EP0711877B1 - Armature comprenant un élément de dosage pour la distribution de liquides de nettoyage et de désinfection et similaire - Google Patents

Armature comprenant un élément de dosage pour la distribution de liquides de nettoyage et de désinfection et similaire Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP0711877B1
EP0711877B1 EP95830470A EP95830470A EP0711877B1 EP 0711877 B1 EP0711877 B1 EP 0711877B1 EP 95830470 A EP95830470 A EP 95830470A EP 95830470 A EP95830470 A EP 95830470A EP 0711877 B1 EP0711877 B1 EP 0711877B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
cleaning
faucet assembly
delivering
delivery
water
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP95830470A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP0711877A1 (fr
Inventor
Nicola Borriello
Davide Carli
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Publication of EP0711877A1 publication Critical patent/EP0711877A1/fr
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP0711877B1 publication Critical patent/EP0711877B1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/046—Adding soap, disinfectant, or the like in the supply line or at the water outlet

Definitions

  • the present invention comprises a faucet assembly including a metering element for delivering cleaning, disinfectant liquids and the like.
  • Faucet assemblies provided with infrared sensors for controlling the delivery of water as an user puts his/her hands under the faucet are already known and broadly used mainly in public environments.
  • liquid soap or other disinfectant liquid delivering or metering device always constitutes a separated element which does not allow to rationally use the faucet since an user must at first withdraw the cleaning agent or soap and then arrange his/her hands under the faucet.
  • the document FR-A-2 097 796 describes a faucet assembly having substantially the features of the preamble of claim 1, and, in particular, including, in the outlet mouth of said faucet, a delivery tube for delivering a cleaning or disinfectant liquid, said tube being controlled by a pump communicating with a tank of one of said liquids and driven by a driving unit in turn driven by a sensor, the tube partially extending within the water barrel.
  • the document WO-A-93 10 311 also discloses a faucet assembly including a delivery element for delivering cleaning or disinfectant liquids and having a water delivery barrel provided with a sensor driving a solenoid valve for controlling the delivery of water.
  • the faucet further comprises, at an outlet mouth thereof, a tube for delivering a cleaning or disinfectant liquid, said tube being controlled by a pump communicating with a tank of one of said liquids and being controlled by a driving assembly, in turn driven by said sensor.
  • the aim of the present invention is to solve the above mentioned problem, by providing a faucet assembly, including a cleaning or disinfectant liquid metering or delivering device or element, which allows to perform, by a single element, the water delivery function as well as the cleaning material and/or disinfectant material delivery function.
  • a main object of the present invention is to provide such a faucet assembly which is controlled by a managing controlling logic unit allowing to set a desired and very simple delivery operating cycle, by allowing to greatly reduce the washing water consumption.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide such a faucet assembly which is very reliable and safe in operation.
  • Yet another object of the present invention is to provide such a faucet assembly, including a cleaning liquid delivering element or device, which can be easily made starting from easily available elements and materials and which, moreover, is very competitive from a mere economic standpoint.
  • the faucet assembly including a cleaning or disinfectant liquid delivering element comprises a delivery barrel 1, having a water delivery mouth 2.
  • a sensor in particular an infrared ray or beam emitting sensor 3, which is associated with a photosensitive element 4, adapted to detect beams reflected by an user arranging his/her hands under the faucet.
  • the photosensitive element 4 in particular, is operatively connected to a driving assembly, generally indicated by the reference number 10, which drives a solenoid valve 11 arranged in the water inlet duct 12.
  • the main feature of the invention is that, inside the water delivery mouth 2, leads a tube or pipe 20, for delivering cleaning liquids, disinfectant liquids, and the like.
  • the tube 20 is connected to a pump which, through a suction duct 22, communicates with a cleaning liquid or disinfectant liquid tank.
  • the pump 21 is controlled by the controlling or driving circuit, in turn driven by the aforesaid photosensitive element or sensor 4.
  • control or drive set will control the washing cycle so that, as an user puts his/her hands under the faucet, the pump 21 will be at first operated, so as to deliver a preset dose of the cleaning liquid, disinfectant liquid or the like.
  • the cleaning liquid or liquid soap will directly fall on the user hands, arranged under the delivery mouth.
  • the operating cycle Upon delivering the cleaning liquid or disinfectant liquid, the operating cycle will be stopped for few seconds, so as to allow the user a proper time period to clean his/her hands.
  • control unit will cause the solenoid valve 11 to deliver washing and rinsing water.
  • This delivery can occur for a set time or it may end as the user removes his/her hands from the water outlet.
  • An end of cycle rest period is moreover provided for preventing the operating cycle from being repeated as the user rests under the operating ray or beam of the photosensitive element.
  • a faucet assembly has been provided, allowing, by using a single element, to deliver both the cleaning material and the washing or rinsing water, thereby allowing the possibility of setting an automatic operating cycle specifically designed to reduce to a minimum the cleaning material and water amount being delivered.
  • the used materials provided that they are compatible to the intended use, as well as the contingent size and shapes, can be any, depending on requirements.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
  • Apparatus For Disinfection Or Sterilisation (AREA)
  • Devices For Dispensing Beverages (AREA)

