EP1374750A2 - Collapsible shower booth - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a disappearing shower box, able to be stowed after use, to allow a different use of the space it occupies during its use.
- the bathroom must contain sanitary fittings, the shower, the washing machine and space to hang the washed laundry to dry.
- the Applicant has now found that, by appropriately modifying the essential structure of a shower booth, it is possible to obtain a disappearing shower booth, i.e. one that can be substantially eliminated after use in order to allow a different use of the space it occupies during use.
- the Applicant has also found a new shower plate structure whereby it is possible to obtain a disappearing shower plate, foldable after the shower booth is used, to exploit the space of the room in which the shower is installed.
- the present invention aims to solve the problems noted in the prior art, proposing a disappearing shower booth whose bulk, when not in use, is smaller than its bulk when in operating conditions.
- the shower booth 1 of the invention in its more general form, comprises a support frame 2 (figures 3, 4 and 5) for a shower curtain 3, anchored to an equipped vertical wall 4 and rotating about at least a horizontal axis X parallel to said vertical wall 4, and an actuating device 5 for actuating said support frame 2.
- Said support frame 2 is provided with at least an anchoring element 6 for the curtain 3, is hinged about said horizontal axis X and is movable between two positions, respectively an operating position, in which the support frame 2 projects in overhang from the vertical wall 4 ( Figures 1 and 3) and the curtain 3, hanging vertically downwards from the anchoring element 6, and a resting position ( Figures 2 and 4), in which the support frame 2 is positioned parallel to said vertical wall 4 and the curtain 3 is folded against said the anchoring element 6.
- the support frame 2 comprise a rotating arm 7 hinged to at least a first bracket 8, in correspondence with a respective hinge 8a, integral with the equipped vertical wall 4, whereon the booth 1 is mounted.
- the arm 7 is integral with a case 9 having semi-circular shape in plan view ( Figures 5 and 6), along whose edge is fastened a semi-annular section bar 10 wherefrom hangs the curtain 3.
- the device 5 for actuating the support frame 2 comprises a linear actuator 11 ( Figures 3 to 5) of the piston type whose cylinder 12 is hinged to at least a second bracket 13, in correspondence with a respective hinge 13a, integral with the equipped wall 4 whereon the booth 1, simplified and shown schematically in the upper portion, is mounted, and whose rod 14 is hinged on the rotating arm 7 in a position that is not aligned with the eyelets of the two brackets 8, 13.
- the actuator 11 can be of any known and convenient type, also taking into account that it must function in a bathroom, in the presence of water and humidity: for instance, it can have a waterproof electric motor, preferably with low voltage, which moves a cinematic coupling with lead nut and worm screw, or a piston as described above, operating with compressed air or of the hydrodynamic or oleo-dynamic type.
- both the rotating arm 7 and the linear actuator 11 can be hinged, instead of to a single bracket 8, 13, to a pair of brackets positioned, one on each side, to both sides of the arm 7 or of the actuator 11, the aim of the cinematic mechanism being substantially to move the arm 7 about the horizontal axis X, embodied by the hinge 8a of the bracket 8, for an arc of about 90°.
- the brackets 8 can also be fastened directly to the equipped vertical wall 4 but they are preferably mounted on a metallic "C"-shaped or “T”-shaped or “L”-shaped section bar, walled onto the wall, to facilitate the subsequent mounting and readying of the shower booth 1 according to the invention.
- the case 9 which identifies the plan-view surface of the shower booth 1, has semi-circular shape but it is clear that it could even have square or rectangular shape, or any other shape, said shape being substantially irrelevant in relation to the invention.
- the case 9 is preferably an open box structure comprising a semi-circular base, with the diameter positioned parallel to the equipped wall 4, and provided with an edge 15 perpendicular to said base and extending along the curvilinear profile of said base and oriented towards the shower curtain 3.
- the shower booth can also comprise a shower plate 16 mounted in proximity to the vertical wall 4 of the bathroom underneath the support frame 2; in its most general form, it has preferably square o rectangular shape, although any other shape can alternatively be used, the shape being substantially irrelevant with respect to the invention.
- the plate 16 comprises a flat plane 17, which defines a bearing surface treaded by the shower user.
- the aforesaid flat plane 17 can be obtained in any known fashion, for instance by means of a sheet of suitable plastic material moulded into the desired shape.
- the plane 17 comprises a peripheral edge 17a that is raised relative to the bearing surface, developed along three sides, absent along the parallel side and adjacent to the wall 4, said edge 17a has the purpose of collecting the water into the plane 17 and convey it towards the wall.
- the aforesaid plane 17 is mounted on a platform 18 comprising a series of flanges 19 and cross members 20, mutually integral to constitute a non deformable structure, able to support the weight of at least one person and the movements described below.
- At least one, but preferably at least a pair, of said flanges 19 has elongated shape and has an end that is integrally fastened to a shaft 21, constituting an axis of rotation "X" for said plane 17.
- Said shaft 21 is positioned horizontally, i.e. parallel to the floor, and is free to rotate within at least a bushing 22 fastened to the floor, or to the adjacent vertical wall ( Figures 7 and 8).
- the bushing 22 is secured by means of a bracket 23 fastened to the wall or to the floor in any convenient fashion, for instance with bolts 24.
