EP3631099B1 - Sanitary fixture comprising communication units and sensor fitting - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a sanitary installation according to the preamble of claim 1.
- a sanitary installation of the type mentioned is generally known, see for example US8402984B1 , WO2009 / 156010A1 , GB2478124A and DE202012103128U1 .
- Such a system consists of a power-supplied sensor armature for carrying out a hygiene flush with a first signal-processing communication unit and an electrically actuatable and automatically closing valve with a second signal-processing communication unit and a power supply, with the sensor armature and the valve fluidly via a water line and the two communication units are designed to be informationally connected to one another.
- a sensor fitting here and also below is always to be understood as a water fitting which has an electrically actuatable shut-off valve in order to control the outflow of water from the water line via the fitting.
- the shut-off valve is preferably (but not exclusively) actuated by a control which processes the signals of a (usually optically operating) sensor.
- the sensor armature is supplied with power is based here and in the following on the fact that the sensor armature is equipped with a battery, an accumulator or the like, as usual.
- a network-connected power supply can also be considered, but this is then independent of the following power supply for the valve.
- an electrically actuatable valve is always to be understood as such a valve which is electrically opened or closed.
- the valve is provided with the above-mentioned power supply, which is interrupted if, for example, the main fuse of a building, a floor or another unit is switched off.
- a signal-processing communication unit is always to be understood here and below as a unit consisting of electronic components which on the one hand process signals but on the other hand can also communicate with other units by radio or the like to exchange information.
- the above-mentioned hygienic flush is also to be understood as a measure in which the sensor fitting is automatically opened at predefined intervals in order to rule out stagnation of the water in the water pipe and thus, for example, the formation of undesirable germs (in accordance with the current version of the Drinking Water Ordinance).
- the sensor fitting of which there can of course also be several, is provided with the signal-processing communication unit which, for example, opens the sensor fitting every 72 hours in order to allow a certain amount of water to drain off.
- the invention is based on the object of improving a sanitary installation of the type mentioned at the beginning.
- a sanitary facility and this applies to both existing and new systems - must be created that will also work when the power supply to the valve is interrupted.
- the water line is provided with a pressure sensor connected to the first communication unit and the valve is provided with an additional power supply.
- the sanitary installation according to the invention is characterized in particular by the fact that, with the help of the pressure sensor designed to measure the tap water pressure, a pressure drop resulting from the opening of the sensor fitting is determined and, when the power supply to the valve is switched off, if such a pressure drop is present, with the help of the Auxiliary power supply the valve is opened.
- the pressure sensor can be connected directly to the first communication unit or also indirectly via its own third communication unit to the first communication unit. It is crucial that the information available on the sensor fitting and on the pressure sensor is evaluated and, on this basis, a decision can be made about opening and closing the valve.
- the ones in the Figures 1 and 2 The sanitary facility shown consists in a known manner of a power-supplied sensor fitting 1 for carrying out a hygiene flush with a first signal-processing communication unit 1.1, which is optionally supplied with power from the power supply of the sensor fitting 1 or even has its own power supply (such as a battery or an accumulator) , and an electrically actuated and automatically closing valve 2 with a second signal-processing communication unit 2.1 and a power supply 2.2, the sensor armature 1 and the valve 2 being fluidically connected via a water line 3 and the two communication units 1.1, 2.1 being informationally connected to one another.
- a power-supplied sensor fitting 1 for carrying out a hygiene flush with a first signal-processing communication unit 1.1, which is optionally supplied with power from the power supply of the sensor fitting 1 or even has its own power supply (such as a battery or an accumulator) , and an electrically actuated and automatically closing valve 2 with a second signal-processing communication unit 2.1 and a power
- a preferably rechargeable electrical energy store (in particular accumulator) is provided in a manner known per se for supplying power to the sensor fitting 1, i.e. the sensor fitting 1 receives the energy required for its function from this energy store.
- An electrical connection with the power supply of the building is usually not provided or not available because of the great effort involved.
- the sensor fitting 1 is also provided in a known manner with a shut-off valve 1.2 that is operatively connected to the water line 3, this being designed to be electrically actuatable via a corresponding light barrier or the like and the energy from the energy storage device mentioned is used to control it if necessary , so to For example, when a user wants to wash their hands, press.
- the water line 3 is provided with a pressure sensor 4 connected to the first communication unit 1.1 and the valve 2 with an additional power supply 2.3 to ensure a hygienic flush when the power supply 2.2 is switched off.
