EP2770129A2 - Disposal station for the disposal of toilet cartridges of motorhomes, caravans and the like - Google Patents

Abstract

The waste disposal station has a receiving connection piece (42) which is connected with a collecting pipe (32) leading to a central tank or a drainage system. The receiving connection piece is pivotable against the collecting pipe from a receiving position, in which the cassette is inserted with its discharge port in the receiving connection piece, into a tilted emptying position for emptying the cassette. The receiving connection piece is inclined at an acute angle of more than 55 degrees to the horizontal in the emptying position.

Description

The invention relates to a disposal station according to the preamble of claim 1, wherein the term travel property and the like is to be understood very far, including motorhomes, caravans, coaches, sports boats, yachts and the like mobile units, the corresponding cassettes for faeces, waste water and the like exhibit.

As is known, caravans, i. Motorhomes, caravans and the like. Equipped with sanitary and kitchen equipment and systems. For the reception of fecal matter here are toilet cassettes, which are arranged in the inserted state below the toilet bowl. The cassettes are accessible from the outside via an opening flap, so that a cassette filled with feces for the purpose of disposal, i. Emptying and cleaning, can be removed. The volume of such cassettes is comparatively high and designed for a requirement of about two days.

Although nowadays the caravan squares are appropriately equipped with sanitary facilities including toilets and showers, restaurant operations and the like, but disposal is still a major concern.

To date, the toilet cassettes have generally been disposed of at a separate area of a caravan site by emptying the toilet cassettes via their discharge ports into a conduit provided on a separate column. After emptying, the cassette can be filled with cleaning water and emptied again, so that a subsequent cleaning process of the cassette takes place before it is placed on the supply flap on the motor home again in the toilet area below the toilet bowl.

This type of disposal is laborious, hygienic not perfect and, above all, unavoidably associated with the corresponding odor nuisance. This type of care also entails that the central pillars provided for this purpose are very often polluted, which can sometimes lead to disgusting conditions and does not exactly represent a sign for a caravan space to be controlled by a holidaymaker.

Accordingly, a remedy is urgently needed by a waste disposal station is created, which allows a simple and reliable and hygienic way to dispose of such toilet cassettes of caravans and the like. According to a further aspect, the disposal should be able to take place in particular odorless. Even a simple cleaning should be guaranteed.

This object is achieved by the features contained in the characterizing part of claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are characterized by the features contained in the subclaims.

According to the invention, a receiving socket, which serves to receive the cassette via the discharge nozzle, which is inserted into the receiving socket, pivotally mounted on a leading to the sewer or a tank manifold. In particular, the receiving socket from a substantially horizontal or possibly slightly tilted receiving position in which an automatic emptying of the cassette is not possible, can be converted into a tilted position, in which the cartridge inserted in the receiving socket is set correspondingly inclined, so that these in a simple manner can be automatically drained as soon as a vent opening on the cassette is opened. Through the vent opening, a negative pressure is prevented, so that the faeces can be removed after removing the lid from the discharge nozzle via the then open drainage nozzle down over the manifold. This handling is very simple. From the drain nozzle only the lid must be removed, the cassette with the discharge nozzle inserted into the receiving socket, the cassette then with the receiving socket be pivoted upwards in the tilted position, so that then a quick and clean emptying of the feces on the manifold is possible.

