DE212007000025U1 - pull-out spray - Google Patents

Abstract

pull-out spray with a shower head (2) attached to a flexible water pipe (78) is fastened and in a housing (8) has a water channel (21), which the flexible water pipe (78) with a in the housing (8) arranged outlet valve (V) connects, with an outlet (6) arranged on the shower head (2) and with means (9) for actuating the outlet valve (V), characterized that the shower head (2) via a joint (K) with the flexible Line (78) is connected.

Description

The The invention relates to a pull-out shower with a shower head, the attached to a flexible water pipe and in one Housing has a water channel, which the flexible water pipe with an outlet valve arranged in the housing connects, with an outlet arranged on the shower head and with Means for actuating the outlet valve.

excerpt showers of the type mentioned have long been known and have in particular as a dishwashing spray for a long time in private as well Proven in professional kitchens.

For example, the shows US 2004/0112985 a pull-out spout having a rod-shaped shower head, which is arranged at the end of a U-shaped curved guide tube. The shower head can be grasped by hand and pulled down, whereby the flexible hose is correspondingly pulled out of the guide tube. In the shower head a diverter valve and a shutoff valve are arranged. To actuate these valves, a rubber-elastic membrane is provided, wherein when pressing the membrane at a first location, the diverter valve and when pressed at another location, the shut-off valve is operated.

An extract of the type mentioned is also from the EP-A-0 704 252 known. This has an elongated shower head, in which a shut-off valve is arranged, which can be opened and closed on the outside of the shower head by pressing on a membrane. In addition, a so-called pulsator is arranged in the shower head, with which a pulsating shower spray can be generated.

Another pull-out is through the EP-A-1 616 628 known. This has a shower head with a handle on which the flexible cable can be connected. In the shower head a Umstellventil is arranged, which can be changed by pressing a button. The mouth of the shower head has a jet outlet and an effervescent outlet. With the aforementioned diverter valve can be selected between the jet outlet and the shower outlet.

Of the Invention is based on the object, a pullout of said To create a way that is even more ergonomic and yet cost-effective can be produced. The pull-out shower should nevertheless be functionally reliable be.

The Task is characterized by a generic pull-out shower solved that using a shower head with a joint the flexible line is connected. The joint increases On the one hand the degrees of freedom of the shower head and lowers simultaneously the bending stress of the flexible pipe. In addition, the joint forms an anti-twist device for the flexible cable. by virtue of The higher degrees of freedom of the shower head is ergonomics significantly improved because the water jet can be steered easier. The alignment of the shower head is due to the joint with essential smaller effort possible. The shower head can do that be essentially arbitrarily directed and converted. For example can with the inventive pull-out shower a sink completely rinsed faster and easier become.

One even higher degree of freedom is achievable if according to a development of the invention, the joint is a ball joint. In addition, by this ball joint, the bending stress of the flexible Reduced lead even further and increased anti-rotation protection.

To a development of the invention is provided that the shower head substantially spherical and preferably tennis ball-shaped is trained.

The Spherical design of the shower head allows a radial gripping handle and a simple gripping, holding as well as aligning the shower head. Due to the spherical The shape of the shower head, this can very closely to the shape of the palm be adjusted. The shower head can also be very flexible with be held at the fingertips. For this it has been shown that a housing diameter of the shower head between 40 and 100 mm is particularly suitable. Preferably, this is Diameter about 70 mm.

To a development of the invention is provided that the funds for actuating the outlet valve arranged in the shower head have a button which is displaceable in the housing of the shower head is stored and an area of spherical shape of the shower head. By pressing the button, the Outlet valve can be operated very easily. The outlet valve is for example, and preferably a diverter valve. The outlet valve could for example also be a shut-off valve. The Button engages in the housing of the shower head and has an outer surface that is essentially a part of the spherical Outside surface of the shower head forms.

