Fluidic assembly, corresponding use and fitting

The fluid arrangement in faucet fittings addresses the challenges of complex seals and design restrictions by using a non-circular outer piece with a decoupled plastic outlet connection and a direct hose connection to the valve, resulting in simplified sealing, enhanced design flexibility, and reduced manufacturing complexity.

EP4524334A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-03-19NEOPERL GMBH
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Application Number
EP2024199057
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-09-13
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-03-19

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Technical Problem

Existing faucet fittings face challenges with complex fluid seals, restricted design due to valve placement, and difficulty in sealing non-circular outlet shapes, which limits design flexibility and increases manufacturing complexity.

Method used

A fluid arrangement featuring a non-circular outer piece with a plastic outlet connection that decouples the shape of the outer piece from the tap, allowing for a freely shaped outlet without the need for a seal between the outer piece and the tap, and incorporating a hose connected directly to the valve for compact and flexible design.

Benefits of technology

This solution simplifies the sealing process, enhances design flexibility by allowing non-circular and unconventional shapes, reduces manufacturing complexity, and provides a compact and efficient fluid connection system.

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Abstract

Sanitary fitting (1), comprising a fitting body (2) in which a valve (5) is arranged, a spout pipe (11) in which a spout (13) is arranged and which is connected to the fitting body (2), and a spout hose (15) which fluidically connects the spout (13) to the valve (5). The spout pipe (11) is pivotable relative to the fitting body (2), the spout hose (15) has a fixed deflection (16) at a point spaced apart from its two ends, and the fitting body (2) has a channel (17) in which the spout hose (15) is guided and in which the spout hose (15) is rotatable about an axis extending longitudinally to a pivot axis of the spout pipe (11).
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Description

[0001] The invention relates to a fluidic arrangement with a valve, a spout which can be connected to a spout pipe of a fitting, and a hose which fluidically connects the spout to the valve.

[0002] The invention further relates to a fitting with a fitting housing in which a valve is arranged, a spout pipe in which a spout piece is arranged and which is connected to the fitting housing, and a hose that fluidically connects the spout piece to the valve.

[0003] In general, a fitting can be characterized, for example, as an enclosure for a fluidic path for the purpose of dispensing the fluid and usually with a valve for controlling the fluid flow. Basically, two different types are known. Firstly, those in which the fitting body comes into contact with the fluid, and secondly, those in which the fitting body houses a fluidic assembly that is itself in contact with the fluid and thus prevents contact between the fluid and the fitting body.

[0004] Such fittings are known, for example, in the form of kitchen faucets with a swiveling spout. These fittings currently have the disadvantage that the fluidic seal at the swivel point is very complex. Furthermore, the arrangement of the valve within the fitting body severely limits the design possibilities. Additionally, the outlet element, which guides the stream, must be sealed to the fitting, which is only technically easy to implement with circular stream shapes. This also significantly restricts the design of such fittings. Fittings are also known in which the fitting housing is integrated into a piece of furniture, for example, as a shelf or wall panel.

[0005] A sanitary fitting, as an example of a fitting, can be characterized, for instance, by the fact that it forms at least one outlet pipe, the orientation of which can be predetermined by mounting the sanitary fitting on or to a base.

[0006] This invention aims to improve such fittings.

[0007] This problem is solved by a fluidic arrangement, a use and a fitting according to the independent claims.

[0008] In one embodiment of a fluidic arrangement of the aforementioned type, the outlet piece has a non-circular circumferential contour in a plane transverse to the flow direction. Since the outlet piece is inserted into an outlet connection, preferably made of plastic, and is fluidically sealed to it, this embodiment eliminates the need to seal the outlet piece directly to the valve outlet. This simplifies the sealing process due to the largely free-form design of the outlet connection, preferably made of plastic, which is optionally detachably connected to the valve outlet. This largely decouples the design of the outlet piece and the valve.

[0009] The plane perpendicular to the flow plane can lie parallel to an outlet opening, i.e., the water outlet of the outlet piece. This means that the externally visible circumferential contour of the outlet piece is non-circular.

[0010] The outlet piece can be detachably connected to the outlet fitting on the outlet hose. This allows for easy replacement of the outlet piece, for example, as an aerator. The outlet fitting can be permanently attached to the outlet hose, for example, by a material bond or a pull-out-proof connection. For pull-out-proof attachment, claws have been proposed that grip the outlet hose and are held in place by a retainer on the outlet fitting. Designs are also known and usable in which the retainer can be moved into a release position to release the grip and free the outlet hose.

