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EP1947993B1 - Part for mounting an arm-rest member and a seat on a toilet bowl and the thus obtained arrangement - Google Patents

Part for mounting an arm-rest member and a seat on a toilet bowl and the thus obtained arrangement Download PDF

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EP1947993B1
EP1947993B1 EP06831065A EP06831065A EP1947993B1 EP 1947993 B1 EP1947993 B1 EP 1947993B1 EP 06831065 A EP06831065 A EP 06831065A EP 06831065 A EP06831065 A EP 06831065A EP 1947993 B1 EP1947993 B1 EP 1947993B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the present invention relates to the field of toilets.
  • a mounting piece on the one hand a member with two parallel arms provided with armrests, integral with a transverse connecting axis and, secondly, a bezel, on a toilet bowl.
  • It also relates to an assembly consisting of such a mounting piece, a member with two parallel arms provided with armrests, secured to a transverse connecting axis and a toilet seat provided with a trunnion. .
  • the arms are telescopic and can retract downward, in front of the bowl, to release access to a person in a wheelchair, for example.
  • This document describes a mounting piece having all the features of the preamble of claim 1.
  • These arms are integral with a transverse axis of connection, which is engaged in a mounting part which comprises a generally flat plate, intended to be fixed on a horizontal upper surface of the bowl, a transverse edge of this plate being shaped in step receiving and guiding in rotation on itself said transverse axis.
  • This bearing is open downward and has, in a way, a U-shaped section reversed. This opening thus opens above the bowl, perpendicular to its upper face.
  • such a structure multiplies the number of recesses in which the dirt can be housed and accumulate, so that they are particularly difficult to dislodge.
  • the present invention aims to solve these problems, by proposing a mounting piece in which the organs it receives are easy to set up and remove, while facilitating their maintenance and cleaning.
  • a mounting piece on the one hand, a member with two parallel arms provided with armrests, integral with a transverse connecting axis and, secondly, a telescope, on a toilet bowl, which comprises a generally flat plate, intended to be fixed on a horizontal upper surface of the bowl, a transverse edge of this plate being shaped as a receiving bearing and rotational guide on itself of said transverse axis .
  • this piece is essentially characterized by the characterizing part of claims 1.
  • the bearing Due to the fact that the bearing has an open section is formed of "C", whose opening is directed towards the plate, parallel to the plane in which it is contained, it is not necessary to separate the plate of the bowl for be able to access the transverse axis. On the contrary, its extraction can be done simply by the opening which communicates with the top of the plate.
  • cover piece covers the assembly, forms a retaining means for the axis in the bearing, and its gutter serves as a rotational bearing for the trunnion of the bezel.
  • the present invention also relates to an assembly consisting of a mounting piece as described above, a member with two parallel arms provided with armrests, integral with a transverse linkage axis and a telescope. toilet with a trunnion.
  • said transverse axis is in one piece.
  • said transverse axis consists of two distinct parts, connectable to each other.
  • these toilets comprise a bowl 1 fixed to the ground S, which is surmounted transversely, in its rear part, by a water reservoir 3. It receives a telescope 2, liftable around a transverse axis in the form of a trunnion .
  • these armrests constitute, for a person with reduced mobility and / or elderly, an aid to the passage to the station sitting on the telescope, without risk of falling. In the same way, these armrests facilitate the transition to standing.
  • the arms 4 referred to above are integral with a transverse connecting axis which bears the reference 40. Halfway along this axis extends radially, a finger 41. It is oriented parallel to the arms 4.
  • This axis is intended to be placed transversely on the bowl, slightly behind the axis of articulation of the telescope.
  • a plate 6 which is part of the mounting part according to the invention.
  • the plate is intended to be positioned on the horizontal upper surface 10 of the bowl, entered the aforementioned tank 3 and the opening O of said bowl.
  • this plate occupies the place generally used to fix the telescope on the toilet bowl.
  • the plate 6 for example metal, consists of a plate of generally rectangular shape, with longitudinal sides 60 and a rear transverse edge 61 facing the reservoir 3.
  • This edge is shaped as a bearing 62 of open cross section, generally C-shaped, the opening V opens above the plate, parallel to the plane P in which the latter is contained.
  • the dimensions of the bearing 62 are determined so as to accommodate at least partially the transverse axis 40 of the member with two parallel arms, while allowing a rotation on itself, without significant play.
  • the width of the plate 6, and therefore of the bearing 62, is at most equal to the length of the axis 40.
  • the upper edge of the bearing 62 is continued by a vertical partition 63, perpendicular to the plate.
  • the plate comprises, meanwhile, not far from its second transverse front edge, a second partition 64 parallel to the previous one.
  • It may be conventional means, such as a screw and nut system, cooperating with the wall of the bowl, through openings provided for this purpose in the plate.
  • the mounting piece according to the invention also comprises a covering piece 7, represented in the upper part of the figure 4 .
  • a channel 70 is formed in its body, which extends transversely and opens on its underside. This channel is shaped as a gutter and communicates with its vertical lateral faces 72 by openings 700 with inverted "U" shaped section.
  • this channel is determined so that it can cap the bearing 62 of the plate, the opposite edges of the openings 700 located on either side of the axis 40 it receives.
  • the width of the piece 7 is slightly greater than that of the plate 6.
  • transverse slots 73 and 74 In the piece 7 are also formed two transverse slots, referenced 73 and 74, whose relative position and dimensions are adapted to come and get on the partitions 63 and 64 of the plate 6, by a movement from top to bottom.
  • the piece 7 "traps" the axis 40, which can not be extracted from the bearing 62.
  • the attachment of the piece 7 on the plate is by snap elastic.
  • its face could be provided with at least one fastener, for example screw, through an opening in the plate, provided for this purpose, and intended to engage with the bowl 1.
  • the piece 7 has, in its upper part, a gutter 71 receiving rotation of at least one pin 20 integral with the bezel 2.
  • This channel has a cross section C-shaped and the maximum spacing between the edges of its opening is slightly greater than the diameter of the pin 20, so that it can be easily removed from the channel 71, by a translational movement perpendicular to the trunnion.
  • the part 7 could be hollowed out internally, which would give it the appearance of a box opening towards the top. In this case, it is only its lateral faces 72 which would constitute means of retaining the axis 40 in the bearing 62.
  • This mounting piece has several functions. It serves as a bearing for receiving and guiding rotation of the axis 40 on itself and also serves as a receiving gutter for rotation of the pin 20 integral with the telescope.
  • the axis 40 can be extracted from the plate 6 by a movement directed towards the opening V of the bearing 62.
  • the front wall of the trough 71 is limited to the presence of two identical studs 75 spaced apart from each other, but sufficient to ensure the setting and rotation on itself of a trunnion 20 not shown.
  • the plate 6 is significantly simpler than that which has been shown in the figure 4 .
  • Its bearing 62 continues with a wing 630 horizontal and generally parallel to the plate.
  • This wing is cut, so as to form a pair of shoulders 631 which extend parallel to the transverse free edge of the wing. The function will be explained later.
  • the plate 6 is also provided with two oblong openings 65 which allow its attachment to the bowl by any appropriate means.
  • the parallel arm member 4 here consists of a transverse axis formed of two distinct parts 400 and 400 'connectable to each other.
  • the free end of the portion 400 is provided with a cylindrical stud 401 intended to engage in a complementary opening 401 'provided in the other part 400', so that when they cooperate one in the other, one then constitutes one and the same transverse axis.
  • this structure allows a rotation on itself of each of the parts 400 and 400 ', independently of the other.
  • Each of the parts 400 and 400 ' is equipped with a finger 41 which limits the rotation of the assembly inside the bearing 62, since they are intended to bear against the shoulders 631 above.
  • the arms 4 and the telescope 2 can be immobilized in a position beyond the vertical, without need to be in support against a vertical wall (wall or front of the tank).
  • this part comprises a channel 70 which has a circular cross section, of complementary shape of the two parts 400 and 400 'of the transverse axis.
  • a radial complementary opening 75 allows the passage of the fingers 41 mentioned above.
  • FIG 8 To the figure 8 is represented a variant toilet equipped with the mounting part according to the invention, the two arms 4 being each provided with a transverse support tab 42 directed towards the second arm.
  • This tab is positioned to come to rest on the rim of the bowl 1 when the arms occupy a horizontal position.
  • these tabs are in one piece with the arms 42.
  • the underside of the bezel is provided, in known manner, support pads 21 intended to rest on the bowl 1 when the telescope occupies a horizontal position.
  • These pads here have the shape of a hook, whose opening is directed towards the pin 20.
  • references A and B are symbolized two positions of the arms 4 respectively in a position close to the vertical X-X 'and in another position, in support, against the tank 3 of the toilet. This position is distant from the vertical by an angle ⁇ worth a few degrees.
  • the tabs 42 are arranged relative to the hooks 21 so that when the arms 4 and the bezel 2 are subjected to simultaneous rotation, the hooks interfere with said legs, so that the two objects can move together.
  • FIG. 11 To the figure 11 , is shown an alternative embodiment of the tabs 42.
  • This tab is here secured to a sliding transverse rod 420 whose opposite end is raised upwardly to form a stop.
  • the lug 42 itself is preserved by a damping pad 43. By sliding the rod 420, it is possible selectively to bring the lug 42 to bear or not against the top of the bowl.
  • this tab 42 is rotatably provided relative to the arm 4, as shown by the arrow f.
  • Mounting means of known type have not been shown here, for the sake of simplification.
  • the free end of the arm 4 is formed in two parallel wings 44, separated by a space 46 between which the end 500 engages.
  • An axis 45 integral with the two wings 44, passes through the light 501 and ensures a stable position to the armrest.

