DE102012003887A1 - Handle device with fluid circuit - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a grip device (1), in particular for a wellness device, wherein the grip device (1) comprises a fluid circuit (3) for controlling the temperature of the grip device (1). The invention further relates to a fastening element (9) with a handle device (1) and the use of a fluid circuit (3) for controlling the temperature of a handle device (1).

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a handle device, in particular for a wellness device.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Handle devices are well known and serve to open and close, for example, a door or a window. Also, grip devices are designed as support and support structures, for example as a railing. Both rigid and pivotable gripping devices are known.

Also, grip devices for wellness facilities, such as saunas or steam baths are known, for example, serve to open or close a sauna door, So discloses the DE 10 2008 056 587 A1 a wellness facility that can be closed with a glass door with a handle.

Known from the prior art gripping devices are often expensive to manufacture. In particular, these are limited in the choice of materials and therefore do not meet all aesthetic requirements,

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The object of the present invention is to provide solutions that at least reduce the disadvantages of known grip devices.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

To achieve the object, the invention provides a handle device with a fluid circuit for temperature control of the handle device. Also, the invention provides a fastener with a handle device and the use of a fluid circuit for controlling the temperature of a handle device.

Further preferred embodiments are given in the dependent claims, the following description and the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

With reference to the accompanying schematic drawings, embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below by way of example. The drawings show:

1 a cross-sectional view of a schematic representation of an embodiment of a handle device;

2 an enlarged detail view of the cross-sectional view of the embodiment of 1 ;

3 a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a handle device;

4 a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a handle device;

5 another cross-sectional view of an embodiment; and

6 a cross-sectional view of another embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Before a detailed description of the drawings initially followed by further embodiments of the invention.

A grip device with a fluid circuit can be used for opening and closing windows, doors, flaps, in particular in wellness facilities. In this case, the gripping device can be arranged in all positions in suitable positions. The fluid circuit is located inside the handle device. In the simplest embodiment, for example, the gripping device may comprise a rod tube in the interior of which fluid can circulate in circulation. An inclined or vertical position of the handle improves the circulation of the fluid

This is particularly important for a high temperature difference between two areas / rooms of importance, since then the handle device may be formed of a heat or Kälteleitfähigen material and yet in a very cold or warm area / space can be taken safely and without injury. As fluid here any suitable fluid, such as water, oil or gases or the like, can be used.

Especially in spa facilities, such as a sauna, there are often high temperature differences between the interior of the sauna and the outdoor area outside the sauna. A provided with a fluid circuit grip device advantageously allows a more extensive choice of materials and in particular also allows the Use of metals and high-quality thermally conductive materials, as the fluid circuit can sufficiently cool the grip inside the sauna.

The fluid arranged in the interior of the grip device heats up in the interior of the wellness device, so that the fluid in the grip device rises and pushes outward via the fluid circuit. On the outside takes place outside the Wellnesseinrichtung, a cooling of the fluid, so that due to the principle of inertia, the cooled fluid drops down. Thus, a handle device on the warmer or hot inside can be heated and cools on the outside.

It is also possible to use the gripping device, for example, for cold rooms, in which case the fluid circuit circulates the other way round, ie cools down in the interior and heats up outside.

Metal handles also increase the aesthetic value of a door or window or railing equipped therewith. In particular, these offer an alternative to the previously used in the sauna interior mostly solid wood handles. According to the invention can thus ensure a high-quality grip device that prevents injuries such as burns and the like.

The gripping device can be designed for mounting on a fastening element and extend in the mounted state on both sides of a fastening element.

As a fastener, for example, a window, a door, but also a railing or a kind of stairway can be provided. The one side is then arranged in each case in the interior and the other side of the handle device in the outer region, so that due to a temperature gradient between the inner and outer space, a temperature control takes place automatically.

The gripping device may comprise on one side of the fastening element an enlarged surface compared to the other side. In this case, old suitable shapes such as squares, rectangles, oval or the like can be used. Due to the surface enlargement, in particular on the outside, a larger surface is provided here, which improves the cooling or heating behavior on the cooler or warmer outside. Also, the inner diameter of the handle device may be increased such that the fluid flows faster in this area and thereby cools or heats up improved.

Furthermore, the gripping device may comprise at least one fluid passage opening acting as a fluid inlet or fluid outlet. Such a fluid passage opening may be arranged at a suitable position of the grip device. Preferably, this fluid passage opening is designed to be closed. As a result, fluid can be filled or discharged into the interior of the grip device. Optionally, a second fluid passage opening can also be provided. For example, in the case of an arrangement in the lower region of the grip device, the grip device can be quickly discharged from the fluid and refilled with a fluid inlet opening arranged on the upper side. This allows a quick fluid exchange in the grip device.

In the gripping device, at least in the region of, ie, in or close to the fastening element, a fluid passage element in the fluid circuit can be arranged and formed in a fluid-tight manner. The passage element may be, for example, a fluid passage element which is used only in partial areas of the fluid circuit. The simplest embodiment of a fluid passage element is a tube insert. A fluid-tight connection with the fluid circuit can then take place via suitable measures, such as bonding, welding or otherwise sealing the fluid passage element with the fluid circuit.

Alternatively, the fluid passage element may line the entire inner diameter of the fluid circuit, so that, for example, the fluid circuit is guided in an inner tube or a square inner channel and is surrounded by an outer tube or inner channel or another geometric configuration. You can combine different materials. Also, a surface refinement can be achieved with cost-effective means.

Around the handle device can also be arranged on the fastener a closure element. Such a termination element may surround the grip device in suitable geometries. This allows a decorative finish, for example, a rosette or other square or other design allow. In addition, the closure element can also exert a sealing function in addition to the veneering function and seal off a region of the gripping device which penetrates the fastening element in relation to the outside area.

