EP3851004A1 - Mounting device for releasably mounting a fitting on a toilet body - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an assembly device for the detachable assembly of a fitting part on a toilet body.
- Toilets water closets
- a toilet body often made of ceramic
- a toilet seat and a lid are usually provided.
- the toilet seat is used by the user to sit on and can regularly be folded up around an axis that is transverse to the rear of the toilet.
- a toilet lid that is also usually provided for closing the toilet bowl, which usually also covers the seat.
- the parts of the toilet seat and toilet lid are generally referred to as a "set part", with this in addition to a toilet seat and a toilet lid in each case also in the case of a combination thereof, that is to say a complete toilet set, includes.
- the seat or the cover can then be the object of assembly on the toilet body, or both can also be assembled together using the assembly device in question here.
- a specific solution according to the WO 2015/166111 A1 or, somewhat modified, the WO 2016/071487 A1 provides a lock that can be released by pressing a button on the side, the locking being effected by a rod spring and its engagement in a groove on a fastening pin on the toilet body side.
- the corresponding engagement or form fit must be released by pressing a button so that the toilet set can be lifted off. After being put back on again, this locks, restoring the intervention and can then no longer be released without pressing a button.
- the present invention is based on the object of specifying an assembly device that has been further developed with regard to the detachability of a fitting part from the toilet body for cleaning purposes.
- the invention is directed to an assembly device for assembling a set on a toilet body, with two mutually complementary fastening elements, of which a first fastening element is to be attached to the toilet body and a second fastening element is to be attached to the set, with one of the fastening elements, preferably the second, a form-fit element for establishing and releasing a positive fit with the other fastening element for fastening the set part on the toilet body by coupling the two fastening elements, the positive fit element being movable between a positive fit position corresponding to this positive fit and a release position releasing the positive fit, when acted upon by an elastic force, characterized by a blocking element of the fastening element having the form-locking element, which blocking element is movable between a blocking position and a release position and in the blocking position blocks the form-locking element in the form-locking position, the form-locking element when the blocking element is in the release position as a result of the elastic force in the form-locking position remains,
- the set is fastened to the toilet body by a form fit between two fastening elements, one of which is to be attached or attached to the toilet body and the other to the set.
- two fastening elements one of which is to be attached or attached to the toilet body and the other to the set.
- One of these preferably the one provided on the fitting part and referred to here as the "second fastening element"
- the form-fit element is therefore pretensioned.
- the blocking element is additionally provided according to the invention, which blocks the form-fit element in its form-fit position when the blocking element is in its blocking position. From this it is in turn movable into a release position.
- this does not mean that the form-fit element therefore also automatically moves out of the form-fit position. Rather, the form-fit element is held in the form-fit position by the elastic force.
- the fastening brought about by this form fit can, however, be released according to the invention, namely by applying a force to each other or, in the assembled state, the fitting part with the assembly device and the toilet body.
- This can e.g. B. be brought about by suitable shaping of the parts of the fastening element (which does not have the form-locking element) and / or the form-locking element that are relevant for the form fit, for example by bevels.
- the blocking element can be used to distinguish between two functional states, namely, on the one hand, a non-releasable assembly state (blocking position) (without movement of the blocking element) and, on the other hand, a fastening state that can be disengaged and re-assembled (release position of the blocking element and movement of the form-fit element between its two positions).
- the fastening elements can only be activated by an active unlocking, e.g. B. the keystroke, are released from each other, the keystroke canceling the form fit and thus there is no longer any detent. Without pressing a button, e.g. B. simply by pulling up the fitting part (or pulling one fastener against the other) no resolution of the attachment is possible.
- the option according to the invention can, for. B. can be used by parents with children who want to prevent the children from releasing them at least at a certain age, but want to return to a "normal" quick release function later at their discretion.
- the same advantages result from the fact that one and the same product design can serve customers with the desire for such a blockage and customers without such a request.
- a fitter when assembling the set or the complete set on the toilet body, a fitter can make the decision as to the position in which he leaves the blocking element.
- the blocking element can be placed in the release position so that the fitted set element offers a quick release function.
- it can e.g. B. be desired in a public toilet in a train station or park, to make vandalism or theft more difficult, so that the blocking element is left in the blocking position and thus the set could only be removed after moving the blocking element.
- the possibility of actuating the blocking element can be designed in such a way that it is difficult to access and / or only the initiated understand the functional context and / or actuation is only possible with a tool. This will be discussed in more detail below.
- the form-fit element itself is an elastic spring element and thus generates the elastic restoring force itself.
- it can be a bar spring, preferably with a curved shape (in the exemplary embodiment, an angular U-shape), which has a section responsible for the form-fit Has. In the assembled state, this is preferably horizontal and, in the form-fitting position, engages in an undercut of the other fastening element, for example one on the toilet body mounted and upward-pointing fastening pin, and thus establishes the form fit.
- This section can be moved from this form-fit position into a release position outside the undercut by a preferably horizontal movement.
- the blocking element can be designed as a rotatable part, the blocking position and the release position then corresponding to different rotational positions.
- a radial shoulder of the blocking element can block part of the form-fit element in the form-fit position and release it by turning it away (into the release position), with a radial recess adjacent to the shoulder then coming into effect.
- the shoulder and the recess can prevent a portion of the rod spring from moving or release this movement.
- the section of the rod spring relevant for the interaction with the blocking element can be a (preferably distal) region of a leg z.
- the rotary actuation of the blocking element can be carried out by actuating one axial end (relative to the axis of rotation), e.g. B. in which there is a suitable handle or the like is provided.
- a receptacle for a tool head can be provided, e.g. B. a receptacle for one end of a key with a form-fitting profile, z. B. a hexagonal profile. Recordings can of course also be considered for Phillips, Torx or other screwdrivers and the like.
- the fastening elements on the toilet body side are mounted to the toilet body in a manner in which there is also an interaction between a tool and the part of the fastening element above the toilet body.
- this part can, for. B. a fastening pin also have a receptacle for tool engagement, such as a hexagonal receptacle.
- a favorable embodiment of the invention provides an embodiment of the tool holder on the blocking element that is analogous to this tool holder, so that a fitter can use the tool, which is usually available anyway, and also z. B. can work with the same hex wrench size. Accordingly, he can easily place the blocking element in the desired position without significant additional effort during assembly.
- the axis of rotation of the blocking element is preferably horizontal and particularly preferably perpendicular to a pivot axis of the fitting part, which is usually pivotably mounted on the toilet body, i.e. can be folded up and down.
- This position of the blocking element enables a particularly compact design of the assembly device, wherein the blocking element can be arranged very close to the form fit between the form fit element and the (other) fastening element.
- the next distance between its axis of rotation and the form fit, preferably the rod spring engagement in the undercut is at most 20 mm, the following values being even more preferred as further upper limits: 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13 mm.
- Hindering or preventing the access of unauthorized persons to the blocking element or its actuation has already been mentioned above.
- a favorable solution for this is an arrangement under a cover of the assembly device.
