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EP1141493B1 - Device for introducing active substances into the flushing water, especially in toilet pans - Google Patents

Device for introducing active substances into the flushing water, especially in toilet pans Download PDF

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EP1141493B1
EP1141493B1 EP99967944A EP99967944A EP1141493B1 EP 1141493 B1 EP1141493 B1 EP 1141493B1 EP 99967944 A EP99967944 A EP 99967944A EP 99967944 A EP99967944 A EP 99967944A EP 1141493 B1 EP1141493 B1 EP 1141493B1
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Horst Hautmann
Heinz-Dieter SCHÖNBECK
Kurt Wagner
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D9/00—Sanitary or other accessories for lavatories ; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting the toilet room or the toilet bowl; Devices for eliminating smells
    • E03D9/02—Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing
    • E03D9/03—Devices adding a disinfecting, deodorising, or cleaning agent to the water while flushing consisting of a separate container with an outlet through which the agent is introduced into the flushing water, e.g. by suction ; Devices for agents in direct contact with flushing water
    • E03D9/032—Devices connected to or dispensing into the bowl

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  • the invention relates to a device for delivering an active substance into the rinsing water, in particular in toilet bowl, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • EP 0 53 89 57 B1 describes a device of the aforementioned type and indicates a directed with the container opening downwards container, which in the container opening contains a liquid-permeable closure for controlled Delivery of the drug to an underlying porous mass.
  • device can be the delivery or dosage of the active ingredient by controlling the liquid-permeable closure seated in the container opening.
  • the porous mass absorbs the released active substance and holds it after completion of a Rinsing process, whereby the release of active ingredient is guaranteed to the room air.
  • the dosage of the drug is in this device exclusively by the achieved in the container opening used liquid-permeable closure.
  • EP 0 785 315 A also describes a device with the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention is based on the object, a device of the aforementioned Art to improve such that the delivery of the active ingredient through the distribution device can only be controlled with a simple and inexpensive construction of Device itself.
  • the invention provides a device for delivering an active ingredient in the rinse water a toilet bowl and in particular a dispenser in which a liquid Active substance which is arranged in a container both during the rinsing process is delivered to the rinse water as well as after the rinsing on a this provided surface of the distribution device remains and thereby odor improving acts in the room of the toilet bowl.
  • the device provided in the Vermaschinereinrichtug is essentially by defined mutually crossed grooves.
  • a first group of grooves causes the delivery the preferably liquid active substance from the distributor device to the outside towards the toilet bowl and a second set of grooves causes the Distribution of the liquid active substance within the distributor device.
  • the second Group of grooves preferably has a larger open cross section and causes an appropriate distribution of the active substance within the distributor device too the outgoing grooves.
  • grooves or channels are preferably provided parallel to each other per group.
  • the grooves of the two groove groups intersect within the manifold, ensuring a targeted and satisfactory distribution of the active ingredient is guaranteed to the outside.
  • the two groove groups act much like capillary tubes, that is, the liquid Active substance is subtracted from the outside over the first groove group either by the within the toilet bowl and over the distribution device running rinse water or by the automatic evaporation of the liquid substance outside of the individual rinses.
  • the cross section of the individual Grooves can be a targeted dosage or a targeted delivery of the liquid Active substance in the toilet bowl both during and outside the rinsing to ensure.
  • the device according to the invention for dispensing active ingredients is explosive in FIG Representation shown and consists of a container 1, preferably made of a transparent plastic of any shape, one of two essentially plate-shaped elements 2, 3 composite distributor device 4 and optionally a frame 5 for receiving, in particular, the distributor device 4.
  • the container 1 is at its in Fig. 1 downwardly facing side with an opening 7 provided. Before use, the opening 7 of the container 1 from the inside by a membrane 8 or the like to prevent leakage of the liquid Active ingredient of the container 1 closed. By placing the container 1 on the Device in the manner to be described, the membrane 8 or the like opened by a mandrel 9 or the like.
  • the device according to the invention has a distribution device for the release of active ingredient a structure consisting essentially of plate-shaped elements 2, 3 on, wherein each element 2, 3 is preferably made of plastic and in predetermined Way is provided with grooves, channels or the like.
  • the distributor device consists of a first lower plate 3 and a second upper plate 2 resting thereon.
  • between the two is preferably made of plastic plate-shaped elements 2, 3 defined by grooves, channels or the like Structure formed so that these grooves, channels, etc. with the container open 1, the liquid active substance from the container 1 via the distributor device 4 in the Toilet bowl or can be discharged into the rinse water.
  • these grooves between the two plate-shaped Elements 2, 3 are formed, i. the grooves can be both at the bottom of the element 2, also on the top of the element 3 or on the underside of the element 2 and on the upper side of the element 3, wherein in the latter case, the mutually associated groove sections communicate with each other, i.e. run in congruent arrangement.
  • the first group of grooves or Channels denoted by 11 and extends according to Figure 1 transverse to the longitudinal axis of the Longitudinal axis of the plate-shaped element 3.
  • the grooves 11 are preferably in the same Distances to each other, as shown in Figure 3 and run preferably over the entire length and width of the element 3, however this not absolutely necessary.
  • the second group of grooves, denoted by 12 are, extends parallel to the longitudinal axis and laterally offset from the central axis, namely, along the area covered by the element 2.
  • the number of Grooves 12 of the second group is preferably 3, but can be increased if necessary and be humiliated.
  • the grooves 12 of the second group preferably have a larger open cross section opposite to the transversely thereto formed grooves 11 to a rich Distribution of the liquid active ingredient over the entire length of the element 3 safely to make, so that all in the transverse direction extending grooves 11 sufficient can be charged with liquid drug.
  • the element 3 has substantially rectangular Shape.
  • the provided on the element 3 plate-shaped element 2 has substantially also rectangular in shape and can according to Figure 4 with additional Grooves 12 a be provided to provide the cover 12 to the grooves of the element 3 are the open cross-section of the grooves of the second group formed thereby in the area of coverage of elements 2, 3 to enlarge.
  • the upper element 2 For feeding the distributor device 4 is the upper element 2 with an opening 14 provided around which optionally a flange-like projection 15 is formed may be to receive the neck 1a of the container 1.
