Sanitation system
By using monostable and bistable switchers connected in series, the problem of users having difficulty determining the water outlet in the sanitary configuration system is solved, realizing safe and reliable water flow switching and flexible selection of water output devices, meeting standards and simplifying operation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NEOPERL GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2022-07-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
In sanitation systems, it is difficult for users to determine which water outlet is flowing from, especially when switching between handheld and overhead nozzles, which can lead to scalding or uncomfortable thermal events.
A series-connected monostable and bistable switcher is used to achieve flexible switching of the water outlet through a detachable interface, ensuring that the safety outlet is always in the default state, and the bistable switcher enables flexible switching between water outlets during operation.
It effectively avoids the risk of scalding, meets the standards of different countries, allows for flexible replacement of water output devices, maintains a constant temperature setting, and simplifies user operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to a sanitation configuration system. Background Technology
[0002] Such a sanitation system could be, for example, a shower unit that allows switching between a handheld showerhead and an overhead showerhead. Users unfamiliar with proper installation, such as first-time hotel room shower guests, may not know which water outlet to use when the fitting is turned on. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to further improve the sanitation configuration system.
[0004] The objective is achieved by a sanitation configuration system having the following features.
[0005] Accordingly, the sanitary configuration system according to the invention has at least two switches, wherein each switch has a water inlet and at least two water outlets, a first water outlet of the first switch is fluidly connected to the water inlet of the second switch and at least one water outlet of the second switch has a detachable interface for fluid connection with a water output device, wherein the first switch is a monostable switch and the second switch is a bistable switch.
[0006] This method allows for the series connection of switchers, enabling switching between different water outlets.
[0007] Furthermore, any commercially available water output device, such as a handheld sprayer, can be connected and used with the sanitation system via a detachable interface.
[0008] In one implementation, the second water outlet of the first switch is a safety outlet.
[0009] This method can prevent burns or other uncomfortable heat-related incidents. For this purpose, safety exits can be positioned or oriented in such a way that people are not typically in direct contact with the jet of air from the exit.
[0010] In an alternative implementation, the second water outlet of the first switch has a detachable interface for fluid connection with a safety outlet.
[0011] The safety exit could be, for example, a bathtub filler, a toe tester, or a shower head. In this way, water temperature can be tested without problems and without danger.
[0012] In one implementation, the switch can be a monostable switch or a bistable switch. A monostable switch, for example, may be characterized by automatically returning to its initial position in the absence of water pressure. Conversely, it is impossible and difficult to manually switch to the initial position when water pressure is present.
[0013] The bistable switch can be switched not only without pressure but also with applied pressure, wherein the corresponding switching position is maintained when there is water pressure and when there is no water pressure.
[0014] Therefore, it is particularly advantageous that the first switch is a monostable switch. The safety exit can then be placed in the initial or basic position of the switch. In this way, the safety exit can always be selected first, thus requiring an active switch to the second switch. After the water is turned off, the first switch always returns to the safety exit. Therefore, events such as scalding or discomfort can be reliably prevented.
[0015] Preferably, the second switch is a bistable switch. In this way, switching can be performed between the two water outlets during operation without having to shut off the water beforehand.
[0016] In particular, the chain consisting of a monostable switcher and a bistable switcher enables testing of water temperature and comfort functions in non-critical locations. In the comfort function, the system can switch back and forth between two outlets, such as an overhead nozzle and a handheld nozzle or similar, under load, while the temperature remains preset.
[0017] Another advantage is that three exits can be selected, but only one exit is always active. This method can meet the standards of specific countries, such as the US standard.
[0018] In one embodiment, at least one water outlet of the second switch is configured as a water output device. This water output device may, for example, be structurally connected to the switch.
[0019] Water output devices can be, for example, bathtub inlets, overhead showerheads, showerheads, handheld showerheads, surge showerheads, or massage zones.
[0020] In another embodiment, the two water outlets of the second switch have detachable interfaces for fluid connection with a water output device. In this way, two different, commercially available water output devices can be connected to and used with a sanitation system.
