Sanitary device
By using retaining clamps and locking elements to lock the toilet inlet pipe to the sanitary product, the problem of complex inlet pipe fixing is solved, achieving a simple and stable connection that can adapt to tolerance variations in ceramic products.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GEBERIT INT AG
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing process of fixing the toilet inlet pipe is complicated, requires tools, and is difficult to achieve in a simple installation.
The method involves directly connecting the retaining clamp to the sanitary product and using the locking element and locking housing to achieve simple fixation of the inlet pipe.
It enables stable connection between imported pipes and sanitary products without tools, adapts to tolerance variations in ceramic products, and simplifies the installation process.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The invention relates to a sanitary device according to claim 1 and to a method for assembling a sanitary device according to claim 16. BACKGROUND
[0002] It is known from the prior art to provide an inlet pipe in front of the inlet area of a toilet. The inlet pipe is usually connected with a flushing bend, which itself is connected with a flushing water tank. SUMMARY
[0003] It is an object of the invention to propose a sanitary device with a sanitary article and an inlet pipe for flushing water, wherein the fixing of the inlet pipe can be carried out more simply.
[0004] This and other objects are achieved by the subject matter of claim 1. Thus, a sanitary device comprises a sanitary article, in particular a toilet, with a water-conducting section having an inlet, an inlet pipe with a side wall, which laterally surrounds a pipe section with a first pipe end and a second pipe end, wherein the second pipe end is in water-conducting connection with the inlet, and a retaining clip with which the inlet pipe can be connected with the sanitary article. The sanitary article has at least one locking receptacle, and the retaining clip has at least one locking element. In the assembled state, the at least one locking element is locked into engagement in the at least one locking receptacle.
[0005] The sanitary device according to the invention has the advantage that the inlet pipe is directly connected with the sanitary article with the retaining clip. A simple fixing of the inlet pipe can thereby be achieved.
[0006] The locking connection between the retaining clip and the sanitary article also has the advantage that the assembly can be carried out without tools.
[0007] The sanitary article is preferably made of ceramic, and the retaining clip is preferably made of plastic. It is particularly preferred that the retaining clip is made of a plastic with a high elongation at break, so that large tolerances, which are usually present in ceramic products, can be well compensated. It is particularly preferred that the retaining clip is made of polyoxymethylene (POM).
[0008] Preferably, the inlet pipe extends with its second pipe end into the inlet of the water-conducting section. Preferably, a sealing element is arranged between the outside of the inlet pipe and the inside of the inlet.
[0009] The first pipe end is preferably in water-conducting connection with a flushing pipe. The flushing pipe supplies flushing water, which flows through the inlet pipe into the water-conducting section of the sanitary article.
[0010] Preferably, the number of locking elements is equal to the number of locking receptacles. Preferably, two locking elements and two locking receptacles are arranged. Preferably, a locking element and a locking receptacle are each placed on the right side of the inlet pipe and a locking element and a locking receptacle are each placed on the left side of the inlet pipe.
[0011] If the sanitary item is a toilet, the water guide section opens into the receiving space of the toilet and serves to deliver flushing water.
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the inlet pipe and the retaining clamp are configured separately from one another. The inlet pipe has at least one pipe-side retaining section and the retaining clamp has at least one clamp-side retaining section. The pipe-side retaining section and the clamp-side retaining section can be connected to one another, wherein in the assembled state the retaining sections engage with one another such that the inlet pipe is fixed to the retaining clamp.
[0013] Preferably, the pipe-side retaining section and the clamp-side retaining section are configured such that the two retaining sections lockingly engage with one another. The lockingly engagement can be provided with or without a gap.
[0014] In the variant without a gap, the lockingly engagement can be provided, for example, by an amount of interference of the pipe-side retaining section relative to the clamp-side retaining section. In the variant with a gap, no corresponding amount of interference is provided.
[0015] In a further variant, the amount of interference is configured such that upon assembly of the retaining clamp the clamp-side retaining section is elastically deformed relative to the pipe-side retaining section such that a slight clamping action is produced during assembly. Depending on the size of the amount of interference, the above-mentioned variant with a gap or the variant without a gap can subsequently be realized in the completed assembled state.
[0016] In a first variant, the at least one pipe-side retaining section is provided as a groove and the at least one clamp-side retaining section is provided as a tenon. The tenon engages into the groove. In a second variant, the at least one pipe-side retaining section is provided as a tenon and the at least one clamp-side retaining section is provided as a groove. The tenon engages into the groove.
