Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
  • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
  • E03D13/00—Urinals ; Means for connecting the urinal to the flushing pipe and the wastepipe; Splashing shields for urinals
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
  • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
  • E03D11/00—Other component parts of water-closets, e.g. noise-reducing means in the flushing system, flushing pipes mounted in the bowl, seals for the bowl outlet, devices preventing overflow of the bowl contents; devices forming a water seal in the bowl after flushing, devices eliminating obstructions in the bowl outlet or preventing backflow of water and excrements from the waterpipe
  • E03D11/12—Swivel-mounted bowls, e.g. for use in restricted spaces slidably or movably mounted bowls; combinations with flushing and disinfecting devices actuated by the swiveling or sliding movement of the bowl

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a concealed urinal arrangement for the integrated wall installation of a urinal in a residential building.
• Micturition refers to the expulsion of urine from the bladder of a human body. In men, urination typically occurs while standing, via the penis.
• this offers improved hygiene for the user, as the person urinating doesn't have to sit on the toilet but can urinate standing up.
• this also has disadvantages, especially in private homes.
• a wall-mounted urinal is rather unsightly.
• urine splashing is a common occurrence.
• Bathrooms, toilets, and guest toilets in private homes are often limited in size and dimensions, so that, for example, a conventional toilet and a urinal are located close together. If another person sits on the toilet, their gaze or upper body is often close to a wall-mounted urinal, which is perceived as bothersome or unpleasant.
• a wall-mounted urinal that protrudes from the wall is usually positioned at hand height. With an unintentional movement, a hand could at least touch the rim of the urinal, which is perceived as unhygienic and also bothersome.
• the object of the present invention is therefore to create a way to improve the function and, at the same time, the visual integration of a urinal into a property.
• a concealed urinal arrangement is claimed which is suitable for installation in a wall of a property or residential building.
• This can be a permanent installation by being bricked in. However, it can also be installed in a drywall or cavity wall.
• a mounting frame and a swiveling collection container are provided.
• a drain is connected, at least indirectly, to the collection container. It also serves, at least indirectly, as an inlet for flushing water.
• the urinal is thus installed behind the front surface of a wall and, when not in use, is therefore completely integrated into the wall.
• the collection container can be swung out from the wall for use of the urinal.
• the arrangement is characterized by an outwardly oriented cover plate of the collection container having a cover frame with a tile insert for receiving wall tiles, such that visual integration into a tiled wall is achieved when the urinal or collection container is in the swung-in, unused state.
• the respective wall surface, in particular a tile is thus placed onto the outwardly oriented cover plate of the collection container.
• the concealed urinal can therefore be almost completely integrated into the wall. This addresses the particular disadvantage that a neighboring urinal can be perceived as disruptive when a person is sitting on a toilet in the same bathroom.
• the complete visual integration also makes it possible for the urinal to be barely, if at all, noticed, and thus its presence behind the wall is not perceived as disruptive.
• the mounting frame preferably has a height of 70 cm to 140 cm when installed.
• the mounting frame is made of a steel material. It can also be made of stainless steel.
• the collection container is pivotally mounted on or within the mounting frame.
• the collection container has a rear side facing outwards, i.e., towards the wall or visible wall surface. This rear side features a cover frame with a tile insert.
• a wall surface, in particular a wall tile, can be inserted, especially bonded, into this tile insert.
• the cover frame can slightly or completely overlap the tile itself at the edges. In the closed, pivoted position, the collection container is almost completely integrated into the wall. When folded, a barely perceptible gap remains around the outer cover plate.
• the cover plate or the gap is rectangular or square in frontal or top view.
• the cover has a rounded shape when viewed from the front. In the case of a tile cover, this would be cut out using a laser beam cutter, for example, and then placed onto the cover plate or inserted into the cover frame.
• a so-called cover plate insert can be placed on top of the cover plate from the outside or inserted into the cover frame.
• the main goal is to integrate seamlessly into the wall surface surrounding the urinal.
• the cover plate can also be shaped as a trapezoid that increases in size towards the top in the vertical direction.
• the collection container and/or the cover frame is made of a stainless steel material.
• the collection container itself, especially its lower section, is preferably curved or container-shaped.
• a collection tray is arranged within the mounting frame, with the drain located in a lower section of the tray.
