EP3219233B1 - Device for a toilet with a drive supported by a torsion spring, and a toilet with said device - Google Patents

Device for a toilet with a drive supported by a torsion spring, and a toilet with said device Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP3219233B1
EP3219233B1 EP17157932.9A EP17157932A EP3219233B1 EP 3219233 B1 EP3219233 B1 EP 3219233B1 EP 17157932 A EP17157932 A EP 17157932A EP 3219233 B1 EP3219233 B1 EP 3219233B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
toilet
drive
seat
lid
torsion spring
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP17157932.9A
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP3219233A1 (en
Inventor
Andreas Jung
Stefan Steinhoff
Jan Philipp TÜSHAUS
Meik Thiemann
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Grohe AG
Original Assignee
Grohe AG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Grohe AG filed Critical Grohe AG
Publication of EP3219233A1 publication Critical patent/EP3219233A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP3219233B1 publication Critical patent/EP3219233B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/10—Devices for raising and lowering, e.g. tilting or lifting mechanisms; Collapsible or rotating seats or covers
    • 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
    • A47K13/00—Seats or covers for all kinds of closets
    • A47K13/12—Hinges

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a device with a seat and a lid rotatably connected to the seat about an axis of rotation, which serves as a combined seating and closing device for a bowl of a toilet.
  • the present invention also relates to a toilet with a corresponding device.
  • Toilets are known from the prior art, the toilet lid and/or toilet seat of which can be opened and/or closed with a drive.
  • a separate operating unit in such toilets ensures that a user does not have to touch the toilet lid and/or the toilet seat.
  • comparatively large electric motors must be used in the known toilets, which require a lot of space behind the toilet lid and/or the toilet seat or even in the toilet ceramic itself.
  • the drives cannot therefore be designed so flat that they can be completely integrated into the toilet lid or toilet seat, which results in a visual impairment of the toilet.
  • control and/or energy lines often have to be routed openly to the drive, which results in further visual impairment of the toilet.
  • a device for lifting the seat and lid of a toilet which has a base around which the seat and / or the lid can be rotated by a drive.
  • the opening of the seat and the lid be supported by a torsion spring.
  • the base has a battery housing. Radio transmission is proposed to control the drive.
  • a joint for fastening a toilet seat set with a drive is proposed, the joint having a fastening device via which electrical contact is made with the drive.
  • the electric drive is powered by an accumulator.
  • an automatic hinge module for a toilet for automatically opening and closing the toilet which discloses an electric drive for automatically opening and closing the toilet and a torsion spring, the torsion spring exerting a force on the drive.
  • the WO 2004/100745 A1 discloses a motor-assisted toilet seat which enables the toilet lid to be raised and lowered automatically, whereby the toilet seat can be operated under radio control.
  • a drive for the toilet lid is also supported by a torsion spring.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to at least partially solve the problems described with reference to the prior art and in particular to provide a device for a toilet in which a drive of a toilet lid and / or a toilet seat cannot be arranged in a way that is not visible to a user of the toilet .
  • a toilet should also be specified whose drive for a toilet lid and/or a toilet seat cannot be arranged in a way that is not visible to a user of the toilet.
  • the device for a toilet has a seat and a lid rotatably connected to the seat about an axis of rotation, the seat or the lid being rotatable about the axis of rotation by means of a drive supported by a torsion spring.
  • the device is in particular a lid-seat combination that serves as a toilet seat and toilet lid.
  • the seat is designed in particular in the manner of a seat ring or toilet seat and/or consists in particular at least partially of plastic or metal.
  • the seat and the lid are rotatably connected to one another, in particular via a hinge, about an axis of rotation.
  • the device has a drive by means of which the seat and/or the lid can be rotated about the axis of rotation.
  • the drive is in particular an electric motor including a (spur) gear, which can include corresponding power electronics.
  • the drive is supported by a torsion spring.
  • the torsion spring has two ends, at least one end of which can be pivoted about the axis of rotation by the seat or the cover.
  • the torsion spring is tensioned, particularly when the seat and/or the lid is closed.
  • the spring force of the tensioned torsion spring supports the drive in particular when opening the seat or the lid, so that the forces to be applied by the drive to open the seat or the lid are reduced.
  • drives with an output of 12 watts to 15 watts are sufficient. This allows the drive to be made particularly small so that it can be (completely) integrated into the seat or the lid. The drive is therefore not visible to a user of the toilet, particularly when the seat or lid is closed.
  • drives with a maximum axial length of 100 mm (millimeters) and/or one maximum diameter of 28 mm to 31 mm can be used.
  • the drive can also be conveniently integrated into the lid or seat without affecting the design of the seat or lid.
  • the device can be attached to practically any existing toilet without any special adjustments.
