EP1006243B1 - Assembly containing connecting box for sanitary fittings and washing block - Google Patents

Abstract

The sanitary fitting connecting block has at least one connection (1) for a house installation water feed conduit and at least one connection for a conduit leading to a user. A flushing block (15) is connectable to the connecting block instead of to the sanitary fitting and produces a connection between the housing installation connection and a connection for the user. The connecting block has a dividing position (4) for the sanitary fitting and openings (3) issuing in the dividing position and connected with a connection. The flushing block has channels (10) which work in conjunction with the openings of the dividing position.

Description

The invention is based on the installation of sanitary fittings. Usually, the sanitary fittings are plastered connected to a house installation. Before the final Attaching the sanitary fittings it is necessary to Rinse lines, thus resulting in the installation Contaminants, machining chips or the like completely removed from the mains. This must happen before the sanitary fittings are connected. As often from the connection points for the sanitary fitting also Leads lead away, for example, for showers, must also these parts of the water pipe are flushed. In addition, must the installation's mains have been tested for pressure resistance become.

It is already a Kombibaustopfen with flushing device for stopping pipes and simultaneous flushing known (DE-A1-3519173). Here is one Pipe screwed to the pipe connection instead of a sanitary object. The Pipe contains at its end a water shut-off and a stopper. After removing the end plug, the water shut-off valve can be flushed through the line will be opened.

The invention is based on the object, a way to to facilitate the installation of sanitary fittings.

To solve this problem, the invention proposes a Unit of connection block and flushing block with the features of claim 1 above. further developments The invention is the subject of the dependent Claims, their wording as well as the wording of the summary by reference to the content of the description is done.

The invention proposes, first the terminal block with the House installation to connect. Subsequently, the flushing block connected to the terminal block. This can of course also in reverse order. After that, both flushing and subsequent testing for compressive strength respectively. By flushing the water passes from the one feeder terminal through the terminal block, the Spülblock, again through the terminal block and from there into the lead to the consumer.

According to the invention it can be provided that the terminal block has a separation point for the sanitary fitting, wherein in the separation point, for example, a flat surface, openings open, each with a terminal of the terminal block are connected. The openings can be symmetrical with advantage be arranged, for example, mirror-symmetrical or point-symmetrical to an axis of the sanitary fitting. Also another grid-like arrangement of the openings is with Advantage possible. The openings serve to clear the water from the connection block to the sanitary fitting or during the Installation lead to the rinse block.

In particular, it can be provided that the flushing block with the Openings of the separation point of the terminal block cooperating Has channels.

In a further development of the invention can be provided that the Flushing block in different positions with the connection block is connectable and in each position a connection between two connections. This will make it possible for everyone Rinse lines by rinsing the flushing block the first line decreases and in a changed position reinstall.

According to the invention can be provided that the possible Positions of the purge block can be detected by index means. For example, the index means can be used with the openings in the separation point of the terminal block interact. For example The channels may have lugs in the openings intervene in the separation point. Another possibility the correct orientation may be that the Flush block with mounting holes for the sanitary fitting interacts.

In a further development of the invention can be provided that the Terminal block not only two terminals for supply lines, but also two to one consumer leading connections having. In this case, the flushing block can also by Attach in different positions the connections produce. But it is also possible and will be provided by the Invention proposed that the flushing block two separate Channels, each having a connection between one input terminal and one each to a consumer leading connection. This will make it possible in one operation to rinse all lines and also then after closing the outlet at the consumer to carry out a test for compressive strength. When on a domestic installation all connections for sanitary fittings be provided with such a flushing block, it is possible flush all lines at once. This makes it easier Installer the work considerably.

In a further development of the invention can be provided be that the rinse block has its own departure, the especially for rinsing can be used. The flushing outlet may have a purge valve or a connection option for a flush valve.

According to the invention it can be provided that the flushing outlet with a channel communicates. He can then also as normal departure can be used during installation if water is to be removed.

