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    • 专利摘要:
    Disclosed is a sink plug. The sink plug comprises an integrally formed bottom part (10) having a floor (20) and side walls (30). The sink plug further comprises a knob (40) with magnetic properties, disposed on the center of the circular floor and a cover (70) adapted to be disposed on the knob. The cover comprises a magnet (50) disposed in the center of the cover (70), wherein in an operating position, the magnet (50) magnetically engages with the knob (40).
    公开号:SE1650862A1
    申请号:SE1650862
    申请日:2016-06-20
    公开日:2017-12-21
    发明作者:Strandvall Sören
    申请人:Prevex Ab Oy；
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    专利说明:

    [1] [0001] The present solution relates to a sink plug with a magnetic function, forpreventing or allowing liquids to pass through the plug and into a sink outlet.
    [2] [0002] Sinks, such as sinks for restrooms or kitchens, typically comprise sink plugsor sink stoppers that are used to facilitate two states, the first stopping water fromleaving through the sink outlet, and the second allowing it. During use, sink plugs aresubjected to water, salt, grease and many other substances that are disposed ofthrough sinks. This creates a hostile environment, which puts certain requirements onthe parts used in a sink plug.
    [3] [0003] ln addition to the functionality of either preventing or allowing flow of liquids,sink plugs may be customized in various ways to achieve other functionalities.
    [4] [0004] A problem with current sink plugs is that they get damaged over time, dueto being subjected to the previously mentioned substances. Thus, it would bedesirable to provide sink plugs that are more durable than prior art. Furthermore, itwould also be desirable to provide sink plugs with other types of functionalities thanare available on the market today.
    [5] [0005] lt is an object of the solution to address at least some of the problems andissues outlined above. lt is possible to achieve these objects and others by using asink plug and a sink plug arrangement according to the present disclosure.
    [6] [0006] The above sink plug and sink plug arrangement may be configured andimplemented according to different optional embodiments. Further possible featuresand benefits of this solution will become apparent from the detailed descriptionbelow.
    [7] [0007] According to a first aspect, there is provided a sink plug. The sink plugcomprises an integrally formed bottom part having a floor and side walls, a knob with 70918 magnetic properties, disposed on the center of the circular floor, and a cover adaptedto be disposed on the knob. The cover comprises a magnet disposed in the center ofthe cover, wherein in an operating position, the magnet magnetically engages withthe knob.
    [8] [0008] According to an optiona| embodiment, the sink plug is adjustable between afirst position and a second position. The first position is a position in which theremovable cover and the floor of the bottom part are substantially parallel and spacedapart, and substantially perpendicular to a vertical axis. The second position is aposition in which the floor is substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis andwherein the cover is at an angle of approximately 10° to 45° relative to the floor.
    [9] [0009] Typically, the diameter of the cover is smaller than the diameter of thebottom part.
    [10] [0010] ln some embodiments, a bottom part of the cover is adapted to engage withthe knob in the second position, such that the sink plug may be removed from a sinkin the second position.
    [11] [0011] According to a second aspect, there is provided a sink arrangement. Thesink arrangement comprises a sink, a sink outlet and a sink plug according to anyone of claims 1 to 4, connected to the sink outlet. The sink arrangement has a firststate and a second state, wherein the first state is a sealed state in which no fluidsmay pass through the sink plug into the sink outlet, and the second state is an openstate in which fluids ay pass through the sink plug to the sink outlet.
    [1] [0001] The solution will now be described, by way of example, with reference tothe accompanying drawings, in which:
    [2] [0002] Fig. 1 is a sectional view ofa sink plug arrangement comprising a sink, asink plug and a sink outlet.
    [3] [0003] Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the sink plug in a first position. 70918
    [4] [0004] Fig. 3 is a sectional view of the sink plug in a second position.
    [5] [0005] Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the sink plug arrangement, showing how the sink plug is removed and/or inserted into the sink outlet.
    [6] [0006] ln the following, a detailed description of the different embodiments of thesolution is disclosed with reference to the accompanying drawings. All examplesherein should be seen as part of the general description and are therefore possible tocombine in any way in general terms. Individual features of the various embodimentsmay be combined or exchanged unless such combination or exchange is clearlycontradictory to the overall function of the implementation.
