EP3622868A1 - Hinge bearing device for pivotable fastening of a cover and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a hinge bearing device for the pivotable fastening of a cover and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet, in particular a public toilet in a moving vehicle, comprising a first bearing block with a first axle receptacle and a first axle body arranged in the first axle receptacle for rotatable mounting the cover or the seat relative to the first bearing block about a first pivot axis, a second bearing block with a second axis receptacle and a second axle body arranged in the second axis receptacle for rotatably mounting the cover or the seat relative to the second bearing block about a second pivot axis. The invention is characterized in that the first and the second axle receptacles are identical in construction and the first axle body is designed as a first rotary damper which has a first axle component, a second axle component which can be rotated relative to the first axle component and a damping torque which generates between the first and the second axle component includes first damper element.

Description

The invention relates to a hinge bearing device for pivotably fastening a cover and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet, in particular a public toilet, preferably a public toilet in a moving vehicle, comprising a first bearing block with a first axle receptacle and one arranged in the first axle receptacle first axle body for rotatably mounting the cover or the seat relative to the first bearing block about a first pivot axis, a second bearing block with a second axle receptacle and a second axle body arranged in the second axle receptacle for rotatably mounting the lid or seat relative to the second bearing block a second pivot axis.

Furthermore, the invention relates to a basin and a lid and / or a seat for a toilet, in particular a public toilet, preferably a public toilet in a moving vehicle, comprising the basin with a fastening surface and the lid and / or the seat each with a first and second inventory.

Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a hinge bearing device and a method for assembling a hinge bearing device for pivotably fastening a lid and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet, in particular one public toilet, preferably a public toilet in a moving vehicle.

Toilets are well known. Usually, toilets comprise a basin with an upper basin opening and with a sewage opening connected to a sewage pipe leading out of a basin interior and a seat and / or a lid, which can each be pivotably attached to the basin by means of a hinge bearing device between a closed position and an open position. The seat and lid are located above the upper pool opening. The seat is often ring-shaped and is also called toilet seat. The lid is usually designed as a closed flap with an oval or round outline and closes the upper pool opening. Toilets are known which have only one lid. Toilets are known which have only one seat. In toilets that are equipped with a seat and cover, the seat and cover are often pivoted coaxially about an axis, but designs with offset pivot axes of the seat and cover are also known.

Such toilets are used both in exclusively privately accessible areas, for example in apartments or houses, and / or also in publicly accessible areas, for example in hospitals, train stations, universities or trains. Toilets in public areas are public toilets. Public toilets in a moving vehicle are, for example, toilets of a sanitary facility of a local and / or long-distance train or a coach. Furthermore, such toilets additionally and / or alternatively also include toilets for users with a restricted movement function, which are restricted in their movement function, for example due to age, illness or another type. Toilets for users with restricted movement include: additional support elements attached to a wall or a floor, for example support handles, handrails or the like. In addition and / or alternatively, public toilets, in particular public toilets in a moving vehicle, also include support handles, handrails or the like.

Toilets in public areas in particular are subject to high mechanical loads in daily use. Mechanical loads result, among other things, from the regular pivoting of the seat and / or the cover between the closed position and the open position, in particular in the hinge bearing device, from improper use of the toilet in the sense of a stool or a shelf in which the user loads the toilet and thus in particular the hinge bearing device and the lid and / or the seat with its own weight and / or objects to be put down and possibly even overloaded, and finally - particularly relevant for public toilets - from vandalism, in which Vandals with excessive use of force, for example on the lid and / or the seat of the toilet and thus on the hinge bearing device attached to the basin, in the worst case destructively, willfully.

It is known in particular in the private field of application to equip toilets with one damping element or several damping elements for comfort purposes, which dampen the lowering speed of the seat or the cover or both and thereby prevent or reduce noise caused by a cover or seat falling from the open position. DE 10 2004 041 034 B4 shows a toilet seat cover combination, in which the toilet seat and the toilet lid are pivotally mounted with two dampers.

Furthermore, it is known, in particular in the private field of application, for hygienic reasons for better cleaning of the toilet and / or its cover and / or its seat, to enable the user to mount and dismantle it quickly and easily. DE 10 2007 010 930 B4 shows one to DE 10 2004 041 034 B4 essentially similar structure and a substantially similar arrangement of the damper, wherein a fastening arrangement arranged there between the damper and the toilet bowl enables the user to easily and quickly assemble and / or disassemble the toilet seat and / or the toilet lid.

In addition, toilets are known that lock the lid and / or the seat. Out DE 20 2009 003 907 U1 a hinge device for a lid and / or seat of a toilet is known, which comprises a locking rod, which in the installed state resiliently yields in the vertical direction, for holding the lid and the seat in an open position. The integration of this holding function in the hinge device disadvantageously requires a comparatively high overall height.

It is generally known, in order to avoid damage to a toilet and theft or unauthorized dismantling of the cover and / or seat, to reduce the scope of its functions, that is to say a toilet, for example, not with a seat and Equip the lid or dispense with the seat or lid or attach it to the toilet bowl in a non-detachable or removable manner using special tools.

The invention is therefore based on the object of providing a hinge bearing device and basin and lid and / or seat for a toilet and a corresponding assembly method which, in a manner which is simplified compared to the prior art, permit their rapid and inexpensive production, assembly and maintenance without the Giving up properties regarding the resistance to the effects of willful destruction or dismantling and the ability to clean.

This object is achieved according to a first aspect of the invention with a hinge bearing device of the type described at the outset, in which the first and the second axle receptacles are identical in construction and the first axle body is designed as a first rotary damper which has a first axle component, a second one which is rotatable relative to the first axle component Axis component and a first damper element generating a damping torque between the first and the second axis component.

The hinge bearing device connecting the lid and / or the seat to a basin is preferably designed such that the lid and / or the seat of a basin for a toilet can be pivoted back and forth about a pivot axis between a substantially horizontal closed position and a substantially vertical open position is. As a rule, the basin of such toilets is preferably arranged in an installed position such that a seat surface of the seat and / or the cover in the closed position extend essentially in a horizontal plane and the seat comprises the opening of the basin and / or the cover Opening of the basin closes the toilet. In an open position, the seat and / or the cover preferably extend essentially in a vertical plane, the cover in the open position exposing the opening of the basin to the toilet for use. In the installed position in the closed position, the cover and / or seat preferably has an opening angle of essentially 0 ° with respect to a horizontal plane. In the open position, the cover and / or the seat have an opening angle of approximately 100 ° with respect to the horizontal plane. The opening angle is determined in relation to the first and / or second pivot axis. The opening angle increases from the closed position, approximately 0 °, in the direction of the open position, approximately 100 °, and beyond.

The cover and / or the seat preferably each comprise a first and a second bearing receptacle.

The first and / or second bearing block preferably each have a fastening surface. The respective fastening surface preferably extends essentially in one plane horizontally and / or essentially parallel to the first and / or second pivot axis, the fastening surface being able to extend at least in sections transversely to the first and / or second pivot axis. The fastening surfaces can be essentially flat and / or corrugated and / or wavy and / or toothed. Furthermore, the fastening surface of the first and / or the fastening surface of the second bearing block can comprise a projection and / or a recess and / or a corner and / or an edge. By means of the fastening surfaces of the first and the second bearing block, these can be arranged and / or fastened on the basin, in particular in a rear part of the basin, preferably on its upper side, on a fastening surface of the basin. In the installed position, the fastening surface of the basin preferably extends essentially in one plane horizontally and / or essentially parallel to the first and / or second pivot axis, wherein the fastening surface can also extend transversely to the first and / or second pivot axis in sections. The fastening surface of the basin can be essentially flat and / or wavy and / or corrugated and / or toothed. Furthermore, the fastening surface of the basin can comprise a projection and / or a recess and / or a corner and / or an edge. The fastening surface of the first bearing block and / or the fastening surface of the second bearing block and / or the fastening surface of the basin is designed for the cohesive and / or non-positive and / or positive connection or fastening of the first and / or second bearing block to the basin. The first bearing block and / or the second bearing block can be fastened to the basin by means of a screw connection. Furthermore, the respective fastening surface of the first bearing block and / or the second bearing block can be designed as a flange, the respective flange preferably being formed integrally with the first bearing block and / or the second bearing block.

