DE202018104134U1 - Closed tub system - Google Patents

Abstract

Closed tray system (10) comprising:
at least one component (12) as a trough and a liquid tank (20), wherein
the tray system (10) has a first inflow (21), a first outflow (22), and at least one first closable connection element (30);
both the inflow (21) and the outflow (22) are arranged on the liquid tank (20); and
at least one component (12) is connected to the liquid tank (20) by means of the first closable connection element (30); and
the at least one component (12) is fluid-tight to a first condition and comprises a bottom member (15), two first side walls (16a, 16b) substantially opposite one another (A1), and two second ones relative to one second axis (A2) substantially opposite side walls (17a, 17b) consists;
the first and second axes (A1, A2) are substantially perpendicular to each other on a plane; and
in the first state, the plane is substantially parallel with respect to a plane substantially parallel to the bottom element (15); and
the at least one component (12) defines a first well volume (V) substantially inwardly with respect to the two first and the two second side walls (16a, 16b, 17a, 17b) and the bottom element (15), characterized in that
the at least one component (12) is movable relative to the liquid tank.

Description

The present application relates to a tub system and in particular a closed tub system, which is characterized in that the bathtub is stowed to save space.

Due to the steady population growth and the associated lack of space in large cities, living spaces are becoming increasingly smaller and accordingly, improved space management is becoming increasingly important. Furthermore, a sustainable way of life will become more and more necessary to prevent waste and preserve the resources of our planet.

In particular, the waste of water is a global problem, which has attracted more and more social attention in recent years. The waste of water sometimes leads to an increase in water costs, so that water can and will increasingly be considered a luxury resource.

In average housekeeping, the largest share of water consumed for general body care, especially by showering or bathing. Bathing in a bathtub leads to an above-average consumption, in contrast to showering. In usual statistics, the bath is used with a consumption of about 150 liters of water, while per 5 minutes showers only about 30 liters of water are consumed.

Although showering would be more sustainable, in some circumstances bathing can not be completely eliminated, so a more sustainable bathing experience is desirable.

The present invention at least partially addresses the problems described above so that, with the aid of the invention, a more sustainable bathing experience can be ensured and at the same time the problem of increasingly smaller living spaces is taken into account.

Further provided by the present invention is a tub system suitable for skin therapies such as TOMESA or Balneo phototherapy, respectively.

The closed tub system according to the invention comprises at least one component as tub and a liquid tank. The tray system furthermore has a first inflow, a first outflow, and at least one first closable connection element, wherein, according to one embodiment, both the inflow and the outflow are arranged on the liquid tank.

The at least one component is connected to the liquid tank by means of the first closable connecting element. Furthermore, the at least one component is designed to be fluid-tight in a first state and forms a bottom element with two first side walls substantially opposite one another with respect to a first axis and two second side walls substantially opposite one another with respect to a second axis.

In this case, the first and the second axis are aligned substantially perpendicular to each other on a first plane, wherein in the first state, the first plane is arranged substantially parallel with respect to a second plane substantially parallel to the bottom element.

With regard to the two first and two second side walls as well as to the bottom element, the at least one component defines a substantially inner first well volume.

According to the invention, the at least one component is movable relative to the liquid tank.

By means of the above-described embodiment of the bathtub system according to the invention, a tub system is defined with a closed-loop fluid circuit, so to speak. The tray system consists of a tub, which is formed from at least one component and is connected by a closable connecting element with a liquid tank.

The lockable connector allows for controlled flow of fluids from the fluid tank into the tub and vice versa. The connecting element may comprise a valve which regulates the flow of liquids through the connecting element.

According to an embodiment of the invention, the well system may also comprise a plurality of components forming a trough. In order to avoid misunderstandings, the term "tub" is used in the following to describe the at least one component, which is designed as a tub, or in the embodiments with a plurality of components, the fluid-tight composition of the components, which form a tub. to describe. For this purpose, a component, depending on the embodiment, may be both an U-shaped element, for example, which forms the trough with further U-shaped (construction) elements, or for example a single side wall which is in fluid-tight connection with the more Components, so the other side walls and the bottom element to form a tub.

By liquids are meant any aqueous solutions, such as water, bath water and salt water or medicated water. In the present specification, the term "water" is used as a synonym for such and other aqueous solutions known to those skilled in the art.

To introduce water into the system, the well system has a first inflow and a first outflow. The inflow usually introduces water into the system. Preferably, the first inflow and the first outflow are arranged on the liquid tank, but these can also be arranged on the at least one component.

