Accessories and liquid dispensing systems for dispensing liquids

Abstract

The present invention relates to an accessory for discharging liquid (particularly water), the accessory comprising a discharge body having two discharge body components, a first liquid outlet for discharging a first liquid (particularly treated water, preferably hot water) and a second liquid outlet for discharging a second liquid (particularly mixed water), the first liquid outlet being disposed in the first discharge body component of the two discharge body components, the second liquid outlet being disposed in the second discharge body component of the two discharge body components, wherein the two discharge body components are movable relative to each other and are detachably fixed to each other, a receiving member within the first discharge body component is arranged for detachably fixing the second discharge body component to the first discharge body component, and the first liquid outlet is disposed within the receiving member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an accessory for discharging liquid (particularly water), the accessory comprising a discharge body having two discharge body components, a first liquid outlet for discharging a first liquid (particularly treated water, preferably hot water) and a second liquid outlet for discharging a second liquid (particularly mixed water), the first liquid outlet being disposed in the first discharge body component of the two discharge body components, the second liquid outlet being disposed in the second discharge body component of the two discharge body components, wherein the two discharge body components are movable relative to each other and are detachably fixed to each other (closely).

[0002] The present invention also relates to a liquid dispensing system including accessories.

[0003] Although the invention can generally be applied to any accessory, it will be explained with reference to sanitary accessories.

[0004] Although the invention can be applied to any liquid in general, it will be explained with reference to water. Background Technology

[0005] Sanitary fittings are known in the most diverse ways. Known sanitary fittings, for example, have a fitting body on which a discharge body is rotatably mounted. To increase functionality, a sanitary fitting is known, for example, from EP 2 975 185 A1, in which the discharge body has a vertical section and a horizontal section, and the horizontal section of the discharge body has two separately arranged outlets. The first outlet is designed in the form of an extendable flushing head and is used to discharge mixed water, while the second outlet is used to discharge hot water and is securely arranged within the discharge body.

[0006] Because the mounting base for the flushing head and the hot water outlet requires a large space, the hot water outlet is located near the vertical section of the outlet. Therefore, a disadvantage is that the hot water outlet is disadvantageously positioned near the vertical section, which obviously makes it difficult to fill the container with hot water. Summary of the Invention

[0007] Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide an accessory and a corresponding liquid dispensing system for dispensing liquids, which enable better operability, greater flexibility in handling liquids, and low-cost implementation.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide an alternative accessory and liquid output system.

[0009] In one embodiment of an accessory for discharging liquids, particularly water, the invention achieves the above objective, the accessory comprising a discharge body having two discharge body components;

[0010] A first liquid outlet for discharging a first liquid (particularly treated water, preferably hot water) is arranged in a first discharge body component of two discharge body components; and

[0011] A second liquid outlet for discharging a second liquid (particularly mixed water) is arranged in a second discharge body component of two discharge body components, wherein the two discharge body components are movable relative to each other and can be detachably fixed to each other (closely).

[0012] Its features are,

[0013] A receiving component within the first discharge component is arranged to detachably secure the second discharge component to the first discharge component, and a first liquid outlet is arranged within the receiving component.

[0014] In another embodiment, the present invention achieves the above objective by means of a liquid output system comprising an accessory and a liquid handling device according to any one of claims 1-15, the liquid handling device comprising at least one liquid handling module, wherein the at least one liquid handling module is particularly in the form of one of the following liquid handling modules:

[0015] - Carbonation module,

[0016] - Heating module,

[0017] -Cooling module,

[0018] -Filter module,

[0019] -Concentrated module,

[0020] - Liquid output volume adjustment module

[0021] -Storage module,

[0022] - Mineralization module, and / or

[0023] -Ozone module,

[0024] These modules are connected to the first pipeline of the fittings, and in particular, at least one of these modules is arranged to be replaceable.