- On the shaft 21, at least one of its ends is keyed in integral fashion a coaxial pulley 25 for actuating said platform 18.
- the side of the plane 17 lacking the raised edge 17a coincides with the position of the rotating shaft 21 and, yet more preferably, the surface of the plane 17 along said side winds about the aforesaid shaft 21.
- a tank 26 for collecting the water of the shower 1 is provided on the vertical wall 4 adjacent to the shaft 21, in correspondence with said plane 17.
- the mouth for loading the tank 26 is positioned inferiorly to the bearing surface of the plane 17.
- the height from the ground “h” of the edge 17a of the tank 26 facing the edge 17a of the plane 17 ( Figure 1) is no greater than the height from the ground “H” of the surface of the plane 17 in correspondence with the rotating shaft 21.
- the aforesaid tank 26 extends ( Figures 7 and 8) for a length "a” no lesser, and preferably greater than the length "b” of the plane 17, whilst in terms of width ( Figures 1 and 2) it extends from the wall to the adjacent edge of the plane 17, and preferably also beyond said edge.
- the distance "c" of the edge of the tank 26 from the wall is preferably greater than the distance "d" of the side without edge of the plane 17 from the wall 4.
- the tank 26 is connected with a trap 26a, positioned between the tank 26 and the floor, for evacuating the water.
- the side of the tank 26 in contact with the wall of the space extends for a considerable height along the aforesaid wall in order to collect and convey to the drain the water splashes which, otherwise, would inevitably end on the wall itself, in the long run ruining the plaster and permeating the wall with humidity.
- the surface of the plane 17 is slightly inclined towards the edge facing the tank 26 to facilitate the drainage of the water.
- At least one of the aforesaid flanges 19 is provided with a foot 27, hinged to the flange, with the centre of gravity positioned between the hinge point and the floor. Consequently, the foot 27 is always oriented vertically; it serves as a support for the platform 18 when the shower plate 16 is in use ( Figures 1 and 7) whilst it aligns with the flange 19 when the shower plate 16 is in folded position ( Figure 2).
- the bulk of the folded shower plate 16 is the one substantially determined by the thickness "s" of the plane 17 ( Figure 2) mounted on the platform 18, smaller than the height "T" ( Figure 1) of the aforesaid edge 17a from the ground, and hence it has very small dimensions.
- the surface of the platform 18 oriented towards the floor (when the shower plate is in use) is coated with a panel 28, for example made of the same material as the shower plate 16, for substantially aesthetic reasons in order to conceal the frame of the platform 18 when the shower plate 16 is folded ( Figure 2) against the wall 4.
- a case 29 ( Figure 8) which encloses at least the pulley 25 and, at least in part, means 30 for operating the pulley 25 to actuate the shower plate 16.
- the bulk of the support frame 2 of the folded shower booth 1 is the one substantially determined by the thickness of the case 9, i.e. by the height of the aforesaid edge 15, and therefore it does not constitute a substantial hindrance to the use of the space occupied by the shower booth 1 in operation.
- the shower booth 1 comprises additional devices able to facilitate and rationalise the operation of the shower booth itself.
- a cinematic mechanism 31 to actuate the shower booth 3 alternatively between an open position and a closed position.
- the anchoring element 6 is a semi-annular section bar that runs along the curvilinear profile of the case 9, preferably inside the edge 15 of the case 9, thereby remaining hidden from the view of an external observer.
- the curtain 3 is anchored to said section bar 6 with any known and convenient means, for instance a series of hooks, and in open position it hangs vertically downwards.
- the curtain 3 can be constituted by a single sheet, as in the illustrated version, or by multiple distinct sheets; the latter solution is the most convenient when the section bar 6, instead of semi-annular, is constituted by a series of rectilinear section bars arranged mutually angled, for example as advantageously provided with the case 9 has rectangular, square or trapezoid shape.
- the lower edge of the curtain 3 is preferably ballasted with suitable means, for instance a series of heavy elements anchored to the aforesaid lower edge 3a, to keep the curtain 3 taut.
- suitable means for instance a series of heavy elements anchored to the aforesaid lower edge 3a, to keep the curtain 3 taut.
- the aforesaid suitable means include a continuous semi-annular bar 32 ( Figure 3) whose profile is identical to that of the section bar 6, anchored to the lower edge 3a of the curtain 3.
- the bar 32 is connected to a plurality of flexible tie rods 33, preferably at least three, for instance textile or metallic wires or strings, preferably made of nylon®, fastened to the bar 32 at least at the end thereof and at least in an intermediate position.
- tie rods 33 are connected to a pulley 34 mounted on the case 9, and more preferably on the rotating arm 7, and along their development they are partially wound each about at least an idle transmission roller 35 ( Figures 3 and 4), mounted along the peripheral edge of the case 9 in correspondence with the annular section bar 6.
- tie rods 33 are connected, in freely sliding fashion, to the curtain 3, for instance by means of a plurality of rings fastened to the curtain 3 and through which slide the aforesaid tie rods 33.
- the pulley 34 could be commanded manually, but it is preferably motorised: in accordance with the preferred embodiment illustrated herein, the motorisation comprises a first gearwheel 36 integral and coaxial with the pulley 34, connected by means of a positive drive transmission belt 37 to a second gearwheel 38, preferably also mounted on the rotating arm 7 and driven by a motor (not shown herein) of any known and convenient type.
