Device for dispensing fluid

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for dispensing fluid, in particular a sanitary fitting, comprising a main body and an outflow spout arranged on the main body, wherein the outflow spout has a first end, which has at least one first and one second outlet, and a second end, facing away from the first end and close to a main body, wherein the two outlets are fluidically separated and wherein the first outlet is fixedly arranged on the first end and wherein the second outlet is arranged in an outlet part which is movable relative to the first outlet and is arranged in or on the outflow spout so as to be extendable between at least a retracted position and an extended position, wherein, in the retracted position of the outlet part, the two outlets are arranged adjacent to one another and the second outlet is arranged in front of the first outlet in the direction of the main body when viewed in the plane formed by the dispensing direction of the two outlets.

Description

[0001] DEVICE FOR DISPENSING FLUID

[0002] The invention relates to a device for dispensing fluid, in particular a sanitary fitting, comprising a base body and a spout, wherein the spout has a first end which has at least a first and a second outlet, and a second end facing away from the first end which is arranged on or near the base body, wherein the two outlets are fluidically separated and wherein the first outlet is fixedly arranged at the first end and wherein the second outlet is arranged at the first end in an outlet part which is movable relative to the first outlet and is extendable in or on the spout between at least a retracted position and an extended position.

[0003] Although generally applicable to any device for providing a fluid, the present invention is explained in relation to a sanitary fitting as a device for providing a fluid.

[0004] Although generally applicable to any fluid, the present invention is explained in relation to water as the fluid.

[0005] Sanitary fittings have become known in a wide variety of forms. For example, familiar sanitary fittings have a base body with at least one actuator or control element for adjusting at least one characteristic of a fluid flow passing through the fitting. Furthermore, a spout is attached to the base body, which may also be extendable in the form of a hose shower.

[0006] A sanitary fitting with a base body and a spout attached to it is known from WO 2019 / 010078 A1. The spout has a pull-out spray head with a first outlet and a second outlet that is fixed within the spout. However, disadvantages include the poor handling of the spout, the complicated operation, and low user satisfaction.

[0007] One object of the present invention is therefore to provide a device for dispensing fluid which offers improved, simpler and more flexible operation while maintaining high user satisfaction.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide an alternative device for dispensing a fluid.

[0009] In one embodiment, the present invention solves the aforementioned problems in a device for dispensing fluid, in particular a sanitary fitting, comprising a base body and a spout, wherein the spout has a first end which has at least a first and a second outlet, and a second end facing away from the first end which is arranged on or near the base body, wherein the two outlets are fluidically separated and wherein the first outlet is fixedly arranged at the first end and wherein the second outlet is arranged at the first end in an outlet part which is movable relative to the first outlet and is extendable in or on the spout between at least a retracted position and an extended position, in that in the retracted position of the outlet part the two outlets are arranged adjacent to each other and the second outlet, when viewed in the plane,formed by the output direction of the two outlets, positioned in the direction of the base body in front of the first outlet.

[0010] One of the advantages achieved is that the arrangement of the two outlets, in particular, allows for improved, simpler, and more flexible operation. Furthermore, the user can dispense fluid in a flexible manner, which leads to high user satisfaction.

[0011] The term "sanitary" is to be understood in the broadest sense and refers, particularly in the claims, preferably in the description, generally to the kitchen area, the bathroom or laundry area, and the heating area. The term "fluid" is to be understood in the broadest sense and refers, particularly in the claims, preferably in the description, generally to one or more liquids, one or more gases, and mixtures thereof, especially gases dissolved in a liquid. In particular, this includes, for example, water and / or water vapor.

[0012] Further features, advantages and further embodiments of the invention are described below or become apparent therein.

[0013] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outlet is C-shaped. An advantage of this is the reliable extendability of the outlet part in the direction of fluid discharge. Furthermore, it offers the advantage of improved mobility or an increased range of motion for the outlet part.

[0014] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the first end comprises a housing, wherein the first outlet is arranged in a first part of the housing and the outlet part is arranged in a second part of the housing. A particular advantage of this is the visually distinct separation of the two outlets, which is readily apparent to the user and thus enables easy operation of the device.

[0015] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the second part of the housing has a recess, in particular a U-shaped one, into which at least part of the outlet part engages, at least in the retracted position. The advantage of this is a reliable arrangement of the outlet part in the retracted position.