  • the element 2 sits on the Element 3, wherein the element 2 side of the element 3 for the purpose of covering or inclusion the designated 12 grooves is provided while the plate-shaped Element 3 extends laterally beyond the plate-shaped element 2.
  • the on the remaining free surface of the plate-shaped element 3 formed grooves 11 serve to the liquid active substance from the container 1 through the opening. 7 and through the element 2 through its opening 14 in the grooves 12 formed by the Connecting channel enters, via the grooves 11 to the outside, either during the flushing process in the toilet bowl or between rinses for the purpose of air improvement.
  • the grooves 11 and 12 are completed, i. they form channels or capillary Tubes, while the grooves 11, extending outside the plate-shaped element 2, are open at the top and thus by flowing rinse water can be acted upon.
  • the shape of the grooves 11, 12 and 12a can be seen from the cross section V-shaped, U-shaped etc. be.
  • the open cross-section of the grooves 11 is selected so that in the container 1 active ingredient dosed out of the distributor device 4 flows in Direction to the area of the plate-shaped element 3, the rinse water directly is accessible.
  • Figure 4 shows a view of the plate-shaped element 2, viewed from below. From Figure 4 it follows that the plate-shaped element 2 optionally on its underside additionally provided with longitudinally extending grooves 12a can, which are in coincidence with the corresponding grooves 12 on the top of the lower plate-shaped element 3, whereby the open cross-section the resulting combined groove sections 12, 12a can be significantly increased.
  • the grooves 12 can only through the grooves 12 a at the bottom Surface of the plate-shaped element 2 may be formed and the corresponding grooves 12 omitted on the surface of the plate-shaped element 3; in this case then are the grooves 12a in fluid communication with the transverse to the element 3 extending grooves 11, whereby the removal of active substance from the container 1 is ensured via the distributor device 4 in the direction of the plate section 3a is.
  • FIG. 2 From the partial sectional view of Figure 2 shows that after placement of the container 1 the closure device designated 8, e.g. in the form of a membrane or a plug through the opening mandrel 9 from the neck-shaped opening 7 of the Container is pressed into the container.
  • the neck 1a of the container 1 is seated according to Figure 2 then in the opening flange 15 which on the plate-shaped element. 2 can be designed as a circular collar.
  • the laterally of the plate-shaped Element 2 wegersharende portion of the plate-shaped element 3 is in Figure 2 designated 3a.
  • the device of the invention on the edge of a Toilet bowl or a toilet bowl placed from the inside is the Plate portion 3a near and approximately perpendicular to the substantially vertical Wall of the toilet bowl and is therefore due to the rinse water during each flushing acted upon.
  • FIG. 5 shows an embodiment modified with respect to FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • the same parts with respect to Figure 1 and 2 provided with the same reference numerals and will therefore not be described again.
  • cup-shaped frame or the cup-shaped frame 5 is omitted, which in the embodiment of FIG 1 and 2 carries a hook-shaped holding device 18, which in ansich known Way is provided in such devices, the device on the edge to be able to clamp a toilet bowl or the like.
  • the holding device 18 on the distributor device 4 or elsewhere to arrange In this embodiment, only a frame-like is substantially planar and square frame 5a provided, whereby the overall height of the Device is reduced.
  • the frame 5a serves only to support the plate-shaped element 3 and can even be omitted if necessary.
  • the distributor device 4 is so set up that the grooves 11 omitted over the area designated 3a, or that the region 3a is produced with a predetermined surface roughness and thus the grooves 11 and 12 exclusively in the area of overlapping Sections of the two elements 2 and 3 are formed.
  • all Grooves 11 and / or 12 also present only on the lower surface of the element 2 be.
  • the surface roughness of the portion 3a in this case has the purpose of leaking liquid agent on the upper surface of the plate-shaped element 3 to hold.
  • the grooves or channels 11 define 12 in the overlapping area between the elements 2 and 3, a tubular Connection system, which has the purpose of the liquid active substance, the from the container 1 enters the distributor device 4, over the entire length and Width of the plate-shaped element 3 in the coverage area of both elements 2, 3rd evenly distributed and in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4 in addition uniformly laterally beyond the grooves 11 of the section 3a to the outside to distribute.
  • This communicating tube system has the nutritional effect of a Kapilarsystemes, that is, on the area 3a of the plate-shaped element 3rd Occurring rinsing water is capable of the liquid active ingredient from the distribution device 4, this effect being achieved by choosing the open cross-section of the tube or Rillensystenis is controllable.
  • the cross-section of the tube or groove system thus depends on the consistency of the liquid active ingredient and leaves therefore, it is readily appreciated that the life, i. the delivery time for the active substance is controllable depending on the consistency of the liquid active ingredient.
  • the container 1 after exhaustion of the Substitute agent, i. put a new container 1 by connecting it with the opening 7 pointing down, i. placed upside down on the distributor device 4 becomes.
  • the container 1 is thus substantially perpendicular to the plate-shaped Elements 2, 3.
  • the plate-shaped element is the third on its side facing away from the grooves 12 side with a preferably flexible contact portion 19, which is shown in Figure 6 and serves a tight To cause contact with the toilet bowl wall, not shown in Figure 2.
  • the purpose of section 19 is that of the wall of the toilet bowl draining water to the area 3a to direct the mixing of the active ingredient with the rinse water to improve.
  • the section 19 may be of such Flexibility that he adhere to the shape of the wall of the toilet bowl adapts and a largely tight seal against the wall of the toilet bowl.
  • the entire plate-shaped element 3 according to Figure 6 may have a width, as they is shown in Figure 3 and the grooves 11 can be up to the edge of the section 19th extend, i. the grooves 11 can pass continuously over the portions 19 be provided.
  • the distribution device Although from the first and second plate-shaped element 2, 3, but are the two elements at their common edge preferably over a no further represented film hinge firmly together and hinged together.
  • the active ingredient on the plate-shaped element 3 is led to the outside and in the toilet bowl, wherein the active ingredient distributed over the grooves 11 on the surface of the element 2 becomes.
  • the water is spread over the open area, i. on the Section 3a and washed off the drug.
  • the designated 19 section after Type of lip bent upwards is the designated 19 section after Type of lip bent upwards.
  • the grooves 12 are here over an area of about 2/5 of the total area of the element. 3 distributed.
  • the device according to the invention is a continuous drug delivery has a very good room scent achieved.
  • the function of the invention Device is based on the interaction between the resulting Capillary forces within the grooves 11, 12 on the one hand and on the area 3a running rinse water of the toilet bowl on the other. This will ensure that after activation of the container and after repeated rinsing also in subsequent long periods of rest, a leakage and thus a consumption of Active ingredient does not occur.
  • the Nach44 the drug solution in the container 1 is controlled by the Kapilar member from the container 1 in a predetermined manner.

