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EP1006242B1
EP1006242B1 EP99124280A EP99124280A EP1006242B1 EP 1006242 B1 EP1006242 B1 EP 1006242B1 EP 99124280 A EP99124280 A EP 99124280A EP 99124280 A EP99124280 A EP 99124280A EP 1006242 B1 EP1006242 B1 EP 1006242B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
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  • connection option EP-A1-590960
  • the a basic structure with inlets, a mixing room, and connections for water outlets.
  • connection option for sanitary fittings, in which a base body over a distributor cap with different Sanitary fittings can be connected.
  • the distributor cap has the Sanitary fitting associated openings on the sanitary fitting must be adapted (US-A-5730184).
  • the invention is based on the object, a system of To create sanitary fittings, which is simple and easy to install.
  • the invention proposes a system of sanitary fittings with the features of claim 1 before. Further developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent Claims, their wording as well as the wording of the abstract by reference to the content of the description becomes.
  • the terminal block With the Water pipes connected to the house installation and mounted. After installation, the lines can be flushed and pressure resistance be checked. After completion of construction the user still has the opportunity to choose, which sanitary fitting attached to the terminal block shall be. He can not just change the color or shape of the Faucet but also the type of faucet. It can be both comfortable thermostatic valves as well Attach a lever mixer or other fittings. It is not required that all connecting leads or through holes the interface of the terminal block actually to be used. It is also possible that, for example the actually intended for mixed water connection line not used.
  • the Faucet body the faucet side separation surface and from this to the sanitary fitting has leading channels.
  • the basic body of the fitting is therefore on the one hand to the interface of the terminal block and on the other hand, on the fitting parts to be accommodated in it, For example, valve tops or mixer cartridges Voted.
  • Valve body in at least two different positions can be connected to the terminal block, and thus also the sanitary fitting. This can be used independently from the arrangement of the wires of the house installation the desired or prescribed orientation of the user by the user To allow sanitary fitting.
  • the two positions offset by 180 degrees.
  • the fitting body can, for example, directly to the Connection block to be screwed.
  • these threaded holes have, in which the fastening screws screwed can be.
  • the fitting body to the terminal block at the same time the water connection can be produced is. It can be both a connection of the flowing Water from the input lines to an outlet in the Sanitary fitting as well as to an outlet acting on the Mixed water pipe is arranged, with which the connection block connected or to connections with hollow chambers, z. B. for silencers.
  • the sanitary fitting on the side associated with the valve the separation surface are arranged so that the terminal block only the actual connection to the cables of the installation manufactures and related to these lines Openings in the interface provides.
  • the Dividing surface may be formed in a continuing education. It This makes it possible to build the terminal block very flat, so that there is little room in the direction perpendicular to the wall surface needed.
  • the terminal block in its separation surface additionally have at least one blind hole.
  • This blind hole For example, one can accommodate a muffler form required cavity.
  • the terminal block is advantageously designed so that he can be mounted in different positions, for example twisted 90 or 180 degrees. All can do this Line connections of the terminal block identical and thus be formed exchangeable.
  • the fitting body not just a single sanitary fitting, but also more than a fitting.
  • the Faucet body a mixing valve and an outlet diverter which are two complete can act separate parts.
  • the sanitary fitting has conventional cartridges.
  • FIG. 1 shows a view of a terminal block, as of the invention as a common part of all sanitary fittings is proposed.
  • the terminal block contains a central plate-like component 1 with a flat surface 2.
  • In the center of this surface 2 is perpendicular to the surface extending threaded bore 3 exists, which is the central axis of the terminal block 1 forms.
  • Radial from this central axis are starting, each offset by 90 degrees, four ports 4 present, each with an internal thread 5 or a plug-in receptacle are provided.