- the mentioned additional power supply 2.3 is particularly preferably designed either as an electrical energy store (simply as a battery) and / or (re) chargeable (ie as an accumulator) by this when the power supply 2.2 is switched on.
- the pressure sensor 4 it is preferably provided that it is arranged closer to the sensor fitting 1 than to the valve 2.
- the sensor fitting 1 is arranged above a wash basin and the pressure sensor 4 is arranged below this wash basin on the water line 3.
- the pressure sensor 4 is arranged in the sensor fitting 1.
- first signal-processing communication unit 1.1 and the second signal-processing communication unit 2.1 are designed to communicate wirelessly with one another.
- the pressure sensor 4 is connected directly (for example via a cable) to the first communication unit 1.1.
- the pressure sensor 4 has a third signal-processing communication unit 4.1, which is connected to the first informationally, it is furthermore particularly preferably provided that the third signal-processing communication unit 4.1 (also) is designed to be wirelessly communicating.
- the communication units 1.1, 2.1, 4.1 are made up of hardware and software.
- the sanitary facility according to the invention works as follows:
- the starting point of the following explanation is, for example, the Thursday evening before Easter, on which the main power switch is typically switched off in a dental practice in order to protect the sensitive practice equipment from an electric shock or the like during the holidays.
- This power cut-off has the consequence that valve 2, which is designed as the main valve of the practice, is no longer supplied with power, so it closes automatically, which is also desired, since one would also like to protect the practice from unwanted water ingress during the holidays.
- the pressure sensor 4 according to the invention, however, it is now possible to have a hygiene flush carried out anyway, because - in terms of the method - it is provided that with the help of the pressure sensor 4 a pressure drop resulting from the opening of the sensor fitting 1 is determined and when the power supply is switched off Valve 2 in the presence of such a pressure drop with the aid of the auxiliary power supply 2.3, the valve 2 - despite the main power switch being switched off - is opened.
- the second communication unit 2.1 is also optionally connected to the additional power supply 2.3 or even has its own power supply (not shown separately).
- the sensor fitting 1 is opened or opens automatically when a pressure measured by the pressure sensor 4 does not fall below a first, predetermined pressure within a predetermined or the above-mentioned period of time.
- the pressure value that is typically stored here is that which prevails in the water line when valve 2 (main valve) is open but sensor fitting 1 is closed, i.e. when water is present at sensor fitting 1 but does not flow away.
- the valve 2 is opened when a pressure measured by the pressure sensor 4 falls below a second, predetermined pressure, whereby the first, predetermined pressure is greater than the second predetermined pressure, where the second pressure value is typically stored as the pressure which prevails in the water line when the sensor fitting 1 and the valve 2 are open, i.e. when water coming from the main valve flows off via the sensor fitting 1.
- valve 2 is finally switched off again, i.e. closed - accordingly informed by sensor fitting 1 via communication units 1.1, 2.1.
- the entire system is then in the same condition as it was left on the Thursday before Easter, with the only difference that the regular hygiene flushing was actually carried out and the entire sanitary system is therefore in perfect condition.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Sanitäranlage gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1.The invention relates to a sanitary installation according to the preamble of
Eine Sanitäranlage der eingangs genannten Art ist allgemein bekannt, siehe hierzu beispielsweise
Unter einer Sensorarmatur ist dabei hier und auch im Folgenden stets eine Wasserarmatur zu verstehen, die ein elektrisch betätigbares Absperrventil aufweist, um den Abfluss von Wasser aus der Wasserleitung über die Armatur zu steuern. Dabei wird das Absperrventil bevorzugt (aber nicht ausschließlich) durch eine Steuerung betätigt, welche die Signale eines (in der Regel optisch arbeitenden) Sensors verarbeitet.A sensor fitting here and also below is always to be understood as a water fitting which has an electrically actuatable shut-off valve in order to control the outflow of water from the water line via the fitting. The shut-off valve is preferably (but not exclusively) actuated by a control which processes the signals of a (usually optically operating) sensor.
