EP3699369B1 - Washing table assembly and method of its maintenance and cleaning - Google Patents

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EP3699369B1
EP3699369B1 EP20153554.9A EP20153554A EP3699369B1 EP 3699369 B1 EP3699369 B1 EP 3699369B1 EP 20153554 A EP20153554 A EP 20153554A EP 3699369 B1 EP3699369 B1 EP 3699369B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/32—Holders or supports for basins
    • E03C1/322—Holders or supports for basins connected to the wall only
    • E03C1/324—Holders or supports for basins connected to the wall only adjustable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K1/00—Wash-stands; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K1/04—Basins; Jugs; Holding devices therefor
    • A47K1/05—Holding devices for basins or jugs
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C2201/00—Details, devices or methods not otherwise provided for
    • E03C2201/90—Basins movable between several positions

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  • the invention relates to a washstand arrangement according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention also relates to a method for maintaining and/or cleaning a washstand arrangement.
  • the fastening device comprises a bracket which can be arranged on a wall, preferably by means of screws, and which forms a support for the washbasin.
  • the fastening device regularly includes a drainage channel that can be arranged under the washbasin and has a drain provided for connection to a siphon or a drain line for dirty water on the building side.
  • the vanity in turn forms a water drain that allows water to drain into the drain channel below the vanity.
  • the washbasin is screwed to the console in the course of assembling the washbasin or arranging the washbasin.
  • the drainage channel needs to be cleaned or serviced regularly required, for example, to clear a blockage in the drain.
  • a screw connection between the washbasin and the console must be completely loosened and the washbasin removed from the console.
  • two people are required to remove the vanity from the console or to lift the vanity from the support, which unnecessarily complicates cleaning of the drain channel.
  • the DE 10 2013 105 954 B3 shows a washbasin arrangement with a fastening device and a washbasin, which is designed as a plate and is pushed with one end into a console of the fastening device.
  • a vanity arrangement with a vanity and a console is known.
  • the vanity is inserted into an opening of the console and held therein.
  • the ES 2 299 295 A1 relates to a vanity arrangement with a vanity and a drain channel.
  • the vanity is attached to the drain channel at an incline and is held in place by a fastening means of the drain channel.
  • the US 9,790,674 B1 discloses a vanity assembly with a mounting fixture having a console for supporting a table.
  • the table is arranged below a sink and bolted to the console.
  • the present invention is therefore based on the object of proposing a fastening device and a washbasin arrangement as well as a method which can be maintained or carried out in a simple manner.
  • the vanity arrangement according to the invention comprises a vanity and a fastening device.
  • the fastening device for wall mounting of a washbasin of the washbasin arrangement according to the invention comprises a console, which forms a support for the washbasin, and a drainage channel, the console being set up in such a way that the washbasin can be displaced relative to a wall at a distance from a use position to a maintenance position can be attached to the console.
  • position of use refers here to a spatial position of the washbasin in which the washbasin can be used for a washing process or the water running off through a water outlet of the washbasin can reach the drainage channel.
  • maintenance position refers here to a spatial position of the washbasin in which the drainage channel is accessible for cleaning or maintenance or for removing objects that have been lost, in particular during a washing process.
  • the solution according to the invention provides that the vanity can be attached to the console in such a way that the vanity in one fixed state can be displaced relative to the wall at a distance from a use position to a maintenance position.
  • the washbasin is still attached to the console even in the maintenance position and is therefore in a secure condition. It can thus be avoided that the washbasin falls, for example, on the feet of a person who intends to maintain or clean the drainage channel during a maintenance process or cleaning process of the drainage channel.
  • only one person is required to transfer the washbasin from the use position to the maintenance position.
  • there is no need to lift the washbasin from the support which is also easy on the back. Objects that have accidentally entered the drainage channel can also be removed from the drainage channel in a simple manner.
  • the invention therefore proposes a fastening device which allows easy maintenance and cleaning of the drainage channel.
  • elongated holes can be formed in the bracket, preferably arranged orthogonally relative to the wall. Screws can be guided through the elongated holes, which can engage in the washbasin. As part of a cleaning process, the screws can then be loosened to such an extent that a loose connection is created between the washbasin and the console in such a way that the washbasin can be moved parallel to a course of the elongated holes. If the elongated holes are arranged orthogonally relative to the wall, the vanity can be displaced orthogonally to the wall.
  • the console can have a rail guide.
  • a telescopic rail guide can be provided so that the washbasin can be moved like a drawer.
  • the console consists of two angles connected to each other by means of a traverse.
  • Legs of the brackets that form the support can have the aforementioned oblong holes.
  • Each leg can have a slot or at least two slots running parallel or one behind the other.
  • the console can also be formed from more than two angles. For example, an angle can be arranged at a left end, at a right end and at a central section of the traverse.
  • the brackets can be welded to the traverse.
  • a high degree of stability or a high load-bearing capacity of the fastening device can be achieved.
  • the brackets can be screwed to the traverse.