[0017] In one refinement, for both variants, the tenon has an amount of interference relative to the groove such that the tenon is clamped in the groove. In another refinement, the tenon is undersized relative to the groove such that the tenon is located in the groove with a gap. Both variants can be combined with the variants of the lockingly engagement described above.
[0018] Preferably, the at least one pipe-side retaining section and the at least one clamp-side retaining section are configured such that the inlet pipe is fixed to the retaining clamp with respect to movement in the direction of the center axis of the pipe section in the region of the retaining clamp and / or with respect to movement perpendicular to the direction of the center axis of the pipe section in the region of the retaining clamp.
[0019] Preferably, the at least one tube-side holding section and the at least one clip-side tube section are configured such that the inlet tube is held in the area of the holding clip without direct contact with the sanitary item or that the inlet tube is held in the area of the holding clip only by the holding clip.
[0020] Preferably, the holding clip has a middle clip section and two lateral clip sections which extend from the middle clip section. The clip sections define an accommodation space through which the inlet tube extends.
[0021] The lateral clip sections preferably extend from end regions of the middle clip section.
[0022] Preferably, each of the lateral clip sections is assigned a clip-side holding section, respectively.
[0023] Preferably, in the installed position of the sanitary device, the middle clip section is positioned below the inlet tube.
[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the inlet tube and the holding clip are configured in one piece.
[0025] Preferably, the middle clip section and the lateral clip sections have surfaces which extend in a plane. The at least one locking element extends from a further surface which extends offset with respect to said plane. It is particularly preferred that, viewed in the assembly direction of the holding clip, the further surface is offset rearward with respect to said surface.
[0026] The lateral clip sections preferably extend from end regions of the middle clip section.
[0027] Preferably, the at least one locking accommodation, the at least one locking element, the inlet in the water guide channel and the second tube end each extend in the same direction, such that the inlet tube and the holding clip, in particular in the case where the two holding sections engage with one another, can be assembled jointly in longitudinal movement.
[0028] Preferably, the sanitary item has at least one support tab. The locking accommodation is an opening, in particular a through-hole, in the support tab.
[0029] Preferably, the at least one support tab is integrally formed at the sanitary item.
[0030] Preferably, the sanitary item has an inner space, wherein the holding clip is arranged completely within the inner space.
[0031] Preferably, the at least one support tab extends from a wall facing the inner space and into the inner space.
[0032] Preferably, the at least one locking element has at least one locking tab which is resiliently configured, the locking tab having a locking hook, wherein the locking tab is resiliently compressed from an initial position during the connection with the locking receptacle and springs back to the initial position after the connection process is completed.
[0033] Preferably, the at least one locking element also has a bearing opening. The stop element can be guided through the bearing opening. The bearing opening is positioned relative to the at least one locking tab such that, when the stop element is inserted, the stop element is blocked in its initial position.
[0034] In a method for assembling a sanitary device according to the above description, in a first step a sanitary article is provided and in a second step a retaining clip is assembled together with an inlet pipe. In the second step, at least one locking element is locked in connection with at least one locking receptacle.
[0035] Further embodiments are given in the dependent claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0036] A preferred embodiment of the present application will be described below with reference to the drawings, which are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting. In the drawings:
[0037] Figure 1 A perspective exploded view of an embodiment of a sanitary device according to the present application is shown before assembly;
[0038] Figure 2 A perspective view of Figure 1 is shown in the assembled state;
[0039] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the sanitary device according to the preceding figures is shown perpendicular to the central axis of the inlet pipe;
[0040] Figure 4a A perspective exploded view of a first preferred variant of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3 is shown from the front;
[0041] Figure 4b A view of Figure 4a is shown from the back;
[0042] Figure 4c A cross-sectional view of Figures 4a to 4b is shown;
[0043] Figure 5a A perspective exploded view of a second preferred variant of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3 is shown from the front;
[0044] Figure 5b A view of Figure 5a is shown from the back; and
[0045] Figure 5c a cross-sectional view is shown. Figures 5a to 5b DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0046] Figures 1 to 3 A preferred embodiment of the application is shown. Figures 4a to 4c A first preferred variant of the embodiment is shown, Figures 5a to 5c A second preferred variant of the embodiment is shown.