Die Maßgabe, dass die Sensorarmatur stromversorgt ist, geht dabei hier und im Folgenden davon aus, dass die Sensorarmatur wie üblich mit einer Batterie, einem Akkumulator oder dergleichen ausgerüstet ist. In Betracht kommt aber auch eine netzgebundene Stromversorgung, wobei diese dann aber unabhängig von der nachfolgend genannten Stromversorgung des Ventils sein muss.The stipulation that the sensor armature is supplied with power is based here and in the following on the fact that the sensor armature is equipped with a battery, an accumulator or the like, as usual. However, a network-connected power supply can also be considered, but this is then independent of the following power supply for the valve.
Unter einem elektrisch betätigbaren Ventil ist dabei hier und auch im Folgenden stets ein solches Ventil zu verstehen, das elektrisch geöffnet bzw. geschlossen wird. Hierzu ist das Ventil mit der oben genannten Stromversorgung versehen, die allerdings unterbrochen wird, wenn zum Beispiel die Hauptsicherung eines Gebäudes, einer Etage oder einer sonstigen Einheit abgeschaltet wird.Here and also in the following, an electrically actuatable valve is always to be understood as such a valve which is electrically opened or closed. For this purpose, the valve is provided with the above-mentioned power supply, which is interrupted if, for example, the main fuse of a building, a floor or another unit is switched off.
Unter einer signalverarbeitenden Kommunikationseinheit ist dabei hier und auch im Folgenden stets eine solche aus elektronischen Bauteilen bestehende Einheit zu verstehen, die einerseits Signale verarbeiten andererseits aber auch zum Informationsaustausch mit anderen Einheiten per Funk oder dergleichen kommunizieren kann.A signal-processing communication unit is always to be understood here and below as a unit consisting of electronic components which on the one hand process signals but on the other hand can also communicate with other units by radio or the like to exchange information.
Unter der oben genannten Hygienespülung ist dabei ferner eine Maßnahme zu verstehen, bei der in vordefinierten Abständen die Sensorarmatur automatisch geöffnet wird, um eine Stagnation des in der Wasserleitung befindlichen Wassers und damit zum Beispiel eine unerwünschte Keimbildung auszuschließen (gemäß der aktuellen Fassung der Trinkwasserverordnung). Praktisch bedeutet dies, dass die Sensorarmatur, von der natürlich auch mehrere vorhanden sein können, mit der signalverarbeitenden Kommunikationseinheit versehen ist, die zum Beispiel alle 72 Stunden die Sensorarmatur öffnet, um eine bestimmte Menge an Wasser abfließen zu lassen.The above-mentioned hygienic flush is also to be understood as a measure in which the sensor fitting is automatically opened at predefined intervals in order to rule out stagnation of the water in the water pipe and thus, for example, the formation of undesirable germs (in accordance with the current version of the Drinking Water Ordinance). In practical terms, this means that the sensor fitting, of which there can of course also be several, is provided with the signal-processing communication unit which, for example, opens the sensor fitting every 72 hours in order to allow a certain amount of water to drain off.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Sanitäranlage der eingangs genannten Art zu verbessern. Insbesondere soll eine Sanitäranlage - und dies gilt sowohl für Bestandsanlagen als auch für Neuanlagen - geschaffen werden, die auch dann funktioniert, wenn die Stromversorgung des Ventils unterbrochen ist.The invention is based on the object of improving a sanitary installation of the type mentioned at the beginning. In particular, should a sanitary facility - and this applies to both existing and new systems - must be created that will also work when the power supply to the valve is interrupted.
Diese Aufgabe ist mit einer Sanitäranlage der eingangs genannten Art durch die im Kennzeichen des Patentanspruchs 1 aufgeführten Merkmale gelöst.This object is achieved with a sanitary installation of the type mentioned at the beginning by the features listed in the characterizing part of
Nach der Erfindung ist also vorgesehen, dass zur Gewährleistung einer Hygienespülung bei abgeschalteter Stromversorgung die Wasserleitung mit einem mit der ersten Kommunikationseinheit verbundenen Drucksensor und das Ventil mit einer Zusatzstromversorgung versehen ist.According to the invention it is provided that to ensure a hygienic flush when the power supply is switched off, the water line is provided with a pressure sensor connected to the first communication unit and the valve is provided with an additional power supply.
