NL1025418C2 - Toilet and a holder for a detergent that can be accommodated in a toilet. - Google Patents

Description

Short indication: Tollet and a holder for a cleaning agent that can be placed in a tollet.

DESCRIPTION

The invention relates to a toilet comprising a housing mountable on a surface or against a wall with a flushing space included therein, which flushing space is on the one hand connected to a drain for connection to a tollet drain and on the other hand is connected to a flushing water channel for connecting to a rinse water supply. The invention furthermore relates to a holder suitable for receiving a cleaning composition for use in a toilet, which holder comprises an enclosure which can be flushed and flushed through the toilet flushing water, in which the cleaning composition can be accommodated.

Holders suitable for receiving a toilet cleaner (a perfume-releasing or disinfecting agent) according to the preamble referred to above are generally known under the designation "toilet block". The known "toilet blocks" are often designed as an enclosure made of a plastic, in which the cleaning agent (in solid, granular or liquid form) can be received. The enclosure is thereby attached around the edge of the toilet with the aid of a fastener (usually in the form of a hook-shaped element). During use of the toilet, the enclosure (and the cleaning agent) are rinsed by the flushing water, so that a part of the cleaning agent is flushed from the enclosure through the toilet space and gives off a fresh perfume essence or has a disinfecting effect.

When the cleaning agent has been completely used up, the container must be taken out of the toilet and a new amount of cleaning agent (usually in the form of a block) placed in the enclosure.

Such known containers are of simple construction 1 02541 8

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I and often to be used once, after which they are thrown away. I

Due to their simple construction, such holders have a low I

I firmness, which also limits their lifespan. Furthermore, such I

I known holders cheap and to use over all types of toilet types. I

On the other hand, the known holders are placed in the I by their placement

I toilet space is very sensitive to contamination, which makes the application I

I a little hygienic of a new cleaning agent in the holder

I matter 1s. Also the appearance of such a contaminated I

The holder disrupts the view of the toilet and the experience of the I

I 10 toilet visit by a user. I

Furthermore, the unilateral placement of the container results in I

I the edge of the toilet room in an incomplete flush of the I

I toilet space with cleaning agent, so that the known holders also from I

I hygienic cleaning point of view are less functional. I

The object of the invention is precisely another type of toilet as well as I

I a container for a cleaning agent of a more durable construction

I, which both have a more exclusive appearance to the public

And wherein the holder can also be used several times and above all I

I is not susceptible to contamination and a more effective cleaning I

I have an effect on the toilet room. I

The toilet is characterized in accordance with the invention, I

Because the housing 1s is provided with an I

An opening in which a holder for a cleaning assembly can be received. I

Because the holder is no longer placed "in view" in the toilet room

Is 25, but m is the rinsing water channel through which clean rinsing water is the container I

I continuously flushes. The container is not contaminated on the one hand, but I

I can be more effective due to the orientation in the rinsing water channel I

I hand the detergent to the rinsing water and complete the rinsing space

I rinse. The latter improves the cleaning performance of the container I

I significant. I

For the proper functioning of the holder

According to the invention, a sealing means is provided between the peripheral edge of the opening and the holder. More in particular, the sealing means is self-adhesive, so that the force of the flushing water flowing through the flushing water channel cannot adversely affect the container, so that leakage is prevented.

In a specific embodiment, the opening can be closed with the aid of a lid cooperating with the holder.

According to the invention, the holder is characterized in that the enclosure is provided with a circumferential edge for cooperation with the circumferential edge of an opening arranged in the housing of the toilet and ending in the flushing water channel, such that when placed the enclosure extends into the flushing water channel.

Due to this construction, the holder no longer has to be placed "in view" in the toilet space, but because of its placement in the flushing water channel, the holder is continuously flushed with clean flushing water. On the one hand, the container does not become contaminated, but because of its orientation in the rinsing water channel, it can deliver more effective cleaning agent to the rinsing water and so completely flush the rinsing space. The latter considerably improves the cleaning effect of the container 20.

In an embodiment of the container correspondingly, the peripheral edge of the casing rests on the peripheral edge of the opening, wherein a seal can be arranged between the peripheral edge of the envelope and the peripheral edge of the opening to prevent any leakage by the force of the flowing flushing water. .

