EP1889978A2 - Actuator device for a urinal mounted flush with the wall or a WC tank mounted flush with the wall - Google Patents

Actuator device for a urinal mounted flush with the wall or a WC tank mounted flush with the wall Download PDF

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EP1889978A2
EP1889978A2 EP07109048A EP07109048A EP1889978A2 EP 1889978 A2 EP1889978 A2 EP 1889978A2 EP 07109048 A EP07109048 A EP 07109048A EP 07109048 A EP07109048 A EP 07109048A EP 1889978 A2 EP1889978 A2 EP 1889978A2
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Stefan Droste
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02Special 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
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/01Shape or selection of material for flushing cisterns
    • E03D1/012Details of shape of cisterns, e.g. for connecting to wall, for supporting or connecting flushing-device actuators
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03DWATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02Special 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
    • E03D5/028Pusher plates and actuating mechanisms for built-in cisterns

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  • the invention relates to an actuating device for a urinal concealed flush-mounted or concealed toilet cistern comprising a cover of an inspection opening of the concealed or concealed cistern associated cover with fasteners, a cover movably held on the control panel and connectable to the cover screen.
  • Conventional urinal or WC concealed cistern actuators have a cover plate or actuator plate to be suspended that protrudes relatively far from the wall in which the concealed cistern is integrated and therefore sometimes fails to satisfy aesthetic requirements.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide an actuator of the type mentioned above, which can be quickly and easily assemble and disassemble, which requires only low actuation forces and their screen can be run very flat.
  • the cover of the flush-mounted flush valve or flush-mounted flush-mounted cover of the actuating device according to the invention is designed in the shape of a frame, such that the cover can be fastened directly to a flushing unit via its fastening elements.
  • the control element is connected via a snap connection releasably connected to the cover and pivotable about a vertically extending axis.
  • the screen is finally releasably connected by means of clip elements or magnets with the cover.
  • the releasable clip elements or magnets and the detachable snap connection between the control element and the cover allow a simple and quick installation of operating element and screen.
  • the screen and the operating element of the actuating device according to the invention are removable even after assembly, so that the inner parts of the so-called water in the concealed flush or the inner parts of the concealed cistern such as a valve or seals are quickly accessible if necessary - without requiring the entire actuator are dismantled got to.
  • the actuating device according to the invention is characterized by an easy operation, with only a relatively small actuation force being used to trigger a flushing process. Because compared to translationally guided controls arise with the lever mechanism according to the invention only minimal frictional forces, the vertical pivot axis of the control at the usually encountered space constraints for the installation of concealed or flush-mounted cisterns and the corresponding dimensions of conventional concealed or concealed cisterns the formation of a relatively long Lever arm favors.
  • the pivotable about the vertical axis control element of the actuator according to the invention preferably extends over more than half, for example over more than 2/3 of the horizontal dimension (width) of the cover or screen.
  • the operating element has a comparatively long lever arm, which for example has a length in the range from 18 cm to 25 cm.
  • the actuating device according to the invention is modular, with its frame-shaped cover an advantageous Represents platform solution.
  • the frame-shaped cover is so universally designed for this purpose that differently shaped controls for triggering a flushing can be attached to her solvable.
  • the clip elements are designed as modular connecting elements, so that they are detachably connectable to the screen.
  • the attachment of differently shaped screens on the same frame-shaped cover can thus be done in each case using the same clip elements. This can save material and thus costs.
  • Another preferred embodiment of the actuating device according to the invention is characterized in that the operating element is provided with a key-shaped aperture which is detachably connected to the operating element.
  • This embodiment offers the possibility to change the external appearance, in particular the color design of the visible parts of the actuator in a simple manner by replacing the panel against a differently shaped panel. This can be carried out particularly easily and quickly if the key-shaped aperture is releasably connected to the operating element by a clamping connection.
  • the actuator has a modular construction. It initially comprises a frame-shaped cover 1, which may also be referred to as a base frame and an access opening of a (not shown) concealed flush or concealed cistern is assigned (see in particular Fig. 8).
  • the cover 1 has a plate-shaped, substantially rectangular frame portion 1.1, which defines a window-like opening 1.2 and back is provided with an integrally formed thereon, collar-shaped protruding portion 1.3. Outside the collar-shaped portion 1.3 four mounting holes 1.4 are formed as fastening elements of the cover 1.
  • the mounting holes 1.4 allow the immediate connection of the cover 1 with a flushing unit by screwing.
  • a control element 2 is held movable.
  • the cover 1 has a rod-shaped, vertically extending transverse strut 1.5, which is arranged in the edge region of the window-like opening 1.2 and integrally formed on the collar-shaped portion 1.3.
  • the control element 2 is connected via a snap connection releasably connected to the transverse strut 1.5 of the cover and lever-like pivoted to this.
  • the snap connection is realized by two claw-like, substantially C-shaped fastening elements 2.1, whose legs are elastically spreadable and the cross-strut 1.5 engage around a form-fitting manner (see Fig. 10).
  • the operating element 2 represents a relatively long lever arm. The actuating forces to be applied for actuating the SpĆ¼lkastenventilgarnitur are therefore relatively low.
  • control element 2 pivotable about the vertically extending axis extends over more than half, in particular over more than 2/3 of the horizontal dimension (width) of the cover 1.
  • the ratio of horizontal dimension of the control element 2 to the horizontal dimension of the cover is about 0.71 to 0.73. Accordingly, a relatively long lever arm is achieved, for example, has a length in the range of 18 cm to 25 cm.
  • the operating element 2 has a cylindrical neck 2.2 for receiving a metal stopper 3, preferably a brass stopper.
  • a metal stopper 3 preferably a brass stopper.
  • the diameter-extended head of the Metal stopper 3 upon actuation of the control element 2 against a rinsing process triggering (not shown) rod or lever of the concealed flush valve or SpĆ¼lkastenventilgarnitur.
  • the frame-shaped cover 1 is provided with a stop element 1.6, which is formed on the opposite side of the transverse strut 1.5 of the collar-shaped portion 1.3 and limits the directed in the direction of Unter Whykastens pivotal movement of the control element 2.
  • a stop element 1.6 which is formed on the opposite side of the transverse strut 1.5 of the collar-shaped portion 1.3 and limits the directed in the direction of Unter Whykastens pivotal movement of the control element 2.
  • a plurality of recesses 1.7, 1.8 are formed in the form of openings.
  • the recesses 1.7, 1.8 are used to attach a screen 4, which is connected via two modular clip elements 5 releasably connected to the cover 1.
  • the screen 4 has a very flat, plate-shaped section 4.1 with a control element 2 surrounding the game with opening 4.2.
  • the opening 4.2 is limited by a rear projecting collar 4.3, which is integrally formed on the plate-shaped section 4.1.
  • the collar 4.3 has an edge running obliquely to the plane of the plate-shaped section 4.1, which has its greatest distance to the rear of the viewing screen 4 at the end of the operating element 2 opposite the pivot axis of the operating element 2.
  • the collar 4.3 thus obscures the view of the arranged behind the plate-shaped portion 4.1 of the screen aperture parts of the actuator, in particular on the frame-shaped cover 1, when the control element 2 is pivoted inwardly.
  • the elongated, strip-shaped clip elements 5 have slotted latching tongues 5.1, which in the recesses 1.7 of the cover 1 are inserted and locked releasably. Furthermore, bolt-shaped plug-in elements 5.2 are formed on the clip elements 5, which are inserted into the next to the latching tongues 5.1 associated recesses 1.7 cylindrical recesses 1.8 of the collar-shaped portion 1.3.
  • the bolt-shaped plug-in elements 5.2 have recesses 5.3, which serve to receive integrally formed on the screen 4 centering 4.4. Between the cross-shaped centering 4.4 are also integrally molded locking tongues 4.5 are arranged, which are 5 releasably locked in other recesses 5.4 of the elongated clip elements.
  • the control element 2 is associated with a spring element 6, which causes an automatic pivoting back of the operating element 2 from an actuating position to a starting position (see FIGS. 14 and 7).
  • the spring element 6 has a hook-shaped end section 6.1, with which it can be fixed to the rod-shaped transverse strut 1.5 of the frame-shaped cover 1.
  • At the hook-shaped end 6.1 of the spring element 6 is followed by a lever-like leg 6.2, the end of which presses against the back of the control element 2 and abuts there against a projecting web 2.3.
  • the operating element 2 is provided with a stop element 2.4, which defines the initial position of the operating element 2 under the action of the spring element 6.
  • the stop element 2.4 consists of an angled, upwardly or downwardly projecting tab, which is integrally formed on a rear longitudinal web 2.5 of the control element 2.
  • the tabs (stop elements) 2.4 lie in the initial position of the operating element 2 at the edge of the bevelled formed collar 4.3 of the screen 4 at. In the region of the contact region, the collar 4.3 has shoulders (steps) 4.6 assigned to the tabs 2.4.
  • the operating element 2 has projections 2.6 at its end opposite the claw-type fastening elements 2.1.
  • the web-shaped projections 2.6 are formed on the upper side and the underside of the operating element 2 and serve for the alignment and guidance of the operating element 2 within the collar 4.3 of the screen 4.
  • the operating element 2 is clad at its front by a key-shaped aperture 7, which is detachably connected to the operating element 2 by a clamping connection.
  • the diaphragm 7 thus represents an exchangeable decorative panel.
  • the clamping connection between the panel 7 and the control element 2 is realized by integrally formed on the back of the panel pins 7.1, which are inserted into formed in the control element 2 slots or slots 2.7.
  • the width of the slots (slots) 2.7 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the pins 7.1.
  • On the right and left next to the pins 7.1 associated slots 2.7 further slots (slots) are formed, which are parallel to the middle, the pins associated slots 2.7.
  • the middle slots 2.7 can be easily elastically widen when inserting the pins 7.1.
  • FIGS. 15 to 22 show a second embodiment of the actuating device according to the invention, which in turn is intended in particular for the operation of a urinal.
  • the actuating device shown in Figures 15 to 22 differs from the first embodiment in the design or form of the control element 2 ', the detachable connectable button-shaped aperture (decorative trim) 7' as well as the control element 2 'with game surrounding screen 4'.
  • the frame-shaped cover 1, the clip elements 5, the spring element 6 and the metal plug 3, however, are identical in both embodiments. While in the first embodiment, the key-shaped aperture 7 and accordingly the opening 4.2 of the screen 4 are designed substantially oval, the aperture 7 'and the opening 4.2 of the screen 4' in the second embodiment has a substantially rectangular shape.
  • the key-shaped aperture 7 ' has, in addition to the pins 7.1, which are inserted in a clamping manner into the central slots 2.7 of the control element 2, pin-shaped centering elements 7.2 which are provided in recesses (holes) 2.8 of the control element 2 'be recorded.
  • the screen 4 or 4 'and the associated button-shaped aperture 7 or 7' may be to act parts of both plastic and metal.
  • the invention is not limited in its execution to the embodiments described above. Rather, other variants are possible, which make use of deviating design of the invention in the appended claims inventive idea. For example, it is also within the scope of the invention, instead of the clip elements to provide magnets for releasably securing the screen 4, 4 'to the cover 1.

