System for installing and / or uninstalling an exchangeable vacuum toilet in a sanitary cubicle and a corresponding method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system (100) for installing and / or uninstalling an exchangeable vacuum toilet (122) in a sanitary cubicle, in particular in a sanitary cubicle of a means of transport, for example a train or an aircraft, wherein the system (100) comprises the following: - at least one receiving device (104) for receiving the exchangeable vacuum toilet (122), which is arranged on a wall (102) of the sanitary cubicle; - at least one supply connection module (106) which is arranged on the at least one receiving device (104) and is connected to one or more lines (108) of the sanitary cubicle; and - at least one mating connection module (120) which is complementary to the at least one supply connection module (106) and is arranged on the exchangeable vacuum toilet (122), wherein the at least one mating connection module (120) of the exchangeable vacuum toilet (122) can be connected to the at least one supply connection module (106) when installing the exchangeable vacuum toilet (122) and / or can be disconnected from the at least one supply connection module (106) when uninstalling the exchangeable vacuum toilet (122). The invention also relates to a corresponding method for installing and / or uninstalling an exchangeable vacuum toilet (122) in a sanitary cubicle.

Description

[0001] System for installing and / or uninstalling a replaceable vacuum toilet in a sanitary cubicle and a corresponding procedure

[0002] The present invention relates to a system for installing and / or uninstalling a replaceable vacuum toilet in a sanitary cubicle.

[0003] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for installing and / or uninstalling a replaceable vacuum toilet in a sanitary cubicle.

[0004] In practice, it is known that for the installation and deinstallation, in particular for connecting and disconnecting, of a replaceable vacuum toilet, especially a vacuum toilet for means of transport such as trains or airplanes, the connecting plugs of the lines required for proper operation, such as cables, pipes and / or hoses, are arranged unsorted, disorderly and / or unmarked behind a wall of a sanitary cubicle.

[0005] This means that, especially when connecting the vacuum toilet, the respective connectors must first be identified and, if necessary, rearranged in order to connect them to the corresponding connector of the cables and hoses of the vacuum toilet.

[0006] This is not only complex and time-consuming, but also requires that the corresponding space behind the wall of the sanitary cubicle, where the vacuum toilet is to be installed, be provided in the relevant section of the vehicle, which allows a user to connect and disconnect the vacuum toilet.

[0007] It is therefore the object of the present invention to advantageously further develop a system for installing and / or uninstalling an interchangeable vacuum toilet of the type mentioned at the outset, in particular in such a way that the interchangeable vacuum toilets can be connected and / or locked more easily and securely in a sanitary cubicle.

[0008] This problem is solved according to the invention by a system for installing and / or uninstalling a replaceable vacuum toilet with the features of claim 1. The system comprises the following: at least one receiving device for receiving the replaceable vacuum toilet, which is arranged on a wall of the sanitary cubicle; at least one supply connection module, which is arranged on the at least one receiving device and is connected to one or more lines of the sanitary cubicle; and at least one complementary counter-connection module, which is arranged on the replaceable vacuum toilet.

[0009] The at least one counter-connection module of the replaceable vacuum toilet can be connected to the at least one supply connection module when installing the replaceable vacuum toilet and / or disconnected from the at least one supply connection module when uninstalling the replaceable vacuum toilet.

[0010] The invention is based on the fundamental idea of ​​combining individual connectors for power, signals, water, compressed air, exhaust air, and treatment agents into a standardized connection module or panel. This not only improves accessibility and thus reduces the time required for installation and deinstallation, but also prevents the potential for incorrect connections and therefore malfunctions. Furthermore, a compact connection module allows for optimized installation space, as the space behind the affected wall can be reduced.

[0011] It is conceivable that the inventive pair of supply connection module and counter connection module could also be used in other components of the sanitary system of a means of transport. For example, in urinals, in the area of ​​wastewater treatment, in hand dryers, in transfer tanks or sub-functional components.

[0012] The use of the invention is not limited to means of transport, but can also take place in buildings or the like with appropriately equipped sanitary cabins.

[0013] The mounting device for the replaceable vacuum toilet is preferably attached to a wall of the sanitary cubicle. The replaceable vacuum toilet is inserted and / or slid into this mounting device and brought into a connection position.