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The system to dispense an active material into flushing water, and especially at a lavatory bowl, has a distributor (4) with two elements (2,3) in a generally plate shape. Intersecting grooves or channels (11,12) are between the elements (2,3). One group of grooves (11) lead outwards from the distributor (4), and a second group (12) lie wholly within the distributor (4). The grooves in the first group (11) have a smaller cross section than the other groove group (12).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Abgabe eines Wirkstoffes in das Spülwasser, insbesondere in Toilettenbecken, gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruches 1.The invention relates to a device for delivering an active substance into the rinsing water, in particular in toilet bowl, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die EP 0 53 89 57 B1 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung der eingangs genannten Art und weist auf einen mit der Behälteröffnung nach unten gerichteten Behälter, welcher in der Behälteröffnung einen flüssigkeitsdurchlässigen Verschluß enthält zur gesteuerten Abgabe des Wirkstoffes an eine darunter befindliche poröse Masse. Mit einer derartigen Vorrichtung läßt sich zwar die Abgabe bzw. Dosierung des Wirkstoffes durch den in der Behälteröffnung sitzenden flüssigkeitsdurchlässigen Verschluß steuern. Die poröse Masse nimmt den abgebenen Wirkstoff auf und hält ihn nach Beendigung eines Spülvorganges, wodurch die Wirkstoffabgabe an die Raumluft gewährleistet ist. Die Dosierung des Wirkstoffes wird bei dieser Vorrichtung ausschließlich durch den in die Behälteröffnung eingesetzten flüssigkeitsdurchlässigen Verschluß erreicht. Nachteilig ist die Bereitstellung einer vergleichbar teuren porösen Masse verbunden mit der Tatsache, daß die poröse Masse selbst nicht zur Steuerung bzw. Verteilung des Wirkstoffes in das Toilettenbecken verwendet werden kann, infolgedessen als zusätzliches Element der flüssigkeitsdurchlässige Verschluß vorzusehen ist. EP 0 785 315 A beschreibt auch eine Vorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1.EP 0 53 89 57 B1 describes a device of the aforementioned type and indicates a directed with the container opening downwards container, which in the container opening contains a liquid-permeable closure for controlled Delivery of the drug to an underlying porous mass. With such Although device can be the delivery or dosage of the active ingredient by controlling the liquid-permeable closure seated in the container opening. The porous mass absorbs the released active substance and holds it after completion of a Rinsing process, whereby the release of active ingredient is guaranteed to the room air. The dosage of the drug is in this device exclusively by the achieved in the container opening used liquid-permeable closure. The disadvantage is the provision of a comparatively expensive porous mass connected with the fact that the porous mass itself is not for control or distribution of the active ingredient can be used in the toilet bowl, as a result, as an additional Element is to provide the liquid-permeable closure. EP 0 785 315 A also describes a device with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Die DE 197 20 393 A1 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zur Abgabe von Wirkstoffen, bei welcher der mit der Behälteröffnung nach unten gestülpte Wirkstoffbehälter den Wirkstoff tropfenförmig abgibt, so daß im Toilettenbecken an der Auftreffstelle des Wirkstoffes Spuren hinterlassen werden, die teilweise unerwünscht sind. Um diesem Nachteil entgegen zu wirken, wird bei der bekannten Vorrichtung ein Zwischenträger vorgesehen, der sich in die Fallbahn des Wirkstoffes erstreckt und den Wirkstoff zusammen mit dem Spülwasser in das Toilettenbecken unter Vermeidung der vorher genannten Wirkstoffspuren abgibt.DE 197 20 393 A1 describes a device for dispensing active ingredients which of the upside down with the container opening drug container the Drops drug drop-shaped, so that in the toilet bowl at the impact of the Substance leaves traces that are partially undesirable. To this Disadvantage counteracts, in the known device an intermediate carrier provided, which extends into the trajectory of the drug and the active ingredient together with the rinse water in the toilet bowl while avoiding the before gives off the mentioned traces of active substance.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, eine Vorrichtung der eingangsgenannten Art derart zu verbessern, daß die Abgabe des Wirkstoffes durch die Verteilereinrichtung ausschließlich steuerbar ist bei einfachem und kostengünstigem Aufbau der Vorrichtung selbst.The invention is based on the object, a device of the aforementioned Art to improve such that the delivery of the active ingredient through the distribution device can only be controlled with a simple and inexpensive construction of Device itself.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß durch die im Patentanspruch 1 angebenen Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved by the specified in claim 1 Characteristics solved.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen.Further embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims.

Die Erfindung schafft eine Vorrichtung zur Abgabe eines Wirkstoffes in das Spülwasser eines Toilettenbeckens und insbesondere einen Dispenser, bei dem ein flüssiger Wirkstoff, der in einem Behälter angeordnet ist sowohl während des Spülvorganges an das Spülwasser abgegeben wird als auch nach dem Spülvorgang auf einer hierzu vorgesehenen Fläche der Verteilereinrichtung verbleibt und dadurch geruchsverbessernd in dem Raum des Toilettenbeckens wirkt.The invention provides a device for delivering an active ingredient in the rinse water a toilet bowl and in particular a dispenser in which a liquid Active substance which is arranged in a container both during the rinsing process is delivered to the rinse water as well as after the rinsing on a this provided surface of the distribution device remains and thereby odor improving acts in the room of the toilet bowl.

Die bei der Vorrichtung vorgesehene Verteilereinrichtug ist im wesentlichen durch zueinander gekreuzte Rillen definiert. Eine erste Gruppe von Rillen bewirkt die Abgabe des vorzugsweise flüssigen Wirkstoffes aus der Verteilereinrichtung nach außen in Richtung auf das Toilettenbecken und eine zweite Gruppe von Rillen bewirkt die Verteilung des flüssigen Wirkstoffes innerhalb der Verteilereinrichtung. Die zweite Gruppe von Rillen hat vorzugsweise einen größeren offenen Querschnitt und bewirkt eine angemessene Verteilung des Wirkstoffes innerhalb der Verteilervorrichtung zu den nach außen führenden Rillen. The device provided in the Verteilereinrichtug is essentially by defined mutually crossed grooves. A first group of grooves causes the delivery the preferably liquid active substance from the distributor device to the outside towards the toilet bowl and a second set of grooves causes the Distribution of the liquid active substance within the distributor device. The second Group of grooves preferably has a larger open cross section and causes an appropriate distribution of the active substance within the distributor device too the outgoing grooves.