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The device comprises a cover, which is designed in frame shape such that cover is fixed directly to a floating unit by fixing elements of floating unit. The control element is detachably connected with the cover by a snap-on connection and is pivoting lever type around a vertical axis. The screen (4) is detachably connected with cover with the help of clip elements or magnets.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine BetƤtigungsvorrichtung fĆ¼r einen Urinal-UnterputzspĆ¼ler oder WC-UnterputzspĆ¼lkasten, umfassend eine einer Revisionsƶffnung des UnterputzspĆ¼lers oder UnterputzspĆ¼lkastens zugeordnete Abdeckung mit Befestigungselementen, ein an der Abdeckung bewegbar gehaltenes Bedienelement und eine mit der Abdeckung verbindbare Sichtblende.The invention relates to an actuating device for a urinal concealed flush-mounted or concealed toilet cistern comprising a cover of an inspection opening of the concealed or concealed cistern associated cover with fasteners, a cover movably held on the control panel and connectable to the cover screen.

Herkƶmmliche BetƤtigungsvorrichtungen fĆ¼r Urinal- bzw. WC-UnterputzspĆ¼lkƤsten weisen eine einzuhƤngende Abdeckplatte bzw. BetƤtigungsplatte auf, die relativ weit von der Wand, in welcher der UnterputzspĆ¼lkasten integriert ist, vorsteht und daher Ƥsthetischen Anforderungen mitunter nicht genĆ¼gt.Conventional urinal or WC concealed cistern actuators have a cover plate or actuator plate to be suspended that protrudes relatively far from the wall in which the concealed cistern is integrated and therefore sometimes fails to satisfy aesthetic requirements.

FĆ¼r Wartungs- und Reparaturzwecke sind herkƶmmliche UnterputzspĆ¼lkƤsten mit einer Revisionsƶffnung versehen, die einen Zugang zu SpĆ¼lkasteneinbauten wie Ventilen und Dichtungen gestattet. Die Demontage und Montage von in solchen Revisionsƶffnungen angeordneten herkƶmmlichen BetƤtigungsvorrichtungen sind oft schwierig und zeitraubend.For maintenance and repair purposes, conventional concealed cisterns are provided with an inspection opening, which allows access to SpĆ¼lkasteninstallations such as valves and seals. Disassembly and assembly of conventional actuators located in such inspection openings are often difficult and time consuming.