- the aim of the cinematic mechanism 31 described herein, which sees numberless possible embodiment variations, is to set in rotation, on command, the wire winding pulley 34.
- the pulley 34 is actuated in rotation, alternatively in the two directions, respectively to spread the shower curtain 3 when the shower booth 1 is placed in the operating condition and to wind the shower curtain 3 after the booth 1 is used.
- the tie rods 33 are wound on the pulley 34 sliding on the idle transmission roller 35 and raising the semi-annular bar 32 upwards.
- the shower curtain 3, fastened to the tie rods 33 is forced to fold in bellow fashion against the section bar 6.
- the same movement in the opposite direction causes the deployment in the vertical direction of the curtain 3, initially folded on itself.
- the support frame 2 also has a shower head 39 which, in a preferred embodiment of the device of the invention, is fastened to the case 9, or preferably to the rotating arm 7, at the end of a segment of rigid pipe 40 also integral with the rotating arm 7 or with the case 9.
- the other end of said rigid pipe 40 is connected to the water feeding outlet, not shown, with a flexible connection element, not shown herein, which can also replace the rigid pipe 40.
- the device of the invention can comprise only a means for latching said shower head 39 which, when the booth 1 is open, is hung from the rotating arm 7 whilst, when the booth 1 is closed, it remains hanging from the vertical wall 4, in wholly known fashion and always connected to the water outlet with a flexible connection element.
- the base surface of the case 9 can be a continuous surface or have an opening in correspondence with the rotating arm 7 to allow mounting the aforesaid devices, i.e. gearwheels 36, 38, transmission belt 37, motorisations, shower head 39; in this case, the desire to hide the aforesaid devices from view, with the shower booth 1 closed, can entail the need to build the base of the case 9 with two mutually parallel but not coplanar surface portions, a peripheral one and a central one, placed in correspondence with the aforesaid rotating arm 7, the latter projecting from the peripheral portion, closer to the vertical wall 4 with the booth 1 closed.
- the surface of the case 9 exposed to view i.e. the one opposite to the vertical wall 4 is covered with a mirror 41 in order to provide greater luminosity and greater virtual depth to the space, as well as a touch of elegance and refinement to the device of the invention.
- the operation of the shower plate 16 of the invention is also readily apparent.
- the shower plate 16 By alternatively acting in both directions on the pulley 25, the shower plate 16 is caused to rotate about the shaft 21, thereby moving the shower plate 16 alternatively between the operating position, horizontal shower plate 16, plane 17 substantially parallel to the floor, and the resting position, shower plate 16 folded against the vertical wall 4 of the bathroom. Note that in this position as well (Figure 2) the water that drains from the shower plate 16, continues to flow into the collecting tank 26 and is not dispersed on the bathroom floor.
- the operation of the pulley 25 can be obtained in any convenient fashion, known to those versed in the art.
- the rotation of the shower plate 16 can be obtained by means of different actuators from those described above, for instance by a system of arms or levers that directly connect the plate 16 to the vertical wall or to the floor, without the presence of the pulley 25.
- the shower plate 16 of the invention is used in combination with the disappearing support frame 2.
- the support frame 2 and the shower plate 16 do not move independently from each other but are mutually connected.
- the pulley 25 of the shower plate 16 is controlled by the motor that commands the actuation of the frame 2 by means of a transmission system, such as by "V" belts or positive drive belts, chains, ropes or other means.
- a lever system directly connects the frame 2 of the shower booth 1 with the plate 16 with no need for the pulley 25.
- the system connects the means 30 for actuating the plate 16 with the device 5 for actuating the frame 2 in such a way as to achieve synchronism between the movements of the frame 2 and of the plate 16.
- the frame 2 and the platform 18 of the plate 16 simultaneously move to the horizontal position, the shower plate 16 at the level of the floor, the frame 2 of the booth 1 in elevated position, overlying the shower plate 16.
- the curtain 3 is deployed in height by being lowered from the frame 2 down to the level of the plate 16, thereby creating an environment insulated from the space that contains the booth 1.
- connection system between frame 2 and plate 16 is contained within an upright 42, fastened to the wall 4, which hides and protects the elements of the system.
- Said upright 42 can advantageously constitute also the support element for the means for actuating the frame 2 and the shower plate 16.
- Figures 1 and 2 show this preferred embodiment of the invention.
- Figure 1 shows the disappearing shower booth 1 when opened, in the operating position from the frame 2 of the booth 1, projecting in overhang from the vertical wall of the space, hangs downwards the shower curtain 3 fully deployed over its entire height.
- the lower edge 3a of the curtain 3 remains within the peripheral edge 17a of the plate 17 in such a way as to prevent water from spraying onto the floor.
- FIG. 1 shows the disappearing shower booth 1 in folded, closed position.
- the frame 2 and the platform 18 are positioned vertically along the wall 4, and preferably oriented towards each other. Note that, alternatively, having a sufficiently high wall 4 available, the frame 2 could be rotated in the same direction as the shower plate 16 and hence folded upwards.
- the shower booth 1 with its plate 16, is installed in correspondence with a corner of the bathroom, the shower plate 16 and the frame 2 of the booth 1 can be folded each against a different wall of the corner, the frame 2 against a first wall, the plate 16 against the adjacent wall.