Diese Rillen oder Kanäle sind pro Gruppe vorzugsweise parallel zueinander vorgesehen. Die Rillen der beiden Rillengruppen kreuzen sich innerhalb der Verteilereinrichtung, wodurch eine gezielte und zufriedenstellende Verteilung des Wirkstoffes nach außen gewährleistet ist.These grooves or channels are preferably provided parallel to each other per group. The grooves of the two groove groups intersect within the manifold, ensuring a targeted and satisfactory distribution of the active ingredient is guaranteed to the outside.

Die beiden Rillengruppen wirken ähnlich wie Kapilarröhren, d.h., daß der flüssige Wirkstoff von außen über die erste Rillengruppe abgezogen wird entweder durch das innerhalb des Toilettenbeckens und über die Verteilereinrichtung laufende Spülwasser oder durch die selbsttätige Verdunstung des flüssigen Wirkstoffes außerhalb der einzelnen Spülvorgänge. Durch entsprechende Gestaltung des Querschnitts der einzelnen Rillen läßt sich eine gezielte Dosierung bzw. eine gezielte Abgabe des flüssigen Wirkstoffes in das Toilettenbecken sowohl während als auch außerhalb der Spülvorgänge sicherstellen.The two groove groups act much like capillary tubes, that is, the liquid Active substance is subtracted from the outside over the first groove group either by the within the toilet bowl and over the distribution device running rinse water or by the automatic evaporation of the liquid substance outside of the individual rinses. By appropriate design of the cross section of the individual Grooves can be a targeted dosage or a targeted delivery of the liquid Active substance in the toilet bowl both during and outside the rinsing to ensure.

Im folgenden werden bevorzugte Ausführungsformen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung zur Erläuterung weiterer Merkmale anhand der Zeichnungen beschrieben.In the following, preferred embodiments of the device according to the invention to explain further features with reference to the drawings.

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Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur Abgabe von Wirkstoffen ist in Figur 1 in explosionsartiger Darstellung gezeigt und besteht aus einem Behälter 1, vorzugsweise aus einem durchsichtigen Kunststoff beliebiger Form, einer aus zwei im wesentlichen plattenförmigen Elementen 2, 3 zusammengesetzten Verteilereinrichtung 4 und gegebenenfalls einem Rahmen 5 zur Aufnahme insbesondere der Verteilereinrichtung 4.The device according to the invention for dispensing active ingredients is explosive in FIG Representation shown and consists of a container 1, preferably made of a transparent plastic of any shape, one of two essentially plate-shaped elements 2, 3 composite distributor device 4 and optionally a frame 5 for receiving, in particular, the distributor device 4.

Der Behälter 1 ist an seiner in Figur 1 nach unten weisenden Seite mit einer Öffnung 7 versehen. Vor dem Gebrauch ist die Öffnung 7 des Behälters 1 von innen her durch eine Membran 8 oder dergleichen zur Vermeidung eines Austritts des flüssigen Wirkstoffes des Behälters 1 verschlossen. Durch das Aufsetzen des Behälters 1 auf die Vorrichtung in der noch zu beschreibenden Weise wird die Membran 8 oder dergleichen durch einen Dorn 9 oder dergleichen geöffnet.The container 1 is at its in Fig. 1 downwardly facing side with an opening 7 provided. Before use, the opening 7 of the container 1 from the inside by a membrane 8 or the like to prevent leakage of the liquid Active ingredient of the container 1 closed. By placing the container 1 on the Device in the manner to be described, the membrane 8 or the like opened by a mandrel 9 or the like.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung weist als Verteilereinrichtung für die Wirkstoffabgabe ein im wesentlichen aus plattenförmigen Elementen 2, 3 bestehendes Gebilde auf, wobei jedes Element 2, 3 vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff besteht und in vorgegebener Weise mit Rillen, Kanälen oder dergleichen versehen ist.The device according to the invention has a distribution device for the release of active ingredient a structure consisting essentially of plate-shaped elements 2, 3 on, wherein each element 2, 3 is preferably made of plastic and in predetermined Way is provided with grooves, channels or the like.

Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform besteht die Verteilereinrichtung aus einer ersten unteren Platte 3 und einer darauf aufliegenden zweiten oberen Platte 2.According to a preferred embodiment, the distributor device consists of a first lower plate 3 and a second upper plate 2 resting thereon.

Gemäß der Erfindung ist zwischen den beiden vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff bestehenden plattenförmigen Elementen 2, 3 eine durch Rillen, Kanäle oder dergleichen definierte Struktur ausgebildet, so daß über diese Rillen, Kanäle usw. bei geöffnetem Behälter 1 der flüssige Wirkstoff vom Behälter 1 über die Verteilereinrichtung 4 in das Toilettenbecken bzw. in das Spülwasser abgegeben werden kann. According to the invention, between the two is preferably made of plastic plate-shaped elements 2, 3 defined by grooves, channels or the like Structure formed so that these grooves, channels, etc. with the container open 1, the liquid active substance from the container 1 via the distributor device 4 in the Toilet bowl or can be discharged into the rinse water.

Im Prinzip ist es nur wesentlich, daß diese Rillen zwischen den beiden plattenförmigen Elementen 2, 3 ausgebildet sind, d.h. die Rillen können sowohl an der Unterseite des Elementes 2, ferner auf der Oberseite des Elementes 3 oder auch an der Unterseite des Elementes 2 und an der Oberseite des Elementes 3 ausgebildet sein, wobei im letzteren Fall die einander zugeordneten Rillenabschnitte miteinander kommunizieren, d.h. in deckungsgleicher Anordnung verlaufen.In principle, it is only essential that these grooves between the two plate-shaped Elements 2, 3 are formed, i. the grooves can be both at the bottom of the element 2, also on the top of the element 3 or on the underside of the element 2 and on the upper side of the element 3, wherein in the latter case, the mutually associated groove sections communicate with each other, i.e. run in congruent arrangement.

