EP3543413A1 - Sanitary fixture installation structure, in particular for urinals - Google Patents
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- 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
- E03D11/14—Means for connecting the bowl to the wall, e.g. to a wall outlet
- E03D11/143—Mounting frames for toilets and urinals
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- 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
- E03D11/12—Swivel-mounted bowls, e.g. for use in restricted spaces slidably or movably mounted bowls; combinations with flushing and disinfecting devices actuated by the swiveling or sliding movement of the bowl
- E03D11/125—Height adjustable bowls
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- 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
- E03D11/135—Supports for bowls
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- the present invention relates to a sanitary fixture installation structure, in particular for urinals.
- urinals like other sanitary fixtures, having a bowl
- a typical built-in installation structure for sanitary fixtures generally comprises a metal frame, fixed to which, besides the bowl of the sanitary fixture and the anchors for fixing the frame to a support wall, are also various structural elements and functional components, such as a flush cistern, tubes, controls, etcetera.
- the frames of the installation structures are normally formed by a pair of vertical uprights provided with support feet, which rest on the floor, and by crosspieces transversal to the uprights, which support the various elements and sanitary components.
- This type of structure is relatively bulky and heavy, being formed by several pieces, also of considerable dimensions.
- the present invention relates to an installation structure for sanitary fixtures, in particular for urinals, as defined in the appended claim 1.
- the installation structure according to the invention is particularly simple, compact and light, allowing volumes and weights to be reduced with respect to the known structures, nonetheless proving to be fully efficient and functional.
- the installation structure according to the invention allows different adjustments, so as to adapt the installation structure to different applications.
- the installation structure according to the invention allows installation on different types of wall: one single installation structure is suitable for installation on walls in cement, masonry, plasterboard, prefabricated technical structures, etcetera.
- the installation structure according to the invention also allows the mounting of different sanitary fixtures (urinals), being shaped so as to receive and support urinals having different shapes, sizes and fastening elements.
- the installation structure according to the invention also allows all of the accessories needed for installation of the urinal to be mounted, thus proving to be highly versatile.
- the installation structure 1 substantially extends along a central longitudinal axis X, which is vertical in a normal configuration of use, defining a central symmetry and centreline axis of the structure 1, and comprises a single central upright 2, extending along the axis X and thus vertical in use; and at least one crosspiece 3 transversal to the upright 2 and extending along a transversal axis Y substantially perpendicular to the axis X.
- the upright 2 is positioned along the axis X and thus in a central position in the structure 1.
- the upright 2 is provided with an axial length adjusting system 4, which allows the length of the upright 2 to be adjusted axially along the axis X.
- the upright 2 has a telescopic structure, comprising a pair of elements 5, 6 aligned along the axis X, inserted one in the other and coupled telescopically to form the adjusting system 4.
- the upright 2 comprises: a base element 5, internally provided with a longitudinal seat 7 along the axis X; and a foot element 6, partially inserted in the seat 7 and axially slidable with respect to the element 5.
- the elements 5, 6 are defined by respective metal profiles.
- the elements 5, 6 have a substantially C shaped cross-section.
- the element 5 extends axially between a lower axial end 8 and an upper axial end 9 and comprises a rear wall 10 and a pair of sides 11, which extend from respective longitudinal sides of the wall 10 and are substantially orthogonal to the wall 10.
- the sides 11 have respective free edges 12 folded towards each other, substantially facing the wall 10.
- the seat 7 is delimited by the wall 10 and by the sides 11 of the element 5 and is partially closed at the front by the edges 12.
- the wall 10 has a through opening 13 elongated longitudinally along the axis X, positioned in a lower region (close to the lower end 8) of the element 5 and preferably delimited by a closed peripheral edge.
- the wall 10 also has a pair of side-by-side through longitudinal slots 14, parallel to the axis X and positioned in an upper region (close to the upper end 9) of the element 5, above the opening 13.
