FR3042518A1 - SANITARY ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FOLDING WC BASIN AND INSERT - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a sanitary unit comprising: - a toilet bowl (1) foldable; - a frame (3) adapted to contain said bowl (1) once it folded down, the tank (4) of the flush and a siphon (6) for receiving and discharging the excrement from said bowl ( 1); - A front panel (7), equipping said frame (3), provided with an opening (8) adapted to let said bowl (1); characterized in that it comprises a pipe (10) directly connecting the reservoir or a water inlet to said siphon (6). The invention further relates to a siphon cleaning method (6) and preferably bowl (1) of such a sanitary assembly.

Description

SANITARY ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A BATHTUB PS TOILET FOLDABLE AND

BUILT

DESCRIPTION

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a sanitary assembly of the kind essentially comprising a toilet bowl foldable and recessed in a frame or a box and more particularly to its operating method,

BACKGROUND BACKGROUND

Known assemblies essentially comprise: a toilet bowl foldable by rotation by means of articulations; - A frame adapted to contain said bowl once it folded down, the flush tank which is triggered by a push button and a siphon for receiving and discharging excrement from said bowl; a front panel, fitted to said frame, provided with an opening able to let said bowl during its rotation and to be closed by the bottom thereof when it is in the folded position.

Whether in a horizontal or vertical position, the bowl is always rinsed with water coming directly from the flush and the siphon is most often integrated into the bowl,

Such assemblies have the following main disadvantages t ~ bad evacuation of feces from the bowl by its horizontal position and stagnant water in its bottom and integrated siphon; - calcareous deposits (and others) in it because of said stagnant water; frequent plugging of the siphon because the pressure of the water leaving the bowl is low;

- Difficult uncorking of the siphon whose access is impractical. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the invention is to provide an assembly employing subsets and a method of a new and original type eliminating the aforementioned drawbacks. The sanitary unit according to the invention comprises s - a toilet bowl .rabattable; - A frame adapted to contain · "said bowl once it folded, .'the flush tank and a siphon for receiving and discharging excrement from said bowl j - a front panel # equipping said frame Provided with an opening adapted to pass said bowl.

According to the first aspect, the sanitary assembly comprises a pipe directly connecting the tank or a water inlet to said siphon. In particular, the reservoir water from the reservoir or the water supply passes through said pipe before reaching the siphon, in particular without passing through the bowl.

Advantageously, said pipe is particularly suitable for cleaning the siphon. Such a water supply is for example connected to the home network,

Advantageously, the sanitary assembly according to the invention allows a better cleaning of the siphon.

According to other aspects taken in isolation or in any technically feasible combination; - The assembly comprises a flap configured to close the bowl and nozzles placed at the inner periphery of said bowl "configured to clean the bowl when the lid closes the. and / or - the assembly comprises siphon cleaning trigger means associated with the reservoir, the pipe, and / or a water inlet; and / or - the assembly comprises bowl cleaning triggering means associated with the nozzles j and / or ~ at least one of the triggering means is selected from the group comprising a button, a solenoid valve, a sensor, a touchpad, a control unit; and / or the solenoid valve is associated with means making it possible to regulate its frequency and its duration of operation; and / or the frame is embedded in a wall and has a front panel and / or the frame is placed in a box which has a front panel and which is intended to be leaned against a wall; and / or - the front panel has the cleaning triggering means (s). The invention furthermore relates to a method of cleaning a sanitary unit according to the invention, comprising a step of cleaning the siphon via the pipe. The invention further relates to a method of cleaning a sanitary assembly according to the invention, comprising a step of cleaning the bowl through the nozzles.