[0016] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the second part of the housing is arranged in line with the outlet, and the first part of the housing projects from the second part. The advantage of this is a smaller installation space in relation to the user's position. In other words, the first fixed outlet projects from the outlet part, particularly to the rear, i.e., away from the user. According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a projection and / or a switch, particularly a push-button switch, is arranged on the outlet part. The advantage of this is improved handling of the outlet part; in particular, the projection can be designed to engage with the recess, which is typically U-shaped.

[0017] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outlet is L-shaped. The advantage of this is a particularly high visual appeal and a smaller installation space in the vertical direction.

[0018] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outlet part is arranged to be extendable perpendicular to the dispensing axes at the outlet. The advantage is particularly simple operation of the device.

[0019] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outlet part is arranged to be extendable on the side facing away from the first outlet. The advantage of this is reliable extendability and reliable, releasable locking in the retracted position.

[0020] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the outlet part can be detachably fixed to the spout by means of a force-fit and / or form-fit connection. The advantage of this is a particularly reliable detachable fixing to the L- and / or C-shaped spout, while simultaneously ensuring high user satisfaction.

[0021] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the frictional connection can be provided by means of magnetic force. The advantage of this is a low-wear frictional connection.

[0022] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the positive locking connection can be achieved by means of a particularly round projection in a correspondingly formed U-shaped recess, preferably wherein the recess is arranged in the outlet part. The advantage of this is – besides its high visual appeal – a reliably releasable connection. The term "round" also includes a projection that is at least partially rounded or the like.

[0023] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a guide device for guiding and centering the outlet part is arranged at the outlet, preferably wherein the guide device has a substantially U-shaped projection, preferably arranged at the outlet, into which a correspondingly shaped recess engages, preferably arranged at the outlet part. The advantage of this is reliable guidance of the outlet part at the outlet in the direction of the retracted position, as well as reliable, releasable fixing of the outlet part at the outlet.

[0024] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the two outlets are arranged in vertical projections on the outlet section and the spout, preferably with a positive-locking connection between the projections being provided. The advantage of this is that the outlets are easily identifiable for a user, so that fluid can be reliably dispensed.

[0025] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, plastic surfaces are arranged at least partially in the outlet. This enables virtually frictionless guidance of a hose for the extendable outlet, thus increasing its service life. Furthermore, hose damage can be avoided when the hose is pulled out at an angle, provided that corresponding plastic surfaces are arranged in the area of ​​edges.

[0026] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, a jet switch for switching between jet and spray is arranged at the second outlet, in particular in the form of a push and / or rotary switch. The advantage of this is that different jet types can be easily used by a single user.

[0027] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the two outlets are arranged in the area of ​​the spout, which is located at a distance of at least 75%, preferably at least 80%, of the total length of the spout from the second end. The advantage of this is that the two outlets are positioned as close as possible to the user, which facilitates the dispensing of fluid. Other distances are also conceivable, for example, at least 60%, at least 66.7%, at least 85%, at least 90%, or the like.

[0028] According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, at least the base body and / or the outlet are made of metal. This enables high stability while maintaining a high visual appeal.

[0029] Further important features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the drawings and the accompanying description of the figures based on the drawings.

[0030] It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the combinations specified, but also in other combinations or on their own, without leaving the scope of the present invention.

[0031] Preferred embodiments and configurations of the present invention are shown in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description, wherein identical reference numerals refer to identical or similar or functionally identical components or elements.

[0032] This is shown in schematic form

[0033] Figure 1 shows a device according to an embodiment of the present invention with a C-shaped outlet;

[0034] Figure 2 shows the first end of the device according to Figure 1 without the outlet part;

[0035] Figure 3 shows the first end of the device according to Figure 1 with the outlet part in the retracted position; Figure 4 shows a device according to an embodiment of the present invention with an L-shaped outlet;

[0036] Figure 5 shows the first end of the device according to Figure 4 without the outlet part; and

[0037] Figure 6 shows the outlet part of the device according to Figure 4.

[0038] Figure 1 shows a device according to an embodiment of the present invention with a C-shaped outlet, Figure 2 shows the first end of the device according to Figure 1 without an outlet part, and Figure 3 shows the first end of the device with an outlet part.

[0039] Figure 1 shows a device for dispensing a fluid in the form of a sanitary fitting 1 with a C-shaped spout 3, which is arranged on a base body 2. A single-lever mixing cartridge 5a is also arranged on the base body 2, as well as, on the opposite side, a control element in the form of a rotary knob 5b for adjusting the dispensing of refined water, for example, carbonated water, chilled water and / or boiling hot water or the like.