- the invention achieves important advantages.
- the shower plate of the invention when closed, allows an alternative use of the space it occupies during use, in such a way as to allow a continuous use of said space.
- the bulk of the aforesaid plate in the folded position is minimal and does not constitute a substantial sacrifice of space in regard to the aforesaid alternative uses.
- the shower plate according to the invention is aesthetically pleasing.
- the support frame of the shower booth according to the invention allows to exploit the otherwise unused space, also in the case of bathrooms without shower plate but provided only with a drain flush with the floor.
- the support frame without the plate can easily be applied above the bath tub and opened only in case of need, making otherwise available the space above the bath tub itself for the placement, for instance, of a laundry dryer.
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- The present invention relates to a disappearing shower box, able to be stowed after use, to allow a different use of the space it occupies during its use.
- Nowadays, the high cost of dwellings and the high density of the population, especially in large urban centres, has led to the development of a construction industry that builds small apartments, with small spaces, and generally, at least some spaces intended to serve multiple functions. Purely by way of example, one can mention here the living room with cooking corner, or the living room furnished with a sofa-bed so it can be transformed into a bedroom at night.
- In particular, the bathroom must contain sanitary fittings, the shower, the washing machine and space to hang the washed laundry to dry.
- There are also dwelling structures where space is at a premium because of the very nature of the structure itself, such as ships or large leisure boats.
- Returning to the aforementioned bathroom, the most common solution in general is to exploit space in the vertical as well, for instance by placing above the bath tub a laundry dryer capable of vertically sliding to be easily loaded in the lowered position and then raised upwards.
- However, this advantageous arrangement cannot be used in the presence of a shower box. In this situation it is clear that exploiting the vertical space above the shower box is prevented by the presence of the frame, projecting horizontally in overhang from the wall, which supports the shower curtain and often also by the pipe feeding the shower head, also projecting in overhang from the wall.
- It is also known that in small bathrooms, the shower water falls directly on the floor and is evacuated by means of a drain buried in the floor. It is also possible for water to fall onto a shower plate associated to the aforesaid booth and fastened to the floor underneath the shower head, so that the shower booth takes up a considerable amount of space when it is not in use.
- The Applicant has now found that, by appropriately modifying the essential structure of a shower booth, it is possible to obtain a disappearing shower booth, i.e. one that can be substantially eliminated after use in order to allow a different use of the space it occupies during use.
- The Applicant has also found a new shower plate structure whereby it is possible to obtain a disappearing shower plate, foldable after the shower booth is used, to exploit the space of the room in which the shower is installed.
- The present invention aims to solve the problems noted in the prior art, proposing a disappearing shower booth whose bulk, when not in use, is smaller than its bulk when in operating conditions.
- Therefore, the subject of the present invention is a disappearing shower booth as better defined in the accompanying claims.
- Additional characteristics and advantages of the invention shall become more readily apparent from a preferred, but not exclusive, embodiment of a disappearing shower booth according to the present invention.
- The description shall be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawing, provided purely by way of non limiting indication, in which:
- Figure 1 shows a lateral view of the shower booth according to the present invention in position of use;
- Figure 2 shows a lateral view of the shower booth of Figure 1 in closed position;
- Figure 3 shows a detail of the shower booth of Figure 1;
- Figure 4 shows the detail of Figure 3 according to the view of Figure 2;
- Figure 5 shows a front view of the detail of Figure 4;
- Figure 6 shows a top view of the detail of Figure 3;
- Figure 7 shows a perspective view of a shower plate belonging to the shower booth of Figures 1 and 2, in operating position; and,
- Figure 8 shows a plan view of the shower plate of Figure 7.
- The
shower booth 1 of the invention, in its more general form, comprises a support frame 2 (figures 3, 4 and 5) for ashower curtain 3, anchored to an equippedvertical wall 4 and rotating about at least a horizontal axis X parallel to saidvertical wall 4, and an actuatingdevice 5 for actuating saidsupport frame 2. Saidsupport frame 2 is provided with at least ananchoring element 6 for thecurtain 3, is hinged about said horizontal axis X and is movable between two positions, respectively an operating position, in which thesupport frame 2 projects in overhang from the vertical wall 4 (Figures 1 and 3) and thecurtain 3, hanging vertically downwards from theanchoring element 6, and a resting position (Figures 2 and 4), in which thesupport frame 2 is positioned parallel to saidvertical wall 4 and thecurtain 3 is folded against said theanchoring element 6. In the particular embodiment described herein, thesupport frame 2 comprise a rotatingarm 7 hinged to at least afirst bracket 8, in correspondence with arespective hinge 8a, integral with the equippedvertical wall 4, whereon thebooth 1 is mounted. Thearm 7 is integral with acase 9 having semi-circular shape in plan view (Figures 5 and 6), along whose edge is fastened asemi-annular section bar 10 wherefrom hangs thecurtain 3. - The
device 5 for actuating thesupport frame 2 comprises a linear actuator 11 (Figures 3 to 5) of the piston type whosecylinder 12 is hinged to at least asecond bracket 13, in correspondence with arespective hinge 13a, integral with the equippedwall 4 whereon thebooth 1, simplified and shown schematically in the upper portion, is mounted, and whoserod 14 is hinged on therotating arm 7 in a position that is not aligned with the eyelets of the twobrackets actuator 11 can be of any known and convenient type, also taking into account that it must function in a bathroom, in the presence of water and humidity: for instance, it can have a waterproof electric motor, preferably with low voltage, which moves a cinematic coupling with lead nut and worm screw, or a piston as described above, operating with compressed air or of the hydrodynamic or oleo-dynamic type. - The present description shall not normally illustrate all possible structural and cinematic alternatives to the embodiments specifically described herein, said alternative forms being readily apparent from the description provided herein of the relationship that links each specific embodiment with the result to be obtained.
