WO2001034917A1 - Water tap plumbing fixture - Google Patents

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WO2001034917A1
WO2001034917A1 PCT/DE2000/003193 DE0003193W WO0134917A1 WO 2001034917 A1 WO2001034917 A1 WO 2001034917A1 DE 0003193 W DE0003193 W DE 0003193W WO 0134917 A1 WO0134917 A1 WO 0134917A1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • F21V33/0004—Personal or domestic articles
    • F21V33/004—Sanitary equipment, e.g. mirrors, showers, toilet seats or paper dispensers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0404—Constructional or functional features of the spout
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21S—NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS
    • F21S9/00—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply
    • F21S9/02—Lighting devices with a built-in power supply; Systems employing lighting devices with a built-in power supply the power supply being a battery or accumulator

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  • the invention relates to a water outlet fitting with the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.
  • Such a water outlet fitting can be seen, for example, from DE 31 35 861 C2.
  • a water outlet fitting is known from WO 95/29300, in which both infrared and ultraviolet light is fed into water jets emerging from outlet openings.
  • the light in the fitting head is radiated into the water flowing through the fitting head through a transparent window, see above that light also exits through the outlet openings of the water.
  • the problem here is that a large part of the light radiated into the water cannot exit through the outlet openings, as a result of which the intensity of the emerging light is reduced.
  • limescale deposits on the transparent window reduce the intensity at places that are difficult or difficult to access from the outside.
  • a water outlet fitting in which a plurality of water outlet openings surround at least one centrally arranged light outlet opening and are connected to the water line via an annular space surrounding a light pipe in the area of the fitting head.
  • the light is guided to the fitting head via light guides arranged in the water outlet fitting.
  • This requires not only a very complex structure of the water outlet fitting, but also a precise coupling of the water outlet fitting, for example to a hose, in particular a precise coupling of the light guides to the light guides arranged in the hose, in order to ensure a high intensity of the emitted light.
  • Another problem with such water outlet fittings is that longer light guide paths result in a reduction in the intensity of the emitted light.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a water outlet fitting of the generic type. form that an optimal light emission of high intensity is made possible with a simple construction, while at the same time an easy cleaning possibility of the light exit openings should be given.
  • optical fibers for light conduction or the like can advantageously be omitted.
  • Another advantage of this arrangement is that the water only comes into contact with the outlet side of the light outlet opening and not, as for example in the case of the water outlet fitting known from WO 95/29300, also with the location of the light radiation in the fitting head. In this way, deposits or contaminants can be easily removed.
  • the arrangement of the water outlet opening and the light outlet opening can be designed in different ways.
  • An advantageous embodiment provides that the at least one light outlet opening is arranged centrally and is surrounded by a plurality of water outlet openings.
  • the reverse arrangement is provided.
  • the at least one water outlet opening is arranged centrally and surrounded by a plurality of light outlet openings.
  • a plurality of light outlet openings and a plurality of water outlet openings are arranged in the fitting head in a substantially uniform distribution.
  • the light source can be arranged anywhere in the fitting head, the light being deflected, for example by mirrors or other optical elements in the fitting head, in such a way that it emerges from the light exit opening.
  • the light source is arranged essentially in alignment with the light exit opening, in this way optical elements that redirect light can be omitted.
  • the emerging water can be directly illuminated by the light source without the interposition of optical elements, but it can also be provided that optical elements, preferably lenses, are arranged between the light source and the light exit opening, which influence the type of light emission.
  • an advantageous embodiment provides that the light source is fed by at least one accumulator arranged in the fitting head or by at least one battery arranged in the fitting head.
  • Another embodiment provides that the light source is fed via an electrical line arranged in the water outlet fitting from a supply arranged outside the water outlet fitting.
  • An electrical line is easy to install in the water outlet fitting; in particular, it does not require the precise adjustment that is required for light guides.
  • the color and the brightness of the light source can be changed manually.
  • Another embodiment provides that the color and brightness of the light source can be changed automatically.
  • Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of a water outlet fitting according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of a water outlet fitting according to the invention
  • Fig. 3 shows a third embodiment of a water outlet fitting according to the invention.
  • Fig. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of a water outlet fitting according to the invention.
