EP2700758A2 - Tub handle with integral overflow and out- and overflow fitting with such a tub handle - Google Patents

Tub handle with integral overflow and out- and overflow fitting with such a tub handle Download PDF

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EP2700758A2
EP2700758A2 EP13180718.2A EP13180718A EP2700758A2 EP 2700758 A2 EP2700758 A2 EP 2700758A2 EP 13180718 A EP13180718 A EP 13180718A EP 2700758 A2 EP2700758 A2 EP 2700758A2
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Klaus Arens
Sebastian BERGMOSER
Sascha Fiedler
Tomas Fiegl
Ludger Hegemann
Frank Hennes
Achim Pohl
Georg Schulte
Dr. Klaus Skrodolies
Thomas Salomon
Karl Heinz Stückerjürgen
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/001—Accessories for baths, not provided for in other subgroups of group A47K3/00 ; Insertions, e.g. for babies; Tubs suspended or inserted in baths; Security or alarm devices; Protecting linings or coverings; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting baths; Bath insulation
    • A47K3/003—Grips for baths
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0404—Constructional or functional features of the spout
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/12—Plumbing installations for waste water; Basins or fountains connected thereto; Sinks
    • E03C1/24—Overflow devices for basins or baths

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  • the invention relates to a handle for bathtubs with at least two spaced-apart brackets for fixing the handle on at least two spaced through holes of the bathtub. Furthermore, the invention relates to a waste and overflow set for bathtubs with such a handle.
  • bathtubs with attached handles are known. These bathtubs have - like other conventional baths also - a bottom hole with a drain body fixed thereto with a drain valve and an overflow hole, which is connected via an overflow pipe to the drain body.
  • tub handles through holes are incorporated into the bathtub wall, where the respective tub handle is determined by means of screw.
  • the present invention has for its object to provide a handle for bathtubs, which allows a reduction of the work required for its assembly work.
  • the invention has the object to provide a waste and overflow set for bathtubs, which allows a reduction of the work required for their assembly work.
  • the handle according to the invention (tub handle) has at least two mutually spaced brackets, by means of which it can be fixed to at least two spaced-through holes of a bathtub.
  • at least one of the holders is designed as an overflow channel and can be connected to an overflow body to be installed outside the through-hole on the outside.
  • the present invention is based on the idea to use a through hole which is present or to be produced anyway for the overflow at the same time for fixing a bow-shaped pan handle. As a result, the amount of work required for the assembly of a tub handle can be reduced.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the handle is provided with at least one actuating element for opening and closing a drain valve of the bathtub.
  • at least one of the holders can be provided with a force transmission element for the mechanical actuation of the drain valve.
  • the actuator may be formed, for example, as a mechanical lever or mechanical push button (push button), wherein the for actuating the Drain valve applied force by means of a Bowden cable or a linkage to a valve body of the drain valve is transferable.
  • the actuating element can also be designed as a switch or button for an electrical actuation of the drain valve of the bathtub.
  • the integrated in the handle according to the invention actuator can be designed as a piezo switch.
  • the drain valve of the bathtub may have a mechanism for foot confirmation of the drain valve having at least one detent member and a mechanical spring.
  • foot actuated drain valves are also referred to as click-clack valves.
  • a further preferred embodiment of the invention provides that in the handle also a water inlet is integrated.
  • a holding and supporting function in this case, a holding and supporting function, an overflow function, a salventilbetuschistsfunktion and a water supply function are integrated.
  • a bathtub with only one fitting can age-appropriate ergonomic equip, which can be minimized by the reduction to a single valve required for the above functions space.
  • the integration of said functions into a single fixture results in a reduction in potential sources of error in assembling multiple fixtures for the various functions.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the handle according to the invention provides that a water inlet channel is formed in a not having the overflow channel holder.
  • the water inlet channel and the overflow channel are thus formed in different holders of the handle.
  • the space that the respective holder for integrating the water inlet channel or the Overflow channel offers optimal use.
  • the structural design of the respective holder is simplified.
  • the handle according to the invention containing a water inlet channel does not get too hot when hot water is introduced into the bathtub to be used as a handle
  • another embodiment provides that the water inlet channel of the handle be made of heat-insulating material or with a heat-insulating material is surrounded.
  • the handle according to the invention on a handle member that connects the brackets bridge-like and with the same form and / or non-positively connected or connectable.
  • This embodiment simplifies in particular the production of the handle according to the invention. Furthermore, this embodiment simplifies effective heat insulation of the handle area serving as the handle according to the invention.
  • the handle elements bridging the bridge-like manner can be made of heat-insulating material, for example made of plastic, wherein the outer surface of the handle element is provided with a decorative surface coating, such as a chrome plating.
  • the respective holder or at least one integrated therein threaded connector with mounting flange can be made of metal or consist.
  • a further preferred embodiment of the handle according to the invention is characterized in that the grip element has a slot-shaped water outlet mouth or a row of holes as a water outlet mouth.
  • a further embodiment of the handle according to the invention provides that the not having the overflow channel holder with a Water outlet is provided.
  • the water outlet opening is therefore not formed in the brackets bridging the connecting handle member, but in the holder, which is designed without overflow channel.
  • This embodiment is advantageous in terms of effective thermal insulation of the gripping surface serving as the handle according to the invention.
  • the actuating element of the handle according to the invention is arranged on the holder having the overflow channel.
  • the handle a festwellable on the tub overflow overflow body having a transmission part for actuating a Bowden cable, linkage or the like and has already proven itself in combination with known overflow rotary rosettes.
  • the handle according to the invention whose actuating element is designed as a rotating element.
  • a running element designed as a rotary element can be realized in a very compact design a smooth operation of the tub drain valve.
  • the actuating element for this purpose have a radially projecting actuating lever.
  • a further preferred embodiment of the handle according to the invention provides that the actuating lever is arranged in a gap which is limited by the handle member and the holder of the power transmission element serving holder. Such a gap can ensure a sufficiently high overflow performance in a compact design and good handling of the operating lever can be achieved with a relatively short lever length.
  • a further preferred embodiment of the handle according to the invention is characterized in that the holder has a substantially cylindrical or frusto-conical lateral surface, and that the actuating element has a sighting ring, of which the actuating lever projects radially, wherein the outer diameter of the sighting ring is smaller by at least 10 mm, preferably at least 12 mm than the outer diameter or smallest outer diameter of the lateral surface of the holder.
  • the actuating element or the sight ring to be designed so that its lateral surface is substantially flush with the lateral surface of the holder.
  • an overflow and overflow fitting according to the invention for bathtubs according to the invention is characterized in that the overflow body can be connected via an overflow pipe to a drain housing having a drain valve, the drain housing having a water connection and an inflow channel for filling the bathtub at the bottom having.
  • waste and overflow while the drain valve can be provided with an independent of the handle actuator.