- the existence and possibility of actuation of the blocking element cannot be recognized from the outside at all.
- a cover must be removed or at least moved in order to move the blocking element, in particular to bring it into the release position.
- the cover can for its part latch in the final position (relative to the assembly device, not necessarily after it has been mounted on the toilet body). Then the cover is difficult to remove.
- the cover can engage with the other fastening element, such as the fastening pin (on the toilet body), in a relatively "strict” manner.
- the cover is preferably designed as a housing cap that largely covers the fastening element (which has the form-fitting element). If this is the "second" fastening element, that is to say the garment part-side, then the housing cap preferably covers this second fastening element over most of its outer surface. That outer surface is considered that is not covered by other elements anyway, in particular by the set or parts. Reference is made to the exemplary embodiment for illustration.
- the blocking element is preferably a permanent part of the assembly device, that is, when it moves, it is not removed from the assembly device and reinserted for blocking, but only moved within the assembly device or on it.
- the same preferably applies to the form-fit element, regardless of the blocking element. This means that these parts cannot be lost.
- Figure 1 one recognizes an assembly device with which a toilet lid 2 and a toilet seat 3 are held on a toilet body 4 in a foldable manner.
- the illustration is cut vertically, the cutting plane running centrally through the axis of the foldability (shown horizontally with dashed lines) and centrally through a fastening pin 5 of the mounting device.
- the mounting device namely its horizontal, approximately cylindrical main part 1
- the mounting device is held on the toilet body 4 by a thread visible at the lower end of the fastening pin 5 and a thread screwed onto it , but not marked mother.
- the metal fastening pin 5 is held by a washer labeled 6 on the ceramic of the toilet body 4, the washer 6 covering a mounting hole in the toilet body 4 and securing the attachment through a certain inherent elasticity and avoiding damage to the ceramic.
- the mounting pin 5 is also in the Figures 2, 3 (for the other side), 6, 8 and 9 clearly visible.
- the main part 1 and the fastening pin 5 thus form the two fastening elements in the sense of the above description.
- the fastening pin 5 has a groove 7 running horizontally in its circumferential direction, i.e. a double undercut, the upper undercut, i.e. the upper part of the cross-sectional profile, being beveled with respect to the vertical longitudinal axis of the fastening pin 5, here to about 45 °. Furthermore, the fastening pin 5 has a hexagonal engagement 8 for a 5 mm Allen key at its upper end-face end, with which it can be screwed against the aforementioned nut.
- the fastening pin 5 engages from below into a receiving hole of the in Figure 1 horizontally lying main part 1 of the assembly device, compare also the Figures 14 and 17 , and is attached therein in a manner to be explained in more detail.
- the receiving hole has an opening at the top, see also that Figures 5 and 15th through which the Allen key can be inserted into the aforementioned receptacle 8. The actuation would therefore also be possible after the fastening pin 5 has been inserted into the receiving hole.
- the horizontally lying main part 1 of the mounting device holds in a manner known per se two parts of the set, namely a toilet lid 2 and a toilet seat 3, the Figures 2 and 3 show more clearly that on the one facing away from the fastening pin 5 (in Figure 1 left) side a conventional rotary damper 9 is provided (in the following the reference numerals are not differentiated between the right and the left side, because the parts are largely identical).
- the distal end of the rotary damper 9 engages in a receiving sleeve 10, which in turn sits in a corresponding opening in the toilet lid 2, namely a sleeve 10 on the left and a sleeve 10 on the right.
- the two fittings 2 and 3 can be folded in relation to the toilet body 4, with one of the two rotary dampers 9 damping the folding movement of the toilet lid 2 and the other rotary damper 9 damping the folding movement of the toilet seat 3 .
- This is not explained in detail because the embodiment is so far conventional.
- the invention relates primarily to the fastening of the main part 1 on the fastening pin 5.
- the main part 1 contains a bar spring 11 mounted horizontally therein, which is mainly in the Figures 5-9 can be seen in the Figures 6-9 without the enveloping elements of the main part for better illustration.
- This bar spring 11 has a U-profile with a somewhat angular shape and can according to its functional position Figure 1 can be plugged in from the right and, according to FIG. 5, from the left. In this functional position, the two legs of the bar spring 11 each engage on opposite sides in the already mentioned groove 7, the circular cross-sectional profile of the bar spring 11 according to z. B.
- Figure 7 is completely absorbed in the groove. This is the form fit that has already been explained several times in the description and the bar spring 11 accordingly forms the form-locking element.
- the two legs of the bar spring 11 can be pushed apart in their functional position, by vigorously pulling the main part 1 or (one) of the set parts 2 and 3 upwards in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the fastening pin 5 through an interaction between the inclined part of the Cross-sectional profile of the groove 7 and the round cross-sectional profile of the rod spring 11, the latter are bent apart and the form fit is canceled.
- the set of fittings 2 and 3 (together in this exemplary embodiment) can be withdrawn from the fastening pin 5 in a disengaging manner upwards.
- the set parts 2 and 3 can be latched onto the fastening pin 5 from above and fastened to it. In this respect, a so-called quick release function is given.
- the main part 1 also has a blocking element 12, which according to FIGS Figures 6-9 has a roller-like shape, the axis of the blocking element 12, which is also rotatable about this axis, horizontal and perpendicular to the in Figure 1 shown folding axis of the set parts 2 and 3 (and thus as in Figure 7 drawn vertically).
- the rotatability is given simply by the fact that the roller-like shaped blocking element 12 is inserted into an adapted horizontal opening of the main part 1, compare for example FIG Figures 1 , 4th , 10, 11 and especially 17.
- the latter figure in particular shows that the blocking element 12 is held in this opening adapted to its shape.
- the blocking element 12 likewise has a 5 mm hexagon socket, which is numbered 13. It can be operated with the same Allen key as the previously explained receptacle 8 of the fastening pin 5.
- the blocking element 12 can thus be between one of the Figures 7 , 8, 10 corresponding release position and one of the Figures 9 and 11 Turn the corresponding blocking position by about 90 °.
- An arrow visible in various figures shows the direction of rotation in the blocking position according to FIG the Figures 9 and 11 on.
- the lateral surface of the blocking element 12 is radially smaller over part of the circumference than the end faces in an area that is axially spaced apart from the end faces, the corresponding free space of the blocking position being particularly well in Figure 9 visible shoulders 14 is narrowed.
- the distance between these shoulders 14 in the axial direction of the blocking element 12 corresponds approximately to the distance between the legs of the bar spring 11 in the relaxed state of the same, that is to say in the form of a positive fit.
- These shoulders 14 thus prevent the two legs from bending apart and block the bar spring 11, that is to say the form-fit element, in its form-fit position, compare Figure 9 . In Figure 11 this situation can be seen particularly clearly in a section perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the blocking element 12.
- the design of the lateral surface of the blocking element 12 also ensures that the rod spring legs strike in the two positions shown.
- the radially recessed parts of the lateral surface are shaped somewhat angularly, so that the bar spring legs in the two positions shown each strike flat surface sections to the extent that the blocking element 12 cannot be rotated beyond the positions shown.