In order for the bathtub system to be used for bathing and in particular for TOMESA therapy, the at least one component must be made fluid-tight in a first state in order to function as a bathtub. In other embodiments where the tub is made up of more than one component (which will be discussed in more detail later), the plurality of components must be fluid tight to prevent water leakage.

As a first state, we define the state in which the tub system is ready for use. In the first state, therefore, the at least one component is oriented so that bathing is possible. The first state can also be regarded as a use state.

In the first state, the bath may be used for bathing and is arranged so that the water can stand in the tub and, for example, a patient may be in there for treatment by the TOMESA therapy.

In accordance with this embodiment of the invention, two mutually opposite side walls and one bottom element are defined in the first state by the at least one component. This is used as a bath during bathing or during therapy. The side walls can both parallel opposite and with the bottom element form a U-shape or be arranged opposite in a V-shape. By the at least one component thus an internal tub volume is defined.

In the tub volume water is introduced in the first state when using the tub and introduced back into the tank before a "stowed state".

The tub volume can therefore have different sizes. For example, if the tub system is intended only for therapy on body extremities, such as feet, it is advantageous if the tub has a tub volume in which at least two feet can be placed. However, as a whole body therapy is usually required, the tub volume should be large enough to accommodate at least one human body, so that when the water is in the tub, it is at least half sunken and normal bathing ,

It follows that also the dimensions of the liquid tank can be essential to the invention. The liquid tank can hold at least a volume of 50 to 100 liters, with a volume of 120 to 150 liters being preferred. If the bathtub system according to the invention is used only for use on certain body parts, the liquid tank may also have a smaller volume, such as 20 to 60 liters.

Furthermore, the tank may have any shape and be arranged arbitrarily with respect to the at least one component.

Essential in the embodiment according to the invention is the mobility of the at least one component or the trough with respect to the liquid tank.

In particular, it is advantageous if the trough is substantially adjacent to the liquid tank, thus providing a space-saving arrangement of the trough system. In this case, according to a further embodiment, a side surface of the liquid tank serve as one of the first or second two side walls of the at least one component as long as the fluid-tight configuration of the trough formed thereby is maintained.

In the first state, two axes oriented perpendicular to each other and aligned on a same plane can be defined. The axes describe the arrangement of the side walls to each other, so that a trough is defined. The plane of the axis is parallel to a plane defined by the bottom member of the tub and the bottom itself.

In a second state where the tub is not usable for bathing, the tub can be put in a stowed state in various ways, which will be described in more detail below.

Consequently, according to a further embodiment of the invention in a second State that the at least one component be arranged so that the first plane is substantially perpendicular with respect to the plane of the bottom. This means that the trough can be arranged perpendicular to its previous position or substantially perpendicular to the ground.

The mobility of the tub, from the arrangement in a state in the arrangement in a further state is made possible according to an embodiment of the invention by means of at least one arranged on the at least one component joint element.

The arrangement of at least one joint element between the liquid tank and the trough enables the mobility of the trough with respect to the liquid tank, whereby a hinged connection of the trough to the liquid tank can be guaranteed.

The stowage of the tub can thus be done in many ways according to the invention. The tub can be tilted sideways and upright, for example. Alternatively and also in the sense of the present invention, the at least one component which forms the trough can have a multiplicity of folding / bending points, as a result of which the trough can be folded at the kinks and thus brought into a stowed state by folding.

Furthermore, it is also within the meaning of the present invention that the tub system is fixed to the ceiling of a room and the tub is conveyed by pneumatic cylinders or cable systems towards the ground. Also possible is the horizontal displacement of the tub from a substantially flat designed housing containing the tub. Other possibilities, such as a tub system which is integrated into the floor of a room and through which the tub is carried upwards, are also included in the present invention.

A further embodiment according to the invention provides that the side walls extend upwardly movably with respect to the bottom element and form a fluid-tight trough in their final position, in the first state.

The actual movement of the tub from one state to another can be either manual or automated, namely motor driven. In automated motion sequences, according to the invention, a pneumatic cylinder can be arranged between the liquid tank and the trough, through which the movement takes place. Other alternatives such as automatic (cable) traction systems or a mechanically controlled joint element, such as those used in automatically closable doors, are known in the art and also in the context of the invention.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the closed tub system plus a housing. The housing can receive the liquid tank in the first state; in the second state, in which the tub is stowed and unusable, the housing can accommodate the fluid tank and / or the tub itself.

The housing thus has a dual function in the closed tub system according to the embodiment of the invention. First, the housing serves as a top to conceal the liquid tank and / or the tub in the second state; This makes the closed tub system visually appealing.

