Plumbing fitting

The movable spout fitting addresses the issue of rigid, permanently installed outlets by allowing concealment and easy positioning, enhancing usability with motor-driven movement and additional features.

WO2026041799A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-02-26ALBRECHT ALINA

Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/EP2025/074053
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-08-23
Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2026-02-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing fittings with outlets, such as taps, are rigid and permanently installed, potentially interfering with their surroundings.

Method used

A fitting with a movable spout and platform that can be retracted and extended, featuring a motor-driven mechanism for movement and a pivoting section, allowing the spout to be concealed when not in use and easily positioned for use.

Benefits of technology

The spout can be hidden when not in use, reducing visual interference and providing convenient positioning for use, with additional features like fragrance release, drying function, and smart control options.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a plumbing fitting (10) having the combination of features of claim 1.
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Description

[0001] Applicant:

[0002] Albrecht

[0003] Mailänder Platz 15 70173 Stuttgart

[0004] 02740001WO 21.08.2025

[0005] WIK

[0006] Title: Fitting

[0007] Description

[0008] The invention relates to a fitting with features of claim 1.

[0009] Fittings with one outlet, especially a tap, have long been known from the state of the art.

[0010] Typically, the known outlets are rigid, permanently installed structures for directing water.

[0011] A disadvantage of this is that the extensions and operating elements are permanently installed and may potentially interfere with their surroundings. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a fitting that eliminates or at least reduces the aforementioned disadvantages.

[0012] The above problem is solved by a fitting with the features of claim 1. The fitting can be a fitting for a kitchen and / or a sanitary installation, e.g., shower, bath, toilet.

[0013] The fitting includes a spout for discharging water (water outlet). The fitting includes a platform. The spout is located on the platform. The platform and the spout are designed to be movable between a retracted and an extended position. A hose (or water pipe) for conveying water may be arranged inside the spout.

[0014] The outlet can be made of metal, especially stainless steel, stone, especially marble, and / or plastic.

[0015] This allows the spout to be easily moved back and forth between a retracted and an extended position. In this way, the spout can be virtually hidden when retracted. To use the faucet or to dispense water from the spout, it can be extended.

[0016] The valve can be designed such that the platform and spout retract from the extended position, for example, after use and / or after a predetermined period of inactivity (e.g., 10-15 minutes). According to a further development of the valve, it can comprise an open or a closed housing. In the retracted position, the spout can be located at least partially, and in particular completely, within the housing. In the extended position, the spout can be located at least partially outside the housing.

[0017] In this context, an open housing refers to a stabilizing structure that may be frame-, lattice-, and / or skeletal in form. In particular, an open housing has no wall that completely encloses the elements arranged within it. A closed housing, on the other hand, refers to a housing with a wall, where the wall at least partially, and in particular completely, encloses the elements located within the housing.

[0018] This allows the spout to be completely concealed within the housing when retracted. The spout is not visible, especially from outside the housing, and therefore does not disturb its surroundings.

[0019] According to a further development of the fitting, the fitting can comprise a threaded rod and a first motor. The first motor can be a stepper motor. The platform, the threaded rod, and the first motor can be coupled to each other in such a way that the platform is movable along the threaded rod by means of the first motor.

[0020] For this purpose, the platform can include an opening with an internal thread. The threaded rod can be passed through the opening in the platform and engage with the platform's internal thread. The first motor can drive the threaded rod and / or the platform's internal thread in a rotating motion. The rotational movement of the threaded rod and / or the platform's internal thread can thus be converted into a linear movement of the platform along the threaded rod.

[0021] This allows the platform (and thus the outlet) to be moved between the retracted and extended positions using simple means.

