Sanitary assembly

Abstract

A sanitary arrangement (1) comprises a sanitary article (2), in particular a toilet bowl, with a water supply section (3) having an inlet (4), an inlet pipe (5) with a side wall (6) which laterally surrounds a pipe section (7) with a first pipe end (8) and a second pipe end (9), wherein the second pipe end (9) is in water-carrying contact with the inlet (4), and a retaining bracket (11) with which the inlet pipe (5) can be connected to the sanitary article (2), wherein the sanitary article (2) has at least one locking receptacle (13) and the retaining bracket (11) has at least one locking element (14) which engages at least one locking element (14) in the assembled state in a locking manner into the at least one locking receptacle (13).

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present invention relates to a sanitary arrangement according to claim 1 and a method for assembling a sanitary arrangement according to claim 16. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] It is known from the prior art to provide an inlet pipe in toilet bowls upstream of the inlet area. This inlet pipe is usually connected to a flushing elbow, which in turn is connected to a cistern via a water supply. PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

[0003] The present invention is based on the objective of providing a sanitary arrangement with a sanitary article and an inlet pipe for flushing water, in which the attachment of the inlet pipe can be carried out more easily.

[0004] The object of claim 1 solves these and other problems. Accordingly, a sanitary arrangement comprises a sanitary article, in particular a toilet bowl, with a water supply section having an inlet, an inlet pipe with a side wall that laterally surrounds a pipe section with a first pipe end and a second pipe end, the second pipe end being connected to the inlet in a water-carrying manner, and a retaining bracket with which the inlet pipe can be connected to the sanitary article. The sanitary article has at least one locking receptacle and the retaining bracket has at least one locking element. In the assembled state, the at least one locking element engages in the at least one locking receptacle in a locking manner.

[0005] The sanitary arrangement according to the invention has the advantage that the inlet pipe is directly connected to the sanitary article via the retaining bracket. This allows for simple attachment of the inlet pipe.

[0006] The snap-fit ​​connection between the retaining bracket and the sanitary product also has the advantage that assembly can be carried out without tools.

[0007] The sanitary fitting is preferably made of ceramic, and the retaining bracket is preferably made of plastic. The retaining bracket is particularly preferably made of a plastic with high elongation at break, so that the typically large tolerances in ceramic products can be well compensated for. The retaining bracket is particularly preferably made of polyoxymethylene (POM).

[0008] Preferably, the inlet pipe projects with its second end into the inlet of the water conveying section. Preferably, a sealing element is arranged between the outside of the inlet pipe and the inside of the inlet.

[0009] The first end of the pipe is preferably connected to a flushing pipe that carries water. The flushing pipe is supplied with flushing water, which flows via the inlet pipe into the water supply section of the sanitary fixture.

[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, one locking element and one locking receptacle are located on the right side of the inlet pipe, and one locking element and one locking receptacle are located on the left side of the inlet pipe.

[0011] If the sanitary fixture is a toilet, the water supply section leads into the toilet's receiving area and serves to supply flushing water.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the inlet pipe and the retaining bracket are designed separately. The inlet pipe has at least one retaining section on the pipe side, and the retaining bracket has at least one retaining section on the bracket side. The pipe-side retaining section and the bracket-side retaining section are connectable to each other, and in the assembled state, the retaining sections engage with each other such that the inlet pipe is fixed to the retaining bracket.

[0013] Preferably, the pipe-side retaining section and the bracket-side retaining section are designed such that the two retaining sections engage in a detent engagement. This detent engagement can be provided with or without play.

[0014] In a version without play, the locking engagement can be achieved, for example, by an oversize of the tube-side retaining section compared to the bracket-side retaining section. In a version with play, no such oversize is required.

[0015] In another variant, the interference fit is designed such that, during installation of the retaining bracket, the bracket-side retaining section springs back relative to the pipe-side retaining section, creating a slight clamping effect during assembly. Depending on the dimension of the interference fit, the fully assembled state can then be either the variant with play or the variant without play described above.

[0016] In a first variant, the at least one pipe-side retaining section is provided as a groove, and the at least one stirrup-side retaining section is provided as a comb. The comb engages in the groove. In a second variant, the at least one pipe-side retaining section is provided as a comb, and the at least one stirrup-side retaining section is provided as a groove. The comb engages in the groove.