Ferner erfordern viele herkƶmmliche BetƤtigungsvorrichtungen von UnterputzspĆ¼lkƤsten eine nicht unerhebliche Krafteinwirkung durch den Benutzer, um einen SpĆ¼lvorgang auszulƶsen. Dies ist insbesondere bei BetƤtigungsvorrichtungen mit translatorisch gefĆ¼hrten Bedienelementen hƤufig der Fall.Furthermore, many conventional actuators of concealed cisterns require a significant amount of force by the user to flush trigger. This is frequently the case, in particular, in the case of actuating devices with translationally guided operating elements.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine BetƤtigungsvorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, die sich schnell und einfach montieren sowie demontieren lƤsst, die nur geringe BetƤtigungskrƤfte erfordert und deren Sichtblende sich sehr flach ausfĆ¼hren lƤsst.The present invention has for its object to provide an actuator of the type mentioned above, which can be quickly and easily assemble and disassemble, which requires only low actuation forces and their screen can be run very flat.

ErfindungsgemƤƟ wird diese Aufgabe durch eine BetƤtigungsvorrichtung mit den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Merkmalen gelƶst.According to the invention this object is achieved by an actuating device having the features specified in claim 1.

Die der Revisionsƶffnung des UnterputzspĆ¼lers oder UnterputzspĆ¼lkastens zugeordnete Abdeckung der erfindungsgemƤƟen BetƤtigungsvorrichtung ist rahmenfƶrmig ausgebildet, derart, dass die Abdeckung Ć¼ber ihre Befestigungselemente unmittelbar an einer Unterputzeinheit befestigbar ist. Das Bedienelement ist dabei Ć¼ber eine Schnappverbindung lƶsbar mit der Abdeckung verbunden und hebelartig um eine vertikal verlaufende Achse verschwenkbar. Die Sichtblende ist schlieƟlich mittels Clipelementen oder Magneten mit der Abdeckung lƶsbar verbunden.The cover of the flush-mounted flush valve or flush-mounted flush-mounted cover of the actuating device according to the invention is designed in the shape of a frame, such that the cover can be fastened directly to a flushing unit via its fastening elements. The control element is connected via a snap connection releasably connected to the cover and pivotable about a vertically extending axis. The screen is finally releasably connected by means of clip elements or magnets with the cover.

Durch die unmittelbare Befestigung der Abdeckung an der Unterputzeinheit und die Anbringung der Sichtblende an der Abdeckung mittels Clipelementen oder Magneten lƤsst sich eine sehr flache Konstruktion der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung erzielen. Die lƶsbaren Clipelemente bzw. Magnete und die lƶsbare Schnappverbindung zwischen Bedienelement und Abdeckung ermƶglichen eine einfache und schnelle Montage von Bedienelement und Sichtblende. Die Sichtblende und das Bedienelement der erfindungsgemƤƟen BetƤtigungsvorrichtung sind auch nach der Montage abnehmbar, so dass die inneren Teile der sogenannten Wasserstrecke beim UnterputzspĆ¼ler oder die inneren Teile beim UnterputzspĆ¼lkasten wie z.B. ein Ventil oder Dichtungen erforderlichenfalls schnell zugƤnglich sind - ohne dass hierzu die gesamte BetƤtigungsvorrichtung demontiert werden muss. Ferner zeichnet sich die erfindungsgemƤƟe BetƤtigungsvorrichtung durch eine leichte Bedienung aus, wobei zur Auslƶsung eines SpĆ¼lvorgangs eine nur relativ geringe BetƤtigungskraft anzuwenden ist. Denn im Vergleich zu translatorisch gefĆ¼hrten Bedienelementen ergeben sich mit der erfindungsgemƤƟen Hebelmechanik nur minimale ReibungskrƤfte, wobei die vertikal verlaufende Schwenkachse des Bedienelements bei den Ć¼blicherweise anzutreffenden PlatzbeschrƤnkungen fĆ¼r den Einbau von UnterputzspĆ¼lern oder UnterputzspĆ¼lkƤsten und den entsprechenden Abmessungen herkƶmmlicher UnterputzspĆ¼ler bzw. UnterputzspĆ¼lkƤsten die Ausbildung eines relativ langen Hebelarms begĆ¼nstigt.The direct attachment of the cover to the flushing unit and the attachment of the screen to the cover by means of clip elements or magnets, a very flat construction of the actuator can be achieved. The releasable clip elements or magnets and the detachable snap connection between the control element and the cover allow a simple and quick installation of operating element and screen. The screen and the operating element of the actuating device according to the invention are removable even after assembly, so that the inner parts of the so-called water in the concealed flush or the inner parts of the concealed cistern such as a valve or seals are quickly accessible if necessary - without requiring the entire actuator are dismantled got to. Furthermore, the actuating device according to the invention is characterized by an easy operation, with only a relatively small actuation force being used to trigger a flushing process. Because compared to translationally guided controls arise with the lever mechanism according to the invention only minimal frictional forces, the vertical pivot axis of the control at the usually encountered space constraints for the installation of concealed or flush-mounted cisterns and the corresponding dimensions of conventional concealed or concealed cisterns the formation of a relatively long Lever arm favors.

Das um die vertikal verlaufende Achse schwenkbare Bedienelement der erfindungsgemƤƟen BetƤtigungsvorrichtung erstreckt sich vorzugsweise Ć¼ber mehr als die HƤlfte, beispielsweise Ć¼ber mehr als 2/3 der horizontalen Abmessung (Breite) der Abdeckung bzw. Sichtblende. Hierdurch bietet das Bedienelement einen vergleichsweise langen Hebelarm, der beispielsweise eine LƤnge im Bereich von 18 cm bis 25 cm aufweist.The pivotable about the vertical axis control element of the actuator according to the invention preferably extends over more than half, for example over more than 2/3 of the horizontal dimension (width) of the cover or screen. As a result, the operating element has a comparatively long lever arm, which for example has a length in the range from 18 cm to 25 cm.

Nach einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist die erfindungsgemƤƟe BetƤtigungsvorrichtung modular aufgebaut, wobei ihre rahmenfƶrmige Abdeckung eine vorteilhafte Plattformlƶsung darstellt. Die rahmenfƶrmige Abdeckung ist zu diesem Zweck so universell gestaltet, dass unterschiedlich geformte Bedienelemente fĆ¼r das Auslƶsen eines SpĆ¼lvorgangs an ihr lƶsbar angebracht werden kƶnnen.According to a preferred embodiment, the actuating device according to the invention is modular, with its frame-shaped cover an advantageous Represents platform solution. The frame-shaped cover is so universally designed for this purpose that differently shaped controls for triggering a flushing can be attached to her solvable.

Des weiteren ist vorgesehen, dass die Clipelemente als modulare Verbindungselemente ausgebildet sind, so dass sie mit der Sichtblende lƶsbar verbindbar sind. Die Anbringung verschieden gestalteter Sichtblenden an der selben rahmenfƶrmigen Abdeckung kann somit jeweils unter Verwendung der selben Clipelemente erfolgen. Hierdurch lassen sich Material und somit Kosten sparen.Furthermore, it is provided that the clip elements are designed as modular connecting elements, so that they are detachably connectable to the screen. The attachment of differently shaped screens on the same frame-shaped cover can thus be done in each case using the same clip elements. This can save material and thus costs.

