Construction comprising at least one enclosed space that is easy to maintain and at least one partition wall crossing device

Abstract

The invention relates to a construction comprising a floor and a ceiling as well as: at least one enclosed space (3) extending at least from the floor to the ceiling and into which at least one technical equipment and / or at least one network (4) open, at least one sanitary appliance or a water room (1) located outside the enclosed space (3) and connected to the technical equipment and / or to the network through at least one partition (2) of the enclosed space (3), and it has the particular feature that it comprises at least one device (6) for crossing the partition (2) capable of being connected both to said sanitary appliance(s) or to said water room(s) (1) and to said technical equipment(s) and / or to said network(s) (4). Concretely, this construction can be a hospital, an EHPAD, a retirement or health home, a residential building, an office, a single-family home, etc.

Description

Title of the invention: Construction comprising at least one enclosed space that is easy to maintain and at least one partition crossing device

[0001] The invention relates to a construction comprising one or more enclosed spaces that are easy to maintain and one or more partition crossing devices for these enclosed spaces, which are presented as one or more integrated “sanitary module(s)”.

[0002] This construction can be a hospital, an EHPAD, a retirement or health home, a residential building, an office, a single-family home, etc. Background of the invention

[0003] All of these aforementioned constructions have sanitary appliances and installations that use water. These appliances and systems discharge wastewater, slightly polluted water, gray water, or black water from toilets. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention proposes the allocation of a “specific sanitary module” to each sanitary appliance and to each system using water.

[0005] The most common sanitary appliances include: sinks, showers, bathtubs, toilets.

[0006] Systems that use water will be referred to below as “water points”. They relate, more particularly, to sinks, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, cleaning and washing systems.

[0007] More specifically, the invention relates to a construction according to the following statement 1:

[0008] L- Construction comprising a floor and a ceiling as well as: - at least one enclosed space extending at least from the floor to the ceiling and into which at least one piece of technical equipment and / or at least one network opens, - at least one sanitary appliance or water feature located outside the enclosed space and connected to the technical equipment and / or the network through at least one partition of the enclosed space,

[0009] this construction is distinguished in that it comprises at least one partition crossing device capable of being connected both to said sanitary appliance(s) or to said water room(s) and to said technical equipment(s) and / or to said network(s).

[0010] Advantageous features of the construction of the aforementioned statement 1 are indicated in the following statements 2 to 11:

[0011] 2.- Construction according to statement 1, in which the crossing device of the partition includes at least:

[0012] - a cylindrical through-piece provided with a thread at each of its ends and having an annular support portion,

[0013] - a cylindrical-shaped termination piece, one end of which comprises a annular part and which includes a thread capable of cooperating with the thread of one of the ends of the cylindrical through part,

[0014] - a bent cylindrical part capable of connecting to the cylindrical through part And

[0015] - a cylindrical connecting piece capable of being connected directly or indirectly, on one side, to the bent cylindrical piece and on the other, to a water supply or wastewater pipe.

[0016] 3.- Easy maintenance construction according to statement 2, in which the device of partition crossing also includes:

[0017] - a tube with an internal diameter greater than the cylindrical through piece and outer diameter less than the outer diameter of the annular part of the termination piece,

[0018] - a washer (41) whose outer diameter is greater than the outer diameter of said tube (34) and the lower diameter is less than the inner diameter of said tube,

[0019] and wherein the annular portion (94) of the cylindrical through-piece has an outer diameter which is greater than the inner diameter of the washer.

[0020] 4.- Construction according to statement 2 or 3, in which the end of the tube is connects to one end of the elbow by means of a nut and another end of the elbow connects to the cylindrical fitting piece by means of a nut.

[0021] 5.- Construction according to statement 2, in which the annular support part of the cylindrical through piece is located at the end of this piece comprising the thread cooperating with the thread of the termination piece.

[0022] 6.- Construction according to statement 2 or 5, in which the cylindrical part of connector is connected to the wastewater pipe by means of a T-shaped connector having a first end intended to make a junction with the cylindrical connector piece, a second end intended to make a junction with a connector piece at a bathtub water outlet and a third end intended to make a junction with a connector elbow to the wastewater pipe.

[0023] 7.- Construction according to statement 1, in which the crossing device of the partition includes at least:

[0024] - a plug having a threaded end,

[0025] - a cylindrical fixing part having a thread capable of cooperating with the end threaded plug,

[0026] - an intermediate piece capable of being placed at least partially between the piece cylindrical fixing and the plug,

[0027] - a grid-forming part capable of being introduced into the cylindrical fixing part And

[0028] - a cylindrical part forming a housing having

[0029] - a cylindrical central part having a longitudinal axis,

[0030] - a bent and inclined end ending in a flat and annular rim whose plane is parallel to the longitudinal axis,

[0031] - a support part partially surrounding the cylindrical central part and whose bottom is flat and parallel to the flat and annular edge.

[0032] 8-. Construction according to statement 7, in which the plug is a part cylindrical connecting piece having an elbow at each of its ends, one of these ends being flared and threaded to cooperate with the cylindrical fixing piece.

[0033] 9.- Construction according to statement 7 or 8, in which the intermediate piece is a shower tray.

[0034] 10.- Construction according to statement 7 or 8, in which the intermediate piece is a washer.

[0035] 11.- Construction according to one of statements 1 to 10, comprising a siphon composed of at least the following elements:

[0036] - a removable connection with nut and seal which allows the siphon to be separated to the special bulkhead crossing device,

[0037] - a manual or automatic siphon cleaning pad,

[0038] - a manual drop column cleaning pad,

[0039] - a pair of panties, placed on the drop column, which ensures its connection to the siphon, connection made waterproof thanks to a flexible seal.