  • the device has two attachment points for attaching the device to a toilet, with the drive being arranged on an axis between the attachment points.
  • the two fastening points can be, for example, two receptacles that are arranged in particular in the seat.
  • the two attachment points can in particular be coupled to two attachment points on the toilet.
  • the two attachment points are in particular pins that protrude from the toilet. These pins can be inserted in particular into the receptacles of the device.
  • the axis is in particular horizontal between the attachment points of the toilet. This ensures simple and/or subsequent installation of the device on almost any toilet.
  • the drive can be controlled by means of an operating unit, with data for controlling the drive being able to be passed between the operating unit and the drive via at least one of the fastening points.
  • at least one of the fastening points has at least one electrical conductor and/or at least one electrical contact, via which data communication can take place between the operating unit and the drive.
  • the drive is supplied with electrical energy (in parallel) via the at least one electrical conductor and/or via the at least one electrical contact.
  • the torsion spring is arranged on a drive axle of the drive.
  • the drive axis runs in particular parallel and/or coaxial to the axis of rotation.
  • the drive axle is connected to a rotor of the drive or represents part of the rotor.
  • torsion spring is arranged coaxially to the axis of rotation.
  • the device has a damper for damping a closing movement of the seat or lid.
  • the damper prevents the seat or lid from slamming shut in the event of an uncontrolled closing movement of the seat or lid.
  • the drive and the torsion spring are arranged in a cylindrical area along the axis of rotation.
  • the drive can be controlled using an operating unit.
  • the operating unit a user of the toilet can open and/or close the seat or the lid without having to touch the seat or the lid.
  • the operating unit is connected to the drive or a control of the drive in a data-conducting manner, for example via cable or radio.
  • a toilet which has a basin and a flush, with a device according to the invention being attached to the basin.
  • the toilet is a sanitary device designed to absorb body waste.
  • the toilet has a basin, which preferably consists at least partially of ceramic.
  • the basin can be flushed using a flush, in particular with water, in order to flush the body excretions out of the basin, in particular into a sewer system.
  • the basin has a device according to the invention, on the seat of which a user sits while using the toilet and the lid of which can be used to cover the basin. For further details, reference is made to the description of the device according to the invention.
  • the device is attached to two attachment points on the toilet.
  • the two attachment points are arranged in particular on an upper side of the pool.
  • the two attachment points can each have, in particular, a pin or pin, which can be inserted into a respective attachment point of the device.
  • a power supply for a drive of the device is guided through at least one attachment point of the device on the toilet.
  • the energy supply can, for example, be a current-carrying conductor via which the current is conducted from a power source to the drive.
  • the power supply to the drive can be concealed, protected and maintenance-free. In particular, no additional feeds for power lines are required, so that no special adjustment of the bowl or the ceramic of the toilet is necessary.
  • Control commands for the drive can also be transmitted via the energy supply or the current-carrying conductor.
  • the Fig. 1 shows a toilet 2 with a basin 15 and a flush 16.
  • the basin 15 has a first attachment point 17 and a second attachment point 18.
  • the first attachment point 17 and the second attachment point 18 each include a pin that can be inserted into a first attachment point 8 or second attachment point 9 of a device 1.
  • the device 1 comprises a seat 3 and a cover 5 which is rotatably connected to the seat 3 about an axis of rotation 4.
  • a Fig. 2 Drive 7 shown for opening and / or closing the seat 3 or lid 5 is integrated, which is not visible to a user of the toilet 2 when the seat 3 or the lid 5 is closed.
  • the drive 7 can be supplied via a power supply 19 of the first attachment point 17 and the second attachment point 18 with energy and data for controlling the seat 3 or the lid 5 by means of an operating unit 14, which can be seen here as contact points.
  • the Fig. 2 shows a partial section of the toilet 2 in the area of the device 1.
  • the drive 7 which is supported by a torsion spring 6 and by means of which the seat 3 or the lid 5 can be rotated about the axis of rotation 4.
  • the torsion spring 6 is arranged on a drive axle 11, which extends parallel to the rotation axis 4.
  • the drive 7 is also (completely) arranged in an axis 10 between the first attachment point 8 and second attachment point 9.
  • the axis 10 runs coaxially to the axis of rotation 4.
  • the drive 7 can also be controlled by a user of the toilet 2 via an operating unit 14, which is connected to the drive 7 in a data-conducting manner.
  • the device 1 also has a damper 12, which dampens an uncontrolled closing movement of the seat 3 or the lid 5.
  • the Fig. 3 shows the toilet 2 in another perspective partial view.
  • a cylindrical region 13 of the seat 3 is shown, which extends along the axis of rotation 4.
  • this cylindrical area 13 are in the Fig. 2 shown drive 7 and the torsion spring 6 arranged.
  • the present invention is particularly characterized in that the entire drive can be arranged in a seat or lid for a toilet so that it is invisible to a user.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Toilet Supplies (AREA)

