuation of the actuating buttons 1, 2 is possible.
- the receiving portion 16, which adjoins the shaft portion 15 here comprises an external thread 21 and locking recesses 22 which extends around the receiving portion 16 around.
- the external thread 21 is in contact with the thread of the stop element 13, so that a relative displacement of the two elements 12, 13 can be performed by a rotation of the stopper rod 12 about the central axis M at a fixed stop element 13.
- the latching recesses 22 serve to receive latching fingers 23, which are integrally formed on the stop element 13 and extend in the direction of the center axis M from the stop element 13.
- the locking fingers 23 engage in the recesses, wherein the installer receives in the setting of the stop distance feedback on the degree of rotation.
- the connection between locking fingers 23 and locking recess 22 also serves as a securing device, so that the stop member 13 does not move unintentionally during use, which would lead to an undesirable relative pivoting of the actuating button 1, 2.
- From the rear side 24 of the actuator plate 3 also extend guide elements 25, with which the stop member 13 is connected via guide plates 26 in connection. This can be especially good in the FIG. 6 be recognized.
- the engagement between the guide element 25 and the guide plate 26 ensures that the stop element 13 in the guide can not rotate about the central axis M. Consequently, the installer with a tool via the driver 19 can transmit torque to the stopper rod 12, which torque then results in a rotation between the stopper rod 12 and the stopper member 13. Since the stop member 13 is rotationally fixed in the guide, the rotation results in a displacement of the stop member 13 to the stop rod, thereby the stop distance Z and ultimately the position of the operation buttons 1, 2 can be adjusted.
- the leadership has a bevel, which facilitates the insertion of the stop element 13 and the stop unit 5.
- the stop element 13 further comprises a damping element 27, which is arranged between the stop element 13 and the abutment surface 24 of the actuator plate 3.
- the damping element 27 is preferably made of a soft plastic and thus dampens the impact of the stop element 13 on the abutment surface 24.
- the damping element is positively and / or materially connected to the stop member 13.
- a stop flange 28 is arranged, which provides a stop for the end position upon actuation of the actuating buttons 1, 2.
- a side edge 29 of the actuating buttons 1, 2 can provide a stop, in which case the actuating button 1, 2 is present on the actuating plate 3.
- the actuating device has the advantage that an adjustable stop element is present, which hold the actuating buttons 1, 2 in their initial position.
- the position of the actuating buttons 1, 2 with respect to the wall and / or with respect to two adjacent actuating buttons 1, 2 can be adjusted easily and simply via the stop element.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Betätigungsvorrichtung für ein Ablaufventil eines Spülkastens gemäss Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The present invention relates to an actuating device for a drain valve of a cistern according to the preamble of
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Betätigungsvorrichtungen für Spülkästen von Toiletten oder Urinalen bekannt. Beispielsweise zeigt die
Weiter ist aus der
Allerdings weisen die Lösungen aus dem Stand der Technik den Nachteil auf, dass die Lage der Betätigungstasten in der Ausgangsstellung nur unbefriedend gehalten wird. Weiter ist die Lage der Betätigungstasten nicht einstellbar, was gerade bei einer flächenbündigen Anordnung nachteilig ist, weil hier die gesamte Vorrichtung bereits sehr genau in die Wand eingebaut werden muss. Gerade beim Einbau in die Wand treten oftmals Winkelfehler auf, welche dann bei Vorrichtungen des Standes nicht mehr korrigierbar sind, wobei dann die Betätigungstasten geneigt zur Wand angeordnet sind.However, the solutions of the prior art have the disadvantage that the position of the operating buttons is held only unsatisfactory in the starting position. Next, the location of the operation buttons is not adjustable, which is disadvantageous especially in a flush arrangement, because here the entire device must be installed very accurately in the wall. Especially when installed in the wall angle errors often occur, which are then no longer correctable in devices of the state, in which case the operation keys are arranged inclined to the wall.
Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung eine Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Betätigungsvorrichtung für einen Spülkasten anzugeben, welche die Nachteile des Standes der Technik überwindet. Insbesondere ist es eine Aufgabe, dass die Lage der Betätigungstasten einfach einstellbar ist.Based on this prior art, the invention has for its object to provide an actuator for a cistern, which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, it is an object that the position of the operation buttons is easily adjustable.
