EP0291669A1 - Shower and bath cabin - Google Patents

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EP0291669A1
EP0291669A1 EP88105071A EP88105071A EP0291669A1 EP 0291669 A1 EP0291669 A1 EP 0291669A1 EP 88105071 A EP88105071 A EP 88105071A EP 88105071 A EP88105071 A EP 88105071A EP 0291669 A1 EP0291669 A1 EP 0291669A1
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  • the invention relates to a shower and bath cabin with a lying surface and a supply device for water opening above the lying surface.
  • a shower and bath cabin of the type mentioned at the outset is used to expose a patient's body to water in order to carry out medical or therapeutic treatment in this way.
  • a known shower and bath cabin which is described, for example, in EP-A2-194 625, the patient's body is exposed to water jets practically uniformly.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a shower and bath cabin of the type mentioned, which allows a targeted treatment of individual parts of a patient's body with a simple structure and simple, reliable application.
  • the object is achieved in that Above the lying surface, a carriage which can be moved along a guide is arranged, which carries at least one nozzle for dispensing water, which can be pivoted and changed in height relative to the carriage, and that a control device is provided for controlling the pressure and the amount of water and the position of the nozzle is.
  • the shower cabin according to the invention is characterized by a number of considerable advantages.
  • the movable carriage By means of the movable carriage, it is possible to arrange the nozzle attached to it specifically above certain areas of the lying surface and thus also above certain parts of the patient's body. It is thus possible to expose individual body parts, for example the feet, lower legs or upper body, to water treatment. This can prove to be particularly advantageous in the treatment of circulatory disorders or circulatory problems.
  • Due to the movability of the sled a spatially limited application of water is possible. Since the nozzles can be pivoted and adjusted in height relative to the slide, it is possible to influence both the impact energy of the individual water drops by changing the drop height and the angle of impact on the surface of the patient's body.
  • the shower and bathing cabin according to the invention thus enables a treatment of the patient's body which corresponds to the body being showered off by a hand shower led by a therapist. It is thus possible to carry out a therapy which can be controlled in a particularly subtle manner and can be adapted to the respective circumstances.
  • the control device according to the invention it is possible to specifically influence the pressure, the amount of water and the position of the nozzles.
  • the position of the nozzles can be caused, on the one hand, by pivoting or tilting the Nozzles and on the other hand can be changed by a process of the carriage.
  • the variable height of the nozzles makes it possible to influence the impact pressure of the water.
  • Suitable valve devices also make it possible to preselect the amount of water and, using a pressure reducing valve, the water pressure. It can prove to be particularly advantageous if the control device can be controlled according to a predetermined program sequence. However, it is also advantageously possible to operate the control device manually, this being possible either by the patient from the interior of the shower or bathing cabin, or by an operator located outside the cabin.
  • the nozzle is arranged so that it can be replaced. It can also prove to be advantageous if a plurality of nozzles are arranged on the carriage or if nozzles of different cross-section and / or different jet profiles are provided. In this way it is possible to adapt the shower and bath cabin to the respective conditions of use. For example, in the context of a therapy company, it is possible to treat different people with different requirements one after the other. This is particularly possible in a simple manner if a plurality of nozzles are provided and these are designed to be exchangeable, since then suitable nozzles can be used for the respective application purposes.
  • a very favorable further development of the shower and bathing cabin according to the invention is that additional flat nozzles for water supply are arranged above the lying surface. It is thus possible, for example, on the one hand the patient's body by means of the flat to sprinkle or shower the surface of the nozzles, while the nozzles arranged on the carriage can be used for the punctual treatment of individual body parts.
  • the flat nozzles can also be used to expose individual areas of the body, for example the feet, to water jets independently of the nozzles arranged on the carriage. It proves to be particularly advantageous if the flat nozzles can be used separately.
  • nozzles are each grouped in groups for the formation of shower heads or sprinkling heads. In this way it is possible to form individual sectors or zones of the shower or shower cubicle, which can each be put into operation at the same time. It is also possible, for example, to arrange one or more shower heads on the sled, each showering on a larger body area of the patient.
  • the slide can be moved over the entire length of the lying surface in order to reach all parts of the patient's body.
  • a pulsation device is provided in the water supply line, which can be driven mechanically, for example, by the water flow or by means of an electric motor and can advantageously be controlled by means of the control device.
  • An additional massage effect can be brought about by the pulsation device. Since there is the possibility of specifically influencing individual parts of the patient's body, these individual bodies can lots can also be massaged in a targeted manner using the pulsation device.
  • a further advantageous embodiment can be provided in that a trough which is fillable with water and is provided on the underside with a plurality of outlet nozzles is arranged above the slide and corresponds to the size of the lying surface.
  • the tub can be divided into several segments that can be individually filled with water; it is also possible in an advantageous manner to store the tub in a height-adjustable manner.
  • the patient can be irrigated continuously, which can be carried out in addition to the treatment through the nozzles. By means of this continuous irrigation, for example, an undesired cooling of the body parts of the patient can be avoided, which are not currently subjected to targeted treatment by the controllable nozzles.
  • a particularly advantageous development can be achieved by adding gases to the water.