  • In the connections 4 can cables of the house installation be screwed in, which are both conduits from which the water comes out, as well as can act around wires into which the Water should flow in. For example, two ports connected to the cold and hot water supply while two more ports 4 with a bath spout and a shower spout are connected.
  • Threaded holes 6 which are on projections of the terminal block are arranged.
  • the threaded holes 3 and 6 serve to screw on the connection block a sanitary fitting, having a corresponding interface.
  • Each terminal 4 is, see Figure 2, over an angled Channel 7 is connected to a through hole 8, the in the flat separation surface 2 of the terminal block open.
  • Fig. 3 shows a sanitary fitting 10, which with the help of a shown in section fitting body 11 to the terminal block of Fig. 1 and 2 can be attached.
  • a single lever mixing valve in which the spout through the valve again is returned to the terminal block.
  • the mixing valve is screwed to the fitting body 11.
  • the basic body of the fitting contains channels 12, of which in the figure only One is to see the cold and warm water to the Mixing valve lead, as well as a channel that the mixed Water to a connection 4 conducts, which with a to the shower head leading line is connected.
  • the cut of the Figure 3 is laid by a plane which in the attachment on the terminal block two threaded holes 6 with each other combines.
  • channels 13th formed, in each of which a muffler 14 is arranged is.
  • the muffler 14 is arranged in a space 15, which continues into the recess 9.
  • a rosette 17 On the outer cover 16 of the mixing valve is a rosette 17, which closes off the wall opening in which the terminal block is housed.
  • Figure 4 shows an illustration in which the cross section through put the terminal block through the axis of two terminals 4 is.
  • the terminal block is housed in a flush-mounted box 20, in which he is determined by that Openings of the flush-mounted box short connection 21 screwed or are plugged, which surround the terminals 4 from the outside.
  • Faucet body 22 attached, which in this case completely looks different than the fitting body 11 of Figure 3. It contains a multitude of channels that links between the through holes 8 of the terminal block and the Produce sanitary fittings.
  • the fitting body 22 is a receptacle for a thermostatic valve 23rd and a check valve 24. Both valves are independent self-contained valves, however cooperate with recordings in the function block 22.
  • FIG. 5 shows a fitting main body 32 which is attached to its bottom forms a separation surface 33, which with the Parting surface 2 of the terminal block cooperates.
  • This fitting body 32 can also be screwed to the terminal block become. It contains channels 34, the connections between the through holes 8 of the terminal block and make the sanitary fittings.
  • the fitting body 32 is a receptacle for a switching valve 35 and a single-lever mixing valve 36.
  • FIG. 6 shows schematically another Embodiment.
  • terminal block with two supply lines and at least one mixed water discharge is connected
  • terminal block shows schematically another Embodiment.
  • terminal block two in a concealed box arranged terminal blocks present by a schematic indicated by the arrow 40 line connected to each other are.
  • terminal block a thermostatic valve arranged whose set temperature with Help a knob 41 can be adjusted.
  • the four ports of the port block are for the inlet of cold water from the house installation and one for the inlet of warm water from the house installation.
  • Another connection is not in operation, and the fourth Connection is used to dispense mixed water.
  • This connection 42 is over an indicated line 40 with a port 43 connected to a second terminal block.
  • connection block a volume control valve is operatively connected, the can be operated by means of a knob 44.
  • Farther is connected to the connection block a diverter valve, the can be operated by means of a changeover button 45. It In the example shown, you can switch between three outlets.
  • the two terminal blocks can either be in a common Flush-mounted box or in two separate flush-mounted boxes be arranged. They can also be spatially separated be arranged separately.
  • connection block is identical for all fittings, while the fitting body on its the terminal block facing side is designed so that all fittings body with the identical terminal block together are functional. On his opposite side is the fitting body in each case to the male fittings parts customized.

