RECREATIONAL VEHICLE WITH ONE WET COMPARTMENT AND ONE SWIVEL AXLE BEARING
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE502023001176
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-08-19
- Filing Date
- 2023-08-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2043-08-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing recreational vehicles with wet rooms face challenges in designing a pivot axis bearing system that allows for efficient fluid management, easy disassembly for maintenance, and a flush-to-floor wet room configuration.
A pivot axis bearing system featuring an upper and lower pivot axis bearing, with a siphon integrated into the lower bearing to manage fluid lines, allowing for direct flow and easy disconnection for maintenance, and a lateral fluid outlet for a flush-to-floor design.
The system enables efficient fluid management, easy maintenance, and a flush-to-floor wet room configuration, enhancing the functionality and usability of recreational vehicle wet rooms.
Description
[0001] The invention relates to a recreational vehicle, preferably with a wet room and a pivot axis bearing that serves for a pivot axis of a pivoting wall. The pivoting wall preferably serves for a wet room. In particular, the invention relates to the field of recreational vehicles designed as mobile homes or caravans.
[0002] Wet rooms for camping vehicles are known from DE 10 2019 122 085 A1 and BE 1 022 786 A1.
[0003] A pivoting wall is provided. The pivoting wall can divide the interior of the wet room into a shower area and an adjoining room.
[0004] The object of the invention is to provide a pivot axis bearing for a pivot axis of a pivot wall of a recreational vehicle, an arrangement with an upper pivot axis bearing and a lower pivot axis bearing, a wet room and a recreational vehicle, in particular a mobile home or a caravan, which are designed in an improved manner.
[0005] The object is achieved by a pivot axle bearing having the features of independent patent claim 1, by an arrangement having the features of claim 9, by a wet room having the features of patent claim 10, and by a recreational vehicle having the features of patent claim 11. Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.
[0006] The object is achieved by a pivot axis bearing on which a pivot axis of a pivot wall of a recreational vehicle, in particular a wet room of a recreational vehicle, can be mounted, wherein a bearing bush is provided which, in the assembled state, is arranged at the bottom of the pivot axis, and wherein a siphon is provided into which, in the assembled state, a fluid line leads through the pivot axis to the siphon.
[0007] Furthermore, the object is achieved by an arrangement with an upper pivot axis bearing, a pivot wall with a pivot axis and a lower pivot axis bearing, wherein the lower pivot axis bearing is designed as such a pivot axis bearing, wherein the pivot axis is suspended from the upper pivot axis bearing and mounted on the lower pivot axis bearing and wherein the lower pivot axis bearing is removable.
[0008] Furthermore, the object is achieved by a wet room for a recreational vehicle, in particular a mobile home or a caravan, with at least one such pivot axis bearing, on which a pivot axis of a pivot wall is mounted in the assembled state, and / or at least one such arrangement.
[0009] In addition, the object is achieved by a recreational vehicle, in particular a mobile home or a caravan, with at least one such pivot axis bearing, on which a pivot axis of a pivot wall, in particular a pivot wall of a wet room, is mounted in the assembled state, and / or at least at least one such arrangement and / or at least one such wet room.
[0010] It is advantageous for the siphon to be positioned as an extension of the pivot axis. This allows the fluid line to be routed and connected to the siphon preferably without kinks. Furthermore, direct flow into the siphon can be achieved, preventing blockages, particularly in the fluid line or siphon.
[0011] It is advantageous for the fluid line to be inserted, in particular plugged, into an inlet piece of the siphon and / or for the fluid line to be designed as a liquid line, in particular a wastewater line. This allows for advantageous disassembly. In particular, cleaning can be simplified.
[0012] It is advantageous to provide a lateral fluid outlet, which is preferably oriented at least approximately perpendicular to the pivot axis, and to have an outlet of the siphon lead into the lateral fluid outlet. This allows the siphon to be positioned directly above a floor. This allows for a flush-to-floor wet room to be realized. The floor of the wet room can be arranged at least approximately at the height of a walkway of the recreational vehicle.
[0013] It is advantageous that the bearing bush is connected, on the one hand, to the lateral fluid outlet via the siphon and, on the other hand, directly to a lateral outlet. Due to the direct connection of the bearing bush to the lateral outlet, at least one further fluid line, in particular at least one fresh water line, is routed in the assembled state. This allows fresh water, in particular hot and cold water, to be supplied and wastewater to be removed via the pivot axis. In a particularly preferred embodiment, a washbasin mounted on the pivot wall can be connected to the fluid lines, in particular the hot and cold water lines and the wastewater line (process water line).
[0014] It is advantageous that the bearing bushing is designed such that the pivot axis is detachably connected to the bearing bushing when installed, and that the siphon is designed such that the fluid line is detachably connected to the siphon when installed. This allows for convenient disassembly, which can be performed, for example, during service or maintenance.
[0015] It is advantageous that the siphon has a pipe section into which the fluid line opens at the top, and that the pipe section opens at the bottom into a sealing chamber located directly above a floor wall and filled with sealing water during operation. It is also advantageous that a floor wall, when installed, rests directly on a floor, particularly the floor of the wet room. This achieves a low installation height above the floor. This also allows the wet room to be designed flush with the floor.