[0025] The term "treated liquid" should be understood in the broadest sense, particularly in the claims and preferably in the specification, referring to liquid, especially water in the form of tap water from water suppliers, etc., which is additionally altered in its characteristics and / or composition and / or treatment type by a separate device. For example, treated water may have a higher temperature (i.e., so-called hot water exceeding 80 degrees Celsius), a different degree of carbonation, and some different composition compared to the water originally supplied by the water supplier. The term "treated liquid" should not, in particular, be understood as hot or cold water or mixed water typically supplied by water suppliers to single-family homes, apartment buildings, etc., the temperature of which is adjusted by heaters, etc., if necessary.

[0026] The term "treatment type" should be understood in the broadest sense, particularly in the claims and preferably in the specification. Treatment type refers not only to the basic treatment type of the liquid, such as whether water has been carbonated, but also to the degree, intensity, or concentration of treatment, such as the intensity of carbonation. Different treatment types are understood, for example, to different degrees of carbonation, such as "unchanged," "medium," or "conventional." Different treatment types are also understood to include hot water at different temperatures, water filtered to different degrees, flavor additives or aromas at different concentrations, different types of mineralization, and different concentrations of the same type of mineralization. The term "treatment type" also specifically includes "untreated."

[0027] One advantage gained in this way is the increased flexibility in the arrangement and design of the discharge system. Another advantage is the ease and low cost of installing the fittings. Yet another advantage is the significantly improved safety and reliability of the treated water output for the users of the fittings.

[0028] Further features, advantages, and embodiments of the invention are described below or will therefore become apparent.

[0029] According to a favorable improvement, the second discharge body component is formed in the form of a protruding flushing head. Its advantage is further improved user operability of the accessory.

[0030] According to another advantageous improvement, when the second discharge component is fixed in the receiving component, the horizontal distance between the liquid outlets is at least 75% of the horizontal distance between the base and the first liquid outlet. This has the advantage of making liquid discharge particularly simple and ensuring reliable and safe filling of the container with liquid.

[0031] According to another advantageous improvement, a first liquid outlet is connected to a first pipeline and a second liquid outlet is connected to a second pipeline, at least one of the two pipelines being made of a flexible material and / or a synthetic material. Its advantage is ease of manufacture and installation, allowing two liquids to be discharged through two outlets. For example, if the first discharge component is a fixed outlet for functional water or treated water, then when, for example, the second discharge component is formed as a protruding flushing head, scalding in the event of accidental misoperation can be prevented.

[0032] According to another advantageous improvement, the second pipeline is asymmetrically guided, at least in the region of the receiving component. This makes it easy to assemble the second discharge component, along with the second pipeline, with the device for the first liquid outlet.

[0033] According to another advantageous improvement, the second pipeline is guided by a receiving component in the upper region. Its advantage is that the assembly of the second liquid outlet in the lower region of the receiving component is particularly simple.

[0034] According to another advantageous improvement, the receiving component and the first discharge component are configured such that the receiving component can be inserted into and detachably secured therein. The advantage is the particularly simple detachable securing of the first discharge component.

[0035] According to another advantageous improvement, the receiving component can be secured to the first discharge component via an element of the first liquid outlet (particularly via a jet former or jet regulator). This allows the receiving component to be secured to the first discharge component in a cost-effective and simple manner, as separate fastening elements can be eliminated.

[0036] According to another advantageous improvement, the discharge body typically has a vertically extending region and a horizontally extending region, with the receiving component and at least a second discharge body component arranged in the horizontally extending region. Besides having the advantage of a better visual appearance, this also makes the discharge body easier to use.

[0037] According to another advantageous improvement, the first discharge body component is formed in a curved shape, particularly in a substantially L-shaped or C-shaped form. One of the advantages obtained in this way is ease of manufacture and use.

[0038] According to another advantageous improvement, the discharge body is formed as at least partially cylindrical, and the radius of curvature of the discharge body is greater than twice the diameter of the discharge body. This, in addition to providing a superior visual appearance, also provides sufficient installation space for the first and second pipelines for the two liquid outlets within the discharge body.

[0039] According to another advantageous improvement, the receiving component is at least partially made of synthetic materials. This makes low-cost production possible.