According to a development of the invention it is provided that the button is arranged on a front side of the shower head and is displaceable by hand pressure against the retroactive force of a spring. This allows a particularly ergonomi operating the button. This is preferably slightly protruding front in the normal position. When the key is pressed, it is moved against the housing. The holding or aligning the shower head and the operation of the button can be done very ergonomically with one hand. This is very useful, for example, when washing in a sink.

A particularly simple and cost-effective production of the shower is then guaranteed, if according to a further education the invention, the key on the housing of the shower head is locked. Preferably, the key is inserted into the housing and stored in this displaceable.

To a development of the invention is provided that the funds for actuating the outlet valve a two-armed rocker arm and that this with a pusher or a plunger is adjustable, depending on the position of the outlet valve to a or on the other arm of the rocker arm attacks and thereby the rocker arm surrounded. The operation is in particular as a so-called T-flip-flop trained, the use of water pressure to fix the Switch position allows. Since here a usual Outlet valve, for example, a diverter valve is used, The manufacturing costs can be significantly reduced.

To a development of the invention is provided that the flexible Lead is guided in a guide tube and the shower head at a front end of the guide tube is arranged. The guide tube is preferably at his front end is designed so that the shower head is essentially is horizontally extendable. The outlet of the shower head is here in the basic position of the shower head vertically to directed down. This allows a particularly ergonomic Use of the shower.

To a development of the invention are a shut-off valve and a Control provided for this shut-off valve. The Shut-off valve is arranged at a distance to the shower head. The operating element is preferably immediately behind the shower head on a guide tube stored in which the flexible conduit is guided.

To a development of the invention is provided that the operating element is annular. This allows a particularly simple operation of the shut-off valve. The operating element is displaceable according to a development of the invention as well rotatably mounted. When moving the amount of water and / or the water temperature and when turning the water temperature and / or set the amount of water. This allows a simple as well as safe adjustment of the amount of water or the water temperature.

To a development of the invention is provided that when you press the control element an electronically evaluable signal is generated. This signal is according to an embodiment of the invention generated by means of a potentiometer or with two potentiometers. These potentiometers are according to a development of Invention foil potentiometer. That forms a foil potentiometer a transducer to form a signal with which the amount of water is set and the other film potentiometer is used for education a signal for adjusting the water temperature.

To a development of the invention is a retractor for provided the flexible line. Such a retractor allows the flexible conduit in a small space and closed to accommodate. In addition, it can be prevented that previously hanging end of the flexible line, for example gets stuck in the sink and thus the shower head can not be removed. The retractor allows also a flush mounting.

The Retractor can be particularly simple and reliable be trained if, according to a development of Invention arranged in an interior of a cylindrical rotatable part is, which is wrapped by the flexible cable. Another constructive Simplification arises when, according to a development the invention, the retractor comprises a connecting tube, a first pipe end for connecting the flexible pipe and a second pipe end for connecting a water supply line and rotating this connecting tube at said second end is mounted on a side wall of the retractor.

The Rolling back of the flexible conduit in the retractor is particularly easy and reliable due to a coil spring.

To a development of the invention is provided that the shower forms a unit with the retractor. this makes possible a particularly simple assembly, as the shower with the retractor can be pre-assembled. The assembly is further simplified, if according to a further training this unit also includes the shut-off valve. Preferably, this shut-off valve is on arranged the retractor. To operate the shut-off valve the signal generated by the control element via a suitable Signal line or transmitted without contact become.

Further advantageous features emerge from the dependent claims, which follow description and drawing. Further advantageous embodiments will be apparent from the independent claims 29, 32 and 34. In these embodiments, the flexible conduit can also be omitted. The flexible cable is here thus optional.