The gripping device can be formed in one piece. In this case, for example, the handle device during manufacture of the fastening element, such as a door made of a glass, plastic or the like can be used therein.

Alternatively, the handle device may be formed at least in two parts. Advantageously, such a handle device can subsequently be used in a finished fastener, such as a door or a window. For this purpose, either in the manufacture of the fastener or subsequently formed a corresponding passage opening or recess within the fastener through which the handle device is performed from both sides or from one side to be coupled to the second part of the handle device. In this case, the fluid passage element can also pass through the fastening element and can connect the at least two parts of the grip device.

Overall, the preferred embodiments provide a flexible versatile grip device.

In the sequence used position designations, such as above, below, front, back, right and left refer to a view of a viewer in front of him in cross-section arranged grip device.

1 shows an embodiment of a handle device according to the invention 1 and 2 an enlarged cross-sectional view of a section of the embodiment of 1 , 3 to 6 show further embodiments of a handle device 1 ,

The grip device 1 in 1 is formed at right angles and extends on both sides of a fastener, here as a door leaf of a glass door 9 is shown. The glass door 9 can complete an interior, such as a wellness facility, such as a sauna, from an outdoor area. In the closed state of the door is the area assigned to the inside 7 the grip device 1 arranged inside the sauna. The outdoor area 5 the grip device 1 is outside the sauna. In operation, there is a high temperature gradient between indoor and outdoor sauna area. Indoors, the temperatures close to the door can be between 80 and 90 °, with outdoor average values of about 20 °.

Inside the grip device 1 is a fluid circuit 3 educated. For this purpose, fluid is via an inlet or outlet opening 11 filled in the interior of the handle device. As a suitable fluid, for example, water or oil has been found suitable. Schematically are inside the fluid circuit 3 Arrows with directions indicated. In the sauna interior increases when entering the lower area of the inside 7 the grip device 1 the temperature of the fluid, for example, to 50 °, so that the heated and warming fluid rises. The fluid heats up further and becomes at the upper end of the inside 7 the grip device 1 out through the glass door 9 directed.

Outside, the fluid cools down again and gives off the heat on the outside 5 the grip device 1 to the environment. The cooling fluid sinks down. Thus, during operation, the fluid and thus the grip area surrounding this fluid 1 warmer in the sauna interior and cooler on the outside. However, the constantly trailing or circulating fluid at least partially absorbs the heat from the surrounding grip area, thereby cooling the grip area. The fluid circulation thus enables a heat balance or a temperature of the grip device 1 , the appropriate materials, such as metals or precious metals and other for the training of the handle 1 allowed.

Optionally, a fluid passage element, here as tubular section ( 11 ) is disposed within the fluid circuit. Such an inner tube may be parts of the handle 1 lining from the inside or the entire handle, and thus the entire fluid circuit 3 , Especially when retrofitted to a prefabricated door or a window, the pipe section within the door allows a small diameter of the fluid circuit, so that the forces do not act directly on the edge region. By contrast, it is the pipe section 11 surrounding exterior of the handle 1 staggered on the door 9 arranged to reduce the burden on the door leaf lower. The pipe section 11 is sealed against the surrounding handle portion. For this purpose, for example, appropriate sealing material may be introduced or both elements may be glued or welded together or suitably connected.

The embodiments in 3 and 4 alternatively show each handle devices 1 , with an outdoor area 5 enlarged surface. Also here can the inner diameter of the fluid circuit 3 be enlarged.

In the embodiment according to 3 cools the fluid both in the upper and in the lower area 5a . 5b On the other hand, on the other hand, by the rising of the fluid, a kind of suction effect is generated in the interior, so that the fluid flows from the outside into the interior of the handle 1 entry. Due to the increase in surface area, the throughput speed increases in the outdoor area. This improves heat dissipation of the grip device 1 outside.

In the embodiment according to 4 the heat exchange with the environment improves as well as the flow rate over Around corners. In each case, a closable F1uid-filling or -Ablassöffnung is provided.

Furthermore, the embodiments according to FIG 5 and 6 further geometric embodiments of the handle device 1 , Various suitable geometries are possible. The gripping device can be made in all variants that allows fluid circulation in the interior.

Further embodiments and variations of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art within the scope of the following claims.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

handle device

3

Fluid circuit

5

outside

7

inside

9

fastener

11

Fluid-passing member

13

termination element

15

Through opening

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 102008056587 A1 [0003]

Claims (10)

Handle device ( 1 ), in particular for a wellness facility, wherein the grip device ( 1 ) a fluid circuit ( 3 ) for tempering the grip device ( 1 ). Handle device ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the grip device ( 1 ) for mounting on a fastening element ( 9 ) is designed and in the mounted state on both sides of a fastener ( 9 ). Handle device ( 1 ) according to claim 2, wherein the grip device ( 1 ) on one side of the fastener ( 9 ) comprises an enlarged surface compared to the other side. Handle device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the grip device ( 1 ) at least one acting as a fluid inlet or fluid outlet fluid passage opening ( 15 ). Handle device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the grip device ( 1 ) at least in and / or adjacent to the fastener ( 9 ) a fluid passage element ( 11 ) is arranged and formed fluid-tight in the fluid circuit. Handle device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the handle device ( 1 ) on the fastening element ( 9 ) a conclusion element ( 13 ) is arranged. Handle device ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the grip device ( 1 ) is integrally formed. Handle device ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the handle device ( 1 ) is formed at least in two parts. Fastening element ( 9 ) with a handle device ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims. Use of a fluid circuit ( 3 ) for tempering a handle device ( 1 ).

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