EP3728748C0 - MULTI-FUNCTION FLUSHING SYSTEM - Google Patents

MULTI-FUNCTION FLUSHING SYSTEM

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EP3728748C0
EP3728748C0 EP18833214.2A EP18833214A EP3728748C0 EP 3728748 C0 EP3728748 C0 EP 3728748C0 EP 18833214 A EP18833214 A EP 18833214A EP 3728748 C0 EP3728748 C0 EP 3728748C0
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Prior art keywords
flushing system
function
function flushing
flushing
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP3728748A1 (en
EP3728748B1 (en
Inventor
Roland Obrist
Joshua Lanter
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Viega Technology GmbH and Co KG
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Viega Technology GmbH and Co KG
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Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/02—High-level flushing systems
    • E03D1/14—Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/02—High-level flushing systems
    • E03D1/14—Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves
    • E03D1/142—Cisterns discharging variable quantities of water also cisterns with bell siphons in combination with flushing valves in cisterns with flushing valves
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl
    • E03D5/105—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl touchless, e.g. using sensors
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/02—Water-closet bowls ; Bowls with a double odour seal optionally with provisions for a good siphonic action; siphons as part of the bowl
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D2201/00—Details and methods of use for water closets and urinals not otherwise provided for
    • E03D2201/30—Water injection in siphon for enhancing flushing
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D2201/00—Details and methods of use for water closets and urinals not otherwise provided for
    • E03D2201/40—Devices for distribution of flush water inside the bowl

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Bidet-Like Cleaning Device And Other Flush Toilet Accessories (AREA)
EP18833214.2A 2017-12-20 2018-12-19 Multi-volume flushing system Active EP3728748B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CH01573/17A CH714479A2 (en) 2017-12-20 2017-12-20 More flush system.
PCT/EP2018/086016 WO2019122038A1 (en) 2017-12-20 2018-12-19 Multi-volume flushing system

Publications (3)

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EP3728748A1 EP3728748A1 (en) 2020-10-28
EP3728748C0 true EP3728748C0 (en) 2024-06-26
EP3728748B1 EP3728748B1 (en) 2024-06-26

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EP18833214.2A Active EP3728748B1 (en) 2017-12-20 2018-12-19 Multi-volume flushing system

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US (1) US20200354940A1 (en)
EP (1) EP3728748B1 (en)
CN (1) CN111492117A (en)
AU (1) AU2018390878A1 (en)
CH (1) CH714479A2 (en)
WO (1) WO2019122038A1 (en)

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DE102020106047A1 (en) 2020-03-05 2021-09-09 Tece Gmbh Contact-free actuation plate

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WO2019122038A1 (en) 2019-06-27
EP3728748A1 (en) 2020-10-28
AU2018390878A1 (en) 2020-05-21
CH714479A2 (en) 2019-06-28
EP3728748B1 (en) 2024-06-26
CN111492117A (en) 2020-08-04
US20200354940A1 (en) 2020-11-12

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