For easy access to the enclosure, for example for exchanging the cleaning agent, the enclosure is provided with an opening surrounded by the peripheral edge. This enclosure opening can then be closed by means of a lid cooperating with the enclosure, wherein in a special embodiment the lid is provided with closing means cooperating with the container.

More in particular, the closing means are rotatable about an axis oriented perpendicularly of the lid relative to the casing, the closing means comprising at least one arm projecting parallel to the lid, which arm is rotated in a casing arranged in the casing. recess can be accommodated.

This makes it possible with a simple, durable construction of the container according to the invention to close the envelope with the aid of the lid, so that the rinsing water flowing past cannot escape. Optionally, a seal may be provided between the peripheral edge of the cover and the peripheral edge of the enclosure.

A robust, reliable and well-closing cooperation between the cover and the enclosure can be achieved in that, according to the invention, the arm is provided with a sloping contact surface cooperating with a peripheral edge of the recess.

An equally good seal can also be guaranteed in that, in another embodiment, the recess is provided with one with the arm

I cooperating angled peripheral edge. I

Furthermore, according to the invention, an I

I 20 cover plate can be applied. More specifically, connecting means I

I are present for connecting the cover plate and the I together

I lid. In an embodiment the connecting means comprise magnets, I

While in another embodiment the connecting means I

I include click connections. I

The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing

I are explained, which drawing successively shows in: I

Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of a toilet I

I according to the invention; I

Figures 2a-2b show two cross-sections of the I shown in Figure 1

I toilet; I

Figure 3 shows a cut-away view of an embodiment I

A holder according to the invention;

Figures 4a and 4b show a top and bottom view, respectively. bottom view of a holder according to the invention;

Figures 5a and 5b show cross-sections of the holder shown in Figure 4a.

For a better understanding of the invention, in the figure description below, the parts corresponding to the Figures are indicated by identical reference numerals.

Figure 1 discloses an embodiment of a toilet 10 according to the invention.

The toilet 1 is often made of ceramic and has a flushing space 3, as well as a toilet edge 2. The flushing space 3 is on the one hand connected to a drain (not shown) for the tollet flushing water while on the other hand the flushing space 3 is connected to a flush channel 4, which in turn is connected to a coil of water supply 6 (see Figures 2a and 2b).

In combination with Figures 2a and 2b, in which two cross sections of the toilet bowl 1 shown in Figure 1 are disclosed, the flushing channel 4 is designed as a passage arranged in the toilet sleeve 1, which opens into the flushing space via an opening 5 3. The flushing channel 4 can be connected in Figure 2b to a supply 6 for flushing water. The supply 6 may, for example, be the trap of a cistern or the outflow opening of a flushing water reservoir concealed in the wall against which the toilet 1 is placed.

As outlined in the Introduction, a known plastic container for a cleaning agent can be hooked around the toilet edge 2, which container is rinsed by the flushing water flowing out of the opening 5 so as to dispense a quantity of cleaning agent to the flushing water.

The object of the invention is precisely to provide a toilet with a more exclusive appearance, which is suitable for the use of a holder according to the invention, which holder can be used several times.

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use 1s and cannot be contaminated, but moreover more I

efficient detergent to the rinse water. I

In accordance with the invention, toilet bowl 1 is up to I for this purpose

its rear side 1a is provided with an opening 7 (see Figures 2a and 2b), I

5 in which a holder 10 according to the invention can be accommodated. Like I

clearly shown in Figures 2a and 2b, the holder 10 thereby extends to I

in the flushing channel 4, so that the container can no longer be contaminated

while using the toilet. On the other hand, such a lake becomes I

efficient rinsing of the container and the cleaning agent 13 I

10 (for example a toilet block), so that the flushing water before I

the flushing in the flushing space 3 is provided with a certain amount of I

dispensed cleaner. I

Thus, a complete rinsing of the toilet space 3 becomes

with the cleaning agent present in the rinsing water, which is shown in I

15 hygienic point of view is an improvement over the existing I

toilets and the corresponding toilet holders for cleaning I

resources. I

Figure 3 shows an exploded view of an I

embodiment of a holder 10 according to the invention. The holder I

10 comprises an enclosure 11 in which a cleaning agent 13, for example I

recordable in the form of a block 1s. However, cleaning agents in I

granular or liquid form can be used. The envelope is I

provided with a number of openings or slots 11b in order to flow through I

of the envelope 11 and rinsing of the cleaning block 13 by the I

25 rinsing water flowing past in the rinsing channel 4 (see Figure 2a) possibly I

to make. I

The enclosure 11 is provided with a recessed peripheral edge I

11a, which is designed such that when the holder 11 is placed in the I

opening 7 in the toilet part la (see Figures 2a and 2b) the peripheral edge 11a I