• a lower portion of the collection container itself projects into the collection tray, allowing the container to be tilted and pivoted. Urine collected in the container then flows vertically downwards in the lower section and drips into the tray.
• the tray contains a drain that directs the collected urine to a sewer system.
• a siphon or trap can be installed.
• a particular advantage is that a trap, especially one with a trap, can be installed and maintained from the inside of the urinal when it is opened.
• a standard siphon located underneath would require opening the wall in front of it for replacement or repair.
• a maintenance hatch would also visually detract from the wall.
• a trap can be, for example, a single-sided membrane made of a rubber-like material or... Silicone-like material.
• Such a odor trap can be serviced or replaced from the inside, thus minimizing maintenance work on a urinal according to the invention and, in particular, completely avoiding destructive installations after installation. Inspection can be carried out from the inside.
• a flushing system also acts on the collection container or tray. Specifically, the flushing system is designed such that when the collection container is closed, the flushing process activates the container and/or tray. In particular, a spray mist is generated. This ensures that any remaining urine and urine splashes are rinsed away as completely as possible, so that, while maintaining hygiene standards, no odors are caused by splashes or residual urine stains.
• a control unit preferably a control module, can be used for the flushing process.
• a sensor for example an inductive sensor, is particularly preferred for this purpose. When the collection container is closed, the sensor is triggered. This triggers a valve, which is connected to a domestic water supply, initiating a flushing cycle. This valve is preferably electrically or electromagnetically controlled. The control unit described above then controls the valve, for example, with a flushing or opening time of preferably 1 to 30 seconds, more preferably 2 to 10 seconds, and can, for example, trigger flushing durations of 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or 8 seconds.
• the flushing process can be customized for each user, allowing, for example, the residents of a house to individually select whether they prefer a shorter or longer flush. This is necessary based on personal preference, as some users find a short flush sufficient, while others prefer a longer flush, which might involve a longer or even doubled flushing time.
• control system described above is visible from the outside, especially when the collection container is open.
• level of the buildup is visible in the upper part of the opening and/or can be controlled via smaller operating buttons.
• the control unit can also be completely concealed behind the wall within the mounting frame, allowing it to be operated with indirect visibility even when the collection container is open.
• the control unit features a status LED that indicates the operating status. When the collection container is opened, a green LED indicates “System ready,” while a red LED indicates a malfunction. This eliminates the need to close the collection container and wait for an audible "flushing" signal.
• the control unit is preferably connected to a local mains supply in Europe. In Germany and many other countries, this is typically 230 V.
• the valve in particular a cheek valve, can then be connected via a low-voltage system, preferably between 10 V and 50 V, more preferably between 20 V and 30 V, and most preferably between 24 V.
• a sensor in particular an inductive sensor. This can also be connected in the aforementioned low-voltage range.
• a corresponding LED module can also be connected.
• cover plate can be equipped with a push-to-open mechanism, allowing it to be folded outwards, at least partially, by pressing against it towards the wall. This enables seamless integration, eliminating the need for an external handle or similar mechanism to operate the drip tray and move it from a folded-in, unused position to an extended, used position.
• a pivot axis is arranged in the lower third of the height of the mounting frame. Specifically, the pivot axis is located at least 5 mm above a lower edge of the mounting frame. However, the pivot axis should not be higher than 100 mm, and preferably not higher than 60 mm, or even more preferably not higher than 40 mm, above a lower edge of the installation space. This ensures pivotability while simultaneously minimizing the gap at both the upper and lower edges of the mounting frame. to minimize the gap to the rest of the wall, so that only a circumferential gap around the mounting frame remains as a visible edge when swung in.
• Figure 1 shows a longitudinal section through a wall 1 of a property not shown in detail.
• a mounting frame 2 is installed in the wall 1.
• a pivotable collection container 3 is arranged within the mounting frame 2.
• the mounting frame 2 itself has a collection tray 4 in its lower section.
• a mounting plate 23 can be arranged in a corresponding stud wall of the wall 1.
• the mounting frame 2 of the concealed urinal can then be placed on the mounting plate 23 for subsequent installation.
• the mounting frame 2 preferably has a height of 40 cm to 70 cm.
• the mounting frame 2 is positioned 35 cm to 50 cm, more preferably 37 cm to 40 cm, and preferably 39 cm, above the floor or substrate.
• the resulting opening 5 for the collection container 3 is positioned higher.