  • a further embodiment of the waste and overflow set provides that the drain valve is provided with an independent of the handle actuator.
  • a handle (tub handle) 1 for baths 3 is shown.
  • the tub handle 1 has mutually spaced brackets 2.1, 2.2, by means of which it can be fixed to at least two spaced-through holes 3.1, 3.2 of a bath 3 (see. Fig. 3 ).
  • an overflow is integrated.
  • an overflow channel 2.7 is formed in the right holder 2.1 of the tub handle.
  • the holder 2.1 has a through the through hole (overflow hole) 3.1 of the tub 3 protruding threaded pipe socket 2.3.
  • Threaded pipe stub 2.3 is followed by a diameter-expanded tubular support portion 2.4.
  • the transition from the threaded pipe socket 2.3 to the bracket section 2.4 to be arranged on the inside of the tank is designed as an annular shoulder 2.5.
  • an annular groove is formed, in which a sealing ring 5 is inserted.
  • the fastening nut 4 On the threaded pipe socket 2.3 of the bracket 2.1 a fastening nut 4 is screwed outside the tub.
  • the fastening nut 4 has in its side facing the tub wall also an annular groove 4.1, in which a sealing ring 6 is inserted.
  • On its side facing away from the tub wall, the fastening nut 4 is provided with a collar 4.2.
  • an overflow body 7 On the collar 4.2, an overflow body 7 is held positively.
  • the collar 4.2 is provided for this purpose, for example, at its outer periphery with at least one radially projecting rib on which the overflow body 7 can be latched with radially inwardly projecting protrusions.
  • a pinion shaft 8 is rotatably mounted, wherein the pinion shaft with an axially displaceable in the overflow body 8 mounted rack (not shown) is engaged, to which a Bowden cable (not shown) or another power transmission element is connectable.
  • the pinion shaft 8 protrudes in the mounted state of the overflow body 7 in the tubular support portion 2.4.
  • the directed into the tub end of the pinion shaft 8 is positively connected via a plug connection with a cam shaft 9.
  • the end 8.1 of the pinion shaft 8 can be designed, for example, as a polygonal or splined shaft, wherein the driving shaft 9 has a corresponding recess 9.1 for the form-fitting reception of the end 8.1 of the pinion shaft 8 on its end facing the overflow body 7.
  • the fitting on the inside of the tub 3 tubular support portion 2.4 has a substantially cylindrical or frusto-conical lateral surface. Trained in the holder 2.1 overflow channel 2.7 tapers from the inlet opening 2.16 in the direction of threaded pipe stub 2.3 or overflow body. 7
  • the other or left bracket 2.2 has a threaded connector 2.8, which projects through a spaced from the aforementioned overflow hole 3.1 through hole 3.2 of the bathtub.
  • the bracket 2.2 is set by a screwed onto the threaded connector 2.8 fastening nut 2.9 to the through hole 3.2.
  • the threaded connector 2.8 is followed by a fitting on the inside of the bath 3 sealing flange 2.10.
  • In the sealing flange 2.10 an annular groove is formed, in which a sealing ring 2.11 is inserted.
  • the holder 2.2 is provided with a nozzle 3, which is directed into the trough 3, and which is preferably integrally formed on the sealing flange 2.11 or the threaded neck 2.8.
  • the nozzle 2.12 and the cam shaft 9 serve as positive locking elements for attaching a handle member 10.
  • the handle member 10 is thus spaced from the tub wall.
  • the grip element 10 has a bore or recess 10.1 in the region of the holder 2.1 having the overflow channel 2.7, which serves for the positive reception of the end of the entrainment shaft 9 facing away from the pinion shaft 8. Furthermore, the grip element 10 is provided with a bush or a bush-shaped projection 10.2 for the positive reception of the neck 2.12 of the mount 2.2.
  • the sealing flange 2.10 of the holder 2.1 is enclosed in a sleeve 2.13, whose lateral surface is designed according to the lateral surface of the overflow channel 2.7 having 2.1 bracket.
  • annular projections (paragraphs) are formed, which bear radially or axially on the sealing flange 2.10 or on a collar 10.3 of the sleeve 10.2 of the handle member 10.
  • annular groove is 2.14, preferably having a V-shaped cross-section.
  • the sleeve 2.13 and the sleeve 10.2 of the handle member 10 have mutually aligned holes, wherein the bore of the sleeve 10.2 designed as a threaded bore.
  • a fastening screw 2.15 preferably a grub screw is screwed, the tip of which engages in the annular groove 2.14 of the bracket 2.2 (see. Fig. 2 ).
  • the grip element 10 is thus releasably attached to the bracket 2.2. There is thus an axial as well as a radial fixation of the grip element 10.
  • the inserted into the recess 10.1 of the handle member 10 end of the cam shaft 9 is also provided with an annular groove 9.2, which in turn preferably has a V-shaped cross-section.
  • the grip element 10 indicates its underside opening into the recess 10.1 threaded hole 10.6, in which a fastening screw, preferably a grub screw is screwed, the tip of which engages in the annular groove 9.2 of the cam shaft 9 (see. Fig. 2 ).
  • an actuating element 9.5 is fixed with a pin-shaped, radially projecting actuating lever 9.3, which projects from the handle element 10 and the lateral surface of the holder.
  • the operating lever 9.3 is arranged with clearance in a gap 12, which is limited by the handle member 10 and the recording of the driving shaft 9 serving bracket 2.1.
  • a sighting ring (aperture) 9.4 surrounds the driving shaft 9.
  • the sighting ring 9.4 is integrally connected via spokes or an annular disk-shaped end wall to a hub seated on the driving shaft 9.
  • the sight ring 9.4 limited with the sleeve-shaped holder 2.1, the annular inlet opening 2.16 of the overflow channel 2.7.
  • the outer diameter of the sight ring 9.4 is significantly smaller than the outer diameter of the lateral surface of the holder 2.1.
  • the difference between the outer diameter of the sight ring 9.4 and the outer diameter of the lateral surface of the holder 2.1 is for example about 15 mm.
  • the outer diameter of the sight ring 9.4 preferably corresponds to the outer diameter of the handle element 10 attached or integrally molded socket 10.2. Since the collar 2.13 projects beyond the collar 10.3 of the bushing 10.2 axially in the direction of the grip element 10, the collar 2.13 and the bushing 10.2 define an annular gap 2.17. This annular gap 2.17 is similar in appearance to the annular inlet opening of the overflow channel 2.16 on the holder 2.1.
  • a water inlet is integrated.
  • the inlet takes place in the illustrated tub handle 1 by a connection to the left bracket 2.2 behind the bathtub.
  • the holder 2.2 is formed as a tubular body.
  • the threaded connector (threaded pipe stub) 2.8 and arranged on the inside of the bath 3 nozzles of the bracket 2.2 define an inlet channel 2.18.
  • Of the Inlet channel 2.18 opens into a formed in the handle member 10 cavity 10.4, for example, extends to the overflow holder 2.1.
  • the cavity 10.4 is provided with at least one outlet opening, which opens at the bottom of the handle member 10 (see. Fig. 2 ).
  • the outlet opening is formed by three elongated holes (slot-shaped water outlet openings) 10.5 arranged in series.
  • the middle outlet opening 10.5 is located centrally between the holders of the handle member 10.
  • the juxtaposed slots form a stylized waterfall in the form of a relatively wide, band-shaped water surge W (see. Fig. 5 ).
  • the grip element 10 is preferably plate-shaped, wherein the flat sides are aligned substantially parallel to the well side walls or substantially vertically.
  • the grip element 10 and / or the collar 2.13 are made of plastic, for example, and chromed on its outside.
  • Bathtubs 3 are shown, which are equipped with a tub handle 1 according to the invention.
  • bath 3 is additionally provided with a tub handle 1 ', in which - in contrast to the tub handle according to the invention 1 - no additional function, in particular no feed function is integrated.
  • the overflow body 7 of a tub handle 1 according to the invention can be connected via an overflow pipe to the drain valve 11 having drain housing, wherein the drain housing has a water connection and an inlet channel for bottom-filling the bathtub 3.
  • the tub handle 1 according to the invention itself has no water supply function.
  • the water inlet orifice not in the handle member 10, but in one of the brackets 2.1, 2.2, preferably in the non-overflow channel 2.7 having bracket 2.2 form.
  • the water outlet orifice may be arranged at least 1 cm, preferably at least 2 cm, above the lowest point of the inlet opening 2:16 of the overflow formed on the handle.
  • an embodiment of a bathtub in the context of the present invention has two handles (tub handles), wherein in one of the two handles of the overflow is formed, while in the other handle of the water inlet is integrated.

