Object of the invention
[0001] The present invention refers to a thermostatic fitting for bath/shower that comprises
three separate modules, intake module, mixing module and distribution module, connected
to each other via piping sectors to distribute mixed water towards at least two outlets,
with the particularity that this thermostatic fitting is presented in a container
that acts as packaging, allowing very easy embedded mounting in the wall, in a horizontal
or vertical position, given that the masonry opening is reduced considerably, and
the packaging is another of the construction elements.
[0002] Once the container is embedded, the thermostatic fitting easily remains flush and
level with the wall, which makes it possible, given that the modules are separate,
for the front of the container to be tiled, with a decorative covering in between
the modules, providing a very different aesthetic and practical option that has not
been possible hitherto, as trim plates of a considerable size have had to be used
to conceal the masonry opening.
[0003] The different modules are concealed by inserting the corresponding caps and knobs
which fit snugly on the decorative or tiled surface.
Background of the invention
[0004] In the state of the art embedded thermostatic fittings are known, being configured
by a casing in which all of the tap elements are integrated, forming a main central
block that includes the mixer together with the check valves and the filters, causing
a series of drawbacks such as, for example, a masonry opening that necessarily has
to be hidden by fitting trim plates of a considerable size to conceal the masonry
opening.
[0005] Another drawback is the limited accessibility for maintenance or repair of check
valves and filters.
[0006] In the quest for other solutions, patent
ES2524022 presents a perfected unit for dispensing mixed water in which the said unit is partially
embedded in the wall, being connected to the exterior part via telescopic sections,
forming a two-knob unit, technically far-removed from a thermostatic fitting.
[0007] EP 2 508 683 A1 discloses a thermostatic fitting according to the preamble of independent claim 1.
Description of the invention
[0008] The bath/shower thermostatic fitting for embedding seeks to eliminate the aforementioned
problems by means of a modular configuration that permits diverse embodiments, to
distribute mixed water towards at least two outlets.
[0009] According to the invention, the thermostatic fitting is configured to distribute
mixed water towards a shower column/head or towards a shower hose and comprises three
separate modules, an intake module, a mixing module and a distribution module, connected
with each other via piping sectors which, in addition to maintaining the connection
between the modules, brace the structure of the thermostatic fitting, the said thermostatic
fitting being inserted in a container, which, in addition to acting as packaging,
serves to facilitate joint embedded installation in a considerably reduced masonry
opening.
[0010] The intake module comprises a casing with an inlet connection for cold water and
another inlet connection for hot water, including inside it, check valves with filter,
an outlet chamber for cold water, an outlet chamber for hot water and an inlet chamber
for mixed water, the said chamber being connected, with a conduit positioned on the
front of the said intake module. The inlet chamber for mixed water is not used in
this embodiment and therefore remains sealed with a plug, so the conduit located on
the front of the intake module remains unused, as it is not utilised in this embodiment.
[0011] The intake module incorporates, on its upper part, an insertion coupling envisaged
for attaching a covering cap that conceals and protects the check valves with filter.
[0012] It is important to note the different possible options that the configuration of
the intake module offers, since the inlet chamber for mixed water can be enabled in
any other alternative embodiment, allowing a different combination with the other
modules included in the thermostatic fitting.
[0013] A characteristic of the invention is the separation of the check valves with filter
from the thermostatic mixer cartridge, this way configuring, a separate module to
contain the check valves and their corresponding filters, with the advantage that
it permits access to them, for cleaning or replacement, by simply removing the covering
cap, which is fixed and does not have actuating functions, although it does have piping
functions in an alternative embodiment.
[0014] The mixing module comprises a casing that includes, inside it, a thermostatic mixer
cartridge and other functional elements intended to regulate the temperature of the
water; the said casing includes a cold water inlet chamber, a hot water inlet chamber
and a mixed water outlet chamber and, on its lower part, a through hole.
[0015] The through hole is intended for attaching a piping sector used in an alternative
embodiment.
[0016] The mixing module incorporates, on its upper part, an insert coupling for the attachment
of a control knob intended for water temperature control. The said control knob incorporates
a temperature indicating scale supplement, or optimal usage temperature indicator,
since it can be rotated so as to position it at the point of comfort point of the
user's choice.
[0017] The mixing module is of a small size, similar to the adjacent modules, thanks to
the check valves with filter being separate; it is characteristic of the invention
that the said elements are incorporated in a separate module, in this case, the intake
module.
[0018] The distribution module comprises a casing configured with at least two outlet connections
to divert the mixed water towards the shower column/head or towards a bath or shower
hose, the said casing comprising an inlet chamber for mixed water.
[0019] The casing of the distribution module also comprises a chamber that is envisaged
for the return of mixed water and an evacuation conduit positioned on the front of
the said module, which, in this preferred embodiment, are sealed by insertion of a
plug, ready to be used in other alternative embodiments.
[0020] The distribution module includes, on its upper part, an insert coupling to attach
an actuating knob intended to divert the mixed water towards the shower column/head
or towards a bath or a shower hose, simultaneously controlling the water flow by the
gradual actuation of the actuating knob.
[0021] In a preferred embodiment, watertight connection between the intake, mixing and distribution
modules is carried out via the following piping sectors:
Cold water piping sector, that connects the cold water outlet chamber of the intake
module with the cold water inlet chamber of the mixing module.
[0022] Hot water piping sector, that connects the hot water outlet chamber of the intake
module with the hot water inlet chamber of the mixing module.
[0023] Mixed water piping sector, that connects the mixed water outlet chamber of the mixing
module with the mixed water inlet chamber of the distribution module.
[0024] The special configuration of the thermostatic fitting modules is characteristic of
the invention as they comprise different chambers intended for inlet and outlet of
cold, hot and mixed water, with the aim of being able to configure different embodiments
when combining them.
[0025] The container, that acts as packaging, is made of a very strong, lightweight material
and includes cavities intended for positioning the three modules, connected to each
other via their different piping sectors, and a front finish, coinciding with the
cap and knobs of the aforementioned thermostatic fitting, which allows it to be tiled
over.
[0026] Thus, the container is a constructive unit that considerably facilitates the embedded
mounting of the thermostatic fitting which, thanks to the reduction in the masonry
opening, eliminates the use of large trim plates, since only the cap and the knobs
of the different modules are necessary.
[0027] Once the container is embedded, the thermostatic fitting easily remains flush and
level with the wall, which makes it possible, given that the modules are separate,
for the front of the container to be tiled, with a decorative covering in between
the modules, providing a very different aesthetic and practical option that has not
been possible hitherto, as trim plates of a considerable size have had to be used
to conceal the masonry opening.
[0028] After the front of the container has been covered or tiled, the insertion couplings
of the modules, envisaged for the attachment of the corresponding caps and knobs,
remain visible, with the particularity that an intermediate element has been envisaged
for insertion between them, allowing to adjust for or to absorb possible construction
gaps between the thermostatic fitting and the mortar plus tile; in this way both the
caps and the knobs fit snugly on the tile surface or decorative covering.
[0029] It is important to point out that the packaging is used as another constructive element,
avoiding the generation of waste, to the benefit of the environment.
[0030] In an alternative embodiment the thermostatic fitting is configured to distribute
mixed water towards a shower column/head or towards a shower hose, positioned in this
case, on the covering cap of the intake module, and comprising a modular structure
similar to the preferred embodiment but suitable for an additional function.