Claims (2)

  1. Assemblage de robinetterie, comprenant un dispositif de distribution pour la distribution de liquides de nettoyage et de désinfection et similaires, ledit assemblage de robinetterie comprenant un fût (1) de distribution d'eau équipé d'un capteur (3, 4) commandant une valve solénoïde (11) pour contrôler la distribution d'eau issue d'un conduit (12) de distribution d'eau, ledit capteur comprenant un émetteur infrarouge (3) et un élément photosensible à l'infrarouge (4) adapté pour détecter les faisceaux de radiation réfléchis par un utilisateur de manière à actionner et désactionner ladite valve solénoïde (11), ledit assemblage de robinetterie comprenant en outre, dans son bec d'écoulement (2), un tube de distribution (20) pour la distribution d'un liquide de nettoyage ou de désinfection, ledit tube (20) étant contrôlé par une pompe (21) de liquide de nettoyage ou de désinfection communicant avec un réservoir de l'un desdits liquides et commandée par une unité de commande elle-même commandée par ledit capteur (3, 4), ledit tube (20) de distribution de liquide de nettoyage ou de désinfection s'étendant partiellement à l'intérieur dudit conduit (12) de distribution d'eau et dudit fût (1) de distribution d'eau, caractérisé en ce que ladite unité de commande commande d'abord ladite pompe (21) de liquide de nettoyage et de désinfection pendant une première période déterminée de fonctionnement pour distribuer d'abord une quantité déterminée de savon et commande ensuite ladite valve solénoïde (11) pendant une seconde période déterminée de fonctionnement, pour la distribution d'eau de lavage et de rinçage.
  2. Assemblage de robinetterie selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite unité de commande (10) prévoit, après ladite seconde période déterminée de fonctionnement, une troisième période déterminée d'arrêt pour empêcher ladite première période déterminée de fonctionnement d'être immédiatement relancée.
EP95830470A 1994-11-11 1995-11-07 Armature comprenant un élément de dosage pour la distribution de liquides de nettoyage et de désinfection et similaire Expired - Lifetime EP0711877B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITMI942292 1994-11-11
IT94MI002292A IT1280037B1 (it) 1994-11-11 1994-11-11 Struttura di rubinetto nel quale e' incorporato un erogatore di liquidi detergenti, disinfettanti e simili

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP0711877A1 EP0711877A1 (fr) 1996-05-15
EP0711877B1 true EP0711877B1 (fr) 1999-10-06

Family

ID=11369838

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP95830470A Expired - Lifetime EP0711877B1 (fr) 1994-11-11 1995-11-07 Armature comprenant un élément de dosage pour la distribution de liquides de nettoyage et de désinfection et similaire

Country Status (3)

Country Link
EP (1) EP0711877B1 (fr)
DE (1) DE69512603T2 (fr)
IT (1) IT1280037B1 (fr)

Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2008123792A1 (fr) * 2007-04-05 2008-10-16 Sergej Anatolievich Keba Dispositif d'introduction d'un additif liquide dans la conduite d'amenée d'eau d'une baignoire

Family Cites Families (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3639920A (en) * 1970-06-08 1972-02-08 American Standard Inc Programmed plumbing service
DE3736406A1 (de) * 1987-10-28 1989-05-24 Heinz Georg Baus Mischvorrichtung, insbesondere fuer duschen oder baeder
GB9124819D0 (en) * 1991-11-22 1992-01-15 Manufacturers Agents Limited Hand washing unit
DE9318479U1 (de) * 1993-12-02 1994-07-07 Sebastian, Rudolf, Dr., 81369 München Vorrichtung zur zeitgesteuerten Abgabe von Wasch- und Desinfektionsmittel zur chirurgischen Händedesinfektion

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
IT1280037B1 (it) 1997-12-23
DE69512603T2 (de) 2000-05-31
DE69512603D1 (de) 1999-11-11
ITMI942292A1 (it) 1996-05-11
EP0711877A1 (fr) 1996-05-15
ITMI942292A0 (it) 1994-11-11

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US4921150A (en) Automatic dispensing apparatus having low power consumption
CN1076773C (zh) 清洗站及其操作方法
CA2201833C (fr) Appareil complementaire et methode de desinfection chimique pendant le cycle de rincage final d'une machine a laver la vaisselle a temperature elevee
US5913611A (en) Pump operated plumbing fixture
US20020185500A1 (en) System and method for dispensing soap
US7228874B2 (en) Multifunctional faucet
US5908140A (en) Material dispensing method and apparatus with stall detect
CN108699825B (zh) 卫生清洗装置
CN108618679A (zh) 皂泵
EP1003834B1 (fr) Appareil permettant de broyer des dechets organiques et d'y injecter des enzymes
TW200927049A (en) Fluid dispenser having infrared user sensor
CN1120624A (zh) 可编程序的投放分配器
EP1240480A1 (fr) Systeme et procede de distribution de savon
EP0517753A1 (fr) Appareil et procede de distribution de detergent pour lave-vaisselle.
GB2161501A (en) Household water-conducting installation
WO2017131069A1 (fr) Dispositif de lavage des mains
EP0711877B1 (fr) Armature comprenant un élément de dosage pour la distribution de liquides de nettoyage et de désinfection et similaire
US7182090B2 (en) System for cleaning components of a water retaining device, associated water retaining device, and water propulsion device for use therein
US4658464A (en) Vacuum/shampoo apparatus
EP0149132B1 (fr) Indication de niveau pour baignoires
EP0066034A1 (fr) Robinet de jauge automatique
CA1215657A (fr) Cuve sous pression pour le transport de liquides
JPS62107730A (ja) 光学的ミルク流検出器および搾乳器に対する真空遮断装置
ATE87458T1 (de) Reinigungseinrichtung fuer das rohrleitungssystem einer whirlpool-wanne.
US11280073B1 (en) Smart water faucet with far-UV disinfection and automatic soap and sanitizer dispenser

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): BE CH DE ES FR GB LI NL SE

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 19960924

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 19980119

GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): BE CH DE ES FR GB LI NL SE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: THE PATENT HAS BEEN ANNULLED BY A DECISION OF A NATIONAL AUTHORITY

Effective date: 19991006

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 19991006

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: THE PATENT HAS BEEN ANNULLED BY A DECISION OF A NATIONAL AUTHORITY

Effective date: 19991006

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 19991006

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 69512603

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 19991111

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: NV

Representative=s name: CABINET ROLAND NITHARDT CONSEILS EN PROPRIETE INDU

ET Fr: translation filed
NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20000510

Year of fee payment: 5

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20000510

Year of fee payment: 5

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20000513

Year of fee payment: 5

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: CH

Payment date: 20000519

Year of fee payment: 5

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20001107

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20001130

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20001130

GBPC Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20001107

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: DE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20010801

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20020730

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: ST

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20001130