One Embodiment of the invention will be described below explained in detail the drawing. Show it:

1 2 is a schematic view of a perspective view of the pull-out shower according to the invention;

2 schematically a spatial view of the shower head,

3 another view of the shower head,

4 a section through the shower head,

5 also a section through the shower head and the front end of the guide tube with the operating element,

6 a section through the control element and the front end of the guide tube in an enlarged scale,

7 a section through the operating element,

8th a spatial view of the operating element,

9 a spatial view of a part of the operating element,

10 a view of the underside of the inventive pull-out shower,

11 a further schematic and spatial view of the invention extract extract,

12 schematically a spatial view of a part of the retractor,

13 schematically a spatial view of another part of the retractor,

14 schematically a spatial view of a part of the retractor and

15 schematically a spatial view of another part of the retractor.

The pull-out shower 1 according to 1 has a shower head 2 with a housing 8th in which a button 9 is slidably mounted. The key 9 is used to actuate a changeover valve V, which will be explained below. The shower head 2 is at an in 5 indicated flexible line 78 connected in a curved guide tube 4 is pulled out. The flexible line 78 is at the rear end, not shown here in a retractor 5 rolled up. The shower head 2 can in 1 to the left from the guide tube 4 be pulled out, with the flexible line 78 under tension the in 15 shown spring 69 is rolled off. This spring 69 allows a return of the flexible line 78 and thus a return of the flexible line 78 until the shower head 2 get back in the in 1 is shown in rest position. The supply of water to the shower head 2 takes place via an in 1 only indicated water pipe 77 that has a shut-off valve 76 with a connection part 79 the retractor 5 connected is. For fastening the pull-out shower 1 For example, on a cover of a kitchen, not shown here, is on the guide tube 4 a flange 75 arranged. For attachment also serve connecting means 58 , which are formed for example as hexagon nuts. The retractor 5 has according to 1 the shape of a disc wheel and can be mounted in a box, not shown here or flush. The shut-off valve 76 Can be fixed with the retractor 5 be connected. However, this is not mandatory. Preferably, the pull-out shower forms 1 a unit from the shower head 2 , the guide tube 4 and the retractor 5 and the shut-off valve 76 , To operate the shut-off valve 76 is at the front end of the guide tube 4 a control 3 arranged, which is annular and that on the guide tube 4 is movable. When moving the control 3 a signal is emitted with which the shut-off valve 76 is controlled. The signal transmission can be done via a signal line not shown here or contactless.

The shower head 2 is according to the 5 via a joint K with the flexible pipe 78 connected. This joint is preferably a ball joint K, which is a joint ball 15 which is connected to a connection element 7 is arranged. The joint ball 15 sits in a joint socket 18 passing through a water guide part 19 is formed. A union nut 12 connects the connection element 7 movable with the water guide part 19 , A sealing ring 16 seals the water guide part 19 opposite the joint ball 15 from. The shower head 2 can thus with respect to the flexible line 78 be moved in all directions. On the one hand, this is the degree of freedom of the shower head 2 increases and on the other hand, the flexible line 78 when using the shower less stressed twisting and bending. The life of the pull-out shower 1 and in particular the flexible line 78 can be increased. The here only schematically ge showed flexible lead 78 is about a screw thread 17 with the connection element 7 releasably connected.

Is the shut-off valve 76 opened, water flows through the flexible pipe 78 and through a passage 20 of the connection element 7 in a water channel 21 , according to 4 first obliquely upwards and finally down to a changeover valve V leads. This changeover valve V is in the water guide part 19 stored, in turn, in a housing 8th is stored. This case 8th has a recess 11 in which the key 9 is mounted limited displaceable. The key 9 is on the case 8th snapped on what the case 8th according to 4 at least one locking cam 82 is provided on the a locking cams 81 the button 9 is locked. The 4 shows the button 9 at rest. To actuate the changeover valve V is in 4 the key 9 against the retroactive force of a spring 30 postponed.

The changeover valve V has a valve housing 22 in which a valve body 23 is slidably mounted. This valve body 23 located in 4 with a sealing elements 24 at a first valve seat 25 at. By pressing the button 9 can this valve body 23 against the retroactive force of a spring 83 from the valve seat 25 lifted and to a second valve seat 26 be created. Due to the water pressure, this position of the valve body 23 held. Is the water pressure by closing the shut-off valve 76 lifted, so the valve body 23 by the tension of the spring 83 independently in the in 4 shown position moves.

