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EP1135561B1 - Method and device for separating and disposing of faeces and urine in urine separation toilets - Google Patents

Method and device for separating and disposing of faeces and urine in urine separation toilets Download PDF

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EP1135561B1
EP1135561B1 EP00969407A EP00969407A EP1135561B1 EP 1135561 B1 EP1135561 B1 EP 1135561B1 EP 00969407 A EP00969407 A EP 00969407A EP 00969407 A EP00969407 A EP 00969407A EP 1135561 B1 EP1135561 B1 EP 1135561B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/02—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor
    • E03D5/04—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated mechanically or hydraulically (or pneumatically) also details such as push buttons, levers and pull-card therefor directly by the seat or cover combined with devices for opening and closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising and lowering seat or cover; Raising or lowering seat and/or cover by flushing or by the flushing mechanism
    • 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
    • E03D11/02—Water-closet bowls ; Bowls with a double odour seal optionally with provisions for a good siphonic action; siphons as part of the bowl
    • E03D11/025—Combined with wash-basins, urinals, flushing devices for chamber-pots, bed-pans, or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/012—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system combined with movable closure elements in the bowl outlet
    • E03D5/014—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system combined with movable closure elements in the bowl outlet with devices for separate removal of liquids and solids

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  • the method presented here relates to a Urinseparationstoilette that can be constructed without partition wall between urine and fecal discharge, so that the entire bowl can be cleaned during flushing and so the toilet paper in Urinabgangs Buffalo and yellow deposits can be fed to theeriekalabgangs Bachelor, and still one Anhydrous urine output includes.
  • Urinseparationstoitetten which are equipped with a partition wall between the front urine outlet area and the rear Desikalabgangs Scheme, and thus divide the toilet bowl into two hydraulically unconnected part bowls with respect to the two leaving levels.
  • Another drawback of the prior art is that the urine spills drip off the bowl walls of the anterior urinary tract through the anhydrous urinary outlet, thus producing a yellow coating over time.
  • Another disadvantage of the conventional urine separation toilets is that the urine outlet is open, which is very, especially during prolonged non-use severe ammoniacal odors arise due to the activity of the enzyme urease from urinary tract-borne bacteria.
  • EP-A-0 507 687 proposes to provide the urine outlet by means of a closeable urine closure, this urinary outlet closure being opened by a pressure sensor coupled to the toilet seat when seated.
  • the urine outlet is not anhydrous, as when rinsing the urine outlet always rinse water in the front bowl remains, and expires when re-used through the urine outlet.
  • the partition wall of this toilet is also provided with a small opening through which excess rinse water from the anterior urinary tract can drain into the fecal drainage area. The dilution of urine in this procedure is small, but sufficient so that urine stone can fail.
  • the mechanics of a closable and coupled to a pressure sensor of the toilet seat urine outlet is thus known in the art.
  • the pressure sensors mentioned under (a) may preferably also be simple mechanical translation constructions.
  • the control of the toilet will be explained by means of pressure sensors and simple mechanical translation constructions.
  • these translation constructions can also be any other nature, or in combinations with these, such. B., gas or liquid hydroponic, electrical, electronic, etc.
  • the urine outlet is tightly closed, and the flush button is activated, so it can be operated and leads by the operation to flush the toilet.
  • the toilet seat By loading (by sitting down) the toilet seat is pushed a small distance down, and this distance leads via a translation structure for lifting (opening) of the urine seal.
  • one or more backpressure pressure devices preferably metal springs, return the toilet seat and urine drainage plugs to the rest position.
  • the device for counterpressure should seal the urine outlet at rest in a watertight manner, and preferably set the translation structure in motion only after a certain binding force, particularly preferably slightly smaller than the weight of a seated child.
  • the activation of the same mechanical translation construction simultaneously leads to a decoupling of the Toileten Simplymechanik; preferably also here via a simple mechanical translation construction.
  • the actuation of the toilet flush sets the control of the urine outlet, preferably by mechanical decoupling, out of operation until the flushing operation is completed. This prevents ingress of rinse water into the urine outlet during urine output mechanism loading after the rinse button is actuated.
  • the behavior of the male defecation clientele has slowly changed at the behest of female device users.
  • a certain percentage of users have begun to fold up the toilet seat before leaving urine while standing upright.
  • the method presented here makes use of the male behavioral concession.
  • the folding up of the toilet seat causes an opening of the urine outlet while blocking the flushing device. This ensures that at least part of the urine of male-standing urinators gets into the urine outlet.
  • the folding down of the toilet seat then causes the closure of the urine outlet and the release of the flushing device.
  • the fecal waste can be designed in all possible embodiments, such as vacuum extraction, etc.
  • one or more rinsing buttons may be provided which can provide different amounts of water for the flushing process.
  • the sensors mentioned under (2) can also be used to detect and / or distinguish the substances introduced into the toilet, such as, for example, urine, faeces, toilet paper, etc.
  • the reactions then triggered by the sensors can regulate the water consumption of the toilet.
  • the toilet bowls of said embodiments are, in a further particularly preferred embodiment, provided with a dirt and / or water repellent surface (e.g., nano-surfaces) preferably according to the lotus-leaf principle.
  • a dirt and / or water repellent surface e.g., nano-surfaces
  • the rinsing button (D) does not return until the rinsing process has ended. Thus, an opening of the Urinstopfens (B) is excluded even if the toilet seat (A) is charged during the flushing.
  • the toilet seat (A) is rotatably mounted with the fixed bearing (25) on axis (1).
  • a cable (24) is firmly connected to the bearing (25) and rod (8).
  • a folding up of the toilet seat (A) causes a clockwise rotation of the bearing (25) about axis (1). This pulls cable (24) up the rod (8) and the urine plug lifts and the mud is blocked.
  • spring (26) pushes the mechanism back to the idle state.
  • Detail A shows details of the two locking mechanisms.
  • the locking pins (11) and (18) can engage in the locking openings (16a) and (12).
  • the barrier panels (13) and (16) immobile.
  • the barrier panels (16) and (13) along their groove (12a), in which the axes (10) and (17) stuck, upwards again movable.