[0021] In one embodiment, at least one detachable interface is provided on a pipe or hose that is fluidly connected to a second switch. This allows for flexible configuration of the water output device. Here, the pipe or hose can be structurally or detachably connected to the switch.
[0022] In one embodiment, the detachable interface has a threaded connection or a plug-in connection for fluid connection. Such a threaded connection can be, for example, a standard threaded connection, such as a G ½ thread.
[0023] The plug-in connection structure can be, for example, a pipe or hose plug-in connection structure.
[0024] In one embodiment, at least one of the two switches has a push-push mechanism. In this way, simple switching can be achieved by pressing a button.
[0025] In one embodiment, a valve is connected upstream of the water inlet of the first switch in a fluidic technical manner. The advantage here is that switching between water outlets is possible without manipulating the valve. This is particularly useful when a temperature setting has been made via the valve that would be lost if shut off.
[0026] It can be specified here that the valve can be switched by a push-push mechanism. This allows for easy on / off capability, in which, for example, temperature settings, mixing ratios, and / or flow rates can remain constant when water flow should be interrupted.
[0027] In one embodiment, the water inlet of the first switch has a detachable interface for fluid connection with the valve. This allows for flexible configuration of the valve and the switch.
[0028] The valve may, for example, be configured to control flow rate and / or temperature. Here, the valve may also have a push mechanism. Attached Figure Description
[0029] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0030] In the picture:
[0031] Figure 1 A first sanitation configuration system is shown.
[0032] Figure 2 A second sanitary configuration system with a detachable interface is shown.
[0033] Figure 3 A third sanitary configuration system with an additional valve is shown.
[0034] Figure 4 A detachable interface with a threaded connection structure is shown.
[0035] Figure 5 A detachable interface with a pipe-plug connection structure is shown, and
[0036] Figure 6A detachable interface with a hose connection structure is shown. Detailed Implementation
[0037] Figure 1 A first hygiene configuration system 1 according to the present invention is shown, which includes a first switch 2 and a second switch 3.
[0038] Switches 2 and 3 each have a water inlet 4, a first water outlet 5, and a second water outlet 6.
[0039] The first water outlet of the first switch 2 is fluidly connected to the water inlet 4 of the second switch 3. This is structurally achieved in a single fitting. However, the fluid connection can also be established via a detachable interface.
[0040] The second switch 3 has two water outlets 5 and 6, which can be, for example, different shower heads or the same water output device.
[0041] The second water outlet 6 of the first switch 2 is configured as a safety outlet 7. The safety outlet 7 may be, for example, a bathtub filling accessory, a toe tester, or a shower head.
[0042] In this example, the safety exit 7 is implemented such that it is integrated with the first switch 2 into a single unit. For this purpose, the first switch 2 can be directly installed, i.e., mounted within the bathtub filling fittings.
[0043] Alternatively, the first switch 2 may also have a detachable interface for fluidly connecting the safety outlet to a water output device, which serves as the safety outlet.
[0044] The first switcher 2 is preferably a monostable switcher, wherein the second water outlet 6 constitutes a monostable switching position, and thus the safety outlet 7 is the basic position of the first switcher 2. This arrangement prevents scalding or other uncomfortable thermal events.
[0045] The second switcher 3 is preferably a bistable switcher, which can switch between different water outlets 5 and 6 without interrupting the water flow.
[0046] Figure 2 Another sanitation configuration system 1 is shown, which is essentially the same as... Figure 1 Similar. However, the difference lies in that each of the two water outlets 5 and 6 has a detachable interface 8 for fluid connection of the water output device. Such an interface 8 can be any known or standardized interface. In this way, any water output device 9 can be connected to and used with the sanitation system. Therefore, in particular, the end user can replace the water output device 9 without costly intervention in the sanitation system 1. Accordingly, the water output device 9 has complementary interfaces 8.
[0047] Figures 4 to 6 Three different implementations of this interface 8 are shown exemplary and demonstratively.
[0048] exist Figure 4 The diagram schematically shows a water output device 9 with external threads 10. A pipe 11 with mating internal threads 12 is provided with respect to the second switch 3. The pipe 11 can be structurally connected to the second switch 3 or via a detachable fluid interface.