[0022] According to the invention, the outlet comprises a pivoting section. The pivoting section is designed to pivot about a pivot axis between a retracted position and a pivoted position. The pivoting of the pivoting section (i.e., the pivoting process) can be implemented manually or (fully) automatically. The pivot axis is inclined relative to the direction of gravity. The pivot axis can be oriented at an angle of 45° to the direction of gravity. The pivot axis can be inclined, in particular by 45°, to a direction of movement of the outlet during movement between the retracted and extended positions. In particular, the pivot axis can be neither perpendicular nor parallel to the direction of gravity. The direction of movement of the outlet can be oriented parallel to the direction of gravity. In other words, the movement of the outlet can be vertically oriented.

[0023] In the pivoted position, the outlet can extend along the direction of movement of the outlet and have an I-shape. In the pivoted position, the outlet can have an L-shape. The pivot can form an angle of up to 90° with the rest of the outlet or the direction of movement of the outlet.

[0024] This allows the spout to be easily moved into a position where the use of the faucet (e.g., washing a person's hands) can be conveniently implemented.

[0025] According to a further development of the valve, the valve can include a second motor. The second motor can be a stepper motor. The valve can include a drive rod. A first end of the drive rod can be connected to the second motor. A second end of the drive rod can be connected to the pivoting section. The second motor, the drive rod, and the pivoting section can be coupled to each other in such a way that the second motor can drive the drive rod in a rotating manner. The rotating drive rod can, in turn, pivot (or drive) the pivoting section. For this purpose, the second end of the drive rod and the pivoting section can have corresponding meshing gears.

[0026] This allows the pivoting of the pivot section to be implemented using simple means.

[0027] According to a further development of the fitting, the outlet can be rotatably arranged on the platform around a pivot axis. The pivot axis can be oriented parallel to the direction of movement of the platform or the outlet. The pivot axis can be inclined relative to the swivel axis. The pivot axis can be oriented parallel to the direction of gravity.

[0028] This allows the spout to be rotated, especially in the extended position, so that, for example, two washbasins can be used, with the spout positioned in the middle.

[0029] According to a further development of the fitting, the fitting can include a fragrance capsule. The fragrance capsule can be designed to release a fragrance, in particular a perfume. The fragrance capsule can be arranged in the outlet, in particular in the swivel section.

[0030] This allows the release of a fragrance to be achieved using simple means.

[0031] According to a further development of the valve, the valve can include a blower and at least one blower opening arranged at the outlet, in particular at the swivel section. The blower can be configured to blow air through the blower opening.

[0032] This allows a drying function to be implemented in the faucet using simple means. For example, a person's hands can be dried directly at the faucet by blowing air directly after washing them.

[0033] According to a further development of the fitting, the fitting can include a cold water connection for supplying cold water and a hot water connection for supplying hot water. The fitting can include a third motor for regulating the cold water supply and a fourth motor for regulating the hot water supply. The third motor and / or the fourth motor can each be a stepper motor. The third motor can be used, in particular, to regulate or adjust the flow rate of the cold water. The fourth motor can be used, in particular, to regulate or adjust the flow rate of the hot water.

[0034] This allows the cold water supply and / or the hot water supply to be regulated or adjusted using simple means.

[0035] According to a further development of the fitting, the fitting can include a control unit. The control unit can be configured to control the first motor, the second motor, the third motor, the fourth motor and / or the blower.

[0036] This allows all the functions of the fitting to be operated easily and, in particular, remotely, e.g., at the touch of a button. The functions can also be controlled via a smart home system.

[0037] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the fitting could be configured to be operated by means of a motion sensor that, for example, detects a hand movement of an operator. The fitting can include at least one motion sensor for this purpose. It is also conceivable that the fitting can be operated by means of voice control. For this purpose, the fitting can include at least one microphone. According to a further development of the fitting, the fitting can include a touch-sensitive control panel. The control panel can be configured to control the fitting, in particular the control unit.

[0038] This allows all functions of the fitting to be operated conveniently and, in particular, remotely, e.g., by means of a touch.

[0039] The fitting may include at least one rotary knob. The rotary knob may be movable between a retracted and an extended position. The rotary knob may be designed to regulate the amount of water flowing through the spout and / or the temperature of the water flowing through the spout.