[0011] In general, the outlet piece can be designed to achieve a desired jet quality in the exiting water stream. For example, the outlet piece can have a separating stage, which can, for instance, divide an incoming water stream into many individual jets, and / or a mixing stage, which can, for example, allow air to be mixed with the water stream. A typical example of an outlet piece is a (preferably vented or unvented) aerator; another example is a jet shaper. The outlet piece can also have at least one valve function, for example, as a diverter or a shut-off valve.

[0012] In this way it is possible to create fittings with unusual shapes or to integrate a spout without a fitting into a piece of furniture, whereby alternative designs are possible due to the non-circular shape.

[0013] Therefore, a seal between the outlet piece and the outlet pipe is not necessary in the invention, allowing the outlet piece to assume any desired shape. In particular, the outlet piece can be oval or essentially angular in the plane transverse to the flow direction, even with rounded corners. This can mean that the outlet opening of the outlet piece also has such a shape. However, it is also possible that the outlet opening of the outlet piece, i.e., the shape of the emerging jet, is independent of, for example, an outer circumferential contour of the outlet piece.

[0014] The outlet connection can serve to create a fluidically tight connection between the outlet and an outlet hose. This prevents the sanitary fitting from becoming wetted; it can even eliminate the need for a sanitary fitting altogether, for example, by mounting the fluidic assembly on a piece of furniture.

[0015] For example, the outlet fitting can be designed as an outlet fitting receptacle into which the outlet fitting can be inserted in a fluidically tight manner, in particular by screwing and / or clipping it in. As already mentioned above, the circumferential contour of an insertion opening of the outlet fitting receptacle for inserting an outlet fitting can be independent of the circumferential contour of the outlet opening of the insertion fitting, i.e., the jet shape.

[0016] Generally, the outlet piece can be securely attached to the outlet connection, for example in the outlet receptacle already mentioned. This can be achieved, for example, by means of fasteners that prevent or hinder accidental detachment.

[0017] In another version, the outlet pipe is alternatively or additionally designed to swivel relative to the valve housing.

[0018] This is made possible by using the described fluidic arrangement according to the invention. An advantage here is that the valve body does not need to be sealed at the swiveling outlet pipe, because fluid contact with the valve body is avoided. This type of seal often causes problems with regard to fatigue strength.

[0019] Preferably, the discharge hose is unreinforced because it is not subjected to tensile stress during use and because it does not shift longitudinally, thus preventing abrasion. Alternatively or additionally, the discharge hose can be extruded and / or single-layered.

[0020] It is particularly advantageous if a fitting, especially a sanitary fitting, is designed as described above, in which the fluidic arrangement is incorporated so that the outlet hose is guided within an outlet pipe. If the outlet pipe is swivel-mounted, the outlet hose can provide the necessary flexibility so as not to impede this swiveling movement.

[0021] The outlet hose can have a fixed deflection at a point spaced apart from its two ends. This deflection is optionally detachable and can be configured as a U-shape or a V-shape. Furthermore, the valve body can have a channel in which a section of the outlet hose is guided. This section of the outlet hose is rotatable about an axis running parallel to a pivot axis of the outlet pipe. This allows the outlet pipe to pivot, twisting the hose within the channel. The channel ensures this rotatability because the hose does not need to be constricted or clamped by other structural elements within the channel.

[0022] Alternatively or additionally, the outlet hose can be rotatably attached to the fixed bend and / or the outlet fitting around its longitudinal axis. This easily compensates for torsional stresses. Alternatively or additionally, a mixed water hose, described in more detail below and connected to the fixed bend, can also be rotatably connected to the fixed bend and / or the valve. This also allows for the compensation of torsional stresses in the drain hose.

[0023] The rotatability can be achieved, for example, by a retainer that is rotatable relative to a claw carrier and / or by a claw carrier that is rotatable on the hose being received (e.g., drain or mixed water hose).

