Sink mounting assembly and method for assembling a sink mounting assembly

Abstract

A washbasin installation arrangement (1), at least comprising a washbasin (2), a first functional unit (3) and a second functional unit (4), wherein the first functional unit (3) can be arranged on a wall element (5) and the second functional unit is connected to the washbasin (2), and wherein the functional units can be used to attach the washbasin (2) to the wall element (5). Further disclosed is also a method of assembling a washbasin installation arrangement (1).

Claims

1. A washbasin installation arrangement (1), comprising a washbasin (2), a first functional unit (3), a second functional unit (4), and a wall element (5) having a front surface, wherein the first functional unit (3) is attachable to the wall element (5), and the first functional unit (3) comprises at least one first port (6) for a fluidic connection to at least one supply line (7) for a fluid, a first line (8) extending through the first functional unit (3), and a first connecting element (9) fluidically connected to the first port (6) via the first line (8); wherein the second functional unit (4) is connected to the washbasin (2), wherein the second functional unit (4) comprises at least one second port (10) for a faucet (11), a second line (12) extending through the second functional unit (4), and a second connecting element (13) fluidically connected to the second port (10) via the second line (12); wherein the washbasin (2) connected to the second functional unit (4) can be pushed onto the first functional unit (3) attached to the wall element (5), wherein the first connecting element (9) and the second connecting element (13) are connected by a sliding to establish a fluidic connection of the second port (10) and the supply line (7); and wherein the second functional unit (4) connected to the washbasin (2) completely surrounds the first functional until (3) on each exposed surface protruding away from the wall element (5) when the first functional unit (3) is installed on the front surface of the wall element (5).

2. The washbasin installation arrangement (1) according to claim 1, wherein the second functional unit (4) is detachably or inseparably connected to the washbasin (2).

3. The washbasin installation arrangement (1) according to claim 1, wherein the washbasin (2) is connected to the first functional unit (3) only through the second functional unit (4).

4. The washbasin installation arrangement (1) according to claim 1, further comprising a drain (14) from the washbasin (2), wherein the drain (14) is formed from the second functional unit (4) and the first functional unit (3).

5. The washbasin installation arrangement (1) according to claim 4, wherein the first functional unit (3) or the second functional unit (4) is configured to have a siphon assigned to the drain (14) integrated therein.

6. The washbasin installation arrangement (1) according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first line (8) and the second line (12) comprises a safety valve (15) for closing and opening the first line (8) and/or the second line (12), wherein the safety valve is actuated by disconnecting the first functional unit (3) and the second functional unit (4) to close the first line (8) and the second line (12), and by connecting the first functional unit (3) and the second functional unit (4) to open the first line (8) and the second line (12).

7. The washbasin installation arrangement (1) according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first functional unit (3) and the second functional unit (4) is an injection molded plastic part.

8. The washbasin installation arrangement (1) according to claim 1, wherein the first functional unit (3) and the second functional unit (4) each further comprise an electrical signal line that is interconnected in an electrically conductive manner by sliding the second functional unit (4) onto the first functional unit (3).

9. A method of assembling the washbasin installation arrangement (1) according to claim 1, comprising: a) providing a wall element (5) having a front surface and at least one supply line (7); b) providing a first functional unit (3) comprising a first port (6); c) connecting the first functional unit (3) to the wall element (5) and connecting the supply line (7) to the first port (6) of the first functional unit (3); d) providing a washbasin (2) comprising a second functional unit (4) assigned thereto; and e) sliding the second functional unit (4) onto the first functional unit (3).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 shows step e) of the method.

(2) FIG. 2 shows an exploded and perspective view of a washbasin and a second functional unit from below.

(3) FIG. 3 shows an exploded view in a perspective view of the washbasin and the second functional unit from below during assembly.

(4) FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the washbasin from above according to FIGS. 2 and 3.

(5) FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the washbasin from behind with the second functional unit according to FIGS. 2 and 3.

(6) FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the wall element.

(7) FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the wall element according to FIG. 6 with a first functional unit.

(8) FIG. 8 shows a perspective view a detail of FIG. 7.

(9) FIG. 9 shows a perspective and partially transparent view of the first functional unit according to FIGS. 7 and 8.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(10) FIG. 1 shows step e) of the method. The washbasin installation arrangement 1 comprises a washbasin 2, a first functional unit 3 (FIGS. 7 to 9) and a second functional unit 4 (FIGS. 2, 3 and 5). The first functional unit 3 is arranged on a wall element 5 and has a first port 6 for the fluidic connection to a supply line 7 for a fluid (e.g., water), a first line 8 extending through the first functional unit 3, and a first connecting element 9 that is fluidically connected to the first port 6 via the first line 8.

(11) The second functional unit 4 is connected to the washbasin 2, wherein the second functional unit 4 has at least one second port 10 for a faucet 11 (e.g. a water tap), a second line 12 extending through the second functional unit 4, and a second connecting element 13, which is fluidically connected to the second port 9 via the second line 12.

(12) The washbasin 2 in conjunction with the second functional unit 4 can be slid onto the first functional unit 3 attached to the wall element 5, wherein the first connecting element 9 and the second connecting element 13 are connected by sliding, in that way establishing a fluidic connection between the second port 10 and the supply line 7.

(13) FIG. 2 shows an exploded and perspective view of a washbasin 2 and a second functional unit 4 from below. FIG. 3 shows an exploded and perspective view of the washbasin 2 and the second functional unit 4 during assembly, from below. FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the washbasin 2 according to FIGS. 2 and 3, from above. FIG. 5 shows a perspective view from behind of the washbasin 2 with the second functional unit according to FIGS. 2 to 3. FIGS. 2 and 5 are described jointly below.

