EP2602390A2 - Dispositif de douche - Google Patents

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EP2602390A2
EP2602390A2 EP12196326.8A EP12196326A EP2602390A2 EP 2602390 A2 EP2602390 A2 EP 2602390A2 EP 12196326 A EP12196326 A EP 12196326A EP 2602390 A2 EP2602390 A2 EP 2602390A2
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0408—Water installations especially for showers

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  • the invention relates to a shower device with a functional module comprising at least one water inlet, a water outlet and a valve, wherein the functional module can be actuated by means of an operating arrangement.
  • faucet batteries that have a hot and cold water inlet and a mixed water outlet are often used as functional modules.
  • the amount of water and the mixed water temperature are set via control elements, such as rotary knobs or an operating lever, directly on the function module.
  • the mixer tap is usually at waist height. From the mixer tap leads a connecting line to the shower head, which is located above the user's head and is supplied with mixed water.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a shower device, are avoided in the line sections in which mixed water stagnates.
  • the operation of the function module should be done in a simple and reliable manner.
  • the shower should be characterized by a cost-effective production and easy maintenance.
  • the operating arrangement is preferably arranged at waist height and the functional module above it, for example at head height of the user, on the shower head.
  • the distance between operating arrangement and functional module is preferably more than 70 cm, in particular more than 90 cm.
  • the operative connection between the operating arrangement and the functional module is produced via a rod-like element.
  • a rod-like element can be a rod made of plastic or a stainless metal. It can be a hollow rod or a rod made of solid material. Preferably, the rod has a circular cross-section.
  • the rod-like element can also be composed of different segments. It extends in the vertical direction from the operating arrangement to the functional module.
  • the rod-like element is mounted length-changeable and / or displaceable.
  • the valve of the functional module can be actuated.
  • the term "valve” is understood to mean all fittings with which a water flow is released and / or the valves Flow rate can be regulated.
  • Particularly advantageous is the use of a self-closing valve.
  • the actuation of the self-closing valve is preferably carried out by means of a pusher.
  • the pusher can be connected via a pivot lever or a sliding button with the rod-like element.
  • the pusher pivots about an axis of rotation and displaces the rod-like element in the vertical direction.
  • a shut-off body of the self-closing valve is displaced and releases a flow cross-section for the mixed water.
  • the shut-off valve automatically closes the flow cross-section again.
  • the slide button can be connected via a deflection with the rod-like element and move it vertically upon actuation of the slide button and thereby move the shut-off.
  • connection between the operating arrangement and the valve takes place in a purely mechanical manner.
  • This "dry" actuation technology eliminates connection hoses, such as those required for hydraulic actuation systems.
  • the functional module in addition to the valve comprises a mixing unit.
  • mixing units with self-closing valves are usually connected via line sections to the shower head.
  • the functional module is in a particularly advantageous variant of the invention, in particular in an embodiment as a manual mixing fitting, at the height of the shower head, approximately 1 m above the control arrangement arranged.
  • the setting of the temperature can be done for example via a hydraulic or an electronic active connection.
  • electronic active connections the user can actuate, for example, capacitive, inductive or infrared pushbuttons as operating elements.
  • the mixing unit is also connected to the operating arrangement via a mechanical transmission mechanism, wherein preferably the mixing unit can likewise be actuated via a rod-like element.
  • the mixing temperature can be adjusted by turning the rod-like element.
  • the mixing element on a knob on which engages the upper part of the rod-like element.
  • a rotary handle is attached at the lower part of the rod-like element.
  • the functional module comprises a hot water inlet, a cold water inlet and a mixed water outlet.
  • the mixing unit and the valve are preferably arranged in a common housing of the functional module.
  • the mixing unit used may be a mixing cartridge which is placed next to a valve cartridge in the common housing.
  • the mixing unit By means of the mixing unit, different ratios of the hot water to the cold water flow can be adjusted. By this "blending" the desired temperature of the mixed water is adjusted.
  • a thermostat is used, which regulates the mixed water temperature.
  • a measuring element measures the temperature of the mixed water.
  • the mixing unit varies the ratio of hot to cold water via an actuator.
  • the shower device has a shower head unit, which is attached directly to the functional module.
  • the shower head unit includes a shower head arm to which a plate with nozzles is attached.
  • a supply line is integrated, which leads mixed water to the nozzles.
  • the plate with the nozzles is preferably pivotally mounted. In this way, the beam angle can be varied.
  • the shower device is preferably a unit which can be mounted on a surface.
  • Such shower systems are also referred to as shower panels or shower columns.