- For example, both the
rotating arm 7 and thelinear actuator 11 can be hinged, instead of to asingle bracket arm 7 or of theactuator 11, the aim of the cinematic mechanism being substantially to move thearm 7 about the horizontal axis X, embodied by thehinge 8a of thebracket 8, for an arc of about 90°. - The
brackets 8 can also be fastened directly to the equippedvertical wall 4 but they are preferably mounted on a metallic "C"-shaped or "T"-shaped or "L"-shaped section bar, walled onto the wall, to facilitate the subsequent mounting and readying of theshower booth 1 according to the invention. - In the specific embodiment described herein the
case 9, which identifies the plan-view surface of theshower booth 1, has semi-circular shape but it is clear that it could even have square or rectangular shape, or any other shape, said shape being substantially irrelevant in relation to the invention. - In particular, the
case 9 is preferably an open box structure comprising a semi-circular base, with the diameter positioned parallel to the equippedwall 4, and provided with anedge 15 perpendicular to said base and extending along the curvilinear profile of said base and oriented towards theshower curtain 3. - As shown in Figures 1, 2, 7 and 8, the shower booth can also comprise a
shower plate 16 mounted in proximity to thevertical wall 4 of the bathroom underneath thesupport frame 2; in its most general form, it has preferably square o rectangular shape, although any other shape can alternatively be used, the shape being substantially irrelevant with respect to the invention. Theplate 16 comprises aflat plane 17, which defines a bearing surface treaded by the shower user. The aforesaidflat plane 17 can be obtained in any known fashion, for instance by means of a sheet of suitable plastic material moulded into the desired shape. Preferably, theplane 17 comprises aperipheral edge 17a that is raised relative to the bearing surface, developed along three sides, absent along the parallel side and adjacent to thewall 4, saidedge 17a has the purpose of collecting the water into theplane 17 and convey it towards the wall. Theaforesaid plane 17 is mounted on aplatform 18 comprising a series offlanges 19 andcross members 20, mutually integral to constitute a non deformable structure, able to support the weight of at least one person and the movements described below. At least one, but preferably at least a pair, of saidflanges 19 has elongated shape and has an end that is integrally fastened to ashaft 21, constituting an axis of rotation "X" for saidplane 17. Saidshaft 21 is positioned horizontally, i.e. parallel to the floor, and is free to rotate within at least abushing 22 fastened to the floor, or to the adjacent vertical wall (Figures 7 and 8). In particular, as in the case illustrated herein, thebushing 22 is secured by means of abracket 23 fastened to the wall or to the floor in any convenient fashion, for instance withbolts 24. On theshaft 21, at least one of its ends is keyed in integral fashion acoaxial pulley 25 for actuating saidplatform 18. Preferably, the side of theplane 17 lacking the raisededge 17a coincides with the position of therotating shaft 21 and, yet more preferably, the surface of theplane 17 along said side winds about theaforesaid shaft 21. Atank 26 for collecting the water of theshower 1 is provided on thevertical wall 4 adjacent to theshaft 21, in correspondence with saidplane 17. The mouth for loading thetank 26 is positioned inferiorly to the bearing surface of theplane 17. In other words, the height from the ground "h" of theedge 17a of thetank 26 facing theedge 17a of the plane 17 (Figure 1) is no greater than the height from the ground "H" of the surface of theplane 17 in correspondence with therotating shaft 21. Theaforesaid tank 26 extends (Figures 7 and 8) for a length "a" no lesser, and preferably greater than the length "b" of theplane 17, whilst in terms of width (Figures 1 and 2) it extends from the wall to the adjacent edge of theplane 17, and preferably also beyond said edge. In other words, the distance "c" of the edge of thetank 26 from the wall is preferably greater than the distance "d" of the side without edge of theplane 17 from thewall 4. Thetank 26 is connected with atrap 26a, positioned between thetank 26 and the floor, for evacuating the water. Preferably, the side of thetank 26 in contact with the wall of the space extends for a considerable height along the aforesaid wall in order to collect and convey to the drain the water splashes which, otherwise, would inevitably end on the wall itself, in the long run ruining the plaster and permeating the wall with humidity. Preferably, the surface of theplane 17 is slightly inclined towards the edge facing thetank 26 to facilitate the drainage of the water. Preferably, at least one of theaforesaid flanges 19 is provided with afoot 27, hinged to the flange, with the centre of gravity positioned between the hinge point and the floor. Consequently, thefoot 27 is always oriented vertically; it serves as a support for theplatform 18 when theshower plate 16 is in use (Figures 1 and 7) whilst it aligns with theflange 19 when theshower plate 16 is in folded position (Figure 2). As a result, the bulk of the foldedshower plate 16 is the one substantially determined by the thickness "s" of the plane 17 (Figure 2) mounted on theplatform 18, smaller than the height "T" (Figure 1) of theaforesaid edge 17a from the ground, and hence it has very small dimensions. - Preferably, the surface of the