[0024] Especially in combination with the aforementioned design, it is not necessary to seal the outlet pipe against the valve body, thus making the valve simpler and more cost-effective to manufacture and requiring fewer components than in prior art designs. In another embodiment, the outlet is alternatively or additionally connected to the valve via a fluid connection. The valve is located outside the valve body, preferably below a base point of the sanitary fitting, and a control connection exists to the valve. Furthermore, the valve body has a channel in which the hose between the valve and the outlet element and / or the control connection is guided. In this way, a valve can be positioned remotely from its actuator. The valve can therefore be very compact and offers greater design freedom, as no space needs to be provided for the valve or a valve cartridge.The valve is triggered via the control connection.

[0025] The control connection can, for example, act mechanically and / or fluidically (hydraulic, pneumatically).

[0026] The valve can be a conventional valve or, for example, a diaphragm valve that can be triggered via a pilot valve. In this case, the control connection can then expediently be to the pilot valve or an operative connection can be established between the pilot valve and the valve.

[0027] In contrast to the aforementioned kitchen faucet, the invention provides that the hose is connected directly to the spout and connects it directly to the valve. Whereas with known kitchen faucets, the pull-out spray head is connected to the hose, making the entire spray head water-carrying. This is possible because the water flows from the valve to the spout through the hose, thus eliminating the need for a separate water-carrying element in the spout pipe itself.

[0028] The control connection is preferably designed as a rod, flexible tube, Bowden cable, or linkage rod. Other designs may also include an electrically actuated pilot valve, so that the control connection can also be made via electrical wiring. Furthermore, the control connection could also include a hydraulic or pneumatic connection between the pilot and main valves.

[0029] In one version, the sanitary fitting has a mounting element that attaches the valve to the fitting body and / or to a fitting bracket. This allows for easy installation of the valve.

[0030] A fitting support can be characterized, for example, as a base to which a sanitary fitting can be permanently mounted for use. A fitting support can, for instance, be designed as a washbasin or a shelf.

[0031] In one embodiment, the outlet piece has a polygonal and / or a circumferential contour composed of several concave segments in a plane perpendicular to the flow direction.

[0032] The circumferential contour in the plane perpendicular to the flow direction can also be composed piecewise of straight and curved lines. For example, the circumferential contour of a rectangle can thus be formed with two semicircular disks attached to opposite sides, the diameter of which is equal to the length of the sides, i.e., an elongated slot.

[0033] In one design, the outlet piece is inserted into an outlet receptacle attached to the valve body. The advantage of this is that the outlet receptacle does not need to be sealed against the valve body.

[0034] In one version, the outlet piece receptacle has an outer contour that is matched to its inner contour. This means that the outer contour is essentially the same shape as the inner contour.

[0035] In one version, the outlet piece is secured by a snap-fit ​​connection. This allows the outlet piece to be locked in place without screws. In particular, the outlet piece can be attached or mounted without tools.

[0036] In one version, a seal is arranged between the outlet piece and the outlet piece receptacle.

[0037] In one embodiment, the channel extends at least between the fixed deflection and the outlet piece and / or between the fixed deflection and the valve. In this way, the hose can be designed with at least one change of direction along a fluidic path from the valve to the outlet piece.

[0038] A fixed deflection can be characterized, for example, as a deflection at a fixed position within the hose. A fixed deflection in this sense does not move along with any changes to the hose's bend or shape.

[0039] In one design, the valve's inlet hose and mixing hose run outside the pipe. This prevents friction between the hoses and the outlet hose that could occur when the valve swivels. Therefore, only the outlet hose inside the pipe is subjected to the swiveling motion. The other hoses are outside the effect of the swiveling motion and thus remain stationary. This friction can either damage the hoses or impede the swiveling motion.

[0040] In one embodiment, the hose is rotatably attached to the fixed deflection and / or the valve. This allows for compensation of torsion in a twisted hose. The stability of the fluidic arrangement can thus be increased.

[0041] In one design, the lateral internal dimension of the channel is at least twice the diameter of the hose. This allows both the upward and downward sections of the hose, i.e., to and from the fixed deflection, to be flexibly accommodated within the channel. The hose can move laterally.

[0042] In one design, the valve body is designed without a seal at at least one pivot point of the outlet pipe. This increases operational reliability and stability. Seals are always subject to wear, so a valve will inevitably leak at this point over time. This advantageous design avoids this problem, as no seal is necessary or provided. This also allows for greater freedom in the choice of shape and material.

