EP3141666A1 - Water fitting, in particular for a caravan, caravan, motor caravan or a boat - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a water fitting (10), in particular for a caravan, caravan, Motorcaravan or a boat, with a fitting body (14), and with at least one water outlet pipe (12), which at least indirectly held on the fitting body (14) and at least a pivot axis (18) is pivotable relative to the fitting body (14), wherein the water outlet pipe (12) at least one a receiving portion (26) defining the longitudinal region (24) and relative to the fitting body (14) between at least one stowed position, in which at least a portion of the fitting body (14) in the receiving area (26) is arranged, and at least one use position is pivotable, in which the portion outside the receiving area (26) is arranged.

Description

The invention relates to a water fitting, in particular for a caravan, caravan, Motorcaravan or a boat, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Such water fittings, especially for caravans, caravans, motor caravans or boats are already well known from the general state of the art. Such a water fitting comprises a fitting body and at least one water outlet pipe, which is held at least indirectly on the fitting body and is pivotable about at least one pivot axis relative to the fitting body.

The fitting body, for example, can be traversed by water, wherein the water is supplied to the water outlet pipe. Accordingly, the water outlet pipe is also traversed by the water and serves to guide the water to a water outlet, through which the water flows out of the water fitting. Usually, the space in a caravan, caravan, motor caravan or a boat are very cramped, so that the available space should be used effectively and efficiently. However, an advantageous functionality of the water valve should be maintained.

Object of the present invention is therefore to develop a water valve of the type mentioned in such a way that the space requirement of the water fitting can be kept particularly low while realizing an advantageous function of the water fitting.

This object is achieved by a water fitting with the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments with expedient developments of the invention are specified in the remaining claims.

The invention relates to a water fitting, in particular for a caravan, caravan, Motorcaravan or a boat. The water fitting has a fitting body and at least one water outlet pipe, which is held at least indirectly on the fitting body and is pivotable about at least one pivot axis relative to the fitting body. This means that the water outlet pipe is pivotally supported on the fitting body, so that the water outlet pipe can be pivoted about the pivot axis relative to the fitting body, while the water outlet pipe is held on the fitting body and connected to the fitting body.

In order to keep the space requirement of the water fitting particularly low and at the same time to realize an advantageous function of the water fitting, it is inventively provided that the water outlet pipe has at least a length range through which a receiving area of the water outlet pipe is limited. Furthermore, the water outlet pipe is pivotable relative to the fitting body between at least one stowed position and at least one use position. In the stowed position, at least one subregion of the fitting body is arranged in the receiving region, wherein the subregion is arranged outside the receiving region in the position of use. In other words, the portion of the fitting body in the use position of the water outlet pipe is no longer arranged in the receiving area.

The water fitting according to the invention has - when the water outlet pipe is in the stowed position - a particularly compact design, so that the space requirement of the water fitting can be kept particularly low. In the position of use, however, due to the length range limiting the receiving area, a sufficiently large height of the water fitting can be realized, so that, for example, a water outlet, through which water can flow out of the water fitting, is located in a particularly advantageous, high altitude. As a result, for example, even large objects such as large pots under the located in the use position water outlet pipe and thus placed under the water outlet and filled with water, which flows out of the water outlet pipe.

Compared to conventional water fittings, which do not have the length range and thus the receiving area, a much greater height of the water outlet can be realized, while the space requirements in the stowed position, which is for example a non-use position, can be kept in a very small frame ,

In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the length region is curved or bent, so that the length region in the stowage position wraps around at least the portion of the fitting body in its circumferential direction. This means that the length range in the stowage position, so to speak, surrounds the subregion of the fitting body and wraps around this subregion on the outer circumference so that the space requirement of the water fitting in the stowage position can be kept particularly low while simultaneously realizing a particularly high height of the water outlet pipe or water outlet the use position.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the water outlet pipe in the length region on a recess which is set back relative to at least one adjoining the length range further length of the water outlet pipe, wherein at least the portion of the fitting body is arranged in the stowage position in the recess. As a result, a particularly compact construction of the water fitting can be realized.