Mit anderen, verfahrensmäßigen Worten ausgedrückt, zeichnet sich die erfindungsgemäße Sanitäranlage somit insbesondere dadurch aus, dass mit Hilfe des zur Messung des Leitungswasserdrucks ausgebildeten Drucksensors ein auf ein Öffnen der Sensorarmatur zurückgehender Druckabfall ermittelt und bei abgeschalteter Stromversorgung des Ventils bei Vorliegen eines solchen Druckabfalls mit Hilfe der Zusatzstromversorgung das Ventil geöffnet wird.In other, procedural terms, the sanitary installation according to the invention is characterized in particular by the fact that, with the help of the pressure sensor designed to measure the tap water pressure, a pressure drop resulting from the opening of the sensor fitting is determined and, when the power supply to the valve is switched off, if such a pressure drop is present, with the help of the Auxiliary power supply the valve is opened.
Wie weiter unten noch genauer erläutert wird, kann der Drucksensor dabei unmittelbar mit der ersten Kommunikationseinheit oder auch mittelbar über eine eigene, dritte Kommunikationseinheit mit der ersten Kommunikationseinheit verbunden sein. Entscheidend ist, dass die an der Sensorarmatur und am Drucksensor vorliegenden Informationen ausgewertet werden und aus dieser Basis über das Öffnungen und Schließen des Ventils entschieden werden kann.As will be explained in more detail below, the pressure sensor can be connected directly to the first communication unit or also indirectly via its own third communication unit to the first communication unit. It is crucial that the information available on the sensor fitting and on the pressure sensor is evaluated and, on this basis, a decision can be made about opening and closing the valve.
Andere vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der erfindungsgemäßen Sanitäranlage ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Patentansprüchen.Other advantageous developments of the sanitary installation according to the invention emerge from the dependent claims.
Der Vollständigkeit halber wird noch auf das Dokument
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Die erfindungsgemäße Sanitäranlage einschließlich ihrer vorteilhaften Weiterbildungen gemäß der abhängigen Patentansprüche wird nachfolgend anhand der zeichnerischen Darstellung zweier Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert.The sanitary installation according to the invention, including its advantageous developments according to the dependent claims, is explained in more detail below with reference to the graphic representation of two exemplary embodiments.
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Figur 1- die erfindungsgemäße Sanitäranlage mit einem direkt mit der ersten Kommunikationseinheit verbundenen Drucksensor; und
Figur 2- ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel, bei dem der Drucksensor eine eigene Kommunikationseinheit aufweist.
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- the sanitary installation according to the invention with a pressure sensor connected directly to the first communication unit; and
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- a second embodiment in which the pressure sensor has its own communication unit.
Die in den
Weiterhin ist, wenn auch nicht extra dargestellt, in an sich bekannter Weise zur Stromversorgung der Sensorarmatur 1 ein vorzugsweise aufladbarer elektrischer Energiespeicher (insbesondere Akkumulator) vorgesehen, d.h. die Sensorarmatur 1 erhält die für ihre Funktion erforderliche Energie aus diesem Energiespeicher. Eine elektrische Verbindung mit der Stromversorgung des Gebäudes ist in der Regel wegen des damit verbundenen großen Aufwandes nicht vorgesehen bzw. nicht vorhanden.Furthermore, although not shown separately, a preferably rechargeable electrical energy store (in particular accumulator) is provided in a manner known per se for supplying power to the
Noch etwas genauer betrachtet, ist die Sensorarmatur 1 in ebenfalls bekannter Weise mit einem mit der Wasserleitung 3 wirkverbundenen Absperrventil 1.2 versehen, wobei dieses über eine entsprechende Lichtschranke oder dergleichen elektrisch betätigbar ausgebildet ist und die Energie aus dem genannten Energiespeicher verwendet wird, um es im Bedarfsfall, also zum Beispiel, wenn sich ein Benutzer die Hände waschen möchte, zu betätigen.Considered a little more precisely, the
Wesentlich für die erfindungsgemäße Sanitäranlage ist nun, und dies gilt für alle beliebigen Ausführungsformen, dass zur Gewährleistung einer Hygienespülung bei abgeschalteter Stromversorgung 2.2 die Wasserleitung 3 mit einem mit der ersten Kommunikationseinheit 1.1 verbundenen Drucksensor 4 und das Ventil 2 mit einer Zusatzstromversorgung 2.3 versehen ist.It is now essential for the sanitary installation according to the invention, and this applies to any embodiment, that the
Die genannte Zusatzstromversorgung 2.3 ist dabei besonders bevorzugt wahlweise als elektrischer Energiespeicher (einfach als Batterie) und/oder bei bei eingeschalteter Stromversorgung 2.2 von dieser (wieder-) aufladbar (also als Akkumulator) ausgebildet.The mentioned additional power supply 2.3 is particularly preferably designed either as an electrical energy store (simply as a battery) and / or (re) chargeable (ie as an accumulator) by this when the power supply 2.2 is switched on.
