[go: up one dir, main page]
More Web Proxy on the site http://driver.im/

EP1961876B1 - Device for causing a WC to flush electrically - Google Patents

Device for causing a WC to flush electrically Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1961876B1
EP1961876B1 EP20080102025 EP08102025A EP1961876B1 EP 1961876 B1 EP1961876 B1 EP 1961876B1 EP 20080102025 EP20080102025 EP 20080102025 EP 08102025 A EP08102025 A EP 08102025A EP 1961876 B1 EP1961876 B1 EP 1961876B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
base frame
actuating plate
plate
assigned
flush
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Active
Application number
EP20080102025
Other languages
German (de)
French (fr)
Other versions
EP1961876A2 (en
EP1961876A3 (en
Inventor
Frank Hennes
Klaus Arens
Ulrich Kuhbier
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Viega GmbH and Co KG
Original Assignee
Viega GmbH and Co KG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Viega GmbH and Co KG filed Critical Viega GmbH and Co KG
Priority to SI200831070T priority Critical patent/SI1961876T1/en
Publication of EP1961876A2 publication Critical patent/EP1961876A2/en
Publication of EP1961876A3 publication Critical patent/EP1961876A3/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1961876B1 publication Critical patent/EP1961876B1/en
Active legal-status Critical Current
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical

Links

Images

Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/01—Shape or selection of material for flushing cisterns
    • E03D1/012—Details of shape of cisterns, e.g. for connecting to wall, for supporting or connecting flushing-device actuators
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E03D5/028—Pusher plates and actuating mechanisms for built-in cisterns
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl

Definitions

  • the invention relates to a device for the electrical release of a toilet flushing, comprising a base frame for attachment to an inspection opening of a flush-mounted cistern associated wall opening and in the assembled state covering the wall opening actuating plate made of glass and / or other electrically non-conductive material, wherein the actuator plate has at least one sensor button connected to a controller.
  • Conventional actuator plates for triggering a toilet flushing operation are purely mechanical. They usually have one or two operating buttons that are movable, usually pivotally mounted.
  • devices for triggering a toilet flushing which have one or more electrical operating switch.
  • a control device for the electrical triggering of a provided with an electromagnetic actuator cistern valve which has a capacitive sensor button.
  • the sensor button is made of a glass ceramic plate on both sides provided with metal coatings as capacitor plates.
  • the front of the glass plate is provided with two touch panels for triggering a partial flush or full flush, while on the back of the glass plate relative to each serving as a touch panel metal coating two separate metal coatings are attached.
  • the glass plate is screwed to a wall opening covering a revision plate (cover plate), the revision plate is in turn attached by means of screws to the built-in wall flush-mounted cistern.
  • the glass plate and the revision plate each have access holes accessible from the front for receiving the screws.
  • the EP-A-1 300 520 discloses a functional and fairing element for actuating triggers of flushing cisterns in pre-wall installation, with on the preamble room side arranged actuator, which communicates with a trigger mechanism for rinse water.
  • the functional and lining element has an adapter plate, which is arranged on the cistern in the region of a recess and is provided with means for triaxial adjustment of a receptacle, wherein the receptacle forms a frame for the arrangement of the actuating device.
  • the recording on a revision opening In a variant of this functional and cladding element consisting of a tile wall covering is used as a cover.
  • the wall covering or the tile is glued to a guide plate, wherein the recording with the guide plate on a sliding guide in a slide is elastically displaceable and positionally limited connected such that the guide plate is horizontally movable.
  • the wall covering When installed, the wall covering is completely enclosed in the receptacle.
  • the front of the wall covering is flush with the front of the recording.
  • the actuator is designed as a "touch-screen", ie as a touch screen.
  • the triggering of the cistern takes place in this case electrically.
  • the technical design of the "touch-screen” is in the EP-A-1 300 520 neither described nor shown. In particular, this document can not be reliably deduced how the "touch-screen” should be arranged in the receptacle. In this regard, contains the EP-A-1 300 520 neither a drawing nor concrete parts of description.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a device for triggering a toilet flushing process that can be easily assembled, has an easy-to-clean surface, provides improved hygiene and can be operated comfortably.
  • the device comprises a base frame for fastening to a wall opening associated with an inspection opening of a flush-mounted cistern and an actuating plate made of glass and / or another electrically nonconductive material covering the wall opening in the mounted state.
  • the actuator plate has at least one sensor button connected to a controller, wherein the sensor button is arranged exclusively on the back of the actuator plate.
  • the front of the actuator plate is seamless and formed without any other breakthrough.
  • the actuator plate on the back at least one releasably connectable to the base frame fastener. When mounted, the actuator plate completely covers the front of the base frame.
  • the device according to the invention offers by the at least one sensor button a comfortable toilet operation. Since the sensor key is arranged only on the back of the actuator plate and the front of the actuator plate has no joints or other openings, resulting in an easy-to-clean surface.
  • the actuator plate is made of glass, which represents an optimal surface in terms of hygiene. In contrast to the provided with metal coatings and mounting holes glass plate of the control device according to the DE 31 40 307 A1 requires the actuator plate of the device according to the invention no additional processing steps.
  • the at least one sensor button and / or a housing containing the associated control are glued to the back of the actuator plate (glass plate).
  • the actuator plate can then easily and conveniently mounted on the mounted on the wall opening in front of the inspection opening base frame and dismantled if necessary.
  • the fastening element is formed in a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention as insertable into the base frame mounting frame.
  • the mounting frame and / or the base frame are preferably provided with integrally formed clip elements, which can be inserted for locking in associated openings or recesses of the base frame or mounting frame.
  • the base frame has on its front side a flange for bearing against a wall section surrounding the wall opening.
  • the base frame or at least the flange is preferably formed chromed or silver.
  • the actuator plate in the mounted state the front of the base frame completely covers, are possibly the outer narrow sides of the flange visible, noticeable.
  • the actuating plate is preferably dimensioned so that it is flush with the outer narrow sides of the flange or this projects slightly beyond the side. In the mounted state of the device according to the invention thus substantially only or - with a correspondingly thin trained flange - only the one-piece, not perforated actuator plate visible.
  • the device shown in the drawing for triggering a toilet flush comprises a base frame 1, a glass plate 2, a on the back 2.2 of the glass plate glued fastener 3 and a controller 4, which is also glued on the back of the glass plate 2.
  • the glass plate 2 is made of unbreakable safety glass or glass ceramic. It is flat and has a flat front 2.1.
  • the front side 2.1 of the glass plate is preferably satin, with a fine satinization produced by etching being particularly preferred.
  • the thickness of the glass plate 2 is for example in the range of 4 to 8 mm.
  • the one-piece glass plate 2 is provided with two sensor keys (not shown), which are capacitive sensor elements.
  • the associated controller 4 is located in a housing 5, which is glued on the back of the glass plate 2.
  • the base frame 1 is attached to a wall opening, which lies in overlap to a revision opening of a flush-mounted cistern.
  • the base frame 1 consists of a one-piece injection-molded part, which is preferably made of plastic. He has at its front a peripheral flange 1.1, at the inner edges of a rear projecting collar 1.2 connects. At the collar 1.2 support webs 1.3 are formed, which have a complex, three-dimensional shape. Arranged at parallel to the flange 1.1, with respect to this projecting web sections 1.4 breakthroughs 1.5 are formed for receiving bolts. The openings 1.5 are approximately in the middle of the vertical transverse side of the base frame 1 and in arranged close to the collar 1.2.
  • the usable in the openings 1.5 bolts (not shown) are screwed into a flush-mounted cistern or arranged in front of the cistern wall.
  • the back of the flange 1.1 is located on the front of a surrounding the inspection opening of the flush-mounted cistern wall paneling, for example, a tile covering.
  • the base frame 1 near the inner corners of its flange 1.1 or collar 1.2 breakthroughs 1.6 and 1.7 for releasably securing the fastener 3 on.
  • the fastening element 3 is designed as an insertable into the base frame 1 mounting frame. It has arranged in a plane flanges or webs 3.1, at the back of the apertures 1.6, 1.7 associated clip elements 3.2 and centering or guide elements 3.3 are formed.
  • the centering or guide elements 3.3 have the shape of circular cylindrical bolts or sleeves. They are assigned circular recesses or openings 1.7 in the web sections 1.3 of the base frame 1.
  • the bolt-shaped centering or guide elements 3.3 are at the back of the mounting frame 3 slightly more than the clip elements 3.2.
  • the integrally formed on the mounting frame 3 clip elements 3.2 consist of resilient locking tongues 3.21, 3.22. Depending on a pair of locking tongues 3.21, 3.22, which define a gap between them, is inserted into the substantially rectangular openings 1.6.
  • the locking tongues 3.21, 3.22 have nose-shaped projections 3.23, 3.24, which are formed at their ends facing away from the gap and engage behind in the mounted state of the mounting frame 3 opposite edges of the associated aperture 1.6.
  • Each of the nose-shaped projections 3.23, 3.24 in this case has two obliquely extending flanks, one of which slopes down to the free end of the latching tongue 3.21 or 3.22, while the other flank drops to the web of the mounting frame 3 out.
  • the locking tongues 3.21, 3.22 and their projections 3.23, 3.24 are dimensioned and arranged with respect to the edges of the associated aperture 1.6, that the glued behind the mounting frame 3 glass plate 2 in the mounted state tightly and under tension against the flange 1.1 of the base frame 1 ,
  • the mounting frame 3 further comprises a bow-shaped central web 3.4, which are integrally formed both on the rear projecting collar 3.5 and via web sections 3.6 to the webs or flanges 3.1 of the mounting frame 3.
  • a bow-shaped central web 3.4 By the web sections 3.6 and the molded thereon bow-shaped central web 3.4, the flanges (webs) 3.1 of the mounting frame 3 have a high bending stiffness.
  • the lying in a common plane front sides of the flanges 3.1 are glued to the back 2.2 of the glass plate 2.
  • the controller 4 containing housing 5 is disposed between the collar 3.5 and the bow-shaped central web 3.4 of the mounting frame 3.
  • the controller 4 is provided with a power supply cable 4.1 and a control line containing cable 4.2, the latter being connected to an actuator (not shown) which actuates a drain valve of the cistern.
  • the sensor keys connected to the controller 4 are embedded in the bonded to the glass plate 2 front 5.1 of the housing 5.
  • Each of the two sensor keys comprises two metallically conductive layers of a capacitor, which are separated from each other and arranged substantially in the same plane.
  • the one metallically conductive layer of the capacitor is connected via an impedance with a pulse generator which emits rectangular pulses.
  • the other metallically conductive layer of the capacitor is connected via a further line to a differential comparator.
  • Another input of the comparator is at a defined voltage.
  • At the output of the comparator is a signal voltage of a certain shape. If a user approaches the respective sensor key with one of his fingers, the shape of the signal at the output of the comparator changes due to the changed conditions (capacitance).
  • the comparator compares the signal at its input with a constant, fixed reference voltage, as the user's finger approaches the sensor key, the pulse width of the pulse trains at the output of the comparator changes. Upon touching the glass plate 2 in front of the sensor button arranged behind it, the pulses at the output of the comparator become narrower. The change in the signal is then used to trigger a control action or purging process.
  • symbols 2.3, 2.4 are attached or applied, for example, printed, which are available for different Spülwassermengen or drain valve functions.
  • the sensor keys are arranged behind the symbols 2.3, 2.4 at the rear 2.2 of the glass plate 2.
  • the controller 4 is designed so that a full flush is triggered by approaching or placing a user's finger on one of the two sensor keys.
  • This sensor key is associated with the larger (2.3) of the two symbols on the front of the glass plate 2.
  • a partial flush is triggered; this sensor key is associated with the smaller symbol 2.4 on the glass plate 2.
  • controller 4 of the device according to the invention may also be designed or optionally set to allow a rinse-stop function. In this case, by approaching or placing a finger of a user to one of the two sensor keys, a flushing process is triggered, and stopped by appropriate action on the other sensor button flushing.
  • the base frame 1 which can be screwed together with a wall containing the flush-mounted cistern, is preferably chrome-plated or silver-colored. Its outer dimensions are preferably not greater than the outer dimensions of the glass plate 2. In the illustrated embodiment The rectangular glass plate 2 in the mounted state laterally projects slightly beyond the outer narrow sides of the flange 1.1 of the base frame 1 (cf. Fig. 2 ).
  • the cables 4.1, 4.2 of the controller 4 are connected to the power supply and the actuator and then clipped the past with the mounting frame 3 glass plate 2 on the base frame.
  • the base frame 1 remains as a visual frame behind the glass plate 2 on the wall.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Sanitary Device For Flush Toilet (AREA)
  • Push-Button Switches (AREA)
  • Switch Cases, Indication, And Locking (AREA)

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur elektrischen Auslösung einer WC-Spülung, umfassend einen Grundrahmen zur Befestigung an einer einer Revisionsöffnung eines Unterputz-Spülkastens zugeordneten Wandöffnung und eine im montierten Zustand die Wandöffnung abdeckende Betätigungsplatte aus Glas und/oder einem anderen elektrisch nicht-leitfähigem Material, wobei die Betätigungsplatte mindestens eine an einer Steuerung angeschlossene Sensortaste aufweist.The invention relates to a device for the electrical release of a toilet flushing, comprising a base frame for attachment to an inspection opening of a flush-mounted cistern associated wall opening and in the assembled state covering the wall opening actuating plate made of glass and / or other electrically non-conductive material, wherein the actuator plate has at least one sensor button connected to a controller.

Herkömmliche Betätigungsplatten zur Auslösung eines WC-Spülvorgangs funktionieren rein mechanisch. Sie weisen üblicherweise eine oder zwei Betätigungstasten auf, die beweglich, meist schwenkbar gelagert sind.Conventional actuator plates for triggering a toilet flushing operation are purely mechanical. They usually have one or two operating buttons that are movable, usually pivotally mounted.

