SINK AND ARRANGEMENT OF A SANITARY FITTING ON A SINK
A washbasin has a washbasin depression and a periphery encircling this washbasin depression, wherein the periphery, over a significant part of its longitudinal extent, runs at the same height above the washbasin depression. The washbasin is provided with two elevated shoulder regions which preferably each have a planar top side and are located at a higher level than the periphery around the washbasin depression. It is possible for them to merge into one another or overlap one another and to serve for the arrangement of a sanitary fitting on it.
This application is a continuation of international application PCT/EP2009/006316, filed Sep. 1, 2009, and claims priority under the Paris Convention to application DE 10 2008 050 894.2, filed in Germany on Sep. 25, 2008.
SCOPE AND PRIOR ARTThe invention relates to a washbasin and to the arrangement of a sanitary fitting with a delivery pipe and at least two operating elements provided separately therefrom on a washbasin of this type.
Customary washbasins include a washbasin depression and a periphery encircling the washbasin depression. Depending on the design of the washbasin, a periphery around the washbasin depression can be wider or narrower, for example it can even have a varying width. Above all on a rear periphery, for example in the direction of a wall, on or in front of which the washbasin is mounted, a periphery can be designed to be wider. A sanitary fitting can be located either on said periphery, in particular on a wider region of the periphery, or next to the washbasin or on a wall behind said washbasin. Numerous variations, technically and embodimentally, are possible here.
OBJECT AND SOLUTIONThe object underlying the invention is to create an abovementioned washbasin and an above-mentioned arrangement where problems of the prior art can be eliminated and, in particular, where a more extensive design flexibility and arrangement of sanitary fittings on a washbasin is possible.
This object is achieved by a washbasin and arrangement with the features defined in the independent claims. Advantageous and preferred embodiments of the invention are the object of further claims and will be explained below in more detail. The wording of the claims is made the content of the description through explicit references.
It is provided that the periphery encircling the washbasin depression, over a significant part of its longitudinal extent, runs at the same height above the washbasin depression. This can be between 60% and 70% or even 80% of its longitudinal extent. According to the invention, the washbasin has provided on it or is provided with at least two elevated shoulder regions which are located at a higher level than said periphery. Said shoulder regions are advantageously provided on the periphery of the washbasin or they interrupt the rest of the periphery embodiment or directly adjoin it. They can, therefore, fit laterally into the washbasin depression or into the inner region of the washbasin, but do not have to. The shoulder regions can be realized, for example, in the manner of platforms. In an advantageous manner, they have a planar top side, in a particularly advantageous manner they are horizontal, possibly even with a type of outlet such as for soap dishes. Said top sides or surfaces formed by the shoulder regions can be used in different ways, for example as a depositing surface for soap or care products, tooth brushes or similar objects. As an alternative to this, a sanitary fitting or a part of such a sanitary fitting can be provided on a top side of a shoulder region, for example just a delivery pipe or an operating element or rotary handle. This will be explained in more detail.
In the embodiment of the invention, the shoulder regions can each be of different heights. A difference in height can be of the order of magnitude of the difference in height between the lowermost shoulder region and the periphery around the washbasin depression. In the case of an advantageous embodiment, the differences in height between periphery and the shoulder regions and between the shoulder regions themselves is within the range of a few centimeters, for example between 3 cm and 10 cm.
In addition, it can be provided that the periphery, in its embodiment without the shoulder regions, runs approximately at the same height level, in particular even continuously.
In one embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the shoulder regions are in contact with one another or merge into one another or overlap one another. Such an overlap can be between 5% and 20% of their longitudinal extent into the direction of the respectively other shoulder region. The overlap is, therefore, preferably rather small. In the case of such an overlap, it can be provided that the elevated shoulder region has its original shape and the lower shoulder region is adapted to said shape or, as it were, runs into the other shoulder region. These types of shoulder regions merging into one another can be arranged both along the same side of the periphery or advantageously around a corner of an approximately rectangular washbasin.
In another embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that the shoulder regions are not in contact with one another or are spaced apart from one another. In this case, they can be arranged on two sides, which are at an angle to each other, of an essentially rectangular washbasin or also on two opposite sides of such a washbasin.
