EP3540139B1 - Ventilanschluss für siphon, wc-vorrichtung und entsprechendes fertigungsverfahren für den ventilanschluss - Google Patents

Ventilanschluss für siphon, wc-vorrichtung und entsprechendes fertigungsverfahren für den ventilanschluss Download PDF

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EP3540139B1
EP3540139B1 EP19162253.9A EP19162253A EP3540139B1 EP 3540139 B1 EP3540139 B1 EP 3540139B1 EP 19162253 A EP19162253 A EP 19162253A EP 3540139 B1 EP3540139 B1 EP 3540139B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03F—SEWERS; CESSPOOLS
    • E03F5/00—Sewerage structures
    • E03F5/08—Ventilation of sewers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/122—Pipe-line systems for waste water in building
    • E03C1/1222—Arrangements of devices in domestic waste water pipe-line systems
    • E03C1/1225—Arrangements of devices in domestic waste water pipe-line systems of air admittance valves
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/13—Parts or details of bowls; Special adaptations of pipe joints or couplings for use with bowls, e.g. provisions in bowl construction preventing backflow of waste-water from the bowl in the flushing pipe or cistern, provisions for a secondary flushing, for noise-reducing
    • E03D11/16—Means for connecting the bowl to the floor, e.g. to a floor outlet

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  • the present invention relates to a water closet device comprising a connection for a siphon of particular configuration.
  • the invention further relates to a fitting and corresponding manufacturing method.
  • a solution generally used is to make a connection of the pipes of water closet devices which is connected to an air intake column which may have at its upper end a valve / aerator.
  • the air intake column extends into a water closet frame from a siphon discharge connection upwards for a distance of at least 2 meters high.
  • the air intake column can also go higher in the building, for example up to the attic.
  • Another solution described by the document JP 2009 174145 consists of connecting several wastewater evacuation pipes to a fitting having several connection nozzles.
  • This fitting may include an air non-return valve disposed on its upper part or the fitting may be connected to an air intake column.
  • This type of connection allows several exhaust pipes to be connected to a single air intake.
  • this type of connection is located at a greater distance from the water closet device compared to another drain trap such as a shower, washbasin, sink etc.
  • the call for air generated by the evacuation of the contents of the bowl of the water-closet device will occur according to the shortest distance.
  • the call occurs at a siphon located near the water-closet device generating at the same time bad odors.
  • the document RU 2 156 335 offers a water-closet device that directly connects the evacuation siphon to a ventilation system integrated directly into the water-closet device which leads directly to an aeration grid located at the top of the water tank water closet device.
  • aeration system is directly engaged with the evacuation siphon, this system has the disadvantage of being permanently open, thus generating bad odors and / or humidity.
  • the fact that the aeration system is directly integrated into the water-closet device has the drawback of not being able to be adapted to other types of water-closet devices.
  • the applicant seeks to provide a technical solution making it possible to limit the release of odors at the level of the evacuation siphons located near a water-closet device. while reducing the costs of installing a building's plumbing.
  • the invention provides a water-closet device, comprising an upstream flushing mechanism, a bowl terminating in a downstream discharge siphon, and a discharge connection connected to the drain trap.
  • drain the drain connector comprising a body which includes a working portion which is not transiently submerged in use.
  • the invention is characterized in that the discharge connection is directly connected to the discharge siphon, the discharge connection comprising, on the working portion, a valve which has a diameter of at least 80% of that of the body of the discharge connection, the valve being configured to open so as to allow air to enter in the event of a vacuum in the discharge connection and to close at rest, the valve is integral with the discharge connection in order to to form a single piece.
  • the valve makes it possible to make air intakes at the level of the evacuation connection, limiting at the same time that air intakes are made at the level of the evacuation siphons located near a water device. -closet such as a siphon for shower, bath, sink, sink etc. This makes it possible to limit the release of odors due to a depression in the pipes when flushing the toilet. This results in a significant reduction in the associated inconveniences.
  • the invention also makes it possible to reduce the costs of setting up a plumbing installation of a construction by eliminating the installation of an air intake column. Plumbing installation is thus simplified, reducing installation and maintenance costs.
  • the invention makes it possible to easily adapt to existing WCs.
  • the invention further relates to a drain connector with direct connection to a drain trap of a water closet device, in particular according to the invention, the drain connector comprising a body which comprises a portion of working transiently not submerged in use, characterized in that the discharge connection comprises, on the working portion, a valve having a diameter of at least 80% of that of the body of the connection, the valve being configured to open so as to allow air to enter in the event of a negative pressure in the discharge connection and to close at rest, the valve is moreover integral with the discharge connection thus forming a single piece.
  • the valve is glued or welded to the discharge connection.
  • the method comprises a step of drilling the working portion in order to fix the valve thereto.
  • the present invention relates to the field of water closet devices 1, in particular for water closets of the bowl type 2 forming a seat for users.