Ferner sind auch Vorrichtungen zur Auslösung einer WC-Spülung bekannt, die einen oder mehrere elektrische Betätigungsschalter aufweisen.Furthermore, devices for triggering a toilet flushing are also known, which have one or more electrical operating switch.

Aus der DE 31 40 307 A1 ist eine Steuereinrichtung zur elektrischen Auslösung eines mit einer elektromagnetischen Betätigungsvorrichtung versehenen Spülkastenventils bekannt, die eine kapazitive Sensortaste aufweist. Die Sensortaste ist aus einer aus Glaskeramik bestehenden Platte gebildet, die auf ihren beiden Seiten mit Metallbeschichtungen als Kondensatorplatten versehen ist. Die Vorderseite der Glasplatte ist dabei mit zwei Tastfeldern zur Auslösung einer Teilspülung oder Vollspülung versehen, während auf der Rückseite der Glasplatte gegenüber jeder als Tastfeld dienenden Metallbeschichtung zwei voneinander getrennte Metallbeschichtungen angebracht sind. Die Glasplatte ist an einer eine Wandöffnung abdeckenden Revisionsplatte (Abdeckplatte) angeschraubt, wobei die Revisionsplatte ihrerseits mittels Schrauben an dem in der Wand integrierten Unterputz-Spülkasten befestigt ist. Die Glasplatte sowie die Revisionsplatte weisen hierzu jeweils von der Vorderseite zugängliche Durchgangslöcher zur Aufnahme der Schrauben auf.From the DE 31 40 307 A1 a control device for the electrical triggering of a provided with an electromagnetic actuator cistern valve is known, which has a capacitive sensor button. The sensor button is made of a glass ceramic plate on both sides provided with metal coatings as capacitor plates. The front of the glass plate is provided with two touch panels for triggering a partial flush or full flush, while on the back of the glass plate relative to each serving as a touch panel metal coating two separate metal coatings are attached. The glass plate is screwed to a wall opening covering a revision plate (cover plate), the revision plate is in turn attached by means of screws to the built-in wall flush-mounted cistern. For this purpose, the glass plate and the revision plate each have access holes accessible from the front for receiving the screws.

Die Herstellung dieser bekannten Steuereinrichtung ist relativ aufwendig, insbesondere aufgrund der für das Aufbringen der Metallbeschichtungen erforderlichen Arbeitsschritte. Zudem ist diese Steuereinrichtung in hygienischer Hinsicht verbesserungsbedürftig. Denn an den Durchgangslöchern zur Aufnahme der Schrauben sowie an den Rändern der Metallbeschichtungen auf der Vorderseite der Glasplatte können anhaftende Bakterien- und Schmutzanlagerungen kaum oder nur schwierig entfernt werden.The production of this known control device is relatively complicated, in particular due to the necessary steps for the application of the metal coatings. In addition, this control device is in need of improvement in terms of hygiene. Because at the through holes for receiving the screws and at the edges of the metal coatings on the front of the glass plate adhering bacteria and dirt deposits are difficult or difficult to remove.

Die EP-A-1 300 520 offenbart ein Funktions- und Verkleidungselement zum Betätigen von Auslösern von Spülkästen in Vorwandinstallation, mit an der Vorwand raumseitig angeordneter Betätigungseinrichtung, die mit einem Auslösemechanismus für Spülwasser in Verbindung steht. Das Funktions- und Verkleidungselement weist eine Adapterplatte auf, die am Spülkasten im Bereich einer Ausnehmung angeordnet ist und mit Mitteln zum dreiachsigen Justieren einer Aufnahme versehen ist, wobei die Aufnahme einen Rahmen für die Anordnung der Betätigungseinrichtung bildet. Außerdem weist die Aufnahme eine Revisionsöffnung auf. Bei einer Variante dieses Funktions- und Verkleidungselements wird ein aus einer Fliese bestehender Wandbelag als Abdeckung eingesetzt. Der Wandbelag bzw. die Fliese ist dabei mit einer Führungsplatte verklebt, wobei die Aufnahme mit der Führungsplatte über in einer Führung gleitende Stößel federelastisch verschiebbar und lagebegrenzt derart verbunden ist, dass die Führungsplatte horizontal bewegbar ist. Im montierten Zustand ist der Wandbelag vollständig in die Aufnahme eingefasst. Die Vorderseite des Wandbelags schließt flächenbündig mit der Vorderseite der Aufnahme ab. Eine andere Variante dieses Funktions- und Verkleidungselements besteht darin, dass deren Betätigungseinrichtung als "touch-screen", also als Tastbildschirm ausgebildet ist. Die Auslösung des Spülkastens erfolgt in diesem Fall elektrisch. Die technische Ausgestaltung des "touch-screen" ist in der EP-A-1 300 520 weder beschrieben noch gezeigt. Insbesondere lässt sich diesem Dokument nicht zuverlässig entnehmen, wie der "touch-screen" in der Aufnahme angeordnet sein soll. Diesbezüglich enthält die EP-A-1 300 520 weder eine Zeichnung noch konkrete Beschreibungsteile.The EP-A-1 300 520 discloses a functional and fairing element for actuating triggers of flushing cisterns in pre-wall installation, with on the preamble room side arranged actuator, which communicates with a trigger mechanism for rinse water. The functional and lining element has an adapter plate, which is arranged on the cistern in the region of a recess and is provided with means for triaxial adjustment of a receptacle, wherein the receptacle forms a frame for the arrangement of the actuating device. In addition, the recording on a revision opening. In a variant of this functional and cladding element consisting of a tile wall covering is used as a cover. The wall covering or the tile is glued to a guide plate, wherein the recording with the guide plate on a sliding guide in a slide is elastically displaceable and positionally limited connected such that the guide plate is horizontally movable. When installed, the wall covering is completely enclosed in the receptacle. The front of the wall covering is flush with the front of the recording. Another variant of this functional and cladding element is that the actuator is designed as a "touch-screen", ie as a touch screen. The triggering of the cistern takes place in this case electrically. The technical design of the "touch-screen" is in the EP-A-1 300 520 neither described nor shown. In particular, this document can not be reliably deduced how the "touch-screen" should be arranged in the receptacle. In this regard, contains the EP-A-1 300 520 neither a drawing nor concrete parts of description.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Vorrichtung zur Auslösung eines WC-Spülvorgangs zu schaffen, die sich einfach montieren lässt, eine einfach zu reinigende Oberfläche aufweist, eine verbesserte Hygiene bietet und sich komfortabel betätigen lässt.The present invention has for its object to provide a device for triggering a toilet flushing process that can be easily assembled, has an easy-to-clean surface, provides improved hygiene and can be operated comfortably.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung umfasst einen Grundrahmen zur Befestigung an einer einer Revisionsöffnung eines Unterputz-Spülkastens zugeordneten Wandöffnung und eine im montierten Zustand die Wandöffnung abdeckende Betätigungsplatte aus Glas und/oder einem anderen elektrisch nicht-leitfähigem Material. Die Betätigungsplatte weist mindestens eine an einer Steuerung angeschlossene Sensortaste auf, wobei die Sensortaste ausschließlich auf der Rückseite der Betätigungsplatte angeordnet ist. Die Vorderseite der Betätigungsplatte ist fugenlos sowie ohne sonstigen Durchbruch ausgebildet. Zu ihrer Befestigung weist die Betätigungsplatte rückseitig mindestens ein mit dem Grundrahmen lösbar verbindbares Befestigungselement auf. Im montierten Zustand deckt die Betätigungsplatte die Vorderseite des Grundrahmens vollständig ab.The device according to the invention comprises a base frame for fastening to a wall opening associated with an inspection opening of a flush-mounted cistern and an actuating plate made of glass and / or another electrically nonconductive material covering the wall opening in the mounted state. The actuator plate has at least one sensor button connected to a controller, wherein the sensor button is arranged exclusively on the back of the actuator plate. The front of the actuator plate is seamless and formed without any other breakthrough. For its attachment, the actuator plate on the back at least one releasably connectable to the base frame fastener. When mounted, the actuator plate completely covers the front of the base frame.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung bietet durch die mindestens eine Sensortaste eine komfortable WC-Betätigung. Da die Sensortaste nur auf der Rückseite der Betätigungsplatte angeordnet ist und die Vorderseite der Betätigungsplatte keine Fugen oder sonstige Durchbrüche aufweist, ergibt sich eine einfach zu reinigende Oberfläche. Vorzugsweise ist die Betätigungsplatte aus Glas gefertigt, das in hygienischer Hinsicht eine optimale Oberfläche darstellt. Im Gegensatz zu der mit Metallbeschichtungen und Befestigungslöchern versehenen Glasplatte der Steuereinrichtung gemäß der DE 31 40 307 A1 erfordert die Betätigungsplatte der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung keine zusätzlichen Bearbeitungsschritte.The device according to the invention offers by the at least one sensor button a comfortable toilet operation. Since the sensor key is arranged only on the back of the actuator plate and the front of the actuator plate has no joints or other openings, resulting in an easy-to-clean surface. Preferably, the actuator plate is made of glass, which represents an optimal surface in terms of hygiene. In contrast to the provided with metal coatings and mounting holes glass plate of the control device according to the DE 31 40 307 A1 requires the actuator plate of the device according to the invention no additional processing steps.

