SI23033A - Device for preventing excrement accumulation on internal walls of a toilet bowl and for reducing odour emissions therefrom - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention refers to a device (1) for preventing excrement accumulation on the internal walls of the toilet bowl during its use, located in any flushing cistern (2) featuring any water outlet lock (3) with single or double outlet and flushing water (4) which is supplied from the water conduit through valve (5) equipped with a level switch (6). The device according to the invention is made as a pipe adapter (7) inserted between the lock (3) and the outlet pipe (8) which leads the flushing water into the toilet bowl where on the adapter (7) there is a valve (10) for releasing water from the cistern (2) into the outlet pipe (8) and such a valve (10) is controlled by manual triggering of the button (11) which is preferably located anywhere on the cistern (2) or outside it. The button (11) is along with valve (11) linked via a bar (12) considering that on the button (11) or on the bar (12) there is an element (13) applied for attaching the valve (19) in the open position, while when element (13) is released by manually pressing button (15) for the release of water when flushing the toilet bowl. The part of the pipe (9) located at the inlet to the valve (10) features a free opening (18) which can be equipped with an axially moving adapter (19) for setting the distance (A) between opening (18) and the water level (4) for setting the quantity of water for initial wetting of the toilet bowl, while determining the opening of the valve (5) defining the quantity of the flushing water per time interval.

Description

LIKAR, Borut

Device for the prevention of fecal matter accumulation on the inner surfaces of the toilet bowl and the reduction of the emptying of the feces

The subject of the invention The object of the invention is a device for preventing the accumulation of faeces on the inner surfaces of the toilet bowl during its use and reducing the odor of the toilet.

Technical Problem [002] The technical problem to be solved by the invention is how to design such an additional toilet bowl device that will allow the reduction or elimination of fecal uptake on the inner surface of the toilet bowl while reducing or eliminating odor leakage therefrom, the construction of such a device should also permit a second installation in a toilet bowl or in a kettle.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This dual problem has so far been solved separately. The accumulation of faeces on the inner surfaces of the seashell was solved by the shape of the inside of the toilet bowl by the fact that, throughout its interior, a water-filled seepage, in which faeces fall, is made. During flushing, all this fecal water is also drained through the siphon into the drain.

[004] Although the faeces do not come into contact with the surfaces of the shell by accumulating on them, a new problem arises, i.e. that when feces fall into

32900-8.doc / IX-05 / D-36-Vr Water in the basin is caused by splashes of water that can reach the person's body, which is extremely uncomfortable.

[005] The second part of the problem, i.e. The reduction or elimination of odors from the toilet bowl was always dealt with by additional ventilation of the toilet. This, however, means a new structural intervention in the toilet bowl, which is not always possible or allowed by circumstances.

[006] Therefore, there is a need for such a device that will prevent the sewage sludge from entering the inner surfaces of the toilet and at the same time not have the said side effects of said known toilet bowl, and the same device would also work in terms of reducing or eliminating odor leakage from the toilet. Toilet bowls.

Solution to a Technical Problem [007] The technical problem described is solved by a device according to the invention, whose essential utility and novelty is that by manually triggering its operation when using the toilet bowl, a continuous pouring of the inside of the toilet bowl with a smaller amount of water from the kettle is carried out, whereby the device according to the invention does not interfere with the operation of the existing flushing apparatus of the toilet bowl, even that which is not intended to be flushed with two different amounts of water. The device according to the invention is so constructed that immediately after manually triggering the pouring water, its amount is greater and then the quantity is reduced. With the initial increase in the amount of water, the entire surface of the toilet bowl is immediately wetted. Continued pouring automatically reduces the amount of pouring water to save water, since increasing the amount of water does not add to the effect. The said water pouring inside the toilet bowl also solves the second problem, because the pouring water and the shape of the toilet bowl also make the whirlpool water at the same time eliminate to a great extent the odors that drain into the sewage by draining water.