The housing can continue to serve as a holding element and / or fastening device and / or stabilizing element to which, for example, the pneumatic cylinder is connected and which receives, for example, the load of the tub with and without water.

Furthermore, the trough itself can act as a housing, so that when the trough is arranged in the second state perpendicular to the ground, it at least partially receives the liquid tank. In the second state, therefore, the underside of the tub would be one of the visible surfaces of the closed bath system.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the at least one component can be replaced by a plurality of movable and / or non-movable components, wherein the movable components are movable with respect to the liquid tank and with respect to each other and wherein the plurality of components in the first state are fluid-tightly interconnected.

Of course, according to the invention, not all components must be movable, and some components can also be arranged immovably in the tray system while the other components are movable relative to the liquid tank and the fixed components.

The plurality of components must be fluid-tightly interconnected in the first state, so that the plurality of components form a trough in which the bathing is made possible.

Due to the mobility of all or at least some components to each other and to Liquid tank are numerous ways to tuck the tub into a second state. For example, only one or all of the plurality of components can be folded. The more components are folded, the less space takes the tub system in the second state. If a housing is present in the second state some or all components can be absorbed by the housing.

In such cases, one or a plurality of components may be interconnected by means of hinge elements. Essential here is always the fluid tightness of the connection points between the components in the first state, so that leakage of the water from the tub is not possible. This is also essential if the plurality of components are foldable with respect to each other and are pulled out accordion-like.

Instead of folding or folding the plurality of components, it is also possible and within the meaning of the present invention to provide a telescopic connection between the components, so that the components were pulled out in the first state, while being retracted telescopically in the second state. In this case, the tray system, for example, have a housing which receives the liquid tank and the telescopically retracted in the second state components.

To enable such a telescopic connection, rail elements can be used, for example, on the side walls of the tub; Of course, only one rail element can be fastened to the floor element. Other alternatives are also included in the present invention.

Furthermore, according to a further inventive embodiment of the closed trough system, at least one of the plurality of components can be detachably arranged by the other components or by the liquid tank. The detachable arrangement can be achieved for example by means of plug connections but also other connection possibilities such as clip connections are within the meaning of the present invention.

According to a further exemplary embodiment, the well system comprises at least one movable UV light emitting lamp. Since TOMESA therapy requires irradiation of the body or body part previously immersed in salt water, this embodiment is particularly suitable for use in TOMESA therapy.

In this case, according to a further embodiment of the invention, the UV light-emitting lamp in the first state may be arranged on a plane parallel to the first plane and at least 50 cm away so that UV irradiation of the inner first well volume can take place. That is, in the first use state, the UV light-emitting lamp is disposed above and parallel to the well, and thus can fully illuminate the well.

For the TOMESA therapy, it is advantageous that the lamp is located at least 30 cm away from the tub, otherwise the radiation is too high and can cause damage to health. However, the lamp is preferably between 50 cm and 100 cm and more preferably between 50 cm and 80 cm away from the tub.

In the second state, according to a further embodiment of the invention, the UV light emitting lamp may be substantially perpendicular with respect to its position in the first state. This means that in the second state, the lamp is arranged or stowed parallel to the trough or the component (s).

The movement of the lamp can be ensured, for example, by means of at least one joint element and / or, for example, by means of a hydraulic cylinder, so that the lamp is movable from the arrangement in a state the arrangement of the other state. The actual movement can take place as similar to the movement of the tub, either manually or automatically.

The hydraulic connections of the liquid tank with the tub can be made by means of established hydraulic connection methods. In this case, according to a further embodiment of the invention, the closed tub system may comprise an additional closable connecting element which connects the tub to the liquid tank. The first connection element may serve as an inlet of water from the liquid tank into the sump, while, for example, the second connection element serves as a drain from the sump into the liquid tank.

According to further embodiments, the closed tub system may additionally comprise a filter and / or a heat exchanger and / or a pump system.

The filter is important to ensure the harmless reuse of the water. The filter may advantageously be arranged in the liquid tank, so that the liquid which is filtered by the tub in the liquid tank and prepared for reuse. Of course, the filtering of the water can also be carried out by means of a clarification by electrolysis or on the expert further known ways.

In one embodiment of the invention, the closed tub system may also comprise a plurality of liquid tanks. In a liquid tank, for example, a filter system can be arranged, through which the water used by the tub is filtered. The second liquid tank may accordingly be designed as a storage tank in which the filtered water is properly stored.