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Abstract

The invention relates, in particular, to a part, which is used for mounting a member having two parallel arms (4) provided with arm-rests (5) connected by a fastening transversal axle (40) and a seat (2) on a toilet bowl (1) and which comprises a generally flat plate (6) fixable to the horizontal top surface of the bowl (1), wherein the transversal edge of said plate is shaped in the form of a bearing (62) for receiving and rotatably guiding said transversal axle (40). Said invention is characterised by that said bearing (62) has an open cross-section substantially in the form of C whose aperture (V) is open above the plate (6) in a parallel position to a plane (P) on which it is maintained and which is provided with a part (7) covering the plate (6) and bearing (62), forming means for retaining the axle (40) in the bearing (62) and comprising a spout (71) used for rotatably receiving at least one pivot (20) connected to said seat (2).

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La présente invention se rapporte au domaine des toilettes.The present invention relates to the field of toilets.

Elle a plus précisément trait à une pièce do montage d'une part, d'un organe à deux bras parallèles pourvus d'accoudoirs, solidaires d'un axe transversal de liaison et, d'autre part, d'une lunette, sur une cuvette de toilette.It relates more specifically to a mounting piece on the one hand, a member with two parallel arms provided with armrests, integral with a transverse connecting axis and, secondly, a bezel, on a toilet bowl.

Elle se rapporte aussi à un ensemble constitué d'une telle pièce de montage, d'un organe à deux bras parallèles pourvus d'accoudoirs, solidaires d'un axe transversal de liaison et, d'une lunette de toilette pourvue d'un tourillon.It also relates to an assembly consisting of such a mounting piece, a member with two parallel arms provided with armrests, secured to a transverse connecting axis and a toilet seat provided with a trunnion. .

Lors de l'utilisation des toilettes par des personnes à mobilité réduite et/ou âgées se pose fréquemment le problème du passage de la station assise à la station debout.When using the toilet by persons with reduced mobility and / or elderly is frequently the problem of the transition from sitting to standing.

Il a bien entendu été proposé depuis fort longtemps, de fixer aux murs de la pièce, de part et d'autre de la cuvette, des poignées permettant aux personnes d'y engager les mains et ainsi, de faciliter le passage à la station debout.It has of course been proposed for a long time, to fix the walls of the room, on both sides of the bowl, handles allowing people to engage their hands and thus facilitate the transition to standing .

Il s'agit de poignées robustes et massives, qui nécessitent le percement de trous dans les murs et la mise en place dans ceux-ci de chevilles.These are robust and massive handles, which require the drilling of holes in the walls and the establishment in them of dowels.

Il est fréquent que la personne à mobilité réduite et/ou âgée qui a besoin de telles poignées n'en fasse poser qu'une, sous prétexte qu'elle sera suffisante comme aide au passage à la station debout.It is common for the person with reduced mobility and / or elderly who needs such handles to ask one, on the pretext that it will be sufficient as an aid to the passage to standing.

Dans la pratique, la personne s'arc boute sur cette poignée. Elle est dans une position de déséquilibre, non ergonomique, qui peut occasionner des douleurs ou autres désordres physiques.In practice, the person is arched on this handle. She is in a position of imbalance, not ergonomic, which can cause pain or other physical disorders.

Une autre raison de l'installation d'une seule poignée est que le percement de trous ne dégrade qu'un mur, et non pas deux.Another reason for installing a single handle is that drilling holes degrades only one wall, not two.