Die mindestens eine Sensortaste und/oder ein die zugehörige Steuerung beinhaltendes Gehäuses werden rückseitig auf die Betätigungsplatte (Glasplatte) aufgeklebt. Durch das an der Rückseite der Betätigungsplatte ebenfalls vorgesehene Befestigungselement lässt sich die Betätigungsplatte dann einfach und bequem an dem an der Wandöffnung vor der Revisionsöffnung angebrachten Grundrahmen montieren und bei Bedarf demontieren.The at least one sensor button and / or a housing containing the associated control are glued to the back of the actuator plate (glass plate). By also provided on the back of the actuator plate fastener, the actuator plate can then easily and conveniently mounted on the mounted on the wall opening in front of the inspection opening base frame and dismantled if necessary.

Um eine einfache und zuverlässige Montage der Betätigungsplatte (Glasplatte) an dem Grundrahmen zu ermöglichen, ist das Befestigungselement in einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung als in den Grundrahmen einsetzbarer Befestigungsrahmen ausgebildet. Der Befestigungsrahmen und/oder der Grundrahmen sind dabei vorzugsweise mit einteilig angeformten Clipelementen versehen, die zur Verrastung in zugeordnete Durchbrüche oder Ausnehmungen des Grundrahmens bzw. Befestigungsrahmens einsteckbar sind.In order to enable a simple and reliable installation of the actuating plate (glass plate) on the base frame, the fastening element is formed in a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention as insertable into the base frame mounting frame. The mounting frame and / or the base frame are preferably provided with integrally formed clip elements, which can be inserted for locking in associated openings or recesses of the base frame or mounting frame.

In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung weist der Grundrahmen an seiner Vorderseite einen Flansch zur Anlage an einen die Wandöffnung umgebenden Wandabschnitt auf. Der Grundrahmen oder zumindest der Flansch ist dabei vorzugsweise verchromt oder silberfarben ausgebildet.In a further preferred embodiment, the base frame has on its front side a flange for bearing against a wall section surrounding the wall opening. The base frame or at least the flange is preferably formed chromed or silver.

Da die Betätigungsplatte im montierten Zustand die Vorderseite des Grundrahmens vollständig abdeckt, sind allenfalls die äußeren Schmalseiten des Flansches sichtbar. Die Betätigungsplatte ist vorzugsweise so bemessen, dass sie bündig mit den äußeren Schmalseiten des Flansches abschließt oder diese seitlich geringfügig überragt. Im montierten Zustand ist von der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung somit im wesentlichen nur oder - bei entsprechend dünn ausgebildetem Flansch - nur die einteilige, ungelochte Betätigungsplatte sichtbar.Since the actuator plate in the mounted state, the front of the base frame completely covers, are possibly the outer narrow sides of the flange visible, noticeable. The actuating plate is preferably dimensioned so that it is flush with the outer narrow sides of the flange or this projects slightly beyond the side. In the mounted state of the device according to the invention thus substantially only or - with a correspondingly thin trained flange - only the one-piece, not perforated actuator plate visible.

Weitere bevorzugte und vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Further preferred and advantageous embodiments of the device according to the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand einer ein Ausführungsbeispiel darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Vorderansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur elektrischen Auslösung eines Toiletten-Spülvorgangs;
Fig. 2
eine perspektivische Rückansicht der Vorrichtung der Fig. 1;
Fig. 3
eine Explosionsdarstellung der Vorrichtung der Fig. 1 in perspektivischer Vorderansicht; und
Fig. 4
eine Explosionsdarstellung der Vorrichtung der Fig. 1 in perspektivischer Rückansicht.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing illustrating an exemplary embodiment. Show it:
Fig. 1
a front perspective view of an inventive device for electrically triggering a toilet flushing operation;
Fig. 2
a rear perspective view of the device of Fig. 1 ;
Fig. 3
an exploded view of the device of Fig. 1 in a perspective front view; and
Fig. 4
an exploded view of the device of Fig. 1 in perspective rear view.

Die in der Zeichnung dargestellte Vorrichtung zur Auslösung einer Toilettenspülung umfasst einen Grundrahmen 1, eine Glasplatte 2, ein auf die Rückseite 2.2 der Glasplatte aufgeklebtes Befestigungselement 3 und eine Steuerung 4, die ebenfalls rückseitig auf die Glasplatte 2 aufgeklebt ist.The device shown in the drawing for triggering a toilet flush comprises a base frame 1, a glass plate 2, a on the back 2.2 of the glass plate glued fastener 3 and a controller 4, which is also glued on the back of the glass plate 2.

Die Glasplatte 2 besteht aus bruchfestem Sicherheitsglas oder Glaskeramik. Sie ist flach ausgebildet und besitzt eine ebene Vorderseite 2.1. Die Vorderseite 2.1 der Glasplatte ist vorzugsweise satiniert, wobei eine feine, durch Ätzen erzeugte Satinierung besonders bevorzugt ist. Die Dicke der Glasplatte 2 liegt beispielsweise im Bereich von 4 bis 8 mm.The glass plate 2 is made of unbreakable safety glass or glass ceramic. It is flat and has a flat front 2.1. The front side 2.1 of the glass plate is preferably satin, with a fine satinization produced by etching being particularly preferred. The thickness of the glass plate 2 is for example in the range of 4 to 8 mm.