Eine solche Aufgabe löst eine Betätigungsvorrichtung nach den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1. Demgemäss umfasst eine Betätigungsvorrichtung für ein Ablaufventil eines Spülkastens eine Betätigungsplatte, in welcher mindestens ein Betätigungselement für eine Spülauslösung gelagert ist, wobei das mindestens eine Betätigungselement bei der Spülauslösung entlang einer Betätigungsrichtung von einer Ausgangsstellung in eine Endstellung bewegbar ist. Die Betätigungsvorrichtung umfasst weiter mindestens eine einstellbare Anschlagseinheit, welche mit dem mindestens einen Betätigungselement lösbar in Verbindung steht, und für das mindestens eine Betätigungselement einen Anschlag bereitstellt, welcher das Betätigungselement in der Ausgangsstellung hält. Durch die Anordnung der einstellbaren Anschlagseinheit kann die Lage des Betätigungselementes, welches vorzugsweise eine Betätigungsplatte ist, einfach und verlässlich eingestellt werden.Such an object is achieved by an actuating device according to the features of
Vorzugsweise ist die Anschlagseinheit derart ausgebildet ist, dass diese eine Bewegung des mindestens einen Betätigungselementes entgegen der Betätigungsrichtung verhindert.Preferably, the stop unit is designed such that it prevents movement of the at least one actuating element against the actuation direction.
Die Betätigungsvorrichtung umfasst weiter ein Federelement, welches eine Federkraft auf das Betätigungselement entgegen der Betätigungsrichtung bereitstellt, wobei diese Federkraft über die Anschlagseinheit aufnehmbar ist. Folglich sorgt die Federkraft für eine zuverlässige Rückstellung.The actuating device further comprises a spring element, which provides a spring force on the actuating element counter to the actuating direction, wherein said spring force can be absorbed via the stop unit. Consequently, the spring force ensures a reliable return.
Die Anschlagseinheit ist bevorzugt zur Betätigungsplatte bewegbar und nutzt Teile der Betätigungsplatte als Anschlag.The stop unit is preferably movable to the actuator plate and uses parts of the actuator plate as a stop.
Vorzugsweise steht die Anschlagseinheit mit der zur Betätigungsplatte zugewandtenPreferably, the stop unit is facing with the actuating plate
Rückseite des jeweiligen Betätigungselementes über eine lösbare Verbindung in Verbindung.Rear of the respective actuating element via a detachable connection in conjunction.
Die Anschlagseinheit umfasst bevorzugt eine Anschlagsstange und ein Anschlagselement, das entlang der Längsachse der Anschlagsstange verschiebbar ist, so dass die Lage der Betätigungstaste bezüglich der Betätigungsplatte einstellbar ist.The stop unit preferably comprises a stop rod and a stop element, which is displaceable along the longitudinal axis of the stop bar, so that the position of the actuating button with respect to the actuating plate is adjustable.
Die Anschlagsstange umfasst vorzugsweise einen Kupplungsabschnitt, mit welchem die Anschlagsstange mit dem Betätigungselement in Verbindung steht, einen Schaftabschnitt, und einen Aufnahmeabschnitt zur Aufnahme des Anschlagselementes, wobei der Schaftabschnitt den Kupplungsabschnitt und den Aufnahmeabschnitt verbindet.The stopper rod preferably includes a coupling portion with which the stopper rod communicates with the actuator, a shaft portion, and a receiving portion for receiving the stopper member, the shaft portion connecting the coupling portion and the receiving portion.
Vorzugsweise ist die Verbindung zwischen Anschlagselement und Betätigungsplatte als lösbare Schnappverbindung ausgebildet. Insbesondere mit einer kugeligen Überdeckung, wobei der Kupplungsabschnitt vorzugsweise die Gestalt einer Kugelpfanne aufweist, welche formschlüssig mit einem an der Betätigungstaste angeformten Kugelkörper verbindbar ist. Alternative Ausbildungen sind auch denkbar, wobei vorzugsweise eine gewisse Verschwenkung zwischen Anschlagselement und Betätigungsplatte zugelassen wird.Preferably, the connection between the stop element and the actuating plate is designed as a releasable snap connection. In particular, with a spherical overlap, wherein the coupling portion preferably has the shape of a ball socket, which is positively connected to an integrally formed on the actuating button ball body. Alternative configurations are also conceivable, wherein preferably a certain pivoting between the stop element and the actuating plate is allowed.