[0040] The fitting can include a first and a second rotary knob. Both knobs can be movable between a retracted and an extended position. The first knob can be used to regulate the flow rate of hot water through the spout. The second knob can be used to regulate the flow rate of cold water through the spout.

[0041] The fitting can include a lighting device, in particular an LED, especially a color LED. The lighting device can be arranged on an end face of the spout. The lighting device can be configured to illuminate depending on the temperature of the water flowing from the spout (e.g., blue for cold water and / or red for warm or hot water). Further features, details, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the wording of the claims and from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the drawings. The drawings show:

[0042] Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a fitting with a spout and a platform in a retracted position;

[0043] Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the fitting according to Figure 1 with the outlet and the platform in an extended position;

[0044] Fig. 3 shows a front view of the fitting according to Figure 1 with the outlet and the platform in the retracted position;

[0045] Fig. 4 shows a front view of the fitting according to Figure 1 with the outlet and the platform in the extended position;

[0046] Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the fitting according to Figure 1 with the outlet and platform in the retracted position and a closed housing;

[0047] Fig. 6 a perspective view of the fitting according to Figure 5 with the outlet and the platform in the extended position; Fig. 7 three side views of the fitting according to Figure 5 in different states;

[0048] Fig. 8 shows a top view of the fitting according to Figure 1 with a double washbasin;

[0049] Fig. 9 . a perspective view of the outlet of the fitting according to Figure 1 with an enlarged section;

[0050] Fig. 10 shows a sectional view of the outlet of the fitting according to Figure 1 with two enlarged cutouts;

[0051] Fig. 11 shows a perspective view of a section of a drive rod of the fitting according to Figure 1;

[0052] Fig. 12 shows another perspective view of a section of the drive rod of the fitting according to Figure 1;

[0053] Fig. 13 shows a sectional view of part of the housing of the fitting according to Figure 1;

[0054] Fig. 14 shows a sectional view of the fitting according to Figure 2 with an enlarged section.

[0055] Fig. 15 shows a schematic representation of a control panel of the fitting according to Figure 1.

[0056] Fig. 16 shows a perspective view of the fitting according to a further embodiment with the outlet and the platform in the retracted position and a closed housing.

[0057] Fig. 17 shows a perspective view of the fitting according to Figure 16 with the outlet and the platform in the extended position.

[0058] Fig. 18 shows a perspective view of a swivel mechanism of the fitting according to a further embodiment and

[0059] Fig. 19 shows another perspective view of the swivel mechanism of the fitting according to Figure 18.

[0060] In the following description and in the figures, corresponding components and elements are represented by the same reference symbols. For the sake of clarity, not all reference symbols are shown in all figures.

[0061] The fitting 10 comprises a spout 12 for discharging water and a platform 18. The spout 12 is arranged on the platform 18. The spout 12 and the platform 18 are designed to be movable between a retracted position 14 and an extended position 16.

[0062] Figure 1 shows a perspective view and Figure 3 a front view of a fitting 10 with a spout 12 and a platform 18 in the retracted position 14 .

[0063] Figure 2 shows a perspective view and Figure 4 a frontal view of the fitting 10 according to Figure 1 with the outlet 12 and the platform 18 in the extended position 16. The fitting 10 can include a threaded rod 22 and a first motor 24. The first motor 24 can be a stepper motor. The platform 18, the threaded rod 22, and the first motor 24 can be coupled to each other such that the platform 18 is movable along the threaded rod 22 (between the retracted position 14 and the extended position 16) by means of the first motor 24 (and thus the outlet 12 is also movable).

[0064] The first motor 24 is designed to rotate the threaded rod 22 about its longitudinal axis. The platform 18 has an opening in which an internal thread is arranged. The threaded rod 22 is engaged with the internal thread. The threaded rod 22 thus passes through the opening of the platform 18. In this way, the rotational movement of the threaded rod 22 can be transformed via the internal thread of the platform 18 into a linear movement of the platform 18 along the threaded rod 22.