  • a light outlet opening is arranged centrally and is surrounded by water outlet openings in a ring. It is understood that the invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It can also be provided that the water outlet opening is arranged centrally and surrounded by light outlet openings.
  • a plurality of water outlet openings and light outlet openings are arranged essentially uniformly distributed in a fitting head.
  • a water outlet fitting 10 shown in FIG. 1, comprises a hollow housing 20 with a fitting head 30.
  • a light exit opening 32 is arranged approximately centrally in the valve head 30, in which a light source 40 is positioned, which is fed, for example, by a power source 50 via electrical lines 42.
  • An annular space 34 is provided surrounding the light source 40, which is connected to a water pipe 35.
  • water outlet openings 37 are provided on the side facing the light outlet opening 32, through which water can exit.
  • the light exit opening and the space in which the electrical conductors 42 are laid are spatially separated from the annular space 34 and the water line 35.
  • the water emerging through the water outlet opening 37 is illuminated by the light source 40, the light source being a light bulb, a light-emitting diode or another light source which emits white, colored, multicolored, visible, ultraviolet or else infrared light.
  • the light source 40 being a light bulb, a light-emitting diode or another light source which emits white, colored, multicolored, visible, ultraviolet or else infrared light.
  • a plurality of light sources can also be provided, which emit light of different colors or different types, for example.
  • the light can be changed automatically or manually with regard to its intensity or color.
  • the light source 40 is not supplied by a power source 50 arranged outside the water outlet fitting 10 via electrical lines 42, but rather by a battery arranged in the water outlet fitting 10 or an accumulator 60 arranged in the water outlet fitting 10 the water outlet fitting 10 has an opening 21 which enables the battery or the accumulator 60 to be changed.
  • the accumulator 60 can also be charged by induction.
  • the opening 21 can be omitted, so that no problems with regard to the tightness of the opening 21 can arise.
  • FIG. 3 In a third exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 3, those elements are the same as those of the first and second ones shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are identical, provided with the same reference numerals, so that with regard to their description, reference is made in full to the statements relating to the first and second exemplary embodiments.
  • the light source in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is not arranged directly in the light exit opening 32, but in alignment with the light exit opening 32 in the housing 20.
  • Optical elements are, for example, between the light exit opening 32 and the light source 40 arranged in the form of lenses 71, 72, which allow a desired light emission of the emerging light.
  • the light source 40 is in turn fed by an external power source 50 via electrical lines 42, whereas in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, a battery or an accumulator 60 is provided in the housing 20.
  • the color and the brightness of the light source 40 can be changed both manually, for example by means of a rotary knob or the like, and automatically (not shown).

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The invention relates to a water tap plumbing fixture (10) in which light illuminates a water stream exiting from at least one outlet (37) of a plumping fixture head (30). The inventive fixture comprises a water channel (35) which guides the water to the at least one outlet (37), and comprises at least one light source (40) whose light, up until its exit, is guided, in a manner that is separate from the water channel (35), out of at least one light outlet (32). The inventive fixture is characterized in that the light source (40) is arranged in the plumbing fixture head (30).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Wasserauslaufarmatur mit den im Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The invention relates to a water outlet fitting with the features specified in the preamble of claim 1.
Eine derartige Wasserauslaufarmatur geht beispielsweise aus der DE 31 35 861 C2 hervor.Such a water outlet fitting can be seen, for example, from DE 31 35 861 C2.
Aus der WO 95/29300 ist eine Wasserauslaufarmatur bekannt, bei der sowohl Infrarot- als auch Ultraviolett- Licht in aus Austrittsöffnungen austretende Wasserstrahlen eingespeist wird. Das Licht wird dabei im Armaturenkopf über ein transparentes Fenster in das den Armaturenkopf durchströmende Wasser eingestrahlt, so dass über die Austrittsöffnungen des Wassers auch Licht austritt. Problematisch hierbei ist, dass ein großer Teil des in das Wasser eingestrahlten Lichts nicht über die Austrittsöffnungen austreten kann, wodurch die Intensität des austretenden Lichts verringert wird. Au- sserdem entstehen durch Kalkablagerungen auf dem transparenten Fenster an von aussen nicht oder nur schwer zugänglichen Stellen Intensitätsverringerungen.A water outlet fitting is known from WO 95/29300, in which both infrared and ultraviolet light is fed into water jets emerging from outlet openings. The light in the fitting head is radiated into the water flowing through the fitting head through a transparent window, see above that light also exits through the outlet openings of the water. The problem here is that a large part of the light radiated into the water cannot exit through the outlet openings, as a result of which the intensity of the emerging light is reduced. In addition, limescale deposits on the transparent window reduce the intensity at places that are difficult or difficult to access from the outside.