In order to keep the space requirements particularly compact and to realize a sufficiently high height of the water outlet pipe or the water outlet, it is provided in a further embodiment of the invention that the pivot axis about which the water outlet pipe relative to the valve body between the Stowage and the use position is pivoted, completely outside the fitting body runs. By this is meant that the pivot axis does not intersect the fitting body or that no points of intersection of the pivot axis with the fitting body exist.

A further embodiment is characterized in that a held on the fitting body and of the fitting body, in particular laterally projecting arm is provided, on which the water outlet pipe is held and pivotable about the pivot axis relative to the boom and relative to the fitting body. As a result, a sufficient distance between the water outlet pipe and the fitting body can be created, so that the space requirement of the water fitting can be kept very low.

It has proven to be particularly advantageous if the boom is pivotable about a second pivot axis relative to the fitting body. For example, if the water outlet pipe in the use position and the boom is pivoted about the second pivot axis relative to the fitting body, the water outlet pipe is mitverschwenkt with the boom relative to the fitting body. As a result, for example, the height of the water outlet can be adjusted as needed.

In a further embodiment of the invention, the fitting body through-flowing water via the boom to the water outlet pipe can be fed. In other words, the water outlet pipe, for example via the boom fluidly connected to the fitting body, so that the space requirement of the water fitting can be kept very low.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that in the storage position of the fitting body along its longitudinal extension direction projects beyond the water outlet pipe or is arranged at the same level with the water outlet pipe. This means that in the stowage the water outlet pipe at any point surmounted the fitting body or higher than the fitting body, so in particular in the longitudinal direction of the fitting body running height of the water valve in the stowage can be kept particularly low.

In order to keep the height of the water fitting particularly low, so that the water fitting can be installed even in very confined spaces, it is provided in a further embodiment that the water fitting a mounting surface over which the water fitting to a corresponding component of the caravan, caravan, motor caravan or Boots, is supportable, and at least one arranged on a first side of the mounting surface fastening means for at least indirectly attaching the water fitting to the device. In this case, the fitting body has on a first side opposite the second side of the mounting surface in the stowed position extending in the longitudinal direction of the fitting body height of a maximum of 50 millimeters, in particular a maximum of 40 millimeters.

Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment and from the drawing. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description as well as the features and feature combinations mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures can be used not only in the respectively indicated combination but also in combination and / or alone, without the frame to leave the invention.

Fig. 1:

eine schematische Draufsicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Wasserarmatur;

Fig. 2:

eine weitere schematische Draufsicht der Wasserarmatur;

Fig. 3:

eine weitere schematische Draufsicht der Wasserarmatur;

Fig. 4:

eine schematische Vorderansicht der Wasserarmatur;

Fig. 5:

eine weitere schematische Vorderansicht der Wasserarmatur;

Fig. 6:

eine weitere schematische Vorderansicht der Wasserarmatur;

Fig. 7:

eine schematische Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Wasserarmatur im Vergleich mit einer herkömmlichen Wasserarmatur; und

Fig.8:

eine weitere schematische Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Wasserarmatur.

The drawing shows in:

Fig. 1:

a schematic plan view of a water fitting according to the invention;

Fig. 2:

another schematic plan view of the water fitting;

3:

another schematic plan view of the water fitting;

4:

a schematic front view of the water valve;

Fig. 5:

another schematic front view of the water fitting;

Fig. 6:

another schematic front view of the water fitting;

Fig. 7:

a schematic side view of the water fitting according to the invention in comparison with a conventional water fitting; and

Figure 8:

a further schematic side view of the water fitting according to the invention.

In the figures, identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

Fig. 1 shows in a schematic plan view of a generally designated 10 water fitting, in particular for a caravan, caravan, Motorcaravan or a boat. In synopsis with FIGS. 2 and 3 It can be seen particularly well that the water fitting 10 comprises a fitting body designated as a whole by 12, which has at least one, in particular two channels through which water can flow and which are not recognizable in the figures.

