Abstract: The invention describes a sanitary fitting with an electrical operating device, which has at least one capacitive sensor (1) with at least one operating region (3). The operating region (3) comprises a support layer (7), which is composed of an electrically insulating material, and an at least partially electrically conductive sensor layer (9) which is functionally connected to an electrical control unit. The sensor layer (9) is arranged on that side of the support layer (7) which is remote from an operating side of the operating region (3), and is connected to the control unit via an electrically conductive conduction layer (23).

Abstract: A sanitary fitting has a water inlet, at least one operating element and an outlet, the outlet consisting, at least in part, of a transparent material. Also provided is an illuminating device which incorporates light into the transparent material. In this way, straightforward technical means provide for a large number of new design possibilities which increase the attractiveness of the sanitary fitting for the user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for actuating a sanitary appliances which comprises at least one sensor arranged in a housing and provided with a pressure-sensitive element and is actuatable by applying a force on the sensor sensitive area for deforming said element. The inventive device also comprises a control system which determines the deformation of the element and produces a signal by which the operation of the sanitary appliances is controllable. Coupling means extending perpendicularly to the operating direction of the sensor outside of the sensitive area thereof enable a force which is generated at a distance from said sensitive area to be transferable thereon.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary fitting containing an assembly of several light sources for illuminating water that flows out of or into the sanitary fitting, said light sources generating light of different colors. According to the invention, collecting optics are positioned upstream of the light sources to focus and mix the light that is generated by the light sources. This permits the generation of intensive mixed colors, which, for example, can illuminate the interior of a shower jet.

Abstract: Disclosed is an actuating device for fixtures, particularly plumbing fixtures, comprising at least one input unit that is provided with a plurality of sensors which are connected to a control unit, and at least one drive unit for at least one closing device for at least one fluid pipe, especially a valve of a water pipe that can be controlled by means of the control unit. At least three sensors are arranged in a substantially regular manner essentially along a closed curve. The drive unit is triggered when signals of at least two adjacent sensors are detected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary system with a hand-held shower including a handle which can be connected to a shower hose and carries a shower head, and at least one lighting device arranged in the shower head. Said lighting device can be supplied with power by at least one accumulator which is connected to connections in a manner accessible from the exterior for connection to a charging set. The sanitary system further including a charging set for charging the accumulator. The accumulator is accommodated in the shower head which, in a coupling area, has the connections for connecting the accumulator to the charging set. The shower head can be detached from the handle and the charging set includes an accommodating area into which the shower head can be introduced with its coupling area for charging the accumulator and which has an inner contour that is complementary to the outer contour of the coupling area of the shower head.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plumbing fixture including an electrically actuated valve by means of which a water flow that penetrates the plumbing fixture can be turned on and off. A first switch that is embodied as a proximity switch is used for opening the valve and thus starting the water flow. The inventive plumbing fixture additionally comprises a mechanically actuated operator's element which is used for regulating another function of the plumbing fixture, such as the water temperature or the water quantity. A second switch that is used for electrically blocking the first switch is assigned to the mechanically actuated operator's element. For this purpose, the second switch is disposed so as to respond when the additional operator's element is manipulated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary fitting which comprises at least one actuating element (10, 20, 30) for actuating the sanitary fitting. Said actuating element comprises a contactless or contact-sensitive sensor (13, 23, 33) arranged inside or below a transparent cover (12, 22, 32). A display device (14, 24, 34) is mounted below said cover and is controlled by a control device (15, 25, 35) in such a manner that it changes its display status when the actuating element (10, 20, 30) is actuated, thereby confirming actuation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for actuating a sanitary appliances which comprises at least one sensor arranged in a housing and provided with a pressure-sensitive element and is actuatable by applying a force on the sensor sensitive area for deforming said element. The inventive device also comprises a control system which determines the deformation of the element and produces a signal by which the operation of the sanitary appliances is controllable. Coupling means extending perpendicularly to the operating direction of the sensor outside of the sensitive area thereof enable a force which is generated at a distance from said sensitive area to be transferable thereon.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitary fitting containing an assembly of several light sources for illuminating water that flows out of or into the sanitary fitting, said light sources generating light of different colours. According to the invention, collecting optics are positioned upstream of the light sources to focus and mix the light that is generated by the light sources. This permits the generation of intensive mixed colours, which, for example, can illuminate the interior of a shower jet.

Abstract: A sanitary fitting has a water inlet, at least one operating element and an outlet, the outlet consisting, at least in part, of a transparent material. Also provided is an illuminating device which incorporates light into the transparent material. In this way, straightforward technical means provide for a large number of new design possibilities which increase the attractiveness of the sanitary fitting for the user.

