Guide system where flushing process is enabled via helical movement of fluid

Abstract

The invention relates to a guide system, which enables the flushing fluid coming from at least one fluid source to be delivered into at least one ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11).

Description

[0001] GUIDE SYSTEM WHERE FLUSHING PROCESS IS ENABLED VIA HELICAL MOVEMENT OF FLUID

[0002] Subject of the Invention

[0003] The invention relates to a guide system, which enables the flushing fluid coming from at least one fluid source to be delivered into at least one ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11).

[0004] State of the Art

[0005] The ceramic sanitary ware are used in the areas like bathrooms, toilet rooms and kitchens. It is required to clean the ceramic sanitary ware after the use and the flushing systems are employed for this purpose. According to the state of the art, the water or the flushing fluid to be used for cleaning is commonly stored in a flush tank / fluid source wherein the flow of said stored water or flushing fluid into the ceramic sanitary ware takes place upon the user activating the flushing system, thereby enabling the ceramic sanitary ware to be cleaned. In order to achieve an effective cleaning, it is necessary to distribute said water or flushing fluid into the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware. The water coming from the fluid source reaches the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware by means of a water guide structure / piece, which is disposed in the rear part of the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware generally in an integral manner with the ceramic sanitary ware. The process of distribution of the flushing fluid or the water into the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware is most of the time realized with the help of the channels, which may also be called the waterways, on the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware. There are a great number of holes on these channels opening into the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware. This product type is also referred to as the ceramic sanitary ware with channel. These channels / waterways extend along the circumference of the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware and enable the water or the flushing fluid to be distributed into the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware. The water entering the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware via more than one point collides inside the channel / waterway on the bowl or inside the bowl and this leads to undesirable sound and splashes. In addition, the access to the interior of the channels / waterways is difficult in the ceramic sanitary ware with channel, and thus, it is not possible to clean every point of the ceramic sanitary ware by the desired extent, which in turn leads to some problems of hygiene. In the ceramic sanitary ware with channel, the water or the flushing fluid delivered into the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware is able to perform a limited flushing action by advancing only in the direction of the channel / waterway on the bowl.

[0006] The channel-free ceramic sanitary ware were also developed for the purpose of preventing the hygiene problems caused by the ceramic sanitary ware with channel. Since the channel-free ceramic sanitary ware do not include any channel on the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware, they are easy to clean and the possible hygiene problems may thus be precluded. It is necessary also in the channel-free ceramic sanitary ware to distribute the flushing fluid or the water into the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware in some way. For this purpose, various apparatus or the guide structures contained in the ceramic sanitary ware are used and in this way, the water or the flushing fluid is enabled to be distributed into the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware. Such apparatus or structures usually guide the water or the flushing fluid coming from the flush tank / fluid source and enable the same to be distributed into the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware. By means of said apparatus, the flushing water is guided inside the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware in at least one direction.

[0007] In the ceramic sanitary ware with channel or the channel-free ceramic sanitary ware used according to the state of the art, at least one guide structure / piece is present for delivering the flushing fluid or the water coming from the fluid source into the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware, said guide structure / piece being disposed in the rear part of the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware, being preferably made of ceramic and being also preferably integral with the ceramic sanitary ware. This structure / piece is connected with the waterway / channel on the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware in said ceramic sanitary ware with channel. The flushing fluid passing through the ceramic guide structure / piece in the rear part of the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware performs the flushing process by circulating through the interior of the bowl. In the channel-free ceramic sanitary ware used according to the state of the art, the flushing fluid or the water coming from the fluid source reaches at least one fluid distributor on the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware, by passing through the guide structure / piece disposed in the rear part of the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware. In both cases, the flushing fluid coming from the fluid source reaches the waterway / channels or fluid distributor apparatus on the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware, by passing through the guide structure / piece in the rear part of the ceramic sanitary ware. This guide structure / piece in the rear part of the ceramic sanitary ware causes deformations and structural defects during the production of the ceramic sanitary ware. Further, since this guide structure / piece is manufactured in a manner integral with the ceramic sanitary ware, said guide structure / piece may retain dirt in the course of time, it is not possible to clean said guide structure / piece by detaching / demounting the same, and also, the speed at which the flushing fluid reaches the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware decreases due to the burrs remaining inside said guide structure / piece during the production stage. As such, the sufficiently clean water or flushing fluid is prevented from reaching the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware at a sufficient speed. The particles remaining inside said guide structure / piece also lead to the generation of sound and noise during the flow of the water or the flushing fluid from the fluid source. This noise results in a nuisance for the users.

