Geberit has been granted a patent for a drain arrangement that includes a housing with inlet and outlet openings, a movable valve body, and an actuating unit. The arrangement also features an outflow pipe and an overflow unit. The patent aims to improve the functionality and design of drain systems for sanitary items. GlobalData’s report on Geberit gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Geberit, fiber-reinforced material joining techniques was a key innovation area identified from patents. Geberit's grant share as of June 2023 was 1%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
A drain arrangement with movable valve and overflow unit
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11649622B2) describes a drain arrangement for connection to a sanitary item. The drain arrangement includes a drain valve housing with an inlet opening and an outlet opening, as well as a valve seat between them. A movable valve body and an actuating unit are provided to control the flow of water through the drain. The drain arrangement also includes an outflow pipe connected to the outlet opening of the valve housing.
One key feature of the drain arrangement is the positioning of the outflow pipe. The central axis of the outflow pipe intersects with the central axis of the first channel section of the valve housing, or is at a distance from it. The distance between the two central axes is at most half the diameter of the outlet opening. This configuration allows for efficient water flow through the drain.
The actuating unit of the drain arrangement includes an actuating lever and an actuator element. The actuator element extends laterally alongside the outflow pipe, providing a convenient and accessible means of operating the valve body.
Additionally, the drain arrangement includes an overflow unit with connecting pipes and an overflow pipe. The first connecting pipe leads from the upper mouth opening of the valve housing to the overflow pipe, which extends upwards against the direction of gravity. The overflow pipe then opens into the second connecting pipe, which in turn opens into the first or second channel section of the valve housing via a lower mouth opening. The arrangement of the outlet opening, mouth openings, and connecting pipes allows for efficient water drainage and prevents overflow.
The patent also describes various configurations for the actuator element and the actuating lever, including their mounting points and positions relative to the outflow pipe. These configurations ensure smooth operation of the drain arrangement.
Overall, this granted patent presents a drain arrangement that offers improved functionality and efficiency in draining water from sanitary items. The specific design features described in the patent aim to optimize water flow and provide convenient operation.
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