DE202005002696U1 - Head and neck-rest for sauna, made of elastic cushion and covered with layer of cork - Google Patents

Abstract

If a user prefers to sit in a sauna instead of resting in a lying position, the rigid wall (6) is uncomfortable to lean to and greasy spots are left on the material after frequent use. The neck-rest (4) is made of a soft material (10) with a plane back (3, 11) and a convex front and is covered by a layer of cork (2), absorptive, insulating, and lightweight. The device can be stationary (12) joined to a wall (6) or with a magnet integrated in the rear of the neck-rest (4) acting in combination with a magnet located at the wall (6) and facilitating an adjustment in height.

Description

saunas and similar Sweat rooms play currently in the highly competitive Wellness market, because they are e.g. in recreational facilities, Hotels or at home very much in demand. Consequently one tries on the part the manufacturer, constantly Bringing new products to the market or improving details and introduction of accessories the comfort for Increase users of these facilities.

So There are as mobile accessories e.g. the head or neck support for the user lying on the bench. For many users, the reclining position is uncomfortable, so they prefer to sit upright. rejects the user with his head against the flat hard wall, that is not only uncomfortable for him, but leads also to ugly spots on the wall. For this case lacks a head and / or neck support.

Of the Invention is based on the object, an ergonomically shaped support element Made of suitable material for to create and position the head and / or neck area, the user in sitting position a comfortable leaning with the Head and / or neck or hanging up of the head allowed.

When decisive, with regard to the solution of Task, the question arises of the material to be used.

So arises next to the usual Use of wood as the main building material for such facilities Use of cork.

cork is due to its porosity, Elasticity, its low specific weight, its easy machinability and its thermal properties an ideal material for use for parts, with which the user comes in contact with sauna conditions, as is the case with a head and / or neck support.

Hereinafter, two embodiments will be described and with reference to the drawings ( 1 and 2 ).

In the first embodiment ( 1 ), the head and / or neck support is formed by a base support body with a support element ( 4 ) in the form of a cork layer, the back with a layer of tissue ( 11 ) and a pad ( 10 ).

The base support body ( 3 ) is equipped with fastening elements ( 5 ) in the form of recessed screws firmly connected to the wall of a sauna or similar sweatiness.

Of course, it is recommended that such a head and / or neck support is variable, at least variable in height, to install (see second embodiment lt. 2 ) and with a removable or replaceable support element ( 4 ), which, however, would increase the necessary engineering and manufacturing effort.

A easy way the head and / or neck support in height variable to install would be For example, a mount and / or slip-on principle, feasible e.g. by arrangement of Bolt and corresponding holes as counterpart, each attached on the back the head and / or neck support and their destination.

In the second embodiment ( 2 ), the head and / or neck support is formed by a monolithic supporting body ( 1 ) made of cork with trained cheeks ( 9 ) for lateral support, by means of function-oriented construction and / or fastening elements ( 5 ) in the form of a sheet-like magnet ( 14 ) and as the opposite pole of a magnetic metal element ( 15 } movably attached to the sauna wall. For this purpose, the magnet ( 14 ) lower than a comprehensive framework ( 16 ) on the outer edge of the back of the monolithic support body ( 1 ). Thus, the framework limits 16 ) the displaceability of the monolithic support body ( 1 ) with adhesion of the magnet ( 14 ) to the magnetic metal element ( 15 ) which is smaller in size than the magnet ( 14 ) and is firmly attached to its destination.

Especially Cheap in the context of the invention in this embodiment is that the Head and / or neck support according to the sitting position and height of the user can be optimally positioned within certain limits and without great effort, e.g. for cleaning purposes, removable or replaceable.

Thus, it would even be conceivable, different models (with different shape of the support surface ( 2 )) with compatible mounting.

It demonstrate:

1 Convex trained, fixed head and / or neck support in the form of a base support body with support element made of cork (side view, view and detail in section)

2 By means of a magnet mounted on the wall head and / or neck support in the form of a cork monolithic support (side view, view and detail in section)

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monolithic support body

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bearing surface

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Base support body

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support element

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function-oriented Construction and / or fasteners

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wall a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit

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Bank

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seated person

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Wangen

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pad

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tissue

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Firmly installed back support

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mobile back support

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magnet

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magnetic metal element

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frame

Claims (15)

Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit, characterized in that the head and / or neck support is substantially formed by a monolithic support body ( 1 ) with bearing surface ( 2 ) or a base support body ( 3 ) in conjunction with at least one support element ( 4 ) with bearing surface (s) ( 2 ) for at least one seated person ( 8th ) for leaning or placing the head and / or neck in the sitting position and the fixed or movable mounted by means of wall and / or support body side attached function-oriented construction and / or fasteners ( 5 ), preferably of wood and / or metal, possibly, in conjunction with glue or adhesive, inside the wall of a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit ( 6 ) above the bank ( 7 ) in head / neck height of a seated person ( 8th ) or on a mobile accessory or on the fixed device, whereby ( 1 ) 2 ) 3 ) and ( 4 ) are preferably made of wood and / or cork or other materials in connection with wood and / or cork. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit according to claim 1, characterized in that metallic parts, such as function-oriented construction and / or fasteners ( 5 ) are rustproof or rustproof executed and hidden or at least sunk, based on possible contact and / or leaning surfaces attached. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar perspiration according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support surface ( 2 ) is formed in profile at least concave or convex. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar perspiration according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at the head and / or neck support lateral cheeks ( 9 ) are formed. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar sweatiness according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the head and / or neck support is upholstered, wherein the pad ( 10 ) in the monolithic support body ( 1 ) or the back of the support element ( 4 ) or in the support element ( 4 ) is housed. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar perspiration according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support element ( 4 ) removably attached or fixed to the base support body ( 3 ) connected is. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized that the cork parts either as a molded part or through three-dimensional Machining of a blank or semi-finished are made. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized that the cork is natural cork or various fillers are admixed and / or binder is added and / or Oberflächenlunker are closed by means of suitable material. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized that cork surfaces are sealed. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized that cork surfaces structured or profiled or executed more or less smooth. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar perspiration according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that preferably thin support elements ( 4 ) made of cork are reinforced on the back, preferably by fabric ( 11 ), the back with the Cork is glued. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized that the head and / or neck support constructive is designed so that at least one sauna towel are hung may or at least with, or above the head and / or neck support a sauna towel holder for temporary fixing at least one sauna towel is attached. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the head and / or neck support with a fixedly installed back support ( 12 ) or mobile back support ( 13 ) is mechanically connected or both together from one piece. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar sweatiness according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the head and / or neck support in the wall of a sauna or similar Schwitzräumlichkeit ( 6 ) is fully or partially integrated. Head and / or neck support for a sauna or similar perspiration according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one magnet ( 14 ) on the wall of a sauna or similar sweatiness ( 6 ) or at a mobile additional part or at the permanently installed device and as a counterpole at least one magnet ( 14 } or magnetic metal element ( 15 ) on the back of the head and / or neck support, or vice versa, are attached.