It may also be provided according to the invention that the flushing outlet only with a connection of the house installation stands. In a terminal block, the two ports and has only one exit leading to a consumer, can in this case the flushing of the one supply line to the consumer through the channel of the flushing block, while flushing the second supply line through the Flushing the Spülblocks can be done.

In particular, it may be provided in a development that the Rinse block at a central attachment to the terminal block is fastened.

It is also possible that the flushing block with other Attachment devices attached to the terminal block can be provided for the sanitary fitting.

According to the invention it can be provided that the flushing block two having symmetrical channels. This is especially true of Advantage, although the terminal block is symmetrical is.

The terminal block can in particular for insertion into a Be designed concealed box. This is where the invention beats before, the Spülblock to be designed so that it is mounted Terminal block can be inserted from the front into the flush-mounted box and also can be taken forward again.

Fig. 1

ein Schnitt durch einen Anschlußblock nach der Erfindung;

Fig. 2

eine Aufsicht auf den Anschlußblock der Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

eine Ansicht des mit dem Anschlußblock zusammenwirkenden Spülblocks von unten;

Fig. 4

eine Aufsicht auf den Spülblock der Fig. 3 von der gegenüberliegenden Seite;

Fig. 5

einen Schnitt durch den Spülblock etwa längs Linie V-V in Fig. 3;

Fig. 6

einen der Fig. 5 entsprechenden Schnitt bei einer geänderten Ausführungsform.

Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention and from the drawing. Hereby show:

Fig. 1

a section through a connection block according to the invention;

Fig. 2

a plan view of the terminal block of Fig. 1;

Fig. 3

a view of the cooperating with the terminal block rinsing block from below;

Fig. 4

a plan view of the flushing block of Figure 3 from the opposite side.

Fig. 5

a section through the flushing block approximately along line VV in Fig. 3;

Fig. 6

one of the Fig. 5 corresponding section in a modified embodiment.

Fig. 1 and 2 show the terminal block, which together with the Rinse block to be used according to the invention. The connection block has four ports 1 in one plane lie and are arranged offset by 90 degrees. The Connections can be an internal thread for screwing a Connecting piece or a continuative line or a other connection device for domestic installation exhibit. Of the terminals 1 each leads a channel. 2 to an opening 3 in a flat surface 4, as the separation point for the attachment of a sanitary fitting is used. For example a mixing valve can be installed here. Also the four openings 3 are in the parting surface 4 by 90 degrees arranged offset and have the same distance from the Center of the circular separation surface 4. In this Center is a threaded bore 5 introduced, whose axis is perpendicular to the flat parting surface 4 stands.

Angularly centered between each two terminals 1 is a Fixing eyelet 6 is arranged in the terminal block, the also provided with an internal thread.

The connection block is inside a house installation a flush-mounted box below the surface of the wall attached and connected to the house installation. there serve in the example shown two terminals 1 as leads, by so the water to the openings 3 in the Separation point flows. The two remaining connections 1 are used to connect to a consumer, For example, a bath mixer or overhead shower.

FIGS. 3 to 5 now show the flushing block which is connected to the Connecting block of Fig. 1 and 2 interact and flushing allow of lines. The rinse block points a central plate 7 whose diameter is about the Diameter of the separation point forming surface 4 of the Terminal block corresponds. This plate 7 is flat, so that it can be placed on the surface 4. On the top the plate 7 is a tubular projection 8 is formed, which is perpendicular to the plate 7 and coaxial with the circumference is arranged. With the help of this approach 8, the flushing block be screwed to the terminal block characterized in that a screw inserted through the neck 8 and into the Threaded hole 5 is screwed.

At the terminal block facing underside of the plate. 7 are a total of four short pieces of pipe 9 formed, of which in Fig. 5, two such pipe sections 9 can be seen. These Pipe pieces do not extend around an entire circumference, but only over part of the circumference. The pipe pieces 9 are arranged so that they into the openings 3 of the separating surface 4 of the terminal block fit into it. The pipe pieces 9 form the end of each of a channel 10, of a pipe section. 9 leads to the other pipe section 9. The channels 10 are through Elevations in the terminal block facing away from the top 11th the Spülblocks formed, see left in Fig. 5. The Course of the channels is shown in Fig. 3 in a simplified manner shown.