[0047] The sanitary device 1 comprises a sanitary item 2, an inlet pipe 5 and a retaining clip 11.
[0048] The sanitary item 2 here is in the form of a toilet. The sanitary item 2 has a water guide section 3. The water guide section 3 has an inlet 4. In the sanitary item 2 shown, the water guide section 3 serves to deliver flushing water to the sanitary item 2. The water guide channel 3 is closed in the circumferential direction and here opens into the receiving space of the toilet to flush it.
[0049] The inlet pipe 5 has a side wall 6 which laterally surrounds a pipe section 7. The pipe section 7 has a first pipe end 8 and a second pipe end 9. As Figure 2 is shown, in the assembled state, the second pipe end 9 is in water-conducting connection with the inlet 4. In the embodiment shown, the second pipe end 9 has a seal 28 on the outside which seals the connection between the second pipe end 9 and the inlet 4 in a watertight manner. The first pipe end 8 is in water-conducting connection with at least one further pipe section.
[0050] The sanitary item 2 has at least one locking receptacle 13. Here, two locking receptacles 13 are provided which are spaced apart from one another. The retaining clip 11 has at least one locking element 14. Here, two locking elements 12 are provided. In the assembled state, the at least one locking element 14 is locked into the at least one locking receptacle 13.
[0051] In the embodiment shown, the inlet pipe 5 and the retaining clip 11 are configured separately from one another. The inlet pipe 5 and the retaining clip 11 can be connected to one another. In other embodiments, the inlet pipe 5 and the retaining clip 11 can also be configured in one piece.
[0052] In the embodiment shown, the inlet pipe 5 has at least one pipe-side retaining section 10. Furthermore, the retaining clip 11 has at least one clip-side retaining section 12. The pipe-side retaining section 10 and the clip-side retaining section 12 can be connected to one another. In the assembled state, the retaining sections 10, 12 engage into one another such that the inlet pipe 5 is fixed to the retaining clip 11. Figure 4a and Figure 5a The inlet tube 5 and the retaining clip 11 are shown separately from one another. The retaining clip 11 can be moved from the position shown to the inlet tube 5 and connected to the inlet tube 5. The connection between the inlet tube 5 and the retaining clip 11 is shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 .
[0053] Preferably, the connection between the inlet tube 5 and the retaining clip 11 is a fixed connection, in particular a snap connection. In the embodiment shown, the tube-side retaining section 10 and the clip-side retaining section 12 are configured such that the two retaining sections 10, 12 lockingly engage one another. That is, the inlet tube 5 and the retaining clip 11 are lockingly connected to one another.
[0054] In the embodiment shown, there are two tube-side retaining sections 10 and two clip-side retaining sections 12, respectively. With respect to the tube section 7, one pair of tube-side retaining section 10 and clip-side retaining section 12 is located to the left of the tube section 7, and the other pair is located to the right of the tube section 7.
[0055] From Figure 3 , Figure 4a and Figure 5a it can be seen that at least one tube-side retaining section 10 is provided as a recess 15, and at least one clip-side retaining section 12 is provided as a tenon 16. The tenon 16 engages into the recess 15, respectively. In the embodiment shown, the recess 15 is provided by a notch extending from the outside into the inlet tube 5 at the inlet tube 5.
[0056] In the embodiment shown, the at least one tube-side retaining section 10 and the at least one clip-side retaining section 12 are configured such that the inlet tube 5 is fixed to the retaining clip 11 with respect to movement in the region of the retaining clip 11 in a direction along the center axis of the tube section 7, and such that the inlet tube 5 is fixed to the retaining clip 11 with respect to movement in the region of the retaining clip 11 in a direction perpendicular to the center axis of the tube section 7. In other words, the retaining clip 11 is fixedly connected to, preferably clamped to, the inlet tube 5.
[0057] From Figure 2 and Figure 3 it can be seen that the at least one tube-side retaining section 10 and the at least one clip-side tube section 7 are configured such that the inlet tube 5 is held in the region of the retaining clip 11 in such a way that there is no direct contact with the hygiene article 1, or that the inlet tube 5 is held in the region of the retaining clip 11 only by the retaining clip 11. The inlet tube 5 is furthermore in contact with the inlet 4 of the water guide section 3 as described above.