[0017] In one further development, the comb in both variants has an oversize relative to the groove, so that the comb is clamped in the groove. In another further development, the comb has an undersize relative to the groove, so that the comb sits in the groove with some play. Both variants can be combined with the ratchet engagement variants described above.

[0018] Preferably, the at least one pipe-side retaining section and the at least one bracket-side retaining section are designed such that the inlet pipe is fixed with respect to a movement in the direction of the central axis of the pipe section in the area of ​​the retaining bracket towards the retaining bracket and / or that the inlet pipe is fixed with respect to a movement transverse to the direction of the central axis of the pipe section in the area of ​​the retaining bracket towards the retaining bracket.

[0019] Preferably, the at least one pipe-side retaining section and the at least one bracket-side pipe section are designed such that the inlet pipe is held in the area of ​​the retaining bracket without direct contact with the sanitary article, or that the inlet pipe is held in the area of ​​the retaining bracket exclusively by the retaining bracket.

[0020] Preferably, the retaining bracket has a central bracket section and two lateral bracket sections projecting from the central bracket section. The bracket sections define a receiving space through which the inlet pipe extends.

[0021] The lateral temple sections preferably protrude from the end regions of the middle temple section.

[0022] Preferably, each of the lateral bracket sections is assigned a bracket-side holding section.

[0023] Preferably, the middle bracket section is positioned below the inlet pipe in the installation position of the sanitary arrangement.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the inlet pipe and the retaining bracket are formed in one piece.

[0025] Preferably, the central bracket section and the side bracket sections have a surface extending in a plane. The at least one locking element extends from a further surface, which is offset with respect to said plane. Particularly preferably, the further surface is set back with respect to said surface in the direction of mounting of the retaining bracket.

[0026] The lateral temple sections preferably protrude from the end regions of the middle temple section.

[0027] Preferably, the at least one locking receptacle, the at least one locking element, the inlet to the water channel and the second pipe end each extend in the same direction, such that the inlet pipe and the retaining bracket, especially when the two retaining sections are engaged with each other, can be mounted together along a longitudinal movement.

[0028] Preferably, the sanitary article has at least one storage tab. The locking mechanism is an opening, in particular a through-opening, in the storage tab.

[0029] Preferably, at least one bearing tab is integrally molded onto the sanitary article.

[0030] Preferably, the sanitary article has an interior space, wherein the retaining bracket is arranged entirely within the interior space.

[0031] Preferably, the at least one bearing tab projects from a wall facing the interior and extends into the interior.

[0032] Preferably, the at least one locking element has at least one resiliently designed locking tab which has a locking hook, wherein the locking tab springs elastically from an initial position during the connection process with the locking receptacle and springs back to the initial position after the connection process has been completed.

[0033] Preferably, the at least one locking element also has a bearing opening. A stop element can be passed 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, it is blocked in its initial position.

[0034] In a method for assembling a sanitary assembly as described above, the sanitary article is provided in a first step, and in a second step, the retaining bracket is mounted together with the inlet pipe. In the second step, the at least one locking element is connected to the at least one locking receptacle by means of a locking mechanism.

[0035] Further embodiments are specified in the dependent claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Preferred embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the drawings, which serve only for illustration and are not to be interpreted restrictively. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a perspective exploded view of an embodiment of the sanitary arrangement according to the invention before assembly; Fig. 2 the view after Figure 1 in the assembled state; Fig. 3 a sectional view of the sanitary arrangement according to the preceding figures transverse to the central axis of an inlet pipe; Fig. 4a a perspective exploded view of a first preferred variant of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3 From the front; Fig. 4-legged view of the Figure 4a from the rear; Fig. 4 a sectional view of the Figures 4a to 4b ; Fig. 5a a perspective exploded view of a second preferred variant of the embodiment of the Figures 1 to 3 From the front; Fig. 5 leg view of the Figure 5a from the rear; and Fig. 5 a sectional view of the Figures 5a to 5b . DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EXECUTION FORMS

[0037] In the Figures 1 to 3 A preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figures 4a to 4c show a first preferred variant of the aforementioned embodiment and the Figures 5a to 5c show a second preferred variant of the aforementioned embodiment.

[0038] The sanitary arrangement 1 comprises a sanitary article 2, an inlet pipe 5 and a retaining bracket 11.

