EP3454423B1 - Combination of a metal tube having a cross section characterized by at least one main dimension and a device for earthing the tube - Google Patents

Combination of a metal tube having a cross section characterized by at least one main dimension and a device for earthing the tube Download PDF

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EP3454423B1
EP3454423B1 EP18193542.0A EP18193542A EP3454423B1 EP 3454423 B1 EP3454423 B1 EP 3454423B1 EP 18193542 A EP18193542 A EP 18193542A EP 3454423 B1 EP3454423 B1 EP 3454423B1
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Jurgen Hendrik Peter Joseph Keizers
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/58—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
    • H01R4/64—Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
    • H01R4/643—Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail for rigid cylindrical bodies
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/04—Gullies inlets, road sinks, floor drains with or without odour seals or sediment traps
    • E03F5/0407—Floor drains for indoor use
    • E03F5/0408—Floor drains for indoor use specially adapted for showers

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  • the invention relates to a combination according to the preamble of claims 1, 9 and 11.
  • a pin with screw thread also referred to as a weld stud, onto which a nut is screwed and with which an earth wire can be secured.
  • This pin can be damaged during placing of the drain, whereby the nut can no longer be screwed onto the screw thread, and the pin may sometimes even detach from the drain, whereby the whole drain will have to be replaced.
  • a hole in for instance an adjusting foot or an anchoring tongue arranged on the drain.
  • a bolt can for instance be inserted through this hole so that an earth wire can be secured using a nut.
  • the attachment by means of a bolt and nut entails the risk that the earth wire is not clamped fixedly enough, whereby right from the start or through handling of the drain by the plumber the earth wire still comes loose and/or does not conduct sufficient current.
  • an earth wire will already have to be arranged on the drain at an early stage in the building process because the earth wire must normally be incorporated into the sub-floor. It is hereby not possible to only place the drain when the tiles are arranged, whereby the possibility of fouling and damage to the drain increases considerably. Furthermore, electrician and plumber will have to work together in order to achieve correct earthing and placing of the drain.
  • the floor in which the drain is arranged is watertight. This normally takes place by arranging a sealing membrane.
  • This sealing membrane can be attached to a horizontal flange around the drain. Because the horizontal flange normally has a relatively great circumferential length, it may be the case that somewhere along this length the attachment of the sealing membrane to the horizontal flange is not perfect, whereby the floor is not fully watertight.
  • An earthing pin or weld stud normally protrudes on the underside of a drain, whereby it is necessary to break through a sealing membrane which is arranged around the outflow and which thus loses its sealing function, whereby such a seal on the outflow is difficult or not possible to combine with earthing of a drain.
  • US 5589663 describes a way of armouring an armoured electricity cable which runs through a wall gland.
  • a tubular entry member through which the electricity cable runs.
  • the sheath of the cable is connected to the tubular entry member, and placed around the tubular entry number is a metal ring to which an earth wire is attached.
  • the metal ring is clamped between a collar and a nut so that a good contact is achieved between the ring and the gland.
  • the ring is further provided with protrusions which are directed radially inward and fall into slots arranged on the outer side of the tubular entry member in order to prevent rotation.
  • the earth wire will also have to be fixed directly to the tubular housing since the nut must fixedly clamp the ring.
  • the clamping force of the connection can be determined beforehand by designing the fit of the slide connection as desired. The clamping force therefore no longer depends on how firmly the electrician tightens a nut.
  • the metal tube can be slid easily into the device for earthing the tube, whereby a slide connection and an electrical earth connection are brought about simultaneously.
  • the device for earthing the tube comprises a metal ring with an inner peripheral edge of the same form as the cross-section of the tube with at least one first main dimension, an outer peripheral edge with at least one second main dimension, at least three recesses extending from the inner peripheral edge to the outer peripheral edge such that at least three tongues are formed which extend radially inward and form contact points arranged resiliently on the device, and attaching means arranged on the metal ring for attaching an earth wire, wherein the at least one first main dimension is smaller than the at least one main dimension of the tube.
  • the formed tongues will bend aside at the moment the tube is inserted in the ring.
  • the tongues will hereby clamp fixedly onto the tube and a good electrical connection will be brought about between the ring and the tube.
  • metal ring can be sold separately so that any random drain can be earthed, and the earthing does not therefore depend on an earthing point being present on the drain.
  • the tube preferably has a round cross-section and the at least one main dimension is the respective diameter.
  • a ring is used with a thickness which is inherently small, the ring can be easily incorporated between adjacent layers without the ring being visible.
  • the ring can thus be arranged for instance between the underside of a drain, wherein the tube forms the outflow, and a sealing membrane.
  • a glue layer such as for instance tile adhesive, is usually also provided between the drain and the sealing membrane, whereby the ring can be fully embedded along the height in the glue layer. Arranging weld studs or pins with screw thread is no longer necessary and breaking through a watertight layer for these weld studs and pins can be dispensed with.
  • the ring In the case of a water pipe which protrudes from a wall the ring can be arranged around the water pipe and the ring can for instance be concealed under a tile layer. The earthing of the water pipe will hereby be hidden from view and it is moreover possible to earth taps mounted directly onto the wall.