[0031] In this alternative embodiment the inlet chamber for mixed water of the intake module
is enabled by removing the sealing plug and inserting a connecting tube in the conduit
positioned on the front of the said module.
[0032] The intake module incorporates a covering cap that, in addition to concealing and
protecting the check valves with filter, comprises an attachment support for the attachment
of the handle of a shower hose and the corresponding water intake connection, the
said intake connection being connected to the connecting tube to divert the water
towards the shower hose, incorporated in the said covering cap.
[0033] Two outlets are used on the distribution module, one to divert the mixed water towards
a shower column/head via its corresponding outlet connections and another outlet to
divert the mixed water towards a shower hose, situated on the covering cap of the
intake module, in this case by enabling the mixed water return chamber, by removing
the sealing plug.
[0034] In this alternative embodiment the line corresponding to the outlet connection to
divert the mixed water towards the bath is sealed by means of a plug.
[0035] The actuating knob of the distribution module diverts the mixed water towards the
shower column/head or towards a shower hose situated on the covering cap of the intake
module, simultaneously controlling the water flow by gradual actuation of the knob.
[0036] The watertight connection of the piping sectors, between the intake, mixing and distribution
modules, is the same as that described in the preferred embodiment and also incorporates
a mixed water return piping sector which connects the mixed water return chamber of
the distribution module to the mixed water inlet chamber of the intake module, the
mixed water return piping sector fitting snugly in the through hole of the mixing
module.
[0037] It is important to note that, via the mixed water return piping, the mixed water
is distributed for its use in an additional shower hose.
[0038] In another alternative embodiment, the thermostatic fitting is configured with three
outlets to distribute the mixed water towards a shower column/head or towards a bath
or towards a shower hose, positioned at a certain distance from the thermostatic fitting,
comprising a modular structure similar to the preferred embodiment but suitable for
an additional function.
[0039] In this alternative embodiment, the distribution module is configured with three
outlet connections, one for each function, to distribute the mixed water towards the
shower column/head or towards a bath or towards a shower hose, located at a certain
distance from the thermostatic fitting, depending on the construction configuration
of the bath.
[0040] In this alternative embodiment, the chamber envisaged for the return of mixed water
and an evacuation conduit, positioned on the front of the said module, are sealed
by insertion of a plug, ready to be used in other alternative embodiments.
[0041] Likewise, the mixed water inlet chamber of the intake module is also sealed by means
of a plug as it is not used in this alternative embodiment.
[0042] The watertight connection of the piping sectors, between the intake module, mixing
module and distribution module is exactly the same as that described in the preferred
embodiment.
[0043] In another alternative embodiment the thermostatic fitting is configured to distribute
the mixed water towards a shower column/head or towards a shower hose, positioned
in this case, on the covering cap of the intake module, comprising a modular structure
similar to the previous alternative embodiment, but suitable for an additional function.
[0044] In this alternative embodiment the inlet chamber for mixed water of the intake module
is enabled by removing the sealing plug and inserting a connecting tube in the conduit
positioned on the front of the said module.
[0045] The intake module incorporates a covering cap that, in addition to concealing and
protecting the check valves with filter, comprises an attachment support for the attachment
of the handle of a shower hose and the corresponding water inlet connection, the said
inlet connection being connected to the connecting tube to divert the water towards
the shower hose, incorporated in the said covering cap.
[0046] The distribution module is configured with three outlet connections, one to divert
the mixed water towards a shower column/head, another to divert the water towards
a bath, while the outlet connection to divert the mixed water towards a shower hose
or bath remains sealed by means of a plug.
[0047] In this alternative embodiment the mixed water return chamber is enabled by removing
the sealing plug to divert the mixed water towards a shower hose, positioned on the
covering cap of the intake module.
[0048] The actuating knob of the distribution module diverts the mixed water towards the
shower column/head or towards a bath or towards the shower hose positioned on the
covering cap of the intake module, simultaneously controlling the water flow by gradual
actuation of the knob.
[0049] The watertight connection of the piping sectors, between the intake, mixing and distribution
modules, is the same as that described in the preferred embodiment and also incorporates
a mixed water return piping sector which connects the mixed water return chamber of
the distribution module to the mixed water inlet chamber of the intake module, the
mixed water return piping sector fitting snugly in the through hole of the mixing
module.
[0050] It is important to note that, via the mixed water return piping, the mixed water
is distributed for its use in an additional shower hose.
[0051] In another alternative embodiment, a drain device is incorporated, which comprises
a drainage line, also incorporating a connecting tube, the said device being positioned
between the distribution module, in any of the described embodiments, and the actuating
knob.
[0052] The evacuation conduit of the distribution module is enabled in this embodiment by
removing the sealing plug, for the insertion of the connecting tube supplied in the
drain device, the evacuation conduit of the distribution module being connected to
the drainage line to the exterior, of the drain device, allowing drainage of water
retained in the shower column/head to the exterior, by means of the closed positioning
of the actuating knob of the distribution module.
[0053] Although orifices or pipes especially intended for draining water retained in water
piping are already known in the state of the art, in this the invention an innovative
separate drain supplement is advocated, which is optionally included in a thermostatic
fitting of an embedded nature.
[0054] In another alternative embodiment the structure of the thermostatic fitting is reinforced
by means of longitudinal securing ties that pass through the intake, mixing and distribution
modules, bracing the unit, the ends of the said ties being secured by locking means.
[0055] It is important to highlight the function of the said ties, which, together with
the piping sectors strengthen the structure of the thermostatic fitting, in any of
the described embodiments.
Advantages of the invention
[0056] This thermostatic fitting for embedding that is presented affords numerous advantages
over those currently available, the main advantage being that it is configured with
three separate modules, the intake module, mixing module and distribution module,
connected to each other via piping sectors, inserted in a container which, in addition
to being used as packaging, facilitates the execution of embedding the thermostatic
fitting.
[0057] An important added advantage is that once the thermostatic fitting is embedded in
the masonry opening, it easily remains flush and level with the wall, making it possible,
given that the modules are separate, for the front of the container to be tiled, with
decorative covering in between the modules, providing a very different aesthetic and
practical option that has not been possible hitherto, as trim plates of a considerable
size have had to be used until now.
[0058] An important advantage, as a result of the previous one, is that once the covering
or tiling over the front of the container has been carried out, the module couplings,
intended for the insertion of the corresponding caps and knobs, remain visible, with
the particularity that the insertion of an intermediate element between them has been
envisaged, allowing to adjust for possible construction gaps between the thermostatic
fitting and the mortar plus tile.
[0059] Another important advantage is that the check valves with filter are separate from
the thermostatic mixing cartridge, being integrated in an intake module, thus allowing
the dimensions of the different modules to be reduced to facilitate their embedded
installation, this way reducing the masonry opening.
[0060] Another advantage arises as a consequence of the reduction of the masonry opening,
which allows the elimination of the trim plates that are commonly used in this type
of mounting, replacing them with the covering cap and knobs of the different modules.
[0061] An added advantage is that, in an alternative embodiment, the thermostatic fitting
incorporates and additional connection for a shower hose, positioned on the fitting
itself or separate from it.