The first and / or the second bearing block preferably comprises the material steel and / or aluminum and / or cast iron and / or plastic and / or ceramic. In addition and / or alternatively, the first and / or the second bearing block comprise fiber-reinforced materials. Fibers are, for example, glass fibers and / or plastic fibers and / or aramid fibers and / or steel fibers and / or natural fibers and / or nylon fibers. The first and / or the second bearing block is particularly preferably formed in one piece (one piece). Furthermore, the first and / or the second bearing block are each formed in two parts (two parts) or three parts (three parts) or in several parts (several parts).

Furthermore, the first and / or the second bearing block preferably has a height of at least 2 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm, 5 cm or 6 cm and a maximum height of 2 cm, 3 cm, 4 cm, 5 cm or 6 cm. The dimensions in length, width and height of the first and / or second bearing block are preferably identical or essentially similar.

Length specifications relate to a distance essentially parallel to the first and / or second pivot axis in a substantially horizontal plane. Width information relates to a distance essentially transversely to the first and / or second pivot axis in a substantially horizontal plane. And details of the height relate to a distance essentially transversely to the first and / or second pivot axis in a substantially vertical plane.

The first and / or the second axis receptacle is preferably arranged coaxially to the first and / or second pivot axis. Furthermore, the first and / or the second axle receptacle preferably has an essentially cylindrical, i.e. essentially an inner wall running parallel to the first and / or second pivot axis and / or an essentially conical one, that is to say an inner wall converging to a point. In the case of a conical course, the point can lie virtually outside the first and / or second bearing block. The first axle receptacle preferably extends within the first bearing block and / or the second axle receptacle within the second bearing block. The first and / or the second axle receptacle preferably extend within the first and / or second bearing block to approximately one third or approximately half or approximately two thirds the length of the first and / or the second bearing block.

Furthermore, the first and / or the second axis receptacle is preferably circular, and / or oval and / or wavy and / or polygonal, for example polygonal and / or tooth-shaped, preferably in the circumferential direction. The first axle receptacle of the first bearing block preferably has a diameter, preferably an average diameter. The second axle receptacle of the second bearing block preferably has a diameter, preferably an average diameter. Furthermore, the diameter or the average diameter of the first axle mount can and / or the second axle mount vary in the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the first axle receptacle and / or the second axle receptacle can be designed as a continuous axle receptacle, for example as a through hole. Furthermore, the first and the second axle receptacles preferably have the same diameter or mean diameter. Alternatively, the first and the second axle receptacles preferably have different diameters or mean diameters.

The first and / or the second axle receptacle are preferably at least in sections a sliding bearing, in particular a rotating sliding bearing and / or an axial sliding bearing. In addition and / or alternatively, the first and / or the second axle receptacle each comprise a plain bearing ring. The plain bearing ring preferably comprises the materials graphite and / or ceramic and / or plastic and / or copper and / or aluminum and / or brass. Furthermore, the respective slide bearing ring preferably comprises the same material as the first and / or second bearing block. In addition and / or alternatively, the first and / or the second axle receptacle are designed in sections for a positive and / or non-positive and / or material connection. In a preferred manner, the first and / or the second axle receptacle is further configured such that a relative movement between the first and / or the second bearing block and the cover and / or the seat in the axial direction, that is to say along the first and / or second pivot axis , prevented or minimized.

The first and second axle receptacles are preferably identical in construction. Furthermore, the first bearing block and the second bearing block are preferably identical in construction. In the installed position, the first bearing block and the second bearing block are particularly preferably arranged in the same direction as one another and coaxially with the first and / or second pivot axis. In this preferred rectified arrangement, the first axle receptacle of the first bearing block and the second axle receptacle of the second bearing block open coaxially with the first and / or second pivot axis in the same direction. A second bearing block arranged in the same direction as the first bearing block is essentially a second bearing block that is displaced coaxially to the first and / or second pivot axis. An essentially rectified arrangement of two bearing blocks is in particular not a mirror-symmetrical or mirrored arrangement of two bearing blocks.

In addition, a first axle body for rotatably mounting the cover and / or the is preferably on and / or within the first axle receptacle of the first bearing block Seat in their respective first bearing receptacle around the first pivot axis and within the second axle receptacle of the second bearing block, a second axle body for rotatably mounting the cover and / or the seat in their respective first bearing receptacle about its second pivot axis. The second axle body can comprise a third axle component and a fourth axle component rotatable relative to the third axle component.

In the installed position, the first and / or the second axis body are preferably arranged coaxially to the first and / or second pivot axis. Furthermore, the first and / or the second axle body preferably has an essentially cylindrical, i.e. essentially a jacket running parallel to the first and / or second pivot axis and / or an essentially conical jacket, that is to say a jacket converging to a point. The first axle body, preferably its first axle component, preferably extends within the first axle receptacle and / or the second axle body, preferably its third axle component, extends within the second axle receptacle.

Furthermore, the first axle body, preferably with its second axle component, preferably extends beyond the first bearing block from its first axle receptacle. In addition and / or alternatively preferably, the second axle body, preferably with its fourth axle component, extends beyond the second bearing block from its second axle receptacle.

The first axle body and / or the second axle body are further preferably circular and / or oval and / or wavy and / or polygonal, for example polygonal and / or tooth-shaped, in the circumferential direction. The first axle body arranged on the first bearing block preferably has a diameter, preferably an average diameter. The second axle body arranged on the second bearing block preferably has a diameter, preferably an average diameter. Furthermore, the diameter of the first axle body and / or the second axle body can vary in the longitudinal direction. Furthermore, the first axle body, in particular its first axle component, is designed to be complementary to the first axle mount and / or the second axle body, in particular its third axle component, is designed to be complementary to the second axle mount.

The first axle component of the first rotary damper is preferably fixed in the first bearing block, in particular in its first axle receptacle, preferably detachably fixed. The first axis component can be firmly bonded, for example glued and / or welded. Furthermore, the first axle component can be fixed in a form-fitting manner, for example by means of projections and / or recesses, and / or toothed and / or undulated, and / or polygonal. Furthermore, the first axle component can be non-positively connected to the first bearing block, for example by means of a screw connection. In addition, the first axle body, in particular the first axle component, is preferably formed integrally with the first bearing block. Furthermore, the slide bearing ring of the first axle mount comprises the first axle body, in particular the first axle component and / or the first damper element and / or the second axle component, preferably in sections. The slide bearing ring of the second axle receptacle preferably comprises the second axle body, in particular the third axle component and / or the second damper element and / or the fourth axle component, in a form-fitting and / or non-positive manner. The first axle body preferably comprises the first rotary damper and a first slide bearing ring. The first rotary damper is preferably the first axle body. The first damping element preferably absorbs essentially tangential and / or radially acting forces. The damping direction preferably counteracts gravity.

According to one advantage of the solution according to the invention, the compact design of the first and second bearing blocks of the hinge bearing device is extremely robust against external improper forces. In a particularly advantageous manner, the hinge bearing device according to the invention also protects the damping element or the rotary damper by virtue of its arrangement within the first bearing block and the cover and / or the seat against external willful force effects. In addition, the solution according to the invention is advantageously much less susceptible to contamination and is much easier to clean.