The water fitting 10 further comprises at least one water outlet pipe 12, which - as particularly good 4 to 6 is recognizable - has a water outlet 16 of the water fitting 10. The water outlet pipe 12 is held on the fitting body 14 and thereby pivotable about a first pivot axis 18 relative to the fitting body 14. The water outlet pipe 12 has at least one not visible in the figures and can be traversed by water channel, which is fluidly connected to the at least one channel of the fitting body 14 or connectable. In other words, the channel of the water outlet pipe 12, the water from the at least one channel of the fitting body 14 can be supplied, wherein the channel of the water outlet pipe 12 flowing through the water flow through the water outlet 16 and thus can flow out of the water fitting 10 via the water outlet 16.

In Fig. 1 is a section of a designated 20 component of the caravan, caravan, motor caravan or boat recognizable. This component 20 is, for example, a worktop or a sink with a basin 22, in FIG which the water flowing out of the water fitting 10 via the water outlet 16 and can be collected.

In order to keep the space requirement of the water fitting 10 is particularly low and to realize an advantageous function or functionality of the water faucet, has - as particularly good Fig. 1 to 3 it can be seen - the water outlet pipe 2 at least a length range 24, through which a receiving area 26 is limited. Furthermore, the water outlet pipe 12 between an in Fig. 1 and 4 shown stowage and at least one in Fig. 3 . 6 . 7 and 8 shown use position about the pivot axis 18 relative to the fitting body 14 pivotally. In the stowage position, at least a portion of the fitting body 14 is arranged in the receiving area 26. In the position of use, however, the portion of the fitting body 14 outside of the receiving area 26 is thus not arranged in the receiving area 26. In this case, the length region is curved or arc-shaped, so that the length region in the stowed position wraps around at least the subregion of the fitting body 14. In other words, the length region 24 in the stowed position lies around the partial area of the fitting body 14 on the outer circumference, so that the space requirement, in particular the height of the water fitting 10 extending in the longitudinal direction of the fitting body 14, can be kept particularly low.

Especially good FIGS. 7 and 8 It can be seen that the water outlet pipe 12 has a recess 28 in the longitudinal region 24, which is set back relative to at least one further length region 30 of the water outlet pipe 12 adjoining the longitudinal region 24. In this case, at least the portion of the fitting body 14 is received in the stowed position in the recess 28, so that the space requirement of the water fitting 10 can be kept particularly low.

Furthermore, it is off Fig. 1 recognizable that the first pivot axis 18 extends completely outside the fitting body 14. This means that the pivot axis 18 does not intersect the fitting body 14. In addition, a perpendicular to the first pivot axis 18 extending, second pivot axis 32 is provided to which that at least indirectly held on the fitting body 14 water outlet pipe 12th is pivotable relative to the fitting body 14. This means that the water outlet pipe 12 can be pivoted about the pivot axes 18 and 32 relative to the fitting body 14, while the water outlet pipe 12 is held on the fitting body 14 and connected thereto.

Starting from the in Fig. 1 Thus, for example, the water outlet pipe 12 can first be pivoted around the pivot axis 18 into the use position or into one of a plurality of use positions. Subsequently, the water outlet pipe 12 can be pivoted about the perpendicular to the first pivot axis 18, second pivot axis 32 relative to the fitting body 14 so that, for example, the position or the height of the water outlet 16 can be adjusted as needed by a person.