- the upper end 9 of the element 5 is provided with an adjustable head 15, shaped to adapt to different thicknesses and types of walls and also, if necessary, to receive and support a flow meter or another device for serving the sanitary fixture.
- the head 15 comprises a plate 16, substantially parallel to the axis X, and a bracket 17, which extends from the plate 16, substantially orthogonal to the plate 16 and the axis X along a front axis Z, perpendicular to the plate 16.
- the plate 16 is connected to the upper end 9 of the element 5 and the bracket 17 by means of respective adjustable fastening devices 18, 19, which allow the position along the axis Z of the plate 16 with respect to the element 5 and, of the bracket 17 with respect to the plate 16, respectively, to be adjusted independently.
- each fastening device 18, 19 comprises at least one eyelet 20 elongated parallel to the axis Z and engaged by a respective locking member 21.
- the plate 16 has a pair of arms 22, which extend from the plate 16 parallel to the axis Z, provided with respective eyelets 20; respective locking members 21 (for example, bolts) engage the eyelets 20 and connect the arms 22 of the plate 16 to respective perforated appendages 23 positioned at the upper end 9 of the element 5.
- respective locking members 21 for example, bolts
- the bracket 17 is, for example, L-shaped and has two orthogonal arms, respectively provided with an eyelet 20 elongated along the axis Z and engaged by a locking member 21 (for example, a bolt), which connects the bracket 17 to the plate 16, engaging a hole in the plate 16; and with a through opening 24, which receives an anchoring member 25 for fastening the installation structure 1 to an outer wall.
- a locking member 21 for example, a bolt
- the element 6 comprises a rear wall 30, facing the wall 10 of the element 5, and a pair of sides 31, which extend from respective longitudinal sides of the wall 30 and are substantially orthogonal to the wall 30, facing respective sides 11 of the element 5.
- the element 6 has a support plate 33 perpendicular to the wall 30 and sides 31.
- the support plate 33 has anchoring members 34 (for example screws) for fastening to an outer surface, for example to a floor.
- the element 6 is partially housed in the seat 7 inside the element 5 and protrudes axially from the seat 7 outside the element 5, beyond the end 8 of the element 5, with the longitudinal end 32 provided with the support plate 33.
- the wall 30 has a through opening 35 elongated longitudinally along the axis X, which is preferably (but not necessarily) open at the top (i.e. at an upper end of the element 6).
- the opening 35 is shaped so as to overlap the opening 13 of the element 5, at least partially, when the element 6 is housed in the seat 7 of the element 5.
- the sides 31 of the element 6 are provided with respective longitudinal through slits 36, parallel to the axis X.
- the adjusting system 4 comprises locking members 37, which engage the elements 5, 6 for locking the element 6 in a predetermined position with respect to the element 5.
- the locking members 37 (for example, bolts) are inserted through respective holes 38 made in the sides 11 and they engage respective slits 36 of the element 6.
- the crosspiece 3 extends transversely, in particular, substantially perpendicular, to the upright 2 and protrudes laterally from opposite sides of the upright 2 (and thus of the axis X) with respective opposite side portions 39 positioned on opposite sides of the upright 2.
- the crosspiece 3 for example, is also formed by a metal profile, having a substantially C-shaped cross-section.
- the crosspiece 3 is connected to the upright 2 by means of a position adjusting system 40, which allows the position of the crosspiece 3 to be varied along the upright 2 (along the axis X) and the crosspiece 3 to be fastened to the upright 2 in a predetermined position.
- the crosspiece 3 has a central coupling seat 41, positioned along the axis X and fitted to the upright 2, and a pair of arms 42, which extend from the crosspiece 3, in particular, from the coupling seat 41, and engage respective slots 14 of the element 5 by means of respective locking members 43 (for example, bolts), cooperating with the upright 2 for locking the crosspiece 3 on the upright 2.
