EP2690229A1 - Mounting device for a sanitary fitting - Google Patents

Abstract

The device (1) has mounting frame (2) that is provided with securing unit (4) for securing cistern of sanitary fitting. Cover portions (14,15,26) are provided covering front and upper surface of mounting frame. The mounting frame is bounded by boundary edges (20-22), and shutter element (13) installed at fixed position on bottom floor (6) is provided in gap (33) between boundary edge and building floor. The shutter element is adjusted with respect to mounting frame so that the mounting device is arranged at different heights. An independent claim is included for a method for assembling of device used for mounting sanitary fitting.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to a mounting device for a sanitary body, in particular a water closet, a urinal, a bidet or a vanity, according to the preamble of claim 1.

STATE OF THE ART

Mounting devices of this type have long been known especially for water closets and urinals. The mounting frame usually consists of two vertical struts and these connecting trusses. The mounting frame and cistern are covered with a cover. This cover is usually made with plasterboard and tiles. The creation of such a cover is relatively expensive. In case of repair, it may be necessary to remove the tiles, which is correspondingly expensive.

To avoid the disadvantages mentioned in the EP 2 166 163 proposed an on-wall mounting system for bathroom and sanitary installations. From the EP 2 166 163 However, there is the disadvantage that the sanitary body must always be mounted on a predetermined height by the mounting device. Especially with people with physical impairments, so for example elderly or disabled people, it may be advantageous if the mounting device can be mounted on a user-defined height. However, these people have the need that third parties, so for example, visitors, can not recognize the sanitary installation, that there is a health impairment, because these people want to handle this rather discreet.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

Based on this prior art, the present invention has an object to provide a mounting device for plumbing installations, which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, the mounting device should be mounted at different heights, the mounting height should not be directly recognizable by third parties.

This object is achieved by the subject matter of claim 1. Accordingly, a mounting device for a sanitary body comprises a mounting frame having means for fixing the sanitary body, mounted on the mounting frame sanitary fittings and a cover which covers the mounting frame at least front and which is bounded by a boundary edge. Furthermore, the mounting device comprises an aperture element with which a gap between delimiting edge and the building floor can be covered when the mounting device is mounted stationary to a building floor, wherein the aperture element is adjustable with respect to the boundary edge and / or with respect to the mounting frame, so that the mounting device upon occlusion of the gap can be arranged at different heights by the aperture element.

In other words, it can also be said that the diaphragm element is fixed with respect to the floor and the boundary edge can be arranged at different heights, wherein the diaphragm element serves to cover a gap between the boundary edge and a building floor with respect to the building floor fixedly mounted mounting means.

In this way, the mounting device can be mounted at different heights and the resulting different at different mounting locations each gap can be covered by the aperture element. Consequently, the observer, who viewed the mounting device in the installed state from the front substantially the cover and the extending from the cover to the building floor aperture element was. Through the aperture, the mounting height is not directly visible, because no gap between mounting device and building floor is visible.

The term sanitary fitting can be understood according to the sanitary article various elements. If the sanitary article is a water closet or a bidet, then the sanitary fitting is typically a cistern with corresponding connection lines. In the case of the arrangement of a bidet or a washstand, the sanitary article typically comprises water pipes, etc.

With respect to the fixed to the building floor panel element can be said that it is fixed to the ground, in which case the cover with the lower boundary edge and the mounting means are adjustable to the panel element. When mounting the aperture element is first arranged and then connect the cover mounted on the panel element.

Alternatively, the diaphragm element can also be movable along a movement direction with respect to the fixed boundary edge or with respect to the fixed cover, as a result of which the position of the diaphragm element can be fixed to the boundary edge.

The mounting device can be mounted floor-mounted, in which case parts, in particular vertical struts, of the mounting frame are adjustable in their length, so that the mounting device rests on these parts. Alternatively, a wall mounting is conceivable in which the mounting device is mounted on the mounting frame on a wall.

Preferably, the visor element protrudes with a first portion of the space between the mounting frame and cover over at least one boundary edge of said cover and it extends with a second portion adjoining the first portion in said space.

In other words, it can also be said that the diaphragm element is mounted in a space between the cover and the mounting frame.

Preferably, the diaphragm element is positively and / or non-positively on Mounting frame held.