  • the angles can expediently form the support.
  • the washbasin can then rest on a leg of the bracket which protrudes orthogonally from the wall and which can form the support.
  • the console can be produced particularly easily if the console is designed in one piece.
  • the bracket and/or the drainage channel can be made of stainless steel.
  • the stainless steel can have a matt or polished surface or be provided with a coating that can be applied, for example, by means of a PVD process.
  • the stainless steel preferably has a material thickness of 4 mm.
  • the bracket and/or the drainage channel can be designed with a load class K3 according to DIN EN 1253-1 in the version valid on the date relevant for the seniority of the present patent application.
  • the drainage channel can be arranged on the console.
  • the drainage channel can then be screwed to the console.
  • the console can form the drainage channel. As a result, assembly of the fastening device can be simplified.
  • the drainage channel can expediently have a drain which can be connected to a siphon or a drain line for dirty water on the building side.
  • the drainage channel can be designed with an integrated slope, so that the water entering the drainage channel can flow to the drain due to the slope.
  • the washbasin can be designed with a water drain that allows water to drain into the drain channel.
  • the vanity can be made, for example, from a mineral material, quartz material, a ceramic material, natural stone, tiles, glass or stainless steel.
  • the washbasin can be made of any material that is commonly used in the sanitary sector.
  • a material thickness or a material of the fastening device can be adapted to a material or a mass of the washbasin.
  • Corian, Himacs or Staron for example, can be provided as mineral material.
  • Such a mineral material regularly consists of one third acrylic resin and two thirds natural minerals. It is non-porous, easy to care for, malleable and available in many colors and structures; it can also be translucent as an option.
  • the washstand is attached to a console of the fastening device so that it can be displaced relative to a wall from a use position into a maintenance position, the console forming a support for the washstand.
  • the wash stand is moved from the use position to the maintenance position, with the drain channel being serviced and/or cleaned, the wash stand being moved from the maintenance position to the use position.
  • screws of the fastening device that engage in the washbasin can be loosened at least partially through elongated holes in the console, preferably arranged orthogonally relative to the wall, such that a loose screw connection is created between the console and the washbasin, so that the Washbasin can be moved from the use position to the maintenance position and vice versa.
  • the screws can be fully tightened in the maintenance position, so that a solid screw connection is created between the console and the washbasin. As a result, an undesired shifting of the washbasin during maintenance or cleaning of the drainage channel can be avoided.
  • FIG. 1 to 4 shows a bracket 10, which is formed from two angles 11 and 12 and a cross member 13, by means of which the angles 11 and 12 are connected to each other.
  • the angles 11 and 12 each have a leg 18 and 19, with the leg 18 being welded to the traverse 13 and the leg 19 forming a support 14 for a washbasin, not shown here.
  • the leg 19 has two oblong holes 15 running one behind the other, through which screws (not shown here) are passed can become.
  • the screws are used to attach the vanity to the console 10. By making a loose screw connection between the console 10 and the vanity, the vanity can be moved along the elongated holes 15.
  • the traverse 13 has holes 16 and 17 through which screws, also not shown here, can be passed.
  • the bracket 10 can be screwed to a wall (not shown here) via the holes 16 , while the holes 17 serve to screw a drainage channel (not shown here) to the bracket 10 .
  • a synopsis of Figures 5 to 8 shows a drainage channel 20, which has a drain 21 and 22 holes. If the drainage channel 20 is arranged on the console 10, screws can be passed through the superimposed holes 17 and 22, so that the console 10 can be screwed to the drainage channel 20. Furthermore, the drainage channel 20 has an integrated incline, so that water that enters the drainage channel 20 is guided to the drain 21 .
  • FIG. 9 A synopsis of Figures 9 to 11 shows a fastening device 30, comprising the console 10, which is screwed to the drain channel 20.
  • a small air gap which cannot be seen here, is provided between the bracket 10 and the drainage channel 20, so that the drainage channel 20 can be easily removed from the bracket 10 again after the screw connection has been loosened.
  • a synopsis of 12 and 13 shows a vanity assembly 40 which includes the attachment device 30 and a vanity 41.
  • FIG. The fastening device 30 is arranged on a wall 43 by means of screws (not shown here).
  • the washbasin 41 has a water drain 42 which allows water to drain into the drain channel 20 .
  • the 12 shows the vanity assembly 40 in an in-use position 13 12 shows the vanity assembly 40 in a service position. If the drainage channel 20 is now to be cleaned or serviced, or if an object that has been lost, in particular during a washing process, such as a piece of jewelry, is to be removed from the drainage channel 20, the screw connection between the washbasin 41 and the console 10 is partially loosened so that the Washbasin 41 can be displaced along the slots 15 relative to the wall 43 in such a way that the drain channel 20 becomes accessible.
  • the washbasin 41 can be moved back from the maintenance position to the use position and the screws of the loose screw connection existing between the console 10 and the washbasin 41 can be completely screwed in again be tightened to produce a solid screw connection between the console 10 and the washbasin 41.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Waschtischanordnung gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Weiter betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Wartung und/oder Reinigung einer Waschtischanordnung.The invention relates to a washstand arrangement according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention also relates to a method for maintaining and/or cleaning a washstand arrangement.

