ES2319136A1 - Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Modular system adaptable and perfectible for the construction of bathrooms. This system is formed by a floor platform resting on the floor of the room that incorporates an anchoring system to fit the hollow structures of each of the modules that you wish to assemble, which serve as a container and unifying element to hide all the elements and bathroom accessories that may hinder users, such as the water pipes of the facilities, the toilet cistern, the sink siphon or the furniture; all the structures covered frontally by some panels and superiorly by a reference surface on which all the actionable mechanisms are placed, and incorporating other elements embedded or hidden inside the structure such as folding bars, towel racks, cabinets, or on top of the reference surface. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Adaptable and perfectible modular system for construction of bathrooms.

The present invention patent application consists as its title indicates in a "modular system adaptable and perfectible for the construction of rooms bathroom ", whose new construction features, conformation and design comply with the regulations with a security and maximum efficiency

Object of the invention

More specifically, the invention relates to a bathroom construction system which is formed by a set of modules that can be assembled in an easy way in different positions, in order to be able to build in function of user needs different configurations of bathrooms, and achieve a unified standard of those cited modules

Another object of the invention is to adapt said modular system for all types of users, and especially for disabled people, removing architectural barriers, distributing space and elements in a more ergonomic way and helpful, and minimizing all kinds of obstacles, as well as others advantageous characteristics with respect to the state of the art.

Technical sector

The present invention is intended to be used in all types of spaces, whether domestic or public, for example airports, hospitals or schools.

State of the art

In the state of the art the existence of modular bathroom assemblies, which they are basically formed by interchangeable partitions fixed perpendicularly on the floor where the different conventional components of a bathroom, such as a Toilet, a sink or a shower, among others.

Through French Patent No. 2735674 know a bathroom assembly designed to be placed in a room with water supply and pipe system, which It consists of a series of prefabricated vertical modules that they comprise a sanitary unit formed by a toilet, a shower, a sink, and two modules.

European Patent No. 1223253 describes and claim some bathroom appliances, such as a toilet, a sink or a shower, which are mounted on the floor above some boards modular along with the clean water supply pipes and of evacuation of dirty waters.

It is not known in the state of the art a modular assembly system for easy assembly bathrooms conveniently adapted for all types of users, especially for people with disabilities, whether with mobility problems, blindness or temporary trauma, among many other cases of disability.

Description of the invention

Mainly, the advantages that are achieved with the present system they materialize in a concealment of all bathroom components that can hinder users, the provision of different elements of help for people disabled, a centralization of all services and elements in a single wall of the usual four in a quarter of conventional bath, the incorporation of a recovery system of wastewater from the sink to the cistern of the toilet, and simplification of the assembly of the bathroom.

For the achievement of the above advantages on the state of the art a formed system has been designed by a floor platform resting on the floor of the room that It has the function of floor setting preferably rectangular to perfectly fit the pavement of the room provided on one side of an anchor system to fit the hollow structures of each of the modules that they wish to mount, which have a configuration substantially  prismatic and serve as a container and unifying element for hide all bathroom items and accessories that may hinder users, such as water pipes from facilities, the toilet cistern, the sink sink, the furniture such as wastebasket, container for bathroom supplies; all the structures covered frontally by some panels and superiorly by a reference surface on which place all the actionable mechanisms, such as the push button of the toilet cistern, soap pump or sink faucet, and incorporating other elements embedded or hidden inside of the structure such as folding bars, towel rails, cabinets, or above the reference surface.

Thus, each module that you want to attach will be formed by a structure of equal height and depth but different width depending on the particular module, standardizing the modules in this way and providing a continuity to geometric shapes to avoid risk of bumps of the users.

By presenting all modules the same height above the upper base of said structure a common reference surface, which makes it possible to arrange all the mechanisms that can be operated at the same height, so that guarantees optimal ergonomic layout primarily for All kinds of users. Said reference height to ensure suitable postures for all types of users will be between 0.7 and 1.2 m.

Advantageously, by hiding the siphon in the inside the structure you get no elements descollants below the sink, and thereby allow a greater adaptability and lower space requirements.

