EP3006633B1 - Multi-functional toilet assembly - Google Patents

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EP3006633B1
EP3006633B1 EP15173450.6A EP15173450A EP3006633B1 EP 3006633 B1 EP3006633 B1 EP 3006633B1 EP 15173450 A EP15173450 A EP 15173450A EP 3006633 B1 EP3006633 B1 EP 3006633B1
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Maren Dillon
Martin Krabbe
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/13—Parts or details of bowls; Special adaptations of pipe joints or couplings for use with bowls, e.g. provisions in bowl construction preventing backflow of waste-water from the bowl in the flushing pipe or cistern, provisions for a secondary flushing, for noise-reducing
    • E03D11/14—Means for connecting the bowl to the wall, e.g. to a wall outlet
    • E03D11/143—Mounting frames for toilets and urinals
    • E03D11/146—Mounting frames for toilets and urinals with incorporated cistern
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D1/00—Water flushing devices with cisterns ; Setting up a range of flushing devices or water-closets; Combinations of several flushing devices
    • E03D1/01—Shape or selection of material for flushing cisterns
    • E03D1/012—Details of shape of cisterns, e.g. for connecting to wall, for supporting or connecting flushing-device actuators
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/12—Swivel-mounted bowls, e.g. for use in restricted spaces slidably or movably mounted bowls; combinations with flushing and disinfecting devices actuated by the swiveling or sliding movement of the bowl
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
    • E03D11/12—Swivel-mounted bowls, e.g. for use in restricted spaces slidably or movably mounted bowls; combinations with flushing and disinfecting devices actuated by the swiveling or sliding movement of the bowl
    • E03D11/125—Height adjustable bowls
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E03D5/028—Pusher plates and actuating mechanisms for built-in cisterns
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/08—Devices in the bowl producing upwardly-directed sprays; Modifications of the bowl for use with such devices ; Bidets; Combinations of bowls with urinals or bidets; Hot-air or other devices mounted in or on the bowl, urinal or bidet for cleaning or disinfecting
    • E03D9/085—Hand-held spray heads for bidet use or for cleaning the bowl