Description

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung mit einem Sitz und einem mit dem Sitz um eine Drehachse drehbar verbundenen Deckel, die als kombinierte Sitz- und Schließvorrichtung eines Beckens einer Toilette dient. Zudem betrifft die vorliegende Erfindung auch eine Toilette mit einer entsprechenden Vorrichtung.The present invention relates to a device with a seat and a lid rotatably connected to the seat about an axis of rotation, which serves as a combined seating and closing device for a bowl of a toilet. In addition, the present invention also relates to a toilet with a corresponding device.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind Toiletten bekannt, deren Toilettendeckel und/oder Toilettensitz mit einem Antrieb geöffnet und/oder geschlossen werden können. Durch eine separate Bedieneinheit wird bei solchen Toiletten gewährleistet, dass ein Nutzer den Toilettendeckel und/oder den Toilettensitz nicht anfassen muss. Um die erforderlichen Antriebskräfte zu entwickeln, müssen bei den bekannten Toiletten vergleichsweise große Elektromotoren verwendet werden, die hinter dem Toilettendeckel und/oder dem Toilettensitz oder sogar in der WC-Keramik selbst viel Platz benötigen. Die Antriebe können daher nicht so flach gestaltet werden, dass sich diese vollständig in den Toilettendeckel beziehungsweise den Toilettensitz integrieren lassen, wodurch eine optische Beeinträchtigung der Toilette erfolgt. Zudem müssen bei den bekannten Toiletten häufig Steuer- und/oder Energieleitungen offen zu dem Antrieb geführt werden, was eine weitere optische Beeinträchtigung der Toilette zur Folge hat.Toilets are known from the prior art, the toilet lid and/or toilet seat of which can be opened and/or closed with a drive. A separate operating unit in such toilets ensures that a user does not have to touch the toilet lid and/or the toilet seat. In order to develop the required driving forces, comparatively large electric motors must be used in the known toilets, which require a lot of space behind the toilet lid and/or the toilet seat or even in the toilet ceramic itself. The drives cannot therefore be designed so flat that they can be completely integrated into the toilet lid or toilet seat, which results in a visual impairment of the toilet. In addition, in known toilets, control and/or energy lines often have to be routed openly to the drive, which results in further visual impairment of the toilet.

Aus der US 2010/0083431 A1 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Anheben von Sitz und Deckel einer Toilette bekannt, welche eine Basis aufweist, um welche der Sitz und/oder der Deckel von einem Antrieb rotierbar sind. Gemäß der US 2010/0083431 A1 wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Öffnung des Sitzes und des Deckels von einer Torsionsfeder unterstützt werden. Um den Antrieb mit Strom zu versorgen weist die Basis ein Batteriegehäuse auf. Zur Steuerung des Antreibs wird eine Funkübertragung vorgeschlagen.From the US 2010/0083431 A1 a device for lifting the seat and lid of a toilet is known, which has a base around which the seat and / or the lid can be rotated by a drive. According to the US 2010/0083431 A1 It is suggested that the opening of the seat and the lid be supported by a torsion spring. To supply the drive with power, the base has a battery housing. Radio transmission is proposed to control the drive.

Gemäß der DE 10 2010 010 881. A1 . wird ein Gelenk zum Befestigen einer WC-Sitzgarnitur mit einem Antrieb vorgeschlagen, wobei das Gelenk eine Befestigungsvorrichtung aufweist, über welche eine elektrische Kontaktierung des Antriebs erfolgt. Die Stromversorgung des elektrischen Antriebs erfolgt mit einem Akkumulator.According to the DE 10 2010 010 881. A1 . a joint for fastening a toilet seat set with a drive is proposed, the joint having a fastening device via which electrical contact is made with the drive. The electric drive is powered by an accumulator.

Gemäß der US 2009/0106886 A1 wird ein automatisches Gelenkmodul für eine Toilette zum automatischen Öffnen und Schließen der Toilette offenbart, welches einen elektrischen Antrieb zum automatischen Öffnen und Schließen der Toilette und eine Torsionsfeder offenbart, wobei die Torsionsfeder eine Kraft auf den Antrieb ausübt.According to the US 2009/0106886 A1 discloses an automatic hinge module for a toilet for automatically opening and closing the toilet, which discloses an electric drive for automatically opening and closing the toilet and a torsion spring, the torsion spring exerting a force on the drive.

Die WO 2004/100745 A1 offenbart einen motorunterstütztenToilettensitz, welcher das automatische Heben und Absenken des Toilettendeckels ermöglicht, wobei der Toilettensitz über Funkübertragung gesteuert bedient werden kann. Ein Antrieb des Toilettendeckels wird hier auch von einer Torsionsfeder unterstützt.The WO 2004/100745 A1 discloses a motor-assisted toilet seat which enables the toilet lid to be raised and lowered automatically, whereby the toilet seat can be operated under radio control. A drive for the toilet lid is also supported by a torsion spring.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist daher, die mit Bezug auf den Stand der Technik geschilderten Probleme zumindest teilweise zu lösen und insbesondere eine Vorrichtung für eine Toilette anzugeben, bei der ein Antrieb eines Toilettendeckels und/oder eines Toilettensitzes für einen Benutzer der Toilette nicht sichtbar angeordnet werden kann. Zudem soll auch eine Toilette angegeben werden, deren Antrieb für einen Toilettendeckel und/oder einen Toilettensitz für einen Benutzer der Toilette nicht sichtbar angeordnet werden kann.The object of the invention is therefore to at least partially solve the problems described with reference to the prior art and in particular to provide a device for a toilet in which a drive of a toilet lid and / or a toilet seat cannot be arranged in a way that is not visible to a user of the toilet . In addition, a toilet should also be specified whose drive for a toilet lid and/or a toilet seat cannot be arranged in a way that is not visible to a user of the toilet.