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Abstract

A connecting block in a system of sanitary fittings is identical for all fittings. At least one connection (4) is provided for a water feed conduit as is also at least one connection for an onward feeding mixed water conduit. A dividing surface (2) has through passage apertures and is connected to a connection of the connecting block. Several different sanitary fittings are incorporated and so fitted to the connecting block that they are capable of function. The fittings have a basic body (11) which incorporates the dividing surface from which channels (12) lead to the sanitary fitting parts. The fitting basic body can be connected in four different positions to the connecting block displaced through 180 degrees.

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Es ist ein System von sanitären Mischarmaturen bekannt (DE 196 22 368), bei dem ein identisches Anschlussgehäuse mit Hilfe einer Vielzahl von Kartuschenadaptern einen Satz von Mischarmaturen aufnehmen kann. Das Universalgehäuse enthält dabei zwei Vertiefungen, von denen die eine zur Aufnahme des Adapters und die andere zur Aufnahme von Ventilteilen ausgebildet ist.There is a system of sanitary mixing valves known (DE 196 22 368), in which an identical terminal housing with Help a variety of cartridge adapters a set of Can accommodate mixing valves. The universal housing contains There are two wells, one of which for receiving the Adapters and the other designed to receive valve parts is.

Es ist bereits eine Sanitärarmatur mit einer Verteilereinheit bekannt, die Zuleitungsanschlüsse für kaltes und warmes Wasser aufweist. In der Verteilereinheit sind Öffnungen vorhanden, in die Aufteilventile und Filter eingesetzt werden können. Mit der Verteilereinheit kann ein Sanitärauslass verbunden werden (DE-A1-3816519).There is already known a sanitary fitting with a distribution unit, the Supply connections for cold and hot water. In the Distributor unit, there are openings in the dividing valves and filters can be used. With the distribution unit can a sanitary outlet be connected (DE-A1-3816519).

Ebenfalls bekannt ist eine Anschlussmöglichkeit (EP-A1-590960), die eine Grundstruktur mit Einlässen, einem Mischraum, und Anschlüssen für Wasserauslässe aufweist.Also known is a connection option (EP-A1-590960), the a basic structure with inlets, a mixing room, and connections for water outlets.

Weiterhin bekannt ist eine Anschlussmöglichkeit für Sanitärarmaturen, bei der ein Grundkörper über einer Verteilerkappe mit unterschiedlichen Sanitärarmaturen verbunden werden kann. Die Verteilerkappe weist der Sanitärarmatur zugeordnete Öffnungen auf, die an die Sanitärarmatur angepasst sein müssen (US-A-5730184).Also known is a connection option for sanitary fittings, in which a base body over a distributor cap with different Sanitary fittings can be connected. The distributor cap has the Sanitary fitting associated openings on the sanitary fitting must be adapted (US-A-5730184).

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein System von Sanitärarmaturen zu schaffen, das einfach aufgebaut ist und sich leicht installieren lässt.The invention is based on the object, a system of To create sanitary fittings, which is simple and easy to install.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung ein System von Sanitärarmaturen mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 vor. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche, deren Wortlaut ebenso wie der Wortlaut der Zusammenfassung durch Bezugnahme zum Inhalt der Beschreibung gemacht wird.To solve this problem, the invention proposes a system of sanitary fittings with the features of claim 1 before. Further developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent Claims, their wording as well as the wording of the abstract by reference to the content of the description becomes.

Von dem Installateur wird zunächst der Anschlussblock mit den Wasserleitungen der Hausinstallation verbunden und montiert. Nach Montage können die Leitungen durchgespült und auf Druckfestigkeit überprüft werden. Nach Fertigstellung der Bauarbeiten hat der Benutzer noch die Möglichkeit, sich auszusuchen, welche Sanitärarmatur an dem Anschlussblock angebracht werden soll. Er kann nicht nur die Farbe oder die Form der Armatur auswählen, sondern auch die Art der Armatur. Es lassen sich sowohl komfortable Thermostatarmaturen als auch Einhebelmischer oder sonstige Armaturen anbringen. Es ist nicht erforderlich, dass alle Anschlussleitungen oder Durchgangsöffnungen der Trennfläche des Anschlussblocks tatsächlich benutzt werden. Es ist auch möglich, dass beispielsweise die eigentlich für Mischwasser gedachte Anschlussleitung nicht benutzt wird.From the installer is first the terminal block with the Water pipes connected to the house installation and mounted. After installation, the lines can be flushed and pressure resistance be checked. After completion of construction the user still has the opportunity to choose, which sanitary fitting attached to the terminal block shall be. He can not just change the color or shape of the Faucet but also the type of faucet. It can be both comfortable thermostatic valves as well Attach a lever mixer or other fittings. It is not required that all connecting leads or through holes the interface of the terminal block actually to be used. It is also possible that, for example the actually intended for mixed water connection line not used.