In this context, it is particularly expedient if the receiving neck is formed so that ambient air is sucked in through suitable openings when the fecal matter flows out of the cassette, since an odor barrier is formed by this air suction. It is expedient if the inner diameter of the receiving nozzle is designed to be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the discharge nozzle of the cassette, so that an open air gap remains between receiving nozzle and inserted therein emptying nozzle. If the receiving socket with the inserted cassette is pivoted upwards into the tilted position, air is sucked from the environment into the gap during emptying by the fecal flow and entrained downwards into the collecting line, whereby a very reliable and effective odor barrier is forcibly produced. This means that during the emptying process, no odor can escape to the outside more, so that an odorless emptying of such fecal container is possible. It is expedient that an annular gap between receiving socket and drainage nozzle is formed, which has a favorable effect for a uniform suction in the direction of the manifold. For this purpose, if necessary, an adapter element may be provided, for example, a sleeve with radial ribs, which allows a centric insertion of the drainage nozzle or there are centering ribs, webs or the like provided at the inlet of the receiving nozzle for this purpose. Such a centering can also be achieved in different ways and, if necessary, quite expedient to ensure an annular gap. Alternatively, an adapter piece can be plugged onto the emptying supports, which have outwardly projecting radial ribs for abutment in the inner circumference of the receiving nozzle. If the radial ribs of deformable material, then a good diameter bridging between receiving spigot and discharge nozzle can be ensured if emptying nozzles are used with different diameters.

Conveniently, the disposal station has a tap above a projecting from an end wall of the disposal basin, which is so aligned relative to the receiving socket that in the pivoted position of the receiving nozzle a arranged thereon cartridge with its filling opening below the tap comes to rest and therefore the Cassette can be filled quickly and easily with cleaning water. After filling the cassette with cleaning water this is pivoted back up so that the cassette emptied again and then swung off and can be removed from the receiving socket. After closing The cassette can then be reinserted into the RV with the lid.

Conveniently, the disposal station in the manner of a cabinet or a similar compartments, which may also be a building of masonry or wood, such as a shed, formed. In the case of a cabinet this is preferably carried out in sheet metal construction. Within the cabinet, a cistern may also be included, which serves to clean the manifold after emptying the cartridge. The cistern can be operated for example via a push button, so that cleaning water from the box gets into the manifold and this rinses after disposal. The cistern is analogous to a toilet cistern, i. provided with a float or the like., So that after emptying the cistern this can be filled via a central water supply again with cleaning water. Appropriately, the actuation of the cistern takes place via a arranged on an end wall of the discharge station or the cabinet push button.

The basin provided on the front wall of the cabinet can be closed with a funnel-like lid, which serves as a catch basin, so that it is easy to remove and thus easy to clean. Wastewater, especially faeces, spilling accidentally when emptying due to careless handling are collected in the catch basin or in the funnel-like lid and can be removed via a preferably central outlet opening towards the manifold.

Conveniently, to avoid odor nuisance at the free end of the pipe outlet pipe 42 to which the toilet cassette is docked or plugged for the purpose of disposal, a closure cap is provided which closes the free end of the pipe socket. For the purpose of disposal, the cap can be folded up manually, for which it is articulated in the upper area at the nozzle and otherwise biased by a spring, so that the upwardly pivoted into the disposal position cap after removal of the toilet cassette automatically in the closed position pivoted down and thus closes the outlet of the outlet nozzle.

Furthermore, it is expedient to provide a return mechanism to pivot the up to empty the docked toilet cassette inlet pipe or the swung-up outlet nozzle back down to its rest position where the docking or removal of the toilet cassette is done. This is convenient because it prevents that the next user inadvertently tries to put the toilet cassette on the swiveled pipe or the swiveled out outlet pipe, with the risk that then wastewater will be accidentally leaked. The return mechanism is conveniently formed by a spring, such as a gas spring or a leg spring, to name just examples of suitable springs.

Conveniently, the cabinet is divided into two chambers, wherein in one of the two chambers of the cistern is housed and in the other chamber in the region of the bottom another catch basin. In this chamber with the catch basin and a connection of the faucet with the central water supply is provided so that any cleaning water can be tapped. Furthermore, a suspension device for hanging a hose is provided in this cabinet or this chamber of the cabinet, which can be fed via a connection with water. The hose can then be used for cleaning purposes.