Bezüglich der Positionierung des Drucksensors 4 ist bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass dieser näher an der Sensorarmatur 1 als am Ventil 2 angeordnet ist. Noch etwas genauer betrachtet, aber nicht extra dargestellt, ist besonders bevorzugt vorgesehen, dass die Sensorarmatur 1 oberhalb eines Waschbeckens und der Drucksensor 4 unterhalb dieses Waschbeckens an der Wasserleitung 3 angeordnet ist. Alternativ kann schließlich auch vorgesehen sein, dass der Drucksensor 4 in der Sensorarmatur 1 angeordnet ist.With regard to the positioning of the
Wie in den
Bei der Lösung gemäß
Nur der Vollständigkeit halber, weil an sich selbstverständlich, wird noch darauf hingewiesen, dass die Kommunikationseinheiten 1.1, 2.1, 4.1 (sofern vorhanden) aus Hard- und Software bestehend ausgebildet sind.For the sake of completeness, because it is self-evident, it is pointed out that the communication units 1.1, 2.1, 4.1 (if present) are made up of hardware and software.
Die erfindungsgemäße Sanitäranlage funktioniert wie folgt:
Ausgangspunkt der nachfolgenden Erläuterung ist zum Beispiel der Donnerstagabend vor Ostern, an dem in einer Zahnarztpraxis typischer Weise der Hauptstromschalter ausgeschaltet wird, um die sensiblen Praxisgeräte vor einem Stromschlag oder dergleichen während der Feiertage zu schützen. Diese Stromabschaltung hat dabei zur Folge, dass auch das als Hauptventil der Praxis ausgebildete Ventil 2 nicht mehr mit Strom versorgt wird, mithin also automatisch schließt, was auch gewünscht ist, da man zusätzlich die Praxis während der Feiertage gerne vor ungewolltem Wassereinbruch schützen möchte.The sanitary facility according to the invention works as follows:
The starting point of the following explanation is, for example, the Thursday evening before Easter, on which the main power switch is typically switched off in a dental practice in order to protect the sensitive practice equipment from an electric shock or the like during the holidays. This power cut-off has the consequence that
Ist aber das Ventil 2 geschlossen, würde ein typischer Weise nach 72 Stunden seit ihrer letzten Benutzung von der Sensorarmatur 1 initiierter Versuch einer Hygienespülung ins Leere laufen, da der Sensorarmatur 1 kein Wasser zur Verfügung steht.If, however, the
Dank des erfindungsgemäßen Drucksensors 4 ist es nunmehr aber möglich, trotzdem eine Hygienespülung durchführen zu lassen, und zwar, weil - verfahrensmäßig ausgedrückt - vorgesehen ist, dass mit Hilfe des Drucksensors 4 ein auf ein Öffnen der Sensorarmatur 1 zurückgehender Druckabfall ermittelt und bei abgeschalteter Stromversorgung des Ventils 2 bei Vorliegen eines solchen Druckabfalls mit Hilfe der Zusatzstromversorgung 2.3 das Ventil 2 - trotz abgeschaltetem Hauptstromschalter - geöffnet wird. Hierbei ist natürlich vorgesehen, dass auch die zweite Kommunikationseinheit 2.1 wahlweise mit der Zusatzstromversorgung 2.3 verbunden ist oder sogar eine eigene (nicht extra dargestellte) Stromversorgung aufweist.Thanks to the
Ist also nach einer letzten Betätigung der Sensorarmatur 1 eine gewisse, vorgegebene Zeit (wie oben bereits erwähnt, typischer Weise 72 Stunden) vergangen, so ist vorgesehen, dass die Sensorarmatur 1 geöffnet wird bzw. sich selbsttätig öffnet, wenn ein vom Drucksensor 4 gemessener Druck innerhalb eines vorgegebenen bzw. des oben erwähnten Zeitraums einen ersten, vorgegebenen Druck nicht unterschreitet. Als Druckwert wird hier typischer Weise derjenige Druck hinterlegt, der in der Wasserleitung bei geöffnetem Ventil 2 (Hauptventil), aber geschlossener Sensorarmatur 1 herrscht, wenn also Wasser an der Sensorarmatur 1 ansteht, aber nicht abfließt.If a certain, predetermined time (as already mentioned above, typically 72 hours) has passed after a last actuation of the sensor fitting 1, it is provided that the
Im nächsten Schritt, also bei bereits geöffneter Sensorarmatur 1, wird dann das Ventil 2 geöffnet, wenn ein vom Drucksensor 4 gemessener Druck einen zweiten, vorgegebenen Druck unterschreitet, wobei hierbei gilt, dass der erste, vorgegebene Druck größer als der zweite vorgegebene Druck ist, wobei als zweiter Druckwert typischer derjenige Druck hinterlegt wird, der in der Wasserleitung bei geöffneter Sensorarmatur 1 und geöffnetem Ventil 2 herrscht, wenn also vom Hauptventil kommendes Wasser über die Sensorarmatur 1 abfließt.In the next step, i.e. when the
Bei alledem ist ferner bei Vorhandensein des oben bereits erwähnten Absperrventils 1.2 vorgesehen, dass eine Information über eine Stellung des Absperrventils 1.2 an die erste signalverarbeitende Kommunikationseinheit 1.1 übertragen wird.In all of this, if the shut-off valve 1.2 already mentioned above is present, information about a position of the shut-off valve 1.2 is transmitted to the first signal-processing communication unit 1.1.