Eine andere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemƤƟen BetƤtigungsvorrichtung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Bedienelement mit einer tastenfƶrmigen Blende versehen ist, die lƶsbar mit dem Bedienelement verbunden ist. Diese Ausgestaltung bietet die Mƶglichkeit, das ƤuƟere Aussehen, insbesondere die farbliche Gestaltung der Sichtteile der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung auf einfache Weise durch Austausch der Blende gegen eine anders gestaltete Blende zu verƤndern. Dies lƤsst sich besonders einfach und schnell ausfĆ¼hren, wenn die tastenfƶrmige Blende mit dem Bedienelement durch eine Klemmverbindung lƶsbar verbunden ist.Another preferred embodiment of the actuating device according to the invention is characterized in that the operating element is provided with a key-shaped aperture which is detachably connected to the operating element. This embodiment offers the possibility to change the external appearance, in particular the color design of the visible parts of the actuator in a simple manner by replacing the panel against a differently shaped panel. This can be carried out particularly easily and quickly if the key-shaped aperture is releasably connected to the operating element by a clamping connection.

Weitere bevorzugte und vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den UnteransprĆ¼chen angegeben.Further preferred and advantageous embodiments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand einer zwei AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiele darstellenden Zeichnung nƤher erlƤutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Vorderansicht einer erfindungsgemƤƟen BetƤtigungsvorrichtung fĆ¼r einen UnterputzspĆ¼ler oder UnterputzspĆ¼lkasten in einer ersten AusfĆ¼hrungsform;
Fig. 2
eine Seitenansicht der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig. 1, von links betrachtet;
Fig. 3
eine RĆ¼ckansicht der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig.1;
Fig. 4
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie A-A in Fig. 1;
Fig. 5
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie B-B in Fig. 3;
Fig. 6
eine gegenĆ¼ber der Fig. 3 vergrĆ¶ĆŸerte Schnittansicht entlang der Linie C-C in Fig. 3;
Fig. 7
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie D-D in Fig. 3;
Fig. 8
eine perspektivische RĆ¼ckansicht der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig. 1 in Explosionsdarstellung;
Fig. 9
eine Vorderansicht der zur BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig. 1 gehƶrigen rahmenfƶrmigen Abdeckung mit dem daran schwenkbar gehaltenen Bedienelement (ohne Sichtblende);
Fig. 10
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie A-A in Fig. 9;
Fig. 11
eine perspektivische Ansicht der rahmenfƶrmigen Abdeckung mit dem daran schwenkbar gehaltenen Bedienelement gemƤƟ Fig. 9;
Fig. 12
eine Vorderansicht der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig. 1, wobei sich dessen tastenfƶrmiges Bedienelement in der vollstƤndig eingeschwenkten, einen SpĆ¼lvorgang auslƶsenden Stellung befindet;
Fig. 13
eine perspektivische Ansicht der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig. 12;
Fig. 14
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie A-A in Fig. 12;
Fig. 15
eine Vorderansicht einer erfindungsgemƤƟen BetƤtigungsvorrichtung fĆ¼r einen UnterputzspĆ¼ler oder UnterputzspĆ¼lkasten in einer zweiten AusfĆ¼hrungsform;
Fig. 16
eine Seitenansicht der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig. 15;
Fig. 17
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie A-A in Fig. 15;
Fig. 18
eine perspektivische RĆ¼ckansicht der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig. 15 in Explosionsdarstellung;
Fig. 19
eine Vorderansicht der zur BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig. 15 gehƶrigen rahmenfƶrmigen Abdeckung mit dem daran schwenkbar gehaltenen Bedienelement (ohne Sichtblende);
Fig. 20
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie A-A in Fig. 19;
Fig. 21
eine Vorderansicht der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung gemƤƟ Fig. 15, wobei sich dessen tastenfƶrmiges Bedienelement in der vollstƤndig eingeschwenkten, einen SpĆ¼lvorgang auslƶsenden Stellung befindet; und
Fig. 22
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie A-A in Fig. 21.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing illustrating two embodiments. Show it:
Fig. 1
a front view of an actuator according to the invention for a concealed or concealed cistern in a first embodiment;
Fig. 2
a side view of the actuator of Figure 1, viewed from the left.
Fig. 3
a rear view of the actuator of Figure 1;
Fig. 4
a sectional view taken along the line AA in Fig. 1;
Fig. 5
a sectional view taken along the line BB in Fig. 3;
Fig. 6
an enlarged sectional view taken along the line CC in Fig. 3 compared with Figure 3;
Fig. 7
a sectional view taken along the line DD in Fig. 3;
Fig. 8
a perspective rear view of the actuator of Figure 1 in an exploded view.
Fig. 9
a front view belonging to the actuator of Figure 1 frame-shaped cover with the pivotally held thereon control (without screen).
Fig. 10
a sectional view taken along the line AA in Fig. 9;
Fig. 11
a perspective view of the frame-shaped cover with the pivotally held thereon operating element of FIG. 9;
Fig. 12
a front view of the actuator of Figure 1, wherein the key-shaped operating element is in the fully pivoted, a rinsing triggering position.
Fig. 13
a perspective view of the actuator of FIG. 12;
Fig. 14
a sectional view taken along the line AA in Fig. 12;
Fig. 15
a front view of an actuator according to the invention for a concealed or concealed cistern in a second embodiment;
Fig. 16
a side view of the actuator of FIG. 15;
Fig. 17
a sectional view taken along the line AA in Fig. 15;
Fig. 18
a perspective rear view of the actuator of Figure 15 in an exploded view.
Fig. 19
a front view of the actuator of FIG. 15 associated frame-shaped cover with the control element pivotally held thereon (without screen);
Fig. 20
a sectional view taken along the line AA in Fig. 19;
Fig. 21
a front view of the actuator of Figure 15, wherein the key-shaped operating element is in the fully pivoted, a rinsing triggering position. and
Fig. 22
a sectional view taken along the line AA in Fig. 21.

In den Figuren 1 bis 14 ist ein erstes AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemƤƟen BetƤtigungsvorrichtung dargestellt, die insbesondere zur BetƤtigung eines Urinals bestimmt ist.In the figures 1 to 14 a first embodiment of the actuating device according to the invention is shown, which is intended in particular for the operation of a urinal.