- respective locking members 43 for example, bolts
- the arms 42 also delimit an auxiliary seat 44 configured to receive a pipe or another service component of the sanitary fixture.
- the crosspiece 3 has a pair of transverse slits 46, extending along the crosspiece 3 (and thus parallel to the axis Y and orthogonal to the axis X) on opposite sides of the coupling seat 41 and positioned, in particular, on respective side portions 39.
- the slits 46 are designed to receive respective support members 47, arranged through respective slits 46 and intended to support the sanitary fixture to be mounted on the installation structure 1, in particular a bowl of the urinal; the support members 47 are sliding in the respective slits 46, to vary the position of the support members 47 along the axis Y and they are provided with respective locking members 48, for example, threaded members, for being locked on the crosspiece 3 in the desired position.
- the crosspiece 3 is also provided with lateral anchoring members 49, positioned at respective opposite ends of the crosspiece 3, in particular, on respective end plates, which are facing and parallel to each other and to respective sides 11 of the element 5 of the upright 2, for fastening the installation structure 1 to an outer wall.
- the installation structure 1 is configured to receive and/or support, besides the sanitary fixture bowl (by means of the support members 47) also auxiliary components, which serve the sanitary fixture, such as, for example, components for commanding and controlling the sanitary fixture and hydraulic lines, which connect the sanitary fixture to an external supply network (to supply water to the sanitary fixture) and to an outer drainage pipe (for discharging the water from the sanitary fixture).
- auxiliary components which serve the sanitary fixture, such as, for example, components for commanding and controlling the sanitary fixture and hydraulic lines, which connect the sanitary fixture to an external supply network (to supply water to the sanitary fixture) and to an outer drainage pipe (for discharging the water from the sanitary fixture).
- the installation structure 1 supports an inlet connection 50, which is connected, in use, to a water inlet pipe to take the water to the sanitary fixture, and an outlet connection 51, connected, in use, to a drain of the sanitary fixture.
- the inlet connection 50 is provided, for example, with a protection and support element 52, for example, in rubber, which is adjustably connected to the upright 2.
- the element 52 is connected to the upright 2 by means of a pair of locking members 53 (bolts), which engage respective slots 14.
- the outlet connection 51 for example, in the shape of an elbow, is housed through the opening 13 and the opening 35, overlapping each other; the position of the outlet connection 51 is adjustable along the axis X, the outlet connection 51 being slidable in the openings 13, 35 and supported by a support group 54, which is adjustable in height, i.e. parallel to the axis X.
- the support group 54 comprises a collar, which hooks to a horizontal portion of the outlet connection 51, and a vertical stem, which is adjustable (for example, by means of a threaded device), which connects the collar to a plate 55 fixed to the upright 2, in particular, to the wall 10.
- the upright 2 has two plates 55 spaced along the axis X, for example, at axially opposite ends of the opening 13.
- each plate is formed by a portion of the wall 10 folded orthogonally to the wall 10.
- the plate 55 is delimited by a perimeter cut in the wall 10 and joined to the wall 10 on a root side, so as to be easily folded in the position of use when necessary.
- Figure 2 shows a plate 55, (above the opening 13) which is not yet folded in the use position and consequently parallel to the wall 10, and a plate 55 (below the opening 13), which is folded with respect to the wall 10 in the use position.
- the installation structure 1 allows a plurality of adjustments, in particular:
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Description
- This patent application claims priority from Italian patent application no.
102018000003839 filed on 21/03/2018 - The present invention relates to a sanitary fixture installation structure, in particular for urinals.
- It is known that urinals, like other sanitary fixtures, having a bowl, are often installed by means of a built-in installation structure; a typical built-in installation structure for sanitary fixtures generally comprises a metal frame, fixed to which, besides the bowl of the sanitary fixture and the anchors for fixing the frame to a support wall, are also various structural elements and functional components, such as a flush cistern, tubes, controls, etcetera.