[0062] A further added advantage is the possibility of incorporating a drain supplement
on the thermostatic fitting.
[0063] And finally, an added advantage is that, in addition to the piping sectors that maintain
the structural stiffness of the thermostatic fitting, the said structure is reinforced
by incorporating longitudinal ties.
Description of the figures
[0064] To provide a better understanding of this addition, a preferred practical embodiment
is shown in the drawing attached.
Figure -1- shows a perspective view of the thermostatic fitting for bath/shower, housed
in a container, for embedding, in a preferred embodiment.
Figures -2 and 3- show a perspective view of the different modules integrated in the
thermostatic fitting, connected to each other, in a preferred embodiment.
Figure -4- shows a perspective view of the container.
Figure -5- shows an installation diagram of the thermostatic fitting in a horizontal
position, in a preferred embodiment.
Figure -6- shows an installation diagram of the thermostatic fitting in a vertical
position, in a preferred embodiment.
Figure -7- shows a perspective view of the thermostatic fitting for bath/shower housed
in a container, for embedding, in an alternative embodiment.
Figure -8- shows a perspective view of the different modules integrated in the thermostatic
fitting, connected to each other, in an alternative embodiment.
Figure -9- shows an installation diagram of the thermostatic fitting in a horizontal
position, in an alternative embodiment.
Figure -10- shows a perspective view of the thermostatic fitting for bath/shower housed
in a container, to be embedded, in an alternative embodiment.
Figure -11- shows a perspective view of the different modules integrated in the thermostatic
fitting, connected to each other, in an alternative embodiment.
Figure -12- shows an installation diagram of the thermostatic fitting in a horizontal
position, in an alternative embodiment.
Figure -13- shows a perspective view of the thermostatic fitting for bath/shower housed
in a container, for embedding, in an alternative embodiment.
Figure -14- shows a perspective view of the different modules integrated in the thermostatic
fitting, connected to each other, in an alternative embodiment.
Figure -15- shows an installation diagram of the thermostatic fitting in a horizontal
position, in an alternative embodiment.
Figures -16 and 17 - show a perspective view of the coupling of a drain device in
any other the embodiments carried out.
Preferred embodiment of the invention
[0065] The conformation and characteristics of the invention can be better understood in
the following description that relates to the attached figures.
[0066] Figure 1 shows the thermostatic fitting (1) in a preferred embodiment, configured
with two outlets to distribute the mixed water towards a shower column/head (2) or
towards a shower hose (4).
[0067] The thermostatic fitting (1) is shown housed in a container (8) which in turn acts
as packaging and as a construction element since the embedded installation of the
thermostatic fitting (1) is carried out jointly with the said container (8).
[0068] The covering cap (14) for attaching on the intake module (5) is shown, as is the
control knob (16) with the temperature indicating scale supplement (17) or optimal
usage temperature indicator, for attaching on the mixing module (6) and the actuating
knob (21) for attach on the distributing module (7), controlling the water flow gradually,
the said knobs and cap being secured onto the said controls by an insertion coupling
(13) integrated in the said modules.
[0069] The container (8), given that it remains flush with the wall, makes it possible,
since that the intake module (5), mixing module (6) and distribution module (7) are
separate, as shown in figure 1, for the front of the container (8) to be tiled, with
a decorative covering between the modules, providing a very different aesthetic and
practical option that has not been possible hitherto, as until now trim plates of
a considerable size have had to be used.
[0070] Figure 2 shows the modular structure of the thermostatic fitting (1), showing the
separate intake module (5), the mixing module (6) and the distribution module (7),
connected to each other via piping sectors, also showing securing longitudinal ties
(32) that, by passing through the intake (5), mixing (6) and distribution (7) modules,
brace the unit, the ends of the said ties being secured by locking means (33).
[0071] The intake module (5) is shown, which comprises a casing with two inlets, one for
cold water (9) and another for hot water (10), including inside it the check valves
(11) with filter, incorporating on its upper part two outlet piping sectors, one for
cold water (22) and, very close by and parallelly positioned, another for hot water
(23), being connected to the mixing module (6) by watertight connecting means.
[0072] The intake module comprises a casing with an inlet connection for cold water (9)
and another inlet connection for hot water (10), including inside it, the check valves
(11) with filter, an outlet chamber for cold water, an outlet chamber for hot water
and an inlet chamber for mixed water (not shown), the said chamber being connected,
with a conduit (12) positioned on the front of the said intake module (5).
[0073] The intake module (5) contains the check valves (11) and their corresponding filters,
with the advantage that they can be accessed for cleaning or replacement by simply
removing the covering cap (14), which is fixed and does not have actuating functions.
[0074] The mixing module (6) comprises a casing that includes, inside it, a thermostatic
mixer cartridge and other functional elements (not shown) intended to regulate the
temperature of the water; the said casing includes a cold water inlet chamber, a hot
water inlet chamber and a mixed water outlet chamber (not shown) and, on its lower
part, a through hole (15).
[0075] The mixing module (6) is configured in a small size, similar to the adjacent modules,
thanks to the separation of the check valves (11) with filter, since it is a characteristic
of the invention that the said elements are incorporated in a separate module, in
this case, in the intake module (5).
[0076] The distribution module (7) is illustrated, showing a casing configured with at least
two outlet connections (18) to divert the mixed water towards the shower column/head
(2) or towards a bath (3) or shower hose (4), the said casing comprising an inlet
chamber for mixed water (not shown).
[0077] The casing of the distribution module (7) also comprises a chamber that is envisaged
for the return of the mixed water and an evacuation conduit (19), positioned on the
front of the said module, which, in this preferred embodiment, are sealed by insertion
of a plug (20), ready to be used in other alternative embodiments.
[0078] The watertight connection between the intake (5), mixing (6) and distribution (7)
modules, shown in figures 1, 2 and 3, is carried out via the following piping sectors:
Cold water piping sector (22), that connects the cold water outlet chamber of the
intake module (5) with the cold water inlet chamber of the mixing module (6).
[0079] Hot water piping sector (23), that connects the hot water outlet chamber of the intake
module (5) with the hot water inlet chamber of the mixing module (6).
[0080] Mixed water piping sector (24), that connects the mixed water outlet chamber of the
mixing module (6) with the mixed water inlet chamber of the distribution module (7).
[0081] Figure 3 shows the connection between the different modules, viewed from the rear,
indicating
the sealing of the mixed water return chamber, distribution module (7); the mixed
water inlet chamber of the intake module (5) also being sealed in the same way, by
means of plugs (20); the conduit (12) positioned on the front of the intake module
(5), remaining unused as it is not utilised in this preferred embodiment.
[0082] Figure 4 shows the container (4) which acts as packaging, made of very strong, lightweight
material, indicating the cavities (25) intended for the positioning of the thermostatic
fitting, in any of its embodiments. Thus, the container (4) is a constructive unit
that considerably facilitates the embedded mounting of the thermostatic fitting, which
thanks to its reduced dimensions, adjusted to the size of the fitting, considerably
decreases the masonry opening, eliminating the use of trim plates, since only the
covering caps (14 or 14.1) and the knobs (16 and 21) of the different modules are
necessary.