Preferably, the anchoring system of the recommended system structure is formed by a set of low height anchor profiles arranged perpendicularly embedded in the vicinity of one of the four sides of the floor platform, which fit the structure through the  insertion of the ends of the vertical profiles of said structure within the anchor profiles.

Preferably, the structure is formed by a skeleton of profiles perpendicularly joined with respect to others by means of lace joints between vertical profiles, arranged vertically, and the stringers and crossbars, arranged in the horizontal plane.

In this way, inside the skeleton of the structure forms two distinct volumes where they are housed different types of elements separately: the volume included between the floor platform and the upper end of the profiles of anchor where the conduit ducts preferably run water supply and collection, and the volume between the upper end of the anchor profiles and the upper base of the structure where sanitary appliances are located and electric

Advantageously, when laying at pavement level several of the water supply and collection pipes greatly facilitates the cleaning of the whole, as well as allows the arrangement of a conventional shower at ground level.

Alternatively, a system can be arranged of recovery of dirty water from the exit of the sink to the entrance of the toilet cistern to rationalize and take advantage of the water, all preferably through the upper part of the structure, so that no losses occur unnecessary load when lowering the water line from the exit the sink to the lower channel and go back up the same to the cistern.

Optionally, the panels that stand in solidarity by any means known to the front of said structure can be ornamented to suit the user or designer.

You can incorporate other modules than those mentioned above constituted by the same geometry of structure within which the different services will be hosted, such as a closet for storing towels, a dispenser for paper, a flip type bin, a baby stand foldable, a module that contains a urinal, among others.

Other details and features will go away showing in the course of the description that to given below, in which reference is made to the drawings that to this memory they are accompanied, in which it is shown by title illustrative but not limiting a practical realization of the invention.

Description of the drawings

Follow below a detailed relationship of the main elements of the invention and that can be seen in the attached figures;

(10) -

ground platform,

(eleven) -

anchor profiles,

(12) -

stringers,

(13) -

crossbars,

(14) -

structure,

(fifteen) -

lower inner volume,

(16) -

tank,

(17) -

handwash,

(18) -

soffits,

(19) -

toilet,

(twenty) -

grab bars,

(twenty-one) -

mirror,

(22) -

Deposit,

(2. 3) -

water pipes,

(24) -

tap,

(25) -

soap pump,

(26) -

wardrobe,

(27) -

paper bin,

(28) -

reference surface,

(29) -

button,

(30) -

siphon,

(31) -

plinth,

(32) -

hole,

(33) -

toilet module,

(3. 4) -

closet module,

(35) -

paper module,

(36) -

sink module,

(38) -

upper base,

(39) -

vertical profiles,

(40) -

upper inner volume,

(41) -

"U" hollow,

(42) -

eyelash,

(43) -

groove,

(44) -

clean water inlet,

(Four. Five) -

dirty water outlet,

(46) -

baby module, and

(47) -

shower module

Figure 1 is a perspective of the system modular recommended in one of its possible embodiments.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective of the different elements of the system.

Figure 3 are views a, b, c and d in perspective of a possible system assembly embodiments modular.

Figure 4 is a perspective view exploded sections of different profiles (12), (13) and (39) that configure the structure (14).

Figure 5 is a top plan view of the fitting system between the profiles (12), (13) and (39) that configure the structure (14).

Figure 6 is a schematic of the system of water recovery from the sink outlet (17) to the Entry into the tank (22) of the toilet (19).

Figure 7 is a cross section in elevation of the toilet (19) and the cistern (16) mounted the same inside of the structure (14).

Figure 8 is a cross section in elevation of the sink (17) and its feeding and drainage system mounted inside the structure (14).

Figure 9 are top floor views of different configurations, a-c, allowed by the recommended system.

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Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

In one of the preferred embodiments of the which is the object of the present invention, and as it may see in figure 1, the adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of a bathroom or similar is formed by a series of modules coupled side by side of prismatic configuration of equal height and width, each of which offering a service related to a bathroom different, such as the toilet module (33), the cabinet module (34), the paper module (35), and the sink module (36), incorporating each one of the modules a ceiling-shaped front cover (18) of rectangular configuration in addition to a reference surface (28) of rectangular configuration arranged above the base upper (38) of the structure (14) on which all are placed the actionable mechanisms, such as the tap (24), the soap pump (25) or the button (29) of the tank (16).