Aus der WO 98/28496 ist eine Wasserauslaufarmatur bekannt, bei der mehrere Wasseraustrittsöffnungen mindestens eine zentral angeordnete Lichtaustrittsöffnung ringförmig umgeben und über einen eine Lichtleitung im Bereich des Armaturenkopfs umgebenden Ringraum an die Wasserleitung angeschlossen sind. Bei dieser Wasserauslaufarmatur wird das Licht über in der Wasserauslaufarmatur angeordnete Lichtleiter zu dem Armaturenkopf geleitet. Dies erfordert nicht nur einen recht aufwendigen Aufbau der Wasserauslaufarmatur, sondern darüber hinaus auch eine präzise Ankopplung der Wasserauslaufarmatur beispielsweise an einen Schlauch insbesondere eine präzise Ankopplung der Lichtleiter an die im Schlauch angeordneten Lichtleiter, um eine hohe Intensität des ausgestrahlten Lichts zu gewährleisten. Problematisch bei derartigen Wasserauslaufarmaturen ist darüber hinaus, dass längere Lichtleitwege eine Intensitätsverminderung des ausgestrahlten Lichts nach sich ziehen.From WO 98/28496 a water outlet fitting is known in which a plurality of water outlet openings surround at least one centrally arranged light outlet opening and are connected to the water line via an annular space surrounding a light pipe in the area of the fitting head. In this water outlet fitting, the light is guided to the fitting head via light guides arranged in the water outlet fitting. This requires not only a very complex structure of the water outlet fitting, but also a precise coupling of the water outlet fitting, for example to a hose, in particular a precise coupling of the light guides to the light guides arranged in the hose, in order to ensure a high intensity of the emitted light. Another problem with such water outlet fittings is that longer light guide paths result in a reduction in the intensity of the emitted light.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es daher, eine Wasserauslaufarmatur der gattungsgemäßen Art dahingehend weiterzu- bilden, dass bei einfachem Aufbau eine optimale Licht- abstrahlung hoher Intensität ermöglicht wird, wobei gleichzeitig eine leichte Reinigungsmöglichkeit der Lichtaustrittsöffnungen gegeben sein soll.The object of the invention is therefore to provide a water outlet fitting of the generic type. form that an optimal light emission of high intensity is made possible with a simple construction, while at the same time an easy cleaning possibility of the light exit openings should be given.
Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß bei einer Wasserauslaufarmatur der eingangs beschriebenen Art durch die im Kennzeichnungsteil des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale gelöst .This object is achieved according to the invention in a water outlet fitting of the type described in the introduction by the features specified in the characterizing part of claim 1.
Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.
Durch die Anordnung der Lichtquelle im Armaturenkopf können vorteilhafterweise Lichtleitfasern zur Lichtleitung oder dergleichen wegfallen. Ein weiterer Vorteil dieser Anordnung ist, dass das Wasser nur mit der Austrittsseite der Lichtaustrittsöffnung in Berührung kommt und nicht, wie beispielsweise bei der aus der WO 95/29300 bekannten Wasserauslaufarmatur, auch mit der Stelle der Lichteinstrahlung im Armaturenkopf. Auf diese Weise können Ablagerungen oder Verunreinigungen leicht beseitigt werden.Due to the arrangement of the light source in the fitting head, optical fibers for light conduction or the like can advantageously be omitted. Another advantage of this arrangement is that the water only comes into contact with the outlet side of the light outlet opening and not, as for example in the case of the water outlet fitting known from WO 95/29300, also with the location of the light radiation in the fitting head. In this way, deposits or contaminants can be easily removed.