[0083] Figure 5 schematically illustrates the installation of the thermostatic fitting (1)
in a horizontal position, in a preferred embodiment in which the mixed water is diverted
towards a shower column/head (2) or towards a shower hose (4), showing the inlet of
cold water and hot water through the intake module (5), the inlet of hot water and
cold water in the mixing module, via the cold water piping sector (22) and hot water
piping sector (23), the mixed water passing towards the distribution module (7) via
the mixed water piping sector (24), for its distribution, depending on the position
of the actuating knob (21)
[0084] Figure 6 schematically illustrates the installation of the thermostatic fitting (1)
in a vertical position, in a preferred embodiment in which the mixed water is diverted
towards a shower column/head (2) or towards a shower hose (4), showing the inlet of
cold water and hot water through the intake module (5), the inlet of hot water and
cold water in the mixing module, via the cold water piping sector (22) and hot water
piping sector (23), the mixed water passing towards the distribution module (7) via
the mixed water piping sector (24), for its distribution, depending on the position
of the actuating knob (21)
[0085] Figures 7 and 8 illustrate the thermostatic fitting (1.1) in an alternative embodiment,
configured to distribute the mixed water towards a shower column/head (2) or towards
a shower hose (4), positioned in this case, on the covering cap (14.1) of the intake
module, comprising a modular structure similar to the preferred embodiment, but suitable
for an additional function.
[0086] In this alternative embodiment the inlet chamber for mixed water of the intake module
(5) is enabled by removing the sealing plug (20) and inserting a connecting tube (26)
in the conduit (12) positioned on the front of the said module.
[0087] The intake module (5) is shown, which incorporates a covering cap (14.1) which, in
addition to concealing and protecting the check valves (11) with filter, comprises
an attachment support (30) for the attachment of the handle of a shower hose and the
corresponding water inlet connection (31), the said inlet connection (31) being connected
with the connecting tube (26) to divert the water towards the shower hose (4), incorporated
in the said covering cap (14.1).
[0088] Figure 8 shows the distribution module (7) using two outlets, one to divert the mixed
water towards a shower column/head (2), via its corresponding outlet connection (18),
and another outlet to divert the mixed water towards a shower hose (4), positioned
on the covering cap (14.1) of the intake module (5), in this case the mixed water
return chamber (not shown) is enabled by removing the sealing plug (20), showing the
outlet connection (18) to divert the mixed water towards the bath (3), sealed by a
plug (20) since it is not utilised in this alternative embodiment.
[0089] The actuating knob (21) of the distribution module (7) is shown, being intended to
divert the mixed water towards the shower hose (4) or towards the shower column/head
(2), simultaneously controlling the water flow, since the gradual actuation of the
actuating knob (11) allows the control of the said flow.
[0090] Furthermore, figures 7 and 8 show common elements such as, the container (8) of the
mixing module (6), with its corresponding control knob (16) and temperature scale
supplement (17), the outlet piping sectors, one for cold water (22) and the other
for hot water (23), the mixed water inlet piping sector (24), also showing the longitudinal
ties (32) for securing.
[0091] This alternative embodiment shows the incorporation of a mixed water return piping
sector (27) that connects the mixed water return chamber of the distribution module
(7) with the mixed water inlet chamber of the intake module (5), the mixed water return
piping sector (27) fitting snugly in the through hole (15) of the mixing module (6).
[0092] Figure 9 schematically illustrates the installation of the thermostatic fitting (1.1)
in a horizontal position, in an alternative embodiment in which the mixed water is
diverted towards a shower column/head (2) or towards a shower hose (4), positioned
on the water intake module (5), showing the inlet of cold water and hot water through
the intake module (5), the inlet of hot water and cold water in the mixing module,
via the cold water piping sector (22) and hot water piping sector (23), the mixed
water passing towards the distribution module (7) via the mixed water piping sector
(24), using, in this case, the mixed water return piping (27) towards the shower hose
(4) for its distribution, depending on the position of the actuating knob (21)
[0093] Figures 10 and 11 illustrate the thermostatic fitting (1.2) in an alternative embodiment,
configured with three outlets to distribute the mixed water towards a shower column/head
(2) or towards a bath (3) or towards a shower hose (4), positioned at a certain distance
from the thermostatic fitting (1.2), comprising a modular structure similar to the
preferred embodiment, but suitable for an additional function.
[0094] The distribution module (7) is shown, configured with three outlet connections (18),
one for each function, to distribute the mixed water towards the shower column/head
(2) or towards a bath (3) or towards a shower hose (4), located at a certain distance
from the thermostatic fitting (1.2.).
[0095] In this alternative embodiment, the chamber envisaged for the return of mixed water
(not shown) and an evacuation conduit (19), positioned on the front of the said module,
are sealed by the insertion of a plug (20), ready to be used in other alternative
embodiments, the mixed water inlet chamber (not shown) of the intake module (5) remaining
sealed by means of a plug (20).
[0096] The watertight connection of the piping sectors (22, 23 and 24), between the intake
module (5), mixing module (6) and distribution module (7) is exactly the same as that
described in the preferred embodiment, shown in figure 1.
[0097] Furthermore, figures 10 and 11 show common elements such as, the container (8), the
mixing module (6) with its corresponding control knob (16) and temperature scale supplement
(17), the outlet piping sectors, one for cold water (22) and the other for hot water
(23), the mixed water inlet piping sector (24), also showing the longitudinal ties
(32) for securing.
[0098] Figure 12 schematically illustrates the installation of the thermostatic fitting
(1.2) in a horizontal position, in an alternative embodiment in which the mixed water
is diverted towards a shower column/head (2) or towards a bath (3) or towards a shower
hose (4), positioned at a certain distance from the thermostatic fitting (1.2), showing
the inlet of cold water and hot water through the intake module (5), the inlet of
hot water and cold water in the mixing module, via the cold water piping sector (22)
and hot water piping sector (23), the mixed water passing towards the distribution
module (7) via the mixed water piping sector (24), for its distribution depending
on the position of the actuating knob (21).
[0099] Figures 13 and 14 illustrate the thermostatic fitting (1.3) in an alternative embodiment,
configured to distribute the mixed water towards a shower column/head (2) or towards
a bath (3) or towards a shower hose (4), positioned in this case, on the covering
cap (14.1) of the intake module (5), comprising a modular structure similar to the
preferred embodiment shown in figures 10 and 11, but suitable for an additional function.
[0100] In this alternative embodiment the inlet chamber for mixed water (not shown) of the
intake module (5) is enabled by removing the sealing plug (20) and inserting a connecting
tube (26) in the conduit (12) positioned on the front of the said module.
[0101] The intake module (5) is shown, incorporating a covering cap (14.1) which, in addition
to concealing and protecting the check valves (11) with filter, comprises an attachment
support (30) for the attachment of the handle of a shower hose and the corresponding
water inlet connection (31), the said inlet connection (31) being connected to the
connecting tube (26) to divert the water towards the shower hose (4), incorporated
in the said covering cap (14.1).
[0102] The distribution module (7) is shown, configured with three outlet connections (18),
one to divert the mixed water towards a shower column/head (2), another to divert
the water towards a bath (3), while the outlet connection to divert the mixed water
towards a shower hose (4) remains sealed by means of a plug (20).
[0103] In this alternative embodiment the mixed water return chamber (not shown) of the
distribution module (7) is enabled by removing the sealing plug (20), to divert the
mixed water towards a shower hose (4), positioned on the covering cap (14.1) of the
intake module (5).