The process according to a variant of the invention is essentially characterized in that it consists; a) once the bowl folded in the frame, to trigger a cleaning cycle thereof, the -moyen of ..bus- placed- to. the inner periphery of said bowl; (b) once, the excrement discharged by gravity into the siphon, to trigger, from the push button · of the cistern of the flush, a cycle of cleaning of the siphon. via a pipe which connects directly, said tank to said siphon. The sanitary assembly according to this variant, is characterized essentially in that it: - it comprises a flap connected to the rear of the upper part of the bowl by 'articulations, maintained in vertical position' in the opening of the front panel of the chassis by means of. elastic return links and driven by said bowl, during its rotation,. 'manner. & sealing, with water, thanks to a protrusion which fits into the opening of the bowl, a part thereof when in a vertical position ready to undergo the cleaning cycle at the means of the nozzles, maintaining · plated the flap against the opening of the bowl being provided by the elastic links; b) the siphon is horizontal and one-piece, fixed to the frame in a detachable manner and has integrated lateral support and a standard water seal; c) the bowl is connected to the siphon by means of a flexible pipe designed to provide the link, articulated between said two subassemblies; • d) the box comprises a solenoid valve designed to trigger the water for feeding the cleaning nozzles of the bowl.

The operating method and the sanitary assembly according to the invention have the following main advantages: - better cleaning of the bowl thanks to the nozzles and the verticality thereof; - significant reduction of calcareous deposits (or others) in this one since there is no more stagnant water (the siphon having been deported in the lower part) - significant reduction of the risk of clogging of the siphon since the water the tank arrives directly by gravity in it - direct access to the technical part through the opening released by the single removal of the bowl.

The other advantages are t gaining space, possibility of putting it in the same room, hygiene, aesthetics, installation in apartment (old or new), invisible because built-in, ready to install, facilitates the passage, disabled access, separation of the siphon, no smell, controlled maintenance (easy access, -aisé) ..

PRESENTATION OF FIGURES

Characteristics' and. Advantages of the invention will become clearer when read. Detailed description which follows of several preferred embodiments thereof given by way of non-limiting example and shown in the accompanying drawings.

In these drawings: FIG. 1 represents, in perspective and in an external view, the sanitary assembly according to the invention, open cup, in box version; - Figure 2 shows, in perspective and in an external view, the sanitary assembly according to Figure 1, closed bowl; - Figure 3 shows the rear internal view of the assembly according to the invention, closed bowl; - Figure 4 represents, the. rear interior view of the assembly according to Figure 3, open bowl; FIG. 5 represents a longitudinal sectional view of the siphon according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION FIRST VARIANTS The sanitary assembly represented in the figures is of the type essentially comprising; a toilet bowl 1 table flap by rotation by means of hinges 2; - A frame 3 adapted to contain said bowl 1 once it folded down, the tank 4 of the flush 'which is triggered by a push button 5 and. a siphon 6 for receiving and discharging excrements from · said bowl 1, · - a front panel 7 fitted to said frame 3, provided with an opening 8 able to let said bowl · 1 during its rotation and to be closed by the bottom thereof when in the folded position.

The front panel 7 may be a part of a wall for sanitary assembly integrated to the 'wall # or part of an envelope for an independent sanitary unit whose siphon is connected to an existing evacuation. The sanitary unit can take adjustable feet in. height attached to or. fixable on the frame or the envelope,

The method of operation of said assembly comprises: a) once the bowl is folded down, in the frame · 3, to trigger a cleaning cycle of the latter means of nozzles 9 placed at the inner periphery of said bowl. 1; b) once excrement discharged by gravity into the siphon 6, to trigger, from the push button 5 of the tank 4 of the flush, a cleaning cycle siphon 6 via a pipe 10 which directly connects said tank 4 to said siphon 6 ·. The assembly for implementing said method comprises a flap, itrelié at the rear of the upper portion of the bowl 2 by hinges 12, held in a vertical position in the opening · 8 of the front panel 7 of the chassis 3 by means of elastic links 13 and driven by said · bowl 1, during its rotation, so as to seal, tightly with water, thanks to a protrusion 14 which fits into the opening 15 of the bowl 1, a part thereof when in a vertical position ready to undergo the cleaning cycle by means of the nozzles 9, the plated maintenance of the flap · 11 against the opening 15 of the bowl 1 being provided by the elastic links 13.