On a aussi proposé des toilettes dont la cuvette est équipée d'une paire de bras formant accoudoirs ou pourvus de tels accoudoirs. De telles toilettes sont peu répandues en Europe, à l'exception des hôpitaux et autres institutions médicalisées.It has also been proposed toilets whose bowl is equipped with a pair of arms forming armrests or provided with such armrests. Such toilets are not widespread in Europe, with the exception of hospitals and other medical institutions.

Ainsi, on décrit dans le document US-A-3 921 236 , des toilettes pourvus d'une paire de bras relevables. Ils forment un ensemble avec la lunette, de sorte que leur relevage se fait d'un bloc.So, we describe in the document US-A-3,921,236 , toilets with a pair of lift arms. They form a set with the bezel, so that their lifting is done in one block.

Dans le document US-A-4 343 052 , les bras sont prévus télescopiques et peuvent s'escamoter vers le bas, en avant de la cuvette, pour libérer l'accès à une personne en fauteuil roulant, par exemple. Ce document décrit une pièce de montage comportant toutes les caractéristiques du préambule de la revendication 1.In the document US-A-4,343,052 , the arms are telescopic and can retract downward, in front of the bowl, to release access to a person in a wheelchair, for example. This document describes a mounting piece having all the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Ces bras sont solidaires d'un axe transversal do liaison, lequel est engagé dans une pièce de montage qui comprend une platine généralement plane, destinée à être fixée sur une surface supérieure horizontale do la cuvette, un bord transversal de cette platine étant conformé en palier de réception et de guidage en rotation sur lui-même dudit axe transversal. Ce palier est ouvert vers le bas et a, en quelque sorte, une section en forme de "U" renversé. Cette ouverture débouche donc au dessus de la cuvette, perpendiculairement à sa face supérieure.These arms are integral with a transverse axis of connection, which is engaged in a mounting part which comprises a generally flat plate, intended to be fixed on a horizontal upper surface of the bowl, a transverse edge of this plate being shaped in step receiving and guiding in rotation on itself said transverse axis. This bearing is open downward and has, in a way, a U-shaped section reversed. This opening thus opens above the bowl, perpendicular to its upper face.

Sur la platine s'étendent deux pièces saillantes dans lesquelles sont engagés deux tourillons solidaires de la lunette, en vue de son déplacement de la position abaissée et horizontale à la position relevée verticale.On the plate extend two protruding parts in which are engaged two integral journals of the telescope, for the purpose of its displacement from the lowered and horizontal position to the raised vertical position.

Lorsque l'on souhaite procéder à un nettoyage complet et efficace des toilettes, ce qui est régulièrement le cas en milieu hospitalier, il est nécessaire de procéder au démontage de la lunette, en extrayant les tourillons des pièces saillantes, puis de démonter la platine en la désolidarisant de la cuvette, pour pouvoir dégager l'axe transversal par l'ouverture inférieure du palier.When it is desired to carry out a complete and efficient cleaning of the toilet, which is regularly the case in a hospital environment, it is necessary to disassemble the telescope, extracting the trunnions from the protruding parts, and then to disassemble the plate. separating it from the bowl, to be able to clear the transverse axis through the lower opening of the bearing.

Ces opérations sont consommatrices de temps et nécessitent une certaine dextérité.These operations are time consuming and require some dexterity.

De plus, une telle structure multiplie le nombre de recoins dans lesquelles les salissures peuvent se loger et s'accumuler, de sorte qu'elles s'avèrent particulièrement difficiles à déloger.In addition, such a structure multiplies the number of recesses in which the dirt can be housed and accumulate, so that they are particularly difficult to dislodge.

La présente invention vise à résoudre ces problèmes, en proposant une pièce de montage dans lesquels les organes qu'elle reçoit sont faciles à mettre en place et à enlever, tout en facilitant leur entretien et nettoyage.The present invention aims to solve these problems, by proposing a mounting piece in which the organs it receives are easy to set up and remove, while facilitating their maintenance and cleaning.

Ainsi, il s'agit d'une pièce de montage d'une part, d'un organe à deux bras parallèles pourvus d'accoudoirs, solidaires d'un axe transversal de liaison et, d'autre part, d'une lunette, sur une cuvette de toilette, qui comprend une platine généralement plane, destinée à être fixée sur une surface supérieure horizontale de la cuvette, un bord transversal de cette platine étant conformé en palier de réception et de guidage en rotation sur lui-même dudit axe transversal.Thus, it is a mounting piece on the one hand, a member with two parallel arms provided with armrests, integral with a transverse connecting axis and, secondly, a telescope, on a toilet bowl, which comprises a generally flat plate, intended to be fixed on a horizontal upper surface of the bowl, a transverse edge of this plate being shaped as a receiving bearing and rotational guide on itself of said transverse axis .

Selon l'invention, cette pièce se caractérise essentiellement par la partie caractérisante de les revendication 1.According to the invention, this piece is essentially characterized by the characterizing part of claims 1.

Grâce au fait que le palier a une section ouverte on forme de "C", dont l'ouverture est dirigée vers la platine, parallèlement au plan dans lequel elle est contenue, il n'est pas nécessaire de désolidariser la platine de la cuvette pour pouvoir accéder à l'axe transversal. Au contraire, son extraction peut se faire simplement, par l'ouverture qui communique avec le dessus de la platine.Due to the fact that the bearing has an open section is formed of "C", whose opening is directed towards the plate, parallel to the plane in which it is contained, it is not necessary to separate the plate of the bowl for be able to access the transverse axis. On the contrary, its extraction can be done simply by the opening which communicates with the top of the plate.

La manoeuvre s'en trouve donc facilitée, de même que le nettoyage.The maneuver is thus facilitated, as well as the cleaning.

De plus, la pièce de recouvrement coiffe l'ensemble, forme un moyen de retenue pour l'axe dans le palier, et sa gouttière sert de palier de rotation pour le tourillon de la lunette.In addition, the cover piece covers the assembly, forms a retaining means for the axis in the bearing, and its gutter serves as a rotational bearing for the trunnion of the bezel.

Elle assure donc plusieurs fonctions.It thus provides several functions.

Par ailleurs, son nettoyage est facilité par la forme en gouttière du palier de rotation du tourillon de la lunette.Moreover, its cleaning is facilitated by the gutter shape of the rotating bearing of the trunnion of the telescope.