[0104] This alternative embodiment shows the incorporation of a mixed water return piping
sector (27) that connects the mixed water return chamber of the distribution module
(7) with the mixed water inlet chamber of the intake module (5), the mixed water return
piping sector (27) fitting snugly in the through hole (15) of the mixing module (6).
[0105] Furthermore, figures 13 and 14 show common elements such as, the container (8) the
mixing module (6), with its corresponding control knob (16) and temperature scale
supplement (17), the outlet piping sectors, one for cold water (22) and the other
for hot water (23), the mixed water inlet piping sector (24), also showing the longitudinal
ties (32) for securing.
[0106] Figure 15 schematically illustrates the installation of the thermostatic fitting
(1.3) in a horizontal position, in an alternative embodiment in which the mixed water
is diverted towards a shower column/head (2) or towards a bath (3) or towards a shower
hose (4), positioned on the water intake module (5), showing the inlet of cold water
and hot water through the intake module (5), the inlet of hot water and cold water
in the mixing module, via the cold water piping sector (22) and hot water piping sector
(23), the mixed water passing towards the distribution module (7) via the mixed water
piping sector (24), using, in this case, the mixed water return piping (27) towards
the shower hose (4) for its distribution depending on the position of the actuating
knob (21).
[0107] Figures 16 and 17 show the incorporation of a drain device (28), indicating a drainage
line (29), incorporating in addition a connecting tube (26), the said device being
positioned between the distribution module (7), in any of the described embodiments
of the thermostatic fitting (1 - 1.1. - 1.2 or 1.3) and the actuating knob (21).
[0108] The evacuation conduit (19) of the distribution module (7) is enabled by removing
the sealing plug (20), for insertion of the connecting tube (26) supplied in the drain
device (28), the connecting tube (26) being connected to of the drainage line (29)
on the outside of the drain device (28), allowing drainage of water retained in the
shower column/head (2) to the exterior, by the closed positioning of the actuating
knob of the distribution module (7).
[0109] The longitudinal ties (32) shown in figures 2, 3, 8, 11 and 14 are used optionally
as a structural reinforcement in any of the described embodiments of the thermostatic
fitting.
[0110] A person skilled in the art will easily comprehend that the characteristics of different
embodiments can be combined with the characteristics of other possible embodiments,
provided that the combination is technically possible and falls under the scope of
invention as defined in the appended claims.
Number list of components
[0111]
- 1
- Thermostatic fitting
- 1.1
- Thermostatic fitting
- 1.2
- Thermostatic fitting
- 1.3
- Thermostatic fitting
- 2
- Shower column/head
- 3
- Bath
- 4
- Shower hose
- 5
- Intake module
- 6
- Mixing module
- 7
- Distribution Module
- 8
- Container
- 9
- Inlet connection for cold water
- 10
- Inlet connection for hot water
- 11
- Check valves
- 12
- Conduit
- 13
- Insertion coupling
- 14
- Covering cap
- 14.1
- Covering cap
- 15
- Through hole
- 16
- Control knob
- 17
- Supplement
- 18
- Outlet connection
- 19
- Evacuation conduit
- 20
- Plug
- 21
- Actuating knob
- 22
- Cold water piping sector
- 23
- Hot water piping sector
- 24
- Mixed water piping sector
- 25
- Cavities
- 26
- Connecting tube
- 27
- Mixed water return piping sector
- 28
- Drain device
- 29
- Drainage line
- 30
- Attachment support
- 31
- Inlet connection
- 32
- Longitudinal ties
- 33
- Locking means
1. - Thermostatic fitting comprising three separate modules,
• intake module (5)
• mixing module (6) and
• distribution module (7) with at least two outlet connections (18), to divert the
mixed water towards a shower column/head (2), or towards a bath (3) or towards a shower
hose (4), the said modules being connected to each other through piping sectors (22
- 23 - 24 and/or 27),
characterised in that
• the said thermostatic fitting (1 - 1.1 - 1.2 or 1.3) is inserted in a container
(8) used as packaging, envisaged for joint embedded installation in a horizontal or
vertical position,
• remaining concealed
∘ the intake module (5) by the attachment of a covering cap (14, 14.1)
∘ the mixing module (6) by the attachment of a control knob (16) with a temperature
indicating scale supplement (17) or optimal usage temperature indicator,
∘ the distribution module (7) by the attachment an actuating knob (21) to divert the
mixed water towards a shower column/head (2) or towards a bath (3), or towards a shower
hose (4).
2. - Thermostatic fitting, according to claim 1, wherein the thermostatic fitting (1) distributes the mixed water towards a shower column/head
(2) or towards a shower hose (4), via the intake module (5), the mixing module (6)
and the distribution module (7) configured with two outlet connections (18).
3. - Thermostatic fitting, according to claim 1, wherein the thermostatic fitting (1.1), in an alternative embodiment, distributes the mixed
water towards a shower column/head (2) or towards a shower hose (4) positioned on
the covering cap (14.1) of the thermostatic fitting (1.1), via the intake module (5),
the mixing module (6) and the distribution module (7) configured with two outlet connections
(18), the said covering cap (14.1) comprising an attachment support (30) for a shower
handle and an inlet connection (31) for the shower hose (4).
4. - Thermostatic fitting, according to claim 1, wherein the thermostatic fitting (1.2), in an alternative embodiment, distributes the mixed
water towards a shower column/head (2) or towards a bath (3) or towards a shower hose
(4) positioned at a distance from the thermostatic fitting (1.2), via the intake module
(5), the mixing module (6) and the distribution module (7) configured with three outlet
connections (18).
5. - Thermostatic fitting, according to claim 1, wherein the thermostatic fitting (1.3), in an alternative embodiment, distributes the mixed
water towards a shower column/head (2) or towards a bath (3) or towards a shower hose
(4) positioned on the covering cap (14.1) of the thermostatic fitting (1.3), via the
intake module (5), the mixing module (6) and the distribution module (7) configured
with two outlet connections (18), one of the outlet connections (18) being sealed
by means of a sealing plug (20), the said covering cap (14.1) comprising an attachment
support (30) for a shower handle and an inlet connection (31) for the shower hose
(4).
6. - Thermostatic fitting, according to any of the claims 1 to 5,
wherein the intake module (5), comprises a casing that incorporates, on its upper part, an
insertion coupling (13), an inlet connection for cold water (9) and another inlet
connection for hot water (10), including inside it
• the check valves (11) with filter
• an outlet chamber for cold water
• an outlet chamber for hot water, and
• an inlet chamber for mixed water, sealed by means of a plug (20) when not used,
the said chamber being connected to a conduit (12) positioned on the front of the
intake module (5).
7. - Thermostatic fitting, according to claims 1, 3 and 5, wherein in the intake module (5), the inlet chamber for mixed water is enabled by removing
the sealing plug (20), to divert the mixed water towards a shower hose (4) positioned
on the covering cap (14.1) of the thermostatic fitting (1.3), the conduit (12) positioned
on the front of the said intake module (5) being enabled by inserting a connecting
tube (26) connected to the water inlet connection (31) comprised in the covering cap
(14.1).