Diese Aufgaben werden gelöst mit einer Vorrichtung und einer Toilette gemäß den Merkmalen der unabhängigen Patentansprüche. Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den abhängig formulierten Patentansprüchen angegeben. Es ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass die in den abhängig formulierten Patentansprüchen einzeln aufgeführten Merkmale in beliebiger technologisch sinnvoller Weise miteinander kombiniert werden können und weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung definieren. Darüber hinaus werden die in den Patentansprüchen angegebenen Merkmale in der Beschreibung näher präzisiert und erläutert, wobei weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung dargestellt werden.These tasks are solved with a device and a toilet according to the features of the independent patent claims. Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the dependently formulated patent claims. It should be noted that the features listed individually in the dependently formulated patent claims can be combined with one another in any technologically sensible manner and other refinements define the invention. In addition, the features specified in the patent claims are specified and explained in more detail in the description, with further preferred embodiments of the invention being presented.

Die Vorrichtung für eine Toilette weist einen Sitz und einen mit dem Sitz um eine Drehachse drehbar verbundenen Deckel auf, wobei der Sitz oder der Deckel mittels eines mit einer Torsionsfeder unterstützten Antriebs um die Drehachse drehbar ist.The device for a toilet has a seat and a lid rotatably connected to the seat about an axis of rotation, the seat or the lid being rotatable about the axis of rotation by means of a drive supported by a torsion spring.

Bei der Vorrichtung handelt es sich insbesondere um eine Deckel-Sitz-Kombination, die als Toilettensitz und Toilettendeckel dient. Der Sitz ist insbesondere nach Art eines Sitzrings oder Toilettenbrille ausgebildet und/oder besteht insbesondere zumindest teilweise aus Kunststoff oder Metall. Der Sitz und der Deckel sind miteinander insbesondere über ein Scharnier um eine Drehachse drehbar miteinander verbunden. Zum Öffnen und/oder Schließen des Sitzes bzw. des Deckels weist die Vorrichtung einen Antrieb auf, mittels dem der Sitz und/oder der Deckel um die Drehachse drehbar sind. Bei dem Antrieb handelt es sich insbesondere um einen Elektromotor inklusive (Stirnrad-)Getriebe, der eine entsprechende Leistungselektronik umfassen kann. Um die erforderlichen Antriebskräfte zum Öffnen und/oder Schließen des Sitzes bzw. des Deckels zu verringern, wird der Antrieb durch eine Torsionsfeder unterstützt. Die Torsionsfeder weist zwei Enden auf, von denen zumindest ein Ende durch den Sitz bzw. den Deckel um die Drehachse verschwenkbar ist. Insbesondere beim Schließen des Sitzes und/oder des Deckels wird die Torsionsfeder gespannt. Die Federkraft der gespannten Torsionsfeder unterstützt den Antrieb insbesondere beim Öffnen des Sitzes bzw. des Deckels, sodass die durch den Antrieb aufzubringenden Kräfte zum Öffnen des Sitzes bzw. des Deckels verringert werden. Beispielsweise reichen hierdurch Antriebe mit einer Leistung von 12 Watt bis 15 Watt aus. Hierdurch kann der Antrieb besonders klein ausgeführt werden, sodass dieser (vollständig) in den Sitz bzw. den Deckel integriert werden kann. Der Antrieb ist hierdurch insbesondere bei geschlossenem Sitz bzw. Deckel durch einen Benutzer der Toilette nicht sichtbar. Es können beispielsweise Antriebe mit einer maximalen axialen Länge von 100 mm (Millimeter) und/oder einem maximalen Durchmesser von 28 mm bis 31 mm verwendet werden. Somit kann der Antrieb auch gefällig in den Deckel bzw. Sitz integriert werden, ohne dass das Design des Sitzes bzw. des Deckels beeinträchtigt wird. Die Vorrichtung kann hierdurch insbesondere an praktisch jede vorhandene Toilette ohne spezielle Anpassungen angebaut werden.The device is in particular a lid-seat combination that serves as a toilet seat and toilet lid. The seat is designed in particular in the manner of a seat ring or toilet seat and/or consists in particular at least partially of plastic or metal. The seat and the lid are rotatably connected to one another, in particular via a hinge, about an axis of rotation. To open and/or close the seat or the lid, the device has a drive by means of which the seat and/or the lid can be rotated about the axis of rotation. The drive is in particular an electric motor including a (spur) gear, which can include corresponding power electronics. In order to reduce the driving forces required to open and/or close the seat or lid, the drive is supported by a torsion spring. The torsion spring has two ends, at least one end of which can be pivoted about the axis of rotation by the seat or the cover. The torsion spring is tensioned, particularly when the seat and/or the lid is closed. The spring force of the tensioned torsion spring supports the drive in particular when opening the seat or the lid, so that the forces to be applied by the drive to open the seat or the lid are reduced. For example, drives with an output of 12 watts to 15 watts are sufficient. This allows the drive to be made particularly small so that it can be (completely) integrated into the seat or the lid. The drive is therefore not visible to a user of the toilet, particularly when the seat or lid is closed. For example, drives with a maximum axial length of 100 mm (millimeters) and/or one maximum diameter of 28 mm to 31 mm can be used. This means that the drive can also be conveniently integrated into the lid or seat without affecting the design of the seat or lid. In particular, the device can be attached to practically any existing toilet without any special adjustments.