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The invention relates to a urine separation toilet. Said toilet can be constructed without a partition between the urine and faecal outlets in such a way that the whole bowl can be cleaned during the flush operation and that the toilet paper in the urine outlet area, together with yellow deposits can be transported to the faecal outlet area. The toilet can nevertheless maintain a water-free disposal of urine.

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Das hier vorgestellte Verfahren betrifft eine Urinseparationstoilette, die ohne Trennwand zwischen Urin- und Fäkalabgang konstruiert werden kann, so daß die gesamte Schüssel beim Spülvorgang gereinigt werden kann und so auch das Toilettenpapier im Urinabgangsbereich sowie gelbe Ablagerungen dem Fäkalabgangsbereich zugeführt werden können, und die trotzdem einen wasserfreien Urinabgang beinhaltet.The method presented here relates to a Urinseparationstoilette that can be constructed without partition wall between urine and fecal discharge, so that the entire bowl can be cleaned during flushing and so the toilet paper in Urinabgangsbereich and yellow deposits can be fed to the Fäkalabgangsbereich, and still one Anhydrous urine output includes.

Stand der Technik sind Urinseparationstoitetten, die mit einer Trennwand zwischen dem vorderen Urinabgangsbereich und dem hinteren Fäkalabgangsbereich ausgestattet sind, und somit die Toilettenschüssel in zwei hydraulisch nicht verbundene Teilschüsseln bezüglich der beiden Abgangslevel unterteilen.The prior art is Urinseparationstoitetten, which are equipped with a partition wall between the front urine outlet area and the rear Fäkalabgangsbereich, and thus divide the toilet bowl into two hydraulically unconnected part bowls with respect to the two leaving levels.

Wenn Urin mit Wasser verdünnt wird, fällt Urinstein aus, der dann auf Dauer die Urinableitungsrohre zusetzt. Daher ist der Urinabgang wasserfrei zu gestalten. Stand der Technik ist also auch, dass die vordere Teilschüssel des Urinabganges nicht gespült wird, während der hintere Fäkalabgangsbereich gespült werden kann.When urine is diluted with water, urine stone falls out, which then permanently adds urine drainage tubes. Therefore, the urine outlet is anhydrous. The prior art is therefore also that the front part of the urine outlet bowl is not rinsed, while the rear Fäkalabgangsbereich can be rinsed.