Die BetƤtigungsvorrichtung weist einen modularen Aufbau auf. Sie umfasst zunƤchst eine rahmenfƶrmige Abdeckung 1, die auch als Grundrahmen bezeichnen werden kann und einer Revisionsƶffnung eines (nicht dargestellten) unterputzspĆ¼lers oder UnterputzspĆ¼lkastens zugeordnet ist (siehe insbesondere Fig. 8). Die Abdeckung 1 weist einen plattenfƶrmigen, im wesentlichen rechteckig ausgebildeten Rahmenabschnitt 1.1 auf, der eine fensterartige Ɩffnung 1.2 definiert und rĆ¼ckseitig mit einem daran einteilig angeformten, kragenfƶrmig vorstehenden Abschnitt 1.3 versehen ist. AuƟerhalb des kragenfƶrmigen Abschnitts 1.3 sind vier Befestigungslƶcher 1.4 als Befestigungselemente der Abdeckung 1 ausgebildet. Die Befestigungslƶcher 1.4 ermƶglichen die unmittelbare Verbindung der Abdeckung 1 mit einer Unterputzeinheit durch Verschraubung.The actuator has a modular construction. It initially comprises a frame-shaped cover 1, which may also be referred to as a base frame and an access opening of a (not shown) concealed flush or concealed cistern is assigned (see in particular Fig. 8). The cover 1 has a plate-shaped, substantially rectangular frame portion 1.1, which defines a window-like opening 1.2 and back is provided with an integrally formed thereon, collar-shaped protruding portion 1.3. Outside the collar-shaped portion 1.3 four mounting holes 1.4 are formed as fastening elements of the cover 1. The mounting holes 1.4 allow the immediate connection of the cover 1 with a flushing unit by screwing.

An der Abdeckung 1 ist ein Bedienelement 2 bewegbar gehalten. Hierzu weist die Abdeckung 1 eine stabfƶrmige, vertikal verlaufende Querstrebe 1.5 auf, die im Randbereich der fensterartigen Ɩffnung 1.2 angeordnet und an dem kragenfƶrmigen Abschnitt 1.3 einteilig angeformt ist. Das Bedienelement 2 ist Ć¼ber eine Schnappverbindung lƶsbar mit der Querstrebe 1.5 der Abdeckung verbunden und hebelartig an dieser verschwenkbar. Die Schnappverbindung ist dabei durch zwei klauenartige, im wesentlichen C-fƶrmige Befestigungselemente 2.1 realisiert, deren Schenkel elastisch spreizbar sind und die Querstrebe 1.5 formschlĆ¼ssig umgreifen (vgl. Fig. 10). Das Bedienelement 2 stellt einen relativ langen Hebelarm dar. Die aufzubringenden BetƤtigungskrƤfte zur BetƤtigung der SpĆ¼lkastenventilgarnitur sind daher relativ gering.On the cover 1, a control element 2 is held movable. For this purpose, the cover 1 has a rod-shaped, vertically extending transverse strut 1.5, which is arranged in the edge region of the window-like opening 1.2 and integrally formed on the collar-shaped portion 1.3. The control element 2 is connected via a snap connection releasably connected to the transverse strut 1.5 of the cover and lever-like pivoted to this. The snap connection is realized by two claw-like, substantially C-shaped fastening elements 2.1, whose legs are elastically spreadable and the cross-strut 1.5 engage around a form-fitting manner (see Fig. 10). The operating element 2 represents a relatively long lever arm. The actuating forces to be applied for actuating the SpĆ¼lkastenventilgarnitur are therefore relatively low.

Es ist zu erkennen, dass sich das um die vertikal verlaufende Achse (Querstrebe 1.5) schwenkbare Bedienelement 2 Ć¼ber mehr als die HƤlfte, insbesondere Ć¼ber mehr als 2/3 der horizontalen Abmessung (Breite) der Abdeckung 1 erstreckt. In dem dargestellten Beispiel betrƤgt das VerhƤltnis von horizontaler Abmessung des Bedienelements 2 zu der horizontalen Abmessung der Abdeckung ca. 0,71 bis 0,73. Dementsprechend wird ein relativ langer Hebelarm erzielt, der beispielsweise eine LƤnge im Bereich von 18 cm bis 25 cm aufweist.It can be seen that the control element 2 pivotable about the vertically extending axis (transverse strut 1.5) extends over more than half, in particular over more than 2/3 of the horizontal dimension (width) of the cover 1. In the illustrated example, the ratio of horizontal dimension of the control element 2 to the horizontal dimension of the cover is about 0.71 to 0.73. Accordingly, a relatively long lever arm is achieved, for example, has a length in the range of 18 cm to 25 cm.

An seiner RĆ¼ckseite weist das Bedienelement 2 einen zylindrischen Stutzen 2.2 zur Aufnahme eines Metallstopfens 3, vorzugsweise Messingstopfens auf. Im Montagezustand drĆ¼ckt der durchmessererweiterte Kopf des Metallstopfens 3 bei BetƤtigung des Bedienelementes 2 gegen einen den SpĆ¼lvorgang auslƶsenden (nicht dargestellten) Stab oder Hebel des UnterputzspĆ¼lers bzw. der SpĆ¼lkastenventilgarnitur.At its rear side, the operating element 2 has a cylindrical neck 2.2 for receiving a metal stopper 3, preferably a brass stopper. In the assembled state, the diameter-extended head of the Metal stopper 3 upon actuation of the control element 2 against a rinsing process triggering (not shown) rod or lever of the concealed flush valve or SpĆ¼lkastenventilgarnitur.

Die rahmenfƶrmige Abdeckung 1 ist mit einem Anschlagelement 1.6 versehen, das an der der Querstrebe 1.5 gegenĆ¼berliegenden Seite des kragenfƶrmigen Abschnitts 1.3 ausgebildet ist und die in Richtung des UnterspĆ¼lkastens gerichtete Schwenkbewegung des Bedienelements 2 begrenzt. In dem kragenfƶrmigen Abschnitt 1.3 sind mehrere Ausnehmungen 1.7, 1.8 in Form von DurchbrĆ¼chen ausgebildet. Die Ausnehmungen 1.7, 1.8 dienen der Befestigung einer Sichtblende 4, die Ć¼ber zwei modulare Clipelemente 5 lƶsbar mit der Abdeckung 1 verbunden wird.The frame-shaped cover 1 is provided with a stop element 1.6, which is formed on the opposite side of the transverse strut 1.5 of the collar-shaped portion 1.3 and limits the directed in the direction of UnterspĆ¼lkastens pivotal movement of the control element 2. In the collar-shaped portion 1.3 a plurality of recesses 1.7, 1.8 are formed in the form of openings. The recesses 1.7, 1.8 are used to attach a screen 4, which is connected via two modular clip elements 5 releasably connected to the cover 1.

