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EP3375942A1
EP3375942A1 EP18401003.1A EP18401003A EP3375942A1 EP 3375942 A1 EP3375942 A1 EP 3375942A1 EP 18401003 A EP18401003 A EP 18401003A EP 3375942 A1 EP3375942 A1 EP 3375942A1
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Werit-Kunststoffwerke W Schneider & Co KG GmbH
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03D—WATER-CLOSETS OR URINALS WITH FLUSHING DEVICES; FLUSHING VALVES THEREFOR
    • E03D5/00—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system
    • E03D5/10—Special constructions of flushing devices, e.g. closed flushing system operated electrically, e.g. by a photo-cell; also combined with devices for opening or closing shutters in the bowl outlet and/or with devices for raising/or lowering seat and cover and/or for swiveling the bowl

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  • the invention initially relates to a flushing device for toilets according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the flushing devices are configured ex works. In some rinsing devices, a configurability even after installation, or during assembly is possible.
  • the known flushing device has an actuating plate, with a small flush button and a large flush button, each of the two buttons are assigned presence sensors. By alternately compulsory detecting the presence of the hands of the operator in front of the corresponding operation keys, a manual configuration can be made. This process is considered to be in need of improvement.
  • the invention has the object, a flushing device of the generic type according to the features of the preamble of claim 1 such that improved configurability is achieved.
  • the invention solves this problem with the features of claim 1, in particular with those of the characterizing part, and is accordingly characterized in that the configuration device is assigned a WLAN communication module with which Configuration information from a transmitting device, in particular from a mobile transmitting device, are receivable.
  • the principle of the invention is to make a configuration of the flushing device with the aid of a WLAN connection between an external transmitting device, and a WLAN communication module of the electronic circuit.
  • the WLAN communication module is assigned to the configuration device, and in particular electrically or electronically connected thereto, or coupled.
  • the WLAN communication module may receive the configuration information from the external transmission device.
  • the external transmitter can, for example, a mobile phone, z. B. may be a smartphone, or any other suitable transmitter, which also has a wireless communication module or a counter module.
  • the external transmitter can communicate with the WLAN communication module of the electronic circuit.
  • an access control device is further provided, which checks an authorization of the access of the external transmitting device to the configuration device. For example, this requires that an operator of the external transmitting device enters a password or an access code, which is checked by the access control device - which is also part of the electronic circuit. If the password is entered correctly, the external sending device is allowed access to the configuration device.
  • the WLAN communication module of the electrical circuit is designed, for example, as a WLAN access point, and provides directly a browser software that provides the external transmission device with a Accessibility and an adjustment of configuration parameters allows. For example, properties of the flushing device, such as purging duration, or flushing volumes can be set directly.
  • the configuration information is transmitted from the external transmitter to the WLAN communication module, and then forwarded to the configuration device. They can be processed there, and in particular also stored. In future dosing processes, the flushing device, in particular via an electronic control or electronic control unit control unit, can access this stored configuration information.
  • the inventive principle of a configuration of the flushing device with the aid of an external transmitting device and a WLAN transmission of configuration information offers an operator, for example, a craftsman, z.
  • a plumbing technician a very convenient way to configure the flushing device.
  • flushing device for toilets are configured in a hotel or in an administration building, considerable configuration time, in particular routine work, can be saved with the flushing device according to the invention.
  • a mobile external transmitter the z. B. may be provided by a smartphone, which in any case has a WLAN counter-communication module, with the WLAN communication module of the flushing device can come into contact. All it takes to make a configuration is to enter an access code. It is therefore not necessary within the scope of the invention that transmitters or mobile handsets or the like specifically for Use must be designed with the invention, but it can be used on existing mobile transmitting devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or the like.
  • the invention relates to a flushing device for toilets, especially for water closets, but also z. For urinals.
  • the flushing device according to the invention comprises a water reservoir which is connected to the tap water network. If necessary, the water reservoir can be emptied via a first switchable valve, and the water reservoir can be replenished via a second switchable valve in case of need.
  • the water reservoir can be emptied for flushing purposes, and refilled after emptying. Purge for purge is initiated by actuation of a purge actuation handle.
  • one or two or more purge actuation handles may be provided. It may be z. B. to mechanical Spülbetuschistshandalaya act like buttons or switches, but alternatively also electronically triggered Spülbet2011istshandalaya that can recognize, for example, the presence of one or more fingers, or a hand, a person, or their mere presence before the flushing or before can recognize a urinal. Spülbet2011istshand Vietnamese can be designed in particular as a small amount of flushing and / or contextualmengenpültaste.
  • the flushing device has an electronic circuit which comprises a configuration device.
  • the electronic circuit is connected to the power grid, and controls, for example, a presence sensor, and / or possibly an existing lighting or signaling device, and / or an actuation of a Actuator for emptying the water reservoir for performing a flushing process, and / or possibly a valve which allows refilling of the water reservoir by providing a communicative connection with the tap water network.
