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EP0064178A2
EP0064178A2 EP82103105A EP82103105A EP0064178A2 EP 0064178 A2 EP0064178 A2 EP 0064178A2 EP 82103105 A EP82103105 A EP 82103105A EP 82103105 A EP82103105 A EP 82103105A EP 0064178 A2 EP0064178 A2 EP 0064178A2
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47KSANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/02Baths
    • A47K3/022Baths specially adapted for particular use, e.g. for washing the feet, for bathing in sitting position
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H35/00Baths for specific parts of the body
    • A61H35/006Baths for specific parts of the body for the feet
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/02Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes heated or cooled
    • A61H2201/0207Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes heated or cooled heated
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/02Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes heated or cooled
    • A61H2201/0221Mechanism for heating or cooling
    • A61H2201/0228Mechanism for heating or cooling heated by an electric resistance element
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/02Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes heated or cooled
    • A61H2201/0221Mechanism for heating or cooling
    • A61H2201/0228Mechanism for heating or cooling heated by an electric resistance element
    • A61H2201/0235Thermistors with Positive Temperature Coefficient [PTC]
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/02Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes heated or cooled
    • A61H2201/0221Mechanism for heating or cooling
    • A61H2201/0242Mechanism for heating or cooling by a fluid circulating in the apparatus
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61HPHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/12Feet

Abstract

In a foot basin with a controllable electrical heating facility for the bathing liquid and a massage facility, in order to reduce the number of components and to simplify the control of the heating facility, there is provided in the base area of the basin body (1) at least one hollow raised portion (17) which is open at the bottom, and an electronic heating cartridge (15) with self-regulation is arranged in the cavity (16) of the raised portion (17). <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fußbadewanne mit einer regelbaren elektrischen Heizeinrichtung für die Badeflüssigkeit und einer Massageeinrichtung.The invention relates to a foot bath with a controllable electric heating device for the bath fluid and a massage device.

Bei einer bekannten Fußbadewanne dieser Art (US-PS 4 057 053) ist die Heizeinrichtung durch als Widerstandsheizung wirksame Heizstreifen gebildet, die unterhalb einer Metallkappe im Bereich einer Öffnung im Wannenkörperboden angeordnet sind. Abgesehen davon, daß die so gebildete Heizeinrichtung zur Regelung nur durch einen unabhängigen Thermostaten zu beeinflussen ist, werden auch Maßnahmen zum Schutze des Benutzers gegen Verbrennungen bei Berühren der Metallkappe notwendig.In a known foot bath of this type (US Pat. No. 4,057,053), the heating device is formed by heating strips which act as resistance heating and are arranged below a metal cap in the region of an opening in the floor of the tub body. Apart from the fact that the heating device thus formed can only be influenced by an independent thermostat, measures to protect the user against burns when touching the metal cap are also necessary.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung den baulichen Aufwand bei Fußbadewannen gering zu halten und die Regelung der Heizeinrichtung zu vereinfachen.It is an object of the invention to keep the construction costs for foot baths low and to simplify the control of the heating device.

Erfindungsgemäß ist diese Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß im Bodenbereich des Wannenkörpers mindestens eine nach unten offene hohle Erhebung ausgebildet ist und daß in der Höhlung der Erhebung eine elektronische Heizpatrone mit Selbstregelung angeordnet ist. Als elektronische Heizpatrone kann eine an sich bekannte PTC-Halbleiterheizung dienen, die als alleiniger Bauteil die Aufheizung der Badeflüssigkeit, z.B. Wasser, und die selbsttätige Einregelung einer vorbestimmten Badeflüs- sigkeitstemperatur übernimmt. Es entspricht der Erfindung, daß eine beliebige Anzahl, z.B.drei elektronische Heizpatronen und eine entsprechende Anzahl Erhebungen vorgesehen sein können.According to the invention, this object is achieved in that at least one hollow elevation which is open at the bottom is formed in the bottom region of the tub body and that an electronic heating cartridge with self-regulation is arranged in the cavity of the elevation. As electronic immersion heater is known per se PTC semiconductor heating can serve as the sole component adeflüs- the heating of the bath liquid, eg water, and the automatic controlling on predetermined B sigkeitstemperatur takes over. It is in accordance with the invention that any number, for example three electronic heating cartridges and a corresponding number of surveys can be provided.

In Ausgestaltung der Fußbadewanne kann die Erhebung durch eine einstückig mit dem Wannenkörper ausgebildete Einziehung oder Ausdrückung gebildet sein. Auch ist möglich, die Erhebung durch einen unabhängigen topfförmigen Bauteil zu bilden, der insbesondere flüssigkeitsdicht über eine Bodenöffnung mit dem Wannenkörper fest verbunden ist.In the embodiment of the foot bath, the elevation can be formed by a retraction or expression formed in one piece with the tub body. It is also possible to form the elevation by an independent pot-shaped component, which is in particular firmly connected to the tub body in a liquid-tight manner via a bottom opening.