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  • the invention relates to a multifunctional toilet arrangement with an actuating device, a flushing device comprising a concealed cistern and which can be actuated by means of the actuating device, a toilet body with a flushing rim, a flushing water inlet connected to the flushing device, a waste water outlet, a wall, a cover wall and at least one further functional element, wherein in addition the flushing device for the operation of the at least one functional element required technical elements are arranged in the wall behind the toilet body and an opening is provided in the wall behind the toilet body, which can be closed via the cover wall that can be detachably fastened in front of the wall.
  • the functional element can be, for example, a bidet, which is often also referred to as a toilet shower.
  • a toilet shower This usually includes a swiveling shower arm that can be connected to a boiler. The water heated by the boiler can be fed into the shower arm by means of a pump.
  • Other functional elements can be a hair dryer, the air temperature of which can usually be regulated, or an odor extraction system, with which bad air can be sucked directly out of the toilet body.
  • EP 1 317 586 an arrangement is known in which the technical elements such. B. operating units and control technology, are arranged below and on the toilet body itself around. The toilet body is therefore quite bulky and cannot be used in every installation situation.
  • a toilet arrangement with a height-adjustable toilet body is known, with the toilet body being arranged in a wall opening with a vertical extension to enable the height adjustability and a cover plate being provided with which the opening can be covered in any vertical position of the toilet body, and the cistern and others pieces of equipment cannot be visibly arranged behind the wall.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of at least partially avoiding the disadvantages mentioned in the prior art and of further developing a toilet arrangement of the known type so that it can be better maintained and expanded without great effort, so that individual functional elements can be retrofitted modularly as required without time-consuming dismantling.
  • the opening is designed as an inspection opening, which allows easy access for maintenance and retrofitting of the technical elements required for the operation of the at least one other functional element and which extends at least from the upper edge of the toilet body to the Actuating device extends, which is integrated in the cover wall.
  • the technical elements are often arranged in a pre-wall arranged behind the toilet body, which has a mounting profile arranged at a distance from the on-site wall with an enclosing Wall and a tiled mirror arranged thereon includes.
  • This front wall then has the inspection opening through which the flushing device and the additional elements are accessible and which can be closed by a cover wall.
  • the technical elements for the operation of the at least one additional element are now arranged in the front wall or in a recess in a wall and are thus "pulled out of the area of the toilet body to the rear". This makes it possible to keep the toilet body particularly filigree and small. Actually, this only has to include the actual toilet body, which is often also referred to as "ceramic".
  • the covering wall allows particularly good access to the technical elements arranged in the wall or front wall, such as e.g. B. the cistern, the operating units, the control technology, etc.
  • This enables a new type of performance through the coordination of the technical elements arranged behind the toilet body, e.g. B. the flushing technology and the toilet elements.
  • the considerably larger inspection opening than in the prior art which can have dimensions of 80 cm ⁇ 30 cm, for example, facilitates access for maintenance of the units and also simplifies retrofitting of the units. All you have to do is remove the cover panel from the inspection opening.
  • the design according to the invention also offers the advantage that electricity and lines do not have to be provided in or on the toilet body, as in the prior art, but only within the technical area behind the toilet body. This significantly reduces the installation and retrofitting effort.
  • the design according to the invention makes it possible to provide the retraction area for retracting the feed elements behind the wall or curtain wall. A significant reduction in the required installation space is thus possible and a more filigree design of the toilet body can thus be implemented.
  • the actuating device for the flushing device is integrated in the cover wall.
  • the actuation device can be mechanical keys or electronic sensors, which can also be actuated without contact.
  • a particularly elegant solution includes sensors embedded in the cover wall, which also include proximity sensors for illuminating the button in the cover wall, which is preferably designed as a glass plate.
  • control device and the operating device for the functional elements are preferably also arranged in the front wall area or the recess behind the toilet body.
  • the toilet body is preferably designed to be adjustable in height in order to adapt it optimally for different users.
  • the toilet body is usually between a low seat height, for example, for children at a height of 40 cm at the top edge of the toilet body through an adjustment of 45 cm, in the standard seat height, adjustable up to a height of 60 cm in the top seat height, which is used in particular for the elderly, which is also related can be done with a stand-up aid.
  • the adjustment can take place either in predefined steps or continuously, and the control technology can include a memory function for storing different seat heights for different users.
  • the waste water pipe should also be designed to be flexible and the overall construction should be designed in such a way that the height adjustment can also be operated under load.
  • the adjusting means for the height adjustment can also be adjusted manually.
  • these include an automatically operable drive unit for adjusting the seat height, which can be done, for example, via a linear motor, electrically or hydraulically.
  • the inventively large and uninterrupted inspection opening in the front wall or wall behind the toilet body allows easy access to the technical elements for their maintenance and retrofitting.
  • This inspection opening can B. have a size of 80 cm x 30 cm without intermediate struts.
  • This inspection opening is covered by the cover panel according to the invention, which can be designed as desired.
  • this z. B. include a glass plate on a mounting frame.
  • the outer dimension of the glass plate is preferably slightly larger than the mounting frame, so that it is set back with a shoulder. This creates a particularly aesthetic and filigree impression.
  • a further innovation of the invention lies in the design of a separately attachable flushing rim, which can also function as a toilet liner.
  • the waterway can be designed as required by different water supply channels on the inside of the flushing rim and, on the other hand, the external appearance of the toilet body can be redesigned in an impressively simple way.
  • the flushing rim is designed on the outside as an apron that overlaps the upper side of the toilet body at least laterally and at the front, the upper edge of the toilet body can be concealed to a large extent. It is thus also particularly easy to retrofit or redesign existing, simple lavatory bodies according to the invention and to cover the connecting elements thanks to the attachable flushing rim.
  • the rinsing rim can have a recess, penetration or opening for the passage of one or more of the feed elements according to the invention.
  • this can include an integrated flushing water distributor in the manner of a watershed.
  • the flushing rim which can be attached separately, could also be described as a new type of toilet cladding with an optional integrated water channel. Consequently, the toilet trim need not necessarily contain the water conduit.
  • the solution according to the invention is not limited to use on a pre-wall with a mounting profile and a backsplash arranged on it enclosing the interior of the pre-wall, but can also be used in conjunction with a regular wall with a recess provided therein to accommodate the flushing device designed as a concealed cistern and the technical elements for operating the at least one further functional element, without departing from the scope of the invention.
  • the cover wall is arranged in front of the inspection opening, which is preferably continuous, in the wall behind the toilet body, and this wall can be designed as a brick wall or pre-wall, and thus covers it continuously.
  • the preferred embodiment includes a mounting frame placed or stretched in front of the wall, on the front side of which the cover wall is fastened.
  • This mounting frame is preferably designed to be as flat as possible, so that the cover wall stands out from the wall as little as possible or is even integrated into it. In order to reduce the depth, the mounting frame can also be partially embedded in the wall or in the inspection opening, so that the covering wall rests almost flat on the wall and slides down on it.
  • the mounting frame is preferably connected to the toilet body.
  • the cover wall can z. B.
  • the cover plates preferably protrude slightly over the outer edge of the mounting frame, which is preferably circumferential, in order to form a filigree-looking shadow gap.
  • the cover plates can be removed individually or together for inspection to open the inspection opening. When removed, the entire opening of the inspection opening is available for processing and installation and is therefore not limited to the tight installation space of the button, as is the case with the prior art.
  • the bottom cover plate is removable only by disassembling the toilet body.
  • the flushing rim can either be closed or open with a or more interruptions can be designed to direct the flushing water flow as desired. There is no need for a backflow preventer if the water for a shower arm (shower toilet) is taken from the cistern.
  • the multifunctional toilet arrangement proposed according to the invention consists essentially of a toilet body 2 made of ceramic, a flushing device arranged in a front wall 4 and a toilet panel 8 placed on the toilet body.
  • the flushing device comprises a flush-mounted cistern 10 which is arranged in the pre-wall 4 and which is connected via a flushing pipe 12 to the rear flushing-water inlet of the toilet body 2 .
  • the flushing water flowing into the toilet body 2 via the flushing pipe 12 when flushing is distributed in a known manner around the inside of the toilet body 2 via the flushing channel formed between the toilet body 2 and by a flushing rim to carry out the flushing.
  • Different configurations of the rinsing channel 14 on the cladding 8 allow different rinsing properties or flow properties of the inflowing rinsing water to be implemented. After rinsing, the rinsing water runs back into the sewage system via a waste water outlet.
  • the toilet body 2 also includes at its lower end a siphon filled with flushing water for odor blocking.
  • the multifunctional toilet arrangement comprises a plurality of control buttons 20 arranged separately via control buttons 20 on a covering wall 18. In the present embodiment, a total of six different control buttons 20 are provided.
  • the depth of the electronic control embedded in the wall or front wall is preferably designed to be so small that it can move the glass plate in front of the wall vertically.
  • Feed elements in the form of feed pipes 22, 24 are provided between the back of the toilet body 2 and the inside of the front panel, via which the technical elements required for the operation of the functional elements in the front panel can be connected to the toilet body and/or in which the functional elements also can be arranged.
  • the functional elements include a shower arm 26 and a hair dryer, not shown, which can each be activated by pressing the corresponding control buttons 20 , causing them to telescopically move out of the supply pipes 22 , 24 into the interior of the toilet body 2 .
  • the control is carried out entirely or partially via a remote control.
  • the shower arm can protrude into the toilet body at will.
  • the shower arm or the hair dryer can, for example, exit below the flushing rim or also extend through the flushing rim.
  • a particularly small overall depth of the toilet arrangement can thus be realized by the feed elements.
  • the boiler for heating the rinsing water for the shower arm 26 and the blower for the hair dryer and any desirable air extraction device can now be installed in the cavity within the front wall area. They therefore no longer have to be arranged on the toilet body as in the prior art. Consequently, a significantly more space-saving and filigree design is possible.
  • This design also allows the toilet body 2 further set back to arrange in the pretext, so that the overhang of the toilet body 2 z. B. is only 450 mm.
  • a cover wall 18 is arranged in front of a continuous inspection opening 30 in the pre-wall 4 .
  • this consists of a peripheral mounting frame 32 placed on the pre-wall and measuring e.g. 786 x 330 mm (HB), which is covered on the front by an upper glass plate 34 and at a distance by a lower glass plate 36.
  • HB e.g. 786 x 330 mm
  • the glass plates 34, 36 also protrude slightly beyond the outer edge of the peripheral mounting frame 32 and thus produce a filigree shadow gap.
  • the glass plates 34, 36 can be removed for inspection to open the inspection opening 30. In the removed state, the entire opening of the inspection opening 30 is available for processing and installation and is therefore not limited to the tight installation space of the button, as is the case in the prior art . It can be seen in particular from the lateral sectional view 4 that the covering wall 18 extends slightly over the upper end of the concealed cistern 10 .
  • one or more recesses are provided in the back of the toilet body 2, in which the feed pipes 22, 24 can be inserted or through which they can be performed.
  • control keys 20 are arranged at the upper end on the front side of the upper glass plate 34, which in the present case are formed by capacitive touch panels and can be illuminated. They also include a proximity sensor so that the lighting is only switched on when a hand approaches and these control buttons 20 are otherwise not visible in the upper glass plate 34 or are only illuminated when approaching.
  • a control technology (not shown in detail) with the necessary software for controlling toilet operation. Also not shown is one arranged approximately in the middle of the upper glass plate Electromagnet which interacts with an iron core arranged in the toilet seat 40. By activating this electromagnet, the toilet lid 40 is held in the open position and the toilet lid 40 closes by reversing the polarity, which in the preferred embodiment is dampened. With this design, no projection to the rear for the toilet lid in the open position is required.
  • the toilet panel 8 which in the present case also forms the flushing rim for the toilet body.
  • the toilet cover 8 in the present embodiment encloses the upper third of the toilet body 2 in the manner of an apron.
  • the WC paneling 8 is essentially designed as an inverted U-profile, with the outer vertical leg 42 being more than twice as long as the inner vertical leg 44, which protrudes slightly obliquely inwards.
  • the width of the outer vertical leg 42 and the inner vertical leg 44 The connecting horizontal leg 46 is designed in such a way that it encloses the upper edge of the toilet ceramic without play in the installed position in order to ensure that the toilet cover 8 sits on the toilet body 2 without play.
  • the toilet seat 40 is fastened in a known manner by means of two pins with an external thread that penetrate vertically through the toilet cover 8.
  • the toilet cladding also assumes the function of directing the flushing water and thus forms the flushing channel in cooperation with the toilet body 2.
  • a flushing flow distributor can also be formed adjoining the rear flushing pipe be able to divide the water evenly or as needed.
  • the proposed multifunctional toilet arrangement can have the functional elements individually or in any combination.
  • Other functional elements are, for example, means for adjusting the seat height of the toilet body, with the height setting also being programmable.
  • an odor extraction system an automatic opening device for the toilet lid, a heater, a hair dryer for drying, a deodorizing device, either individually or in combination and can be retrofitted, can be provided as functional elements.
  • an occupancy sensor can be provided, which actuates the odor extraction and the functionality of the shower arm automatically a certain time after use.
  • control technology can be designed in such a way that after a certain time after leaving the toilet, the lid is automatically lowered and/or flushed.
  • Figures 7 to 12 show various alternative embodiments of the multifunctional toilet assembly, in which the cover walls are made wider.
  • the cover wall 48 is provided next to the cover wall 48 for the toilet another cover wall 50, which covers a wider inspection opening and is also about a third wider than the cover wall 48.
  • a washbasin 52 is mounted on the left cover wall 50 and is connected through the cover wall 50 to the connections behind the cover wall 50 .
  • a cover wall 54 which is slightly wider than the toilet body 56.
  • a shelf is mounted on the cover wall, for example for receiving 58 toilet paper.
  • the in the figures 9 and 10 illustrated broader embodiment also includes a widened cover wall 60 for closing a widened and not shown inspection opening, which covers an area of about 80 centimeters with two toilet bodies arranged side by side.
  • the toilet arrangement comprises on the right side a toilet body 62 in front of an inspection opening covered by the cover wall 60 and to the left of this toilet body 62 a bidet 64 with a flexibly connected and removable shower arm 66.
  • a hinged lid 68 which is pivotably attached to the cover wall 60 via two hinges and which, in use, is shown in accordance with FIG figure 9 folded up and otherwise for joint closure of bidet 64 and toilet body 62 according to 10 can be folded down.
  • both toilet bodies are also here by means of a hinged lid 76 as in 12 shown concealable, which is connected to the cover wall 70 in an articulated manner via two hinges.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine multifunktionale Toilettenanordnung mit einer Betätigungsvorrichtung, einer einen Unterputzspülkasten umfassenden und mittels der Betätigungsvorrichtung auslösbaren Spülvorrichtung, einem Klosettkörper mit einem Spülrand, einem an die Spülvorrichtung anschließenden Spülwasserzulauf, einem Abwasserablauf, einer Wand, einer Abdeckwand und mindestens einem weiteren Funktionselement, wobei neben der Spülvorrichtung für den Betrieb des mindestens einen Funktionselements erforderliche technische Elemente in der Wand hinter dem Klosettkörper angeordnet sind und eine Öffnung in der Wand hinter dem Klosettkörper vorgesehen ist, die über die lösbar vor der Wand befestigbare Abdeckwand verschließbar ist.The invention relates to a multifunctional toilet arrangement with an actuating device, a flushing device comprising a concealed cistern and which can be actuated by means of the actuating device, a toilet body with a flushing rim, a flushing water inlet connected to the flushing device, a waste water outlet, a wall, a cover wall and at least one further functional element, wherein in addition the flushing device for the operation of the at least one functional element required technical elements are arranged in the wall behind the toilet body and an opening is provided in the wall behind the toilet body, which can be closed via the cover wall that can be detachably fastened in front of the wall.

