EP3031988A1 - Actuation panel plate - Google Patents

Abstract

An actuating device (1) for triggering a flushing on a toilet or urinal comprises a support element (2) for connecting the actuating device (1) to a cistern, a receiving element (3) having a receiving side (4) and a fastening side (5) via which attachment side (5) the receiving element (3) with the support element (2) is releasably connectable, two separately formed actuating plates (6, 7), wherein each of the actuating plates (6, 7) has a front side (8) and a rear side (9) and wherein the actuating plates (6, 7) on the rear side (9) on the receiving side (4) of the receiving element (3) are fixed, and a control housing (10), in particular for receiving a control with sensors, which Control housing (10) on the receiving element (3), in particular releasably mounted. The receiving side (4) is substantially formed as a surface (11), in particular as a flat surface (11), wherein from the surface (11) extends a spacer retaining web (12), to which the actuating plates (6, 7) each side are placed, such that the spacer holding web (12) between the two actuating plates (6, 7) and a defined distance between the two actuating plates (6, 7) provides.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

The present invention relates to an actuating plate for an actuating device for triggering a flushing on a sanitary device according to the preamble of claim 1.

STATE OF THE ART

Actuating plates or apparatus for triggering a flush in a toilet or urinal have become known in the art.

PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

It is an object of the present invention to provide an actuating plate mentioned above, the actual operating plate is easily adapted to individual needs under the proviso of correct installation.

Accordingly, an actuating device for triggering a flush on a toilet or urinal comprises a support element for connecting the actuating device to a flushing cistern, a receiving element having a receiving side and a fastening side, via which fastening side the receiving element with the Support member is releasably connectable, as well as two mutually separate actuating plates, each of the actuating plates having a front side and a rear side and wherein the actuating plates are secured on the rear side of the receiving side of the receiving element. The receiving side is essentially as a surface, in particular as a plane Surface, formed, extending from the surface of a spacer holding web, to which the actuating plates are each placed laterally, such that the spacer retaining web between the two actuating plates and provides a defined distance between the two actuating plates.

The spacer bar provides the installer or the user who must connect the actuator plate with the receptacle with a member to which the actuator plate can be struck. During assembly, the actuating plate can thus be placed on the basis of the spacer retaining web relative to the receiving element.

The besage spacer web is preferably arranged offset to the center of the receiving side, so that two different large surface parts are provided. The large surface part signals the user to actuate a full flush and the small surface part signals the user to actuate a partial flush.

The spacer retaining web and the actuating plates are designed such that in the assembled state of the spacer retaining web between the actuating plates and an optically visible separation can be seen. The spacer bar forms a visible and physical dividing line between the two actuating plates.

Particularly preferred exactly two actuation plates are present.

The receiving element and the support element are connected to one another via mechanically separable by hand connection. Preferably, a spring snap connection is provided, according to which the receiving element can be fastened to the support element, in particular can be suspended. The support member has, for example, fastening means with which it is connectable to the cistern.

Preferably extends from the said surface further a stop web, which extends at right angles to the spacer holding web and provides a stop for the actuating plates.

The stop web is preferably arranged such that a stop for the actuating plate is provided against the action of gravity in the assembled operating plate. The stop web thus preferably acts as a support for the actuator plate.

The stop web and the spacer web are preferably formed adjacent to each other. The two bridges thus merge into each other. Particularly preferably, the spacer retaining web extends away from the stop web.

Particularly preferably, the stop web is located on an edge of the receiving element and extends over the entire length of said edge. An edge in this context is understood to be an edge region of the receiving element.

Preferably, the receiving element has the shape of a rectangular plate. The stop web extends along the edge of the rectangular plate and the spacer web extends transversely across a surface of the rectangular plate. Particularly preferably, the stop web extends along one of the longer side of the rectangular plate and the spacer stop web runs parallel to one of the shorter side of the rectangular plate.