Wurde die Hygienespülung schlussendlich durchgeführt, wird schließlich das Ventil 2 - entsprechend von der Sensorarmatur 1 über die Kommunikationseinheiten 1.1, 2.1 informiert - wieder stromlos geschaltet, sprich geschlossen. Die gesamte Anlage befindet sich dann wieder in dem Zustand, wie sie am Donnerstag vor Ostern zurückgelassen wurde, nur mit dem Unterschied, dass die regelmäßig durchzuführende Hygienespülung tatsächlich durchgeführt wurde und sich die gesamte Sanitäranlage somit in einem einwandfreien Zustand befindet.If the hygienic flush has finally been carried out,
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- A sanitary fixture, comprising a sensor fitting (1) which is supplied with power, the sensor fitting (1) being equipped with a first signal-processing communication unit (1.1), and the sanitary fixture having an electrically operated valve (2) which automatically closes when there is no power and has a second signal-processing communication unit (2.1) and a power supply (2.2), the sensor fitting (1) and the valve (2) being connected fluidically to each other via a water pipe (3), and the two communication units (1.1, 2.1) being connected to each other to transmit information,
characterised in that
to ensure hygienic flushing when the power supply (2.2) is switched off, the water pipe (3) is provided with a pressure sensor (4), which is connected to the first communication unit (1.1), for measuring the piped water pressure, and the valve (2) is provided with an additional power supply (2.3). - The sanitary fixture according to claim 1,
characterised in that
the additional power supply (2.3) is in the form of an electrical energy store. - The sanitary fixture according to claim 1 or 2,
characterised in that
the additional power supply (2,3) can be charged by the power supply (2.2) when the latter is switched on. - The sanitary fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
characterised in that
the pressure sensor (4) is arranged closer to the sensor fitting (1) than to the valve (2). - The sanitary fixture according to any one of Claims 1 to 4,
characterised in that
the first signal-processing communication unit (1.1) and the second signal-processing communication unit (2.1) are designed to communicate wirelessly with each other. - The sanitary fixture according to any one of Claims 1 to 5,
characterised in that
the pressure sensor (4) has a third signal-processing communication unit (4.1) which is connected to the first communication unit to transmit information. - A method for operating a sanitary fixture according to claim 1,
characterised in that
a drop in pressure caused by opening of the sensor fitting (1) is determined with the aid of the pressure sensor (4), and, if the power supply of the valve (2) is switched off when such a pressure drop is present, the valve (2) is opened with the aid of the additional power supply (2.3). - The method according to claim 7,
characterised in that
the sensor fitting (1) is opened if a pressure measured by the pressure sensor (4) does not fall below a first, predefined pressure within a predefined time period. - The method according to claim 7 or 8,
characterised in that
when the sensor fitting (1) is open, the valve (2) is opened if a pressure measured by the pressure sensor (4) falls below a second, predefined pressure. - The method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, the sensor fitting (1) being provided with a shut-off valve (1.2),
characterised in that
an item of information relating to the position of the shut-off valve (1.2) is transmitted to the first signal-processing unit (1.1).
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