Vorzugsweise weist das Anschlagselement die Gestalt einer Anschlagsmutter auf, welche mit einem Aussengewinde auf der Anschlagsstange im Eingriff steht und bezüglich der Anschlagsstange verschiebbar ist, so dass die Lage der Betätigungstaste bezüglich der Betätigungsplatte einstellbar ist.Preferably, the stopper member has the shape of a stopper nut which engages with an external thread on the stopper rod and is slidable with respect to the stopper rod, so that the position of the operating key with respect to the operating plate is adjustable.
Weitere Ausführungsformen sind in den abhängigen Ansprüchen angegeben.Further embodiments are given in the dependent claims.
Bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung werden im Folgenden anhand der Zeichnung beschrieben, die lediglich zur Erläuterung dienen und nicht einschränkend auszulegen sind. In der Zeichnung zeigt:
- Fig. 1
- eine perspektivische Frontansicht einer Betätigungsvorrichtung mit einer Anschlagseinheit für das Ablaufventil eines Unterputz-Spülkastens mit geöffneten Betätigungstasten;
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- eine Schnittansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung gemäss der Linie II-II der
, wobei sich die Betätigungstasten in der Ausgangsstellung befinden;Figur 1 - Fig. 3
- eine Schnittansicht der Betätigungsvorrichtung gemäss der Linie II-II der
, wobei sich die Betätigungstasten in der Endstellung befindenFigur 1 - Fig. 4
- eine Detailansicht des Details IV von der
;Figur 2 - Fig. 5
- eine Detailansicht des Details V von der
; undFigur 3 - Fig. 6
- eine Detailansicht der Anschlagseinheit von
.Figur 1
- Fig. 1
- a front perspective view of an actuator with a stop unit for the drain valve of a concealed cistern with open operation buttons;
- Fig. 2
- a sectional view of the actuator according to the line II-II of
FIG. 1 , with the operation buttons in the starting position; - Fig. 3
- a sectional view of the actuator according to the line II-II of
FIG. 1 , with the operation buttons in the end position - Fig. 4
- a detail view of the detail IV of the
FIG. 2 ; - Fig. 5
- a detail view of the detail V of the
FIG. 3 ; and - Fig. 6
- a detailed view of the stop unit of
FIG. 1 ,
Die
In der
In der
Die Betätigungstasten 1, 2 beinhalten weiter eine Griffmulde 31, welche seitlich an der Betätigungstaste 1, 2 angeordnet ist. Über diese Griffmulde 31 kann der Installateur die Betätigungstasten 1, 2 von der Ausgangsstellung in die Revisionsstellung bewegen, so wie dies untenstehend ausgeführt ist.The
Weiter umfasst die Betätigungsvorrichtung mindestens eine Anschlagseinheit 5, hier eine erste Anschlagseinheit 5 für die kleine Betätigungstaste 1 und eine zweite Anschlagseinheit 5 für die grosse Betätigungstaste 2. Mit anderen Worten kann auch gesagt werden, dass pro Betätigungselement 1, 2 je eine Anschlagseinheit 5 angeordnet ist. Die Anschlagseinheit 5 stellt für das Betätigungselement 1, 2 einen vorzugsweise einstellbaren Anschlag bereit, welcher das Betätigungselement in seiner Ausgangsstellung hält. Insbesondere ist die Anschlagseinheit 5 derart ausgebildet ist, dass diese eine Bewegung des mindestens einen Betätigungselementes 1, 2 entgegen der Betätigungsrichtung A verhindert.Furthermore, the actuating device comprises at least one
Die Anschlagseinheiten 5 sind hier unterhalb des Hebels 6 angeordnet. Vorzugsweise werden die Anschlagseinheiten 5 gegenüber der Schwenkachse 9 im wesentlichen mittig zur jeweiligen Betätigungstaste 1, 2 angeordnet.The
Weiter kann in der
Die Betätigungsplatte 3 ist hier weiter mit einem Einbaurand 32 umgeben, welcher im Einbauzustand zwischen Wand und Fliesen zu liegen kommt.The
In der
