EP2496121A1

EP2496121A1 - Standalone modular bathroom

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Publication number: EP2496121A1
Application number: EP10798580A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Alain Cornille
Original assignee: DOM'EQUIP (SAS)
Current assignee: DOM'EQUIP (SAS)
Priority date: 2009-11-05
Filing date: 2010-11-04
Publication date: 2012-09-12
Also published as: US20120278985A1; FR2951926B1; FR2951926A1; WO2011055087A1; CA2779771A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a standalone bathroom including a prefabricated enclosure intended for being placed on the floor of a room of a dwelling, said enclosure being made up of the combination of at least two modules: at least one bathroom module containing bathroom fittings (6, 7, 8) and a technical module (10) comprising a means for supplying the bathroom fittings (6, 7, 8) with clean water, characterised in that the technical module (10) also comprises a means for supplying cold water and hot water and a means for supplying power to the bathroom module(s) and, in particular, the bathroom fittings (6, 7, 8), the technical module (10) guaranteeing the standalone nature of said bathroom module(s), a means for collecting the wastewater produced by the bathroom fittings (6, 7, 8), and a tank (11) for storing said wastewater, mounted on a movable truck (17).

Description

INDEPENDENT MODULAR BATHROOM.

Description

Technical Field of the Invention

The invention relates to an autonomous modular bathroom intended to be installed in a room.

The invention relates to the technical field of sanitary and more particularly to personal and autonomous modular bathrooms intended to be installed in a room of a dwelling not provided for this purpose.

State of the art Bathrooms are known to be installed in a room of a house such as those described in documents DE 20 2005 002 1 16 (Stefan WEBER), FR 2 467 266 (RESINE ARME SA), FR 2 579 646 ( MORIOT Marcel and ROBERT Daniel), FR 2 671 961 (AMILHAU Martine), FR 2 735 674 (SPIE CITRA SA), FR 2 690 831 (TBS FABRICATIONS LIMITED), AU 2006 203 623 (Norma Me CULLOCH), US 2003/0140571 (J & K MANUFACTURING Inc.), US 2009/0100769 (Jeffrey L. BARETT & Adam Hedgcock), US 2008/0289099 (Jerald P. SKINNER), US 5,652,976 (Clair L. HOPPER). These bathrooms can be monobloc or prefabricated and usually include a sink, a shower and a toilet. In order to evacuate wastewater, the bathrooms are equipped with connectors evacuation system to connect the sanitary equipment to the sewage system of the house or a collective sewerage system.

These bathrooms require the installation of sewage pipes in the room of the house in which they are installed. However the installation of an exhaust duct in a room is often complex and expensive and requires the completion of major work. In fact, unlike the water supply pipes which generally have a diameter of less than 15 mm, the evacuation ducts have a large diameter, generally greater than 40 mm for a shower and 100 mm for a toilet, which makes it more difficult to this is their passage through a wall. In addition, for the flow of wastewater to be effective, the exhaust ducts must be inclined downward from their end. In addition, tenants of their home must first obtain the agreement of the owner before they can perform such work.

Bathrooms are also known to be installed in camping vehicles of the caravan, camper or mobile home type. This type of bathroom is for example described in US 5,742,956 (Alan TARVER). These bathrooms make it possible to overcome a connection to a domestic sewage network by evacuating the latter by gravity and recovering them in a storage tank located under the floor of the vehicle.

However, the transposition of such a solution to a home would necessarily involve performing work in the floor so as to achieve a specific location to receive a storage tank wastewater. However, the creation of a specific location in the floor, in addition to being complex and expensive, may weaken said floor. In addition, once placed under the floor, the tank becomes inaccessible to the user and difficult to empty. In view of this state of affairs, the main purpose of the invention is to provide a self-contained modular bathroom intended to be installed on the floor in a room of a dwelling, and to dispense with the installation of sheaths. discharge of wastewater into said room or the integration of a tank in the floor of said room and possibly the installation of hot water pipes from the water heater of the house.

Disclosure of the invention.

The solution proposed by the invention is an autonomous bathroom comprising a prefabricated enclosure intended to be placed on the floor of a room of a dwelling, said enclosure being formed by the combination of at least two modules:

- at least one sanitary module containing sanitary equipment,

- a technical module comprising a means for supplying sanitation facilities with clean water.