Die einteilige Glasplatte 2 ist mit zwei Sensortasten (nicht gezeigt) versehen, bei denen es sich um kapazitive Sensorelemente handelt. Die zugehörige Steuerung 4 befindet sich in einem Gehäuse 5, das rückseitig auf die Glasplatte 2 aufgeklebt ist.The one-piece glass plate 2 is provided with two sensor keys (not shown), which are capacitive sensor elements. The associated controller 4 is located in a housing 5, which is glued on the back of the glass plate 2.

Der Grundrahmen 1 wird an einer Wandöffnung befestigt, die in Überdeckung zu einer Revisionsöffnung eines Unterputz-Spülkastens liegt. Der Grundrahmen 1 besteht aus einem einteiligen Spritzgießteil, das vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff gefertigt ist. Er weist an seiner Vorderseite einen umlaufenden Flansch 1.1 auf, an dessen Innenkanten sich ein rückseitig vorstehender Kragen 1.2 anschließt. An dem Kragen 1.2 sind Halterungsstege 1.3 angeformt, die eine komplexe, dreidimensionale Form aufweisen. An parallel zu dem Flansch 1.1 angeordneten, gegenüber diesem zurückspringenden Stegabschnitten 1.4 sind Durchbrüche 1.5 zur Aufnahme von Schraubbolzen ausgebildet. Die Durchbrüche 1.5 sind etwa mittig der vertikalen Querseite des Grundrahmens 1 und in unmittelbarer Nähe des Kragens 1.2 angeordnet. Die in die Durchbrüche 1.5 einsetzbaren Schraubbolzen (nicht gezeigt) werden in einen Unterputz-Spülkasten oder eine vor dem Spülkasten angeordnete Wand eingeschraubt. Im montierten Zustand liegt die Rückseite des Flansches 1.1 an der Vorderseite einer die Revisionsöffnung des Unterputz-Spülkastens umgebenden Wandverkleidung, beispielsweise einem Fliesenbelag an.The base frame 1 is attached to a wall opening, which lies in overlap to a revision opening of a flush-mounted cistern. The base frame 1 consists of a one-piece injection-molded part, which is preferably made of plastic. He has at its front a peripheral flange 1.1, at the inner edges of a rear projecting collar 1.2 connects. At the collar 1.2 support webs 1.3 are formed, which have a complex, three-dimensional shape. Arranged at parallel to the flange 1.1, with respect to this projecting web sections 1.4 breakthroughs 1.5 are formed for receiving bolts. The openings 1.5 are approximately in the middle of the vertical transverse side of the base frame 1 and in arranged close to the collar 1.2. The usable in the openings 1.5 bolts (not shown) are screwed into a flush-mounted cistern or arranged in front of the cistern wall. In the assembled state, the back of the flange 1.1 is located on the front of a surrounding the inspection opening of the flush-mounted cistern wall paneling, for example, a tile covering.

Neben den Durchbrüchen 1.5 zur Aufnahme von Befestigungsschrauben weist der Grundrahmen 1 nahe den Innenecken seines Flansches 1.1 bzw. Kragens 1.2 Durchbrüche 1.6 und 1.7 zur lösbaren Befestigung des Befestigungselements 3 auf. Das Befestigungselement 3 ist als in den Grundrahmen 1 einsetzbarer Befestigungsrahmen ausgebildet. Es weist in einer Ebene angeordnete Flansche oder Stege 3.1 auf, an deren Rückseite den Durchbrüchen 1.6, 1.7 zugeordnete Clipelemente 3.2 sowie Zentrier- oder Führungselemente 3.3 ausgebildet sind. Die Zentrier- oder Führungselemente 3.3 haben die Form von kreiszylindrischen Bolzen oder Hülsen. Ihnen sind kreisförmige Ausnehmungen oder Durchbrüche 1.7 in den Stegabschnitten 1.3 des Grundrahmens 1 zugeordnet. Die bolzenförmigen Zentrier- oder Führungselemente 3.3 stehen an der Rückseite des Befestigungsrahmens 3 etwas weiter vor als die Clipelemente 3.2.In addition to the apertures 1.5 for receiving fastening screws, the base frame 1 near the inner corners of its flange 1.1 or collar 1.2 breakthroughs 1.6 and 1.7 for releasably securing the fastener 3 on. The fastening element 3 is designed as an insertable into the base frame 1 mounting frame. It has arranged in a plane flanges or webs 3.1, at the back of the apertures 1.6, 1.7 associated clip elements 3.2 and centering or guide elements 3.3 are formed. The centering or guide elements 3.3 have the shape of circular cylindrical bolts or sleeves. They are assigned circular recesses or openings 1.7 in the web sections 1.3 of the base frame 1. The bolt-shaped centering or guide elements 3.3 are at the back of the mounting frame 3 slightly more than the clip elements 3.2.

Die an dem Befestigungsrahmen 3 einteilig angeformten Clipelemente 3.2 bestehen aus federelastischen Rastzungen 3.21, 3.22. Je ein Paar der Rastzungen 3.21, 3.22, die zwischen sich einen Spalt begrenzen, wird in die im wesentlichen rechteckigen Durchbrüche 1.6 eingesteckt. Die Rastzungen 3.21, 3.22 weisen nasenförmige Vorsprünge 3.23, 3.24 auf, die an ihren Enden, dem Spalt abgewandt ausgebildet sind und im montierten Zustand des Befestigungsrahmens 3 gegenüberliegende Kanten des zugeordneten Durchbruchs 1.6 hintergreifen. Jeder der nasenförmigen Vorsprünge 3.23, 3.24 weist dabei zwei schräg verlaufende Flanken auf, von denen die eine Flanke zum freien Ende der Rastzunge 3.21 bzw. 3.22 hin abfällt, während die andere Flanke zum Steg des Befestigungsrahmens 3 hin abfällt.The integrally formed on the mounting frame 3 clip elements 3.2 consist of resilient locking tongues 3.21, 3.22. Depending on a pair of locking tongues 3.21, 3.22, which define a gap between them, is inserted into the substantially rectangular openings 1.6. The locking tongues 3.21, 3.22 have nose-shaped projections 3.23, 3.24, which are formed at their ends facing away from the gap and engage behind in the mounted state of the mounting frame 3 opposite edges of the associated aperture 1.6. Each of the nose-shaped projections 3.23, 3.24 in this case has two obliquely extending flanks, one of which slopes down to the free end of the latching tongue 3.21 or 3.22, while the other flank drops to the web of the mounting frame 3 out.