Die Sichtblende 4 besitzt einen sehr flachen, plattenfƶrmigen Abschnitt 4.1 mit einer das Bedienelement 2 mit Spiel umgebenden Ɩffnung 4.2. Die Ɩffnung 4.2 ist durch einen rĆ¼ckseitig vorstehenden Kragen 4.3 begrenzt, der an den plattenfƶrmigen Abschnitt 4.1 einteilig angeformt ist. Wie insbesondere in Fig. 8 zu erkennen ist, hat der Kragen 4.3 eine schrƤg zur Ebene des plattenfƶrmigen Abschnitts 4.1 verlaufende Kante, die ihren grĆ¶ĆŸten Abstand zur RĆ¼ckseite der Sichtblende 4 an dem der Schwenkachse des Bedienelements 2 gegenĆ¼berliegenden Ende des Bedienelements 2 aufweist. Der Kragen 4.3 verdeckt somit die Sicht auf die hinter dem plattenfƶrmigen Abschnitt 4.1 der Sichtblende angeordneten Teile der BetƤtigungsvorrichtung, insbesondere auf die rahmenfƶrmige Abdeckung 1, wenn das Bedienelement 2 einwƤrts verschwenkt wird.The screen 4 has a very flat, plate-shaped section 4.1 with a control element 2 surrounding the game with opening 4.2. The opening 4.2 is limited by a rear projecting collar 4.3, which is integrally formed on the plate-shaped section 4.1. As can be seen in particular in FIG. 8, the collar 4.3 has an edge running obliquely to the plane of the plate-shaped section 4.1, which has its greatest distance to the rear of the viewing screen 4 at the end of the operating element 2 opposite the pivot axis of the operating element 2. The collar 4.3 thus obscures the view of the arranged behind the plate-shaped portion 4.1 of the screen aperture parts of the actuator, in particular on the frame-shaped cover 1, when the control element 2 is pivoted inwardly.

Die lƤnglichen, leistenfƶrmigen Clipelemente 5 weisen geschlitzte Rastzungen 5.1 auf, die in die Ausnehmungen 1.7 der Abdeckung 1 eingesteckt und lƶsbar verrastet werden. Des weiteren sind an den Clipelementen 5 bolzenfƶrmige Steckelemente 5.2 ausgebildet, die in die neben den den Rastzungen 5.1 zugeordneten Ausnehmungen 1.7 angeordneten zylindrischen Ausnehmungen 1.8 des kragenfƶrmigen Abschnitts 1.3 eingesteckt werden.The elongated, strip-shaped clip elements 5 have slotted latching tongues 5.1, which in the recesses 1.7 of the cover 1 are inserted and locked releasably. Furthermore, bolt-shaped plug-in elements 5.2 are formed on the clip elements 5, which are inserted into the next to the latching tongues 5.1 associated recesses 1.7 cylindrical recesses 1.8 of the collar-shaped portion 1.3.

Die bolzenfƶrmigen Steckelemente 5.2 weisen Ausnehmungen 5.3 auf, die der Aufnahme von an der Sichtblende 4 einteilig angeformten Zentrierelementen 4.4 dienen. Zwischen den kreuzfƶrmig ausgebildeten Zentrierelementen 4.4 sind ebenfalls einteilig angeformte Rastzungen 4.5 angeordnet, die in weiteren Ausnehmungen 5.4 der lƤnglichen Clipelemente 5 lƶsbar verrastet werden.The bolt-shaped plug-in elements 5.2 have recesses 5.3, which serve to receive integrally formed on the screen 4 centering 4.4. Between the cross-shaped centering 4.4 are also integrally molded locking tongues 4.5 are arranged, which are 5 releasably locked in other recesses 5.4 of the elongated clip elements.

Dem Bedienelement 2 ist ein Federelement 6 zugeordnet, welches ein automatisches ZurĆ¼ckschwenken des Bedienelements 2 aus einer BetƤtigungsstellung in eine Ausgangsstellung bewirkt (vgl. Figuren 14 und 7). Das Federelement 6 besitzt einen hakenfƶrmigen Endabschnitt 6.1, mit dem es an der stabfƶrmigen Querstrebe 1.5 der rahmenfƶrmigen Abdeckung 1 festgelegt werden kann. An das hakenfƶrmige Ende 6.1 des Federelements 6 schlieƟt sich ein hebelartiger Schenkel 6.2 an, dessen Ende gegen die RĆ¼ckseite des Bedienelements 2 drĆ¼ckt und dort an einem vorspringenden Steg 2.3 anliegt.The control element 2 is associated with a spring element 6, which causes an automatic pivoting back of the operating element 2 from an actuating position to a starting position (see FIGS. 14 and 7). The spring element 6 has a hook-shaped end section 6.1, with which it can be fixed to the rod-shaped transverse strut 1.5 of the frame-shaped cover 1. At the hook-shaped end 6.1 of the spring element 6 is followed by a lever-like leg 6.2, the end of which presses against the back of the control element 2 and abuts there against a projecting web 2.3.

Das Bedienelement 2 ist mit einem Anschlagelement 2.4 versehen, das unter Einwirkung des Federelements 6 die Ausgangsstellung des Bedienelements 2 definiert. Das Anschlagelement 2.4 besteht aus einer abgewinkelten, nach oben bzw. unten vorspringenden Lasche, die an einem rĆ¼ckseitigen LƤngssteg 2.5 des Bedienelements 2 einteilig angeformt ist. Die Laschen (Anschlagelemente) 2.4 liegen in der Ausgangsstellung des Bedienelements 2 an der Kante des abgeschrƤgt ausgebildeten Kragens 4.3 der Sichtblende 4 an. Im Bereich des Kontaktbereichs weist der Kragen 4.3 den Laschen 2.4 zugeordnete AbsƤtze (Stufen) 4.6 auf.The operating element 2 is provided with a stop element 2.4, which defines the initial position of the operating element 2 under the action of the spring element 6. The stop element 2.4 consists of an angled, upwardly or downwardly projecting tab, which is integrally formed on a rear longitudinal web 2.5 of the control element 2. The tabs (stop elements) 2.4 lie in the initial position of the operating element 2 at the edge of the bevelled formed collar 4.3 of the screen 4 at. In the region of the contact region, the collar 4.3 has shoulders (steps) 4.6 assigned to the tabs 2.4.

Des weiteren ist in Fig. 8 zu erkennen, dass das Bedienelement 2 an seinem den klauenartigen Befestigungselementen 2.1 gegenĆ¼berliegenden Ende VorsprĆ¼nge 2.6 aufweist. Die stegfƶrmigen VorsprĆ¼nge 2.6 sind an der Oberseite und der Unterseite des Bedienelements 2 ausgebildet und dienen der Ausrichtung und FĆ¼hrung des Bedienelements 2 innerhalb des Kragens 4.3 der Sichtblende 4.Furthermore, it can be seen in FIG. 8 that the operating element 2 has projections 2.6 at its end opposite the claw-type fastening elements 2.1. The web-shaped projections 2.6 are formed on the upper side and the underside of the operating element 2 and serve for the alignment and guidance of the operating element 2 within the collar 4.3 of the screen 4.