Das Funktionselement kann zum Beispiel eine Unterdusche sein, die häufig auch als WC-Dusche bezeichnet wird. Diese umfasst üblicherweise einen schwenkbaren Duscharm, der an einen Boiler angeschlossen sein kann. Mittels einer Pumpe kann das durch den Boiler erwärmte Wasser in den Duscharm eingeleitet werden. Weitere Funktionselemente können ein Fön, dessen Lufttemperatur üblicherweise regulierbar ist, oder auch eine Geruchsabsaugung sein, mit der schlechte Luft direkt aus den Klosettkörper absaugbar ist.The functional element can be, for example, a bidet, which is often also referred to as a toilet shower. This usually includes a swiveling shower arm that can be connected to a boiler. The water heated by the boiler can be fed into the shower arm by means of a pump. Other functional elements can be a hair dryer, the air temperature of which can usually be regulated, or an odor extraction system, with which bad air can be sucked directly out of the toilet body.

Aus EP 1 317 586 ist eine Anordnung bekannt, bei welcher die technischen Elemente, wie z. B. Betriebsaggregate und Steuerungstechnik, unterhalb und an dem Klosettkörper selbst herum angeordnet sind. Damit ist der Klosettkörper recht voluminös und ist somit auch nicht in jeder Einbausituation verwendbar.Out of EP 1 317 586 an arrangement is known in which the technical elements such. B. operating units and control technology, are arranged below and on the toilet body itself around. The toilet body is therefore quite bulky and cannot be used in every installation situation.

Auch der in der EP 1 317 586 zitierte Stand der Technik befasst sich mit diesem Problem, wobei aber keine befriedigende Lösung vorgeschlagen wird, die tatsächlich eine Reduktion der Größe des Klosettkörpers selber ermöglicht oder zumindest die Beibehaltung eines normalen Klosettkörpers. Außerdem ist aus US 2008/0141444 A1 eine Toilettenanordnung bekannt, bei der die technischen Elemente zum Betrieb der Toilettenanordnung mit Ausnahme des Spülkastens am Klosettkörper montiert sind, der an einer Trägereinheit angebracht ist, die vor einer Wand montiert ist. Aus US 6,000,070 A ist eine Toilettenanordnung mit einem höhenverstellbaren Klosettkörper bekannt, wobei zum Ermöglichen der Höhenverstellbarkeit der Klosettkörper in einer Wandöffnung mit einer vertikalen Erstreckung angeordnet ist und eine Abdeckplatte vorgesehen ist, mit der in jeder vertikalen Position des Klosettkörpers die Öffnung verdeckt werden kann, und der Spülkasten sowie andere Ausrüstungsteile nicht sichtbar hinter der Wand angeordnet sein können.Also the one in the EP 1 317 586 The prior art cited addresses this problem, but fails to propose a satisfactory solution which actually allows a reduction in the size of the toilet body itself, or at least the maintenance of a normal toilet body. Besides, it's off U.S. 2008/0141444 A1 a toilet arrangement is known in which the technical elements for operating the toilet arrangement, with the exception of the flushing cistern, are mounted on the toilet body, which is attached to a support unit mounted in front of a wall. Out of U.S.A. 6,000,070 a toilet arrangement with a height-adjustable toilet body is known, with the toilet body being arranged in a wall opening with a vertical extension to enable the height adjustability and a cover plate being provided with which the opening can be covered in any vertical position of the toilet body, and the cistern and others pieces of equipment cannot be visibly arranged behind the wall.

Ausgehend von diesem Stand der Technik liegt der Erfindung somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, die genannten Nachteile beim Stand der Technik zumindest teilweise zu vermeiden und eine Toilettenanordnung der bekannten Gattung weiter zu entwickeln, dass sie ohne großen Aufwand besser gewartet und erweitert werden kann, sodass einzelne Funktionselemente modular ohne aufwändige Demontage bedarfsgerecht nachrüstbar sind.Based on this prior art, the invention is therefore based on the object of at least partially avoiding the disadvantages mentioned in the prior art and of further developing a toilet arrangement of the known type so that it can be better maintained and expanded without great effort, so that individual functional elements can be retrofitted modularly as required without time-consuming dismantling.

Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, dass die Öffnung als Revisionsöffnung ausgebildet ist, über die ein leichter Zugang zur Wartung und zum Nachrüsten der für den Betrieb des mindestens einen weiteren Funktionselements erforderlichen technischen Elemente ermöglicht ist und die sich zumindest von der Oberkante des Klosettkörpers bis zu der Betätigungsvorrichtung erstreckt, die in der Abdeckwand integriert ist.This object is achieved in that the opening is designed as an inspection opening, which allows easy access for maintenance and retrofitting of the technical elements required for the operation of the at least one other functional element and which extends at least from the upper edge of the toilet body to the Actuating device extends, which is integrated in the cover wall.

Häufig sind die technischen Elemente in einer hinter dem Klosettkörper angeordneten Vorwand angeordnet, die ein im Abstand zur bauseitigen Wand angeordnetes Montageprofil mit einer umschließenden Wand und einem darauf angeordneten Fliesenspiegel umfasst. Diese Vorwand weist dann die Revisionsöffnung auf, durch welche die Spülvorrichtung und die Zusatzelemente zugänglich sind und welche durch eine Abdeckwand verschließbar ist. Erfindungsgemäß sind die technischen Elemente für den Betrieb des mindestens einen Zusatzelements nunmehr in der Vorwand oder in einer Ausnehmung in einer Wand angeordnet und sind somit "aus dem Bereich des Klosettkörpers nach hinten herausgezogen". Dieses ermöglicht es, den Klosettkörper besonders filigran und klein zu halten. Eigentlich muss dieser nur noch den eigentlichen Klosettkörper umfassen, der häufig auch als "Keramik" bezeichnet wird. Erfindungsgemäß ermöglicht die Abdeckwand einen besonders guten Zugang zu den in der Wand oder Vorwand angeordneten technischen Elementen, wie z. B. dem Spülkasten, den Betriebsaggregaten, der Steuerungstechnik u. ä. Dieses ermöglicht eine neuartige Performance durch die Abstimmung von den hinter dem Klosettkörper angeordneten technischen Elementen, z. B. der Spültechnik und der WC-Elemente. Ferner wird durch die erheblich größere Revisionsöffnung als beim Stand der Technik, welche z.B. Abmessungen von 80 cm x 30 cm aufweisen kann, der Zugang für die Wartung der Aggregate erleichtert und auch ein Nachrüsten der Aggregate vereinfacht. Hierzu muss lediglich die Abdeckwand von der Revisionsöffnung abgenommen werden.The technical elements are often arranged in a pre-wall arranged behind the toilet body, which has a mounting profile arranged at a distance from the on-site wall with an enclosing Wall and a tiled mirror arranged thereon includes. This front wall then has the inspection opening through which the flushing device and the additional elements are accessible and which can be closed by a cover wall. According to the invention, the technical elements for the operation of the at least one additional element are now arranged in the front wall or in a recess in a wall and are thus "pulled out of the area of the toilet body to the rear". This makes it possible to keep the toilet body particularly filigree and small. Actually, this only has to include the actual toilet body, which is often also referred to as "ceramic". According to the invention, the covering wall allows particularly good access to the technical elements arranged in the wall or front wall, such as e.g. B. the cistern, the operating units, the control technology, etc. This enables a new type of performance through the coordination of the technical elements arranged behind the toilet body, e.g. B. the flushing technology and the toilet elements. Furthermore, the considerably larger inspection opening than in the prior art, which can have dimensions of 80 cm×30 cm, for example, facilitates access for maintenance of the units and also simplifies retrofitting of the units. All you have to do is remove the cover panel from the inspection opening.