Die Anordnung der Wasseraustrittsöffnung und der Lichtaustrittsöffnung kann auf unterschiedliche Weise gestaltet sein. Eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass die wenigstens eine Lichtaustrittsöffnung zentral angeordnet ist und von einer Mehrzahl von Wasseraustrittsöffnungen umgeben ist. Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform ist die umgekehrte Anordnung vorgesehen, bei dieser Ausführungsform ist die wenigstens eine Wasseraustrittsöffnung zentral angeordnet und von einer Mehrzahl von Lichtaustrittsöffnungen umgeben.The arrangement of the water outlet opening and the light outlet opening can be designed in different ways. An advantageous embodiment provides that the at least one light outlet opening is arranged centrally and is surrounded by a plurality of water outlet openings. In another embodiment, the reverse arrangement is provided. In this embodiment, the at least one water outlet opening is arranged centrally and surrounded by a plurality of light outlet openings.
Bei einer wiederum anderen vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist dagegen vorgesehen, dass eine Mehrzahl von Lichtaustrittsöffnungen und eine Mehrzahl von Wasseraustrittsöffnungen in dem Armaturenkopf im wesentlichen gleichverteilt angeordnet sind.In yet another advantageous embodiment, on the other hand, it is provided that a plurality of light outlet openings and a plurality of water outlet openings are arranged in the fitting head in a substantially uniform distribution.
Rein prinzipiell kann die Lichtquelle an einer beliebigen Stelle in dem Armaturenkopf angeordnet sein, wobei das Licht beispielsweise durch Spiegel oder andere optische Elemente im Armaturenkopf so umgelenkt wird, dass es aus der Lichtaustrittsöffnung austritt.In principle, the light source can be arranged anywhere in the fitting head, the light being deflected, for example by mirrors or other optical elements in the fitting head, in such a way that it emerges from the light exit opening.
Bei einer sehr vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass die Lichtquelle mit der Lichtaustrittsöffnung im wesentlichen fluchtend angeordnet ist, auf diese Weise können optische Elemente, die Licht umleiten, entfallen. Das austretende Wasser kann dabei direkt ohne Zwischenschaltung optischer Elemente von der Lichtquelle beleuchtet werden, darüber hinaus kann aber auch vorgesehen sein, dass zwischen der Lichtquelle und der Lichtaustrittsöffnung optische Elemente, vorzugsweise Linsen, angeordnet sind, welche die Art und Weise der Lichtabstrahlung beeinflussen. Was die Energieversorgung der Lichtquelle betrifft, so sieht eine vorteilhafte Ausführungsform vor, dass die Lichtquelle durch wenigstens einen in dem Armaturenkopf angeordneten Akkumulator oder durch wenigstens eine in dem Armaturenkopf angeordnete Batterie gespeist wird.In a very advantageous embodiment it is provided that the light source is arranged essentially in alignment with the light exit opening, in this way optical elements that redirect light can be omitted. The emerging water can be directly illuminated by the light source without the interposition of optical elements, but it can also be provided that optical elements, preferably lenses, are arranged between the light source and the light exit opening, which influence the type of light emission. As far as the energy supply of the light source is concerned, an advantageous embodiment provides that the light source is fed by at least one accumulator arranged in the fitting head or by at least one battery arranged in the fitting head.
Eine andere Ausführungsform sieht vor, dass die Lichtquelle über eine in der Wasserauslaufarmatur angeordnete elektrische Leitung von einer ausserhalb der Wasserauslaufarmatur angeordneten Versorgung gespeist wird. Eine elektrische Leitung ist in der Wasserauslaufarmatur leicht zu verlegen, sie erfordert insbesondere nicht eine präzise Justierung, die bei Lichtleitern erforderlich ist.Another embodiment provides that the light source is fed via an electrical line arranged in the water outlet fitting from a supply arranged outside the water outlet fitting. An electrical line is easy to install in the water outlet fitting; in particular, it does not require the precise adjustment that is required for light guides.
Bei einer vorteilhaften Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass die Farbe und die Helligkeit der Lichtquelle manuell geändert werden können.In an advantageous embodiment it is provided that the color and the brightness of the light source can be changed manually.
Bei einer anderen Ausführungsform ist vorgesehen, dass Farbe und Helligkeit der Lichtquelle automatisch änderbar sind.Another embodiment provides that the color and brightness of the light source can be changed automatically.
Dies kann beispielsweise durch Filter oder entsprechende Ansteuerung mehrerer Lichtquellen unterschiedlicher Farbe erfolgen.This can be done, for example, by means of filters or appropriate control of several light sources of different colors.