(14) The second functional unit 4 is connected to the washbasin 2, wherein the second functional unit 4 has at least one second port 10 for a faucet 11 (e.g. a water tap), a second line 12 extending through the second functional unit 4, and a second connecting element 13, which is fluidically connected to the second port 9 via the second line 12.

(15) The washbasin 2 in conjunction with the second functional unit 4 can be slid onto the first functional unit 3 attached to the wall element 5 (FIG. 1), wherein the first connecting element 9 and the second connecting element 13 are connected by sliding, in that way establishing a fluidic connection between the second port 10 and the supply line 7.

(16) The second functional unit 4 is inseparably connected to the washbasin 2. In this case the washbasin 2 is a ceramic component or a mineral composite component, wherein the second functional unit 4 has been arranged in the washbasin 2 during the manufacture of the shape of the washbasin 2. During the manufacture of the shape of the washbasin 2, a form fit has been manufactured between the second functional unit 4 and the washbasin 2, such that the washbasin 2 and the second functional unit 4 cannot be separated from each other without at least partially destroying one of the connecting partners. Here, the washbasin 2 is assembled from several individual components 17. For instance, at least one individual component 17 of the washbasin can be manufactured in conjunction with a placeholder of the second functional unit 4 (e.g., a copy with respect to the outer dimensions of the second functional unit 4), e.g., manufactured by casting. The second functional unit 4 can then be inserted into the individual component 17 (see FIGS. 2 and 3) at a later point in time, wherein the individual component 17 is connected to a further individual component 17 to form the washbasin 2 (FIG. 3). The second functional unit 4 is undetachably arranged in the washbasin 2 by the connection of the individual components 17 and is in that way also inseparably connected to the washbasin 2.

(17) FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the wall element 5. FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of the wall element 5 of FIG. 6 having a first functional unit 3. FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of a detail of FIG. 7. FIG. 9 shows a perspective and partially transparent view of the first functional unit 3 of FIGS. 7 and 8. FIGS. 6 and 9 are described jointly below. Reference is made to the explanations of FIGS. 1 to 5.

(18) The washbasin installation arrangement 1 comprises a washbasin 2, a first functional unit 3, and a second functional unit 4. The first functional unit 3 is arranged on a wall element 5 and has a first port 6 for the fluidic connection to a supply line 7 for a fluid (e.g., water), a first line 8 extending through the first functional unit 3, and a first connecting element 9 that is fluidically connected to the first port 6 via the first line 8.

(19) The functional units 3, 4 all have first lines 8 and second lines 12 connecting the supply line 7 to the faucet 11. The first line 8 is designed to be integrated in the first functional unit 3 and the second line 12 is designed to be integrated in the second functional unit 4.

(20) The washbasin 2 is connected to the first functional unit 3 solely via the second functional unit 4.

(21) The second functional unit 4 and the first functional unit 3 form a drain 14 for a fluid from the washbasin 2. The drain 14 is also a line that extends from an outlet on the washbasin through the functional units 3, 4 to a port on the wall element 5.

(22) A siphon assigned to the drain 14 is integrated in the first functional unit 3 or the second functional unit 4.

(23) A safety valve 15 for closing and opening the first line 8 is arranged in the first line 8, which can be or is actuated by disconnecting the functional units 3, 4 for closing the first line 8 and by connecting the functional units 3, 4 for opening the first line 8. The safety valve 15 is arranged in the first functional unit 3, i.e., between the first port 6 and the first connecting element 9.

(24) The safety valve 15 allows the functional units 3, 4 to be separated from each other and thus the washbasin 2 to be separated from the supply line 7 without any fluid escaping.

(25) The first functional unit 3 is slid onto pins 22 of the wall element 5 and connected thereto. A connection to the supply line 7 can be established via a plug connection.

(26) The second functional unit 4 is pushed onto the first functional unit 3 along an axial direction 23 (see FIG. 1). In so doing, guides 19 are provided on the first functional unit 3 (see FIGS. 8 and 9) and on the second functional unit 4 (see FIG. 5), which guides interact to arrange the functional units 3, 4. The first functional unit 3 has first coupling elements 20 (FIGS. 8 and 9), which are arranged in the first functional unit 3. The second functional unit 4 has second coupling elements 21 (FIG. 5) interacting with the first coupling elements 20 to connect the functional units 3, 4. The first coupling elements 20 can be actuated by an actuating device 18 (see FIG. 9), arranged at the second functional unit 4, or by a pull-off force, such that the connection between the first coupling element 20 and the second coupling element 21 is released and the second functional unit 4 and the washbasin can be pulled off the first functional unit 3.

(27) In the method, in step a) a wall element 5 and a supply line 7 are provided (see FIG. 6), in step b) a first functional unit 3 is provided, and in step c) the first functional unit 3 is connected to the wall element 5 and the supply line 7 is connected to a first port 6 of the first functional unit 3 (see FIGS. 7 to 9). During step d), a washbasin 2 having a second functional unit 4 connected thereto (see FIGS. 2 to 5) is provided, and during step e), the second functional unit 4 is slid onto the first functional unit 3 (see FIG. 1).

(28) In this case, any sliding is performed exclusively along an axial direction 23, wherein all fluidic and possibly electrical connections are formed between the functional units 3, 4.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

(29) 1 washbasin installation arrangement 2 washbasin 3 first functional unit 4 second functional unit 5 wall element 6 first port 7 supply line 8 first line 9 first connecting element 10 second port 11 faucet 12 second line 13 second connecting element 14 drain 15 safety valve 16 connection 17 individual component 18 actuating device 19 guide 20 first coupling element 21 second coupling element 22 pin 23 axial direction