The changeover valve V connects the water supply channel 21 with a shower insert B, according to 5 a replaceable sieve 42 as well as on the circumference of this sieve 42 several nozzles 41 has. The sieve 42 may be formed in a conventional manner as a so-called pervator. In one position, the water flows through the nozzles 41 and in the other position through the sieve 42 , There are thus two types of jet possible here, between which V can be selected by corresponding switching of the changeover valve. The estuary 6 of the shower insert B is in the in 4 shown basic position of the shower head 2 directed vertically downwards. The outflow of water takes place through an elongated recess of the button 9 , By moving the shower head 2 this beam can be directed in other directions accordingly. When the shower head is pulled out 2 Such changes in direction are possible without the flexible cable 78 is moved.

The changeover valve V has a valve body 23 in the valve body 22 in a valve core 37 is limited displaced stored. With a sealing element 38 is the valve body 23 sealed against the valve core. Is the valve body 23 in the in the 4 and 5 shown position, this is with a sealing element 24 at the first valve seat 25 at. The water comes in this position from the water supply channel 21 through the diverter V through into a first passageway 39 and finally through the sieve 42 through and leaves the shower tray B as a beam.

Will the button 9 against the retroactive force of a spring 30 in the 4 and 5 moved to the right, so the valve body 23 against the retroactive force of a spring 29 moves and finally lies with the sealing element 24 at the second valve seat 26 at. The first passageway 29 is in this position of the valve body 23 locked. The water now passes from the water channel 21 in a second passageway 40 and finally flows through nozzles 41 outward.

To change the changeover valve V is the valve body 23 at one end over a driver 27 swiveling with a two-armed rocker arm or change lever 28 connected. This change lever 28 forms a seesaw. For storage of the change lever 28 is on a storage part 31 a cross-sectional angular bearing surface 35 arranged at which the change lever 28 on the back, like the 4 and 5 demonstrate. The change lever 28 has a first control surface 33 and a second control surface 34 , which run approximately at right angles to each other. These two control surfaces 33 and 34 work with a pestle 84 together, on an inside of the button 9 is attached. This pestle 84 is designed to be elastic. Will in the 5 the key 9 moved to the right, so will the front end of the plunger 84 with the second control surface 34 engaged and slides on this control surface 34 down and enters a depression 85 , Will the button 9 moves further in the same direction, then the shift lever 28 tilted and the valve body 23 in 4 respectively. 5 moved to the right, leaving the sealing element 24 at the valve seat 26 is applied. Will the button 9 let go, this is due to the tension of the spring 30 back to the original position. The valve body 23 remains in the set position. Will the button 9 moved again, the plunger arrives 84 in engagement with the first control surface 33 , so that finally the shift lever 28 again in the in the 4 and 5 shown position is tilted. The valve body 23 is taken along and takes it finally back into the 4 and 5 shown position. A return of the valve body 23 is also due to the tension of a spring 83 when the water is turned off and the pressure is lowered to zero. The pestle 84 is detachable on the inside of the button 9 attached and can be easily replaced.

The shower head 2 is as shown largely spherical. To this end, both have the housing 8th as well as the button 9 spherical outer surfaces 13 and 14 , At rest, the button protrudes 9 for example according to 3 something on the front of the case 8th out. When the button is printed 9 this is less the case. The shower head 2 is then still spherical. The outer diameter of the shower head 2 is in the range of 40 mm to 100 mm. Preferably, the outer diameter is about 70 mm, which results in an optimal adaptation to the inside of the hand. The shower head 2 Thus, it can be very ergonomically and easily grasped on its upper side with one hand and out of the guide tube 4 be pulled out. With the same hand can the button 9 in the directions of the double arrow ( 3 ).