Weitere Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der nachfolgenden Beschreibung sowie der zeichnerischen Darstellung einiger Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung. In der Zeichnung zeigen:Further advantages and features of the invention are the subject of the following description and the drawing of some exemplary embodiments of the invention. The drawing shows:
Fig. 1 ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Wasserauslaufarmatur;Figure 1 shows a first embodiment of a water outlet fitting according to the invention.
Fig. 2 ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Wasserauslaufarmatur;Fig. 2 shows a second embodiment of a water outlet fitting according to the invention;
Fig. 3 ein drittes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Wasserauslaufarmatur undFig. 3 shows a third embodiment of a water outlet fitting according to the invention and
Fig. 4 ein viertes Ausführungsbeispiel einer erfindungsgemäßen Wasserauslaufarmatur .Fig. 4 shows a fourth embodiment of a water outlet fitting according to the invention.
Nachfolgend werden Ausführungsbeispiele beschrieben, bei denen jeweils eine Lichtaustrittsöffnung zentral angeordnet und von Wasseraustrittsöffnungen ringförmig umgeben ist. Es versteht sich, dass die Erfindung nicht auf eine solche Ausführungsform beschränkt ist. Es kann auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Wasseraustrittsöffnung zentral angeordnet und von Lichtaustrittsöffnungen umgeben ist.Exemplary embodiments are described below, in each of which a light outlet opening is arranged centrally and is surrounded by water outlet openings in a ring. It is understood that the invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It can also be provided that the water outlet opening is arranged centrally and surrounded by light outlet openings.
Darüber hinaus kann vorgesehen sein, dass mehrere Wasseraustrittsöffnungen und Lichtaustrittsöffnungen im wesentlichen gleichverteilt in einem Armaturenkopf angeordnet sind.In addition, it can be provided that a plurality of water outlet openings and light outlet openings are arranged essentially uniformly distributed in a fitting head.
Der Vorteil der nachfolgend beschriebenen Wasserauslaufarmatur liegt darin, dass zusätzlich auch der Raum in der Nähe der Wasserstrahlen insbesondere auch mit gefärbtem Licht beleuchtet werden kann. Dies ermöglicht ein besonders intensives Farberlebnis. Eine Wasserauslaufarmatur 10, dargestellt in Fig. 1, umfasst ein hohles Gehäuse 20 mit einem Armaturenkopf 30.The advantage of the water outlet fitting described below is that the space in the vicinity of the water jets can also be illuminated with colored light. This enables a particularly intense color experience. A water outlet fitting 10, shown in FIG. 1, comprises a hollow housing 20 with a fitting head 30.
Etwa zentral in dem Armaturenkopf 30 ist eine Lichtaustrittsöffnung 32 angeordnet, in der eine Lichtquelle 40 positioniert ist, die beispielsweise über elektrische Leitungen 42 von einer Stromquelle 50 gespeist wird.A light exit opening 32 is arranged approximately centrally in the valve head 30, in which a light source 40 is positioned, which is fed, for example, by a power source 50 via electrical lines 42.
Die Lichtquelle 40 ringförmig umgebend ist ein Ringraum 34 vorgesehen, der mit einer Wasserleitung 35 verbunden ist. In dem Ringraum 34 sind auf der der Lichtaustrittsöffnung 32 zugewandten Seite Wasseraustrittsöffnungen 37 vorgesehen, durch welche Wasser austreten kann.An annular space 34 is provided surrounding the light source 40, which is connected to a water pipe 35. In the annular space 34, water outlet openings 37 are provided on the side facing the light outlet opening 32, through which water can exit.