[0065] The fitting 10 can have a guide. The platform 18 can be guided by means of the guide. In this case, the guide is designed as two rods 11 arranged parallel to the direction of movement of the platform 18 or parallel to the threaded rod 22, which project through the platform 18. The platform 18 is moved along the rods 11.

[0066] The direction of movement of the platform 18 or the outlet 12, the rods 11 and / or the threaded rod 22 can be oriented parallel to the direction of gravity. The fitting 10 can comprise an open or a closed housing 20. In Figures 1 to 4, the housing 20 is shown open. The outlet 12 can be arranged at least partially, and in particular completely, within the housing 20 in the retracted position 14 (see Figures 1 and 3).

[0067] The outlet 12 can be located at least partially, and in particular completely, outside the housing 20 in the extended position 16. Thus, in the retracted position 14, the outlet 12 can be (completely) concealed within the housing 20, so that it is not visible from outside the housing 20. In the extended position 16, the outlet 12 can be (completely) extended from the housing 20 and made available for use (e.g., water outlet).

[0068] In figures 1 to 4, the housing 20 is shown open.

[0069] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the fitting 10 according to Figure 1 with the outlet 12 and the platform 18 in the retracted position 14 and a closed housing 20. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the fitting 10 according to Figure 1 with the outlet 12 and the platform 18 in the extended position 16.

[0070] The closed housing 20 can differ from the open housing 20 shown in Figures 1 to 4 in that the closed housing 20 has a wall 21 that encloses the elements arranged within the housing 20. Thus, the fitting 10 can be provided as a module enclosed and / or protected by the housing 20 and, in particular, by the wall 21. The outlet 12 can include a pivot section 26. The pivot section 26 can be designed to pivot about a pivot axis 28 between a pivoted position 30 and a pivoted position 32.

[0071] Figure 7 shows three side views of the fitting 10 according to Figure 5 in different states .

[0072] The left side view in Figure 7 shows the fitting 10 in the retracted position 14. The right side view in Figure 7 shows the fitting 10 in the extended position 16. The middle side view in Figure 7 illustrates the transition between the retracted position 14 and the extended position 16.

[0073] The outlet 12 is moved upwards out of the housing 20 in Figure 3 (against the direction of gravity 15). As soon as the pivot section 26 is moved out of the housing 20, it is pivoted about the pivot axis 28 from the pivoted position 30 (illustrated by a solid line in the middle side view) to the pivoted position 32 (illustrated by a dashed line in the middle side view).

[0074] It is also conceivable that the pivoting of the pivot section 26 from the pivoted position 30 to the pivoted position 32 is only carried out when the outlet 12 is in the extended position 16. In other words, the outlet 12 can first be moved to the extended position 16, and then the pivot section 26 can be pivoted from the pivoted position 30 to the pivoted position 32. The movement of the outlet 12 from the extended position 16 to the retracted position 14, or the pivoting of the pivot section 26 from the pivoted position 32 to the pivoted position 30, can be carried out in reverse order, analogous to the above descriptions.

[0075] The outlet 12 can be rotatably arranged about a pivot axis 34 on the platform 18. This allows the outlet 12 in the extended position 16 and / or the swivel section 26 in the swiveled-out position 32 to be rotated or twisted about the pivot axis 34.

[0076] Figure 8 shows a top view of the fitting 10 according to Figure 1 with a double washbasin 19. The spout 12 can be rotated or twisted about the axis of rotation 34 in the extended position 16 shown (or the swivel section 26 in the swung-out position 32 shown). This allows the spout 12 to be used on either the left or right washbasin in Figure 8.

[0077] The outlet 12 or the pivot section 26 can thus be rotated from a neutral position (shown in Figure 8 by a solid line) to a left and / or right position (shown in Figure 8 by a dashed line). The angle of rotation 35° between the neutral position and the left and / or right position of the outlet 12 or the pivot section 26 can be, for example, 50°.