[0008] Although said guide structure / piece on the ceramic sanitary ware, via which the flushing fluid is delivered, may be manufactured from plastic or a similar material in some known practices, it is observed that the flow energy of the flushing fluid or the water may not be preserved in this case.

[0009] Additionally, it was observed that the number and positions of the fluid passage holes on the guide structures delivering the clean water or the flushing fluid coming from the fluid source to the ceramic sanitary ware or to at least one flushing system on the ceramic sanitary ware are also important for the achievement of an effective flushing in the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware. The hole structure on the guide structures according to the state of the art is unable to provide a level of fluid flow rate sufficient for cleaning the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware. Consequently, all the technical problems mentioned above have made it necessary to make an innovation in the relevant technical field.

[0010] Object of the Invention

[0011] An object of the invention is to introduce a guide system for enabling the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware to be cleaned with a lower volume of flushing fluid.

[0012] Another object of the invention is to introduce a guide system, which prevents the flushing fluid from remaining inside the delivery channel after the flushing and which thus enables the prevention of the biofilm formation inside the delivery channel.

[0013] Another object of the invention is to introduce a guide system, which enables the flushing fluid coming from a source to be delivered via the delivery channel to the distributor piece by increasing the velocity of said flushing fluid and which thus enables the bowl of the ceramic sanitary ware to be cleaned with a lower volume of flushing fluid.

[0014] Description of the Figures

[0015] Figure 1: A representative perspective sectional view of a ceramic sanitary ware comprising the guide system according to the invention

[0016] Figure 2: A representative perspective view of the delivery channel

[0017] Figure 3: A representative side sectional view of the delivery channel

[0018] Figure 4: A representative front sectional view of the ceramic sanitary ware

[0019] Figure 5: A representative bottom sectional view of the distributor piece

[0020] Reference Numerals

[0021] I : Ceramic sanitary ware

[0022] II : Ceramic sanitary ware bowl

[0023] 12 : Delivery channel seat

[0024] 121 : Seat inlet 122 : Seat end

[0025] 13 : Fluid way

[0026] 14 : Node structure

[0027] 2 : Delivery channel

[0028] 21 : Delivery channel fluid inlet

[0029] 22 : Delivery channel fluid outlet

[0030] 23 : Distributor abutment protrusion

[0031] 24 : Mounting opening

[0032] 3 : Distributor piece

[0033] 31 : Distributor fluid inlet

[0034] 32 : Side fluid outlet

[0035] 33 : Bottom fluid outlet

[0036] 34 : Rear fluid outlet

[0037] 4 : Closure piece

[0038] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0039] The invention relates to a guide system, which enables the flushing fluid coming from at least one fluid source to be delivered into at least one ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11). The ceramic sanitary ware (1) mentioned herein is preferably a toilet. Said guide system comprises in its most basic form at least one delivery channel (2), which comprises at least one fluid inlet (21) and at least one fluid outlet (22), enabling the flushing fluid coming from at least one fluid source to be delivered into the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11), and at least one distributor piece (3), which is positioned at said fluid outlet (22) of said delivery channel (2) and enables the flushing fluid guided by means of said delivery channel (2) to be delivered into the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11). The guide system is characterized in that said delivery channel (2) is inclined from said fluid inlet (21) towards said fluid outlet (22). Thus, owing to the inclined structure of the delivery channel (2), the flushing fluid coming from the fluid source is enabled to be guided to the distributor piece (3) in an accelerated manner. Thus, the flushing fluid is delivered from the distributor piece (3) into the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11) in an accelerated manner. In this way, the flushing fluid is enabled to travel a greater distance on the surface of the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11). As a result, the bowl (11) is enabled to be cleaned with a smaller volume of the flushing fluid. For example, while the flushing is achieved with 6-9 liters of flushing fluid according to the state of the art, the flushing may be achieved with 3-4 liters of flushing fluid by means of the distributor piece (3) according to the invention.