Gemäss der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Armaturengrundkörper die armaturenseitige Trennfläche und von dieser zu der Sanitärarmatur führende Kanäle aufweist. Der Armaturengrundkörper ist daher einerseits auf die Trennfläche des Anschlussblocks und andererseits auf die in ihm unterzubringenden Armaturenteile, beispielsweise Ventiloberteile oder Mischerkartuschen abgestimmt.According to the invention it can be provided that the Faucet body the faucet side separation surface and from this to the sanitary fitting has leading channels. The basic body of the fitting is therefore on the one hand to the interface of the terminal block and on the other hand, on the fitting parts to be accommodated in it, For example, valve tops or mixer cartridges Voted.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Armaturengrundkörper in mindestens zwei verschiedenen Positionen mit dem Anschlussblock verbindbar ist, und somit auch die Sanitärarmatur. Dies kann dazu verwendet werden, unabhängig von der Anordnung der Leitungen der Hausinstallation die vom Benutzer gewünschte oder vorgeschriebene Orientierung der Sanitärarmatur zu ermöglichen.In a further development of the invention can be provided that the Valve body in at least two different positions can be connected to the terminal block, and thus also the sanitary fitting. This can be used independently from the arrangement of the wires of the house installation the desired or prescribed orientation of the user by the user To allow sanitary fitting.

Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass die beiden Positionen um 180 Grad versetzt sind.In particular, it can be provided that the two positions offset by 180 degrees.

Der Armaturengrundkörper kann beispielsweise direkt an dem Anschlussblock angeschraubt werden. Hierzu kann dieser Gewindebohrungen aufweisen, in die die Befestigungsschrauben eingeschraubt werden können.The fitting body can, for example, directly to the Connection block to be screwed. For this purpose, these threaded holes have, in which the fastening screws screwed can be.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass durch die Befestigung des Armaturengrundkörpers an dem Anschlussblock gleichzeitig die Wasserverbindung herstellbar ist. Es kann sich sowohl um eine Verbindung des fließenden Wassers von den Eingangsleitungen zu einem Auslauf in der Sanitärarmatur als auch zu einem Auslass handeln, der an der Mischwasserleitung angeordnet ist, mit der der Anschlussblock verbunden ist, oder auch um Verbindungen mit Hohlkammern, z. B. für Schalldämpfer.In a further development of the invention can be provided that by attaching the fitting body to the terminal block at the same time the water connection can be produced is. It can be both a connection of the flowing Water from the input lines to an outlet in the Sanitary fitting as well as to an outlet acting on the Mixed water pipe is arranged, with which the connection block connected or to connections with hollow chambers, z. B. for silencers.

Erfindungsgemäß ist vorgesehen, dass alle Funktionsteile der Sanitärarmatur auf der der Armatur zugeordneten Seite der Trennfläche angeordnet sind, so dass der Anschlussblock nur den tatsächlichen Anschluss zu den Leitungen der Installation herstellt und mit diesen Leitungen in Verbindung stehende Öffnungen in der Trennfläche zur Verfügung stellt. Die Trennfläche kann in Weiterbildung eben ausgebildet sein. Es wird dadurch möglich, den Anschlussblock sehr flach zu bauen, so dass er wenig Platz in Richtung senkrecht zur Wandoberfläche benötigt.According to the invention it is provided that all functional parts the sanitary fitting on the side associated with the valve the separation surface are arranged so that the terminal block only the actual connection to the cables of the installation manufactures and related to these lines Openings in the interface provides. The Dividing surface may be formed in a continuing education. It This makes it possible to build the terminal block very flat, so that there is little room in the direction perpendicular to the wall surface needed.

Erfindungsgemäß kann der Anschlussblock in seiner Trennfläche zusätzlich mindestens ein Sackloch aufweisen. Dieses Sackloch kann beispielsweise einen zur Unterbringung eines Schalldämpfers benötigten Hohlraum bilden.According to the invention, the terminal block in its separation surface additionally have at least one blind hole. This blind hole For example, one can accommodate a muffler form required cavity.

Der Anschlussblock ist mit Vorteil so ausgebildet, dass er in unterschiedlicher Position angebracht werden kann, beispielsweise um 90 oder 180 Grad verdreht. Hierzu können alle Leitungsanschlüsse des Anschlussblocks identisch und damit austauschbar ausgebildet sein. The terminal block is advantageously designed so that he can be mounted in different positions, for example twisted 90 or 180 degrees. All can do this Line connections of the terminal block identical and thus be formed exchangeable.