Für die Rückstellbewegung von der Endstellung in die Ausgangsstellung ist ein Federelement 11 zwischen der Betätigungsplatte 3 und der jeweiligen Betätigungstaste 1, 2 angeordnet. Das Federelement 11 hat hier die Gestalt einer Blattfeder und drückt die Betätigungstasten 1, 2 von der Betätigungsplatte 3 mit einer Federkraft weg. Der Weg der Betätigungstasten 1, 2 wird dabei durch die Anschlagseinheit 5 begrenzt, wobei gesagt werden kann, dass das Federelement 11 und die Anschlagseinheit 5 hier die Betätigungstasten 1, 2 in deren Ausgangsstellung halten, und somit einen Anschlag gegen eine Bewegung nach vorne bereitstellt.For the return movement from the end position to the starting position, a
In den
Anhand der
Die Anschlagseinheit 5 umfasst im wesentlichen ein Anschlagsstange 12, welche mit der Betätigungstaste 1, 2 in Verbindung steht und durch die Betätigungsplatte 3 hindurch ragt, und ein Anschlagselement 13, hier in der Gestalt einer Anschlagsmutter 13 mit einem Innengewinde, welche zur Anschlagsstange 12 über eine Drehbewegung einstellbar bzw. verschiebbar ausgebildet ist. Die Anschlagsmutter 13 kann entlang der Mittelachse M der Anschlagsstange 12 verschoben werden und dient als Anschlag an eine Anschlagsfläche 24, welche hier durch die Rückseite der Betätigungsplatte 3 bereitgestellt wird.The
Die Anschlagsstange 12 umfasst im wesentlichen einen Kupplungsabschnitt 14, dem sich ein Schaftabschnitt 15 und ein Aufnahmeabschnitt 16 anschliessen. Der Kupplungsabschnitt dient im wesentlichen zur Verbindung der Anschlagsstange 12 mit der Betätigungstaste 1, 2. Der Schaftabschnitt 15 verbindet den Kupplungsabschnitt 14 mit dem Aufnahmeabschnitt 16, welcher im wesentlichen der Aufnahme des Anschlagelementes 13 dient.The
Die Verbindung zwischen Anschlagseinheit 5 bzw. Kupplungsabschnitt 14 und Betätigungsplatte 1, 2 ist hier als Schnappverbindung ausgebildet, so dass der Benutzer bzw. Installateur im Falle einer Revision oder einer Einstellung der Lage der Betätigungstasten 1, 2 die Verbindung gut trennen kann. Hierfür drückt der Benutzer die eine Betätigungstaste 1, 2 und greift in eine Griffmulde 31 an der anderen Betätigungstaste 2, 1 ein, wobei über die Griffmulde 31 der Benutzer die entsprechende Betätigungstaste 2, 1 in die Revisionsstellung bringen kann. Dabei wird die Schnappverbindung zwischen Anschlagseinheit 5 und Betätigungstaste 1, 2 aufgehoben.The connection between the
Die Schnappverbindung hat vorzugsweise eine kugelige Überdeckung, wobei der Kupplungsabschnitt 14 die Gestalt einer Kugelpfanne 17 aufweist, welche einen entsprechend ausgebildeten Kugelkörper 18, der an der Betätigungstaste 1, 2 angeformt ist, aufnimmt. Der Kugelkörper 18 erstreckt sich von der Rückseite 30 der Betätigungstaste 1, 2.The snap connection preferably has a spherical cover, wherein the
Weiter weist der Kupplungsabschnitt 14 im Bereich der Kugelpfanne 17 ein Mitnehmerelement 19 auf, welches hier die Gestalt einer sich von der Kugelpfanne in den Schaftabschnitt 15 hinein erstreckende Innensechskantöffnung aufweist. Das Mitnehmerelement 19 dient der Aufnahme eines Werkzeuges, so dass der Installateur die Distanz zwischen Anschlagselement 13 und Kupplungsabschnitt 14 durch Drehen der Anschlagsstange 12 einstellen kann, so wie dies untenstehend beschrieben ist.Next, the
Mit dem Schaftabschnitt 15, welcher hier im wesentlichen als Zylinder ausgebildet ist, ragt die Anschlagsstange 12 durch eine Öffnung 20 in der Betätigungsplatte 3. Die Öffnung 20 weist dabei einen grösseren Durchmesser auf als derjenige des Schaftabschnitt 15, so dass eine leichte Verschwenkung des Schaftabschnittes 15 bzw. der Anschlagsstange 12 zur Mittelachse der Öffnung 20 bei Betätigung der Betätigungstasten 1, 2 möglich wird.With the
Der Aufnahmeabschnitt 16, welcher sich dem Schaftabschnitt 15 anschliesst umfasst hier ein Aussengewinde 21 und Rastausnehmungen 22, welche sich um den Aufnahmeabschnitt 16 herum erstreckt. Das Aussengewinde 21 ist in Kontakt mit dem Gewinde des Anschlagelementes 13, so dass durch eine Drehung der Anschlagsstange 12 um die Mittelachse M bei feststehendem Anschlagelement 13 eine relative Verschiebung der beiden Elemente 12, 13 ausgeführt werden kann.The receiving