- These planar sections merge into one another somewhat angularly in the manner described and run into cylindrical and radial directions on their respective other longitudinal side outer surface parts from.
- a well thought-out three-dimensional shape of a one-piece plastic part (preferably an injection-molded part) in conjunction with a simple receptacle in the main part 1 can thus provide a blocking function, so to speak to "switch off" the quick release function.
- FIGS. 1 to 11 are without one in the Figures 12 to 17 illustrated housing cap 15 is shown.
- This serves to cover the (according to the Figures 1-3 ) portion of the outer surface of the main part 1 that is not covered by the toilet seat 3 anyway.
- This housing cap 15 is also a simple plastic injection-molded part that can be pushed onto the somewhat skeletonized main part 1 with a precise fit.
- FIGS 14 and 17 clearly show that a slot 16 on the underside of the housing cap 15 has a circular enlargement 17 at its end, which is adapted to the outer contour of the fastening pin 5 at this point.
- the housing cap 15 Since the housing cap 15 is somewhat inherently elastic, it can also be pushed over the main part 1 when the fastening pin 5 has already been pushed into it, compare FIG Figures 15-17 to then move to the final position according to the Figures 12-14 to reach, in which the housing cap 15 engages.
- the housing cap 15 is so firmly seated with respect to the described form fit with the fastening pin 5 that it can only be pulled off again in the axial direction with great effort, which is made more difficult by its smooth outer shape. Realistically, this is not possible in normal operation; rather, once the housing cap 15 has been put on, it actually blocks access for users, in particular to the hexagonal engagement 13 of the blocking element 12.
- a set of fittings or here a set of two fittings 2 and 3 can be mounted on a ceramic toilet body 4 in a largely customary manner with the aid of the assembly device according to the invention, with a quick release with regard to the fastening of the main part 1 on the fastening pin 5 -Function consists.
- the blocking element 12 is initially in its release position. After sliding onto the fastening pin 5, the fitter can decide whether this quick release function should remain or, for example, because of a public location that is prone to theft or vandalism, the toilet set should be installed essentially permanently.
- the present embodiment is not only particularly simple and effective, but also stable. This is also due to the fact that the axis of rotation of the blocking element 12 is arranged relatively close to the form fit between the bar spring 11 and the groove 7.
- the corresponding one in the Figures 8-11 The visible distance in the present case is less than 13 mm, the most stable middle part of the form fit, that is to say in fact the vertical longitudinal axis of the fastening bolt 5, being used.
- the parts used are not constructed in a filigree manner and geometrically relatively straightforward.
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Montageeinrichtung für ein Garniturteil eines WC, wobei im montierten Zustand durch ein Blockadeelement (12) eine ansonsten gegebene rastende Abnehmbarkeit blockiert werden kann.Assembly device for a set of a toilet, whereby in the assembled state a blocking element (12) can be used to block any latching removability that would otherwise exist.
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Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Montageeinrichtung zur lösbaren Montage eines Garniturteils auf einem WC-Körper.The present invention relates to an assembly device for the detachable assembly of a fitting part on a toilet body.
WCs (Wasserklosetts) weisen einen WC-Körper, oft aus Keramik, mit einer WC-Schüssel auf. Ferner sind meistens ein WC-Sitz und ein Deckel vorgesehen. Der WC-Sitz dient dem Benutzer zum Sitzen darauf und kann regelmäßig um eine im hinteren Bereich des WCs quer liegende Achse hochgeklappt werden. Gleiches gilt für einen ebenfalls meistens vorgesehenen WC-Deckel zum Verschließen der WC-Schüssel, der dabei in der Regel auch den Sitz mit abdeckt.Toilets (water closets) have a toilet body, often made of ceramic, with a toilet bowl. Furthermore, a toilet seat and a lid are usually provided. The toilet seat is used by the user to sit on and can regularly be folded up around an axis that is transverse to the rear of the toilet. The same applies to a toilet lid that is also usually provided for closing the toilet bowl, which usually also covers the seat.
Im Folgenden wird bezüglich der Teile WC-Sitz und WC-Deckel allgemein von einem "Garniturteil" gesprochen, wobei dies neben einem WC-Sitz und einem WC-Deckel jeweils für sich auch den Fall einer Kombination daraus, also einer kompletten WC-Garnitur, umfasst. In diesem letztgenannten Fall kann dann der Sitz oder der Deckel Gegenstand der Montage auf dem WC-Körper sein oder es können auch beide über die hier gegenständliche Montageeinrichtung gemeinsam montiert werden.In the following, the parts of the toilet seat and toilet lid are generally referred to as a "set part", with this in addition to a toilet seat and a toilet lid in each case also in the case of a combination thereof, that is to say a complete toilet set, includes. In this last-mentioned case, the seat or the cover can then be the object of assembly on the toilet body, or both can also be assembled together using the assembly device in question here.
Es versteht sich von selbst, dass WCs besonders häufig und gründlich gereinigt werden müssen und die Reinigung hinsichtlich der Gebrauchseigenschaften einen wesentlichen Aspekt darstellt. Dementsprechend ist es grundsätzlich bekannt, Befestigungseinrichtungen vorzusehen, mit denen diese Teile einzeln oder auch zusammen vereinfacht von dem WC-Körper abgebaut werden können. "Vereinfacht" bedeutet, dass zum Beispiel das Lösen von Schraubverbindungen, mit denen Befestigungszapfen durch vertikale Löcher im WC-Körper hindurchgreifend montiert sind, für die regelmäßige Reinigung und Reinigungspersonal zu umständlich ist und demzufolge auf ein Abbauen verzichtet wird.It goes without saying that toilets have to be cleaned particularly frequently and thoroughly and that cleaning is an essential aspect in terms of usage properties. Accordingly, it is basically known to provide fastening devices with which these parts can be dismantled individually or together in a simplified manner from the toilet body. "Simplified" means that, for example, the loosening of screw connections with which fastening pins are mounted reaching through vertical holes in the toilet body is too cumbersome for regular cleaning and cleaning personnel and therefore dismantling is dispensed with.
Insbesondere sind Lösungen bekannt, bei denen in der Art einer Rastverbindung ein Garniturteil auf Befestigungszapfen, die ihrerseits an dem WC-Körper montiert sind, rastend aufgesteckt und so montiert werden können. Diese Garniturteile können dann bei Überwindung der Verrastung, also mit einem gewissen Kraftaufwand, wieder nach oben abgezogen werden. In diesem Zusammenhang ist häufig von "Quick Release"-Garniturteilen die Rede.In particular, solutions are known in which, in the manner of a latching connection, a fitting part can be snapped onto fastening pins, which in turn are mounted on the toilet body, and can be mounted in this way. These set parts can then be pulled off upwards again when the latching is overcome, that is to say with a certain amount of force. In this context, "quick release" fittings are often referred to.