In yet a further embodiment of the invention, the shoulder regions are of different sizes, in particular are of different lengths and/or widths. This means that both a functional adaptation and an improved visual impression are achieved. It can be provided in an advantageous manner that a larger shoulder region or one with a larger top side is located at a higher level than a smaller shoulder region.
In particular in the case of rectangular or rectangular-like washbasins, it can be provided that the longest shoulder region is itself shorter than the side of the washbasin depression on the periphery of which it is provided, or even shorter than the shortest side on the washbasin depression. The achievement here is that the shoulder regions do not appear as an elevated peripheral side on the washbasin depression, but as clearly recognizable and above all also smaller and more elevated shoulders or platforms or the like.
There are essentially no functional limitations to the form of the shoulder regions, similarly as to the washbasin itself. On one hand, a shoulder region can have an essentially elongate and rectangular top side, it being possible for said rectangular shape to be very sharp and concise or also essentially soft and rounded. As an alternative to this, rounded, in particular longish oval or circular, top sides or at the shoulder region are possible. Said basic shape or the cross section of the shoulder regions can be selected either in a corresponding manner to those of the washbasin or consciously can be precisely contrasting thereto.
The realization of a shoulder region can, in principle, be relatively freely selected. It is naturally advantageous, as has already been described, for the top side of a shoulder region to be planar or level. This increases the suitability for use. In addition, it can be provided in an advantageous manner that a shoulder region is essentially realized the same such that, along its vertical extent, it has an essentially constant cross section, that is to say, as it were, is approximately cylindrical.
In a further embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that a shoulder region is provided on the region of the periphery of the washbasin depression, where the washbasin is mounted on a wall or, for example, on a support frame, in the direction of a wall next to said wall. Such a shoulder region is very suitable for mounting a sanitary fitting or at least a delivery pipe of said sanitary fitting or the operating elements for said sanitary fitting. A water jet emerging from such a delivery pipe is very easily accessible and at the same time the delivery pipe does not interfere with the accessibility to the washbasin depression.
In the case of the invention, it can be advantageous for at least one shoulder region on one side of the washbasin depression not to be provided in the centre thereof or to be provided at one end of the side. It is advantageous for this to be provided in the direction of the end of the side pointing in the direction of an aforementioned wall or being adjacent thereto. This means, therefore, that such a shoulder region is offset towards the back. In yet another further embodiment of the invention, it can be provided that two shoulder regions are provided on the washbasin, on two adjacent sides, for example a rear side and the left or the right side.
A washbasin according to the invention can be produced in an advantageous manner in one piece or the shoulder regions can be formed integrally on the washbasin, in particular on the encircling periphery. If a washbasin is produced from ceramic or some other castable material, it is possible in a particularly advantageous manner to produce the washbasin in one piece with integral forming of the shoulder regions. If a washbasin is assembled from a plurality of parts, as is the case for many washbasins made from essentially rectangular plastics material or stone plates, a shoulder region can also be realized as a separate component and can be mounted on the washbasin, in particular adhered or screwed thereto.
In a further embodiment of the invention, it can be provided in an advantageous manner that a shoulder region is not designed to be solid, but rather is designed to be hollow from beneath. Depending on the material used, a predominant wall thickness can be, at most, a few centimeters or even less. In a particularly advantageous manner, it can be provided that on one shoulder region on the top side, in particular from beneath, a preparation is provided in order to produce, in an easy manner, a penetration or a through-opening through the top side. These can be used for installing sanitary fittings or the supply lines thereof. Such a preparation can be, for example, a press cut or the like prefabricated quasi as a material weakness and provided from beneath. By means of an impact from above onto the press cut, a centre piece can be broken out in order to create the through-opening.
In the case of an arrangement according to the invention of a sanitary fitting with a delivery pipe and at least one operating element realized separately therefrom, it is provided that at least one of said two parts is mounted on an afore-described shoulder region on the washbasin. If the sanitary fitting includes a plurality of operating elements, for example corresponding to a three-hole fitting with two rotary handles for hot water and cold water, in an advantageous manner the rotary handles are located together on a shoulder region and the delivery pipe on the washbasin itself or on another shoulder region.