[0040] According to another aspect, the invention relates to a partition crossing device according to the following statement 12:

[0041] 12.- Partition crossing device for a construction according to statement 1, including at least: - a cylindrical through-piece provided with a thread at each of its ends and having an annular support part, - a cylindrical-shaped termination piece, one end of which comprises an annular part and which has a thread capable of cooperating with the thread of one of the ends of the cylindrical through piece, - a bent cylindrical part having a thread capable of cooperating with the thread of the other end of the cylindrical through part and - a cylindrical fitting for connecting to a water supply or wastewater pipe.

[0042] According to yet another aspect, the invention relates to a partition crossing device according to the following statement 13:

[0043] 13.- Partition crossing device for a construction according to statement 1, including at least:

[0044] - a plug having a threaded end,

[0045] - a cylindrical fixing part having a thread capable of cooperating with the end threaded plug,

[0046] - an intermediate piece capable of being placed between the cylindrical fixing piece and the crowded,

[0047] - a grid-forming part capable of being introduced into the cylindrical fixing part And

[0048] - a cylindrical part forming a housing having - a cylindrical central part having a longitudinal axis, - a bent and inclined end ending in a flat and annular rim whose plane is parallel to the longitudinal axis, - a support-forming part partially surrounding the cylindrical central part and the bottom of which is flat and parallel to the flat and annular rim.

[0049] Finally, the invention further relates to a method according to the following statement 14:

[0050] 14.- Method for producing a construction according to one of statements 1 to 11, comprising the installation of at least one partition crossing device according to statement 12 or 13, by connecting this device, on one side of the partition, to said sanitary appliance(s) or to said water room(s) and, on the other side of the partition, to said technical equipment(s) and / or to said network(s).

[0051] Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will now be described in detail in the following description which is given with reference to the appended figures, which schematically represent:

[0052] [Fig.l]: a basic diagram;

[0053] [Fig.2]: a hospital room according to the invention;

[0054] [Fig.3]: an apartment in a residential building according to the invention;

[0055] [Fig.3bis]: a ground floor according to the invention;

[0056] [Fig.4]: a stage according to the invention;

[0057] [Fig.5]: a vertical section of an enclosed space;

[0058] [Fig.6]: a vertical section of a partition wall crossing by a device according to the invention;

[0059] [Fig.7]: a vertical section along AA of [Fig.6], of a nut of the device of the [Fig.6];

[0060] [Fig.8]: a vertical section along BB of [Fig.6], of another nut of the device of [Fig.6];

[0061] [Fig.9]: a vertical section of the partition crossing by another device according to the invention;

[0062] [Fig. 10]: a vertical section of the enclosed space showing another device according to the invention;

[0063] [Fig.lObis]: a horizontal section relative to [Fig. 10];

[0064] [Fig.lOter]: a section along line AA of [Fig.lObis];

[0065] [Fig. 11]: a special part according to the invention in front view;

[0066] [Fig. 12]: the special part of [Fig. 11] in right view;

[0067] [Fig. 13]: the special part of [Fig. 11] in position in a construction;

[0068] [Fig. 14]: a vertical section of an enclosed space;

[0069] [Fig. 15]: a vertical section of an enclosed space;

[0070] [Fig. 16]: a siphon according to the invention; and

[0071] [Fig. 17]: an automated toilet cleaning device. Detailed description of the invention General composition of a sanitary module:

[0072] In [Fig. 1] is shown a basic diagram, in horizontal section, where we distinguishes the three parts that make up a sanitary module, namely:

[0073] - firstly: a sanitary appliance or a water point 1 located against or very close of a partition 2 of the construction.

[0074] - secondly: an enclosed space 3, behind the partition 2, in which find:

[0075] - all hot water, cold water and other networks and circuits, and

[0076] - the evacuation of waste water, including the siphon of the sanitary appliance or the point of water,

[0077] - all sanitary equipment, electricity networks, automation systems,

[0078] electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, sensors,

[0079] measuring, control devices;

[0080] knowing that the enclosed space preferably extends over the entire height of the floor, including the thickness of the floor and that of the ceiling and that access to the networks and equipment 4 of this enclosed space 3 is via one or more doors 5 at any floor height; - thirdly: special partition crossing devices 6 which directly connect the sanitary appliance or water point 1 to the networks and equipment 4 of the enclosed space 3, through the partition 2.

[0081] These devices are designed so that their accessibility, assembly and disassembly are possible from the enclosed space 3.

[0082] The devices according to the invention relate in particular to:

[0083] - the crossing of the partition, by a water circuit, or by any other fluid circuit;

[0084] - the crossing of the partition by a waste water evacuation pipe;

[0085] - the connection, of a shower tray, to the siphon 68, and to the waste water drop column;

[0086] - the connection of an outlet for evacuating cleaning and washing water from floors and walls of a water feature, to the siphon and the fall column;

[0087] - the connection, of a bathtub drain, to the siphon 68 and to the fall column; and

[0088] - an automated toilet trap cleaning device.

[0089] Each device is designed to adapt to the characteristics of the water supplies to the devices or water points, and to the characteristics of the networks of the enclosed space 3.

[0090] The location of the sanitary modules in the construction plans is defined from the first studies of the project by the designer of the work.

[0091] It provides easy access to each enclosed space 3 of the sanitary modules, by any person.

[0092] This accessibility provides the possibility of intervening, at any time, on all the elements which make up the sanitary modules, including the special devices.

[0093] In the case of a multi-story building, the sanitary modules dedicated to the same type of device are juxtaposed vertically. The enclosed spaces 3 then form a column of rectangular section which goes from the basement, where the networks and circuits connect to the general networks and circuits, to the roof, where the vents will discharge the stale air from the drop columns to the outside of the building.

[0094] A sanitary module can, likewise, be associated with another module when the devices concerned are close to each other on the same floor. In this case, the two enclosed spaces merge, and there can be in common to both the cold water, hot water, and other circuits, the different equipment, the drop column to the two devices, if and only if, their wastewater discharges are compatible.