Particularly preferably, the receiving element is mounted in the connected to the support member state relative to a relative movement between the receiving element and support member fixed to the support member. Thus, in this embodiment, no relative movement between the support element and the receiving element is permitted. This embodiment is particularly suitable for the electronic or electrical control of the purge valve, in particular with the control mentioned below. Alternatively, the receiving element in the connected to the support member state relative to a relative movement between the receiving element and the support member is movably mounted on the support member. The receiving element is thus displaceable relative to the support element. This embodiment is advantageous in a mechanical control of the purge valve.

Preferably, the actuating plates with a view at right angles to the surface on the same extent as the surface of the receiving side apart from the spacer web or from the stop web. The actuating plates thus cover the receiving side, apart from the spacer web or from the connecting web, so that the receiving side is not visible. But particularly preferably, the actuating plates do not extend beyond the edge of the surface or the receiving side.

Particularly preferably, the said surface, in particular on the outside, surrounded by a support edge, wherein the support edge protrudes from the surface and wherein the actuating plates rest on this support edge or is slightly spaced therefrom. The support edge lies as a bearing point, with which the actuating plates are in communication with the receiving element. The support edge preferably surrounds the receiving side on the outside and forms the end or a boundary of the outside.

Preferably, the height of the support edge is perpendicular to the surface smaller than the height of the spacer retaining web or the stop web at right angles to the surface and preferably corresponds substantially to the difference between the height of the spacer retaining web or the stop web and the thickness of the actuating plates.

Preferably, the support edge extends along the edges of the receiving element. Additionally or alternatively, the support edge extends laterally along the stop web and / or the spacer web.

Particularly preferably, the parts of the support edge, which extend along the edges of the receiving element, is formed without an interruption. As a result, a continuous carrier edge is provided, whereby a visually appealing actuating device can be provided. Additionally or alternatively, the parts of the support edge, which extend along the stop web or the spacer retaining web, formed without an interruption or partially interrupted.

Preferably, the actuating device further comprises a control housing, in particular for receiving a control with sensors, which control housing is mounted on the receiving element. The controller is in functional contact with the cistern, so that a valve arranged in the cistern can be controlled.

Preferably, the control housing via a positive or non-positive connection, in particular a latching connection or a snap connection, connectable to the receiving element. Hierdruch can be easily separated from the receiving element in the event of a defect or in the case of recycling the control housing.

Preferably, capacitive sensors are arranged in the control housing. Alternatively, infrared sensors can also be arranged in the control housing. The control housing, as well as the receiving element, are preferably made of plastic.

Particularly preferably, the receiving element has an opening behind each of the actuating plates. Per actuation plate is preferably exactly one breakthrough available. With a breakthrough, an opening is provided which extends from the receiving side to the mounting side through the actuator plate. The breakthrough, for example, has the advantage that the sensor can be placed in the region of the opening, so that an optimal arrangement of the same is achieved.

Particularly preferably, said control housing protrudes into the openings with elevations and extends to a maximum of a plane which is spanned by the front side of the receiving element. The sensors are preferably placed in the region of the elevations and can thus be placed in a defined position and a defined distance behind the respective actuator plate.

Particularly preferred is the survey in surface contact with the back of the respective actuator plate. Alternatively, the survey is spaced from the back of the actuator plates. Both versions have the advantage that the sensors in the region of the elevations are at a defined distance from the actuating plate, whereby a reliable functioning of the sensors can be ensured.

If a distance between the back and the survey exists, so that is not critical for the function of the sensors. The space that arises in the region of the distance is delimited laterally by the side walls of the opening, to the rear by the survey and forward by the actuator plate. An air circulation or a change in the conditions in this room, can be almost prevented.

Particularly preferred is between the back of the actuator plate and the survey of the control housing, which protrudes through the opening through a seal provided, the seal extends over the entire surface of the survey or extends along the edge of the survey. Due to the seal, the said space can be better sealed against disturbing changes in the conditions inside the room.

Preferably, an adhesive layer is arranged between the receiving element and the two actuating plates. The adhesive layer may be provided by, for example, an adhesive pad or a double-sided adhesive tape or by an adhesive or otherwise.