  • the therapeutic effect can be influenced in a targeted manner by appropriate selection of the gases, for example it is possible to add a particularly high proportion of oxygen to the water. It is also advantageous if additional air nozzles are provided.
  • the air jets can be used, for example, to blow warm air into the cabin, through which individual parts of the patient's body can be warmed.
  • Fig. 1 the outside of an embodiment of the shower and bath cabin according to the invention is shown in front view. This has a lying surface 1, as well as an inlet opening 14, which is provided with closable, door-like elements which comprise a neck opening for the passage of the patient's head. Above the inlet opening 14, the cabin according to the invention has an operating console 16, by means of which the functions to be described below can be carried out.
  • FIG. 1 shows the sectional view of the cabin shown in Fig. 1.
  • a guide 3 is mounted above the lying surface 1, on which a carriage 4 can be moved along the lying surface 1.
  • a nozzle 5 is arranged on the underside of the carriage 4 and is connected to a supply device 2 for water via a flexible line 18.
  • the feed device 2 comprises a pump 19 and a collecting basin 17, in which the running water is collected.
  • the line leading from the pump 19 to the nozzle 5 can be shut off by means of a shut-off element 20.
  • a movement of the carriage 4 on the guide 3 can be controlled by means of a motor 21.
  • only one nozzle 5 is provided, which is designed in the form of a flat nozzle.
  • a tub 8 is arranged, which is divided into several segments shares.
  • the tub 8 has on its underside a multiplicity of outlet nozzles 9 through which the water running into the tub 8 emerges evenly, in the manner of a rain shower.
  • the tub 8 can also be supplied with water by means of the pump 19.
  • the cabin is provided with a heating device, not shown, by which the water can be preheated and kept at a certain temperature.
  • FIGS. 4 to 6 show further design variants of the shower and bathing cabin shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, wherein FIGS. 4 to 6 show a view according to FIG. 3 in a schematic manner.
  • a pulsing device 7 is interposed in the supply device for the water, which can be actuated by means of a motor 22. Furthermore, a plurality of shut-off elements 20 are provided, by means of which the water supply to the tub 8 and the nozzle designed as a flat nozzle 9 in this exemplary embodiment can be controlled.
  • the flat nozzle 6 is mounted on the carriage 4 so that it is adjustable in height over a wide range. The height-adjustable area of the nozzle is covered by a bellows 23.
  • a flat nozzle 6 is also provided, which is height-adjustable via telescopic elements 24.
  • a plurality of nozzles are combined to form a sprinkling head 13 summarized, which is box-shaped in the embodiment shown and enables field-like irrigation of the patient's body.
  • the irrigation head 13 can either be arranged fixedly on the slide 4, but it is also possible to make it pivotable in order to change the direction of spraying or spraying.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 show an exemplary embodiment of the pulsation device 7.
  • This is arranged in a feed pipe of the feed device for the water and has a rotatably mounted impact body 11, which can be designed, for example, in the form of a screw-like body and which is designed for flow through the pulsation device can be set in rotation.
  • a closing element 12 is firmly connected to the impact body 11 and, as can be seen from FIGS. 8 and 9, is constructed in such a way that when the impact body 11 rotates, the water drain from the pulsation device 7 is temporarily closed at least partially. In this way, depending on the flow rate of the water, a pulsation is caused.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 show a further embodiment variant of the irrigation head 13 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.
  • a plurality of irrigation heads 13 are arranged side by side, which are essentially in the form of cylinder tubes and have a plurality of nozzles 5 on their underside.
  • the individual irrigation heads 13 are mounted in a storage box 26, which is provided with a water inlet 25 and is mounted on the carriage 4. Through the inlet 25, the water flows into the storage box 26 and into the interior of the tubular irrigation heads 13, which are mounted in a sealing manner on the storage box 26, in order to ensure that the water only exits the calculation heads 13 through the nozzles 5.
  • the irrigation heads 13 are also rotatably mounted about their longitudinal axis on the storage box 26 and are connected to one another by means of a coupling rod 27 on which an actuating handle 28 is arranged.
  • the coupling rod 27 has a substantially horizontally arranged connecting strut 30 which can be displaced relative to the storage box 26 and which is articulated to the upper end of the actuating handle 28 and connecting struts 31, which are each connected to the irrigation heads 13, connected is.
  • the actuating handle or actuating lever 28 is pivotally connected to the bearing box 26 on a bearing 29 which is arranged in the plane of the central axes of the irrigation heads 13.
  • a parallelogram-like overall construction is thus created, which makes it possible to rotate the respective irrigation heads 13 by pivoting the actuating handle 28 and thus to change the position of the nozzles 5. The operator can thus determine the impact angle of the water emerging from the nozzles 5.
  • An actuation of the adjustment of the sprinkling heads 13, which are mounted on the storage box 26, can also be carried out hydraulically, pneumatically or servo-electrically, so that the control device of the shower and bath cabin can also adjust the position of the nozzles 5 to the requirements.
  • the pulsation device is preferably actuated and, if necessary, the carriage is moved, and the sprinkling heads shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 are adjusted by hydraulic motors. It is also advantageous to control the various shut-off elements hydraulically. A particularly high level of safety is achieved in this way, since the risk of an electric shock is substantially reduced. Furthermore, electric motors and valves can also be used, whereby low voltages of 12 to 24 volts should be selected here for safety reasons.
  • the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown, rather there are many possible variations for the person skilled in the art, in particular with regard to the type, size and design of the individual nozzles, the combination of the nozzles into individual functional groups and the control options.