  • An additional advantage of a ring is that it can be easily turned in a suitable direction, for instance in the direction in which the earth wire is being fed.
  • the electrician can further connect the earth wire to the ring him/herself, and the electrician does not have to rely on other workers such as a plumber or tiler.
  • the tube is inserted into the metal ring and the tongues are bent out of the plane of the metal ring in order to hold the tube fixedly in clamping manner.
  • the tongues will have to bend out of the plane to allow passage of the tube. A clamping force of the tongues is then created on the tube as a result of the tongues bending, whereby a good electrical contact is obtained.
  • the tongues moreover lock the position of the ring in length direction relative to the tube and the ring is prevented from detaching from the tube.
  • the tops of the tongues are bent in axial direction, wherein the bend line lies at a diameter which is greater than the outer diameter of the tube, and wherein the outer ends of the tops form the inner peripheral edge of the metal ring.
  • the metal ring is preferably formed from sheet material and the metal ring has a uniform thickness.
  • the metal ring is more preferably of spring steel.
  • the thickness of the ring is small, whereby the metal ring can be easily incorporated into a layer.
  • Spring steel has the additional advantage that the thickness can be even smaller while sufficient force can be exerted by the tongues that have been bent aside.
  • the combinations comprise a drain, such as a shower drain, wherein the outflow of the drain is the tube.
  • the combination of claim 1 further comprises a siphon, which siphon has an inflow opening with a sealing ring arranged in the inflow opening and wherein the metal ring is arranged around the outflow between the underside of the drain and the sealing ring of the siphon.
  • the siphon can be incorporated into the sub-floor, and the ring, connected to an earth wire, can be placed on the siphon. Further operations can subsequently be performed, such as for instance the arranging of a sealing membrane.
  • the drain can then be placed at an appropriate moment by pressing the drain with the outflow through the ring into the siphon.
  • the drain is immediately earthed in reliable manner simply by the insertion movement.
  • the siphon comprises a non-conductive, for instance plastic housing, the metal ring is arranged in the non-conductive housing and the tongues of the metal ring extend in the inflow opening.
  • the ring By arranging the ring in the siphon and having for instance the attaching means of the ring protrude outside the siphon the ring is immediately positioned correctly during placing of the siphon and can no longer shift relative to the siphon, whereby the opening in the ring and the inflow opening of the siphon are aligned at the moment when the outflow of the drain is inserted.
  • Yet another embodiment of the combination according to the invention further comprises a sealing membrane, wherein the sealing membrane extends into the inflow opening of the siphon and wherein the sealing membrane comprises at least one conductive zone for electrically connecting the metal ring to the outflow of the drain.
  • Some sealing membranes comprise a tubular outflow or an O-ring arranged fixedly on the membrane which has to be inserted into the inflow opening of the siphon.
  • the outflow of the drain is subsequently inserted into the tubular outflow or O-ring of the sealing membrane.
  • the invention further relates to a combination according to claim 9.
  • Attaching means for attaching an earth wire are preferably arranged on the outer side of the siphon, which attaching means are electrically connected to the inward protruding tongue.
  • a siphon is normally placed before casting of the covering floor.
  • the earth wire can be connected at the same time to the siphon.
  • the covering floor can then be cast, after which various other operations can be performed in the space.
  • a cement adapter can further be used during casting of the covering floor. This is a filler piece which is removed again after curing of the covering floor and thus forms a desired recess in the covering floor.
  • the metal tube can be inserted into the siphon, whereby it is immediately earthed.
  • the tube can for instance be the outflow of a lower tray of a drain or shower drain.
  • a non-conductive, such as plastic lower tray of a drain can also be provided into which a metal tongue protrudes which is connectable to an earth wire.
  • a metal element such as a metal grating, which is pushed from above into the lower tray and thereby partially presses aside the metal tongue and as a result makes contact therewith so that the metal grating is earthed.
  • the invention also relates to a combination according to claim 11.
  • the metal sheet can be easily incorporated into the adhesive layer of the titles.
  • the device for earthing the tube can be easily placed and fixed by arranging the metal sheet for instance on a sealing membrane.
  • the metal tube with the flange thereon can then be inserted into the opening in the sheet and the electrical contact between the metal sheet and the tube is ensured by the upward bent tongue.
  • the earth wire is attached to the metal sheet and can then run over the sealing membrane to a position where the earth wire can be further connected.
  • the earth wire can be advantageous to embody the earth wire at least partially as a flat strip, whereby the earth wire can run easily over or in a sealing membrane of the earthing device to a connection point.
  • the device for earthing the tube comprises a rubber ring with an inward protruding metal tongue partially embedded in the rubber ring, and wherein a sealing membrane is arranged around the rubber ring.
  • the seal is provided by the sealing membrane and the rubber ring, while the embedded metal tongue simultaneously provides for a good earth contact.
  • An earth wire is preferably arranged on the embedded metal tongue, which earth wire extends over the surface of the sealing membrane.
  • a floor around an outlet opening can be sealed and the electrician can connect the earth wire.