To make the bathing experience comfortable for the user, it is also advantageous if a heat exchanger is present to heat the water. This can be arbitrarily mounted throughout the tub system, such as in a liquid tank.

The water flow in the closed circuit between the various components of the closed trough system is advantageously ensured by means of a, for example, electrically controlled, pump system.

Since the tub system according to the invention can also come into contact with salt water, it is advantageous if both the tub and the liquid tank are formed from a substantially salt-resistant material.

To provide salt water for the TOMESA, the liquid tank may have another inlet for the salt. It is also within the meaning of the present invention that the tray system has a stirring system which is contained for example in the liquid tank in order to improve the mixing or the dissolution of the salt in the water.

Furthermore, it is within the meaning of the present invention, the tub system to design mobile so that it can be used in any premises. In this example, wheels can be attached to the tub system.

Further aspects of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of a possible embodiment of the invention in conjunction with the drawings and the claims. It should be noted that by this example modifications or additions, as they are obvious to those skilled, are included. Moreover, the preferred embodiments do not constitute a limitation of the invention, so that modifications and additions are also within the scope of the present invention.

• 1a eine Schnittansicht einer beispielhaften Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen geschlossenen Wannensystems im ersten zustand;
• 1b eine Zwischenanordnung des erfindungsgemäßen Wannensystems aus Fig. 1a, bei dem Übergang von dem ersten Zustand in den zweiten Zustand;
• 1c eine Schnittansicht der beispielhaften Ausführungsform aus 1a in dem zweiten Zustand;
• 1d zeigt eine schematische Draufsicht des erfindungsgemäßen Wannensystems aus 1a
• 2a-2b eine Schnittansicht einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform des geschlossenen Wannensystems jeweils in den ersten und zweiten Zustand, wobei die Wanne als Gehäuse fungiert;
• 3a-3b eine Schnittansicht einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform des geschlossenen Wannensystems jeweils in den ersten und zweiten Zustand, wobei die UV-Licht emittierend Lampe mit der Wanne verbunden ist;
• 4a-4b eine Schnittansicht einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform des geschlossenen Wannensystems jeweils in den ersten und zweiten Zustand, wobei das Wannensystem mit der Decke befestigt ist;
• 5a-5b eine Schnittansicht einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform des geschlossenen Wannensystems jeweils in den ersten und zweiten Zustand;
• 6a-6b eine Schnittansicht einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform eines mobilen geschlossenen Wannensystems jeweils in den ersten und zweiten Zustand;
• 7a-7b eine Schnittansicht einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform eines geschlossenen Wannensystems jeweils in den ersten und zweiten Zustand;
• 8a-8b eine Schnittansicht einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform eines geschlossenen Wannensystems jeweils in den ersten und zweiten Zustand;
• 9 zeigt eine schematische Darstellung der Hydraulikverbindungen des erfindungsgemäßen geschlossenen Wannensystems.

Showing:

• 1a a sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of the closed tray system according to the invention in the first state;
• 1b an intermediate arrangement of the bathtub system according to the invention of Figure 1a, in the transition from the first state to the second state.
• 1c a sectional view of the exemplary embodiment of 1a in the second state;
• 1d shows a schematic plan view of the tub system according to the invention 1a
• 2a-2b a sectional view of another embodiment of the invention of the closed tray system in each case in the first and second state, wherein the trough acts as a housing;
• 3a-3b a sectional view of another embodiment of the invention of the closed tray system in each case in the first and second state, wherein the UV light-emitting lamp is connected to the tub;
• 4a-4b a sectional view of another embodiment of the invention of the closed tray system in each case in the first and second state, wherein the tub system is secured to the ceiling;
• 5a-5b a sectional view of another embodiment of the invention of the closed tray system in each of the first and second state;
• 6a-6b a sectional view of another embodiment of a mobile closed tray system according to the invention in each of the first and second state;
• 7a-7b a sectional view of another embodiment of a closed tray system according to the invention in each case in the first and second state;
• 8a-8b a sectional view of another embodiment of a closed tray system according to the invention in each case in the first and second state;
• 9 shows a schematic representation of the hydraulic connections of the closed tub system according to the invention.

In Figure 1a to 1c is a side sectional view of a bathtub system according to the invention 10 shown.

It shows the 1a an inventive closed tub system 10 in a first (use) state. As can be seen from the figure, the tub system 10 a component 12 on which a side wall 16a, a bottom element 15 and two side walls 17a, b, not shown, and thus forms an inner tub volume V. The side wall 16a opposite side wall is in this exemplary tub system according to the invention by the liquid tank 20 educated.