This bathroom is remarkable in that the technical module further comprises:

- A means for supplying cold water and hot water and means for supplying electricity to the one or more sanitary modules and in particular the sanitary equipment technical module ensuring the autonomy of said one or more sanitary modules,

- A means for collecting the wastewater generated by the sanitary equipment and a storage tank of said wastewater mounted on a movable carriage.

Thus, the modular bathroom autonomously manages the collection and storage of wastewater generated by sanitary equipment, and thus allows to exempt from work related to the installation of a sewage pipe in the room of the dwelling, or relating to the integration of a tank under the floor of said room. The reservoir is advantageously formed of a flexible pouch hermetically closed and removably or permanently attached to the mobile carriage. The flexibility of the hermetic pocket allows it to adapt its volume according to the volume of wastewater to be stored. Such a tank can be filled and drained without an air intake with the outside is necessary. Thus, the gas exchange between the inside and the outside of the tank are eliminated, which considerably reduces the risk of smelly emanations from the bathroom. The flexible pouch may comprise a hermetic wall double envelopes so as to offer a second security to the pocket in case of degradation of the first envelope and thus prevent the wastewater from spreading on the ground.

The mobile carriage is advantageously equipped with freewheels articulated so that said carriage can be moved manually. The mobility of the tank makes it possible to move it near a drain point in order to simplify its emptying. The use of articulated freewheels makes it possible to facilitate the displacement of the tank, the weight of which is heavy, by rolling it on the ground.

In an alternative embodiment, the mobile carriage is equipped with wheels rotated by a motor so that said carriage can be moved automatically. In this case, the motor is preferably powered by a stand-alone battery arranged on the mobile carriage, said battery being connected to a current source for recharging when said carriage is stored in the technical module.

The technical module is preferably fed with cold clear water by a flexible hose, whose diameter is between 5 mm and 25 mm, and which is drawn from a water point of the house, said technical module being equipped with a water heater connected to said flexible pipe. The technical module can thus to feed the sanitary modules and especially the sanitary equipment, in cold water and in hot water.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the tank is connected to one or more pumps for recovering the wastewater generated by the sanitary equipment. The tank can also be connected to a reversible drain pump not only to empty wastewater stored in said tank but also to pump clear water for cleaning said tank and / or ducts thereto. And preferably, the drain pump is placed on the mobile carriage, said pump being powered by a stand-alone battery arranged on said carriage, said battery being connected to a current source for recharging when said carriage is stored in the technical module . According to yet another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the technical module may optionally comprise means for mixing a deodorizing and / or disinfecting product with the wastewater stored in the storage tank. According to yet another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the technical module may optionally comprise a clear water storage tank equipped with a pump for supplying the sanitary equipment in clear water. Thus, the bathroom also becomes autonomous as to supply clear water and allows to exempt from all work related to the connection to the water supply network.

In a first embodiment for reducing the size of the bathroom, the enclosure is formed:

- a single sanitary module containing a toilet, a shower and a sink - the technical module. To optimize the space of the sanitary module, the sink is arranged next to or above the toilet, said sink is movably mounted between a use position and a storage position.

The toilet and / or the sink can be arranged in drawers sliding between a retracted position where they are inserted in the technical module and an extended position where they are arranged in the sanitary module.

In an alternative embodiment, the sink is mounted laterally movable between:

- A first use position in which it is arranged next to the toilet, - a second use position in which it is positioned above the toilet.

According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the toilet is provided with a folding seat, the sanitary module being arranged so that a user can shower while sitting on the seat, waste water generated by the shower being evacuated by the bowl of said toilet and / or a slatted floor disposed around said toilet and / or by the shower tray if said toilet is disposed in said tray.

In a second embodiment for separating the use of different sanitary equipment, the enclosure is formed:

- a first sanitary module containing a toilet, a second sanitary module containing a shower, a third sanitary module containing a sink, said sanitary modules being independent,

- the technical module.

According to yet another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the prefabricated enclosure can:

- have the form of a cabinet-cupboard,

and / or being telescopic, said enclosure comprising a first mobile part forming a facade able to slide in a second fixed part in which the sanitary equipment is arranged, - and / or be mounted on wheels so that it can be moved.

According to yet another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the prefabricated enclosure encloses a toilet connected to a removable storage case used to collect the waste generated by said toilet, the latter not being connected to the tank.