- The frames of the installation structures, in particular those specifically designed to support urinals, are normally formed by a pair of vertical uprights provided with support feet, which rest on the floor, and by crosspieces transversal to the uprights, which support the various elements and sanitary components.
- This type of structure is relatively bulky and heavy, being formed by several pieces, also of considerable dimensions.
- Furthermore, to install the sanitary fixtures to walls of a different type (for example, in cement, masonry, plasterboard, etcetera) it is necessary to make use of special installation structures, which differ not only according to the sanitary fixture to be installed, but also on the type of wall on which the sanitary fixture must be installed.
- The need to comprise a plurality of different structures significantly complicates the management, both of the production activity and the logistics, with consequent elevated costs. In fact, it is necessary to produce, store and manage different pieces.
- Currently, an installation structure for urinals is not available, which allows the installation of different types of urinals in different types of wall.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide an installation structure for sanitary fixtures, specifically for urinals, which allows the problems highlighted above to be overcome.
- In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide a universal installation structure, which is adapted to be used not only with different sanitary fixtures, but also and above all, which allows the installation of sanitary fixtures on different types of walls.
- It is a further object of the invention to provide an installation structure, which allows the volume and weight of known structures to be reduced, so that they are particularly simple, compact and light and nonetheless fully efficient and functional.
- Thus, the present invention relates to an installation structure for sanitary fixtures, in particular for urinals, as defined in the appended
claim 1. - Further preferred characteristics of the installation structure according to the invention are defined in the dependent claims.
- The installation structure according to the invention is particularly simple, compact and light, allowing volumes and weights to be reduced with respect to the known structures, nonetheless proving to be fully efficient and functional.
- The installation structure according to the invention allows different adjustments, so as to adapt the installation structure to different applications.
- In particular, the installation structure according to the invention allows installation on different types of wall: one single installation structure is suitable for installation on walls in cement, masonry, plasterboard, prefabricated technical structures, etcetera.
- The installation structure according to the invention also allows the mounting of different sanitary fixtures (urinals), being shaped so as to receive and support urinals having different shapes, sizes and fastening elements.
- The installation structure according to the invention also allows all of the accessories needed for installation of the urinal to be mounted, thus proving to be highly versatile.
- Further features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following description of a non-limiting embodiment, given by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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Figures 1 and2 are a perspective front-side view and a perspective rear-side view respectively of an installation structure for sanitary fixtures, in particular for urinals, according to the invention; -
Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the installation structure inFigure 1 . - In the appended Figures, a built-in installation structure for sanitary fixtures, in particular urinals, is globally indicated with 1.
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installation structure 1 substantially extends along a central longitudinal axis X, which is vertical in a normal configuration of use, defining a central symmetry and centreline axis of thestructure 1, and comprises a single central upright 2, extending along the axis X and thus vertical in use; and at least onecrosspiece 3 transversal to the upright 2 and extending along a transversal axis Y substantially perpendicular to the axis X. - The upright 2 is positioned along the axis X and thus in a central position in the
structure 1. - The upright 2 is provided with an axial
length adjusting system 4, which allows the length of the upright 2 to be adjusted axially along the axis X. - For example, the upright 2 has a telescopic structure, comprising a pair of
elements adjusting system 4. - In greater detail, the upright 2 comprises: a
base element 5, internally provided with alongitudinal seat 7 along the axis X; and afoot element 6, partially inserted in theseat 7 and axially slidable with respect to theelement 5. - For example, the
