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DE-202024107402-U1 - Toilet ceramics

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Abstract

Toilet ceramics (1), including: - an outer wall surface (2), an inner wall surface (3) and at least one edge area connecting the outer wall surface (2) with the inner wall surface (3) on the upper side; - an inlet channel (4) for flushing water that is at least partially undercut, with an inlet connection (4.1) and an outlet (4.3), wherein the inlet connection (4.1) is formed in a rear-wall mounting area of the toilet ceramic (1) on its outer wall surface (2) and the outlet (4.3) is formed in the inner wall surface (3) of the toilet ceramic (1); and - an outlet channel (5) for wastewater, wherein an outer wall of the inlet channel (4) is formed at least partially by a lid-like garnish piece (4.2) which is materially bonded to the outer wall surface (2) of the toilet ceramic (1).

Assignees

  • GEBERIT INT AG

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20241218
Priority Date
20241218

Claims (8)

  1. Toilet bowl (1), comprising: - an outer wall surface (2), an inner wall surface (3), and at least one rim area connecting the outer wall surface (2) to the inner wall surface (3) at its upper side; - an inlet channel (4) for flushing water, at least partially undercut, with an inlet connection (4.1) and an outlet (4.3), wherein the inlet connection (4.1) is formed in a rear-wall mounting area of the toilet bowl (1) on its outer wall surface (2), and the outlet (4.3) is formed in the inner wall surface (3) of the toilet bowl (1); and - an outlet channel (5) for wastewater, wherein an outer wall of the inlet channel (4) is formed at least partially by a cover-like trim piece (4.2), which is bonded to the outer wall surface (2) of the toilet bowl (1).
  2. WC ceramic (1) according Claim 1 , wherein the lid-like garnish (4.2) is seamlessly inserted into the outer wall surface (2).
  3. WC ceramic (1) according Claim 1 or 2 , wherein the lid-like garnish (4.2) is set back laterally in a top view of the toilet ceramic (1) relative to an outer circumferential line of the toilet ceramic (1).
  4. WC ceramic (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 3 , wherein the lid-like garnish piece (4.2) is convexly curved.
  5. WC ceramic (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 4 , wherein the outer surface of the toilet ceramic (1) is convexly curved in the area of the lid-like garnish piece (4.2).
  6. WC ceramic (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 5 , wherein the lid-like garnish (4.2) is arranged on a side of the toilet ceramic (1) facing a rear wall.
  7. WC ceramic (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 6 , wherein the lid-like garnish (4.2) is made of a ceramic material from WC ceramics (1).
  8. WC ceramic (1) according to one of the Claims 1 until 7 , wherein the outlet of the inlet channel (4) opens into a cavity of the toilet ceramic (1) formed in the inner wall surface (3) in such a way that flushing water entering the interior through the outlet (4.3) is directed tangentially along the inner wall surface (3) to the outlet channel (5).

Description

The present invention relates to a toilet ceramic. Toilet ceramics for toilets or shower toilets are often only manufacturable with comparatively high effort, especially for toilet ceramics with optimized water flow. The present invention is therefore based on the objective of providing an improved toilet ceramic. According to the invention, this problem is solved by a toilet ceramic comprising: - an exterior wall, an interior wall and at least one edge area connecting the exterior wall to the interior wall at the top; - an inlet channel for flushing water that is at least partially undercut, with an inlet connection and an outlet, wherein the inlet connection is formed in a rear-wall mounting area of the toilet ceramic on its outer wall and the outlet is formed in the inner wall of the toilet ceramic; and - an outlet channel for wastewater, wherein an outer wall of the inlet channel is formed at least partially by a lid-like garnish piece which is bonded to the outer wall of the toilet ceramic. The bonded connection between the lid-like trim piece and the outer surface of the toilet bowl can, for example, create a visually homogeneous overall appearance. Furthermore, the bonded connection between the trim piece and the toilet bowl body can also exhibit improved aerodynamic properties, for example at the transition between the trim piece and any internal surfaces of the inlet channel. According to a preferred embodiment, the lid-like trim piece is seamlessly integrated into the outer wall of the toilet bowl. The term "seamless" here refers to a transition between the outer surface of the toilet bowl and the lid-like trim piece that is indistinguishable to the human eye from a certain distance (e.g., 1 m) when viewed from the outside. Preferably, the transition between the outer surface of the toilet bowl and the lid-like trim piece is flush with the surface, i.e., it has no offset in the width direction of the toilet bowl. Alternatively, although this is not preferred, the lid-like trim piece can also be mounted on the outer surface. According to a preferred embodiment, the lid-like trim piece is set back laterally from an outer circumferential line of the toilet bowl when viewed from above. In other words, when looking down at the toilet bowl, the lid-like trim piece is concealed by the edge area, i.e., it is recessed behind it in the width direction. In a preferred embodiment, the lid-like trim piece is convexly curved; preferably, the outer surface of the toilet bowl is also convexly curved in the area of the lid-like trim piece. Preferably, the lid-like trim piece is arranged on a side of the toilet bowl facing the rear wall. In simplified terms, the lid-like trim piece is located in a rear area of the toilet bowl, which is barely visible, or preferably not visible at all, from the front (when the toilet bowl is mounted on the wall). This makes it possible, particularly in the case of a convexly curved outer surface, to position any transitions between the lid-like trim piece and the outer surface of the toilet bowl outside the user's field of vision. According to a preferred embodiment, the lid-like trim piece is made of a ceramic material used in toilet bowls. Using the same material for both the toilet bowl and the lid-like trim piece avoids uneven shrinkage in downstream processes and ensures a homogeneous overall visual appearance. Furthermore, the use of the ceramic material can also be advantageous with regard to acoustic properties, as, for example, a ceramic trim piece offers better damping properties for any flow noise compared to a plastic one. According to a preferred embodiment, the outlet of the inlet channel opens into a cavity formed by the inner wall of the toilet bowl in such a way that flushing water entering the interior through the outlet is guided tangentially along the inner wall to the outlet channel. This tangential introduction of the flushing water contributes, for example, to an overall improved flushing effect, as the water flows in a spiral pattern along the inner surface of the toilet bowl, thereby ensuring even cleaning of the inner surface. Furthermore, any debris is reliably captured by this water flow and conveyed to the outlet channel. For better understanding, the following describes a manufacturing process for a toilet ceramic with a surface attached to an outer wall of the toilet ceramic. The manufacturing process is described in relation to the adjacent inlet channel for rinsing water, whereby this manufacturing process is not part of the claimed subject matter. The exemplary manufacturing process comprises, in the following order: d) Filling a casting chamber formed by a multi-part mold with a filling slurry; f) Opening of a first side wall mold part of the multi-part casting mold after a shard formation time has elapsed; g) Removal of a molded body from the inlet channel which is at least partially undercut with respect to a main demolding direction of the first