platform 18 oriented towards the floor (when the shower plate is in use) is coated with apanel 28, for example made of the same material as theshower plate 16, for substantially aesthetic reasons in order to conceal the frame of theplatform 18 when theshower plate 16 is folded (Figure 2) against thewall 4. Preferably, at least at one of the ends of the rotatingshaft 21 is positioned a case 29 (Figure 8) which encloses at least thepulley 25 and, at least in part, means 30 for operating thepulley 25 to actuate theshower plate 16. - The operation of the
shower booth 1 according to the invention is now easily understood: in the closed position (Figures 2 and 4) therotating arm 7 hangs downwards from thehinge 8a of thebracket 8; thecase 9 fastened to thearm 7 hangs therewith, being set down on thevertical wall 4, and hides from view theshower curtain 3, folded in bellows fashion against thesemi-annular section bar 10, theactuator 11 for the actuation of thearm 7 and the other devices described hereafter. - The bulk of the
support frame 2 of the foldedshower booth 1 is the one substantially determined by the thickness of thecase 9, i.e. by the height of theaforesaid edge 15, and therefore it does not constitute a substantial hindrance to the use of the space occupied by theshower booth 1 in operation. - Preferably, the
shower booth 1 according to the invention comprises additional devices able to facilitate and rationalise the operation of the shower booth itself. - In the first place, it comprises a
cinematic mechanism 31 to actuate theshower booth 3 alternatively between an open position and a closed position. - It has been noted that when the
shower booth 1 is in use theshower curtain 3, hanging from said at least oneanchoring element 6, is deployed vertically downwards. In a preferred embodiment, theanchoring element 6 is a semi-annular section bar that runs along the curvilinear profile of thecase 9, preferably inside theedge 15 of thecase 9, thereby remaining hidden from the view of an external observer. - The
curtain 3 is anchored to saidsection bar 6 with any known and convenient means, for instance a series of hooks, and in open position it hangs vertically downwards. - The
curtain 3 can be constituted by a single sheet, as in the illustrated version, or by multiple distinct sheets; the latter solution is the most convenient when thesection bar 6, instead of semi-annular, is constituted by a series of rectilinear section bars arranged mutually angled, for example as advantageously provided with thecase 9 has rectangular, square or trapezoid shape. - In any case, the lower edge of the
curtain 3 is preferably ballasted with suitable means, for instance a series of heavy elements anchored to the aforesaidlower edge 3a, to keep thecurtain 3 taut. In the preferred embodiment described herein, the aforesaid suitable means include a continuous semi-annular bar 32 (Figure 3) whose profile is identical to that of thesection bar 6, anchored to thelower edge 3a of thecurtain 3. - The
bar 32 is connected to a plurality offlexible tie rods 33, preferably at least three, for instance textile or metallic wires or strings, preferably made of nylon®, fastened to thebar 32 at least at the end thereof and at least in an intermediate position. At the other end,tie rods 33 are connected to apulley 34 mounted on thecase 9, and more preferably on therotating arm 7, and along their development they are partially wound each about at least an idle transmission roller 35 (Figures 3 and 4), mounted along the peripheral edge of thecase 9 in correspondence with theannular section bar 6. - In the segment between the
section bar 6 and thebar 32 thetie rods 33 are connected, in freely sliding fashion, to thecurtain 3, for instance by means of a plurality of rings fastened to thecurtain 3 and through which slide theaforesaid tie rods 33. - The
pulley 34 could be commanded manually, but it is preferably motorised: in accordance with the preferred embodiment illustrated herein, the motorisation comprises afirst gearwheel 36 integral and coaxial with thepulley 34, connected by means of a positivedrive transmission belt 37 to asecond gearwheel 38, preferably also mounted on therotating arm 7 and driven by a motor (not shown herein) of any known and convenient type. The aim of thecinematic mechanism 31 described herein, which sees numberless possible embodiment variations, is to set in rotation, on command, thewire winding pulley 34. The operation is readily apparent: thepulley 34 is actuated in rotation, alternatively in the two directions, respectively to spread theshower curtain 3 when theshower booth 1 is placed in the operating condition and to wind theshower curtain 3 after thebooth 1 is used. When thecurtain 3 is retrieved, thetie rods 33 are wound on thepulley 34 sliding on theidle transmission roller 35 and raising thesemi-annular bar 32 upwards. Theshower curtain 3, fastened to thetie rods 33, is forced to fold in bellow fashion against thesection bar 6. The motion stops when thebar 32 arrives in correspondence with thesection bar 6 with thecurtain 3 completely folded on itself and positioned betweensection bar 6 andbar 32. The same movement in the opposite direction causes the deployment in the vertical direction of thecurtain 3, initially folded on itself. - The
support frame 2 also has ashower head 39 which, in a preferred embodiment of the device of the invention, is fastened to thecase 9, or preferably to therotating arm 7, at the end of a segment ofrigid pipe 40 also integral with therotating arm 7 or with thecase 9. In any case, the other end of saidrigid pipe 40 is connected to the water feeding outlet, not shown, with a flexible connection element, not shown herein, which can also replace therigid pipe 40. Alternatively, the device of the invention can comprise only a means for latching saidshower head 39 which, when thebooth 1 is open, is hung from therotating arm 7 whilst, when thebooth 1 is closed, it remains hanging from thevertical wall 4, in wholly known fashion and always connected to the water outlet with a flexible connection element. - The base surface of the