When using the disposal station in colder zones, it is preferable to allow a corresponding provision of the disposal station for winter operation. For this purpose, heating is expediently provided with which, in particular, the cabinet, the lines and the other system elements can be heated, so that even under freezing conditions perfect operation is made possible. Appropriately, in this case, the lines can be isolated, as well as the cabinet walls and doors. In heaters, the lines can be wrapped for example with heating bands. The heating is preferably carried out electrically, and it may also be expedient to add one or more solar modules to the station. In the case of heating, it is expedient to provide a control via thermostats. When using the emptying station in cold zones, it goes without saying that, moreover, the pipes leading to the sewage system are laid deep in the ground, protected against frost. This also applies to the central container into which the manifold possibly opens.

The invention also relates to a method for the disposal of toilet cassettes of motorhomes, caravans and the like., Which filled with feces toilet cassette from the caravan or caravan and plugged into the swung-receiving socket of the disposal station and then with the receiving socket is transferred to the top in a tilted position, so that an emptying of the cassette via the manifold is possible. In a further step, after lowering the cassette to the starting position, it can be filled with cleaning water in order to clean the cassette emptied of feces. Once the cassette is filled with water, the cassette is pivoted again in tilted position with the pivotally mounted receiving socket, so that the cleaning water can be emptied. After lowering the receiving nozzle to the starting position in which the cassette is in a substantially horizontal position in the inserted position, at least in such a situation that does not allow emptying through the discharge nozzle, the cassette can be removed, the discharge nozzle closed with a lid and the cassette will be put back into the caravan. This is followed by a purge of the manifold, in which is carried out by actuation of the cistern according to cleaning water in the manifold. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a toilet cassette, which is equipped for use in a disposal station and thus used within a system of disposal station with toilet cassette.

For a simple and above all safer and hygienic disposal of toilet cassettes is possible, the handling can be made very easily and easily by an untrained user. All he has to do is insert the cassette over the emptying nozzle into the receiving socket, fold it up so that emptying takes place. The same steps then have to be taken with one or possibly two further cleaning operations of the cassette. Moreover, all elements of the station are arranged compactly in a structural unit, can be easily handled and maintained and also cleaned very easily and quickly.

Fig. 1:

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer in Form eines Schranks ausgelegten Entsorgungsstation in Vorderansicht,

Fig. 2:

eine gleichfalls perspektivische Darstellung der Entsorgungsstation in Ansicht von der Rückseite her,

Fig. 3:

eine Stirnansicht der in Fig. 1 dargestellten Entsorgungsstation,

Fig. 4:

eine Seitenansicht der Entsorgungsstation,

Fig. 5:

eine Schnittansicht der Entsorgungsstation gemäß Schnittlinie AA in Fig. 4, sowie

Fig. 6:

eine rein schematische Darstellung nur von Teilen der Entsorgungsstation mit angeschlossener Toiletten-Kassette,

Fig. 7:

eine Teilansicht eines Aufnahmestutzens mit darin eingeführtem Entleerungsstutzen mit einem Schnitt in der oberen Hälfte zur Darstellung eines Adapterelements,

Fig. 8:

eine Stirnansicht des Adapterelements nach Fig. 7,

Fig. 9:

eine perspektivische Teilansicht eines Rückholmechanismus,

Fig. 10:

eine weitere Darstellung gemäß Figur 9,

Fig. 11:

eine Darstellung einer weiteren Ausführungsform eines Rückholmechanismus in Form einer Gasdruckfeder sowie

Fig. 12:

eine weitere Ansicht der Ausführungsform nach Figur 11, jedoch aus einem anderen Blickwinkel

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the disposal station according to the invention will be described with reference to the drawing. In it show in a purely schematic representation:

Fig. 1:

a perspective view of designed in the form of a cabinet disposal station in front view,

Fig. 2:

a likewise perspective view of the disposal station in view from the back,

3:

an end view of in Fig. 1 illustrated disposal station,

4:

a side view of the disposal station,

Fig. 5:

a sectional view of the disposal station along section line AA in Fig. 4 , such as

Fig. 6:

a purely schematic representation of only parts of the disposal station with attached toilet cassette,

Fig. 7:

a partial view of a receiving nozzle with introduced therein drainage nozzle with a section in the upper half to illustrate an adapter element,

Fig. 8:

an end view of the adapter element according to Fig. 7 .