The one component 12 forms a tub, which also with the reference numerals 12 is provided.

The liquid tank 20 is in this exemplary tub system 10 adjacent to the floor element 15 arranged. The inflow and outflow, which to the liquid tank 20 are not shown in this figure, but are arranged according to the usual methods of the prior art.

The side wall 16a is by means of a hinge element 60a attached to the floor element and can be inward, that is in the direction of the liquid tank 20 , fold up. Another hinge element 60b is between floor element 15 and liquid tank 20 arranged so that there too floor element 15 , or the component 12 , is foldable. The component 12 , or the tub 12 is molded from a fluid-tight and salt-resistant material, such as copper or copper compositions, although other materials having the desired properties may be used. It should be noted in particular that the connection points of the individual elements such as the side wall 16a and the bottom element 15 , in particular at the joint elements 60a and 60b, fluid-tight; This can be ensured for example by means of a rubber contour or purely constructional.

On the connecting element is not discussed in detail in this and in the following figures, in 7 this is described in more detail.

The necessary for TOMESA therapy UV light emitting lamp 40 In this exemplary embodiment, by means of a further joint element 60c, a hydraulic cylinder 45 and a holding device 80 on a part of the housing 50a attached. The lamp 40 extends essentially as far as the floor element 15 the tub. The lamp is further attached to another part of the housing 50b, so that the visual perception is more pleasant in a folded state.

In 1b is the transition from the first state of the closed tub system according to the invention 1a shown to the second state. In this case, the first side wall 16a is folded and parallel to the bottom element 15 arranged. The floor element 15 itself is folded upright to its initial position, in this figure, the bottom element 15 is still substantially at an inclination of 45 degrees to the ground 1 located. The folding of the individual elements on their joint elements 60a , 60b, 60c can be done manually or electrically. Of course, before the transition between the first and second state, the water from the tub must 12 in the liquid tank 20 flowed; the water flow takes place in this example by means of a pump, which within the liquid tank 20 is arranged (not shown).

1c shows the exemplary closed tray system according to the invention 10 out 1a and 1b in the second state, ie in the stowed state. As shown in the figure, the bottom element became 15 perpendicular to its previous position and parallel to the liquid tank 20 set up and adjoins this. The UV light emitting lamp 40 was also by means of the hydraulic cylinder 45 flipped down, leaving the lamp 40 also perpendicular to the ground 1 and substantially parallel to each other, both the floor element 15 as well as the liquid tank 20 is arranged. The side walls, not shown, are either also closed or can laterally next to the liquid tank 20 run.

The housing element 50c, which serves as cover for the hydraulic cylinder 45 serves, closes the tub system 10 from above. The housing element 50b, to which the lamp 40 is fixed, has the same length as the housing element in this exemplary embodiment 50a on, so that the housing element 50b in the folded-in position, ie in the second state, with the bottom 1 Contact and has a supporting function.

In the 1d is a schematic plan view of the tub system 10 shown. As can be seen from the figure extends in this exemplary tub system 10 the liquid tank 20 in the direction of the axis A1 as far as the side walls 16a and 16b of the tub 12 ; However, this can also be designed smaller or larger. The side walls 17a and 17b are located opposite to the axis A2 and with the Side walls 16a and 16b and the bottom element 15 connected fluid-tight.

The UV light emitting lamp 40 is in the middle above the tub 12 is advantageously slightly shorter than the side walls 16a and 16b of the tub with respect to the axis A1 12 , The lamp 40 is by means of holding devices 80 kept in position.

According to this exemplary figure, the tub is by means of two hinge elements 60a and 60b to the liquid tank 20 attached; However, to ensure a more stable arrangement, it is advantageous if at least one additional joint element is aligned in the middle.

2a describes another exemplary embodiment of the bathtub system according to the invention 10 , which of the embodiment of the 1a to 1c is essentially similar. However, unlike the embodiment in Figs. 1a to 1c, the housing member 50c at the lower side is in contact with the ground 1 , arranged and is integral with the housing element 50a shaped. The tub, or the component 12 itself, on the other hand, is at the same time its own housing element 50b, which is the bathtub system 10 in the second state from the side.

The lamp 40 is in this exemplary embodiment by means of a holding device 80 and a hydraulic cylinder 45 swiveling and above the tub 12 locatable. The liquid tank 20 is in this example at its bottom opposite the housing obliquely aligned, so that when folding the tub 12 space is created on the hinge member 60b for the housing 50b.