[0014] The connection position is, in particular, the position in which, firstly, the supply connection module and the counter-connection module are connected to each other as intended, and secondly, the replaceable vacuum toilet is secured in its position in such a way that it can be used.

[0015] The supply connection module and the counter-connection module are designed in such a way that they can be easily and unhindered connected to each other during installation, and conversely, that they can be quickly and easily separated during uninstallation.

[0016] Furthermore, it may be provided that the supply connection module has one or more plug-in connection devices, each of which is connected to a line, and that the counterpart connection module has a complementary extension connection device for each plug-in connection device of the supply connection module.

[0017] This allows standardized connection interfaces to be provided on both modules, thus avoiding the need for a complex assignment of the cables to the plug connection devices of the replaceable vacuum toilet.

[0018] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the supply connection module is connected with six lines, wherein the lines are designed as a power line for supplying energy to the supply connection module; a water line for supplying rinsing water; a compressed air line for generating a vacuum; an exhaust air line for removing exhaust air; a signal line for controlling and / or regulating rinsing processes; and a metering line for metered supply of treatment agent, preferably cleaning agent.

[0019] Therefore, all supply lines relevant for the intended operation of the replaceable vacuum toilet are preferably routed via the supply connection module. Additional supply lines for the sanitary cubicle or the sanitary system do not need to be connected separately to the replaceable sanitary cubicle.

[0020] Preferably, the plug connection devices at the respective connection interface of the two modules are color-coded and / or shape-coded, so that the user can determine the compatibility of the modules to be connected by a simple visual inspection when installing the interchangeable vacuum toilet.

[0021] Furthermore, it is conceivable that a drain pipe from the sanitary cubicle is routed through the receiving device and can be connected to a wastewater container of the replaceable vacuum toilet.

[0022] This ensures that when the replaceable vacuum toilet is moved into its connection position, the wastewater drainage is simultaneously guaranteed, which is preferably to be strictly separated from the supply side in terms of both space and components.

[0023] Furthermore, it is possible that the connection between the drain pipe and the replaceable vacuum toilet can be secured by means of at least one ring-shaped securing device, in particular at least one clamp-like quick-release fastener.

[0024] The drainage line is specifically designed as a drain pipe, which is connected to a correspondingly designed counterpart of the replaceable vacuum toilet.

[0025] The ring-shaped safety device ensures that this connection does not become separated or leak during operation, which could allow wastewater to enter the sanitary cubicle.

[0026] Furthermore, it may be provided that the connection between the supply connection module of the receiving device and the counter-connection module of the replaceable vacuum toilet can be secured by means of at least one safety device, in particular at least one quick-release fastener.

[0027] This ensures that the connection of the supply lines to the replaceable vacuum toilet is secure for the predetermined duration of use and that the connection is not at least partially interrupted by improper use or other malfunctions.

[0028] It is also conceivable that the recording device has a recording frame.

[0029] The mounting frame serves two purposes: firstly, to hold and accommodate a replaceable vacuum toilet, and secondly, to guide the replaceable vacuum toilet during installation and / or removal.

[0030] Preferably, the receiving device also includes one or more securing sections into which the replaceable vacuum toilet engages or is connected in its connection position, so that the replaceable vacuum toilet remains securely in its position after installation.

[0031] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the replaceable vacuum toilet can be inserted into a hinge of the mounting frame and rotated around the axis of the hinge into a connection position in which the supply connection module and the counter-connection module are connected to each other.

[0032] Furthermore, it is possible that the hinge is spaced away from the wall of the sanitary cubicle and that the axis of the hinge is aligned horizontally and at least approximately parallel to the wall of the sanitary cubicle.

[0033] Preferably, the hinge is designed in such a way that the replaceable vacuum toilet can be inserted from an oblique angle from above into the same with a corresponding section, such as a round strip or the like, and is erected on the one hand by a rotation around the axis of the hinge and on the other hand connected to the supply connection module and the drain line.

[0034] The replaceable vacuum toilet is preferably secured in the hinge in its upright position, i.e., the usage and connection position.

