EP3228765B1 - Système de segment de conduite - Google Patents

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EP3228765B1
EP3228765B1 EP16164230.1A EP16164230A EP3228765B1 EP 3228765 B1 EP3228765 B1 EP 3228765B1 EP 16164230 A EP16164230 A EP 16164230A EP 3228765 B1 EP3228765 B1 EP 3228765B1
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Urs Inglin
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/16—Water pressure regulating means in flushing pipes
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03B—INSTALLATIONS OR METHODS FOR OBTAINING, COLLECTING, OR DISTRIBUTING WATER
    • E03B7/00—Water main or service pipe systems
    • E03B7/07—Arrangement of devices, e.g. filters, flow controls, measuring devices, siphons or valves, in the pipe systems
    • E03B7/075—Arrangement of devices for control of pressure or flow rate

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  • the present invention relates to a line piece arrangement for a sanitary article according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the DE 31 28 525 shows a water closet with an insert.
  • the insert has a channel with an inlet opening and a plurality of outlet openings.
  • the cross-section of the outlet openings can be adapted to the flushing water pressure by means of an inner part that can be inserted into the insert.
  • the invention is based in particular on an object of specifying a line piece arrangement, in particular for a sanitary article, which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art.
  • a refined throttling of the water flowing through the line piece arrangement is to be achieved.
  • a line piece arrangement for a sanitary article comprises one along a central axis extending pipe section with a wall and with an inlet and an outlet, and a throttle element arranged in the pipe section, with which the cross section of the pipe section can be changed. Water is fed to the pipe section via the inlet. The outlet opens in the direction of the sanitary article.
  • the wall extends essentially completely around the central axis.
  • the throttle element comprises at least one throttle web fixedly arranged in the line piece, the at least one throttle web protruding into the cross section of the line piece.
  • the throttle element further comprises at least one closure element which can be arranged in contact with the at least one throttle web in the line piece to increase the throttling.
  • the at least one throttle land provides a corresponding throttle resistance.
  • the throttle resistance can be increased further, in particular in small steps, by the arrangement of the at least one closure element.
  • the closure element is preferably designed as a separate part from the throttle web and from the line piece and can be inserted into the line piece.
  • the at least one closure element extends over a circular sector surface, which circular sector surface is smaller than the cross section of the line piece. At least two of the closure elements are connected to one another via a predetermined breaking point. In this way, a set can be provided and the installer can cancel the corresponding number of closure elements in accordance with the desired throttling.
  • At least two throttle webs are particularly preferably arranged, the closure element according to the first embodiment being insertable at least partially into the space between two throttle webs located adjacent to one another.
  • the dimensions of the circular sector area preferably correspond essentially to the space between two adjacent throttle webs, so that this space can be closed by the closure element.
  • the at least one closure element preferably comprises latching means with which the at least one closure element is clamped to the throttle webs.
  • latching means preferably enter into a latching or clamping connection with the throttle web in the intermediate space.
  • the closure element comprises guide pins which guide the closure element with respect to the throttle webs.
  • a bearing rod preferably protrudes from the at least one throttle web in the direction of the central axis, on which the at least one closure element according to the second embodiment is mounted.
  • the closure element With the bearing rod, the closure element is mounted in the transverse direction to the central axis. In the longitudinal direction, the closure element is preferably supported by the throttle web.
  • the at least one closure element extends essentially over a surface, in particular a circular surface.
  • the area or circular area is smaller than the cross section of the line section.
  • the closure element further comprises a bearing opening in the center for mounting the closure element on the bearing rod. The closure element can then be pushed over the bearing rod.
  • the surface of the closure element, which is oriented against the direction of flow, according to the second embodiment is oriented at right angles or at an angle to the central axis.
  • the closure element is particularly preferably frustoconical.
  • a plurality of closure elements according to the second embodiment are arranged on the bearing rod at a distance from one another in the direction of the central axis.