[0039] Sanitary article 2 is in the form of a toilet bowl. Sanitary article 2 has a water supply section 3. The water supply section 3 has an inlet 4. In the sanitary article 2 shown, the water supply section 3 serves to supply flushing water to the sanitary article 2. The water supply channel 3 is closed on its circumference and opens into the toilet bowl's receiving chamber for flushing.

[0040] The inlet pipe 5 has a side wall 6 that laterally surrounds a pipe section 7. The pipe section 7 has a first pipe end 8 and a second pipe end 9. In the assembled state, as shown by the Figure 2 As can be seen, the second pipe end 9 is connected to the inlet 4 in a water-carrying manner. In the illustrated embodiment, the second pipe end 9 has a seal 28 on its outer surface, which seals the connection between the second pipe end 9 and the inlet 4 watertight. The first pipe end 8 is connected to at least one further pipe section in a water-carrying manner.

[0041] Sanitary article 2 has at least one locking receptacle 13. Here, two locking receptacles 13 are arranged spaced apart from each other. The retaining bracket 11 has at least one locking element 14. Here, two locking elements 12 are arranged. In the assembled state, the at least one locking element 14 engages in the at least one locking receptacle 13 in a locking manner.

[0042] In the illustrated embodiment, the inlet pipe 5 and the retaining bracket 11 are formed separately. The inlet pipe 5 and the retaining bracket 11 can be connected to each other. In other embodiments, the inlet pipe 5 and the retaining bracket 11 can also be formed in one piece.

[0043] In the illustrated embodiment, the inlet pipe 5 has at least one pipe-side retaining section 10. Furthermore, the retaining bracket 11 has at least one bracket-side retaining section 12. The pipe-side retaining section 10 and the bracket-side retaining section 12 are connectable to each other. In the assembled state, the retaining sections 10 and 12 engage with each other such that the inlet pipe 5 is secured to the retaining bracket 11. Figures 4a and 5aThe inlet pipe 5 and the retaining bracket 11 are shown separately. The retaining bracket 11 can be moved from the position shown towards the inlet pipe 5 and connected to it. The connection between the inlet pipe 5 and the retaining bracket 11 is described in the Figure 1 and 2 shown.

[0044] Preferably, the connection between the inlet pipe 5 and the retaining bracket 11 is a fixed connection, in particular a snap connection. In the illustrated embodiment, the pipe-side retaining section 10 and the bracket-side retaining section 12 are designed such that the two retaining sections 10, 12 engage with each other in a snap-fit ​​manner. This means that the inlet pipe 5 and the retaining bracket 11 form a snap-fit ​​connection with each other.

[0045] In the illustrated embodiment, there are two pipe-side retaining sections 10 and two bracket-side retaining sections 12. With respect to pipe section 7, one pair of pipe-side retaining section 10 and one pair of bracket-side retaining section 12 is located to the left of pipe section 7, and another pair is located to the right of pipe section 7.

[0046] Of the Figures 3 , 4a and 5a It is evident that the at least one pipe-side retaining section 10 is provided as a groove 15 and that the at least one bracket-side retaining section 12 is provided as a comb 16. The comb 16 engages in the groove 15 in each case. In the illustrated embodiment, the groove 15 on the inlet pipe 5 is provided by a recess which extends from the outside into the inlet pipe 5.

[0047] In the illustrated embodiment, the at least one pipe-side retaining section 10 and the at least one bracket-side retaining section 12 are designed such that the inlet pipe 5 is fixed relative to the retaining bracket 11 with respect to movement in the direction of the central axis of the pipe section 7 in the region of the retaining bracket 11, and that the inlet pipe 5 is fixed relative to the retaining bracket 11 with respect to movement transverse to the direction of the central axis of the pipe section 7 in the region of the retaining bracket 11. In other words, the retaining bracket 11 is firmly connected to the inlet pipe 5. Preferably clamped.

[0048] Of the Figures 2 and 3It is evident that the at least one pipe-side retaining section 10 and the at least one bracket-side pipe section 7 are designed such that the inlet pipe 5 is held in the area of ​​the retaining bracket 11 without direct contact with the sanitary article 1, or that the inlet pipe 5 is held in the area of ​​the retaining bracket 11 exclusively by the retaining bracket 11. The inlet pipe 5 is also, as described above, in contact with the inlet 4 of the water supply section 3.