These different options of realization of the sanitary module or modules as well as the design of the entire prefabricated enclosure, are completely independent, from a technical point of view, the design, configuration and operation of the technical module.

Description of the figures.

Other advantages and characteristics of the invention will appear better on reading the description of a preferred embodiment which will follow, with reference to the accompanying drawings, carried out as indicative and non-limiting examples and in which:

FIGS. 1 and 2 show schematically, in front view and in plan view, a first variant of a first embodiment of the bathroom object of the invention,

FIGS. 3 and 4 show schematically, in front view and in plan view, a second variant of the first embodiment of the bathroom object of the invention, only the displacement of the WC being illustrated,

FIGS. 5 and 6 show schematically, in front view and in plan view, another possible displacement of the WC shown in FIGS. 3 and 4,

FIGS. 7 and 8 show schematically, in front view and in plan view, the second variant of the first embodiment of the bathroom object of the invention, only the displacement of the washbasin being illustrated, FIGS. 9 and 10 show schematically, in front view and in plan view, the third variant of the first embodiment of the bathroom object of the invention,

FIG. 11 schematizes a second embodiment of the invention; FIG. 12 schematizes a bathroom according to the invention, in which the technical module is disposed in an independent technical enclosure separated from the sanitary modules by a wall; ,

- Figure 13 schematically a bathroom according to the invention, wherein the technical module is disposed in an independent technical enclosure separated from the sanitary modules by a curtain,

FIG. 14 schematizes a bathroom according to the invention and whose chamber is provided with wheels,

FIG. 15 schematizes a bathroom according to the invention and whose enclosure is telescopic, said enclosure being in the retracted position,

- Figure 16 schematizes the bathroom of Figure 15, the enclosure being in the deployed position.

Embodiments of the invention

Referring to Figures 1 to 16, the bathroom (1) object of the invention is intended to be installed in a room of a house, this room is not initially provided for this purpose. It may be for example a bedroom of a person with reduced mobility, in which, for practical reasons, it is desired directly to install a bathroom.

This bathroom is particularly well adapted in case of home hospitalization of people with reduced mobility. It allows these people:

- to avoid or delay their placement in a specialized establishment, - provide them with amenities (WC, shower, washbasin) nearby and easily accessible,

- to facilitate the work of their caregivers, their housekeepers and their families.

- to avoid disturbing the lives of other people living in the dwelling, while maintaining privacy and closeness to those around them.

The bathroom (1) comprises a prefabricated enclosure intended to be placed on the floor (100) of the room. This enclosure may comprise side walls (2), a floor (3) and a ceiling (4). The enclosure may have a parallelepipedal, prismatic, cylindrical, hemi-cylindrical shape, have the form of a cabinet-cupboard, or other. It can be made of plastic and / or wood and / or composite materials and / or metal and / or any other material suitable for those skilled in the art. The floor (3) of the enclosure preferably incorporates a means of collecting wastewater type tray equipped with a siphon and topped with a grating.

In order to integrate easily into a room, the bathroom enclosure (1) may be sized to fit into a closet, or may have the shape and appearance of a cabinet. In practice, the enclosure may have a height of between 1.8 m and 3 m, a width ranging from 1 m to 5 m and a depth ranging from 40 cm to 3 m. The enclosure is modular, delivered in Kit, and can be assembled and disassembled in a very short time. It is preferably formed of different prefabricated elements to be assembled by clipping, screwing, quarter-turn screwing, riveting, etc. The prefabricated elements can be obtained by molding, rolling, extrusion, cutting, etc. Advantageously, the various prefabricated elements to be assembled will be dimensioned so as to be displaced by one or more people in a stairwell and / or through the frame of a residential door.

According to the invention, the bathroom object of the invention is formed by the combination of at least one sanitary module containing sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8), and a technical module (10). The latter ensures the autonomy of the health module or modules from a simple connection to a power source and a simple arrival of cold water. It ensures the heating of cold water, the distribution of cold water and hot water, the evacuation and storage of waste water as well as the power supply of lamps and various pumps.

The technical module (10) can for example be separated from the sanitary module or modules by a partition (19) solid and insulating (for security reasons) as shown in Figures 1 to 12 and 14 to 16, by a curtain (20). ) as shown in Figure 13, by a door, or others. The different modules can have a height varying from 1.8 m to 3 m, a width varying from 1 m to 5 m and a depth varying from 40 cm to 3 m.