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The handle (1) has two spaced apart support portions (2-1,2-2) which are fixed at two spaced-apart through-holes of a bathtub. One of the support portion designed as overflow channel is connected with outer side-to-install overflow portion and installed at through hole. A rotating element such as switch or keyboard is provided for opening and closing the drain valve of bathtub. An independent claim is included for waste and overflow fitting.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Haltegriff für Badewannen mit mindestens zwei voneinander beabstandeten Halterungen zur Festlegung des Haltegriffs an mindestens zwei voneinander beabstandeten Durchgangslöchern der Badewanne. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung eine Ab- und Überlaufgarnitur für Badewannen mit einem solchen Haltegriff.The invention relates to a handle for bathtubs with at least two spaced-apart brackets for fixing the handle on at least two spaced through holes of the bathtub. Furthermore, the invention relates to a waste and overflow set for bathtubs with such a handle.

Es ist bekannt, im Bereich von Badewannen Haltegriffe an einer an die Badewanne angrenzenden Badezimmerwand anzubringen, um insbesondere älteren Personen das Ein- und Aussteigen in bzw. aus der Badewanne zu erleichtern, indem sich die jeweilige Person an dem oder den Haltegriffen abstützen und festhalten kann.It is known to attach in the range of bathtubs on a bathroom wall adjacent to the bathroom wall, in particular to facilitate elderly people getting in and out of the bathtub by the respective person can be supported on the grab bars and hold and hold ,

Des Weiteren sind Badewannen mit daran angebrachten Haltegriffen (Wannengriffen) bekannt. Diese Badewannen haben - wie andere herkömmliche Badewannen auch - ein Bodenloch mit einem daran festgelegten Ablaufgehäuse mit einem Ablaufventil und ein Überlaufloch, das über ein Überlaufrohr an dem Ablaufgehäuse angeschlossen ist. Zur Befestigung von Wannengriffen werden in die Badewannenwand Durchgangslöcher eingearbeitet, an denen der jeweilige Wannengriff mittels Schraubverbindungen festgelegt wird.Furthermore, bathtubs with attached handles (tub handles) are known. These bathtubs have - like other conventional baths also - a bottom hole with a drain body fixed thereto with a drain valve and an overflow hole, which is connected via an overflow pipe to the drain body. To attach tub handles through holes are incorporated into the bathtub wall, where the respective tub handle is determined by means of screw.

Die Herstellung all dieser Löcher in eine Badewanne ist mit einem erheblichen Arbeitsaufwand verbunden. Entsprechendes gilt für die Montage der Ab- und Überlaufgarnitur sowie die Montage des Wannengriffes. Zudem schränken mehrere an der Innenseite der Badewanne angeordnete Objekte (wie Wannengriff und Wannenüberlauf) den zur Verfügung stehenden Raum in der Wanne ein.The preparation of all these holes in a bathtub is associated with a considerable amount of work. The same applies to the assembly of the waste and overflow set and the installation of the tub handle. In addition, several objects arranged on the inside of the bathtub (such as tub handle and tub overflow) restrict the available space in the tub.

Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Haltegriff für Badewannen zu schaffen, der eine Verringerung des für seine Montage erforderlichen Arbeitsaufwandes ermöglicht. Insbesondere liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Ab- und Überlaufgarnitur für Badewannen zu schaffen, die eine Verringerung des für ihre Montage erforderlichen Arbeitsaufwandes ermöglicht.The present invention has for its object to provide a handle for bathtubs, which allows a reduction of the work required for its assembly work. In particular, the invention has the object to provide a waste and overflow set for bathtubs, which allows a reduction of the work required for their assembly work.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch einen Haltegriff mit den im Anspruch 1 genannten Merkmalen bzw. durch eine Ab- und Überlaufgarnitur mit den Merkmalen gemäß Anspruch 14 gelöst.This object is achieved by a handle with the features mentioned in claim 1 or by a waste and overflow set with the features of claim 14.

Der erfindungsgemäße Haltegriff (Wannengriff) hat mindestens zwei voneinander beabstandete Halterungen, mittels denen er an mindestens zwei voneinander beabstandeten Durchgangslöchern einer Badewanne festgelegt werden kann. Erfindungsgemäß ist mindestens eine der Halterungen als Überlaufkanal ausgebildet und mit einem am Durchgangsloch wannenaußenseitig zu installierenden Überlaufkörper verbindbar.The handle according to the invention (tub handle) has at least two mutually spaced brackets, by means of which it can be fixed to at least two spaced-through holes of a bathtub. According to the invention, at least one of the holders is designed as an overflow channel and can be connected to an overflow body to be installed outside the through-hole on the outside.

Die vorliegende Erfindung basiert auf der Idee, ein ohnehin für den Überlauf vorhandenes oder herzustellendes Durchgangsloch zugleich zur Festlegung eines bügelförmigen Wannengriffes zu nutzen. Hierdurch lässt sich der für die Montage eines Wannengriffes erforderliche Arbeitsaufwand reduzieren.The present invention is based on the idea to use a through hole which is present or to be produced anyway for the overflow at the same time for fixing a bow-shaped pan handle. As a result, the amount of work required for the assembly of a tub handle can be reduced.

Eine bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass der Haltegriff mit mindestens einem Betätigungselement zum Öffnen und Schließen eines Ablaufventils der Badewanne versehen ist. Besonders bevorzugt kann dabei mindestens eine der Halterungen mit einem Kraftübertragungselement zur mechanischen Betätigung des Ablaufventils versehen sein.A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the handle is provided with at least one actuating element for opening and closing a drain valve of the bathtub. Particularly preferably, at least one of the holders can be provided with a force transmission element for the mechanical actuation of the drain valve.

Das Betätigungselement kann beispielsweise als mechanischer Hebel oder mechanischer Druckknopf (Drucktaste) ausgebildet sein, wobei die zur Betätigung des Ablaufventils ausgeübte Kraft mittels eines Bowdenzuges oder eines Gestänges auf einen Ventilkörper des Ablaufventils übertragbar ist.The actuator may be formed, for example, as a mechanical lever or mechanical push button (push button), wherein the for actuating the Drain valve applied force by means of a Bowden cable or a linkage to a valve body of the drain valve is transferable.

Alternativ kann das Betätigungselement aber auch als Schalter oder Taster für eine elektrische Betätigung des Ablaufventils der Badewanne ausgebildet sein. Beispielsweise kann das in dem erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriff integrierte Betätigungselement als Piezo-Schalter ausgeführt sein.Alternatively, however, the actuating element can also be designed as a switch or button for an electrical actuation of the drain valve of the bathtub. For example, the integrated in the handle according to the invention actuator can be designed as a piezo switch.

