FR3033581B1 - BATI SUPPORT FOR ENHANCED TYPE OF SANITARY INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR ENCLOSED TYPE OF SANITARY INSTALLATION - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a support frame for recessed sanitary installation and a mounting method for a built-in sanitary installation. The built-in sanitary installation support frame comprises a lower part of the support frame, the lower part comprising two uprights connected by a first crossmember, the first crossbar being provided for the support of a conduit element fixing device. discharge, an upper part of support frame, the upper part comprising a frame frame designed for a water tank, and the upper part can be removably attached to the lower part of the support frame. The uprights and the cross member are made of metal material, and the frame is made of polymeric material.

Description

Support frame for sanitary installation of the recessed type and installation method for sanitary installation of the recessed type

Description: [0001] The present invention relates to sanitary installations, and more particularly relates to a support frame for embedded sanitary installations and a method of mounting such a support frame.

Sanitary toilets, of the type comprising a sanitary apparatus, such as a bowl, a urinal ... are in a known manner in two forms. For example, if the sanitary appliance is a bowl, the sanitary installation can be in traditional form with the bowl fixed to the ground, or in so-called built-in form. In the latter case, the bowl is attached to a non-visible support frame.

Although the presentation in traditional form is widespread, the market for sanitary facilities built-in toilets is expanding more and more, especially in public places, hotels, restaurants or at home, and this for many reasons. Such installations have indeed many advantages and guarantee, for example, hygiene, soundproofness, space saving and aesthetics. In addition, such embedded installations involve mounting operations and installations that are quite long and complicated by the reduced accessibility, the diversity of configurations, and the number of parts used.

A sanitary installation of the built-in type comprises a support frame for supporting the various hidden elements of said sanitary installation, such as a water tank, a supply duct and / or an exhaust duct and carry the sanitary appliance visible. Typically, a fastening collar mounted on the support frame makes it possible to mechanically assemble the evacuation pipe otherwise called the WC pipe connected to the network to the structure of the frame and thus to allow the connection of the evacuation duct to the duct of the duct. evacuation of the bowl, for example via an evacuation sleeve.

With such a device, the installer must present its evacuation connection and its support frame, then remove the frame to perform the sizing evacuation and drilling the ground for fixing feet. The blank mounting of the evacuation is necessary but must be compatible with the repositioning of the frame after drilling. Depending on the direction of interlocking (exit bent or right), the connection of the exhaust duct with the existing evacuation network is more or less complex.

An object of the present invention is to provide a mounting frame for sanitary installation type recessed to facilitate handling by a poser.

The present invention also provides a mounting method for a sanitary installation type recessed.

For this purpose, the present invention provides a support frame for sanitary installation of the recessed type and a mounting method of a sanitary installation of the recessed type.

The mounting frame for the sanitary installation of the recessed type comprises a lower part of the support frame, the lower part comprising two uprights connected by a first crossmember, the first crossbar being provided for the support of an element fixing device. exhaust duct, a support frame upper part, the upper part comprising a frame frame designed for a water tank, and the upper part being removably attachable to the lower part of the support frame. The uprights and the cross member are made of metal material, and the frame is made of polymeric material.

Thus, by providing a support frame in two parts, it frees the working space for a poser who can, in a first step, make the settings at the area of recovery of loads, connect the conduit d evacuation, and in general proceed to the connection to the evacuation network, and this, on the lower part of support frame only. This makes it possible to have a larger work space and to increase flexibility for handling. In a second step, the installer can go to the top, with the tank and its power supply.

Furthermore, the lower portion of the support frame, metal, ensures the proper maintenance of the support frame, especially when a bowl of the sanitary installation is mounted on the support frame, the first cross member allowing the support of threaded cup fixing rods. The support frame upper part withstands less mechanical stress and can thus be made of polymer material to play more easily on the appearance of the support frame.

According to one aspect of the invention, the frame is provided with interlocking means for an assembly of the support frame upper part in the lower part of the support frame, by interlocking fitting means on the amounts. Such an assembly by interlocking or fitting is simple and quick to perform, even in a small space.

According to another aspect of the invention, the interlocking means are provided with lateral springs which act to limit the game resulting from the interlocking of the polymer upper part in the lower metal part.

According to one aspect of the invention, the lower portion of the support frame comprises a bottom rail with a lower rail, the lower rail being of metal material. The lower cross member provides a recovery of loads for a bowl assembled on the support frame. The lower rail may be provided with a lower rail and be welded to the posts.

According to one aspect of the invention, the reservoir is an integral part of the upper part.