Das Bedienelement 2 ist an seiner Vorderseite durch eine tastenfƶrmige Blende 7 verkleidet, die mit dem Bedienelement 2 durch eine Klemmverbindung lƶsbar verbunden ist. Die Blende 7 stellt somit eine austauschbare Dekorblende dar. Die Klemmverbindung zwischen Blende 7 und Bedienelement 2 ist durch an der RĆ¼ckseite der Blende angeformte Stifte 7.1 realisiert, die in im Bedienelement 2 ausgebildete Langlƶcher oder Schlitze 2.7 eingesteckt werden. Die Breite der Langlƶcher (Schlitze) 2.7 ist geringfĆ¼gig kleiner als der Durchmesser der Stifte 7.1. Rechts und links neben den den Stiften 7.1 zugeordneten Langlƶchern 2.7 sind weitere Langlƶcher (Schlitze) ausgebildet, die parallel zu den mittleren, den Stiften zugeordneten Langlƶchern 2.7 verlaufen. Die mittleren Langlƶcher 2.7 lassen sich dadurch beim Einstecken der Stifte 7.1 leichter elastisch weiten.The operating element 2 is clad at its front by a key-shaped aperture 7, which is detachably connected to the operating element 2 by a clamping connection. The diaphragm 7 thus represents an exchangeable decorative panel. The clamping connection between the panel 7 and the control element 2 is realized by integrally formed on the back of the panel pins 7.1, which are inserted into formed in the control element 2 slots or slots 2.7. The width of the slots (slots) 2.7 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the pins 7.1. On the right and left next to the pins 7.1 associated slots 2.7 further slots (slots) are formed, which are parallel to the middle, the pins associated slots 2.7. The middle slots 2.7 can be easily elastically widen when inserting the pins 7.1.

Die Figuren 15 bis 22 zeigen ein zweites AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemƤƟen BetƤtigungsvorrichtung, die wiederum insbesondere zur BetƤtigung eines Urinals bestimmt ist.FIGS. 15 to 22 show a second embodiment of the actuating device according to the invention, which in turn is intended in particular for the operation of a urinal.

Die in den Figuren 15 bis 22 gezeigte BetƤtigungsvorrichtung unterscheidet sich von der ersten AusfĆ¼hrungsform in der Ausgestaltung bzw. Form des Bedienelements 2', der damit lƶsbar verbindbaren tastenfƶrmigen Blende (Dekorblende) 7' sowie der das Bedienelement 2' mit Spiel umgebenden Sichtblende 4'. Die rahmenfƶrmige Abdeckung 1, die Clipelemente 5, das Federelement 6 und der Metallstopfen 3 sind dagegen bei beiden AusfĆ¼hrungsformen identisch ausgebildet. WƤhrend bei der ersten AusfĆ¼hrungsform die tastenfƶrmige Blende 7 und dementsprechend die Ɩffnung 4.2 der Sichtblende 4 im wesentlichen oval gestaltet sind, weisen die Blende 7' und die Ɩffnung 4.2 der Sichtblende 4' bei der zweiten AusfĆ¼hrungsform eine im wesentlichen rechteckige Form auf.The actuating device shown in Figures 15 to 22 differs from the first embodiment in the design or form of the control element 2 ', the detachable connectable button-shaped aperture (decorative trim) 7' as well as the control element 2 'with game surrounding screen 4'. The frame-shaped cover 1, the clip elements 5, the spring element 6 and the metal plug 3, however, are identical in both embodiments. While in the first embodiment, the key-shaped aperture 7 and accordingly the opening 4.2 of the screen 4 are designed substantially oval, the aperture 7 'and the opening 4.2 of the screen 4' in the second embodiment has a substantially rectangular shape.

In den Figuren 16 und 17 ist zu erkennen, dass die tastenfƶrmige Blende 7' und der diese umrahmende plattenfƶrmige Abschnitt 4.1 der Sichtblende 4' wiederum sehr flach ausgebildet sind.In the figures 16 and 17 it can be seen that the key-shaped aperture 7 'and this framing plate-shaped section 4.1 of the screen 4' are again formed very flat.

Ferner ist in Fig. 18 zu erkennen, dass die tastenfƶrmige Blende 7' zusƤtzlich zu den Stiften 7.1, welche in die mittleren Langlƶcher 2.7 des Bedienelements 2' klemmend eingesteckt werden, stiftfƶrmige Zentrierelemente 7.2 aufweist, die in Ausnehmungen (Bohrungen) 2.8 des Bedienelement 2' aufgenommen werden.Furthermore, it can be seen in FIG. 18 that the key-shaped aperture 7 'has, in addition to the pins 7.1, which are inserted in a clamping manner into the central slots 2.7 of the control element 2, pin-shaped centering elements 7.2 which are provided in recesses (holes) 2.8 of the control element 2 'be recorded.

Bei den Sichtteilen der erfindungsgemƤƟen BetƤtigungsvorrichtung, das heiƟt der Sichtblende 4 oder 4' und der zugehƶrigen tastenfƶrmigen Blende 7 bzw. 7' kann es sich um Teile sowohl aus Kunststoff als auch aus Metall handeln.In the visible parts of the actuator according to the invention, that is, the screen 4 or 4 'and the associated button-shaped aperture 7 or 7' may be to act parts of both plastic and metal.

Die Erfindung ist in ihrer AusfĆ¼hrung nicht auf die vorstehend beschriebenen AusfĆ¼hrungsbeispiele beschrƤnkt. Vielmehr sind weitere Varianten mƶglich, die auch bei abweichender Gestaltung von dem in den beiliegenden AnsprĆ¼chen Erfindungsgedanken Gebrauch machen. So liegt es beispielsweise auch im Rahmen der Erfindung, anstelle der Clipelemente Magnete zur lƶsbaren Befestigung der Sichtblende 4, 4' an der Abdeckung 1 vorzusehen.The invention is not limited in its execution to the embodiments described above. Rather, other variants are possible, which make use of deviating design of the invention in the appended claims inventive idea. For example, it is also within the scope of the invention, instead of the clip elements to provide magnets for releasably securing the screen 4, 4 'to the cover 1.

Claims (18)

