Field of the Invention:
The present invention relates to a method for the automatic cleaning of a toilet seat, wherein the seat of the toilet, during the cleaning, is moved in a circumferential direction, and is cleaned with water and/or a disinfecting liquid, and to a device for performing the method.
Description of the Prior Art:
Methods and devices of the above-mentioned type are already known; thus, for example, the EP-B1-No. 0 035 962 describes and illustrates a toilet with flushing device and self-cleaning toilet seat. A segment of the seat is engaged in a transport and cleaning element. This element comprises nozzles for cleaning with water and a disinfecting liquid, and includes a wiper for drying the surface. This element, therefore, also engages the seat when the device is not in use. The rotating of the seat required for the cleaning is ensured by means of a water wheel, the flow of the flushing water being used to drive it. The seat is positioned between at least one support roller and at least one drive roller arranged underneath the seat. This device is functional, but has the disadvantage that the transport and cleaning element also engages the rear segment of the toilet seat when the device is not in use, which could render the use of the toilet uncomfortable.