[0095] This is the case, for example, of a sink and a dishwasher in a kitchen.

[0096] The devices designed are suitable for all materials commonly used for the construction of partitions; preferably, 5 to 10 centimetre plasterboards, cellular concrete tiles, special 13 millimetre plasterboards fixed to metal or wooden structures.

[0097] EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION TO DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTIONS

[0098] Examples of the installation of sanitary modules in three types of construction are given below: the sanitary facilities of a hospital room, the sanitary facilities and water points of an apartment in a residential building, the sanitary facilities and water points of a detached house.

[0099] The water points retained in these constructions are generally limited to the sink, the dishwasher, the washing machine, for the apartment and the individual house, to the floor and wall cleaning system, for the hospital room.

[0100] Each application is presented with a description followed by a plan of the sanitary installations and water points.

[0101] Please note that the layouts of the sanitary modules used in the examples given may be designed differently. They are left to the free initiative of the designer of the works. Hospital room

[0102] [Fig.2] represents a hospital room fitted out according to the construction rules published by the MNH, Mutuelle Nationale des Hospitaliers, and health and social professionals.

[0103] It accommodates disabled people, hence the large spaces provided for the movement of wheelchairs.

[0104] The room is divided into two parts: the bed and the bathroom.

[0105] In the part of the sanitary facilities which concerns the application of the present invention, it is provided:

[0106] - a module 8, specific to the sink,

[0107] - a module 9, specific to the shower 21,

[0108] - a module 10, specific to the recovery of washing water from floors and walls and

[0109] - a module 11, specific to toilets.

[0110] Sanitary modules 9 and 10 are adjoining. Enclosed spaces 3 merge to form a single common space. The water discharged into these two modules is compatible. There is therefore only one drop column.

[0111] Access to the enclosed spaces of modules 9, 10 and 11 is from the access corridor to the upstairs bedrooms.

[0112] Accessibility to the sink is provided inside the toilets. Apartment building apartment

[0113] [Fig.3] attached to this device gives an example of application of the present invention in the arrangement of sanitary installations and water points in an apartment of a residential building.

[0114] In this example of the layout of the sanitary modules, the sink and the dishwasher are located against a partition which separates the kitchen from the bathroom.

[0115] The proposed layout of the sanitary appliances and water points results in five sanitary modules: - a module 12, specific to toilets. - a module 13, specific to the sink. - a module 14, specific to the shower. - a module 15, specific to the sink and the washing machine. - a module 16, specific to the washing machine, which has, in common with the module 15, the same the same fall column, since their evacuation waters are compatible (grey water).

[0116] Access to the enclosed spaces 3 of these five sanitary modules is from inside the bathroom. Single-family dwelling house

[0117] [Fig.3bis] represents a ground floor of a detached house comprising modules 12 to 16 as previously described.

[0118] [Fig.4] represents a plan view of the sanitary installations and water points on the upper floor of a detached house.

[0119] [Fig.5] shows in vertical section the open enclosed space 3 common to all the sanitary modules provided in the house.

[0120] Returning to [Fig.4], we can see that in the open enclosed space 3, the networks, circuits and equipment are fixed - by dowels and collars - against the partitions which surround this large enclosed space 3.

[0121] The proposed layout for the sanitary appliances and water points in the house allows access to these networks, circuits and equipment in this large enclosed space.

[0122] Special devices integrated into the partitions directly connect the appliances and water points to the circuit networks and sanitary equipment.

[0123] The layout of the bathrooms proposed in this house results in the following list of sanitary modules:

[0124] On the ground floor, we find, as for the apartment in the building in [Fig.3bis]: - a module 12 specific to toilets, - a module 13 specific to the sink, - a module 14 specific to the shower, - a module 15 specific to the sink, - a module 16 specific here to the dishwasher, which discharges its used water onto a common drop column which receives the wastewater from module 15.

[0125] On the floor shown in [Fig.4], there are: - a module 17 specific to a sink, - a module 18 specific to toilets, - a module 19 specific to shower 21, - a module 20 which is this time specific to the sink, located inside the shower room.

[0126] The vertical section of [Fig.5] shows that it is possible to install, in the enclosed space 3, other networks of the house, such as that of the VMC (Centralized Mechanical Ventilation) 22, of the heating 27, the electrical networks 24, the gas networks 25, or the fiber network. Or, even, a heat pump, a gas boiler.

[0127] All these networks are connected to the general networks and circuits which are located underground, in a gutter 26 provided for this purpose.

[0128] Also in [Fig.5], reference number 28 designates the roof, number 29, the upper floor, 30, removable plates, 31, a floor covering, 32, the ground floor and 33, the crawl space. SPECIAL DEVICES

[0129] The following are descriptions of the special devices which are part of the invention, namely: - a device for crossing the bulkhead via water circuits, - a device for crossing the partition wall by the evacuation pipes of the wastewater, - a device for draining water from a shower tray, - a device for draining water from a bathtub, - a device for evacuating cleaning water from the floors and walls of a wet room and - an automated cleaning device for a toilet trap.

[0130] Device for crossing partitions via water circuits.

[0131] This device directly connects the taps of a sanitary appliance, or of a system which uses water, to the hot and cold water supply networks, as well as to any other water supply, which is located in the enclosed space 3 of the module.

[0132] The parts of this device ensure the continuity of the flow of water. They can be mounted, dismounted, and replaced from within the enclosed space. These operations are carried out without having to intervene on any other part of the construction or its fittings.

[0133] This device is shown, in vertical section in [Fig.6]. They show the water supply of a wall-mounted faucet, 3 / 4 inch diameter.