Particularly preferably, the adhesive layer is arranged on the area delimited by the carrier edge, wherein the adhesive layer extends substantially over the entire surface over the said area. Alternatively, the adhesive layer is arranged on the area bounded by the carrier edge, wherein the adhesive layer extends in regions over the said area.

In both embodiments, the adhesive layer may be partially interrupted.

The adhesive layer preferably has a thickness which corresponds to the height of the carrier edge.

In a particularly preferred embodiment, said seal is provided by the adhesive layer.

Other types of attachment, such as mechanical attachment, are also conceivable.

Further embodiments are given in the dependent claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Explosionsansicht einer Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemässen Betätigungsplatte;

Fig. 2

eine Draufsicht auf die Betätigungsplatte der Figur 1; und

Fig. 3

eine Schnittdarstellung entlang der Schnittlinie III-III der Betätigungsplatte gemäss der vorhergehenden Figuren.

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

an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the inventive actuating plate;

Fig. 2

a plan view of the actuator plate of FIG. 1 ; and

Fig. 3

a sectional view along the section line III-III of the actuator plate according to the preceding figures.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

In the FIG. 1 Fig. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an actuator 1 for triggering a flush on a toilet or urinal. The actuating device 1 comprises a support element 2 for connecting the actuating device 1 with a cistern, a receiving element 3 with a receiving side 4 and a mounting side 5, via the mounting side 5, the receiving element 3 with the support member 2 is detachably connectable, and two separately formed actuating plates 6, 7, and a control housing 10. The actuator plates 6, 7 each comprise a front side 8 and a rear side 9, wherein the actuating plates 6, 7 are secured on the rear side 9 on the receiving side 5 of the receiving element 3. The control housing 10 serves to receive a controller, in particular with sensors. The control housing 10 is mounted on the receiving element 3 and stands here on the mounting side 5 addition.

The receiving side 4 is formed substantially as a surface 11. The surface 11 is particularly preferably a flat surface. From this surface 11 extends Distance holding bar 12, to which the actuating plates 6, 7 are each placed laterally. The spacer bar 12 is located as in the FIG. 2 shown between the two actuating plates 6, 7 and provides a defined distance between the two actuating plates 6, 7 ready. The distance between the two actuating plates corresponds substantially to the thickness of the spacer retaining web 12.

In the embodiment shown in the figures, the receiving element 3 is mounted in the mounted state fixed to the support member 2 in such a way that when triggering a flushing, ie during operation, no relative movement between the receiving element 3 and the support member 2 is allowed. In case of maintenance, the receiving element 3 but can be separated from the support element 2. This embodiment is particularly advantageous for the electronic or electrical control of a flushing valve.

In another embodiment, not shown, can be dispensed with the arrangement of the control housing. In this embodiment, the connection between support element 2 and receiving element 3 is preferably such that a Relativschiebung between receiving element 3 and support element 2 is allowed. As a result, the flush valve can be controlled mechanically.

In the FIG. 2 the actuator is shown from the front. The actuating plates 6, 7 have a different size in the embodiment shown. The actuator plate 6 is larger than the actuator plate 7. The actuator plate 6 is used to trigger a Vollmengenspülung and the actuator plate 7 serves to trigger a Teilmengenspülung. But it is also conceivable two equal size actuation plates 6, 7 use.

Regarding the position of the spacer bar 12 on the surface 11, it can be said that, in the present embodiment, it is offset from the center of the surface 11 and divides the receiving side 4 into two surface regions 22, 23. The surface area 22 essentially corresponds to the size of the actuating plate 6 and the area area 23 essentially serves the size of the actuating plate 7.

Next extends from the said surface 11 a stop web 13. The stop web 13 extends in the embodiment shown substantially perpendicular to the spacer web 12 and provides for the actuator plates 6, 7 a stop ready.

The stop web 13 and the spacer web 12 are arranged to each other such that they intersect at a common intersection point 24 with each other. The actuating plates 6, 7 can be aligned such that the respective corner, which carries the reference numeral 25, is placed in the region of the intersection 24, in which case the actuating plate 6, 7 is struck with the respective side edge on the spacer holding web and the stop web 13. By the stop web 13 and the spacer web 12, the two actuating plates 6, 7 can be placed well and in the correct position with respect to the receiving element 3.