2 B shows how the exemplary tub system 10 out 2a is arranged in the second state. The component or the tub 12 encloses laterally and above the bathtub system 10 ; the lamp 40 is collapsed by means of the hydraulic cylinder.

The 3a and 3b show another one too 1 and 2 various exemplary embodiment of the bathtub system according to the invention 10 ,

How out 3a can be seen, is in the first state, ie in the state in which the tub 12 can be used, the liquid tank 20 perpendicular to the ground 1 placed and formed obliquely with the lower part to the second state, the tub 12 take. The liquid tank 20 is still as in the previous embodiments of the housing element 50a attached, which is the weight of the liquid tank 20 receives.

The housing member 50c is on the floor in this exemplary embodiment 1 is arranged, but in contrast to the embodiment of the 2 not integral with the housing element 50a formed, but as a single piece to the housing element 50a attached.

The component 12 or the tub is by means of a hinge element 60a pivotally connected to the housing element 50c, so that it in the first state, on the ground 1 is and is suitable for bathing. Also in this sectional view, the side walls 17a and 17b are not shown, but are arranged so that the component 12 forms a tub with an internal volume V.

The UV light emitting lamp 40 is in this exemplary embodiment by means of two holding devices 80a and 80b to the device 12 connected. The holding devices 80a and 80b are each by means of a hinge elements 60b and 60c tub 12 connected.

The lamp 40 has a rail system 64 which has long since run its length. The holding devices 80a and 80b are each by means of a trolley or a rail element 62a , 62b attached to the rails, leaving the lamp 40 in terms of the tub 12 can be set at different heights without losing the parallel and overhanging position of the lamp 40 , in relation to the liquid tank 20 , to prevent. Other methods around the arrangement of the lamp 40 to ensure such as hydraulic cylinders instead of the holding devices 80a and 80b are also within the meaning of the present application.

Thus, in the first state, the lamp 40 parallel to the tub 12 above this are moved to the holding devices 80a and 80b are in outstretched position and the lamp 40 is at the desired height (ideally between 50cm and 1 meter above the tub 12 ).

3b describes the arrangement of the exemplary embodiment of the tub system according to the invention 10 out 3a in the second (stowage) state.

As in the previous examples, the tub 12 perpendicular to its previous position by means of the hinge element 60a and aligned either by muscle power or by electrical force parallel to the fluid tank. The water was previously in the liquid tank by means of a pump, not shown 20 promoted. Before the tub 12 can be folded, the lamp is 40 folded down so that they continue parallel to the tub 12 , but is preferably arranged in the interior of the tub volume V.

In the folded-in second state of the trough, the side wall 16a of the component 12 forms the upper housing element, so that the trough system 10 is included.

The exemplary embodiment of 4a is another embodiment of the bathtub system according to the invention 10 ,

As can be seen from the figure, the housing elements 50a and 50b parallel to and flat on the ground 1 arranged. The liquid tank 20 is low and wide in this example and has a height of only 80cm. The housing elements 50a and 50c constitute a receiving volume in which the tub 12 can be included.

The tub 12 itself is in a similar way as in the previous one 3 designed and has a lamp 40 on, which by means of holding devices 80a and 80b in parallel and above the tub 12 is arranged.

In contrast to the previous embodiment, the tub 12 not in this example by means of a joint element with the liquid tank 20 or attached to one of the housing elements, but by means of a hydraulic cylinder 90 , The hydraulic cylinder 90 moves the whole pan 12 including lamp 40 from or into the housing elements 50a and 50b defined recording volumes.

Preferably, the housing member 50b has an inclined lower edge to the introduction of the tub 12 in the recording volume. In this regard, the tub 12 preferably rolls on your floor element 15 so that the displacement of the tub 12 is further simplified (not shown). The housing element 50c may in this exemplary embodiment by means of a hinge element 60a be designed foldable.

4b shows the exemplary embodiment of the tub system 4a in the second state. The lamp 40 was folded and placed inside the tub volume and the tub 12 is completely in the receiving volume of the housing 50 and is on all sides of the housing or on one side of the liquid tank 20 locked in. The foldable housing element 50c is folded. In this embodiment, the stowed tub system 10 otherwise, for example, be used as a table or as a storage element. If the housing is stable enough, this can also be used as a seat, for example.

Another exemplary embodiment of the bathtub system according to the invention 10 is as cut drawing in 5a shown.

In this embodiment, the tub 12 by means of further holding devices 80c, 80d from a ceiling 2 promoted down. A lamp 40 which are a little less wide than the tub 12 is also configured by means of two attached to the sides holding devices 80a and 80b from the ceiling 2 down transported.