[0040] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the inner surface of said delivery channel (2) has a smooth structure. A possible embodiment is characterized in that said delivery channel (2) is manufactured from a petroleum-based material. A preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said delivery channel (2) is manufactured from plastic material.

[0041] In a possible embodiment of the invention, said ceramic sanitary ware (1) comprises at least one delivery channel seat (12) for positioning said delivery channel (2). In a possible embodiment, said delivery channel seat (12) is configured such that a seat inlet (121) is disposed at a higher position than a seat end (122). In this way, the delivery channel (2) is enabled to be disposed inside the delivery channel seat (12) in a manner inclined towards the distributor piece (3). In other words, said delivery channel seat (12) is configured in a manner suitable for the positioning of the delivery channel (2) with an inclined structure into said delivery channel seat (12).

[0042] In a possible embodiment of the invention, said distributor piece (3) comprises at least one distributor fluid inlet (31). In this embodiment, said distributor fluid inlet (31) is configured to be associated with said delivery channel fluid outlet (22). In a possible embodiment, said distributor fluid inlet (31) is configured in a way to be positioned into said delivery channel (2) via the close-fit method.

[0043] In a possible embodiment of the invention, said delivery channel (2) comprises at least one distributor abutment protrusion (23) for limiting the extent of penetration of the distributor piece (3) through said delivery channel (2). In a possible embodiment, said distributor abutment protrusion (23) is configured with a size equal to that of the wall of the distributor fluid inlet (31). In this way, it is ensured that the flow of the flushing fluid is not hindered and / or restricted. In a possible embodiment of the invention, said delivery channel seat (12) comprises at least one closure piece (4), which is positioned between the ceramic sanitary ware (1) and the delivery channel (2) in the seat end (122). A possible embodiment is characterized in that at least one seal is positioned on the side of said closure piece (4) facing the ceramic sanitary ware (1). A possible embodiment is characterized in that at least one seal is positioned between said closure piece (4) and the delivery channel (2).

[0044] In a possible embodiment of the invention, said distributor piece (3) is configured in a way to be positioned between said delivery channel (2) and the ceramic sanitary ware (1) via the close-fit method. In a possible embodiment, a seal is positioned between said distributor piece (3) and the ceramic sanitary ware (1). In a possible embodiment, a seal is positioned between said distributor piece (3) and the delivery channel (2).

[0045] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11) comprises at least one fluid way (13). A possible embodiment is characterized in that said fluid way (13) is configured in a form having a slope that decreases downwards from the top. A possible embodiment is characterized in that said fluid way (13) is configured by means of a node structure (14) partially extending towards the middle of the bowl (11). In this way, it is made possible to support the movement of the flushing fluid, which is guided by means of the distributor piece (3), on the surface of the bowl (11). Thus, the flushing fluid is enabled to travel a longer distance by means of the fluid way (13). As a result, the bowl (11) is enabled to be cleaned with less flushing fluid.