These and further features proceed from the description and the drawings as well as from the claims, the individual features being realized in each case individually per se or as a plurality in the form of subcombinations in the case of an embodiment of the invention and in other areas and being able to represent advantageous designs that are patentable per se, for which protection is claimed in this case. The subdivision of the application into sub-headings and individual sections does not limit the universality of the statements made therein.
Exemplary embodiments of the inventions are represented schematically in the drawings and are explained below, in which, in detail:
According to the invention, the washbasin 11 includes an elevated shoulder region 20a on the rear side 17a and an elevated shoulder region 20b on the right side 17c. From the top view in
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In addition, it is advantageous (not shown in the figures) if the washbasin 11, when produced for example from ceramic, is not completely solid, but, as it were, is moulded and provided from underneath with indentations and recesses. This applies, in particular, also to the periphery 14 and to the shoulder regions 20 as otherwise these would be totally solid.
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The sanitary fitting 25 includes a delivery pipe 26, which extends above the washbasin 11 and the washbasin depression 12, and an operating element 27 arranged to the left and right thereof. Said sanitary fitting 25 is a so-called three-hole fitting, for which purpose the three bores 22 in
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Claims
1. A washbasin having a washbasin depression and a periphery encircling said washbasin depression, wherein said periphery, over a significant part of its longitudinal extent, runs at the same height above said washbasin depression, wherein said washbasin is provided on it with at least two elevated shoulder regions, said elevated shoulder regions being located at a higher level than said periphery around said washbasin depression.
2. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said at least two elevated shoulder regions each have a planar top side.
3. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said shoulder regions are each of different heights, and a difference in height is of the order of magnitude of the difference in height between said lowermost shoulder region and said periphery around said washbasin depression.
4. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said shoulder regions are in contact with one another or merge into one another.
5. The washbasin according to claim 4, wherein said shoulder regions are in contact with one another or merge into one another with an overlap of between 5% and 20% of their longitudinal extent into a direction of said respectively other shoulder region.
6. The washbasin according to claim 5, wherein said elevated shoulder region has its original shape and said lower shoulder region is adapted to the shape of said other shoulder region.
7. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said shoulder regions are not in contact with one another.
8. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said shoulder regions are of different sizes and are of different lengths or widths.
9. The washbasin according to claim 8, wherein a smaller shoulder region is located at a higher level than a larger shoulder region.
10. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said longest shoulder region is shorter than said shortest side of said washbasin depression.
11. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein one said shoulder region has an essentially elongate and rectangular surface area with rounded corners.
12. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein, along its vertical extent, one said shoulder region, with an exception of rounded top edges, has an essentially constant cross section.
13. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said washbasin is approximately right-angled or said washbasin depression is approximately right-angled, said shoulder regions being provided on different sides of said washbasin or of said washbasin depression. or the longitudinal directions of the shoulder regions being approximately at right angles to one another.
14. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said longitudinal directions of said shoulder regions are approximately at right angles to one another.
15. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein one said shoulder region is provided on said peripheral region of said washbasin depression in a direction of that side of said washbasin which is designed for mounting into direction of a wall.
16. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein at least one said shoulder region is provided on said washbasin eccentrically.
17. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said shoulder regions are provided on adjacent sides.
18. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said shoulder regions are formed integrally on said washbasin or on said encircling periphery around said washbasin depression.
19. The washbasin according to claim 18, wherein said shoulder regions are integrally formed when produced from ceramic or other castable material.
20. The washbasin according to claim 1, wherein said shoulder regions are designed to be hollow, or non-solid, from beneath with a wall thickness of, at most, a few centimeters.
21. Arrangement of a sanitary fitting with a drainage pipe and two operating elements provided separately therefrom, such as rotary handles, on said washbasin according to claim 1, wherein at least one said operating element is provided on a different shoulder region from said drainage pipe.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 17, 2011
Publication Date: Sep 15, 2011
Inventors: Ronan Bouroullec (Paris), Erwan Bouroullec (Paris)
Application Number: 13/050,625