GB2571828A - Sanitary fitting with multi-part housing - Google Patents
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- GB2571828A GB2571828A GB1900947.1A GB201900947A GB2571828A GB 2571828 A GB2571828 A GB 2571828A GB 201900947 A GB201900947 A GB 201900947A GB 2571828 A GB2571828 A GB 2571828A
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K11/00—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves
- F16K11/10—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit
- F16K11/20—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K11/00—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves
- F16K11/10—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit
- F16K11/20—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members
- F16K11/22—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K11/00—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves
- F16K11/10—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit
- F16K11/20—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members
- F16K11/207—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with two handles or actuating mechanisms at opposite sides of the housing
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K19/00—Arrangements of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluids
- F16K19/006—Specially adapted for faucets
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
- F16K27/00—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor
- F16K27/04—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves
- F16K27/044—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves slide valves with flat obturating members
- F16K27/045—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves slide valves with flat obturating members with pivotal obturating members
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Abstract
A sanitary fitting has a multi-part housing comprising two connection housings 1, 2 and an outlet housing 3, which interconnects the connection housings 1, 2 and has a water outlet (4, Fig. 1). The connection housings 1, 2 each have an open base 5 for connection to a water supply line and a connecting fitting 6 which guides the water into the outlet housing 3 and extend from the base 5 in an extension direction 7. The connecting fittings 6 project transversely to the extension direction 7 and are formed in one piece with the connection housings 1, 2. The outlet housing 3 is plugged onto the connecting fittings 6.
Description
SANITARY FITTING WITH MULTI-PART HOUSING
Description
The invention relates to a sanitary fitting with a multi-part housing comprising first and second connection housings (such as a cold water connection housing and a hot water connection housing) and an outlet housing which interconnects the connection housings and has a water outlet, wherein the connection housings each have an open base for connection to a water supply line and a connecting fitting for conducting the water into the outlet housing and extend from the base in an extension direction.
A sanitary fitting with the features mentioned above is known from EP 2 141 394 B1, in which the connection housings for cold water and hot water extend linearly and conduct the water in a straight line. The connection housings are inserted or screwed into the outlet housing. In the sanitary fitting known from EP 2 141 394 B1, the valve device can be controlled via a control element located on the front of the outlet housing. However, in some applications, it is desirable for the control element to be located at the periphery of the outlet housing or in an extension of a connection housing. In this case, a simple assembly of the multi-part housing should also be possible.
The object of the present invention is to reduce or eliminate the disadvantages described in relation to the prior art and, in particular, to provide a modular sanitary fitting that is easy to manufacture and assemble.
The present invention provides a sanitary fitting with the features of the independent claim. Advantageous further developments for sanitary fittings are specified in the dependent claims and in the description, wherein individual features of the advantageous further developments can be combined as desired with each other in a technically meaningful manner.
The present invention provides a sanitary fitting with the features mentioned at the beginning, in which the connecting attachment projects transversely to the extension direction of the connection housing and is formed in one piece with the connection housing, wherein the outlet housing is plugged onto (mechanically connected to) the connecting attachment.
A feature of the invention is that the mechanical connection between the respective connection housing and the outlet housing of the fashioning connecting fitting is designed directly as a component of the connection housing, wherein the connecting fitting protrudes for example at an angle of 90° to the extension direction of the connection housing. The mechanical connection between connection housing and outlet housing can thus be made without an additional component, although it is possible that, for example, a screw is provided to fix the connection. The connection housing and/or the outlet housing with the connecting fitting may be manufactured by a zinc die casting process.
One connection housing of the sanitary fitting is generally designed as a cold water connection housing and the other connection housing is generally designed as a hot water connection housing, wherein in an assembled state the bases of the connection housings either rest against a vertically aligned wall or, in the case of a table-top fitting, rest on a surface of a washstand or a bathtub which is essentially horizontally aligned. The cold or hot water is thus fed from below through the open base into the connection housing, wherein the water is preferably guided in a water-conducting element inserted in the connection housing. The water fed into the respective connection housing passes through the connecting attachment into the outlet housing, where an outlet for the water is formed either directly or indirectly.
The water can be conducted directly through the connecting fitting, but it is preferable that an insert, also known as a water guide element, conducts the water through the connecting fitting.