  • the inventive principle also allows a bidirectional transmission of information.
  • the configuration device can receive configuration information from the transmission device via the WLAN communication module.
  • embodiments of the invention also provide the possibility that information, in particular information about flushing processes carried out, can be transmitted from the WLAN communication module to the transmitting device by a control unit of the electronic circuit, so that the transmitting device in this case at the same time is a receiving device formed.
  • This rinsing process information can be received by a mobile receiving device, but if necessary, from a permanently installed in the building, also having a wireless connection computer, and z. B. be processed there immediately.
  • maintenance information can be processed automatically, and z. B. from the number of rinsing operations performed the achievement of a maintenance interval can be calculated.
  • the WLAN communication module forms a WLAN access point. This makes it possible, with simple transmitter devices, z. B. with a conventional smartphone to get immediate access to the WLAN communication module of the flushing device, without that on the smartphone special software, eg. As an app, must be installed. If the operator of the mobile transmitting device knows the access code and can enter it correctly, access can be granted and the user can configure the flushing device.
  • the transmitting device is provided by a mobile telephone, in particular by a smartphone. This makes it possible to carry out a configuration with conventional devices which are available anyway, without it being necessary to provide separately designed transmitting devices.
  • the WLAN communication module is part of an electronic circuit. This makes possible a compact design of the flushing device, which does not have to differ externally from conventional flushing devices.
  • the electronic circuit, and in particular also the WLAN communication module from a cover plate, in particular made of glass, overlapped.
  • the cover plate can accommodate the electronic circuit, and also the WLAN communication module protected, and safely prevent, for example, the occurrence of frequent in sanitary areas high humidities and water spray.
  • an access control device which allows a user of the transmitting device access to the configuration device only after input of access data, such as password. This ensures that only authorized operators can gain access to the configuration device and configure or change the configuration on the flushing device.
  • the configuration device is assigned a memory in which the configuration information received from the transmitting device can be stored.
  • the configuration information received from the transmitting device can be used permanently by a control unit of the electronic circuit in future rinsing processes.
  • the configuration information allows adjustment of any purging parameters or modes of operation of the purging device, including components connected to the purging device, such as the purging device.
  • the invention in another aspect relates to a method of configuring a toilet flushing device according to claim 9.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a method with which a flushing device can be conveniently configured.
  • the principle of the invention is to allow access to the configuration device to provide a WLAN connection, and to provide the appropriate configuration information from a sending device, e.g. B. from a mobile transmitter, to a WLAN communication module an electronic circuit of the flushing device to transmit.
  • a sending device e.g. B. from a mobile transmitter
  • a WLAN communication module an electronic circuit of the flushing device to transmit.
  • the invention relates to a flushing device for toilets according to the preamble of claim 11.
  • the invention has the object of developing a flushing device of the generic type such that it allows a comfortable data transmission.
  • the invention solves this problem with the features of claim 10, in particular with those of the characterizing part, and is therefore characterized in that the controller is associated with a WLAN communication module, with the rinsing process information to a receiving device, in particular to a mobile receiving device or a stationary receiving device, can be transmitted.
  • the principle of the invention consists in that rinsing process information about rinsing processes carried out, for example information about the type and timing of rinsing processes, can be stored by means of a control of the electronic circuit, and / or transmitted to a receiving device via a WLAN communication module ,
  • a receiving device eg. As a smartphone, receive and evaluate.
  • the receiving device is provided by a permanently installed in the building receiving device, which is for example part of a building installation network, and processed there.
  • the designated in the figures in their entirety with 10 flushing device comprises a cistern 12 with an indicated water reservoir 17. This is connected to not shown - usual - connected to a water mains. From the water reservoir 17, a predetermined volume of water can be removed by actuation of an actuator 21 shown only schematically, for the purpose of flushing the water closet 11th
  • the initiation of a rinsing process is carried out by pressing a Kleinmengenpültaste 14 or a Primarymengenpültaste 15.
  • the two Flush buttons 14, 15 may be formed as a mechanical push-button, or as touch panels that can detect the presence of a hand or fingers of an operator with the aid of sensors.
  • buttons 14, 15 are integrated into an actuating plate 13 for the flush volumes of different sizes, and designed as touch panels.
  • the presence of a hand or one or more fingers of an operator immediately in front of the keys 14, 15 is detected inductively or capacitively or optically or in some other suitable manner.
  • the actuating plate 13 may in particular be formed by a glass element, which covers the entire electronic circuit 16 (FIG. Fig. 2 ) covers or overlaps.
  • the electronic circuit 16 is shown as a block diagram in FIG Fig. 2 represented: It can be z. B. include a printed circuit board on which a controller 18, z. B. a microprocessor is arranged.