[0134] Other devices made on the same principle are designed to adapt, on the one hand, to different types of tap or to any other system using water, and, on the other hand, to the diameters of the water circuits located in the enclosed space.

[0135] This device is shown in [Fig.6]. It consists of:

[0136] - a PVC tube 34 sealed in partition 2,

[0137] - of a special tubular main part in brass 35, which ensures the circulation of water, has a male or female threaded end 36 depending on the connection provided on the tap served, and another end, male threaded 37. It is connected, in the space closed 3, to a 90° elbow 42 having female or male ends 38, 39, itself connected to the water supply network. This special part 35 cooperates with a nut-shaped part 40, in section AA in [Fig.7]. This characteristic allows the fixing of this special part 35 in the partition 2, by screwing the part 40 onto the end 36 of the part 35. The part 35 has, on the side of its end 37, a shoulder 94, visible in section BB in [Fig.8];

[0138] - a washer 41 on which the shoulder 94 rests and which transmits the force of tightening,

[0139] - the end 37 of the tube 35 is connected to the end 38 of the elbow 42 by means of a nut removable 44;

[0140] - the end 39 of the elbow 42 is connected to the supply network via of a copper tube 43 connecting to the water supply riser, tube to which it is fixed by another removable nut 45. This removable nut 35 allows the separation between the device and the water supply network of the enclosed space. Implementation of this device:

[0141] The implementation of this device requires:

[0142] - sealing the PVC tube 34 in the partition 2,

[0143] - the assembly of the special part 35 and the elbow 42 and the mounting of the washer 32 on special piece 35,

[0144] - the installation of this assembly inside the tube 34, and its fixing in partition 2, by tightening the special part 40, which has a hexagonal-shaped part for this and

[0145] - the connection of the elbow 42 to the copper tube 43 connected to a power supply water.

[0146] Installing the wall-mounted faucet requires the use of two special devices, one for cold water and the other for hot water. The faucet is connected to these two devices by an S-shaped eccentric connector.

[0147] The dismantling of these devices is carried out in the reverse order of the assembly operations described above.

[0148] Device for passing through a partition wall by wastewater evacuation pipes

[0149] This device directly connects the waste water outlet of a sanitary appliance or water point to the anti-odor siphon and the evacuation network located in the enclosed space of a sanitary module.

[0150] This device is shown in [Fig.9] which gives the vertical section of a device which fits into a 40 millimeter diameter appliance exhaust. The same construction principle applies to an exhaust device of a different diameter.

[0151] Such a device consists of:

[0152] - of a special part 46, made of metal, sealed in the partition 2. It has several notches, for example 4 threaded rods on the side of the water feature, that is to say on the side opposite the enclosed space 3;

[0153] - a rubber-based seal 47, which has the function of closing the space included between part 46 and the PVC drain pipe 48 of the sanitary appliance or water point. This joint is pierced with 4 holes to receive the threaded rods of the special part 46;

[0154] - a washer 49, in chromed metal, which is, likewise, pierced with 4 holes for the crossing of the threaded rods of the special part 46;

[0155] - 4 nuts 50 fitted with PVC covers for fixing the seal 47 and the washer 49 on part 46;

[0156] - the waste water discharge pipe 48 of the device has a threaded end male 51 for connecting to the drain of the sanitary appliance or water point, and a female threaded end 52 for its connection by screwing to the elbow 53 in the enclosed space 3;

[0157] - this 53 to 90° elbow is removable and allows the separation between the device and the assembly consisting of the siphon and the wastewater drop column.

[0158] Note that for devices with a diameter of 80 or 100 millimeters, the special part 46 can be made of PVC and change the method of fixing the washer and the seal. Implementation of this device

[0159] The implementation of this device requires:

[0160] - sealing the special part 46 in the partition 2, by plaster sealing or by injection of chemical product,

[0161] - the installation of the seal 47 and the washer 49,

[0162] - tightening of the seal 47 and the washer 49 by the 4 nuts 50,

[0163] - fixing the removable elbow 53 to the siphon of the construction. Special device under a shower tray

[0164] This device directly connects the drain opening of a shower tray to the assembly formed by the siphon and the waste water drop column, located in the enclosed space of the module. It allows easy assembly and disassembly of the shower tray drain from the enclosed space.

[0165] This device is shown in Figures 10, 10 and 10. It consists of ([Fig. 10]):

[0166] - of a reservation 54 made in the thickness of the floor 55 during the execution of the structural work,

[0167] - of a special part 56 forming a housing preferably in PVC, detailed on the Figures 11 and 12. The design of this special part allows, as shown in the [Fig.10], the free entry and exit of the drain from the enclosed space of the sanitary module,

[0168] - a drain 57, threaded on the shower tray side 60, with a 90° elbow 58, and a pipe 59 which connects it to the wastewater drainage network, visible in [Fig.10bis],

[0169] - a threaded part 61, which fixes the drain 57 to the shower tray 60; the sealing of this connection is ensured by a joint 62 placed between the two parts 57 and 61,

[0170] - the elbow 58 is preferably PVC, it is removable and ensures the separation of the drain 57 and the assembly, siphon and wastewater drop column. This separation allows the assembly, disassembly and reassembly of the drain 57, without intervening on any other part of the construction or its fittings,

[0171] - a removable grid 63, which is positioned in the part 61; its design allows, when cleaning or maintaining the 57 drain, extremely easy to handle for removal and replacement. Details of Special Part 56

[0172] The special part 56 is visible in detail in figures 11 and 12.

[0173] It is a cylindrical part forming a housing having - a cylindrical central part 105 having a longitudinal axis 102, - a bent and inclined end 100 ending in a flat and annular rim 101 whose plane is parallel to the longitudinal axis 102, - a support-forming part 103 partially surrounding the cylindrical central part 105 and the bottom 104 of which is flat and parallel to the flat and annular rim 101.