[0040] According to another advantageous improvement, the discharge body includes a housing, which is at least partially made of metal. The potential advantages of a metal housing are higher resistance to environmental impact and a better visual appearance of the discharge body.

[0041] According to another advantageous improvement, the first and / or second conduits are arranged at least partially spaced from or at a distance from the outer casing inside the discharge body. In this way, for example, an insulating layer composed of air or insulating material can be arranged in the intermediate space created in this manner to avoid, for example, burns when using the discharge body. This also prevents condensation at the discharge body when discharging colder liquids.

[0042] According to another advantageous improvement, the first pipeline is configured to handle hot water at temperatures exceeding 90 degrees Celsius, particularly exceeding 95 degrees Celsius. Its advantage is that the first liquid outlet is also configured to output hot water, which increases the flexibility to provide different liquids and / or liquids with different treatment types.

[0043] Other important features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the dependent claims, the drawings, and the related description based on the drawings.

[0044] It goes without saying that the features mentioned above and the features to be explained below can be used not only in their respective specified combinations, but also in other combinations or individually, without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0045] Preferred designs and embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings and explained in more detail in the following description, wherein the same reference numerals denote the same or similar or functionally identical parts or elements. Attached Figure Description

[0046] Figure 1 An exploded view of the accessories according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided; and

[0047] Figure 2 Showing according to Figure 1 Side view and partial view of the accessories. Detailed Implementation

[0048] Figure 1 The accessories according to an embodiment of the present invention are shown in exploded view. Figure 2 Show Figure 1 Side view and partial view of the components.

[0049] Figure 1 and Figure 2A sanitary fitting 1, for example, for a kitchen sink, is shown in detail. The sanitary fitting 1 includes a drain body 2 rotatably mounted in a base body 5 about a vertical axis 50. Corresponding operating elements 19 can be arranged on the base body 5 for supplying mixed or treated water via different outlets 3a, 3b of the drain body 2. The drain body 2 is constructed in two parts and has a first drain body component 2a, which is substantially L-shaped and has a vertical region 10 and a horizontal region 11. The drain body also has a straight second drain body component 2b in the horizontal region 11 of the drain body 2. Each drain body component 2a, 2b has one outlet 3a, 3b. Both drain body components 2a, 2b are formed in a circular shape in cross-section and are hollow internally. In other words, a housing 13 is formed so that the tubing 6a, 6b can be guided within the housing. Here, these tubing 6a, 6b are flexible hoses and are respectively connected to one of the outlets 3a, 3b. The radius of curvature 8 of the first discharge body component 2a at the transition between the two regions 10 and 11 is greater than twice the diameter 9 of the outer shell 13 of the discharge body 2. The outer shell 13 may be made of metal, for example, the conduits 6a, 6b, 60, 61, and 62 may be made of polysiloxane, polytetrafluoroethylene, or silicone, and the receiving component 4 described below may be made of synthetic materials.

[0050] Furthermore, at the end of the first discharge component 2a oriented toward the second discharge component 2b, a receiving component 4 is inserted into the first discharge component 2a. The receiving component 4 is secured in the first discharge component by screwing a jet regulator 7a through a corresponding opening 18 in the housing 13 of the first discharge component 2a into a corresponding receiving portion in the receiving component 4. One or more retaining elements may also be arranged or used for this purpose. The second discharge component 2b also has a jet regulator 7b at its outlet 3b. Furthermore, the second discharge component 2b is formed as a flushing head and can be detachably fixed to the first discharge component 2a via the receiving component 4. The tubing 6b is guided at least in the upper region C of the receiving component 4, and the outlet 3a of the first discharge component 2a is arranged in the lower region. Here, the diameters of the discharge components 2a and 2b can be designed or formed such that the two tubing lines 6a and 6b are arranged at least inside the first discharge component 2a spaced apart from the housing 13, for example, by a separating layer or the like. When the second discharge component 2b is detachably fixed to the first discharge component 2a via the receiving component 4, the distance B between the base body 5 and the first outlet 3a is greater than the distance A between the two outlets 3a and 3b. This makes a longer second discharge component 2b possible, which improves the gripability of the second discharge component. For example, the detachable arrangement can be achieved by partially inserting elements or segments 21 of the second discharge component 2b into the receiving component 4 or the like.