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The shower and bath cabin is intended to permit a therapeutic treatment which is as varied as possible and can be adapted to the particular needs of the patient. According to the invention, a carriage (4) is arranged above a patient-supporting surface (1) and can be displaced along a guide (3), this carriage having at least one nozzle (5) for the delivery of water, which nozzle can be pivoted relative to the carriage (4) and can be vertically adjusted. In addition, the cabin has a control arrangement for controlling the pressure and quantity of the water and the position of the nozzle (5). <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Dusch- und Badekabine mit einer Liegefläche und einer oberhalb der Liegefläche mündenden Zuführungseinrichtung für Wasser.The invention relates to a shower and bath cabin with a lying surface and a supply device for water opening above the lying surface.

Eine Dusch- und Badekabine der eingangs genannten Art wird verwendet, um den Körper eines Patienten einer Wasserbeaufschlagung auszusetzen, um auf diese Weise eine medizinische oder therapeutische Behandlung durchzuführen. Bei einer bekannten Dusch- und Bade­kabine, welche beispielsweise in der EP-A2-194 625 beschrieben ist, erfolgt eine praktisch gleichmäßige Beaufschlagung des Körpers des Patienten mit Wasser­strahlen. Für bestimmte medizinische Anwendungs- zwecke kann es sich als notwendig erweisen, einzelne Körper­partien des Patienten in gezielter Weise Wasserstrahlen auszusetzen und auf diese Weise einer Wassertherapie zu unterziehen.A shower and bath cabin of the type mentioned at the outset is used to expose a patient's body to water in order to carry out medical or therapeutic treatment in this way. In a known shower and bath cabin, which is described, for example, in EP-A2-194 625, the patient's body is exposed to water jets practically uniformly. For certain medical applications, it may prove necessary to expose individual parts of the patient's body to water jets in a targeted manner and in this way to subject them to water therapy.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Dusch- ­und Badekabine der eingangs genannten Art zu schaffen, welche bei einfachem Aufbau und einfacher, betriebs­sicherer Anwendbarkeit eine gezielte Behandlung einzelner Partien des Körpers eines Patienten ermög­licht.The invention has for its object to provide a shower and bath cabin of the type mentioned, which allows a targeted treatment of individual parts of a patient's body with a simple structure and simple, reliable application.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe dadurch gelöst, daß oberhalb der Liegefläche ein längs einer Führung ver­fahrbarer Schlitten angeordnet ist, der zumindest eine Düse zur Abgabe von Wasser trägt, die relativ zum Schlitten verschwenkbar und höhenveränderbar ist, und daß eine Steuereinrichtung zur Steuerung des Drucks und der Menge des Wassers und der Stellung der Düse vorge­sehen ist.According to the invention the object is achieved in that Above the lying surface, a carriage which can be moved along a guide is arranged, which carries at least one nozzle for dispensing water, which can be pivoted and changed in height relative to the carriage, and that a control device is provided for controlling the pressure and the amount of water and the position of the nozzle is.

Die erfindungsgemäße Duschkabine zeichnet sich durch eine Reihe erheblicher Vorteile aus. Mittels des ver­fahrbaren Schlittens ist es möglich, die an diesem befestigte Düse gezielt oberhalb bestimmter Bereiche der Liegefläche und damit auch oberhalb bestimmter Körper­partien des Patienten anzuordnen. Es ist somit möglich, einzelne Körperteile, beispielsweise die Füße, die Unterschenkel oder den Oberkörper einer Wasserbehand­lung auszusetzen. Dies kann sich insbesondere bei der Behandlung von Durchblutungsstörungen oder Kreislauf­beschwerden als besonders vorteilhaft erweisen. Durch die Verfahrbarkeit des Schlittens ist eine räumlich begrenzte Wasserbeaufschlagung möglich. Da die Düsen relativ zum Schlitten verschwenkbar und höhenveränder­bar sind, ist es möglich, sowohl die Aufprallenergie der einzelnen Wassertropfen durch Veränderung der Fallhöhe zu beeinflussen, als auch den Auftreffwinkel auf die Oberfläche des Körpers des Patienten. Die erfindungs­gemäße Dusch- und Badekabine ermöglicht somit eine Behandlung des Körpers des Patienten, die einem Abbrausen des Körpers durch eine von einem Therapeuten geführte Handbrause entspricht. Es läßt sich somit eine besonders feinsinnig steuerbare und den jeweiligen Gegebenheiten anpaßbare Therapie durchführen. Mittels der erfindungsgemäßen Steuereinrichtung ist es möglich, den Druck, die Menge des Wassers und die Stellung der Düsen gezielt zu beeinflussen. Die Stellung der Düsen kann zum einen durch eine Verschwenkung oder Neigung der Düsen und zum anderen durch ein Verfahren des Schlittens verändert werden. Durch die Höhenveränderbarkeit der Düsen ist es möglich, den Aufpralldruck des Wassers zu beeinflussen. Durch geeignete Ventileinrichtungen ist es weiterhin möglich, die Wassermenge und, unter Verwendung eines Druckmindererventils, den Wasserdruck vorzuwählen. Dabei kann es sich als besonders vorteilhaft erweisen, wenn die Steuervorrichtung gemäß einem vorgegebenen Programmablauf steuerbar ist. Es ist aber auch in vor­teilhafter Weise möglich, die Steuereinrichtung manuell zu betätigen, wobei dies entweder durch den Patienten vom Innenraum der Dusch- oder Badekabine aus erfolgen kann, als auch durch ein außerhalb der Kabine befind­liche Bedienungsperson.The shower cabin according to the invention is characterized by a number of considerable advantages. By means of the movable carriage, it is possible to arrange the nozzle attached to it specifically above certain areas of the lying surface and thus also above certain parts of the patient's body. It is thus possible to expose individual body parts, for example the feet, lower legs or upper body, to water treatment. This can prove to be particularly advantageous in the treatment of circulatory disorders or circulatory problems. Due to the movability of the sled, a spatially limited application of water is possible. Since the nozzles can be pivoted and adjusted in height relative to the slide, it is possible to influence both the impact energy of the individual water drops by changing the drop height and the angle of impact on the surface of the patient's body. The shower and bathing cabin according to the invention thus enables a treatment of the patient's body which corresponds to the body being showered off by a hand shower led by a therapist. It is thus possible to carry out a therapy which can be controlled in a particularly subtle manner and can be adapted to the respective circumstances. By means of the control device according to the invention, it is possible to specifically influence the pressure, the amount of water and the position of the nozzles. The position of the nozzles can be caused, on the one hand, by pivoting or tilting the Nozzles and on the other hand can be changed by a process of the carriage. The variable height of the nozzles makes it possible to influence the impact pressure of the water. Suitable valve devices also make it possible to preselect the amount of water and, using a pressure reducing valve, the water pressure. It can prove to be particularly advantageous if the control device can be controlled according to a predetermined program sequence. However, it is also advantageously possible to operate the control device manually, this being possible either by the patient from the interior of the shower or bathing cabin, or by an operator located outside the cabin.