An actuating element may be arranged at the end of the connection housing opposite the base and in which a valve is formed in the connection housing which can be actuated by the actuating element.
The valve may be a shut-off valve. The actuating element may protrude from the outlet housing as an extension of the respective connection housing. A shut-off valve may be located in each connection housing so that the flow rate of the cold or hot water can be adjusted via this shutoff valve, which flows through the connecting fitting into the outlet housing.
In a preferred embodiment, a water conducting element preferably made of plastic is inserted into the connection housing, which preferably extends in the direction of extension over at least 50%, particularly preferably over at least 70% of the length of the outlet housing in the outlet housing. The water-conducting element ensures that the water fed into the connection housing does not come into direct contact with the inside of the connection housing.
For easy installation and replacement of the water-conducting element, the water-conducting element may be inserted into the connection housing from an end opposite the base. To provide a predefined location for the water-conducting element, the water-conducting element may have a radial projection that comes into contact with a corresponding contact surface inside the connection housing when the water-conducting element is inserted into the connection housing.
In particular, the water-conducting element may contain a slot for a valve closing element which influences the water flow, so that the closing element is arranged in the water-conducting element after assembly. Consequently, the water-conducting element can first be inserted into the connection housing from above and then the valve can be mounted with its closing element from above in the notch of the water-conducting element, wherein finally the actuating element is connected to a corresponding actuating lever or actuating pin of the valve. In particular, a nut may be provided to fix the valve or at least the closing element of the valve in the water-conducting element. In particular, the water-conducting element forms a space surrounding the closing element into which the water is deflected in the open position of the closing element. Conversely, in the closed position, the closing element blocks the water flowing through the water-conducting element.
For simple and stable installation of the sanitary fitting, a metal sleeve can be screwed into the bottom of the connection housing, which extends, for example, through the wall of a washbasin or bathtub. A nut can be screwed onto the metal sleeve from below the washbasin or a bathtub to fix the sanitary fitting to the washbasin.
One end of the water conducting element may be inserted into the metal sleeve in a sealing manner. A seal may be arranged between the end of the water conducting element and the metallic sleeve which is preferably arranged in a groove formed at the end of the water conducting element.
In order to align the water-conducting element firmly but with a certain clearance in the connection housing on the one hand, it can be provided that spring arms are formed on the outside of the waterconducting element, which are supported on an inside of the connection housing. In particular, it is possible that the spring arms may, after insertion, engage behind a kind of undercut inside the connection housing, so that the water-conducting element cannot simply be pulled out of the connection housing against the direction of insertion.
In order to lead the water into the outlet housing without direct contact with the inside of the connection housing, it may be provided that a water guide element made for example of plastic engages in the waterconducting element through the connecting fitting. The water guide element must therefore be inserted into the connecting fitting before the outlet housing is plugged onto the connecting fitting. The water guide element may engage in a sealing manner with one end in an opening formed in the outer surface of the water guide element, wherein the opening is formed in the water guide element for example in the region of the closing element of the valve. In this way, the water-conducting element first inserted into the connection housing can also be fixed by means of the water guide element inserted through the connection piece before the valve and the control element are mounted.
The water guide element may have a neck projecting beyond the end face of the connecting piece at an area projecting beyond the connecting piece, which is preferably sealed radially with respect to the outlet housing, in particular by means of a seal. The neck thus gives a maximum insertion depth of the coupling element into the connecting fitting, wherein an O-ring in particular can provide a seal at the same time. The O-ring is preferably arranged in a groove formed in the neck so that radial sealing is provided.
On the inside of the outlet housing, a protrusion design can again be formed which, when assembled, fixes the water guide element in its position inserted into the connecting fitting and pushes it in the direction of the water-conducting element.
The invention and the technical field are explained below using the figures as examples. These show the following schematically:
Figure 1: a perspective view of a sanitary fitting,
Figure 2: a cross-sectional view through the sanitary fitting, and
Figure 3: an exploded view of parts of the sanitary fitting.
The sanitary fitting comprises a cold water connection housing 1 and a hot water connection housing 2, which are interconnected via an outlet housing 3. A water outlet 4 is provided on the outlet housing 3. The cold water connection housing 1 and the hot water connection housing 2 each extend from a base 5 in an extension direction 7 away from the base 5. A control element 8 is arranged at each end opposite the base 5, with which a valve 9 arranged in the respective connection housing
1, 2 can be actuated.