[0016] Further advantages and details of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments illustrated in the schematic figures. Fig. 1 shows a recreational vehicle with a wet room according to a first embodiment in a schematic, spatial representation, wherein a view from diagonally above is shown and a pivoting wall is pivoted against a fixed wall; Fig. 2 shows the Fig. 1 shown leisure vehicle with the wet room, wherein the pivoting wall is pivoted into the wet room to separate a shower area from the toilet; Fig. 3 a pivot axis bearing designed as a lower pivot axis bearing in an excerpted, schematic sectional view, wherein, among other things, the functioning of a siphon is illustrated; Fig. 4 the in Fig. 3 shown pivot axis bearings in a schematic sectional view from the viewing direction designated IV; Fig. 5 a recreational vehicle with a wet room according to a second embodiment in a partial, schematic view from above, wherein the pivot wall is pivoted to a toilet; and Fig. 6 the Fig. 5 shown recreational vehicle, with the swing wall swung away from the toilet.
[0017] Fig. 1 shows a recreational vehicle 1 with a wet room 2 according to a first embodiment in a schematic, spatial representation, wherein a view is shown obliquely from above. In this case, a pivot axis bearing 3 is arranged in the wet room 2, on which a pivot axis 4 of a pivot wall 5 of the wet room 2 of the recreational vehicle 1 is mounted and optionally suspended. The pivot axis bearing 3 is designed as an upper pivot axis bearing 3. Furthermore, a pivot axis bearing 6 is provided, which is designed as a lower pivot axis bearing 6. Together with any further hinges or the like for the pivot axis 4, the pivot wall 5 is pivotable in the assembled state. In the illustration of the Fig. 1 the pivoting wall 5 is pivoted onto a fixed wall 10 of the wet room 2.
[0018] Fig. 2 shows that in Fig. 1 shown recreational vehicle 1 with the wet room 2, wherein the pivoting wall 5 is pivoted into the wet room 2 to a toilet 11. This separates a shower area 12 from the toilet 11.
[0019] Fig. 3 shows the pivot axis bearing 6 designed as a lower pivot axis bearing 6 in a partial, schematic sectional view. Furthermore, Fig. 4 that in Fig. 3 The pivot axis bearing 6 shown in a schematic sectional view from the viewing direction designated IV. The pivot axis 4 of the pivot wall 5 is mounted on the pivot axis bearing 6. The pivot axis bearing 6 comprises a bearing bush 7, which is arranged at the bottom of the pivot axis 4. The pivot axis 4 can be connected to the pivot axis bearing 6 via a connecting piece 13.
[0020] The pivot axis bearing 6 has a siphon 8 into which a fluid line 9 leading through the pivot axis to the siphon 8 opens. The fluid line can, for example, be inserted into the siphon 8 from above at an opening 14 of an inlet piece 15 of the siphon 8. A fluid flow 9' from the fluid line 9 through the siphon 8 and out of the pivot axis bearing is illustrated by a line 9'.
[0021] In this exemplary embodiment, the siphon 8 is arranged in an extension of the pivot axis 4. As a result, the fluid flow 9' from the fluid line 9 into the siphon 8 is at least approximately straight or without significant bends and curvatures. As a result, blockages caused by solid and viscous substances, such as body hair and soap residue, carried along via the fluid line 9, which preferably serves as a wastewater line 9, can be prevented or at least avoided in this section. The fluid line 9 can thus be detachably inserted, in particular plugged, into the inlet piece 15 of the siphon 8. The fluid line 9 can advantageously be used as a liquid line 9, with use as a wastewater line being particularly preferred.
[0022] A lateral fluid outlet 16 is provided on the pivot axis bearing 6, which is preferably oriented perpendicular to the pivot axis 4. An outlet 17 of the siphon 8 leads into the lateral fluid outlet 16. As a result, the bearing bush 7 is indirectly connected to the lateral fluid outlet 16 via the siphon 8.
[0023] The bearing bush 7 is additionally directly connected to a lateral outlet 18. The lateral outlet 18 is preferably separated from the lateral fluid outlet 16 of the pivot axis bearing 6, so that in particular no liquid, in particular wastewater, from the wastewater stream 9' reaches the lateral outlet 18. The direct connection 19 of the bearing bush 7 to the lateral outlet 18 allows for additional fluid lines 20, 21, in particular fresh water lines 20, 21, to be routed.
[0024] The bearing bushing 7 is designed such that the pivot axis 4 is detachably connected to the bearing bushing 7. Furthermore, the siphon 8 can be designed such that the fluid line 9 is detachably connected to the siphon 8 and can be easily reconnected. This allows for simple disassembly and assembly, as is possible during maintenance or service, for example, in a specialized workshop.
[0025] The siphon 8 comprises a pipe section 22, into which the fluid line 9 opens at the top. The pipe section 22 opens at the bottom into a barrier chamber 24, which is filled with sealing water during operation to create an odor trap. The barrier chamber 24 is arranged directly above a floor wall 23, allowing a minimal installation height above the floor 30. Specifically, a floor wall 23, when installed, can rest directly on a floor 30, in particular a floor 30 of the wet room 2.