30 comes to rest on the peripheral edge 7a of the opening 7 (see Figure 2b). Ten I

for a good seal is between the peripheral edge 11a and the I

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The open side (or opening member) of the enclosure 11 can be closed by means of a cover 15 after placement of the cleaning agent 13. The cover 15 is provided with a peripheral edge 15a (which comes to lie on the circumferential edge 11a of the enclosure 11. A seal 14 can optionally be provided between the cover 15 and the peripheral edge 11a.

For the purpose of an improved sealing and closure of the enclosure 11 in the toilet 1, according to the invention, closing means 16 are provided for properly sealing or fitting the cover 5 on the enclosure 11. The closing means 16 consist of a large number of separate parts Which are mounted in and on the cover 15 and comprise an arm element 160 provided with two protruding arms 160a and 160b, respectively.

Cams 161a-161b can be mounted around the arms 160a-160b, which cams 161a-161b can be fixedly mounted on the arms 160a-160b with a respective screw or locking pin 162a-162b. The arm element 160 (together with the cams 161 - 161b) is rotatably connectable to the cover 15 by means of a clamping construction. To this end, the lid 15 is provided with a recessed portion 15b provided with an opening 20 (not shown) in which a sealing ring 165 can be received, as well as a closure cap 166. The si cap 166 is provided with a stub 166a which passes through the sealing ring 165 and the the recessed portion 15b provided with an opening extends and can cooperate with a guide ring 163, the arm element 160 and a locking clip 164.

Due to this construction and construction of the closing means 16, the arm element 160 is rotatable about a vertical axis relative to the cover 15 and the envelope 11.

The operation of the closing means 16 will now be further elucidated with reference to Figures 3, 4b and 5a. According to the invention, the enclosure 11 is provided with two locking openings or locking recesses 11c, which are close to the free end of the arms 160a-160b and 1025418

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more particularly the cams 161a-161b are located. When placing I

of the cover 15 on the envelope 11, the closing means 16 and more have I

in particular the lugs 161a-161b have an orientation with respect to the I

lid 15 and the enclosure 11, as shown in the top view of I

Figure 4b. I

After placing the lid 15 on the peripheral edge 11a of the I

enclosure 11 (with or without the seal 14 included in between) can I

the cap 166 can be turned by hand by the user. Because I

the arm element 160 by means of a key-cam connection against rotation I

10 relative to the closure cap 166 is connected to this closure cap, the I

arm element 160 also rotate about the vertical axis so that the cams 161a-1

161b extend into the recesses 11c in the enclosure 11. I

In one embodiment, the peripheral edge is 11c 'of the I

recess 11c is slanted, so that when it enters the recess 11c I

15 projecting and abutting the cams 131a-131b and a clamping closure of the I

cover 15 on the peripheral edge 11a of the enclosure 11 is obtained. At I

in another embodiment, the cam 161a-161b is provided with a curved I

surface 1611 which, during rotation of the closing means 16, touches I

comes with the peripheral edge of the recess opening 11c. B1j the further I

20, or rotation of the closing means 16, the cover 15 will clamp I

sealing and being pressed on the peripheral edge 11a of the enclosure 11 I

or between the peripheral edge 15a of the lid 15 and the peripheral edge 11a I

seal 14 present from envelope 11. I

Often the seal 12 is a seal with an adhesive I

Character, for example sillconenkit, so that the envelope 11 is permanently I

mounted on the peripheral edge 7a of the opening 7 in the toilet 1 mounted I

can be (see Figure 2b). I

With this construction of the closing means 16 an I

the cover 15 can easily be detached from the enclosure 11 by I

30 rotate or rotate the rotation means in the opposite direction, I

so that the lugs 161a-161b are released from the recesses Uc and the cover I

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9 together with the closing means 16 can be removed from the enclosure 11. The casing 11 is thus released for the user, for example to replace the cleaning agent 13.