Durch die von der Abdeckwand in Einbaulage verwirklichte Trennung zwischen hinterem "Technikbereich" und dem vor der Wand gelegenen "WC-Modul" ergeben sich besondere Vorteile:

  • Der Planer ist völlig flexibel in der Ausgestaltung. Beim Stand der Technik war es zwingend erforderlich, dass die WC-Module der Hersteller an die Installationswände über genormte Anschlüsse angepasst waren. Diese Anschlüsse für den Wasserzu- und Wasserablauf sowie die Befestigungspunkte lagen zu diesem Zweck immer an derselben Stelle. Nun können das WC-Modul und die Installationswand bedarfsgerecht aufeinander abgestimmt werden. Folglich können z. B. der Spülwasserzulauf und der Abwasserablauf beliebig und individuell ausgestaltet und positioniert werden. Damit ist das System von der Norm abgekoppelt und völlig frei in der Gestaltung;
  • Der Planer ist völlig frei in der Wahl der WC-Module mit seinen Anschlüssen. Es muss insofern nicht mehr darauf geachtet werden, dass die Anschlüsse für fremde WC-Module passen oder nur bestimmte WC-Module verwendet werden können;
  • Eine geringere Ausladung des Klosettkörpers ist dadurch realisierbar, dass diese zumindest teilweise in die Wand oder Vorwand hineinragt und somit nur noch ein Minimalbereich aus der Wand hervorsteht. Dieser Minimalbereich kann zum Beispiel einen Abstand von 45 cm von der Frontseite der Rückwand aufweisen;
  • Die technischen Elemente werden erfindungsgemäß von dem Klosettkörper nach hinten in den umschlossenen Bereich der Vorwand oder Wand verlagert, also in den für den Benutzer nicht sichtbaren Bereich. Die technischen Elemente können z.B. den Antrieb für die Höhenverstellung des Klosettkörpers, die Filter und Leitungen für die Geruchsabsaugung, die Anschlüsse, die Pumpe, die Heizung und den Antrieb für das Rohr oder den Duscharm sowie Raum für den Rückzug des Wascharmes oder des Föns umfassen;
  • Durch die flexible Gestaltung kann die Spültechnik-Schnittstelle optimiert werden, weil das Spülrohr direkt in den Spülstromverteiler in dem WC überführbar ist, was auch bereits im Technikbereich in der Installationswand geschehen kann (z. B. über eine Weiche zur Wasserteilung); insofern ist durch die Erfindung die Austrittsstelle des Spülwasserzulaufs völlig frei gestaltbar.
The separation between the rear "technical area" and the "toilet module" in front of the wall realized by the covering wall in the installation position results in special advantages:
  • The planner is completely flexible in design. With the state of the art, it was imperative that the manufacturer's toilet modules were adapted to the installation walls using standardized connections. For this purpose, these connections for the water inlet and outlet as well as the attachment points were always in the same place. Now the toilet module and the installation wall can be matched to each other as required. Consequently, e.g. B. the flushing water inlet and the waste water outlet can be designed and positioned as desired and individually. The system is thus decoupled from the norm and completely free in its design;
  • The planner is completely free in the choice of toilet modules with their connections. It is no longer necessary to ensure that the connections for third-party toilet modules fit or that only certain toilet modules can be used;
  • A smaller overhang of the toilet body can be realized in that it protrudes at least partially into the wall or front wall and thus only a minimal area protrudes from the wall. This minimum area can be, for example, a distance of 45 cm from the front of the rear wall;
  • According to the invention, the technical elements are moved backwards from the toilet body into the enclosed area of the front wall or wall, ie into the area that is not visible to the user. The technical elements can include, for example, the drive for the height adjustment of the toilet body, the filters and pipes for the odor extraction, the connections, the pump, the heating and the drive for the pipe or the shower arm and space for the retraction of the washing arm or the hair dryer;
  • Due to the flexible design, the flushing technology interface can be optimized because the flushing pipe can be transferred directly into the flushing flow distributor in the toilet, which can also be done in the technical area in the installation wall (e.g. via a switch for water division); in this respect, the exit point of the flushing water inlet can be designed completely freely by the invention.

Die erfindungsgemäße Ausbildung bietet ferner den Vorteil, dass Strom und Leitungen nicht wie beim Stand der Technik in oder an dem Klosettkörper vorgesehen sein müssen, sondern nur innerhalb des Technikbereichs hinter dem Klosettkörper. Dies reduziert den Einbau- und Nachrüstaufwand erheblich. Die erfindungsgemäße Ausbildung ermöglicht es, den Rückzugsbereich für das Zurückziehen der Zuführelemente hinter der Wand bzw. Vorwand vorzusehen. Damit ist eine deutliche Reduzierung des benötigten Bauraums möglich und somit eine filigranere Ausgestaltung des Klosettkörpers realisierbar.The design according to the invention also offers the advantage that electricity and lines do not have to be provided in or on the toilet body, as in the prior art, but only within the technical area behind the toilet body. This significantly reduces the installation and retrofitting effort. The design according to the invention makes it possible to provide the retraction area for retracting the feed elements behind the wall or curtain wall. A significant reduction in the required installation space is thus possible and a more filigree design of the toilet body can thus be implemented.

Damit bestehen erheblich flexiblere Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten zur Optimierung des erforderlichen Bauraums.This means that there are considerably more flexible design options for optimizing the required installation space.

Die Betätigungsvorrichtung für die Spülvorrichtung ist in der Abdeckwand integriert. Es kann sich bei der Betätigungsvorrichtung sowohl um mechanische Tasten oder auch um elektronische Sensoren handeln, die auch berührungslos betätigbar sein können. Eine besonders elegante Lösung umfasst in der Abdeckwand eingelassene Sensoren, die zudem Näherungssensoren zur Erleuchtung der Taster in der vorzugsweise als Glasplatte ausgebildeten Abdeckwand umfassen.The actuating device for the flushing device is integrated in the cover wall. The actuation device can be mechanical keys or electronic sensors, which can also be actuated without contact. A particularly elegant solution includes sensors embedded in the cover wall, which also include proximity sensors for illuminating the button in the cover wall, which is preferably designed as a glass plate.

In dem Vorwandbereich oder der Ausnehmung hinter dem Klosettkörper sind vorzugsweise auch die Steuereinrichtung und die Bedienungseinrichtung für die Funktionselemente angeordnet.The control device and the operating device for the functional elements are preferably also arranged in the front wall area or the recess behind the toilet body.

Der Klosettkörper ist vorzugsweise höhenverstellbar ausgebildet, um diesen für verschiedene Benutzer optimal anzupassen. Üblicherweise ist der Klosettkörper zwischen einer tiefen Sitzhöhe, zum Beispiel für Kinder in Höhe von 40 cm an der Oberkante des Klosettkörpers über eine Einstellung von 45 cm, in der Standardsitzhöhe, bis auf eine Höhe von 60 cm in der obersten Sitzhöhe verstellbar, die insbesondere für ältere Menschen verwendet wird, was auch in Verbindung mit einer Aufstehhilfe erfolgen kann. Dabei kann das Verstellen entweder in vordefinierten Schritten oder stufenlos erfolgen und die Steuerungstechnik kann eine Memory-Funktion zum Abspeichern von verschiedenen Sitzhöhen für verschiedene Benutzer umfassen. Durch die Anordnung der Antriebstechnik hinter dem Klosettkörper kann der Spülkasten höhenmäßig ebenfalls verfahren werden, wobei der Wasserzulauf von der Wasserleitung in den Spülkasten vorzugsweise flexibel ist. Naturgemäß sollte auch das Abwasserrohr flexibel ausgebildet sein und die Gesamtkonstruktion so ausgelegt sein, dass die Höhenverstellung auch unter Belastung betreibbar ist. Natürlich können die Verstellmittel für die Höhenverstellung in einer vereinfachten Ausführungsform auch manuell verstellbar sein. Vorzugsweise umfassen diese jedoch eine automatisch betreibbare Antriebseinheit zum Verstellen der Sitzhöhe, was beispielsweise über einen Linearmotor, elektrisch oder hydraulisch erfolgen kann.The toilet body is preferably designed to be adjustable in height in order to adapt it optimally for different users. The toilet body is usually between a low seat height, for example, for children at a height of 40 cm at the top edge of the toilet body through an adjustment of 45 cm, in the standard seat height, adjustable up to a height of 60 cm in the top seat height, which is used in particular for the elderly, which is also related can be done with a stand-up aid. The adjustment can take place either in predefined steps or continuously, and the control technology can include a memory function for storing different seat heights for different users. By arranging the drive technology behind the toilet body, the cistern can also be moved in terms of height, with the water inlet from the water pipe into the cistern preferably being flexible. Naturally, the waste water pipe should also be designed to be flexible and the overall construction should be designed in such a way that the height adjustment can also be operated under load. Of course, in a simplified embodiment, the adjusting means for the height adjustment can also be adjusted manually. Preferably, however, these include an automatically operable drive unit for adjusting the seat height, which can be done, for example, via a linear motor, electrically or hydraulically.