Außerdem gibt es zahlreiche Lösungen im Stand der Technik, bei denen Betätigungslemente durch das Reinigungspersonal betätigt werden, um dadurch eine Befestigung zu lösen und ein Garniturteil von einem WC-Körper-seitigen Befestigungselement abzunehmen. Beispielhaft wird verwiesen auf die ältere Anmeldung
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Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine hinsichtlich der Lösbarkeit eines Garniturteils von dem WC-Körper zu Reinigungszwecken weiterentwickelte Montageeinrichtung anzugeben.The present invention is based on the object of specifying an assembly device that has been further developed with regard to the detachability of a fitting part from the toilet body for cleaning purposes.
Hierzu richtet sich die Erfindung auf eine Montageeinrichtung zur Montage eines Garniturteils auf einem WC-Körper, mit zwei zueinander komplementären Befestigungselementen, von denen ein erstes Befestigungselement an dem WC-Körper und ein zweites Befestigungselement an dem Garniturteil anzubringen ist, wobei eines der Befestigungselemente, vorzugsweise das zweite, ein Formschlusselement zum Herstellen und Lösen eines Formschlusses mit dem anderen Befestigungselement zur Befestigung des Garniturteils auf dem WC-Körper durch Verkopplung der beiden Befestigungselemente aufweist, wobei das Formschlusselement zwischen einer diesem Formschluss entsprechenden Formschlussposition und einer den Formschluss freigebenden Freigabeposition durch eine elastische Kraft beaufschlagt beweglich ist, gekennzeichnet durch ein Blockadeelement des das Formschlusselement aufweisenden Befestigungselements, welches Blockadeelement zwischen einer Blockadeposition und einer Freigabeposition beweglich ist und in der Blockadeposition das Formschlusselement in der Formschlussposition blockiert, wobei das Formschlusselement, wenn das Blockadeelement in der Freigabeposition ist, in Folge der elastischen Kraft in der Formschlussposition bleibt, wobei das andere Befestigungselement, wenn das Blockadeelement in der Freigabeposition ist, durch Kraftbeaufschlagung der Befestigungselemente gegeneinander unter Lösung des Formschlusses zwischen ihm und dem Formschlusselement durch Herausbewegen des Formschlusselementes aus der Formschlussposition gegen die elastische Kraft aus der Verkopplung mit dem das Formschlusselement aufweisenden Befestigungselement gelöst werden kann. Sie richtet sich außerdem auf vorteilhafte Verwendungen einer solchen Montageeinrichtung und ein damit ausgestattetes Garniturteil.For this purpose, the invention is directed to an assembly device for assembling a set on a toilet body, with two mutually complementary fastening elements, of which a first fastening element is to be attached to the toilet body and a second fastening element is to be attached to the set, with one of the fastening elements, preferably the second, a form-fit element for establishing and releasing a positive fit with the other fastening element for fastening the set part on the toilet body by coupling the two fastening elements, the positive fit element being movable between a positive fit position corresponding to this positive fit and a release position releasing the positive fit, when acted upon by an elastic force, characterized by a blocking element of the fastening element having the form-locking element, which blocking element is movable between a blocking position and a release position and in the blocking position blocks the form-locking element in the form-locking position, the form-locking element when the blocking element is in the release position as a result of the elastic force in the form-locking position remains, the other fastening element, when the blocking element is in the release position, by applying force to the fastening elements against each other and nter release of the form-fit between it and the form-fit element can be released by moving the form-fit element out of the form-fit position against the elastic force from the coupling with the fastening element having the form-fit element. It is also aimed at advantageous uses of such an assembly device and a fitting part equipped with it.
Erfindungsgemäß ist eine Befestigung des Garniturteils auf dem WC-Körper durch einen Formschluss zwischen zwei Befestigungselementen vorgesehen, von denen eines an dem WC-Körper und das andere an dem Garniturteil anzubringen oder angebracht ist. Eines davon, vorzugsweise das an dem Garniturteil vorgesehene und hier als "zweites Befestigungselement" bezeichnete, weist zu diesem Zweck das Formschlusselement auf. Dieses ist durch eine elastische Kraft beaufschlagt, unterliegt also einer elastischen Rückstellung, gegen die es von der Formschlussposition in die Freigabeposition beweglich ist. Das Formschlusselement ist also vorgespannt.According to the invention, the set is fastened to the toilet body by a form fit between two fastening elements, one of which is to be attached or attached to the toilet body and the other to the set. One of these, preferably the one provided on the fitting part and referred to here as the "second fastening element", has the form-locking element for this purpose. This is acted upon by an elastic force, so it is subject to an elastic return, against which it can be moved from the form-fit position into the release position. The form-fit element is therefore pretensioned.
Im Unterschied zu dem Stand der Technik aus den beiden oben zitierten WO-Dokumenten ist erfindungsgemäß zusätzlich das Blockadeelement vorgesehen, welches das Formschlusselement in dessen Formschlussposition blockiert, und zwar wenn das Blockadeelement in seiner Blockadeposition ist. Aus dieser ist es seinerseits in eine Freigabeposition beweglich. Das hat jedoch nicht zur Folge, dass sich das Formschlusselement deswegen selbsttätig ebenfalls aus der Formschlussposition heraus bewegt. Vielmehr wird das Formschlusselement durch die elastische Kraft in der Formschlussposition gehalten.In contrast to the prior art from the two WO documents cited above, the blocking element is additionally provided according to the invention, which blocks the form-fit element in its form-fit position when the blocking element is in its blocking position. From this it is in turn movable into a release position. However, this does not mean that the form-fit element therefore also automatically moves out of the form-fit position. Rather, the form-fit element is held in the form-fit position by the elastic force.
Die durch diesen Formschluss bewirkte Befestigung ist allerdings erfindungsgemäß lösbar, indem nämlich die beiden Befestigungselemente bzw., im montierten Zustand, das Garniturteil mit der Montageeinrichtung und der WC-Körper gegeneinander mit einer Kraft beaufschlagt werden. Insbesondere kann man also an dem Garniturteil z. B. nach oben ziehen und löst sich dadurch der beschriebene Formschluss, bewegt sich also das Formschlusselement gegen die elastische Kraft in seine Freigabeposition. Dies kann z. B. durch geeignete Formgebung der für den Formschluss relevanten Teile des (nicht das Formschlusselement aufweisenden) Befestigungselements und/oder des Formschlusselements bewirkt werden, etwa durch Anschrägungen.The fastening brought about by this form fit can, however, be released according to the invention, namely by applying a force to each other or, in the assembled state, the fitting part with the assembly device and the toilet body. In particular, you can so on the garnish z. B. pull upwards and thereby the described form fit is released, so the form fit element moves against the elastic force in its release position. This can e.g. B. be brought about by suitable shaping of the parts of the fastening element (which does not have the form-locking element) and / or the form-locking element that are relevant for the form fit, for example by bevels.
