ES2401888A1 - Recessed frame for securing toilet elements and method for manufacturing same - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a recessed frame for securing toilet elements which includes a box of actuator mechanisms (2), an intermediate water tank (3) and a lower structure (4) for supporting and mounting the toilet, the three elements forming a single integral part. The lower structure (4) includes a central crosspiece (10') where two tilted crosspieces (10) converge with an output pipe (5) which leads into a central area of the central crosspiece (10') flanked by the end sections of the tilted crosspieces (10). A bridge (6) made up of a single part is secured to the central crosspiece (10') at the lower part thereof. A flange (7) which can be adapted to a toilet drain pipe of any diameter is connected to the bridge (6). The integral part which forms the framework is made of any mouldable material, preferably plastic. The integral part is manufactured by the rotational moulding technique or by the technique of injecting the material to be shaped.

Description

Recessed frame for fastening sanitary elements and their manufacturing process.

Object of the invention

The present invention relates to a recessed frame for fastening sanitary elements whose essential object is to achieve a simple structure, of a single material that reduces the cost of the frame and on which the sanitary elements are installed.

Starting from this premise, the frame of the invention is intended to facilitate the assembly of sanitary devices with an element of easy handling and assembly, on which the sanitary devices are mounted in a simple way and with a pleasant aesthetic result.

The frame is designed to incorporate, in a single piece and made of the same material, most of the 10 elements that compose it, that is, it is designed as a single piece structure.

Background of the invention

At present, the use of racks that can be embedded in the construction of bathrooms has had a rapid development due to the simplification and the good construction completion achieved with its use.

There are different racks that can be embedded in the wall and that provide functionality and a good completion in the installation of sanitary appliances during the construction of bathrooms.

The racks currently on the market are constituted by a combination of metal elements, plastic elements and rubber parts, which requires that prior to the installation of these racks a mounting phase is necessary, which complicates and makes the rack more expensive and consequently the installation of sanitary devices with this system of racks. twenty

Description of the invention

In order to avoid the aforementioned inconveniences and achieve the aforementioned objectives, the invention consists of a recessed frame for fastening sanitary elements comprising a box of drive mechanisms, an intermediate water tank and a lower support and mounting structure of the sanitary comprising the three previous elements a single integral piece. 25

In the integral piece, the lower structure integrates a central crossbar in which two inclined crossbars converge and an outlet conduit that flows into a central area of the central crossbar flanked by the terminal sections of the inclined crossbars.

In solidarity with the central crossbar and on its lower part there is a bridge, said bridge formed by a single piece, and associated with the bridge we find a flange that is adaptable to any diameter of a drain pipe 30 of the sanitary element, the drain pipe being fixed to across the bridge and flange assembly.

For the support of the frame on the ground, the lower support and assembly structure of the toilet incorporates legs that in turn incorporate a height adjustment mechanism.

The height adjustment mechanism of the legs comprises coaxial slides with the legs, which have two possible embodiments:

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 In the first embodiment, the coaxial slides slide through the inside of the legs and are fixed by means of a threaded element that is threaded onto a hole located in the legs, fixing said threaded element by means of a nut located inside the coaxial slides.

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 In the second embodiment, the coaxial slides are threaded rods that are introduced through the lower part of the legs through an insert that has an internal thread where the rod is threaded, so that the height adjustment is produced by the rotation of the rod. In this embodiment at the lower end of the rod we find a flat support element in the ground.

The upper part of the block, the part of the mechanism box, has its blunt edges, that is to say it has its rounded corners so that sharp edges and sharp corners are avoided.

The frame incorporates a discharge device that has a part in the area of the mechanism box and another 45 in the area of the water tank since the discharge device allows the emptying of water from the tank.

The water tank has at least one inlet and at least one water outlet, which links to the water outlet duct through which the water reservoir is emptied in the use of the sanitary apparatus.

The integral part that configures the frame is manufactured in any moldable material preferably plastic,

zamac, aluminum, etc; likewise the manufacture of the integral piece is carried out by means of the rotational molding technique or by the technique of injection of the material to be formed.

In another embodiment of the invention, the upper elements of the frame (the water tank and the drive mechanism box) are suppressed, resulting in a frame for the installation of sanitary ware sinks and bidets, comprising a single lower support and assembly structure of the sanitary, which integrates a central crossbar in which two inclined crossbars converge, a bridge formed by a single piece associated with a flange for adaptation to any diameter of a drain pipe, said drain pipe being fixed through the whole of the Bridge and flange. Said embodiment also incorporates any of the two configurations that are arranged for the height adjustment mechanism of the legs. It also means significant savings in materials and costs.

Description of the figures 10

In order to complete the description and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is attached, as an integral part thereof, a set of drawings in which with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the next:

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the frame object of the invention.

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the frame with the elements added to it to configure the final element for mounting toilets. Said view includes a detail in a leg of a possible embodiment of the height adjustment system of the legs.