The present invention also provides a mounting method of a sanitary installation of the recessed type on a support frame, comprising the steps of fixing the ground a lower part of a support frame of a support frame comprising a lower part and a part upper part, the lower part comprising two uprights connected by a first cross-member for supporting a duct element fixing device, two uprights and the cross-bar being made of metallic material, assembling the duct element on the device and when the conduit member is assembled to the bottom portion of the support frame, attaching the upper support frame portion to the lower portion, the upper portion comprising a frame frame configured for a water reservoir and the portion upper being made of polymeric material.

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Thus, the establishment of the lower support part can be done in the absence of the upper part carrying the reservoir, which frees the working space. In addition, the adjustment and positioning operations of the support frame can also be performed on the lower part, while the conduit element is not yet fixed. This also allows the installer to have no constraint related to the conduit element.

According to one aspect of the invention, the upper part of the support frame is nested in the lower part of the support frame, for easy mounting to implement.

According to another aspect of the invention, the method comprises the height adjustment of the upper part on the lower part of the support frame.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will emerge from the description given below with reference to the accompanying drawings which illustrate an embodiment having no limiting character, among which: Figure 1 is a view of a support frame according to one aspect of the invention, Figures 2a to 2c illustrate a view of a support frame at different stages of a method according to one aspect of the invention, Figure 3 is a view of a part of a a support frame according to one aspect of the invention, FIG. 4 is a view of another part of a support frame according to one aspect of the invention, FIG. 5 is a view of a support frame according to another In accordance with the present invention, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of a recessed sanitary installation mounting method according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In the drawings, identical or similar elements are indicated with identical or similar reference numerals.

Figure 1 shows a support frame 1 according to the present invention, and Figures 2 to 5 show different views of the support frame 1 or subassemblies of the support frame 1.

In Figure 1, the support frame 1 is mounted with a fixing device 10 for fixing and connecting a discharge pipe 3, connected to a discharge sleeve 4, itself connectable to a bowl evacuation for example. The exhaust duct 3 is a non-limiting example of a duct element. The support frame 1 also allows the mounting of a water tank 5 with a water inlet 6 for recessed sanitary installation. In Figure 1, the tank 5 is covered by an insulator.

The fastening device 10, also called connection device, is of the fastening collar type.

The support frame 1 comprises a lower portion 20 of support frame and an upper portion 30 of support frame.

The lower portion 20 support frame comprises a frame 12 with two uprights 13 connected by a cross member 14, on which the connecting device 10 can be mounted. To do this, the crosspiece 14 comprises fixing holes 22, for the passage of threaded fixing rods for a bowl (not shown). The connecting device 10 also comprises pins 25 for fixing the connection device 10 to the crossmember 14, inside the crossmember 14.

The frame 12 is also provided with a second cross member 16, lower, provided to form a strong support, for example for the bowl mounted on the support frame 1, in particular for a puncturing area of the bottom of the cuvette.

The second crossmember 16 can also cooperate with the fastening collar of the connecting device 10. For this purpose, the second crossmember 16 may be provided with a slideway 17.

The lower portion 20 also comprises frame legs 26, adjustable in height, and provided with fixing holes 27 for fixing to the floor of the lower portion 20 of support frame. The frame legs 26 are adjustable in height to allow adjustment of the height of the frame.

The uprights 13 and the cross member 14 are made of metal material, which ensures a good resistance to mechanical stresses.

The upper part 30 support frame comprises a frame frame 32 designed to carry the water tank 5. The tank 5 is mounted on the frame frame 32. The tank 5 may be an integral part of the upper part 30 , or otherwise the tank can be mounted on the frame, for example by clipping. This type of assembly makes it possible to obtain a simple and inexpensive mounting assembly method.

The frame frame 32 is made of a polymer material, for example a sound-absorbing / damping polymer material. Moreover, a polymer material makes it possible to easily vary the aesthetic appearance of the upper part 30.

The upper portion 30 may be removably attached to the lower portion 20 of support frame. For this purpose, the frame frame 32 is provided with interlocking means 34 for an assembly of the upper part 30 of the support frame on the lower part 20 of the support frame, by interlocking or fitting the interlocking means 34 in the amounts 13.

In the example shown in Figure 4, the upper portion 30 fits into the lower portion 20, and the interlocking means 34 come to rest on a notch 35 inside the amounts 13. This allows a simple and intuitive editing. Of course, other types of assembly may be provided.

Figure 5 illustrates an upper portion 130 of support frame according to another aspect of the invention. The upper part 130 comprises a frame frame 132, made of polymer material, provided with interlocking means 134 for an assembly of the upper portion 130 of the support frame on the lower part 20 of the support frame, by interlocking or fitting the means of support. nesting 134 in the amounts 13.