With the thus formed receiving element 3 so a base for receiving the actuating plates 6, 7 can be created, in which the actuating plates 6, 7 are well aligned. This makes it possible, for example, for an installer or an end user to be able to assemble the actuation plates 6, 7 on site, ie in the bathroom, while nevertheless achieving an exact positioning of the actuation plates 6, 7.

The actuating plates 6, 7 are made of a cuttable material, for example. Thus, the user or the installer can make the two actuating plates 6, 7 from a raw material itself and then connect to the receiving element 3. The positioning takes place via the two webs 12, 13. However, it can also be used prefabricated panels, the user or the installer can choose from a plate set.

The actuating plates 6, 7 are preferably, as in the FIG. 1 shown connected via an adhesive layer 21 with the receiving side 4 of the receiving element 3. The adhesive layer 21 rests on the surface 11 and is in contact with the respective rear side 9 of the respective actuating plate 6, 7.

With regard to the position of the stop web 13, it can be said that, in the embodiment shown, it is arranged on an edge 14 of the receiving element 3.

The stop web 13 is preferably arranged in such a way that, in the installation position, it lies below the plates 6, 7 with respect to gravity and thus provides a stop against the action of gravity. In this respect, a mechanical stop can be provided, which prevents gravity from acting on the adhesive 21. Gravity is indicated by the arrow S in the FIG. 1 shown.

The actuating plates 6, 7 have substantially the same extent as the surface regions 22, 23. In other words, the actuating plates 6, 7 with a view perpendicular to the surface 11 the same extent as the surface 11 of the receiving side 4 apart from Distance holding web 12 or from the stop web 13. Thus, the receiving element 3, apart from the spacer web 12 and the stop web 13 completely covered by the two actuating plates 6, 7 and is not visible from the front. This is shown in the figure accordingly.

With regard to the extent along the stop web 13, the length of the stop web 13 corresponds to the corresponding extent of the actuating plates 6, 7 in the same direction and the width of the spacer web 12 lying therebetween.

The said surface 11 is, as in the FIG. 1 and the sectional view according to FIG. 3 shown outside surrounded by a support edge 15. The carrier edge 15 extends here along the two shorter edges 26 and along the longer edge 28, which is arranged opposite the stop web 13. The support edge 15 extends away from the surface 11 in the direction of the actuating plates 6, 7 away. The support edge 15 thus forms an elevation with respect to the surface 11. The actuating plates 6, 7 are designed such that they rest on this support edge or can be brought into contact with it. The support edge 15 preferably has a height which corresponds substantially to the thickness of the adhesive layer 21 or which is slightly smaller than the thickness of the adhesive layer 21. Consequently, the support edge 15 substantially serves the lateral boundary of the adhesive layer 21, so that they are mounted in the State not or almost impossible to recognize.

The height of the support edge 15 with respect to the spacer retaining web or the stop web 13 is preferably smaller. This means that the height of the support edge 15 at right angles to the surface 11 is smaller than the height of the spacer retaining web 12 or the stop web 13 is also seen at right angles to the surface 11. The difference between the height of the spacer web 12 and the stop web 13 and the height of the support edge 15 substantially corresponds to the thickness of the actuator plates 6, 7. That is, in other words, that the front side 8 of the two actuating plates 6, 7 are substantially flush Other configurations in which the actuating plates 6, 7 are thicker or thinner, are also conceivable with the spacer web 12 and the stop web.

However, the support edge 15 can also extend laterally along the stop web 13 and / or the spacer retaining web 12. This ensures that around the two surface regions 22, 23, a support edge 15 is provided, on which the respective actuating plate 6, 7 can rest. Thus, the actuator plate 6, 7 are mounted parallel to the support edge 15. The support edge 15 always has the same height with respect to the surface 11.