The resilient ties 13 may include a rope or a spring. Preferably, the elastic links 13 are fixed on the frame 3 and on the back of the flap 11. In particular, the elastic links 13 are configured to maintain the flap in a substantially vertical position. The flap 11 is preferably integral with the bowl, when the. The bowl pivots to open or close the sanitary assembly, the seat also pivots while being retained by the elastic links 13. According to one variant, the elastic links 13 allow movement of the seat, of the seat. to have access & 8. This arrangement allows easy disassembly of the sanitary assembly. For example, it is possible to introduce a thin piece between the flap and the opening and to pull the plunger to disassemble the elastic links. disassemble the assembly sanitary, for example to repair a leak, change a. piece, or repair a connection. This arrangement allows for better handling. the sanitary assembly, contrary to conventional arrangements where it is necessary to break all the faience.

From .preference, a system of. In order to prevent disassembly of the sanitary unit by an unauthorized person, it is intended that the slaughterhouse be locked. For example, the locking system comprises a lock rod locking the lock block in the opening. The rod must be moved with a special tool to unlock the lid. The rod may be associated with a return means such as a spring. A physical or electronic key lock may also be considered.

Preferably, the flap can be configured to be clipped on the bowl or on the frame to facilitate handling operations.

According to embodiments of the first variant of the invention: - the siphon 6 is horizontal, fixed to the frame 3 in a detachable manner and · has an integrated lateral loading 24 and a water guard 16 In particular, the siphon comprises a portion, horizontal - the bowl 1 is connected to the siphon 6 by means of a flexible pipe 17 designed to ensure the articulated connection between said two subassemblies; solenoid valve 18. designed to trigger the water for feeding the faucets 9 of the bowl 1, said solenoid valve 18 is preferably associated with means for adjusting its frequency and its operating time.

In particular, the first subassembly comprises the siphon and the second subassembly comprises the bowl.

When the bowl is folded by pivoting, the saddles fall on the horizontal portion of the siphon and are then discharged out of the siphon.

In addition, according to one variant, the drawdown of the bowl triggers the solenoid valve 18 by means of a closure detector of the bowl coupled to the solenoid valve 18. The detector may be electronic or mechanical. In this case two parts coming into contact generate an electrical contact triggering the solenoid valve.

To limit the escape of odors, it is possible to provide a bottom of water in the horizontal part. Alternatively, or in combination, it is possible to provide a trap separating the siphon whose opening and closing can be managed electronically and associated with a sensor and / or associated with the opening and closing of the bowl 1.

ALTERNATIVE VARIANTS

According to a variant, the sanitary assembly comprises a flap 11 configured to close the bowl 1 and nozzles 9 placed at the inner periphery of said bowl 1, configured to clean the bowl 1 when the lid closes the bowl.

Preferably, the nozzles 9 are integral with the bowl 1.

Advantageously, the abatant 11 ensures the obturation of the bowl 1 and the nozzles 9 allow a jet near the areas to be cleaned.

According to an alternative variant, the nozzles 9 '.clean a cleaning when the bowl 1 is deployed.

According to another variant, the sanitary unit comprises a. bowl called without flange. In this case, the sanitary unit may not have cleaning nozzles.

According to a variant urn, the assembly comprises a siphon G cleaning trigger means associated with the tank 4, the pipe 10 or a water inlet. The triggering means controls the cleaning by actuating for example one. dropped water, a pump, or a. valve. This triggering means may be a button such as a push button or other means such as a lever, a solenoid valve, a sensor, a touchpad, a control unit. The triggering means may be associated with a timer, for example, the solenoid valve is associated with a timer in the illustrated variants. The triggering means can also be a timer triggering the cleaning after a given time, for example after the closure of the cuvette or the end of detection, of the sensor.

Alternatively, the assembly comprises bowl cleaning triggering means associated with the nozzles 9. This triggering means may be the same and / or of the same type as that of the siphon cleaning, it may be a timer coupled to the trigger. cleaning the -siphon.

The nozzles 9 are preferably connected, in particular, via the solenoid valve, to a water inlet. Advantageously, the -buses 9 can allow high pressure cleaning.