Des Weiteren liegt es im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung, eine von dem erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriff losgelöste Ablaufventilbetätigung vorzusehen. Zum Beispiel kann das Ablaufventil der Badewanne einen mindestens ein Rastelement und eine mechanische Feder aufweisenden Mechanismus für eine Fußbestätigung des Ablaufventils aufweisen. Derartige mit dem Fuß betätigbare Ablaufventile werden auch als Click-Clack-Ventile bezeichnet.Furthermore, it is within the scope of the present invention to provide a drain valve actuation detached from the handle according to the invention. For example, the drain valve of the bathtub may have a mechanism for foot confirmation of the drain valve having at least one detent member and a mechanical spring. Such foot actuated drain valves are also referred to as click-clack valves.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht vor, dass in dem Haltegriff zudem ein Wasserzulauf integriert ist. In dem erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriff (Wannengriff) sind in diesem Fall eine Halte- und Abstützfunktion, eine Überlauffunktion, eine Ablaufventilbetätigungsfunktion und eine Wasserzulauffunktion integriert. Mit dem so ausgestalteten Haltegriff lässt sich eine Badewanne mit nur einer Armatur altersgerecht ergonomisch ausrüsten, wobei durch die Reduktion auf eine einzelne Armatur der für die genannten Funktionen erforderliche Bauraum minimiert werden kann. Ferner führt die Integration der besagten Funktionen in eine einzelne Armatur zu einer Reduzierung potenzieller Fehlerquellen, die bei der Montage von mehreren Armaturen für die verschiedenen Funktionen bestehen.A further preferred embodiment of the invention provides that in the handle also a water inlet is integrated. In the handle according to the invention (tub handle) in this case, a holding and supporting function, an overflow function, a Ablaufventilbetätigungsfunktion and a water supply function are integrated. With the handle designed in this way, a bathtub with only one fitting can age-appropriate ergonomic equip, which can be minimized by the reduction to a single valve required for the above functions space. Further, the integration of said functions into a single fixture results in a reduction in potential sources of error in assembling multiple fixtures for the various functions.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes sieht vor, dass ein Wasserzulaufkanal in einer nicht den Überlaufkanal aufweisenden Halterung ausgebildet ist. Der Wasserzulaufkanal und der Überlaufkanal sind somit in unterschiedlichen Halterungen des Haltegriffes ausgebildet. Damit kann der Bauraum, den die jeweilige Halterung zur Integration des Wasserzulaufkanals bzw. des Überlaufkanals bietet, optimal genutzt werden. Die konstruktive Gestaltung der jeweiligen Halterung wird dadurch vereinfacht.A further advantageous embodiment of the handle according to the invention provides that a water inlet channel is formed in a not having the overflow channel holder. The water inlet channel and the overflow channel are thus formed in different holders of the handle. Thus, the space that the respective holder for integrating the water inlet channel or the Overflow channel offers optimal use. The structural design of the respective holder is simplified.

Um sicherzustellen, dass der einen Wasserzulaufkanal enthaltende erfindungsgemäße Haltegriff beim Einlassen von Warmwasser in die Badewanne nicht zu heiß wird, um als Haltegriff benutzt werden zu können, sieht eine weitere Ausgestaltung vor, dass der Wasserzulaufkanal des Haltegriffes aus wärmeisolierendem Material gefertigt oder mit einem wärmeisolierenden Material umgeben wird.In order to ensure that the handle according to the invention containing a water inlet channel does not get too hot when hot water is introduced into the bathtub to be used as a handle, another embodiment provides that the water inlet channel of the handle be made of heat-insulating material or with a heat-insulating material is surrounded.

Nach einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung weist der erfindungsgemäße Haltegriff ein Griffelement auf, das die Halterungen brückenartig verbindet und mit denselben form- und/oder kraftschlüssig verbunden oder verbindbar ist. Diese Ausgestaltung vereinfacht insbesondere die Fertigung des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes. Des Weiteren vereinfacht diese Ausgestaltung eine wirksame Wärmeisolierung des als Grifffläche dienenden Bereichs des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes. Insbesondere kann das die Halterungen brückenartig verbindende Griffelement aus wärmeisolierendem Material, beispielsweise aus Kunststoff gefertigt werden, wobei die Außenfläche des Griffelements mit einer dekorativen Oberflächenbeschichtung, beispielsweise einer Verchromung versehen wird. Die jeweilige Halterung oder zumindest ein darin integrierter Gewindestutzen mit Befestigungsflansch kann dagegen aus Metall gefertigt werden bzw. bestehen.According to a further advantageous embodiment, the handle according to the invention on a handle member that connects the brackets bridge-like and with the same form and / or non-positively connected or connectable. This embodiment simplifies in particular the production of the handle according to the invention. Furthermore, this embodiment simplifies effective heat insulation of the handle area serving as the handle according to the invention. In particular, the handle elements bridging the bridge-like manner can be made of heat-insulating material, for example made of plastic, wherein the outer surface of the handle element is provided with a decorative surface coating, such as a chrome plating. The respective holder or at least one integrated therein threaded connector with mounting flange, however, can be made of metal or consist.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Griffelement eine schlitzförmige Wasserauslaufmündung oder eine Lochreihe als Wasserauslaufmündung aufweist. Hierdurch kann ein stilisierter Wasserfall, insbesondere ein relativ breiter, bandförmiger Wasserschwall erzeugt werden, der von vielen Badewannen-Nutzern als ästhetisch ansprechend empfunden werden dürfte.A further preferred embodiment of the handle according to the invention is characterized in that the grip element has a slot-shaped water outlet mouth or a row of holes as a water outlet mouth. As a result, a stylized waterfall, in particular a relatively broad, band-shaped water surge can be generated, which should be perceived by many bathtub users as aesthetically pleasing.

Alternativ sieht eine weitere Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes vor, dass die nicht den Überlaufkanal aufweisende Halterung mit einer Wasserauslaufmündung versehen ist. In diesem Fall ist die Wasserauslaufmündung also nicht in dem die Halterungen brückenartig verbindenden Griffelement ausgebildet, sondern in der Halterung, die ohne Überlaufkanal ausgeführt ist. Diese Ausgestaltung ist hinsichtlich einer wirksamen Wärmeisolierung des als Grifffläche dienenden Bereichs des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes von Vorteil.Alternatively, a further embodiment of the handle according to the invention provides that the not having the overflow channel holder with a Water outlet is provided. In this case, the water outlet opening is therefore not formed in the brackets bridging the connecting handle member, but in the holder, which is designed without overflow channel. This embodiment is advantageous in terms of effective thermal insulation of the gripping surface serving as the handle according to the invention.

Vorzugsweise ist das Betätigungselement des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes an der den Überlaufkanal aufweisenden Halterung angeordnet. Hierdurch kann zur Befestigung des Haltegriffes ein am Wannenüberlaufloch festlegbarer Überlaufkörper verwendet werden, der ein Getriebeteil zur Betätigung eines Bowdenzuges, Gestänges oder dergleichen aufweist und sich schon in Kombination mit bekannten Überlauf-Drehrosetten bewährt hat.Preferably, the actuating element of the handle according to the invention is arranged on the holder having the overflow channel. In this way can be used to fix the handle a festwellable on the tub overflow overflow body having a transmission part for actuating a Bowden cable, linkage or the like and has already proven itself in combination with known overflow rotary rosettes.

Nach einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes ist dessen Betätigungselement als Drehelement ausgeführt. Mittels eines als Drehelement ausgeführten Betätigungselements lässt sich in sehr kompakter Bauweise eine leichtgängige Betätigung des Wannen-Ablaufventils realisieren. Vorzugsweise kann das Betätigungselement hierzu einen radial abstehenden Betätigungshebel aufweisen.According to a further preferred embodiment of the handle according to the invention whose actuating element is designed as a rotating element. By means of a running element designed as a rotary element can be realized in a very compact design a smooth operation of the tub drain valve. Preferably, the actuating element for this purpose have a radially projecting actuating lever.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes sieht vor, dass der Betätigungshebel in einem Spalt angeordnet ist, der durch das Griffelement und die der Aufnahme des Kraftübertragungselements dienenden Halterung begrenzt ist. Durch einen solchen Spalt kann in kompakter Bauweise eine ausreichend hohe Überlaufleistung sichergestellt und eine gute Handhabbarkeit des Betätigungshebels bei relativ kurzer Hebellänge erzielt werden.A further preferred embodiment of the handle according to the invention provides that the actuating lever is arranged in a gap which is limited by the handle member and the holder of the power transmission element serving holder. Such a gap can ensure a sufficiently high overflow performance in a compact design and good handling of the operating lever can be achieved with a relatively short lever length.