In a further development of the invention, the diaphragm element comprises at least one slot, wherein a stationary with the mounting frame locking element with the at least one slot engages a latching connection, so that the panel element is mounted fixed to the mounting frame.

Preferably, the cover comprises at least one front panel covering the mounting frame and fixed to the mounting frame and at least one side panel concealing the mounting frame and fixed to the mounting frame, wherein both front panel and side panel define a boundary edge. The diaphragm element thus hides the gap between the boundary edge of the front panel and that of the side panel. The boundary edge is preferably a lower boundary edge running horizontally to the building floor.

Preferably, the panel element comprises a front panel section and at least one lateral panel section, wherein the front panel section is arranged in the region of the front panel and wherein the side panel section is arranged in the region of the side panel.

Particularly preferably, the side panel section ends with a holding section extending inclined to the side panel section, which surrounds parts of the mounting frame.

Preferably, the mounting frame is connected to a base, wherein the base is arranged in the region of the diaphragm element.

Particularly preferably, the cover members each extend over the entire surface of the mounting frame on which rest the cover, in particular, the front panel and / or the side panel extends over the entire height and width or depth of the mounting frame. Thus, the mounting frame is substantially completely covered by the cover and is not from the outside visible, noticeable.

Further, the cover comprises a mounting frame on the top side covering upper cover, wherein the upper cover preferably forms a removable lid for the cistern.

Preferably, at the back of the side panel and / or the front panel tapes or adhesive strips or strips of sealant are mounted, which are pressed against the mounting frame and serve as sealing and compensating elements. About these bands or strips can also be created in a simple way a space for receiving the aperture element. The gap can also be created elsewhere.

Further embodiments are given in the dependent claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Frontansicht einer Montageeinrichtung für Sanitärkörper nach einer möglichen Ausführungsform;

Fig. 2

eine weitere perspektivische Frontansicht der Montageeinrichtung nach Fig. 1 auf einer anderen Höhe;

Fig. 3

eine weitere perspektivische Frontansicht der Montageeinrichtung nach Fig. 1 ohne Abdeckungselement;

Fig. 4

eine weitere perspektivische Frontansicht der Montageeinrichtung nach Fig. 1 in teilweise Explosionsansicht;

Fig. 5

die Fig. 1 in einer perspektivischen Rückansicht; und

Fig. 6

eine Detailansicht des Details VI nach Fig. 3.

Preferred embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, which are given by way of illustration only and are not to be interpreted as limiting. In the drawings show:

Fig. 1

a front perspective view of a mounting device for sanitary body according to a possible embodiment;

Fig. 2

another perspective front view of the mounting device according to Fig. 1 at another altitude;

Fig. 3

another perspective front view of the mounting device according to Fig. 1 without cover element;

Fig. 4

another perspective front view of the mounting device according to Fig. 1 in a partially exploded view;

Fig. 5

the Fig. 1 in a perspective rear view; and

Fig. 6

a detailed view of the detail VI after Fig. 3 ,

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In the Figures 1 and 2 the mounting device 1 is shown mounted at different heights.

The mounting device 1 has, as in the FIG. 3 shown, a mounting frame 2, which is fastened in a conventional manner to a building wall 3. But it can also be mounted freestanding in front of a building wall or freestanding in a room on a building floor 6 standing up.

In the embodiment shown here, the mounting frame 2 has two spaced apart vertical struts 9, which are each connected at an upper end by means of a horizontal strut 10 with each other. In a lower region, the two vertical struts 9 are connected to each other with at least one cross member 11. This Traverse 11 also serves to hold a flushing pipe 7, threaded rods 4, and a leaving bow 8. A sanitary body, not shown here, in particular a toilet bowl is fastened to the mounting frame 2 with two spaced apart and secured to the cross member 11 threaded rods 4. Next, a pedestal 12 is disposed on the mounting frame 2 below the traverse 11. The latter will be in the FIGS. 4 and 5 shown. Alternatively, another sanitary body can be attached to the threaded rod 4, in which case flushing pipe and outlet bend can be supplemented or replaced by other sanitary fittings.