Par ailleurs, selon des caractéristiques avantageuses et non limitatives de cette pièce :

  • ledit palier et ladite gouttière sont décalés longitudinalement ;
  • la platine et/ou la pièce de recouvrement comporte des moyens de liaison à ladite cuvette.
Moreover, according to advantageous and non-limiting characteristics of this piece:
  • said bearing and said channel are offset longitudinally;
  • the plate and / or the covering member comprises connecting means to said bowl.

La présente invention se rapporte également à un ensemble constitué d'une pièce de montage telle que décrite ci-dessus, d'un organe à deux bras parallèles pourvus d'accoudoirs, solidaires d'un axe transversal de liaison et, d'une lunette de toilette pourvue d'un tourillon.The present invention also relates to an assembly consisting of a mounting piece as described above, a member with two parallel arms provided with armrests, integral with a transverse linkage axis and a telescope. toilet with a trunnion.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation, ledit axe transversal est d'un seul tenant.According to a first embodiment, said transverse axis is in one piece.

Selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, ledit axe transversal est constitué de deux parties distinctes, raccordables l'une à l'autre.According to a second embodiment, said transverse axis consists of two distinct parts, connectable to each other.

Par ailleurs, selon d'autres caractéristiques avantageuses et non limitatives de cet ensemble :

  • ledit axe transversal comporte des moyens pour limiter ou interdire son coulissement à l'intérieur du palier ;
  • chacun desdits bras porte une patte d'appui transversale dirigée vers le second bras, cette patte étant positionnée de manière à venir s'appuyer sur le rebord de la cuvette lorsque les bras occupent une position horizontale ;
  • ladite lunette comporte des patins d'appui sur la cuvette, qui sont conformés en crochets, et lesdites pattes sont disposées relativement à ces patins, de sorte que par relevage simultané de la lunette et des bras pour leur faire occuper une position sensiblement verticale, les crochets interfèrent avec lesdites pattes ;
  • ladite patte est prévue mobile, de manière à pouvoir être amenée sélectivement ou non en appui contre ladite cuvette.
Moreover, according to other advantageous and non-limiting features of this set:
  • said transverse axis comprises means for limiting or preventing its sliding inside the bearing;
  • each of said arms carries a transverse support tab directed towards the second arm, this tab being positioned so as to bear against the rim of the bowl when the arms occupy a horizontal position;
  • said bezel comprises support pads on the bowl, which are shaped in hooks, and said tabs are arranged relative to these pads, so that by simultaneous lifting of the bezel and arms to make them occupy a substantially vertical position, the hooks interfere with said legs;
  • said tab is movably arranged, so as to be selectively or not supported against said bowl.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui va suivre de certains modes de réalisation. Cette description, donnée à titre non limitatif, sera faite en référence aux figures annexées dans lesquels :

  • les figures 1 et 2 sont des vues schématiques de côté et de face de toilettes auxquelles s'applique la pièce de montage selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue partielle, en perspective, d'un organe à bras parallèles et axe transversal de liaison, destiné à coopérer avec la pièce précitée ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue éclatée, de côté, de la pièce selon l'invention, dont la platine est positionnée sur une cuvette de toilette ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective d'une variante de la pièce de recouvrement de cette pièce de montage ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue partielle, en perspective, d'une variante de la platine, et d'un axe transversal en deux parties distinctes, raccordables l'une à l'autre ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue partielle, en perspective, d'une pièce de recouvrement destinée à coopérer avec la platine de la figure 6 ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue de dessus de toilettes dont les bras pourvus d'accoudoirs possèdent des pattes d'appui sur la cuvette ;
  • la figure 9 est un schéma destiné à expliquer la cinématique de ces pattes et de patins d'appui dont est pourvue la lunette, lors du relevage de ceux-ci pour leur faire occuper une position sensiblement verticale ;
  • la figure 10 est un schéma de ces patte et patin, destinés à illustrer leurs positions respectives avant et après relevage ;
  • les figures 11 et 12 sont des schémas montrant des variantes de réalisation des pattes d'appui sur les bras pourvus d'accoudoirs ;
  • la figure 13 est un schéma montrant un mode de réalisation d'un bras, dans lequel l'accoudoir est solidaire d'une patte pivotante ;
  • enfin, la figure 14 est une vue partielle, en bout, de la patte et du bras de la figure 13.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following detailed description of some embodiments. This description, given in a non-limiting manner, will be made with reference to the appended figures in which:
  • the Figures 1 and 2 are diagrammatic side and front views of toilets to which the mounting piece according to the invention applies;
  • the figure 3 is a partial view, in perspective, of a member with parallel arms and transverse connecting axis, intended to cooperate with the aforementioned part;
  • the figure 4 is an exploded view, from the side, of the piece according to the invention, the plate is positioned on a toilet bowl;
  • the figure 5 is a perspective view of a variant of the cover piece of this mounting piece;
  • the figure 6 is a partial view, in perspective, of a variant of the plate, and a transverse axis in two distinct parts, connectable to one another;
  • the figure 7 is a partial view, in perspective, of a cover piece intended to cooperate with the plate of the figure 6 ;
  • the figure 8 is a top view of toilets whose arms provided with armrests have support legs on the bowl;
  • the figure 9 is a diagram for explaining the kinematics of these legs and support pads which is provided with the bezel when lifting them to make them occupy a substantially vertical position;
  • the figure 10 is a diagram of these tab and pad, intended to illustrate their respective positions before and after lifting;
  • the Figures 11 and 12 are diagrams showing alternative embodiments of the support lugs on the arms provided with armrests;
  • the figure 13 is a diagram showing an embodiment of an arm, wherein the armrest is secured to a pivoting tab;
  • finally, the figure 14 is a partial view, at the end, of the paw and the arm of the figure 13 .

Des toilettes auxquelles la pièce de montage selon l'invention est susceptible de s'appliquer sont représentées notamment aux figures 1 et 2.Toilets to which the mounting piece according to the invention is likely to apply are represented in particular in Figures 1 and 2 .

De manière traditionnelle, ces toilettes comportent une cuvette 1 fixée au sol S, qui est surmontée transversalement, dans sa partie arrière, par un réservoir d'eau 3. Elle reçoit une lunette 2, relevable autour d'un axe transversal en forme de tourillon.Traditionally, these toilets comprise a bowl 1 fixed to the ground S, which is surmounted transversely, in its rear part, by a water reservoir 3. It receives a telescope 2, liftable around a transverse axis in the form of a trunnion .

Dans un souci de simplification, l'abattant qui est susceptible de recouvrir la lunette n'a pas été représenté.For the sake of simplification, the flap that is likely to cover the bezel has not been represented.