As can be seen in figure 2, each one of the different modules is constituted by a structure hollow formed by the union of different bars, the stringers (12), the crossbars (13) and vertical profiles (39), arranged perpendicularly with respect to each other, and the set of all the modular structures form the entire structure (14), and embedded all of it to anchor profiles (11) fixed to its time to the floor platform (10) of the bathroom, so that  they form two separate spaces inside the structure (14): at the bottom of the structure (14) a lower inner volume (15) and in the rest an inner volume upper (40).

In said lower inner volume (15) preferably house all hydraulic installations mainly composed of two water pipes (23), one for hot water and the other for cold water, and in volume upper interior (40) electrical installations, no represented in the attached figures, and other obstacles such as siphon (30) of the sink (17), the cistern (16) of the toilet (19) or various accessories embedded in the aforementioned structure (14) as the bin (2 7), closet (26) or grab bars (20) that are folding, so that only the sink (17) and the toilet (19) protrude outwards with respect to the panels (18) of the modules

Configuration holes (32) are provided noticeably prismatic within the structure (14) and to both sides of the toilet (19) whose function is to house hidden the support bars (20), which advantageously fold 90 degrees down to hide in the structure (14) and vice versa to open

In addition, a socket (31) of rectangular and planned configuration of two grooves along of the entire length of the module set.

In figure 3a it can be seen in detail anchor profiles (11) of hollow prismatic configuration embedded in the floor platform (10), on top of which assemble the structure (14), based on stringers (12), crossbars (13) and vertical profiles (39), see figure 3b, of so that at the bottom of the structure (14) there is a lower inner volume (15), see figure 3c; and all this is covered using panels (18) and a socket (31) at the bottom, see figure nº 3d.

Referring to figures 4 and 5, in the they can be observed in detail a preferred embodiment of the type of joints between structure profiles (14) and their sections, where the vertical profiles (39) have a U-shaped configuration with an outer flange (42) to allow the encaste on the side of a crossbar (13) of quadrangular section in the "U" slot (41) and on the other a crossbar (12) of rectangular configuration with its ends folded in the outer flange (42).

Additionally, they can also be incorporated other accessories above the reference surface (28) that do not represent an obstacle, such as a mirror (twenty-one).

A water recovery system is incorporated  from the water outlet of the sink to the water inlet of the tank (22) of the tank (16) of the toilet (19) for the water saving, as can be seen in figure 6.

Since the whole of the water pipes It is hidden inside the structure, mounting the system modular in a room is greatly simplified since said Assembly only runs with dry joint.

In this way, it simply requires a conventional assembler that mounts the floor platform (10) and the structure (14) above it, then enter the different elements and facilities inside it, connecting these facilities at the water inlets and outlets of the room, and finally cover said structure (14) with the panels (18) and the reference surface (28).

Figure 7 shows an example of the module toilet (33), which presents the cistern (16) and the pipes of entry and exit of embedded water inside the structure (14).

Also, figure 8 shows an example of sink module (36), which features the sink (17) outstanding with respect to the structure (14) with a geometry trapezoidal and the forecast of a longitudinal groove (43) in the edge of the sink (17) for the evacuation of dirty water, from so that the siphon (30) is hidden inside the structure (14). Thus the movements of the users do not bother, and on the other hand the tap (24) is arranged on the reference surface (28).

Figure 9 shows different configurations  modular that can be mounted depending on the needs of services of each particular bathroom. In figure 9a a minimum bathroom assembly consisting of a toilet module (33) and a sink module (36) with their respective  mechanisms - push button (29), soap pump (25) and tap (24) - located on the reference surface (28) and the support bar (20), suitable for small spaces. Figure 9b shows a bathroom configuration that in addition to the modules cited above incorporates a module for babies (46), which It consists of a folding baby changing table that is also hidden inside the structure (14), ideal for public spaces like airports or restaurants. Finally, in figure 9c, shows another bathroom configuration, which incorporates part of the standard modules - toilet (33), sink (36) and grab bar (20) - a shower module (47), consisting of a plate of shower integrated in the floor platform (10) so as not to obstruct to the users presenting the water inlets and outlets in the lower interior volume (15), suitable for locations such as homes or hotels.