[0174] Returning to [Fig.10], we see that the special part 56 is capable of receiving almost the entire plug 57.

[0175] The flared end 106 of the bung 57 is intended to fit into the bent and inclined end 100, while the main tubular part 107 of the bung 57 is received in the cylindrical central part 105 of the special part 56.

[0176] [Fig. 13] shows the special part 56 seen from the right in position under a shower tray 60 in the reservation 54 made in the floor 55 and resting on the wedges 65. The flat and annular edge 101 is flush with a floor covering 108. Description of the implementation of this device

[0177] The implementation of a shower tray, and of the device according to our invention, is done in two stages.

[0178] Here are the operations to be planned. First time:

[0179] The structural work company makes the reservation 54 in the reinforced concrete floor, following the detailed plans of the architect and the reinforced concrete engineer who then integrates them into the execution plan of the floor. Second time:

[0180] The plumbing company carries out the implementation of the device in the reservation and installation of the shower tray 60. These operations require: 1. the installation, on shims 65, of the special part 56 in the reservation 54. These shims 65 of suitable thickness ensure the correct flow slope 69 of the waste water which circulates in the drain 57, and, above all, ensure a precise position of the upper face of the part 56 on which the shower tray 60 will rest, which acts as an intermediate part; 2. the execution of the filling of the space located between the part 56 and the reservation 54 with mortar of form 64; 3. the installation of the shower tray 60, on the one hand, on the mortar masonry part 64, and, on the other hand, on the part 56, by inserting a sealing joint 66; 4. the installation of the assembly consisting of the plug 57 on which a sealing gasket 62 will be glued, and by the 90-degree elbow 58 fixed by gluing to the plug 57. This operation requires the presence of two workers; one, in the enclosed space, presents the plug 57 inside the part 56, by a slight rotation, under the shower tray 60; this operation is shown in [Fig. 10] which shows the plug 57 in the presentation position and its final position; it is facilitated by the shape of the part 56 in the tubular cross-sections and the longitudinal profile guiding the plug 57 into the final position; the other worker, in the shower space, screws the threaded part 61 onto the plug 57 which is held firmly by the worker who is in the enclosed space; this screwing is done using a special key which rests on lugs located inside the threaded part 61; 5. the installation of the removable grid 63; and 6. connecting the 90 degree elbow 58 to the siphon 68 using the removable nut 67, visible in figures lObis and lOter. Dismantling this device

[0181] The device is disassembled by operations carried out in the reverse order of the assembly operations. Only one worker is required for this. Indeed, the disassembly of the plug 57 can be done by unscrewing the threaded part 61, and then, by loosening the removable nut 67 of the 90-degree elbow 58, which will release the plug 57 / elbow 58 assembly.

[0182] The other operations require only one worker. Bathtub drain device

[0183] This device directly connects the bathtub outlet and overflow to the siphon and wastewater drainage system located in the enclosed space.

[0184] This device passes through a large hole made in the partition. This hole allows the assembly and disassembly of the assembly consisting of the bathtub water drain pipe and the overflow pipe.

[0185] A metal frame structures the hole in the partition.

[0186] [Fig. 14] shows this device in vertical section. This is incorporated under the bathtub and in the space created through the partition 2 by the metal frame 70.

[0187] This device consists of two sets:

[0188] A first set, made up of special parts which can be made of brass and PVC, which includes:

[0189] - a special part 71, connected to the water outlet of the bathtub,

[0190] - a special part 72, which fixes the special part 72 to the bathtub, by screwing. This part has stubs 73 which allow this screwing operation, and

[0191] - a seal 74, located between these two parts.

[0192] A second set consisting of special parts, PVC pipe and fittings, and which includes:

[0193] - a special part 75, connected to the overflow water outlet of the bathtub 85,

[0194] - a special part 76, which fixes one end 110 of the special part 75 to the bathtub, by screwing; this part has stubs 77 which allow this screwing operation;

[0195] - a seal 78, located between these two parts;

[0196] - a 90° elbow 79, screwed onto another end 113 of the special part 75;

[0197] - an overflow drain connection pipe 80, one end of which has a pressure connection 81 which allows screwing and detachment to the elbow 79, and another end 23, screwed to a T-connection 82;

[0198] - the T-shaped fitting 82 is screwed onto the special part 71, onto the cylindrical part of fitting or pipe 80 and on an elbow 83;

[0199] - this 90° elbow 83 is fitted with a nut 84, which allows separation of the entire device, with the siphon and the wastewater drainage network or the wastewater pipe, located in the enclosed space 3 of the sanitary module. Implementation of this device:

[0200] The two assemblies which constitute this device are assembled, either on site or, more advantageously, in the workshop. This assembly brings together all the elements which are located between the 90° elbow 83 and the bathtub 85.

[0201] This assembly is then fixed under and against the bathtub 85, incorporating the sealing joints 74, using the special parts 72 and 76. The last element, the T-shaped connector 82, located in the enclosed space 3, is connected, using the elbow 83 with nut 84, to the siphon / wastewater drop column assembly.

[0202] Device for evacuating waste water from a water room relating either to rooms to be cleaned, the floors and walls, or to open shower spaces

[0203] This device is shown in [Fig. 15]. It directly connects the wastewater outlet of a body of water to the siphon, then to the drop column.

[0204] It is made up of all the components of the device under a shower tray described in relation to figures 10 to 13. It differs only in the connection of this device to the waterproofing system of the floor of the water room taken into consideration. This connection deals with the connection of the drain to the waterproofing.

[0205] This water room can be a room where you want to clean the floors and walls with water (with a water jet for example).

[0206] It can also be a room with an “open shower space”. In this case, it is a space with sloped shapes, waterproofing and floor covering implemented in situ.