In the mounting frame 2, a cistern 5 is mounted, on which the flushing pipe 7 is connected. The cistern 5 may be formed as usual and is connected to a water line, which is connected for introduction to the rinse water with an inlet valve not shown here in detail. The flushing takes place in a known manner by pressing a not shown here and mounted in the cistern 5 drain fitting. About the outlet sheet 8, the contents of the sanitary body is supplied with flushing the sewer.

However, the mounting frame 2 can also be designed differently than that shown in the figures.

Of the Figures 1 and 2 It can be seen that the mounting frame 2 is covered with covers 14, 15, 26. The cover extends at least over the front side, on which the sanitary body is arranged. The cover in the present embodiment includes a front panel 15, side panels 14, and an upper cover member 26. An exemplary cover will be explained in detail below.

The cover, here the front panel 15 and the side panels 14 are laterally bounded by a boundary edge. The boundary edge carries the reference numerals 20,21,22.

Furthermore, the mounting device 1 comprises an aperture element 13. With the aperture element 13, the gap 33 between the building floor 6 and the lower horizontally extending boundary edge 21 can be concealed. Depending on the mounting height of the mounting frame 1 and thus the cover 14, 15, the boundary edge 21 comes to lie at different heights. Due to the arrangement of the diaphragm element 13, the mounting device 1 can be mounted at different heights and the gap 33 between the building floor 6 and assembly submission 1 and the boundary edges of the covers 14, 15 can be easily through the Aperture 13 are hidden. Thus, the mounting device 1 and ultimately also the sanitary article can be mounted at different heights according to the needs of the user. Especially for persons with a disability or older persons, it may be advantageous if the sanitary article is mounted higher with respect to the bottom 6, whereby the rising of the sitting position is simplified.

These people also have the need that the physical affliction of visitors can not be directly recognized by the arrangement of sanitary ware. Due to the arrangement of the diaphragm element 13 in this context, the advantage that the mounting height can not be detected directly at first glance.

The said height adjustment can of the Figures 1 and 2 be well recognized. In the FIG. 1 is the mounting device 1 with the sanitary body deeper than in the FIG. 2 , The means, the aperture element 13 covers in the FIG. 2 a larger gap between the mounting device 1 and the building floor 6 than in the FIG. 1 from.

When setting the height, for example, the height of the vertical struts 9 can be adjusted. Preferably, these are telescopic. Alternatively, however, the mounting device 1 can also be mounted on a wall 3 from different heights.

The cover by the diaphragm element 13 also has the advantage that no dust gets under the mounting device 1. Furthermore, a visually appealing conclusion is provided.

The diaphragm element 13 comes to lie in a space between the mounting frame 2 and the cover 14, 15. With a first section 23, the panel element 13 projects from this intermediate space beyond the boundary edge 21, so that this section 23 becomes visible. With a second section 24, the diaphragm element 13 extends partially into a space between the mounting frame and the cover. This section 24 is not visible from the outside.

The gap can be provided in a variety of ways. For example, it is conceivable that between the mounting frame 2 and the cover 14, 15, a sealing tape or an adhesive layer is present, which provides the gap.

With reference to the FIGS. 4 to 6 Now, the attachment of the diaphragm element 13 will be explained. The diaphragm element 13 can be held positively and / or non-positively on the mounting frame 2.

In the FIG. 6 a particularly preferred embodiment is shown. Here, the diaphragm element 13 has two slots 25 running parallel to one another. Through the slots 25 protrude locking elements 28, which are in communication with the mounting frame 2. By mating slot 25 and locking elements 28, the diaphragm element 13 is held on the mounting frame 2.

Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the pairing slot and locking element can be dispensed with, in which case the diaphragm element 13 is held substantially by its position in the intermediate space between the mounting frame 2 and cover 14, 15.

Of the FIGS. 4 to 6 It can further be recognized that the diaphragm element 13 comprises a front diaphragm section 16 and at least one, here two, lateral diaphragm sections 17. The front panel section 16 is arranged in the region of the front panel 15 and protrudes from the space between the front panel 15 and mounting frame 2 addition. The side panel portion 17 is disposed in the region of the side panel 14 and protrudes from the space between side panel 14 and mounting frame 2 addition.

The slots 25 described above are arranged here in the side panel section 17, which has the advantage that the slots 25 are almost invisible from the front in the installed state.