The liquid tank 20 is on the ceiling 2 fastened, for example, the holding devices 80c and 80d at the same time also connecting elements for transmitting the water from the liquid tank 20 in the tub 12 could be. The liquid tank 20 is still on a housing element 50a attached, which is also holding element; this is by means of fasteners 95a . 95b firmly to the ceiling 2 attached.

In the second state, as in 5b shown both the tub 12 as well as the lamp 40 Pulled up, leaving the tub 12 the lamp 40 and the liquid tank 20 receives. From the ground 1 seen in the second state, only the bottom element 15 , the side walls 16a, 16b and the other not shown side walls of the tub 12 visible, noticeable.

6a shows an embodiment of a mobile tray system according to the invention 10 ,

In this exemplary embodiment, the trough consists of two different components 12a and 12b, which in the first state are releasably but fluid-tightly connected to each other and define a trough. The fluid-tight connection can be made according to known connection method. Furthermore, the tub system 10 two liquid tanks 20a and 20b on, one may serve, for example, to filter the water and the second to store the water before reuse.

The tub system 10 also has at least four wheels or wheels 100 (only two visible), which make the tub system mobile. The wheels 100 are disposed below the first device 12a and below the liquid tanks 20a and 20b.

The component 12b has at least one support 110 which has the same height as the wheels, so that the two components 12a and 12b are on the same plane. The second component 12b is by means of a hydraulic cylinder 90 and / or holding device 80 attached to one of the liquid tanks movable.

The lamp 40 is pivotably attached to one of the liquid tanks 20a and 20b by means of a hinge member 60.

In the second state, like out 6b can be seen, the supports 110 , the device 12b and the lamp 40 collapsed, so that all elements are arranged substantially parallel to the liquid tanks.

Yet another exemplary embodiment of the bathtub system according to the invention 10 is as cut drawing in 7a shown.

In this exemplary embodiment, a rail is used 64 parallel and adjacent to the liquid tank 20 arranged so that the tub 12 by means of an electrically controlled rail member 62, the rail 64 is movable along. For this purpose, it is also anticipated in this exemplary embodiment that the tub 12 bikes 100 has, so when hochführen the side wall 16 a of the tub 12 , the corner point at which the wheels are connected is easier to move.

In this example, there is no housing except for a housing member 50c at the bottom 1 Mainly the stabilization of the bathtub system 10 serves.

7b shows the exemplary embodiment of the tub system 7a in a second state.

The rail member 62 was along the rail 64 pulled up, leaving the tub 12 a clockwise rotation of about 90 ° and substantially parallel to the liquid tank 20 is arranged.

Not shown in the figure but also in the context of the invention, it is advantageous if the housing member 50c has a wedge-like edge, so that the wheels 100 the tub 12 easier to drive on the housing member 50c (not shown).

The exemplary embodiment of 8a is another embodiment of the bathtub system according to the invention 10 ,

This is the tub 12 used in an elevated position. By means of a hinge member 60 is the tub 12 on the liquid tank 20 connected and swiveling. A support 110 which is advantageous as a pneumatic support 110 is designed, stretches out of the liquid tank 20 opposite direction to the tub 12 to ensure the necessary support.

In this drawing is the lamp 40 not yet fully outstretched. On the housing element 50a For example, a ladder can be attached so that the entry and exit from the tub 12 is enabled (not shown).

8b shows the tub 8a in the second stowed state. This was the pneumatic support 110 Carefully retracted, leaving the tub 12 make a 90 ° turn clockwise and get into a stowed state.

9 shows a schematic representation of a hydraulic system for the trough system according to the invention 10 ,

In this exemplary embodiment, the tub is 12 by means of two connecting elements 30a and 30b with the liquid tank 20 connected; However, the tub system can only be a connecting element 30 without impairing the function.

The liquid tank has an inflow and outflow 21 and 22 which are both shown as one in this embodiment; however, these too could be arranged differently. The liquid tank 20 also has a salt inlet 25 through which salt can be poured into the tank to subsequently perform a TOMESA therapy.

Furthermore, the exemplary liquid tank 20 a pump system 36a through which the water from the liquid tank 20 through a valve 34 and through the connecting element 30a in the tub 12 is guided.

After the therapy, the water by means of another, advantageously mounted under the tub, pump system 36b through a first suction filter and through the second connecting element 30b in the direction of the liquid tank 20 promoted. Before the water is free again in the liquid tank 20 is discharged, it passes through a Filteranalage 32, which filters the water from impurities and clears for reuse. Thus one obtains a closed water cycle. However, the hydraulic system can be configured in any way.