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No toilet modification is required to achieve this usability.

[008] The apparatus according to the invention is so designed that it can be installed in the flushing kettle adjacent to the existing flushing water closure located in the kettle. In the first installation version, both devices can be combined into one assembly. Both devices can have common trigger buttons, which can be executed in any location and in any format. It can also be a common duct from the kettle to the toilet bowl, where the same nozzles chuck water throughout the interior surface of the toilet bowl. As the device according to the invention provides a completely wetted entire interior surface of the toilet bowl throughout its use, it is expected that the fecal grip and collection of feces to its surfaces will be significantly reduced and consequently a marked brush cleaning or even elimination of this process will be significantly reduced. A smaller amount of flushing water is also required.

[009] The essence of the invention will be explained in more detail below with a description of an embodiment and the accompanying drawings, in which FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of a device according to the invention in inactive state and installed in a flushing boiler;

FIG. 2 the same but in the pouring state of the toilet bowl, FIG. 3 shows the same, but in the flushing condition and thus the completion of the toilet bowl filling, FIG. 4 is a schematic view of another cross-sectional embodiment.

The first embodiment [0010J Apparatus 1 for preventing the collection of faeces on the inner surfaces of the toilet bowl during its use is mounted in any flushing cistern

32900-8.doc / IX-05 / D-36-Vr kettle 2, in which there is an optional closure of 3 water outlets with single or double discharge. In the kettle 2 there is flushing water 4 with a level 4a, whereby water 4 flows from the water supply network through a valve 5 equipped with a level switch 6.

[0011] Device 1 is designed as a pipe interface 7 inserted between the closure 3 and the outlet pipe 8, which leads the flushing water to the toilet bowl, which is not shown in the figures. A pipe 9 is connected to the interface 7, which is freely open in the area of water 4 in the kettle 2 and in which a valve 10 is provided which allows the water to flow from the kettle 2 into the outlet pipe 8 in order to eliminate this water due to the swirling of undesirable odor and it automatically drains them into the sewer. It is foreseen that the quantity per hour unit of effluent can be adjusted separately.

[0012] The control of this valve 10 is designed to be opened by manually activating a key 11. The key 11 is preferably located anywhere on or outside the kettle 2 and is connected to the valve 10 via a rod 12. On a key 11 or on a rod 12 an element 13 is fixed for fixing the valve 10 in the open state. Element 13 is preferably implemented as a tooth, the operation of which will be explained below in the description of the flushing button activation button. Preferably, the valve 10 is a one-way spring-loaded valve that keeps the valve closed in the unloaded state. The rod 12 may also include a section 14 for adjusting the amount of effluent flowing through the valve 10 per time unit. In a preferred embodiment, section 14 is designed as a setting screw that determines the opening of the valve 10 with the key 11 fully depressed.

[0013] In addition to the water release button 11 for removing unwanted odors from the toilet bowl, there is also a flushing water discharge button 15 on or near the kettle. Key 15 operates via lever 16 on lock 3. The lock 3 is of any type and is not the subject of this invention. Therefore, it is foreseen that

32900-8. doc / IX-05 / D-36-Vr lever 16 is adapted to the closure 3 and at the same time comprises an element 17 which cooperates with the element 13 on the rod 12 of the key 11. In a preferred embodiment, the element 17 is made as a tooth. The lever 16 with its free end rests on an oblique plane 18 which is an integral part of the kettle 2 or a closure 3. At the same time, the lever 16 is axially guided between the fixed stop 19, and the elastic stop 20, which is preferably supported on the spring 20a so as to force the lever 16 always against the opposite ring 19.

[0014] Both keys 11 and 15 are each supported by their spring 21, which forces them upwards, i.e. in a position that offers the user the ability to initiate pouring and / or flushing the toilet bowl with water from the kettle 2.