Darüber hinaus weist die Vorrichtung zwei Befestigungsstellen zur Befestigung der Vorrichtung an einer Toilette auf, wobei der Antrieb in einer Achse zwischen den Befestigungsstellen angeordnet ist. Bei den zwei Befestigungsstellen kann es sich beispielsweise um zwei Aufnahmen handeln, die insbesondere in dem Sitz angeordnet sind. Die zwei Befestigungsstellen sind insbesondere mit zwei Befestigungspunkten der Toilette koppelbar. Bei den zwei Befestigungsstellen handelt es sich insbesondere um Stifte, die aus der Toilette hervorstehen. Diese Stifte sind insbesondere in die Aufnahmen der Vorrichtung einsteckbar. Nach der Befestigung der Vorrichtung an der Toilette befindet sich die Achse insbesondere in einer Waagerechten zwischen den Befestigungspunkten der Toilette. Damit ist eine einfache und/oder nachträgliche Installation der Vorrichtung auf fast jeder beliebigen Toilette gewährleistet.In addition, the device has two attachment points for attaching the device to a toilet, with the drive being arranged on an axis between the attachment points. The two fastening points can be, for example, two receptacles that are arranged in particular in the seat. The two attachment points can in particular be coupled to two attachment points on the toilet. The two attachment points are in particular pins that protrude from the toilet. These pins can be inserted in particular into the receptacles of the device. After the device has been attached to the toilet, the axis is in particular horizontal between the attachment points of the toilet. This ensures simple and/or subsequent installation of the device on almost any toilet.

Außerdem ist der Antrieb mittels einer Bedieneinheit steuerbar, wobei Daten zum Steuern des Antriebs zwischen der Bedieneinheit und dem Antrieb über zumindest eine der Befestigungsstellen leitbar sind. Dies bedeutet dass zumindest eine der Befestigungsstellen zumindest einen elektrischen Leiter und/oder zumindest einen elektrischen Kontakt aufweist, über die eine Datenkommunikation zwischen der Bedieneinheit und dem Antrieb erfolgen kann. Der Antrieb wird über den zumindest einen elektrischen Leiter und/oder über den zumindest einen elektrischen Kontakt (parallel) mit elektrischer Energie versorgt.In addition, the drive can be controlled by means of an operating unit, with data for controlling the drive being able to be passed between the operating unit and the drive via at least one of the fastening points. This means that at least one of the fastening points has at least one electrical conductor and/or at least one electrical contact, via which data communication can take place between the operating unit and the drive. The drive is supplied with electrical energy (in parallel) via the at least one electrical conductor and/or via the at least one electrical contact.

Zudem ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Torsionsfeder auf einer Antriebsachse des Antriebs angeordnet ist. Die Antriebsachse verläuft insbesondere parallel und/oder koaxial zu der Drehachse. Die Antriebsachse ist mit einem Rotor des Antriebs verbunden oder stellt einen Teil des Rotors dar.It is also advantageous if the torsion spring is arranged on a drive axle of the drive. The drive axis runs in particular parallel and/or coaxial to the axis of rotation. The drive axle is connected to a rotor of the drive or represents part of the rotor.

Ebenfalls vorteilhaft ist es, wenn die Torsionsfeder koaxial zu der Drehachse angeordnet ist.It is also advantageous if the torsion spring is arranged coaxially to the axis of rotation.

Ferner ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Vorrichtung einen Dämpfer zur Dämpfung einer Schließbewegung des Sitzes oder Deckels aufweist. Der Dämpfer verhindert ein Zuschlagen des Sitzes bzw. des Deckels bei einer unkontrollierten Schließbewegung des Sitzes oder des Deckels.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the device has a damper for damping a closing movement of the seat or lid. The damper prevents the seat or lid from slamming shut in the event of an uncontrolled closing movement of the seat or lid.

Zudem ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Antrieb und die Torsionsfeder in einem zylindrischen Bereich entlang der Drehachse angeordnet sind.It is also advantageous if the drive and the torsion spring are arranged in a cylindrical area along the axis of rotation.

Weiterhin ist es vorteilhaft, wenn der Antrieb mittels einer Bedieneinheit steuerbar ist. Mittels der Bedieneinheit kann ein Benutzer der Toilette den Sitz bzw. den Deckel öffnen und/oder schließen, ohne den Sitz bzw. den Deckel berühren zu müssen. Die Bedieneinheit ist hierzu datenleitend mit dem Antrieb oder einer Steuerung des Antriebs verbunden, beispielsweise per Kabel oder Funk.Furthermore, it is advantageous if the drive can be controlled using an operating unit. Using the operating unit, a user of the toilet can open and/or close the seat or the lid without having to touch the seat or the lid. For this purpose, the operating unit is connected to the drive or a control of the drive in a data-conducting manner, for example via cable or radio.

Einem weiteren Aspekt der Erfindung folgend wird auch eine Toilette angegeben, die ein Becken und eine Spülung aufweist, wobei an dem Becken eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung befestigt ist.Following a further aspect of the invention, a toilet is also specified which has a basin and a flush, with a device according to the invention being attached to the basin.