  • the functional module is arranged at the height of the shower head. As a result, areas where mixed water stagnates are minimized or completely avoided.
  • the mixed water flows from the functional module, possibly via a coupling component, into the shower head unit.
  • the functional module is arranged below the shower head unit. This proves to be particularly advantageous in an embodiment of the shower device with a thermostat. Line sections in which mixed water stagnates can still be shortened compared to conventional shower devices in that the functional module is arranged above the operating arrangement.
  • the mixed water line serves as an additional mixing section of hot and cold water and forms an additional buffer volume for the mixed water. This prevents the thermostat from overreacting at the beginning of the water drain due to incorrect presets or inaccurate control, releasing unmixed hot or cold water in the first few seconds.
  • the shower head unit is supported by a coupling component.
  • the coupling component itself is preferably mounted directly on the functional module.
  • the coupling component has at least one coupling element.
  • the showerhead unit in turn has a coupling counterpart. By joining the coupling element and coupling counterpart the shower head unit is attached.
  • the coupling element has a water outlet opening, which forms a connection of the water path with a water inlet opening of the coupling counterpart during assembly. Between the two openings, a sealing element, for example a sealing ring, is preferably arranged.
  • the shower head unit is arranged in a cladding element.
  • This preassembled module of shower head unit and cladding element can be connected to the functional module by means of a coupling component.
  • the function module in turn is attached to the mounting bracket.
  • the panel cover is hung with the pre-assembled components on the mounting frame and fastened.
  • the shower head is movably mounted.
  • a ball segment-like guide proves to be particularly favorable.
  • the shower head has a spherical segment-like outer shape and is mounted in a spherical segment-like guide.
  • the jet angle of the shower head can be changed by means of an adjusting element.
  • the adjusting element is also accessible when the shower device is completely closed with the cladding elements.
  • an opening may be provided at the top of the head covering element, via which the adjusting element is actuated.
  • the adjusting element is rotatably mounted.
  • the adjusting element acts on the shower head by being screwed in or out. In this case, the shower head is pivoted and changed in this way the beam angle.
  • Fig. 1 shows a front perspective view of the shower device 1.
  • the shower device 1 is a shower panel.
  • the shower device 1 forms a unit which is mounted on a wall so that the shower head 2 is placed above the head height of a user.
  • the operating arrangement 3 is located at the hip height of the user.
  • the water flow is triggered.
  • the temperature of the water can be adjusted.
  • the shower head 2 is placed approximately one meter above the operating arrangement 3.
  • the interior of the shower device 1 is in Fig. 1 not to be recognized, since it is covered by the cladding elements 6.
  • the cladding elements 6 are made of a detergent-resistant high-performance plastic and are characterized by special mechanical load characteristics and scratch resistance.
  • the lower, front trim element 6 preferably contains an elastomer button for the actuation or triggering of the shower process. Instead of the mechanical actuation shown here to trigger the flow of water, an electrical release is alternatively possible. Instead of a push button 4 then a button or sensor is used.
  • Fig. 2 shows the back of the shower device 1.
  • a mounting bracket 7 is first mounted on the wall.
  • the mounting bracket 7 four holes 8, via which a wall mounting is made possible.
  • On the mounting bracket 7 9 components are attached via screws that belong to the interior of the shower device 1.
  • Fig. 3 shows an enlarged view of the operating assembly 3, which includes a push button 4 and a rotary handle 5.
  • Fig. 4 the interior of the operating arrangement 3 is shown.
  • the transmission of the rotational movement for adjusting the mixing temperatures is effected mechanically via a rod-like element 32.
  • the rod-like element 32 is a rod.
  • a toothed disc 11 is fixed, which has teeth along its circumference.
  • On the disc 11 of the rotary handle 5 is mounted (s. Fig. 3 ), over which the rod-like element 32 can be rotated.
  • the operating arrangement 3 comprises a retaining element 12, which is fastened to the mounting bracket 7.
  • a pivot lever 13 is pivotally mounted about an axis 14.
  • Upon actuation of the push button 4 pivots the pivot lever 13 about the axis 14 and moves a sleeve 15 in the vertical direction upwards.
  • the sleeve 15 pushes a rod-like element 10 in the vertical direction upwards.
  • the rod-like element 10 is a hollow rod.
  • the rod-like element 10 is about one meter long.
  • Trained as a rod rod-like element 32 extends in the form of a hollow rod rod-like element 10.
  • About the rod-shaped element 32 formed as a rotary motion for changing the mixed water temperature is transmitted.