8. - Thermostatic fitting, according to any of the claims 1 to 5,
wherein the mixing module (6), comprises a casing that incorporates, on its upper part, an
insertion coupling (13) and, on its lower part, a through hole (15) comprising inside
it
• a mixing cartridge and other functional elements intended for water temperature
regulation,
• a cold water inlet chamber,
• a hot water inlet chamber, and
• a mixed water outlet chamber.
9. - Thermostatic fitting, according to any of the claims 1 to 5
wherein the distribution module (7) comprises a casing with at least two outlet connections
(18) to divert the mixed water through
• a mixed water inlet chamber, towards the shower column/head (2) or towards a bath
(3) or towards a shower hose (4), and
• a mixed water return chamber, sealed by means of a plug (20), when not used.
Incorporating on its upper part, an insertion coupling (13) and an evacuation conduit
(19) sealed by means of a plug (20), when not used.
10. - Thermostatic fitting, according to claims 1, 3, 5 and 9, wherein in the distribution module (7) the mixed water return chamber is enabled by removing
the sealing plug (20), to divert the water towards a shower hose (4) positioned on
the covering cap (14.1) of the thermostatic fitting (1.1 and 1.3).
11. - Thermostatic fitting, according to any of the preceding claims,
wherein the watertight connection between the intake module (5), mixing module (6) and distribution
module (7) is carried out through the following piping sectors:
• Cold water piping sector (22) that connects the cold water outlet chamber of the
intake module (5) with the cold water inlet chamber of the mixing module (6).
• Hot water piping sector (23) that connects the hot water outlet chamber of the intake
module (5) with the hot water inlet chamber of the mixing module (6).
• Mixed water piping sector (24) that connects the mixed water outlet chamber of the
mixing module (6) with the mixed water inlet chamber of the distribution module (7).
• Mixed water return piping sector (27) that connects the mixed water return chamber
of the distribution module (7) with the mixed water inlet chamber of the intake module
(5), the said mixed water return piping sector (27) being positioned in the through
hole (15) of the mixing module (6).
12. - Thermostatic fitting, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the container (8) is made of very strong, lightweight material, comprising cavities
(25), intended for positioning the modules of the thermostatic fitting (1 - 1.1 -
1.2 or 1.3) and a front finish that allows tiling or a decorative surface over it,
the cap (14 or 14.1) and knobs (16 and 21) of the aforementioned thermostatic fitting
being inserted on its corresponding modules, remaining in position on the said surface.
13. - Thermostatic fitting, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein it incorporates, between the distribution module (7), in any of the described embodiments,
and the actuating knob (21), a drain device (28) that comprises a drainage line (29)
in contact with the exterior, also incorporating a connecting tube (26).
14. - Thermostatic fitting, according to claim 13, wherein in the distribution module (7) an evacuation conduit (19) is enabled for the insertion
of the connecting tube (26) that connects the said evacuation conduit (19) with the
drainage line (29) of the drain device (28).
15. - Thermostatic fitting, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein it incorporates, in any of the described embodiments of the thermostatic fitting
(1 - 1.1 - 1.2 or 1.3), longitudinal ties (32) for securing, that by passing through
the intake module (5), mixing module (6) and distribution module (7), reinforce the
structure, the ends of the said longitudinal ties (32) being secured by locking means
(33).
1. Thermostatarmatur, aufweisend drei separate Module,
• Einlassmodul (5)
• Mischmodul (6) und
• Verteilermodul (7) mit mindestens zwei Auslassanschlüssen (18), um das Mischwassers
zu einer Duschsäule/einem Duschkopf (2) oder zu einer Badewanne (3) oder zu einem
Duschschlauch (4) umzuleiten, wobei die Module über Rohrleitungsabschnitte (22, 23,
24 und/oder 27) miteinander verbunden sind,
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass
• • die Thermostatarmatur (1, 1.1, 1.2 oder 1.3) in ein als Verpackung verwendetes
Behältnis (8) eingesetzt ist, das für einen gemeinsamen eingebetteten Einbau in horizontaler
oder vertikaler Position vorgesehen ist,
• wobei verborgen bleiben
∘ das Einlassmodul (5) durch die Anbringung einer Abdeckkappe (14, 14.1)
∘ das Mischmodul (6) durch die Anbringung eines Einstellknopfs (16) mit einer Temperaturanzeigenskalenergänzung
(17) oder einer Anzeige zur optimalen Gebrauchstemperatur,
∘ das Verteilermodul (7) durch die Anbringung eines Betätigungsknopfs (21), um das
Mischwasser zu einer Duschsäule/einem Duschkopf (2) oder zu einer Badewanne (3) oder
zu einem Duschschlauch (4) umzuleiten.
2. Thermostatarmatur nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Thermostatarmatur (1) das Mischwasser
zu einer Duschsäule/einem Duschkopf (2) oder zu einem Duschschlauch (4) über das Einlassmodul
(5), das Mischmodul (6) und das mit zwei Auslassanschlüssen (18) ausgestaltete Verteilermodul
(7) verteilt.
3. Thermostatarmatur nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Thermostatarmatur (1.1) in einer alternativen
Ausführungsform das Mischwasser zu einer Duschsäule/einem Duschkopf (2) oder zu einem
an der Abdeckkappe (14.1) der Thermostatarmatur (1.1) angeordneten Duschschlauch (4)
über das Einlassmodul (5), das Mischmodul (6) und das mit zwei Auslassanschlüssen
(18) ausgestaltete Verteilermodul (7) verteilt, wobei die Abdeckkappe (14.1) eine
Befestigungshalterung (30) für einen Duschgriff und einen Einlassanschluss (31) für
den Duschschlauch (4) aufweist.
4. Thermostatarmatur nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Thermostatarmatur (1.2) in einer alternativen
Ausführungsform das Mischwasser zu einer Duschsäule/einem Duschkopf (2) oder zu einer
Badewanne (3) oder zu einem in einem Abstand von der Thermostatarmatur (1.2) angeordneten
Duschschlauch (4) über das Einlassmodul (5), das Mischmodul (6) und das mit drei Auslassanschlüssen
(18) ausgestaltete Verteilermodul (7) verteilt.
5. Thermostatarmatur nach Anspruch 1, wobei die Thermostatarmatur (1.3) in einer alternativen
Ausführungsform das Mischwasser zu einer Duschsäule/einem Duschkopf (2) oder zu einer
Badewanne (3) oder zu einem an der Abdeckkappe (14.1) der Thermostatarmatur (1.3)
angeordneten Duschschlauch (4) über das Einlassmodul (5), das Mischmodul (6) und das
mit zwei Auslassanschlüssen (18) ausgestaltete Verteilermodul (7) verteilt, wobei
einer der Auslassanschlüsse (18) mittels eines Verschlussstopfens (20) verschlossen
ist, wobei die Abdeckkappe (14.1) eine Befestigungshalterung (30) für einen Duschgriff
und einen Einlassanschluss (31) für den Duschschlauch (4) aufweist.
6. Thermostatarmatur nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, wobei das Einlassmodul (5) ein
Gehäuse aufweist, das an seinem oberen Teil eine Einsteckkupplung (13), einen Einlassanschluss
für Kaltwasser (9) und einen weiteren Einlassanschluss für Warmwasser (10) enthält,
umfassend in seinem Inneren
• die Rückschlagventile (11) mit Filter
• eine Auslasskammer für Kaltwasser
• eine Auslasskammer für Heißwasser und
• eine Einlasskammer für Mischwasser, die bei Nichtgebrauch mit einem Stopfen (20)
verschlossen ist, wobei die Kammer mit einer Leitung (12) verbunden ist, die an der
Vorderseite des Einlassmoduls (5) angeordnet ist.