[0078] Figure 9 shows a perspective view of the outlet 12 of the fitting 10 according to Figure 1 with an enlarged section. Figure 10 shows a sectional view of the outlet 12 of the fitting according to Figure 1 with two enlarged sections.

[0079] The fitting 10 can include a second motor 54. The second motor 54 can be a stepper motor. The fitting 10 can include a drive rod 56. The drive rod 56 can have a first end 58 and a second end 60. The first end 58 of the drive rod 56 can be driven by the second motor 54. The second end 60 of the drive rod 56 can be driven by the pivot section 26 of the outlet 12. The drive rod 56 can be arranged inside the outlet 12.

[0080] In this case, the first end 58 is coupled to the second motor 54 by means of a toothed belt 57. For this purpose, the first end 58 of the drive rod 56 has a gear 59 with which the toothed belt 57 engages. The second motor 54 has a drive pinion 61 which engages with the toothed belt 57 and drives it. Thus, the drive rod 56 can be rotated or set in rotation (driven) by means of the second motor 54.

[0081] Figures 11 and 12 each show a perspective view of a section of the drive rod 56 of the fitting 10 according to Figure 1. The second end 60 of the drive rod 56 is shown in each figure.

[0082] The fitting 10 can have an intermediate element 65 and a mounting ring 67. The intermediate element 65 can be fixedly (in particular, rotationally fixed) connected to the pivot section 26 of the outlet 12 (see Figure 10). The mounting ring 67 is designed in two parts. The mounting ring 67 can be designed for the positive-locking reception or mounting of the intermediate element 65 and the pivot section 26 of the outlet 12, which is fixedly connected to it. The pivot section 26 can be pivotably mounted or received in the mounting ring. The mounting ring 67 can be fixedly connected to the outlet 12 outside the pivot section 26. The intermediate element 65 can have a first opening 73 for the passage of, for example, a water hose and / or a water pipe.

[0083] The second end 60 of the drive rod 56 can have a toothed section 69. The intermediate element 65 can have a pivoting toothed section 71 corresponding to the toothed section 69 of the drive rod 56. The toothed section 69 of the drive rod 56 and the pivoting toothed section 71 of the pivoting section 26 can be arranged in engagement with each other. In this way, the rotational movement of the drive rod 56 can be converted into a pivoting movement of the intermediate element 65 and thus of the pivoting section 26. The pivoting movement of the pivoting section 26 can then be implemented by means of the second motor 54.

[0084] Figure 13 shows a sectional view of part of the housing 20 of the fitting 10 according to Figure 1.

[0085] The housing 20 can have an aperture 23. The outlet 12 can pass through the aperture 23. In Figure 13, the outlet 12 is not shown for clarity. For this purpose, the fitting 10 can have a feedthrough 25. The feedthrough 25 can consist of a first part 27 with an external thread and a second part 29 with an internal thread. The external thread of the first part 27 and the internal thread of the second part 29 can correspond to each other. The first part 27 can be inserted through an aperture opening 31 in the aperture 23 and screwed into the second part 29. This allows the feedthrough 25 to be fixed in the aperture 23. The first part 27 and / or the second part 29 can each have a second opening 75 for the passage of the outlet 12.

[0086] Figure 14 shows a sectional view of the fitting 10 according to Figure 2 with an enlarged section.

[0087] The fitting 10 can include a fragrance capsule 36 for releasing a fragrance. This allows for a fragrance or refreshment function.

[0088] The fitting 10 can comprise a blower 38 and at least one blower opening 40 arranged at the outlet 12, in particular at the pivot section 26. The blower 38 can be configured to blow air through the blower opening 40. This allows a hand-drying function to be implemented. The blower 38 can be designed as a fan and / or a nozzle. The blower 38 can be arranged outside the housing 20 (see, for example, Figures 1 to 4).

[0089] The fitting 10 can include a cold water connection 42 for supplying cold water and a hot water connection 46 for supplying hot water. The fitting 10 can include a third motor 44 for regulating the cold water supply and a fourth motor 48 for regulating the hot water supply. The third motor 44 and / or the fourth motor 48 can each be designed as a stepper motor (see Figures 1 to 4). The temperature and / or pressure of the water can thus be regulated by means of the third motor 44 and / or the fourth motor 48.