You can also mount other modules as a closet module (34) for storing toilet paper, a paper module (35), a towel module, a health module for host all kinds of devices related to the control of health as a pressure gauge or a scale, a module pets equipped with adjustable pressure taps and plastic textile dish for cleaning animals, or a urinary module; all of them embedded in the structure (14).

It will be appreciated that the invention recommended by to its advantageous features guarantees maximum adaptability of the bathroom space to all types of users, as well as a minimum risk of collision with different obstacles

Suitably described the present invention in correspondence with the attached figures, it is easy to understand that any modifications of detail that they deem convenient, as long as with the modifications that are introduced do not alter the essence of the invention that is summarized in the following claims.

Claims (13)

1. Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms of which they are formed by interchangeable bath elements arranged on a floor platform and presenting conduits for the entry and exit of water, characterized in that it is formed by a series of modules coupled side by side with prismatic configuration and of equal height and width, each of which provides a different service related to a different bathroom, consisting of a hollow structure within which all hydraulic elements are arranged , electrical and other elements embedded in the structure that may hinder users such as the toilet tank (16) (19), the siphon (30) of the sink (17) or the furniture such as wastebasket (27), cabinets (26 ) or grab bars (20), said structure (14) fitted by an anchoring system to one of the four sides of the floor platform (10) preferably configured rectangular, covering each module frontally by a ceiling (18) and at the top a reference surface (28) on which all the operable mechanisms are placed, such as the soap pump (25) or the tap (24). 2. Modular system adaptable and perfectible for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that the anchoring system of the structure (14) to the floor platform (10) is formed by a set of anchor profiles (11 ) of low height arranged perpendicular to the floor platform (10) and embedded in one of the four sides thereof. 3. Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that the structure (14) is formed by a skeleton of perpendicular profiles with respect to each other fixed to each other by means of lace joints between vertical profiles (39), stringers (12) and crossbars (13). 4. Modular system adaptable and perfectible for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd claims, characterized in that the structure (14) is fixed to the anchor profiles (11) thanks to the upper ends of the anchor profiles (11) are inserted into vertical profiles (39). 5. Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that the vertical profiles (39) have a "U" shaped section with a lateral flange (42) to allow the encaste by a side of a crossbar (13) of quadrangular section in the "U" recess (41) and on the other a crossbar (12) of rectangular configuration with its ends bent on the side flange (42). 6. Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that the sink (17) protrudes with respect to the structure (14), has a preferably trapezoidal geometry and provides a longitudinal groove (43) in the edge of the sink (17) for the evacuation of the dirty water, so that the siphon (30) is hidden inside the structure (14). 7. Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that a rectangular and planned configuration socket (31) is provided along the entire lower part of the module assembly. 8. Modular system adaptable and perfectible for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that the supply and water collection pipes run through the lower part of the interior of the structure (14), specifically in the volume between the floor platform (10) and the upper end of the anchor profiles (11). 9. Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that the sanitary and electrical appliances are located in the upper part of the interior of the structure (14), specifically in the volume between the end top of the anchor profiles (11) and the top base (38) of the structure (14). 10. Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that the height of the modules will be between 0.7 and 1.2 m. 11. Modular system adaptable and perfectible for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that a dirty water recovery system is provided from the exit of the sink (17) to the entrance of the tank (16) of the toilet (19), running along the upper part of the interior of the structure (14). 12. Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that the services housed in the modules can be a toilet (19), a sink (17), a closet (26), a dispenser of paper, a folding bin (27), a folding baby stand, a shower tray, a module containing different devices for the control of the health of users, a module for pets and a module containing a urinal 13. Adaptable and perfectible modular system for the construction of bathrooms according to the 1st claim, characterized in that the support bars (20) to help the disabled fold down, being hidden inside the structure ( 14).