Bei der Toilette handelt es sich um eine sanitäre Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme von Körperausscheidungen. Die Toilette weist ein Becken auf, das bevorzugt zumindest teilweise aus Keramik besteht. Das Becken ist mittels einer Spülung insbesondere mit Wasser spülbar, um die Körperausscheidungen aus dem Becken insbesondere in eine Kanalisation zu spülen. Das Becken weist eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung auf, auf deren Sitz ein Benutzer während der Toilette sitzen kann und mit dessen Deckel das Becken abdeckbar ist. Für weitere Einzelheiten wird auf die Beschreibung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung verwiesen.The toilet is a sanitary device designed to absorb body waste. The toilet has a basin, which preferably consists at least partially of ceramic. The basin can be flushed using a flush, in particular with water, in order to flush the body excretions out of the basin, in particular into a sewer system. The basin has a device according to the invention, on the seat of which a user sits while using the toilet and the lid of which can be used to cover the basin. For further details, reference is made to the description of the device according to the invention.

Zudem ist es vorteilhaft, wenn die Vorrichtung an zwei Befestigungspunkten der Toilette befestigt ist. Die beiden Befestigungspunkte sind insbesondere an einer Oberseite des Beckens angeordnet. Die beiden Befestigungspunkte können jeweils insbesondere einen Stift oder Pin aufweisen, der in jeweils eine Befestigungsstelle der Vorrichtung einsteckbar ist.It is also advantageous if the device is attached to two attachment points on the toilet. The two attachment points are arranged in particular on an upper side of the pool. The two attachment points can each have, in particular, a pin or pin, which can be inserted into a respective attachment point of the device.

Ferner ist es vorteilhaft, wenn eine Energieversorgung eines Antriebs der Vorrichtung durch zumindest einen Befestigungspunkt der Vorrichtung an der Toilette geführt ist. Bei der Energieversorgung kann es sich beispielweise um einen stromführenden Leiter handeln, über den der Strom von einer Stromquelle zu dem Antrieb geleitet wird. Hierdurch kann die Energieversorgung des Antriebs verdeckt, geschützt und wartungsfrei erfolgen. Insbesondere sind keine zusätzlichen Zuführungen für Stromleitungen erforderlich, sodass eine spezielle Anpassung des Beckens beziehungsweise der Keramik der Toilette nicht erforderlich ist. Über die Energieversorgung beziehungsweise den stromführenden Leiter können zudem insbesondere auch Steuerbefehle für den Antrieb übertragen werden.Furthermore, it is advantageous if a power supply for a drive of the device is guided through at least one attachment point of the device on the toilet. The energy supply can, for example, be a current-carrying conductor via which the current is conducted from a power source to the drive. This means that the power supply to the drive can be concealed, protected and maintenance-free. In particular, no additional feeds for power lines are required, so that no special adjustment of the bowl or the ceramic of the toilet is necessary. Control commands for the drive can also be transmitted via the energy supply or the current-carrying conductor.

Die Erfindung sowie das technische Umfeld werden nachfolgend anhand der Figuren näher erläutert. Es ist darauf hinzuweisen, dass die Figuren eine besonders bevorzugte Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung zeigen, diese jedoch nicht darauf beschränkt ist. Dabei sind gleiche Bauteile in den Figuren mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen. Es zeigen beispielhaft und schematisch:

Fig. 1:
eine perspektivische Teilansicht einer Toilette;
Fig. 2:
eine Schnittdarstellung durch eine Vorrichtung der Toilette; und
Fig. 3:
eine weitere perspektivische Teilansicht der Toilette.
The invention and the technical environment are explained in more detail below using the figures. It should be noted that the figures show a particularly preferred embodiment variant of the invention, but this is not limited to this. The same components in the figures are given the same reference numbers. They show by way of example and schematically:
Fig. 1:
a partial perspective view of a toilet;
Fig. 2:
a sectional view through a device of the toilet; and
Fig. 3:
another partial perspective view of the toilet.

Die Fig. 1 zeigt eine Toilette 2 mit einem Becken 15 und einer Spülung 16. Das Becken 15 weist einen ersten Befestigungspunkt 17 und einen zweiten Befestigungspunkt 18 auf. Der erste Befestigungspunkt 17 und der zweite Befestigungspunkt 18 umfassen jeweils einen Pin, der in eine erste Befestigungsstelle 8 beziehungsweise zweite Befestigungsstelle 9 einer Vorrichtung 1 einsteckbar ist. Die Vorrichtung 1 umfasst einen Sitz 3 und einen mit dem Sitz 3 um eine Drehachse 4 drehbar verbundenen Deckel 5. In die Vorrichtung 1 ist ein in der Fig. 2 gezeigter Antrieb 7 zum Öffnen und/oder Schließen des Sitzes 3 bzw. Deckels 5 integriert, der im geschlossenen Zustand des Sitzes 3 bzw. des Deckels 5 durch einen Benutzer der Toilette 2 nicht sichtbar ist. Der Antrieb 7 ist über eine Energieversorgung 19 des ersten Befestigungspunkts 17 und des zweiten Befestigungspunkts 18 mit Energie und Daten zur Steuerung des Sitzes 3 bzw. des Deckels 5 mittels einer Bedieneinheit 14 versorgbar, die hier als Kontaktstellen zu erkennen sind.The Fig. 1 shows a toilet 2 with a basin 15 and a flush 16. The basin 15 has a first attachment point 17 and a second attachment point 18. The first attachment point 17 and the second attachment point 18 each include a pin that can be inserted into a first attachment point 8 or second attachment point 9 of a device 1. The device 1 comprises a seat 3 and a cover 5 which is rotatably connected to the seat 3 about an axis of rotation 4. In the device 1 there is a Fig. 2 Drive 7 shown for opening and / or closing the seat 3 or lid 5 is integrated, which is not visible to a user of the toilet 2 when the seat 3 or the lid 5 is closed. The drive 7 can be supplied via a power supply 19 of the first attachment point 17 and the second attachment point 18 with energy and data for controlling the seat 3 or the lid 5 by means of an operating unit 14, which can be seen here as contact points.