According to a further advantage of the solution according to the invention, the constructional design of the first and second bearing blocks allows the manufacturing costs, the storage costs and the expenditure for the procurement of spare parts as well as the assembly effort to be significantly reduced in comparison to solutions from the prior art, despite small quantities.

According to a first preferred embodiment, it is provided that the first axle component of the first rotary damper is connected to the first bearing block in a torque-proof manner and / or is integrally formed with the first bearing block and the second axle component comprises a fastening surface which is designed for the torque-transmitting fastening to the seat or cover.

It is understood that the first rotary damper can be the first axle body. It is further to be understood that a cohesive and / or non-positive and / or positive connection causes a torque-proof connection between the first rotary damper, preferably its first axle component, and the first bearing block. In addition and / or alternatively, it is to be understood that the fastening surface of the second axle component of the first axle body is designed for materially and / or non-positively and / or positively connecting to the seat or cover for torque-transmitting fastening. Furthermore, the first axle body or the first rotation damper is preferably, at least in sections, pivotally mounted in the first bearing block, in particular in its first axle receptacle.

In addition and / or alternatively, the first damper element, preferably partially and / or completely, is encompassed by the second axle component. A connection between the second axle component and the cover or the seat can preferably be embodied cohesively and / or non-positively and / or positively.

The first axle components of the first axle body or the first rotary damper preferably form a pin on the end face and the first bearing block and / or its first axle receptacle forms a groove complementary to the pin or the first axle components of the first axle body or the first rotary damper form a groove on the face side and the first bearing block and / or its first axle receptacle from a pin complementary to the groove. The first axle component is particularly preferably fixed on and / or within the first bearing block.

The second axle component of the first axle body is preferably designed for a torque-transmitting connection to the first bearing seat of the cover and / or the seat. The connection is preferably integrally, for example glued or welded, and / or non-positively, for example by means of a screw connection, and / or positively, for example by a polygonal and / or toothed design. In particular, the second axle component of the first axle body is complementary to the first bearing seat of the cover and / or the seat, ie in the sense of a negative.

It is even more preferred that the first and the second pivot axis are coaxial with one another in the installed position of the first and the second bearing block.

In particular, the first and second pivot axes are arranged in an essentially horizontal plane in the installed position.

According to an advantage of the solution according to the invention, this design allows the hinge bearing device to be as compact and space-saving as possible.

In a further preferred embodiment it is provided that the second axle body is designed as a second rotary damper, which comprises a third axle component, a fourth axle component rotatable relative to the third axle component and a second damper element generating a damping torque between the third and fourth axle components.

It is understood that the second rotary damper can be the second axle body. It is further to be understood that a cohesive and / or non-positive and / or positive connection effects a torque-proof connection between the second rotary damper, preferably its third axle component, and the second bearing block. In addition and / or alternatively, it is to be understood that the fastening surface of the fourth axle component is designed for materially and / or non-positively and / or positively connecting to the seat or cover for torque-transmitting fastening.

In addition and / or alternatively, a second plain bearing ring preferably partially and / or completely comprises the second axle body, in particular its third axle component. A connection between the second slide bearing ring and the third axle component of the second axle body can in this case preferably be embodied cohesively and / or non-positively and / or positively. Furthermore, a connection between the second slide bearing ring and the cover or the seat can preferably be embodied cohesively and / or non-positively and / or positively.

The third axle component of the second axle body or of the second rotary damper preferably forms a journal on the end face and the second bearing block and / or its second axle receiver forms a groove complementary to the journal or the third axle components of the second axle body or the second rotary damper forms a groove on the end face and the second bearing block and / or its second axle receptacle forms a pin complementary to the groove. The third axle component is particularly preferably fixed on and / or within the second bearing block.

The third axle component of the second rotary damper is preferably fixed, preferably detachably, in the second bearing block, in particular in its second axle receptacle. The third axis component can be firmly bonded, for example glued and / or welded. Furthermore, the third axle component can be fixed in a form-fitting manner, for example by means of projections and / or recesses, and / or toothed and / or wavy and / or polygonal. Furthermore, the third axle component can be non-positively connected to the second bearing block, for example by means of a screw connection. In addition, the third axle component is preferably formed integrally with the second bearing block. In particular, the second slide bearing ring comprises the third axle component and / or the second damper element and / or the fourth axle component in sections. The slide bearing ring preferably comprises the third axle component and / or the second damper element and / or the fourth axle component in a form-fitting and / or non-positive manner. The second axle body preferably comprises the second rotary damper and a second slide bearing ring.

The fourth axle component of the second axle body is preferably designed for a torque-transmitting connection to the first bearing seat of the cover and / or the seat. The connection is preferably integrally, for example glued or welded, and / or non-positively, for example by means of a screw connection, and / or positively, for example by a polygonal and / or toothed design. In particular, the fourth axle component of the second axle body is complementary to the first bearing seat of the cover and / or the seat, i.e. in the sense of a negative.

According to one advantage of the solution according to the invention, with the present embodiment of the invention both the lid and the seat of the toilet can pivot into a closed position without mechanical overloading of the hinge bearing device, the basin, the lid and the seat.

In a further preferred embodiment it is provided that the first and the third axle components are of identical construction and / or the second and the fourth Axle components are identical and / or the first and second damper elements are identical.

The second rotary damper is particularly preferably structurally identical to the first rotary damper. Furthermore, the second axle body is preferably identical in construction to the first axle body. In particular, the first and the second bearing block are identical.

According to a further advantage of the solution according to the invention, the additional construction of the first and third axle components and / or the second and fourth axle components and / or the first and second damper elements enables the manufacturing costs, the storage costs and the cost of procuring spare parts and the assembly effort to be reduced Reduce quantities in comparison to solutions from the state of the art.

In a further preferred embodiment it is provided that the first bearing block has a third axle receptacle, which receives a first axle section of a third axle body, which has a second axle section which is designed for arrangement in a second bearing receptacle of the cover or the seat for the rotatable mounting of the Cover or seat around a third pivot axis defined by the third axle body, and / or the second bearing block has a fourth axle receptacle, which receives a first axle section of a fourth axle body, which has a second axle section, which is to be arranged in a second bearing receptacle of the lid or of the seat is designed for rotatable mounting of the cover or seat about a fourth pivot axis defined by the fourth axis body.

Basically, it should be understood that the third axle body is fixed, preferably detachably, with its first axle section in the third axle receptacle of the first bearing block. The first axle section of the third axle body is preferably connected to the third axle receptacle of the first bearing block with a material fit and / or a form fit and / or a force fit. It is further provided that the third axle body can have a second axle section for arrangement in a second bearing receptacle for the cover or the seat. The connection between the second axle section of the third axle body and the second bearing receptacle of the cover or the seat is preferably designed as a slide bearing. In addition and / or alternatively, the third axle mount is at least Sectionally and / or selectively designed for a positive and / or non-positive and / or material connection.

Furthermore, it is to be understood that the fourth axle body is fixed, preferably detachably, with its first axle section in the fourth axle receptacle of the second bearing block. The first axle section of the fourth axle body is preferably connected to the third axle receptacle of the second bearing block with a material fit and / or a form fit and / or a force fit. It is further provided that the fourth axle body can have a second axle section for arrangement in a second bearing receptacle for the cover or the seat. The connection between the second axle section of the fourth axle body and the second bearing receptacle of the cover or the seat is preferably designed as a slide bearing. In addition and / or alternatively, the fourth axis receptacle is designed at least in sections and / or at points for a positive and / or non-positive and / or material connection.