[0051] exist Figure 2 The diagram shows a water output system 100, which has two lines 60 and 61 for supplying cold and hot water. Water can be output as a mixture via a mixing tap (not shown) and finally through a second outlet 3b by operating a corresponding operating element 19. The two lines 60 and 61 are connected to household water fittings 120 for cold and hot water. A first outlet 3a is connected to a water treatment module 101 via a connected line 6a and possibly another line 62, shown only schematically. The water treatment module 101 can also be operated by a corresponding operating element 19', which may be mounted on the base 5, for example. The operating elements 19 and 19' can be designed as mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic (or any combination thereof).

[0052] The water treatment module device 101 may include one or more of the following modules:

[0053] - Carbonation module 102 for providing carbonated water,

[0054] - Hot water module 103 for providing hot water at temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Celsius.

[0055] - Cooling module 104 for providing cold water,

[0056] - A filter module 105 for providing filtered water, particularly a filter module for providing water with limescale.

[0057] - Concentration module 106, for providing water with one or more concentrates and / or enriching water with one or more concentrates, such as fruit juice concentrates for outputting fruit juice soda or the like.

[0058] - Water output regulation module 107, used to provide a limited amount of treated or untreated water.

[0059] - Storage module 108 for storing a predetermined amount of treated water,

[0060] - Mineralization module 109 for adding minerals, and / or

[0061] -Ozone module 110 for ozonation of water.

[0062] The water treated by the water treatment module device 101 is output through the first outlet 3a. Individual modules 102-110 can be arranged as a whole (e.g., the entire filter module can be removed and replaced with a carbonation module if necessary) and / or components of the module (e.g., filters or the like in the filter module) can be arranged to be replaceable.

[0063] In summary, at least one embodiment of the present invention has at least one of the following advantages:

[0064] - Better visual appearance.

[0065] - Simple and inexpensive manufacturing and installation.

[0066] -Simple and safe output of mixed and treated water.

[0067] -A larger gripping space is achieved by the greater distance between the two water outlets.

[0068] - Easy to use, especially by forming a discharge body component as a flushing head.

[0069] Although the invention has been described based on preferred embodiments, the invention is not limited thereto and can be modified in various ways.

[0070] List of reference numerals

[0071] 1. Accessories

[0072] 2. Excretion

[0073] 2a First discharge body component

[0074] 2b Second discharge body component

[0075] 3a First liquid outlet

[0076] 3b Second Liquid Outlet

[0077] 4 Receiving components

[0078] 5. Base body

[0079] 6a First Pipeline

[0080] 6b Second Pipeline

[0081] 7a, b components

[0082] 8. Radius of curvature

[0083] 9. Diameter of the expelled body

[0084] 10 Vertically extending areas

[0085] 11 Horizontally Extending Area

[0086] 13. Outer shell

[0087] 18 Openings

[0088] 19 Operating elements

[0089] 19' Operating element

[0090] 21. Components / sections of the second discharge body part

[0091] 50 Vertical axis

[0092] Pipelines 60, 61, and 62

[0093] 100 Liquid Output System

[0094] 101 Liquid Handling Unit

[0095] 102 Carbonation Module

[0096] 103 Heating Module

[0097] 104 Cooling Module

[0098] 105 Filter Module

[0099] 106 Concentration Module

[0100] 107 Liquid Output Flow Regulation Module

[0101] 108 storage modules

[0102] 109 Mineralization Module

[0103] 110 Ozone Module

[0104] 120 hot water connector

[0105] A. Horizontal distance between liquid outlets

[0106] B. Horizontal distance between the base and the first liquid outlet

[0107] C Upper region

Claims

1. An accessory (1) for dispensing liquid, said accessory comprising: Discharge body (2) with two discharge body components; A first liquid outlet (3a) for discharging a first liquid is arranged in a first discharge body component (2a) of the two discharge body components, and A second liquid outlet (3b) for discharging a second liquid is disposed in a second discharge component (2b) of the two discharge components, wherein the two discharge components are movable relative to each other and can be detachably abutted against each other. Its features are, The receiving part (4) within the first discharge body part (2a) is arranged to detachably fix the second discharge body part (2b) onto the first discharge body part (2a), and the first liquid outlet (3a) is arranged within the receiving part (4).