  • an upstream flushing mechanism associated with a reservoir 1a, and a bowl 2 terminating in an evacuation siphon 3 downstream.
  • the evacuation siphon 3 is generally connected to an evacuation fitting 4 so as to pass and evacuate the waste from the water-closet to the outside.
  • the drain connector 4 is directly connected to the drain trap 3 of a water closet device 1.
  • the discharge connection 4 or "pipe” can be called “straight” that is to say horizontal, or “elbow” that is to say with a first horizontal branch 5a and a second branch. vertical 5b facing down.
  • the evacuation siphon 3 and the evacuation connector 4 In use, at rest, the evacuation siphon 3 and the evacuation connector 4 generally have a fully submerged portion 6.
  • a body 4a of the discharge connection 4 which comprises a working portion 7 which is not transiently immersed in use, in particular not immersed just after the discharge, before returning to rest, and preferably at rest. .
  • the discharge connection 4 comprises, on the working portion 7, a valve 8 having a diameter of at least 80% of that of the body 4a of the discharge connection 4.
  • the valve 8 is configured to open to allow air to enter in the event of negative pressure in the exhaust connection 4 and close when idle.
  • the valve 8 is preferably integral with the discharge connection 4.
  • the valve 8 is in one piece with the discharge connection 4 glued or welded thereto.
  • a valve of less than 80% of the diameter of the discharge connection 4 does not allow air intakes to be eliminated at the level of the discharge siphons located near the water-closet device 1.
  • a valve 8 of the same diameter as the fitting, for example 100mm, is perfectly efficient.
  • valve 8 makes it possible to produce air intakes at the level of the discharge connection 4 and to limit the air intakes in the adjacent pipes, for example shower pipes. This results in a significant reduction in the associated inconveniences, in particular odors in the showers.
  • the fact of having a valve 8 on the discharge connection 4 is an efficient and space-saving solution.
  • the invention makes it possible to reduce the distance between the valve 8 and the water-closet device 1 so that the evacuation siphons (shower, bath, washbasin, sink, etc.) located near the water device -closet 1 are necessarily located at a distance greater than the distance valve 8 - water closet device 1.
  • the air intake being effected by pressure balance at the nearest air intake, the invention allows to limit or even destroy any air intake at the level of an evacuation siphon located near the water-closet device 1.
  • valve 8 is integral with the discharge connection 4. To this end, the valve 8 can be welded to the discharge connection 4 or manufactured in one piece with the latter.
  • a variant of the invention makes it possible to easily adapt to existing water closets. All you have to do is drill the existing fitting and weld a valve to it. Bonding can be provided instead of welding on a drain connector 4 drilled or made with an orifice, but bonding is less preferred because it does not allow good resistance over time of the compounds contained in the water. closets, such as cleaning products, may reduce the effectiveness of the adhesive and affect the seal of the fitting.
  • the constitution of the discharge connection 4 is simplified, which implies little time and cost of manufacture and maintenance.
  • the valve of the flap 8 can be removable and changed when it is worn.
  • an exhaust connector 4 of this type in series makes it possible to rapidly produce an effective exhaust means solving the odor problems and inconveniences associated with arrangements of pipes communicating with the outlet of a water closet device 1.
  • the valve 8 is disposed above the body 4a of the discharge connection 4.
  • the valve 8 can be disposed on the upper half of a section of the body 4a of the discharge connection 4. This arrangement makes it possible to greatly limit the efflux of liquids from the water-closet to the valve 8, and the associated leaks.
  • the valve 8 comprises an upward air intake.
  • the valve 8 has a vertical or perpendicular arrangement to a central axis of the section of the body 4a on which it is arranged. This further limits leaks.
  • valve 8 has an oblique arrangement upwards and for example away from the connection edge of the discharge siphon 3. It is also possible to envisage an oblique variant upwards and approaching the connection edge of the. drain siphon 3.
  • valve 8 comprises vents 8b lateral to the general arrangement of the discharge connection 4.
  • the valve 8 forms a projection of size smaller than the diameter of the discharge connector 4, in particular the cross section diameter of the body 4a on which it is placed.
  • the diameter of the valve 8 of at least 80% of the diameter of the discharge connection 4.
  • this makes it possible to limit the size of the discharge connection 4 while giving the valve 8 significant efficiency.
  • the valve 8 is a membrane valve.
  • the valve of the flap 8 is a membrane 8a which can be made of rubber or another elastomer. This type of membrane 8a is readily available commercially and facilitates maintenance costs, by changing the membrane 8a when it is worn.
  • the valve 8 comprises a base 9 and a cover 10 to be screwed onto the base 9.
  • the membrane 8a is arranged between the base 9 and the cover 10. This arrangement also makes it possible to facilitate maintenance by making the membrane 8a easily accessible.
  • the invention further relates specifically to the drain connector 4 with at least one of the aforementioned features.
  • the drain connector 4 comprises a body 4a which comprises a working portion 7 which is not temporarily submerged in use.