[0015] At the inlet portion of the valve 10, the pipe section 9 comprises an inlet opening 21 located just below the water surface 4a 4. The opening 21 may be provided with an axially movable attachment 22 to adjust the distance A from it to the water level 4a. 4. Distance A determines the amount of water that flows unobstructed in a very short time to the toilet immediately upon activation of the button 11. After a quick or short drain of this amount of water into the toilet, a float 6 is released due to the reduced water level 4a 4a. valve 5 opens and releases water into the kettle. 2. The purpose of the initial short-term discharge of a large amount of water into the inside of the toilet bowl is to allow this larger quantity to fully absorb the inside of the toilet bowl, thereby significantly reducing the possibility of adhesion of faeces to the wetted surface. This is followed by a continuous wetting of the inside of the toilet bowl with a smaller amount of water equal to the amount of water flowing through the opening 21, tube 9 and tube 8 into the toilet bowl. Due to its swirling in the toilet bowl, this quantity of water is extracted by gas and is discharged into the drain pipe. This situation remains until the second button 15 for flushing the toilet bowl is manually activated.

[0016] The key 15 acts on the closure 3 in any known manner, and simultaneously cooperates with the key 11 so as to keep it in a pushed position, ie when the valve 10

32900-8.doc / IX-05 / D-36-Vr open for pouring the toilet bowl all the time until the user manually activates the 15 key. Activating the 15 key releases the connection of elements 13 and 17 and the spring 23 returns the key 11 to the starting position and simultaneously closing the valve 10. Type 15 is automatically returned to the initial position when the flushing is complete, which is due to the operation of the closure 3. The interconnection of keys 11 and 15 with the said function is designed such that the button 11 is movable and stopped in position when valve 10 is open. To stop the button 11 in position when the valve 10 is open, it is made with an elastic spacer element 17 on the lever 16 of the button 15. The lever 16 with its free end 16a rests on an oblique surface 24. The element 17 holds the element 13 to return to its original position, thereby maintaining the valve 10 open. Both buttons 11 and 15 are provided with one spring 23 each, forcing them to the position at which the valve 10 to which the button 11 is connected by means of a rod 12 is in a closed position . Element 17 is moved away from the area of contact with element 13 by manually pushing the flush button. With the axial movement of the key 15, the rod 16 is deflected due to the displacement of the end 16a on the oblique surface 18, thereby laterally deflecting the element 17 by releasing the engagement with the element 13. This release enables the spring 23 which forces the valve 10 in closed position, it actually closes valve 10 and prepares it for the next pouring cycle and the subsequent flushing of the toilet bowl.

[0017] The device according to the first embodiment works by pushing a button 11 for pouring the inside of the toilet bowl. Water from the kettle flows through valve 10 into the toilet bowl at a preset amount to initially wet the inner surface of the toilet bowl. By lowering the water level, a valve 5 is opened, which then drains the water into the kettle 2, whereby the inlet water 4 flows out through the opening 21 into the toilet bowl and flows into it. The amount of water flowing through the open valve 5 is the amount of water required to properly or sufficiently fill the toilet bowl. When the flush button 15 is pressed, the 11 flush button is automatically returned

32900-8.doc / IX-05 / D-36-Vr casting, as described above, thereby closing valve 10. The device is ready for the next usable step.

[0018] If necessary, the pour button 11 may be configured as an electrical, preferably pressure switch, mounted under or in the seating area of the shell, which detects the presence of a user. This switch activates the solenoid valve 24, which replaces the already mentioned valve 5. Valve 24 is open as long as the pressure switch detects the presence of the user on the board. When the user moves away, the valve closes.

Another Embodiment In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 4, we proceed from the premise that the flushing water control 3 is made with overflow 25 for the sake of safety, in order not to overflow the water over the edge of the kettle 1 in case of possible leakage of level switch 6.