The third and / or the fourth axis receptacle are preferably arranged coaxially to the third and / or fourth pivot axis. Furthermore, the third and / or the fourth axis receptacle preferably have a substantially cylindrical, that is to say a substantially parallel to the third and / or fourth pivot axis, and / or an essentially conical, that is to say an inner wall converging to a point. In the case of a conical course, the point can lie virtually outside the first and / or second bearing block. The third axle receptacle preferably extends within the first bearing block and / or the fourth axle receptacle within the second bearing block. The third and / or the fourth axle receptacle preferably extend within the first and / or second bearing block to approximately one third or approximately half or approximately two thirds the length of the first and / or second bearing block. Furthermore, the first and the third axle receptacle can form a contiguous opening passing through the first bearing block and / or the second and the fourth axle receptacle can form a contiguous opening passing through the second bearing block. The first and third axle receptacles are preferably arranged coaxially to one another on two substantially opposite sides of the first bearing block and / or the second and fourth axle receptacles are arranged coaxially to one another on two essentially opposite sides of the second bearing block.

Furthermore, the third and / or the fourth axis receptacle are circular and / or oval and / or wavy and / or polygonal, for example polygonal and / or tooth-shaped, in the circumferential direction. The third axle receptacle of the first bearing block preferably has a diameter, preferably an average diameter. The fourth axle receptacle of the second bearing block preferably has a diameter, preferably an average diameter. Furthermore, the third axle receptacle preferably penetrates the first bearing block and / or the fourth axle receptacle the second bearing block.

In addition, a third axle body for rotatably mounting the cover and the seat about its third pivot axis is arranged on and / or within the third axle mount of the first bearing block and / or a fourth axle body for rotatably mounting the lid and the inside of the fourth axle mount of the second bearing block Seat arranged around its fourth pivot axis.

In the installed position, the third and / or the fourth axis body are preferably arranged coaxially to the third and / or fourth pivot axis. Furthermore, the third and / or the fourth axis body preferably have a cylindrical, i.e. essentially a jacket running parallel to the third and / or fourth pivot axis, and / or a conical jacket, that is to say a jacket converging to a point. The third axle body, preferably its first axle section, preferably extends within the third axle receptacle and / or the fourth axle body within the fourth axle receptacle.

Furthermore, the third axle body, preferably its second axle section, preferably extends beyond the first bearing block out of its third axle receptacle. In addition and / or alternatively preferably, the fourth axle body, preferably its second axle section, extends beyond the second bearing block from its fourth axle receptacle.

Furthermore, the third axis body and / or the fourth axis body are circular and / or oval and / or wavy and / or polygonal in the circumferential direction, for example polygonal and / or tooth-shaped, preferably in sections. The third axle body arranged on the first bearing block preferably has a diameter, preferably an average diameter. The fourth axle body arranged on the second bearing block preferably has a diameter, preferably an average diameter.

The first axle section of the third axle body is preferably fixed in the third axle receptacle of the first bearing block, preferably with a form fit and / or a force fit and / or a material fit. In addition and / or alternatively, the first axle section of the fourth axle body is fixed in the fourth axle receptacle of the second bearing block, preferably in a form-fitting and / or non-positive and / or material manner. Furthermore, the first bracket forms the third axle body and / or the second bracket forms the fourth axle body integrally, i.e. one-piece, from.

A further preferred embodiment provides that the third and fourth axle receptacles are identical and / or the third and fourth axle bodies are identical.

An advantage according to the invention is the modular construction of the first and second bearing blocks, which makes it possible to manufacture a hinge bearing device consisting of identical parts of the bearing blocks and to provide functions, for example a damping function, based on identical parts as required.

According to a further advantage of the solution according to the invention, the additional construction of the third and fourth axle receptacles and / or the third and fourth axle bodies enables the manufacturing costs, the storage costs and the expenditure for the procurement of spare parts as well as the assembly effort in spite of small quantities compared to solutions from the prior art further reduce technology.

In a further preferred embodiment it is provided that the first and third pivot axes are coaxial with one another and / or the second and fourth pivot axes are coaxial with one another.

A further preferred embodiment shows that the second axle component of the first axle body is designed in the direction of the second bearing block and the fourth axle component of the second axle body is configured opposite to the first bearing block or the fourth axis component of the second axle body is designed in the direction of the first bearing block and the second Axis component of the first axle body is designed opposite to the second bearing block.

The first and the second bearing bracket are preferably arranged in the same direction as one another, the first and / or the second and / or the third and / or the fourth pivot axis being aligned coaxially with one another. In particular are a The first and second bearing blocks arranged in the same direction are essentially displaced in parallel, starting from a virtually the same origin and the same orientation, in such a way that the first and / or the second and / or the third and / or the fourth pivot axis are aligned coaxially to one another. Furthermore, the first and the second bearing block are preferably identical in construction.

According to the invention, the first and second bearing block of the hinge bearing device can essentially be produced from identical parts by the arrangement of the first bearing block and the second bearing block in the same direction. This reduces both the costs in procurement and in production, because on the one hand the administrative and operational effort in procurement is reduced due to the reduced number of parts, and on the other hand investments in new systems are unnecessary or existing machines can be better utilized, which in turn reduces the unit costs. Furthermore, fewer processes can be mastered, at least in procurement and production, so that greater attention can be paid to the ongoing processes, which experience has shown to minimize the number of errors and the associated costs.

Furthermore, in a further preferred embodiment, the first bearing block is formed with a first locking groove and / or a first locking point and / or the second bearing block is formed with a second locking groove and / or a second locking point.

The first and / or second locking groove following a circular path preferably has a radian measure which preferably corresponds to a pivoting angle of the cover and / or seat between its closed position and the open position, at least one first and / or second locking point at a position along the first and / or second locking groove is arranged, which preferably corresponds to the open position of the cover and / or the seat. Preferably, the first locking point lies on the circular path of the first locking groove and / or the second locking point lies on the circular path of the second locking groove.

A preferred further embodiment comprises a first locking element which engages with a first end in the first locking groove and / or the first locking point and is designed to be attachable for locking the cover and / or seat with a second end for attachment to the cover and / or seat and / or a second locking element, which has a first end in the second locking groove and / or the second locking point engages and is designed to be lockable for locking the cover and / or seat with a second end for attachment to the cover and / or seat.

It is further preferred that the first and / or the second locking element extend from a first end to a second end, preferably parallel to one of the four pivot axes. Furthermore, the first and / or second locking element is in particular an elastic element, preferably a spring, or the first and / or second locking element comprises an elastic element, preferably a spring. The first and / or the second locking element is particularly preferably designed to snap in and / or out in the first and / or the second locking point, preferably in the open position of the cover and / or the seat. Preferably, the engagement and disengagement movement of the first and / or second locking element takes place essentially parallel, i.e. in the longitudinal direction, to at least one of the four swivel axes.

The first and / or second locking element is preferably mounted in the first and / or second locking groove so that it can be moved at least in sections in the tangential direction. The first and / or second locking groove is / are also preferably designed such that they prevent a relative movement of the first and / or second locking element in the radial direction with respect to the respective circular path. In particular, the first and / or second bearing block each form a stop for the first and / or second locking element in an axial direction.

Advantageously, the arrangement of a locking groove or a locking point in engagement with a locking element prevents an unwanted change in the angle of the cover and / or the seat between the closed position and the open position, as a result of which mechanical shock loads in particular are caused by a sudden, non-forced closing movement, especially in moving Vehicles, at least reduced, if not completely prevented.

According to one advantage of this embodiment of the solution according to the invention, the locking function implemented according to the invention is designed to be space-saving and equally robust against improper force effects.

In a further preferred embodiment of the hinge bearing device, the first axle body comprises a locking recess and the first bearing block a locking device and / or the second axle body a locking recess and the second bearing block a locking device, the locking device preferably having a resilient locking element or a locking element with a spring element.