[0207] This space can be made up of either: - a PVC-based shower system, - a ceramic or similar coating, or - a natural stone covering, including a thin acoustic underlay and waterproofing allowing the direct installation of glued tiles and installation on a floating support.

[0208] This type of space applies, for example, to walk-in showers, hospital rooms or nursing homes.

[0209] Principle of connecting the drain to the room floor waterproofing system:

[0210] This connection of the drain 57 to the sealing system is detailed on the section longitudinal of the device of [Fig. 15]. This figure shows this connection designed for a room space with PVC-based flooring.

[0211] Whatever the floor system planned in the water room, this connection provides: - a first sealing layer 86 and - an intermediate piece 87, here in the form of a metal washer placed on this first sealing layer. This piece transmits the forces supported by the plug 57, onto the shaped mortar 64 and then to the floor 55; the profile of this intermediate piece 87, in vertical section, is designed to adapt to the coating system planned for the floor of the water feature. This is the case, more particularly, for one which has a top layer of natural stone; - a second sealing layer 88. Implementation of this device

[0212] The implementation of this device is, overall, identical to that of the device under a shower tray.

[0213] The following operations are added: - the insertion of the metal part 87 between the two sealing layers 86 and 88; and - fixing the plug 57, with its sealing gasket 62, to the metal part 87, using the special threaded part 61.

[0214] These two operations ensure the watertightness of the assembly consisting of the floor system of the water feature and the device for evacuating its waste water. Automated toilet cleaning device

[0215] This device, visible in [Fig. 17], allows the automation of the cleaning of the siphon installed on the wastewater evacuation network 112. It is of particular interest to that of the WC, where black water circulates.

[0216] The basis of this mechanism is a double-acting cylinder 111, electrically actuated. Its power supply is then provided by a cabinet placed in the enclosed space of the sanitary module. It will contain all the electrical and electronic components necessary for powering the electric cylinder 111, as well as for controlling and programming the valves for opening and closing the water circuits.

[0217] The metal structure, which supports this jack 111, is modified to adapt to the fixing system provided by the manufacturer of this equipment. Implementation of this device

[0218] The implementation of this device presents no difficulty.

[0219] All of its components, including the electrical cabinet, are made in the workshop. The plumbing company, after fixing the siphon in the enclosed space of the sanitary module, will have no difficulty in installing it.

[0220] The electrical connections are provided by the electrician. Description of a siphon

[0221] In the present invention, the siphon is placed in the enclosed space of the sanitary module. It collects the waste water from the special device or the water point, and discharges it into the waste water drop column.

[0222] The siphon 68 is adapted to the diameter of the evacuation of the device or that of the water point.

[0223] [Fig. 16] shows a siphon with a diameter of 40 millimeters. It is shown in vertical section. Made from a single piece of PVC, it can have a different shape, in the horizontal plane, and adapt to the width of the enclosed space of the module.

[0224] A siphon comprises the following elements:

[0225] - a removable connection 89 with nut and seal which allows the separation of the siphon with special bulkhead crossing device,

[0226] - a siphon cleaning pad 90, which can be carried out either manually or by rod or using a shower, or automatically, with high pressure water,

[0227] - a buffer 91 for manually cleaning the drop column 92. This buffer serves, also, to remove any plug formed in the wastewater drop column,

[0228] - a breeches 93, placed on the drop column, which ensures its connection to the siphon 68; a flexible seal makes this connection watertight. Installing the siphon

[0229] The siphon is fixed to the wall of the enclosed space of the module using dowels and collars.

[0230] The siphon is easily mounted or dismounted, at one of its ends, by the connection 89 with a movable nut, and, at the other end, at the drop column, by the flexible joint connection of the breech 93. ORIGINALITY AND ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0231] The originality of the present invention lies in the creation of "sanitary modules" assigned to each sanitary device and to each water point in a building. Indeed, this arrangement provides accessibility to all components of the sanitary installations and to all other devices or systems that use water.

[0232] In these sanitary modules, all the elements, including the components of the special devices which have just been described, are designed to be, at any time, visible, mountable, dismountable, remountable, replaceable, easy to maintain, in an easy manner. This, without it being necessary to intervene on another part of the construction or on the fittings thereof.

[0233] This accessibility and design of installations do not currently exist in any construction, whether old or new, because in these, at least part, if not all of the networks and circuits, are embedded in the walls, partitions and floors.

[0234] However, networks and circuits age, and the risks of leaks or loss of watertightness of the pipes become increasingly high over time.

[0235] These risks are largely neglected or ignored, when drawing up the plans for the work, by the designer, the project manager, the architect, the manager or future owner of the work. The possibility of easily carrying out maintenance or repairs on future sanitary installations is therefore not studied.

[0236] And we know that if the sanitary installations and water points were not studied at the start of the construction, it is then impossible to make them accessible. Indeed, these installations were mainly carried out at the free initiative of the plumbing company, which had no other choice but to pass the networks and circuits through the partitions, walls, and floors.

[0237] It should be noted that in the event that there is a leak in a pipe or circuit embedded in a wall, partition, or floor, we know that it may, if it is small, not be noticed immediately. And, if this condition continues, it will encourage an attack of the wood by dry rot or a deterioration of the materials of the work.

[0238] In all cases, there will be a leak search to be carried out by a specialist, with sophisticated equipment - then, demolition, either of the floor or the ceiling - repair the leak - reconstruct the floor or ceiling identically. This repair will necessarily be carried out inside the home. Hence a significant nuisance, with an inability, for the occupants of the house, to fully enjoy their living space. This accompanied by an estimated cost between 2,000 and 3,000 euros, statistical average in France.

[0239] On the contrary, the present invention allows for regular monitoring of sanitary installations. For example, for EPHADs, regulations are imposed which specify a frequency of monitoring of these installations at less than 5 years, the diagnosis having to be entered in the building's maintenance log.