Fig. 9:

a partial perspective view of a return mechanism,

Fig. 10:

a further representation according to FIG. 9 .

Fig. 11:

a representation of another embodiment of a return mechanism in the form of a gas spring and

Fig. 12:

a further view of the embodiment according to FIG. 11 but from a different angle

The emptying station shown in the figures is arranged in a cabinet 10, which is made in the illustrated embodiment in sheet metal construction and has a front wall 12 from which a in the lower region of the cabinet 10 and front wall 12 arranged basin 14 projects forward.

In the illustrated embodiment, the cabinet 10 is created in sheet metal construction, but this is not mandatory. The disposal station could just as well be arranged in a masonry compartment or in or on a building, wherein the choice of material can be suitably made.

In the basin 14, a basin-like outlet funnel 16 may be provided with a central outlet opening on the hopper floor. The funnel 16 is an insert part, which can be lifted out of the basin if necessary.

How to look best Fig. 2 results, the cabinet is provided with two cabinet wings 18, 19 which are pivotally hinged to a partition wall 20, which divides the cabinet 10 into a left-hand chamber 22 and a right-hand chamber 23. In the right, here somewhat wider designed chamber 23 is located in the upper part of a large cistern 24 with an outlet 26, which works similar to a toilet cistern, that is provided with a water inlet and a float, so that after emptying the cistern 24th the container 24 is refilled. The receiving volume of the container 24 can be suitably selected. In a practical embodiment, the container comprises 9 to 12 liters of water, this indication being not restrictive. The cistern may be made of sheet metal or plastic or other suitable material.

Fig. 3 shows the front view of the disposal station analog Fig. 1 wherein the end wall 12 is provided with pictograms in the form of numbers, an arrow direction and a dripping tap, whereby the user of the disposal station is given an instruction to carry out the disposal, which will be discussed later. On the end wall 12 of the cabinet 10 is also an actuator for the cistern 24, which is formed here as a push button 27 is, which is embedded in the end wall 12 and surrounded by a diaphragm 28. By pressing the push button 27, the cistern 24 can be emptied.

From the top 30 of the basin 14 is a manifold 32 upwardly, of which only a part is shown. The rest of the manifold is indicated by the line 34. This leads to a collection tank 36 placed under the corridor, which is stored mainly frost-proof and is connected to the sewerage expediently. The container 36 is shown only as a block diagram.

On the front wall 12, a faucet 38 is further provided, which projects outwardly and whose water supply by a switching element, here a knob 39, can be controlled. The faucet 38 is connected to and fed by a central water supply line, these feeding elements being not shown in the drawing as known per se. It is sufficient to note that water can be dispensed from the central water supply via the tap 38, by actuation of the rotary knob 39. Of course, other switching elements are possible in a suitable manner.

How best Fig. 4 shows, a curved pipe socket 40 is arranged above the manifold 32, on which a likewise curved receiving socket 42 is arranged. In both cases, the curvature is expediently essentially 90 °. If necessary, it may be appropriate, at the free end of the receiving nozzle 42 for the cassette connection, as at 43 in Fig. 3 indicated to provide a resiliently biased cap that closes the rest of the nozzle 42 in the rest position and can be manually folded up for the purpose of entry. After removal of the cassette, the cap 43 is pivoted back into the closed position by the spring bias. It is essential for the disposal station, that the receiving socket 42 is received via a pivot bearing 44 on the pipe socket 40, such that the receiving socket 42 can be pivoted about an axis C. The swivel direction or direction of rotation is in Fig. 1 denoted by arrow D. As a result, as will be explained in more detail later, the receiving socket 42 according to Fig. 3 are pivoted from the receiving position shown by the dotted line 46 in a likewise shown by a dashed line 47 emptying position (and back again). As a pivot bearing 44, any suitable pivot bearing can be selected, in the simplest case, a conventional metal clamp, as it is used for the combination of, for example, two rainwater pipes. If necessary, the pipe socket 40 is pivoted on the manifold 32, so that the receiving port 42 from the in Fig. 1 shown position can be swung forward, especially when the recorded in the basin 14 hopper 16 is to be lifted or cleaned.