[0090] To introduce water from the cold water connection 42 and / or the hot water connection 46, the fitting can include a flexible hose 37, which can be arranged in a flexible hose guide 17. The length of the hose 37 or the hose guide 17 can be adapted to the movement of the platform 18 or the outlet 12. Thus, the hose 37 or the hose guide 17 can be arranged in a long, extended position when the platform 18 or the outlet 12 is in the extended position 16. When the platform 18 or the outlet 12 is in the retracted position 14, the hose 37 or the hose guide 17 can be arranged at least partially coiled, in particular in a loop-like fashion (see Figures 1 to 4).

[0091] The fitting 10 can include a control unit 50 (see Figures 1 to 4). The control unit 50 can be configured to control the first motor 24, the second motor 54, the third motor 44, the fourth motor 48 and / or the blower 38.

[0092] The platform 18, the guide (formed here by the two rods 11), the threaded rod 22, the control unit 50, the second motor 54, the hose 37 and / or the hose feedthrough 17 can each be arranged within the housing 20 (see Figures 1 to 4).

[0093] The fitting 10 can include a touch-sensitive control panel 52 for controlling the fitting 10, in particular the control unit 50. The control panel 52 can be designed as a touch panel.

[0094] Figure 15 shows a schematic representation of the control panel 52 of the fitting 10 according to Figure 1 .

[0095] The control panel 52 can have a first control surface 70 for setting the water pressure or the cold and / or hot water flow rate. The control panel 52 can have a second control surface 72 for setting the water temperature. The control panel 52 can have a third control surface 74 for starting and / or stopping the water outlet. The control panel 52 can have at least a fourth control surface 76 (in this case, three fourth control surfaces 76) for selecting different pre-stored water temperatures. The control panel 52 can have a fifth control surface 78 for storing a desired water temperature. The control panel 52 can have a sixth control surface 80 for starting and / or stopping the fan 38.

[0096] The control panel 52 can have a first display area 82 for showing the current (or selected) water temperature. The control panel 52 can have a second display area 84 for showing the time.

[0097] Figure 16 shows a perspective view of the fitting 10 according to a further embodiment with the spout 12 and the platform 18 in the retracted position 14 and a closed housing 20. In this embodiment, the fitting 10 has a first rotary knob 86 and a second rotary knob 88. The first rotary knob 86 can be configured to regulate the flow rate of hot water through the spout 12. The second rotary knob 88 can be configured to regulate the flow rate of cold water through the spout.

[0098] The two rotary knobs 86, 88 can each be movably configured between a retracted position 90 (shown in Figure 16) and an extended position 92 (see Figure 17). In particular, the two rotary knobs 86, 88 can be retracted and extended together with the extension 12, especially in a common movement and / or by a common mechanism.

[0099] Figure 17 shows a perspective view of the fitting 10 according to Figure 16 with the outlet 12 and the platform 18 in the extended position 6 .

[0100] The two rotary knobs 86, 88 are shown here in the extended position 92.

[0101] The fitting 10 can have a lighting device 94. The lighting device 94 can be an LED, in particular a color LED. The lighting device 94 can be arranged on an end face 96 of the spout 12. The lighting device 94 can be integrated into the end face 96. The lighting device 94 can be configured to emit light of a color corresponding to the temperature of the water flowing from the spout 12. For example, the lighting device 94 can glow blue when cold water flows from the spout 12, and / or glow red when warm or hot water flows from the spout 12.

[0102] Outlet 12 is running.