Here, a held on the fitting body 14 and laterally of the fitting body along the pivot axis 32 projecting arm 34 is provided, on which the water outlet pipe 12 is pivotally supported about the pivot axis 18. About the boom 34, the water outlet pipe 12 is held on the fitting body 14, wherein the arm 34 is pivotable about the second pivot axis 32 relative to the fitting body 14. The water outlet pipe 12 is mitverschwenkbar with the boom 34. In other words, the boom 34 is pivoted about the second pivot axis 32 relative to the fitting body 14, while the water outlet pipe 12 is mitverschwenkt. Furthermore, the water outlet pipe 12 is pivotable about the first pivot axis 18 relative to the boom 34. In addition, the water flowing through the fitting body 14 via the arm 34 to the water outlet pipe 12 can be fed. For this purpose, for example, the arm 34 has at least one channel through which water can flow, which is fluidically connected on the one hand to the at least one channel of the fitting body 14 and on the other hand to the channel of the water outlet pipe 12.

By using the jib 34, a sufficient distance or an advantageous position of the water outlet pipe 12 with respect to the fitting body 14 can be realized, so that the length region 24 can wrap around the fitting body 14 particularly well in the stowage position.

Out Fig. 4 is particularly clear that the fitting body 14, the water outlet pipe 12 projects in the stowed position or arranged at the same height. In other words, no point of the water outlet pipe 12 projects beyond the fitting body 14 in the stowed position, so that in particular the height of the water fitting 10 in the stowed position can be kept particularly low.

The water fitting 10 further comprises an operating element in the form of an operating lever 36, which is held movably on the fitting body 14. In the present case, the operating lever 36 is pivotable relative to the fitting body 14, which is in Fig. 3 is illustrated by a double arrow 38. By means of the control lever 36, for example, an amount flowing through the water outlet 16 is adjustable. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the fitting body 14 has a first channel through which hot water can flow and a second channel through which the cold water can flow and which is at least partially fluidly separated from the first channel. In this case, the hot water is warm water, which has a higher temperature compared to the cold water, which is cold water, since the hot water is heated by means of a heating element. Furthermore, it is conceivable that by means of the control lever 36, a mixture of the hot water and the cold water is adjustable. In other words, it is possible, for example, that by means of the control lever 36, a ratio of cold water to hot water is adjustable.

Especially good in conjunction with Fig. 8 It can be seen that the water fitting 10 has a mounting surface 42, via which the water fitting 10 can be supported on the corresponding component 20. In this case, the water fitting 10 on a first side of the mounting surface 42, a fastening means in the form of a thread 44, which is presently designed as an external thread. By means of the external thread, the water fitting 10 can be fastened at least indirectly to the component 20. For this purpose, for example, a nut which has an internal thread corresponding to the external thread, screwed onto the external thread, so that the component 20 is clamped between the nut and the mounting surface 42. As a result, the water fitting 10 is attached to the component 20. It has been found to be particularly advantageous if the fitting body 14 or the water fitting 10 total on a second side opposite the second Side of the mounting surface 42 in the stowage has a running in the longitudinal direction of the fitting body 14 height of 40 millimeters maximum.

In this case, the mounting surface 42 is arranged in a plane which extends obliquely to the longitudinal direction of the fitting body 14. The longitudinal extension direction of the fitting body coincides, for example, with a longitudinal axis, in particular the longitudinal center axis, around which the external thread winds. Characterized in that the mounting surface 42 and the plane in which the mounting surface 42 is arranged, extends obliquely to the longitudinal direction, a certain inclination of the water fitting 10 with respect to the component 20 can be realized, whereby the water fitting 10 is positioned particularly advantageous.

In order to secure the water fitting 10 in a simple and stable manner to the component 20 despite the oblique course of the plane and thus the mounting surface 42 with respect to the direction of longitudinal extension of the fitting body 14, an adapter 40 is provided which is held displaceably on the fitting body 14, for example. The adapter 40 has a mounting surface 42 facing away from the first support surface 43 which extends in a plane which extends perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the fitting body 14 and thus obliquely to the longitudinal central axis of the external thread and obliquely to the mounting surface 42. Furthermore, the adapter 40 has a second support surface 45 facing away from the first support surface and facing the mounting surface 42, which extends in a plane which runs parallel to the mounting surface 42 or its plane.