[0035] Furthermore, the mounting frame may include at least two guide rails onto which the replaceable vacuum toilet can be placed or into which the replaceable vacuum toilet can be inserted. Alternatively to the frame embodiment, the mounting frame may have guide rails by means of which the replaceable vacuum toilet is brought into the connection position not by rotation, but essentially by translation.

[0036] Furthermore, it is conceivable that the guide rails are misaligned and arranged parallel to each other.

[0037] It is also conceivable that the replaceable vacuum toilet can be guided, in particular slid, along the guide rails into a connection position in which the supply connection module and the counter-connection module are connected to each other, and that a toilet bowl of the replaceable vacuum toilet is arranged in the connection position between the guide rails.

[0038] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for installing a replaceable vacuum toilet in a sanitary cabin, in particular in a sanitary cabin of a means of transport, for example a train or an aircraft.

[0039] The process includes the following steps:

[0040] Inserting the replaceable vacuum toilet into at least one

[0041] A receiving device which is arranged on a wall of the sanitary cubicle;

[0042] Sliding or rotating the replaceable vacuum toilet into a connection position; connecting at least one supply connection module, which is arranged on the at least one receiving device, with at least one complementary counter-connection module, which is arranged on the replaceable vacuum toilet;

[0043] Connect at least one drain pipe of the sanitary cubicle to a wastewater tank of the replaceable vacuum toilet; and

[0044] Securing the connection between the at least one supply connection module and the counter-connection module, as well as the connection between the at least one drain line and the wastewater tank, wherein the supply connection module is connected to one or more lines of the sanitary cubicle. Furthermore, it is conceivable that, for the purpose of uninstalling the replaceable vacuum toilet, for example for maintenance and / or cleaning, the installation steps are carried out in essentially reverse order.

[0045] All structural and functional features related to the system described above according to the invention and its possible embodiments can also be provided in the method according to the invention, either alone or in combination, and the associated advantages can be achieved.

[0046] Further details and advantages of the invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings.

[0047] They show:

[0048] Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a wall with a receiving device of a first embodiment of a system according to the invention;

[0049] Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the first embodiment of a system according to the invention during installation;

[0050] Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of a wall with a receiving device of a first embodiment of a system according to the invention in the connection position;

[0051] Fig. 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a wall with a receiving device of a second embodiment of a system according to the invention;

[0052] Fig. 5 shows a schematic perspective view of the second embodiment of a system according to the invention during installation;

[0053] Fig. 6 is a schematic perspective view of the second embodiment of a system according to the invention in the connection position; Fig. 7 is a schematic perspective view of a third embodiment of a system according to the invention during installation; and

[0054] Fig. 8 shows a schematic perspective view of the third embodiment of a system according to the invention in the connection position.

[0055] Identical or functionally equivalent elements are provided with the same reference symbols in all figures.

[0056] Figures 1 to 3 show a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a system 100 according to the invention.

[0057] Fig. 1 shows a section or area of ​​a wall 102 of a sanitary cubicle on which a receiving device 104 is arranged.

[0058] The receiving device 104 includes a supply connection module 106, which is connected to several lines 108.

[0059] The receiving device 104 further comprises a receiving frame 110, which has a hinge 112.

[0060] The hinge 112 or an axis 114 of the hinge 112 is arranged at a distance from the wall 102 and is aligned at least approximately parallel to the wall 102.

[0061] The supply connection module 106 includes a connection interface 116, which points away from the wall 102.

[0062] Six plug connection devices 118 are arranged in the connection interface 116, which are preferably color-coded and / or shape-coded.

[0063] The plug connectors 118 are connected to the associated line 108.

[0064] Via the connection interface 116 of the supply connection module 106, all lines 108 can be connected to a counter-connection module 120 of an interchangeable vacuum toilet 122, as can be seen in Fig. 3, whereby the vacuum toilet 122 is not only supplied with power and can be controlled and / or regulated, but also all necessary means, such as flushing water or compressed air, can be supplied or directed to the interchangeable vacuum toilet 122.

[0065] Fig. 2 shows how the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 was inserted into the hinge 112 from an oblique angle above and rotated around the axis 114 of the hinge into the connection position.