1. The technical module (10).

According to the invention, the technical module (10) comprises a reservoir (1 1) for storing the wastewater generated by the various sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8). The reservoir (1 1) is arranged on a carriage (17) movable.

In practice, the tank (1 1) has a capacity that can for example vary from 10 L to 300 L. It can be in the form of a tank, a jerry can, or any other tank suitable for the man of the job. It can be made of metal, fiber, plastic, wood, composite material, or other, and obtained by molding, blowing, forming, etc. However, according to a preferred embodiment shown in the accompanying figures, the reservoir (1 1) is in the form of a flexible pouch hermetically closed and removably or permanently attached to the movable carriage (17). The flexibility of the pocket allows it to adapt its volume according to the volume of waste water stored. Such a tank (1 1) can be filled and drained without an air intake with the outside is necessary. Thus, gaseous exchanges between the inside and the outside of the tank (1 1) are eliminated, which considerably reduces the risk of smelly emanations. The pocket can be made of plastic, textile fabric or other, and be obtained by molding, blowing, heat sealing plastic sheets, textile fabric or other. Advantageously, the flexible pouch used comprises a hermetic wall double envelopes, triple envelopes or more, so as to be more resistant. In such a configuration, it is also possible to remove and discard the inner envelope of the pocket periodically. This envelope can then be replaced by a new envelope by inserting it inside the pocket, or by the envelope that succeeds it inside the multi-envelope pocket. In order to stand upright in the technical module (10), the bag is temporarily attached to the carriage carrier (17). This holder can be made of wood, metal, composite materials, etc. In order to be fixed on the carrying carriage (17), the bag can be equipped with handles cooperating with hooks, rods, clamps, or other, arranged on said carrier. Referring to the appended figures, the reservoir (1 1) comprises a filling orifice (12) through which the wastewater generated by the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) and a drain orifice (13) through which are evacuated said wastewater. Typically, the filling orifice (12) is located in the upper part of the tank (1 1) while the emptying orifice (13) is located in its lower part. In practice, the tank (1 1) is connected to a pump (14) for automatically recovering the wastewater generated by the sanitary equipment, such as rotary hydraulic pump axial or rotary centrifugal. This pump (14) is advantageously integrated into the floor (3) of the bathroom. It has a suction port through which it draws the wastewater and a discharge port through which it discharges the wastewater at the filling orifice (12). In practice, the suction port of the pump (14) is connected to the wastewater evacuation means of the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8), for example to the siphon of the sink (7), the siphon of the tray shower (8), the siphon installed under the grating of the floor (3), etc. The discharge port of the pump (14) is connected to the filling orifice (12) by a flexible pipe equipped with a quick coupling. In the case where the toilet (6) is equipped with a waste grinding device Sanibroyeur® type, the filling port (12) of the tank (1 1) and / or the suction port of the pump (14) can also be connected to this grinding device. In practice, the pump (14) and the grinding device Sanibroyeur® type, are connected to the electrical panel arranged in the technical module (10) and are supplied with 12 V. The tank (1 1) is also connected to a reversible drain pump

(14 ') for emptying wastewater stored in said tank and optionally pumping clear water for cleaning said tank and / or ducts (15) related thereto. The drain pump (14 ') has a suction port through which it draws the waste water at the drain hole (13) and a discharge port through which it discharges the waste water. The drain pump (14 ') is placed on the movable carriage (17) and is advantageously powered by a self-contained battery. The latter is arranged on the mobile carriage (17), said battery being connected to a current source accessible from an electrical panel disposed in the technical module (10), when said carriage is stored in said technical module. In practice, the battery is recharged in 220V from the electrical panel. The tank (1 1) can be equipped with a level sensor capable of generating an alarm signal when the wastewater level reaches a critical height. The alarm signal may for example consist of an audible and / or visual signal emitted by the technical module (10). The alarm signal can also possibly be transmitted to a remote unit, for example, on a computer or a mobile phone.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the discharge port of the drain pump (14 ') is advantageously connected to a flexible pipe (15) for easily moving and orienting the drain flow to a drain point of the type exhaust duct of the recovery network, WC, look, etc. The emptying of the tank (1 1) can be operated manually or automatically by means of a valve (16) or a tap. The hose (15) can be arranged on a reel for easy storage after use. By reversing the direction of operation of the drain pump (14 '), it is understood that it is possible to draw clear water to clean the reservoir (1 1) and / or the flexible pipe (15). In practice, the carriage (17) comprises a platform on which is placed the battery to ensure the autonomy of the drain pump (14 ') and a bearing on which is suspended the tank (1 1). The carriage (17) is provided with free or motorized wheels (18). The carriage (17) can be equipped with a handle for moving it manually and / or be motorized by means of an electric motor powered by the same battery which ensures the autonomy of the drain pump (14 '). In practice, the battery that ensures the autonomy of the electric motor carriage (17) is connected to a current source (typically recharged 220 V accessible from the electrical panel disposed in the technical module) when said carriage is stored in the module technical (10). In the case where the carriage (17) is motorized, it can be equipped with a wheel steering handle (18), a steering wheel or any other means of steering suitable for the skilled person. In the case where the floor (3) of the bathroom (1) is raised relative to the floor (100) of the room, the technical module (10) can incorporate a ramp to facilitate the transfer of the tank (1 1 ) from one floor to another.