Ces toilettes sont pourvues d'un organe à deux bras parallèles 4, qui dans la position des figures, occupent une orientation généralement horizontale, l'extrémité libre de ces bras parallèles étant pourvue d'accoudoirs 5.These toilets are provided with a member with two parallel arms 4, which in the position of the figures, occupy a generally horizontal orientation, the free end of these parallel arms being provided with armrests 5.

On comprend aisément que ces accoudoirs constituent, pour une personne à mobilité réduite et/ou âgée, une aide au passage à la station assise sur la lunette, sans risque de tomber. De la même manière, ces accoudoirs facilitent le passage à la station debout.It is easy to understand that these armrests constitute, for a person with reduced mobility and / or elderly, an aid to the passage to the station sitting on the telescope, without risk of falling. In the same way, these armrests facilitate the transition to standing.

Dans une première forme de réalisation montrée à la figure 3, les bras 4 dont il a été question plus haut sont solidaires d'un axe transversal de liaison qui porte la référence 40. A mi-longueur de cet axe s'étend radialement, un doigt 41. Il est orienté parallèlement aux bras 4.In a first embodiment shown in figure 3 the arms 4 referred to above are integral with a transverse connecting axis which bears the reference 40. Halfway along this axis extends radially, a finger 41. It is oriented parallel to the arms 4.

Cet axe est destiné à être placé transversalement sur la cuvette, légèrement en arrière de l'axe d'articulation de la lunette.This axis is intended to be placed transversely on the bowl, slightly behind the axis of articulation of the telescope.

On a représenté, dans la partie inférieure de la figure 4, une platine 6 qui fait partie de la pièce de montage selon l'invention.In the lower part of the figure 4 , a plate 6 which is part of the mounting part according to the invention.

Comme le montre cette figure, la platine est destinée à être positionnée sur la surface supérieure horizontale 10 de la cuvette, entré le réservoir 3 précité et l'ouverture O de ladite cuvette.As shown in this figure, the plate is intended to be positioned on the horizontal upper surface 10 of the bowl, entered the aforementioned tank 3 and the opening O of said bowl.

En d'autres termes, cette platine occupe l'endroit généralement utilisé pour fixer la lunette sur la cuvette des toilettes.In other words, this plate occupies the place generally used to fix the telescope on the toilet bowl.

La platine 6, par exemple métallique, est constituée d'une plaque de forme générale rectangulaire, avec des côtés longitudinaux 60 et un bord transversal arrière 61 tourné vers le réservoir 3.The plate 6, for example metal, consists of a plate of generally rectangular shape, with longitudinal sides 60 and a rear transverse edge 61 facing the reservoir 3.

Ce bord est conformé en palier 62 à section droite ouverte, en forme générale de C, dont l'ouverture V débouche au dessus de la platine, parallèlement au plan P dans lequel cette dernière est contenue.This edge is shaped as a bearing 62 of open cross section, generally C-shaped, the opening V opens above the plate, parallel to the plane P in which the latter is contained.

Les dimensions du palier 62 sont déterminées de manière à pouvoir y loger au moins partiellement l'axe transversal 40 de l'organe à deux bras parallèles, tout en autorisant une rotation sur lui-même, sans jeu notable.The dimensions of the bearing 62 are determined so as to accommodate at least partially the transverse axis 40 of the member with two parallel arms, while allowing a rotation on itself, without significant play.

La largeur de la platine 6, et par conséquent, du palier 62, est au plus égal à la longueur de l'axe 40.The width of the plate 6, and therefore of the bearing 62, is at most equal to the length of the axis 40.

Le rebord supérieur du palier 62 se poursuit par une cloison verticale 63, perpendiculaire à la platine.The upper edge of the bearing 62 is continued by a vertical partition 63, perpendicular to the plate.

La platine comporte, quant à elle, non loin de son second bord transversal avant, une seconde cloison 64 parallèle à la précédente.The plate comprises, meanwhile, not far from its second transverse front edge, a second partition 64 parallel to the previous one.

On expliquera plus loin leur fonction.Their function will be explained later.

Bien que cela ne soit pas représenté à la figure 4, dans la paroi du palier 62 et la base de la cloison 63 est formée une petite ouverture qui autorise le passage de la patte 41 lorsque l'axe 40 suit une rotation sur lui-même dans le sens anti-horaire. Cela permet de caler axialement l'axe 40 relativement au palier et de limiter le débattement angulaire des bras par rapport à la cuvette.Although this is not represented at figure 4 , in the wall of the bearing 62 and the base of the partition 63 is formed a small opening which allows the passage of the lug 41 when the axis 40 rotates on itself in the counterclockwise direction. This makes it possible to axially wedge the axis 40 relative to the bearing and to limit the angular displacement of the arms relative to the bowl.

Dans un souci de simplicité, on n'a pas représenté sur cette figure les moyens de fixation de la platine 6 à la cuvette 1. Il peut s'agit de moyens classiques, tels qu'un système de vis et écrou, venant coopérer avec la paroi de la cuvette, au travers d'ouvertures prévues à cet effet dans la platine.For the sake of simplicity, it is not shown in this figure the fixing means of the plate 6 to the bowl 1. It may be conventional means, such as a screw and nut system, cooperating with the wall of the bowl, through openings provided for this purpose in the plate.

La pièce de montage selon l'invention comporte également une pièce de recouvrement 7, représentée à la partie supérieure de la figure 4.The mounting piece according to the invention also comprises a covering piece 7, represented in the upper part of the figure 4 .

Elle est destinée à venir coiffer la platine et son palier 62 associé, par un mouvement de haut en bas.It is intended to come to cap the platinum and its associated bearing 62, by a movement up and down.

Il s'agit par exemple d'une pièce en matière plastique.This is for example a piece of plastic material.

Dans la forme de réalisation des figures, elle est massive, c'est à dire constituée d'un bloc de matière plastique.In the embodiment of the figures, it is massive, ie consisting of a block of plastic material.

Un canal 70 est cependant formé dans son corps, lequel s'étend transversalement et débouche sur sa face inférieure. Ce canal est conformé en gouttière et communique avec ses faces latérales verticales 72 par des ouvertures 700 à section en forme de "U" inversé.A channel 70, however, is formed in its body, which extends transversely and opens on its underside. This channel is shaped as a gutter and communicates with its vertical lateral faces 72 by openings 700 with inverted "U" shaped section.