Mit dem Blockadeelement kann also zwischen zwei Funktionszuständen unterschieden werden, nämlich einerseits einem (ohne Bewegung des Blockadeelements) unlösbaren Montagezustand (Blockadeposition) und andererseits einem entrastend lösbaren und rastend wieder montierbaren Befestigungszustand (Freigabeposition des Blockadeelements und Bewegung des Formschlusselements zwischen seinen beiden Positionen). Im Stand der Technik, insbesondere in den beiden zitierten WO-Dokumenten, können die Befestigungselemente aber nur durch eine aktive Entriegelung, z. B. den Tastendruck, voneinander gelöst werden, wobei der Tastendruck den Formschluss aufhebt und damit auch keine Rastung mehr vorliegt. Ohne Tastendruck, also z. B. einfach nur durch Hochziehen des Garniturteils (oder Ziehen des einen Befestigungselements gegenüber dem anderen) ist keine Auflösung der Befestigung möglich.The blocking element can be used to distinguish between two functional states, namely, on the one hand, a non-releasable assembly state (blocking position) (without movement of the blocking element) and, on the other hand, a fastening state that can be disengaged and re-assembled (release position of the blocking element and movement of the form-fit element between its two positions). In the prior art, in particular in the two cited WO documents, the fastening elements can only be activated by an active unlocking, e.g. B. the keystroke, are released from each other, the keystroke canceling the form fit and thus there is no longer any detent. Without pressing a button, e.g. B. simply by pulling up the fitting part (or pulling one fastener against the other) no resolution of the attachment is possible.
Andererseits gibt es im Stand der Technik, wie eingangs bereits zu dem Stichwort "Quick Release" beschrieben, Lösungen, die ausschließlich eine rastende oder Schnappbefestigung kennen, und zwar ohne Blockademöglichkeit.On the other hand, there is in the prior art, as was already the case with the keyword "Quick Release" describes solutions that only have a latching or snap-on fastening, without the possibility of blocking.
Die erfindungsgemäße Wahlmöglichkeit kann z. B. von Eltern mit Kindern genutzt werden, die eine Lösbarkeit durch die Kinder jedenfalls in einem bestimmten Alter verhindern wollen, aber nach ihrem Ermessen später zu einer "gewöhnlichen" Quick Release-Funktion zurückkehren wollen. Die gleichen Vorteile ergeben sich dadurch, dass mit ein und derselben Produktgestaltung Kunden mit dem Wunsch nach einer solchen Blockade und Kunden ohne solchen Wunsch bedient werden können.The option according to the invention can, for. B. can be used by parents with children who want to prevent the children from releasing them at least at a certain age, but want to return to a "normal" quick release function later at their discretion. The same advantages result from the fact that one and the same product design can serve customers with the desire for such a blockage and customers without such a request.
Insbesondere kann ein Monteur bei der Montage des Garniturteils oder der kompletten Garnitur auf dem WC-Körper die Entscheidung treffen, in welcher Position er das Blockadeelement hinterlässt. Zum Beispiel kann bei einem WC im privaten Bereich das Blockadeelement in die Freigabeposition gesetzt werden, sodass das montierte Garniturelement eine Quick Release-Funktion bietet. Andererseits kann es z. B. bei einem öffentlichen WC in einem Bahnhof oder Park gewünscht sein, Vandalismus oder Diebstahl zu erschweren, sodass das Blockadeelement in der Blockadeposition hinterlassen wird und damit das Garniturteil nur nach Bewegung des Blockadeelements abnehmbar wäre. In diesem Zusammenhang kann die Betätigungsmöglichkeit für das Blockadeelement so ausgestaltet werden, dass sie schwer zugänglich ist und/oder nur Eingeweihte den Funktionszusammenhang begreifen und/oder eine Betätigung nur durch Werkzeug möglich ist. Hierauf wird weiter unten noch näher eingegangen.In particular, when assembling the set or the complete set on the toilet body, a fitter can make the decision as to the position in which he leaves the blocking element. For example, in a private toilet, the blocking element can be placed in the release position so that the fitted set element offers a quick release function. On the other hand, it can e.g. B. be desired in a public toilet in a train station or park, to make vandalism or theft more difficult, so that the blocking element is left in the blocking position and thus the set could only be removed after moving the blocking element. In this context, the possibility of actuating the blocking element can be designed in such a way that it is difficult to access and / or only the initiated understand the functional context and / or actuation is only possible with a tool. This will be discussed in more detail below.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist das Formschlusselement selbst ein elastisches Federelement und erzeugt damit die elastische Rückstellkraft selbst. Insbesondere kann es sich um eine Stabfeder, vorzugsweise mit einer gebogenen Form (im Ausführungsbeispiel eine eckige U-Form) handeln, die einen für den Formschluss verantwortlichen Abschnitt hat. Dieser liegt im montierten Zustand vorzugsweise horizontal und greift in der Formschlussposition dabei in einen Hinterschnitt des anderen Befestigungselements, etwa eines auf dem WC-Körper montierten und nach oben weisenden Befestigungszapfens, ein und stellt damit den Formschluss her. Durch eine wiederum vorzugsweise horizontale Bewegung kann dieser Abschnitt aus dieser Formschlussposition in eine Freigabeposition außerhalb des Hinterschnitts bewegt werden. Wie bereits erläutert, kann z. B. durch eine Anschrägung einer Seitenflanke des Hinterschnitt-Profils und/oder eine geeignete Form des Querschnittsprofils der Stabfeder, etwa rund, dafür gesorgt werden, dass diese Bewegung auch durch eine Kraftbeaufschlagung zwischen den beiden Befestigungselementen bzw. dem Garniturteil und dem WC-Körper (im montierten Zustand) im Sinn eines Entrastens erfolgen kann.According to a preferred embodiment, the form-fit element itself is an elastic spring element and thus generates the elastic restoring force itself. In particular, it can be a bar spring, preferably with a curved shape (in the exemplary embodiment, an angular U-shape), which has a section responsible for the form-fit Has. In the assembled state, this is preferably horizontal and, in the form-fitting position, engages in an undercut of the other fastening element, for example one on the toilet body mounted and upward-pointing fastening pin, and thus establishes the form fit. This section can be moved from this form-fit position into a release position outside the undercut by a preferably horizontal movement. As already explained, z. B. by a bevel of a side flank of the undercut profile and / or a suitable shape of the cross-sectional profile of the bar spring, for example round, it can be ensured that this movement is also due to the application of force between the two fastening elements or the set and the toilet body ( in the assembled state) can be done in the sense of unlatching.
Das Blockadeelement kann als drehbewegliches Teil ausgestaltet sein, wobei dann die Blockadeposition und die Freigabeposition verschiedenen Drehpositionen entsprechen. Insbesondere kann eine radiale Schulter des Blockadeelements einen Teil des Formschlusselements in der Formschlussposition blockieren und durch Wegdrehen (in die Freigabeposition) freigeben, wobei dann ein der Schulter benachbarter radialer Rücksprung zur Wirkung kommt. Zum Beispiel können die Schulter und der Rücksprung einen Abschnitt der Stabfeder an einer Bewegung hindern bzw. diese Bewegung freigeben.The blocking element can be designed as a rotatable part, the blocking position and the release position then corresponding to different rotational positions. In particular, a radial shoulder of the blocking element can block part of the form-fit element in the form-fit position and release it by turning it away (into the release position), with a radial recess adjacent to the shoulder then coming into effect. For example, the shoulder and the recess can prevent a portion of the rod spring from moving or release this movement.