To comply with health regulations in force in some countries, it is possible to provide a specific tank to collect waste (excrement, urine, ...) generated by the WC (6). In practice, this specific reservoir consists of a removable storage case of the type that is used in motor homes or caravans. This cassette can be located under or next to the toilet (6), preferably in the technical module (10), and withdraws for emptying outside the chamber of the bathroom. In the case where such a storage cassette is used, the toilet (6) is not connected to the tank (1 1).

The technical module (10) may further comprise means for mixing a deodorizing and / or disinfecting product with the wastewater stored in the tank (1 1). This means is generally in the form of a metering pump (32) connected to the tank (1 1) or pipes for the evacuation of wastewater. The metering pump (32) is capable of injecting deodorizing product into the waste water recurrently at given times or depending on the quantity of liquid stored in the tank (1 1). According to the invention, the technical module (10) comprises means for supplying the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) with clean water. This means may comprise rigid or flexible pipes, valves, T-fittings, nipples, purges, valves, or others, made of stainless steel, copper, brass, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, ceramic, or any other suitable stainless material to the skilled person. When the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) is mobile, the pipes used are preferably flexible.

The source of clear water may be the city's water network, hereinafter referred to as the "source network". In this case, the technical module (10) is directly connected to the source network. In practice, it is supplied with cold clear water by a flexible pipe (30), whose diameter is between 5 mm and 25 mm, preferably 10 mm, and which is drawn from a water point of the house. It may therefore be necessary to make a hole in the wall, floor or ceiling of the room, so as to connect the technical module (10) to the source network. However, given the small diameter of the standard water supply lines (30), and the available pressure in the source network, it is possible to simply and quickly equip any room with a water outlet of the source network.

In order to overcome the connection to the source network, the technical module (10) may optionally comprise a clear water source independent of the clear water storage tank type, hereinafter referred to as the source reservoir. The latter makes it possible to feed the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) in clear water. The source reservoir may be in the form of a tank, a jerry can, a pocket, or any other tank suitable for the skilled person. It can be made of metal, composite material, or other, and be obtained by molding, blowing, forming, etc. The source tank has a capacity ranging from 5 L to 300 L. The clear water can be driven from the source tank to the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) by gravity or by means of a pump. The technical module (10) may also include means for filling the source reservoir of the orifice and filling plug type, flexible hose capable of being unwound and fixed on a water outlet of the source network, etc. The source reservoir can also be arranged on a carriage movable so that it can be moved from the inside of the bathroom (1) to the outside of said bathroom, near a water outlet of the source network and thus facilitate its filling. The source tank can also be equipped with a purge to allow its emptying.

In order to obtain more autonomy, the technical module (10) may also include an instantaneous water heater (31). In practice, the latter is suspended on a wall of the technical module (10) and connected to the flexible pipe (30) which feeds said module in cold clear water. The water heater (31) is then connected to the sink (7) and / or shower (8) via other conduits. In this configuration, the technical module (10) supplies the sanitary module (s), not only in cold water (in particular the WC (6), the washbasin (7) and the shower (8)) but also in hot water (especially the sink (7) and the shower (8)). The hot water supply is therefore completely independent and autonomous and requires no external connection or installation work in the room where the bathroom is installed.