[0049] Based on the Figures 4a and 5aThe structure of the retaining bracket 11 will now be explained in more detail. In the embodiment shown, the retaining bracket 11 has a central bracket section 17 and two lateral bracket sections 18 projecting from the central bracket section 17. The lateral bracket sections 18 are each arranged at the ends of the central bracket section 17. The two lateral bracket sections 18 extend parallel to each other. Opposite the central bracket section 17, a free passage is arranged between the two lateral bracket sections 18, through which the inlet pipe 5 can be inserted between the two lateral bracket sections 18. The bracket sections 17 define a receiving space 19 through which the inlet pipe 5 extends.

[0050] In the embodiment shown, each of the lateral bracket sections 18 has a bracket-side retaining section 12.

[0051] Viewed in its installed position, as shown in the Figure 2As shown, the middle bracket section 17 lies below the side bracket sections 18. Thus, the inlet pipe 5 can rest on the middle bracket section 17.

[0052] The central stirrup section 17 and the lateral stirrup sections 18 have a surface 20 extending in a plane. The at least one locking element 14 extends from a further surface 21, which is offset with respect to the aforementioned plane. The further surface 21 is set back with respect to surface 20.

[0053] The figures further show that the at least one locking receptacle 13, the at least one locking element 14, the inlet 4, and the second pipe end 9 each extend in the same direction. The inlet pipe 5 and the retaining bracket 11 can be mounted together along a longitudinal movement.

[0054] In the Figure 1 , 2 and 3The arrangement of the at least one locking receptacle 13 on the sanitary article 2 is shown. The sanitary article 2 has at least one bearing tab 22. The locking receptacle 13 is an opening 23 that extends through the bearing tab 22. The at least one locking element 14 engages in this opening 23.

[0055] The at least one bearing tab 22 is integrally formed on the sanitary article 2. In the embodiment shown, the sanitary article 2 has an interior space 29, wherein the at least one bearing tab 22 extends into the interior space 29. The retaining bracket 11 is arranged completely within the interior space 29.

[0056] The at least one locking element 14 has at least one, here two, resiliently designed locking tabs 24. The two locking tabs 24 extend parallel to each other. During the connection process with the locking receptacle 13, the locking tab 24 springs elastically from an initial position and, after the connection process is complete, springs back to its initial position. Here, the two locking tabs 24 spring against each other when the locking tabs 24 are inserted into the locking receptacle 13. The locking tab 24 has a locking hook 25. In the engaged state, the locking hook 25 rests on the rear side of the aforementioned bearing plate 22, while the other surface 21 of the retaining bracket 11, from which the locking tabs 24 project, lies on the front side of the bearing plate 22.

[0057] In the Figures 4a to 5c It is shown that the retaining section 12 on the bracket side also has an optional bearing opening 26. In the Figures 5a and 5cIt is shown that a stop element 27 can be passed through the bearing opening 26. The stop element 27 is positioned in the bearing opening 26 relative to the at least one locking tab 24 such that, when the stop element 27 is inserted, it is blocked in its initial position. This is shown in the sectional view of the Figure 5c The stop element 27 is, for example, a screw which is driven into the bearing opening 26. During disassembly, an installer can unscrew the screw again from the bearing opening 26.

[0058] The in the Figures 4a to 4c The variant shown is designed without the stop element 27. REFERENCE MARK LIST

[0059] 1 Sanitary arrangement 2 Sanitary article 3 Water supply section 4 Inlet 5 Inlet pipe 6 Side wall 7 Pipe section 8 First pipe end 9 Second pipe end 10 Pipe-side retaining section 11 Retaining bracket 12 Bracket-side retaining section 13 Locking receptacle 14 Locking element 15 Groove 16 Comb 17 Middle bracket section 18 Side bracket section 19 Receptacle space 20 Surface 21 Further surface 22 Bearing tab 23 Opening 24 Locking tab 25 Locking hook 26 Bearing opening 27 Stop element 28 Seal 29 Interior

Claims

1. Sanitary arrangement (1) comprising a sanitary article (2), in particular a toilet bowl, with a water supply section (3) having an inlet (4), an inlet pipe (5) with a side wall (6) which laterally surrounds a pipe section (7) with a first pipe end (8) and a second pipe end (9), wherein the second pipe end (9) is in water-carrying contact with the inlet (4), and a retaining bracket (11) with which the inlet pipe (5) can be connected to the sanitary article (2), wherein the sanitary article (2) has at least one locking receptacle (13) and the retaining bracket (11) has at least one locking element (14) which engages at least one locking element (14) in the assembled state in a locking manner into the at least one locking receptacle (13).

2. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact thatthe inlet pipe (5) and the retaining bracket (11) are designed separately from each other, wherein the inlet pipe has at least one pipe-side retaining section (10) and the retaining bracket (11) has at least one bracket-side retaining section (12), wherein the pipe-side retaining section (10) and the bracket-side retaining section (12) are connectable to each other, wherein in the assembled state the retaining sections (10, 12) are engaged with each other in such a way that the inlet pipe (5) is fixed to the retaining bracket (11).

3. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the fact that the pipe-side retaining section (10) and the bracket-side retaining section (12) are designed such that the two retaining sections (10, 12) engage in a locking action with each other.

4. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by thatthe at least one pipe-side retaining section (10) is provided as a groove (15) and the at least one stirrup-side retaining section (12) is provided as a comb (16), the comb (16) engaging in the groove (15); or that the at least one pipe-side retaining section (10) is provided as a comb and the at least one stirrup-side retaining section is provided as a groove, wherein the comb engages in the groove.

5. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact thatthe at least one pipe-side retaining section (10) and the at least one bracket-side retaining section (12) are designed such that the inlet pipe (5) is fixed to the retaining bracket (11) with respect to a movement in the direction of the central axis of the pipe section (7) in the area of ​​the retaining bracket (11); and / or that the inlet pipe (5) is fixed to the retaining bracket (11) with respect to a movement transverse to the direction of the central axis of the pipe section (7) in the area of ​​the retaining bracket (11).

6. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the at least one pipe-side retaining section (10) and the at least one bracket-side pipe section (7) are designed such that the inlet pipe (5) is held in the area of ​​the retaining bracket (11) without direct contact with the sanitary article (1) or that the inlet pipe (5) is held in the area of ​​the retaining bracket (11) exclusively by the retaining bracket (11).

7. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the inlet pipe (5) and the retaining bracket (11) are formed in one piece.

8. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the retaining bracket (11) has a central bracket section (17) and two lateral bracket sections (18) projecting from the central bracket section (17), wherein the bracket sections (17) define a receiving space (19) through which the inlet pipe (5) extends.

9. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to claim 8, characterized by that Each of the lateral bracket sections (18) is assigned a bracket-side retaining section (12); and / or that the middle bracket section (17) is positioned below the inlet pipe (5) in the installation position of the sanitary assembly; and / or thatthe middle stirrup section (17) and the side stirrup sections (18) have a surface (20) extending in a plane, and that the at least one locking element (14) extends from a further surface (21) which is offset with respect to the said plane.

10. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the at least one locking receptacle (13), the at least one locking element (14), the inlet (4) and the second pipe end (9) each extend in the same direction, such that the inlet pipe (5) and the retaining bracket (11) can be mounted together along a longitudinal movement.

11. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the sanitary article (2) has at least one storage tab (22), and that the retaining device (13) is an opening (23), in particular a through-opening, in the storage tab (22).

12. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to claim 11, characterized by the fact thatwhich at least one bearing tab (22) is integrally formed on the sanitary article (2).

13. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the sanitary article (2) has an interior space (29), wherein the retaining bracket (11) is arranged entirely within the interior space (29).

14. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the at least one locking element (14) has at least one resiliently designed locking tab (24) which has a locking hook (25), wherein the locking tab (24) springs elastically from an initial position during the connection process with the locking receptacle (13) and springs back to the initial position after the connection process has been completed.

15. Sanitary arrangement (1) according to claim 14, characterized by the fact thatthe at least one locking element (14) further having a bearing opening (26), wherein a stop element (27) can be passed through the bearing opening (26), and wherein the bearing 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. Method for assembling a sanitary arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that In a first step, the sanitary articles (2) are provided, and that In a second step, the retaining bracket (11) is mounted together with the inlet pipe (5), wherein in the second step the at least one locking element (14) is connected to the at least one locking receptacle (13) in a locking manner.

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