The side panel portion 17 terminates in the present embodiment with a inclined to the side panel portion 17 extending holding portion 34. The holding portion 34 engages around the mounting frame 2, which additionally secures the panel member 13. In addition, a visually appealing conclusion is provided.

The diaphragm element 13 is preferably formed as a thin sheet, which is bent by a bending operation in the appropriate shape. A thin sheet is understood to mean a sheet having a preferred thickness of 0.2 to 2 mm. The thin sheet has the advantage that no further elements need to be adjusted to create the gap. The sheet may be an aluminum sheet or a steel sheet.

In the FIGS. 4 and 5 In addition, the base 12 is still shown in detail. The base 12 is in communication with the mounting frame 2 and is arranged in the region of the diaphragm element 13. The base 12 essentially serves as a reinforcing element for the panel element 13. The base 12 could also be screwed to the floor.

With reference to the FIGS. 3 to 5 Now further features of the exemplary embodiment will be explained. On the horizontal strut 10, an upper cover member 26 is mounted, which conceals the mounting frame 2 seen from the outside and also can form a lid for the cistern 5. The cover member 26 has lower side fasteners with which the cover member 26 is releasably secured to the mounting frame 2. The fastening elements are preferably latching means or other suitable releasable fastening means. During assembly, the cover element 26 is snapped onto the mounting frame 2. He can be lifted without tools from the mounting frame 2 again. As can be seen, the cover member 26 extends over the entire width of the mounting frame 2. In the assembled state according to FIGS. 1 and 2 are from the cover member 26 has a top 29 and two side surfaces 31 and 32 visible. The top 29 forms an upper narrow side and the surfaces 31 and 32 parts of lateral narrow sides. About the side surface 32 are according to the FIGS. 1 and 2 on the decorative element 26 has two keys 27 which is substantially flush with the top 29 and with the side surface 32. The keys 27 each act for rinsing release on a arranged in the cistern actuator. The cover member 26 can be lifted from the mounting frame 2, so that the actuator is accessible for a revision from above. This also applies to the other arranged in the cistern 5 fittings. The cover element 26 is provided in particular in the region of the top side and the side surfaces 31 and 32 with a decorative material. This can be made of glass, plastic, a composite material, wood or stone.

Another cover is formed by a front panel 15 which is plate-shaped and which preferably extends over the entire height and width of the mounting frame 2. The front panel 15 forms a preferably flat front side 19 and an upper horizontal boundary edge 20, a lower also horizontal boundary edge 21 and vertically extending side edges 22. The upper boundary edge 22 covers a front side 30 of the cover member 26 and is flush with the top 29. The side edges 22 are in the region of the upper edge 20 flush with the side surfaces 31 and 32. The height and the width of the front panel 15 substantially corresponds to the height and width of the mounting frame 2. Die Front cover 15 is preferably in one piece, but it could also be composed of two or more parts.

In a lower region, the front panel 15 has a recess 18. This recess 18 serves for the passage of the flushing pipe 7 and the outlet sheet 8. Further recesses 18 are arranged for the implementation of the threaded rods 4.

Laterally, the vertical struts 9 are covered by a further cover, each with a side panel 14. These side panels 14 are preferably flush with the front panel 15 and the cover member 26. The side panels 14 preferably extend over the entire height of the vertical struts 9. The attachment of the side panels 14 is also preferably carried out with locking elements not shown here. The side panels 14 can thus also be releasably secured to the mounting frame 2, in particular locked. The side panels 14, like the front panel 15, also have an upper horizontal boundary edge 20, a lower horizontal boundary edge 21, and side edges 22. The upper and lower boundary edges 20, 21 of the side panels 14 are flush with the corresponding edges 20, 21 of the front panel 15.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

mounter

2

mounting frame

3

building wall

4

threaded rod

5

cistern

6

building floor

7

flush pipe

8th

outlet elbow

9

vertical struts

10

Horizontal strut

11

traverse

12

base

13

diaphragm element

14

side panel

15

front panel

16

front panel section

17

side panel section

18

recess

19

front

20

Upper horizontal boundary edge

21

lower horizontal bound edge

22

lateral boundary edges

23

first section

24

second part

25

slot

26

cover member

27

Keys

28

locking element

29

top

31

side surface

32

side surface

33

gap

34

holding section

Claims (16)