Schließlich sind noch Maßnahmen zum verbesserten Wärmeübergang zwischen elektronischer Heizpatrone und Badeflüssigkeit dadurch erzielbar, daß die Heizpatrone Wärmeleitkörper und/oder die Erhebung wannenseitig als Wärmeleitkörper dienende rippenförmige Anformungen aufweist.Finally, measures for improved heat transfer between the electronic heating cartridge and bath fluid can be achieved in that the heating cartridge has heat-conducting bodies and / or the elevation on the tub side, which serves as heat-conducting bodies and has rib-shaped projections.

Die Erfindung ist in der Zeichnung anhand von Ausführungsbeispielen verdeutlicht. Hierin zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine Fußbadewanne in Seitenansicht,
  • Fig. 2 eine Fußbadewanne in Draufsicht,
  • Fig. 3 einen Teilschnitt, vergrößert und
  • Fig. 4 einen Teilschnitt einer Fußbadewanne anderer Ausbildung, vergrößert.
The invention is illustrated in the drawing using exemplary embodiments. Show here:
  • 1 is a foot bath in side view,
  • 2 a foot bath in top view,
  • Fig. 3 shows a partial section, enlarged and
  • Fig. 4 shows a partial section of a foot bath of another design, enlarged.

In den Figuren ist mit 1 ein topfförmiger Wannenkörper bezeichnet, dessen Offenseite durch einen Deckelteil 2 mit einer Durchführungsöffnung 3 übergriffen ist. Der Wannenkörper 1 weist mittig eine turmförmige Einziehung 4 für die Unterbringung einer Vibrationseinrichtung 5 auf, die auf am Wannenkörper 1 angeformte Stellflächen 6 für die Füße des Benutzers wirkt. Unterseitig ist der Wannenkörper 1 durch eine Platte 7 mit elastischen Stützgliedern 8 abgedeckt. Die Vibrationseinrichtung ist über elektrische Leiter 9, 10 und 11 mittels eines Schalters 12 an eine Stromquelle, z.B. das Stromnetz anlegbar. Außerdem ist mittels des Schalters 12 über die Leiter 9, 10 sowie Leiter 13 und 14 eine elektronische Heizeinrichtung, z.B. eine PTC-Halbleiterheizung mit dem Netz verbindbar. Die als Heizpatrone 15 gestaltete Halbleiterheizung ist in der Höhlung 16 einer Erhebung 17 (Fig. 4) von unten untergebracht. Die Erhebung 17 ist entsprechend den Fig. 1, 2 und 4 als Einziehung ausgebildet und einstückig mit dem Wannenkörper 1 ausgeführt.In the figures, 1 denotes a pot-shaped trough body, the open side of which is overlapped by a cover part 2 with a through opening 3. The bathtub body 1 has a tower-shaped indentation 4 in the middle for accommodating a vibration device 5, which acts on mounting surfaces 6 formed on the bathtub body 1 for the feet of the user. On the underside, the tub body 1 is covered by a plate 7 with elastic support members 8. The vibrating device is connected to a power source, e.g. the power grid can be created. In addition, by means of the switch 12 via the conductors 9, 10 and conductors 13 and 14, an electronic heating device, e.g. a PTC semiconductor heater can be connected to the network. The semiconductor heater designed as a heating cartridge 15 is accommodated in the cavity 16 of an elevation 17 (FIG. 4) from below. The elevation 17 is designed according to FIGS. 1, 2 and 4 as a retraction and made in one piece with the tub body 1.

Abweichend ist in Fig. 3 die Heizpatrone 15 in einem topfförmigen Bauteil 18 untergebracht, der über eine Öffnung 19 des Wannenkörpers 1 greift und, z.B. mittels eines Ringes 2o am Wannenkörpers 1 festgelegt ist.3, the heating cartridge 15 is accommodated in a cup-shaped component 18, which has a Opening 19 of the tub body 1 engages and is fixed to the tub body 1, for example by means of a ring 20.

Beim Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 4 ist die Heizpatrone 15 außen mit Wärmeleitkörpern 21 versehen, die als Rippen gestaltet sein können und die Heizpatrone 15 an der inneren Begrenzungsfläche 22 der Höhlung 16 abstützen. Gegebenenfalls außenseitig angeordnete rippenförmige Anformungen 23 können als Wärmeleitkörper zur verbesserten Ableitung der Wärme an die Badeflüssigkeit wirksam sein.In the embodiment of FIG. 4, the heating cartridge 15 is provided on the outside with heat-conducting bodies 21, which can be designed as ribs and support the heating cartridge 15 on the inner boundary surface 22 of the cavity 16. If appropriate, rib-shaped projections 23 arranged on the outside can be effective as heat-conducting bodies for improved dissipation of the heat to the bathing liquid.