  • the closure elements can also be in contact with one another.
  • the said plurality of closure elements particularly preferably have different diameters.
  • the throttle element comprises the at least one throttle web fixedly arranged in the line piece and the bearing rod protruding from the at least one throttle web in the direction of the central axis.
  • the closure element according to the first embodiment is mounted on at least one throttle web and the closure element according to the second embodiment is mounted on the bearing rod.
  • the at least one closure element is preferably arranged in front of the throttle webs with respect to the direction of flow of the water, so that the at least one closure element is pressed against the throttle webs by the water.
  • the at least one throttle web preferably extends essentially from the center of the line section at right angles to the central axis of the line section up to the wall of the line section.
  • a plurality of throttle webs are preferably arranged at the same angular distance from one another, the throttle webs preferably being arranged uniformly distributed over the entire cross section of the line piece.
  • the at least one throttle web is firmly molded onto the line piece.
  • the at least one throttle web and the line piece are thus connected to one another in one piece.
  • the line piece is designed as an insert on which the at least one throttle web is formed, the insert being insertable into a line.
  • a sanitary article arrangement comprises a line piece arrangement as described above and a sanitary article, in particular a toilet or a urinal a supply line, the line piece arrangement forming part of the supply line.
  • the sanitary article preferably comprises a collecting basin into which the outlet opens, the collecting basin of the sanitary article being designed without a rim. This means that the catch basin has no overlapping edge in the edge area.
  • a line piece arrangement 1 is shown in the figures.
  • the line section arrangement 1 comprises a line section 2 extending along a central axis M with a wall 3 and with an inlet 4 and an outlet 5. Furthermore, a throttle element 6, which also leads to the line section arrangement 1, is arranged in the line section 2. The cross section of the line section 2 can be changed with the throttle element 6.
  • the line piece 2 can be part of a line or it can be designed as an insert which can be inserted into a line.
  • the line piece in a first variant, is an integral part of a line.
  • the line piece in a second variant, is an insert which can be used in a line.
  • the line piece is stored in the line, for example, via the outside of the wall 3.
  • the insert 3 is inserted with its wall 3 into a corresponding counterpart in a line.
  • the line piece 2 is preferably used in connection with sanitary articles. For example, in the flushing water line of a urinal or a toilet.
  • the throttle element 6 provides resistance to the water flowing through it.
  • the water then leaves the line section 2 via the outlet 5.
  • the outlet 5 opens out in the direction of a sanitary article, such as a toilet bowl or a urinal.
  • the throttle element 6, which in the Figure 1 is shown in a perspective exploded view and which in the Figure 2 is shown in the assembled position, comprises at least one fixed in the line piece 2 throttle web 7.
  • eight fixed throttle web 7 are arranged.
  • the at least one fixed throttle web 7 is fixed in the line section 2.
  • the at least one fixed throttle web 7 is integrally formed on the wall 3 of the line section 2.
  • the fixed throttle web 7 extends from the wall 3 in the direction of the interior of the line section 2 essentially up to the central axis M.
  • the fixed throttle web 7 is oriented essentially at right angles to the central axis M of the line section 2.
  • a fixed bearing eye 16 can be arranged at the end point of the at least one fixed throttle web 7 or at the intersection of a plurality of fixed throttle webs 7.
  • the fixed bearing eye 16 is preferably arranged centrally in the line section 2.
  • the bearing opening 19 provided by the bearing eye 16 is oriented with its central axis in the direction of the central axis M. Depending on the training, the bearing eye can also be dispensed with.
  • the throttle element 6 comprises at least one closure element 8, 9, which can be arranged in contact with the at least one throttle web 7 in the line piece 2 to increase the throttling.
  • the closure element 8, 9 can be designed in various ways be and essentially serves to increase the cross section of the throttle element 6 in its entirety.
  • a first embodiment of the throttle element 8 is shown.
  • a second embodiment of the throttle element 9 is shown.