[0058] Reference is now made to Figure 4a and Figure 5aThe structure of the retaining clamp 11 is explained in more detail. In the shown embodiment, the retaining clamp 11 has a middle clamp section 17 and two lateral clamp sections 18 extending from the middle clamp section 17. The lateral clamp sections 18 are arranged at the ends of the middle clamp section 17, respectively. The two lateral clamp sections 18 extend parallel to each other. Opposite to the middle clamp section 17, between the two lateral clamp sections 18, a free passage is arranged through which the inlet tube 5 can be introduced between the two lateral clamp sections 18. The clamp section 17 defines an accommodation space 19 through which the inlet tube 5 extends.
[0059] In the shown embodiment, each of the lateral clamp sections 18 has a clamp side retaining section 12, respectively.
[0060] As Figure 2 can be seen, in the mounted position, the middle clamp section 17 is located below the lateral clamp sections 18. Thus, the inlet tube 5 can be placed on the middle clamp section 17.
[0061] The middle clamp section 17 and the lateral clamp sections 18 have surfaces 20 extending in a plane. The at least one locking element 14 extends from a further surface 21 which is offset with respect to said plane. The further surface 21 is offset backwards with respect to the surface 20.
[0062] As can also be seen from the figures, the at least one locking accommodation 13, the at least one locking element 14, the inlet 4 and the second tube end 9 extend in the same direction, respectively. The inlet tube 5 and the retaining clamp 11 can be assembled together by moving them longitudinally.
[0063] Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 The arrangement of the at least one locking accommodation 13 at the sanitary article 2 is shown. The sanitary article 2 has at least one support tab 22. The locking accommodation 13 is an opening 23 which extends through the support tab 22. The at least one locking element 14 engages into the opening 23.
[0064] The at least one support tab 22 is integrally formed at the sanitary article 2. In the shown embodiment, the sanitary article 2 has an inner space 29 into which the at least one support tab 22 extends. The retaining clamp 11 is arranged completely in the inner space 29.
[0065] At least one locking element 14 has at least one (in this case, two) locking tabs 24 that are elastically configured. The two locking tabs 24 extend parallel to each other. During connection with the locking receiver 13, the locking tabs 24 are elastically compressed from their initial position and spring back to their initial position after the connection process is completed. The two locking tabs 24 are compressed relative to each other when the locking tabs 24 are inserted into the locking receiver 13. Each locking tab 24 has a locking hook 25. In the locked state, the locking hook 25 is located on the back side of the support tab 22, while the other surface 21 of the retaining clamp 11 is located on the front side of the support tab 22, from which the locking tab 24 extends.
[0066] exist Figures 4a to 5c As shown, the clamp-side retaining section 12 also has an optional support opening 26. Figure 5a and Figure 5c As shown, the stop element 27 can be guided through the support opening 26. The stop element 27 is positioned within the support opening 26 relative to at least one locking tab 24 such that when the stop element 27 is inserted, it is blocked in its initial position. This is in Figure 5c The cross-sectional view shows that the stop element 27 is, for example, a screw driven into the support opening 26. During disassembly, the installer can unscrew the screw from the support opening 26 again.
[0067] Figures 4a to 4c The variant shown is configured without the stop element 27.
[0068] List of reference numerals
[0069] 1. Sanitary facilities
[0070] 2. Hygiene products
[0071] 3. Water guiding section
[0072] 4 entrances
[0073] 5. Inlet pipe
[0074] 6. Sidewalls
[0075] 7 pipe sections
[0076] 8 First pipe end
[0077] 9 Second pipe end
[0078] 10 Pipe-side retaining section
[0079] 11. Keep the clamp in place.
[0080] 12. Clamp side retaining section
[0081] 13 Locking Reception Section
[0082] 14 locking element
[0083] 15 recess
[0084] 16 tenon
[0085] 17 intermediate clasp section
[0086] 18 lateral clasp section
[0087] 19 accommodation space
[0088] 20 surface
[0089] 21 further surface
[0090] 22 support tab
[0091] 23 opening
[0092] 24 locking tab
[0093] 25 locking hook
[0094] 26 support opening
[0095] 27 stop element
[0096] 28 seal
[0097] 29 inner space
Claims
1. A sanitary device (1), comprising: Sanitary products (2), particularly toilets, having a water guiding section (3) having an inlet (4), An inlet pipe (5) having a sidewall (6) laterally surrounding a pipe section (7) having a first pipe end (8) and a second pipe end (9), wherein the second pipe end (9) is connected to the inlet (4) for water flow. The retaining clamp (11) allows the inlet pipe (5) to be connected to the sanitary product (2). in, The sanitary product (2) has at least one locking receiving portion (13), and the retaining clamp (11) has at least one locking element (14), which is locked into the at least one locking receiving portion (13) in the assembled state.