Die Rastzungen 3.21, 3.22 und ihre Vorsprünge 3.23, 3.24 sind so bemessen und in Bezug auf die Kanten des zugeordneten Durchbruchs 1.6 angeordnet, dass die mit dem Befestigungsrahmen 3 hinterklebte Glasplatte 2 im montierten Zustand dicht und unter Spannung an dem Flansch 1.1 des Grundrahmens 1 anliegt.The locking tongues 3.21, 3.22 and their projections 3.23, 3.24 are dimensioned and arranged with respect to the edges of the associated aperture 1.6, that the glued behind the mounting frame 3 glass plate 2 in the mounted state tightly and under tension against the flange 1.1 of the base frame 1 ,

Der Befestigungsrahmen 3 weist ferner einen bügelförmigen Mittelsteg 3.4 auf, der sowohl an dem rückseitig vorspringenden Kragen 3.5 als auch über Stegabschnitte 3.6 an den Stegen oder Flanschen 3.1 des Befestigungsrahmens 3 einteilig angeformt sind. Durch die Stegabschnitte 3.6 und den daran angeformten bügelförmigen Mittelsteg 3.4 besitzen die Flansche (Stege) 3.1 des Befestigungsrahmens 3 eine hohe Biegesteifigkeit. Die in einer gemeinsamen Ebene liegenden Vorderseiten der Flansche 3.1 sind mit der Rückseite 2.2 der Glasplatte 2 verklebt.The mounting frame 3 further comprises a bow-shaped central web 3.4, which are integrally formed both on the rear projecting collar 3.5 and via web sections 3.6 to the webs or flanges 3.1 of the mounting frame 3. By the web sections 3.6 and the molded thereon bow-shaped central web 3.4, the flanges (webs) 3.1 of the mounting frame 3 have a high bending stiffness. The lying in a common plane front sides of the flanges 3.1 are glued to the back 2.2 of the glass plate 2.

Das die Steuerung 4 beinhaltende Gehäuse 5 ist zwischen dem Kragen 3.5 und dem bügelförmigen Mittelsteg 3.4 des Befestigungsrahmens 3 angeordnet. Die Steuerung 4 ist mit einem Stromversorgungskabel 4.1 und einem Steuerleitungen enthaltenden Kabel 4.2 versehen, wobei letzteres mit einem Stellantrieb (nicht gezeigt) verbunden wird, der ein Ablaufventil des Spülkastens betätigt.The controller 4 containing housing 5 is disposed between the collar 3.5 and the bow-shaped central web 3.4 of the mounting frame 3. The controller 4 is provided with a power supply cable 4.1 and a control line containing cable 4.2, the latter being connected to an actuator (not shown) which actuates a drain valve of the cistern.

Die an der Steuerung 4 angeschlossenen Sensortasten sind in die mit der Glasplatte 2 verklebten Vorderseite 5.1 des Gehäuses 5 eingebettet.The sensor keys connected to the controller 4 are embedded in the bonded to the glass plate 2 front 5.1 of the housing 5.

Jede der beiden Sensortasten umfasst zwei metallisch leitende Schichten eines Kondensators, die voneinander getrennt und im wesentlich in der gleichen Ebene angeordnet sind. Die eine metallisch leitende Schicht des Kondensators ist dabei über eine Impedanz mit einem Impulsgenerator verbunden, der Rechteckimpulse abgibt. Die andere metallisch leitende Schicht des Kondensators ist über eine weitere Leitung mit einem Differential-Komparator verbunden. Ein weiterer Eingang des Komparators liegt an einer definierten Spannung. Am Ausgang des Komparators liegt eine Signalspannung einer bestimmten Form. Nähert sich nun ein Benutzer mit einem seiner Finger der jeweiligen Sensortaste, so ändert sich aufgrund der veränderten Verhältnisse (Kapazitanz) die Form des Signals am Ausgang des Komparators. Da der Komparator das Signal an seinem Eingang mit einer konstanten festen Bezugsspannung vergleicht, verändert sich bei Annäherung des Fingers des Benutzers an die Sensortaste die Impulsbreite der Impulszüge am Ausgang des Komparators. Bei Berühren der Glasplatte 2 vor der dahinter angeordneten Sensortaste werden die Impulse am Ausgang des Komparators schmaler. Die Änderung des Signals wird dann zur Auslösung eines Steuerungsvorgangs bzw. Spülvorgangs verwendet.Each of the two sensor keys comprises two metallically conductive layers of a capacitor, which are separated from each other and arranged substantially in the same plane. The one metallically conductive layer of the capacitor is connected via an impedance with a pulse generator which emits rectangular pulses. The other metallically conductive layer of the capacitor is connected via a further line to a differential comparator. Another input of the comparator is at a defined voltage. At the output of the comparator is a signal voltage of a certain shape. If a user approaches the respective sensor key with one of his fingers, the shape of the signal at the output of the comparator changes due to the changed conditions (capacitance). Since the comparator compares the signal at its input with a constant, fixed reference voltage, as the user's finger approaches the sensor key, the pulse width of the pulse trains at the output of the comparator changes. Upon touching the glass plate 2 in front of the sensor button arranged behind it, the pulses at the output of the comparator become narrower. The change in the signal is then used to trigger a control action or purging process.

Auf der Vorderseite 2.1 der Glasplatte 2 sind Symbole 2.3, 2.4 angebracht oder aufgetragen, beispielsweise aufgedruckt, die für unterschiedliche Spülwassermengen oder Ablaufventil-Funktionen stehen. Die Sensortasten sind hinter den Symbolen 2.3, 2.4 an der Rückseite 2.2 der Glasplatte 2 angeordnet.On the front 2.1 of the glass plate 2 symbols 2.3, 2.4 are attached or applied, for example, printed, which are available for different Spülwassermengen or drain valve functions. The sensor keys are arranged behind the symbols 2.3, 2.4 at the rear 2.2 of the glass plate 2.

Die Steuerung 4 ist so ausgelegt, dass durch Annäherung oder Anordnung eines Fingers eines Benutzers an eine der beiden Sensortasten eine Vollspülung ausgelöst wird. Dieser Sensortaste ist das größere (2.3) der beiden Symbole auf der Vorderseite der Glasplatte 2 zugeordnet. Durch entsprechende Einwirkung auf die andere Sensortaste wird dagegen eine Teilspülung ausgelöst; dieser Sensortaste ist das kleinere Symbol 2.4 auf der Glasplatte 2 zugeordnet.The controller 4 is designed so that a full flush is triggered by approaching or placing a user's finger on one of the two sensor keys. This sensor key is associated with the larger (2.3) of the two symbols on the front of the glass plate 2. By appropriate action on the other sensor key, however, a partial flush is triggered; this sensor key is associated with the smaller symbol 2.4 on the glass plate 2.

Die Steuerung 4 der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung kann allerdings auch so ausgelegt sein oder wahlweise eingestellt werden, dass sie eine Spül-Stopp-Funktion ermöglicht. In diesem Fall wird durch Annäherung oder Anordnung eines Fingers eines Benutzers an eine der beiden Sensortasten ein Spülvorgang ausgelöst, und durch entsprechende Einwirkung auf die andere Sensortaste der Spülvorgang gestoppt.However, the controller 4 of the device according to the invention may also be designed or optionally set to allow a rinse-stop function. In this case, by approaching or placing a finger of a user to one of the two sensor keys, a flushing process is triggered, and stopped by appropriate action on the other sensor button flushing.