  • the two embodiments can also be combined with one another in a third embodiment.
  • closure element 8 extends here over a circular sector area.
  • the area of the circular sector is smaller than the cross section of the line piece 2.
  • the closure element 8 has the shape of a piece of cake.
  • eight fixed throttle webs 7 are arranged, which are each at the same angular distance ⁇ from one another. More or fewer throttle webs 7 can also be arranged.
  • the throttle webs 7 extend radially from a center M to the central axis M towards the wall 3.
  • the angular distance of the throttle webs 7 also defines the space 10 between the throttle webs 7, which is to be closed by the closure element 8.
  • the angle of the circular segment surface corresponds essentially to the angular distance ⁇ between two throttle webs 7.
  • the closure element 8 On the underside, the closure element 8 according to FIGS Figures 1 and 2 Latching means 11.
  • the locking element 8 is clamped to the throttle webs 7 via these latching means 11.
  • the locking means 11 are here essentially on the throttle webs 7.
  • a corresponding counterpart could also be molded onto the throttle webs 7.
  • the closure element 8 comprises, in addition to or alternatively to the latching means 11, guide pins 18 which guide the closure element 8 with respect to the throttle webs 7.
  • the closure elements 8 are in front of the throttle webs 7 with respect to the flow direction F. Arranged so that the closure elements 8 are pressed against the throttle web 7 by the water flowing through the line piece.
  • closure elements 8 shown are preferably connected to one another via a predetermined breaking point 12, as is the case in FIG Figure 1 is symbolized.
  • the installer can then cancel the desired number of closure elements 8 at the predetermined breaking point 12 accordingly. After canceling the desired number, the installer can then insert the closure elements 8 into the space 10 between the two adjacent throttle webs 7.
  • the closure element 8 comprises a tab 17.
  • the tab 17 essentially serves as a grip tab, so that the closure element can be gripped easily by the installer.
  • FIG. 3 to 5 Another embodiment of the closure element 9 is shown.
  • a bearing rod 13 extends away from the bearing eye 16 of the throttle webs 7 in the direction of the central axis M.
  • the at least one closure element 9 is mounted on this bearing rod 13.
  • the closure element 9 has the outer shape of a circular area which is smaller than the cross section of the line piece 2.
  • the at least one closure element 9 comprises a bearing opening 14, which serves to mount the closure element 9 on the bearing rod 13. The closure element 9 can therefore be pushed along the bearing rod 13 up to the throttle webs 7, where it rests accordingly on the throttle webs 7.
  • three fixed throttle webs 7 are present.
  • the number of fixed throttle web 7 can also be greater or less than three.
  • the surface 15 of the closure element 9 can be oriented at right angles to the central axis M.
  • the surface 15, as shown in the figures, can be oriented at an angle to the central axis M, as viewed in cross section, so that a kind of truncated cone results.
  • the throttle resistance can be influenced by the formation of the surface 15.
  • a single closure element 9 is arranged.
  • the throttling effect can be changed by using the closure element 9 with different diameters. It is therefore advantageous if a plurality of closure elements 9 are present in a set and the installer then selects the closure element 9 with the desired diameter.
  • closure elements 8 according to the Figures 1 and 2 and the closure elements 9 according to the Figures 3 to 5 used. It is a combined arrangement.

