RU238693U1 - Toilet Rim Disinfection Device - Google Patents

Abstract

This utility model pertains to sanitary and hygienic equipment, specifically to devices for disinfecting surfaces in public and private restrooms. It can be used to disinfect toilet rims before use. The technical result consists of improving ease of use, ensuring the efficiency of the disinfection procedure, and reducing the risk of cross-contamination by integrating the means for dispensing absorbent material and its impregnation with an antiseptic in a single compact housing. The toilet rim disinfection device is a wall-mounted housing made of impact-resistant plastic, such as ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, or metal (stainless steel) with a thickness of 1-5 mm. The housing consists of a rear panel, which serves as a mounting base for mounting on a vertical surface, and a hinged front cover, providing access to all internal components. The cover is mounted on hinges and secured with a latch, and its front panel features longitudinal inspection slots for visually monitoring the remaining consumables. The rear wall contains mounting holes or grooves for fastening to the wall with fasteners, while the fasteners are hidden when the lid is closed. 6 z.p. f-ly, 2 fig.

Description

AREA OF TECHNOLOGY

The utility model relates to the field of sanitary and hygienic equipment, namely to devices for disinfecting surfaces in public and private restrooms, and can be used to disinfect the rim of the toilet before use.

LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY

Various devices for disinfecting the rim of a toilet in public and private restrooms are known. For example, a device for dispensing chemicals according to patent JP 2013075059 A with a priority date of September 30, 2011. It includes: a container containing a package with a chemical; a nozzle portion located at the bottom of the container and fluidly connected to the package with a chemical at the upper end for dispensing a chemical flowing from the upper end outward and downward when the rear side is pressed relative to the container through a plug; and a pressing portion located at the front of the container for pushing the plug of the nozzle portion back when the rear part is pressed. The chemical dispensing device also has a light source attached to the container or nozzle portion and illuminating the bottom of the container. When the pressing portion is retracted and paper or cloth is positioned under the container, the optical axis of the light source is located inside or near the area of application of the chemical to the paper or cloth.

A disadvantage of this invention is the need to use two separate devices and perform manipulations in different places to obtain a wipe with an antiseptic, which does not provide the necessary convenience and efficiency for sanitizing surfaces, such as toilet seats.

This problem is solved by a toilet seat sanitizer device according to international application WO 9408499 A1 dated April 28, 1994. The toilet seat disinfectant device begins working after removing the sprayer and spraying disinfectant around the perimeter of the toilet seat. A wipe is then applied around the same perimeter, the disinfectant is removed, and the wipe and disinfectant are discarded into the toilet.

However, when using this device, there is a need to pre-apply a disinfectant directly to the surface of the seat before treating it with a wipe, which creates a risk of user contact with the chemical composition and does not ensure proper hygiene at all stages of the process.

The closest analogue to the claimed subject matter is a surface disinfection device according to patent CN 112512318 A with a priority date of July 12, 2018. The present invention proposes a surface disinfection device. The device is designed to accommodate a single-component or multi-component indicator composition and, if necessary, includes a disinfectant composition. The indicator composition and, if necessary, the disinfectant composition are distributed throughout the disinfectant upon activation of the device. The assembly includes two or more chambers designed to separate the contents of the chambers prior to activation of the device. The disinfectant composition is contained in a multi-chamber assembly with the indicator composition, or the components of the indicator composition are contained in separate chambers or in a single chamber.

However, it also has its drawbacks, namely, the complexity of its design and operation, due to the need to mix multi-component compounds immediately before use. This complicates the filling process and increases the risk of improper operation.

DISCLOSURE OF THE ESSENCE OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The technical problem that the utility model is aimed at solving is the creation of a device that ensures a convenient, fast and hygienic process of surface treatment.

The technical result consists in reducing the risk of cross-contamination by integrating the means for dispensing the absorbent material and its impregnation with a liquid antiseptic agent in a single compact housing.

