Sanitary Ceramic Pipe Protection for Forward Leak Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing construction protection devices for flush and drain pipes in sanitary ceramics fail to effectively prevent leaks, leading to undetected moisture damage and require complex maintenance access for electrical connections.
Innovation Solution
A construction protection device with axially open pipe sockets as sealing elements and a removable protective cover, ensuring early detection of leaks by directing them to the exterior and providing accessible mounting for accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If construction protection devices with ring seals are used for flush and drain pipes, then leakage prevention is attempted, but leaks remain undetected or are only detected late when water penetrates into the pre-wall causing property damage
Solution Approach 1:
The construction protection device is divided into separate functional components: first and second sealing elements for preventing leaks, a rear wall connecting the sealing elements, and a wall connected to the rear wall that directs leaked water forward. This segmentation allows the device to simultaneously provide sealing protection and leak detection functionality through distinct structural elements.
Solution Approach 2:
The wall connected to the rear wall acts as an intermediary element that captures and redirects leaked water from the sealing area toward the front of the pre-wall. This intermediary structure enables early detection of leaks by channeling water to a visible location before it penetrates deep into the pre-wall structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electrical connections are integrated into concealed cisterns for actuators and heating devices, then functionality is enhanced, but maintenance access becomes complex requiring additional on-site measures
Solution Approach 1:
The construction protection device is designed with holders for accessories that can accommodate both water connections and electrical connections. This multi-functional design allows electrical components to be integrated into the same structural framework as plumbing components, enabling unified access and maintenance through a single service point.
Solution Approach 2:
The holders for accessories are designed to be accessible from the front of the pre-wall, allowing maintenance personnel to service electrical connections without requiring complex disassembly or special access measures. The structure itself provides the service of easy access through its front-facing holder configuration.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a protective device (14) for a flushing pipe and a drain pipe to be connected to a sanitary ware, comprising a first sealing element (14.1) associated with the flushing pipe, a second sealing element (14.2) associated with the drain pipe, a rear wall (14.3) connecting the first sealing element (14.1) and the second sealing element (14.1), and a wall (14.4) connected to the rear wall, preferably a circumferential wall. To achieve improved sealing with respect to leakage occurring in the flushing pipe and/or the drain pipe, the invention proposes that the first sealing element (14.1) and the second sealing element (14.2) be designed in the form of axially open pipe stubs, and that at least one removable or detachable protective cover (14.1) be provided.5) is present, which covers the first sealing element and/or the second sealing element and is arranged at least partially in front of the front of the rear wall. The invention also relates to a mounting frame for sanitary ceramics with such a construction protection device.