Insbesondere kann der für die Wechselwirkung mit dem Blockadeelement relevante Abschnitt der Stabfeder ein (vorzugsweise distaler) Bereich eines Schenkels z. B. der bereits erwähnten U-Form sein.In particular, the section of the rod spring relevant for the interaction with the blocking element can be a (preferably distal) region of a leg z. B. the already mentioned U-shape.
Die Drehbetätigung des Blockadeelements kann durch Betätigung eines axialen Endes (bezogen auf die Drehachse) erfolgen, z. B. in dem dort ein geeigneter Griff oder Ähnliches vorgesehen ist.The rotary actuation of the blocking element can be carried out by actuating one axial end (relative to the axis of rotation), e.g. B. in which there is a suitable handle or the like is provided.
Besonders bevorzugt ist allerdings eine für die Betätigung nur mit einem Werkzeug geeignete Ausgestaltung des axialen Endes (oder allgemein des Blockadeelements). Zum Beispiel kann eine Aufnahme für einen Werkzeugkopf vorgesehen sein, z. B. eine Aufnahme für ein Ende eines Schlüssels mit einem Formschlussprofil, z. B. einem Sechskantprofil. In Betracht kommen natürlich auch Aufnahmen für Kreuzschlitz-, Torx- oder andere Schraubendreher und Ähnliches.Particularly preferred, however, is a configuration of the axial end (or generally of the blocking element) that is suitable for actuation only with a tool. For example, a receptacle for a tool head can be provided, e.g. B. a receptacle for one end of a key with a form-fitting profile, z. B. a hexagonal profile. Recordings can of course also be considered for Phillips, Torx or other screwdrivers and the like.
In vielen Fällen werden die WC-Körper-seitigen Befestigungselemente in einer Weise an den WC-Körper montiert, bei der ebenfalls eine Wechselwirkung zwischen einem Werkzeug und dem Teil des Befestigungselements über dem WC-Körper erfolgt. Insbesondere kann dieser Teil z. B. eines Befestigungszapfens ebenfalls eine Aufnahme für einen Werkzeugeingriff, etwa eine Sechskant-Aufnahme, aufweisen. Eine günstige Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sieht dabei eine zu dieser Werkzeugaufnahme analoge Ausgestaltung der Werkzeugaufnahme an dem Blockadeelement vor, sodass ein Monteur mit dem ohnehin üblicherweise verfügbaren Werkzeug und darüber hinaus z. B. mit derselben Sechskant-Schlüsselgröße arbeiten kann. Dementsprechend kann er leicht und ohne wesentlichen Zusatzaufwand bei der Montage das Blockadeelement in die gewünschte Position stellen.In many cases, the fastening elements on the toilet body side are mounted to the toilet body in a manner in which there is also an interaction between a tool and the part of the fastening element above the toilet body. In particular, this part can, for. B. a fastening pin also have a receptacle for tool engagement, such as a hexagonal receptacle. A favorable embodiment of the invention provides an embodiment of the tool holder on the blocking element that is analogous to this tool holder, so that a fitter can use the tool, which is usually available anyway, and also z. B. can work with the same hex wrench size. Accordingly, he can easily place the blocking element in the desired position without significant additional effort during assembly.
Vorzugsweise liegt die Drehachse des Blockadeelements im montierten Zustand horizontal und besonders bevorzugterweise dabei senkrecht zu einer Schwenkachse das Garniturteils, das ja üblicherweise schwenkbeweglich auf dem WC-Körper montiert ist, also hoch und herunter geklappt werden kann. Diese Lage des Blockadeelements ermöglicht eine besonders kompakte Bauform der Montageeinrichtung, wobei das Blockadeelement sehr nah an dem Formschluss zwischen dem Formschlusselement und dem (anderen) Befestigungselement angeordnet werden kann.In the assembled state, the axis of rotation of the blocking element is preferably horizontal and particularly preferably perpendicular to a pivot axis of the fitting part, which is usually pivotably mounted on the toilet body, i.e. can be folded up and down. This position of the blocking element enables a particularly compact design of the assembly device, wherein the blocking element can be arranged very close to the form fit between the form fit element and the (other) fastening element.
Eine solche Nähe ist grundsätzlich bevorzugt, nicht nur wegen einer geringen Baugröße, sondern auch zur Begrenzung der auftretenden Hebelarme. In anderen Worten ist eine in diesem Sinn nahe Anordnung des Blockadeelements stabil. Konkret beträgt im Fall eines drehbaren Blockadeelements der nächste Abstand zwischen seiner Drehachse und dem Formschluss, vorzugsweise dem Stabfeder-Eingriff in den Hinterschnitt, höchstens 20 mm, wobei als weitere Obergrenzen folgende Werte noch bevorzugter sind: 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13 mm.Such proximity is generally preferred, not only because of its small size, but also to limit the lever arms that occur. In other words, a close arrangement of the blocking element in this sense is stable. Specifically, in the case of a rotatable blocking element, the next distance between its axis of rotation and the form fit, preferably the rod spring engagement in the undercut, is at most 20 mm, the following values being even more preferred as further upper limits: 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13 mm.
Weiter oben wurde bereits eine Erschwerung oder Verhinderung des Zugangs unbefugter Personen zu dem Blockadeelement bzw. seiner Betätigung erwähnt. Eine günstige Lösung hierfür ist eine Anordnung unter einer Abdeckung der Montageeinrichtung. In diesem Fall ist die Existenz und Betätigungsmöglichkeit des Blockadeelements von außen gar nicht erkennbar. Zunächst muss also eine Abdeckung entfernt oder zumindest verschoben werden, um das Blockadeelement zu bewegen, insbesondere in die Freigabeposition zu bringen. Besonders bevorzugterweise kann die Abdeckung nach ihrer Anbringung auf der Montageeinrichtung in der endgültigen Position (relativ zu der Montageeinrichtung, nicht zwingend nach deren Montage auf dem WC-Körper) ihrerseits verrasten. Dann ist die Abdeckung nur noch schwer abzunehmen. Zum Beispiel kann die Abdeckung mit dem anderen Befestigungselement, etwa dem Befestigungszapfen (auf dem WC-Körper) verrasten, und zwar relativ "streng".Hindering or preventing the access of unauthorized persons to the blocking element or its actuation has already been mentioned above. A favorable solution for this is an arrangement under a cover of the assembly device. In this case, the existence and possibility of actuation of the blocking element cannot be recognized from the outside at all. First of all, a cover must be removed or at least moved in order to move the blocking element, in particular to bring it into the release position. Particularly preferably, after it has been attached to the assembly device, the cover can for its part latch in the final position (relative to the assembly device, not necessarily after it has been mounted on the toilet body). Then the cover is difficult to remove. For example, the cover can engage with the other fastening element, such as the fastening pin (on the toilet body), in a relatively "strict" manner.
