(19)
(11) EP 1 338 708 A2

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(43) Date of publication:
27.08.2003 Bulletin 2003/35

(21) Application number: 03003665.1

(22) Date of filing: 18.02.2003
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7E03C 1/322
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SI SK TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO

(30) Priority: 21.02.2002 IT BO20020089

(71) Applicant: Curvet SPA
61022 Bottega Di Colbordolo (Pesaro) (IT)

(72) Inventor:
  • Bartolucci, Roberto
    61100 Pesaro (IT)

(74) Representative: Negrini, Elena et al
Agazzani & Associati S.r.l. Via dell'Angelo Custode 11/6
40141 Bologna
40141 Bologna (IT)

   


(54) Support device for a sink


(57) A support device for a sink (2) provided with a bath (3) includes at least a support means (1) provided with a fixing element (4) connected to a first support element (6).
In an assemblage condition (M) of device (100), the fixing element (4) and the first support element (6) are fit respectively to be fixed to a wall and to support the sink (2).
Said device (100) includes at least a second support element (7) connected to the fixing element (4) at least and sustaining towels and similar.




Description


[0001] The present invention relates to the sanitary technical field, particularly it refers to a support device for a sink, washbasin, bathtub and the like for sustaining these last and toilet elements such as towels, bathrobes and similar.

[0002] There are known bracket devices which can be fixed to a wall from which they stick out for sustaining a sink or a shelf for a sink.

[0003] There are also known towel stand devices, upright or fixed to wall, fit to be placed side by side the sink to allow the user to utilize towels sustained thereby.

[0004] The main drawback of the known devices consists in that, taken as a body, are excessively bulky and often little practical since the distance between them, and therefore between sink and towels, is excessive.

[0005] Other drawback of the known bracket supporting devices for sinks, consists in that they requires a cover or a furniture below the sink for hiding or separating said devices from the environment, since they are ugly and dangerous for people.

[0006] Further drawback of the known towel stand devices, upright and fixed to wall, consists in that they are respectively subjects to falls and remarkably projecting, thus being subjects to damages and dangerous for the users.

[0007] The main object of the present invention is to propose a support device for sink fit for sustaining the sink and towels or the like at the same time, having the minimum encumbrance.

[0008] Other object is to propose a device, which guarantees a firm blocking of the sink on the horizontal plan too, and which does not require covers or containment furniture.

[0009] Further object is to propose a strong device, steady and and safe for the users.

[0010] The above-mentioned objects are achieved according to contents of claims.

[0011] The characteristics of the present invention are underlined in the following with particular reference to the attached drawings, in which:
  • figure 1 shows a schematic axonometric view of the device object of present invention associated to a sink and in an assembled condition;
  • figures from 2 to 8 show axonometric views of respective variants of the figure 1 device.


[0012] With reference to figure 1, numeral 100 indicates the support device for a sink 2 provided with a bath 3. The sink 2 may have an edge 10, annular shaped or enlarged to form a shelf, protruding peripherally and sideways close to the mouth of bath 3.

[0013] The device 100 include a couple of support means 1 each provided with a fixing element 4 connected to a first extended support element 6.

[0014] In an assemblage condition M of device 100, each fixing element 4 is fixed to a vertical wall, for instance by known and not shown screw anchors or locking means, and each first support element 6 mates and supports the sink 2 from the bottom.

[0015] It is provided that the first support elements 6 mate the sink 2 at the lower portion of bath 3 or of edge 10.

[0016] Each support means 1 of device 100 includes a second extended support element 7, fit for sustaining towels and similar and connected to the fixing element 4 which is nearly flat and vertically positioned.

[0017] The fixing element 4 and the support elements first 6 and second 7 of each support mean 1 are carried in a single body 11 made of mineral glass, having almost constant thickness; it is also provided that the single body 11 is made of synthetic glass such as methacrylate, stone material, wood, plastic, ceramic, composite or metallic materials and combinations thereof.