Der Nachteil des Standes der Technik ist demnach, dass der vordere Urinabgangsbereich nicht gespült werden kann, und so das Toilettenpapier, das vor allem beim Urinieren von Frauen im vorderen Urinabgang zum Liegen kommt, nicht durch Spülung zum Fäkalabgang transportiert werden kann. Es muss also manuell, in der Regel wohl unter Zuhilfenahme der Klobürste, in den hinteren Fäkalabgangsbereich transportiert werden.The disadvantage of the prior art is therefore that the front urine outlet area can not be rinsed, and so the toilet paper, which comes to rest especially when urinating women in the anterior urinary tract, can not be transported by rinsing the fecal discharge. It must therefore be transported manually, usually with the help of the toilet brush, in the rear Fäkalabgangsbereich.

Ein weiterer Nachteil des Standes der Technik ist, dass durch den wasserfreien Urinabgang die Spritzer des Urins an den Schüsselwänden des vorderen Urinabgangs abtrocknen, und so mit der Zeit ein gelber Belag entsteht.Another drawback of the prior art is that the urine spills drip off the bowl walls of the anterior urinary tract through the anhydrous urinary outlet, thus producing a yellow coating over time.

Ein weiterer Nachteil der herkömmlichen Urinseparationstoiletten ist, dass der Urinabgang offen ist, wodurch besonders bei längerer Nichtbenutzung sehr strenge ammoniakalische Gerüche entstehen, die auf die Aktivität des Enzyms Urease von sich im Urinabgang ansiedelnden Bakterien zurückzuführen sind.Another disadvantage of the conventional urine separation toilets is that the urine outlet is open, which is very, especially during prolonged non-use severe ammoniacal odors arise due to the activity of the enzyme urease from urinary tract-borne bacteria.

Eine französische Patentanmeldung siehe auch EP-A-0 507 687 schlagt vor, den Urinabgang mittels eines verschließbaren Urinverschlusses auszustatten, wobei dieser Urinabgangsverschluss durch einen an den Toilettensitz gekoppelten Drucksensor beim Platznehmen geöffnet wird. Der Urinabgang ist jedoch nicht wasserfrei, da beim Spülen des Urinabganges immer Spülwasser in der vorderen Schüssel verbleibt, und bei erneuter Benutzung durch den Urinabgang abläuft. Die Trennwand dieser Toilette ist außerdem mit einer kleinen Öffnung versehen, durch die überschüssiges Spülwasser aus dem vorderen Urinabgangsbereich in den Fäkalabgangsbereich ablaufen kann. Die Verdünnung des Urins bei diesem Verfahren ist zwar gering, aber genügend, so dass Urinstein ausfallen kann. Die Mechanik eines verschließbaren und an einen Drucksensor des Toilettensitzes gekoppelten Urinabganges ist somit dem Fachmann bekannt.A French patent application see also EP-A-0 507 687 proposes to provide the urine outlet by means of a closeable urine closure, this urinary outlet closure being opened by a pressure sensor coupled to the toilet seat when seated. However, the urine outlet is not anhydrous, as when rinsing the urine outlet always rinse water in the front bowl remains, and expires when re-used through the urine outlet. The partition wall of this toilet is also provided with a small opening through which excess rinse water from the anterior urinary tract can drain into the fecal drainage area. The dilution of urine in this procedure is small, but sufficient so that urine stone can fail. The mechanics of a closable and coupled to a pressure sensor of the toilet seat urine outlet is thus known in the art.

Die geschilderten Nachteile des Standes der Technik werden mit der erfindungsgemäßen Urinseparationstoilette und den erfindungsgemäßen Verfahren und der bevorzugten Ausführungsform beseitigt.The described disadvantages of the prior art are eliminated with the Urinseparationstoilette invention and the inventive method and the preferred embodiment.

Die Vorrichtung umfaßt besonders vorzugsweise

  1. (1) einen verschließbaren Urinabgang mit anschließendem Ableitungsrohr und/oder Siphon, wobei der Siphon zusätzlich mit einer geruchszurückhaltenden Leichtflüssigkeit ausgestattet sein kann, und/oder
  2. (2) ein, oder mehrere aller denkbaren und/oder im Handel erhältlichen mechanischen und/oder physikalischen und/oder chemischen Sensoren, und/oder
  3. (3) eine im Querschnitt V-förmig gestaltete Toilettenschüssel, um den Urin vor dem Urinabgang konzentriert erfassen zu können, wobei der Querschnitt zum Punkt des Urinabganges hin bevorzugt seitlich bauchige Ausbuchtungen aufweisen kann, um den Urin effektiver zum Urinabgang zu leiten.
The device particularly preferably comprises
  1. (1) a closable urine outlet with subsequent drainage pipe and / or siphon, wherein the siphon can be additionally equipped with an odor-retaining light liquid, and / or
  2. (2) one or more of all conceivable and / or commercially available mechanical and / or physical and / or chemical sensors, and / or
  3. (3) a toilet bowl shaped in cross-section V-shaped to detect the urine concentrated before the urine, the cross-section may preferably laterally bulbous bulges toward the point of Urinabganges to direct the urine more effectively to the urine outlet.