To obtain an aesthetically improved view, the lid 15, together with the closing means 16, can optionally be far-screened by means of a cover plate 18. The cover plate 18 is thereby also provided with a peripheral edge 18a which is precisely around the peripheral edge 15a of the cover 15 reaches out. In addition, connection means may be present between the cover plate 18 and the cover 15, which may comprise snap connections (not shown) on the one hand and magnets 17 in another embodiment as shown in Figures 3, 4b, 5a.

The cover plate 18 is often made of a magnetic material or provided with a magnetic foil on its side facing the cover 15. In that embodiment, the magnets 17 are then permanently arranged in the recesses 167 in the sealing cap 166. On the other hand, the magnets 17 can be permanently attached to the cover plate 18 (for example by means of an adhesive or other adhesive) and be positioned such that when the cover plate 18 is placed on the closed lid 15, the magnets 17 can be received in the recesses 167, mounted in the closure cap 166. The sealing cap 166 is then preferably manufactured or provided with a magnetic material.

The recesses 167 also serve to facilitate the turning and opening of the lid by hand.

Figure 5a shows the construction of the closing means 16 discussed above in section, while Figure 5b discloses the enclosure 11 provided with both the cover 15 and the cover plate 18.

Furthermore, in Figure 4a, a. bottom view of the holder 10 from the flow channel 4 (Figure 2a).

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It will be clear that with this tollet holder I

in accordance with the invention, a more exclusive embodiment becomes I

obtained on the one hand, which can be used on a sustainable and multiple basis and I

moreover, is not susceptible to contamination, because the container on I

5 a relatively clean position in the toilet from a hygienic point of view I

mountable. Furthermore, the placement of the holder in the I

toilet flow channel a more effective cleaning of the I

toilet space obtained, because the flushing water before it In the toilet- I

space flows, the cleaning agent washes and thus a part I

10 of the cleaning agent in the direction of the outflow opening I

and the toilet room (Figure 2b). I

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Claims (19)

1. Toilet comprising a housing mountable on a surface or against a wall, with a flushing space included therein, which flushing space is on the one hand connected to a drain for connection to a toilet drain and on the other hand is connected to a flushing water channel for connecting to a flushing water supply, characterized in that the housing is provided with an opening ending in the rinsing water channel, in which a holder for a cleaning composition can be received. Toilet according to claim 1, characterized in that a sealing means is arranged between the peripheral edge of the opening and the holder. Toilet according to claim 2, characterized in that the sealing means is self-adhesive. Toilet as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, characterized in that between the opening the can be closed with the aid of a lid cooperating with the holder. 5. Holder suitable for receiving a cleaning composition for use in a toilet, which holder comprises an enclosure water-flushing and flushing through the toilet flush, in which the cleaning composition can be received, characterized in that the enclosure is provided with a peripheral edge for co-action with the peripheral edge of an opening arranged in the housing of the toilet and ending in the flushing water channel, such that when placed the enclosure extends into the flushing water channel. Holder as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that the peripheral edge of the enclosure rests on the peripheral edge of the opening. 7. Holder as claimed in claim 5 or 6, characterized in that a seal can be arranged between the peripheral edge of the envelope and the peripheral edge of the opening. 8. Container as claimed in one or more of the claims 5-7, characterized in that the casing is provided with a 1025418 surrounded by the peripheral edge 9. Container as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the housing opening can be closed by means of a lid cooperating with the housing I. I 10. Holder as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that the lid I is provided with closing means cooperating with the holder. I 11. Container as claimed in claim 10, characterized in that the closing means are rotatable about an axis oriented perpendicularly to the lid relative to the enclosure. I 12. Holder as claimed in claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the closing means comprise at least one arm I protruding parallel to the cover, which arm can be received when turned into a recess provided in the enclosure. I 12 I opening. I 13. Holder as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that the arm is provided with a contact surface which extends obliquely with a peripheral edge of the recess. I 14. Holder as claimed in claim 12, characterized in that the recess is provided with an inclined circumferential edge cooperating with the arm. I Container according to one or more of the claims 9-14, characterized in that a seal can be arranged between the peripheral edge of the cover and the peripheral edge of the enclosure. I 16. Holder as claimed in one or more of the claims 9-15, characterized in that a cover plate can be placed over the cover. I 17. Holder as claimed in claim 16, characterized in that connection means are present for connecting the cover plate and the cover to each other. I 18. Holder as claimed in claim 17, characterized in that the connecting means comprise magnets. I 19. Holder as claimed in claim 17, characterized in that the connecting means comprise snap connections. I 102541 8 I