Fig. 4 shows a plan view of the rinsing block, from which shows that between the attachment 8 and the attachment Plate 7 a plurality of reinforcing ribs 12 present is. These reinforcing ribs 12 are there for it make sure that when in the channels 10 the full Water pressure is present, the plate 7 is not from the interface 4 of the terminal block triggers. From Fig. 4 is also the To remove top 13 of the channels 10. In the illustrated For example, the channels are approximately straight from one Pipe piece 9 to the other. But you could also go along one Scope run.

The purge block is used as follows. After installing of the terminal block in a flush box is the Rinse block placed on the separation surface 4 of the terminal block and screwed with a screw in the threaded hole 5. The channels are oriented so that they are one of a supply line associated opening 3 with a consumer assigned Connect opening 3. For example, the hot water supply with the bathtub outlet and the cold water supply connected with the effervescent outlet. If this is true with everyone Terminal blocks of a house or apartment performed is, a flushing of all lines can be done. For this it is then no longer necessary to implement the flushing block. Subsequently, a test for compressive strength can be carried out respectively.

6 now shows a modified embodiment of a flushing block 15. The flushing block 15 of FIG. 6 contains another Pipe extension 16, which is not connected to a channel 10 is, but directly into an opening 17 opens, with a Opening 3 of the terminal block are brought into connection can. At the outer end 18 of the pipe socket 16 is a purge valve 19 present, with the help of a screwdriver can be opened and closed and in the open Condition the water can escape from an opening 20. For example, in a terminal block in which only one actually leading to a consumer connection with one Line is provided, the valve 19 as a purge valve for the one line that is not being used a consumer is connected by a channel 10.

Claims (15)

1. Unit consisting of a connecting block for plumbing fixtures and a rinsing block (15), wherein the connecting block

   1.1 has at least one connection (1) for a water feed line of a house plumbing system, and

   1.2 has at least one connection (1) for a line leading to a consumer, and

   1.3 the rinsing block (15) is connectable to the connecting block instead of the plumbing fixture, and

   1.4 it serves to establish a connection between the connection (1) for the home plumbing system and the connection (1) for the line leading to the consumer.
2. Unit according to claim 1, wherein the connecting block has an interface (4) for the plumbing fixture, and the connecting block has openings (3) ending in the interface and each are connected to a connection (1).
3. Unit according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the rinsing block (15) has channels (10) that communicate with the openings (3) of the interface (4).
4. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the rinsing block (15) is connectable to the connecting block in different positions, and a connection is established between two connections (1) in each position.
5. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the different options for connecting a rinsing block (15) to the connecting block are identifiable by indexes that preferably interact with the openings (3) of the interface (4) of the connecting block.
6. Unit according to one of the prior claims with two connections (1) that each lead to a consumer, wherein the rinsing block (15) preferably has two separate channels (10) that each create a connection between an incoming connection (1) and a connection (1) leading to a consumer.
7. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the rinsing block (15) has its own rinsing outlet optionally provided with a valve tap (19) or a connection for a valve tap.
8. Unit according to claim 7, wherein the rinsing outlet can be connected to a channel (10) and/or a connection (1) of the home plumbing system.
9. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the rinsing block (15) is connectable to a central connecting point on the connecting block.
10. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the rinsing block (15) is connectable to the fastening equipment for plumbing fixtures on the connecting block.
11. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the rinsing block (15) has two symmetrical channels (10).
12. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the connecting block is symmetrical.
13. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the connecting block is for use in a sub-surface box.
14. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the rinsing block (15) is a single piece of plastic.
15. Unit according to one of the prior claims, wherein the rinsing block (15) is intended to be subsequently connected to the connecting block inserted in a sub-surface box.

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