Bei der in Figur 1 gezeigten Ausführungsform ist die erste Gruppe von Rillen bzw. Kanälen mit 11 bezeichnet und verläuft gemäß Figur 1 quer zur Längsachse der Längsachse des plattenförmigen Elementes 3. Die Rillen 11 sind vorzugsweise in gleichen Abständen zu einander ausgebildet, wie aus Figur 3 hervorgeht und verlaufen vorzugsweise über die gesamte Länge und Breite des Elementes 3, gleichwohl dies nicht unbedingt notwendig ist. Die zweite Gruppe von Rillen, die mit 12 bezeichnet sind, erstreckt sich parallel zur Längsachse und seitlich versetzt zur Mittelachse, nämlich entlang dem Bereich, der durch das Element 2 abgedeckt ist. Die Zahl der Rillen 12 der zweiten Gruppe liegt vorzugsweise bei 3, kann im Bedarfsfall aber erhöht und erniedrigt werden.In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the first group of grooves or Channels denoted by 11 and extends according to Figure 1 transverse to the longitudinal axis of the Longitudinal axis of the plate-shaped element 3. The grooves 11 are preferably in the same Distances to each other, as shown in Figure 3 and run preferably over the entire length and width of the element 3, however this not absolutely necessary. The second group of grooves, denoted by 12 are, extends parallel to the longitudinal axis and laterally offset from the central axis, namely, along the area covered by the element 2. The number of Grooves 12 of the second group is preferably 3, but can be increased if necessary and be humiliated.

Die Rillen 12 der zweiten Gruppe haben vorzugsweise einen größeren offenen Querschnitt gegenüber den in Querrichtung hierzu ausgebildeten Rillen 11, um eine satte Verteilung des flüssigen Wirkstoffes über die gesamte Länge des Elementes 3 sicher zu stellen, damit sämtliche in Querrichtung hierzu verlaufenden Rillen 11 ausreichend mit flüssigem Wirkstoff beschickt werden können.The grooves 12 of the second group preferably have a larger open cross section opposite to the transversely thereto formed grooves 11 to a rich Distribution of the liquid active ingredient over the entire length of the element 3 safely to make, so that all in the transverse direction extending grooves 11 sufficient can be charged with liquid drug.

Wie sich aus Figur 1 und 3 ergibt, hat das Element 3 im wesentlichen rechteckige Gestalt. Das auf dem Element 3 vorgesehene plattenförmige Element 2 hat im wesentlichen ebenfalls rechteckige Gestalt und kann gemäß Figur 4 mit zusätzlichen Rillen 12a versehen sein, die in Deckung zu den Rillen 12 des Elementes 3 vorzusehen sind, um den offenen Querschnitt der hierdurch gebildeten Rillen der zweiten Gruppe im Bereich der Deckung der Elemente 2, 3 zu vergrößern. As is apparent from Figures 1 and 3, the element 3 has substantially rectangular Shape. The provided on the element 3 plate-shaped element 2 has substantially also rectangular in shape and can according to Figure 4 with additional Grooves 12 a be provided to provide the cover 12 to the grooves of the element 3 are the open cross-section of the grooves of the second group formed thereby in the area of coverage of elements 2, 3 to enlarge.

Zur Beschickung der Verteilereinrichtung 4 ist das obere Element 2 mit einer Öffnung 14 versehen, um die herum gegebenenfalls ein flanschartiger Ansatz 15 ausgebildet sein kann, um den Hals 1a des Behälters 1 aufzunehmen.For feeding the distributor device 4 is the upper element 2 with an opening 14 provided around which optionally a flange-like projection 15 is formed may be to receive the neck 1a of the container 1.

Wie sich aus den Figuren 1 und 2 im einzelnen ergibt, sitzt das Element 2 auf dem Element 3, wobei das Element 2 seitlich am Element 3 zwecks Abdeckung oder Einschluß der mit 12 bezeichneten Rillen vorgesehen ist, während sich das plattenförmige Element 3 seitlich über das plattenförmige Element 2 hinauserstreckt. Die auf der verbleibenden freien Oberfläche des plattenförmigen Elementes 3 ausgebildeten Rillen 11 dienen dazu, den flüssigen Wirkstoff, der vom Behälter 1 durch die Öffnung 7 und durch das Element 2 durch dessen Öffnung 14 in den durch die Rillen 12 gebildeten Verbindungskanal eintritt, über die Rillen 11 nach außen abzugeben, entweder während des Spülvorganges in der Toilettenschüssel oder zwischen den Spülvorgängen zum Zwecke der Luftverbesserung.As is apparent from Figures 1 and 2 in detail, the element 2 sits on the Element 3, wherein the element 2 side of the element 3 for the purpose of covering or inclusion the designated 12 grooves is provided while the plate-shaped Element 3 extends laterally beyond the plate-shaped element 2. The on the remaining free surface of the plate-shaped element 3 formed grooves 11 serve to the liquid active substance from the container 1 through the opening. 7 and through the element 2 through its opening 14 in the grooves 12 formed by the Connecting channel enters, via the grooves 11 to the outside, either during the flushing process in the toilet bowl or between rinses for the purpose of air improvement.

Aus vorstehender Beschreibung ergibt sich, daß zwischen den Rillen 12 der zweiten Gruppe und den Rillen 11 der ersten Gruppe "Kreuzungen" vorhanden sind, um den flüssigen Wirkstoff, der durch die Öffnung 14 in die Verteilereinrichtung 4 eintritt, über die Kanäle 12 in die Kanäle 11 weiterzuleiten.From the above description it follows that between the grooves 12 of the second Group and the grooves 11 of the first group "intersections" are present to the liquid agent entering the distributor device 4 through the opening 14, via the channels 12 in the channels 11 forward.

Soweit das plattenförmige Element 3 durch das plattenförmige Element 2 abgedeckt ist, sind die Rillen 11 bzw. 12 abgeschlossen, d.h. sie bilden Kanäle oder kapilarförmige Röhren, während die Rillen 11, die sich außerhalb des plattenförmigen Elementes 2 befinden, nach oben offen sind und dadurch durch auffließendes Spülwasser beaufschlagbar sind.As far as the plate-shaped element 3 covered by the plate-shaped element 2 is, the grooves 11 and 12 are completed, i. they form channels or capillary Tubes, while the grooves 11, extending outside the plate-shaped element 2, are open at the top and thus by flowing rinse water can be acted upon.