From the rear view in Fig. 5 in turn, the cistern 24 in the right chamber 23 can be seen, the drain pipe 26 is connected via turn a purely schematically illustrated line 48 with the downwardly leading to the tank 36 manifold 34. From the rear view in Fig. 5 The funnel 16 arranged in the basin 14 with its central outlet opening 49 can also be seen as well as another funnel 50 with a likewise central outlet opening 52. The basin or the funnel 50 are hereby arranged in the left-hand chamber 22. Of the outlet openings 49 and 52 lead here again only schematically indicated lines 54 and 56 in the direction of the manifold 34. In the illustrated embodiment, the lines 54 and 56 open into each other and lead via a common line 58 to the manifold 34. Conveniently, in the lines 54 and 56 siphons are arranged, wherein in the illustrated composite of the two lines 54 and 56 it would be sufficient to arrange a siphon 60 shown here as a block diagram in the line 58. Here, any suitable siphon can be used, which prevents odor from the manifold 34 in the direction of the two basins 16 and 50 passes. If necessary, corresponding siphons can also be provided in the other lines. In the cabinet 22 a suspension device for a hose is expediently provided (not shown here), which can also be connected to a central water supply and opened via a tap. The hose is used to clean the pelvis 16 and 52 as well as the cabinet or the front surface of the cabinet. The two cabinet wings 18 and 19 are suitably closed, so that unauthorized persons access to the interior of the two chambers 22 and 23 is not possible.

Depending on the location in which the disposal station is located, the cabinet, including all lines, is designed to be frost-proof. In this case, a conventional heating, in particular electric heating can be provided. Appropriately, in this case, the lines are thermally insulated and possibly even heated, such as by wrapped heating bands or resistance heating, which, as is well known, not shown and described in detail here. It is important that, depending on the location of the disposal station disposal a suitably frost-resistant design with conventional equipment expediently. An arrangement of the station in southern frost-free areas such additional equipment would not be required.

Otherwise, the disposal station works as follows. From a caravan there is generally accessible via an opening flap and arranged below the toilet bowl toilet cassette is removed by the user and with its discharge nozzle 62, as in Fig. 6 shown schematically, inserted into the receiving socket 42. The toilet cassettes are here in the rule standardized, which applies in particular to the discharge nozzle 22 of the cartridge 64, the only example in Fig. 6 is shown.

Appropriately, in this case the inner diameter of the receiving nozzle 42 and the outer diameter of the drainage nozzle 62 are matched to one another such that after insertion of the in Fig. 6 partially shown in dashed lines drainage nozzle 62 of the cassette 64, a free annular gap remains.

For the purpose of emptying the cartridge 64 from the feces contained therein, the inserted into the receiving socket cartridge 64 is pivoted upwards together with the receiving socket 42 about the pivot axis C upwards, and from the in Fig. 3 designated with 46 recording position in the designated 47 drainage station, which is also indicated by the dashed line 47 in Fig. 6 is indicated. In this position, the toilet cartridge 64 is vented, including usually a pressure valve or a push button on the cartridge is present, with the result that the contents of the cartridge 64 flows through the inserted into the receiving port 42 drainage nozzle 62 downwards, and Although via the pipe 40, the manifold 32 into the manifold 34 and from there to the central tank 36. The effluent from the cartridge 64 here fecal flow ruptures due to the existing annular gap ambient air, so that directed towards the manifold 34 suction in the insertion of the cassette adjusts to the receiving neck, which effectively prevents odor during the emptying phase. This is of considerable advantage and is accomplished by simple structural measures. After emptying the cassette 64, this is again down about the axis C in the direction of emptying position according to line 46 in Fig. 3 pivoted. In this position, the tap 38 can be opened by rotation of the rotary knob 39, so that the empty cassette 64 can be filled with cleaning water. After filling the cassette 64, the filling opening of the cassette 64 is closed again with a lid and then turn the still inserted over the discharge nozzle 62 into the receiving port 42 cassette 64 is pivoted upwards in the emptying position, so that now the cleaning water from the cassette after can flow down. This will clean the cassette. Also in this cleaning process, the suction effect as a result of the annular gap between inner diameter / receiving socket and outer diameter / drainage nozzle 62, so that an odor from the laxative line is prevented. Thereafter, the empty cassette 64 removed again, ie be deducted with the discharge nozzle from the receiving nozzle 42 of the disposal station and then the discharge nozzle 62 is closed again with its lid, which is not shown here. Of course, the lid must be removed before inserting the drainage nozzle in the receiving socket be so that an emptying of the cassette is possible. However, this inevitably results from the fact that the outer cover diameter is always larger than the inner diameter of the receiving nozzle, that is, forcibly must be removed for the emptying process.