2. The sanitary device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet pipe (5) and the retaining clamp (11) are configured to be separate from each other, wherein the inlet pipe has at least one pipe-side retaining section (10) and the retaining clamp (11) has at least one clamp-side retaining section (12), wherein the pipe-side retaining section (10) and the clamp-side retaining section (12) are connectable to each other, wherein in the assembled state, the retaining sections (10, 12) engage with each other, such that the inlet pipe (5) is fixed to the retaining clamp (11).
3. The sanitary device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The tube-side retaining section (10) and the clamp-side retaining section (12) are configured such that the two retaining sections (10, 12) are locked together.
4. The sanitary device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, At least one pipe-side retaining section (10) is configured as a groove (15), and at least one clamp-side retaining section (12) is configured as a tenon (16), wherein the tenon (16) engages in the groove (15); or The at least one tube-side retaining section (10) is configured as a tenon, and the at least one clamp-side retaining section is configured as a groove, wherein the tenon engages in the groove.
5. The sanitary device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The at least one pipe-side retaining section (10) and the at least one clamp-side retaining section (12) are configured such that the inlet pipe (5) is fixed to the retaining clamp (11) with respect to movement along the central axis of the pipe section (7) in the region of the retaining clamp (11); and / or such that the inlet pipe (5) is fixed to the retaining clamp (11) with respect to movement in the region of the retaining clamp (11) in a direction perpendicular to the central axis of the pipe section (7).
6. The sanitary device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The at least one pipe-side retaining section (10) and the at least one clamp-side pipe section (7) are configured such that the inlet pipe (5) is held in the area of the retaining clamp (11) in a manner that does not directly contact the sanitary product (1), or the inlet pipe (5) is held in the area of the retaining clamp (11) solely by means of the retaining clamp (11).
7. The sanitary device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inlet pipe (5) and the retaining clamp (11) are configured as a single piece.
8. The sanitary device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The retaining clamp (11) has a central clamp section (17) and two lateral clamp sections (18) extending from the central clamp section (17), wherein the clamp section (17) defines a receiving space (19) through which the inlet pipe (5) extends.
9. The sanitary device (1) according to claim 8, characterized in that, Each of the lateral clamp sections (18) is respectively assigned a clamp side retaining section (12); and / or At the installation location of the sanitary device, the intermediate clamp section (17) is positioned below the inlet pipe (5); and / or The intermediate clamp section (17) and the lateral clamp section (18) have surfaces (20) extending in a plane, and the at least one locking element (14) extends from another surface (21) which extends offset relative to the plane.
10. The sanitary device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The at least one locking receiving part (13), the at least one locking element (14), the inlet (4) and the second pipe end (9) extend in the same direction, so that the inlet pipe (5) and the retaining clamp (11) can move together in the longitudinal direction for assembly.
11. The sanitary device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The sanitary product (2) has at least one support tab (22), and the locking receiving portion (13) is an opening (23), particularly a through hole, in the support tab (22).
12. The sanitary device (1) according to claim 11, characterized in that, The at least one support piece (22) is integrally formed on the sanitary product (2).
13. The sanitary device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The sanitary product (2) has an internal space (29), wherein the retaining clamp (11) is fully arranged in the internal space (29).
14. The sanitary device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The at least one locking element (14) has at least one locking tab (24) with elastic configuration, the at least one locking tab having a locking hook (25), wherein the locking tab (24) is elastically compressed from an initial position during connection with the locking receiver (13) and springs back to the initial position after the connection process is completed.
15. The sanitary device (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that, The at least one locking element (14) also has a support opening (26), through which a stop element (27) is guided, and the support opening (26) is positioned relative to the at least one locking tab (24) such that when the stop element (27) is inserted, the stop element (27) is blocked in its initial position.
16. A method for assembling a sanitary device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, The hygiene products (2) are provided in the first step, and In the second step, the retaining clamp (11) is assembled together with the inlet pipe (5), wherein in the second step, the at least one locking element (14) is locked to the at least one locking receptacle (13).