Im Übrigen ist die Abdeckung vorzugsweise als eine das (das Formschlusselement aufweisende) Befestigungselement weitgehend abdeckende Gehäusekappe ausgelegt. Wenn es sich dabei um das "zweite" Befestigungselement handelt, also das garniturteilseitige, dann deckt die Gehäusekappe vorzugsweise dieses zweite Befestigungselement über den größten Teil von dessen Außenfläche ab. Dabei wird diejenige Außenfläche betrachtet, die nicht ohnehin durch andere Elemente abgedeckt wird, insbesondere durch das oder die Garniturteile. Zur Veranschaulichung wird auf das Ausführungsbeispiel verwiesen.In addition, the cover is preferably designed as a housing cap that largely covers the fastening element (which has the form-fitting element). If this is the "second" fastening element, that is to say the garment part-side, then the housing cap preferably covers this second fastening element over most of its outer surface. That outer surface is considered that is not covered by other elements anyway, in particular by the set or parts. Reference is made to the exemplary embodiment for illustration.
Das Blockadeelement ist bevorzugterweise dauerhafter Bestandteil der Montageeinrichtung, wird also bei seinen Bewegungen nicht etwa aus der Montageeinrichtung entfernt und zur Blockade wieder eingesetzt, sondern nur innerhalb der Montageeinrichtung oder an ihr bewegt. Das Gleiche gilt vorzugsweise für das Formschlusselement, und zwar unabhängig vom Blockadeelement. Damit können diese Teile nicht verlorengehen.The blocking element is preferably a permanent part of the assembly device, that is, when it moves, it is not removed from the assembly device and reinserted for blocking, but only moved within the assembly device or on it. The same preferably applies to the form-fit element, regardless of the blocking element. This means that these parts cannot be lost.
Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher erläutert, wobei die einzelnen Merkmale im Rahmen der nebengeordneten Ansprüche auch in anderer Kombination erfindungswesentlich sein können und auch weiterhin nicht im Einzelnen zwischen den unterschiedlichen Anspruchskategorien unterschieden wird.The invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of an exemplary embodiment, with the individual features within the framework of the independent claims also being essential to the invention in other combinations and furthermore no individual distinction is made between the different claim categories.
Im Einzelnen zeigt
Figur 1- eine Schnittdarstellung mit vertikaler Schnittebene einer erfindungsgemäßen Montageeinrichtung mit einem Teil eines WC-Deckels, einem Teil eines WC-Sitzes und einem Teil eines WC-Körpers;
Figur 2- eine perspektivische Darstellung der Elemente aus
Figur 1 , und zwar in auseinandergebautem Zustand; Figur 3- eine analoge Darstellung zu
Figur 2 , jedoch auf eine andere Seite des WC bezogen; - Figur 4
- eine Frontansicht der Montageeinrichtung aus
Figur 3 ; Figur 5- eine Draufsicht dazu;
Figur 6- eine seitliche Aufrissdarstellung eines Befestigungszapfens, Formschlusselements und Blockadeelements entsprechend den
Figuren 4 und 5 ; Figur 7- eine Draufsicht auf die
Elemente aus Figur 6 ; Figur 8- eine perspektivische Ansicht der Elemente aus
den Figuren 6 und 7 in einer ersten Funktionsposition des Formschlusselements und des Blockadeelements; - Figur 9
- eine analoge Darstellung zu
Figur 8 , jedoch in einer anderen Position; Figur 10- eine der
Position aus Figur 8 entsprechende Schnittdarstellung mit einer entsprechenden Schnittebene;Figur 1 Figur 11- eine analoge Darstellung zu
Figur 10 , jedoch zu der Position aus Figur 9; Figur 12- eine Draufsicht entsprechend
Figur 5 , jedoch mit einer zusätzlich montierten Gehäusekappe; Figur 13- eine perspektivische Ansicht zu
Figur 12 ; Figur 14- eine perspektivische Ansicht von schräg
unten zu Figur 12 ; 15, 16Figur und 17- analoge Ansichten zu
den Figuren 12, 13 , jedoch bei teilweise weggeschobener Gehäusekappe.und 14
- Figure 1
- a sectional view with a vertical sectional plane of an assembly device according to the invention with part of a toilet lid, part of a toilet seat and part of a toilet body;
- Figure 2
- a perspective view of the elements
Figure 1 , in the disassembled state; - Figure 3
- an analogous representation to
Figure 2 , but related to another side of the toilet; - Figure 4
- a front view of the mounting device
Figure 3 ; - Figure 5
- a plan view of this;
- Figure 6
- a side elevation view of a fastening pin, form-fit element and blocking element according to the
Figures 4 and 5 ; - Figure 7
- a top view of the elements
Figure 6 ; - Figure 8
- a perspective view of the elements of FIG
Figures 6 and 7 in a first functional position of the form-fitting element and the blocking element; - Figure 9
- an analogous representation to
Figure 8 but in a different position; - Figure 10
- one of the positions
Figure 8 corresponding sectional view with aFigure 1 corresponding cutting plane; - Figure 11
- an analogous representation to
Figure 10 , but to the position from FIG. 9; - Figure 12
- a top view accordingly
Figure 5 , but with an additionally mounted housing cap; - Figure 13
- a perspective view too
Figure 12 ; - Figure 14
- a perspective view obliquely from below
Figure 12 ; - Figures 15, 16 and 17
- analogous views to the
Figures 12, 13 and 14 , but with the housing cap partially pushed away.