Mounting device (1) for a sanitary body comprising a mounting frame (2) having means (4) for fixing the sanitary body, on the mounting frame (2) mounted sanitary fittings (5) and a cover (14, 15, 26) which the mounting frame ( 2) is concealed at least on the front side and which is delimited by a delimiting edge (20, 21, 22), characterized in that the mounting device (1) further comprises an aperture element (13), with which mounting device (7) mounted fixedly to a building floor (6). 2), a gap (33) between the boundary edge (20, 21, 22) and the building floor (6) can be covered, wherein the diaphragm element (13) with respect to the boundary edge (20, 21, 22) and / or the mounting frame (2) adjustable is formed, so that the mounting device (1) when covering the gap (33) can be arranged at different heights. Mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the diaphragm element (13) in a gap between the cover (14, 15, 26) and mounting frame (2) is mounted. Mounting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the diaphragm element (13) with a first portion (23) from the intermediate space between the mounting frame (4) and cover (14, 15) via at least one boundary edge (21) of the said (14, 15) protrudes cover and that the diaphragm element (13) with a the first portion (23) adjoining the second portion (24) extends into said intermediate space. Mounting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the diaphragm element (13) is held positively and / or non-positively on the mounting frame (2), and / or that the diaphragm element (13) has at least one slot (25), wherein one with the Mounting frame (2) in connection locking element (28) with the at least one slot (25) receives a latching connection. Mounting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (14, 15) comprises at least one front panel (15) which covers the mounting frame (2) at the front and is attached to the mounting frame (2) and at least one side panel (14) covers the mounting frame (2) laterally, wherein both front paneling (14) 15) as well as side trim (14) defining a boundary edge (21). Mounting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the diaphragm element (13) comprises a front diaphragm section (16) and at least one lateral diaphragm section (17), wherein the front diaphragm section (16) in the region of the front panel (15) is arranged and the side panel section (17) is arranged in the region of the side panel (14). Mounting device according to claim 6, characterized in that the lateral diaphragm section (17) ends with a inclined to the lateral diaphragm section (17) extending holding portion (34) which surrounds parts of the mounting frame (2). Mounting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said boundary edge is a lower horizontally extending boundary edge (21), which extends at a mounted mounting device (1) spaced from a building floor (6), and that the diaphragm element (13) from the Interspace over the boundary edge (21) to the building floor (6) extends. Mounting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mounting frame (2) with a base (12) is in communication, wherein the base (13) in the region of the diaphragm element (13) is arranged. Mounting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover elements (14, 15) each extend over the entire surface of the mounting frame (2) on which the cover elements (14, 15) rest, wherein in particular the front panel (15). and / or the side cover extends over the entire height and width or depth of the mounting frame (2). Mounting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover elements comprise an upper cover element (26) which covers the mounting frame (2) on the upper side, and that preferably at least one trigger element (27), in particular a button for triggering a flush, is mounted on the upper cover element (26). Mounting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the front panel (15) has a recess (18) with an upper edge (18a) and that the front panel (15) is supported on this edge (18a) on the mounting frame. Mounting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the back (34) of the side panel (14) and / or the front panel (15) bands or adhesive strips or strips of adhesive are attached, which are pressed against the mounting frame (2) and as a seal - Serve as well as compensation elements. Mounting apparatus according to any one of vorhegenden claims, characterized in, characterized in that the front panel (15) and the side cover (14) has on its rear side fastening means which are mounted or snapped on to the mounting frame (2), and / or that the top cover member ( 26) on the underside latching means (28), with which it is liftable latched to the mounting frame (2). Arrangement comprising a mounting device (1) mounted fixedly to a building floor (6) according to one of the preceding claims and a sanitary article fastened to the mounting device, wherein with the cover element (13) a mounting device (2) mounted stationary to a building floor (6) (33) between the boundary edge (20, 21, 22) and the building floor (6) can be covered, wherein the diaphragm element (13) with respect to the boundary edge (20, 21, 22) or with respect to the mounting frame (2) is adjustable, so the mounting device (1) can be arranged at different heights. Method for mounting a mounting device according to one of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the mounting frame (2) with the sanitary fittings (5) fixed to the building floor (6) is mounted, that then the diaphragm elements (13) is arranged on the mounting frame and that subsequently the cover (14, 15, 26) on Mounting frame is arranged.

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