[0040] The outlet 3 has a first end 3a and a second end 3b, with the outlet rotatably mounted on the base body at the second end 3b. A housing 9 is arranged at the first end 3a, opposite the second end 3b, and contains two outlets 4a and 4b for dispensing water. The housing 9 is divided into two sections: a second section 9b, which extends from the outlet 3, and a first section 9a. The first outlet 4a, with a vertical dispensing axis A1, is located in the first section 9a. The term "vertical" here encompasses not only an angle of exactly 90° but also deviations of up to + / -10°. 0, preferably up to + / -7.5°, particularly up to + / -5°. Parallel to this, the second outlet 4b is arranged directly adjacent to the second area 9b, with a vertical output axis A2. Both axes A1 and A2 are parallel to each other, particularly in this respect. In the direction of the base body 2 – viewing direction B perpendicular to the two output axes A1 and A2 – the first area 9a is arranged or formed behind the second area 9b as a projection of the second area 9b.

[0041] In the second section 9b, Figure 3 shows a retractable outlet part 11 in its retracted position E1. The outlet part 11 has a projection 10 and an elongated push button 7, which is used to switch between different spray patterns for the water, for example, between jet and spray. The push button 7 and the projection 10, which serves to improve the handling of the outlet part 11, engage in a U-shaped front opening 6 in the second section 9b. Figure 2 shows the second section 9b without the outlet part and without the hose connected to the outlet part 11. The hose opens into an inner opening 16 and is movably mounted there.

[0042] Figure 4 shows a device according to an embodiment of the present invention with an L-shaped outlet, Figure 5 shows the first end of the device according to Figure 4 without an outlet part, and Figure 6 shows the outlet part of the device according to Figure 4.

[0043] Figure 4 shows a device for dispensing a fluid in the form of a sanitary fitting 1 with an L-shaped spout 3, which is arranged on a base body 2. A single-lever mixing cartridge 5a is also arranged on the base body 2, and opposite it, a control element in the form of a rotary knob 5b for adjusting the dispensing of refined water, for example, carbonated water.

[0044] The outlet 3 has a first end 3a and a second end 3b, with the outlet 3 rotatably mounted on the base body 2 at the second end 3b. Two outlets 4a and 4b for water dispensing are arranged at the first end 3a, which is opposite the second end 3b. The first outlet 4a is fixed to the outlet 3, while the second outlet 4b is located in an extendable outlet section 11 attached to the outlet 3. Both outlets 4a and 4b have vertical dispensing axes or directions A1 and A2 for water dispensing and are adjacent to each other when the outlet section is in its retracted position E1 (see Figure 4). The term "perpendicular" here encompasses not only an angle of exactly 90°, but also deviations of up to + / - 10°, preferably up to + / - 7.5°, and particularly up to + / - 5°. Both axes A1 and A2 are parallel to each other.In the direction of the base body 2 - viewing direction B perpendicular to the two output axes A1 , A2, the second outlet 4b is arranged in front of the first outlet 4a.

[0045] The extendable, elongated outlet section 11 has a vertical projection 15b with a rounded recess 12b facing the first outlet 4a. A rotary switch 7 (axis of rotation parallel to direction B) is also located on the end face of the outlet section 11. This switch is used to select between different spray patterns for the water, for example, between a jet and a spray. The outlet section 11 further features an elongated recess 13b, which is parallel to the extension direction and perpendicular to the dispensing axes A1 and A2. Correspondingly, the outlet 3 has an elongated protrusion 13a at its first end 3a. In the retracted position E1, the protrusion 13a engages in the recess 13b and centers the outlet section 11 on the outlet 3.

[0046] The first outlet 4a is also arranged in a vertical, downward-facing projection 15a and has a round projection 12a in the direction of the second outlet 4b, which corresponds to the recess 12b. Magnetic material and / or a magnet are arranged in the projection 12a and the recess 12b, so that in the retracted position E1, the outlet part 11 partially rests on the outlet 3 and is detachably fixed to it by magnetic force. Outlet part 11 and outlet 3 have through-openings 14a, 14b, which serve for a hose guide for a hose (not shown) for the second outlet 4b. It is particularly conceivable to arrange magnetic material and / or a magnet in the projection 13a and in the recess 13b as an alternative or additional measure to the magnetic material and / or the magnet in the projection 12a and the recess 12b.

[0047] In summary, at least one embodiment of the invention has at least one of the following advantages and / or provides at least one of the following features: Simple, cost-effective manufacturing.

[0048] Few components.

[0049] High user satisfaction.

[0050] Reliable, intuitive and easy operation.

[0051] Although the present invention has been described using preferred embodiments, it is not limited to these, but can be modified in many ways.