Die erfindungsgemäß große und unterbrechungsfreie Revisionsöffnung in der Vorwand oder Wand hinter dem Klosettkörper ermöglicht einen leichtgängigen Zugang zu den technischen Elementen zu deren Wartung und zum Nachrüsten. Diese Revisionsöffnung kann z. B. eine Größe von 80 cm x 30 cm ohne Zwischenstreben aufweisen.The inventively large and uninterrupted inspection opening in the front wall or wall behind the toilet body allows easy access to the technical elements for their maintenance and retrofitting. This inspection opening can B. have a size of 80 cm x 30 cm without intermediate struts.

Diese Revisionsöffnung wird durch die erfindungsgemäße Abdeckwand verdeckt, die beliebig gestaltet werden kann. So kann diese z. B. eine Glasplatte auf einem Montagerahmen umfassen. Die äußere Abmessung der Glasplatte ist vorzugsweise geringfügig größer als der Montagerahmen, so dass dieser mit einem Absatz zurückspringt. Dies erzeugt einen besonders ästhetischen und filigranen Eindruck.This inspection opening is covered by the cover panel according to the invention, which can be designed as desired. So this z. B. include a glass plate on a mounting frame. The outer dimension of the glass plate is preferably slightly larger than the mounting frame, so that it is set back with a shoulder. This creates a particularly aesthetic and filigree impression.

Eine weitere Neuerung der Erfindung liegt in der Ausbildung eines getrennt aufsetzbaren Spülrandes, der auch als WC-Verkleidung fungieren kann. Mit diesem ist zum einen der Wasserweg bedarfsgerecht gestaltbar durch unterschiedliche Wasserführungskanäle auf der Innenseite des Spülrandes und zum anderen ist auf bestechend einfache Weise das äußere Erscheinungsbild des Klosettkörpers umgestaltbar. Wenn der Spülrand außenseitig als die Oberseite des Klosettkörpers zumindest seitlich und vorderseitig übergreifende Schürze ausgebildet ist, kann nämlich der Oberrand des Klosettkörpers zum großen Teil kaschiert werden. Damit ist es durch den aufsetzbaren Spülrand auch besonders einfach möglich, bestehende, einfache Klosettkörper erfindungsgemäß nachzurüsten oder umzugestalten sowie die Anschlusselemente abzudecken. Der Spülrand kann an seinem hinteren Ende eine Ausnehmung, Durchdringung oder Aussparung für den Durchgang eines oder mehrerer der erfindungsgemäßen Zuführelemente aufweisen. Bei der Ausbildung als Spülrand kann dieser einen integrierten Spülwasserverteiler nach der Art einer Wasserscheide umfassen. Man könnte den getrennt aufsetzbaren Spülrand auch schlagwortartig als neuartige WC-Verkleidung mit einer optionalen integrierten Wasserführung bezeichnen. Folglich muss die WC-Verkleidung nicht notwendigerweise die Wasserführung enthalten. Es liegt aber auch im Rahmen der Erfindung, nur eine aufsetzbare WC-Verkleidung zur Umgestaltung eines Klosettkörpers ohne Wasserführungsfunktion zu ermöglichen. Nach Einbau der Funktionselemente und Aufsetzen des Spülrandes kaschiert dieser die Funktions- und Zuführelemente.A further innovation of the invention lies in the design of a separately attachable flushing rim, which can also function as a toilet liner. With this, on the one hand, the waterway can be designed as required by different water supply channels on the inside of the flushing rim and, on the other hand, the external appearance of the toilet body can be redesigned in an impressively simple way. If the flushing rim is designed on the outside as an apron that overlaps the upper side of the toilet body at least laterally and at the front, the upper edge of the toilet body can be concealed to a large extent. It is thus also particularly easy to retrofit or redesign existing, simple lavatory bodies according to the invention and to cover the connecting elements thanks to the attachable flushing rim. At its rear end, the rinsing rim can have a recess, penetration or opening for the passage of one or more of the feed elements according to the invention. When designed as a flushing rim, this can include an integrated flushing water distributor in the manner of a watershed. The flushing rim, which can be attached separately, could also be described as a new type of toilet cladding with an optional integrated water channel. Consequently, the toilet trim need not necessarily contain the water conduit. However, it is also within the scope of the invention to allow only one attachable toilet panel for redesigning a toilet body without a water-carrying function. After installing the functional elements and putting on the flushing rim, this conceals the functional and feed elements.

Es versteht sich für den Fachmann, dass die erfindungsgemäße Lösung nicht auf die Verwendung an einer Vorwand mit einem Montageprofil und darauf den Vorwandinnenraum umschließend angeordneten Fliesenspiegel beschränkt ist, sondern auch verwendbar ist in Verbindung mit einer regulären Wand, mit einer darin vorgesehenen Ausnehmung zur Aufnahme der als Unterputzspülkasten ausgebildeten Spülvorrichtung und der technischen Elemente zum Betrieb des mindestens einen weiteren Funktionselements, ohne den Schutzbereich der Erfindung zu verlassen.It is clear to the person skilled in the art that the solution according to the invention is not limited to use on a pre-wall with a mounting profile and a backsplash arranged on it enclosing the interior of the pre-wall, but can also be used in conjunction with a regular wall with a recess provided therein to accommodate the flushing device designed as a concealed cistern and the technical elements for operating the at least one further functional element, without departing from the scope of the invention.

Die Abdeckwand ist vor der vorzugsweise durchgängigen Revisionsöffnung in der Wand hinter dem Klosettkörper angeordnet, wobei diese Wand als gemauerte Wand oder Vorwand ausgebildet sein kann, und deckt diese somit durchgängig ab. Die bevorzugte Ausführungsform umfasst einen vor der Wand aufgesetzten oder aufgespannten Montagerahmen, auf dessen Vorderseite die Abdeckwand befestigt ist. Dieser Montagrahmen ist vorzugsweise möglichst flach ausgebildet, damit sich die Abdeckwand möglichst geringfügig von der Wand abhebt oder sogar in diese integriert. Zur Reduzierung der Tiefe kann der Montagerahmen auch teilweise in die Wand oder in die Revisionsöffnung eingelassen sein, so dass die Abdeckwand quasi flächig auf der Wand aufliegt und auf dieser abgleitet. Vorzugsweise ist der Montagerahmen mit dem Klosettkörper verbunden. Die Abdeckwand kann z. B. eine obere Glasplatte und eine untere Glasplatte umfassen, die nur an einer Stoßstelle getrennt sind, die sich vorzugsweise knapp oberhalb des befestigten Klosettkörpers erstreckt. In Einbaulage stoßen die Unterkante der oberen Abdeckplatte und die Oberkante der unteren Abdeckplatte somit knapp oberhalb des Klosettkörpers aneinander an. Vorzugsweise ragen die Abdeckplatten geringfügig über den Außenrand des vorzugweise umlaufenden Montagerahmens zur Bildung einer filigran wirkenden Schattenfuge. Die Abdeckplatten sind einzeln oder zusammen für die Revision abnehmbar zur Öffnung der Revisionsöffnung. Im abgenommenen Zustand steht die gesamte Öffnung der Revisionsöffnung für die Bearbeitung und den Einbau zur Verfügung und ist somit nicht wie beim Stand der Technik auf den engen Bauraum des Tasters beschränkt. Bei der bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist die untere Abdeckplatte nur unter Demontage des Klosettkörpers abnehmbar. Eine alternative Lösung sieht zur einfachen Abnahme der unteren Abdeckplatte eine Ausnehmung für den Klosettkörper in der unteren Abdeckplatte vor, die den Klosettkörper somit quasi umschließt oder umfasst.The cover wall is arranged in front of the inspection opening, which is preferably continuous, in the wall behind the toilet body, and this wall can be designed as a brick wall or pre-wall, and thus covers it continuously. The preferred embodiment includes a mounting frame placed or stretched in front of the wall, on the front side of which the cover wall is fastened. This mounting frame is preferably designed to be as flat as possible, so that the cover wall stands out from the wall as little as possible or is even integrated into it. In order to reduce the depth, the mounting frame can also be partially embedded in the wall or in the inspection opening, so that the covering wall rests almost flat on the wall and slides down on it. The mounting frame is preferably connected to the toilet body. The cover wall can z. B. comprise an upper glass panel and a lower glass panel, which are only separated at a joint, which preferably extends just above the attached toilet body. In the installed position, the lower edge of the upper cover plate and the upper edge of the lower cover plate thus abut just above the toilet body. The cover plates preferably protrude slightly over the outer edge of the mounting frame, which is preferably circumferential, in order to form a filigree-looking shadow gap. The cover plates can be removed individually or together for inspection to open the inspection opening. When removed, the entire opening of the inspection opening is available for processing and installation and is therefore not limited to the tight installation space of the button, as is the case with the prior art. In the preferred embodiment, the bottom cover plate is removable only by disassembling the toilet body. An alternative solution provides a recess for the toilet body in the bottom cover plate for easy removal of the lower cover plate, which thus encloses or encompasses the toilet body.

