EP2938790A1 - Élément rapporté pour wc comportant un dispositif de douche - Google Patents

Élément rapporté pour wc comportant un dispositif de douche

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EP2938790A1
EP2938790A1 EP13821669.2A EP13821669A EP2938790A1 EP 2938790 A1 EP2938790 A1 EP 2938790A1 EP 13821669 A EP13821669 A EP 13821669A EP 2938790 A1 EP2938790 A1 EP 2938790A1
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Prior art keywords
toilet
channel
toilet attachment
water
water protection
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EP2938790B1 (fr
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Carsten Willers
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Neoperl GmbH
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Carsten Willers Consulting GmbH
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Priority to PL13821669T priority patent/PL2938790T3/pl
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/08—Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed sprays; Modifications of the bowl for use with such devices ; Bidets; Combinations of bowls with urinals or bidets; Hot-air or other devices mounted in or on the bowl, urinal or bidet for cleaning or disinfecting
    • 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
    • E03C1/10—Devices for preventing contamination of drinking-water pipes, e.g. means for aerating self-closing flushing valves
    • E03C1/102—Devices for preventing contamination of drinking-water pipes, e.g. means for aerating self-closing flushing valves using an air gap device
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/02—Baths
    • A47K3/022—Baths specially adapted for particular use, e.g. for washing the feet, for bathing in sitting position

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  • the invention relates to a toilet attachment, with a
  • WCs with shower facilities are also known as "shower toilets.”
  • Well-known shower toilets from the market have an integrated shower function for the anal and / or genital area of the user, for which a nozzle is arranged at the end of the shower unit
  • the nozzle is usually extendable, either electromechanically or under water pressure, in the latter case the water pressure is used to feed the nozzle.
  • the shower facility is controlled by a valve that opens and closes the water supply.
  • the operation can for example be done manually - ie by turning the valve - or electromechanically, wherein in the
  • CONFIRMATION COPY electromechanical control a pulse is triggered, which causes an opening or closing of the valve.
  • the flow rate can often be regulated.
  • shower toilets with an integral under-shower are sophisticated toilets that have additional functions depending on the equipment, such as drying function, heating function of the toilet seat and the like. Such shower toilets have basically proven. However, their complexity makes them very expensive.
  • the toilet attachment according to the invention is used.
  • a toilet attachment which can be retrofitted as an additional module to a conventional toilet.
  • the toilet attachment has a shower device and a water protection, which are mounted on a bottom plate and connected to each other via a hose-like line.
  • the water protection is a free outlet with injector. In this case, a jet of water is sprayed over a free space into a receptacle which is funnel-shaped. Due to the free space, the water can not run back to the injector. Contamination of the water is impossible.
  • the leakage runs directly from the water protection into the toilet bowl.
  • the water protection engages in a recess formed in the bottom plate, which is arranged above the toilet bowl.
  • the well-known toilet attachment allows a cost-effective
  • the structure of the known toilet attachment is not optimal.
  • the position of the water protection is determined by the penetration of the water protection through the bottom plate.
  • the invention has for its object to optimize the known toilet attachment, in particular with regard to its structure.
  • the aforementioned toilet attachment according to the invention a channel through which the
  • the invention is based on the finding that the relative arrangement of the water protection to the
  • the channel according to the invention allows a much more flexible arrangement of the water protection, which is particularly made such that the
  • the water connection of the shower device is located in the rear half of the shower device. Consequently, it is considered advantageous, even the
  • Free water protection preferably in the rear area of the toilet attachment to arrange.
  • the channel ensures a safe
  • the water protection is connected to the shower device via a hose-like line. It has been shown that a maximum
  • Hose length of 10 cm ensures operation with minimal leakage.
  • the toilet attachment has a bottom plate.
  • Such a construction offers the advantage that all
  • a (advantageously one-piece) base plate also provides a stable basis for the overall construction of the toilet attachment.
  • the bottom plate is preferably made of plastic and may be made for example as an injection molded part. It is considered particularly advantageous if the channel is formed integrally with the bottom plate.
  • the bottom plate has a preferably designed as an opening outlet, in which the channel opens. Through the outlet, the leakage advantageously enters the toilet bowl, down through the bottom plate.
  • the outlet also has the advantage that it is suitable for the
  • the base plate will be fixed on the toilet bowl. Their positioning should be done appropriately so that the
  • An advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the outlet is arranged in the front region of the bottom plate.
  • Such a construction allows only a small part of the bottom plate to extend over the opening of the toilet bowl, which in addition to the advantage of better accessibility of the toilet bowl opening
  • the channel has side walls.
  • the Floor plate be formed and depart from the bottom plate upwards.
  • the channel is advantageously at least partially open at the top. Among other things, it facilitates a good one Accessibility during inspection and / or cleaning of the toilet attachment.
  • the water protection in the rear area of the toilet attachment or its base plate.
  • the channel extends from back to front.
  • it opens - seen in the lateral extension direction of the toilet attachment - in the middle third of the toilet attachment.
  • the nozzle is arranged substantially centrally. Adjacent opens the channel.
  • Embodiment of the invention characterized in that the channel drops towards the front. This ensures advantageous that the water flows to the front and it does not come to a water accumulation, which could also have hygienic disadvantages, among other things.
  • the toilet attachment can be designed to be a
  • Fastening means by means of which it can be fixed to the toilet bowl.
  • the fastening device can be designed so that the toilet attachment directly on the
  • WC ceramic is attached.
  • a base plate is mounted on the toilet bowl, and the toilet attachment is mounted by the fastening means on the base plate.
  • the channel bridges the fastening device. The " water can be derived without the outflow through the
  • the water protection be arranged over the channel, and advantageously such that leakage from the water protection preferably drips directly down into the channel.
  • the water protection preferably engages partially in the channel.
  • the channel according to the invention offers the possibility of a (largely) free one
  • the toilet attachment preferably has a cover in which a maintenance opening is formed, wherein the water protection is advantageously arranged adjacent to the maintenance opening.
  • the maintenance opening can with a cover plate, a plug or the like may be closed.
  • the channel and preferably also a
  • Valve are arranged, which is in line connection with the water protection. All important components are thus connected to the bottom plate, which in particular provides easy handling of the attachment (for example, during assembly).
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of a mounting plate for attaching the toilet attachment to a toilet
  • FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a
  • the toilet attachment has a bottom plate 1, on which a valve 2, a
  • the valve 2 has a water connection 6 and a
  • Water connection 6 connected to the water supply to a (not shown) water line.
  • Actuating knob 7 the amount of water is regulated, which is to escape from the shower device.
  • the shower device 3 has a stationary
  • the water protection 4 has a (not visible) injector, in which a
  • Water jet is sprayed over a free section.
  • Such a water protection is preferably arranged horizontally. This means that the water jet goes horizontally over the free section. In a return of
  • the channel 11 has side walls 13 and is preferably integrally formed with the bottom plate 1.
  • the channel bottom 14 has a slope towards the opening 12. Any water is safely discharged without the risk of
  • the water protection 4 has a spacer, which may preferably be formed grid 15, the
  • Spacer has a height (maximum extension) of at least 2 cm. This ensures especially
  • the water protection engages (in the present case with the grid 15) in the channel 11 and thus creates a safe collection of all sprayed water.
  • the toilet attachment can be attached to the toilet bowl via a fastening device.
  • the toilet attachment has an actuating device 16 which can be brought into engagement with a pre-mounted on the toilet bowl mounting plate 17 (see Figure 3).
  • the channel 11 spans the
  • FIG. 2 shows the toilet attachment according to FIG. 1 with a housing cover 18.
  • the toilet attachment furthermore has two pivot pins 19, 20, on which a toilet seat is pivotally mounted. The pivots are held stationary.
  • a lateral opening 21 is formed in the housing. This opening 21 is preferably aligned with the water protection 4.
  • Measure is the water protection 4 through the opening 21, for example, accessible for maintenance, without the lid 18 must be removed.
  • FIG 3 shows a mounting plate 17, which can be pre-assembled on a toilet bowl.
  • the mounting plate 17 has two elongated holes 22, through which (not shown)
  • mounting plate to be attached to the toilet bowl.
  • the toilet attachment is pushed onto the mounting plate 17.
  • the mounting plate 17 rail-like webs 23, which in corresponding