[0052] Reference symbol list

[0053] 1 Device

[0054] 2 basic shapes

[0055] 3 Course of the run-out

[0056] 3a first end

[0057] 3b second end

[0058] 4a first outlet

[0059] 4b second outlet

[0060] 5a Mixing cartridge

[0061] 5b Adjustment wheel

[0062] 6 U-shaped recesses

[0063] 7 push switches

[0064] 9a first housing part

[0065] 9b second housing part

[0066] 10 lead

[0067] 11 Outlet section

[0068] 12a round lead

[0069] 12b U-shaped depression

[0070] 13a Increase

[0071] 13b Advanced

[0072] 14a, 14b Opening shower hose feed-through

[0073] 15a advantage

[0074] 15b lead

[0075] 16 Inner opening

[0076] E1 retracted position of the outlet part

[0077] B View direction

[0078] A1 Output direction

[0079] A2 Output direction

Claims

A n s p r ü c h e 1. Device (1) for dispensing fluid, in particular a sanitary fitting, comprising a base body (2) and an outlet (3), wherein the outlet (3) has a first end (3a) which has at least a first and a second outlet (4a, 4b), and a second end (3b) facing away from the first end (3a), which is arranged on or near the base body (2), wherein the two outlets (4a, 4b) are fluidically separated, and wherein the first outlet (4a) is fixedly arranged on the first end (3a), and wherein the second outlet (4b) is arranged on the first end (3b) in an outlet part (11) which is movable relative to the first outlet (4a) and is extendable in or on the outlet (3) between at least one retracted position (E1) and one extended position, characterized in that in the retracted position (E1) of the outlet part (11) the two Outlets (4a,4b) are arranged adjacent to each other and the second outlet (4b) is arranged in the plane formed by the output direction (A1 , A2) of the two outlets (4a, 4b) in the direction of the base body (2) in front of the first outlet (4a) when viewed from the direction (B).

2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the outlet (3) is C-shaped.

3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the first end (3a) has a housing (9a, 9b), wherein the first outlet (4a) is arranged in a first part (9a) of the housing and wherein the outlet part (11) is arranged in a second part (9b) of the housing.

4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the second part (9b) of the housing has a recess (6) in particular a U-shaped recess, in which at least a part (7, 10) of the outlet part (11) engages at least in the retracted position (E1).

5. Device according to at least claim 3, characterized in that the second part (9b) of the housing is arranged in extension of the course of the outlet (3) and the first part (9a) of the housing is arranged projecting from the second part (9b).

6. Device according to one of claims 1-5, characterized in that a projection (10) and / or a switch, in particular a push-button switch (7), are arranged on the outlet part (11).

7. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the outlet (3) is L-shaped.

8. Device according to claim 7, characterized in that the outlet part (11) is arranged to be extendable perpendicular to the output axes (A1, A2) at the outlet (3).

9. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the outlet part (11 ) is arranged to be extendable on the outlet (3) on the side facing away from the first outlet (4a).

10. Device according to one of claims 7-9, characterized in that the outlet part (11) can be detachably fixed to the outlet (3) by means of a force-fit and / or form-fit connection.

11. Device according to claim 10, characterized in that the force-fit connection can be provided by means of magnetic force.

12. Device according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the positive locking connection can be provided by means of a particularly round projection (12a) into a correspondingly formed U-shaped recess (12b), preferably wherein the recess (12b) is arranged in the outlet part (11 ).

13. Device according to one of claims 7-12, characterized in that a guide device (13a, 13b) for guiding and centering the outlet part (11) is arranged at the outlet (3), preferably wherein the guide device has a substantially U-shaped projection (13a), preferably arranged at the outlet (3), into which a correspondingly shaped recess (13b) engages, preferably arranged at the outlet part (11).

14. Device according to one of claims 7-13, characterized in that the two outlets (4a, 4b) are arranged in vertical projections (15a, 15b) on outlet part (11) and outlet (3), preferably wherein the positive locking connection between the projections (15a, 15b) is provided.

15. Device according to one of claims 1-14, characterized in that plastic surfaces are arranged at least sectionally in the outlet (3).

16. Device according to one of claims 1-15, characterized in that a jet switch for switching between jet and spray is arranged at the second outlet, in particular in the form of a push and / or rotary switch.

17. Device according to one of claims 1-16, characterized in that the two outlets (4a, 4b) are arranged in the area of ​​the outlet (3) which has a distance of at least 75%, preferably at least 80% of the total length of the outlet from the second end (3b).

18. Device according to one of claims 1-17, characterized in that at least the base body (2) and / or the outlet (3) are made of metal.

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