[0026] Fig. 5 shows a recreational vehicle 1 with a wet room 2 according to a second embodiment in a partial, schematic view from above, wherein the pivoting wall 5 is pivoted to a toilet 11. Furthermore, Fig. 6 that in Fig. 5 shown recreational vehicle 1, wherein the pivoting wall 5 is pivoted away from the toilet 11.
[0027] This design is particularly, but not exclusively, suitable for small recreational vehicles 1. This allows a very small wet room 2 to be created. To use a washbasin 25, which is mounted on the pivoting wall 5, or the toilet 11, the pivoting wall 5 is, for example, folded into the Fig. 6 shown position, so that an area 26 of a walkway 27 can also be used. A partition 28, which can be designed as a curtain or folding wall, can also be used to create a privacy screen or shower partition.
[0028] The washbasin 25 can be supplied with fresh water and the waste water can be drained via the pivoting wall 5, which is designed as a pivoting door, and the pivot axis 4. Particularly in such a design, the ability to dismantle the pivoting wall 5 is relevant to enable service and maintenance.
[0029] Thus, an arrangement 31 with an upper pivot axis bearing 3, a pivot wall 5 with a pivot axis 4, and a lower pivot axis bearing 6 can be realized, in which the pivot axis 4 is suspended from the upper pivot axis bearing 3 and mounted on the lower pivot axis bearing 6, so that the pivot wall 5 can be disassembled. The lower pivot axis bearing 6 can also be disassembled. This allows for easy cleaning of the pivot axis bearing 6 and, in particular, the siphon 8.
[0030] Preferably, the pivot axis bearing 6 or the arrangement 31 are provided in a wet room 2. However, the pivot axis bearing 6 and the arrangement 31 can also be used in a different manner or at a different location in a recreational vehicle 1.
Claims
1. Swivelling axle bearing (6), on which a swivelling axis (4) of a swivelling wall (5) of a recreational vehicle (1), in particular of a wet room (2) of a recreational vehicle (1), can be mounted, a bearing bush (7) being provided, which is arranged at the bottom of the swivelling axis (4) in the mounted state, characterised in that a siphon (8) is provided into which, in the mounted state, a fluid line (9) guided through the swivelling axis to the siphon (8) leads.
2. Swivelling axle bearing according to claim 1, characterised in that the siphon (8) is arranged in an extension of the swivelling axis (4).
3. Swivelling axle bearing according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the fluid line (9) is inserted, in particular plugged, into an inlet piece (15) of the siphon (8) and / or in that the fluid line (9) is designed as a liquid line, in particular a waste water line.
4. Swivelling axle bearing according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that a lateral fluid outlet (16) is provided, which is preferably orientated at least approximately perpendicular to the swivelling axis (4), and that an outlet (17) of the siphon (8) leads into the lateral fluid outlet (16).
5. Swivelling axle bearing according to claim 4, characterised in that the bearing bush (7) is connected on the one hand by means of the siphon (8) to the lateral fluid outlet (16) and on the other hand directly to a lateral outlet (18), and in that at least one further fluid line (20, 21), in particular at least one fresh water line, is guided through the direct connection (19) of the bearing bush (7) to the lateral outlet (18) in the mounted state.
6. Swivelling axle bearing according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the bearing bush (7) is designed such that the swivelling axis (4) is releasably connected to the bearing bush (7) in the mounted state, and in that the siphon (8) is designed such that the fluid line (9) is releasably connected to the siphon (8) in the mounted state.
7. Swivelling axle bearing according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the siphon (8) has a pipe section (22) into which the fluid line (9) opens at the top, and in that the pipe section (22) opens at the bottom into a blocking space (24) which is formed directly above a floor wall (23) and is filled with seal water during operation.
8. Swivelling axle bearing according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that a floor wall (23) in the mounted state rests directly on a floor (30), in particular a floor (30) of the wet room (2).
9. Arrangement (31) with an upper swivelling axle bearing (3), a swivelling wall (5) with a swivelling axis (4) and a lower swivelling axle bearing (6), wherein the lower swivelling axle bearing (6) is designed according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the swivelling axis (4) is suspended on the upper swivelling axle bearing (3) and is mounted on the lower swivelling axle bearing (6) and wherein the lower swivelling axle bearing (6) can be dismantled.
10. Wet room (2) for a recreational vehicle (1), in particular a motorhome or caravan, having at least one swivelling axle bearing (3) according to one of claims 1 to 8, on which a swivelling axis (4) of a swivelling wall (5) is mounted in the assembled state, and / or at least one arrangement (31) according to claim 9.
11. Recreational vehicle (1), in particular a motorhome or caravan, having at least one swivelling axle bearing (6) according to one of claims 1 to 8, on which a swivelling axis (4) of a swivelling wall (5), in particular a swivelling wall (5) of a wet room (2), is mounted in the assembled state, and / or at least one arrangement (31) according to claim 9 and / or at least one wet room (2) according to claim 10.