The technical module (10) may further comprise means for injecting a cleaning and / or disinfecting product in the clear water intended to flow into the toilets (6), a limescale filter, a Sanibroyeur®, etc.

The technical module (10) may further comprise an electrical panel connected to an electrical socket of the house and for supplying electrical energy to all the electrical equipment of said module and the lamps and other pumps arranged in the (s) ) sanitary module (s). The technical module (10) thus provides an independent and autonomous power supply of the sanitary module (s) and their equipment. The electrical panel is connected to the electrical network of the house by a simple electric cable and / or a standard socket. In practice, this electrical panel incorporates circuit breakers for each electrical appliance to which it is connected and a transformer for transforming a 220 V current from the electrical network into a DC or AC current of 12 V. way, the entire bathroom object of the invention can be powered by 12 V to avoid any risk of electrocution.

2. The sanitary module (s).

The technical characteristics relating to the sanitary module (s) are independent of the technical characteristics relating to the technical module (10) and in particular those relating to the design and operation of the tank (1 1).

According to the invention, at least one of the modules forming the enclosure is a sanitary module closing sanitary facilities of the type WC (6), sink (7), shower (8), bath, bidet, etc. The enclosure may comprise one or more sanitary modules, for example:

- a single sanitary module containing a toilet (6), a shower (8) and a washbasin (7) as shown in Figures 1 to 10 and 12 to 16,

- a first sanitary module containing a toilet (6), a second sanitary module containing a shower (8) and a third sanitary module containing a sink (7) as shown in Figure 13,

- a first sanitary module containing a toilet (6) and a second sanitary module containing a shower (8) and a sink (7),

- a first sanitary module containing a toilet (6) and a sink (7), and a second sanitary module containing a shower (8) and a sink (7),

- etc.

In each option, the user can choose the modules he needs from the WC (6), the washbasin (7), or the shower (8), using either one of the three modules or two modules, three modules. Other modules containing other equipment can obviously be provided. The sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) may be made of plastic and / or wood and / or stone and / or composite material and / or metal and / or any other material suitable for the skilled person . They can be obtained by molding, forming, lamination. In practice, it is standard equipment. They each have a clear water inlet type faucet, shower head, flush, etc., from the technical module (10). They also each comprise a means of draining the wastewater type siphon, bung, bowl, etc., possibly connected to a pump. In order to be able to adapt best to the user, the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) can be adjusted in height by means of screws, pins, cylinders, rack and so on.

at. First embodiment.

In this embodiment shown schematically in Figures 1 to 10 and 12 to 16, several sanitary facilities, including the toilet (6), the sink (7) and the shower (8), are grouped in a single sanitary module , so as to minimize the size of the bathroom (1). The dimensions of this sanitary module are large enough to allow the mobility of a helping person around the user.

Referring to a first variant schematically in Figures 1 and 2, when the washbasin (7) and the toilet (6) are arranged in the same sanitary module, said washbasin is preferably arranged above said toilet. The sink (7) can then be mounted movably between:

a position of use in which its siphon opens directly into the toilet bowl (6),

- a high storage position in which the sink (7) is positioned in height so as to use the toilet (6), In this case, the washbasin (7) is advantageously mounted on one or more vertical rails (21) fixed against a wall of the sanitary module. This solution has the advantage of not having to use flexible hose connected to the sink siphon (7).

In this first embodiment, the clear water inlet of the lavatory (7) is preferably in the form of a valve (26) fixed on a wall of the sanitary module, said valve comprising a pipe (23) mounted movably enter :

- a first position in which it is located above the sink (7) when the latter is in the use position,

- A second position in which it is separated from the sink (7) to allow the latter to return to the upper storage position. Advantageously, this second position can be located above another sanitary equipment of the bidet or bath type.

Similarly, the toilet (6) can be replaced by a bidet or bath.