Befestigungsvorrichtungen der eingangs bezeichneten Art sind aus der Praxis bekannt und werden regelmäßig zur Vorwandmontage eines Waschtisches eingesetzt. Dabei umfasst die Befestigungsvorrichtung eine an einer Wand, vorzugsweise mittels Schrauben, anordbare Konsole, welche eine Auflage für den Waschtisch ausbildet. Weiter umfasst die Befestigungsvorrichtung regelmäßig eine unter dem Waschtisch anordbare Ablaufrinne, welche einen zur Verbindung mit einem Siphon bzw. einer hausseitigen Abflussleitung für Schmutzwasser vorgesehenen Ablauf aufweist. Der Waschtisch seinerseits bildet einen Wasserablauf aus, der einen Ablauf von Wasser in die Ablaufrinne unterhalb des Waschtisches ermöglicht. In der Praxis wird der Waschtisch im Zuge einer Montage des Waschtisches bzw. einer Anordnung des Waschtisches dabei mit der Konsole verschraubt. Im Laufe einer Verwendung des Waschtisches ist regelmäßig eine Reinigung bzw. Wartung der Ablaufrinne erforderlich, um beispielsweise eine Verstopfung des Ablaufs zu beseitigen. Dazu muss eine zwischen dem Waschtisch und der Konsole bestehende Schraubverbindung vollständig gelöst und der Waschtisch von der Konsole entfernt werden. Je nach Material bzw. Masse und Abmessungen des Waschtisches sind für ein Entfernen des Waschtisches von der Konsole bzw. ein Herunterheben des Waschtisches von der Auflage zwei Personen erforderlich, was eine Vornahme einer Reinigung der Ablaufrinne unnötig verkompliziert. Den Waschtisch nach einem Lösen der Schraubverbindung nur soweit zu verschieben, dass die Ablaufrinne bei noch teilweise auf der Auflage befindlichem Waschtisch zugänglich wird, ist nicht praktikabel, da der Waschtisch sich nach dem Lösen der Schraubverbindung in einem ungesicherten Zustand befindet und einer Person, welche die Ablaufrinne zu reinigen beabsichtigt, beispielsweise auf die Füße fallen kann, was zu gefährlichen und schmerzhaften Verletzungen der Füße führen kann. Auch kann es passieren, dass insbesondere während eines Waschvorgangs unbeabsichtigt Gegenstände wie beispielsweise Schmuckstücke in die Ablaufrinne gelangen, so dass es wünschenswert ist, diese Gegenstände auf eine einfache Weise aus der Ablaufrinne wieder entnehmen zu können.Fastening devices of the type described are known from practice and are regularly used for wall mounting of a vanity. In this case, the fastening device comprises a bracket which can be arranged on a wall, preferably by means of screws, and which forms a support for the washbasin. Furthermore, the fastening device regularly includes a drainage channel that can be arranged under the washbasin and has a drain provided for connection to a siphon or a drain line for dirty water on the building side. The vanity in turn forms a water drain that allows water to drain into the drain channel below the vanity. In practice, the washbasin is screwed to the console in the course of assembling the washbasin or arranging the washbasin. In the course of using the washbasin, the drainage channel needs to be cleaned or serviced regularly required, for example, to clear a blockage in the drain. To do this, a screw connection between the washbasin and the console must be completely loosened and the washbasin removed from the console. Depending on the material or mass and dimensions of the vanity, two people are required to remove the vanity from the console or to lift the vanity from the support, which unnecessarily complicates cleaning of the drain channel. After loosening the screw connection, it is not practicable to only move the washbasin so far that the drain channel is accessible when the washbasin is still partially on the support, since the washbasin is in an unsecured state after the screw connection has been loosened and a person who gutter intended to clean, for example, can fall on the feet, which can lead to dangerous and painful injuries to the feet. It can also happen that objects, such as pieces of jewelery for example, unintentionally get into the drainage channel, particularly during a washing process, so that it is desirable to be able to remove these objects from the drainage channel again in a simple manner.

Die DE 10 2013 105 954 B3 zeigt eine Waschtischanordnung mit einer Befestigungsvorrichtung und einem Waschtisch, welcher als eine Platte ausgebildet und mit einem Ende in eine Konsole der Befestigungsvorrichtung hineingeschoben ist.The DE 10 2013 105 954 B3 shows a washbasin arrangement with a fastening device and a washbasin, which is designed as a plate and is pushed with one end into a console of the fastening device.

Aus der WO 2019/012538 A1 ist eine Waschtischanordnung mit einem Waschtisch und einer Konsole bekannt. Der Waschtisch ist in eine Öffnung der Konsole eingesetzt und darin gehaltert.From the WO 2019/012538 A1 a vanity arrangement with a vanity and a console is known. The vanity is inserted into an opening of the console and held therein.

Die ES 2 299 295 A1 betrifft eine Waschtischanordnung mit einem Waschtisch und einer Ablaufrinne. Der Waschtisch ist an die Ablaufrinne geneigt angesetzt und durch ein Befestigungsmittel der Ablaufrinne gehaltert.The ES 2 299 295 A1 relates to a vanity arrangement with a vanity and a drain channel. The vanity is attached to the drain channel at an incline and is held in place by a fastening means of the drain channel.