  • a tile floor can for instance subsequently be laid over the sealing membrane, and finally a drain with an outflow can be inserted through the rubber ring into an outlet.
  • a lower tray for a shower drain is arranged on the metal tube so that the metal tube forms the outflow of the lower tray.
  • Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of the combination according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is a top view of the embodiment according to figure 1 .
  • Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a second embodiment of the combination according to the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a third embodiment of the combination according to the invention.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective view in partial cross-section of a fourth embodiment of the combination according to the invention.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a fifth exemplary embodiment not forming part of the invention.
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of the earthing device for the combination according to the invention.
  • Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to figure 7 .
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment 1 of a combination according to the invention.
  • Combination 1 has a tube 2 and a ring 3.
  • Ring 3 is provided with a tongue 4 with an eye 5 to which an earth cable can be attached.
  • Ring 3 is provided with recesses 6, whereby tongues 7 are formed.
  • the tops 8 of these tongues 7 are bent out of the plane of ring 3.
  • ring 3 has an inner peripheral edge formed by tops 8 with a diameter D1.
  • Ring 3 has an outer peripheral edge with a diameter D2.
  • Tongues 7 are further bent along the circular bend line 9 with a diameter D3 so that tops protrude out of the plane of ring 3.
  • Tube 2 further has an outer diameter D4.
  • the diameter D1 is smaller than D4 and the diameter D3 is greater than D4.
  • Figure 3 shows a second embodiment 20 of the combination according to the invention.
  • Tube 21 is formed here by the outflow of a drain 22.
  • This outflow 21 is inserted into a ring 3 which is the same as the ring shown in figures 1 and 2 .
  • An earth cable 23 is connected to ring 3 so that drain 22 is earthed.
  • Outflow 21 is further inserted into the inflow opening 24 of siphon 25.
  • a sealing ring 26 is provided for sealing the outflow 21 in inflow opening 24.
  • Ring 3 is incorporated into floor 27.
  • a glue layer 28 is then applied onto which titles 29 are glued. Because ring 3 is incorporated into floor 27, drain 22 can be inserted at a later point in time into ring 3 and siphon 25, for instance during laying of the tiles 29.
  • Figure 4 shows a fourth embodiment 40 of the combination according to the invention.
  • the combination has a siphon 41 with an inflow opening 42.
  • a ring 43 with radially protruding tongues 44 (largely the same as ring 3 of figures 1 and 2 ) is integrated into siphon 41.
  • An outflow 45 of a sealing membrane 46 is inserted into inflow opening 42.
  • An electrically conductive zone 47 with secondary tongues 48 is provided in the peripheral wall of outflow 45.
  • a metal outflow 49 of a drain 50 can hereby still make electrical contact with metal ring 43 via the electrical zone 47, whereby drain 50 can be earthed.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view in partial cross-section of a fourth embodiment 60 of the combination according to the invention.
  • Combination 60 has a lower tray 61 of a drain.
  • a metal tube 62 is connected as outflow to lower tray 61.
  • combination 60 has a siphon with a housing 63, wherein an inflow opening 64 is arranged in the upper side, a wall 65 directed downward from inflow opening 64 and a wall 66 standing upright from the bottom.
  • An O-ring 67 is arranged in the downward directed wall 65 so as to seal against outflow 62. Further arranged on the lower edge of the downward directed wall 65 are a number of contact tongues 68 which will make contact with outflow 62 following insertion of outflow 62 into opening 64. These tongues 68 are connected in the siphon housing 63 for instance via a wire 69 to attaching means 70 arranged on the outer side of housing 63.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fifth embodiment 80 of a combination that does not form part of the invention.
  • Combination 80 has a drain 81 with an outflow 82 and a metal sheet 83 which is arranged on a sealing membrane 84.
  • Metal sheet 83 is connected to an earth wire 85.
  • An opening 86 is provided in sheet 83 so that outflow 82 can be inserted therethrough.
  • Sheet 83 further has two tongues 87 which are bent out of the plane and which, following insertion of outflow 82 into opening 86, will make contact with the underside of drain 81, which serves as radial flange on tube 82, and will thus earth the drain 81.
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of earthing device 90 for the combination according to the invention.
  • Earthing device 90 has a rubber ring 90 in which a metal tongue 92 is embedded. This metal tongue 92 is connected to an earth wire 93.
  • a sealing membrane 94 is arranged around rubber ring 91 so that a floor or wall into which a metal tube such as the outflow of a drain is inserted can be sealed.
  • Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment according to figure 7 .
  • Rubber ring 91 is provided with a horizontal flange 95 to which sealing membrane 94 is adhered.
  • a wall 96 Directed downward from horizontal flange 95 is a wall 96 around which runs a flexible tongue 97 which provides for the sealing of rubber ring 91 against a tube to be inserted.
  • Metal tongue 92 is partially embedded in the downward directed wall 96 so that an outer end of metal tongue 92 extends inside the downward directed wall 96 and can therefore make contact with an inserted tube. Because the downward directed wall 96 is a horizontal flange 95 of rubber, such as EPDM, metal tongue 92 is resilient and therefore provides a good contact force against an inserted tube.

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