Der Spülrand kann entweder geschlossen oder offen mit einer oder mehreren Unterbrechungen ausgebildet sein, um den Spülwasserstrom wunschgemäß zu lenken. Auf einen Rückflussverhinderer kann verzichtet werden, wenn das Wasser für einen Duscharm (Dusch-WC) aus dem Spülkasten entnommen wird.The flushing rim can either be closed or open with a or more interruptions can be designed to direct the flushing water flow as desired. There is no need for a backflow preventer if the water for a shower arm (shower toilet) is taken from the cistern.

Weitere Einzelheiten, Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung lassen sich dem nachfolgenden Teil der Beschreibung entnehmen, in dem ein Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen multifunktionalen Toilettenanordnung näher erläutert ist. Es zeigen:

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eine Frontansicht einer an einer Vorwand angeordneten multifunktionalen Toilettenanordnung;
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ein frontseitiges Schnittbild gemäß Figur 1 zur Darstellung der Funktionselemente;
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eine Seitenansicht der Toilettenanordnung gemäß Figur 1;
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einen seitlichen Querschnitt gemäß Figur 3;
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eine Draufsicht der Toilettenanordnung gemäß Figur 1;
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eine funktionale Ansicht der Darstellung gemäß Figur 5;
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eine erste verbreiterte Ausführungsform der Toilettenanordnung;
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eine zweite verbreiterte Ausführungsform der Toilettenanordnung;
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eine dritte verbreiterte Ausführungsform der Toilettenanordnung mit geöffnetem Klappdeckel;
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die dritte verbreiterte Ausführungsform gemäß Fig. 9 der Toilettenanordnung mit geschlossenem Klappdeckel;
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eine vierte verbreiterte Ausführungsform der Toilettenanordnung mit geöffnetem Klappdeckel; und
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die vierte verbreiterte Ausführungsform gemäß Fig. 11 der Toilettenanordnung mit geschlossenem Klappdeckel.
Further details, advantages and features of the invention can be found in the following part of the description, in which an exemplary embodiment of the multifunctional toilet arrangement according to the invention is explained in more detail. Show it:
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a front view of a wall mounted multifunctional toilet assembly;
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a front sectional view according to figure 1 to show the functional elements;
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a side view of the toilet arrangement according to Figure 1;
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according to a lateral cross-section figure 3 ;
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a top view of the toilet arrangement according to FIG figure 1 ;
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a functional view as shown figure 5 ;
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a first enlarged embodiment of the toilet assembly;
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a second enlarged embodiment of the toilet assembly;
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a third enlarged embodiment of the toilet arrangement with the hinged lid open;
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according to the third broadened embodiment 9 the toilet arrangement with the hinged lid closed;
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a fourth enlarged embodiment of the toilet arrangement with the hinged lid open; and
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the fourth broadened embodiment according to FIG 11 the toilet arrangement with the hinged lid closed.

Demnach besteht die erfindungsgemäß vorgeschlagene multifunktionale Toilettenanordnung im Wesentlichen aus einem Klosettkörper 2 aus Keramik, einer in einer Vorwand 4 angeordneten Spülvorrichtung und einer auf dem Klosettkörper aufgesetzten WC-Verkleidung 8.Accordingly, the multifunctional toilet arrangement proposed according to the invention consists essentially of a toilet body 2 made of ceramic, a flushing device arranged in a front wall 4 and a toilet panel 8 placed on the toilet body.

Die Spülvorrichtung umfasst einen in der Vorwand 4 angeordneten Unterputzspülkasten 10, der über ein Spülrohr 12 mit dem rückseitigen Spülwasserzulauf des Klosettkörpers 2 verbunden ist. Das über das Spülrohr 12 bei einer Spülung in den Klosettkörper 2 einströmende Spülwasser wird über den zwischen dem Klosettkörper 2 und durch einen Spülrand gebildeten Spülkanal in bekannter Weise umfänglich an der Innenseite des Klosettkörpers 2 zur Durchführung der Spülung verteilt. Durch unterschiedliche Ausbildung des Spülkanals 14 an der Verkleidung 8 lassen sich unterschiedliche Spüleigenschaften bzw. Strömungseigenschaften des einströmenden Spülwassers realisieren. Nach der Spülung läuft das Spülwasser über einen Abwasserablauf zurück in das Abwassersystem. Der Klosettkörper 2 umfasst ferner an seinem unteren Ende einen mit Spülwasser gefüllten Siphon zur Geruchsabsperrung.The flushing device comprises a flush-mounted cistern 10 which is arranged in the pre-wall 4 and which is connected via a flushing pipe 12 to the rear flushing-water inlet of the toilet body 2 . The flushing water flowing into the toilet body 2 via the flushing pipe 12 when flushing is distributed in a known manner around the inside of the toilet body 2 via the flushing channel formed between the toilet body 2 and by a flushing rim to carry out the flushing. Different configurations of the rinsing channel 14 on the cladding 8 allow different rinsing properties or flow properties of the inflowing rinsing water to be implemented. After rinsing, the rinsing water runs back into the sewage system via a waste water outlet. The toilet body 2 also includes at its lower end a siphon filled with flushing water for odor blocking.

Die multifunktionale Toilettenanordnung umfasst mehrere getrennt über die auf einer Abdeckwand 18 angeordnete Steuertasten 20. In der vorliegenden Ausführungsform sind insgesamt sechs verschiedene Steuertasten 20 vorgesehen. Die in der Wand oder Vorwand eingelassene elektronische Steuerung ist dabei vorzugsweise in der Tiefe so gering ausgeführt, dass sie mit der Glasplatte vor der Wand in der Höhe verfahren kann.The multifunctional toilet arrangement comprises a plurality of control buttons 20 arranged separately via control buttons 20 on a covering wall 18. In the present embodiment, a total of six different control buttons 20 are provided. The depth of the electronic control embedded in the wall or front wall is preferably designed to be so small that it can move the glass plate in front of the wall vertically.

Zwischen der Rückseite des Klosettkörpers 2 und der Innenseite der Vorwand sind angeordnete Zuführelemente in Form von Zuführrohren 22, 24 vorgesehen, über welche die für den Betrieb der Funktionselemente erforderlichen technischen Elemente in der Vorwand mit dem Klosettkörper verbindbar sind und/oder in denen die Funktionselemente auch angeordnet werden können. In der vorliegenden Ausführungsform umfassen die Funktionselemente einen Duscharm 26 und einen nicht dargestellten Fön, die jeweils durch Betätigung der entsprechenden Steuertasten 20 ansteuerbar sind, wodurch diese aus den Zuführrohren 22, 24 teleskopartig in den Innenraum des Klosettkörpers 2 hineinfahren. Eine Weiterentwicklung sieht vor, dass die Steuerung ganz oder teilweise über eine Fernbedienung erfolgt. Der Duscharm kann grundsätzlich beliebig in den Klosettkörper ragen. Der Duscharm oder auch der Fön können beispielsweise unterhalb des Spülrandes austreten oder sich auch durch den Spülrand erstrecken.Feed elements in the form of feed pipes 22, 24 are provided between the back of the toilet body 2 and the inside of the front panel, via which the technical elements required for the operation of the functional elements in the front panel can be connected to the toilet body and/or in which the functional elements also can be arranged. In the present embodiment, the functional elements include a shower arm 26 and a hair dryer, not shown, which can each be activated by pressing the corresponding control buttons 20 , causing them to telescopically move out of the supply pipes 22 , 24 into the interior of the toilet body 2 . A further development provides that the control is carried out entirely or partially via a remote control. In principle, the shower arm can protrude into the toilet body at will. The shower arm or the hair dryer can, for example, exit below the flushing rim or also extend through the flushing rim.

