EP0418204A3 - Self-cleaning device for hydro-massage appliances - Google Patents

Self-cleaning device for hydro-massage appliances Download PDF

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EP0418204A3
EP0418204A3 EP19900830401 EP90830401A EP0418204A3 EP 0418204 A3 EP0418204 A3 EP 0418204A3 EP 19900830401 EP19900830401 EP 19900830401 EP 90830401 A EP90830401 A EP 90830401A EP 0418204 A3 EP0418204 A3 EP 0418204A3
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hydro
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cleaning device
pump
valve
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Walter Sforza
Giuseppe Calearo
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Merloni Termosanitari SpA
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/6068—Outlet from the bath
    • A61H33/6073—Intake mouths for recirculation of fluid in whirlpool baths
    • A61H33/6078—Combined with waste outlets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H2033/0008—Arrangement for cleaning the installation before or after use
    • A61H2033/0012—Arrangement for cleaning the installation before or after use by rinsing
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H2033/0008—Arrangement for cleaning the installation before or after use
    • A61H2033/0033—Arrangement for cleaning the installation before or after use by draining-off pumps, nozzles, waterlines by gravity

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  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
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  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
  • Cleaning By Liquid Or Steam (AREA)
  • Cleaning Or Drying Semiconductors (AREA)
  • Massaging Devices (AREA)
  • Vehicle Cleaning, Maintenance, Repair, Refitting, And Outriggers (AREA)

Abstract

A device for self-cleaning of a hydromassage appliance wherein the centrifugal hydro-massage pump (2) has its suction port connected to the drainage hole (5) of the bath-tub (1) and its delivery port connected to the drainage conduit (6) of the mains by means of a discharge valve (7), comprising a cleaning water supply conduit (20) connected to the mains and including a valve (21), a device (39) for sensing the water level in the bath-tub (1) and for controlling the hydro-massage pump (2), a partial interception device (19) included in the delivery conduit of the pump, a device (28) for operating said cleaning water inlet valve (21) and a device (28) for operating said discharge valve (7).
EP90830401A 1989-09-15 1990-09-12 Self-cleaning device for hydro-massage appliances Expired - Lifetime EP0418204B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
IT4837689 1989-09-15
IT8948376A IT1232232B (en) 1989-09-15 1989-09-15 CAR WASHING DEVICE IN A WHIRLPOOL SYSTEM

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EP0418204A2 EP0418204A2 (en) 1991-03-20
EP0418204A3 true EP0418204A3 (en) 1991-05-22
EP0418204B1 EP0418204B1 (en) 1994-08-31

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AT (1) ATE110561T1 (en)
DE (2) DE418204T1 (en)
IT (1) IT1232232B (en)

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IT1294446B1 (en) * 1997-07-03 1999-03-24 Ideal Standard Spa CLOSING AND CONNECTION GROUP, FOR WHIRLPOOL JETS
FR2924135B1 (en) * 2007-11-28 2012-08-17 Victor Jean Ballestra DEVICE FOR EMPTYING SANITARY APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH MEANS OF HYDROTHERAPY

Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3263678A (en) * 1965-05-19 1966-08-02 Joseph H Everston Therapeutic bathtub having plural aspirating fittings
DE1491293A1 (en) * 1963-03-15 1969-04-03 Jacuzzi Bros Inc Hydrotherapeutic device for bathtubs
EP0164068A2 (en) * 1984-06-02 1985-12-11 HOESCH Metall + Kunststoffwerk GmbH & Co. Whirlpool with a pre-rinsing system
EP0252435A2 (en) * 1986-07-07 1988-01-13 Thomas Kurt Fränninge Method and apparatus for cleaning a pipe system provided for the operation of baths

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE1491293A1 (en) * 1963-03-15 1969-04-03 Jacuzzi Bros Inc Hydrotherapeutic device for bathtubs
US3263678A (en) * 1965-05-19 1966-08-02 Joseph H Everston Therapeutic bathtub having plural aspirating fittings
EP0164068A2 (en) * 1984-06-02 1985-12-11 HOESCH Metall + Kunststoffwerk GmbH & Co. Whirlpool with a pre-rinsing system
EP0252435A2 (en) * 1986-07-07 1988-01-13 Thomas Kurt Fränninge Method and apparatus for cleaning a pipe system provided for the operation of baths

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IT8948376A0 (en) 1989-09-15
IT1232232B (en) 1992-01-28
ATE110561T1 (en) 1994-09-15
EP0418204B1 (en) 1994-08-31
DE418204T1 (en) 1991-08-14
EP0418204A2 (en) 1991-03-20
DE69012027D1 (en) 1994-10-06

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