By "arrival of water" is heard a. channel connected to. a water source external to the sanitary unit, for example for domestic water at a given pressure. The water supply can be associated with a valve or a tap.

In addition to cleaning the bowl, the sanitary assembly may include a means for disposing a bottom of water in the bowl after opening. This can be done, for example via the nozzles 9, using an opening detection means of the associated bowl. an advantage of the sanitary assembly lies in the small amount of water used for cleaning the bowl, without altering its effectiveness * The invention also relates to a method of cleaning a sanitary assembly according to the invention , comprising a step of cleaning the siphon 6 via the pipe 10. The cleaning can be done by means of the water of the tank 4 or a water inlet. The water inlet for cleaning the siphon can be associated with a solenoid valve. The invention further relates to a method of cleaning a sanitary assembly according to the invention, comprising a step of cleaning the bowl 1 through the nozzles 6. cleaning can be done by means of the water of the tank or water inlet. The assembly according to the invention can be associated with a computer program comprising parts of software code to control the one and / or the other cleaning step and optionally flushing. The computer program may be associated with a control unit receiving for example the information of one or more sensors for this purpose. For example, a presence or motion sensor may be used. For example, the sensor detects that the bowl is closed and the control unit triggers cleaning of the bowl and / or cleaning of the siphon. The control imity of the sanitary unit can be a touch pad ... The control unit makes it possible to program the functions of the sanitary assembly, such as the means of triggering and / or to analyze certain parameters "such as statistical, medical, or consumption data.

Thus, one or both cleaning triggering means, and optionally the means for triggering the flush, may be associated with such a control unit. Alternatively or in combination, one or more triggering means may be associated with a timer. The timer is used to set a cleaning sequence by activating one triggering means after another. A conventional flush may be added to the system of the assembly according to the invention with the same or tank. with another tank.

These aspects allow to put in. performs an automatic cleaning of the siphon and / or the -cuvette, and. optionally an automatic flush.

In addition, the folding bowl 1 may be associated with a motorized opening and / or closing system that can be linked to one or the control unit.

The motorized system can be coupled to a button, for example a remote control, a presence sensor or a motion sensor. In the case of the sensor, the arrival of a user triggers the opening of the bowl 1, and / or its departure triggers the closure of the bowl 1.

Alternatively, the bowl 1 may be associated with a mechanical system that facilitates opening and / or closing. For example, while a user pulls a handle from the bowl 1 # the mechanical system, actuates the opening of the toilet to facilitate the traction of the bowl 1. This mechanical system may comprise an elastic means such as a spring. The sanitary unit, in particular the bowl 1, may comprise a hand shower, for example on one side to allow an intimate cleaning of the user or the user. This shower is particularly internal to the bowl and its use can be automated or linked to a button or other triggering means. The sanitary assembly may further comprise a lava hand disposed above the bowl. This saves more space. The sanitary unit, may include a shower at the foot of the bowl 1. The frame can for example be embedded in a wall of the shower .. This configuration saves more space. The sanitary unit may include a recovery station, and optionally treatment, configured to recover, and optioxmellement treat, the water of a sanitary equipment, such as a shower, associated with the sanitary assembly to fill the reservoir 4.

Alternatively, the siphon 6 includes sliding connection means 25 configured to allow pivoting of the end portion of the siphon. This connection means 25 is preferably a lip seal, for easy implementation. Preferably, the connection means is disposed downstream of the connection between the siphon and the cleaning pipe. This variant allows to be able to rotate the outlet of the siphon to be able to adapt to 'a mouth of evacuation which would be, behind, to the right or left of the whole sanitary. Preferably, the lip seal is removable.

According to another conceivable variant, the connection means 25 or a second connection means is arranged upstream of the connection between the siphon and the cleaning pipe 10. This variant allows to be pivoted the pipe 10 to be able to adapt to a water supply or a tank that would be on the right or left of the whole .sanitaire.

According to a variant, the sanitary assembly is configured: as usable furniture and includes storage units, for example drawers.