Die US 9,790,674 B1 offenbart eine Waschtischanordnung mit einer Befestigungsvorrichtung, die eine Konsole zur Auflage eines Tisches aufweist. Der Tisch ist unterhalb eines Waschbeckens angeordnet und mit der Konsole verschraubt.The US 9,790,674 B1 discloses a vanity assembly with a mounting fixture having a console for supporting a table. The table is arranged below a sink and bolted to the console.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Befestigungsvorrichtung und eine Waschtischanordnung sowie ein Verfahren vorzuschlagen, die bzw. das auf eine einfache Weise gewartet werden kann bzw. durchführbar ist.The present invention is therefore based on the object of proposing a fastening device and a washbasin arrangement as well as a method which can be maintained or carried out in a simple manner.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch eine Waschtischanordnung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 und ein Verfahren mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 12 gelöst.This object is achieved by a vanity arrangement having the features of claim 1 and a method having the features of claim 12.

Die erfindungsgemäße Waschtischanordnung umfasst einen Waschtisch und eine Befestigungsvorrichtung. Die Befestigungsvorrichtung zur Vorwandmontage eines Waschtisches der erfindungsgemäßen Waschtischanordnung umfasst eine Konsole, die eine Auflage für den Waschtisch ausbildet, und eine Ablaufrinne, wobei die Konsole derart eingerichtet ist, dass der Waschtisch relativ zu einer Wand in einem Abstand von einer Verwendungsposition in eine Wartungsposition verschiebbar an der Konsole befestigbar ist.The vanity arrangement according to the invention comprises a vanity and a fastening device. The fastening device for wall mounting of a washbasin of the washbasin arrangement according to the invention comprises a console, which forms a support for the washbasin, and a drainage channel, the console being set up in such a way that the washbasin can be displaced relative to a wall at a distance from a use position to a maintenance position can be attached to the console.

Der Begriff "Verwendungsposition" bezeichnet hier eine räumliche Position des Waschtisches, in welcher der Waschtisch für einen Waschvorgang verwendet werden kann bzw. das durch einen Wasserablauf des Waschtisches ablaufende Wasser in die Ablaufrinne gelangen kann.The term "position of use" refers here to a spatial position of the washbasin in which the washbasin can be used for a washing process or the water running off through a water outlet of the washbasin can reach the drainage channel.

Der Begriff "Wartungsposition" bezeichnet hier eine räumliche Position des Waschtisches, in der die Ablaufrinne für eine Reinigung bzw. Wartung oder eine Entnahme von insbesondere während eines Waschvorgangs abhandengekommenen Gegenständen zugänglich ist.The term "maintenance position" refers here to a spatial position of the washbasin in which the drainage channel is accessible for cleaning or maintenance or for removing objects that have been lost, in particular during a washing process.

Die erfindungsgemäße Lösung sieht vor, dass der Waschtisch dergestalt an der Konsole befestigt werden kann, dass der Waschtisch in einem befestigten Zustand relativ zu der Wand in einem Abstand von einer Verwendungsposition in eine Wartungsposition verschoben werden kann. Demzufolge ist der Waschtisch auch in der Wartungsposition noch an der Konsole befestigt und befindet sich somit in einem gesicherten Zustand. Somit kann vermieden werden, dass der Waschtisch während eines Wartungsvorgangs bzw. Reinigungsvorgangs der Ablaufrinne einer Person, welche die Ablaufrinne zu warten bzw. reinigen gedenkt, beispielsweise auf die Füße fällt. Zudem ist lediglich eine Person erforderlich, um den Waschtisch von der Verwendungsposition in die Wartungsposition zu überführen. Außerdem entfällt ein Herunterheben des Waschtisches von der Auflage vollständig, was zudem rückenschonend ist. Auch können so auf eine einfache Weise Gegenstände aus der Ablaufrinne entnommen werden, welche unbeabsichtigt in die Ablaufrinne gelangt sind. Insgesamt ist durch die Erfindung somit eine Befestigungsvorrichtung vorgeschlagen, welche eine einfache Wartung bzw. Reinigung der Ablaufrinne gestattet.The solution according to the invention provides that the vanity can be attached to the console in such a way that the vanity in one fixed state can be displaced relative to the wall at a distance from a use position to a maintenance position. As a result, the washbasin is still attached to the console even in the maintenance position and is therefore in a secure condition. It can thus be avoided that the washbasin falls, for example, on the feet of a person who intends to maintain or clean the drainage channel during a maintenance process or cleaning process of the drainage channel. In addition, only one person is required to transfer the washbasin from the use position to the maintenance position. In addition, there is no need to lift the washbasin from the support, which is also easy on the back. Objects that have accidentally entered the drainage channel can also be removed from the drainage channel in a simple manner. Overall, the invention therefore proposes a fastening device which allows easy maintenance and cleaning of the drainage channel.

Gemäß einer konstruktiv vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung können in der Konsole vorzugsweise relativ zu der Wand orthogonal angeordnete Langlöcher ausgebildet sein. Durch die Langlöcher können Schrauben geführt sein, welche in den Waschtisch eingreifen können. Im Rahmen eines Reinigungsvorgangs können die Schrauben dann soweit gelöst werden, dass eine lose Verbindung zwischen dem Waschtisch und der Konsole derart entsteht, dass der Waschtisch parallel zu einem Verlauf der Langlöcher verschoben werden kann. Wenn die Langlöcher relativ zu der Wand orthogonal angeordnet sind, kann der Waschtisch orthogonal zu der Wand verschoben werden.According to a constructively advantageous embodiment of the invention, elongated holes can be formed in the bracket, preferably arranged orthogonally relative to the wall. Screws can be guided through the elongated holes, which can engage in the washbasin. As part of a cleaning process, the screws can then be loosened to such an extent that a loose connection is created between the washbasin and the console in such a way that the washbasin can be moved parallel to a course of the elongated holes. If the elongated holes are arranged orthogonally relative to the wall, the vanity can be displaced orthogonally to the wall.