elements - In the illustrated non-limiting example, the
elements - The
element 5 extends axially between a loweraxial end 8 and an upperaxial end 9 and comprises arear wall 10 and a pair ofsides 11, which extend from respective longitudinal sides of thewall 10 and are substantially orthogonal to thewall 10. - Advantageously, the
sides 11 have respectivefree edges 12 folded towards each other, substantially facing thewall 10. - The
seat 7 is delimited by thewall 10 and by thesides 11 of theelement 5 and is partially closed at the front by theedges 12. - The
wall 10 has a through opening 13 elongated longitudinally along the axis X, positioned in a lower region (close to the lower end 8) of theelement 5 and preferably delimited by a closed peripheral edge. - The
wall 10 also has a pair of side-by-side throughlongitudinal slots 14, parallel to the axis X and positioned in an upper region (close to the upper end 9) of theelement 5, above theopening 13. - The
upper end 9 of theelement 5 is provided with anadjustable head 15, shaped to adapt to different thicknesses and types of walls and also, if necessary, to receive and support a flow meter or another device for serving the sanitary fixture. - In particular, the
head 15 comprises aplate 16, substantially parallel to the axis X, and abracket 17, which extends from theplate 16, substantially orthogonal to theplate 16 and the axis X along a front axis Z, perpendicular to theplate 16. - The
plate 16 is connected to theupper end 9 of theelement 5 and thebracket 17 by means of respectiveadjustable fastening devices plate 16 with respect to theelement 5 and, of thebracket 17 with respect to theplate 16, respectively, to be adjusted independently. - For example, each
fastening device eyelet 20 elongated parallel to the axis Z and engaged by arespective locking member 21. - In the example shown, the
plate 16 has a pair ofarms 22, which extend from theplate 16 parallel to the axis Z, provided withrespective eyelets 20; respective locking members 21 (for example, bolts) engage theeyelets 20 and connect thearms 22 of theplate 16 to respectiveperforated appendages 23 positioned at theupper end 9 of theelement 5. - The
bracket 17 is, for example, L-shaped and has two orthogonal arms, respectively provided with aneyelet 20 elongated along the axis Z and engaged by a locking member 21 (for example, a bolt), which connects thebracket 17 to theplate 16, engaging a hole in theplate 16; and with a through opening 24, which receives ananchoring member 25 for fastening theinstallation structure 1 to an outer wall. - The
element 6 comprises arear wall 30, facing thewall 10 of theelement 5, and a pair ofsides 31, which extend from respective longitudinal sides of thewall 30 and are substantially orthogonal to thewall 30, facingrespective sides 11 of theelement 5. - Advantageously, at a
longitudinal end 32, lower in use, theelement 6 has asupport plate 33 perpendicular to thewall 30 andsides 31. Thesupport plate 33 has anchoring members 34 (for example screws) for fastening to an outer surface, for example to a floor. - The
element 6 is partially housed in theseat 7 inside theelement 5 and protrudes axially from theseat 7 outside theelement 5, beyond theend 8 of theelement 5, with thelongitudinal end 32 provided with thesupport plate 33. - The
wall 30 has a through opening 35 elongated longitudinally along the axis X, which is preferably (but not necessarily) open at the top (i.e. at an upper end of the element 6). Theopening 35 is shaped so as to overlap theopening 13 of theelement 5, at least partially, when theelement 6 is housed in theseat 7 of theelement 5. - The
sides 31 of theelement 6 are provided with respective longitudinal throughslits 36, parallel to the axis X. - The adjusting
system 4 comprises lockingmembers 37, which engage theelements element 6 in a predetermined position with respect to theelement 5. - In particular, the locking members 37 (for example, bolts) are inserted through
respective holes 38 made in thesides 11 and they engagerespective slits 36 of theelement 6. - The
crosspiece 3 extends transversely, in particular, substantially perpendicular, to the upright 2 and protrudes laterally from opposite sides of the upright 2 (and thus of the axis X) with respectiveopposite side portions 39 positioned on opposite sides of the upright 2. - The
crosspiece 3, for example, is also formed by a metal profile, having a substantially C-shaped cross-section. - The
crosspiece 3 is connected to the upright 2 by means of aposition adjusting system 40, which allows the position of thecrosspiece 3 to be varied along the upright 2 (along the axis X) and thecrosspiece 3 to be fastened to the upright 2 in a predetermined position. - In particular, the
crosspiece 3 has acentral coupling seat 41, positioned along the axis X and fitted to the upright 2, and a pair ofarms 42, which extend from thecrosspiece 3, in particular, from thecoupling seat 41, and engagerespective slots 14 of theelement 5 by means of respective locking members 43 (for example, bolts), cooperating with the upright 2 for locking thecrosspiece 3 on the upright 2. - The
