Toilet flush button assembly for a toilet bowl installation

Abstract

The proposed solution relates to the field of sanitary devices, in particular, a set of integrated flush buttons for a toilet bowl installation.A set of toilet flush buttons for a toilet bowl installation has been developed; the set includes a support frame having a rear surface facing a mounting surface and a front surface facing a user; at least one spring-loaded button that is rotatably mounted in the support frame; means for mounting the support frame to the mounting surface, the means including magnets and magnetizable elements corresponding thereto; some of the elements are mounted on the rear surface of the support frame, while other elements can be mounted on the mounting surface and can be adjusted with an offset from it by means of a threaded element; and each of the mounting means for the support frame can be mounted on the mounting surface and is mounted on a separate base and is spring-loaded.Therefore, the toilet bowl flush button assembly is supplied; the assembly has a structural design that simplifies the frame mounting adjustment procedure with the button so that it is flush with the front surface of the finishing material facing the user, and also makes the adjustment smoother.

Description

Title of the invention: Assembly of toilet flush buttons for a toilet bowl installation

[0001] The proposed solution relates to the field of sanitary devices, in particular, a set of integrated flush buttons for a toilet bowl installation.

[0002] A patent of invention RU2771679 discloses an assembly of flush buttons for a toilet bowl installation, the assembly includes a support frame having a rear surface facing a mounting surface and a front surface facing a user; at least one spring-loaded button that is rotatably mounted in the support frame; means for mounting the support frame on the mounting surface, the means include magnets and magnetizable elements corresponding thereto, some of the elements are mounted on the rear surface of the support frame, while other elements can be mounted on the mounting surface and can be adjusted with an offset from it by means of a threaded element.

[0003] According to the information provided in the patent, the button and the frame are mounted so as to be flush with a wall into which the assembly is integrated. However, this adjustment of the overall configuration is rather complex, given that the magnetizable elements are essentially plates made of a magnetic material having an opening for the threaded element and are not fixed to the latter in any way except by extension through said opening.

[0004] Therefore, an objective of the claimed utility model is to provide such a set of flush buttons for a toilet bowl installation having a structural design that would simplify a frame mounting adjustment procedure with the button so as to be flush with a front surface of a finishing cladding facing a user, as well as making the adjustment smoother.

[0005] The objective is achieved by developing an assembly of flush buttons for a toilet bowl installation. The assembly comprises a support frame having a rear surface facing a mounting surface and a front surface facing a user; at least one spring-loaded button rotatably mounted in the support frame; means for mounting the support frame to the mounting surface. The means include magnets and magnetizable elements corresponding thereto. Some of the elements are mounted on the rear surface of the support frame, while other elements can be mounted on the mounting surface and can be adjusted with an offset from it by means of a threaded element; where each The mounting means for the support frame can be mounted on the mounting surface and is mounted on a separate base and is spring-loaded.

[0006] Therefore, each of the mounting means for the support frame that can be mounted on the mounting surface is a magnet or a magnetizable element, i.e., an element that can be attracted by magnets, having an opening for the threaded element. However, unlike the prototype, it is spring-loaded, which ensures smooth and precise adjustment of the frame mounting with the knob(s) during the tightening and loosening of the threaded element. At the same time, the bases allow the threaded elements to be fixed to them, for example, by means of a nut, as well as the magnets or magnetizable elements and the springs, i.e., to assemble a single structure and mount this structure on the mounting surface partially under the tile.

[0007] Ideally, the magnetizable elements are mounted on the rear surface of the support frame, while the magnets are mounted on separate bases.

[0008] In another embodiment, the magnets are mounted on the rear surface of the support frame, while the magnetizable elements are mounted on separate bases.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the claimed utility model, the support frame is rectangular, while the means for mounting the support frame on the mounting surface are mounted in its corners.

[0010] In another embodiment, the support frame is circular, while the means for mounting the support frame on the mounting surface are mounted along its circumference at equal intervals.

[0011] It is evident that, regardless of the mounting means mounted on the support frame and those mounted on the separate bases, the bases are mounted so that they correspond to the positions of the mounting means on the frame.

[0012] Preferably, the base has a mounting area under the finishing layer. Therefore, the base can be fixed in the required locations, for example, in the corners of the opening for mounting the button assembly, if it is rectangular.

[0013] According to one possibility, the front surface of the frame and the buttons are coated with a finishing coating which is an extension of an image of a surrounding coating.