[0240] The ability to access these installations, obtained by the present invention, gives the manager, the owner, and any other person, total control of the sanitary installations and water points, and the possibility of being able to act immediately as soon as there is a leak.

[0241] For example, a regulated pressurized water network may be provided for the cleanliness of the appliances, floors and walls of a bathroom, which passes through the enclosed space of a sanitary module and feeds a shower cleaning system. This greatly facilitates the task of the maintenance staff.

[0242] This possibility, with total control of the sanitary installations, makes it possible to obtain optimal sanitization of a sensitive water room, such as hospital sanitary facilities or those in nursing homes.

[0243] The manager of the work can, at any time, equip these sanitary installations with sensors placed in the enclosed spaces of the modules, and with centralized management of the information obtained. He can then monitor and know for each sanitary appliance or water point, the consumption of hot water, cold water, or the quantities of wastewater discharged.

[0244] This monitoring gives it the possibility of automated leak detection, using, for example, an alarm trigger which will give precise details of the circuit concerned. This will allow rapid intervention on this circuit.

[0245] The intervention will be carried out in two stages:

[0246] - by acting on the manual or automatic valve located in the enclosed space which cuts off the water supply to the circuit concerned.

[0247] - then, by calling the plumber who will easily act on the component(s) at the origin of the leak, simple operation, since all the components are accessible, removable, repairable or replaceable.

[0248] This possibility of intervention concerns the blockages which can be created in the siphons and evacuation pipes of the devices or systems, in the fall columns. The siphons placed in the enclosed spaces can be cleaned, manually by manual rod, by shower, or by automated system. The intervention on the blockage of a waste water evacuation, or of a fall column, is done from an opening cover which is located on the siphon. This is appreciable, in particular, for the washbasins, sinks, dishwashers, toilets, which discharge particularly loaded waste water.

[0249] The speed and ease of the intervention results, on the one hand, in a reduction in the cost of the repair, and, on the other hand, in limiting water losses to a minimum.

[0250] A fundamental advantage, because we know that regulations will evolve towards stricter regulations. In particular, because of climate change expected in the coming years.

[0251] The present invention also has the ability to adapt to technical developments and future innovations through the creation of enclosed spaces. For example, it is possible to add automation, sensors, change components, regulate water flow rates, optimize water and material savings, and secure installations.

[0252] In the enclosed spaces of the sanitary modules, a network for recycling wastewater after it has undergone treatment can be installed, either at the start or after construction. This water will be used for cleaning the appliances as well as the floors and walls of a room that is to be specially treated.

[0253] Furthermore, enclosed spaces facilitate the use of PER (High Density Cross-linked Polyethylene) material. This material is less expensive than copper, which is currently the majority used. Indeed, in enclosed spaces, pipes and fittings are protected from UV rays and predators, and can expand freely. It is possible to monitor them periodically and change them if necessary.

[0254] From an aesthetic point of view, the present invention eliminates throughout the construction any view of the networks, circuits, and equipment since they are at the interior of the sanitary modules. The installations can therefore be made with less noble, therefore less expensive materials. For example, sink traps can be made of PVC instead of chrome-plated brass.

[0255] The present invention provides the possibility of studying software which allows, for each sanitary appliance or water point, to establish their detailed execution plans, as well as the list of components of the sanitary installations, before the start of construction of the building.

[0256] The present invention also makes it possible to produce, in the workshop, parts, or even sets of installations, which facilitates assembly and reduces the time taken to implement them on the construction site.

[0257] During construction, the plumbing company can thus intervene quickly in enclosed spaces, with minimal disruption to other trades working on the structure at the same time.

[0258] In the enclosed spaces of the sanitary modules, other networks can be installed, such as those for lighting appliances, ventilation of water rooms, and others. This is even more relevant in the case of the common enclosed space of a single-family house.

[0259] Finally, it is possible to apply the present invention to other networks, such as fiber, or computer circuits which can be integrated into a module which serves office floors. Other formulations of the invention

[0260] 1 - “Sanitary module” at least one story high, assigned to a device sanitary or water-using apparatus, located against, or near, a partition, and which comprises; firstly, the apparatus itself - secondly, an enclosed space behind the partition, in which are located all the networks, circuits and equipment associated with this apparatus - thirdly, special devices located between the apparatus including its fittings, and the enclosed space. These devices allow a direct connection of the apparatus to the networks, circuits and equipment.

[0261] 2 - “Sanitary modules” specific to the same type of device which have the possibility to be juxtaposed between floors to form a continuous space, from the basement, where the networks and circuits connect to the general networks and circuits, to the roof where the vents emerge.

[0262] 3 - “Sanitary module” which can be associated with another module when the devices sanitary facilities or the water points concerned are close to each other. In this case, the cold and hot water supply circuits, other circuits, and equipment may be shared. In addition, there will only be a single wastewater drop column, if, and only if, they are compatible. This is the case, for example, of a sink and a dishwasher placed side by side in a kitchen.

[0263] 4 - “Sanitary modules” allowing full control of the whole of the sanitary facilities and water points of a building. And, thus, have the possibility of achieving total asepsis of the sanitary facilities. This possibility is fundamental, in hospitals - nursing homes - convalescent homes, health and elderly homes.

[0264] 4bis - “Sanitary modules” allowing the integration of UVc (ultraviolet index c) water sterilization modules. These eliminate micro-organisms found in water, including microbes, viruses, bacteria and fungi, while respecting the environment and which can cause diarrheal diseases. These modules are integrated into enclosed spaces, as close as possible to water users. This decontamination of water by UVc is particularly sought after in the medical and health sectors. It will become essential in the hotel and catering industry.

[0265] 5 - “Sanitary modules” having special devices which directly connect the devices, including their valves, to their networks, circuits and equipment.