Eine besonders vorteilhafte Weiterentwicklung der Erfin­dung ist dadurch gegeben, daß die Düse auswechselbar angeordnet ist. Es kann sich weiterhin als günstig erweisen, wenn mehrere Düsen am Schlitten angeordnet sind oder wenn Düsen verschiedenen Querschnitts und/oder verschiedenen Strahlprofils vorgesehen sind. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, die Dusch- und Badekabine den jeweiligen Einsatzbedingungen anzupassen. Beispielsweise ist es im Rahmen eines Therapiebetriebes möglich, nach­einander verschiedene Personen mit unterschiedlichen Anforderungen zu behandeln. Dies ist besonders dann in einfacher Weise möglich, wenn mehrere Düsen vorgesehen sind und diese auswechselbar ausgestaltet sind, da dann für die jeweiligen Anwendungszwecke geeignete Düsen verwendet werden können.A particularly advantageous further development of the invention is given in that the nozzle is arranged so that it can be replaced. It can also prove to be advantageous if a plurality of nozzles are arranged on the carriage or if nozzles of different cross-section and / or different jet profiles are provided. In this way it is possible to adapt the shower and bath cabin to the respective conditions of use. For example, in the context of a therapy company, it is possible to treat different people with different requirements one after the other. This is particularly possible in a simple manner if a plurality of nozzles are provided and these are designed to be exchangeable, since then suitable nozzles can be used for the respective application purposes.

Eine sehr günstige Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Dusch- und Badekabine liegt darin, daß oberhalb der Liegefläche zusätzliche Flachdüsen zur Wasserzufuhr angeordnet sind. Es ist somit möglich, beispielsweise zum einen den Körper des Patienten mittels der Flach­ düsen flächig zu beregnen oder abzuduschen, während die an dem Schlitten angeordneten Düsen zur punktuellen Be­handlung einzelner Körperteile verwendet werden können. Die Flachdüsen können auch verwendet werden, um einzelne Körperbereiche, beispielsweise die Füße unabhängig von der an dem Schlitten angeordneten Düsen Wasserstrahlen auszusetzen. Dabei erweist es sich insbesondere als vor­teilhaft, wenn die Flachdüsen separat in Einsatz bring­bar sind.A very favorable further development of the shower and bathing cabin according to the invention is that additional flat nozzles for water supply are arranged above the lying surface. It is thus possible, for example, on the one hand the patient's body by means of the flat to sprinkle or shower the surface of the nozzles, while the nozzles arranged on the carriage can be used for the punctual treatment of individual body parts. The flat nozzles can also be used to expose individual areas of the body, for example the feet, to water jets independently of the nozzles arranged on the carriage. It proves to be particularly advantageous if the flat nozzles can be used separately.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung ist dadurch ge­geben, daß die Düsen jeweils in Gruppen zur Ausbildung von Brauseköpfen oder Beregnungsköpfen zusammengefaßt sind. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, einzelne Sekto­ren oder Zonen der Dusch- oder Brausekabine auszubil­den, welche jeweils gleichzeitig in Betrieb setzbar sind. Es ist auch beispielsweise möglich, an dem Schlit­ten einen oder mehrere Brauseköpfe anzuordnen, die je­weils einen größeren Körperbereich des Patienten be­duschen.A further advantageous embodiment is given in that the nozzles are each grouped in groups for the formation of shower heads or sprinkling heads. In this way it is possible to form individual sectors or zones of the shower or shower cubicle, which can each be put into operation at the same time. It is also possible, for example, to arrange one or more shower heads on the sled, each showering on a larger body area of the patient.

Hinsichtlich einer vollständen Therapie des Patienten ist es weiterhin wünschenswert, daß der Schlitten über die gesamte Länge der Liegefläche verfahrbar ist, um alle Körperteile des Patienten zu erreichen.With regard to complete therapy of the patient, it is further desirable that the slide can be moved over the entire length of the lying surface in order to reach all parts of the patient's body.

Eine weitere günstige Weiterentwicklung ist dadurch gegeben, daß in der Wasserzuleitung eine Pulsierein­richtung vorgesehen ist, welche beispielsweise mecha­nisch durch die Wasserströmung oder mittels eines Elektromotors antreibbar ist und in vorteilhafter Weise mittels der Steuereinrichtung steuerbar sein kann. Durch die Pulsiereinrichtung kann ein zusätzlicher Massage­effekt hervorgerufen werden. Da die Möglichkeit einer gezielten Beeinflussung einzelner Körperpartien des Patienten gegeben ist, können diese einzelnen Körper­ partien auch gezielt mittels der Pulsiereinrichtung massiert werden.A further favorable further development is given in that a pulsation device is provided in the water supply line, which can be driven mechanically, for example, by the water flow or by means of an electric motor and can advantageously be controlled by means of the control device. An additional massage effect can be brought about by the pulsation device. Since there is the possibility of specifically influencing individual parts of the patient's body, these individual bodies can lots can also be massaged in a targeted manner using the pulsation device.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung kann dadurch gegeben sein, daß oberhalb des Schlittens eine der Größe der Liegefläche entsprechende, an ihrer Unterseite mit einer Vielzahl von Austrittsdüsen versehene, mit Wasser füllbare Wanne angeordnet ist. In vorteilhafter Weise kann die Wanne in mehrere, einzeln mit Wasser befüll­bare Segmente unterteilt sein, es ist auch in vorteil­hafter Weise möglich, die Wanne höhenveränderbar zu lagern. Mittels der zusätzlichen Wanne kann eine gleich­mäßige Dauerberegnung des Patienten erfolgen, welche zusätzlich zu der Behandlung durch die Düsen erfolgen kann. Mittels dieser Dauerberegnung kann beispiels­weise ein unerwünschtes Abkühlen der Körperpartien des Patienten vermieden werden, welche momentan nicht einer gezielten Behandlung durch die steuerbaren Düsen unter­worfen sind.A further advantageous embodiment can be provided in that a trough which is fillable with water and is provided on the underside with a plurality of outlet nozzles is arranged above the slide and corresponds to the size of the lying surface. Advantageously, the tub can be divided into several segments that can be individually filled with water; it is also possible in an advantageous manner to store the tub in a height-adjustable manner. Using the additional tub, the patient can be irrigated continuously, which can be carried out in addition to the treatment through the nozzles. By means of this continuous irrigation, for example, an undesired cooling of the body parts of the patient can be avoided, which are not currently subjected to targeted treatment by the controllable nozzles.