Les dimensions de ce canal sont déterminées de manière à ce qu'il puisse coiffer le palier 62 de la platine, les bords opposés des ouvertures 700 se situant de par et d'autre de l'axe 40 qu'il reçoit.The dimensions of this channel are determined so that it can cap the bearing 62 of the plate, the opposite edges of the openings 700 located on either side of the axis 40 it receives.

La largeur de la pièce 7 est très légèrement supérieure à celle de la platine 6.The width of the piece 7 is slightly greater than that of the plate 6.

Dans la pièce 7 sont par ailleurs formées deux fentes transversales, référencées 73 et 74, dont la position relative et les dimensions sont adaptées pour venir s'emmancher sur les cloisons 63 et 64 de la platine 6, par un mouvement de haut en bas.In the piece 7 are also formed two transverse slots, referenced 73 and 74, whose relative position and dimensions are adapted to come and get on the partitions 63 and 64 of the plate 6, by a movement from top to bottom.

Ainsi positionnée, la pièce 7 "emprisonne" l'axe 40, qui ne peut être extrait du palier 62.Thus positioned, the piece 7 "traps" the axis 40, which can not be extracted from the bearing 62.

De préférence, la fixation de la pièce 7 sur la platine se fait par encliquetage élastique. Toutefois, dans un mode de réalisation non représenté, sa face pourrait être pourvue d'au moins un organe de fixation, par exemple à vis, traversant un ouverture dans la platine, prévue à cet effet, et destiné à venir en prise avec la cuvette 1.Preferably, the attachment of the piece 7 on the plate is by snap elastic. However, in an embodiment not shown, its face could be provided with at least one fastener, for example screw, through an opening in the plate, provided for this purpose, and intended to engage with the bowl 1.

Ainsi que le montre la figure 4, la pièce 7 présente, dans sa partie supérieure, une gouttière 71 de réception à rotation d'au moins un tourillon 20 solidaire de la lunette 2.As shown in figure 4 , the piece 7 has, in its upper part, a gutter 71 receiving rotation of at least one pin 20 integral with the bezel 2.

Cette gouttière présente une section droite en forme de C et l'écartement maximal entre les bords de son ouverture est légèrement supérieur au diamètre du tourillon 20, de sorte que celui-ci peut être facilement enlevé de la gouttière 71, par un mouvement de translation perpendiculaire au tourillon.This channel has a cross section C-shaped and the maximum spacing between the edges of its opening is slightly greater than the diameter of the pin 20, so that it can be easily removed from the channel 71, by a translational movement perpendicular to the trunnion.

Ce principe de mise en place est largement décrit dans la demande de brevet WO-A-2005/055792 . Bien entendu, en période d'utilisation des toilettes, au moins une pièce additionnelle empêche le retrait du tourillon, tout en autorisant une rotation sur lui-même. De tels moyens, décrits dans la demande précitée, ne font pas partie, à proprement parler, partie de la présente invention.This implementation principle is widely described in the patent application WO-2005/055792 . Of course, in the period of use of the toilet, at least one additional piece prevents the removal of the trunnion, while allowing a rotation on itself. Such means, described in the aforementioned application, are not, strictly speaking, part of the present invention.

Dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, la pièce 7 pourrait être évidée intérieurement, ce qui lui conférerait l'allure d'un boîte à ouverture dirigée vers le dessus. Dans ce cas, ce sont uniquement ses faces latérales 72 qui constitueraient des moyens de retenue de l'axe 40 dans le palier 62.In an alternative embodiment not shown, the part 7 could be hollowed out internally, which would give it the appearance of a box opening towards the top. In this case, it is only its lateral faces 72 which would constitute means of retaining the axis 40 in the bearing 62.

Cette pièce de montage a donc plusieurs fonctions. Elle sert de palier de réception et de guidage en rotation de l'axe 40 sur lui-même et sert aussi de gouttière de réception à rotation du tourillon 20 solidaire de la lunette.This mounting piece has several functions. It serves as a bearing for receiving and guiding rotation of the axis 40 on itself and also serves as a receiving gutter for rotation of the pin 20 integral with the telescope.

On comprend aisément que le montage et le démontage d'une telle pièce est particulièrement aisé.It is easy to understand that the assembly and disassembly of such a part is particularly easy.

Ainsi, pour le retrait du tourillon 20 de la lunette 2, il suffit de l'extraire simplement de la gouttière 71. Pour la pièce 7, un mouvement de bas en haut pour la désolidariser de la platine 6 suffit.Thus, for the withdrawal of the trunnion 20 of the bezel 2, simply extract it from the trough 71. For the piece 7, a movement from bottom to top to disengage the plate 6 is sufficient.

Enfin, cette opération étant effectuée, l'axe 40 peut être extrait de la platine 6 par un mouvement dirigé vers l'ouverture V du palier 62.Finally, this operation being performed, the axis 40 can be extracted from the plate 6 by a movement directed towards the opening V of the bearing 62.

En plus de cette simplicité de montage/démontage, le nettoyage de l'ensemble est hautement facilité.In addition to this simplicity of assembly / disassembly, the cleaning of the assembly is highly facilitated.

A la figure 5 est représentée une variante de réalisation de la pièce de recouvrement 7.To the figure 5 is shown an alternative embodiment of the cover piece 7.

Dans cette variante, la paroi avant de la gouttière 71 est limitée à la présence de deux plots identiques 75 disposés à distance l'un de l'autre, mais suffisants pour assurer le calage et la rotation sur lui-même d'un tourillon 20 non représenté.In this variant, the front wall of the trough 71 is limited to the presence of two identical studs 75 spaced apart from each other, but sufficient to ensure the setting and rotation on itself of a trunnion 20 not shown.

Dans la forme de réalisation de la figure 6, la platine 6 est notablement plus simple que celle qui a été représentée à la figure 4.In the embodiment of the figure 6 , the plate 6 is significantly simpler than that which has been shown in the figure 4 .

En effet, elle est dépourvue de cloisons 63 et 64.Indeed, it is devoid of partitions 63 and 64.

Son palier 62 se poursuit par une aile 630 horizontale et généralement parallèle à la platine.Its bearing 62 continues with a wing 630 horizontal and generally parallel to the plate.

Les bords latéraux de cette aile sont découpés, de manière à constituer une paire d'épaulements 631 qui s'étendent parallèlement au bord libre transversal de l'aile. On en expliquera plus loin la fonction.The lateral edges of this wing are cut, so as to form a pair of shoulders 631 which extend parallel to the transverse free edge of the wing. The function will be explained later.