Die Form der Rillen 11, 12 bzw. 12a kann vom Querschnitt betrachtet V-förmig, U-förmig usw. sein. Der offene Querschnitt der Rillen 11 ist so gewählt, daß der im Behälter 1 befindliche Wirkstoff dosiert aus der Verteilereinrichtung 4 herausfließt in Richtung auf den Bereich des plattenförmigen Elementes 3, der dem Spülwasser direkt zugänglich ist. The shape of the grooves 11, 12 and 12a can be seen from the cross section V-shaped, U-shaped etc. be. The open cross-section of the grooves 11 is selected so that in the container 1 active ingredient dosed out of the distributor device 4 flows in Direction to the area of the plate-shaped element 3, the rinse water directly is accessible.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Ansicht des plattenförmigen Elementes 2, von unten betrachtet. Aus Figur 4 ergibt sich, das das plattenförmige Element 2 an seiner Unterseite gegebenenfalls zusätzlich mit in Längsrichtung verlaufenden Rillen 12a versehen sein kann, die sich in Deckung befinden zu den entsprechenden Rillen 12 auf der Oberseite des unteren plattenförmigen Elementes 3, wodurch sich der offene Querschnitt der hierdurch kombinierten Rillenabschnitte 12, 12a wesentlich vergrößern läßt. Alternativ hierzu können die Rillen 12 auch nur durch die Rillen 12a an der unteren Fläche des plattenförmigen Elementes 2 ausgebildet sein und die entsprechenden Rillen 12 auf der Oberfläche des plattenförmigen Elementes 3 entfallen; in diesem Fall befinden sich dann die Rillen 12a in Flüssigkeitsverbindung mit den quer zum Element 3 verlaufenden Rillen 11, wodurch das Abziehen von Wirkstoff aus dem Behälter 1 über die Verteilereinrichtung 4 in Richtung auf den Plattenabschnitt 3a gewährleistet ist.Figure 4 shows a view of the plate-shaped element 2, viewed from below. From Figure 4 it follows that the plate-shaped element 2 optionally on its underside additionally provided with longitudinally extending grooves 12a can, which are in coincidence with the corresponding grooves 12 on the top of the lower plate-shaped element 3, whereby the open cross-section the resulting combined groove sections 12, 12a can be significantly increased. alternative For this purpose, the grooves 12 can only through the grooves 12 a at the bottom Surface of the plate-shaped element 2 may be formed and the corresponding grooves 12 omitted on the surface of the plate-shaped element 3; in this case then are the grooves 12a in fluid communication with the transverse to the element 3 extending grooves 11, whereby the removal of active substance from the container 1 is ensured via the distributor device 4 in the direction of the plate section 3a is.

Aus der Teilschnittdarstellung nach Figur 2 ergibt sich, daß nach Aufsetzen des Behälters 1 die mit 8 bezeichnete Verschlußeinrichtung, z.B. in Form einer Membran oder eines Stopfens durch den Öffnungsdorn 9 aus der halsförmigen Öffnung 7 des Behälters in den Behälter hineingedrückt wird. Der Hals 1a des Behälters 1 sitzt gemäß Figur 2 dann in dem Öffnungsflansch 15, der an dem plattenförmigen Element 2 als kreisrunder Kragen ausgebildet sein kann. Der sich seitlich von dem plattenförmigen Element 2 wegerstreckende Abschnitt des plattenförmigen Elementes 3 ist in Figur 2 mit 3a bezeichnet. Wird die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung auf den Rand eines Toilettenbeckens bzw. einer Toilettenschüssel von innen her aufgesetzt, steht der Plattenabschnitt 3a nahe und etwa senkrecht zu der im wesentlichen vertikal verlaufenden Wand der Toilettenschüssel und wird daher durch das Spülwasser während jedes Spülvorganges beaufschlagt.From the partial sectional view of Figure 2 shows that after placement of the container 1 the closure device designated 8, e.g. in the form of a membrane or a plug through the opening mandrel 9 from the neck-shaped opening 7 of the Container is pressed into the container. The neck 1a of the container 1 is seated according to Figure 2 then in the opening flange 15 which on the plate-shaped element. 2 can be designed as a circular collar. The laterally of the plate-shaped Element 2 wegerstreckende portion of the plate-shaped element 3 is in Figure 2 designated 3a. Is the device of the invention on the edge of a Toilet bowl or a toilet bowl placed from the inside, is the Plate portion 3a near and approximately perpendicular to the substantially vertical Wall of the toilet bowl and is therefore due to the rinse water during each flushing acted upon.

Figur 5 zeigt eine gegenüber Figur 1 und 2 abgewandelte Ausführungsform. In Figur 5 sind gleiche Teile gegenüber Figur 1 und 2 mit gleichen Bezugzeichen versehen und werden daher nicht nochmals beschrieben. Gegenüber der Ausführungsform von Figur 1 und 2 ist unterschiedlich, daß der an der Unterseite der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung bei der ersten Ausführungsform vergesehene topfförmige Rahmen bzw. das topfförmige Rahmengestell 5 entfällt, welches bei der Ausführungsform nach Figur 1 und 2 eine hakenförmige Haltevorrichtung 18 trägt, die in ansich bekannter Weise bei derartigen Vorrichtungen dazu vorgesehen ist, die Vorrichtung am Rand eines Toilettenbeckens oder dergleichen aufklemmen zu können. Entsprechend ist dann die Haltevorrichtung 18 an der Verteilereinrichtung 4 oder an anderer Stelle anzuordnen. Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist lediglich ein rahmenartiges im wesentlichen ebenes und viereckiges Gestell 5a vorgesehen, wodurch die Gesamthöhe der Vorrichtung verringert wird. Der Rahmen 5a dient hierbei lediglich zur Auflage des plattenförmigen Elementes 3 und kann im Bedarfsfall sogar entfallen.FIG. 5 shows an embodiment modified with respect to FIGS. 1 and 2. In FIG 5 are the same parts with respect to Figure 1 and 2 provided with the same reference numerals and will therefore not be described again. Compared to the embodiment of FIG 1 and 2 is different, that at the bottom of the invention Device provided in the first embodiment, cup-shaped frame or the cup-shaped frame 5 is omitted, which in the embodiment of FIG 1 and 2 carries a hook-shaped holding device 18, which in ansich known Way is provided in such devices, the device on the edge to be able to clamp a toilet bowl or the like. Corresponding is then the holding device 18 on the distributor device 4 or elsewhere to arrange. In this embodiment, only a frame-like is substantially planar and square frame 5a provided, whereby the overall height of the Device is reduced. The frame 5a serves only to support the plate-shaped element 3 and can even be omitted if necessary.

Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist die Verteilereinrichtung 4 so eingerichtet, daß die Rillen 11 über den mit 3a bezeichneten Bereich entfallen oder daß der Bereich 3a mit einer vorgegebenen Oberflächenrauhigkeit hergestellt wird und somit die Rillen 11 und 12 ausschließlich im Bereich der sich überdeckenden Abschnitte der beiden Elemente 2 und 3 ausgebildet sind. Demzufolge können sämtliche Rillen 11 und/oder 12 auch nur an der Unterfläche des Elementes 2 vorhanden sein. Die Oberflächenrauhigkeit des Abschnittes 3a hat in diesem Fall den Zweck, den austretenden flüssigen Wirkstoff auf der oberen Fläche des plattenförmigen Elementes 3 zu halten.In a further embodiment of the invention, the distributor device 4 is so set up that the grooves 11 omitted over the area designated 3a, or that the region 3a is produced with a predetermined surface roughness and thus the grooves 11 and 12 exclusively in the area of overlapping Sections of the two elements 2 and 3 are formed. As a result, all Grooves 11 and / or 12 also present only on the lower surface of the element 2 be. The surface roughness of the portion 3a in this case has the purpose of leaking liquid agent on the upper surface of the plate-shaped element 3 to hold.

Wie sich aus vorstehender Beschreibung ergibt, definieren die Rillen oder Kanäle 11, 12 in dem sich überdeckenden Bereich zwischen den Elementen 2 und 3 ein röhrenförmiges Verbindungssystem, welches den Zweck hat, den flüssigen Wirkstoff, der vom Behälter 1 in die Verteilereinrichtung 4 eintritt, über die gesamte Länge und Breite des plattenförmigen Elementes 3 im Deckungsbereich beider Elemente 2, 3 gleichmäßig zu verteilen und bei der Ausführungsform nach den Figuren 1 bis 4 zusätzlich gleichmäßig seitlich über die Rillen 11 des Abschnittes 3a nach außen zu verteilen. Dieses kommunizierende Röhrensystem hat nährungsweise die Wirkung eines Kapilarsystemes, d.h., das auf den Bereich 3a des plattenförmigen Elementes 3 auftretende Spülwasser vermag den flüssigen Wirkstoff aus der Verteilereinrichtung 4 abzuziehen, wobei dieser Effekt durch die Wahl des offenen Querschnitts des Röhren- oder Rillensystenis steuerbar ist. Der Querschnitt des Röhren- oder Rillensystems hängt damit auch von der Konsistenz des flüssigen Wirkstoffes ab und läßt daher es ohne weiteres zu, daß die Lebensdauer, d.h. die Abgabezeit für den Wirkstoff abhängig von der Konsistenz des flüssigen Wirkstoffes steuerbar ist.As can be seen from the above description, the grooves or channels 11 define 12 in the overlapping area between the elements 2 and 3, a tubular Connection system, which has the purpose of the liquid active substance, the from the container 1 enters the distributor device 4, over the entire length and Width of the plate-shaped element 3 in the coverage area of both elements 2, 3rd evenly distributed and in the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4 in addition uniformly laterally beyond the grooves 11 of the section 3a to the outside to distribute. This communicating tube system has the nutritional effect of a Kapilarsystemes, that is, on the area 3a of the plate-shaped element 3rd Occurring rinsing water is capable of the liquid active ingredient from the distribution device 4, this effect being achieved by choosing the open cross-section of the tube or Rillensystenis is controllable. The cross-section of the tube or groove system thus depends on the consistency of the liquid active ingredient and leaves therefore, it is readily appreciated that the life, i. the delivery time for the active substance is controllable depending on the consistency of the liquid active ingredient.

Bei der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung läßt sich der Behälter 1 nach Aufbrauch des Wirkstoffes austauschen, d.h. ein neuer Behälter 1 aufsetzen, indem er mit der Öffnung 7 nach unten weisend, d.h. kopfüber auf die Verteilereinrichtung 4 aufgesetzt wird. Der Behälter 1 steht damit im wesentlichen senkrecht zu den plattenförmigen Elementen 2, 3.In the apparatus according to the invention, the container 1 after exhaustion of the Substitute agent, i. put a new container 1 by connecting it with the opening 7 pointing down, i. placed upside down on the distributor device 4 becomes. The container 1 is thus substantially perpendicular to the plate-shaped Elements 2, 3.

Bei einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist das plattenförmige Element 3 an seiner zu den Rillen 12 abgewandten Seite mit einem vorzugsweise flexiblen Kontaktabschnitt 19 versehen, der in Figur 6 gezeigt ist und dazu dient, einen engen Kontakt mit der in Figur 2 nicht dargestellten Toilettenbeckenwandung hervorzurufen. Sinn und Zweck des Abschnittes 19 ist, das von der Wandung des Toilettenbeckens ablaufende Wasser gezielt auf den Bereich 3a zu leiten, um die Vermischung des Wirkstoffes mit dem Spülwasser zu verbessern. Der Abschnitt 19 kann von solcher Flexibilität sein, daß er sich an die Formgebung der Wandung des Toilettenbeckens anpaßt und einen weitgehenden dichten Abschluß gegenüber der Wandung des Toilettenbeckens hervorruft.In a further embodiment of the invention, the plate-shaped element is the third on its side facing away from the grooves 12 side with a preferably flexible contact portion 19, which is shown in Figure 6 and serves a tight To cause contact with the toilet bowl wall, not shown in Figure 2. The purpose of section 19 is that of the wall of the toilet bowl draining water to the area 3a to direct the mixing of the active ingredient with the rinse water to improve. The section 19 may be of such Flexibility that he adhere to the shape of the wall of the toilet bowl adapts and a largely tight seal against the wall of the toilet bowl.

Das gesamte plattenförmige Element 3 gemäß Figur 6 kann eine Breite haben, wie sie in Figur 3 gezeigt ist und die Rillen 11 können sich bis zur Kante des Abschnittes 19 erstrecken, d.h. die Rillen 11 können durchgehend über den Abschnitten 19 hinweg vorgesehen sein.The entire plate-shaped element 3 according to Figure 6 may have a width, as they is shown in Figure 3 and the grooves 11 can be up to the edge of the section 19th extend, i. the grooves 11 can pass continuously over the portions 19 be provided.

Gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung besteht die Verteilereinrichtung 4 zwar aus dem ersten und zweiten plattenförmigen Element 2, 3, jedoch sind die beiden Elemente an ihrer gemeinsamen Kante vorzugsweise über ein nicht weiter dargestelltes Filmscharnier fest miteinander und gelenkig miteinander verbunden.According to a further embodiment of the invention, the distribution device Although from the first and second plate-shaped element 2, 3, but are the two elements at their common edge preferably over a no further represented film hinge firmly together and hinged together.