Eine besonders vorteilhafte Weiterbildung kann dadurch erfolgen, daß dem Wasser Gase beigemischt sind. Durch entsprechende Auswahl der Gase kann der Therapieeffekt gezielt beeinflußt werden, so ist es beispielsweise möglich, dem Wasser einen besonders hohen Anteil an Sauerstoff beizufügen. Weiterhin ist es vorteilhaft, wenn zusätzliche Luftdüsen vorgesehen sind. Mittels der Luftdüsen läßt sich beispielsweise Warmluft in die Kabine einblasen, durch welche einzelne Körperpartien des Patienten erwärmt werden können.A particularly advantageous development can be achieved by adding gases to the water. The therapeutic effect can be influenced in a targeted manner by appropriate selection of the gases, for example it is possible to add a particularly high proportion of oxygen to the water. It is also advantageous if additional air nozzles are provided. The air jets can be used, for example, to blow warm air into the cabin, through which individual parts of the patient's body can be warmed.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand von Ausführungs­beispielen in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung beschrieben. Dabei zeigt:

  • Fig. 1 eine stirnseitige Außenansicht der er­findungsgemäßen Dusch- und Badekabine;
  • Fig. 2 eine Seitenansicht, im Schnitt, entlang der Linie II-II von Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 eine stirnseitige Schnittansicht gemäß den Fig. 1 und 2 entlang der Linie III-III von Fig. 2;
  • Fig. 4 eine Teilansicht, ähnlich Fig. 3, eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels der er­findungsgemäßen Dusch- und Badekabine;
  • Fig. 5 eine Ansicht eines weiteren Ausführungs­beispiels, ähnlich Fig. 4;
  • Fig. 6 eine Ansicht eines weiteren Ausführungs­beispiels, ähnlich Fig. 4;
  • Fig. 7 eine Teilansicht eines weiteren Ausfüh­rungsbeispiels, ähnlich Fig. 2;
  • Fig. 8 eine schematische Darstellung einer Seitenansicht eines Ausführungsbei­spiels einer Pulsiereinrichtung;
  • Fig. 9 eine schematische stirnseitige Ansicht der in Fig. 8 gezeigten Pulsiereinrich­tung;
  • Fig. 10 eine Seitenansicht, im Schnitt, eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels eines Teils der erfindungsgemäßen Dusch- und Badekabine;
  • Fig. 11 eine Unteransicht des in Fig. 10 ge­zeigten Ausführungsbeispiels; und
  • Fig. 12 eine Seitenansicht des in den Fig. 10 und 11 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiels, ähnlich Fig. 2.
The invention is described below using exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the drawing. It shows:
  • Figure 1 is an external front view of the shower and bath cabin according to the invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a side view, in section, along the line II-II of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is an end sectional view according to Figures 1 and 2 along the line III-III of Fig. 2.
  • 4 shows a partial view, similar to FIG. 3, of a further exemplary embodiment of the shower and bathing cabin according to the invention;
  • Fig. 5 is a view of another embodiment, similar to Fig. 4;
  • Fig. 6 is a view of another embodiment, similar to Fig. 4;
  • Fig. 7 is a partial view of another embodiment, similar to Fig. 2;
  • 8 shows a schematic illustration of a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a pulsation device;
  • FIG. 9 shows a schematic end view of the pulsation device shown in FIG. 8;
  • 10 shows a side view, in section, of a further exemplary embodiment of part of the shower and bathing cabin according to the invention;
  • Fig. 11 is a bottom view of the embodiment shown in Fig. 10; and
  • 12 is a side view of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, similar to FIG. 2.

In Fig. 1 ist in Stirnansicht die Außenseite einer Aus­führungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Dusch- und Badekabine dargestellt. Diese weist eine Liegefläche 1 auf, sowie eine Einlaßöffnung 14, welche mit verschließbaren, tür­artigen Elementen versehen ist, die einen Halsausschnitt zum Durchtritt des Kopfes des Patienten umfassen. Ober­halb der Einlaßöffnung 14 weist die erfindungsgemäße Kabine eine Bedienungskonsole 16 auf, mittels derer die nachstehend zu beschreibenden Funktionen ausgeführt werden können.In Fig. 1, the outside of an embodiment of the shower and bath cabin according to the invention is shown in front view. This has a lying surface 1, as well as an inlet opening 14, which is provided with closable, door-like elements which comprise a neck opening for the passage of the patient's head. Above the inlet opening 14, the cabin according to the invention has an operating console 16, by means of which the functions to be described below can be carried out.

Die Fig. 2 und 3 zeigen die Schnittansicht der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Kabine. Oberhalb der Liegefläche 1 ist eine Führung 3 gelagert, an welcher ein Schlitten 4 längs der Liegefläche 1 verfahrbar ist. An der Unterseite des Schlittens 4 ist eine Düse 5 angeordnet, welche über eine flexible Leitung 18 mit einer Zuführungseinrich­tung 2 für Wasser verbunden ist. Die Zuführungseinrich­tung 2 umfaßt eine Pumpe 19 sowie ein Sammelbecken 17, in welchem das ablaufende Wasser gesammelt wird. Die von der Pumpe 19 zu der Düse 5 führende Leitung ist mittels eines Absperrelements 20 absperrbar. Eine Bewegung des Schlittens 4 an der Führung 3 ist mittels eines Motors 21 steuerbar. In dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist nur eine Düse 5 vorgesehen, welche in Form einer Flach­düse ausgebildet ist.2 and 3 show the sectional view of the cabin shown in Fig. 1. A guide 3 is mounted above the lying surface 1, on which a carriage 4 can be moved along the lying surface 1. A nozzle 5 is arranged on the underside of the carriage 4 and is connected to a supply device 2 for water via a flexible line 18. The feed device 2 comprises a pump 19 and a collecting basin 17, in which the running water is collected. The line leading from the pump 19 to the nozzle 5 can be shut off by means of a shut-off element 20. A movement of the carriage 4 on the guide 3 can be controlled by means of a motor 21. In the exemplary embodiment shown, only one nozzle 5 is provided, which is designed in the form of a flat nozzle.