[0066] To secure or lock the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 in its connection position, a toilet seat base 124 has an engagement strip 126 on its rear side, which preferably engages at the end of the rotational movement of the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 about the axis 114 into a counter strip 128 of the receiving device 104, which at least partially forms an angle with the wall 102 in the range of 5 degrees to 60 degrees, preferably from 15 degrees to 45 degrees.

[0067] Figure 3 shows the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 in its connection position, i.e., the engagement strip 126 and counter strip 128 are fully engaged and the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 is upright in its operating position. Furthermore, the supply connection module 106 of the receiving device 104 and the counter connection module 120 of the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 are connected to each other, so that the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 can be used as intended.

[0068] The connection between the supply connection module 106 and the mating connection module 120 is secured by at least one locking device 130, which is preferably designed as a quick-release fastener 132.

[0069] Preferably, the two modules 106, 120 are secured against each other in their connection by means of a quick-release fastener 132 on both sides.

[0070] Furthermore, Fig. 3 shows that a drain line 134 passes through the wall 102 and the receiving device 104 and, in the connection position of the replaceable vacuum toilet 122, is connected to a wastewater tank 138 of the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 via a corresponding counterpart 136, which is also tubular. The connection between the drain line 134 and the counterpart 136 of the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 is preferably secured by means of at least one annular locking device 140, which is in particular designed as a clamp-like quick-release fastener 142, in order to prevent wastewater from escaping into the sanitary cubicle.

[0071] Figures 4 to 6 show a schematic representation of a second embodiment of a system 100 according to the invention.

[0072] The second embodiment of the system 100 according to the invention differs from the first embodiment of Figs. 1 to 3 in that the receiving frame 110 has two guide rails 144, onto which the replaceable vacuum toilet 122, in particular the toilet seat base 124, is placed and guided or pushed in its connection position.

[0073] The guide rails 144 are preferably aligned horizontally and parallel to each other.

[0074] The guide rails 144 are spaced so far apart that at least one toilet bowl 146 is arranged in a connection position of the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 between the two guide rails 144.

[0075] The toilet seat base 124 preferably surrounds the guide rails 144 from the outside and the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 can be secured in its connection position, i.e. in the end position required for use, with one or more securing connections, such as screw connections, between the toilet seat base 124 and the guide rails 144.

[0076] Figures 7 and 8 show a schematic representation of a third embodiment of a system 100 according to the invention.

[0077] The third embodiment of the system 100 according to the invention differs from the second embodiment of Figs. 4 to 6 in particular in that the guide rails 144 of the receiving frame 110 each have a guide groove 148.

[0078] The guide grooves 148 of the guide rails 144 preferably face each other. The toilet seat base 124 of the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 is designed to be correspondingly flat so that it can be inserted into the guide grooves 148 from the front, i.e., from the end of the guide rails 144 furthest from the wall 102, and guided or pushed within the guide grooves 148 along the guide rails 144 towards the wall 102 to be brought into the connection position.

[0079] The toilet seat base 124 further comprises a rearwardly projecting section 150, which, upon reaching the connection position of the replaceable vacuum toilet 122, projects through the receiving device 104 and the wall 102 and is counter-locked behind the wall 102, i.e. from outside the sanitary cubicle, so that the replaceable vacuum toilet 122 is secured in its connection position.

[0080] In the third embodiment, the locking device 130 for securing the connection between the supply connection module 106 and the mating connection module 120 is designed as a one-hand quick-release fastener 150, which is arranged on the surface of the mating connection module 120 facing away from the wall 102.

[0081] This allows the connection between the two modules 106 and 120 to be secured quickly and easily with one hand by the user.