In a second embodiment shown diagrammatically in FIGS. 3 to 10, the WC (6) and the washbasin (7) can be arranged in a sliding drawer (or tilting) between a retracted position where they are inserted in the technical module (10). ) and an extended position (shown in dotted line) where they are arranged in the sanitary module. The rectilinear or curved trajectory of the WC

(6) is shown schematically by an arrow in Figures 3 to 6. The trajectory of the sink

(7) is also shown schematically by an arrow in Figures 7 and 8. By operating the various drawers, the user has the opportunity to use these sanitary equipment in turn. The drawer or drawers may be made of plastic and / or wood and / or stone and / or composite material and / or metal and / or any other material suitable for the skilled person. They can be mounted movable by means of rails, slides, hinges, hinges, crapaudines, etc. Preferably and so as to reduce the mechanical stress of the drawers, the sanitary equipment (6, 7) arranged in said Drawers are made of lightweight composite materials of the plastic type. A flexible pipe connects the water supply of the washbasin (7) to the technical module (10). Similarly, a drain hose connected to the sink siphon (7) is connected to the pump (14).

In a third embodiment shown schematically in Figures 9 and 10, when the sink (7) and the toilet (6) are arranged in the same sanitary module, said sink can be arranged next to said toilet. The sink (7) can then be mounted laterally movable between:

- A first use position in which it is arranged next to the toilet (6). When a person uses the toilet (6), he has direct access to the sink (7).

- A second use position (shown in dashed lines) in which it is positioned above the toilet (6).

In this variant embodiment, the toilet (6) is fixed and the washbasin (7) remains permanently positioned in the sanitary module. The lateral trajectory of the washbasin (7) is shown schematically by an arrow in FIGS. 9 and 10. In this variant, the washbasin (7) is advantageously mounted on one or more horizontal rails or guides (21) fixed against a wall of the module health. A flexible hose connects the water supply of the sink (7) to the technical module (10) and another flexible sewage pipe connected to the siphon of said sink is connected to the pump (14). The tap (26) of the washbasin (7) is preferably fixed on a wall of the sanitary module, and can rotate so as to be functional regardless of the position of use of said sink. To simplify the design of the sanitary module, it is advantageous that the water inlet pipe of the shower (8) is the same as that of the valve (26).

In this first embodiment (according to the first variant, the second or third variant), the toilet (6) is preferably provided with a seat (22) foldable. This seat (22) can be fixed on a wall of the sanitary module or be an integral part of the toilet (6), in the manner of a telescope folding. This seat (22) is movably mounted between a folded position in which it is arranged against the wall of the sanitary module or against the water tank of the toilet (6) and a folded position where it is disposed above the bowl of said toilet . The seat (22) can be adjustable in height so as to adapt to the size of the user. The adjustment can be made by a screw, a rack, a jack, etc. The seat (22) can be made of plastic, wood, metal, polystyrene, or other, be fixed on the wall of the sanitary module or on a rim of the toilet (6), by means of screws, rivet, clips, or others, and be movable by means of hinges, hinges, or other. The sanitary module is arranged so that a user can shower while sitting on this seat (22). The wastewater generated by this shower can be evacuated directly by the toilet bowl (6) and / or by the slatted floor (3) disposed around said toilet and / or by the shower tray (8) if said toilet is disposed in said tray. The entire floor (3) can function as a shower tray (8) and possibly be doubled in thickness by a grating. The shower can be taken either standing or sitting by folding the seat (22) and maneuvering the sink (7): in high storage position (first variant), by folding it in its drawer (second variant) or by moving it laterally in the first use position (third variant).

b. Second embodiment.

In this embodiment shown diagrammatically in FIG. 11, the enclosure of the bathroom (1) is formed of a first sanitary module enclosing the toilet (6), a second sanitary module enclosing the washbasin (7). , and a third sanitary module enclosing the shower (8), said sanitary modules being independent. It would also be possible to add one or more other sanitary modules and / or group several sanitary facilities in one module.

vs. Other characteristics of the sanitary module (s).

The sanitary module (s) may also include additional equipment such as a wheelchair ramp, adjustable height shower seat, support bar, stem, etc.

In the case where the floor (3) of the bathroom (1) is raised above the floor of the room, the (s) module (s) sanitary (s) can be equipped (s) d a ramp whose inclination meets the standards in force, allowing easy access to people in wheelchairs.

3. Other features of the bathroom. The following technical features are suitable for the bathroom enclosure, regardless of its embodiment.