La platine 6 est par ailleurs pourvue de deux ouvertures oblongues 65 qui permettent sa fixation à la cuvette par tout moyen approprié.The plate 6 is also provided with two oblong openings 65 which allow its attachment to the bowl by any appropriate means.

L'organe à bras parallèles 4 est ici constitué d'un axe transversal formé de deux parties distinctes 400 et 400' raccordables l'une à l'autre.The parallel arm member 4 here consists of a transverse axis formed of two distinct parts 400 and 400 'connectable to each other.

L'extrémité libre de la partie 400 est pourvue d'un téton cylindrique 401 destiné à venir s'engager dans une ouverture complémentaire 401' prévue dans l'autre partie 400', de sorte que lorsqu'ils coopèrent l'un dans l'autre, on constitue alors un seul et même axe transversal.The free end of the portion 400 is provided with a cylindrical stud 401 intended to engage in a complementary opening 401 'provided in the other part 400', so that when they cooperate one in the other, one then constitutes one and the same transverse axis.

Toutefois, cette structure autorise une rotation sur elle-même de chacune des parties 400 et 400', indépendamment de l'autre.However, this structure allows a rotation on itself of each of the parts 400 and 400 ', independently of the other.

Bien entendu, dans un mode de réalisation non représenté, on pourrait envisager d'avoir ces deux parties 400 et 400' pourvues d'un organe leur empêchant une rotation relative l'un par rapport à l'autre. Il peut s'agir par exemple d'un doigt radial bordant le téton 401, venant se loger dans un logement complémentaire bordant l'ouverture 401'.Of course, in an embodiment not shown, one could consider having these two parts 400 and 400 'provided with a member preventing relative rotation relative to each other. It may be for example a radial finger lining the pin 401, being housed in a complementary housing bordering the opening 401 '.

Chacune des parties 400 et 400' est équipée d'un doigt 41 qui limite la rotation de l'ensemble à l'intérieur du palier 62, puisqu'ils sont destinés à venir en appui contre les épaulements 631 précités.Each of the parts 400 and 400 'is equipped with a finger 41 which limits the rotation of the assembly inside the bearing 62, since they are intended to bear against the shoulders 631 above.

Cela présente de l'intérêt, notamment quand les toilettes sont dites "suspendues" ou dépourvues de réservoir 3. Enfin, dans de telles situations, les bras 4 et la lunette 2 peuvent être immobilisés dans une position au-delà de la verticale, sans avoir besoin d'être en appui contre une paroi verticale (mur ou face avant du réservoir).This is of interest, especially when the toilets are said to be "suspended" or without a reservoir 3. Finally, in such situations, the arms 4 and the telescope 2 can be immobilized in a position beyond the vertical, without need to be in support against a vertical wall (wall or front of the tank).

A la figure 7, est représentée une variante de la pièce de recouvrement 7 destinée à venir coopérer avec la platine de la figure 6.To the figure 7 , is shown a variant of the cover piece 7 intended to cooperate with the plate of the figure 6 .

On constate que cette pièce comporte un canal 70 qui présente une section droite circulaire, de forme complémentaire des deux parties 400 et 400' de l'axe transversal.It is found that this part comprises a channel 70 which has a circular cross section, of complementary shape of the two parts 400 and 400 'of the transverse axis.

Une ouverture complémentaire radiale 75 autorise le passage des doigts 41 précitées.A radial complementary opening 75 allows the passage of the fingers 41 mentioned above.

A la figure 8 est représentée une variante de toilettes équipées de la pièce de montage selon l'invention, les deux bras 4 étant pourvus chacun d'une patte d'appui transversale 42 dirigée vers le second bras.To the figure 8 is represented a variant toilet equipped with the mounting part according to the invention, the two arms 4 being each provided with a transverse support tab 42 directed towards the second arm.

Cette patte est positionnée de manière à venir s'appuyer sur le rebord de la cuvette 1 lorsque les bras occupent une position horizontale.This tab is positioned to come to rest on the rim of the bowl 1 when the arms occupy a horizontal position.

La présence de ces pattes permet donc de maintenir ces horizontalement, sans que ceux-ci aient à reposer sur la lunette 2, ce qui compromettrait un usage normal desdites toilettes.The presence of these legs therefore allows to maintain these horizontally, without them having to rest on the bezel 2, which would compromise normal use of said toilet.

De préférence, ces pattes sont d'une pièce avec les bras 42.Preferably, these tabs are in one piece with the arms 42.

Dans la forme de réalisation représentée à la figure 9, la sous-face de la lunette est pourvue, de manière connue, de patins d'appui 21 destinés à venir reposer sur la cuvette 1 lorsque la lunette occupe une position horizontale.In the embodiment shown in figure 9 , the underside of the bezel is provided, in known manner, support pads 21 intended to rest on the bowl 1 when the telescope occupies a horizontal position.

Ces patins ont ici la forme d'un crochet, dont l'ouverture est dirigée vers le tourillon 20.These pads here have the shape of a hook, whose opening is directed towards the pin 20.

Sur cette figure, la pièce de montage précitée n'a pas été représentée. Seuls y figurent ledit tourillon 71 ainsi que l'axe transversal 40 des bras 4. Bien entendu, on constate que ceux-ci sont décalés longitudinalement l'un par rapport à l'autre.In this figure, the aforementioned mounting piece has not been shown. Only include said trunnion 71 and the transverse axis 40 of the arms 4. Of course, we see that they are offset longitudinally relative to each other.

Par les références A et B sont symbolisées deux positions des bras 4 respectivement dans une position proche de la verticale X-X' et dans une autre position, en appui, contre le réservoir 3 des toilettes. Cette position est éloignée de la verticale d'un angle α valant quelques degrés.By the references A and B are symbolized two positions of the arms 4 respectively in a position close to the vertical X-X 'and in another position, in support, against the tank 3 of the toilet. This position is distant from the vertical by an angle α worth a few degrees.

Les pattes 42 sont disposées, relativement aux crochets 21 de telle manière que lorsque l'on soumet les bras 4 et la lunette 2 à une rotation simultanée, les crochets interfèrent avec lesdites pattes, de sorte que les deux objets peuvent se mouvoir ensemble.The tabs 42 are arranged relative to the hooks 21 so that when the arms 4 and the bezel 2 are subjected to simultaneous rotation, the hooks interfere with said legs, so that the two objects can move together.

En d'autres termes, du fait du décalage de l'axe 40 et du tourillon 20, dans la zone A, les crochets 21 et pattes 42 viennent à se rapprocher l'un de l'autre pour coopérer, ainsi que le représente la partie droite de la figure 10. Elles "s'autobloquent" mutuellement.In other words, because of the shift of the axis 40 and the pin 20, in the zone A, the hooks 21 and tabs 42 come to approach one another to cooperate, as represented by the right part of the figure 10 . They "self-lock" each other.