The hinge bearing device preferably comprises a first axle body with a locking recess and a first bearing block with a locking device. Further preferably, the hinge bearing device comprises a second axle body with a locking recess and a second bearing block with a locking device.

In particular, the locking device can be designed as a resilient locking element. The resilient locking element preferably comprises, for example, a steel spring or a rubber spring or an elastomer spring. Also preferred, the resilient locking element has additional damping properties. The locking device particularly preferably comprises a locking element with a spring element. The spring element preferably comprises, for example, a steel spring or a rubber spring or an elastomer spring. The locking element is preferably spherical or pin-shaped, i.e. conical or cylindrical. In particular, the locking element can be polygonal.

In an open position of the cover and / or seat, the locking device engages in the locking recess. The locking device preferably forms a positive connection with the locking recess. In particular, the connection between the locking device and the locking recess is a positive and non-positive connection. Two radial elevations on the first and / or second axle body which are spaced apart in the circumferential direction can form the locking recess. Furthermore, a radial recess in sections or at points relative to the remaining circumference of the first and / or the second axle body can form the locking device. By means of the course of the curved path of the radial elevations or the transition into the radial recess, the course of the force and displacement when opening or closing the cover and / or seat can be set to the open position or from the open position. In preferred The cam track is designed in such a way that unwanted or uncontrolled closing of the cover and / or seat is prevented without restricting the manageability for the user.

Advantageously, the arrangement of a locking recess in engagement with a locking device prevents unwanted and / or uncontrolled closing of the cover and / or the seat from the open position to the closed position. In particular, mechanical shock loads due to an uncontrolled closing movement, i.e. falling of the cover and / or seat, in particular in moving vehicles, is at least reduced, if not completely prevented.

According to an advantage of this embodiment of the solution according to the invention, the locking function implemented according to the invention is particularly space-saving and, at the same time, is particularly robust against improper force effects.

In a further preferred embodiment, the first axle body comprises a freewheel element and / or the second axle body comprises a freewheel element.

The freewheel element preferably decelerates the movement sequence in a pivoting direction of the cover and / or the seat into the open position. In particular, the free-wheeling element has a braking effect on the cover and / or the seat between the open position and a maximum position. The maximum position of the cover and / or the seat is preferably formed by approximately 12.5 ° to 15 ° in relation to the open position on the hinge bearing device. In the maximum position, the cover and / or the seat preferably have an opening angle of approximately 112.5 ° to approximately 115 °.

The freewheel element is preferably arranged between the first or second and third or fourth axle body. Preferably, the freewheel element is positively connected to the respective axle body.

According to one advantage of the solution according to the invention, with the present embodiment of the invention both the lid and the seat of the toilet can pivot into an open position without mechanical overloading of the hinge bearing device, in particular the rotary damper, the basin, the lid and the seat.

It is further preferred in one embodiment that an adhesive and / or sealing element is arranged on the first and / or second bearing block.

In particular, it is provided that the adhesive and / or sealing element is arranged between the basin, in particular in its rear area, preferably on its upper side, and in each case the first and / or second bearing block. The adhesive and / or sealing element is preferably each arranged on the fastening surface of the first and / or second bearing block.

Furthermore, the invention is based on the object of enabling a more user-friendly use of a hinge bearing device for the pivotable fastening of a cover and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet.

According to a further aspect of the invention, the invention is achieved in that the fastening surface of the pelvis is designed for fastening a hinge bearing device according to one of the previous embodiments, the first axle receptacle of the lid and / or seat for receiving the second axle component of the first axle body and / or the fourth axle component of the second axle body and the second axle receptacle of the cover and / or seat are designed to receive the second axle section of the third and / or fourth axle body, the hinge bearing device according to one of the previous embodiments, the cover and / or seat between a closed position and an open position arranges at least one of the four pivot axes relatively pivotable to the basin on the mounting surface.

The fastening surface of the basin is preferably arranged in its installed position in a plane extending essentially parallel to at least one of the four pivot axes, the fastening surface being able to extend at least in sections transversely to one of the four pivot axes. Alternatively, the fastening surface of the basin is arranged inclined to at least one of the four pivot axes in its installed position. In the installed position, the fastening surface of the basin is particularly preferably arranged in a substantially horizontally extending plane, the fastening surface being able to extend at least in sections in the vertical direction. The mounting surface is preferably arranged in the installed position of the basin on its upper side, ie the side essentially facing the seat and / or the lid. In particular, the basin forms in its installed position the mounting surface in the rear third, preferably in the rear quarter.

The fastening surface of the basin is designed to attach a hinge bearing device, preferably at least one bearing block, particularly preferably a first and / or second bearing block, to it. The fastening surface of the basin is preferably for a material connection, for example glued and / or welded, and / or a form-fitting connection, for example through a recess and / or opening in the fastening surface of the basin, and / or a non-positive connection, for example by a screw connection , educated. The fastening surface is preferably essentially flat and / or wavy and / or toothed and / or corrugated. Furthermore, the fastening surface can comprise projections and / or recesses and / or openings. The fastening surface of the basin is preferably complementary to the fastening surface of the first and / or second bearing block.

With the first and second bearing receptacles of the cover and / or the seat, the cover and / or the seat can be pivotably mounted on the first and / or second bearing block of the hinge bearing device about one of the four pivot axes. The first and second bearing receptacles of the cover and / or the seat are preferably designed such that the cover and / or the seat of a basin for a toilet can be pivoted back and forth about a pivot axis between a substantially horizontal closed position and a substantially vertical open position . In its installed position, the basin is preferably arranged such that a seat surface of the seat and / or the cover in the closed position extend essentially in a horizontal plane and the seat comprises the opening of the basin and / or the cover the opening of the basin of the toilet closes. Furthermore, the first and second bearing receptacles of the cover are preferably arranged between the first and second bearing blocks, and the first and second bearing receptacles of the seat are each arranged on the outside of the first and second bearing blocks. Alternatively, the first and second bearing receptacles of the seat are preferably arranged between the first and second bearing blocks, and the first and second bearing receptacles of the cover are each arranged on the outside of the first and second bearing blocks.

The first bearing receptacle of the cover and / or the seat is preferably for a torque-transmitting connection to the second axle component of the first axle body and / or the fourth axle component of the second axle body educated. The connection is preferably integrally, for example glued or welded, and / or non-positively, for example by means of a screw connection, and / or positively, for example by a polygonal and / or toothed design. In particular, the first bearing seat of the cover and / or the seat is complementary to the second axle component of the first axle body and / or the fourth axle component of the second axle body, ie in the sense of a negative. The second bearing receptacle of the cover and / or the seat is preferably designed for rotatable mounting of the cover and / or the seat. The second bearing receptacle of the cover and / or the seat is preferably a sliding bearing, in particular a rotating sliding bearing. In addition and / or alternatively preferably, the second bearing receptacle of the cover and / or the seat comprises a bearing ring, in particular a plain bearing ring.

The slide bearing ring of the second bearing seat of the cover and / or the seat preferably comprises the materials graphite, ceramic, plastic, copper, aluminum, lead or brass. Furthermore, the plain bearing ring comprises the same material as the cover and / or the seat. Furthermore, the second bearing receptacle is preferably designed in such a way that a relative movement in the axial direction, that is to say along one of the four pivot axes, is prevented.

The basin and / or the cover and / or the seat preferably comprise the material steel and / or aluminum and / or cast iron and / or plastic and / or ceramic. In addition and / or alternatively, the basin and / or the cover and / or the seat comprise fiber-reinforced materials. Fibers are, for example, glass fibers and / or plastic fibers and / or aramid fibers and / or steel fibers and / or natural fibers and / or nylon fibers. The cover and / or the seat are particularly preferably each formed in one piece (integral). Alternatively, the cover and / or the seat are preferably designed in several pieces.