Of course, then via the faucet 38 on actuation of the knob 39 and the pelvis 16 are cleaned if feces when handling the cassette, such as by careless handling, have run into the basin-shaped funnel 16.

Otherwise, a further cleaning would be possible via the hose described above, which is arranged in the left-hand chamber 22 of the cabinet 10. Since the funnel 16 can be lifted out of the basin 14, a simple cleaning of the basin 14 is possible. Since expediently also a siphon can be provided in the collecting line 34, an outflow of odor from the collecting line to the outside is not possible, that is, even if no cassette is provided.

After emptying the toilet cassette 27 of the cistern can be operated by pressing the push button, so that the manifold 34 can be cleaned by the cleaning water in the cistern. This flushing process should take place after each cassette emptying. Therefore, corresponding pictograms are provided on the front wall. Thus, the number 1 indicates the recording position. This is through the in Fig. 1 shown position of the receiving nozzle 42 shown. The number 2 indicates to the user that the cassette with the receiving socket 42 is to be pivoted about the pivot bearing up to position 2. The number 3 illustrates the user that after emptying the cassette this must be pivoted back down, then forcibly due to the positioning of the faucet 38 in the direction of the receiving port 42, the cassette with its filling opening under the tap 38, so that means of the rotary knob 39, a supply of water into the cassette can take place. The number 4 symbolizes that after the emptying of the cassette to the cleaning water then the push button 27 is operated to flush the manifold 37.

Since the toilet cassettes are largely standard equipped, so the discharge nozzle have a predetermined outer diameter, always remains an annular gap between receiving nozzle 42 and drainage nozzle 62 for the adjustment of the odor-preventing suction. If for any reason a toilet cassette with a drainage nozzle 62 are used, the diameter deviates from the standard, then by means of an adapter tube which is plugged onto the drainage nozzle 62 or, if necessary, in the receiving socket 42, adapted the transition towards the desired annular gap become. In a practical embodiment the inner diameter of the receiving nozzle 42 71 mm and the outer diameter of the drainage nozzle of the cassette 68 mm, so that in a central insertion an annular gap in the width of 1.5 mm remains all around, which is useful for the adjustment of the suction.

As a result of the insulation and heating of the lines, winter operation of the disposal station is ensured at all times. Of course, it is expedient to design the heating water-resistant, so that it is not affected by water access, such as the cleaning process. It does not require a separate statement that the heating is suitably monitored by thermostats and the like. Appropriately, the heating is done by electric heaters, including, for example, the lines can be wrapped with heating tapes. However, alternative heating is also possible, in particular heating via a connected solar module, so that the electric heater can be supplied with power via the solar module during periods of good weather.

Also not described, but if necessary applicable, is the design of the disposal station via appropriate coin insertion slots, so that it can be controlled the water extraction. This relates in particular to the supply of water via the tap 38.