• the mounting frame 2 is preferably, at least partially, fitted with sound insulation and/or soundproofing.
• the back of the mounting frame can be fitted with soundproofing material. 2.
• a soundproofing panel in particular in the form of, for example, a bitumen panel, should be installed. Drum noises would be eliminated at this point.
• a lower opening 5 of the collection container 3 can then protrude into the collection tray 4.
• a drain 6 is located in the lower part of the collection tray 4 itself.
• the drain 6 may have a siphon or odor trap (not shown in detail).
• Urine can be introduced into the collection container 3 from an upper opening 7. Due to gravity, the urine then flows downwards in the vertical direction V of the collection container 3 and thus flows or drips into the collection tray 4. The urine is then conveyed to a sewer (not shown) via the drain 6.
• a flushing device serving as an inlet 8, is located above the collection container 3. This device can be automatically flushed in the folded position according to... Figure 1c triggered by the folding process.
• a sensor 21 can be arranged that detects the unfolded state in Figure 1b ) and folding according to Figure 1c ) is sensed, after which the collection container 3 is folded down and then the flushing is triggered.
• a control device 22 can be arranged for this purpose, which then controls the flushing device.
• control unit 22 With the collection container 3 unfolded, the control unit 22 would not be directly visible. It could be accessed to make settings or for maintenance when the collection container 3 is removed. However, the control unit 22 could also be located deeper according to... Figure 1c ) arranged so that the control unit 22 would be visible when the collection container 3 is unfolded. Furthermore, and particularly preferably, the control unit 22, as well as optionally the valve, and optionally a sensor 21, are arranged on a mounting plate, also called a valve plate. This can then be inserted through the opening 5 of the collection container 3 into the mounting frame 2 from bottom to top in the vertical direction V, so that it aligns with the Figure 1c The mounting plate occupies the position shown. For maintenance or adjustment purposes, this mounting plate could then be removed.
• a mounting plate also called a valve plate.
• the flushing device then flushes the collection container 3 and the drip tray 4, so that the flushing water is also directed to a sewer via the drain 6 (not shown).
• the flushing device can, in particular, be designed as a spray device so that the entire surface is flushed as completely as possible.
• Collection container 3 or the collection tray 4 is rinsed. In the folded state according to Figure 1a The rinse water then flows over the top 8 of the collection container 3 into it and through it to the drain 6.
• a pivot axis 9 is arranged.
• a cover plate 10 is formed in the front visible area.
• a tile 11 is inserted into the cover plate 10 itself.
• the cover plate 10 is formed by an outer, surrounding cover frame 12.
• the cover frame 12 with the cover plate 10 thus forms a receiving surface or insert for receiving tiles 11.
• the tile 11 can be glued in place, for example with a construction adhesive, tile adhesive, or mounting tape.
• the tile 11, or several tiles, or other surface of the wall 1 are thus cut to the inner size of the cover frame 12 and inserted into the cover frame 12. This allows for seamless integration into the rest of the wall tile structure 13.
• the wall 1 itself can be made of gypsum board 14 or plasterboard.
• the concealed urinal can also be installed, for example, in a masonry wall.
• FIG. 2a and 2b Two different design variants are shown.
• the front view shows tile 11, which is enclosed by the mounting frame 2.
• An opening 15 in the wall tiles 13 is slightly larger than the mounting frame 2 itself. This leaves a gap 16 around the perimeter as a visible edge.
• the cover plate 10 is designed in top view in the form of an upwardly opening trapezoid.
• the cover plate 10 is designed with the tile 11 arranged on it in the form of a rectangle.
• a push mechanism can be provided in the upper area, relative to the vertical direction, so that to actuate it, a push is made against the upper side of the tile 11, and then the collection container 3 is at least partially swung out and, by further folding out, the contents are removed.
• Figure 1b The depicted position is assumed.
• a lower surface 17 can be arranged on the collection container 3, which then rests against the rear 18 of the collection tray 4 and thus limits the swiveling movement.
• a front surface 19 of the collection container 3, in turn, can be arranged according to Figure 1a in the lower area of the system and thus the swiveling movement limit.
• the pivot axis is arranged in a lower third of the front cover plate 3 with respect to the vertical direction, but at least 5 mm, preferably 10 mm above a lower edge 20 of the front cover plate 10.

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