For actuating the shut-off valve 76 is at the front end of the guide tube 4 a control 3 arranged, which is thus in the area of the shower head 2 is when it is at rest. The operating element 3 owns a ring 87 that is about a plane 43 of the guide tube 4 extends and on its outside a notch-like recess 46 has, which forms a mark on which the rotational position of the operating element 3 is recognizable. The recess 46 could also be formed by another suitable marking, for example by a protruding cam, a color marking or the like. The operating element 3 is limited in the longitudinal direction of the guide tube 4 displaceable, as in 3 the double arrow 80 suggests. In addition, the operating element 3 also limited in its scope rotatable.

The operating element 3 owns a first ring 47 , which forms a first transducer and is designed as a film potentiometer. This first ring 47 is in the guide tube 4 used and as in 6 shown on a bearing part 44 fixed axially, that is a recess 45 for receiving the connection element 7 has. In a lower thickened part has this first ring 47 on the underside a guide slot 48 in which a sled 49 is slidably mounted. This sled 49 is over a jetty 52 on a second ring 50 attached, in particular the 9 shows. This jetty 52 is in a slot-shaped recess 86 of the guide tube 4 movable, like the 6 and 10 demonstrate.

The second ring 50 forms a second transducer, which is also designed as a film potentiometer. On this second ring 50 is the ring 47 rotatably mounted. As the 6 and 9 show is on the sled 49 a grinder 51 arranged at one end of an elastically deflectable tongue 54 is arranged and according to 6 under tension on the first ring 47 is applied. When moving the actuator 3 in the longitudinal direction of the guide tube 4 slides the grinder 51 accordingly along the first ring 47 , which leads to an electrically evaluable signal in the form of a voltage change. Another not shown here grinder is in a recess 88 of the ring 87 arranged and fixed to the ring 87 connected. This grinder lies on the outside of the second ring 50 and generates an electronically evaluable signal in the form of a voltage change when the operating element 3 around the guide tube 4 is turned. The possible angle of rotation is through the recess 88 limited and is preferably about 180 ° or more.

The aforementioned evaluable signals are used to control the shut-off valve 76 transferred to this. This can be done with a signal line, not shown here, which the Potentionmeter P with the shut-off valve 76 combines. For example, with the moving of the control element 3 in the longitudinal direction of the guide tube 4 the amount of water can be adjusted. With a rotation of the operating element 3 then, for example, the water temperature can be regulated. In this case, the shut-off valve 76 designed as a so-called mixer tap to which a hot water pipe and a cold water pipe are connected. Such mixers are well known to those skilled in the art. Instead of a potentiometer, it is also possible, the displacement or rotation of the control element 3 due to a different physical effect, for example to transmit optically. In principle, however, a mechanical transmission would also be conceivable, for example. The operating element 3 can be arranged at a water connection, which is not designed as a shower but for example as a per se conventional faucet. The operating element 3 could also be arranged, for example, on a handle of a shower head.

The retractor 5 has a substantially tangentially arranged on a narrow side nozzle 56 on, an external thread 57 for connecting the guide tube 4 having. The connecting piece 56 takes the flexible line 78 on that inside a bowl-shaped case 55 with a connecting pipe 59 connected is. To make this connection has the connecting pipe 59 a first angled pipe end 60 , The flexible line 78 is through the connecting piece 56 introduced and for example in the first pipe end 60 screwed. This is a simple replacement of the flexible cable 78 possible. The connecting pipe 59 is at a second pipe end 61 in the middle of the case 55 rotatably mounted. At this second pipe end 61 , which according to the 1 with a connection part 79 to the outside into a depression 86 protrudes, is the shut-off valve 76 at brought. With the shut-off valve open 76 thus the water flows through the connecting pipe 59 and over the first pipe end 60 into the flexible pipe 78 and finally into the shower head 2 ,

The housing 55 is with the in the 13 and 15 shown lid 89 locked. This lid 89 has several locking tongues at its periphery 74 in corresponding detent openings 73 are engaged. On the inside of the lid 89 is a clamping ring 62 arranged in the middle of a wall 66 a journal 65 having, in a storage opening 72 of the lid 89 is used. The locking pin 65 is in accordance with 14 inside a driver 67 , which has several teeth on its circumference 68 having. The driver 67 serves to tension a spring 69 , which is designed here as a spiral spring and in an inside of the lid 89 molded ring 71 is attached. A bent spring end 70 is arranged so that this when turning the clamping ring 62 is taken away by this.