In einer alternativen Ausführungsform der Erfindung kann die Konsole eine Schienenführung aufweisen. Beispielsweise kann eine Teleskopschienenführung vorgesehen sein, so dass der Waschtisch schubladenartig verschoben werden kann.In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the console can have a rail guide. For example, a telescopic rail guide can be provided so that the washbasin can be moved like a drawer.

Die Konsole ist aus zwei mittels einer Traverse miteinander verbundenen Winkeln ausgebildet. Die Auflage ausbildende Schenkel der Winkel können die vorgenannten Langlöcher aufweisen. Dabei kann jeder Schenkel ein Langloch oder auch mindestens zwei parallel oder hintereinander verlaufende Langlöcher aufweisen. Grundsätzlich kann die Konsole auch aus mehr als zwei Winkeln ausgebildet sein. Beispielsweise kann an einem linken Ende, an einem rechten Ende und an einem zentralen Abschnitt der Traverse ein Winkel angeordnet sein.The console consists of two angles connected to each other by means of a traverse. Legs of the brackets that form the support can have the aforementioned oblong holes. Each leg can have a slot or at least two slots running parallel or one behind the other. In principle, the console can also be formed from more than two angles. For example, an angle can be arranged at a left end, at a right end and at a central section of the traverse.

Vorteilhafterweise können die Winkel mit der Traverse verschweißt sein. Dadurch kann eine hohe Stabilität bzw. eine hohe Tragkraft der Befestigungsvorrichtung erreicht werden. Alternativ können die Winkel mit der Traverse verschraubt sein.Advantageously, the brackets can be welded to the traverse. As a result, a high degree of stability or a high load-bearing capacity of the fastening device can be achieved. Alternatively, the brackets can be screwed to the traverse.

Zweckmäßig können die Winkel die Auflage ausbilden. Der Waschtisch kann dann jeweils auf einem orthogonal von der Wand abragenden Schenkel des Winkels aufliegen, der die Auflage ausbilden kann.The angles can expediently form the support. The washbasin can then rest on a leg of the bracket which protrudes orthogonally from the wall and which can form the support.

Besonders einfach kann die Konsole hergestellt werden, wenn die Konsole einstückig ausgebildet ist.The console can be produced particularly easily if the console is designed in one piece.

Gemäß einer zweckmäßigen konstruktiven Ausgestaltung der Erfindung können die Konsole und/oder die Ablaufrinne aus Edelstahl ausgebildet sein. Dadurch kann insbesondere die Ablaufrinne, welche in einen direkten Kontakt mit Wasser tritt, vor Rost geschützt werden. Der Edelstahl kann eine matte oder eine polierte Oberfläche aufweisen oder mit einer Beschichtung versehen sein, die beispielsweise mittels eines PVD-Verfahrens aufgebracht sein kann. Vorzugsweise weist der Edelstahl eine Materialstärke von 4 mm auf. Weiter können die Konsole und/oder die Ablaufrinne mit einer Belastungsklasse K3 nach DIN EN 1253-1 in der am für den Zeitrang der vorliegenden Patentanmeldung maßgeblichen Tag gültigen Fassung ausgebildet sein.According to an expedient constructive embodiment of the invention, the bracket and/or the drainage channel can be made of stainless steel. In this way, the drainage channel in particular, which comes into direct contact with water, can be protected from rust. The stainless steel can have a matt or polished surface or be provided with a coating that can be applied, for example, by means of a PVD process. The stainless steel preferably has a material thickness of 4 mm. Furthermore, the bracket and/or the drainage channel can be designed with a load class K3 according to DIN EN 1253-1 in the version valid on the date relevant for the seniority of the present patent application.

In einer Ausführungsform kann die Ablaufrinne an der Konsole anordbar sein.In one embodiment, the drainage channel can be arranged on the console.

Vorteilhafterweise kann die Ablaufrinne dann mit der Konsole verschraubbar sein.Advantageously, the drainage channel can then be screwed to the console.

In einer alternativen Ausführungsform kann die Konsole die Ablaufrinne ausbilden. Dadurch kann eine Montage der Befestigungsvorrichtung vereinfacht werden.In an alternative embodiment, the console can form the drainage channel. As a result, assembly of the fastening device can be simplified.

Zweckmäßig kann die Ablaufrinne einen Ablauf aufweisen, welcher mit einem Siphon bzw. einer hausseitigen Abflussleitung für Schmutzwasser verbunden werden kann. Vorteilhafterweise kann die Ablaufrinne mit einem integrierten Gefälle ausgeführt sein, so dass das in die Ablaufrinne gelangende Wasser bedingt durch das Gefälle zu dem Ablauf fließen kann.The drainage channel can expediently have a drain which can be connected to a siphon or a drain line for dirty water on the building side. Advantageously, the drainage channel can be designed with an integrated slope, so that the water entering the drainage channel can flow to the drain due to the slope.

