GB2329647A

GB2329647A - Dual purpose toilet/bidet

Info

Publication number: GB2329647A
Application number: GB9725936A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Ralph Simon Davies
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1997-09-30
Filing date: 1997-12-09
Publication date: 1999-03-31
Anticipated expiration: 2017-12-09
Also published as: GB2329647B; GB9725936D0; GB9720678D0

Abstract

A dual purpose toilet/bidet has a flush pipe 1, which is fitted to the seat of an existing toilet. The water flow is controlled by means of a control tap 2. The water flow to the bidet flush pipe can be either cold or warmed. If cold, it is supplied from the bathroom cold water supply pipe only. If warmed, it is supplied from the bathroom hot and cold water supply pipes, and through a fail safe thermostatic mixing valve 3, which incorporates a temperature adjustment control knob 4, to select the temperature of the mix. The mixing valve can be isolated by means of service valves 5.

Description

DUAL PURPOSE TOILET/BIDET This invention relates to a dnsl purpose toilet/bidet.

Bidets are well known ssnitary fittings which comprise a porcelain pan and either aeparate hot and cold taps, or a single outlet mixing tap.

Bidets are, however, relatively expenslve. Moreover they are a separate sanitary fitting to the toilet, which means that they require extrs space in the bathroom. It is also necessary to move across from the toilet to the bidet.

The present invention is a method of adapting an existing toilet to function as a dual purpose toilet/bidet. There is provided a flush pipe and a means for controlling the water flow, by using a control tap.

The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which : Figurel shows the bidet as a cold water flush, with the existing toilet and seat.

Figure 2 ahows the bidet as a warmed water flush, with the existing toilet and seat.

Figure 3 shows a block/flow diagram of the bidet as a cold water flush. figure 4 shows a block/flow diagram of the bidet as a warmed water flush.

Referring to the drawings the bidet comprises a flush pipe 1 and a control tap 2.

In the case of a warmed water flush as shown in Figures 2 and 4, a fail-safe thermostatic mixing valve 3, incorpocating filters, non-return valves, and a temperature adjustment control knob 4. Also a means of isolating the mixing valve, by using service valves 5.

The flush pipe 1 is fitted by drilling through the rear of the toilet seat and feeding it through the pre-drilled hole.

All other connections are made using suitable plumbing fittings (not shown) and copper tubing 6.

In order to operate the bidet, the control tap 2 is opened by the requisite amount, dependant on user comfort.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. A dual purpose toilet/bidet comprising a flush pipe and a means for controlling the water flow, by using a control tap.

2. A dual purposs toilet/bidet as claimed in Claim 1 where the flush pipe is connected to the outlet side of the control tap.

3. A dual purpose toilet/bidet as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 where in the case of a cold water flush the inlet side of the control tap is connected to the bathroom cold water supply pipe only, using suitable plumbing fittings and copper tubing.

4. A dual purpose toilet/bidet as claimed in Claim 2 or Claim 3 where in the case of a warmed water flush the inlet side of the control tap is connected to the outlet side of the mixing valve, using suitable plumbing fittings and copper tbing.

5. A dual purpose toilet/bidet as claimed in Claim 4 where in the case of a warmed water flush the inlet sides of the mixing valuve are connected to both the bathroom hot and cold jwater supply pipes, using suitable plumbing fittings and copper tubing.

6. A dual purpose toilet/bidet as climed in Claim 4 or Claim 5 where the mixing valuve has a means of isolation, by using service valves.

7. A dual purpose toilet/bidet substantially as herein described with reference to figures 1-4 of the accompanying drawings.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. A dual purpose toilet/bidet seat, useable to adapt an existing toilet to function as a toilet/bidet, the said seat comprising a flush pipe (1) which is fitted by drilling through the centre of the rear of the toilet seat, and feeding it through the pre-drilled hole, and a means for controlling the water flow through the flush pipe (1) which can be either cold or warmed, by using a control tap (2).
2 A dual purpose toilet/bidet seat as claimed in Claim 1 where the flush pipe (1) is connected to the outlet side of the control tap (2).
3. A dual purpose toilet/bidet seat as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 where in the case of a cold water flush the inlet side of the control tap (2) is connected to the bathroom cold water supply pipe only, using suitable plumbing fittings and copper tubing (6).
4. A dual purpose toilet/bidet seat as claimed in Claim 2 or Claim 3 where in the case of a warmed water flush the inlet side of the control tap (2) is connected to the outlet side of the fail- safe thermostatic mixing valve (3), using suitable plumbing fittings and copper tubing (6).
5. A dual purpose toilet/bidet seat as claimed in Claim 4 where in the case of a warmed water flush the inlet sides of the fail-safe thermostatic mixing valuve (3) are connected to both the bathroom hot and cold water supply pipes, using suitable plumbing fittings and copper tubing (6).
6. A dual purpose tilet/bidet seat as claimed in Claim 4 or Claim 5 where the fail-safe thermostatic mixing valve (3) has a means of isolstion, by using service valves (5).
7. A dual purpose tilet/bidet seat substantially as herein described with reference to Figures 1-4 of the accomparrying drawings.
8. A kit of parts useable to adapt an existing toilet to function as a toilet/bidet according to at least Claim 1 of the preceding claims.
9. A kit of parts including a pre-drilled toilet seat useable to adapt an existing toilet to functio as a toilet/bidet sccording to at least Claim 1 of the preceding Claims 1 to 7.