Several embodiments of the invention are specifically illustrated and / or described herein. It is to be understood, however, that modifications and variations of the invention are covered by the above teachings and within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit and intended scope of the invention. Other variations are allowed which are consistent with the principles described above

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

ground

2

blanket

10

when system

12

module

15

floor element

16 a, b

first side walls

17 a, b

second side walls

20

liquid tank

21

inflow

22

outflow

25

Salt inflow

30, 30a, 30b

connecting member

32

filter

34

Valve

36a, 36b

pump system

38

Suction

40

UV light emitting lamp

45

hydraulic cylinders

50a, b, c

casing

60a, b, c, d,

joint elements

62a, b

64

rail

80, 80a, b

holder

90

hydraulic cylinders

95a, 95b

fastener

100

bikes

110

support

Claims (20)

A closed well system (10) comprising: at least one component (12) as a trough and a liquid tank (20), the trough system (10) having a first inflow (21), a first outflow (22), and at least one first closable connection element (30 ) having; both the inflow (21) and the outflow (22) are arranged on the liquid tank (20); and at least one component (12) is connected to the liquid tank (20) by means of the first closable connection element (30); and the at least one component (12) is fluid-tight to a first condition and comprises a bottom member (15), two first side walls (16a, 16b) substantially opposite each other with respect to a first axis (A1), and two second ones a second axis (A2) substantially opposite side walls (17a, 17b) consists; the first and second axes (A1, A2) are substantially perpendicular to each other on a plane; and in the first state, the plane is substantially parallel with respect to a plane substantially parallel to the bottom member (15); and the at least one component (12) defines a first well volume (V) substantially inwardly with respect to the two first and the two second side walls (16a, 16b, 17a, 17b) and the bottom element (15), characterized in that the at least one component (12) is movable with respect to the liquid tank. Closed tub system (10) after Claim 1 wherein the at least one device (12) is arranged in a second state such that the plane is substantially perpendicular with respect to the plane of the first state. Closed tub system (10) according to one of Claims 1 and 2 wherein the at least one component (12) can be brought from the arrangement in the first state into the arrangement of the second state by means of at least one joint element (60) arranged on the at least one component. Closed trough system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the trough system additionally comprises a housing (50), which receives in the first state only the liquid tank and in the second state, the liquid tank and / or the at least one component Closed tub system (10) after Claim 4 wherein the trough itself is the housing (50) in which the liquid tank (20) is received in the second state. A closed tray system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one component (12) is replaced by a plurality of movable and / or non-movable components (12a, 12b), the movable components being relative to the fluid tank (20) and are movable with respect to each other and wherein in the first state, the plurality of components are fluid-tightly interconnected. Closed tub system (10) after Claim 6 wherein at least one of the plurality of components from the other components or from the liquid tank (20) is detachably arranged. Closed well system (10) according to one of the preceding claims wherein the at least one component (12) to the liquid tank (20) is substantially adjacent. Closed tub system (10) after Claim 1 wherein one side of the liquid tank forms one of the side walls of the at least one component. Closed tub system (10) after Claim 1 comprising at least one UV light emitting lamp (40) movable with respect to at least one component. Closed tub system (10) after Claim 10 , wherein the UV light emitting lamp (40) is arranged in the first state on a plane parallel to the first plane and at least 20 cm away, so that a UV irradiation of the inner first trough volume (V) takes place. Closed tub system (10) after Claim 11 wherein the UV light emitting lamp (40) in the second state is substantially perpendicular with respect to the plane of the first state. Closed tub system (10) after Claim 12 wherein UV light emitting lamp (30) can be reversibly transferred by means of at least one hinge element (60c) and / or hydraulic cylinder (45), from the arrangement in the first state, in the arrangement of the second state. A closed tray system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the fluid tank (20) includes an additional sealable connection member on one of the plurality of components. Closed tub system (10) after Claim 1 wherein the closed tub system includes a filter and / or a heat exchanger and / or a pump system. A closed well system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid tank (20) and the at least one or the plurality of components (12) are formed from a substantially salt-resistant material. Closed trough system (10) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a stirring system in the liquid tank (20) is arranged. A closed tray system (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tray system (10) is mobile. Use of the closed bath system (10) according to one of Claims 1 to 18 , for the treatment of inflamed skin. Use of the closed bath system (10) according to Claim 19 , for TOMESA or Balneophototherapy.

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