Der Vorteil dieses Verfahrens ist die einfache Steuerung der Toilette mittels dem Einsatz von Sensoren. In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform wird zur Steuerung des wasserfreien Urinabgangs der Vorgang des menschlichen Ausscheidungsprozesses eingesetzt. In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfaßt dieses Steuerungsverfahren folgende Schritte:

  • (a) Eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform umfaßt Sensoren, besonders vorzugsweise Drucksensoren, die vorzugsweise direkte und/oder indirekte Reaktionen auslösen können, sobald sich ein Mensch auf die Toilette setzt.
  • (b) In einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfassen die in (a) und/oder (c) ausgelösten Reaktionen eine Öffnung des Urinabgangs.
  • (c) In einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfassen die in (a) und/oder (b) ausgelösten Reaktionen einen Verschluß oder eine Sperrung der Spültaste der Vorrichtung zum Spülen der Toilettenschüssel, oder andere geeignete Maßnahmen, um ein Spülvorgang der Toilettenschüssel zu verhindern.
  • (d) In einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform können die in (a) genannten Sensoren vorzugsweise direkte und/oder indirekte Reaktionen auslösen, sobald sich ein Mensch von der Toilette erhebt.
  • (e) In einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfassen die in (d) und/oder (f) ausgelösten Reaktionen eine Schließung des Urinabgangs.
  • (f) In einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform umfassen die in (d) und/oder (e) ausgelösten Reaktionen einen Öffnung oder Freigabe der Vorrichtung zum Spülen der Toilettenschüssel, oder andere geeignete Maßnahmen, um die Reaktion unter (c) wieder rückgängig zu machen.
The advantage of this method is the simple control of the toilet by the use of sensors. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the process of the human excretion process is used to control the anhydrous urine output. In a particularly preferred embodiment, this control method comprises the following steps:
  • (a) A preferred embodiment comprises sensors, particularly preferably pressure sensors, which can preferably trigger direct and / or indirect reactions as soon as a person sets himself on the toilet.
  • (b) In a further particularly preferred embodiment, the reactions triggered in (a) and / or (c) comprise an opening of the urine outlet.
  • (c) In a further particularly preferred embodiment, the reactions initiated in (a) and / or (b) comprise a closure or blocking of the rinsing button of the toilet bowl rinsing device, or other suitable measures to prevent a flushing of the toilet bowl.
  • (d) In a further particularly preferred embodiment, the sensors mentioned in (a) can preferably trigger direct and / or indirect reactions as soon as a person rises from the toilet.
  • (e) In a further particularly preferred embodiment, the reactions induced in (d) and / or (f) include a closure of the urine output.
  • (f) In another particularly preferred embodiment, the reactions initiated in (d) and / or (e) include opening or releasing the toilet bowl rinse or other appropriate means to reverse the reaction under (c) ,

Die unter (a) genannten Drucksensoren können vorzugsweise auch einfache, mechanische Übersetzungskonstruktionen sein. Im Folgenden wird die Steuerung der Toilette anhand von Drucksensoren und einfachen mechanischen Übersetzungskonstruktionen erläutert. Diese Übersetzungskonstuktionen können aber auch alle anderer Natur, oder in Kombinationen mit diesen sein, wie z. B., gas- oder flüssighydrautischer, elektrischer, elektronischer, etc.The pressure sensors mentioned under (a) may preferably also be simple mechanical translation constructions. In the following, the control of the toilet will be explained by means of pressure sensors and simple mechanical translation constructions. But these translation constructions can also be any other nature, or in combinations with these, such. B., gas or liquid hydroponic, electrical, electronic, etc.

Im Ruhezustand ist der Urinabgang dicht geschlossen, und die Spültaste aktiviert, kann also betätigt werden und führt durch die Betätigung zur Spülung der Toilette.At rest, the urine outlet is tightly closed, and the flush button is activated, so it can be operated and leads by the operation to flush the toilet.