2. The fitting of claim 1, wherein The fitting (1) for discharging liquid is a fitting for discharging water.

3. The accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first liquid outlet (3a) for outputting the first liquid is a first liquid outlet for outputting treated water.

4. The accessory according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first liquid outlet for outputting treated water is the first liquid outlet for outputting hot water.

5. The accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second liquid outlet (3b) for discharging the second liquid is a second liquid outlet for discharging mixed water.

6. The accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second discharge body component (2b) is formed in the form of a protruding flushing head.

7. The accessory according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, When the second discharge component (2b) is fixed in the receiving component (4), the horizontal distance (A) between the first liquid outlet (3a) and the second liquid outlet (3b) is at least 75% of the horizontal distance (B) between the base body (5) and the first liquid outlet (3a).

8. The accessory according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The first liquid outlet (3a) is connected to the first pipeline (6a) and the second liquid outlet (3b) is connected to the second pipeline (6b), wherein at least one of the first pipeline (6a) and the second pipeline (6b) is made of flexible material and / or synthetic material.

9. The accessory according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second pipeline (6b) is asymmetrically guided at least in the region of the receiving component (4).

10. The accessory according to claim 9, characterized in that, The second pipeline (6b) is guided by the receiving component (4) in the upper region (C).

11. The accessory according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The receiving component (4) and the first discharge component (2a) are configured such that the receiving component (4) can be inserted into and detachably fixed in the first discharge component (2a).

12. The accessory according to claim 11, characterized in that, The receiving component (4) can be fixed to the first discharge component (2a) by means of the element (7a) of the first liquid outlet (3a).

13. The accessory according to claim 12, characterized in that, The receiving component (4) can be fixed to the first discharge component by means of the jet former or jet regulator of the first liquid outlet (3a).

14. The accessory according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The discharge body (2) has a substantially vertically extending region (10) and a horizontally extending region (11), wherein the receiving component (4) and at least the second discharge body component (2b) are arranged in the horizontally extending region (11).

15. The accessory according to claim 14, characterized in that, The first discharge body component (2a) is formed in a curved shape.

16. The accessory according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first discharge body component (2a) is formed in a substantially L-shaped or C-shaped manner.

17. The accessory according to claim 15, characterized in that, The discharge body (2) is formed as at least partially cylindrical, and the radius of curvature (8) of the discharge body (2) is greater than twice the diameter (9) of the discharge body (2).

18. The accessory according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The receiving component (4) is at least partially made of synthetic material.

19. The accessory according to claim 8, characterized in that, The discharge body (2) includes a shell (13).

20. The accessory according to claim 19, characterized in that, The outer shell is at least partially made of metal.

21. The accessory according to claim 19, characterized in that, The first pipeline (6a) and / or the second pipeline (6b) are arranged at least partially at a distance from the housing (13) inside the discharge body (2).

22. The accessory according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first pipeline (6a) is configured to circulate hot water at a temperature higher than 90 degrees Celsius.

23. The accessory according to claim 22, characterized in that, The first pipeline (6a) is configured to circulate hot water at a temperature higher than 95 degrees Celsius.

24. A liquid output system (100) comprising an accessory (1) according to any one of claims 1-23 and a liquid handling device (101), the liquid handling device comprising at least one liquid handling module, the at least one liquid handling module being in the form of one of the following liquid handling modules: - Carbonation module (102). - Heating module (103). - Cooling module (104). - Filter module (105) - Concentration module (106). - Liquid output volume adjustment module (107). - Storage module (108) - Mineralization module (109), and / or -Ozone module (110). These liquid handling modules are connected to the first pipeline (6a) of the fitting (1), and at least one of these liquid handling modules is arranged in an alternative manner.

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