  • the discharge connection 4 comprises, on the working portion 7, a valve 8 having a diameter of at least 80% of that of the body 4a of the discharge connection 4.
  • the valve 8 is configured to open to make enter air in the event of negative pressure in the exhaust connection 4 and close when idle.
  • the valve 8 is in one piece with the discharge connection glued or welded thereto.
  • drain connector 4 The specific advantages of the drain connector 4 are discussed previously.
  • the invention also relates to a particular method of manufacturing an evacuation connector 4 as described above or a water-closet device 1 as described above.
  • the method makes it possible to produce entirely the discharge connection 4 comprising the valve 8.
  • the base 9 of the valve 8 can be manufactured, in particular molded, integrally with the body of the fitting in this way.
  • the cover 10 and the membrane 8a can be manufactured separately. It is also possible to envisage manufacturing by 3D printing.
  • the method makes it possible to adapt the invention to provide a valve 8 on an existing discharge connection 4.
  • valve connection 8 Once the valve connection 8 has been manufactured, it can be connected to an evacuation siphon 3 to form the water-closet device 1 described above.

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  1. Abflussarmatur (4) zur direkten Verbindung mit einem Abflusssiphon (3) einer Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1), wobei die Abflussarmatur (4) einen Körper (4a) aufweist, der einen Arbeitsabschnitt (7) aufweist, der im Gebrauch vorübergehend nicht eingetaucht ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Abflussarmatur (4) an dem Arbeitsabschnitt (7) eine Klappe (8) mit einem Durchmesser von mindestens 80 % des Durchmessers des Körpers (4a) der Abflussarmatur (4) umfasst, die so konfiguriert ist, dass sie sich öffnet, um unter Unterdruck den Eintritt von Luft in die Abflussarmatur (4) zu ermöglichen, und sich im Ruhezustand schließt, wobei die Klappe (8) außerdem einstückig mit der Abflussarmatur (4) ist und somit ein einziges Teil bildet.
  2. Abflussarmatur (4) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (8) mit der Abflussarmatur (4) verklebt oder verschweißt ist.
  3. Abflussarmatur (4) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 und 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (8) einen Durchmesser zwischen 80 % und 100 % des Durchmessers des Körpers (4a) der Abflussarmatur (4) hat.
  4. Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1), aufweisend einen vorgelagerten Spülmechanismus (1a), eine Schüssel (2), die nachgelagert in einem Abflusssiphon (3) endet, und eine Abflussarmatur (4), die direkt mit dem Abflusssiphon (3) verbunden ist, wobei die Abflussarmatur (4) einen Körper (4a) aufweist, der einen Arbeitsabschnitt (7) aufweist, der im Gebrauch vorübergehend nicht eingetaucht ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Abflussarmatur (4) direkt mit dem Abflusssiphon (3) verbunden ist, die Abflussarmatur (4) eine Klappe (8) am Arbeitsabschnitt (7) umfasst, die einen Durchmesser von mindestens 80 % des Durchmessers des Körpers (4a) der Abflussarmatur (4) hat, wobei die Klappe (8) so ausgebildet ist, dass sie sich öffnet, um unter Unterdruck den Eintritt von Luft in die Abflussarmatur (4) zu ermöglichen, und sich im Ruhezustand schließt, und wobei die Klappe (8) außerdem einstückig mit der Abflussarmatur (4) ist und somit ein einziges Teil bildet.
  5. Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (8) mit der Abflussarmatur (4) verklebt oder verschweißt ist.
  6. Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 4 und 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (8) oberhalb des Körpers (4a) der Abflussarmatur (4) angeordnet ist.
  7. Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (8) einen nach oben gerichteten Lufteinlass aufweist.
  8. Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (8) eine nach oben schräge Anordnung hat.
  9. Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (8) einen Vorsprung bildet, der kleiner als der Durchmesser der Abflussarmatur (4) ist.
  10. Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (8) eine Membranklappe ist.
  11. Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1) nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Klappe (8) einen Sockel (9) und einen auf den Sockel (9) zu verschraubenden Deckel (10) aufweist.
  12. Verfahren zum Herstellen einer Abflussarmatur von einem Abflusssiphon zu einer Wasserklosettvorrichtung (1) nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 11, wobei das Verfahren die folgenden Schritte aufweist:
    - Herstellen oder Bereitstellen eines Körpers (4a) der Abflussarmatur (4);
    - Herstellen oder Bereitstellen einer Klappe (8), die mit dem Körper (4a) der Abflussarmatur (4) einstückig und mit diesem verklebt oder verschweißt ist, an einem Arbeitsabschnitt (7), der im Gebrauch vorübergehend nicht eingetaucht ist, so dass die Klappe (8) sich öffnet, um unter Unterdruck den Eintritt von Luft in die Abflussarmatur (4) zu ermöglichen, und sich im Ruhezustand schließt.
  13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es einen Schritt des Bohrens des Arbeitsabschnitts (7) aufweist, um daran die Klappe (8) zu befestigen.
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