In
Mit diesem Befestigungszapfen 5, der an sich konventionell aufgebaut ist, ist die Montageeinrichtung, und zwar ihr horizontaler, ungefähr zylindrischer Hauptteil 1, auf dem WC-Körper 4 gehalten, und zwar durch ein am unteren Ende des Befestigungszapfens 5 sichtbares Gewinde und eine darauf aufgeschraubte, aber nicht eingezeichnete Mutter. Der metallene Befestigungszapfen 5 ist durch eine mit 6 bezeichnete Unterlegscheibe auf der Keramik des WC-Körpers 4 gehalten, wobei die Unterlegscheibe 6 ein Montageloch in dem WC-Körper 4 abdeckt und durch eine gewisse Eigenelastizität die Befestigung sichert und Schäden an der Keramik vermeidet. Der Befestigungszapfen 5 ist auch in den
In einem oberen Abschnitt weist der Befestigungszapfen 5 eine in dessen Umfangsrichtung horizontal umlaufende Rille 7, also einen doppelten Hinterschnitt, auf, wobei der obere Hinterschnitt, also der obere Teil des Querschnittsprofils, gegenüber der vertikalen Längsachse des Befestigungszapfens 5 angeschrägt ist, hier auf ungefähr 45°. Weiterhin weist der Befestigungszapfens 5 an seinem oberen stirnseitigen Abschluss einen Sechskanteingriff 8 für einen 5 mm-Inbusschlüssel auf, womit er gegen die erwähnte Mutter verschraubt werden kann.In an upper section, the
Der Befestigungszapfens 5 greift von unten in ein Aufnahmeloch des in
Der horizontal liegende Hauptteil 1 der Montageeinrichtung hält in einer an sich bekannten Weise zwei Garniturteile, nämlich einen WC-Deckel 2 und einen WC-Sitz 3, wobei die
Vielmehr betrifft die Erfindung vor allem die Befestigung des Hauptteils 1 auf dem Befestigungszapfen 5. Hierzu enthält der Hauptteil 1 eine horizontal darin angebrachte Stabfeder 11, die vor allem in den
Soweit sich die beiden Schenkel der Stabfeder 11 in ihrer Funktionsposition etwas auseinander drücken lassen, kann durch kräftiges Ziehen des Hauptteils 1 bzw. (eines) der Garniturteile 2 und 3 nach oben in Richtung der Längsachse des Befestigungszapfens 5 durch eine Wechselwirkung zwischen dem schrägen Teil des Querschnittsprofils der Rille 7 und dem runden Querschnittsprofil der Stabfeder 11 letztere auseinandergebogen und der Formschluss aufgehoben werden. Damit kann also der Satz der Garniturteile 2 und 3 (in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel gemeinsam) von dem Befestigungszapfen 5 entrastend nach oben abgezogen werden. Umgekehrt können die Garniturteile 2 und 3 verrastend von oben auf den Befestigungszapfens 5 aufgesteckt und daran befestigt werden. Insoweit ist eine sogenannte Quick Release-Funktion gegeben.As far as the two legs of the
Erfindungsgemäß weist der Hauptteil 1 weiterhin ein Blockadeelement 12 auf, das gemäß den
An einer in den
Die Mantelfläche des Blockadeelements 12 ist in einem axial von den Stirnseiten etwas beabstandeten Bereich über einen Teil des Umfangs radial kleiner als die Stirnseiten, wobei der entsprechende Freiraum der Blockadeposition durch zwei besonders gut in
Nach einer Drehung um etwa 90° (bezogen auf
Im Vergleich der
Damit kann eine durchdachte dreidimensionale Formgebung eines hier einstückigen Kunststoffteils (vorzugsweise Spritzgussteils) in Verbindung mit einer einfachen Aufnahme in dem Hauptteil 1 eine Blockierfunktion, gewissermaßen zum "Ausschalten" der Quick Release-Funktion, zur Verfügung stellen.A well thought-out three-dimensional shape of a one-piece plastic part (preferably an injection-molded part) in conjunction with a simple receptacle in the
Die
Die
Insgesamt kann also in an sich weitgehend üblicher Weise mithilfe der erfindungsgemäßen Montageeinrichtung ein Garniturteil oder hier ein Set aus zwei Garniturteilen 2 und 3 auf einem Keramik-WC-Körper 4 montiert werden, wobei bezüglich der Befestigung des Hauptteils 1 auf dem Befestigungszapfen 5 eine Quick Release-Funktion besteht. Dabei befindet sich quasi im Sinn einer Werkseinstellung das Blockadeelement 12 zunächst in seiner Freigabeposition. Der Monteur kann nach dem Aufschieben auf die Befestigungszapfen 5 entscheiden, ob es bei dieser Quick Release-Funktion bleiben soll oder, etwa wegen einem öffentlichen und Diebstahl- oder Vandalismus-gefährdeten Standort, die WC-Garnitur im Wesentlichen unlösbar montiert sein soll. Im letzteren Fall dreht er mit dem für die Montage der Befestigungszapfen 5 ohnehin benutzten Inbusschlüssel das Blockadeelement 12 um 90° in dessen Blockadeposition und schiebt dann die Gehäusekappe 15 auf. Für Dritte ist es danach fast unmöglich, die WC-Garnitur wieder abzunehmen. Insbesondere ist eine solche Möglichkeit durch die geschlossene Gestaltung der Gehäusekappe 15 nicht sichtbar.Overall, a set of fittings or here a set of two
Die vorliegende Ausführung ist nicht nur besonders einfach und effektiv, sondern auch stabil. Das liegt auch daran, dass die Drehachse des Blockadeelements 12 relativ nah an dem Formschluss zwischen der Stabfeder 11 und der Rille 7 angeordnet ist. Der entsprechende, in den
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wobei eines der Befestigungselemente (1,5), vorzugsweise das zweite (1), ein Formschlusselement (11) zum Herstellen und Lösen eines Formschlusses mit dem anderen Befestigungselement (5,1) zur Befestigung des Garniturteils (2,3) auf dem WC-Körper (4) durch Verkopplung der beiden Befestigungselemente (5,1) aufweist,
wobei das Formschlusselement (11) zwischen einer diesem Formschluss entsprechenden Formschlussposition und einer den Formschluss freigebenden Freigabeposition durch eine elastische Kraft beaufschlagt beweglich ist,
gekennzeichnet durch ein Blockadeelement (12) des das Formschlusselement (11) aufweisenden Befestigungselements (1), welches Blockadeelement (12) zwischen einer Blockadeposition und einer Freigabeposition beweglich ist und in der Blockadeposition das Formschlusselement (11) in der Formschlussposition blockiert,
wobei das Formschlusselement (11), wenn das Blockadeelement (12) in der Freigabeposition ist, in Folge der elastischen Kraft in der Formschlussposition bleibt,
wobei das andere Befestigungselement (5), wenn das Blockadeelement (12) in der Freigabeposition ist, durch Kraftbeaufschlagung der Befestigungselemente (1,5) gegeneinander unter Lösung des Formschlusses zwischen ihm (5) und dem Formschlusselement (11) durch Herausbewegen des Formschlusselementes (11) aus der Formschlussposition gegen die elastische Kraft aus der Verkopplung mit dem das Formschlusselement (11) aufweisenden Befestigungselement (1) gelöst werden kann.Mounting device for mounting a set (2,3) on a toilet body (4), with two mutually complementary fastening elements (1,5), of which a first fastening element (5) on the toilet body and a second fastening element (1) to be attached to the set (2,3),
wherein one of the fastening elements (1,5), preferably the second (1), is a form-fit element (11) for establishing and releasing a form-fit connection with the other fastening element (5,1) for fastening the fitting part (2,3) on the toilet Has body (4) by coupling the two fastening elements (5,1),
wherein the form-fit element (11) is movable between a form-fit position corresponding to this form-fit connection and a release position releasing the form-fit connection, acted upon by an elastic force,
characterized by a blocking element (12) of the fastening element (1) having the form-fitting element (11), which blocking element (12) is movable between a blocking position and a release position and in the blocking position blocks the form-fitting element (11) in the form-fitting position,
wherein the form-fit element (11), when the blocking element (12) is in the release position, remains in the form-fit position as a result of the elastic force,
the other fastening element (5), when the blocking element (12) is in the release position, by exerting force on the fastening elements (1,5) against each other, releasing the form-fit between it (5) and the form-fit element (11) by moving the form-fit element (11) outwards ) can be released from the form-fit position against the elastic force from the coupling with the fastening element (1) having the form-fit element (11).
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