Durch Belastung (durch Hinsetzen) wird die Toilettenbrille eine kleine Wegstrecke nach unten gedrückt, und diese Wegstrecke führt über eine Übersetzungskonstruktion zum Anheben (Öffnen) des Urinverschlusses.By loading (by sitting down) the toilet seat is pushed a small distance down, and this distance leads via a translation structure for lifting (opening) of the urine seal.

Bei Entlastung (durch Aufstehen) der Toilettenbrille drücken eine, oder mehrere Vorrichtungen zur Erzeugung eines Gegendruckes zum Belastungsdruck, vorzugsweise aus Metallfedern, die Toilettenbrille und den Urinabgangsverschluss in die Ruheposition zurück.Upon relief (by getting up) of the toilet seat glasses, one or more backpressure pressure devices, preferably metal springs, return the toilet seat and urine drainage plugs to the rest position.

Die Vorrichtung zum Gegendruck sollte dabei den Urinabgang im Ruhezustand wasserdicht verschließen, und vorzugsweise erst nach einer bestimmten Befastungskraft, besonders vorzugsweise etwas kleiner der Gewichtskraft eines sitzenden Kindes, die Übersetzungskonstruktion in Bewegung setzen.The device for counterpressure should seal the urine outlet at rest in a watertight manner, and preferably set the translation structure in motion only after a certain binding force, particularly preferably slightly smaller than the weight of a seated child.

Besonders vorzugsweise führt die Aktivierung derselben mechanischen Übersetzungskonstruktion gleichzeitig zu einer Entkoppelung der Toiletenspülmechanik; vorzugsweise auch hier über eine einfache mechanische Übersetzungskonstruktion.Particularly preferably, the activation of the same mechanical translation construction simultaneously leads to a decoupling of the Toiletenspülmechanik; preferably also here via a simple mechanical translation construction.

Für diese mechanischen Konstruktionen können alle geeigneten Verfahren und Vorrichtungen in Betracht kommen, die dem Fachmann bekannt sind.Any suitable method and device known to those skilled in the art may be considered for these mechanical designs.

Ebenfalls vorzugsweise setzt das Betätigen der Toilettenspülung die Steuerung des Urinabganges vorzugsweise durch mechanische Entkoppelung solange außer Funktion, bis der Spülvorgang beendet ist. Dadurch wird ein Eindringen von Spülwasser in den Urinabgang während einer Belastung der Urinabgangsmechanik nach Betätigung der Spültaste verhindert. Auch hier können alle geeigneten Übersetzungskonstruktionen in Betracht kommen, die dem Fachmann bekannt sind.Also preferably, the actuation of the toilet flush sets the control of the urine outlet, preferably by mechanical decoupling, out of operation until the flushing operation is completed. This prevents ingress of rinse water into the urine outlet during urine output mechanism loading after the rinse button is actuated. Again, everyone can Suitable translation constructions come into consideration, which are known in the art.

In den letzten Jahrzehnten hat sich das Verhalten des männlichen Defäkationsklientels auf Betreiben der weiblichen Vorrichtungsnutzerinnen langsam geändert. Ein gewisser Prozentsatz der Nutzer hat begonnen, vor dem Ausscheiden von Urin im aufrechten Stand die Toilettenbrille hoch zu klappen. In einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform macht sich das hier vorgestellte Verfahren das männliche Verhaltenszugeständnis zunutze. Das Hochklappen der Toilettenbrille bewirkt eine Öffnung des Urinabganges bei gleichzeitiger Blockierung der Spülvorrichtung. Damit ist gewährleistet, dass zumindest ein Teil des Urins männlich stehender Urinierer in den Urinabgang gelangt. Das Herunterklappen der Toilettenbrille bewirkt dann die Schließung des Urinabgangs und die Freigabe der Spülvorrichtung.In recent decades, the behavior of the male defecation clientele has slowly changed at the behest of female device users. A certain percentage of users have begun to fold up the toilet seat before leaving urine while standing upright. In a further particularly preferred embodiment, the method presented here makes use of the male behavioral concession. The folding up of the toilet seat causes an opening of the urine outlet while blocking the flushing device. This ensures that at least part of the urine of male-standing urinators gets into the urine outlet. The folding down of the toilet seat then causes the closure of the urine outlet and the release of the flushing device.