Die Rastausnehmungen 22 dienen der Aufnahme von Rastfingern 23, welche am Anschlagselement 13 angeformt sind und sich in Richtung der Mittelachse M vom Anschlagselement 13 erstrecken. Die Rastfinger 23 rasten in die Rastausnehmungen ein, wobei der Installateur bei der Einstellung der Anschlagsdistanz eine Rückmeldung bezüglich dem Grad der Verdrehung erhält. Weiter dient die Verbindung zwischen Rastfinger 23 und Rastausnehmung 22 auch als Sicherungseinrichtung, so dass sich das Anschlagselement 13 während des Gebrauchs nicht unbeabsichtigt verschiebt, was zu einer unerwünschten relativen Verschwenkung der Betätigungstaste 1, 2 führen würde.The latching recesses 22 serve to receive latching
Von der Rückseite 24 der Betätigungsplatte 3 erstrecken sich zudem Führungselemente 25, mit welchem das Anschlagselement 13 über Führungslaschen 26 in Verbindung steht. Dies kann besonders gut in der
Das Anschlagselement 13 umfasst weiter ein Dämpfungselement 27, welches zwischen dem Anschlagselement 13 und der Anschlagsfläche 24 der Betätigungsplatte 3 angeordnet ist. Das Dämpfungselement 27 ist vorzugsweise aus einem weichen Kunststoff hergestellt und dämpft somit das Auftreffen des Anschlagelementes 13 auf die Anschlagsfläche 24. In der vorliegenden Ausführungsform ist das Dämpfungselement formschlüssig und/oder stoffschlüssig mit dem Anschlagselement 13 verbunden.The
In der
Zusammenfassend kann festgehalten werden, dass die Betätigungsvorrichtung gemäss der vorliegenden Erfindung den Vorteil hat, dass ein einstellbares Anschlagselement vorhanden ist, welches die Betätigungstasten 1, 2 in ihrer Ausgangsstellung halten. Zudem kann über das Anschlagselement die Lage der Betätigungstasten 1, 2 bezüglich der Wand und/oder bezüglich zwei benachbarten Betätigungstasten 1, 2 gut und einfach eingestellt werden.In summary, it can be stated that the actuating device according to the present invention has the advantage that an adjustable stop element is present, which hold the
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- kleine Betätigungstastesmall operation button
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- grosse Betätigungstastebig push button
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- Betätigungsplatteoperating plate
- 44
- Spülkastencistern
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- Anschlagselementstop element
- 66
- Hebellever
- 77
- Drückerstangepresser bar
- 88th
- Abdeckplattecover
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- Schwenkachse BetätigungstastenSwivel axis operation buttons
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- Befestigungselementefasteners
- 1111
- Federelementspring element
- 1212
- Anschlagsstangestop rod
- 1313
- Anschlagselement, AnschlagsmutterStop element, stop nut
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- Kupplungsabschnittcoupling section
- 1515
- Schaftabschnittshank portion
- 1616
- Aufnahmeabschnittreceiving portion
- 1717
- Kugelpfanneball socket
- 1818
- Kugelkörperspherical body
- 1919
- Mitnehmerelementdogging
- 2020
- Öffnungopening
- 2121
- Aussengewindeexternal thread
- 2222
- Rastausnehmungrecess
- 2323
- Rastfingerlatching fingers
- 2424
- Anschlagsflächestop surface
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- Führungselementguide element
- 26.26th
- Führungslaschenguide plates
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- Dämpfungselementdamping element
- 2828
- Anschlagsflanschstop flange
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- Seitenrandmargin
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- Rückseiteback
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- Griffmuldegrip
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- Einbaurandbuilt-in rim
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- Betätigungsrichtungoperating direction
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- Revisionsrichtungrevision direction
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