[0103] Figures 18 and 19 each show a perspective view of a pivoting mechanism of the fitting 10 according to a further embodiment. The illustrated embodiment of the pivoting mechanism differs from the pivoting mechanism shown in Figure 12 in the following ways:

[0104] The second end 60 of the drive rod 56 can be fork-shaped and have a first pin 98. The first pin 98 can be rotationally fixed to the fork-shaped second end 60 of the drive rod 56. The intermediate element 65 can have a pivot tooth 71. The fitting 10 can have a drive element 100. The drive element 100 can have a drive tooth 102. The drive tooth 102 of the drive element 100 can mesh with the pivot tooth 71 of the intermediate element 65.

[0105] The drive element 100 can be rotatably mounted about a first axis 104. The drive element 100 can have a second pin 106. The second pin 106 can be rotationally fixed to the drive element 100. The second pin 106 can be pivotally coupled to the first pin 98 about a second axis 108. The first pin 98 and the second pin 106 can form a type of universal joint.

[0106] It is also conceivable that the second end 60 of the drive rod 56 can be connected to the drive element 100 and / or the intermediate element 65 by means of a universal joint or cardan joint. Reference numeral list

[0107] Fitting rod spout retracted position gravity direction extended position hose guide platform

[0108] Double washbasin housing wall

[0109] Threaded rod, aperture, first motor, feedthrough, swivel section, first part, swivel axis, second part, swiveled position, aperture opening, swiveled position, axis of rotation, angle of rotation, fragrance capsule, hose, blower

[0110] Blower opening Cold water connection Third motor Hot water connection Fourth motor Control unit Control panel Second motor Drive rod Toothed belt First end Gear Second end Drive pinion Intermediate element Mounting ring Toothing First operating surface Swivel toothing Second operating surface First opening Third operating surface Second opening Fourth operating surface Fifth operating surface Sixth operating surface First display surface Second display surface First rotary knob Second rotary knob Retracted position Extended position Lighting device Front side First pin

Claims

Patent claims 1. Fitting (10) comprising: a spout (12) for discharging water and a platform (18) , wherein the spout (12) is arranged on the platform (18), wherein the spout (12) and the platform (18) are designed to be movable between a retracted position (14) and an extended position (16), wherein the spout (12) comprises a pivot section (26), wherein the pivot section (26) is designed to be pivotable about a pivot axis (28) between a pivoted position (30) and a pivoted position (32), wherein the pivot axis (28) is oriented inclined to the direction of gravity.

2. Fitting (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the fitting (10) comprises an open or enclosed housing (20), wherein the outlet (12) in the retracted position (14) is arranged at least partially, in particular completely, inside the housing (20), wherein the outlet (12) in the extended position (16) is arranged at least partially, in particular completely, outside the housing (20).

3. Fitting (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fitting (10) comprises a threaded rod (22) and a first motor (24), in particular a stepper motor, wherein the platform (18), the threaded rod (22) and the first motor (24) are arranged such that are coupled together such that the platform (18) is designed to be movable along the threaded rod (22) by means of the first motor (24).

4. Fitting (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the fitting (10) comprises a second motor (54), in particular a stepper motor, and a drive rod (56), wherein a first end (58) of the drive rod (56) is connected to the second motor (54) and a second end (60) of the drive rod (56) is connected to the pivot section (26).

5. Fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outlet (12) is arranged to be rotatable about an axis of rotation (34) on the platform (18).

6. Fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fitting (10) comprises a fragrance capsule (36) for releasing a fragrance.

7. Fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fitting (10) comprises a blower (38) and at least one blower opening (40) arranged at the outlet (12), wherein the blower (38) is configured to blow air through the blower opening (40).

8. Fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fitting (10) has a cold water connection (42) for supplying cold water, a third motor (44), in particular a stepper motor, for regulating the cold water supply, a hot water connection (46) for supplying hot water and / or a fourth motor (48), in particular a It includes a stepper motor for regulating the hot water supply.

9. Fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fitting (10) has a 10. Control unit (50) comprising, wherein the control unit (50) is configured to control the first motor (24), the second motor (54), the third motor (44), the fourth motor (48) and / or the blower (38).

10. Fitting (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fitting (10) comprises a touch-sensitive control panel (52) for controlling the fitting (10), in particular the control unit (50).

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