In diesem Zusammenhang ist eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung des erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriffes dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Halterung eine im Wesentlichen zylindrische oder kegelstumpfförmige Mantelfläche aufweist, und dass das Betätigungselement einen Sichtring aufweist, von dem der Betätigungshebel radial absteht, wobei der Außendurchmesser des Sichtringes um mindestens 10 mm, vorzugsweise mindestens 12 mm kleiner ist als der Außendurchmesser oder kleinste Außendurchmesser der Mantelfläche der Halterung. Es liegt allerdings auch im Rahmen der Erfindung, das Betätigungselement bzw. den Sichtring so auszuführen, dass dessen Mantelfläche im Wesentlichen flächenbündig mit der Mantelfläche der Halterung abschließt.In this context, a further preferred embodiment of the handle according to the invention is characterized in that the holder has a substantially cylindrical or frusto-conical lateral surface, and that the actuating element has a sighting ring, of which the actuating lever projects radially, wherein the outer diameter of the sighting ring is smaller by at least 10 mm, preferably at least 12 mm than the outer diameter or smallest outer diameter of the lateral surface of the holder. However, it is also within the scope of the invention, the actuating element or the sight ring to be designed so that its lateral surface is substantially flush with the lateral surface of the holder.

Eine einen erfindungsgemäßen Haltegriff umfassende Ab- und Überlaufgarnitur für Badewannen gemäß Anspruch 14 ist nach einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Überlaufkörper über ein Überlaufrohr an einem ein Ablaufventil aufweisenden Ablaufgehäuse anschließbar ist, wobei das Ablaufgehäuse einen Wasseranschluss und einen Zulaufkanal zur bodenseitigen Befüllung der Badewanne aufweist.According to a preferred embodiment, an overflow and overflow fitting according to the invention for bathtubs according to the invention is characterized in that the overflow body can be connected via an overflow pipe to a drain housing having a drain valve, the drain housing having a water connection and an inflow channel for filling the bathtub at the bottom having.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Ab- und Überlaufgarnitur kann dabei das Ablaufventil mit einer von dem Haltegriff unabhängigen Betätigungsvorrichtung versehen sein.In a further embodiment of the waste and overflow while the drain valve can be provided with an independent of the handle actuator.

Eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Ab- und Überlaufgarnitur sieht vor, dass das Ablaufventil mit einer von dem Haltegriff unabhängigen Betätigungsvorrichtung versehen ist.A further embodiment of the waste and overflow set provides that the drain valve is provided with an independent of the handle actuator.

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

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand einer mehrere Ausführungsbeispiele darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
einen erfindungsgemäßen Wannengriff (Haltegriff) in einer perspektivischen Draufsicht;
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den Wannengriff der Fig. 1 in einer perspektivischen Unteransicht;
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den Wannengriff der Fig. 1, montiert an einer Badewanne, in einer horizontalen Längsschnittansicht;
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den Wannengriff der Fig. 1, montiert an einer Badewanne, in einer perspektivischen Seitenansicht;
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den Wannengriff der Fig. 1, montiert an einer Badewanne, in einer perspektivischen Vorderansicht;
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einen Abschnitt einer Badewanne mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Wannengriff, in einer perspektivischen Draufsicht; und
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einen Abschnitt einer Badewanne mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Wannengriff und einem gegenüberliegenden Wannengriff ohne Zusatzfunktionen, in einer perspektivischen Draufsicht.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing illustrating several embodiments. Show it:
Fig. 1
a tub handle according to the invention (handle) in a perspective plan view;
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the tub handle the Fig. 1 in a perspective bottom view;
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the tub handle the Fig. 1 , mounted on a bathtub, in a horizontal longitudinal section view;
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the tub handle the Fig. 1 , mounted on a bathtub, in a perspective side view;
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the tub handle the Fig. 1 , mounted on a bathtub, in a perspective front view;
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a portion of a bathtub with a tub handle according to the invention, in a perspective plan view; and
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a section of a bathtub with a tub handle according to the invention and an opposite tub handle without additional functions, in a perspective plan view.

In der Zeichnung ist ein Haltegriff (Wannengriff) 1 für Badewannen 3 dargestellt. Der Wannengriff 1 weist voneinander beabstandete Halterungen 2.1, 2.2 auf, mittels denen er an mindestens zwei voneinander beabstandeten Durchgangslöchern 3.1, 3.2 einer Badewanne 3 festlegbar ist (vgl. Fig. 3).In the drawing, a handle (tub handle) 1 for baths 3 is shown. The tub handle 1 has mutually spaced brackets 2.1, 2.2, by means of which it can be fixed to at least two spaced-through holes 3.1, 3.2 of a bath 3 (see. Fig. 3 ).

In dem Wannengriff 1 ist ein Überlauf integriert. Hierzu ist beispielsweise in der rechten Halterung 2.1 des Wannengriffes ein Überlaufkanal 2.7 ausgebildet. Die Halterung 2.1 weist einen durch das Durchgangsloch (Überlaufloch) 3.1 der Badewanne 3 hindurchragenden Gewinderohrstutzen 2.3 auf. An den Gewinderohrstutzen 2.3 schließt sich ein durchmessererweiterter rohrförmiger Halterungsabschnitt 2.4 an. Der Übergang von dem Gewinderohrstutzen 2.3 zu dem auf der Wanneninnenseite anzuordnenden Halterungsabschnitt 2.4 ist als ringförmiger Absatz 2.5 ausgebildet. In dem Absatz 2.5 ist eine Ringnut ausgebildet, in die ein Dichtring 5 eingelegt ist.In the tub handle 1, an overflow is integrated. For this purpose, for example, an overflow channel 2.7 is formed in the right holder 2.1 of the tub handle. The holder 2.1 has a through the through hole (overflow hole) 3.1 of the tub 3 protruding threaded pipe socket 2.3. At the threaded pipe stub 2.3 is followed by a diameter-expanded tubular support portion 2.4. The transition from the threaded pipe socket 2.3 to the bracket section 2.4 to be arranged on the inside of the tank is designed as an annular shoulder 2.5. In paragraph 2.5, an annular groove is formed, in which a sealing ring 5 is inserted.

Auf den Gewinderohrstutzen 2.3 der Halterung 2.1 ist eine Befestigungsmutter 4 wannenaußenseitig aufgeschraubt. Die Befestigungsmutter 4 weist in ihrer der Wannenwand zugewandten Fläche ebenfalls eine Ringnut 4.1 auf, in die ein Dichtring 6 eingelegt ist. Auf ihrer der Wannenwand abgewandten Seite ist die Befestigungsmutter 4 mit einem Kragen 4.2 versehen. An dem Kragen 4.2 ist ein Überlaufkörper 7 formschlüssig gehalten. Der Kragen 4.2 ist hierzu beispielsweise an seinem Außenumfang mit mindestens einer radial vorstehenden Rippe versehen, an welcher der Überlaufkörper 7 mit radial nach innen vorstehenden Vorsprüngen verrastbar ist. In dem Überlaufkörper 7 ist eine Ritzelwelle 8 drehbar gelagert, wobei die Ritzelwelle mit einer axial verschiebbar im Überlaufkörper 8 gelagerten Zahnstange (nicht gezeigt) in Eingriff steht, an der ein Bowdenzug (nicht gezeigt) oder ein anderes Kraftübertragungselement anschließbar ist. Die Ritzelwelle 8 ragt im montierten Zustand des Überlaufkörpers 7 in den rohrförmigen Halterungsabschnitt 2.4. Das in die Wanne gerichtete Ende der Ritzelwelle 8 ist über eine Steckverbindung formschlüssig mit einer Mitnehmerwelle 9 verbunden. Das Ende 8.1 der Ritzelwelle 8 kann hierzu beispielsweise als Mehrkant oder Keilwelle ausgeführt sein, wobei die Mitnehmerwelle 9 an ihrem dem Überlaufkörper 7 zugewandten Ende eine entsprechende Ausnehmung 9.1 zur formschlüssigen Aufnahme des Endes 8.1 der Ritzelwelle 8 aufweist.On the threaded pipe socket 2.3 of the bracket 2.1 a fastening nut 4 is screwed outside the tub. The fastening nut 4 has in its side facing the tub wall also an annular groove 4.1, in which a sealing ring 6 is inserted. On its side facing away from the tub wall, the fastening nut 4 is provided with a collar 4.2. On the collar 4.2, an overflow body 7 is held positively. The collar 4.2 is provided for this purpose, for example, at its outer periphery with at least one radially projecting rib on which the overflow body 7 can be latched with radially inwardly projecting protrusions. In the overflow body 7, a pinion shaft 8 is rotatably mounted, wherein the pinion shaft with an axially displaceable in the overflow body 8 mounted rack (not shown) is engaged, to which a Bowden cable (not shown) or another power transmission element is connectable. The pinion shaft 8 protrudes in the mounted state of the overflow body 7 in the tubular support portion 2.4. The directed into the tub end of the pinion shaft 8 is positively connected via a plug connection with a cam shaft 9. For this purpose, the end 8.1 of the pinion shaft 8 can be designed, for example, as a polygonal or splined shaft, wherein the driving shaft 9 has a corresponding recess 9.1 for the form-fitting reception of the end 8.1 of the pinion shaft 8 on its end facing the overflow body 7.

