Mobile sanitary module

A compact, movable sanitary module with integrated bathroom components addresses space inefficiencies by enabling flexible reconfiguration and stable support, optimizing interior space in vehicles and small accommodations.

DE102019001237B4Active Publication Date: 2026-04-30BLUM FRANZ +1
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Application Number
DE102019001237
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-02-19
Publication Date
2026-04-30
Estimated Expiration
2039-02-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing bathroom facilities in vehicles and small accommodations lack space efficiency and flexibility, hindering optimal use of limited interior space.

Method used

A compact, movable sanitary module with integrated components like a washbasin, toilet, and shower, equipped with foldable features and a stable base, allowing for reconfiguration and space optimization.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient use of space by allowing the module to be moved and rotated, freeing up space for additional furniture and providing stable support during transport.

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Abstract

Mobile sanitary module (1), including • a washbasin (2), • a mirrored cabinet and • a toilet (3), characterized in that the mobile sanitary module (1) is slidable on a guide to free up space for a shower (4), wherein the guide has at least one recess (18) with a protrusion by means of which the mobile sanitary module (1) can be rotated at a certain position on the guide.
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Description

[0001] The invention relates to a mobile sanitary module (1) ( Fig. 1) especially for interior spaces (24) of vehicles, caravans and accommodations with limited space such as log cabins, mini-containers, etc. ( Fig. 1-9)

[0002] The mobile sanitary module (1) includes everything that characterizes a complete bathroom, such as: Washbasin with mirrored cabinet (2), toilet (3) ( Fig. 2) and shower (4) ( Fig. 4).

[0003] The mobile sanitary module (1) is designed in a compact construction and is designed so that the entire mobile sanitary module (1) can be moved, thus freeing up space suitable for positioning the shower (4). Fig. 4)

[0004] For example, the toilet (3) has both a flush water tank (5) and a waste container (6) ( Fig. 1, Fig. 2) The fold-away washbasin (2) has both a fresh water tank (7) with pump and tap, and a waste water tank (8) ( Fig. 1) The shower (4) is also supplied by the fresh water tank (7) via a separate pump. A mobile auxiliary tank (9), equipped with a carrying handle, can be used to fill the fresh water tank (7) when no suitable water hose is readily available. The mobile auxiliary tank (9) is positioned above the fresh water tank (7), serves as a reserve, and can be emptied directly into the fresh water tank (7) via a ball valve. This process fills the fresh water tank (7).

[0005] The shower (4) consists of a shower tray (10) and a shower curtain (11) that can be attached to the ceiling (12) of the room. The shower curtain (11) can be closed during showering using a zipper that can be operated from both sides. The shower curtain (11) has at least three stabilizing rings (13) positioned at the bottom, top, and middle. The stabilizing rings (13) transfer the shape of the shower tray (10) to the shower curtain (11) and stabilize it. Fig. 5) This gives the person (14) who is currently showering enough space to wash comfortably without the shower curtain (11) getting in the way. Fig. 5) The shape of the shower tray (10) can have a square, polygonal or preferably a circular base.

[0006] Due to the open-sided design of the mobile sanitary module (1), it is possible to move the entire module (1) so that the open space (15) above the toilet (3) can be used to accommodate a special, geometrically coordinated piece of furniture (16), such as a cabinet, refrigerator or shelf ( Fig. 4, Fig. 9) and thus generate even more freedom. Fig. 4, Fig. 9) The entire mobile sanitary module (1) can be pushed to a specific position where it is possible to rotate the module ( Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8) This allows the position and access to the sink (2) or toilet (3) in the room to be optimized. Fig. 8) The space above the toilet (15) can be used as a cupboard or wardrobe.

[0007] The entire mobile sanitary module (1) is arranged on a base plate (17) which has a recess (18). A guide plate or guide ring (19) is positioned in this recess (18) and is connected to a base plate (20) of the mobile sanitary module (1). This guide plate or guide ring (19) is slightly thicker than the recess (18), so that the remaining surface of the base does not touch the base plate (17). Should the mobile sanitary module (1) tip over during movement, the area outside the recess (18) supports the base plate (20) and stabilizes the entire mobile sanitary module (1).

[0008] The mobile sanitary module (1) is secured to the base plate (17) via the base plate (20) using connecting elements or screw connectors during transport. The mobile sanitary module (1) is also secured to the ceiling. The entire module (1) can be moved very easily using the provided handles (21). Fig. 1) To remove the module from the vehicle or caravan, etc., the entire module (1) is simply lifted out. The base plate (17) can also be easily removed from the vehicle and stored and used in a suitable location together with the mobile sanitary module (1). Fig. 1, Fig. 5 is a front view Fig. 2 is a side view Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 are top views Reference symbol list 1 Mobile sanitary module 2 washbasins with mirrored cabinet 3 toilets 4 showers 5 Rinse water tank 6 sewage containers 7 Fresh water tank for sink and shower 8 wastewater tanks 9 Mobile auxiliary tank 10 shower tray 11 Shower curtain 12 Ceiling of the room 13 stabilizing rings 14 people 15 Room above the toilet 16. Furnishings 17 Base plate 18 In-depth study 19 Guide plate, guide ring 20 Base plate 21 handles 22 Narrow partition wall 23 Perforated board 24 Vehicle Interiors

Claims

[1] Mobile sanitary module (1), comprising • a washbasin (2), • a mirrored cabinet and • a toilet (3), characterized by , that the mobile sanitary module (1) is movable on a guide to free up space for a shower (4), wherein the guide has at least one recess (18) with a protrusion by means of which the mobile sanitary module (1) can be rotated at a certain position on the guide. [2] Mobile sanitary module (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that a base plate of the mobile sanitary module (1) has a guide plate or guide ring (19) which has two parallel sides and can be moved in the recess (18). [3] Mobile sanitary module (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the open-sided design of the mobile sanitary module (1) makes it possible to move the entire sanitary module (1) so far that the open space above the toilet (15) can be used to accommodate a specially geometrically designed piece of furniture (16), such as a cabinet, refrigerator or shelf, thus freeing up even more space. [4] Mobile sanitary module (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the guide plate or guide ring (19), which is connected to the base plate of the mobile sanitary module, is slightly thicker than the recess (18) in order to counteract slight displacement and at the same time tipping of the sanitary module (1). [5] Mobile sanitary module (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the water management is located in a narrow partition wall (22) of the mobile sanitary module (1). [6] Mobile sanitary module (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a mobile auxiliary tank (9) is located above a fresh water tank (7), which serves to reserve and refill the fresh water tank (7). [7] Mobile sanitary module (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a shower curtain (11) is equipped with at least three stabilizing rings (13) which gives the person showering (14) enough freedom to wash comfortably. [8] Mobile sanitary module (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least part of the walls of the mobile sanitary module (1) is designed as a multifunctional perforated wall (23).

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