[0266] 6 - “Sanitary module” having an enclosed space which provides access to all the elements of the module, by any person or craftsman, with its doors any floor height.

[0267] This accessibility faculty allows:

[0268] - to reach all the constituent elements of the special devices. To be able to assemble, disassemble and replace them easily, without intervening on any part of the construction or its fittings,

[0269] - to reach all the constituent elements of the networks, circuits and equipment of the modules, and

[0270] - to be able to assemble, disassemble, reassemble, replace, maintain and control them, modify them, in whole or in part.

[0271] 7 - “Sanitary modules” allowing anyone to see, in detail, all the elements that compose them. This has the advantage of being able to immediately detect a water leak, locate it and stop it in a minimum of time, by acting on the safety valves provided in enclosed spaces. But, also, to see the evolution of these elements over time, and to carry out periodic checks.

[0272] 8 - “Sanitary modules” having enclosed spaces which allow their constituent elements in compliance with new regulations, such as the foreseeable tightening imposed by general water pollution and climate change.

[0273] 9 - “Sanitary modules” allowing the addition, inside enclosed spaces, technical cabinets, sensors, control devices, automation, wiring and additional equipment. And also, to create new circuits, such as those for recycling rainwater or wastewater after their use. treatments. Water that can be used for cleaning appliances, drains, floors and walls of wet rooms.

[0274] 10 - “Sanitary modules” whose design and position of the siphons in the enclosed spaces allows their maintenance as well as that of the wastewater fall columns, and allows an obstruction (plug) to be easily removed from these columns, by manual linkage or by water jet at regulated pressure.

[0275] 11 - “Sanitary modules” allowing to produce in PER material (Polyethylene High-density cross-linked) the constituent elements of water circuits. Indeed, these circuits benefit, inside enclosed spaces, from conditions favorable to their lifespan, namely; they are protected from UV and predators, and they have the possibility of expanding, since they are not embedded. In addition, their components can be easily monitored, dismantled, repaired, replaced, in whole or in part.

[0276] 12 - “Sanitary modules” whose design allows them to be assigned by a manufacturer to one, several or all of the sanitary appliances in the building.

[0277] 13 - “Sanitary modules” characterized by their integration into a construction, from the first studies of the project, by the designer, the architect, the project manager, or the future owner.

[0278] 14- “Sanitary modules” specific to showers, having a special device, placed under the shower tray, which allows free installation and removal of the drain from the enclosed space.

[0279] 15 - “Sanitary modules” assigned to toilets, having a special device designed for automated cleaning of the siphon, with high pressure water.

[0280] 16 - “Sanitary modules” allowing the establishment, from the design stage of the work, precise plans of the networks, circuits and equipment of sanitary installations and water points. And, thus, to be able to produce them in the workshop, in their entirety or in sub-assemblies.

[0281] 17 - “Sanitary modules” allowing standardization of the elements which components, since they are not visible, their appearance plays no role. Only their good quality of operation and durability count.

[0282] 18 - “Sanitary modules” allowing the design of software for executing plans, networks, circuits and equipment for sanitary appliances and water points.

[0283] 19 - “Sanitary modules” following all the preceding points, allowing produce kits of sub-assemblies of networks, circuits or equipment, adapted to the different specific sanitary modules.

[0284] 20 - “Sanitary modules” with an enclosed space, in which can be installed other networks, such as those for lighting sanitary appliances or water points, ventilation, fiber, as well as computer circuits, and others.

Claims

Claims

1. Construction comprising a floor and a ceiling as well as: - at least one enclosed space (3) extending at least from the floor to the ceiling and into which at least one technical equipment and / or at least one network (4) open, - at least one sanitary appliance or water room (1) located outside the enclosed space (3) and connected to the technical equipment and / or to the network through at least one partition (2) of the enclosed space (3), - at least one device (6) for crossing the partition (2) capable of being connected both to the said sanitary appliance(s) or to the said water room(s) (1) and to the said technical equipment(s) and / or to the said network(s) (4), this device (6) for crossing the partition (2) comprising at least: - a drain (57) having a threaded end (106), - a cylindrical fixing part (61) having a thread capable of cooperating with the threaded end (106) of the plug (57), - an intermediate part (60,87) capable of being placed at least partially between the cylindrical fixing part (61) and the plug (57), - a grid-forming part (63) capable of being introduced into the cylindrical fixing part (61) and - a cylindrical housing-forming part (56) having - a cylindrical central part (105) having a longitudinal axis (102), - a bent and inclined end (100) ending in a flat and annular rim (101) whose plane is parallel to the longitudinal axis (102), - a support-forming part (103) partially surrounding the cylindrical central part (105) and whose bottom (104) is flat and parallel to the flat and annular rim (101).,

2. Construction according to claim 1, in which the bung (57) is a cylindrical connecting piece having a bend at each of its ends, one (106) of these ends being flared and threaded to cooperate with the cylindrical fixing piece (61).

3. Construction according to claim 1 or 2, in which the intermediate piece is a shower tray (60).

4. Construction according to claim 1 or 2, in which the intermediate piece is a washer (87).

5. Construction according to one of claims 1 to 4, comprising a siphon (68) composed of at least the following elements: - a removable connection (89) with nut and seal which allows the siphon to be detached from the special partition crossing device, - a pad (90) for manual or automatic cleaning of the siphon, - a pad (91) for manual cleaning of the drop column (92), - a breeching (93), placed on the drop column (92), which ensures its connection to the siphon, a connection made watertight thanks to a flexible seal.

6. Method for producing a construction according to one of claims 1 to 5, comprising the installation of the device(s) (6) for crossing the partition (2) by connecting this or these devices), on one side of the partition (2), to the said sanitary appliance(s) or to the said water room(s) (1) and, on the other side of the partition (2), to the said technical equipment(s) and / or to the said network(s) (4).

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