case 9 can be a continuous surface or have an opening in correspondence with therotating arm 7 to allow mounting the aforesaid devices, i.e. gearwheels 36, 38,transmission belt 37, motorisations,shower head 39; in this case, the desire to hide the aforesaid devices from view, with theshower booth 1 closed, can entail the need to build the base of thecase 9 with two mutually parallel but not coplanar surface portions, a peripheral one and a central one, placed in correspondence with the aforesaidrotating arm 7, the latter projecting from the peripheral portion, closer to thevertical wall 4 with thebooth 1 closed. - Preferably, the surface of the
case 9 exposed to view, i.e. the one opposite to thevertical wall 4 is covered with amirror 41 in order to provide greater luminosity and greater virtual depth to the space, as well as a touch of elegance and refinement to the device of the invention. - Based on the above description, the operation of the
shower plate 16 of the invention is also readily apparent. By alternatively acting in both directions on thepulley 25, theshower plate 16 is caused to rotate about theshaft 21, thereby moving theshower plate 16 alternatively between the operating position,horizontal shower plate 16,plane 17 substantially parallel to the floor, and the resting position,shower plate 16 folded against thevertical wall 4 of the bathroom. Note that in this position as well (Figure 2) the water that drains from theshower plate 16, continues to flow into the collectingtank 26 and is not dispersed on the bathroom floor. - The operation of the
pulley 25 can be obtained in any convenient fashion, known to those versed in the art. In particular, when theshower plate 16 is used alone, in the absence of the aforementioned booth, as means 39 for actuating theplate 1 can be used a motor that directly commands thepulley 25, or a suitable cinematic mechanism, for instance with gearwheels and transmission pinions, for connecting thepulley 25 with a motor positioned at a distance from the pulley itself. - Additionally, the rotation of the
shower plate 16 can be obtained by means of different actuators from those described above, for instance by a system of arms or levers that directly connect theplate 16 to the vertical wall or to the floor, without the presence of thepulley 25. - Preferably, the
shower plate 16 of the invention is used in combination with the disappearingsupport frame 2. - In this embodiment, preferably, the
support frame 2 and theshower plate 16 do not move independently from each other but are mutually connected. In particular, thepulley 25 of theshower plate 16 is controlled by the motor that commands the actuation of theframe 2 by means of a transmission system, such as by "V" belts or positive drive belts, chains, ropes or other means. Alternatively, a lever system directly connects theframe 2 of theshower booth 1 with theplate 16 with no need for thepulley 25. In general, the system connects themeans 30 for actuating theplate 16 with thedevice 5 for actuating theframe 2 in such a way as to achieve synchronism between the movements of theframe 2 and of theplate 16. In other words, when thebooth 1 opens, theframe 2 and theplatform 18 of theplate 16 simultaneously move to the horizontal position, theshower plate 16 at the level of the floor, theframe 2 of thebooth 1 in elevated position, overlying theshower plate 16. Thereupon thecurtain 3 is deployed in height by being lowered from theframe 2 down to the level of theplate 16, thereby creating an environment insulated from the space that contains thebooth 1. - In this embodiment, preferably, the connection system between
frame 2 andplate 16 is contained within anupright 42, fastened to thewall 4, which hides and protects the elements of the system. Said upright 42 can advantageously constitute also the support element for the means for actuating theframe 2 and theshower plate 16. - Figures 1 and 2 show this preferred embodiment of the invention. Figure 1 shows the disappearing
shower booth 1 when opened, in the operating position from theframe 2 of thebooth 1, projecting in overhang from the vertical wall of the space, hangs downwards theshower curtain 3 fully deployed over its entire height. Preferably, thelower edge 3a of thecurtain 3 remains within theperipheral edge 17a of theplate 17 in such a way as to prevent water from spraying onto the floor. - When the
booth 1 is closed, at first thecurtain 3 is folded in bellows fashion upwards, against theframe 2 of thebooth 1, then theframe 2 of thebooth 1 and theplatform 18 of theshower plate 16 are simultaneously brought to the vertical position and folded against the wall. Figure 2 shows the disappearingshower booth 1 in folded, closed position. Theframe 2 and theplatform 18 are positioned vertically along thewall 4, and preferably oriented towards each other. Note that, alternatively, having a sufficientlyhigh wall 4 available, theframe 2 could be rotated in the same direction as theshower plate 16 and hence folded upwards. - Moreover, if the
shower booth 1, with itsplate 16, is installed in correspondence with a corner of the bathroom, theshower plate 16 and theframe 2 of thebooth 1 can be folded each against a different wall of the corner, theframe 2 against a first wall, theplate 16 against the adjacent wall. - The invention achieves important advantages.
- It should first of all be noted that the shower plate of the invention, when closed, allows an alternative use of the space it occupies during use, in such a way as to allow a continuous use of said space. The bulk of the aforesaid plate in the folded position is minimal and does not constitute a substantial sacrifice of space in regard to the aforesaid alternative uses.