Die Fig. 2 zeigt einen Teilschnitt der Toilette 2 im Bereich der Vorrichtung 1. Zu erkennen ist hier insbesondere der durch eine Torsionsfeder 6 unterstützte Antrieb 7, mittels dem der Sitz 3 bzw. der Deckel 5 um die Drehachse 4 drehbar sind. Die Torsionsfeder 6 ist auf einer Antriebsachse 11 angeordnet, die sich parallel zu der Drehachse 4 erstreckt. Der Antrieb 7 ist zudem (vollständig) in einer Achse 10 zwischen der ersten Befestigungsstelle 8 und zweiten Befestigungsstelle 9 angeordnet. Die Achse 10 verläuft in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel koaxial zu der Drehachse 4. Der Antrieb 7 ist zudem durch einen Benutzer der Toilette 2 über eine Bedieneinheit 14 steuerbar, die datenleitend mit dem Antrieb 7 verbunden ist. Die Vorrichtung 1 weist zudem einen Dämpfer 12 auf, der eine unkontrollierte Schließbewegung des Sitzes 3 bzw. des Deckels 5 dämpft.The Fig. 2 shows a partial section of the toilet 2 in the area of the device 1. What can be seen here in particular is the drive 7, which is supported by a torsion spring 6 and by means of which the seat 3 or the lid 5 can be rotated about the axis of rotation 4. The torsion spring 6 is arranged on a drive axle 11, which extends parallel to the rotation axis 4. The drive 7 is also (completely) arranged in an axis 10 between the first attachment point 8 and second attachment point 9. In this exemplary embodiment, the axis 10 runs coaxially to the axis of rotation 4. The drive 7 can also be controlled by a user of the toilet 2 via an operating unit 14, which is connected to the drive 7 in a data-conducting manner. The device 1 also has a damper 12, which dampens an uncontrolled closing movement of the seat 3 or the lid 5.

Die Fig. 3 zeigt die Toilette 2 in einer weiteren perspektivischen Teilansicht. In dieser Ansicht ist ein zylindrischer Bereich 13 des Sitzes 3 dargestellt, der sich entlang der Drehachse 4 erstreckt. In diesem zylindrischen Bereich 13 sind der in der Fig. 2 gezeigte Antrieb 7 und die Torsionsfeder 6 angeordnet.The Fig. 3 shows the toilet 2 in another perspective partial view. In this view, a cylindrical region 13 of the seat 3 is shown, which extends along the axis of rotation 4. In this cylindrical area 13 are in the Fig. 2 shown drive 7 and the torsion spring 6 arranged.

Die vorliegende Erfindung zeichnet sich insbesondere dadurch aus, dass der gesamte Antrieb für einen Benutzer unsichtbar in einem Sitz bzw. Deckel für eine Toilette anordenbar ist.The present invention is particularly characterized in that the entire drive can be arranged in a seat or lid for a toilet so that it is invisible to a user.

Claims (8)

  1. A device (1) for a toilet (2), comprising a seat (3) and a cover (5) connected to the seat (3) to be rotatable about an axis of rotation (4), wherein the seat (3) or the cover (5) is rotatable about the axis of rotation (4) by means of a drive (7) supported by a torsion spring (6), wherein the device (1) has two attachment points (8, 9) for attaching the device (1) to a toilet (2), wherein the drive (7) is arranged in an axis (10) between the attachment points (8, 9), wherein the drive (7) can be controlled by means of an operating unit (14), and wherein at least one of the attachment points (8, 9) has at least one electrical conductor or at least one electrical contact for data communication between the operating unit (14) and the drive (7) so that data for controlling the drive (7) can be conducted between the operating unit (14) and the drive (7) via at least one of the attachment points (8, 9), and wherein the operating unit (14) and the drive (7) are configured for data communication via at least one of the attachment points (8, 9), and the device (1) is designed such that the drive (7) is supplied with electrical energy via the at least one electrical conductor or via the at least one electrical contact.
  2. The device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the torsion spring (6) is arranged on a drive axle (11) of the drive (7).
  3. The device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the torsion spring (6) is arranged coaxially with the axis of rotation (4).
  4. The device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a damper (12) for damping a closing movement of the seat (3) or cover (5).
  5. The device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the drive (7) and the torsion spring (6) are arranged in a cylindrical region (13) along the axis of rotation (4).
  6. A toilet (2) comprising a bowl (15) and a flush (16), wherein a device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims is attached to the bowl (15).
  7. The toilet (2) according to claim 6, wherein the device (1) is attached to the toilet (2) at two attachment points (17, 18).
  8. The toilet (2) according to any one of the claims 6 or 7, wherein a power supply (19) of a drive (7) of the device (1) is guided on the toilet (2) through at least one attachment point (17, 18) of the device (1).
EP17157932.9A 2016-03-18 2017-02-24 Device for a toilet with a drive supported by a torsion spring, and a toilet with said device Active EP3219233B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE102016003281.2A DE102016003281A1 (en) 2016-03-18 2016-03-18 Device for a toilet with a drive assisted by a torsion spring and a toilet with a corresponding device.