As can be seen in particular from the sectional view of Figure 2 and the exploded view of Figure 3, each connection housing 1, 2 has a connecting fitting 6 projecting at an angle of 90° to the extension direction 7, which is formed in one piece with the connection housing 1,
2.
In each of the connection housings 1,2 a water-conducting element 10 is arranged, which is inserted from above into the respective connection housing 1, 2. The water-conducting elements 10 each have spring arms 13 which, when inserted, engage behind an undercut formed in the connection housing 1, 2 and thus secure the water-conducting element 10 against movement against the insertion direction. In each case, the lower end of the water-conducting element 10 engages in a metal sleeve 12, which is screwed into the base 5 of the respective connection housing 1, 2. The sanitary fitting can be attached to a washstand via the metal sleeve 12. A closing element 11 of the valves 9 is inserted from above in each case into the water-conducting elements 10, wherein the water flowing through the water-conducting elements 10 in an open position of the closing element 11 is introduced into an annular space which at least partially surrounds the closing element 11.
The water-conducting elements 10 have an opening in the area of this annular space, into which a plastic water guide element 14 is inserted through the connecting fitting 6. The water that has passed through the closing element 11 can flow through the water guide element 14 into the outlet housing 3.
After the water-conducting element 10 has been inserted into the connection housing 1, 2, the water guide element 14 can be inserted into the lateral opening of the water-guiding element 10 through the connecting fitting 6, wherein the water-conducting element 10 is fixed in the connection housing 1, 2. The outlet housing 3 is then fitted onto the connecting fitting 6 and fixed by means of a screw, wherein a projection is formed on the inside of the outlet housing 3 which fixes the water guide element 14 in its intended position.
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Cold water connection housing
Hot water connection housing
Outlet housing
Water outlet
Base
Connecting fitting
Extension direction
Control element
Valve
Water-conducting element
Closing element
Sleeve
Spring arm
Water guide element
Claims (10)
1. Sanitary fitting having a multi-part housing, comprising first and second connection housings (1, 2) and an outlet housing (3) which interconnects the connection housings (1, 2) and has a water outlet (4), wherein the connection housings (1, 2) each have an open base (5) for connection to a water supply line and a connecting fitting (6) for conducting the water into the outlet housing and extend from the base (5) in an extension direction (7) , characterised in that the connecting fitting (6) projects in each case transversely to the extension direction (7) of the connection housing (1, 2) and is formed in one piece with the connection housing (1, 2), the outlet housing (3) being fitted onto the connecting fitting (6).
2. Sanitary fitting according to Claim 1, wherein a control element (8) is arranged at an end of the connection housing (1, 2) opposite the base (5), by means of which control element a valve (9) arranged in the connection housing (1, 2) can be actuated.
3. Sanitary fitting according to Claim 1 or 2, wherein a waterconducting element (10) is inserted into the connection housing (1, 2), wherein the water-conducting element (10) extends in the extension direction (7).
4. Sanitary fitting according to Claim 3, wherein the water conducting element (10) is formed from plastic.
5. Sanitary fitting according to Claim 3 or 4, wherein the waterconducting element (10) can be inserted into the connection housing (1, 2) from an end opposite the base (5).
6. Sanitary fitting according to any one of Claims 3 to 5, wherein a closing element (11) of the valve (9) for influencing the water flow is arranged in the water-conducting element (10).
7. Sanitary fitting according to any one of Claims 3 to 6, wherein a metallic sleeve (12) is screwed into the base (5) of the connection housing (1, 2) and one end of the water-conducting element (10) is inserted into the metallic sleeve (12).
8. Sanitary fitting according to any one of Claims 3 to 7, wherein spring arms (13) are formed on the outside of the waterconducting element (10) and are supported on an inner side of the connection housing (1, 2).
9. Sanitary fitting according to any one of Claims 3 to 8, wherein a water guide element (14) for water guidance extends from the water-conducting element (10) into the outlet housing (3) through the connecting fitting (6) and extends into the water-conducting element (1 0).
10. Sanitary fitting according to Claim 9, wherein the water-guide element (14) is formed from a plastic material.
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