[0014] According to one possibility, the finishing coating is a ceramic tile.

[0015] Ideally, the front surface of the frame and the knobs are covered with the finishing material. Furthermore, the finishing material is usually a ceramic tile that is an extension of an image of the surrounding wall covering. Therefore, the frame with the knob does not detract from the overall appearance of the wall. The corresponding areas The bases described above are mounted under the covering. Most often, the finishing covering is ceramic tile, which is generally used to cover bathroom surfaces.

[0016] According to one possibility, the assembly includes at least one threaded rod for connecting the button to a toilet flush valve and at least one guide means for said rod, the guide means having at least one opening.

[0017] In general, the claimed assembly comprises at least one threaded rod (in other words, a push button) for connecting the button to a toilet flush valve and a guide means having an opening for said rod. Said guide means is mounted in the opening for mounting the frame with the button so that its opening coincides with the opening of the installation itself in order to allow the rod to extend to the toilet flush valve.

[0018] According to one possibility, the guiding means comprises a first part including openings for fixing on adjacent bases with the means for mounting the support frame by means of a threaded connection, while said adjacent bases include openings which correspond to said openings, and at least a second part having at least one opening, the second part is movable in a vertical direction on the first part.

[0019] Preferably, the guiding means comprises a first part having openings for attachment to adjacent bases with means for mounting the support frame by means of a threaded connection, while said adjacent bases have openings that correspond to said openings; and at least a second part having an opening, the second part being movable in a vertical direction on the first part. The possibility of vertical movement in turn allows the second part of the guiding means, and consequently the openings therein, to be positioned so that they coincide with the aforementioned opening of the installation in order to allow the rod to extend to the flush valve.

[0020] Ideally, a rear surface of the button is provided with a slot to receive one end of the rod. Therefore, when the claimed assembly is mounted, the rod is screwed by means of the thread to the flush valve, extends through the opening of the installation, then extends through the opening of the second part of the guide means and is inserted, with its second end, into the aforementioned slot of the button.

[0021] According to one possibility, the threaded rod includes a mark that identifies a length of the portion of the rod that should extend beyond the opening of the guide means towards a user.

[0022] Preferably, the threaded rod includes a mark that identifies a length of the portion of the rod that should extend beyond the opening of the second portion of the means of guidance towards the button. This mark allows the said part of the rod to be quickly adapted to the slot on the button to a required length, as well as to place the rods at equal distances, if there is more than one rod.

[0023] The assembly may include at least one cylindrical guide that is rigidly fixed to the rear surface of the support frame on which the spring-loaded button is mounted. Consequently, the possibility of rotating the button is ensured by said guide, while the elements that actuate the button by means of a spring ensure its return to its initial position after being pressed.

[0024] Preferably, the cylindrical guide is arranged horizontally or vertically, which will affect the direction of rotation of the knobs. However, of course, there are other options for arranging the cylindrical guide(s).

[0025] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the utility model, the button is equipped with at least one cable gland seal on the side opposite the cylindrical guide. This cable gland seal is necessary to reduce or eliminate any noise occurring when the button undergoes a springback after being pushed by the user.

[0026] It is clear that the button assembly is generally adapted to operate with a dual-flush toilet valve, that is, a valve of a type that allows two different quantities of water to be flushed alternately from the toilet bowl (flushing completely and partially) by means of two actuation mechanisms. Thus, the assembly comprises two buttons that are coupled to corresponding actuation elements of the flush valve via corresponding threaded rods. However, any other embodiment may be implemented provided that it is not inconsistent with the claims of the present utility model.

[0027] As stated in the claims and description, the means for mounting the support frame to the mounting surface include the magnets and the corresponding magnetizable elements. Therefore, it is envisaged that there may be at least two magnets and at least two magnetizable elements, but they may be provided in greater quantities, depending on the shape of the support frame. This configuration allows the advantages of the utility model to be taken advantage of, namely, to adjust the frame mounting smoothly and precisely with the knob(s) during the untwisting and twisting of the threaded element.

[0028] Bolts, screws, screw nails, etc. can be used as threaded elements.

[0029] The structure of the toilet bowl flush button is to be explained by the following drawings.