[0043] In one embodiment, the mixing water hose is fluidically connected to a point on the valve that faces away from the outlet when the valve is in its operating position. This eliminates the need for lateral outlets on the valve. This can be advantageous for valve design because it requires less lateral installation space.

[0044] In one embodiment, the outlet hose extends between the outlet piece and its valve-side end in a section outside the valve body, particularly in that the fixed deflection is arranged outside the valve body. This allows for easy assembly of the hoses and the fixed deflection.

[0045] In one version, the outlet hose is fluidically connected to the mixing water hose via a connecting element that forms the fixed deflection.

[0046] In one embodiment, the fixed deflection creates a fluidic change of direction, in particular a reversal of direction, between the mixing water hose and the outlet hose.

[0047] The invention further comprises a fluidic arrangement with a hose, a spout, a spout receptacle and a valve for forming a sanitary fitting according to one of the preceding claims.

[0048] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments and the accompanying drawings.

[0049] It shows: Fig. 1: A sanitary fitting with a swiveling spout pipe arranged between a mounting and a valve on the fitting body; Fig. 2: A sanitary fitting with a swiveling spout pipe arranged integrally on a fitting body with a valve; Fig. 3: A sanitary fitting with a valve located outside the fitting body; Fig. 4: A sanitary fitting according to the invention similar to the above. Fig. 3 with a fluidic control connection, Fig. 5: an exploded view of a valve of a sanitary fitting with a pressure housing and Fig. 6: a sectional view of a fixed deflection of a fluidic arrangement.

[0050] The Figure 1Figure 1 shows a sanitary fitting 1, as an example of a fitting according to the invention, with a fitting housing 2. The fitting housing 2 in the example has a lower housing part 3, which is designed, for example, for mounting on a washbasin or a kitchen worktop, and an upper housing part 4. A valve 5, for example in the form of a sealed valve cartridge, is arranged in the upper housing part.

[0051] Valve 5 has two inlet connections 6, to which, in this example, a cold water hose 7 and a hot water hose 8 are connected. The connection of hoses 7 and 8 to valve 5 can be made, for example, via a push-fit connection, where the hose is inserted directly into a connector. In particular, no hose nipple or similar connecting element is required.

[0052] The valve 5 also has an outlet connection 9, which, analogous to the inlet connections 6, is designed as a direct plug connection receptacle into which a mixed water hose 10 can be inserted.

[0053] Preferably, this plug connection at the outlet port 9 is designed to be rotationally fixed, so that the mixing water hose 10 cannot rotate around its axis within the plug connection receptacle.

[0054] Regardless, the plug connections of the inlet ports 6 can also be designed to be rotationally fixed.

[0055] The sanitary fitting 1 further comprises a spout pipe 11, which in this embodiment is pivotably arranged on the fitting housing 2 between the lower housing part 3 and the upper housing part 4, with the pivot axis running approximately vertically through the center of the fitting housing 2. The spout pipe 11 extends approximately radially to the fitting housing 2, and is inclined upwards relative to the horizontal.

[0056] An outlet piece 13 is arranged at the free end 12 of the outlet pipe 11.

[0057] The outlet piece 13 can internally comprise a separation stage and a mixing stage in a manner known per se, optionally a flow limiting and / or flow reduction stage. For example, the outlet piece 13 can be an aerator.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the invention, the outlet piece 13 has a non-circular circumferential contour. An outlet piece connection 23, here an outlet piece receptacle 14, is arranged in the outlet pipe 11, to which or into which the outlet piece 13 is connected or inserted.

[0059] The inner contour of the outlet piece receptacle 14 is preferably adapted to the outer contour of the outlet piece 13, i.e. designed in such a way that the outlet piece 13 can be seamlessly inserted into the outlet piece receptacle 14.

[0060] Regardless, the outer contour of the outlet piece receptacle 14 can be adapted to its inner contour.

[0061] Inside the outlet pipe 11, an outlet hose 15 is arranged, which is fluidically connected to the outlet piece 13. Preferably, a rotationally fixed push-fit connection is also used here. The outlet hose 15 can be attached directly to the outlet piece 13. Alternatively, the outlet hose can also be connected to the outlet piece receptacle 14, as shown in the example.