  • the microprocessor 18 is connected via a control line 23 d to a presence sensor or presence sensor 19. This sensor can, for. B. detect the presence of a person.
  • the controller 18 is connected to a lighting device 22 or a signal device 22 via a control line 23e. If the presence sensor 19 detects the presence of a person, this can mean, for example, that the controller 18 activates the lighting device 22 in the sense of a switch-on process, in order to signal the user that the flushing device 10 has detected its presence ,
  • the sensor 19 may also detect the actuation of the rinsing buttons 14, 15 in another embodiment of the invention. Also can - what in Fig. 2 not shown - the controller 18 may be connected via further, not shown control lines with other sensors, not shown. Thus, for example, in addition to the sensor 19, which can detect the basic presence of a person in the vicinity of the cistern 12, also for each rinse control handle 14, 15 another additional, not shown, sensor provided, and be connected to the controller 18.
  • controller 18 is connected via a control line 23 a with a level sensor 20, which can detect the water level or the level of the water reservoir 17 in the cistern 12.
  • controller 18 is connected via a control line 23 f to a memory element 25 on which information, for. B. configuration information and / or flushing process information can be stored.
  • controller 18 is connected via a control line 23b with an actuator 21, with which an emptying of the water reservoir 17 can be addressed for a predetermined period of time or for a delivery of a predetermined flushing volume.
  • the actuator 21 is shown only schematically, and is indicated as representative of one or more possible actuators.
  • the refilling of the water reservoir 17 is carried out automatically until a predetermined maximum level of the water reservoir 17 is reached again.
  • float devices can be used.
  • a further separate, not shown actuator may be provided which separately with the controller 18 is connected, and which serves, for example, to respond to a separate valve.
  • the electronic circuit 16 of Fig. 2 has a WLAN communication module 26, to which it is connected via a control line 23c.
  • Fig. 2 also shows a transmitter 28 in the form of an indicated smartphone, so a mobile phone.
  • the mobile telephone 28 is also WLAN-capable, and for this purpose has a WLAN counter module (not shown).
  • the presence of the mobile transmitting device 28 can be detected by the WLAN communication module 26 of the electronic circuit 16. It can also be encompassed by the invention that WLAN communication module 26 forms a WLAN access point and establishes a WLAN network.
  • the configuration device 29 part of the controller 18.
  • the configuration device may also be formed by a separate from the controller 18 electronic component.
  • the configuration information can be transmitted that upon actuation of the small quantity flush button 14, a certain amount of water is removed from the water reservoir 17. This amount of water can be adjusted or changed. Alternatively, a purging duration or purging time can be set.
  • a configuration of the flushing device 10 in the sense of the present invention comprises both a first-time configuration, ie a reconfiguration, the flushing device, as well as a modification of existing configurations.
  • a configuration of the flushing device includes both the possibility to change all the configuration parameters, as well as to change if necessary only a single of several adjustable configuration parameters.
  • the configuration information can be transmitted that after detecting the presence of an operator of the rinsing device 10 by the presence sensor 19, the signaling device 22 remains switched on for a certain period of time. This period of time can also be set or changed.
  • the brightness of the display device 22 and / or the light color can be adjusted. Also, the brightness, so for example Dimmzuholder, or the light colors can be adjusted.
  • the configuration information transmitted by the transmitting device 28 to the configuration device 29 can be stored by the controller 18 in the memory 25 of the circuit 16 and permanently stored there. Of course, if necessary, a change in the configuration information can be made later.
  • configuration information in the sense of the present patent application information about modes of operation of the flushing device or of participants of the flushing device to be set is also included. For example, different operating modes of a signaling device or a lighting device of the flushing device can be configured and thus adjusted, and the corresponding configuration information can be transmitted from the transmitting device 28 to the controller 18 via the WLAN communication module 26.
  • the device 28 is formed in this case as a receiving device.
  • the controller 18 in this variant of the invention can collect flushing process information and store it in the memory 25. For example, accumulated flushing quantities or information about flushing processes carried out at a specific time can be stored in the memory 25.
  • this information can be transmitted to the receiving device 28 via the WLAN communication module 26.
  • the invention also encompasses if both configuration information can be received via the WLAN communication module and flushing process information can be transmitted.
  • the device 28 when the device 28 is powered by a stationary, d. H. in the building fixedly arranged transmitting device and / or receiving device is provided.
  • the invention includes that the WLAN communication module 26 regularly, z. B. at predetermined times, once a month, or the like, - or alternatively on request - the flushing process information to the receiving device 28, the z. B. is stationary, transmitted.
  • an access control device 30 is provided, which is indicated only schematically as part of the controller 18.
  • the access control device 30 may also be provided by separate electronic components, or may be arranged at another position of the electronic circuit 16.
  • the configuration device 29 may also be part of the controller 18, or may be provided by a separate electronic component.

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