Erfindungsgemäß kann vorgesehen sein, dass durch die Sanitärarmatur und/oder den Armaturengrundkörper zwei Leitungsanschlüsse des Anschlussblocks miteinander verbindbar sind.According to the invention it can be provided that by the sanitary fitting and / or the fitting body two line connections of the terminal block are connected to each other.

Erfindungsgemäß kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Armaturengrundkörper nicht nur eine einzige Sanitärarmatur aufnimmt, sondern auch mehr als eine Armatur. Beispielsweise kann der Armaturengrundkörper eine Mischarmatur und einen Auslaufumsteller aufnehmen, bei denen es sich um zwei vollständig getrennte Teile handeln kann.According to the invention it can be provided that the fitting body not just a single sanitary fitting, but also more than a fitting. For example, the Faucet body a mixing valve and an outlet diverter which are two complete can act separate parts.

Erfindungsgemäß kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Sanitärarmatur übliche Kartuschen aufweist.According to the invention it can be provided that the sanitary fitting has conventional cartridges.

Weitere Merkmale, Einzelheiten und Vorzüge der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung sowie anhand der Zeichnung. Hierbei zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Aufsicht auf einen Anschlussblock für das System nach der Erfindung;
Fig. 2
einen abgewinkelten Schnitt längs Linie II-II in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3
eine teilweise geschnittene Seitenansicht eines mit dem Anschlussblock zu verbindenden Duschventils;
Fig. 4
eine teilweise geschnittene Seitenansicht eines an dem Anschlussblock befestigten Thermostatventils mit einem Absperrventil;
Fig. 5
eine teilweise geschnittene Seitenansicht eines Wannenventils.
Fig. 6
eine schematische Ausführungsform mit zwei zusammen geschalteten Anschlussblöcken.
Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention and from the drawing. Hereby show:
Fig. 1
a plan view of a connection block for the system according to the invention;
Fig. 2
an angled section along line II-II in Fig. 1;
Fig. 3
a partially sectioned side view of a connecting with the terminal block shower valve;
Fig. 4
a partially sectioned side view of a fixed to the terminal block thermostatic valve with a shut-off valve;
Fig. 5
a partially sectioned side view of a tub valve.
Fig. 6
a schematic embodiment with two interconnected terminal blocks.

Figur 1 zeigt eine Ansicht eines Anschlussblocks, wie er von der Erfindung als gemeinsames Teil aller Sanitärarmaturen vorgeschlagen wird. Der Anschlussblock enthält ein zentrales plattenartiges Bauteil 1 mit einer ebenen Oberfläche 2. In der Mitte dieser Oberfläche 2 ist eine senkrecht zur Oberfläche verlaufende Gewindebohrung 3 vorhanden, die die Mittelachse des Anschlussblocks 1 bildet. Radial von dieser Mittelachse ausgehend sind, jeweils um 90 Grad versetzt, vier Anschlüsse 4 vorhanden, die jeweils mit einem Innengewinde 5 oder einer Steckaufnahme versehen sind. In die Anschlüsse 4 können Leitungen der Hausinstallation eingeschraubt werden, wobei es sich sowohl um Leitungen, aus denen das Wasser herauskommt, als auch um Leitungen handeln kann, in die das Wasser hineinströmen soll. Beispielsweise können zwei Anschlüsse mit der Kalt- und Warmwasserversorgung verbunden werden, während zwei weitere Anschlüsse 4 mit einem Wannenauslauf und einem Duschauslauf verbunden sind.Figure 1 shows a view of a terminal block, as of the invention as a common part of all sanitary fittings is proposed. The terminal block contains a central plate-like component 1 with a flat surface 2. In the center of this surface 2 is perpendicular to the surface extending threaded bore 3 exists, which is the central axis of the terminal block 1 forms. Radial from this central axis are starting, each offset by 90 degrees, four ports 4 present, each with an internal thread 5 or a plug-in receptacle are provided. In the connections 4 can cables of the house installation be screwed in, which are both conduits from which the water comes out, as well as can act around wires into which the Water should flow in. For example, two ports connected to the cold and hot water supply while two more ports 4 with a bath spout and a shower spout are connected.