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP3219233A1 EP3219233A1 (en) 2017-09-20
EP3219233B1 true EP3219233B1 (en) 2023-10-18

Family

ID=58159019

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP17157932.9A Active EP3219233B1 (en) 2016-03-18 2017-02-24 Device for a toilet with a drive supported by a torsion spring, and a toilet with said device

Country Status (2)

Country Link
EP (1) EP3219233B1 (en)
DE (1) DE102016003281A1 (en)

Family Cites Families (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP1648276A4 (en) * 2003-02-17 2008-05-07 Glenn Michael Watt Powered toilet seat assembly
CN101742955A (en) * 2006-03-15 2010-06-16 麦克·约翰·哈雷特 Toilet seat lifting apparatus
KR100921018B1 (en) * 2007-10-30 2009-10-09 삼성전기주식회사 Auto hinge module and apparatus having the same for opening and closing for the use of a toilet bowl
DE102010010881A1 (en) * 2009-10-08 2011-05-05 Hamberger Industriewerke Gmbh Joint for fastening toilet-seat assembly, has fastening devices fixed to toilet-ceramic for fastening toilet-seat assembly, where electrical contact of assembly is made for supplying power to motor by fastening devices
CN102197973A (en) * 2011-01-31 2011-09-28 江门市地尔汉宇电器股份有限公司 Automatic lid-turning mechanism and control method thereof
CN102764094B (en) * 2012-06-21 2015-04-08 彭东 Automatic closing connection device and method for cover plate of toilet

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE102016003281A1 (en) 2017-09-21
EP3219233A1 (en) 2017-09-20

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
DE602005003927T2 (en) GOVERNOR AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING TWO PARTS OF A JOINT OF A GEARBOX MEMBER WITH EACH OTHER
AT502937B1 (en) CABINET FURNITURE
AT505126B1 (en) FLAP DRIVE SYSTEM
EP1983860B1 (en) Drive unit for movable furniture parts
EP2096349A2 (en) Support for surgical light
DE102016217176A1 (en) BLDC power window motor system
EP2795028B1 (en) Device for transmitting electrical energy from a wall to a wing fixed on the wall
WO2019011527A1 (en) Door handle assembly for a motor vehicle
WO2019011528A1 (en) Door handle assembly for a motor vehicle
DE10318616B4 (en) Opening and closing device
WO2015150079A2 (en) Electric drive motor
EP1507949B1 (en) Device for pivoting a vehicle door or a vehicle lid
EP3219233B1 (en) Device for a toilet with a drive supported by a torsion spring, and a toilet with said device
DE102020127819B4 (en) Bearing arrangement set up for pivoting a cover of a sanitary item, in particular a urinal or toilet
DE69401884T2 (en) Device for moving sliding doors
EP2503084A1 (en) Adjustable hinge
EP1662083B1 (en) Door or window stay
EP2071113B1 (en) Door assembly, particularly safety door with an integrated door drive
EP3521537B1 (en) Handle
DE102008004429A1 (en) End cover for a housing with adjusting device and device for housing arrangement on a wing
EP3517009B1 (en) Toilet lid fitting with at least one fastening element and water closet with locking device
DE202007003713U1 (en) Device for adjusting seating elements
DE10232105A1 (en) Device for automatically pivoting a motor vehicle door
DE102005029452A1 (en) Gear for a panic grip or a panic bar
EP1915267A1 (en) Sliding door

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PUBLISHED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: BA ME

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: REQUEST FOR EXAMINATION WAS MADE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20180320

RBV Designated contracting states (corrected)

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20190206

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

RAP3 Party data changed (applicant data changed or rights of an application transferred)

Owner name: GROHE AG

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: EXAMINATION IS IN PROGRESS

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: GRANT OF PATENT IS INTENDED

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20230531

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: THE PATENT HAS BEEN GRANTED

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AL AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MK MT NL NO PL PT RO RS SE SI SK SM TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502017015492

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG9D

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MP

Effective date: 20231018

P01 Opt-out of the competence of the unified patent court (upc) registered

Effective date: 20240124

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240119

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240218

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240218

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240119

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240118

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240219

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20240219

Year of fee payment: 8

Ref country code: CH

Payment date: 20240301

Year of fee payment: 8

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: RS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20240118

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20240221

Year of fee payment: 8

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 502017015492

Country of ref document: DE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SM

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: IT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

Ref country code: CZ

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20240719

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20231018

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20240224