The nut, which is screwed onto the external thread, can thus be screwed into support system with the first support surface 43. As a result, the second support surface is clamped against the component 20 and this against the mounting surface 42, so that the component 20 is clamped between the mounting surface 42 and the support surface 45. As a result, the water fitting 10 is stably fixed to the component 20.

The pivotability of the water outlet pipe 12 relative to the boom 34 and relative to the fitting body 14 about the pivot axis 18 is in Fig. 5 illustrated by arrows 46. Furthermore, the pivotability of the boom 34 and thus of the Water outlet pipe 12 about the pivot axis 32 relative to the fitting body 14 in Fig. 7 illustrated by arrows 48. Further shows Fig. 7 the water fitting 10 compared to a conventional, designated 50 water fitting. By using the length region 24, which wraps the fitting body 14 in the stowed position, a particularly large height of the water outlet pipe 12 and in particular the water outlet 16 in comparison to the conventional water fitting 10 can be created. A dashed line 52 illustrates the height of the center of the water outlet of the water fitting 50, wherein a dashed line 54 illustrates the height of the center of the water outlet 16 of the water fitting 10. Out Fig. 7 is particularly clear that the water outlet 16 of the water fitting 10 in the position of use is much higher than the water outlet of the water fitting 50 so that, for example, particularly large items such as large pots arranged under the water outlet 16 of the water fitting 10 and out of the water outlet 16 water can be filled.

Claims (10)

Water fitting (10), in particular for a caravan, caravan, Motorcaravan or a boat, with a fitting body (14), and with at least one water outlet pipe (12) which at least indirectly on the fitting body (14) held and at least one pivot axis (18 ) is pivotable relative to the fitting body (14),
characterized in that
the water outlet pipe (12) has at least one length region (24) delimiting a receiving region (26) and between at least one stowed position, in which at least a partial region of the fitting body (14) is arranged in the receiving region (26), relative to the fitting body (14), and at least one use position is pivotable, in which the portion outside the receiving area (26) is arranged. Water fitting (10) according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the length region (24) is curved or bent and, in the stowage position, wraps at least the partial area of the fitting body (14) in its circumferential direction. Water fitting (10) according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that
the water outlet pipe (12) in the length region (24) has a recess (28) which is recessed relative to at least one further length region (30) of the water outlet pipe (12) adjoining the length region (24), wherein at least the partial region of the fitting body (14) is arranged in the stowed position in the recess (28). Water fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the pivot axis (18) extends completely outside the fitting body (14). Water fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
an obliquely or perpendicular to the pivot axis (18) extending, second pivot axis (32) is provided, about which the at least indirectly on the fitting body (14) held water outlet pipe (12) relative to the fitting body (14) is pivotable. Water fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
a on the fitting body (14) held and of the fitting body (14), in particular laterally projecting arm (34) is provided, on which the water outlet pipe (12) held and about the pivot axis (18) relative to the boom (34) and is pivotable relative to the fitting body (14). Water fitting (10) according to claims 5 and 6,
characterized in that
the boom (34) about the second pivot axis (32) relative to the valve body (14) is pivotable. Water fitting (10) according to claim 6 or 7,
characterized in that
water flowing through the fitting body (14) can be supplied to the water outlet pipe (12) via the extension arm (34). Water fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
in the storage position of the fitting body (14) along its longitudinal extension direction the water outlet pipe (12) surmounted or arranged at the same height with the water outlet pipe (12). Water fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that
the water fitting (10) has a mounting surface (42), via which the water fitting (10) can be supported on a corresponding component (20), and at least one fastening means (44) arranged on a first side of the mounting surface (42) for at least indirectly fastening the Water fitting (10) on the component (20), wherein the fitting body (14) on a first side opposite the second side of the mounting surface (42) in the stowed position in the longitudinal direction of the fitting body (14) extending height of a maximum of 50 millimeters, in particular maximum 40 millimeters.

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