Device for dispensing an active-ingredient preparation into a toilet bowl

Abstract

A device for dispensing a water-soluble active-ingredient preparation from a toilet block into a toilet bowl comprising an accommodating container for the toilet block, over which toilet block flushing water can flow, which accommodating container can be arranged in the toilet bowl such that it can be fastened to the edge of the toilet bowl by means of a retainer thereby forming a basin having a basin bottom, in the region of the accommodating container that is at the bottom in the usage position. The device has at least one inlet and one outlet for the flushing water, and has a flow connection to the toilet bowl via the outlet. The accommodating container can comprises a support plate having a support surface, wherein the support plate holds the toilet block above the terminating threshold level, and wherein the support plate is fastened to the siphon.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device ( 1 ) for dispensing a water-soluble active ingredient preparation ( 16 ) from a toilet block ( 2 ) into a toilet bowl, comprising a receiving container ( 3 ), which is to be arranged in a toilet bowl, for the toilet block ( 2 ) across which flushing water can flow, wherein the receiving container ( 3 ):
 can be fastened to the rim of the toilet bowl by way of a (bracket-shaped) holder ( 10 );   forms a pan ( 4 ) having a pan bottom ( 5 ) in the region of the container that is at the bottom in the usage position;   comprises at least one inlet ( 6 ) and one outlet ( 7 ) for the flushing water and is fluidically connected to the toilet bowl via the outlet ( 7 ), a siphon ( 8 ) being arranged upstream from the outlet ( 7 );   wherein the siphon ( 8 ) defines a triggering threshold level ( 17 ) and a terminating threshold level ( 18 ) for flushing water in the receiving container ( 3 ), by way of which a discharge of flushing water through the siphon ( 8 ) can begin and stop, and   the receiving container ( 3 ) comprises a bearing plate ( 9 ) having a bearing surface ( 9 . 1 ), wherein the bearing plate ( 9 ) holds the toilet block ( 2 ) above the terminating threshold level ( 18 ), and wherein the bearing plate ( 9 ) is fastened to the siphon ( 8 ).   
     
     
         2 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the siphon ( 8 ) comprises a siphon cover. 
     
     
         3 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 2 , wherein the bearing plate ( 9 ) and the siphon cover are one piece. 
     
     
         4 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the bearing surface is larger than the outside cross-sectional surface of an outer pipe of the siphon cover. 
     
     
         5 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the bearing surface is smaller than half of the maximum available surface area in this plane within the receiving container ( 3 ). 
     
     
         6 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the bearing plate ( 9 ) extends at least 80% between a front wall and a rear wall of the receiving container ( 3 ). 
     
     
         7 . The device ( 1 ) according  claim 1 , wherein the receiving container ( 3 ) comprises support means, which together with the bearing plate ( 2 ) are configured to hold the toilet block ( 2 ). 
     
     
         8 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the bearing plate ( 9 ) is spaced from the front and rear walls of the receiving container ( 3 ) by a respective maximum distance of 3 mm. 
     
     
         9 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the bearing surface is a continuous surface. 
     
     
         10 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the toilet block ( 2 ) has at least a two-piece design. 
     
     
         11 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 10 , wherein the two toilet block rests at least partially on the bearing plate ( 9 ). 
     
     
         12 . The device ( 1 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the siphon includes an opening through which flushing water can flow from the receiving container into the siphon ( 8 ), the opening being located no more than 10 mm.