Der Fäkalabgang kann in allen möglichen Ausführungsformen, wie Vakuumabsaugung, etc., gestaltet sein. Zur Bedienung der Spülvorichtung können eine, oder mehrere Spültasten vorgesehen sein, die unterschiedliche Wassermengen für den Spülvorgang bereitstellen können.The fecal waste can be designed in all possible embodiments, such as vacuum extraction, etc. To operate the Spülvorichtung one or more rinsing buttons may be provided which can provide different amounts of water for the flushing process.

In einer weiteren, besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform können die unter (2) genannten Sensoren auch zur Erkennung und/oder Unterscheidung der in die Toilette eingebrachten Substanzen, wie zum Beispiel Urin, Fäkalien, Toilettenpapier, etc., eingesetzt werden. Die dann von den Sensoren ausgelösten Reaktionen können den Wasserverbrauch der Toilette regulieren.In a further, particularly preferred embodiment, the sensors mentioned under (2) can also be used to detect and / or distinguish the substances introduced into the toilet, such as, for example, urine, faeces, toilet paper, etc. The reactions then triggered by the sensors can regulate the water consumption of the toilet.

Die Toilettenschüsseln der genannten Ausführungsformen sind in einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsform mit einer schmutz- und/oder wasserabweisenden Oberfläche (z.B. Nanooberflächen) vorzugsweise nach dem Lotus-Blatt-Prinzip ausgestattet.The toilet bowls of said embodiments are, in a further particularly preferred embodiment, provided with a dirt and / or water repellent surface (e.g., nano-surfaces) preferably according to the lotus-leaf principle.

Das Prinzip des Verfahrens soll nun in einer rein mechanischen Ausführungsform anhand der Abbildungen erläutert werden. Diese ausschließlich beispielhaften Ausführungsformen sollen lediglich das Verfahren einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung verdeutlichen.

  • Figur 1 zeigt einen Querschnitt A - B durch die Toilette in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung. Im schraffierten Teil der Figur ist vorzugsweise die Mechanik lokalisiert, die den Urinabgang bei Belastung öffnet und die Toilettenspülmechanik entkoppelt, und bei Entlastung den Ruhezustand wiederherstellt. (1) zeigt einen Querschnitt durch den Fäkalsiphon. (6) zeigt der Urinabgang mit Siphon. Schnitte 1 - 4 zeigen die Querschnitte der Figur 2.
  • Figur 2 zeigt die Schnitte in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.
    • Schnitt 1 zeigt einen Schnitt durch den oberen Bereich der Vorrichtung. Die Schnittkante A - B zeigt den Schnitt der Figur 1. (2) symbolisiert den Urinabgang, und (3) den Fäkalabgang.
    • Schnitt 2 zeigt beginnende Ausbuchtungen (3) und (4) der seitlichen Wände der Vorrichtung, die dazu dienen, den Urin gezielt zum Urinabgang zu leiten.
    • Schnitt 3 zeigt die stärker werdenden Ausbuchtungen.
    • Schnitt (4) zeigt die Ausbuchtung kurz vor dem Urinabgang, der tiefer liegt. Tiefer als der Urinabgang ist die Überlaufkante zum Fäkalabgang.
  • Figur 3 zeigt eine mögliche mechanische Steuerung in einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung. Schwarze Kreise symbolisieren Achsen, weiße Kreise Gelenke. (E) symbolisiert den hochgeklappten Toiletendeckel, der die Spültaste (D) bedeckt.
The principle of the method will now be explained in a purely mechanical embodiment with reference to the figures. These exclusively exemplary embodiments are intended to illustrate only the method of a device according to the invention.
  • Figure 1 shows a cross section A - B through the toilet in a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention. In the hatched part of the figure, the mechanism is preferably located, which opens the urine outlet under load and decouples the toilet flushing mechanism, and restores the resting state when relieved. (1) shows a cross section through the fecal siphon. (6) shows the urine outlet with siphon. Sections 1-4 show the cross sections of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 2 shows the sections in a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention.
    • Section 1 shows a section through the upper part of the device. The cutting edge A - B shows the section of Figure 1. (2) symbolizes the urine outlet, and (3) the fecal outlet.
    • Section 2 shows beginning bulges (3) and (4) of the lateral walls of the device, which serve to direct the urine specifically to urine outlet.
    • Section 3 shows the stronger bulges.
    • Section (4) shows the bulge just before the urine outlet, which is lower. Deeper than the urine outlet, the overflow edge is the fecal outlet.
  • FIG. 3 shows a possible mechanical control in a preferred embodiment of the device according to the invention. Black circles symbolize axes, white circles joints. (E) symbolizes the folded-up lid of the cup, which covers the flush button (D).