Figure 3 shows a front view of the same element referred to in Figure 1 with the elements added up to the final configuration for mounting toilets. In this figure we find one of the legs sectioned, showing the other embodiment of the height adjustment system of the legs, including the coaxial slide that forms part of said embodiment of the height adjustment mechanism.

Figure 4 shows a front view of the frame designed for mounting sinks or bidets.

The numerical references reflected in the figures correspond to the following elements:

1 block;

2.- mechanism box; 25

3.- deposit;

4.- lower structure

5.- outlet duct;

6.- bridge;

7.- flange; 30

8.- threaded cylindrical pieces;

9.- anchors;

10.- crossbars;

10 ’.- central crossbar;

11.- legs; 35

12.- partition;

13.- inserts;

14.- height adjustment;

15.- blunt songs;

16.- download device; 40

17.- flat piece;

18.- threaded stems;

19.- coaxial slides;

20.- cap;

21.- threaded element;

22.- outlet mouth;

23.- hole;

24.- slot; 5

25.- nut,

26.- insert,

27.- threaded rod,

28.- flat element.

Description of a preferred embodiment 10

The invention is intended to facilitate the assembly of sanitary devices with an element of easy handling and assembly, with which the sanitary devices are mounted in a simple way and with a pleasant aesthetic result.

The frame is designed to incorporate, in a single piece and made of the same material, all the elements that compose it, that is, it is designed as a single-piece structure.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention the frame is designed to facilitate the installation of a toilet. In this embodiment, the frame comprises two fundamental parts that incorporate all the elements that give it the subsequent functionality, said parts are the block (1), which is constituted by a box of actuating mechanisms (2) together with a reservoir (3 ) of water, and a lower structure (4) for support and assembly of the toilet.

In the design of the preferred embodiment of the invention, the block (1) comprising the drive mechanism box (2) and the water tank (3) is located in the upper part of the frame, it is important to note that 20 in the higher part, the frame, presents its blunt edges (15), the edges having been softened to avoid the presence of sharp edges and sharp areas. And finally, located between the block (1) and the pavement, we find the lower structure (4) of support and assembly of the sanitary element.

The water tank (3) is a passenger compartment comprising four walls and a floor, with a water inlet for filling the tank (3) and, at the bottom of the tank (3), we find an outlet (22 ) of water that connects to the outlet duct (5) of the water that facilitates the emptying of the tank (3). Inside the water tank (3), connecting with the mechanism box (2) we find a discharge device (16) that allows emptying the water tank (3) in the use of the toilet.

Between the water tank (3) and the floor is a lower structure (4) for support and assembly of the toilet, which includes legs (11) that incorporate a system for height adjustment (14) of the frame, 30 located Between the two legs (11) there is a central cross member (10 ') that provides rigidity to the legs (11) next to inclined crossbars (10) that connect the legs (11) at their highest part with the crossbar (10 ').

For the internal separation of the tank (3) and the legs (11) the frame has a partition (12) located in the highest area of the lower structure (4) of support and assembly of the toilet, which prevents internal flooding of the legs (11). 35

The lower structure (4) of support and assembly of the sanitary is completely configured by the water outlet duct (5) that starts from the water tank (3) through the lower part of it and joins in the middle area of the central crossbar (10 '), thus joining said central cross member (10') with the water tank (3). Conventional installation ducts are connected to the bottom of the water outlet duct (5), next to the central crossbar (10 ’). 40

Fixed to the central crossbar (10 ’) we find the means for the assembly of the sanitary element, consisting of two horizontal threaded cylindrical pieces (8) that are inserted in the central crossbar (10’) and in which the sanitary device is placed.

On the bottom of the central crossbar (10 ’) we find a structure that provides stability to the sanitary drainage duct. Said structure comprises a single-piece bridge (6) and a flange (7) that adapts to any variation in the diameter of the tube that configures the drain pipe.

For fixing the frame to the wall we find, threaded in the corners of the upper part of the whole piece of the frame, threaded stems (18) attached to flat pieces (17) to fix to the wall. The threaded stems (18) together with the flat pieces (17) configure the anchors (9) to the wall.

For height adjustment of the frame, the legs (11) have a height adjustment mechanism (14) that has two possible configurations:

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 The first configuration comprises internal metal coaxial slides (19) on each leg (11) with the same shape as the legs (11), said coaxial slides (19) have, in their lower part, some seat stops (20). ), which prevent the coaxial slide (19) from entering inside the leg (11). Likewise, the coaxial slides 5 (19) also have a groove (24) along each coaxial slide (19) coinciding with the inner area of the frame. The coaxial slider (19) is placed in the desired position and a threaded element (21) is introduced through a hole (23) inside the leg, with the relative position of the coaxial slider (19) being fixed with the leg (11) by means of a nut (25) located inside the coaxial slide (19), since the threaded element (21) presses with the leg (11) and with the nut (25); 10

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 The second configuration comprises internal metallic coaxial slides (19) in each leg (11), said coaxial slides (19) are formed by threaded rods (27) in whose lower part there are flat supporting elements (28), which in addition to preventing the coaxial slide (19) from entering the leg (11), serve to provide firm support of the frame on the ground. Likewise, the height adjustment mechanism (14) has an insert (26), with a thread inside, located inside the lower part of the legs (11) 15 to thread the threaded rod (27), which allows , by rotating the threaded rod (27), adjust the relative position of the threaded rod (27) with respect to the leg (11) and thus set the height of the frame relative to the ground.