Jeweils mittig zwischen zwei Anschlüssen 4 sind weitere Gewindebohrungen 6 vorhanden, die an Vorsprüngen des Anschlussblocks angeordnet sind. Die Gewindebohrungen 3 und 6 dienen dazu, an dem Anschlussblock eine Sanitärarmatur anzuschrauben, die eine entsprechende Trennfläche aufweist.In each case between two terminals 4 are more Threaded holes 6 present, which are on projections of the terminal block are arranged. The threaded holes 3 and 6 serve to screw on the connection block a sanitary fitting, having a corresponding interface.

Jeder Anschluss 4 ist, siehe Figur 2, über einen abgewinkelten Kanal 7 mit einer Durchgangsöffnung 8 verbunden, die in der ebenen Trennfläche 2 des Anschlussblocks ausmünden.Each terminal 4 is, see Figure 2, over an angled Channel 7 is connected to a through hole 8, the in the flat separation surface 2 of the terminal block open.

Mittig zwischen den Durchgangsöffnungen 8 sind Vertiefungen 9 in der Trennfläche 2 vorhanden, die keine weitere Verbindung aufweisen. In the middle between the passage openings 8 are recesses 9 present in the interface 2, no further connection exhibit.

Fig. 3 zeigt nun eine Sanitärarmatur 10, die mit Hilfe eines im Schnitt dargestellten Armaturengrundkörpers 11 an dem Anschlussblock der Fig. 1 und 2 angebracht werden kann. Bei der Sanitärarmatur 10 handelt es sich um ein Einhebelmischventil, bei dem der Auslauf durch das Ventil hindurch wieder zu dem Anschlussblock zurück geführt ist. Das Mischventil ist an dem Armaturengrundkörper 11 angeschraubt. Der Armaturengrundkörper enthält Kanäle 12, von denen in der Figur nur einer zu sehen ist, die das kalte und warme Wasser zu dem Mischventil führen, sowie einen Kanal, der das gemischte Wasser zu einem Anschluss 4 leitet, der mit einer zu dem Brausekopf führenden Leitung verbunden ist. Der Schnitt der Figur 3 ist durch eine Ebene gelegt, die bei der Befestigung an dem Anschlussblock zwei Gewindebohrungen 6 miteinander verbindet. Hier sind in dem Armaturengrundkörper 11 Kanäle 13 gebildet, in denen jeweils ein Schalldämpfer 14 angeordnet ist. Der Schalldämpfer 14 ist in einem Raum 15 angeordnet, der sich in die Vertiefung 9 fortsetzt.Fig. 3 shows a sanitary fitting 10, which with the help of a shown in section fitting body 11 to the terminal block of Fig. 1 and 2 can be attached. at the sanitary fitting 10 is a single lever mixing valve, in which the spout through the valve again is returned to the terminal block. The mixing valve is screwed to the fitting body 11. The basic body of the fitting contains channels 12, of which in the figure only One is to see the cold and warm water to the Mixing valve lead, as well as a channel that the mixed Water to a connection 4 conducts, which with a to the Shower head leading line is connected. The cut of the Figure 3 is laid by a plane which in the attachment on the terminal block two threaded holes 6 with each other combines. Here are in the fitting body 11 channels 13th formed, in each of which a muffler 14 is arranged is. The muffler 14 is arranged in a space 15, which continues into the recess 9.

An der äußeren Abdeckung 16 des Mischventils ist eine Rosette 17 festgelegt, die die Wandöffnung abschließt, in der der Anschlussblock untergebracht ist.On the outer cover 16 of the mixing valve is a rosette 17, which closes off the wall opening in which the terminal block is housed.

Figur 4 zeigt eine Darstellung, bei der der Querschnitt durch den Anschlussblock durch die Achse zweier Anschlüsse 4 gelegt ist. Der Anschlussblock ist in einem Unterputzkasten 20 untergebracht, in dem er dadurch festgelegt ist, dass durch Öffnungen des Unterputzkastens kurze Stutzen 21 eingeschraubt oder gesteckt sind, die die Anschlüsse 4 von außen her umgreifen.Figure 4 shows an illustration in which the cross section through put the terminal block through the axis of two terminals 4 is. The terminal block is housed in a flush-mounted box 20, in which he is determined by that Openings of the flush-mounted box short connection 21 screwed or are plugged, which surround the terminals 4 from the outside.