Der an der Innenseite der Badewanne 3 anliegende rohrförmige Halterungsabschnitt 2.4 weist eine im Wesentlichen zylindrische oder kegelstumpfförmige Mantelfläche auf. Der in der Halterung 2.1 ausgebildete Überlaufkanal 2.7 verjüngt sich von der Einlauföffnung 2.16 in Richtung Gewinderohrstutzen 2.3 bzw. Überlaufkörper 7.The fitting on the inside of the tub 3 tubular support portion 2.4 has a substantially cylindrical or frusto-conical lateral surface. Trained in the holder 2.1 overflow channel 2.7 tapers from the inlet opening 2.16 in the direction of threaded pipe stub 2.3 or overflow body. 7

Die andere bzw. linke Halterung 2.2 weist einen Gewindestutzen 2.8 auf, der durch ein von dem zuvor genannten Überlaufloch 3.1 beabstandeten Durchgangsloch 3.2 der Badewanne hindurchragt. Die Halterung 2.2 ist durch eine auf den Gewindestutzen 2.8 aufgeschraubte Befestigungsmutter 2.9 an dem Durchgangsloch 3.2 festgelegt. An den Gewindestutzen 2.8 schließt sich ein an der Innenseite der Badewanne 3 anliegender Dichtungsflansch 2.10 an. In dem Dichtungsflansch 2.10 ist eine Ringnut ausgebildet, in die ein Dichtring 2.11 eingelegt ist. Des Weiteren ist die Halterung 2.2 mit einem in die Wanne 3 gerichteten Stutzen 2.12 versehen, der vorzugsweise einstückig an den Dichtungsflansch 2.11 bzw. den Gewindestutzen 2.8 angeformt ist. Der Stutzen 2.12 sowie die Mitnehmerwelle 9 dienen als Formschlusselemente zum Aufstecken eines Griffelements 10. Das Griffelement 10 ist somit beabstandet zur Wannenwand angeordnet.The other or left bracket 2.2 has a threaded connector 2.8, which projects through a spaced from the aforementioned overflow hole 3.1 through hole 3.2 of the bathtub. The bracket 2.2 is set by a screwed onto the threaded connector 2.8 fastening nut 2.9 to the through hole 3.2. The threaded connector 2.8 is followed by a fitting on the inside of the bath 3 sealing flange 2.10. In the sealing flange 2.10 an annular groove is formed, in which a sealing ring 2.11 is inserted. Furthermore, the holder 2.2 is provided with a nozzle 3, which is directed into the trough 3, and which is preferably integrally formed on the sealing flange 2.11 or the threaded neck 2.8. The nozzle 2.12 and the cam shaft 9 serve as positive locking elements for attaching a handle member 10. The handle member 10 is thus spaced from the tub wall.

Das Griffelement 10 weist hierzu im Bereich der den Überlaufkanal 2.7 aufweisenden Halterung 2.1 eine Bohrung bzw. Ausnehmung 10.1 auf, die der formschlüssigen Aufnahme des der Ritzelwelle 8 abgewandten Endes der Mitnehmerwelle 9 dient. Des Weiteren ist das Griffelement 10 mit einer Buchse bzw. einem buchsenförmigen Ansatz 10.2 zur formschlüssigen Aufnahme des Stutzens 2.12 der Halterung 2.2 versehen. Der Dichtungsflansch 2.10 der Halterung 2.1 ist in eine Manschette 2.13 eingefasst, deren Mantelfläche entsprechend der Mantelfläche der den Überlaufkanal 2.7 aufweisenden Halterung 2.1 ausgeführt ist. An der Innenseite der Manschette 2.13 sind ringförmige Vorsprünge (Absätze) ausgebildet, die radial bzw. axial an dem Dichtungsflansch 2.10 bzw. an einem Bund 10.3 der Buchse 10.2 des Griffelements 10 anliegen.For this purpose, the grip element 10 has a bore or recess 10.1 in the region of the holder 2.1 having the overflow channel 2.7, which serves for the positive reception of the end of the entrainment shaft 9 facing away from the pinion shaft 8. Furthermore, the grip element 10 is provided with a bush or a bush-shaped projection 10.2 for the positive reception of the neck 2.12 of the mount 2.2. The sealing flange 2.10 of the holder 2.1 is enclosed in a sleeve 2.13, whose lateral surface is designed according to the lateral surface of the overflow channel 2.7 having 2.1 bracket. On the inside of the sleeve 2.13 annular projections (paragraphs) are formed, which bear radially or axially on the sealing flange 2.10 or on a collar 10.3 of the sleeve 10.2 of the handle member 10.

In dem Stutzen 2.12 der Halterung 2.2 ist eine Ringnut 2.14 ausgebildet, die vorzugsweise einen V-förmigen Querschnitt besitzt. Die Manschette 2.13 und die Buchse 10.2 des Griffelements 10 weisen miteinander fluchtende Bohrungen auf, wobei die Bohrung der Buchse 10.2 als Gewindebohrung ausgeführt. In diese Gewindebohrung ist eine Befestigungsschraube 2.15, vorzugsweise eine Madenschraube eingedreht, deren Spitze in die Ringnut 2.14 der Halterung 2.2 eingreift (vgl. Fig. 2). Das Griffelement 10 ist somit an der Halterung 2.2 lösbar befestigt. Es liegt hier somit eine axiale als auch eine radiale Fixierung des Griffelements 10 vor.In the neck 2.12 of the holder 2.2 an annular groove is 2.14, preferably having a V-shaped cross-section. The sleeve 2.13 and the sleeve 10.2 of the handle member 10 have mutually aligned holes, wherein the bore of the sleeve 10.2 designed as a threaded bore. In this threaded hole a fastening screw 2.15, preferably a grub screw is screwed, the tip of which engages in the annular groove 2.14 of the bracket 2.2 (see. Fig. 2 ). The grip element 10 is thus releasably attached to the bracket 2.2. There is thus an axial as well as a radial fixation of the grip element 10.