In einer vorteilhaften Variante der Erfindung kann der Waschtisch mit einem Wasserablauf ausgebildet sein, der einen Ablauf von Wasser in die Ablaufrinne ermöglicht. Der Waschtisch kann beispielsweise aus einem Mineralwerkstoff, Quarzwerkstoff, einem keramischen Werkstoff, aus Naturstein, Fliesen, Glas oder Edelstahl ausgebildet sein. Grundsätzlich jedoch kann der Waschtisch aus jedem Werkstoff ausgebildet sein, der im Bereich Sanitär üblicherweise eingesetzt wird. Eine Materialstärke bzw. ein Material der Befestigungsvorrichtung kann an ein Material bzw. eine Masse des Waschtisches angepasst sein. Als Mineralwerkstoff kann beispielsweise Corian, Himacs oder Staron vorgesehen sein. Ein derartiger Mineralwerkstoff besteht regelmäßig zu einem Drittel aus Acrylharz und zu zwei Dritteln aus natürlichen Mineralien. Er ist porenlos, pflegeleicht, verformbar und in vielen Farben und Strukturen erhältlich, optional kann er auch transluzent sein.In an advantageous variant of the invention, the washbasin can be designed with a water drain that allows water to drain into the drain channel. The vanity can be made, for example, from a mineral material, quartz material, a ceramic material, natural stone, tiles, glass or stainless steel. In principle, however, the washbasin can be made of any material that is commonly used in the sanitary sector. A material thickness or a material of the fastening device can be adapted to a material or a mass of the washbasin. Corian, Himacs or Staron, for example, can be provided as mineral material. Such a mineral material regularly consists of one third acrylic resin and two thirds natural minerals. It is non-porous, easy to care for, malleable and available in many colors and structures; it can also be translucent as an option.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren zur Wartung und/oder Reinigung einer Ablaufrinne einer Befestigungsvorrichtung einer Waschtischanordnung, wobei die Befestigungsvorrichtung zur Vorwandmontage eines Waschtisches der Waschtischanordnung vorgesehen ist, wird der Waschtisch relativ zu einer Wand von einer Verwendungsposition in eine Wartungsposition verschiebbar an einer Konsole der Befestigungsvorrichtung befestigt, wobei die Konsole eine Auflage für den Waschtisch ausbildet. Zu den vorteilhaften Wirkungen des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens wird auf die Vorteilsbeschreibung der erfindungsgemäßen Befestigungsvorrichtung verwiesen.In the method according to the invention for maintaining and/or cleaning a drainage channel of a fastening device of a washbasin arrangement, wherein the fastening device is provided for wall mounting of a washstand of the washstand arrangement, the washstand is attached to a console of the fastening device so that it can be displaced relative to a wall from a use position into a maintenance position, the console forming a support for the washstand. Regarding the advantageous effects of the method according to the invention, reference is made to the description of the advantages of the fastening device according to the invention.

Der Waschtisch wird von der Verwendungsposition in die Wartungsposition verschoben, wobei die Ablaufrinne gewartet und/oder gereinigt wird, wobei der Waschtisch von der Wartungsposition in die Verwendungsposition verschoben wird.The wash stand is moved from the use position to the maintenance position, with the drain channel being serviced and/or cleaned, the wash stand being moved from the maintenance position to the use position.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform des Verfahrens können durch in der Konsole vorzugsweise relativ zu der Wand orthogonal angeordnete ausgebildete Langlöcher hindurchgeführte, in den Waschtisch eingreifende Schrauben der Befestigungsvorrichtung zumindest teilweise derart gelöst werden, dass eine lose Schraubverbindung zwischen der Konsole und dem Waschtisch entsteht, so dass der Waschtisch von der Verwendungsposition in die Wartungsposition und umgekehrt verschoben werden kann.In a preferred embodiment of the method, screws of the fastening device that engage in the washbasin can be loosened at least partially through elongated holes in the console, preferably arranged orthogonally relative to the wall, such that a loose screw connection is created between the console and the washbasin, so that the Washbasin can be moved from the use position to the maintenance position and vice versa.

Weiter können die Schrauben in der Wartungsposition vollständig angezogen werden, so dass eine feste Schraubverbindung zwischen der Konsole und dem Waschtisch entsteht. Dadurch kann ein unerwünschtes sich Verschieben des Waschtisches während der Wartung bzw. Reinigung der Ablaufrinne vermieden werden.Furthermore, the screws can be fully tightened in the maintenance position, so that a solid screw connection is created between the console and the washbasin. As a result, an undesired shifting of the washbasin during maintenance or cleaning of the drainage channel can be avoided.