An der Trennfläche 2 des Anschlussblocks ist wieder ein Armaturengrundkörper 22 befestigt, der in diesem Fall ganz anders aussieht als der Armaturengrundkörper 11 der Figur 3. Er enthält eine Vielzahl von Kanälen, die Verbindungen zwischen den Durchgangsöffnungen 8 des Anschlussblocks und den Sanitärarmaturen herstellen. In diesem Fall enthält der Armaturengrundkörper 22 eine Aufnahme für ein Thermostatventil 23 und ein Absperrventil 24. Bei beiden Ventilen handelt es sich um selbständige in sich funktionsfähige Ventile, die jedoch mit Aufnahmen in den Funktionsblock 22 zusammenwirken. In Figur 5 ist ein Armaturengrundkörper 32 dargestellt, der an seiner Unterseite eine Trennfläche 33 bildet, die mit der Trennfläche 2 des Anschlussblocks zusammenwirkt. Dieser Armaturengrundkörper 32 kann ebenfalls an dem Anschlussblock angeschraubt werden. Er enthält Kanäle 34, die Verbindungen zwischen den Durchgangsöffnungen 8 des Anschlussblocks und den Sanitärarmaturen herstellen. Im dargestellten Fall enthält der Armaturengrundkörper 32 eine Aufnahme für ein Umschaltventil 35 und ein Einhebelmischventil 36.At the interface 2 of the terminal block is again on Faucet body 22 attached, which in this case completely looks different than the fitting body 11 of Figure 3. It contains a multitude of channels that links between the through holes 8 of the terminal block and the Produce sanitary fittings. In this case, contains the fitting body 22 is a receptacle for a thermostatic valve 23rd and a check valve 24. Both valves are independent self-contained valves, however cooperate with recordings in the function block 22. In FIG. 5 shows a fitting main body 32 which is attached to its bottom forms a separation surface 33, which with the Parting surface 2 of the terminal block cooperates. This fitting body 32 can also be screwed to the terminal block become. It contains channels 34, the connections between the through holes 8 of the terminal block and make the sanitary fittings. In the case shown contains the fitting body 32 is a receptacle for a switching valve 35 and a single-lever mixing valve 36.

Während bei den bisher abgehandelten Ausführungsformen Mischventile verwendet wurden, bei denen also ein Anschlussblock mit zwei Zuleitungen und mindestens einer Mischwasserableitung verbunden ist, zeigt die Figur 6 schematisch eine andere Ausführungsform. Hier sind zwei in je einem Unterputzkasten angeordnete Anschlussblöcke vorhanden, die durch eine schematisch durch den Pfeil 40 angedeutete Leitung miteinander verbunden sind. In dem in Figur 6 rechten Anschlussblock ist ein Thermostatventil angeordnet, dessen Solltemperatur mit Hilfe eines Drehknopfs 41 eingestellt werden kann. Von den vier Anschlüssen des Anschlussblocks dient einer für den Einlass des kalten Wassers aus der Hausinstallation und einer für den Einlass des warmen Wassers aus der Hausinstallation. Ein weiterer Anschluss ist nicht in Betrieb, und der vierte Anschluss dient zur Abgabe von Mischwasser. Dieser Anschluss 42 ist über eine angedeutete Leitung 40 mit einem Anschluss 43 eines zweiten Anschlussblocks verbunden. Mit diesem Anschlussblock ist ein Mengenregulierventil wirkverbunden, das mit Hilfe eines Drehknopfs 44 betätigt werden kann. Weiterhin ist mit dem Anschlussblock ein Umstellerventil verbunden, das mit Hilfe eines Umstellknopfs 45 betätigt werden kann. Es kann im dargestellten Beispiel zwischen drei Abgängen umschalten.While in the previously discussed embodiments mixing valves were used, so where a terminal block with two supply lines and at least one mixed water discharge is connected, the figure 6 shows schematically another Embodiment. Here are two in a concealed box arranged terminal blocks present by a schematic indicated by the arrow 40 line connected to each other are. In the right in Figure 6 terminal block a thermostatic valve arranged whose set temperature with Help a knob 41 can be adjusted. Of the four ports of the port block are for the inlet of cold water from the house installation and one for the inlet of warm water from the house installation. Another connection is not in operation, and the fourth Connection is used to dispense mixed water. This connection 42 is over an indicated line 40 with a port 43 connected to a second terminal block. With this connection block a volume control valve is operatively connected, the can be operated by means of a knob 44. Farther is connected to the connection block a diverter valve, the can be operated by means of a changeover button 45. It In the example shown, you can switch between three outlets.