Der mit einer den Unterputz-Spülkasten enthaltenden Wand verschraubbare Grundrahmen 1 ist vorzugsweise verchromt oder silberfarben ausgebildet. Seine äußeren Abmessungen sind vorzugsweise nicht größer als die äußeren Abmessungen der Glasplatte 2. In dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel überragt die rechteckige Glasplatte 2 im montierten Zustand seitlich geringfügig die äußeren Schmalseiten des Flansches 1.1 des Grundrahmens 1 (vgl. Fig. 2).The base frame 1, which can be screwed together with a wall containing the flush-mounted cistern, is preferably chrome-plated or silver-colored. Its outer dimensions are preferably not greater than the outer dimensions of the glass plate 2. In the illustrated embodiment The rectangular glass plate 2 in the mounted state laterally projects slightly beyond the outer narrow sides of the flange 1.1 of the base frame 1 (cf. Fig. 2 ).

Wenn der Grundrahmen 1 an der Revisionsöffnung auf die Wandverkleidung aufgeschraubt ist, werden die Kabel 4.1, 4.2 der Steuerung 4 mit der Stromversorgung und dem Stellantrieb verbunden und anschließend die mit dem Befestigungsrahmen 3 hinterklebte Glasplatte 2 auf den Grundrahmen aufgeclipst. Der Grundrahmen 1 verbleibt als Sichtrahmen hinter der Glasplatte 2 auf der Wand.When the base frame 1 is screwed to the inspection opening on the wall paneling, the cables 4.1, 4.2 of the controller 4 are connected to the power supply and the actuator and then clipped the past with the mounting frame 3 glass plate 2 on the base frame. The base frame 1 remains as a visual frame behind the glass plate 2 on the wall.

Claims (13)

  1. Device for electrically releasing a toilet flush, comprising a base frame (1) to be fastened to a wall opening assigned to an inspection opening of a concealed cistern and an actuating plate (2) made of glass and/or another electrically non-conductive material which covers the wall opening when mounted, wherein the actuating plate (2) comprises at least one sensor button (4) connected to a control unit (4),
    characterised in that the actuating plate (2) has a seamless front formed without any additional apertures, comprises at least one fastening element (3) which is detachably connectable to the base frame (1) on the back of said actuating plate, and completely covers the front of the base frame (1) when mounted, wherein the at least one sensor button is solely arranged on the back of the actuating plate (2), wherein the fastening element (3) is bonded to the back of the actuating plate (2), and wherein the at least one sensor button and/or a housing (5) containing the control unit (4) are bonded to the back (2.2) of the actuating plate (2).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised in that the actuating plate (2) consists of a glass plate.
  3. Device according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the actuating plate (2) consists of safety glass.
  4. Device according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the actuating plate (2) is flat and has a planar front.
  5. Device according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the fastening element (3) is formed as a fastening frame that can be inserted in the base frame (1).
  6. Device according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the fastening element (3) and/or the base frame (1) is provided with integrally formed clip elements (3.2).
  7. Device according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the fastening element (3) is provided with bolt-shaped guide elements (3.3) to which recesses (1.7) formed in the base frame (1) are assigned.
  8. Device according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the base frame (1) comprises a flange (1.1) on the front thereof to be positioned on a portion of the wall surrounding the wall opening.
  9. Device according to claim 8, characterised in that the base frame (1) or at least the flange (1.1) of the base frame is chromium plated or silver coloured.
  10. Device according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the base frame (1) is provided with apertures (1.5) for receiving studs that are connectable to a cistern.
  11. Device according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the actuating plate (2) is provided with at least two sensor buttons connected to the control unit (4), wherein each sensor button is assigned a symbol (2.3, 2.4) arranged on the front (2.1) of the actuating plate (2).
  12. Device according to claim 11, characterised in that one of the sensor buttons is assigned to a full flush and another sensor button is assigned to a partial flush.
  13. Device according to claim 11, characterised in that one of the sensor buttons is assigned to a flush-stop function.
EP20080102025 2007-02-26 2008-02-26 Device for causing a WC to flush electrically Active EP1961876B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
SI200831070T SI1961876T1 (en) 2007-02-26 2008-02-26 Device for causing a WC to flush electrically

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE202007002923U DE202007002923U1 (en) 2007-02-26 2007-02-26 Device for the electrical release of a toilet flush

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1961876A2 EP1961876A2 (en) 2008-08-27
EP1961876A3 EP1961876A3 (en) 2009-06-03
EP1961876B1 true EP1961876B1 (en) 2013-08-21

Family

ID=39495532

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP20080102025 Active EP1961876B1 (en) 2007-02-26 2008-02-26 Device for causing a WC to flush electrically

Country Status (6)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1961876B1 (en)
DE (1) DE202007002923U1 (en)
ES (1) ES2430326T3 (en)
PT (1) PT1961876E (en)
RU (1) RU2380491C2 (en)
SI (1) SI1961876T1 (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US11560702B2 (en) 2012-11-02 2023-01-24 Kohler Co. Touchless flushing systems and methods

Families Citing this family (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2497867B1 (en) 2011-03-09 2014-05-14 Geberit International AG Actuation and display plate
EP2497868B1 (en) 2011-03-09 2013-08-07 Geberit International AG Device for triggering the electrical release of water
EP2578758B1 (en) * 2011-10-06 2016-11-30 Geberit International AG Method for setting parameters and device for carrying out said method
ITPE20120003A1 (en) * 2012-03-23 2013-09-24 Dmp Electronics Srl OUTDOOR PLATE WITH OPTICAL SENSOR
CN202577514U (en) * 2012-05-22 2012-12-05 李飞宇 Drainage operation panel for water box
CN103967099B (en) * 2014-05-25 2015-08-26 宁波高新区科卉创意产品设计有限公司 Be provided with the novel latrine pit of lid
US10711442B2 (en) 2016-04-26 2020-07-14 Kohler Co. Composite faucet body and internal waterway
US11118338B2 (en) 2017-05-22 2021-09-14 Kohler Co. Plumbing fixtures with insert-molded components
WO2023128935A1 (en) * 2021-12-27 2023-07-06 Eczacibasi Yapi Gerecleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi System enabling a mechanically controlled flushing system triggering mechanism to be controlled electronically
EP4245931A1 (en) 2022-03-14 2023-09-20 Geberit International AG Actuation device

Family Cites Families (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CH648422A5 (en) 1980-12-31 1985-03-15 Geberit Ag CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC WATER triggering a PICNIC.
DE19645678C2 (en) * 1996-11-06 2000-05-25 Preh Elektro Feinmechanik Control unit for switching and controlling household appliances
DE10149729C2 (en) * 2001-10-04 2003-08-21 Bernhard Krause Functional and cladding element
ITMI20040045A1 (en) * 2004-01-15 2004-04-15 Valsir Spa COVERING GROUP OF AN INSPECTION OPENING IN PARTICULAR A WALL INSPECTION OPENING OF A SANITARY EQUIPMENT