[0020] In this embodiment, the level switch, which otherwise operates automatically, is provided with a button 11 to activate the molding of the shell. Button 11 only pushes the float of the level switch slightly into the water in the kettle to partially open the flow of water with a preset amount in the time unit. The water level reaches the edge of overflow 25 at the closure 3 and flows into the shell. The button 11 is provided with an element 13 which holds it in the lower position when the level switch 6 is closed. The element 13 is moved by a key 15 to activate the flushing of the shell through the participating tooth 17 and the element 13 in a similar manner as designed in the first embodiment.

[0021] The volume of that portion of the float of the level switch 6, which is pushed by the user with the button 11 into the water upon activation of the pouring of the toilet bowl, is also that volume of water designated for the initial, for the initial wetting of the interior of the toilet

32900-8.doc / IX-05 / D-36-Vr shells. This is followed by the pouring of the toilet bowl with the amount of water determined by the lowering of the float of the level switch 6, the intended opening of the valve 5, which determines the level of the lowering of the switch 6 by the depressed button 11.

[0022] The device according to the invention is preferably made of thermoplastic materials according to blasting processes.

[0023] It is understood that one of skill in the art may conceive other embodiments of the apparatus not presented in the foregoing description without circumventing the range of features of the invention as defined in the following claims.

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Claims (8)

Patent claims A device (1) for preventing the accumulation of faeces on the inner surfaces of the toilet bowl during its use, which is housed in any flushing kettle (2) housing any single or double discharge water outlet (3) and flushing water (4) ), which flows from the water supply network through a valve (5) equipped with a level switch (6), characterized in that it is made as a pipe interface (7) inserted between the closure (3) and the discharge pipe (8) , which leads the flushing water into the toilet bowl, with a valve (10) for flowing water (4) from the kettle (2) into the outlet pipe (8) at the interface (7) and this valve (10) is controlled by manual actuation the keys (11), which are preferably located anywhere on or outside the kettle (2) and are connected to the valve (10) via a rod (12), by providing an element (11) or a rod (12) (13) for fixing the valve (10) in the open state, while the element (13) is released by manually pressing the shutter button (15) t of water when flushing the toilet bowl, and that at the inlet portion of the valve (10), the pipe section (9) contains an inlet opening (21) located below the water surface (4a) (4), wherein the pipe (9 ) may be provided with an axially movable attachment (22) for adjusting the distance (A) from the opening (21) to the water surface (4a) (4). Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the element (13) is preferably made as a tooth, which, when pressed (11), engages in the element (17), which is also preferably a performed tooth, on the key (15) or bar (16), which otherwise acts on the lock (3) · Device according to Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the valve (10) is preferably a one-way spring-loaded valve holding the valve (10) closed, but which is opened by pushing a button (11). 32900-8.doc / IX-05 / D-36-Vr Apparatus according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the pole (12) may also include a section (14) for adjusting the amount of effluent flowing through the valve (10) to the time unit, in which the section ( 14) Designed as a setting screw that determines the opening of the valve (10) with the key (11) fully depressed. Device according to Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the keys (11) and (15) are supported on springs (23) which force them to the off position. Apparatus according to claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the interconnection of the keys (11) and (15) is designed so that the button (11) is movable and stopped in position when the valve (10) is open with an elastically open the tooth (13) on the key (11) or on the rod (12), which snaps behind the retaining elements (17) on the key (15) or on the rod (16), the retaining element (17) being offset from the tooth position ( 13) by pressing and moving the key (15). Apparatus according to claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the pouring button (11) can be made as an electrical, preferably pressure switch, mounted under or in the seat board of the shell, detecting the presence of the user, controlling this switch solenoid valve replacing the valve already mentioned (5). Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the closure (3) for controlling the flushing water is made by an overflow (25), characterized in that the level switch (6), which otherwise operates automatically, is equipped with a key (11) for actuation casting the shell, which is operated by manual pressure on it, by pushing the float of the level switch (6) slightly into the water (4) in the kettle (2), thereby partially opening the flow of water with a preset amount in the time unit, with the key (11 ) provided with an element (13) which retains it in the lower position when the level switch (6) is closed.