DE20204273U1 - Device for adding a salt solution to a shower or bathtub fitting - Google Patents

Description

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Werner Falkenstern

Hafenäcker 11

89155 Ringgenberg

Device for adding a salt solution to a shower or bath fitting

The invention relates to a shower for baths and shower cubicles with a fixed water connection, a hose line and a showerhead, consisting of a module which makes it possible to add a salt solution to the shower water which alleviates skin diseases.

In addition, this invention can save about 50% water and reduce the formation of bacteria and mold in the shower area.

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The aim of the present invention is to improve the known showers so that a healing effect for skin problems can be achieved by adding the salt solution. At the same time, this results in a water saving of around 50% and a reduction in the formation of germs.

This object is achieved according to the invention by an intermediate piece through which water flows and to which another line is connected, which in turn is connected to a container with salt solution.

This makes it possible to mix the salt solution directly into the shower water and thus automatically distribute it over the body. This can give the skin the opportunity to regenerate more quickly and thus initiate a healing process. The reduction in germ formation is achieved by distributing the salt water inside the shower cubicle.

Since the effectiveness of the salt solution in question varies greatly depending on the concentration, it is recommended that the flow of salt solution to the intermediate piece can be adjusted using a valve. At the same time, this also allows different personal preferences to be met. It is also possible to shower with fresh water as before by closing the valve.

In principle, the intermediate piece can be installed anywhere in the water pipe. In practice, it is particularly advantageous if the intermediate piece is arranged between the fixed water connection and the hose line.

In order to achieve the desired mixing between the water on the one hand and the salt solution on the other, the intermediate piece is designed in such a way that the water jet, similar to the principle of a water jet pump, creates a certain negative pressure in the supply line to the container with the salt solution and thus constantly sucks some salt solution out of the container.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description with reference to the drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of the addition of saline solution through an intermediate piece designed as a suction T-piece.

Fig. 1 shows a common faucet (1) for bathtubs or showers. By opening a tap (2), the water either flows freely out of the spout or instead through a hose (3) to the shower head (4).

In the example, an intermediate piece (5) is connected directly to the tap (2), namely between the shower hose connection and the hose (3).

From this intermediate piece (5) a line (6) branches off after the valve (7) and ends in a container (8) with saline solution.

In the exemplary embodiment, the container (8) has a threaded connection piece (9) from which the supply line (6) leads to the threaded connection piece (9) of the valve (7).

It is now essential that the pipe (6) ends at an angle inside the intermediate piece (5) so that its direction is close to that of the water jet flowing through it. In this way, a negative pressure is generated in the pipe (6) that depends on the flow speed of the water, and this negative pressure sucks the salt solution out of the container (8) and mixes it with the shower water.

In order to switch the addition of the salt solution to the shower water on and off and to regulate the quantity, a valve (7) is installed in the line (6). In the example, this valve (7) is combined directly with the intermediate piece (5).

The exemplary embodiment shows that by adding a salt solution to the shower water according to the invention, showering can have a healing and caring effect.

In the drawing, the container (8) is shown in such a way that its level is slightly higher than that of the intermediate piece (5). The weight of the salt solution therefore promotes its flow to the intermediate piece (5).

At normal water pressure, the container (8) can also be placed below the intermediate piece

(5). Due to the design of the intermediate piece (5) according to the principle of a water jet pump, the salt solution can then also be sucked in and thus mixed into the shower water.

Claims (12)

1. Device for adding a saline solution to a shower or bath fitting with a fixed water connection, a hose line and a showerhead, characterized by an intermediate piece ( 5 ) through which water flows and to which at least one further line ( 6 ) is connected, which is connected to a container ( 8 ) with saline solution. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the flow of the salt solution from the container ( 8 ) to the intermediate piece ( 5 ) is adjustable by a valve ( 7 ). 3. Device according to claim 2, characterized in that the valve ( 7 ) is arranged on the intermediate piece ( 5 ). 4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate piece ( 5 ) is arranged between the fixed water connection ( 1 ) and the hose line ( 3 ). 5. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the container ( 8 ) is arranged at a higher level than the intermediate piece ( 5 ). 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection of the container ( 8 ) to the intermediate piece ( 5 ) is made via flexible lines ( 6 ) which are attached to the threaded connection pieces ( 9 ). 7. Intermediate piece ( 5 ) according to one of claims 1-6 8. Intermediate piece ( 5 ) according to claim 7, characterized in that it is an inclined T-piece ( 5 ) with screw connections. 9. Intermediate piece ( 5 ) according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the intermediate piece ( 5 ) is constructed in such a way that the cross-section of the water flow has been reduced so that up to 50% water can be saved. 10. Intermediate piece ( 5 ) according to the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a threaded connection for the valve ( 7 ). 11. Container ( 8 ) characterized in that it has a threaded connection piece ( 9 ) for the supply line ( 6 ). 12. Valve ( 7 ) characterized in that it has a threaded connection piece ( 9 ) for the supply line ( 6 ) from the container ( 8 ).