GB2261446A

GB2261446A - Water closet cistern condensation collection device

Info

Publication number: GB2261446A
Application number: GB9124323A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Douglas Frank Lane
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1991-11-15
Filing date: 1991-11-15
Publication date: 1993-05-19
Anticipated expiration: 2011-11-15
Also published as: GB2261446B; GB9124323D0

Abstract

A condensation trap for attachment to the outlet pipe (12) of a toilet cistern comprises two plastic components (10 and 11) which are clamped together around the pipe (12) to form a tray. The two components (10 and 11) are relatively inclined so that water which collects on the tray will drain towards the central portion of the tray for discharge through a discharge pipe (13). <IMAGE>

Description

TOILET CISTERN FITMENTS FIELD OF TE INVENTION This invention relates to oilet cistern fitments and, in particular, to a device for attachment to the outlet pipe of a toilet cistern for the collection and disposal of condensation.

SUMMARY OF T1!E INVENTION According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a device for attachment to the outlet pipe of a toilet cistern comprising means defining a tray which can be assembled around said outlet pipe, the tray being capable, in use, of collecting condensation dripping from the cistern and being provided with a discharge tube whereby water collecting within the tray is discharged into the toilet pedestal or bowl.

The means defining the tray preferably comprises a pair of plastic components, either mouldings or fabrications, which can be assembled together around the cistern outlet pipe. The two components may be clamped together around the outlet pipe and the tray which is afforded by the two components preferably has a base which is shaped so that water which collects on the base is directed towards a discharge outlet from which the discharge tube extends.

The two components may be formed with or may carry sealing lips or similar sealing formations so that, when the two components are assembled together around the outlet pipe, a sealing engagement with the outlet pipe is obtained.

The discharge tube is preferably formed of a flexible synthetic plastics material so as to facilitate passage of the tube past the toilet seat and seat mountings into the pedestal or bowl. Said plastics material is preferably either translucent or transparent so that any blockages in the tube are readily identified.

According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided the combination of a toilet cistern and a device as defined above, the device being attached, or intended to be attached, to the cistern outlet pipe.

Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a plan view of a condensation trap in accordance with the present invention showing the attachment thereof to the outlet pipe of a toilet cistern, and Figure 2 is a front view of the condensation trap.

Description of the Preferred Embodiment The device shown in the drawings comprises a condensation trap formed in two parts 10 and 11 which are attached together around the outlet pipe 12 of a toilet cistern. The two parts 10 and 11 are formed of a synthetic plastics material as either mouldings or fabrications and are so shaped that, when they are fitted together as shown, the abutting edges of the two parts 10 and 11 have sealing engagement with one another so that the upper surface of the trap effectively defines the base of a receiver in which any water of condensation dripping from the cistern will collect.

The abutting edges of the two parts 10 and 11 are also so shaped that they cooperate in defining a first circular opening in which the outlet pipe is received and a second circular opening in which the upper end of a discharge tube 13 is received. The discharge tube 13 is formed of a flexible translucent or transparent synthetic plastics material. Its upper end is substantially flush with, or slightly lower than, the upper surfaces of the adjacent portions of the two parts 10 and 11 and the length of the discharge tube 13 is such that it extends into the toilet pedestal or bowl.

A small rim or bead (not shown) may be provided around the periphery of the tray defined by the two parts 10 and 11 so as to ensure that any water falling on the tray does not flow over the edges thereof. The two parts 10 and 11 are also relatively inclined (as can be seen from Figure 2) to ensure that any water falling on to the tray will drain towards the centre portion of the tray for discharge through the discharge tube 13.

Each of the two parts 10 and 11 is also provided, along the abutting edges thereof, with enlarged bosses, strips or other formations which are formed with bores in which bolts are received so that the two parts 10 and 11 can be joined securely together. Other forms of clamps or clips can, of course, be provided for enabling assembly of the two parts 10 and 11 together around the cistern outlet pipe 12. The upper end of the discharge tube 13 may be bonded in position within the second circular opening mentioned above. Alternatively, the external diameter of the tube 13 relative to the opening may be such that the tube id held as a push fit within the opening.

Claims

Claims:

1. A device for attachment to the outlet pipe of a toilet cistern comprising means defining a tray which can be assembled around said outlet pipe, the tray being capable, in use, of collecting condensation dripping from the cistern and being provided with a discharge tube whereby water collecting within the tray is discharged into the toilet pedestal or bowl.

2. A device as claimed in Claim 1, in which the means defining the tray comprises a pair of plastic components, either mouldings or fabrications, which can be assembled together around the cistern outlt pipe.

3. A device as claimed in Claim 2, in which the two components are clamped together around the outlet pipe.

4. A device as claimed in Claim 2, in which the tray which is afforded by the two components has a base which is shaped so that water which collects on the base is directed towards a discharge outlet from which the discharge tube extends.

5. A device as claimed in any one of Claims 2 to 4, in which the two components are formed with or carry sealing lips or similar sealing formations so that, when the two components are assembled together around the outlet pipe, a sealing engagement with the outlet pipe is obtained.

6. A device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which the discharge tube is formed of a flexible synthetic plastics material so as to facilitate passage of the tube past the toilet seat and seat mountings into the pedestal or bowl.

7. A device as claimed in Claim 6, in which said plastics material is either translucent or transparent so that any blockages in the tube are readily identified.

8. A device for fitment to the outlet pip of a toilet cistern, substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as shown in the accompanying drawings.

9. The combination of a toilet cistern and a device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the device being attached, or intended to be attached, to the cistern outlet pipe.