[0049] exist Figure 5 In this embodiment, the water output device 9 has a insertion area 13, which is configured as a pipe extension. Two spaced-apart O-rings 14 are provided in the insertion area 13. The pipe 11 can be inserted into the insertion area 13. For fastening, the pipe 11 in this example has a fastener 15, which can be configured, for example, as a countersunk screw, the tip of which is pressed into the insertion area 13.
[0050] exist Figure 6 In this embodiment, the water output device 9 has an insertion region 18, which has an O-ring 14 and a retaining protrusion 16 on its inner circumference. A hose 17 can be inserted into the insertion region 18, wherein the retaining protrusion 16 engages with the hose 17, preferably a flexible hose, and thus prevents the hose 17 from being pushed out of the insertion region 18.
[0051] Besides the embodiments shown herein, many other interfaces are known in the prior art. For example, a hose can be connected to a thread using a tightening nut. Furthermore, other plug-in connections are known, therefore this application should not be limited to the embodiments shown herein.
[0052] Figure 3 Another sanitation configuration system 1 is shown, which is essentially the same as... Figure 2 Quite. However, in this sanitary configuration system, a valve 19 is connected upstream of the first switch 2 in terms of fluid technology. This valve 19 can be a volumetric flow controller, a thermostat, or other valve. The advantage here is that the volumetric flow rate and / or temperature settings can be set independently of the water outlet setting. Accordingly, such settings are maintained even when switching between different switchers. Instead of the single valve, multiple separate valves with different functions can also be connected upstream.
[0053] List of reference numerals
[0054] 1. Sanitation Configuration System
[0055] 2 First Switcher
[0056] 3 Second Switch
[0057] 4 water inlets
[0058] 5 First water outlet
[0059] 6 Second water outlet
[0060] 7 emergency exits
[0061] 8 detachable interfaces
[0062] 9 Water output devices
[0063] 10 External Thread
[0064] 11 tubes
[0065] 12 internal thread
[0066] 13 Plug-in Area
[0067] 14 O-ring
[0068] 15 fasteners
[0069] 16. Maintain the protrusion
[0070] 17 hoses
[0071] 18 Insertion Area
[0072] 19 valves
Claims
1. A sanitation configuration system (1), comprising at least two switches (2, 3), wherein, Each switch (2, 3) has a water inlet (4) and at least two water outlets (5, 6), the first water outlet (5) of the first switch (2) is fluidly connected to the water inlet (4) of the second switch (3) and at least one water outlet (5, 6) of the second switch (3) has a detachable interface (8) for fluid connection with a water output device (9), characterized in that the first switch (2) is a monostable switch and the second switch (3) is a bistable switch.
2. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second water outlet (6) of the first switch (2) is a safety outlet (7) or has a detachable interface for fluid connection with the safety outlet (7).
3. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The safety exit (7) is a bathtub exit, a toe tester, or a foot shower head.
4. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, At least one water outlet (5, 6) of the second switch (3) is configured as a water output device (9).
5. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The two water outlets (5, 6) of the second switch (3) have detachable interfaces (8) for fluid connection with the water output device (9).
6. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, At least one detachable interface (8) is provided on the tube (11), which is fluidly connected to the second switch (3).
7. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, At least one detachable interface (8) is provided on a hose (17) which is fluidly connected to a second switch (3).
8. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water output device (9) is a bathtub inlet, overhead shower head, shower head, handheld shower head, surge shower head, or massage area.
9. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that, The detachable interface (8) has a threaded connection structure or a plug-in connection structure for fluid connection.
10. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The monostable switcher switches to the safety exit (7) in its basic position.
11. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, At least one of the two switches (2, 3) has a push-push mechanism.
12. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, In terms of fluid technology, a valve (19) is connected upstream of the water inlet (4) of the first switch (2).
13. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The water inlet (4) of the first switch (2) has a detachable interface for fluid connection with the valve and / or the valve (19) can be switched by a push-push mechanism.
14. The sanitation configuration system (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The valve (19) is configured to control flow rate and / or temperature.