The frame incorporates inserts (13), which generate threaded holes, for the installation of the frame with supports on walls consisting of laminated plasterboard ("plasterboard" type walls).

The frame can be used for securing any sanitary element with the inclusion or exclusion of the 20 elements that comprise the frame that are not necessary, except for the installation of a toilet, the water tank (3) is not necessary, of so it would not be included in the rack except for the installation of a toilet. Also the connections of the drains and the pipes of the conventional installation are different according to each sanitary element to install varying the diameter and the configuration of the different elements of entrance and exit of water. 25

The frame is preferably made of plastic and with rotational molding techniques, since, in this way, a homogeneous distribution of the plastic is achieved throughout the piece and the thickness of the wall is suitable to resist the mechanical stresses to which it will be submitted this piece.

Claims (13)

1.- Recessed frame for fastening sanitary elements comprising three main bodies:  a box of drive mechanisms (2);  an intermediate water tank (3);  a lower structure (4) for support and assembly of the toilet. characterized in that the three main bodies comprise a single integral piece in which the lower structure 5 (4) integrates a central crossbar (10 ') in which two inclined crossbars (10) and an outlet duct (5) converge leading to in a central area of the central crossbar (10 ') flanked by the terminal sections of the inclined crossbars (10). 2. Recessed frame according to claim 1 characterized in that the lower structure (4) of support and assembly of the toilet comprises a bridge (6), consisting of a single piece, which is integral to the central crossbar 10 (10 ') by the lower part of said central cross member (10 ') while being associated with a flange (7) adaptable to any diameter of a drain pipe of the sanitary element, said drain pipe being fixed through the bridge assembly (6) and the flange (7). 3. Recessed frame according to claim 1 characterized in that the lower structure (4) of support and assembly of the toilet comprises legs (11) with a height adjustment mechanism (14) of said legs (11). fifteen 4. A recessed frame according to claim 3 wherein the height adjustment mechanism (14) of the legs (11) comprises coaxial slides (19) with the legs (11) that slide along the inside of the legs (11) and they are fixed by means of a threaded element (21) that is threaded on a hole (23) located in the legs (11), fixing said threaded element (21) by means of a nut (25) located inside the coaxial slides (19) , characterized in that the height adjustment mechanism (14) of the lower support and assembly structure (4) is incorporated in the lower part of the integral part. 5. Recessed frame according to claim 3 characterized in that the height adjustment mechanism (14) of the legs (11) comprises coaxial slides (19) with the legs (11) formed by threaded rods (27), with a flat element (28) coaxial with the threaded rods (27) at the lower end of the threaded rods (27), which are introduced through the lower part of the legs (11) through an insert (26), with thread inside, which allows threading the threaded rod (27) by fixing the relative position of the threaded rods (27) with respect to the leg (11) by rotating the threaded rod (27) through the interior of the insert (26) . 6. Recessed frame according to claim 1 characterized in that the upper part of the mechanism box (2) comprises its blunt edges (15). 7. Recessed frame according to claim 1 characterized in that it comprises a discharge device 30 (16) located both in the area of the mechanism box (2) and in the area of the intermediate water tank (3) that allows emptying of the water tank (3). 8. A recessed frame according to claim 1 characterized in that the water tank (3) comprises at least one water inlet and at least one water outlet (22) to the water outlet duct (5). 9. Recessed frame according to claim 1 characterized in that the integral part comprises a moldable material 35 selected from plastic, zamac and aluminum. 10. Manufacturing process of the recessed frame according to claim 1 characterized in that the integral part of moldable material is manufactured by a technique selected between the rotational molding technique and the plastic injection technique. 11.- Recessed frame for securing sanitary elements characterized in that it comprises a single lower structure (4) of support and assembly of the sanitary, which integrates a central crossbar (10 ') in which two inclined crossbars (10) and a converge bridge formed (6) by a single piece associated with a flange (7) for adaptation to any diameter of a drain pipe, said drain pipe being fixed through the bridge assembly (6) and the flange (7), being said frame designed for the assembly of washbasin and bidet parts. 12. Recessed frame according to claim 11 characterized in that the lower support structure (4) 45 comprises a moldable material selected from plastic, zamac and aluminum.