[0030] [Fig.1] illustrates a schematic view of the toilet flush button assembly of the toilet bowl installation according to one of the preferred embodiments of the utility model;

[0031] [Fig.2] illustrates a schematic view of the means for mounting the support frame, the means are mounted on the separate base and are spring-loaded, according to one of the preferred embodiments of the utility model;

[0032] [Fig.3] illustrates a schematic view of the means for mounting the support frame, the means are mounted on the separate base and are spring-loaded, according to another preferable embodiment of the utility model;

[0033] [Fig.4] illustrates a schematic view of the threaded rods for connecting the buttons to the toilet flush valve and the guiding means for said rods according to one of the preferred embodiments of the utility model;

[0034] [Fig.5] illustrates a schematic view of the mounting surface with the bases mounted with the means for mounting the support frame according to [Fig.2] and 3.

[0035] Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a set of flush buttons for a toilet bowl installation (i.e., its surface facing a mounting surface during installation) according to one of the preferred embodiments of the claimed utility model. This set comprises a rectangular support frame 1 having a rear surface 2 facing a mounting surface and a front surface facing a user, and two spring-loaded buttons 3 rotatably mounted in the support frame. The set includes a horizontally arranged cylindrical guide 4 rigidly fixed to the rear surface of the support frame, on which the spring-loaded buttons 3 are mounted, and which facilitates the above-described rotation of the buttons 3. The spring-loaded nature of the buttons 3 is ensured by elements 5 that return them to their original position after the user has pressed the buttons 3.The buttons 3 are equipped with gland seals 6 on the side opposite the cylindrical guide 4. The gland seals are necessary to reduce or eliminate any noise occurring when the buttons 3 spring back after being pushed by the user. The support frame 1 is equipped with means for mounting the support frame to the mounting surface, which are made in the form of magnetic elements 7 mounted in its corners. These elements 7 are made in the form of circular stainless steel plates. In addition, each button 3 has a slot 8 to receive one end of a threaded rod (not shown in this figure) for connecting the button 3 to a toilet flush valve.

[0036] Figure 2 shows a schematic view of the mounting means for the support frame 1 in the form of a magnet 9 which is mounted on a separate base 10 and is at spring by means of a spring 11 and fixed to the base 10 by means of a threaded element 12. The base 10 has an area 13 for its mounting under the finishing coating.

[0037] For the rectangular support frame 1 shown in the figures in this specific exemplary embodiment of the utility model, the shown shape of the base 10 is preferably used for mounting in the upper left corner of the opening in the finishing panel. The inverse base 10 will be used correspondingly in the upper right corner of this opening.

[0038] For the lower corners of the opening in the finishing coating, it is preferable to use the base 10 and its inverted variant, which have an additional opening 14 as illustrated in [Fig. 3]. The purpose of said opening 14 will be explained in more detail with reference to [Fig. 4]. All other elements that coincide with the elements in [Fig. 2] have corresponding reference numerals.

[0039] Figure 4 shows a schematic view of threaded rods 15 for connecting the buttons 3 to the flush valve and a guide means 16 for said rods 15. Said guide means 16 comprises a first part 17 having openings 18 for attachment to the adjacent bases 10 on both sides. The bases are mounted in the lower corners of the opening in the finishing cladding by means of a threaded connection to the corresponding openings 14 of said bases, which are illustrated in [Fig. 3]. Furthermore, the guide means 16 comprises a second part 19 having two openings 20. The second part is mounted so that it is movable on the first part 17 in a vertical direction. The possibility of vertical movement allows the second part 19 of the guide means 16, and consequently the openings 20 within it, to be positioned so that they coincide with the openings in the installation, thus allowing the rods 15 to extend to the flush valve.

[0040] Figure 5 illustrates a schematic view of the mounting surface with the bases mounted 10 with magnets 9 according to [Fig.2] and 3. It can be seen that the areas 13 of the bases 10 are mounted under the finishing coating in the form of a ceramic tile 21. A position 22 designates openings in the installation which allow the rods 15 to extend to the flush valve.

[0041] The utility model can be mounted and operates as follows.