[0082] Reference symbol list

[0083] system

[0084] Wall

[0085] Recording device

[0086] Supply connection module line

[0087] Mounting frame

[0088] hinge

[0089] Axis of the hinge

[0090] Connection interface

[0091] Plug connection device

[0092] Counter-connection module for interchangeable vacuum toilet

[0093] toilet seat base

[0094] Recess strip

[0095] Opposite strip

[0096] Safety device

[0097] quick release

[0098] Drain pipe

[0099] counterpart

[0100] Wastewater tank ring-shaped locking device clamp-like quick-release fastener

[0101] Guide rail

[0102] toilet bowl

[0103] Guide groove

[0104] One-hand quick release

Claims

Patent claims 1. System (100) for installing and / or removing a replaceable vacuum toilet (122) in a sanitary cabin, in particular in a sanitary cabin of a means of transport, for example a train or an aircraft, wherein the system (100) comprises: at least one receiving device (104) for receiving the replaceable vacuum toilet (122), which is arranged on a wall (102) of the sanitary cabin; at least one supply connection module (106), which is arranged on the at least one receiving device (104) and is connected to one or more lines (108) of the sanitary cabin;and at least one complementary connection module (120) to the at least one supply connection module (106), which is arranged on the replaceable vacuum toilet (122), wherein the at least one complementary connection module (120) of the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) can be connected to the at least one supply connection module (106) when installing the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) and / or can be separated from the at least one supply connection module (106) when uninstalling the replaceable vacuum toilet (122).

2. System (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the supply connection module (106) has one or more plug connection devices (118), each of which is connected to a line (108) and that the mating connection module (120) has a complementary extension connection device (118) for each plug connection device (118) of the supply connection module (106).

3. System (100) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the supply connection module (106) is connected to six lines (108), wherein the lines (108) are a power line for supplying energy to the supply connection module; a water line for supplying rinsing water; a compressed air line for generating a vacuum; an exhaust air line for removing exhaust air; a signal line for controlling and / or regulating rinsing processes; and a metering line for the metered supply of treatment agents, preferably cleaning agents.

4. System (100) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a drain line (134) of the sanitary cabin is passed through the receiving device (104) and can be connected to a wastewater container (138) of the replaceable vacuum toilet (122).

5. System (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that the connection between the drain line (134) and the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) can be secured by means of at least one annular securing device (140), in particular at least one clamp-like quick-release fastener (142).

6. System (100) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the connection between the supply connection module (106) of the receiving device (104) and the counter connection module (120) of the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) can be secured by means of at least one locking device (130), in particular at least one quick-release fastener (132).

7. System (100) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the receiving device (104) has a receiving frame (110).

8. System (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) can be inserted into a hinge (112) of the receiving frame (110) and can be rotated about the axis (114) of the hinge (112) into a connection position in which the supply connection module (106) and the counter connection module (120) are connected to each other.

9. System (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that the hinge (112) is spaced apart from the wall (102) of the sanitary cubicle and that the axis (114) of the hinge (112) is aligned horizontally and at least approximately parallel to the wall (102) of the sanitary cubicle.

10. System (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that the receiving frame (110) comprises at least two guide rails (144) onto which the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) can be placed or into which the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) can be inserted.

11. System (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that the guide rails (144) are arranged parallel to each other and are opposed to each other.

12. System (100) according to claim 11, characterized in that the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) is guideable, in particular slidable, along the guide rails (144) into a connection position in which the supply connection module (106) and the counter connection module (120) are connected to each other, and that a toilet bowl (146) of the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) is arranged in the connection position between the guide rails (144).

13. Use of a system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 12 in a sanitary cabin of a means of transport, for example a train or an aircraft, or a building.

14. Method for installing and / or removing a replaceable vacuum toilet (122) in a sanitary cabin, in particular in a sanitary cabin of a means of transport, for example a train or an aircraft, the method comprising the following steps: Inserting the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) into at least one receiving device (104) which is arranged on a wall (102) of the sanitary cubicle; Pushing or rotating the replaceable vacuum toilet (122) into a connection position; Connecting at least one supply connection module (106) which is arranged on the at least one receiving device (104) with at least one complementary counter connection module (120) which is arranged on the replaceable vacuum toilet (122); Connecting at least one drain line (134) of the sanitary cubicle to a wastewater tank (138) of the replaceable vacuum toilet (122); and Securing the connection between the at least one supply connection module (106) and the counter connection module (120) and the connection between the at least one drain line (134) and the wastewater tank (138), wherein the supply connection module (106) is connected to one or more lines (108) of the sanitary cubicle.

15. Method according to claim 14, characterized in that, for the purpose of uninstalling the replaceable vacuum toilet (122), for example for maintenance and / or cleaning, the installation steps are carried out in substantially reverse order.

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