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Bidet-Like Cleaning Device And Other Flush Toilet Accessories (AREA)
  • Toilet Supplies (AREA)
  • Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un élément rapporté pour WC, comportant un dispositif de douche (3) et un dispositif de protection d'eau (4) qui est en communication avec le dispositif de douche par l'intermédiaire d'une conduite. Cet élément rapporté pour WC est caractérisé, selon l'invention, par un canal (11) servant à évacuer les fuites du dispositif de protection d'eau (4). Ce canal selon l'invention permet d'obtenir une certaine souplesse pour l'agencement du dispositif de protection d'eau.
EP13821669.2A 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Élément rapporté pour wc comportant un dispositif de douche Active EP2938790B1 (fr)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP22165054.2A EP4050168A1 (fr) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Accessoire pour toilettes pourvu de dispositif de douche
EP20159757.2A EP3705650B1 (fr) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Garniture de toilettes
PL13821669T PL2938790T3 (pl) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Przystawka do wc z urządzeniem prysznicowym

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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DE102012025222.6A DE102012025222A1 (de) 2012-12-28 2012-12-28 WC-Aufsatz
PCT/EP2013/003913 WO2014102006A1 (fr) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Élément rapporté pour wc comportant un dispositif de douche

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EP22165054.2A Division EP4050168A1 (fr) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Accessoire pour toilettes pourvu de dispositif de douche
EP20159757.2A Division-Into EP3705650B1 (fr) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Garniture de toilettes
EP20159757.2A Division EP3705650B1 (fr) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Garniture de toilettes

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EP2938790A1 true EP2938790A1 (fr) 2015-11-04
EP2938790B1 EP2938790B1 (fr) 2022-03-30

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EP22165054.2A Pending EP4050168A1 (fr) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Accessoire pour toilettes pourvu de dispositif de douche
EP20159757.2A Active EP3705650B1 (fr) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Garniture de toilettes

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EP20159757.2A Active EP3705650B1 (fr) 2012-12-28 2013-12-23 Garniture de toilettes

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US (1) US9879411B2 (fr)
EP (3) EP2938790B1 (fr)
DE (2) DE102012025222A1 (fr)
DK (1) DK2938790T3 (fr)
ES (1) ES2912112T3 (fr)
PL (1) PL2938790T3 (fr)
PT (1) PT2938790T (fr)
WO (1) WO2014102006A1 (fr)

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EP2938790B1 (fr) 2022-03-30
DE202013012933U1 (de) 2022-03-09
EP4050168A1 (fr) 2022-08-31
DE102012025222A1 (de) 2014-07-03
US20150354190A1 (en) 2015-12-10
EP3705650B1 (fr) 2022-04-27
EP3705650A1 (fr) 2020-09-09
WO2014102006A1 (fr) 2014-07-03
US9879411B2 (en) 2018-01-30
PT2938790T (pt) 2022-04-20
DK2938790T3 (da) 2022-05-09
ES2912112T3 (es) 2022-05-24
PL2938790T3 (pl) 2022-06-13

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