BetƤtigungsvorrichtung fĆ¼r einen Urinal-UnterputzspĆ¼ler oder WC-UnterputzspĆ¼lkasten, umfassend eine einer Revisionsƶffnung des UnterputzspĆ¼lers oder UnterputzspĆ¼lkastens zugeordnete Abdeckung (1) mit Befestigungselementen (1.4), ein an der Abdeckung bewegbar gehaltenes Bedienelement (2, 2') und eine mit der Abdeckung verbindbare Sichtblende (4, 4'),
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Abdeckung (1) rahmenfƶrmig ausgebildet ist, derart, dass sie Ć¼ber ihre Befestigungselemente (1.4) unmittelbar an einer Unterputzeinheit befestigbar ist, wobei das Bedienelement (2, 2') Ć¼ber eine Schnappverbindung lƶsbar mit der Abdeckung verbunden und hebelartig um eine vertikal verlaufende Achse verschwenkbar ist, und wobei die Sichtblende (4, 4') mittels Clipelementen (5) oder Magneten mit der Abdeckung (1) lƶsbar verbunden ist.
Actuating device for a urinal concealed flush-mounted or concealed toilet cistern, comprising a cover opening of the concealed or concealed cistern associated cover (1) with fastening elements (1.4), a cover on the movable held control element (2, 2 ') and connectable to the cover screen (4, 4 '),
characterized in that
the cover (1) is frame-shaped, such that it can be fastened directly to a flush unit via its fastening elements (1.4), wherein the control element (2, 2 ') is detachably connected to the cover via a snap connection and lever-like about a vertical axis is pivotable, and wherein the screen (4, 4 ') by means of clip elements (5) or magnet with the cover (1) is detachably connected.
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Clipelemente (5) als modulare verbindungselemente ausgebildet sind, so dass sie mit der Sichtblende (4, 4') lƶsbar verbindbar sind.
Actuating device according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the clip elements (5) are designed as modular connecting elements, so that they can be detachably connected to the screen (4, 4 ').
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Befestigungselemente (1.4) der Abdeckung (1) aus Befestigungslƶchern bestehen.
Actuating device according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that
the fastening elements (1.4) of the cover (1) consist of fastening holes.
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 3,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Sichtblende (4, 4') einen an ihrer RĆ¼ckseite vorstehenden, das Bedienelement (2, 2') umgebenden Kragen (4.3) aufweist.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 3,
characterized in that
the screen (4, 4 ') on its rear side projecting, the operating element (2, 2') surrounding collar (4.3).
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 4,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
der Kragen (4.3) eine schrƤg zur RĆ¼ckseite der Sichtblende (4, 4') verlaufende Kante aufweist, die ihren grĆ¶ĆŸten Abstand zur RĆ¼ckseite der Sichtblende (4, 4') an dem der Schwenkachse des Bedienelements (2, 2') gegenĆ¼berliegenden Ende des Bedienelements aufweist.
Actuating device according to claim 4,
characterized in that
the collar (4.3) has an edge running obliquely to the rear of the viewing screen (4, 4 '), which has its greatest distance from the rear of the screen (4, 4') at the end opposite the pivot axis of the operating element (2, 2 ') Operating element has.
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 5,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Bedienelement (2, 2') mit einer tastenfƶrmigen Blende (7, 7') versehen ist, die lƶsbar mit dem Bedienelement (2, 2') verbunden ist.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that
the operating element (2, 2 ') is provided with a key-shaped aperture (7, 7') which is releasably connected to the operating element (2, 2 ').
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 6,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die tastenfƶrmige Blende (7, 7') durch mindestens eine Klemmverbindung mit dem Bedienelement (2, 2') lƶsbar verbunden ist.
Actuating device according to claim 6,
characterized in that
the key-shaped panel (7, 7 ') is releasably connected by at least one clamping connection with the operating element (2, 2').
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 7,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Abdeckung (1) mit einem Anschlagelement (1.6) versehen ist, das die in Richtung des UnterputzspĆ¼lers oder UnterputzspĆ¼lkastens gerichtete Schwenkbewegung des Bedienelements (2, 2') begrenzt.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 7,
characterized in that
the cover (1) is provided with a stop element (1.6) which limits the pivoting movement of the operating element (2, 2 ') directed in the direction of the concealed cistern or concealed cistern.
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 8,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
dem Bedienelement (2, 2') ein Federelement (6) zugeordnet ist, welches ein automatisches ZurĆ¼ckschwenken des Bedienelements (2, 2') aus einer BetƤtigungsstellung in eine Ausgangsstellung bewirkt.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 8,
characterized in that
the control element (2, 2 ') is associated with a spring element (6), which causes an automatic pivoting back of the operating element (2, 2') from an actuating position to an initial position.
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 9,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Bedienelement (2, 2') mit mindestens einem Anschlagelement (2.4) versehen ist, das unter Einwirkung des Federelements (6) die Ausgangsstellung des Bedienelements (2, 2') definiert.
Actuating device according to claim 9,
characterized in that
the operating element (2, 2 ') is provided with at least one stop element (2.4) which, under the action of the spring element (6), defines the starting position of the operating element (2, 2').
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach Anspruch 10,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
in der Ausgangsstellung des Bedienelements (2, 2') dessen Anschlagelement (2.4) an dem Kragen (4.3) der Sichtblende (4) anliegt.
Actuating device according to claim 10,
characterized in that
in the initial position of the operating element (2, 2 ') whose stop element (2.4) rests against the collar (4.3) of the screen (4).
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 11,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Clipelemente (5) bolzenfƶrmige Steckelemente (5.2) und die Abdeckung (1) zylindrische Ausnehmungen (1.8) zur Aufnahme der bolzenfƶrmigen Steckelemente (5.2) aufweisen.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 11,
characterized in that
The clip elements (5) have bolt-shaped plug-in elements (5.2) and the cover (1) cylindrical recesses (1.8) for receiving the bolt-shaped plug-in elements (5.2).
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 12,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Clipelemente (5) Rastzungen (5.1) und die Abdeckung (1) Ausnehmungen (1.7) zur Aufnahme der Rastzungen (5.1) aufweisen.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 12,
characterized in that
The clip elements (5) locking tongues (5.1) and the cover (1) have recesses (1.7) for receiving the locking tongues (5.1).
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 13,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Sichtblende (4, 4') Rastzungen (4.5) und die Clipelemente (5) Ausnehmungen (5.4) zur Aufnahme der Rastzungen (4.5) aufweisen.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 13,
characterized in that
the screen (4, 4 ') locking tongues (4.5) and the clip elements (5) have recesses (5.4) for receiving the locking tongues (4.5).
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 14,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Sichtblende (4, 4') Zentrierelemente (4.4) und die Clipelemente (5) Ausnehmungen (5.3) zur Aufnahme der Zentrierelemente (4.4) aufweisen.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 14,
characterized in that
the screen (4, 4 ') centering elements (4.4) and the clip elements (5) have recesses (5.3) for receiving the centering elements (4.4).
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 15,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die tastenfƶrmige Blende (7') Zentrierelemente (7.2) und das Bedienelement (2') Ausnehmungen (2.8) zur Aufnahme der zentrierelemente (7.2) aufweisen.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 15,
characterized in that
the key-shaped aperture (7 ') centering elements (7.2) and the operating element (2') have recesses (2.8) for receiving the centering elements (7.2).
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 16,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
das Bedienelement (2, 2') VorsprĆ¼nge (2.6) aufweist, die der Ausrichtung und FĆ¼hrung des Bedienelements (2, 2') innerhalb des Kragens (4.3) der Sichtblende (4) dienen.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 16,
characterized in that
the operating element (2, 2 ') has projections (2.6) which serve to align and guide the operating element (2, 2') within the collar (4.3) of the screen (4).
BetƤtigungsvorrichtung nach einem der AnsprĆ¼che 1 bis 17,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
die Sichtblende (4, 4') und/oder die tastenfƶrmige Blende (7, 7') aus Kunststoff oder Metall hergestellt sind.
Actuating device according to one of claims 1 to 17,
characterized in that
the screen (4, 4 ') and / or the key-shaped panel (7, 7') are made of plastic or metal.
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