7. Thermostatarmatur nach den Ansprüchen 1, 3 und 5, wobei in dem Einlassmodul (5) die
Mischwasser-Einlasskammer durch Entfernen des Verschlussstopfens (20) aktiviert wird,
um das Mischwasser zu einem an der Abdeckkappe (14.1) der Thermostatarmatur (1.3)
angeordneten Duschschlauch (4) umzuleiten, wobei die an der Vorderseite des Einlassmoduls
(5) angeordnete Leitung (12) durch Einsetzen eines mit dem in der Abdeckkappe (14.1)
beinhalteten Wassereinlassanschluss (31) verbundenen Verbindungsrohrs (26) aktiviert
wird.
8. Thermostatarmatur nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, wobei das Mischmodul (5) ein Gehäuse
aufweist, das an seinem oberen Teil eine Einsteckkupplung (13) und an seinem unteren
Teil ein Durchgangsloch (15) enthält, umfassend in seinem Inneren
• eine Mischpatrone und andere Funktionselemente, die zur Regelung der Wassertemperatur
bestimmt sind,
• eine Kaltwasser-Einlasskammer
• eine Heißwasser-Einlasskammer und
• eine Mischwasser-Auslasskammer.
9. Thermostatarmatur nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, wobei das Verteilermodul (7) ein
Gehäuse mit mindestens zwei Auslassanschlüssen (18) aufweist, um das Mischwasser umzuleiten
durch
• eine Mischwasser-Einlasskammer zu der Duschsäule/dem Duschkopf (2) oder zu einer
Badewanne (3) oder zu einem Duschschlauch (4) und
• eine Mischwasser-Rücklaufkammer, die bei Nichtgebrauch mittels eines Stopfens (20)
verschlossen ist,
wobei es an seinem oberen Teil eine Einsteckkupplung (13) und eine bei Nichtgebrauch
mittels eines Stopfens (20) verschlossene Entleerungsleitung (19) enthält.
10. Thermostatarmatur nach den Ansprüchen 1, 3, 5 und 9, wobei in dem Verteilermodul (7)
die Mischwasser-Rücklaufkammer durch Entfernen des Verschlussstopfens (20) aktiviert
wird, um das Wasser zu einem an der Abdeckkappe (14.1) der Thermostatarmatur (1.1
und 1.3) angeordneten Duschschlauch (4) umzuleiten.
11. Thermostatarmatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei die wasserdichte
Verbindung zwischen dem Einlassmodul (5), dem Mischmodul (6) und dem Verteilermodul
(7) durch die folgenden Rohrleitungsabschnitte ausgeführt wird:
• Kaltwasser-Rohrleitungsabschnitt (22), der die Kaltwasser-Auslasskammer des Einlassmoduls
(5) mit der Kaltwasser-Einlasskammer des Mischmoduls (6) verbindet,
• Heißwasser-Rohrleitungsabschnitt (23), der die Heißwasser-Auslasskammer des Einlassmoduls
(5) mit der Heißwasser-Einlasskammer des Mischmoduls (6) verbindet,
• Mischwasser-Rohrleitungsabschnitt (24), der die Mischwasser-Auslasskammer des Mischmoduls
(6) mit der Mischwasser-Einlasskammer des Verteilermoduls (7) verbindet,
• Mischwasserrücklauf-Rohrleitungsabschnitt (27), der die Mischwasser-Rücklaufkammer
des Verteilermoduls (7) mit der Mischwasser-Einlasskammer des Einlassmoduls (5) verbindet,
wobei der Mischwasserrücklauf-Rohrleitungsabschnitt (27) in der Durchgangsöffnung
(15) des Mischmoduls (6) angeordnet ist.
12. Thermostatarmatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Behältnis (8)
aus sehr starkem, leichtem Material hergestellt ist, das Aussparungen (25), die zur
Anordnung der Module der Thermostatarmatur (1, 1.1, 1.2 oder 1.3) bestimmt sind, und
eine Front-Oberflächenbehandlung aufweist, die Fliesen oder eine dekorative Oberfläche
darauf ermöglicht, wobei die Kappe (14 oder 14.1) und Knöpfe (16 und 21) der vorstehend
genannten Thermostatarmatur auf ihre entsprechenden Module gesteckt werden und auf
der Oberfläche in Position verbleiben.
13. Thermostatarmatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei sie in jeder der
beschriebenen Ausführungsformen zwischen dem Verteilermodul (7) und dem Betätigungsknopf
(21) eine Ablassvorrichtung (28) enthält, die eine mit dem Außenbereich in Kontakt
stehende Ablassleitung (29) aufweist, wobei sie auch ein Verbindungsrohr (26) enthält.
14. Thermostatarmatur nach Anspruch 13, wobei in dem Verteilermodul (7) Entleerungsleitung
(19) zum Einsetzen des Verbindungsrohrs (26) aktiviert wird, das die Entleerungsleitung
(19) mit der Ablassleitung (29) der Ablassvorrichtung (28) verbindet.
15. Thermostatarmatur nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, wobei sie in jeder der
beschriebenen Ausführungsformen der Thermostatarmatur (1, 1.1, 1.2 oder 1.3) Längsbinder
(32) zur Befestigung enthält, die, indem sie durch das Einlassmodul (5), das Mischmodul
(6) und das Verteilermodul (7) verlaufen, die Struktur verstärken, wobei die Enden
der Längsbinder (32) durch Verriegelungsmittel (33) befestigt sind.
1. - Raccord thermostatique, comprenant trois modules distincts,
• module d'admission (5)
• module de mélange (6) et
• module de distribution (7) avec au moins deux liaisons de sortie (18), afin de dévier
l'eau mélangée vers une colonne/pomme de douche (2), ou vers un bain (3) ou vers un
flexible de douche (4), lesdits modules étant reliés les uns aux autres par le biais
de secteurs de tuyauterie (22 - 23 - 24 et/ou 27),
caractérisé en ce que
• ledit raccord thermostatique (1 - 1.1 - 1.2 ou 1.3) est inséré dans un contenant
(8) utilisé comme un conditionnement, envisagé pour une installation encastrée conjointe
en position horizontale ou verticale,
• laissant cachés
o le module d'admission (5) par la fixation d'un capuchon de protection (14, 14.1),
o le module de mélange (6) par la fixation d'un bouton de commande (16) avec un complément
d'échelle d'indication de température (17) ou un indicateur de température d'utilisation
optimale,
o le module de distribution (7) par la fixation d'un bouton d'actionnement (21) afin
de dévier l'eau mélangée vers une colonne/pomme de douche (2) ou vers un bain (3),
ou vers un flexible de douche (4).
2. - Raccord thermostatique selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le raccord thermostatique (1) distribue l'eau mélangée vers une colonne/pomme de
douche (2) ou vers un flexible de douche (4), par l'intermédiaire du module d'admission
(5), du module de mélange (6) et du module de distribution (7) configuré avec deux
liaisons de sortie (18).