Durch die Zuführelemente ist somit eine besonders geringe Bautiefe der Toilettenanordnung realisierbar. So können nunmehr der Boiler zum Erhitzen des Spülwassers für das Duscharm 26 und das Gebläse für den Fön sowie eine eventuelle wünschenswerte Luftabsaugeinrichtung in den Hohlraum innerhalb des Vorwandbereichs eingebaut werden. Sie müssen mithin nicht mehr wie beim Stand der Technik an den Klosettkörper angeordnet sein. Mithin ist eine wesentlich platzsparendere und filigranere Bauweise möglich. Auch ermöglicht diese Ausbildung, den Klosettkörper 2 weiter zurückgesetzt in der Vorwand anzuordnen, sodass die Ausladung des Klosettkörpers 2 z. B. nur noch 450 mm beträgt.A particularly small overall depth of the toilet arrangement can thus be realized by the feed elements. Thus, the boiler for heating the rinsing water for the shower arm 26 and the blower for the hair dryer and any desirable air extraction device can now be installed in the cavity within the front wall area. They therefore no longer have to be arranged on the toilet body as in the prior art. Consequently, a significantly more space-saving and filigree design is possible. This design also allows the toilet body 2 further set back to arrange in the pretext, so that the overhang of the toilet body 2 z. B. is only 450 mm.

Vor einer durchgängigen Revisionsöffnung 30 in der Vorwand 4 ist eine Abdeckwand 18 angeordnet. Diese besteht im vorliegenden Fall aus einem umlaufenden und auf der Vorwand aufgesetzten Montagerahmen 32 in der Größe von z.B. 786 x 330 mm (HB), der auf der Vorderseite durch eine obere Glasplatte 34 und in einem Abstand durch eine untere Glasplatte 36 verdeckt ist. In Einbaulage liegen die Unterkante der oberen Glasplatte 34 und der Oberkante der unteren Glasplatte 36 an den Klosettkörper 2 an.A cover wall 18 is arranged in front of a continuous inspection opening 30 in the pre-wall 4 . In the present case, this consists of a peripheral mounting frame 32 placed on the pre-wall and measuring e.g. 786 x 330 mm (HB), which is covered on the front by an upper glass plate 34 and at a distance by a lower glass plate 36. In the installed position, the lower edge of the upper glass panel 34 and the upper edge of the lower glass panel 36 rest against the toilet body 2 .

Die Glasplatten 34, 36 ragen ferner geringfügig über den Außenrand des umlaufenden Montagerahmen 32 heraus und erzeugen so eine filigran wirkende Schattenfuge. Die Glasplatten 34, 36 sind für die Revision abnehmbar zur Öffnung der Revisionsöffnung 30. Im abgenommenen Zustand steht die gesamte Öffnung der Revisionsöffnung 30 für die Bearbeitung und den Einbau zur Verfügung und ist somit nicht wie beim Stand der Technik auf den engen Bauraum des Tasters beschränkt. Insbesondere aus dem seitlichen Schnittbild 4 ist ersichtlich, dass die Abdeckwand 18 sich geringfügig über das obere Ende des Unterputzspülkasten 10 erstreckt.The glass plates 34, 36 also protrude slightly beyond the outer edge of the peripheral mounting frame 32 and thus produce a filigree shadow gap. The glass plates 34, 36 can be removed for inspection to open the inspection opening 30. In the removed state, the entire opening of the inspection opening 30 is available for processing and installation and is therefore not limited to the tight installation space of the button, as is the case in the prior art . It can be seen in particular from the lateral sectional view 4 that the covering wall 18 extends slightly over the upper end of the concealed cistern 10 .

Die hier beschriebene Zweiteilung der Abdeckwand mit einer Glasplatte oberhalb und einer unterhalb des WCs ist üblicherweise nur bei einer eigenen WC-Entwicklung mit Schürze vorgesehen. Bei Verwendung eines Fremd-WCs ist eine zweiteilige Platte mit möglichst geringer Fuge angedacht, auf der das WC komplett aufliegt (genormte Fremdkeramik).The division of the cover wall described here, with a glass panel above and one below the toilet, is usually only provided for a separate toilet development with an apron. When using a third-party toilet, a two-part plate with the smallest possible joint is considered, on which the toilet rests completely (standard third-party ceramics).

Zum Übergang der Zuführrohre 22, 24 von dem Hohlraum in der Vorwand 4, sind in der Rückseite des Klosettkörpers 2 eine oder mehrere Aussparungen vorgesehen, in welche die Zuführrohre 22, 24 einsetzbar oder durch welche diese durchführbar sind.For the transition of the feed pipes 22, 24 from the cavity in the front wall 4, one or more recesses are provided in the back of the toilet body 2, in which the feed pipes 22, 24 can be inserted or through which they can be performed.

Wie aus Figur 1 ersichtlich, sind am oberen Ende auf der Vorderseite der oberen Glasplatte 34 die Steuertasten 20 angeordnet, die im vorliegenden Fall durch kapazitative Berührungsfelder und beleuchtbar ausgebildet sind. Ferner umfassen sie einen Näherungssensor, sodass die Beleuchtung erst bei Näherung einer Hand angeschaltet wird und diese Steuertasten 20 ansonsten in der oberen Glasplatte 34 nicht sichtbar sind oder nur bei Näherung erhellt werden.How out figure 1 As can be seen, the control keys 20 are arranged at the upper end on the front side of the upper glass plate 34, which in the present case are formed by capacitive touch panels and can be illuminated. They also include a proximity sensor so that the lighting is only switched on when a hand approaches and these control buttons 20 are otherwise not visible in the upper glass plate 34 or are only illuminated when approaching.

Ebenfalls im Technikbereich der Vorwand angeordnet ist eine nicht näher dargestellte Steuerungstechnik mit der erforderlichen Software zur Steuerung des WC-Betriebs. Ebenfalls nicht dargestellt ist ein etwa mittig in der oberen Glasplatte angeordneter Elektromagnet, der mit einem in den Toilettendeckel 40 angeordneten Eisenkern zusammenwirkt. Durch Ansteuerung dieses Elektromagnets wird der Toilettendeckel 40 in der geöffneten Stellung gehalten und durch Umpolung schließt der Toilettendeckel 40, was in der bevorzugten Ausführungsform gedämpft geschieht. Durch diese Ausbildung ist keine Ausladung nach Hinten für den Toilettendeckel in geöffneter Stellung erforderlich.Also located in the technology area of the pre-wall is a control technology (not shown in detail) with the necessary software for controlling toilet operation. Also not shown is one arranged approximately in the middle of the upper glass plate Electromagnet which interacts with an iron core arranged in the toilet seat 40. By activating this electromagnet, the toilet lid 40 is held in the open position and the toilet lid 40 closes by reversing the polarity, which in the preferred embodiment is dampened. With this design, no projection to the rear for the toilet lid in the open position is required.

In der Seitenansicht gemäß Fig. 4 ist gestrichelt dargestellt, dass sich die Abdeckwand 18 zusammen mit dem Unterputzspülkasten 10 hebt und senkt, wenn die Höhe des Klosettkörpers 2 verändert wird.In the side view according to 4 is shown in dashed lines that the cover wall 18 raises and lowers together with the concealed cistern 10 when the height of the toilet body 2 is changed.

Eine weitere Neuerung der vorgeschlagenen Toilettenanordnung ist die WC-Verkleidung 8, die vorliegend gleichzeitig auch den Spülrand für den Klosettkörper bildet. Wesentlich ist aber zunächst, dass die WC-Verkleidung 8 in der vorliegenden Ausführungsform das obere Drittel des Klosettkörpers 2 umfänglich schürzenartig umschließt. Gemäß Figur 2 ist die WC-Verkleidung 8 im Wesentlichen als umgekehrtes U-Profil ausgebildet, wobei der äußere Vertikalschenkel 42 mehr als doppelt so lang ist, wie der geringfügig schräg nach innen ragende innere Vertikalschenkel 44. Die Breite des den äußeren Vertikalschenkel 42 und den inneren Vertikalschenkel 44 verbindenden Horizontalschenkels 46 ist so ausgebildet, dass dieser in Einbaulage den oberen Rand der WC-Keramik spielfrei umschließt, um einen spielfreien Sitz der WC-Verkleidung 8 auf dem Klosettkörper 2 zu gewährleisten. Auf der Oberseite des Klosettkörpers 2 ist der Toilettendeckel 40 über zwei vertikal die WC-Verkleidung 8 durchdringende Pins mit Außengewinde in bekannter Weise befestigt.Another innovation of the proposed toilet arrangement is the toilet panel 8, which in the present case also forms the flushing rim for the toilet body. First of all, however, it is essential that the toilet cover 8 in the present embodiment encloses the upper third of the toilet body 2 in the manner of an apron. According to figure 2 the WC paneling 8 is essentially designed as an inverted U-profile, with the outer vertical leg 42 being more than twice as long as the inner vertical leg 44, which protrudes slightly obliquely inwards. The width of the outer vertical leg 42 and the inner vertical leg 44 The connecting horizontal leg 46 is designed in such a way that it encloses the upper edge of the toilet ceramic without play in the installed position in order to ensure that the toilet cover 8 sits on the toilet body 2 without play. On the upper side of the toilet body 2, the toilet seat 40 is fastened in a known manner by means of two pins with an external thread that penetrate vertically through the toilet cover 8.