Oberhalb der Führung 3 und des Schlittens 4 ist eine Wanne 8 angeordnet, welche in mehrere Segmente unter­ teilt ist. Die Wanne 8 weist an ihrer Unterseite eine Vielzahl von Austrittsdüsen 9 auf, durch welche das in die Wanne 8 laufende Wasser gleichmäßig, in der Art eines Regenschauers austritt. Die Wanne 8 ist eben­falls mittels der Pumpe 19 mit Wasser versorgbar.Above the guide 3 and the carriage 4, a tub 8 is arranged, which is divided into several segments shares. The tub 8 has on its underside a multiplicity of outlet nozzles 9 through which the water running into the tub 8 emerges evenly, in the manner of a rain shower. The tub 8 can also be supplied with water by means of the pump 19.

Die Kabine ist mit einer nicht dargestellten Heizungs­einrichtung versehen, durch welche das Wasser vortem­periert und auf einer bestimmten Temperatur gehalten werden kann.The cabin is provided with a heating device, not shown, by which the water can be preheated and kept at a certain temperature.

Die Fig. 4 bis 6 zeigen weitere Ausgestaltungsvarian­ten der in den Fig. 1 bis 3 gezeigten Dusch- und Bade­kabine, wobei die Fig. 4 bis 6 in schematischer Weise eine Ansicht gemäß der Fig. 3 zeigen.4 to 6 show further design variants of the shower and bathing cabin shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, wherein FIGS. 4 to 6 show a view according to FIG. 3 in a schematic manner.

In Fig. 4 ist in der Zuführungseinrichtung für das Wasser eine Pulsiereinrichtung 7 zwischengeschaltet, welche mittels eines Motors 22 betätigbar ist. Weiter­hin sind mehrere Absperrelemente 20 vorgesehen, mittels derer die Wasserzufuhr zu der Wanne 8 und der in diesem Ausführungsbeispiel als Flachdüse 9 ausgebildeten Düse steuerbar ist. Bei dem in Fig. 4 gezeigten Ausführungs­beispiel ist die Flachdüse 6 so an dem Schlitten 4 ge­lagert, daß diese über einen weiten Bereich höhenver­stellbar ist. Der höhenveränderbare Bereich der Düse ist mittels eines Faltenbalges 23 abgedeckt.In Fig. 4, a pulsing device 7 is interposed in the supply device for the water, which can be actuated by means of a motor 22. Furthermore, a plurality of shut-off elements 20 are provided, by means of which the water supply to the tub 8 and the nozzle designed as a flat nozzle 9 in this exemplary embodiment can be controlled. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, the flat nozzle 6 is mounted on the carriage 4 so that it is adjustable in height over a wide range. The height-adjustable area of the nozzle is covered by a bellows 23.

Bei dem in Fig. 5 dargestellen Ausführungsbeispiel ist ebenfalls eine Flachdüse 6 vorgesehen, welche über Teleskopelemente 24 höhenveränderbar ist.In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, a flat nozzle 6 is also provided, which is height-adjustable via telescopic elements 24.

Bei dem in Fig. 6 gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel ist, wie auch aus der in Fig. 7 gezeigten Teil-Seitenansicht des Ausführungsbeispiels von Fig. 6 ersichtlich ist, eine Vielzahl von Düsen zu einem Beregnungskopf 13 zusammen­ gefaßt, welcher bei dem gezeigten Ausführungsbeispiel kastenförmig ausgebildet ist und eine feldartige Bereg­nung des Körpers des Patienten ermöglicht. Der Bereg­nungskopf 13 kann entweder fest am Schlitten 4 angeord­net sein, es ist jedoch auch möglich, diesen verschwenk­bar auszubilden, um die Beregnungsrichtung oder Sprüh­richtung zu verändern.In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 6, as can also be seen from the partial side view of the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 6, a plurality of nozzles are combined to form a sprinkling head 13 summarized, which is box-shaped in the embodiment shown and enables field-like irrigation of the patient's body. The irrigation head 13 can either be arranged fixedly on the slide 4, but it is also possible to make it pivotable in order to change the direction of spraying or spraying.

Bei den Ausführungsbeispielen gemäß den Fig. 4 bis 7 wurden gleiche Teile wie bei den Fig. 1 bis 3 mit glei­chen Bezugsziffern versehen, so daß auf eine detaillier­te Beschreibung dieser Teile verzichtet werden kann.In the exemplary embodiments according to FIGS. 4 to 7, the same parts as in FIGS. 1 to 3 have been provided with the same reference numbers, so that a detailed description of these parts can be dispensed with.

Die Fig. 8 und 9 zeigen ein Ausführungsbeispiel für die Pulsiereinrichtung 7. Diese ist in einem Zuführungsrohr der Zuführungseinrichtung für das Wasser angeordnet und weist einen drehbar gelagerten Prallkörper 11 auf, wel­cher, beispielsweise in Form eines schraubenartigen Kör­pers ausgebildet sein kann und welcher bei einer Durch­strömung der Pulsiereinrichtung in Drehung versetzt werden kann. Ein Verschließelement 12 ist fest mit dem Prallkörper 11 verbunden und ist, wie aus den Fig. 8 und 9 ersichtlich, so aufgebaut, daß bei einer Drehung des Prallkörpers 11 kurzzeitig ein zumindest teilweises Verschließens des Wasserablaufs aus der Pulsierein­richtung 7 erfolgt. Auf diese Weise wird, in Abhängig­keit von der Durchströmungsmenge des Wasser, eine Pul­sierung hervorgerufen.8 and 9 show an exemplary embodiment of the pulsation device 7. This is arranged in a feed pipe of the feed device for the water and has a rotatably mounted impact body 11, which can be designed, for example, in the form of a screw-like body and which is designed for flow through the pulsation device can be set in rotation. A closing element 12 is firmly connected to the impact body 11 and, as can be seen from FIGS. 8 and 9, is constructed in such a way that when the impact body 11 rotates, the water drain from the pulsation device 7 is temporarily closed at least partially. In this way, depending on the flow rate of the water, a pulsation is caused.