Nachfolgend werden bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der Erfindung unter Bezugnahme auf die beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert.Preferred embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Konsole;
Fig. 2
eine Aufsicht der Konsole;
Fig. 3
eine Vorderansicht der Konsole;
Fig. 4
eine Seitenansicht der Konsole;
Fig. 5
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Ablaufrinne;
Fig. 6
eine Vorderansicht der Ablaufrinne;
Fig. 7
eine Schnittansicht der Ablaufrinne entlang einer in der Fig. 6 gezeigten Linie C-C;
Fig. 8
eine Aufsicht der Ablaufrinne;
Fig. 9
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Befestigungsvorrichtung;
Fig. 10
eine Vorderansicht der Befestigungsvorrichtung;
Fig. 11
eine Schnittansicht der Befestigungsvorrichtung entlang einer in der Fig. 10 gezeigten Linie A-A;
Fig. 12
eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Waschtischanordnung in einer Verwendungsposition;
Fig. 13
eine perspektivische Ansicht der Waschtischanordnung in einer Wartungsposition.
Show it:
1
a perspective view of a console;
2
a top view of the console;
3
a front view of the console;
4
a side view of the console;
figure 5
a perspective view of a gutter;
6
a front view of the gutter;
7
a sectional view of the gutter along a in the 6 shown line CC;
8
a top view of the gutter;
9
a perspective view of a fastening device;
10
a front view of the fastening device;
11
a sectional view of the fastening device along a in the 10 shown line AA;
12
a perspective view of a vanity assembly in a use position;
13
a perspective view of the vanity assembly in a maintenance position.

Eine Zusammenschau der Fig. 1 bis 4 zeigt eine Konsole 10, welche aus zwei Winkeln 11 und 12 sowie einer Traversen 13 ausgebildet ist, mittels welcher die Winkel 11 und 12 miteinander verbunden sind. Die Winkel 11 und 12 weisen jeweils einen Schenkel 18 und 19 auf, wobei der Schenkel 18 mit der Traversen 13 verschweißt ist und der Schenkel 19 eine Auflage 14 für einen hier nicht gezeigten Waschtisch ausbildet. Weiter weist der Schenkel 19 zwei hintereinander verlaufende Langlöcher 15 auf, durch welche hier nicht dargestellte Schrauben geführt werden können. Die Schrauben dienen dazu, den Waschtisch an der Konsole 10 zu befestigen. Durch Herstellen einer losen Schraubverbindung zwischen der Konsole 10 und dem Waschtisch kann der Waschtisch entlang der Langlöcher 15 verschoben werden. Darüber hinaus weist die Traverse 13 Löcher 16 und 17 auf, durch welche ebenfalls hier nicht dargestellte Schrauben geführt werden können. Über die Löcher 16 kann die Konsole 10 mit einer hier nicht zu sehenden Wand verschraubt werden, während die Löcher 17 dazu dienen, eine hier nicht dargestellte Ablaufrinne mit der Konsole 10 zu verschrauben.A synopsis of Figures 1 to 4 shows a bracket 10, which is formed from two angles 11 and 12 and a cross member 13, by means of which the angles 11 and 12 are connected to each other. The angles 11 and 12 each have a leg 18 and 19, with the leg 18 being welded to the traverse 13 and the leg 19 forming a support 14 for a washbasin, not shown here. Furthermore, the leg 19 has two oblong holes 15 running one behind the other, through which screws (not shown here) are passed can become. The screws are used to attach the vanity to the console 10. By making a loose screw connection between the console 10 and the vanity, the vanity can be moved along the elongated holes 15. In addition, the traverse 13 has holes 16 and 17 through which screws, also not shown here, can be passed. The bracket 10 can be screwed to a wall (not shown here) via the holes 16 , while the holes 17 serve to screw a drainage channel (not shown here) to the bracket 10 .

Eine Zusammenschau der Fig. 5 bis 8 zeigt eine Ablaufrinne 20, welche einen Ablauf 21 sowie Löcher 22 aufweist. Wird die Ablaufrinne 20 an der Konsole 10 angeordnet, so können Schrauben durch die übereinanderliegenden Löcher 17 und 22 geführt werden, so dass die Konsole 10 mit der Ablaufrinne 20 verschraubt werden kann. Weiter weist die Ablaufrinne 20 ein integriertes Gefälle auf, so dass Wasser, welches in die Ablaufrinne 20 gelangt, zu dem Ablauf 21 geführt wird.A synopsis of Figures 5 to 8 shows a drainage channel 20, which has a drain 21 and 22 holes. If the drainage channel 20 is arranged on the console 10, screws can be passed through the superimposed holes 17 and 22, so that the console 10 can be screwed to the drainage channel 20. Furthermore, the drainage channel 20 has an integrated incline, so that water that enters the drainage channel 20 is guided to the drain 21 .

Eine Zusammenschau der Fig. 9 bis 11 zeigt eine Befestigungsvorrichtung 30, umfassend die Konsole 10, welche mit der Ablaufrinne 20 verschraubt ist. Dabei ist zwischen der Konsole 10 und der Ablaufrinne 20 ein kleiner hier nicht zu sehender Luftspalt vorgesehen, so dass die Ablaufrinne 20 nach einem Lösen der Verschraubung problemlos wieder von der Konsole 10 entfernt werden kann.A synopsis of Figures 9 to 11 shows a fastening device 30, comprising the console 10, which is screwed to the drain channel 20. A small air gap, which cannot be seen here, is provided between the bracket 10 and the drainage channel 20, so that the drainage channel 20 can be easily removed from the bracket 10 again after the screw connection has been loosened.