According to an advantage of the solution according to the invention, the lid and / or seat are extremely robust and only extremely difficult to remove from the basin via the hinge bearing device.

In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the cover and / or the seat forms or form a locking element receptacle.

The locking element receptacle of the lid and / or the seat is preferably arranged on the lid and / or the seat such that when the lid and / or the seat is pivoted about one of the four pivot axes between the closed position and the open position, the locking element receptacle is one of the locking element or describes the circular groove corresponding to the locking groove of the first and / or second bearing block. Furthermore, the locking element receptacle is preferably designed for a form-fitting reception of the locking element.

A further preferred embodiment comprises a cover which forms a collar which runs continuously or in sections around its circumference, the collar being interrupted at least in the region of the first and second bearing receptacles and the collar covering the seat along its circumference in the closed position.

In a preferred manner, the collar running on the circumference of the cover, in particular on its edge, covers the seat, in particular the edge of the seat, in the closed position and / or the open position of the cover and the seat, preferably in sections and / or at points. The collar of the cover is preferably designed such that when it engages in the cover for pivoting between the closed position and the open position of the cover, it comes into contact with the seat, in particular the edge of the seat and / or the pelvis, in particular the upper side thereof, especially in the front area of the basin, is prevented by the circumferential collar of the lid. The collar is preferably arranged on the underside of the cover, offset inwards from the cover edge with an upper edge, and is inclined outwards in the direction of the cover edge or beyond to a lower edge of the collar. In addition and / or alternatively, the transitions from the edge of the cover to the underside of the cover and / or from the underside of the cover to the collar are rounded. Furthermore, a recessed grip formed by the collar and the cover is designed to be non-slip, in particular profiled.

According to an advantage of the solution according to the invention, such a basin and lid and / or seat allows the user, through the federal government, to handle the toilet hygienically despite possible contamination and, on the other hand, the cleaning staff to perform thorough and equally quick cleaning.

It is preferably provided in a further embodiment that the seat comprises at least one section which is between the basin and the lid and / or forms a support space for the seat in the closed position, the pelvis preferably having a support surface in the region of the section of the support space on a side facing the cover and / or the seat.

The support space and / or the support surface are preferably arranged in the installed position of the basin and the lid and / or the seat in a rear half, preferably a rear third, of the basin. Furthermore, the edge of the basin and the cover and / or the seat preferably delimit the support space and / or the support surface in a respective lateral direction. Furthermore, the support surface is preferably non-slip, in particular profiled.

The arrangement of such a support space and in particular the support surface directly on the pelvis or between the pelvis and the seat and / or lid advantageously offers a robust holding possibility for users, which can be integrated into the toilet at low cost, is insensitive to willful force effects and does not require additional space for fastening the support elements in comparison to conventional toilets.

According to one advantage of the solution according to the invention, this embodiment on the one hand offers users, in particular with limited movement function, robust and space-saving support surfaces integrated in the basin and the cover and / or seat, which on the other hand can be easily cleaned and the installation and maintenance effort compared to. Reduce state of the art solutions. By means of the integrated design of the support surfaces, they are advantageously robust against improper force in comparison to known solutions, which further reduces the maintenance effort.

According to a further aspect of the invention, the invention is achieved by using a hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding embodiments for pivotably fastening a cover and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet, in particular a public toilet, preferably a public toilet in a moving vehicle, in particular for the pivotable attachment of a cover and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet according to one of the previous embodiments.

According to a further aspect of the invention, the invention is achieved by a method for assembling a hinge bearing device, comprising: providing a hinge bearing device, in particular a hinge bearing device according to one the previous embodiments, rectified arrangement of a first bearing block and a, preferably structurally identical, second bearing block, on a basin, in particular a basin according to one of the previous embodiments, arrangement of a first axle body in a first axle receptacle of the first bearing block for rotatable mounting of the cover or Seat relative to the first bearing block about a first pivot axis, arrangement of a second axle body in a second axis receptacle of the second bearing block for rotatably mounting the cover or seat relative to the second bearing block about a second pivot axis, fastening the hinge bearing device on a basin, in particular a basin according to one of the previous embodiments, and fastening the hinge bearing device to a cover and / or seat, in particular a cover and / or seat according to one of the previous embodiments.

A preferred embodiment comprises the assembly of a first damping element in a first configuration between a first and second axle component of a first axle body and / or the assembly of a non-damping second axle body in a second (undamped) configuration, or assembly of the first damping element between a first and a second Axle component of a first axle body and a second damping element between a third and fourth axle component of a second axle body in a third configuration.

A further preferred embodiment comprises the assembly of a first locking element which engages with a first end in a first locking groove and / or the first locking point of the first bearing block and for locking the cover and / or seat with a second end for fastening to the cover and / or seat is designed to be attachable and / or assembly of a second locking element which engages with a first end in the second locking groove and / or the second locking point and for locking the cover and / or seat with a second end for attachment to the cover and / or seat is designed to be attachable.

A further preferred embodiment of the assembly method comprises the step of assembling a first locking device on a first bearing block and / or a second locking device on a second bearing block, the first locking device in the locking recess of the first axle body and / or the first locking device engages in the locking recess of the second axle body.

Furthermore, a further preferred embodiment of the assembly method comprises the step of assembling a freewheel element on the first axle body and / or second axle body.

Fig. 1:

Eine Explosionszeichnung eines 3-D Modells der Scharnierlagervorrichtung mit einem Deckel und einem Sitz in einer Ausführungsform;

Fig. 2:

Eine Explosionszeichnung eines 3-D Modells eines Lagerbocks einer in Figur 1 gezeigten Scharnierlagervorrichtung;

Fig. 3:

Ein geschnittenes 3D-Modell des in Figur 2 gezeigten Lagerbocks;

Fig. 4:

Eine detaillierte Ansicht eines in den Figuren 1-3 gezeigten Lagerbocks im Einbauzustand;

Fig. 5:

Eine Explosionszeichnung eines 3-D Modells der Scharnierlagervorrichtung mit einem Deckel und einem Sitz in einer weiteren Ausführungsform;

Fig. 6:

Eine Explosionszeichnung eines 3-D Modells des in Figur 5 gezeigten Lagerbocks;

Fig. 7:

Eine detaillierte Ansicht einer Arretierungsvorrichtung des in den Figuren 5 und 6 gezeigten Lagerbocks;

Fig. 8:

Eine detaillierte Ansicht des Freilaufelements des in den Figuren 5 bis 7 gezeigten Lagerbocks;

Fig. 9:

Eine Seitenansicht eines Beckens mit einem Sitz in Schließstellung und einem Deckel in Offenstellung; und

Fig. 10:

Eine Seitenansicht eines Beckens mit einem Sitz und einem Deckel in Schließstellung.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are explained by way of example with reference to the accompanying figures. Show it:

Fig. 1:

An exploded view of a 3-D model of the hinge bearing device with a lid and a seat in one embodiment;

Fig. 2:

An exploded view of a 3-D model of a bearing block in one Figure 1 hinge bearing device shown;

Fig. 3:

A cut 3D model of the in Figure 2 bearing blocks shown;

Fig. 4:

A detailed view of one in the Figures 1-3 Bearing blocks shown in the installed state;

Fig. 5:

An exploded view of a 3-D model of the hinge bearing device with a lid and a seat in a further embodiment;

Fig. 6:

An exploded view of a 3-D model of the in Figure 5 bearing blocks shown;

Fig. 7:

A detailed view of a locking device of the in the Figures 5 and 6 bearing blocks shown;

Fig. 8:

A detailed view of the freewheel element in the Figures 5 to 7 bearing blocks shown;

Fig. 9:

A side view of a pool with a seat in the closed position and a lid in the open position; and

Fig. 10:

A side view of a pool with a seat and a lid in the closed position.