    [7] [0007] Briefly described, the invention relates to a sink plug, i.e. a connectingdevice between a sink and a sink outlet, the outlet in turn being connected to a drain.The invention further relates to a sink plug arrangement, comprising a sink plug, a sink and a sink outlet.
    [8] [0008] The sink plug and the sink plug arrangement utilizes the understanding thatmagnets may be preferable to moving parts and/or mechanical parts from a durabilityperspective, depending on the intended use, while also providing a sink plug withmore and better functionality than sink plugs that are currently available. Thisfunctionality includes the possibility to, in an efficient manner, remove waste that hasbeen caught in the sink plug, and the functionality of achieving a bottom area in the sink that is essentially flush and smooth.
    [9] [0009] Fig. 1 shows a sink plug arrangement 1 according to the present disclosure,comprising a sink 2 and a sink plug 3 connected to a sink outlet. The sink plug 3 isintended to be positioned in the sink 2. ln a first state, it is adapted to stop fluids andwaste material from flowing through the sink 2, past the sink plug 3 and into the sinkoutlet 4. ln a second state, the sink plug 3 is adapted to stop waste from passingthrough the sink and into the sink outlet, but to allow for fluids to pass through the sink plug 3 and into the sink outlet. 70918
    [10] [0010] Fig. 2 shows the sink plug according to the present disclosure in a firstposition. The sink plug comprises a bottom part 10, preferably generally circular,wherein the bottom part 10 comprises a floor 20 and a side wall 30 surrounding thefloor 20, preferably integrally formed. The sink plug further comprises a knob 40,disposed on and in the center of the floor 20. ln the first position, the sink plug isessentially flush with the bottom part of the sink, which entails that the bottom area ofthe sink is continuous and smooth when the sink plug is inserted and is in the firstposition.
    [11] [0011] The knob 40 has magnetic properties, such that it may interact with amagnet 50 disposed in the center of a top part 70 of the sink plug. The top part 70may also be seen as a cover, the terms are used interchangeably throughout this document.
    [12] [0012] ln an operating position, the knob 40 and the magnet 50 are inengagement, such that the knob 40 stabilizes the top part 70 by engaging the magnet 50, in an essentially horizontal position such as the one seen in Fig. 2.
    [13] [0013] Looking now at Fig. 3, the sink plug is shown in a second position in whichthe sink plug is removable from the sink. ln this position, the top part 70 of the sinkplug is at an angle relative to the floor part of the sink plug, achieved by e.g. applyingpressure on one side of the top part 70 when the sink plug is in an operating positionin which the magnet 50 is engaged with the knob 40. ln the second position, anunderside 80 of the top part 70 engages with the top part of the knob 40, such thatthe top part is locked in place by engaging with the bottom part 10 and the underside80 of the top part 70.
    [14] [0014] The second position shown in Fig. 3 is also a position in which waste thathas been caught in the sink plug may be removed, as is evident from the figure. Bytilting the top part 70 of the sink plug, the area between the top part 70 and thebottom part 20 becomes accessible to a user, and as such it is possible to removeany possible waste that would be caught in that area. The second position may alsoallow for larger waste materials to fit into the bottom part 20 of the sink plug. 70918
    [15] [0015] ln order to enable the first and second position of the sink plug, thediameter of the top part of the sink plug is generally smaller than the diameter of thebottom part of the sink plug. However, in some embodiments, the top part of the sinkplug may be of the same size or larger than the bottom part. ln these embodiments,the second position may be enabled through the knob 40 being movable andfollowing the movement of the top part when it is tilted.
    [16] [0016] The bottom part of the sink plug may comprise draining holes, for allowingcertain substances to pass through the sink plug. By adjusting the size of these draining holes, the size of waste that may pass through the sink plug is also adjusted.
    [17] [0017] The angle between the bottom part of the sink plug and the top part of thesink plug is preferably between 10° and 45° when in the second position. As will beunderstood, the edge of the top part of the sink plug is easier for a user to interactwith when the angle is 45° than when it is 10°. However, when the sink plug is at anangle closer to 10°, waste of larger size is prevented from fitting into the sink plug as compared to when the angle is 45°.