Abstract: A description is given of a sanitary fitting with a water-outlet housing, which has a water outlet, and with a water-feed line, a water-outlet moderator being arranged between the water-feedline and the water outlet. The water-outlet moderator has a moderator housing with a moderator chamber, in which is arranged a hollow body which has at least one water-entry opening, which is connected to the water-feedline, and at least one water-exit opening, the at least one water-exit opening connecting the interior of the hollow body to the moderator chamber, and the moderator chamber having at least one outlet opening to the water outlet.

Abstract: Disclosed is an actuating device (1) for fixtures, particularly plumbing fixtures, comprising at least one input unit that is provided with a plurality of sensors (2, 3, 4) which are connected to a control unit (10), and at least one drive unit (12) for at least one closing device (13) for at least one fluid pipe (14), especially a valve of a water pipe that can be controlled by means of the control unit (10). At least three sensors (2, 3, 4) are arranged in a substantially regular manner essentially along a closed curve (5). The drive unit (12) is triggered when signals of at least two adjacent sensors (2, 3, 4) are detected.

Abstract: A device for sterilizing water flowing through a sanitary appliance has a housing, which comprises an inlet and an outlet for the water; a UV lamp, which is disposed inside the housing and the radiation of which is directed towards the water flowing through; and a throughflow chamber for the water, which is disposed in the housing and surrounds the UV lamp.

Abstract: A device for sterilizing water flowing through a sanitary appliance, e.g. a bathtub outlet (1), comprises a UV lamp (12), which is disposed in a housing (2, 3, 4) having a housing jacket (2) and the radiation of which is directed towards the water flowing through. Disposed in the housing (2, 3, 4) is a throughflow chamber (17), which surrounds the UV lamp (12). The UV lamp (12) has a substantially rod-shaped lamp body (32). The latter is surrounded by a protective tube (19) made substantially of a material which transmits UV light. The protective tube (19) prevents a flow directly against the lamp body (32). The lamp body (32) is supported against the protective tube (19) via supporting means (38, 39), which allow only a low heat transfer between the protective tube (19) and the lamp body (32).

Abstract: A sanitary installation (1) has a sanitary appliance and at least one sensor (12, 13, 14) for at least one operating-condition parameter of the sanitary appliance.

Abstract: A device for degerminating water passing through a sanitary appliance includes a housing 23 through which water can flow, a water outlet 3 and a UV lamp 22 located therein that radiates water flowing through the housing and a filtering device 21 provided in the housing in order to destroy the micro-organisms in the water and/or the filtering device. The energy supply circuit of the UV-lamp is controlled by an electronic control unit 10, which also controls a valve driver circuit for a magnetic valve 6 located in a fresh water feed pipe. The electronic control unit activates the energy supply circuit when it receives a signal for switching on the UV-lamp. The valve driver circuit is activated after a time delay, ensuring that when the magnetic valve opens letting water flow through the housing to the outlet of the appliance, the UV-lamp has reached its full radiation capacity.

Abstract: A device for degerminating water passing through a sanitary appliance subjects water flowing through a housing and a filtering device in the housing, to radiation, thereby destroying the micro-organisms in the water and/or the filtering device. An energy supply circuit 10 for a UV lamp is controlled by an electronic control unit which receives a “switch-on” signal produced as follows: when a manually-operated valve 4 in a fresh water supply is opened, pressure on a pressure sensor 5 falls; a magnetic valve 6 initially remaining closed. A corresponding electrical signal is then sent to the electronic control unit, which activates the energy supply circuit and opens the magnetic valve 6 in a set time sequence. When the manually-operated valve 4 is closed, the pressure on the pressure sensor 5 rises. The corresponding electrical signal is then sent to the electronic control unit, which in turn deactivates the energy supply circuit according to certain time factors.

Abstract: A sanitary installation (1) has a sanitary fitting (2) with an electrically actuable device, in particular a solenoid valve. Furthermore, it comprises a rechargeable battery (3) fed by a solar cell device (6) which is part of a supply device. The solar cell device (6) is integrated in a mirror (7) situated in the vicinity of the sanitary fitting (2). Ambient light which is regularly present during the operation of the sanitary appliance suffices for the self-sufficient operation of the sanitary installation (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for degerminating water passing through a sanitary appliance, comprising a housing (2) through which water can flow, and a UV lamp (12) located therein. Said UV-lamp (12) is connected to an external current source by a terminal base (10) made up of two detachable parts (10a, 10b). The first part (10a) of the receiving base (10) is fixed on the housing (2, 3, 4) and contains a first coil (23) which can be connected to the external current source. The other part (10b) of the terminal base (10) has a receiving opening (15) into which the base area (13) of the UV-lamp can be tightly inserted. A second coil (26) is also integrated into this second part (10b). When the terminal base (10) is assembled, the second coil (26) is so close to the first coil (23) in the first part (10a) that the two coils (23, 26) perform the function of a transformer transmitting power without a galvanic connection forming between the two parts (10a, 10b) of the terminal base.