[0062] If the outlet piece 13 is fluidically connected via the outlet hose 15, a seal between the outlet piece 13 and the outlet fitting 14 and / or the outlet pipe 11 is not necessary. If the outlet hose 15 is connected to the outlet fitting connection 23, for example the outlet fitting fitting 14, it is advantageous if a seal is arranged between the outlet piece 13 and the outlet fitting connection 23, in particular the outlet fitting fitting 14.

[0063] The outlet piece 13 can preferably be removable without tools by means of a snap or latch connection in the outlet piece receptacle 14.

[0064] The outlet hose 15 and the mixing water hose 10 are fluidically connected to each other via a fixed deflection 16. The fixed deflection 16 is approximately U-shaped and has two plug-in connection receptacles into which the outlet hose 15 and the mixing water hose 10 can each be inserted. It is advantageous if the plug connections are also designed to be rotationally fixed.

[0065] It is particularly advantageous if the mixing hose 13 is dimensioned to be long enough that the fixed bend 16 lies outside the fitting housing 2. In this way, the fixed bend 16 can be easily installed at a designated location after the sanitary fitting 1 has been installed. For this purpose, the valve-side end 35 of the outlet hose 15 extends into a region outside the fitting housing 2.

[0066] Valve 5, outlet hose 15, mixing water hose 10, fixed deflection 16, outlet piece 13 and outlet piece connection 23 form a fluidic arrangement 32. The fluidic arrangement 32 can be operated without valve housing 2 and without outlet pipe 11.

[0067] According to one embodiment of the invention, the valve housing 2 has a channel 17 in which at least the mixing water hose 10, and preferably also the outlet hose 15, is guided. The cross-section of the channel 17 is preferably dimensioned to be larger than twice the cross-section of the hoses guided therein. The two hoses 10 and 15 are then guided freely within the channel and, in particular, have no kinks or contact, for example, with the cold water hose 7 and / or the hot water hose 8. This allows the outlet pipe 11 to pivot freely. When the outlet pipe 11 pivots, the outlet hose 15 is inevitably also rotated within the channel. This rotation is transmitted to the mixing water hose 10 via the fixed deflection 16.

[0068] The key factor here is the twist-resistant push-fit connection, or more generally, a twist-resistant connection between hoses 10 and 15 and the fixed bend 16 and valve 5. This is because a twist-resistant connection is easier to create in a permanently leak-proof manner than a rotating connection. The torsional forces occurring in the hoses due to the pivoting of the outlet pipe 11 can be easily absorbed by the twist-resistant connection, so that only the mixing water hose 10 and / or the outlet hose 15 twist.

[0069] It can be advantageous if the mixing water hose 10 and / or the outlet hose 15 are held within the channel 17 with some play. This can simplify assembly.

[0070] Within the valve housing 2, the channel 17 can also be structurally separated.

[0071] Another advantage of this arrangement is that the outlet pipe 11 has no seal against the valve body 2 at its pivot points 18. This is because the outlet pipe 2 is not water-carrying at all. As a result, the pivot point 18 can be designed more simply and with greater durability. Furthermore, there is no wear and tear on a seal at these pivot points 18.

[0072] The Fig. 2 shows another version of a sanitary fitting 1 with a slightly different design than the sanitary fitting 1 of the Fig. 1 Nevertheless, identical or functionally equivalent features are provided with the same reference symbols. Only those relating to this are listed below. Fig. 1 different features explained in more detail.

[0073] In this example, the valve housing 2 has a spout 11 that is arranged vertically upwards on the upper housing part 4, approximately as an extension of the central axis of the valve housing 2. The spout 11 is approximately U-shaped. Therefore, in this design, there is only one pivot point 18 between the valve housing 2 and the spout 11.

[0074] In this version, the valve 5 is arranged laterally on the valve body 2, and a valve cartridge is also used here.

[0075] The outlet hose 15 runs past the valve 5 within the channel 17. At this point in particular, the channel 17 is dimensioned so that the outlet hose 15 is neither clamped nor otherwise restricted in its movement. This prevents the outlet hose 15 or the sanitary fitting 1 as a whole from being damaged by a swiveling of the outlet pipe 11.

[0076] The Fig. 3shows another version of a sanitary fitting 1 with a slightly different design than the sanitary fitting 1 of the Fig. 1 Nevertheless, identical or functionally equivalent features are provided with the same reference symbols. Only those relating to this are listed below. Fig. 1 different features explained in more detail.