The sheet metal design for the disposal station with a cabinet with corresponding cabinet wings allows mobility of the system, which thereby also can be easily installed and installed. All essential elements are easily accessible after opening the cabinet wings, so that maintenance can be carried out easier. As a result of the two basins and a proper discharge is possible. Overall, the disposal station is characterized by a simple structure, is easy to operate and protected against odor leakage and secured.

In the recording position is, as in particular from Fig. 6 shows, the cassette in a substantially horizontal, possibly slightly inclined position, such that in any case in this receiving position feces from the cassette can not escape through the discharge nozzle 62 after removing the lid, but a tipping is required.

Based on FIGS. 7 and 8 a suitable adapter element is shown, which on the one hand allows a centering of the drainage nozzle 62 used to form an all-round annular gap and on the other hand, if necessary, a bridging different diameter of discharge nozzle 62. Normally, the outer diameter are standardized. In case of deviations in diameter, however, an adapter element 70 could be used, which can be inserted at the front end of the receiving neck 42 and formed from a sleeve made of sheet metal or plastic, which is internally suitably provided with inwardly projecting radial ribs 72. In the illustrated embodiment, four distributed over the circumference arranged ribs 72 are provided, but this is not mandatory. For example, three ribs or more than three or four ribs may be used. If desired, the ribs 72 could be arranged directly at the front end of the receiving nozzle, in particular if the ribs or webs 72 are designed to be flexible in order to allow a bridging of the receiving nozzle 42 against emptying nozzle 62 with different outer diameters.

In the illustrated embodiment, the sleeve or socket-shaped adapter element 70 is provided against an inner shoulder 74 of the receiving socket 42, so that in any case is prevented by inserting the drainage nozzle 62, that at the same time the adapter element 70 is pushed too far into the receiving socket 42.

The FIGS. 9 to 12 show two embodiments of an appropriate retention mechanism to the upwardly pivoted for the purpose of disposal inlet pipe or the outlet nozzle (see line 47) back in his FIG. 6 zurückzuschwenken apparent starting position in which the toilet cassette 64 is docked or removed again after emptying.

Figures 9 and 10 show a first embodiment of such a convenient return mechanism. At the manifold 32 of the pipe bend 40 is placed over a sleeve 80 and the pipe bend 40, the output port 42 connects, which serves to receive the toilet cassette. To the cuff 80, a leg spring 82 is wound, which is fixed via a bracket 84 at the disposal station. If the receiving port 42 pivoted upwards for the purpose of emptying a cassette, in the FIG. 6 dashed line 47 apparent position, then the spring 82 is biased. After the emptying is due to the spring bias of the outlet nozzle 42 back to the starting position according to FIG. 6 pivoted, in which the cassette can be removed or attached. FIG. 10 shows the return mechanism from a different angle, in particular, the determination of the spring leg 86 is clearly recognizable on the console 40.

The Figures 11 and 12 show a corresponding gas spring 88. These also automatically leads the upwardly swung-out outlet port 42 back to the starting position FIG. 6 back.

Out FIG. 11 shows that one end of the gas spring 88 is fixed to a leg 90 relative to the manifold 32, wherein the sleeve is again denoted by 42. If the outlet port 42 is pivoted upwards, the gas pressure spring 88 is compressed, a bias is established, which then accomplishes an automatic return of the upwardly pivoted outlet nozzle 42.

The fact that the spring mechanisms are generally known spring mechanisms is sufficient for a schematic representation. Of course, other return mechanisms, in particular springs, are suitable.

Claims (17)