Die Lichtaustrittsöffnung und der Raum, in dem die elektrischen Leiter 42 verlegt sind, sind von dem Ringraum 34 und der Wasserleitung 35 räumlich getrennt. Das durch die Wasseraustrittsöffnung 37 austretende Wasser wird durch die Lichtquelle 40 angestrahlt, wobei die Lichtquelle eine Glühbirne, eine Leuchtdiode oder eine andere Lichtquelle sein kann, die weisses, farbiges, mehrfarbiges, sichtbares, ultraviolettes oder auch infrarotes Licht ausstrahlt. Ausser einer einzigen Lichtquelle 40 können auch mehrere Lichtquellen vorgesehen sein, welche beispielsweise Licht unterschiedlicher Farbe oder unterschiedlicher Art aussenden. Darüber hinaus kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Licht hinsichtlich seiner Intensität oder Farbe automatisch oder manuell veränderbar ist.The light exit opening and the space in which the electrical conductors 42 are laid are spatially separated from the annular space 34 and the water line 35. The water emerging through the water outlet opening 37 is illuminated by the light source 40, the light source being a light bulb, a light-emitting diode or another light source which emits white, colored, multicolored, visible, ultraviolet or else infrared light. In addition to a single light source 40, a plurality of light sources can also be provided, which emit light of different colors or different types, for example. In addition, it can be provided that the light can be changed automatically or manually with regard to its intensity or color.
Bei einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel, dargestellt in Fig. 2, sind diejenigen Elemente, die mit denen des ersten identisch sind, mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen, so dass bezüglich deren Beschreibung auf die Ausführungen zum ersten Ausführungsbeispiel voll inhaltlich Bezug genommen wird.In a second exemplary embodiment, shown in FIG. 2, those elements which are identical to those of the first are provided with the same reference numerals, so that with regard to their description, reference is made in full to the statements relating to the first exemplary embodiment.
Im Gegensatz zu dem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel wird die Lichtquelle 40 jedoch nicht von einer ausserhalb der Wasserauslaufarmatur 10 angeordneten Stromquelle 50 über elektrische Leitungen 42 gespeist, sondern über eine in der Wasserauslaufarmatur 10 angeordnete Batterie oder einen in der Wasserauslaufarmatur 10 angeordneten Akkumulator 60. Dabei weist das Gehäuse der Wasserauslaufarmatur 10 eine Öffnung 21 auf, welche ein Wechseln der Batterie oder des Akkumulators 60 ermöglicht.In contrast to the first exemplary embodiment, however, the light source 40 is not supplied by a power source 50 arranged outside the water outlet fitting 10 via electrical lines 42, but rather by a battery arranged in the water outlet fitting 10 or an accumulator 60 arranged in the water outlet fitting 10 the water outlet fitting 10 has an opening 21 which enables the battery or the accumulator 60 to be changed.
Es kann auch ein Aufladen des Akkumulators 60 durch Induktion vorgesehen sein. Bei dieser (nicht dargestellten) Ausführungsform kann die Öffnung 21 entfallen, so dass keinerlei Probleme hinsichtlich der Dichtheit der Öffnung 21 entstehen können.The accumulator 60 can also be charged by induction. In this embodiment (not shown), the opening 21 can be omitted, so that no problems with regard to the tightness of the opening 21 can arise.
Bei einem dritten, in Fig. 3 dargestellten Ausführungs- beispiel sind diejenigen Elemente, die mit denen des ersten und zweiten, in Fig. 1 und Fig. 2 dargestellten identisch sind, mit denselben Bezugszeichen versehen, so dass bezüglich deren Beschreibung auf die Ausführungen zum ersten und zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel voll inhaltlich Bezug genommen wird.In a third exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 3, those elements are the same as those of the first and second ones shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are identical, provided with the same reference numerals, so that with regard to their description, reference is made in full to the statements relating to the first and second exemplary embodiments.
Im Gegensatz zu dem ersten und zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Lichtquelle bei dem in Fig. 3 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel nicht direkt in der Lichtaustrittsöffnung 32 angeordnet, sondern in dem Gehäuse 20 fluchtend mit der Lichtaustrittsöffnung 32. Zwischen der Lichtaustrittsöffnung 32 und der Lichtquelle 40 sind optische Elemente beispielsweise in Form von Linsen 71, 72 angeordnet, welche eine gewünschte Lichtab- strahlung des austretenden Lichts ermöglichen.In contrast to the first and second exemplary embodiments, the light source in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 3 is not arranged directly in the light exit opening 32, but in alignment with the light exit opening 32 in the housing 20. Optical elements are, for example, between the light exit opening 32 and the light source 40 arranged in the form of lenses 71, 72, which allow a desired light emission of the emerging light.