arms 42 also delimit anauxiliary seat 44 configured to receive a pipe or another service component of the sanitary fixture. - Then, the
crosspiece 3 has a pair oftransverse slits 46, extending along the crosspiece 3 (and thus parallel to the axis Y and orthogonal to the axis X) on opposite sides of thecoupling seat 41 and positioned, in particular, onrespective side portions 39. - The
slits 46 are designed to receiverespective support members 47, arranged throughrespective slits 46 and intended to support the sanitary fixture to be mounted on theinstallation structure 1, in particular a bowl of the urinal; thesupport members 47 are sliding in therespective slits 46, to vary the position of thesupport members 47 along the axis Y and they are provided withrespective locking members 48, for example, threaded members, for being locked on thecrosspiece 3 in the desired position. - The
crosspiece 3 is also provided withlateral anchoring members 49, positioned at respective opposite ends of thecrosspiece 3, in particular, on respective end plates, which are facing and parallel to each other and torespective sides 11 of theelement 5 of the upright 2, for fastening theinstallation structure 1 to an outer wall. - The
installation structure 1 is configured to receive and/or support, besides the sanitary fixture bowl (by means of the support members 47) also auxiliary components, which serve the sanitary fixture, such as, for example, components for commanding and controlling the sanitary fixture and hydraulic lines, which connect the sanitary fixture to an external supply network (to supply water to the sanitary fixture) and to an outer drainage pipe (for discharging the water from the sanitary fixture). - In the illustrated example, the
installation structure 1 supports aninlet connection 50, which is connected, in use, to a water inlet pipe to take the water to the sanitary fixture, and anoutlet connection 51, connected, in use, to a drain of the sanitary fixture. - The
inlet connection 50 is provided, for example, with a protection andsupport element 52, for example, in rubber, which is adjustably connected to theupright 2. For example, theelement 52 is connected to theupright 2 by means of a pair of locking members 53 (bolts), which engagerespective slots 14. - The
outlet connection 51, for example, in the shape of an elbow, is housed through theopening 13 and theopening 35, overlapping each other; the position of theoutlet connection 51 is adjustable along the axis X, theoutlet connection 51 being slidable in theopenings support group 54, which is adjustable in height, i.e. parallel to the axis X. For example, thesupport group 54 comprises a collar, which hooks to a horizontal portion of theoutlet connection 51, and a vertical stem, which is adjustable (for example, by means of a threaded device), which connects the collar to aplate 55 fixed to theupright 2, in particular, to thewall 10. Advantageously, theupright 2 has twoplates 55 spaced along the axis X, for example, at axially opposite ends of theopening 13. - Advantageously, each plate is formed by a portion of the
wall 10 folded orthogonally to thewall 10. Theplate 55 is delimited by a perimeter cut in thewall 10 and joined to thewall 10 on a root side, so as to be easily folded in the position of use when necessary.Figure 2 shows aplate 55, (above the opening 13) which is not yet folded in the use position and consequently parallel to thewall 10, and a plate 55 (below the opening 13), which is folded with respect to thewall 10 in the use position. - In use, the
installation structure 1 allows a plurality of adjustments, in particular: - adjustment to adapt to different types and/or thicknesses of the wall in which the installation structure is mounted, by means of the
head 15 and thefastening devices - adjustment in height of the flow meter, adjusting the length (height) of the
upright 2 and consequently the position of thehead 15; - adjustment in height of the water inlet, adjusting the position of the
inlet connection 50 along the axis X; - adjustment in height of the drain, adjusting the position of the
outlet connection 51 along the axis X; - adjustment in height, by means of the axial
length adjusting system 4 of theupright 2, which allows the height of theelement 6 and the overall height of theinstallation structure 1 to be varied; - adjustment of the fixing height of the sanitary fixture, by means of the
position adjusting system 40, which allows the position of thecrosspiece 3 along theupright 2 to be varied; - adjustment of the fixing width of the sanitary fixture, adjusting the position of the
support members 47 in therespective slits 46. - Finally, it is understood that modifications and variations can be made to the installation structure described and illustrated herein, which do not depart from the scope of the appended claims.