The clamping ring 62 has a recess 63 as well as an approach 64 , which with attached lid 89 the connecting pipe 59 with the clamping ring 62 connect. Is now the flexible line 78 on the clamping ring 62 wound up and the shower head 2 according to 11 in the rest position, so the shower head 2 from the guide tube 4 be pulled out. The clamping ring 62 is turned here and at the same time is the spring 69 curious; excited. When returning the shower head 2 in the rest position, the clamping ring 62 in the opposite direction while relaxing the spring 69 turned. The feather 69 is designed so that it is not completely relaxed when the shower head 2 at rest. With a residual tension of the spring 69 becomes the shower head 2 kept in the rest position. This rest position is thus guaranteed at each return. The retractor 5 For example, can be mounted flush or it can, for example, under a kitchen cover in a box or freely arranged. As already mentioned, the shut-off valve 76 or the mixing valve on the retractor 5 arranged.

The retractor 5 is according to the 1 and 10 with respect to the plane of the guide tube 4 oriented at right angles, but can with respect to the guide tube 4 can be rotated arbitrarily and thereby adapted to the mounting options.

1

pull-out spray

2

shower head

3

operating element

4

guide tube

5

retractor

6

muzzle

7

connecting element

8th

casing

9

button

10

recess

11

recess

12

Nut

13

outer surface

14

area

15

joint ball

16

sealing ring

17

inner thread

18

socket

19

Water guide member

20

passage

21

Water duct

22

valve housing

23

valve body

24

sealing element

25

first valve seat

26

second valve seat

27

takeaway

28

shift lever

29

feather

30

feather

31

bearing part

32

narrow side

33

first control surface

34

second control surface

35

storage area

36

scenery

37

valve core

38

sealing element

39

first Through channel

40

second Through channel

41

jet

42

scree

43

area

44

bearing part

45

recess

46

recess

47

first ring

48

guide slot

49

carriage

50

second ring

51

grinder

52

web

53

double arrow

54

tongue

55

casing

56

spigot

57

external thread

58

connecting means

59

connecting pipe

60

first pipe end

61

second pipe end

62

clamping ring

63

recess

64

approach

65

journal

66

wall

67

takeaway

68

tooth

69

feather

70

spring end

71

ring

72

bearing opening

73

latching openings

74

locking tongues

75

flange

76

shut-off valve

77

water pipe

78

flexible management

79

connector

80

double arrow

81

locking cams

82

locking cams

83

feather

84

tappet

85

deepening

86

deepening

87

ring

88

recess

89

cover

B

shower use

K

ball joint

P

potentiometer

V

diverter

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• US 2004/0112985 [0003]
• EP 0704252 A [0004]
• - EP 1616628 A [0005]

Claims (28)