The support edge 15 may be formed completely circumferentially or partially interrupted. Particularly advantageous, it is when the support edge 15 is formed completely continuous in the region of the edges 26, 28. In the region of the stop web 13 or the spacer web 14, the support edge 15 may also be formed interrupted.

The control housing 10 can be connected to the receiving element 3 via a positive or non-positive connection, in particular a latching connection or a snap connection. The control housing 10 and the receiving element 3 have in the embodiment shown elements 27, with which a latching connection or a snap connection can be provided.

In the control housing 10, capacitive sensors or high-frequency sensors or radar sensors or infrared sensors are preferably arranged. Depending on the sensor type, the actuating plates 6, 7 and also the adhesive layer 21 must be designed accordingly.

How of the FIG. 1 is well shown, the receiving element 3 behind each of the actuator plates 6, 7 an opening 16, 17. The breakthrough creates an opening which extends from the receiving side 4 to the attachment side 5 of the receiving element 3. The two openings 16, 17 are important depending on the design of the sensors in the control housing 10. Said control housing 10 has two elevation 18, 19, which protrude into the opening 16, 17. About the surveys 18, 19 while the control housing 10 can be placed well. The elevations 18, 19 are designed such that they extend maximally to a plane which is spanned by the front side 8 and the surface 11 of the receiving element 3. The sensors are preferably placed in the region of the elevations 18, 19. In the FIG. 2 is well shown as the elevations 18, 19 protrude into the openings 16, 17.

In the embodiment shown here, the adhesive layer 21 extending in the FIG. 1 is also shown in the exploded view, completely on the openings 16, 17 and thus also on the elevations 18, 19. One can speak of a full-surface attachment of the actuator plates 6, 7. This has the advantage that when capacitive sensors are used, there is no gap between the elevation 18, 19 and the actuator plate 6, 7, which increases the reliability of the sensor.

Alternatively, it would also be conceivable that the adhesive layer does not extend completely over the respective actuating plate 6, 7, but only over the area of the surface 11, which is not covered by the opening 16, 17. It is a frame-like adhesive layer. In this case, there is a gap between the elevation 18, 19 and the back 9 of the actuator plates 6, 7. However, this gap does not affect the function of the capacitive sensors, because the gap is substantially surrounded by the adhesive layer. It is therefore with respect to the gap to a closed space, which is not affected by external influences. The tightness of this closed space could be improved by a seal which is applied to the respective elevation 18, 19. For example, it would be conceivable to arrange a sealing bead, which the respective survey 18, 19 completely surrounds along the outer edges. In this way, a hermetically sealed gap between survey 18, 19 and 9 back can be achieved.

In other words, the elevations 18, 19 are in one embodiment via the adhesive layer 21 in surface contact with the back 9 of the actuator plates 6, 7. In the other embodiment, the elevations 18, 19 spaced from the back 9 of the actuator plates 6, 7th ,

In the FIG. 3 is also well shown how the fasteners 27 cooperates between the control housing 10 and the receiving element 3. These are corresponding snap connections. In the FIG. 3 the support element is not shown.

Furthermore, in the FIG. 1 the connection between the receiving element 3 and the support element 2 is shown. The receiving element 3 has on its fastening side 5 openings 29 into which a support element 2 arranged on the spring member 30 can protrude. The support element 2 further comprises elements with which the support member is connectable to a cistern. The receiving element 3 is thus connected via the attachment side 5 with the support element.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

actuator

2

Support element

3

receiving element

4

Up side

5

mounting side

6

operating plate

7

operating plate

8th

front

9

back

10

control housing

11

area

12

Distance retaining web

13

stop web

14

edge

15

carrier edge

16

breakthrough

17

breakthrough

18

survey

19

survey

21

adhesive layer

22

area

23

area

24

intersection

25

corner

26

shorter edges

27

fasteners

28

longer edge

29

opening

30

spring part

S

gravity

Claims (19)