Bei dieser Ausführungsform ist also der in dem linken Unterputzkasten angeordnete Anschlussblock derart verwendet, dass ein Anschluss, nämlich der Anschluss 43, für den Einlass von Mischwasser dient. Die anderen drei Anschlüsse, von denen in Figur 6 nur zwei zu sehen sind, dienen zur Verbindung mit Wasserverbrauchern, so dass durch sie das Mischwasser ausgegeben wird.In this embodiment, that is in the left flush box arranged terminal block used such that a connection, namely the port 43, for the inlet of Mixed water is used. The other three connectors, of which in Figure 6 only two can be seen, serve to connect with Water consumers, so that through them the mixed water is spent becomes.

Die beiden Anschlussblöcke können entweder in einem gemeinsamen Unterputzkasten oder auch in zwei getrennten Unterputzkästen angeordnet sein. Sie können räumlich ebenfalls voneinander getrennt angeordnet werden.The two terminal blocks can either be in a common Flush-mounted box or in two separate flush-mounted boxes be arranged. They can also be spatially separated be arranged separately.

Bei dem von der Erfindung vorgeschlagenen System von Armaturen ist der Anschlussblock für alle Armaturen identisch, während der Armaturengrundkörper auf seiner dem Anschlussblock zugewandten Seite so ausgebildet ist, dass alle Armaturengrundkörper mit dem identischen Anschlussblock zusammen funktionsfähig sind. Auf seiner gegenüberliegenden Seite ist der Armaturengrundkörper jeweils an die aufzunehmenden Armaturenteile angepasst.In the proposed by the invention system of valves the connection block is identical for all fittings, while the fitting body on its the terminal block facing side is designed so that all fittings body with the identical terminal block together are functional. On his opposite side is the fitting body in each case to the male fittings parts customized.

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  1. System consisting of sanitary fittings and a connection block with a connection block identical for all sanitary fittings that has at least one connection (4) for a water feed line, at least one connection (4) for a continuing mixed water line, an interface (2) with passages (8) that each connect to one connection (4) of the connection block, a plurality of different sanitary fittings that may have a basic fitting body (11, 22, 32), characterized in that the sanitary fittings or the basic fitting body (11, 22, 32), has an interface with passages that can be affixed to the connection block in such a manner that the sanitary fitting is functional, whereby all functional parts are disposed in the basic fitting body (11, 22, 32), and/or the sanitary fitting, i.e., the functional parts are on the side of the interface (2) facing the fitting.
  2. System according to claim 1, characterized in that the basic fitting body (11, 22, 32) has the interface and channels (12) leading from the interface to the sanitary fitting parts.
  3. System according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the basic fitting body (11, 22, 32) has functional parts of the sanitary fittings.
  4. System according to one of the prior claims, characterized in that the basic fitting body (11, 22, 32) is connectable to the connection block in four different positions.
  5. System according to claim 4, characterized in that the four positions are offset by 180 degrees.
  6. System according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the basic fitting body (11, 22, 32) can be directly screwed on to the connection block.
  7. System according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the water connection can be simultaneously established when the basic fitting body (11, 22, 32) is affixed to the connection block.
  8. System according to one of the prior claims, characterized in that the interface (2) of the connection block is flat.
  9. System according to one of the prior claims, characterized in that the interface (2) of the connection block has at least one blind hole (9).
  10. System according to one of the prior claims, characterized in that the line connections (4) of the connection block are designed to be identical.
  11. System according to one of the prior claims, characterized in that two line connections (4) of the connection block are connected with each other by the sanitary fittings.
  12. System according to one of the prior claims, characterized in that the basic fitting body (11, 22, 32,) receives parts for more than one sanitary fitting.
  13. System according to one of the prior claims, characterized in that the connection block has a connection for a feed line and three connections for continuing lines.
  14. System according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the connection block has two connections for feed lines and two connections for continuing lines.
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