Pull-out shower with a shower head ( 2 ) connected to a flexible water pipe ( 78 ) and in a housing ( 8th ) a water channel ( 21 ), which the flexible water pipe ( 78 ) with one in the housing ( 8th ) arranged outlet valve (V), with one on the shower head ( 2 ) arranged outlet ( 6 ) and with funds ( 9 ) for actuating the outlet valve (V), characterized in that the shower head ( 2 ) via a joint (K) with the flexible conduit ( 78 ) connected is. Shower according to claim 1, characterized in that the joint (K) is a ball joint. Shower according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the shower head ( 2 ) is formed substantially spherical. Shower according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the means ( 9 ) for actuating the outlet valve (V) as a button ( 9 ) are formed, which are displaceable in the housing ( 8th ) is mounted and a portion of the spherical shape of the shower head ( 2 ). Shower according to claim 4, characterized in that the button ( 9 ) on a front side of the shower head ( 2 ) and manually by pressure against the retroactive force of a spring ( 30 ) is displaceable. Shower according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the button ( 9 ) on the housing ( 8th ) is locked. Shower according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the outlet valve (V) is a diverter valve and a displaceable valve body ( 23 ), which in a first position on a first valve seat ( 25 ) and in a second position on a second valve seat ( 26 ) is present. Shower according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the means for actuating the outlet valve (V) a two-armed rocker arm ( 28 ) and that this rocker arm ( 28 ) with a pestle ( 84 ) is adjustable, depending on the position of the outlet valve (V) on one or the other arm of the rocker arm ( 28 ) and thereby the rocker arm ( 28 ). Shower according to claim 7 or 8, characterized that the outlet valve (V) with a mechanical T-flip-flop switchable is. Shower according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the flexible conduit ( 78 ) in a guide tube ( 4 ) is guided and the shower head ( 2 ) in a rest position at a front end of this guide tube ( 4 ) is arranged. Shower according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the shower head ( 2 ) has an outer diameter of 40 mm to 100 mm and preferably about 70 mm. Shower according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the flexible conduit ( 78 ) is formed by an Agraff tube. Shower according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that a shut-off valve ( 76 ) and a control element ( 3 ) are provided, wherein the shut-off valve ( 76 ) by pressing the operating element ( 3 ) is operable. Shower according to claim 13, characterized in that the shut-off valve ( 76 ) is a mixing valve and that on the operating element ( 3 ) The amount of water and the water temperature is adjustable. Shower according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that the operating element ( 3 ) is annular. Shower according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the operating element ( 3 ) behind the shower head ( 2 ) on the guide tube ( 4 ) and in particular at a front end of the guide tube ( 4 ) is stored. Shower according to one of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that the operating element ( 3 ) is slidably mounted as well as rotatable and that when moving the amount of water and / or the water temperature and when turning the water temperature and / or the amount of water is adjustable. Shower according to one of claims 13 to 17, characterized in that when operating the operating element ( 3 ) an electronically evaluable signal is generated. Shower according to claim 18, characterized that the electronically evaluable signal from a potentiometer (P) is generated. Shower according to claim 19, characterized in that a first displacement sensor ( 47 ) for adjusting the amount of water or the water temperature and a second transducer ( 50 ) are provided for adjusting the water temperature or the amount of water. Shower according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that a retractor ( 5 ) for the flexible line ( 78 ) is provided. Shower according to claim 21, characterized in that the retractor ( 5 ) has the form of a disc wheel and the flexible conduit ( 78 ) substantially tangentially into a housing ( 55 ) of the retractor ( 5 ) is introduced. Shower according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that the retractor ( 5 ) in an interior a cylindrical rotatable part ( 62 ) of the flexible conduit ( 78 ) is wrapped. Shower according to one of claims 21 to 23, characterized in that the retractor ( 5 ) a connecting pipe ( 59 ) having a first pipe end ( 60 ) for connecting the flexible line ( 78 ) and a second pipe end ( 61 ) for connecting a water supply line ( 77 ) and that this connecting tube ( 59 ) at said second pipe end ( 61 ) rotatable on a side wall of the retractor ( 5 ) is stored. Shower according to one of claims 21 to 24, characterized in that for rewinding the flexible pipe ( 78 ) in the retractor ( 5 ) a coil spring ( 69 ) or another spring element is arranged. Shower according to one of claims 21 to 25, characterized in that it is connected to the retractor ( 5 ) forms a unit. Shower according to claim 26, characterized in that the unit also has a shut-off valve ( 76 ) and in particular comprises a mixing valve. Shower according to claim 26 or 27, characterized in that the retractor ( 5 ) is suitable for flush mounting.