This configuration improves the aesthetic and practical appearance because cleaning products can be stored and not be. visible"

According to one. Alternatively, · the sanitary unit comprises at least one internal compartment communicating with the pipe 10 or the piping, des. nozzles. This compartment preferably comprises cleaning products which mix with the cleaning water for the siphon and / or for the bowl.

Preferably, the sanitary unit is hermetic and in particular the storage spaces are hermetic.

According to one variant, the bowl, the tank and / or one or more pipes are made of epoxy, but other materials may be used.

According to one variant, for greater comfort, the sanitary unit comprises one or two foldable armrests in the frame, in particular in the panel 7.

According to two non-limiting variants of presentation of the sanitary assembly: - the frame 3 is embedded in a wall and has a front panel 7; - The frame 3 is placed in a box 19 which has a front panel 7 and, which is intended to be backed to a wall.

The front panel 7 comprises the push button 5.de trigger, the flush and an ergonomic gripping means 20 for opening and closing the bowl 1. I, es other preferred and non-limiting features of The sanitary set are: - tank: 3 and € liters, in resin, hermetic and dustproof cap; - drain flush 50mm diameter with removable flange 21; - height adjustment {children, small and large people, disabled people ...); - movement detector ; - 24 or 12 volt solenoid valve that can be powered by a 9 volt battery or by a transformer connected to the mains; - folding bowl, freestanding, with metal structure supported by 2 hinges (90 °), with integrated hose to feed the. nozzles, with face evacuation and flat bottom without siphon j - flap, integrated, with opening accompanied, synchronized, sequential to avoid 1 / access to the technical part, supported by two hinges stainless steel, assisted by two elastic links (rear part), waterproof , marrying the bowl in the form of drop (front part), anti noise with falling brake; Welded metal frame # - tank supports 22, elastic links 23 and flanged stop The assembly according to the invention is intended for use by individuals; Individual or collective housing, - professionals: hospitals, campsites, hotels, restaurants, buildings, buildings, interior design, architects, sanitaryware manufacturers, DIY store chains, central purchasing (decoration, sanitary ...), communities, retirement homes, schools.

Of course, those skilled in the art will be able to carry out the invention as described and represented by applying and adapting known means without it being necessary to describe them or to represent them. It may also provide other variants without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims (11)

1. Sanitary unit comprising; - foldable CD toilet bowl; - A frame (3j 'adapted to contain said bowl (1) once it folded down, the tank · (4) of the flush and a siphon (6) for receiving .et and evacuate the excrement from said bowl (1) t - a front panel (7), fitted to said frame (3), provided with an opening (8) able to let said bowl (Cl) pass; characterized in that it comprises a line CIO) directly connecting the tank or one. water inlet to said siphon (6). 2. Sanitary assembly according to claim 1, comprising a flap (11) configured to close the bowl, and nozzles (9) placed at the inner periphery of said bowl (1), configured to clean the bowl when the shutter closes the bowl. 3. Sanitary assembly according to one of the preceding claims, CQa © vant siphon cleaning trigger means associated with the reservoir, the pipe, and / or a water inlet. Sanitary assembly according to claim 2 or 3, comprising bowl cleaning trigger means associated with the nozzles. Sanitary assembly according to claim 3 or. 4, wherein at least one of the trigger means is selected from the group consisting of a button, a lever, a. solenoid valve (18), a sensor, a touchpad, a control unit. 6. Together, according to the. The preceding claim, characterized in that the solenoid valve (18) is associated with means for adjusting its frequency, and its duration of operation. 7, assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the. chassis (3) is. embedded in a wall and has a front panel (7). 8, assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame (3) is placed in a box (19) which comprises a front panel (7) and which is intended to be leaned against a wall. 9, assembly according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the front panel (7) comprises the cleaning trigger means or. 10, A method of cleaning a sanitary assembly according to one of the preceding claims comprising a step of cleaning the siphon via the pipe (10). 11, Cleaning method according to the preceding claim, dependent on claim 4, comprising a step of cleaning the bowl through the nozzles (9).