A l'inverse, il suffit de saisir l'un ou l'autre de la lunette ou des bras 4 pour ramener l'ensemble en position horizontale.Conversely, simply grab one or the other of the bezel or arms 4 to bring the assembly in a horizontal position.

A la figure 11, est représentée une variante de réalisation des pattes 42. Cette patte est ici solidaire d'une tige transversale coulissante 420 dont l'extrémité opposée est relevée vers le haut pour constituer une butée. La patte 42 proprement dite est préservée par un tampon amortisseur 43. En faisant coulisser la tige 420, on peut amener sélectivement la patte 42 en appui ou non contre le dessus de la cuvette.To the figure 11 , is shown an alternative embodiment of the tabs 42. This tab is here secured to a sliding transverse rod 420 whose opposite end is raised upwardly to form a stop. The lug 42 itself is preserved by a damping pad 43. By sliding the rod 420, it is possible selectively to bring the lug 42 to bear or not against the top of the bowl.

Dans la variante de réalisation de la figure 12, cette patte 42 est prévue mobile en rotation par rapport au bras 4, comme le montre la flèche f. Des moyens de montage de type connu n'ont pas été représentés ici, dans un simple but de simplification.In the variant embodiment of the figure 12 this tab 42 is rotatably provided relative to the arm 4, as shown by the arrow f. Mounting means of known type have not been shown here, for the sake of simplification.

A la figure 13, est représentée une extrémité libre d'un bras 4 pourvu d'un accoudoir 5.To the figure 13 , is shown a free end of an arm 4 provided with an armrest 5.

Il s'agit en l'espèce d'un accoudoir escamotable. Il est monté en partie supérieure d'une tige plane 50 dont l'extrémité inférieure 500 présente une épaisseur réduite. Elle affecte donc en quelque sorte une section en "T", avec deux épaulements 502 de part et d'autre de sa son extrémité inférieure. Cette dernière présente une lumière oblongue longitudinale 501.This is a retractable armrest. It is mounted in the upper part of a flat rod 50 whose lower end 500 has a reduced thickness. It therefore somewhat affects a section "T", with two shoulders 502 on either side of its lower end. The latter has an oblong longitudinal slot 501.

L'extrémité libre du bras 4 est conformée en deux ailes 44 parallèles, séparées par un espace 46 entre lesquelles l'extrémité 500 vient s'engager.The free end of the arm 4 is formed in two parallel wings 44, separated by a space 46 between which the end 500 engages.

Dans cette position, les épaulements 502 viennent en butée contre le dessus des ailes 44.In this position, the shoulders 502 abut against the top of the wings 44.

Un axe 45, solidaire des deux ailes 44, traverse la lumière 501 et assure une position stable à l'accoudoir.An axis 45, integral with the two wings 44, passes through the light 501 and ensures a stable position to the armrest.

On comprend que par un mouvement de traction sur l'accoudoir de bas en haut, on peut amener en butée l'extrémité inférieure de la lumière 501 contre l'axe 45, de sorte qu'il est possible de faire basculer l'accoudoir dans le sens horaire, comme le montre la flèche g. Ceci permet donc de dégager l'accoudoir vers le bas par exemple dans certaines conditions d'utilisation des toilettes, notamment lorsque l'utilisateur a besoin de place sur son côté droit ou gauche.It is understood that by a pulling movement on the armrest from bottom to top, it is possible to bring the lower end of the light 501 into abutment against the axis 45, so that it is possible to tilt the armrest in clockwise, as shown by the arrow g. This allows to disengage the armrest down for example in certain conditions of use of the toilet, especially when the user needs room on his right or left side.

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  1. Part for fitting firstly a unit with two parallel arms which are provided with arm rests (5) and are integral with a transverse connection shaft (40; 400, 400'), and secondly a seat (2) onto a toilet bowl (1), which part comprises a generally flat plate (6) which is designed to be secured to a horizontal upper surface of the bowl (1), a transverse edge of this plate being in the form of a bearing (62) for receipt and guiding and rotation around itself of the said transverse shaft (40; 400, 400'),
    the said part for fitting further comprising a part which covers the said plate and the bearing (62), and forms a means for retention of the shaft (40; 400, 400') in the said bearing (62),
    characterised in that:
    - the said bearing (62) has an open straight cross-section which is generally in the form of a "C", the opening (V) of which opens above the plate (6), generally parallel to the plane (P) on which it is contained; and
    - that the said covering part comprises a gutter (71) for receipt in a rotary manner of at least one journal (20) which is integral with the said seat (2).
  2. Part according to claim 1, characterised in that the said bearing (62) and the said gutter (71) are offset longitudinally.
  3. Part according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterised in that the plate (6) and/or the covering part (7) comprise(s) means for connection to the said bowl.
  4. Assembly constituted by a fitting part according to one of claims 1 to 3, a unit with two parallel arms (4) which are provided with arm rests (5) and are integral with a transverse connection shaft, and a toilet seat (2) which is provided with a journal (20), characterised in that the said transverse shaft (40) is in a single piece.
  5. Assembly constituted by a fitting part according to one of claims 1 to 3, a unit with two parallel arms (4) which are provided with arm rests (5) and are integral with a transverse connection shaft (40; 400, 400'), and a toilet seat (2) which is provided with a journal (20), characterised in that the said transverse shaft consists of two distinct parts (400, 400') which can be connected to one another.
  6. Assembly according to one of claims 4 and 5, characterised in that the said transverse shaft (40; 400, 400') comprises means (21) for limiting or preventing it from sliding inside the bearing.
  7. Assembly according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that each of the said arms (4) bears a transverse support lug (42) which faces towards the second arm, this lug (42) being positioned such as to be supported on the edge of the bowl (1) when the arms (4) occupy a horizontal position.
  8. Assembly according to claim 7, equipped with a securing part according to claim 2, characterised in that the said seat (2) comprises flanges (20) for support on the bowl (1) which are in the shape of hooks, and in that the said lugs (42) are arranged in relation to these flanges (20) such that, by means of simultaneous lifting of the seat (1) and the arms (4) in order to make them occupy a substantially vertical position, the hooks (20) interfere with the said lugs (42).
  9. Assembly according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterised in that the said lug (42) is designed to be mobile, such that it can be brought selectively so as to be supported against the said bowl (1), or not to be supported against it.
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