In the figures, elements that are the same or essentially functionally the same or similar are preferably designated by the same reference numerals.

Fig. 1 and Fig. 5 each show an exploded view of a 3-D model of the hinge bearing device (10) with a cover (20) and a seat (30). In the Fig. 1 and Fig. 5 The preferred embodiments shown show two identical bearing blocks (110, 130) with two identical damper elements (115, 135). These damper elements (115, 135) are each arranged with identical first and third axle components (112a, 132a) within the first and second axle receptacles (111, 131) of the first and second bearing blocks (111, 130). The first and third axle components (112a, 132a) are positively connected to the respective damper element (115, 135). The first and second damper elements (115, 135) each form a peg-like extension on the end face. The peg-like extension extends essentially coaxially along the first and / or second pivot axis with a substantially rectangular cross section. The first and third axle components (112a, 132a) receive the pin-like extension of the first and second damper elements (115, 135) in a form-fitting manner and form a pin transversely to the first and second pivot axes, delimited by the outer diameter of the first and third axle components (112a, 132a) on their respective end faces. These pins are designed for a positive connection with the first bearing seat of the cover (20) and the seat (30) in order to apply the torque of the cover and seat resulting from the weight and / or actuation force to the first and second damper elements (115, 135 ) transferred to. For this purpose, the cover and the seat are rotatably mounted about the first to fourth pivot axes relative to the first and second bearing blocks. In this preferred embodiment, the first axle mount (111) and the second axle mount (131) are identical in construction. Furthermore, the first bearing block and the second bearing block (110, 130) releasably receive the structurally identical third and fourth axle body (117, 137) by means of a screw or pin connection.

The first and second damper elements (115, 135) form the first axle component and the third axle component as pins on the end face. The third axle body (117) and the identical fourth axle body (137) have a face complementary to the journal of the first and second at the respective first section Damper element (115, times 135) or the first and third axle components formed groove, which in the assembled state interlocking form a positive connection at least in the tangential direction. Since the third and fourth axle bodies (117, 137) are each non-positively and positively connected to the first and second bearing block (110, 130) by means of a screw and / or a pin, the first axle component of the first rotary damper or the third Axle component of the second rotary damper via the third and fourth axle bodies (117, 137) fixed in the first and second bearing block (110, 130) is connected to the first and second bearing block (110, 130) in a torque-proof manner and thus also to the basin (40). The second and fourth axle components (112b, 132b) are not fixed in the first or second bearing block (110, 130).

Furthermore, the mounting surface of the in Fig. 1 and Fig. 5 shown first and second bearing blocks (110, 130) as a flange or flange-like. The respective flange comprises a bore through which the first and second bearing blocks (110, 130) can be attached to the basin (40). Furthermore, in this preferred embodiment it is provided that between the basin (40) and the first and second bearing block (110, 130) an adhesive and / or sealing element (150) is arranged, each of which likewise has holes for the screw connection provided.

In the in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 5 In the embodiments shown, the first and second bearing receptacles (311, 312) of the seat are arranged on the inside between the first and second bearing blocks (110, 130) and the first and second bearing receptacles (211, 212) of the cover on the outside outside the first and second bearing block (11 0.130) arranged.

Fig. 2 , 3rd and Fig. 6 show the already in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 5 described bearing block as an exploded view and cut drawing in detail.

Fig. 4 also shows a preferred embodiment of a hinge bearing device (10), in particular a bearing block (110, 130), with a locking element (120, 140), a locking point (119, 139), a locking groove (119, 139) and a locking element receptacle (213, 313) of a seat (30). In the present embodiment, the bearing block (110, 130) has a locking groove (119, 139) on the end face following a circular path with an adjoining locking point (119, 139) provided for the open position of the seat (30), in which a locking element (120 , 140) with a first end in the radial direction and is arranged movably in the tangential direction, ie following the circular path. The locking element (120, 140) is arranged with a second end, shown schematically, in the locking element receptacle (313) in a form-fitting manner.

7a-c show a particularly preferred further embodiment of a hinge bearing device (10), in which the second and fourth axle components (112b, 132b) have a locking recess (122). A locking device (121) comprising a locking element (121a) and a spring element (121b) acts on the second and fourth axle components (112b, 132b) in the radial direction. Fig. 7a shows the hinge bearing device in a closed position of the cover and / or seat, the cover and the seat have an opening angle of substantially 0 ° with respect to a horizontal plane. Fig. 7c shows the hinge bearing device in an open position of the cover and / or seat, in which the locking element (121a) of the locking device (121) engages in the locking recess (122) in the radial direction. In the open position, the cover and the seat in this exemplary embodiment have an opening angle of approximately 100 ° with respect to a horizontal plane. In the open position and the closed position, the locking device or the enclosed spring element has the least deflection. In the Fig. 7b The position shown shows the hinge bearing device in a position in which the spring element in an embodiment shown in relation to the open and closed positions is essentially deflected to a maximum before the locking element engages in the locking recess in the closed position. In order to lock the seat and the cover in the open position or to release them from it, the locking element must slide over a radial elevation of the second and fourth axle components (112b, 132b). The radial elevation essentially follows a curved path. The force required for locking or releasing the cover (20) and the seat (30) into and out of the open position can be adjusted via the gradient and the radial extent of the cam track on the one hand and the rigidity of the spring element (121b) on the other hand.

In the in the 5 to 8b shown embodiment, a freewheel element (123) is arranged between the first and third axle components (112a, 132a) and the respective third and fourth axle body (117, 137). The freewheel element (123) is essentially positively connected to the first or third axle component (112a, 132a) and the respective third or fourth axle body (117, 137).

Depending on the freewheeling of the freewheel element (123), the first and the third axle components (112a, 132a) can be pivoted relative to the third and fourth axle bodies (117, 137) relatively over a pivoting range defined by the freewheel. As a result, the seat (30) and the cover (20) can be pivoted beyond the open position by approximately 12.5 ° to approximately 15 ° into a maximum position of approximately 112.5 ° to approximately 115 ° by means of the freewheel element. In this preferred embodiment, the freewheel element (123) acts as a type of rotary brake which continuously brakes the cover (20) and the seat (30) via the pivoting movement between the open position and the maximum position. This advantageously prevents the hinge bearing device, in particular the first and second rotary dampers (114, 134) contained therein, from being overloaded.

Fig. 8a shows the arrangement of the freewheel element (123) between the first or second axle body (112, 132) and the third or fourth axle body (117, 137) in the closed position of the cover (20) and the seat (30). Fig. 8b shows this arrangement in a substantially maximum position of the cover (20) and the seat (30).

Fig. 9 shows a basin (40) with a seat (30) and cover (20) mounted by means of a hinge bearing device (10). In the illustration, the cover (20) is locked in an open position and the seat (30) in a closed position is placed substantially horizontally on the top of the basin (40). The embodiment shown there shows an arrangement of the hinge bearing device (10) in a rear region, essentially in a rear half, on the upper side of the basin (40) on its essentially horizontally extending fastening surface (410). Furthermore, the seat (30) shows in a rear lateral section a support space (314) and a support surface (411) which is arranged on the upper side of the pelvis (40) and is oriented in the direction of the seat. The support space (314) and the support surface (411) arranged therein offer users, in particular users with impaired movement, such a toilet, in particular for toilets arranged in moving vehicles, for example when sitting down and standing up.

Fig. 10 shows a basin (40) with a lid (20) in the closed position. The illustrated embodiment shows a cover (20) with a collar (215) which is offset inwards on the edge of the cover (214) on the underside of the cover (20) and which leads to a lower one Edge inclined outwards prevents the user from touching the seat (30) and / or the pelvis (40) or the top of the pelvis (40).

