Flush Pipe Bidet Integration Plug-in Assembly

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing flushing devices with bidet functions suffer from inefficient flow over the toilet bowl surface and complex, time-consuming assembly processes, particularly due to the difficulty in connecting the nozzle to the nozzle holder in the flushing pipe.

Innovation Solution

A flushing arrangement featuring a flushing pipe with separate flushing and bidet water sections, a water distributor with guide surfaces, and plug-in sections for easy connection, allowing for simplified assembly and improved flow properties by ensuring bidet water and rinsing water are supplied separately and connected via a water-tight plug-in mechanism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the nozzle is screwed into the nozzle receptacles in the flush pipe, then the bidet function can be integrated, but the assembly process becomes laborious and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebidet function integrationVSAvoidassembly time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The bidet system is divided into separate modular components: the flush pipe with integrated nozzle receptacles, the water distributor with guide surfaces, and the bidet water line with plug-in sections. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently and assembled quickly through simple plug-in connections rather than time-consuming screwing operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The plug-in sections act as intermediary connection elements between the bidet water line and the bidet water section in the flush pipe. These standardized plug-in interfaces simplify the connection process, replacing complex threading operations with straightforward insertion and locking mechanisms that are both faster and more reliable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the flushing device is designed with integrated bidet function, then multi-functionality is achieved, but the installation becomes very complex and error-prone

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflushing and bidet functionVSAvoidinstallation complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated flushing and bidet system is segmented into distinct functional modules: the flush pipe assembly, the water distributor with guide surfaces, and the bidet water line. This modular segmentation reduces installation complexity by allowing each module to be installed and tested independently before final assembly, minimizing errors.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The flush pipe is designed with universal multi-functionality, incorporating both flush water supply and bidet water supply functions within a single component. The standardized plug-in interfaces and integrated nozzle receptacles create a universal mounting system that simplifies installation across different toilet configurations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If the bidet water line is connected to the bidet water section, then water supply is established, but leakage risks increase with complex connections

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater supply connectionVSAvoidconnection mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The water connection system is segmented into standardized plug-in sections with integrated sealing elements. These modular connection points isolate potential leakage risks to specific locations rather than distributing them throughout a complex threaded connection system, making leakage sources easier to identify and repair.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Sealing elements (such as O-rings or gaskets) are introduced as intermediary components between the plug-in sections of the bidet water line and bidet water section. These sealing intermediaries create reliable watertight connections while allowing for simple plug-in assembly, decoupling connection reliability from connection complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3936673B1Flush pipe arrangement with integrated bidet
Publication Date: 2024.10.09 GEBERIT INT AG
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AI summary

A flush pipe assembly with integrated bidet for a shower toilet (1) comprises a flush pipe (2) with a flush water section (3) and a bidet water section (4), which is arranged separately from the flush water section (3), and a water distributor (5) adjoining the flush pipe (2), wherein the flush water section (3) has a flush water outlet opening (6) and the bidet water section (4) has a bidet water outlet opening (7), wherein the water distributor (5) has guide surfaces (33, 34) for the guided introduction of the flush water into a toilet bowl (28) and a bidet water line (8), wherein flush water (S) from the flush water outlet opening (6) can be supplied to the guide surfaces (33, 34) and wherein bidet water (B) from the bidet water outlet opening (7) can be supplied to the bidet water line (8) and wherein the bidet water line (8) is connected via a first push-fit section (22) and the bidet water section (4) has a second plug section (23) which are designed in such a way,that the bidet water pipe (8) can be connected to the bidet water section (4) via the plug sections (22, 23).