Eine Zusammenschau der Fig. 12 und 13 zeigt eine Waschtischanordnung 40, welche die Befestigungsvorrichtung 30 und einen Waschtisch 41 umfasst. Die Befestigungsvorrichtung 30 ist mittels hier nicht zu sehenden Schrauben an einer Wand 43 angeordnet. Der Waschtisch 41 weist einen Wasserablauf 42 auf, der einen Ablauf von Wasser in die Ablaufrinne 20 ermöglicht.A synopsis of 12 and 13 shows a vanity assembly 40 which includes the attachment device 30 and a vanity 41. FIG. The fastening device 30 is arranged on a wall 43 by means of screws (not shown here). The washbasin 41 has a water drain 42 which allows water to drain into the drain channel 20 .

Die Fig. 12 zeigt die Waschtischanordnung 40 in einer Verwendungsposition, die Fig. 13 zeigt die Waschtischanordnung 40 in einer Wartungsposition. Soll nun die Ablaufrinne 20 gereinigt bzw. gewartet oder ein insbesondere während eines Waschvorgangs abhanden gekommener Gegenstand, wie beispielsweise ein Schmuckstück, aus der Ablaufrinne 20 entnommen werden, so wird die zwischen dem Waschtisch 41 und der Konsole 10 bestehende Schraubverbindung teilweise gelöst, so dass der Waschtisch 41 entlang der Langlöcher 15 relativ zu der Wand 43 derart verschoben werden kann, so dass die Ablaufrinne 20 zugänglich wird. Nach der Reinigung bzw. Wartung der Ablaufrinne 20 oder der Entnahme des abhanden gekommenen Gegenstands aus der Ablaufrinne 20 kann der Waschtisch 41 wieder aus der Wartungsposition in die Verwendungsposition verschoben und die Schrauben der zwischen der Konsole 10 und dem Waschtisch 41 bestehenden losen Schraubverbindung können wieder vollständig zur Herstellung einer festen Schraubverbindung zwischen der Konsole 10 und dem Waschtisch 41 angezogen werden.The 12 shows the vanity assembly 40 in an in-use position 13 12 shows the vanity assembly 40 in a service position. If the drainage channel 20 is now to be cleaned or serviced, or if an object that has been lost, in particular during a washing process, such as a piece of jewelry, is to be removed from the drainage channel 20, the screw connection between the washbasin 41 and the console 10 is partially loosened so that the Washbasin 41 can be displaced along the slots 15 relative to the wall 43 in such a way that the drain channel 20 becomes accessible. After cleaning or maintenance of the drainage channel 20 or the removal of the lost object from the drainage channel 20, the washbasin 41 can be moved back from the maintenance position to the use position and the screws of the loose screw connection existing between the console 10 and the washbasin 41 can be completely screwed in again be tightened to produce a solid screw connection between the console 10 and the washbasin 41.

Claims (14)

  1. A washstand assembly (40) comprising a washstand (41) and a fastening device (30) for a front-wall installation of the washstand, the fastening device comprising a mounting bracket (10) which forms a support (14) for the washstand, the mounting bracket being designed such that the washstand is able to be fastened to the mounting bracket so as to be displaceable to a service position in relation to a wall (43) at a distance to a usage position, and the fastening device comprising a drain channel (20),
    characterized in that
    the mounting bracket (10) is made of two angle brackets (11, 12) connected to each other via a traverse (13).
  2. The washstand assembly according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    oblong holes (15) which are disposed orthogonally preferably in relation to the wall (43) are formed in the mounting bracket (10).
  3. The washstand assembly according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the mounting bracket (10) has a rail guide.
  4. The washstand assembly according to any one of the claims 1 to 3,
    characterized in that
    the angle brackets (11, 12) are welded to the traverse (13).
  5. The washstand assembly according to any one of the claims 1 to 4,
    characterized in that
    the angle brackets (11, 12) form the support (14).
  6. The washstand assembly according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the mounting bracket (10) and/or the drain channel (20) is made of stainless steel.
  7. The washstand assembly according to any one of the claims 1 to 6,
    characterized in that
    the drain channel (20) is disposable on the mounting bracket (10).
  8. The washstand assembly according to claim 7,
    characterized in that
    the drain channel (20) is screwable to the mounting bracket (10).
  9. The washstand assembly according to any one of the claims 1 to 6,
    characterized in that
    the mounting bracket (10) forms the drain channel (20).
  10. The washstand assembly according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterized in that
    the drain channel (20) has a drain (21).
  11. The washstand assembly according to any one of the claims 1 to 10,
    characterized in that
    the washstand (41) is designed having a water drain (42) enabling water to drain into the drain channel (20).
  12. A method for servicing and/or cleaning a washstand assembly (40) according to any one of the claims 1 to 11, the washstand being fastened to the mounting bracket (10) of the fastening device so as to be displaceable from a usage position to a service position in relation to a wall (43), the mounting bracket forming a support (14) for the washstand, the washstand (41) being displaced from the usage position to the service position, the drain channel (20) being serviced and/or cleaned and the washstand being displaced from the service position to the usage position.
  13. The method according to claim 12,
    characterized in that
    screws of the fastening device (30) passed through oblong holes (15) disposed orthogonally in the mounting bracket (10) preferably in relation to the wall (43) and engaging in the washstand (41) are at least partially loosened in such a manner that a loose screw connection is produced between the mounting bracket and the washstand so that the washstand is displaceable from the usage position to the service position and vice versa.
  14. The method according to claim 13,
    characterized in that
    the screws are fully tightened in the service position so that a tight screw connection is produced between the mounting bracket (10) and the washstand (41).
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