[0046] In a possible embodiment of the invention, said ceramic sanitary ware (1) comprises at least one mounting hole for mounting the delivery channel (2). In a possible embodiment, said delivery channel (2) comprises at least one mounting opening (24) for mounting said delivery channel (2) in said mounting hole. In a possible embodiment, said mounting opening (24) is configured in an oval shape. In a possible embodiment of the invention, said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two fluid outlets, which enable the flushing fluid to be distributed into the bowl. In a possible embodiment, at least one of said fluid outlets is a rear fluid outlet (34), which enables the flushing fluid to be delivered to the rear part of the distributor piece (3), i.e., to the side facing the delivery channel (2). In a possible embodiment, at least one of said fluid outlets is a side fluid outlet (32), which enables the flushing fluid to be delivered to the side part of the distributor piece (3) and which is positioned at a side of the distributor piece (3). In a possible embodiment, at least one of said fluid outlets is a side fluid outlet (32), which enables the flushing fluid to be delivered to another side part of the distributor piece (3) and which is positioned at another side of the distributor piece (3). In a possible embodiment, at least one of said fluid outlets is a bottom fluid outlet (33), which enables the flushing fluid to be delivered to the bottom part of the distributor piece (3) and which is provided at a bottom side of the distributor piece (3).

[0047] In a possible embodiment of the invention, said distributor piece (3) comprises at least one side fluid outlet (32), at least one bottom fluid outlet (33), and at least one rear fluid outlet (34). In a possible embodiment, said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two rear fluid outlets (34). In a possible embodiment, said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two rear fluid outlets (34), which are positioned to be disposed on the right and left with respect to the mid-point of said distributor piece (3). In a possible embodiment, said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two rear fluid outlets (34), which are positioned to be disposed above and below with respect to the delivery channel (2). In a possible embodiment, said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two bottom fluid outlets (33). A possible embodiment is characterized in that at least one of said at least two bottom fluid outlets (33) is inclined or oriented towards the front part of the distributor piece (3).

[0048] A possible embodiment of the invention is characterized in that said distributor piece (3) is configured in a curved form compatible with the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11). Said distributor piece (3) comprises at least one front wall, which is configured in a curved form in order to enable the flushing fluid exiting said side fluid outlet (32) to be guided in a manner compatible with the curved structure of the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11). Said curved front wall enables the flushing fluid to be helically guided into the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11). In this way, the flushing fluid is enabled to travel a longer distance on the surface of the bowl (11). Thus, the bowl (11) is enabled to be cleaned with a smaller volume of the flushing fluid. In a possible embodiment, said distributor piece (3) has a curved form in order to enable the flushing fluid exiting the side fluid outlet (32) or outlets to be guided in a manner compatible with the curved form of the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11).

Claims

CLAIMS1. A guide system, which enables the flushing fluid coming from at least one fluid source to be delivered into at least one ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11), characterized in that the guide system comprises• at least one delivery channel (2), which comprises at least one fluid inlet (21) and at least one fluid outlet (22), enabling the flushing fluid coming from at least one fluid source to be delivered into the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11), and• at least one distributor piece (3), which is positioned at said fluid outlet (22) of said delivery channel (2) and enables the flushing fluid guided by means of said delivery channel (2) to be delivered into the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11), and in that the delivery channel (2) is inclined from said fluid inlet (21) towards said fluid outlet (22).

2. A guide system according to Claim 1 characterized in that the inner surface of said delivery channel (2) has a smooth structure.

3. A guide system according to Claim 1 or 2 characterized in that said delivery channel (2) is manufactured from a petroleum-based material.

4. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said delivery channel (2) is manufactured from plastic material.

5. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said ceramic sanitary ware (1) comprises at least one delivery channel seat (12) for positioning said delivery channel (2).

6. A guide system according to Claim 5 characterized in that said delivery channel seat (12) is configured such that a seat inlet (121) is disposed at a higher position than a seat end (122).

7. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said distributor piece (3) comprises at least one distributor fluid inlet (31) and said distributor fluid inlet (31) is configured to be associated with said delivery channel fluid outlet (22).

8. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said distributor fluid inlet (31) is configured in way to be positioned into said delivery channel (2) via the close-fit method.

9. A guide system according to Claim 8 characterized in that said delivery channel (2) comprises at least one distributor abutment protrusion (23) for limiting the extent of penetration of the distributor piece (3) through said delivery channel (2).

