Fastening clip for releasably fastening a dispensing device for dispensing active substances into the flushing liquid on a downward pointing edge element of a toilet bowl, and dispensing device provided with a fastening clip of this type

Abstract

The invention relates to a fastening clip (3) for releasably fastening a dispensing device (1) for the dispensing one or more active substances into the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl, and to a dispensing device provided with a corresponding fastening clip. The fastening clip (3) comprises and inner clamping limb (4) and an outer clamping limb (5), these clamping limbs (4, 5) being joined to one another at one end either directly or via a joining element (6). The clamping limbs (4, 5) are pretensioned toward one another and, with regard to shape and tensioning force, are designed in such a manner that when the fastening clip is in a fastening position inside a toilet bowl, the clamping limbs (4, 5) seize a downward pointing edge element of the toilet bowl in a clamping manner.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This is a continuation of PCT / EP 2005 / 009154 filed Aug. 25, 2005, which, in turn, is based upon the corresponding German application 20 2004 013 910,3 filed Sep. 3, 2004, from which priority is claimed.SUMMARY OF INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to a fastening clip for releasably fastening a dispensing device for dispensing one or a plurality of active substances into the flushing liquid in a toilet bowl, with connected-together internal and external gripping legs, and a dispensing device provided with a corresponding fastening clip with a storage receptacle. [0003] The term “active substance” means in general terms flowable, i.e. liquid to viscous, gel-like, pasty, pourable and solid preparations of active substances having inter alia a cleansing, disinfecting, deodorizing, bleaching effect, In particular, it can also concern, when only one active substance is mentioned, combinations of active substances or a plurality of active ...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] In the preferred embodiment, the fastening clip possesses a fastening device, onto which a storage receptacle or a holder for a storage receptacle can be fastened. This type of design permits a space-saving package of the dispensing device and fastening clip, as they do not have to be connected with one another. Likewise, it is possible to offer dispensing devices as refill sets, with the result that it is not always necessary to replace the fastening clip.

[0012] A further preferred development of the invention consists in the provision of an installation aid on the fastening clip, which, when the fastening clip is in the fastening position on the inner rim of the toilet bowl, extends as far as the underneath of the toilet seat. This type of installation aid simplifies the installation and removal of the fastening clip in so far as any contact of the user with the toilet bowl can be avoided during installation. In particular, one no longer needs to reach under the rim of the toilet bowl. The installation aid is arranged in such a way on the fastening clip that it cannot be seen when the toilet seat is down and consequently will not be felt incommoding.

Problems solved by technology

However it is a disadvantage that the fastening clip that extends over the rim of the toilet bowl is visible even when the toilet lid is down.

Moreover, this fastening clip interferes with the cleaning of the toilet rim.

However, this type of positioning is disadvantageous and unhygienic with regard to the installation, as the user has to reach below the rim of the toilet bowl for installation and removal.

With this fastening clip, there is the danger that the clamping action is insufficient to hold the dispensing device.

In addition, the installation under the rim of the toilet bowl is also not user friendly.

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