3. - Raccord thermostatique selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le raccord thermostatique (1.1), dans une variante de réalisation, distribue l'eau
mélangée vers une colonne/pomme de douche (2) ou vers un flexible de douche (4) positionné
sur le capuchon de protection (14.1) du raccord thermostatique (1.1), par l'intermédiaire
du module d'admission (5), du module de mélange (6) et du module de distribution (7)
configuré avec deux liaisons de sortie (18), ledit capuchon de protection (14.1) comprenant
un support de fixation (30) pour un manche de douche et une liaison d'entrée (31)
pour le flexible de douche (4).
4. - Raccord thermostatique selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le raccord thermostatique (1.2), dans une variante de réalisation, distribue l'eau
mélangée vers une colonne/pomme de douche (2) ou vers un bain (3) ou vers un flexible
de douche (4) positionné à distance du raccord thermostatique (1.2), par l'intermédiaire
du module d'admission (5), du module de mélange (6) et du module de distribution (7)
configuré avec trois liaisons de sortie (18).
5. - Raccord thermostatique selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le raccord thermostatique (1.3), dans une variante de réalisation, distribue l'eau
mélangée vers une colonne/pomme de douche (2) ou vers un bain (3) ou vers un flexible
de douche (4) positionné sur le capuchon de protection (14.1) du raccord thermostatique
(1.3), par l'intermédiaire du module d'admission (5), du module de mélange (6) et
du module de distribution (7) configuré avec deux liaisons de sortie (18), une des
liaisons de sortie (18) étant rendue étanche à l'aide d'une bouchon d'étanchéité (20),
ledit capuchon de protection (14.1) comprenant un support de fixation (30) pour un
manche de douche et une liaison d'entrée (31) pour le flexible de douche (4).
6. . Raccord thermostatique, selon une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5,
dans lequel le module d'admission (5) comprend un boîtier qui intègre, sur sa partie supérieure,
un couplage d'insertion (13), une liaison d'entrée pour l'eau froide (9) et une autre
liaison d'entrée pour l'eau chaude (10), comportant à l'intérieur
• les clapets de non-retour (11) avec filtre
• une chambre de sortie pour l'eau froide
• une chambre de sortie pour l'eau chaude, et
• une chambre d'entrée pour l'eau mélangée, rendue étanche à l'aide d'un bouchon (20)
lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée, ladite chambre étant reliée à un conduit (12) positionné
devant le module d'admission (5).
7. - Raccord thermostatique, selon les revendications 1, 3 et 5, dans lequel dans le module d'admission (5), la chambre d'entrée pour l'eau mélangée est activée
en enlevant le bouchon d'étanchéité (20), afin de dévier l'eau mélangée vers un flexible
de douche (4) positionné sur le capuchon de protection (14.1) du raccord thermostatique
(1.3), le conduit (12) positionné devant ledit module d'admission (5) étant activé
en insérant un tube de liaison (26) relié à la liaison d'entrée d'eau (31) comprise
dans le capuchon de protection (14.1).
8. - Raccord thermostatique, selon une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5,
dans lequel le module de mélange (6), comprend un boîtier qui intègre, sur sa partie supérieure,
un couplage d'insertion (13) et, sur sa partie inférieure, un trou traversant (15)
comprenant à l'intérieur
• une cartouche de mélange et d'autres éléments fonctionnels destinés à la régulation
de température d'eau,
• une chambre d'entrée d'eau froide,
• une chambre d'entrée d'eau chaude, et
• une chambre de sortie d'eau mélangée.
9. - Raccord thermostatique, selon une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5,
dans lequel le module de distribution (7) comprend un boîtier avec au moins deux liaisons de
sortie (18) afin de dévier l'eau mélangée par le biais de
• une chambre d'entrée d'eau mélangée, vers la colonne/pomme de douche (2) ou vers
un bain (3) ou vers un flexible de douche (4), et
• une chambre de retour d'eau mélangée, rendue étanche à l'aide d'un bouchon (20),
lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée, intégrant sur sa partie supérieure un couplage d'insertion
(13) et un conduit d'évacuation (19) rendu étanche à l'aide d'un bouchon (20), lorsqu'il
n'est pas utilisé.
10. - Raccord thermostatique, selon les revendications 1, 3, 5 et 9, dans lequel dans le module de distribution (7) la chambre de retour d'eau mélangée est activée
en enlevant le bouchon d'étanchéité (20), afin de dévier l'eau vers un flexible de
douche (4) positionné sur le capuchon de protection (14.1) du raccord thermostatique
(1.1 et 1.3).
11. - Raccord thermostatique, selon une quelconque des revendications précédentes,
dans lequel la liaison étanche entre le module d'admission (5), le module de mélange (6) et le
module de distribution (7) est réalisée par le biais des secteurs de tuyauterie suivants
:
• secteur de tuyauterie d'eau froide (22) qui relie la chambre de sortie d'eau froide
du module d'admission (5) à la chambre d'entrée d'eau froide du module de mélange
(6),
• secteur de tuyauterie d'eau chaude (23) qui relie la chambre de sortie d'eau chaude
du module d'admission (5) à la chambre d'entrée d'eau chaude du module de mélange
(6),
• secteur de tuyauterie d'eau mélangée (24) qui relie la chambre de sortie d'eau mélangée
du module de mélange (6) à la chambre d'entrée d'eau mélangée du module de distribution
(7),
• secteur de tuyauterie de retour d'eau mélangée (27) qui relie la chambre de retour
d'eau mélangée du module de distribution (7) à la chambre d'entrée d'eau mélangée
du module d'admission (5), ledit secteur de tuyauterie de retour d'eau mélangée (27)
étant positionné dans le trou traversant (15) du module de mélange (6).
12. - Raccord thermostatique, selon une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le contenant (8) est composé en un matériau léger très robuste, comprenant des cavités
(25) destinées au positionnement des modules du raccord thermostatique (1 - 1.1 -
1.2 ou 1.3) et une finition frontale qui permet de poser sur celle-ci un carrelage
ou une surface décorative, le capuchon (14 ou 14.1) et les boutons (16 et 21) du raccord
thermostatique susmentionné étant insérés sur ses modules correspondants, restant
en position sur ladite surface.
13. - Raccord thermostatique, selon une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel il intègre, entre le module de distribution (7), dans un quelconque des modes de
réalisation décrits, et le bouton d'actionnement (21), un moyen d'évacuation (28)
qui comprend une ligne d'évacuation (29) en contact avec l'extérieur, intégrant également
un tube de liaison (26).
14. - Raccord thermostatique selon la revendication 13, dans lequel dans le module de distribution (7) un conduit d'évacuation (19) est activé pour l'insertion
du tube de liaison (26) qui relie ledit conduit d'évacuation (19) à la ligne d'évacuation
(29) du moyen d'évacuation (28).
15. - Raccord thermostatique, selon une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel il intègre, dans un quelconque des modes de réalisation décrits du raccord thermostatique
(1 - 1.1 - 1.2 ou 1.3), des attaches longitudinales (32) pour la fixation, qui en
passant par le biais du module d'admission (5), du module de mélange (6) et du module
de distribution (7), renforcent la structure, les extrémités desdites attaches longitudinales
(32) étant fixées par un moyen de blocage (33).