10. A guide system according to Claim 9 characterized in that said distributor abutment protrusion (23) is configured with a size equal to that of the wall of the distributor fluid inlet (31).

11. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said delivery channel seat (12) comprises at least one closure piece (4), which is positioned between the ceramic sanitary ware (1) and the delivery channel (2) in the seat end (122).

12. A guide system according to Claim 11 characterized in that at least one seal is positioned on the side of said closure piece (4) facing the ceramic sanitary ware (1).

13. A guide system according to Claim 11 or 12 characterized in that at least one seal is positioned between said closure piece (4) and the delivery channel (2).

14. A guide system according to any one of Claims 1-7 characterized in that said distributor piece (3) is configured in a way to be positioned between said delivery channel (2) and the ceramic sanitary ware (1) via the close-fit method.

15. A guide system according to Claim 14 characterized in that a seal is positioned between said distributor piece (3) and the ceramic sanitary ware (1).

16. A guide system according to Claim 14 or 15 characterized in that a seal is positioned between said distributor piece (3) and the delivery channel (2).

17. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11) comprises at least one fluid way (13).

18. A guide system according to Claim 17 characterized in that said fluid way (13) is configured in a form having a slope that decreases downwards from the top.

19. A guide system according to Claim 17 or 18 characterized in that said fluid way (13) is configured by means of a node structure (14) partially extending towards the middle of the bowl.

20. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said ceramic sanitary ware (1) comprises at least one mounting hole for mounting the delivery channel (2).

21. A guide system according to Claim 20 characterized in that said delivery channel (2) comprises at least one mounting opening (24) for mounting said delivery channel (2) in said mounting hole.

22. A guide system according to Claim 21 characterized in that said mounting opening (24) is configured in an oval shape.

23. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two fluid outlets, which enable the flushing fluid to be distributed into the bowl.

24. A guide system according to Claim 23 characterized in that at least one of said fluid outlets is a rear fluid outlet (34), which enables the flushing fluid to be delivered tothe rear part of the distributor piece (3), i.e., to the side facing the delivery channel (2).

25. A guide system according to Claim 23 or 24 characterized in that at least one of said fluid outlets is a side fluid outlet (32), which enables the flushing fluid to be delivered to the side part of the distributor piece (3) and which is positioned at a side of the distributor piece (3).

26. A guide system according to Claim 25 characterized in that at least one of said fluid outlets is a side fluid outlet (32), which enables the flushing fluid to be delivered to another side part of the distributor piece (3) and which is positioned at another side of the distributor piece (3).

27. A guide system according to any one of Claims 23-26 characterized in that at least one of said fluid outlets is a bottom fluid outlet (33), which enables the flushing fluid to be delivered to the bottom part of the distributor piece (3) and which is provided at a bottom side of the distributor piece (3).

28. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said distributor piece (3) comprises at least one side fluid outlet (32), at least one bottom fluid outlet (33), and at least one rear fluid outlet (34).

29. A guide system according to any one of Claims 23-28 characterized in that said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two rear fluid outlets (34).

30. A guide system according to Claim 29 characterized in that said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two rear fluid outlets (34), which are positioned to be disposed on the right and left with respect to the mid-point of said distributor piece (3).

31. A guide system according to Claim 29 or 30 characterized in that said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two rear fluid outlets (34), which are positioned to be disposed above and below with respect to the delivery channel (2).

32. A guide system according to any one of Claims 23-31 characterized in that said distributor piece (3) comprises at least two bottom fluid outlets (33).

33. A guide system according to Claim 32 characterized in that at least one of said at least two bottom fluid outlets (33) is inclined or oriented towards the front part of the distributor piece (3).

34. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said distributor piece (3) is configured in a curved form compatible with the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11).

35. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said distributor piece (3) has a curved form in order to enable the flushing fluid exiting the side fluid outlet (32) or outlets to be guided in a manner compatible with the curved form of the ceramic sanitary ware bowl (11).

36. A guide system according to any one of the preceding claims characterized in that said ceramic sanitary ware (1) is a toilet.

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