[0077] The outlet pipe 11 of the sanitary fitting 1 is in this version as in the sanitary fitting 1 of the Fig. 1 However, here the valve 5 is not located in the upper housing part 4, but is arranged completely outside the fitting housing 2. For example, below a washbasin 19, or at least below a base 24 of the sanitary fitting 1.

[0078] An actuating element 20 for the valve 5 is arranged on the upper housing part 4 of the sanitary fitting 1 and is connected to the valve via a control connection 21. The control connection 21 can be designed, for example, as a rod, flexible tube, Bowden cable, or articulated rod. In the embodiment shown, the control connection 21 is guided within the channel 17. An advantage of this embodiment is that the sanitary fitting 1 has virtually no restrictions in its shape, since all water-carrying elements are connected by hoses and are essentially located outside the sanitary fitting 1. This embodiment also simplifies the installation of the hoses, as they are freely accessible.

[0079] Fig. 4Figure 1 shows a further embodiment. Components and functional units that are functionally and / or structurally similar or identical to those in the preceding embodiments are designated with the same reference numerals and are not described separately again. The descriptions of the preceding embodiments therefore apply to them as well. Fig. 4 accordingly.

[0080] The exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 4 differs from the one after Fig. 3 at least by the fact that the control connection 21 is fluidic and establishes an effective connection between, for example, a mechanically actuated pilot valve 30 and the valve 5 (as the main valve).

[0081] For this purpose, the control connection 21 has a forward line 33 to the pilot valve 30 and a return line 34 from the pilot valve to the valve 5.

[0082] Fig. 5Figure 5 shows a more detailed representation of valve 5. Components and functional units that are functionally and / or structurally similar or identical to those in the preceding embodiments are designated with the same reference numerals and are not described separately again. The descriptions of the preceding embodiments therefore also apply. Fig. 5 accordingly.

[0083] The inlet connections 6 and the outlet connection 9 are arranged in a pressure housing 25, which is shown here as an example in two parts. The pressure housing 25 encloses the valve 5 and establishes a fluidic connection. The pressure housing 25 can, in particular, accommodate the operating pressure of the inlet connections 6, so that the valve 5 can be arranged outside of a sanitary fitting 1.

[0084] Fig. 6Figure 16 shows a more detailed representation of the fixed deflection. Components and functional units that are functionally and / or structurally similar or identical to those in the preceding embodiments are designated with the same reference numerals and are not described separately again. The descriptions of the preceding embodiments therefore apply to Fig. 6 accordingly.

[0085] The fixed deflection 16 has two claw carriers 26, each with claws 27, which can securely hold a hose – in this example, the mixing water hose 10 and the drain hose 15. The claw carriers 26 are rotatable but self-locking within retainers 28. Torsion in the hoses can be easily compensated by a relative rotation of the claw carriers 26 against the retainers 28. Reference symbol list

[0086] 1 Sanitary fitting 2 Fitting body 3 Lower body part 4 Upper body part 5 Valve 6 Inlet connections 7 Cold water hose 8 Hot water hose 9 Outlet connection 10 Mixed water hose 11 Outlet pipe 12 Free end of outlet pipe 13 Outlet piece 14 Outlet piece holder 15 Outlet hose 16 Fixed deflection 17 Channel 18 Swivel point 19 Fitting support 20 Actuating element 21 Control connection 22 Section 23 Outlet piece connection 24 Base point 25 Pressure housing 26 Claw support 27 Claw 28 Hold-down device 29 Seal 30 Pilot valve 31 Connecting element 32 Fluid arrangement 33 Supply line 34 Return line 35 Valve-side end

Claims

1. Fluidic arrangement (32), with a valve (5), an outlet piece (13) which can be connected in an outlet pipe (11) of a fitting housing (2), and an outlet hose (15) which fluidically connects the outlet piece (13) to the valve (5), characterized in that the outlet piece (13) has a non-circular circumferential contour in a plane transverse to the flow direction.

2. Fluidic arrangement (32) according to claim 1, characterized in that the outlet piece (13) is detachably connected to an outlet piece connection (23) which is formed on the outlet hose (15).

3. Use of a fluidic arrangement (32) according to one of the preceding claims on a fitting, in particular a sanitary fitting (1) with a pivotable outlet pipe (11).

4. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1), with a fitting housing (2) on which a pivotable outlet pipe (11) is formed and in which an outlet hose (15) of a fluidic arrangement (32) according to the preamble of claim 1 or according to one of claims 1 or 2 is arranged, wherein the outlet piece (13) is connected to the outlet pipe (11).

5. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1), with a fluidic arrangement (32) which is designed according to the preamble of claim 1 or according to one of claims 1 or 2, in particular fitting according to claim 3, characterized in thatthe outlet pipe (11) is designed to be pivotable relative to the fitting housing (2), in that the outlet hose (15) has a fixed deflection (16) at a point spaced from its two ends, in particular wherein the fitting housing (2) has a channel (17) in which the outlet hose (15) is guided and in which at least one section (22) of the outlet hose (15) running in the channel (17) is rotatable about an axis running longitudinally to a pivot axis of the outlet pipe (11), in particular parallel to the pivot axis, and / or wherein the outlet hose (15) is fastened in the fixed deflection (16) and / or in the outlet piece connection (23) so as to be rotatable about its longitudinal axis.

6. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1), according to the preamble of claim 1 or one of the preceding claims directed to a fitting, characterized in thatthe outlet piece (13) is fluidically connected to the valve (5), that the valve (5) is arranged outside the fitting housing (2), that there is a control connection (21) to the valve (5), that the fitting housing (2) has a channel (17) in which the outlet hose (15) between the valve (5) and outlet piece (13) and the control connection (21) are guided, and / or that the control connection (21) is guided in the channel (17).

7. Fitting (1), in particular sanitary fitting (1), according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the control connection (21) is designed as a rod, flexible tube, Bowden cable or articulated rod.

8. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1) according to one of the preceding claims directed to a fitting, characterized in that the sanitary fitting (1) has a fastening element with which the valve (5) is fastened to the fitting housing (2) and / or to a fitting support.

9. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1) according to one of the preceding claims directed to a fitting, characterized in that the outlet piece (13) has a polygonal circumferential contour and / or a circumferential contour composed of several concave segments and / or that the outlet piece (13) is inserted into an outlet piece receptacle (14) fastened to the fitting housing (2) and / or that the outlet piece receptacle (14) has an outer contour which is matched to its inner contour and / or that the outlet piece (13) can be fastened by means of a snap-lock connection, in particular in the or an outlet piece receptacle (14) and / or that a seal is arranged between the outlet piece (13) and the outlet piece receptacle (14).

10. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1) according to one of the preceding claims directed to a fitting, characterized in thatthe channel (17) extends at least between the fixed deflection (16) and the outlet piece (13) and / or between the fixed deflection (16) and the valve (5).

11. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1) according to one of the preceding claims directed to a fitting, characterized in that an inlet hose (7, 8) and a mixed water hose (10) of the valve (5) run outside the channel (17).

12. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1) according to one of the preceding claims directed to a fitting, characterized in that the outlet hose (15) is rotatably mounted in the fixed deflection (16) and / or the valve (5) and / or the outlet piece connection (23) and / or that the lateral internal dimension of the channel (17) is at least twice as large as a hose diameter.

13. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1) according to one of the preceding claims directed to a fitting, characterized in thatthe fitting housing (2) is designed to be seal-free at at least one pivoting point (18) of the outlet pipe (11) and / or that the mixed water hose (10) is fluidically connected to a point on the valve (5) facing away from the outlet piece (13) in the position of use of the valve (5) and / or that the outlet hose (15) extends between the outlet piece (13) and its valve-side end (35) in a section outside the fitting housing (2), in particular wherein the fixed deflection is arranged outside the fitting housing (2).

14. Fitting, in particular sanitary fitting (1) according to one of the preceding claims, claims directed to a fitting, characterized in thatthe outlet hose (15) is fluidically connected to the mixed water hose (10) via a connecting element (31) which forms the fixed deflection (16) and / or that the fixed deflection (16) produces a fluidic change of direction, in particular a reversal of direction, between the mixed water hose (10) and the outlet hose (15).

15. Fluidic arrangement with a hose, an outlet piece (13), an outlet piece connection (23), in particular an outlet piece receptacle (14), and a valve (5) for forming a fitting, in particular a sanitary fitting (1), according to one of the preceding claims.

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