    [18] [0018] The second position is primarily intended to be used when removing orinserting the sink plug. Due to how the magnet 50 interacts with the knob 40, thesecond position will in most cases require a constant application of force in order tonot revert back to the second position. ln some embodiments, the sink plug may beadapted such that the second position may also be used as an operating position, forinstance by adding a second magnet that is used to lock the sink plug into thesecond position.
    [19] [0019] lt should be understood that the first and second state of the sink plug, asdescribed above, differs from the first and second position of the sink plug. The firstand second state refer to the relationship between the sink plug and the sink outlet,more specifically to if the sink plug is positioned such that all passage into the sinkoutlet is prevented, or such that passage of waste material is prevented whilepassage of water and/or other fluids is enabled. 70918
    [20] [0020] The first and second position of the sink plug, on the other hand, refers tothe relative positioning of the top part of the sink plug and the bottom part of the sinkplug. ln the first position, the sink plug is adapted to be flush with the bottom area ofa sink, such that the area is smooth and would be experienced as essentiallycontinuous by a user who would interact with the area. ln the second position, the toppart of the sink plug may be gripped by a user, which enables the sink plug to bemoved and further enables a user to access the space between the top part and thebottom part of the sink plug.
    [21] [0021] The first and second position may also interact with the first and secondstate. As mentioned, the first position of the sink plug is one where the top part isintended to be flush with a floor part of the sink. ln some embodiments, the sink plug,in the first position, is adapted to be flush with the sink floor in the first state, and insome embodiments the sink plug may be adapted to be flush with the sink floor in thesecond state.
    [22] [0022] Although the description above contains a plurality of specificities, theseshould not be construed as limiting the scope of the concept described herein but asmerely providing illustrations of some exemplifying embodiments of the describedconcept. lt will be appreciated that the scope of the presently described concept fullyencompasses other embodiments which may become obvious to those skilled in theart, and that the scope of the presently described concept is accordingly not to belimited. Reference to an element in the singular is not intended to mean "one andonly one" unless explicitly so stated, but rather "one or more". Moreover, it is notnecessary for an apparatus or method to address each and every problem sought tobe solved by the presently described concept, for it to be encompassed hereby.
    权利要求:
    Claims (9)
    [1] 1. A sink plug, comprising:an integrally formed bottom part (10) having a floor (20) and side walls (30);a knob (40) with magnetic properties, disposed on the center of the floor; a cover (70) adapted to be disposed on the knob, comprising a magnet (50) disposedin the center of the cover (70), wherein in an operating position, the magnet (50) magnetically engages with the knob (40).
    [2] 2. The sink plug according to claim 1, wherein the sink plug is adjustable between afirst position and a second position, wherein the first position is a position in which theremovable cover and the floor of the bottom part are substantially parallel and spacedapart, and substantially perpendicular to a vertical axis, and the second position is aposition in which the floor is substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis andwherein the cover is at an angle of approximately 10° to 45° relative to the floor.
    [3] 3. The sink plug according to any one of the previous claims, wherein, in the second position, a bottom side of the cover (70) engages with a top part of the knob (40).
    [4] 4. The sink plug according to any one of the previous claims, wherein the floor and the cover are circular.
    [5] 5. The sink plug according to claim 4, wherein the diameter of the cover (70) is smaller than a diameter of the bottom part (10).
    [6] 6. The sink plug according to any one of the previous claims, further comprising aplurality of draining holes (60).
    [7] 7. A sink arrangement, comprising:a sink;a sink outlet; a sink plug according to any one of claims 1 to 4, connected to the sink outlet; 70918 wherein the sink arrangement has a first state and a second state, wherein the firststate is a sealed state in which no fluids may pass through the sink plug into the sinkoutlet, and the second state is an open state in which fluids ay pass through the sinkplug to the sink outlet.
    [8] 8. The sink arrangement according to claim 7, further wherein the sink plug has a firstposition and second position, wherein the first position is a position in which theremovable cover and the floor of the bottom part are substantially parallel and spacedapart, and substantially perpendicular to a vertical axis, and the second position is aposition in which the floor is substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis andwherein the cover is at an angle of approximately 10° to 45° relative to the floor.
    [9] 9. The sink arrangement according to claim 8, wherein the sink plug is adapted to beremovable from the sink outlet in the second position.
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