- Lastly, in the closed position, the shower plate according to the invention is aesthetically pleasing.
- It should also be noted that the support frame of the shower booth according to the invention allows to exploit the otherwise unused space, also in the case of bathrooms without shower plate but provided only with a drain flush with the floor.
- In addition, the support frame without the plate can easily be applied above the bath tub and opened only in case of need, making otherwise available the space above the bath tub itself for the placement, for instance, of a laundry dryer.
Claims (21)
- Disappearing shower booth comprising a support frame (2) provided with at least an anchoring element (6) for a shower curtain (3), characterised in that said frame (2) is able to rotate about an axis (X) which can be mounted horizontally on an equipped vertical wall (4), and can be moved alternatively between two positions, respectively an operating position in which said frame (2) projects in overhang from said equipped vertical wall (4), with said curtain (3), hanging vertically downwards from said at least one anchoring element (6), and a resting position, in which said frame (2) is positioned parallel to said equipped vertical wall (4), with said curtain (3) folded against said at least one anchoring element (6).
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that it is provided with at least an actuation device (5) for actuating said frame (2) between said two positions.
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said frame (2) comprises a rotating arm (7) hinged to at least a first bracket (8), integral with said equipped vertical wall (4), said arm (7) being integral with a case (9) having semi-circular shape in plan view, along whose edge is fastened a semi-annular section bar (10) wherefrom said curtain (3) is hung.
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that said case (9) is an open box-like structure comprising a semi-circular base, with the diameter positioned parallel to said equipped wall (4), and provided with an edge (15) extended perpendicularly to said base along the curvilinear profile of said base and oriented towards said shower curtain (3).
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 2, characterised in that said actuating device (5) comprises a linear actuator (11) of the piston type, provided with a rod (14) capable of axially sliding within a cylinder (12), with the cylinder (12) hinged to at least a second bracket (13), integral with the equipped wall (4), and with the rod (14) hinged on the rotating arm (7) in a position that is not aligned with the hinges of the two brackets (8, 13).
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that it comprises a cinematic mechanism (31) to actuate said shower curtain (3) alternatively between an extended and a folded position.
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 6, characterised in that said cinematic mechanism (31) comprises a plurality of flexible tie rods (33), connected with said curtain (3) and free to slide relative thereto, fastened with an end at least to the ends and in an intermediate position of a bar (32) anchored to the lower end of said curtain (3) and with the opposite end to a wire-winding pulley (34) mounted on the case (9).
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that said cinematic mechanism (31) comprises a first gearwheel (36) integral and coaxial with said pulley (34), connected by means of a transmission belt (37) to a second gearwheel (38), mounted on the rotating arm (7) and actuated by a motor.
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that said frame (2) comprises a shower head (39), fastened to the rotating arm (7), and connected to a water supply outlet, with a flexible tubular connecting element 40.
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that the surface of the case (9) exposed to view, opposite the vertical wall, is covered with a mirror (41).
- Shower booth as claimed in one or more of the claims from 1 to 10, characterised in that it further comprises a shower plate (16) for collecting the water used during a shower and for conveying said water to a drain trap, said shower plate. (16) being able to rotate about an axis (Y) positioned horizontally relative to said vertical wall, and comprising means (30) for moving said plate (16) alternatively between two positions, respectively an operating position, in which said plate (16) is positioned horizontally, substantially parallel relative to the floor and perpendicularly relative to said vertical wall, and a resting position, in which said plate (16) is positioned parallel to said vertical wall (4), perpendicularly relative to the floor.
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 11, characterised in that said axis (Y) comprises a shaft (21) and that said shaft (21) is integral with a coaxial pulley (25) connected with said means (30) for actuating said plate (2) between said two positions.
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 12 characterised in that it comprises a plane (17) mounted on a platform (18) comprising mutually integral flanges (19) and cross members (20), at least one of said flanges (19) being integral with said rotating shaft (21).
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 13, characterised in that said plane (17) defines a bearing surface inclined towards a side of the plane (17) parallel and adjacent to said vertical wall (4).
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 13 or 14, characterised in that said plane (17) comprises a peripheral edge (17a) raised relative to the bearing surface, developed along three sides and absent along said parallel side, adjacent to said wall (4).
- Shower booth as claimed in one or more of the claims from 13 to 15, characterised in that in correspondence with said plane (17) and with said vertical wall (4) is provided a tank (26) for collecting the shower water.
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 16 characterised in that the side of the tank (26) adjacent to said vertical wall (4) extends in height along the aforesaid wall (4).
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 16 or 17, characterised in that the loading outlet of said tank (26) is positioned inferiorly to the bearing surface of said plane (17).
- Shower booth as claimed in one or more of the claims from 1 to 18, characterised in that said shower curtain (3) can alternatively be deployed in height and folded against said frame (2).
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 19, characterised in that the means (30) for actuating the plate (16) are controlled by the device (5) for actuating said frame (2), to achieve the synchronism of the corresponding opening and closing motions.
- Shower booth as claimed in claim 20, characterised in that a system of levers directly connects the frame (2) of the shower booth (1) with the plate (16), to achieve the synchronism of the corresponding opening and closing movements.
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