The device is a wall-mounted enclosure made of impact-resistant plastic such as ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, or metal (stainless steel) 1-5 mm thick. The enclosure consists of a rear panel, which serves as a mounting base for vertical surface mounting, and a hinged front cover, providing access to all internal components. The cover is hinged and secured with a latch, lock, or magnets. Its front cover features longitudinal inspection slots for visually monitoring the remaining consumables. The rear panel contains mounting holes or grooves for wall mounting with fasteners, which are hidden when the cover is closed.

The interior of the housing is divided by a vertical partition into two isolated compartments. The left compartment is a tray for holding a stack of paper wipes, equipped with guides or stops to prevent the stack from shifting. The right compartment is designed to accommodate a liquid antiseptic dispenser, which is attached to the rear wall. The liquid antiseptic dispenser, consisting of a unit with a reservoir, sprayer, and proximity sensor, is oriented with the nozzle facing down and is designed for multiple use, allowing for the addition of any liquid antibacterial agent and removal from the main structure. Liquid can be added before and after the dispenser is removed. The bottom panel of the housing has two service windows: an oblong left window for dispensing wipes and a right window, which serves as the liquid antiseptic spray zone. The internal structure includes reinforcing ribs for reinforcement.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The utility model is illustrated by the drawings presented in Fig. 1-2.

Fig. 1 shows the external appearance of the device body.

Fig. 2 shows the compartments inside the housing and openings for removing wipes and applying disinfectant.

The numbers on the figures indicate:

1 - front part of the body (cover),

2 - rear part of the body,

3 - automatic dispenser,

4 - tray for placing a stack of paper napkins,

5 - lower part of the body,

6 - holes.

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UTILITY MODEL

The device operates as follows. The user removes a paper wipe from the appropriate compartment and holds it near the proximity sensor of the liquid antiseptic dispenser. The dispenser automatically sprays a dose of liquid antiseptic onto the wipe's surface. The user then wipes and disinfects the desired surface with the soaked wipe. The used wipe is then discarded in the toilet for disposal, dissolves, and flushes.

The device is mounted on a vertical wall using two or three mounting points at a height convenient for the user. The self-contained dispenser operates on batteries or a 220V power supply; it can be replaced and refilled without disassembling the entire unit through the open lid. The smooth surfaces of the housing facilitate sanitization of the device itself and minimize bacteria accumulation.

Claims (7)

1. A toilet rim disinfection device comprising a housing consisting of a rear wall with wall-mounted elements and a hinged front cover mounted on hinges and provided with a latch for fixing in the closed position; wherein the housing is made with an internal vertical partition dividing the housing into two isolated compartments, wherein the first compartment is made in the form of a tray for placing a stack of paper napkins, and in the second compartment a liquid antiseptic dispenser is installed with a sprayer oriented downwards with the possibility of repeatedly spraying a portion of the liquid antiseptic onto the surface of a paper napkin; wherein the lower panel of the housing is provided with two technological windows, wherein the first window is made opposite the tray for placing a stack of paper napkins with the possibility of removing paper napkins, and the second window is located under the nozzle of the liquid antiseptic dispenser with the formation of a zone for applying a liquid antiseptic to the removed napkin before disinfecting the toilet rim. 2. The device according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the dispenser of the liquid antiseptic agent is installed in the second compartment using posts or clips, grooves and fasteners with the possibility of removal, and refilling of the antiseptic is possible without removing the dispenser. 3. The device according to item 1, characterized in that the body is made of plastic selected from the group: ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene. 4. The device according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the body is made of stainless steel. 5. The device according to paragraph 1, characterized in that the elements for wall mounting are made in the form of mounting holes or grooves, and access to the elements for wall mounting is possible only when the hinged front cover is open. 6. The device according to paragraph 1, characterized in that it is made with viewing slots for visual control of the remaining wipes and the level of antiseptic in the dispenser. 7. The device according to paragraph 1, characterized in that a contactless dispenser of liquid antiseptic with a proximity sensor is installed in the second compartment.