Das in die Ausnehmung 10.1 des Griffelements 10 eingesteckte Ende der Mitnehmerwelle 9 ist ebenfalls mit einer Ringnut 9.2 versehen, die wiederum vorzugsweise einen V-förmigen Querschnitt besitzt. Das Griffelement 10 weist an seiner Unterseite eine in die Ausnehmung 10.1 mündende Gewindebohrung 10.6 auf, in die eine Befestigungsschraube, vorzugsweise eine Madenschraube eingedreht ist, deren Spitze in die Ringnut 9.2 der Mitnehmerwelle 9 eingreift (vgl. Fig. 2).The inserted into the recess 10.1 of the handle member 10 end of the cam shaft 9 is also provided with an annular groove 9.2, which in turn preferably has a V-shaped cross-section. The grip element 10 indicates its underside opening into the recess 10.1 threaded hole 10.6, in which a fastening screw, preferably a grub screw is screwed, the tip of which engages in the annular groove 9.2 of the cam shaft 9 (see. Fig. 2 ).

An der Mitnehmerwelle 9 ist ein Betätigungselement 9.5 mit einem stiftförmigen, radial abstehenden Betätigungshebel 9.3 befestigt, der gegenüber dem Griffelement 10 und der Mantelfläche der Halterung vorsteht. Der Betätigungshebel 9.3 ist mit Spiel in einem Spalt 12 angeordnet, der der durch das Griffelement 10 und die der Aufnahme der Mitnehmerwelle 9 dienenden Halterung 2.1 begrenzt ist. Im Bereich des Betätigungshebels 9.3 umgibt ein Sichtring (Blende) 9.4 die Mitnehmerwelle 9. Der Sichtring 9.4 ist über Speichen oder eine ringscheibenförmige Stirnwand einstückig mit einer auf der Mitnehmerwelle 9 sitzenden Nabe verbunden. Der Sichtring 9.4 begrenzt mit der buchsenförmigen Halterung 2.1 die ringförmige Einlauföffnung 2.16 des Überlaufkanals 2.7.On the driving shaft 9, an actuating element 9.5 is fixed with a pin-shaped, radially projecting actuating lever 9.3, which projects from the handle element 10 and the lateral surface of the holder. The operating lever 9.3 is arranged with clearance in a gap 12, which is limited by the handle member 10 and the recording of the driving shaft 9 serving bracket 2.1. In the area of the actuating lever 9.3, a sighting ring (aperture) 9.4 surrounds the driving shaft 9. The sighting ring 9.4 is integrally connected via spokes or an annular disk-shaped end wall to a hub seated on the driving shaft 9. The sight ring 9.4 limited with the sleeve-shaped holder 2.1, the annular inlet opening 2.16 of the overflow channel 2.7.

Der Außendurchmesser des Sichtringes 9.4 ist deutlich kleiner als der Außendurchmesser der Mantelfläche der Halterung 2.1. Die Differenz zwischen dem Außendurchmesser des Sichtringes 9.4 und dem Außendurchmesser der Mantelfläche der Halterung 2.1 beträgt beispielsweise ca. 15 mm. Ferner entspricht der Außendurchmesser des Sichtringes 9.4 vorzugsweise dem Außendurchmesser der am Griffelement 10 befestigten oder einstückig angeformten Buchse 10.2. Da die Manschette 2.13 den Bund 10.3 der Buchse 10.2 axial in Richtung des Griffelements 10 überragt, begrenzen die Manschette 2.13 und die Buchse 10.2 einen Ringspalt 2.17. Dieser Ringspalt 2.17 ähnelt im Erscheinungsbild der ringförmigen Einlauföffnung des Überlaufkanals 2.16 an der Halterung 2.1.The outer diameter of the sight ring 9.4 is significantly smaller than the outer diameter of the lateral surface of the holder 2.1. The difference between the outer diameter of the sight ring 9.4 and the outer diameter of the lateral surface of the holder 2.1 is for example about 15 mm. Further, the outer diameter of the sight ring 9.4 preferably corresponds to the outer diameter of the handle element 10 attached or integrally molded socket 10.2. Since the collar 2.13 projects beyond the collar 10.3 of the bushing 10.2 axially in the direction of the grip element 10, the collar 2.13 and the bushing 10.2 define an annular gap 2.17. This annular gap 2.17 is similar in appearance to the annular inlet opening of the overflow channel 2.16 on the holder 2.1.

In dem Wannengriff 1 ist optional ein Wasserzulauf integriert. Der Zulauf erfolgt bei dem dargestellten Wannengriff 1 durch einen Anschluss an der linken Halterung 2.2 hinter der Badewanne. Hierzu ist die Halterung 2.2 als Rohrkörper ausgebildet. Der Gewindestutzen (Gewinderohrstutzen) 2.8 und der auf der Innenseite der Badewanne 3 angeordnete Stutzen der Halterung 2.2 definieren einen Zulaufkanal 2.18. Der Zulaufkanal 2.18 mündet in einen im Griffelement 10 ausgebildeten Hohlraum 10.4, der sich beispielsweise bis zu der den Überlauf aufweisenden Halterung 2.1 erstreckt. Der Hohlraum 10.4 ist mit mindestens einer Auslauföffnung versehen, die an der Unterseite des Griffelements 10 mündet (vgl. Fig. 2). In dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die Auslauföffnung durch drei in Reihe angeordnete Langlöcher (schlitzförmige Wasserauslaufmündungen) 10.5 gebildet. Die mittlere Auslauföffnung 10.5 liegt mittig zwischen den Halterungen des Griffelements 10. Die aneinander gereihten Langlöcher formen einen stilisierten Wasserfall in Form eines relativ breiten, bandförmigen Wasserschwalls W (vgl. Fig. 5).In the tub handle 1 optionally a water inlet is integrated. The inlet takes place in the illustrated tub handle 1 by a connection to the left bracket 2.2 behind the bathtub. For this purpose, the holder 2.2 is formed as a tubular body. The threaded connector (threaded pipe stub) 2.8 and arranged on the inside of the bath 3 nozzles of the bracket 2.2 define an inlet channel 2.18. Of the Inlet channel 2.18 opens into a formed in the handle member 10 cavity 10.4, for example, extends to the overflow holder 2.1. The cavity 10.4 is provided with at least one outlet opening, which opens at the bottom of the handle member 10 (see. Fig. 2 ). In the illustrated embodiment, the outlet opening is formed by three elongated holes (slot-shaped water outlet openings) 10.5 arranged in series. The middle outlet opening 10.5 is located centrally between the holders of the handle member 10. The juxtaposed slots form a stylized waterfall in the form of a relatively wide, band-shaped water surge W (see. Fig. 5 ).

Das Griffelement 10 ist vorzugsweise plattenförmig ausgebildet, wobei die Flachseiten im Wesentlichen parallel zu den Wannenseitenwänden oder im Wesentlichen vertikal ausgerichtet sind. Das Griffelement 10 und/oder die Manschette 2.13 sind beispielsweise aus Kunststoff gefertigt und an ihrer Außenseite verchromt.The grip element 10 is preferably plate-shaped, wherein the flat sides are aligned substantially parallel to the well side walls or substantially vertically. The grip element 10 and / or the collar 2.13 are made of plastic, for example, and chromed on its outside.

In den Figuren 6 und 7 sind Badewannen 3 dargestellt, die mit einem erfindungsgemäßen Wannengriff 1 ausgestattet sind. Die in Fig. 7 gezeigte Badewanne 3 ist zusätzlich mit einem Wannengriff 1' versehen, in welchem - im Unterschied zu dem erfindungsgemäßen Wannengriff 1 - keine Zusatzfunktion, insbesondere keine Zulauffunktion integriert ist.In the FIGS. 6 and 7 Bathtubs 3 are shown, which are equipped with a tub handle 1 according to the invention. In the Fig. 7 shown bath 3 is additionally provided with a tub handle 1 ', in which - in contrast to the tub handle according to the invention 1 - no additional function, in particular no feed function is integrated.