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1. Fußbadewanne mit einer regelbaren elektrischen Heizeinrichtung für die Badeflüssigkeit und einer Massageeinrichtung, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Bodenbereich des Wannenkörpers (1) mindestens eine nach unten offene hohle Erhebung (17) ausgebildet ist und daß in der Höhlung (16) der Erhebung (17) eine elektronische Heizpatrone (15) mit Selbstregelung angeordnet ist.1. foot bath with a controllable electric heating device for the bathing liquid and a massage device, characterized in that at least one downwardly open hollow elevation (17) is formed in the bottom region of the tub body (1) and that in the cavity (16) of the elevation (17 ) an electronic heating cartridge (15) with self-regulation is arranged. 2. Fußbadewanne nach Patentanspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die elektronische Heizpatrone (15) durch eine Halbleiterheizung gebildet ist.2. foot bath according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic heating cartridge (15) is formed by a semiconductor heater. 3. Fußbadewanne nach Patentanspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Erhebung (17) durch eine einstückig mit dem Wannenkörper (1) ausgebildete Einziehung oder Ausdrückung gebildet ist (Fig. 4).3. foot bath according to claim 1, characterized in that the elevation (17) is formed by a recess or expression formed in one piece with the tub body (1) (Fig. 4). 4. Fußbadewanne nach Patentanspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Erhebung (17) durch einen unabhängigen topfförmigen Bauteil (18) gebildet ist, der flüssigkeitsdicht über eine Bodenöffnung (19) mit dem Wannenkörper (1) fest verbunden ist.4. foot bath according to claim 1, characterized in that the elevation (17) is formed by an independent cup-shaped component (18) which is firmly connected to the tub body (1) in a liquid-tight manner via a bottom opening (19). 5: Fußbadewanne nach Patentanspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der elektronischen Heizpatrone Wärmeleitkörper (21) zugeordnet sind.5: foot bath according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic heating cartridge heat conducting body (21) are assigned. 6. Fußbadewanne nach Patentanspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Erhebung (17) wannenseitig als wärme leitkörper dienende rippenförmige Anformungen (23) aufweist.6. foot bath according to patent claim 1, characterized in that the elevation (17) has rib-shaped projections (23) on the tub side serving as heat-conducting bodies.
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AU594956B2 (en) * 1986-05-02 1990-03-22 Hideaki Urakami Bath for warming hands and feet
US5588161A (en) * 1995-11-03 1996-12-31 Barradas; George Foot bath
EP1068849A3 (en) * 1999-07-16 2002-04-24 Helen of Troy, L.P. Foot therapy device
US6385795B1 (en) * 2000-08-02 2002-05-14 Homedics, Inc. Bath apparatus
US6393633B2 (en) 2000-08-02 2002-05-28 Homedics, Inc. Bath apparatus
US6568000B1 (en) 2002-04-19 2003-05-27 Homedics, Inc. Bath apparatus with therapy centers
US7065808B2 (en) 2002-06-11 2006-06-27 Conair Corporation Foot bath
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US4057053A (en) * 1976-05-04 1977-11-08 Clairol Incorporated Foot bath massager
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US3965495A (en) * 1975-06-02 1976-06-29 Dazey Products Company Hydrotherapy foot tub having heating and massaging means
DE2641894A1 (en) * 1975-09-23 1977-03-24 Philips Nv SELF-REGULATING HEATING ELEMENT
US4057053A (en) * 1976-05-04 1977-11-08 Clairol Incorporated Foot bath massager

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AU594956B2 (en) * 1986-05-02 1990-03-22 Hideaki Urakami Bath for warming hands and feet
US5588161A (en) * 1995-11-03 1996-12-31 Barradas; George Foot bath
EP1068849A3 (en) * 1999-07-16 2002-04-24 Helen of Troy, L.P. Foot therapy device
US6385795B1 (en) * 2000-08-02 2002-05-14 Homedics, Inc. Bath apparatus
US6393633B2 (en) 2000-08-02 2002-05-28 Homedics, Inc. Bath apparatus
US6505358B2 (en) 2000-08-02 2003-01-14 Homedics, Inc. Bath apparatus
US6725471B2 (en) 2000-08-02 2004-04-27 Homedics, Inc. Bath apparatus
US6568000B1 (en) 2002-04-19 2003-05-27 Homedics, Inc. Bath apparatus with therapy centers
US7065808B2 (en) 2002-06-11 2006-06-27 Conair Corporation Foot bath
CN104783702A (en) * 2015-04-03 2015-07-22 上海应用技术学院 Foot basin for healthcare

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