Reference list

10th

Hinge bearing device

110

First bearing block

111

First axis mount

112

First axis body

112a

First axis component

112b

Second axis component

113

First pivot axis

114

First rotary damper

115

First damper element

116

Third axis mount

117

Third axis body

117a

First intercept

117b

Second intercept

118

Third pivot axis

119

First locking groove / locking point

120

First locking element

121

Locking device

121a

Locking element

121 b

Spring element

122

Locking recess

123

Freewheel element

130

Second bearing block

131

Second axle mount

132

Second axis body

132a

Third axis component

132b

Fourth axis component

133

Second swivel axis

134

Second rotation damper

135

Second damper element

136

Fourth axle mount

137

Fourth axis body

138

Fourth swivel axis

139

Second locking groove / locking point

140

Second locking element

150

Adhesive and / or sealing element

20th

cover

210

Recess of the cover

211

First inventory

212

Second inventory

213

Locking element holder

214

Lid edge

215

Federation

30th

Seat

310

Recess of the seat

311

First inventory

312

Second inventory

313

Locking element holder

314

Support room

40

pool

410

Mounting surface

411

Support surface

Claims (16)

Hinge bearing device for pivotally fastening a cover and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet, in particular a public toilet in a moving vehicle, comprising
a first bearing block with a first axle receptacle and a first axle body arranged in the first axle receptacle for rotatably mounting the cover or the seat relative to the first bearing bracket about a first pivot axis,
a second bearing block with a second axle receptacle and a second axle body arranged in the second axle receptacle for rotatably mounting the cover or the seat relative to the second bearing bracket about a second pivot axis,
characterized in that the first and second axle receptacles are identical in construction and the first axle body is designed as a first rotary damper which comprises a first axle component, a second axle component rotatable relative to the first axle component and a first damper element which generates a damping torque between the first and the second axle component . Hinge bearing device according to claim 1,
characterized in that the first axle component of the first rotary damper is connected to the first bearing block in a torque-proof manner and / or is integrally formed with the first bearing block and the second axle component comprises a fastening surface which is designed for torque-transmitting fastening to the seat or cover. Hinge bearing device according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that the first and the second pivot axis are coaxial with one another in the installed position of the first and the second bearing block. Hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims 1-3,
characterized in that the second axle body is designed as a second rotary damper, which has a third axle component, a fourth axle component rotatable relative to the third axle component and an intermediate the third and fourth axis components comprise a damping torque generating second damper element,
wherein preferably the first and third axle components are identical and / or the second and fourth axle components are identical and / or the first and second damper elements are identical. Hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the first bearing block has a third axle receptacle which receives a first axle section of a third axle body which has a second axle section which is designed for arrangement in a second bearing receptacle of the cover or the seat for rotatably mounting the cover or seat a third pivot axis defined by the third axis body, and / or
the second bearing block has a fourth axle receptacle, which receives a first axle section of a fourth axle body, which has a second axle section which is designed for arrangement in a second bearing receptacle of the cover or the seat for rotatably mounting the cover or seat by one through the fourth Axle body defined fourth pivot axis, wherein preferably the third and fourth axis receptacle are structurally identical and / or the third and fourth axis body are structurally identical, and / or
preferably the first and third pivot axes are coaxial with one another and / or the second and fourth pivot axes are coaxial with one another. Hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that the second axle component of the first axle body is formed in the direction of the second bearing block and the fourth axle component of the second axle body is designed in the opposite direction to the first bearing block or the fourth axis component of the second axle body is designed in the direction of the first bearing block and the second axle component of the first Axle body is formed opposite to the second bearing block. Hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims,
wherein the first bracket is formed with a first locking groove and / or a first locking point and / or the second bracket with a second Locking groove and / or a second locking point is formed, preferably further comprising a first locking element which engages with a first end in the first locking groove and / or the first locking point and for locking the cover and / or seat with a second end for attachment to the Cover and / or seat is designed to be attachable and / or a second locking element which engages with a first end in the second locking groove and / or the second locking point and for locking the lid and / or seat with a second end for attachment to the lid and / or seat is designed to be attachable. Hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims,
wherein the first axle body comprises a locking recess and the first bearing block comprises a locking device and / or the second axle body comprises a locking recess and the second bearing block comprises a locking device, wherein the locking device preferably has a resilient locking element or a locking element with a spring element. Hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims,
wherein the first axle body comprises a freewheel element and / or the second axle body comprises a freewheel element. Hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized in that an adhesive and / or sealing element is arranged on the first and / or second bearing block. Basin and lid and / or seat for a toilet, in particular a public toilet in a moving vehicle, comprising the basin with a fastening surface and the lid and / or the seat, each with a first and second bearing seat,
characterized in that the fastening surface of the basin is designed to fasten a hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims 1-10, the first axle seat of the cover and / or seat for receiving the second axle component of the first axle body and / or the fourth axle component of the second axle body and the second axis of the cover and / or seat for receiving the second Axle section of the third and / or fourth axle body are formed, the hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims 1-10 arranging the lid and / or seat between a closed position and an open position about at least one of the four pivot axes relative to the basin on the fastening surface,
the cover and / or the seat forms or form a locking element receptacle. Basin and lid and seat according to the previous claim,
comprising a cover which forms a cover edge continuously or in sections on its circumferential collar, the collar being interrupted at least in the area of the first and second axle receptacles and the collar covering the seat along its circumference in the closed position. Basin and lid and seat according to one of the preceding claims 11-12,
characterized in that the seat comprises at least one section which forms a support space between the basin and the lid and / or the seat in the closed position, the basin in the region of the section having a support surface on a side facing the lid and / or the seat having. Use of a hinge bearing device according to one of the preceding claims 1-10 for the pivotable attachment of a cover and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet, in particular a public toilet in a moving vehicle, in particular for the pivotable attachment of a cover and / or a seat to a basin a toilet according to any one of the preceding claims 11-13. A method for assembling a hinge bearing device for pivotably fastening a cover and / or a seat to a basin of a toilet, in particular a public toilet in a moving vehicle, comprising: Providing a hinge bearing device, in particular a hinge bearing device according to one of claims 1-10, Rectified arrangement of a first bearing block and a second bearing block, preferably of identical construction, on a basin, in particular a basin according to one of claims 11-13, Arranging a first axle body in a first axle receptacle of the first bearing block for rotatably mounting the cover or the seat relative to the first bearing block about a first pivot axis, Arrangement of a second axle body in a second axle receptacle of the second bearing block for rotatably mounting the cover or the seat relative to the second bearing block about a second pivot axis, - Attaching the hinge bearing device on a basin, in particular a basin according to one of claims 11-13, and - Attaching the hinge bearing device to a cover and / or seat, in particular a cover and / or seat according to claims 11-13 preferably further comprising: - Assembly of a first damping element in a first configuration between a first and second axle component of a first axle body and / or assembly of a non-damping second axle body in a second (undamped) configuration, or - Assembly of the first damping element between a first and second axle component of a first axle body and a second damping element between a third and fourth axle component of a second axle body in a third configuration, and / or - Assembly of a first locking element which engages with a first end in a first locking groove and / or the first locking point of the first bearing block and is designed to be fastened for locking the cover and / or seat with a second end for fastening to the cover and / or seat and or - Installation of a second locking element, which engages with a first end in the second locking groove and / or the second locking point and is designed to be fastened for locking the cover and / or seat with a second end for fastening to the cover and / or seat. 16. The method of claim 15, comprising: - Assembly of a first locking device on a first bearing block and / or a second locking device on a second bearing block, the first locking device in the locking recess of the first axle body and / or the first Locking device engages in the locking recess of the second axle body, and / or - Assembly of a freewheel element on the first axle body and / or second axle body.

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