Bei dem in Fig. 3 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel wird dabei die Lichtquelle 40 wiederum durch eine externe Stromquelle 50 über elektrische Leitungen 42 gespeist, wohingegen bei dem in Fig. 4 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel in dem Gehäuse 20 eine Batterie oder ein Akkumulator 60 vorgesehen ist.In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the light source 40 is in turn fed by an external power source 50 via electrical lines 42, whereas in the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, a battery or an accumulator 60 is provided in the housing 20.
Die Farbe und die Helligkeit der Lichtquelle 40 können sowohl manuell, beispielsweise durch einen Drehknopf oder dgl., als auch automatisch geändert werden (nicht dargestellt) . The color and the brightness of the light source 40 can be changed both manually, for example by means of a rotary knob or the like, and automatically (not shown).

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Wasserauslaufarmatur (10), bei der Licht einen aus wenigstens einer Austrittsöffnung (37) eines Armaturenkopfs (30) austretenden Wasserstrahl beleuchtet, mit einer das Wasser zu der wenigstens einen Austrittsöffnung (37) führenden Wasserleitung (35) und mit wenigstens einer Lichtquelle (40) , deren Licht bis zum Austritt aus mindestens einer Lichtaustrittsöffnung (32) getrennt von der Wasserleitung (35) geführt ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Lichtquelle (40) im Armaturenkopf (30) angeordnet ist.Water outlet fitting (10), in which light illuminates a water jet emerging from at least one outlet opening (37) of a fitting head (30), with a water line (35) leading the water to the at least one outlet opening (37) and with at least one light source (40) , whose light is guided separately from the water pipe (35) until it emerges from at least one light outlet opening (32), characterized in that the light source (40) is arranged in the fitting head (30).
Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die wenigstens eine Lichtaustrittsöffnung (32) zentral angeordnet und von einer Mehrzahl von Wasseraustrittsöffnungen (37) umgeben ist.Water outlet fitting (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one light outlet opening (32) is arranged centrally and is surrounded by a plurality of water outlet openings (37).
Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die wenigstens eine Wasseraustrittsöffnung (37) zentral angeordnet und von einer Mehrzahl von Lichtaustrittsöffnungen (32) umgeben ist. Water outlet fitting (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one water outlet opening (37) is arranged centrally and is surrounded by a plurality of light outlet openings (32).
4. Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Mehrzahl von Lichtaustrittsöffnungen (32) und eine Mehrzahl von Wasseraustrittsöffnungen (37) in dem Armaturenkopf (30) verteilt angeordnet sind.4. Water outlet fitting (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that a plurality of light outlet openings (32) and a plurality of water outlet openings (37) are arranged distributed in the fitting head (30).
5. Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Lichtquelle (40) mit der wenigstens einen Lichtaustrittsöffnung (32) im wesentlichen fluchtend angeordnet ist.5. Water outlet fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the light source (40) with the at least one light outlet opening (32) is arranged substantially in alignment.
6. Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass zwischen der Lichtaustrittsöffnung (32) und der Lichtquelle (40) optische Elemente, vorzugsweise optische Linsen (71, 72), angeordnet sind.6. Water outlet fitting (10) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that between the light exit opening (32) and the light source (40) optical elements, preferably optical lenses (71, 72), are arranged.
7. Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Lichtquelle (40) durch wenigstens einen in dem Armaturenkopf (30) angeordneten Akkumulator (60) oder wenigstens eine in dem Armaturenkopf (30) angeordnete Batterie gespeist wird.7. Water outlet fitting (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the light source (40) is fed by at least one in the fitting head (30) arranged accumulator (60) or at least one in the fitting head (30) arranged battery ,
8. Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Lichtquelle über eine in der Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) angeordnete elektrische Leitung (42) von einer ausserhalb der Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) angeordneten Versorgung gespeist wird.8. Water outlet fitting (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the light source via an in the water outlet fitting (10) arranged electrical line (42) from one supply is arranged outside the water outlet fitting (10).
9. Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Farbe und Helligkeit der wenigstens einen Lichtquelle (40) manuell änderbar sind.9. Water outlet fitting (10) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the color and brightness of the at least one light source (40) can be changed manually.
10. Wasserauslaufarmatur (10) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass Farbe und Helligkeit der wenigstens einen Lichtquelle (40) automatisch änderbar sind. 10. Water outlet fitting (10) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the color and brightness of the at least one light source (40) can be changed automatically.
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