Disposal station for the disposal of toilet cassettes (64) of motorhomes, caravans, boats and the like, having a receiving stub (42) connected to a manifold (34) leading to a central tank (36) or a sewer,
characterized in that
the receiving socket (42) relative to the collecting line (34) from a receiving position (46) in which the cassette with its discharge nozzle (62) in the receiving socket (42) can be inserted, in a tilted emptying position (47) for emptying into the receiving socket (42) inserted cassette (64) is pivotable, in which the receiving socket (42) is inclined at least at an acute angle of more than 55 ° to the horizontal. Station according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the tilt angle to the horizontal in the range of 60 ° to 120 °, in particular preferably from 70 ° to 90 °. Station according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that
the receiving socket (42) is arranged in front of an end wall (12) of the emptying station and connected to the discharging collecting line (34) via a pivot bearing (44), preferably via a manifold of the receiving nozzle (42) with a curved pipe socket (40) arranged on the collecting line ), which is preferably articulated to the vertical bus (34) and thus pivotable about a vertical. Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the emptying station has a basin (14) protruding from an end wall (12) of the station, preferably protruding upwardly from the collecting line with the receiving spigot (42) disposed thereon, and preferably the collecting basin (14) having a removable funnel-like outlet (16 ) is provided with an outlet opening, and that the basin outlet via a line (48) is connected to the manifold (34). Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
above the basin (14) connected to a central water supply faucet (38) is provided with an in particular as a rotary knob (39) formed actuator for opening and closing the cock (38), and that preferably the receiving nozzle (42) with the faucet ( 38) is aligned such that the filling opening of a cartridge (64) inserted into the receiving socket (42) is aligned with the cock (38) in the swiveled-down receiving position (46) for the purpose of filling with cleaning water. Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
a cistern (24) is connected to the discharge manifold (34), which is preferably connected via a float system with a central water supply for the purpose of filling the cistern and for cleaning the collecting line (34) by actuation of an actuator, in particular a push button (27) can be emptied. Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the disposal station is formed as a cabinet (10) having on its front side the end wall (12) with outwardly projecting cock (38) and the catch basin (14), and that the cabinet is preferably designed in sheet metal construction, and / or that preferably within the cabinet (10) the cistern (24) is accommodated, that the cabinet (10) preferably by a partition (20) into two chambers (22, 23) is divided, preferably in one of the two chambers (23) of the cistern (24) is included and preferably in the other chamber (22) in the bottom area a further catch basin (50) with an outlet opening (52) is provided. Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the two basins (14, 50) are connected via their outlets (49, 52) and lines (54, 56) connected thereto to the collecting line (34), and that preferably the lines (54, 56) leading to the collecting line (34) equipped with a siphon (60) for an odor barrier. Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the two chambers (22, 23) of the cabinet (10) each by a cabinet wing (18, 19) are closable, and / or that preferably in one of the two chambers (22 or 23), in particular provided with the catch basin (50) Chamber (22) the connection for the faucet (38) and a connection for a water hose is provided for cleaning purposes. Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the tilted position of the receiving nozzle (42) is bounded at the top by a stop cooperating with the receiving socket (42) or the cassette (62). Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the free end of the receiving neck (42) can be closed by a pivotable cap is, which is preferably biased in the closed position by a spring. Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
an open air gap or at least one opening remains between the receiving stub (42) and the emptying tube (62) of a cassette (64) inserted into the emptying stub, such that when the cassette is emptied as a result of the outflowing faeces an air suction is generated in the direction of the receiving stub as an odor barrier becomes. Station according to claim 12,
characterized in that
the gap is formed by an annular gap between receiving socket (42) and emptying nozzle (62), wherein the gap width is preferably 1 to 4 mm. Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the cabinet (10) including the lines, the water supply and at least lying over the corridor part of the manifold for a frost-proof operation is heated, wherein the heating is preferably via an electric heater, which is in particular coupled to a solar module. Station according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
a return mechanism is provided for pivoting down the outlet port (42) from an upwardly pivoted position for emptying to its initial position, preferably in the form of springs, in particular gas springs (88) or leg springs (82). Toilet cassette equipped for use in the disposal station. A method for disposing toilet cassettes of motorhomes, caravans, boats and the like, characterized in that for disposal of toilet cassettes (64) in a disposal station on a horizontal or slightly inclined (angle of 5 ° to 20 °) outlet nozzle is docked by attaching, then the toilet cassette (64) with the outlet port (42) of a laxative manifold (32) is pivoted upward (47) to empty the toilet cassette, after which the outlet nozzle with the toilet docked thereto Cassette is swung back to its original position.

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