Hat eines der beiden beispielsweise aus Kunststoff hergestellten plattenförmigen Elemente 2, 3 eine plane Auflagefläche gegenüber dem anderen mit den Rillen 11, 12 versehenen plattenförmigen Element, entsteht gegenüber dem mit den Rillen versehenen Element eine gewisse Kapillarwirkung infolge der vorzugsweise zentrischen Anordnung des Behälterhalses gegenüber der Verteilereinrichtung, wodurch die Dosierung der Wirkstoffabgabe steuerbar ist.Has one of the two example made of plastic plate-shaped elements 2, 3 a plane contact surface with respect to the other with the grooves 11, 12th provided plate-shaped element, arises opposite to the provided with the grooves Element a certain capillary action due to the preferably centric arrangement the container neck relative to the distributor device, whereby the dosage the drug delivery is controllable.

Durch die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung wird erreicht, daß der Wirkstoff über das plattenförmige Element 3 nach außen und in die Toilettenschüssel geleitet wird, wobei der Wirkstoff über die Rillen 11 auf der Oberfläche des Elementes 2 verteilt wird. Beim Spülvorgang wird das Wasser über den offenen Bereich, d.h. über den Abschnitt 3a geleitet und der Wirkstoff abgewaschen. Zur Verbesserung der Zuleitung des Spülwassers auf das Element 3 ist der mit 19 bezeichnete Abschnitt nach Art einer Lippe nach oben gebogen.By the device according to the invention it is achieved that the active ingredient on the plate-shaped element 3 is led to the outside and in the toilet bowl, wherein the active ingredient distributed over the grooves 11 on the surface of the element 2 becomes. During the flushing process, the water is spread over the open area, i. on the Section 3a and washed off the drug. To improve the supply line of the rinse water on the element 3 is the designated 19 section after Type of lip bent upwards.

Bei einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausführungsform haben die Rillen 11 V-Form und beinhalten einen 60°C Winkel, während die Rillen 12 in dem plattenförmigen Element 3 in Längsrichtung verlaufen und einen Winkel von 90°C einschließen. Die Rillen 12 sind hierbei über eine Fläche von etwa 2/5 der Gesamtfläche des Elementes 3 verteilt.In a further preferred embodiment, the grooves 11 V-shape and include a 60 ° C angle, while the grooves 12 in the plate-shaped element 3 extend in the longitudinal direction and enclose an angle of 90 ° C. The grooves 12 are here over an area of about 2/5 of the total area of the element. 3 distributed.

Mit der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wird eine kontinuierliche Wirkstoffabgabe verfügt und eine sehr gute Raumbeduftung erreicht. Die Funktion der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung beruht auf dem Zusammenwirken zwischen den entstehenden Kapillarkräften innerhalb der Rillen 11, 12 einerseits und dem auf dem Bereich 3a ablaufenden Spülwasser des Toilettenbeckens andererseits. Auf diese Weise wird sichergestellt, daß nach Aktivierung des Behälters und nach mehrmaligem Spülen auch bei darauffolgenden langen Ruhephasen ein Auslaufen und damit ein Verbrauch des Wirkstoffes nicht auftritt. Damit wird die Lebensdauer der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung außerordentlich stark erhöht, insbesondere läßt sich die Lebensdauer abhängig von den verwendeten Wirkstoffarten individuell steuern durch entsprechende Änderung der Rillenstruktur. Die Nachförderung der Wirkstofflösung in dem Behälter 1 wird durch die Kapilarkräfte aus dem Behälter 1 in vorgegebener Weise gesteuert.With the device according to the invention is a continuous drug delivery has a very good room scent achieved. The function of the invention Device is based on the interaction between the resulting Capillary forces within the grooves 11, 12 on the one hand and on the area 3a running rinse water of the toilet bowl on the other. This will ensure that after activation of the container and after repeated rinsing also in subsequent long periods of rest, a leakage and thus a consumption of Active ingredient does not occur. This is the life of the device according to the invention greatly increased, in particular, the life depends individually control the types of active substances used by appropriate Change of the groove structure. The Nachförderung the drug solution in the container 1 is controlled by the Kapilarkräfte from the container 1 in a predetermined manner.

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  1. A device to dispense an active substance into rinse water, especially in toilet bowls, with a container (1) for the active substance,
    wherein the container (1) has an opening (7) that is connected with an essentially plate-shaped distributor (4),
    and with a device to hold the distributor on or close to the wall of the toilet bowl,
    characterized in that
    the distributor (4) consists of two essentially plate-shaped elements (2, 3),
    intersecting grooves, channels (11, 12, 12a) or the like are arranged between said plate-shaped elements (2, 3),
    wherein a first group of grooves (11) runs outward from the distributor (4) while the other second group of grooves (12, 12a) exclusively runs within said distributor (4).
  2. A device according to claim 1,
    characterized in that
    the grooves (1) of the first group have a smaller cross-section than the grooves (12, 12a) of the other group.
  3. A device according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterized in that
    the first plate-shaped element (3) projects sidewards beyond the second plate-shaped element (2), and a larger part of the projecting area is provided with the grooves (11) of the first group.
  4. A device according to one of the prior claims,
    characterized in that
    the second plate-shaped element (2) is provided with an opening (14) to receive a neck or an opening (7) of the container (1) containing the active substance.
  5. A device according to claim 4,
    characterized in that
    the opening (14) has a receiving flange (15) facing the container (1).
  6. A device according to one of the prior claims,
    characterized in that
    the grooves (12,12a) of the second group are formed in the surface of one of said two plate-shaped elements (2,3).
  7. A device according to one of claims 1-5,
    characterized in that
    the grooves (12,12a) of the second group are formed in the facing surfaces of the first and second plate-shaped elements (2,3).
  8. A device according to claim 7,
    characterized in that
    the grooves (12,12a) in the surfaces of the first and seconds plate-shaped elements coincide.
  9. A device according to one of the prior claims,
    characterized in that
    the first and second plate-shaped elements (2,3) are connected with a film hinge or the like.
  10. A device according to one of the prior claims,
    characterized in that
    the grooves coincide between the first and second plate-shaped element (2,3).
  11. A device according to at least one of the prior claims,
    characterized in that
    the grooves (11,12) are exclusively formed in the bottom surface of the second plate-shaped element (2).
  12. A device according to at least one of the prior claims,
    characterized in that
    all the grooves (11 or 12,12a) of each group are arranged essentially parallel to each other.
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