Comprising actuating device (1) for triggering a flush on a toilet or urinal
a support element (2) for connecting the actuating device (1) to a cistern,
a receiving element (3) having a receiving side (4) and a fastening side (5), via which fastening side (5) the receiving element (3) with the support element (2) is detachably connectable, and
two separately formed actuating plates (6, 7), wherein each of the actuating plates (6, 7) has a front side (8) and a rear side (9) and wherein the actuating plates (6, 7) on the rear side (9) on the receiving side (4) of the receiving element (3) are attached,
wherein the receiving side (4) substantially as a surface (11), in particular as a flat surface (11) is formed, wherein from the surface (11), a spacer holding web (12), to which the actuating plates (6, 7) respectively are placed laterally, such that the spacer retaining web (12) between the two actuating plates (6, 7) and a defined distance between the two actuating plates (6, 7) provides. Actuating device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that from the said surface (11) further comprises a stop web (13) which extends at right angles to the spacer retaining web (12) and provides a stop for the actuating plates (6, 7). Actuating device (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the stop web (13) is located on an edge (14) of the receiving element (3) and extends over the entire length of said edge (14). Actuating device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving element (3) is in contact with the support element (2). connected state relative to a relative movement between the receiving element (3) and support element (2) fixed or movable on the support element (2) is mounted. Actuating device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating plates (6, 7) with a view at right angles to the surface have the same extent as the surface of the receiving side apart from the spacer support web (12) or from the stop web (13). Actuating device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the said surface (11), in particular on the outside, by a support edge (15) is surrounded, wherein the support edge (15) from the surface (11) protrudes and wherein the actuating plates rest on this support edge (15) or are slightly spaced therefrom. Actuating device (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the height of the support edge (15) at right angles to the surface (11) is smaller than the height of the spacer retaining web (12) or the stop web (13) perpendicular to the surface (11) and preferably essentially corresponds to the difference between the height of the spacer retaining web (12) or the stop web (13) and the thickness of the actuating plates (6, 7). Actuating device (1) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the support edge (15) along the edges of the receiving element (3) extends and / or that the support edge (15) laterally along the stop web (13) and / or the spacer retaining web (12) extends. Actuating device (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that the parts of the support edge (15) which extends along the edges of the receiving element (3) is formed without interruption and / or that the parts of the support edge (15) extend along the stop web (13) or the spacer retaining web (12) are formed without interruption or are partially interrupted. Actuating device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the actuating device further comprises a control housing (10). comprises, in particular for receiving a control with sensors, which control housing (10) on the receiving element (3), in particular releasably, is mounted. Actuating device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the control housing (10) and the receiving element have at least one fastening element (27), with which the control housing (10) positively and / or non-positively connected to the receiving element (3). Actuating device (1) according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that capacitive sensors in the control housing (10) are arranged, or that infrared sensors in the control housing (10) are arranged. Actuating device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receiving element (3) behind each of the actuating plates (6, 7) has an opening (16, 17). Actuating device (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that said control housing (10) projects with elevations (18, 19) into the opening (16, 17) and extends at most to a plane which extends through the front side (8). of the receiving element (3) is clamped, wherein the sensors are preferably placed in the region of the elevations (18, 19). Actuating device (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that the elevation (18, 19) in planar contact with the rear side (9) of the actuating plates (6, 7) or that the elevation (18, 19) spaced from the back (9 ) of the actuating plates (6, 7) is. Actuating device (1) according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that between the rear side (9) of the actuating plate (6, 7) and the elevation (18, 19) of the control housing (10), which through the opening (16, 17) protrudes through a seal is present, wherein the seal over the entire surface of the survey (18, 19) extends or along the edge of the survey (18, 19). Actuating device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an adhesive layer (21) is arranged between the receiving element (3) and the two actuating plates (6, 7). Actuating device (1) according to claim 17, characterized in that the adhesive layer (21) is arranged on the area bounded by the support edge (15), wherein the adhesive layer (21) extends substantially over the entire area over the said surface, or in that the adhesive layer (21) is arranged on the surface bounded by the support edge, wherein the adhesive layer extends in regions over said surface. Actuating device (1) according to one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that said seal is provided by the adhesive layer (21).

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