[0018] Each first support element 6 has extended and modeled shape for approximately reproducing the plan shape of a side portion of bath 3. It is provided, for instance, that the first support element 6 is bent to form an elliptical or circular portion. The free end of each first support element 6 has a respective chamfer 8.

[0019] The second support element 7 is shaped and has a plan approximately "S" shaped turned toward the outside of sink 2 to make easier the use of towels or similar.

[0020] The free end of the second support element 7 has an ogival shaped chamfer 9.

[0021] In the variant of figure 2, the chamfer of the free end of second support element 7 has rounded shaped.

[0022] The support elements first 6 and second 7 of figure 3 variant are coplanar to the fixing element 4 and the second support element 7 has curvilinear shaped profile.

[0023] The variant of figure 4 differs from the figure 3 variant in that the profile of the second support element 7 is approximately "S" shaped, forming a housing fit for avoiding the accidental fall of towels and similar.

[0024] In the variant of figure 5, the support means 1 are nearly flat and the free ends of the support elements first 6 and second 7 are jointed by a joint element 12.

[0025] The variant of figure 6 differs from the variant of figure 5 in that the support means 1, close to support elements 6, 7 are bent approximately with cylindrical shape.

[0026] The variant of figure 7 differs from the variant of figure 2 in that the second support element 7 is approximately double "S" shaped, extending on planes nearly horizontal and vertical.

[0027] In the variant of figure 8 the free ends of the first support element 6 of support means 1 are connected in a single body through a connection element 13 and the free ends of fixing elements 4 of support means 1 are connected in a single body through a transversal element 14.

[0028] The first support elements 6 in collaboration with the connection element 13 define an upper perimeter, having an almost circular shape and fit for supporting the bath 3. In case of a bath 3 having an approximately spherical cap shape, said circular perimeter allows the orientation adjustment of the bath 3 mouth, advantageously allowing to position said bath horizontally or, for instance, towards the user.

[0029] The main advantage of the present invention is to provide a support device for sink capable to support the sink and towels at the same time, having the minimum encumbrance.

[0030] Further advantage is to provide a device which guarantees a firm blocking of the sink on the horizontal plan too, and which does not require covers or containment furniture, is very steady and safe for users.


Claims

1. Support device for a sink (2), which is provided with a bath (3), includes at least a support means (1) provided with a fixing element (4) connected to a first support element (6) and in an assemblage condition (M) of device (100), said fixing elements (4) are fixed to a wall and said support elements (6) support the sink (2), said device (100) being characterized in that includes at least a second support element (7) connected at least to the fixing element (4) and sustaining towels and similar.
 
2. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the fixing element (4) and the support elements first (6) and second (7) of each support means (1) are carried out in a single body (11) made of mineral or synthetic glass, methacrylate, stone, wood, plastic, ceramic, composite or metallic materials,
 
3. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the single body (11) has an almost constant thickness.
 
4. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that each first support element (6) has extended and modeled shape for reproducing approximately the plan shape of a side portion of the bath (3).
 
5. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the second support element (7) is approximately "S" or double "S" shaped.
 
6. Device according to claim 5 characterized in that, in the assemblage condition (M), the double "S" shape of second support element (7) extends at least on two plain, whose one almost horizontal and the other almost vertical.
 
7. Device according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the free ends of support elements, first (6) and second (7), of each support means (1) are connected by a joint element (12).
 
8. Device according to claim 7 characterized in that the support elements, first (6) and second (7), are in a single body with the joint element (12).
 
9. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that at least the free ends of the first support elements (6) of support means (1) are connected in a single body by a connection element (13).
 
10. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that the free ends of fixing elements (4) of support means (1) are connected in a single body by a transversal element (14).
 
11. Device according to claim 1 characterized in that each first support element (6) sustains the sink (2) at the lower portion of its edge (10), which sideways sticks out at the mouth of bath (3).
 




Drawing