  • About the trained as a hollow rod rod-like element 10, a vertical displacement is transmitted to actuate the valve.
  • Fig. 5 shows a functional module 16, which is in operative connection with the operating arrangement 3.
  • the active compounds are prepared via the two rod-like elements 10 and 32.
  • the executed as a rod rod-like element 32 engages a rotary knob 17 of the functional module 16.
  • the designed as a hollow rod rod-like element 10 is guided in the upper part of a bracket 18 which is fixed to the mounting bracket 7.
  • the rod-shaped element 10 designed as a hollow rod is provided with a connecting piece 19 which transmits a vertical displacement of the rod-like element 10 to an actuator 20.
  • a self-closing valve is actuated in the functional module 16 is arranged.
  • a shower head unit 21 is fastened by means of screws 22.
  • Fig. 6 is a front perspective view of the functional module 16 is shown.
  • the functional module 16 comprises a valve unit 23 and a mixing unit 24, which are arranged in a common housing as a valve cartridge and mixing cartridge.
  • a self-closing valve is used as the valve, which is actuated via an actuator 20.
  • the connector 19 engages, which transmits the vertical displacement of the rod-like member 10 and thereby shifts the shut-off of the valve, whereby a flow cross section for the mixed water is released.
  • the mixing unit 24 is operated via the knob 17 having a toothed surface along its circumference.
  • the functional module 16 has a water outlet 25, through which the mixed water, the shower head 2 is supplied.
  • the shower head unit 21 is fastened to the functional module 16 by means of screws 22 which are screwed into the threads 26.
  • the functional module 16 has a second opening 27. By this hot water is supplied to the shower head 2 for thermal disinfection when needed.
  • Fig. 7 shows a perspective rear view of the functional module 16.
  • the functional module 16 is fastened with screws, which are screwed into the holes 28 on the mounting bracket 7.
  • water inlets 29 are provided, to which a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe are connected.
  • the shower head unit 21 is shown as a perspective side view.
  • the shower head unit 21 comprises a shower head arm 30 in which a supply line 31 is integrated, through which the mixed water is supplied to the shower head 2.
  • nozzles 34 are arranged through which the shower water is sprayed.
  • the shower head 2 is pivotally mounted about an axis 35.
  • the beam angle can be varied.
  • Via a solenoid valve 36 an influx of hot water through the bypass line 37 are released for thermal disinfection.
  • the solenoid valve 36 opens the bypass line 37 for a period of about three minutes, so that hot water of over 70 ° C is distributed over the shower head 2.
  • the solenoid valve 36 By an external, electro-mechanical control of the solenoid valve 36, the water-bearing surfaces are thermally treated in this process.
  • Fig. 9 shows the functional module 16 and a coupling member 38 for a shower head unit 21.
  • the coupling member 38 is attached to the functional module 16.
  • As fastening means 41 screws are used.
  • the coupling component 38 has a coupling element 39.
  • the coupling element 39 comprises a protruding hexagonal edge which surrounds a water outlet opening 40.
  • Fig. 10 shows a variant of a shower head unit 21, which is preassembled in a covering part 6 of the shower device 1.
  • the shower head unit 21 is connected via a coupling counterpart 42 on the in Fig. 9 shown Kopplungselment 39 pushed from above.
  • the edge of the coupling element 39 engages in a groove formed by projections of the coupling counterpart 42.
  • the cowling 6 together with the shower head unit 21 is placed on the coupling element 39 of the coupling member 38 and pushed down to a stop, so that the water outlet opening 40 of Coupling member 38 at the same height is connected to a water inlet opening 43 of the coupling counterpart 42.
  • a sealing element is arranged between the water outlet opening 40 and the water inlet opening 43.
  • Fig. 11 is a side sectional view of a preassembled in a cladding element 6 shower head unit 21 is shown.
  • the shower head unit 21 comprises a 90 ° elbow 44, which supplies the shower head 2 with water.
  • the conduit bend 44 in the exemplary embodiment is a fixed angled pipe.
  • the shower head 2 has a plate 33, are introduced into the nozzle 34.
  • This unit is also referred to as a shower plate, which at the in Fig. 11 variant shown has a spherical segment-shaped outer shape and is arranged in a spherical segment-shaped guide.
  • an adjusting element 45 By means of an adjusting element 45, the beam angle of the shower head 2 can be adjusted.
  • the adjusting element 45 is rotatably mounted.
  • the adjusting element 45 can be operated from the outside even after the complete assembly of the cladding elements 6.
  • a cladding element 6 on its upper side an opening through which the adjusting element 45 is accessible and can be rotated.

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