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  1. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) pour un article sanitaire, comportant
    une pièce de conduite (2) s'étendant le long d'un axe médian (M) et dotée d'une paroi (3) ainsi que d'une entrée (4) et d'une sortie (5), et
    un élément d'étranglement (6) disposé dans la pièce de conduite (2), à l'aide duquel la section transversale de la pièce de conduite (2) peut être modifiée,
    dans lequel l'élément d'étranglement (6) comporte au moins une nervure d'étranglement (7) disposée fixement dans la pièce de conduite (2), dans lequel ladite au moins une nervure d'étranglement (7) fait saillie dans la section transversale de la pièce de conduite (2) et
    dans lequel l'élément d'étranglement (6) comporte en outre au moins un élément de fermeture (8, 9), lequel peut être disposé en contact avec ladite au moins une nervure d'étranglement (7) dans la pièce de conduite pour l'augmentation de l'étranglement, caractérisé en ce que ledit au moins un élément de fermeture (8) s'étend sur une aire de secteur circulaire, laquelle aire de secteur circulaire est inférieure à la section transversale de la pièce de conduite (2), et en ce qu'au moins deux des éléments de fermeture (8) sont en liaison les uns avec les autres par le biais d'un point destiné à la rupture (12).
  2. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins deux nervures d'étranglement (7) sont disposées, et en ce que l'élément de fermeture (8) peut être inséré au moins partiellement dans l'espace intermédiaire (10) entre deux nervures d'étranglement (7) situées de manière adjacente l'une à l'autre.
  3. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit au moins un élément de fermeture (8) comporte des moyens d'encliquetage (11) à l'aide desquels ledit au moins un élément de fermeture (8) est serré par rapport aux nervures d'étranglement (7) et/ou l'élément de fermeture (8) comporte des ergots de guidage (18), lesquels guident l'élément de fermeture (8) par rapport aux nervures d'étranglement (7).
  4. Ensemble de pièce de conduite comprenant au moins un élément de fermeture selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel une tige de montage (13) fait saillie à partir de ladite au moins une nervure d'étranglement (7) dans la direction de l'axe médian (M), tige sur laquelle est monté au moins un autre élément de fermeture (9).
  5. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit au moins un autre élément de fermeture (9) s'étend sur une aire, en particulier une aire circulaire, laquelle aire ou aire circulaire est inférieure à la section transversale de la pièce de conduite, et en ce que ledit au moins un autre élément de fermeture (9) comporte centralement une ouverture de montage (14) pour le montage de l'autre élément de fermeture (9) sur la tige de montage (13).
  6. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes 4 et 5, caractérisé en ce que la surface (15), orientée en sens inverse au sens d'écoulement (F), de l'autre élément de fermeture (9) est orientée perpendiculairement à l'axe médian (M) ; ou en ce que la surface (15), orientée en sens inverse au sens d'écoulement (F), de l'autre élément de fermeture (9) est orientée de manière inclinée de façon angulaire par rapport à l'axe médian (M).
  7. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes 4 à 6, caractérisé en ce que plusieurs autres éléments de fermeture (9) sont disposés sur la tige de montage (13) de manière espacée les uns des autres dans la direction de l'axe médian (M).
  8. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que lesdits autres éléments de fermeture (9) présentent des diamètres différents.
  9. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite au moins une nervure d'étranglement (7) s'étend sensiblement à partir du centre de la pièce de conduite (2) perpendiculairement à l'axe médian (M) de la pièce de conduite (2) jusqu'à la paroi de la pièce de conduite (2) .
  10. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que plusieurs nervures d'étranglement (7) sont disposées à la même distance angulaire les unes des autres, les nervures d'étranglement étant disposées de préférence de manière répartie uniformément sur toute la section transversale de la pièce de conduite.
  11. Ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que ladite au moins une nervure d'étranglement (7) est formée sur la pièce de conduite (2) ; ou en ce que la pièce de conduite est réalisée en tant qu'insert sur lequel ladite au moins une nervure d'étranglement (7) est formée, l'insert pouvant être inséré dans une conduite.
  12. Ensemble d'article sanitaire comportant un ensemble de pièce de conduite (1) selon l'une des revendications précédentes et un article sanitaire, en particulier des toilettes ou un urinoir, comprenant une conduite d'alimentation, dans lequel l'ensemble de pièce de conduite est disposé dans la conduite d'alimentation, ou dans lequel l'ensemble de pièce de conduite forme une partie intégrante de la conduite d'alimentation.
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