Die WC-Verkleidung übernimmt ferner die Lenkungsfunktion des Spülwassers und bildet somit den Spülkanal in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Klosettkörper 2. Hierzu kann zusätzlich anschließend an das rückseitige Spülrohr ein Spülstromverteiler ausgebildet sein, der das Wasser gleichmäßig oder bedarfsgerecht aufteilt.The toilet cladding also assumes the function of directing the flushing water and thus forms the flushing channel in cooperation with the toilet body 2. For this purpose, a flushing flow distributor can also be formed adjoining the rear flushing pipe be able to divide the water evenly or as needed.

Die vorgeschlagene multifunktionale Toilettenanordnung kann die Funktionselemente einzeln oder in jeglicher Kombination aufweisen. Weitere Funktionselemente sind z.B. Mittel zum Verstellen der Sitzhöhe des Klosettkörpers, wobei die Höheneinstellung auch programmierbar sein kann. Ferner können als Funktionselemente eine Geruchsabsaugung, eine automatische Aufhaltevorrichtung des WC-Deckels, eine Heizung, ein Fön zur Trocknung, eine Deodoriervorrichtung, entweder einzeln oder in Kombination und nachrüstbar vorgesehen sein. Ferner kann ein Belegungssensor vorgesehen sein, der die Geruchsabsaugung und die Funktionsfähigkeit des Duscharms in einer gewissen Zeit nach der Benutzung automatisch betätigt.The proposed multifunctional toilet arrangement can have the functional elements individually or in any combination. Other functional elements are, for example, means for adjusting the seat height of the toilet body, with the height setting also being programmable. Furthermore, an odor extraction system, an automatic opening device for the toilet lid, a heater, a hair dryer for drying, a deodorizing device, either individually or in combination and can be retrofitted, can be provided as functional elements. Furthermore, an occupancy sensor can be provided, which actuates the odor extraction and the functionality of the shower arm automatically a certain time after use.

Schließlich kann die Steuerungstechnik so ausgebildet sein, dass nach einer bestimmten Zeit nach dem Verlassen des WC's eine automatische Deckelabsenkung und/oder Spülung einsetzt.Finally, the control technology can be designed in such a way that after a certain time after leaving the toilet, the lid is automatically lowered and/or flushed.

Figuren 7 bis 12 zeigen verschiedene alternative Ausführungsformen der multifunktionalen Toilettenanordnung, bei denen die Abdeckwände breiter ausgebildet sind. Bei der in Fig. 7 dargestellten Ausführungsform ist neben der Abdeckwand 48 für die Toilette eine weitere Abdeckwand 50 vorgesehen, die eine breitere Revisionsöffnung abdeckt und zudem etwa um ein Drittel breiter ist als die Abdeckwand 48. Auf der Vorderseite der in Fig. 7 linken Abdeckwand 50 ist ein Waschtisch 52 montiert, der durch die Abdeckwand 50 hindurch mit den Anschlüssen hinter der Abdeckwand 50 verbunden ist. Figures 7 to 12 show various alternative embodiments of the multifunctional toilet assembly, in which the cover walls are made wider. At the in 7 illustrated embodiment is provided next to the cover wall 48 for the toilet another cover wall 50, which covers a wider inspection opening and is also about a third wider than the cover wall 48. On the front of the in 7 A washbasin 52 is mounted on the left cover wall 50 and is connected through the cover wall 50 to the connections behind the cover wall 50 .

Die in Fig. 8 dargestellte Ausführungsform weist eine Abdeckwand 54 auf, die etwas breiter als der Klosettkörper 56 ist. Neben dem Klosettkörper 56 ist auf der Abdeckwand eine Ablage montiert, z.B. zur Aufnahme 58 von Toilettenpapier.In the 8 illustrated embodiment has a cover wall 54, which is slightly wider than the toilet body 56. In addition to the toilet body 56, a shelf is mounted on the cover wall, for example for receiving 58 toilet paper.

Die in den Figuren 9 und 10 dargestellte breitere Ausführungsform umfasst ebenfalls eine verbreiterte Abdeckwand 60 zum Verschließen einer verbreiterten und nicht dargestellten Revisionsöffnung, welche einen Bereich von ca. 80 Zentimetern mit zwei nebeneinander angeordneten Klosettkörpern abdeckt. Bei dieser Ausführungsform umfasst die Toilettenanordnung auf der rechten Seite einen Klosettkörper 62 vor einer durch die Abdeckwand 60 verdeckten Revisionsöffnung und links von diesem Klosettkörper 62 ein Bidet 64 mit einem flexibel verbundenen und herausnehmbaren Duscharm 66. Über die gesamte Breite von Klosettkörper 62 und Bidet 64 erstreckt sich ein über zwei Scharniere schwenkbar an der Abdeckwand 60 befestigter Klappdeckel 68, der im Gebrauch gemäß Figur 9 hochklappbar und ansonsten zum gemeinsamen Verschließen von Bidet 64 und Klosettkörper 62 gemäß Fig. 10 herunterklappbar ist.The in the figures 9 and 10 illustrated broader embodiment also includes a widened cover wall 60 for closing a widened and not shown inspection opening, which covers an area of about 80 centimeters with two toilet bodies arranged side by side. In this embodiment, the toilet arrangement comprises on the right side a toilet body 62 in front of an inspection opening covered by the cover wall 60 and to the left of this toilet body 62 a bidet 64 with a flexibly connected and removable shower arm 66. Over the entire width of the toilet body 62 and bidet 64 there is a hinged lid 68 which is pivotably attached to the cover wall 60 via two hinges and which, in use, is shown in accordance with FIG figure 9 folded up and otherwise for joint closure of bidet 64 and toilet body 62 according to 10 can be folded down.

Schließlich umfasst die in den Figuren 11 und 12 dargestellte Ausführungsform auch eine breitere Abdeckwand 70, die sich über eine Breite von ca. 100 cm zur Montage von zwei Klosettkörpern 72, 74 erstreckt. Durch diese breite Abdeckwand 70 wird eine entsprechend breite Revisionsöffnung abgedeckt. Beide Klosettkörper sind auch hier mittels eines Klappdeckels 76 wie in Fig. 12 abgebildet verdeckbar, der über zwei Scharniere gelenkig mit der Abdeckwand 70 verbunden ist.Finally, the included in the figures 11 and 12 100 cm for mounting two toilet bodies 72, 74. A correspondingly wide inspection opening is covered by this wide cover wall 70 . Both toilet bodies are also here by means of a hinged lid 76 as in 12 shown concealable, which is connected to the cover wall 70 in an articulated manner via two hinges.

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  1. Multi-functional toilet assembly with an actuating device, a flushing device comprising a concealed cistern and being actuable by means of the actuating device, a toilet body (2, 56, 62, 72, 74) with a flushing rim, a flushing water inlet connectable to the flushing device, a waste water outlet, a wall, a cover wall and at least one further functional element, wherein, in addition to the flushing device, technical elements required for the operation of the at least one functional element are arranged in the wall behind the toilet body (2) and an opening (30) in the wall behind the toilet body (2, 56, 62, 72, 74) is provided, which can be closed via the cover wall (18, 48, 50, 54, 60, 70) which can be detachably fastened in front of the wall, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT the opening (30) is designed as an inspection opening (30), via which easy access for maintenance and retrofitting of the technical elements required for the operation of the at least one further functional element is enabled and which extends at least from the upper edge of the toilet body (2, 56, 62, 72, 74) to the actuating device integrated in the cover wall.
  2. Toilet assembly according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT the cover wall comprises a mounting frame (32) placed or clamped in front of the wall or partially recessed into the wall or into the inspection opening, on the front side of which the cover wall (18, 48, 50, 54, 60, 70) is fastened, the cover wall comprising an upper glass plate (34) and a lower glass plate (36) which are separated only at a joint.
  3. Toilet assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT the toilet body (2, 56, 62, 72, 74) is adjustable in height.
  4. Toilet assembly according to claim 3, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT it comprises adjusting means in the form of an automatically operable drive unit for adjusting a seat height.
  5. Toilet assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT behind the toilet body (2, 56, 62, 72, 74) a pre-wall (4) is arranged, which comprises a mounting profile arranged at a distance from an on-site wall with an enclosing wall and a tiling arranged thereon and behind which the technical elements are arranged.
  6. Toilet assembly according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT the actuating device is designed to be contactless.
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