Ergänzend ist an dieser Stelle auszuführen, daß die Aus­gestaltung der Wanne 8 bzw. der einzelnen Segmente 10 der Wand 8 so erfolgen kann, daß diese höhenveränderbar sind. Bei einer seitlichen Führung des Schlittens 4 ist es möglich, die Wanne 8 bzw. deren Segmente 10 abzusen­ken, sobald der Schlitten in eine seiner Endlagen ver­fahren wurde.In addition, it should be stated at this point that the design of the tub 8 or of the individual segments 10 of the wall 8 can take place in such a way that the height can be changed. If the carriage 4 is guided laterally, it is possible to lower the tub 8 or its segments 10 as soon as the carriage has been moved into one of its end positions.

In den Fig. 10 bis 12 ist eine weitere Ausgestaltungs­variante des in den Fig. 6 und 7 gezeigten Beregnungs­kopfes 13 dargestellt. Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel sind mehrere Beregungsköpfe 13 nebeneinander angeord­net, die im wesentlichen in Form von Zylinderrohren ausgebildet sind und an ihrer Unterseite eine Vielzahl von Düsen 5 tragen. Die einzelnen Beregnungsköpfe 13 sind in einem Lagerungskasten 26 gelagert, der mit einem Wasserzulauf 25 versehen ist und an dem Schlitten 4 ge­lagert ist. Durch den Zulauf 25 strömt das Wasser in den Lagerungskasten 26 und in den Innenraum der rohrförmigen Beregnungsköpfe 13, welche in dichtender Weise an dem Lagerungskasten 26 gelagert sind, um sicherzustellen, daß das Wasser ausschließlich durch die Düsen 5 aus den Berechnungsköpfen 13 austritt. Die Beregnungsköpfe 13 sind weiterhin um ihre Längsachse drehbar an dem Lage­rungskasten 26 gelagert und sind mittels eines Kupp­lungsgestänges 27 miteinander verbunden, an welchem ein Betätigungsgriff 28 angeordnet ist. Wie in Fig. 12 er­sichtlich ist, weist das Kupplungsgestänge 27 eine im wesentichen waagerecht angeordnete, relativ zu dem La­gerungskasten 26 verschiebbare Verbindungsstrebe 30 auf, welche gelenkig mit dem oberen Ende des Betätigungs­griffs 28 und Verbindungsstreben 31, die jeweils mit den Beregnungsköpfen 13 verbunden sind, verbunden ist. Der Betätigungsgriff oder Betätigungshebel 28 ist an einem Lager 29, welches in der Ebene der Mittelachsen der Beregnungsköpfe 13 angeordnet ist, mit dem Lagerungs­kasten 26 schwenkbar verbunden. Es wird somit eine parallelogrammartige Gesamtkonstruktion geschaffen, welche es ermöglicht, durch ein Verschwenken des Betä­tigungsgriffs 28 die jeweiligen Beregnungsköpfe 13 zu drehen und damit die Stellung der Düsen 5 zu verändern. Die Bedienungsperson kann somit den Aufprallwinkel des aus den Düsen 5 austretenden Wassers bestimmen.10 to 12 show a further embodiment variant of the irrigation head 13 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. In this embodiment, a plurality of irrigation heads 13 are arranged side by side, which are essentially in the form of cylinder tubes and have a plurality of nozzles 5 on their underside. The individual irrigation heads 13 are mounted in a storage box 26, which is provided with a water inlet 25 and is mounted on the carriage 4. Through the inlet 25, the water flows into the storage box 26 and into the interior of the tubular irrigation heads 13, which are mounted in a sealing manner on the storage box 26, in order to ensure that the water only exits the calculation heads 13 through the nozzles 5. The irrigation heads 13 are also rotatably mounted about their longitudinal axis on the storage box 26 and are connected to one another by means of a coupling rod 27 on which an actuating handle 28 is arranged. As can be seen in FIG. 12, the coupling rod 27 has a substantially horizontally arranged connecting strut 30 which can be displaced relative to the storage box 26 and which is articulated to the upper end of the actuating handle 28 and connecting struts 31, which are each connected to the irrigation heads 13, connected is. The actuating handle or actuating lever 28 is pivotally connected to the bearing box 26 on a bearing 29 which is arranged in the plane of the central axes of the irrigation heads 13. A parallelogram-like overall construction is thus created, which makes it possible to rotate the respective irrigation heads 13 by pivoting the actuating handle 28 and thus to change the position of the nozzles 5. The operator can thus determine the impact angle of the water emerging from the nozzles 5.

Eine Betätigung der Verstellung der Beregnungsköpfe 13, die an dem Lagerungskasten 26 gelagert sind, kann auch auf hydraulische, pneumatische oder servoelektrische Weise erfolgen, so daß die Steuereinrichtung der Dusch- ­und Badekabine auch die Stellung der Düsen 5 den Erfor­dernissen anpassen kann.An actuation of the adjustment of the sprinkling heads 13, which are mounted on the storage box 26, can also be carried out hydraulically, pneumatically or servo-electrically, so that the control device of the shower and bath cabin can also adjust the position of the nozzles 5 to the requirements.

In bevorzugter Weise erfolgt die Betätigung der Pulsier­einrichtung sowie ggf. die Verschiebung des Schlittens, sowie die Verstellung der in den Fig. 10 bis 12 gezeigten Beregnungsköpfe durch Hydraulikmotoren. Ebenso ist es vorteilhaft, die verschiedenen Absperrelemente hydrau­lisch anzusteuern. Auf diese Weise wird ein besonders hohes Maß an Sicherheit erreicht, da die Gefahr eines Stromschlages wesentlich vermindert wird. Des weiteren können auch elektrische Motoren und Ventile verwendet werden, wobei hier aus Sicherheitsgründen Niederspannungen von 12 bis 24 Volt gewählt werden sollten.The pulsation device is preferably actuated and, if necessary, the carriage is moved, and the sprinkling heads shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 are adjusted by hydraulic motors. It is also advantageous to control the various shut-off elements hydraulically. A particularly high level of safety is achieved in this way, since the risk of an electric shock is substantially reduced. Furthermore, electric motors and valves can also be used, whereby low voltages of 12 to 24 volts should be selected here for safety reasons.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die gezeigten Ausführungs­beispiele beschränkt, vielmehr ergeben sich für den Fachmann vielfältige Variationsmöglichkeiten, insbeson­dere hinsichtlich der Art, Größe und Ausbildung der einzelnen Düsen, der Zusammenfassung der Düsen zu ein­zelnen Funktionsgruppen und der Steuerungsmöglichkeiten.The invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown, rather there are many possible variations for the person skilled in the art, in particular with regard to the type, size and design of the individual nozzles, the combination of the nozzles into individual functional groups and the control options.