Die Ausführung der vorliegenden Erfindung ist nicht auf die in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. Vielmehr sind zahlreiche Varianten denkbar, die auch bei von den dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen abweichender Gestaltung von der in den beiliegenden Ansprüchen angegebenen Erfindung Gebrauch machen. So kann beispielsweise der Überlaufkörper 7 eines erfindungsgemäßen Wannengriffs 1 über ein Überlaufrohr an dem das Ablaufventil 11 aufweisenden Ablaufgehäuse angeschlossen werden, wobei das Ablaufgehäuse einen Wasseranschluss und einen Zulaufkanal zur bodenseitigen Befüllung der Badewanne 3 aufweist. In diesem Fall besitzt der erfindungsgemäße Wannengriff 1 selbst keine Wasserzulauffunktion.The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown in the drawings. On the contrary, numerous variants are conceivable which make use of the invention specified in the appended claims, even in the case of designs differing from those illustrated. Thus, for example, the overflow body 7 of a tub handle 1 according to the invention can be connected via an overflow pipe to the drain valve 11 having drain housing, wherein the drain housing has a water connection and an inlet channel for bottom-filling the bathtub 3. In this case, the tub handle 1 according to the invention itself has no water supply function.

Des Weiteren liegt es im Rahmen der Erfindung, die Wasserzulaufmündung nicht in dem Griffelement 10, sondern in einer der Halterungen 2.1, 2.2, vorzugsweise in der nicht den Überlaufkanal 2.7 aufweisenden Halterung 2.2 auszubilden.Furthermore, it is within the scope of the invention, the water inlet orifice not in the handle member 10, but in one of the brackets 2.1, 2.2, preferably in the non-overflow channel 2.7 having bracket 2.2 form.

Darüber hinaus kann die Wasserauslaufmündung mindestens 1 cm, vorzugsweise mindestens 2 cm, oberhalb der tiefsten Stelle der am Haltegriff ausgebildeten Einlauföffnung 2.16 des Überlaufs angeordnet sein.In addition, the water outlet orifice may be arranged at least 1 cm, preferably at least 2 cm, above the lowest point of the inlet opening 2:16 of the overflow formed on the handle.

Ferner liegt auch eine Ausführung einer Badewanne im Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung, die entsprechend Fig. 7 zwei Handgriffe (Wannengriffe) aufweist, wobei in einem der beiden Handgriffe der Überlauf ausgebildet ist, während in dem anderen Handgriff der Wasserzulauf integriert ist.Furthermore, an embodiment of a bathtub in the context of the present invention, the corresponding Fig. 7 has two handles (tub handles), wherein in one of the two handles of the overflow is formed, while in the other handle of the water inlet is integrated.

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Haltegriff (1) für Badewannen mit mindestens zwei voneinander beabstandeten Halterungen (2.1, 2.2), mittels denen er an mindestens zwei voneinander beabstandeten Durchgangslöchern (3.1, 3.2) einer Badewanne (3) festlegbar ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens eine (2.1) der Halterungen als Überlaufkanal ausgebildet und mit einem am Durchgangsloch (3.1) wannenaußenseitig zu installierenden Überlaufkörper (7) verbindbar ist.Handle (1) for bathtubs with at least two mutually spaced brackets (2.1, 2.2), by means of which it at at least two spaced through holes (3.1, 3.2) of a bathtub (3) can be fixed, characterized in that at least one (2.1) of the Mounts designed as an overflow channel and with a at the through hole (3.1) outside the tub to be installed overflow body (7) is connectable. Haltegriff (1) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Haltegriff (1) mit mindestens einem Betätigungselement (9.5) zum Öffnen und Schließen eines Ablaufventils (11) der Badewanne (3) versehen ist.Handle (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle (1) with at least one actuating element (9.5) for opening and closing a drain valve (11) of the bath (3) is provided. Haltegriff (1) nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens eine (2.1) der Halterungen mit einem Kraftübertragungselement (9) zur mechanischen Betätigung des Ablaufventils (11) versehen ist.Handle (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that at least one (2.1) of the holders is provided with a force transmission element (9) for mechanical actuation of the discharge valve (11). Haltegriff (1) nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Betätigungselement als Schalter oder Taster zur elektrischen Betätigung des Ablaufventils (11) der Badewanne (3) ausgebildet ist.Handle (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that the actuating element is designed as a switch or button for the electrical actuation of the drain valve (11) of the bath (3). Haltegriff nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in dem Haltegriff (1) ein Wasserzulauf integriert ist.Handle according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the handle (1) a water inlet is integrated. Haltegriff nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass ein Wasserzulaufkanal (2.18) in einer nicht den Überlaufkanal (2.7) aufweisenden Halterung (2.2) ausgebildet ist.Handle according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a water inlet channel (2.18) in a not the overflow channel (2.7) having support (2.2) is formed. Haltegriff nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Haltegriff (1) einen aus einem wärmeisolierenden Material gefertigten oder mit einem wärmeisolierenden Material umgebenden Wasserzulaufkanal (2.18) aufweist.Handle according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the handle (1) made of a heat-insulating material or with Having a heat-insulating material surrounding water inlet channel (2.18). Haltegriff nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, gekennzeichnet durch ein Griffelement (10), das die Halterungen (2.1, 2.2) brückenartig verbindet und mit denselben form- und/oder kraftschlüssig verbunden ist.Handle according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized by a handle member (10), which is the holding devices (2.1, 2.2) connecting bridge-like manner and with the same shape and / or force-fitting manner. Haltegriff nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Griffelement (10) eine schlitzförmige Wasserauslaufmündung (10.5) oder eine Lochreihe als Wasserauslaufmündung (10.5) aufweist.Handle according to claim 8, characterized in that the handle element (10) has a slot-shaped water outlet mouth (10.5) or a row of holes as a water outlet mouth (10.5). Haltegriff nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die nicht den Überlaufkanal (2.7) aufweisende Halterung (2.2) mit einer Wasserauslaufmündung versehen ist.Handle according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the not the overflow channel (2.7) having holder (2.2) is provided with a water outlet mouth. Haltegriff nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4 oder nach Anspruch 2 in Verbindung mit einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Betätigungselement (9.5) an der den Überlaufkanal (2.7) aufweisenden Halterung (2.1) angeordnet ist.Handle according to one of claims 2 to 4 or according to claim 2 in conjunction with one of claims 5 to 10, characterized in that the actuating element (9.5) on the overflow channel (2.7) having holder (2.1) is arranged. Haltegriff nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4 oder nach Anspruch 2 in Verbindung mit einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Betätigungselement (9.5) als Drehelement ausgeführt ist.Handle according to one of claims 2 to 4 or claim 2 in conjunction with one of claims 5 to 11, characterized in that the actuating element (9.5) is designed as a rotating element. Haltegriff nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4 oder nach Anspruch 2 in Verbindung mit einem der Ansprüche 5 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Betätigungselement (9.5) einen radial abstehenden Betätigungshebel (9.3) aufweist.Handle according to one of claims 2 to 4 or according to claim 2 in conjunction with one of claims 5 to 12, characterized in that the actuating element (9.5) has a radially projecting actuating lever (9.3). Ab- und Überlaufgarnitur für Badewannen mit einem Haltegriff nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13.Drain and overflow set for bathtubs with a handle according to one of claims 1 to 13. Ab- und Überlaufgarnitur nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Überlaufkörper (7) über ein Überlaufrohr an einem ein Ablaufventil (11) aufweisenden Ablaufgehäuse anschließbar ist, wobei das Ablaufgehäuse einen Wasseranschluss und einen Zulaufkanal zur bodenseitigen Befüllung der Badewanne (3) aufweist.Drain and overflow fitting according to claim 14, characterized in that the overflow body (7) via an overflow pipe to a drain valve (11) having drain housing is connectable, wherein the drain housing has a water connection and an inlet channel for bottom filling of the bath (3).
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