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US11560702B2 (en) 2012-11-02 2023-01-24 Kohler Co. Touchless flushing systems and methods
US12098534B2 (en) 2012-11-02 2024-09-24 Kohler Co. Touchless flushing systems and methods

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
EP1961876A2 (en) 2008-08-27
PT1961876E (en) 2013-10-16
DE202007002923U1 (en) 2008-07-10
ES2430326T3 (en) 2013-11-20
RU2380491C2 (en) 2010-01-27
SI1961876T1 (en) 2013-12-31
RU2008107296A (en) 2009-09-10
EP1961876A3 (en) 2009-06-03

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1961876B1 (en) Device for causing a WC to flush electrically
EP1961877B1 (en) Device for causing a WC to flush electrically
EP3054069B1 (en) Door handle assembly for a motor vehicle
EP0756661B1 (en) Latch with variable lock insert
EP1895067B1 (en) Device for actuating a WC tank mounted flush with the wall with dual amount flushing system
EP1673513B1 (en) External door handle, in particular for vehicles
EP2236683A1 (en) Shower gutter assembly for wall installation
DE102014214218B4 (en) Operating unit for an electrical device, in particular for a vehicle component
WO2005012657A1 (en) Displacement device for displacing a sealing element that is used to seal an outflow opening
EP1964988A2 (en) Electro-mechanical flush mechanism
EP2088251A2 (en) Device for electrically actuating a flush process in a sanitary device
DE102017125446A1 (en) Control element with galvanized surface and capacitive sensors and method for its production
DE202007001880U1 (en) Actuating arrangement for detachable fixing at opening of cistern, has connecting means formed so that cover plate can be connected with operating plate exclusively by implementing parallel translation through opening defined section
EP2348638A2 (en) Capacitive contact and/or proximity switch
EP2704273B1 (en) Control and signaling device to be mounted in the mounting bore of a mounting plate
EP2413341B1 (en) Push button with mechanical signal display
EP2782199A1 (en) Device for giving commands and/or signals comprising a plug-in coupling
EP2273276A1 (en) Covering for the connection board of an electricity meter
DE202016103243U1 (en) Tub or basin-like container, in particular sanitary tub, sanitary basin or sink
DE202008011846U1 (en) Shower partition with control and shower with such a shower screen
DE10350588A1 (en) Home appliance with a control bar
CH712540A2 (en) Tub or basin-like container, in particular sanitary tub, sanitary basin or sink.
EP1635435B1 (en) Electrical/electronical installation unit
EP0213296B1 (en) Arrangement for switching a vacuum cleaner on and off
DE202005018658U1 (en) Electrical switch device e.g. for operating voltage by household installations,

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A2

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA MK

PUAL Search report despatched

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A3

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

AX Request for extension of the european patent

Extension state: AL BA MK

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20091111

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20091222

AKX Designation fees paid

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R079

Ref document number: 502008010518

Country of ref document: DE

Free format text: PREVIOUS MAIN CLASS: E03D0005100000

Ipc: E03D0001012000

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

RIC1 Information provided on ipc code assigned before grant

Ipc: E03D 1/012 20060101AFI20120531BHEP

Ipc: E03D 5/02 20060101ALI20120531BHEP

Ipc: E03D 5/10 20060101ALI20120531BHEP

GRAS Grant fee paid

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3

GRAP Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

INTG Intention to grant announced

Effective date: 20130701

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU LV MC MT NL NO PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 502008010518

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: COHAUSZ & FLORACK PATENT- UND RECHTSANWAELTE P, DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: REF

Ref document number: 628212

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20130915

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: LANGUAGE OF EP DOCUMENT: GERMAN

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: NV

Representative=s name: TROESCH SCHEIDEGGER WERNER AG, CH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: PT

Ref legal event code: SC4A

Free format text: AVAILABILITY OF NATIONAL TRANSLATION

Effective date: 20131008

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R096

Ref document number: 502008010518

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20131017

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: FG2A

Ref document number: 2430326

Country of ref document: ES

Kind code of ref document: T3

Effective date: 20131120

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: T3

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: LT

Ref legal event code: MG4D

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: HR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

Ref country code: NO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20131121

Ref country code: LT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

Ref country code: IS

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20131221

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130626

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LV

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

Ref country code: PL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

Ref country code: GR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20131122

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CY

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

Ref country code: EE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

Ref country code: RO

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20140522

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: VIEGA G.M.B.H. & CO. KG

Effective date: 20140228

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R097

Ref document number: 502008010518

Country of ref document: DE

Effective date: 20140522

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20140226

Ref country code: MC

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: IE

Ref legal event code: MM4A

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20140228

Ref country code: IE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20140226

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 9

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: MT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: BG

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: TR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20130821

Ref country code: HU

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT; INVALID AB INITIO

Effective date: 20080226

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 10

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R082

Ref document number: 502008010518

Country of ref document: DE

Representative=s name: COHAUSZ & FLORACK PATENT- UND RECHTSANWAELTE P, DE

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R081

Ref document number: 502008010518

Country of ref document: DE

Owner name: VIEGA TECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO. KG, DE

Free format text: FORMER OWNER: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG, 57439 ATTENDORN, DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: SI

Ref legal event code: SP73

Owner name: VIEGA TECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO. KG; DE

Effective date: 20170407

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: PC

Ref document number: 628212

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Owner name: VIEGA TECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO. KG, DE

Effective date: 20170512

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: PD

Owner name: VIEGA TECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO. KG; DE

Free format text: DETAILS ASSIGNMENT: CHANGE OF OWNER(S), ASSIGNMENT; FORMER OWNER NAME: VIEGA GMBH & CO. KG

Effective date: 20170412

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: 732E

Free format text: REGISTERED BETWEEN 20170706 AND 20170715

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: ES

Ref legal event code: PC2A

Owner name: VIEGA TECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO. KG

Effective date: 20170925

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: TP

Owner name: VIEGA TECHNOLOGY GMBH & CO. KG, DE

Effective date: 20171013

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 11

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PUE

Owner name: VIEGA TECHNOLOGY GMBH AND CO. KG, DE

Free format text: FORMER OWNER: VIEGA GMBH AND CO. KG, DE

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Payment date: 20210217

Year of fee payment: 14

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Payment date: 20210119

Year of fee payment: 14

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Payment date: 20220223

Year of fee payment: 15

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: NL

Ref legal event code: MM

Effective date: 20220301

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20220227

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: SI

Ref legal event code: KO00

Effective date: 20221017

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20220301

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Payment date: 20230125

Year of fee payment: 16

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: AT

Ref legal event code: MM01

Ref document number: 628212

Country of ref document: AT

Kind code of ref document: T

Effective date: 20230226

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20230226

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Payment date: 20240321

Year of fee payment: 17

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20240220

Year of fee payment: 17

Ref country code: CZ

Payment date: 20240117

Year of fee payment: 17

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20240220

Year of fee payment: 17

Ref country code: CH

Payment date: 20240301

Year of fee payment: 17

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20240227

Year of fee payment: 17

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20240220

Year of fee payment: 17

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20240826

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: PT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20240826