[0042] An opening corresponding to the size of the support frame 1 is pre-cut in the finishing layer, such as the ceramic tile 21. This opening provides access to the toilet bowl installation. The bases 10 with spring magnets 9, in particular the areas 13 of the bases 10, which are mounted on them by means of the threaded elements 12, are mounted in the upper corners of said opening under the ceramic tile 21, according to [Fig. 2]. The guide elements 16 are mounted on these by means of the threaded elements 12, in the lower corners of said opening under the ceramic tile 21, as shown in [Fig. 3]. The first part 17 of the guide means 16 is connected to the lower bases 10 on both sides by means of the openings 14 in said bases 10 and the openings 18 in said first part 17 of the guide means 16 by means of the threaded connection. The second part 19 of the guide means 16 is positioned so that its openings 20 coincide with the openings 22 of the installation. The rods 15 extend through said centered openings 20 and 22 to the flush valve and are screwed in up to a certain mark provided on said rods (the mark is not shown in the Fig.). The support frame 1 is mounted in the opening of the ceramic tile 21 so that the slots 8 of the buttons 3 receive the free ends of the corresponding rods 15. Furthermore, the magnets 9 and their corresponding magnetizable elements 7 are arranged to face each other, thus ensuring their mutual attraction. The arrangement of the support frame 1 with the buttons 3 so as to be flush with the ceramic tile 21 around the opening is evaluated. If the condition for such an arrangement is not met, the support frame 1 is removed by applying a force slightly greater than the attractive force of the magnets 9 and the magnetizable elements 7. Then, all or part of the threaded elements 12 on the bases 10 are straightened or twisted, and during this operation, the spring 11 provides the required spring tension on the magnet 9.The final actions are repeated until the desired effect is achieved, and the effect is a precise arrangement of frame 1 so as to be flush with a coating surface.

[0043] It is clear that these figures and the description of the assembly operation are provided only as examples and that they can be modified in any way without departing from the spirit of the claimed utility model.

[0044] Therefore, the toilet bowl flush button assembly is supplied; the assembly has a structural design that simplifies the frame mounting adjustment procedure with the button so that it is flush with the front surface of the finishing material facing the user, and also makes the adjustment smoother.

Claims

Demands

1. A set of flush buttons for a toilet bowl installation, the set includes a support frame (1) having a rear surface (2) facing a mounting surface and a front surface facing a user; at least one spring-loaded button (3) rotatably mounted in the support frame (1); means for mounting the support frame to the mounting surface, the means include magnets (9) and magnetizable elements (7) corresponding thereto, some of the elements are mounted on the rear surface of the support frame, while other elements are mounted on the mounting surface and are set with an offset from it by means of a threaded element, wherein each of the mounting means for the support frame is mounted on the mounting surface and is mounted on a separate base (10) and is spring-loaded.

2. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the magnetizable elements (7) are mounted on the rear surface of the support frame, while the magnets (9) are mounted on the separate bases (10).

3. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the magnets (9) are mounted on the rear surface of the support frame, while the magnetizable elements (7) are mounted on the separate bases (10).

4. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the support frame (1) is rectangular, while the means for mounting the support frame (1) on the mounting surface are mounted in its corners.

5. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the support frame (1) is circular, while the means for mounting the support frame on the mounting surface are mounted along its circumference at equal intervals.

6. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the base has a mounting area (13) under a finishing coating.

7. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein the front surface of the frame (1) and the buttons are coated with a finishing coating which is an extension of an image of a surrounding coating.

8. Device according to any one of claims 6 and 7, wherein the finishing coating is a ceramic tile (21).

9. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein it comprises at least one threaded rod (15) for connecting the button to a flush valve and at least one guide means (15) for said rod, the guide means (16) having at least one opening (20,22).

10. Assembly according to claim 9, wherein the guiding means (16) comprises a first part (17) including openings (18) for fixing on adjacent bases with the means for mounting the support frame by means of a threaded connection, while said adjacent bases include openings which correspond to said openings, and at least a second part (19) having at least one opening (20,22), the second part (19) is movable in a vertical direction on the first part (18).

11. Assembly according to claim 9, wherein a rear surface of the button (3) is provided with a slot to receive one end of the stem (15).

12. Assembly according to claim 9, wherein the threaded rod (15) includes a mark that identifies a length of the portion of the rod that should extend beyond the opening of the guide means towards a user.

13. Assembly according to claim 1, wherein it comprises at least one cylindrical guide (4) which is rigidly fixed to the rear surface of the support frame on which the spring button (3) is mounted.

14. Assembly according to claim 13, wherein the cylindrical guide (4) is arranged horizontally.

15. Assembly according to claim 13, wherein the cylindrical guide (4) is arranged vertically.

16. Assembly according to claim 13, wherein the button (3) is equipped with at least one gland seal (6) on the side opposite the cylindrical guide (4).

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