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1. Dusch- und Badekabine mit einer Liegefläche und einer oberhalb der Liegefläche mündenden Zuführein­richtung für Wasser, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß oberhalb der Liegefläche (1) ein längs einer Füh­rung (3) verfahrbarer Schlitten (4) angeordnet ist, der zumindest eine Düse (5) zur Abgabe von Wasser trägt, die relativ zum Schlitten verschwenkbar und höhenveränderbar ist und daß eine Steuereinrichtung zur Steuerung des Drucks und der Menge des Wassers und der Stellung der Düse (5) vorgesehen ist.1. shower and bath cabin with a lying surface and a feeding device for water opening above the lying surface, characterized in that above the lying surface (1) a slide (4) which is movable along a guide (3) is arranged and which has at least one nozzle (5 ) for the delivery of water, which is pivotable relative to the carriage and height-adjustable and that a control device for controlling the pressure and the amount of water and the position of the nozzle (5) is provided. 2. Dusch- und Badekabine nach Anspruch 1, dadurch ge­kennzeichnet, daß die Düse (5) auswechselbar ange­ordnet ist.2. Shower and bath cabin according to claim 1, characterized in that the nozzle (5) is arranged interchangeably. 3. Dusch- und Badekabine nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, da­durch gekennzeichnet, daß mehrere Düsen (5) am Schlitten (4) angeordnet sind.3. shower and bath cabin according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a plurality of nozzles (5) are arranged on the carriage (4). 4. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß Düsen (5) verschiedenen Querschnitts und/oder Strahlprofils vorgesehen sind.4. Shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that nozzles (5) of different cross-section and / or jet profile are provided. 5. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß oberhalb der Liege­fläche (1) zusätzliche Flachdüsen (6) zur Wasserzu­fuhr angeordnet sind.5. shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that above the lying surface (1) additional flat nozzles (6) are arranged for the supply of water. 6. Dusch- und Badekabine nach Anspruch 5, dadurch ge­kennzeichnet, daß die Flachdüsen (6) separat in Ein­satz bringbar sind.6. Shower and bath cabin according to claim 5, characterized in that the flat nozzles (6) can be used separately. 7. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Düsen (5) jeweils in Gruppen zur Ausbildung von Brauseköpfen zusammen­gefaßt sind.7. shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the nozzles (5) are each combined in groups to form shower heads. 8. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Düsen (5) in Gruppen zur Ausbildung von Beregnungsköpfen (13) zusammengefaßt sind.8. shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the nozzles (5) are combined in groups for forming irrigation heads (13). 9. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Schlitten (4) über die gesamte Länge der Liegefläche (1) verfahr­bar ist.9. shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the carriage (4) can be moved over the entire length of the lying surface (1). 10. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß in der Wasserzulei­tung eine Pulsiereinrichtung (7) vorgesehen ist.10. shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a pulsation device (7) is provided in the water supply line. 11. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß oberhalb des Schlit­tens (4) eine der Größe der Liegefläche (1) entspre­chende, an ihrer Unterseite mit einer Vielzahl von Austrittsdüsen (9) versehene, mit Wasser füllbare Wanne (8) angeordnet ist.11. Shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that above the carriage (4) one of the size of the lying surface (1) corresponding, provided on its underside with a plurality of outlet nozzles (9), can be filled with water Trough (8) is arranged. 12. Dusch- und Badekabine nach Anspruch 11, dadurch ge­kennzeichnet, daß die Wanne (8) in mehrere, einzeln mit Wasser füllbare Segmente (10) unterteilt ist.12. Shower and bath cabin according to claim 11, characterized in that the tub (8) is divided into several segments (10) which can be individually filled with water. 13. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 11 oder 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Wanne (8) höhenveränderbar gelagert ist.13. shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that the tub (8) is mounted adjustable in height. 14. Dusch- und Badekabine nach Anspruch 10, dadurch ge­kennzeichnet, daß die Pulsiereinrichtung (7) einen in der Wasserzuleitung angeordneten, durch die Wasserströmung in Drehung versetzbaren Prallkörper (11) umfaßt, der mit einem nachgeordneten Ver­schließelement (12) zum kurzzeitigen Unterbrechen der Wasserströmung betriebsverbunden ist.14. Shower and bathing cabin according to claim 10, characterized in that the pulsing device (7) comprises a baffle (11) arranged in the water supply line and rotatable by the water flow and having a downstream closing element (12) for briefly interrupting the water flow is operational. 15. Dusch- und Badekabine nach Anspruch 10, dadurch ge­kennzeichnet, daß die Pulsiereinrichtung (7) mittels eines mit einem die Wasserzufuhr kurzzeitig unter­brechenden Verschließelements betriebsverbunden Elektromotor betätigbar ist.15. Shower and bath cabin according to claim 10, characterized in that the pulsing device (7) can be actuated by means of an electric motor which is operatively connected to a closing element which briefly interrupts the water supply. 16. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Pulsiereinrich­tung (7) mittels der Steuereinrichtung steuerbar ist.16. Shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the pulsing device (7) can be controlled by means of the control device. 17. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuereinrich­ tung gemäß eines vorgegebenen Programmablaufs steuerbar ist.17. Shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the Steuereinrich device is controllable according to a predetermined program flow. 18. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Steuereinrich­tung manuell durch den Patienten oder eine Bedie­nungsperson betätigbar ist.18. Shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the control device can be actuated manually by the patient or an operator. 19. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dem Wasser Gase bei­gemischt sind.19. Shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that gases are added to the water. 20. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß zusätzliche Luft­düsen vorgesehen sind.20. Shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that additional air nozzles are provided. 21. Dusch- und Badekabine nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kabine geschlos­sen ausgebildet ist.21. Shower and bath cabin according to one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that the cabin is closed.
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