The engagement means 134 are provided with lateral springs 136. The springs 136 are provided to exert a force against the inner faces of the uprights 13 when the upper part 130 is engaged in the uprights 13, in order to limit the play resulting from the assembly between the upper part 130, of polymer material, and the lower part, made of metallic material.

The interlocking may also allow a height adjustment of the upper portion 30 on the lower portion 20 to adjust the total height of the support frame. This makes it possible to adapt the support frame to different spaces.

The frame frame 132 is also provided with stacking means 139, provided to allow the stacking of the frame frame 132 of the upper portion 130 with another frame frame 132 of another upper portion. Stacking means 139 illustrated in Figure 5 are disbursed on the lateral shoulders of the frame frame. The disbursed stacking parts and optimize storage and transport.

Figure 6 illustrates a block diagram of a method of mounting a support frame according to an embodiment of the present invention. The connection method will be described with reference to the support frame 1 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5.

In a first step SI, the user or installer pre-positions the lower portion 20 of the support frame 1. The installer can make height adjustments using the adjustable feet 26, and also make height adjustments, of level and plumb. The installer can proceed to the fixing on the ground and possibly on the wall. In this step, the upper part 30 of support frame is not yet mounted on the lower part 20, which allows easy access to the rear of the support frame 10 and leaves all the necessary space for the installer to make the bindings , in particular the fixing on the ground of the feet 26 of the lower part 20.

In addition, in this step, the exhaust duct 3 is not yet fixed on the fastening collar 10. This also allows the installer not to be bothered by the fixing of the exhaust duct during the installation. installation of the lower part of the support frame and associated settings.

In a second step S2, the installer mounts the exhaust duct 3 on the support frame. In doing so, the installer positions the exhaust duct in the desired orientation and fixes the exhaust duct 3. The result of this step is illustrated in Figure 2b.

In a subsequent step S3, the installer reports the upper portion of the support frame 30 on the lower portion 20. In the example shown, the upper portion 30 is fitted on the lower portion 20 support frame.

The installer can also adjust the height of the assembled support frame, by adjusting the height via the interlocking means 34, when they are adjustable in height.

Thus, thanks to the support frame in two parts of the present application, the installer can first make the settings at the area of recovery of loads, connect the exhaust pipe 3, and in a manner general proceed to the connection to the drainage system, and this, on the lower part of support frame only. This makes it possible to have a larger work space and to increase flexibility for handling. In a second step, the installer can go to the top, with the tank and its power supply.

Furthermore, the lower part of the support frame, metal, ensures the proper maintenance of the support frame.

The geometry and the assembly method of the support frame make it possible to assemble the pipe on the connection device without being obstructed by the reservoir. The installer has full freedom of vertical movement.

This invention is not limited to the embodiment described above but encompasses all variants. In particular, a feature illustrated and / or described in combination with other features may be provided independently or in combination with other features illustrated independently or in combination with other features and respectively independently or in arbitrary combination.

Claims (7)

claims 1, support frame (1) for a sanitary installation of the recessed type, comprising a lower part (20) of support frame, the lower part comprising two uprights (13) connected by a first crossbar (14), the first crossbar being provided for the supporting a vent pipe member fastener (10), an upper support frame portion (30; 130), the upper portion including a frame frame (32; 132) adapted for a tank water (5), and the upper portion being releasably attachable to the lower portion of the support frame, wherein the uprights (13) and the cross member (14) are made of metallic material, and the frame frame (32) is of polymeric material, wherein the frame frame (32; 132) is provided with interlocking means (34; 134) for assembly of the support frame upper part on the lower support frame part, by interlocking means of nesting on the uprights, and characterized in that the interlocking means (34; 134) comprise at least one lateral spring (136) provided to bear against the uprights (13) when the upper part of the support frame is assembled on the lower part of the support frame. 2. Support frame according to claim 1, wherein the lower part (20) of the support frame comprises a lower cross member (16), preferably with a lower slide (17), the lower cross member being made of metallic material. 3. Support frame according to the preceding claim, wherein the bottom rail (16) is welded to the uprights. 4. Support frame according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the reservoir is an integral part of the upper part. 5. Support frame according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame frame (132) comprises stacking means (139) for stacking the frame frame (132) with a similar frame of a frame other upper part of support frame. 6. A mounting method for a sanitary installation of the recessed type, comprising the steps of fixing the ground a lower portion (20) of support frame of a support frame (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, assemble the duct element (3) on the fastening device (10), after the duct element (3) is assembled on the lower part of the support frame, attaching the upper part (30) of the support frame to the lower part (20). Method according to the preceding claim, comprising the interlocking of the upper part (30) in the lower part (20) of the support frame. 8. Method according to one of claims 6 to 7, comprising the height adjustment of the upper part on the lower part of the support frame.