Belastung der KlobrilleLoad the toilet seat

Bei Belastung der Klobrille (A) übt diese einen Druck über den Druckknopf (2) auf den Sensor (3) aus. Dieser wiederum drückt die Stange (4) bis zum Gelenk (5) nach unten.When the toilet seat (A) is loaded, it applies pressure to the sensor (3) via the push button (2). This in turn pushes the rod (4) down to the hinge (5).

Dadurch wird die starre Stange (6) - (8), die an der Achse (7) drehbar gelagert ist am Ende (6) nach unten, und somit das Ende (8) nach oben gedrückt.Thereby, the rigid rod (6) - (8), which is rotatably mounted on the axle (7) at the end (6) downwards, and thus the end (8) pushed upwards.

Das drückt wiederum die Stangen (10) und (15), die mit den Gelenken (9) und (14) an der Stange (8) gelagert sind, nach oben.This in turn pushes the rods (10) and (15), which are mounted with the joints (9) and (14) on the rod (8), upwards.

Das bewirkt ein Heben des Urinverschlussstopfens (B) samt Deckel (C). Damit ist der Urinabgang offen. Gleichzeitig rastet der Sperrzapfen (11) in die Sperröffnung (12) der Sperrblende (13) ein.This causes lifting of the Urinverschlussstopfens (B) with lid (C). This leaves the urine outlet open. At the same time the locking pin (11) engages in the locking opening (12) of the barrier panel (13).

Ebenfalls gleichzeitig wird die Sperrblende (16) über die Stange (15), die über Gelenk (14) an der Stange (8) gelagert ist, nach oben geschoben. Damit ist die Spültaste (D) am Sperrzapfen (18) und Sperrblende (16) über die Stangen (17), (19), (21) und (23) doppelt blockiert.At the same time, the barrier plate (16) via the rod (15), which is mounted on the joint (14) on the rod (8), pushed upwards. Thus, the rinsing button (D) on the locking pin (18) and blocking plate (16) over the rods (17), (19), (21) and (23) is blocked twice.

Entlastung der KlobrilleRelief of the toilet seat

Feder (26) drückt die gesamte Mechanik in die Ruhestellung zurück, also Urinstopfen (B) senkt sich wieder und verschließt den Urinabgang, und die Toilettenspülung wird über das Absenken von Sperrzapfen (11) und Sperrblende (16) wieder freigegeben.Spring (26) pushes the entire mechanism back to the rest position, so Urinstopfen (B) lowers again and closes the urine outlet, and the toilet flushing is released through the lowering of locking pin (11) and barrier (16) again.

Drücken der Spülung bei entlasteter KlobrillePress the flush with relieved toilet seat

Drücken der Spültaste (D) bewirkt über Stange (17) ein Einrasten des Sperrzapfens (18) in die Sperröffnung (16a) der Sperrblende (16).Pressing the rinsing button (D) via bar (17) engages a locking of the locking pin (18) in the locking opening (16a) of the barrier plate (16).

Gleichzeitig wird die starre Stange (19) - (21), die an der Achse (20) drehbar gelagert ist, am Gelenk (18) nach hinten gedrückt.At the same time, the rigid rod (19) - (21), which is rotatably mounted on the axle (20), pressed on the hinge (18) to the rear.

Dadurch bewegt sich Sperrblende (13) über die Stange (23), die über Gelenk (22) an der Stange (21) gelagert ist, nach vome.As a result, barrier plate (13) via the rod (23), which is mounted on the rod (21) via the joint (22), moves to vome.

Dadurch ist der Urinabgang über Sperrzapfen (11), der nicht in Sperröffnung (12) einrasten kann, und über Sperrblende (16) (über (10), (8) und (15)), die durch den eingerasteten Sperrzapfen (18) fixiert ist, doppelt blockiert.As a result, the urine outlet via locking pin (11), which can not lock in the locking opening (12), and on barrier plate (16) (via (10), (8) and (15)), fixed by the latched locking pin (18) is blocked twice.