As shown in Figure 14, the enclosure can be mounted on wheels (5) so that it can be moved easily into the room. The wheels (5) can be free for manual movement or motorized for automatic movement. This can be particularly useful for bringing the bathroom (1) closer to a user with reduced mobility, or for moving said bathroom from the bed of a first user to the bed of a second user when two users cohabit in the same dwelling. As shown schematically in Figures 15 and 16, the chamber of the bathroom (1) can be telescopic so as to reduce its bulk when not in use. In such a configuration, the enclosure having a first movable portion (P1) forming a facade slidable in a second fixed portion (P2) in which are disposed the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8). The first part (P1) slides in the second part (P2) by means of slides, rails, wheels, etc. The movement of the first part (P1) can be done manually or automatically if a motorization is provided. This solution makes it possible to divide the width of the enclosure by two.

Claims

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1. Self-contained bathroom comprising a prefabricated enclosure intended to be placed on the floor of a room of a dwelling, said enclosure being formed by the combination of at least two modules:

- at least one sanitary module containing sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8),

a technical module (10) comprising means for supplying the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) with clean water,

characterized in that the technical module (10) further comprises:

- A means for supplying cold water and hot water and a means for supplying electricity to the one or more sanitary modules and in particular the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8), the technical module (10) ensuring the autonomy of said one or more sanitary modules,

means for collecting the wastewater generated by the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) and a reservoir (1 1) for storing said wastewater mounted on a mobile carriage (17).

2. Bathroom according to claim 1, characterized in that the reservoir (1 1) is formed of a flexible pouch hermetically closed and removably or permanently attached to the movable carriage (17).

3. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable carriage (17) is equipped with free wheels (18) hinged so that said carriage can be moved manually.

4. Bathroom according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the movable carriage (17) is equipped with wheels (18) rotated by a motor so that said carriage can be moved automatically, said motor being powered by an autonomous battery arranged on said carriage, said battery being connected to a current source for recharging when said carriage is stored in the technical module (10).

5. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the technical module (10) is supplied with cold clear water by a flexible hose, whose diameter is between 5 mm and 25 mm, and which is drawn from a water point of the dwelling, said technical module being equipped with a water heater connected to said flexible pipe, said technical module thus making it possible to feed the one or more sanitary modules and in particular the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8) in cold water and hot water.

6. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reservoir (1 1) is connected to one or more pumps for recovering the wastewater generated by the sanitary equipment (6, 7, 8).

7. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tank (1 1) is connected to a reversible drain pump not only to empty wastewater stored in said tank but also to pump the clear water for cleaning said tank and / or conduits thereto, said pump being placed on the movable carriage (17), and being powered by a stand-alone battery arranged on said carriage, said battery being connected to a current source allowing reloading when said carriage is stored in the technical module (10).

8. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the technical module (10) comprises means for mixing a deodorizing product and / or disinfectant with the wastewater stored in the tank (1 1).

9. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the enclosure is formed:

- a single sanitary module containing a toilet (6), a sink (7) and a shower (8),

- the technical module (10).

10. Bathroom according to claim 9, characterized in that the sink (7) is arranged next to or above the toilet (6), said sink being movably mounted between a position of use (6) and a position of storage.

1 1. Bathroom according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the toilet (6) and / or the sink (7) are arranged in drawers sliding between a retracted position where they are inserted into the module technique (10) and an extended position where they are arranged in the sanitary module.

Bathroom according to claim 9, characterized in that the sink (7) is mounted laterally movable between:

a first use position in which it is arranged next to the toilet (6),

- A second position of use in which it is positioned above the toilet (6).

13. Bathroom according to one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the toilet (6) has a seat (22) foldable, the sanitary module being arranged so that a user can showering while sitting on said seat, the wastewater generated by this shower being discharged through the bowl of said toilet and / or by a floor (3) slatted disposed around said toilet and / or by the shower tray (8) if said toilet is disposed in said tray.

14. Bathroom according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the enclosure is formed:

- a first sanitary module containing a toilet (6), a second sanitary module containing a sink (7), a third sanitary module containing a shower (8), said sanitary modules being independent,

- the technical module (10).

15. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the prefabricated enclosure has the form of a cabinet cupboard.

16. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the prefabricated enclosure is telescopic, said enclosure comprising a first movable part (P1) forming a facade slidable in a second fixed part (P2) in which are arranged sanitary facilities (6, 7, 8).

17. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the prefabricated enclosure is mounted on wheels (5) so that said enclosure can be moved.

18. Bathroom according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the prefabricated enclosure contains a toilet (6) connected to a removable storage case used to collect the waste generated by said toilet, the latter being not connected to the tank (1 1).