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- An installation structure (1) for sanitary fixtures, in particular urinals, extending substantially along a central longitudinal axis (X), defining a central symmetry and centreline axis of the structure (1), and comprising a single central upright (2), extending along the axis (X) and positioned along the axis (X) in a central position in the structure (1), and at least one crosspiece (3) transversal to the upright (2) and protruding laterally on opposite sides of the upright (2) with respective opposite side portions (39) positioned on opposite sides of the upright (2); the upright (2) being provided with an axial length adjusting system (4), configured to axially adjust the length of the upright (2) along the axis (X); and wherein the crosspiece (3) is connected to the upright (2) by means of a position adjusting system (40) configured to vary the position of the crosspiece (3) along the upright (2) and along the axis (X) and fix the crosspiece (3) to the upright (2) in a predetermined position.
- An installation structure according to claim 1, wherein the upright (2) has a telescopic structure, comprising a pair of elements (5, 6) aligned along the axis (X), inserted one in the other and coupled telescopically to define the adjusting system (4).
- An installation structure according to claim 2, wherein the upright (2) comprises: a base element (5), internally provided with a longitudinal seat (7) along the axis (X); and a foot element (6), partially inserted in the seat (7) and axially slidable with respect to the base element (5); the adjusting system (4) further comprising locking members (37), which engage the elements (5, 6) for locking the foot element (6) in a predetermined position along the axis (X) with respect to the base element (5).
- An installation structure according to claim 3, wherein the elements (5, 6) are provided with respective through openings (13, 35) elongated longitudinally along the axis (X) and shaped so as to overlap at least partially when the foot element (6) is housed in the seat (7) of the base element (5).
- An installation structure according to one of the preceding claims, comprising an adjustable head (15), positioned at a top end (9) of the upright (2) and comprising a plate (16), substantially parallel to the axis (X), and a bracket (17), projecting from the plate (16) and substantially perpendicular to the plate (16) and the axis (X) along a front axis (Z), perpendicular to the plate (16); the plate (16) being connected to the upright (2) and the bracket (17) by means of respective adjustable fastening devices (18, 19), configured to independently adjust the position along the front axis (Z) of the plate (16) with respect to the base element (5) and of the bracket (17) with respect to the plate (16), respectively.
- An installation structure according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the position adjusting system (40) comprises a pair of side-by-side through longitudinal slots (14), formed on the upright (2) and parallel to the axis (X); and a pair of arms (42) which project from the crosspiece (3) and engage respective longitudinal slots (14) by means of respective locking members (43), cooperating with the upright (2) for locking the crosspiece (3) on the upright (2).
- An installation structure according to claim 6, wherein the arms (42) delimit an auxiliary seat (44) configured to receive a pipe or another service component.
- An installation structure according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the crosspiece (3) has a central coupling seat (41) positioned along the axis (X) and fitted to the upright (2); the upright (2) being slidable in the coupling seat (41) along the axis (X).
- An installation structure according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the crosspiece (3) has a pair of transverse slits (46), extending along the crosspiece (3) on opposite sides of the coupling seat (41) and shaped to receive respective support members (47), arranged through respective transverse slits (46) and intended to support a sanitary fixture bowl to be mounted on the installation structure (1).
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