Die Spültaste (D) geht erst zurück, wenn der Spülvorgang beendet ist. Damit ist eine Öffnung des Urinstopfens (B) auch dann ausgeschlossen, wenn die Klobrille (A) während der Spülung belastet wird.The rinsing button (D) does not return until the rinsing process has ended. Thus, an opening of the Urinstopfens (B) is excluded even if the toilet seat (A) is charged during the flushing.

Hochklappen der KlobrilleFold up the toilet seat

Die Klobrille (A) ist mit dem festen Lager (25) an Achse (1) drehbar gelagert. Ein Seilzug (24) ist fest an Lager (25) und Stange (8) verbunden. Ein Hochklappen der Klobrille (A) bewirkt eine Rechtsdrehung des Lagers (25) um Achse (1). Dadurch zieht Seilzug (24) die Stange (8) nach oben, und der Urinstopfen hebt sich, und die Spülung ist blockiert. Nach Herunterklappen der Klobrille (A) drückt Feder (26) die Mechanik in den Ruhezustand zurück.The toilet seat (A) is rotatably mounted with the fixed bearing (25) on axis (1). A cable (24) is firmly connected to the bearing (25) and rod (8). A folding up of the toilet seat (A) causes a clockwise rotation of the bearing (25) about axis (1). This pulls cable (24) up the rod (8) and the urine plug lifts and the mud is blocked. After folding down the toilet seat (A) spring (26) pushes the mechanism back to the idle state.

Detail ADetail A

Detail A zeigt Einzelheiten der beiden Sperrungsmechaniken. Die Sperrzapfen (11) und (18) können in die Sperröffnungen (16a) und (12) einrasten. Dadurch werden die Sperrblenden (13) und (16) unbeweglich. Nach Ausrasten der Sperrzapfen (10) und (17) sind die Sperrblenden (16) und (13) entlang ihrer Nut (12a), in denen die Achsen (10) und (17) stecken, nach oben wieder beweglich.Detail A shows details of the two locking mechanisms. The locking pins (11) and (18) can engage in the locking openings (16a) and (12). As a result, the barrier panels (13) and (16) immobile. After disengagement of the locking pin (10) and (17), the barrier panels (16) and (13) along their groove (12a), in which the axes (10) and (17) stuck, upwards again movable.

Claims (10)

  1. A urine separating toilet comprising:
    a) means for opening a urine outlet if a user sits down on the toilet or on the toilet seat and/or lifts the toilet seat and
    b) means for closing the urine outlet if, upon opening of the urine outlet, the user rises and/or puts down the toilet seat; and
    c) means for flushing the entire toilet bowl, wherein solids, such as toilet paper etc., can be transported together with the flushing water from the urine outlet area to the faecal outlet area.
  2. The urine separating toilet according to claim 1, further comprising means for blocking a flushing valve if a user sits down on the toilet and/or lifts the toilet seat, wherein the blocking means releases the flushing valve if the user rises and/or puts down the toilet seat.
  3. The urine separating toilet according to claims 1 and 2 for the separate collection of urine and faeces, wherein there is no partition wall between the urine and faecal outlets.
  4. The urine separating toilet according to claims 1 to 3, wherein no residual fluid collects around the closed urine outlet but said fluid is drained into the faecal outlet.
  5. The urine separating toilet according to claims 1 to 4, wherein the inside of the toilet bowl comprises protrusions so as to force the urine more effectively into the urine outlet.
  6. The urine separating toilet according to claims 1 to 5, wherein the raised toilet seat covers the flush buttons of the flushing means.
  7. The urine separating toilet according to claims 1 to 6, wherein the faecal outlet is designed as a vacuum drain.
  8. The urine separating means according to claims 1 to 7, wherein the inner surface of the toilet bowl is coated with a soil-resisting and water-repellent nano surface layer.
  9. A method for operating a urine separating toilet, comprising the steps of:
    a) opening the urine outlet if a user sits down on the toilet or the toilet seat and/or lifts the toilet seat and
    b) closing the urine outlet if, upon opening of the urine outlet, the user rises and/or puts down the toilet seat; and
    c) flushing the entire toilet bowl, wherein solids, such as toilet paper etc., can be transported from the urine outlet area to the faecal outlet area.
  10. The method according to claim 9, wherein a flushing valve is blocked when a user sits down on the toilet and/or lifts a toilet seat and the flushing valve is released if the user rises and/or puts down the toilet seat.
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