EP0596307B1 - Swivel nozzle, in particular for use in saunas and similar equipment - Google Patents
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- EP0596307B1 EP0596307B1 EP93116767A EP93116767A EP0596307B1 EP 0596307 B1 EP0596307 B1 EP 0596307B1 EP 93116767 A EP93116767 A EP 93116767A EP 93116767 A EP93116767 A EP 93116767A EP 0596307 B1 EP0596307 B1 EP 0596307B1
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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
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- A61H33/601—Inlet to the bath
- A61H33/6021—Nozzles
- A61H33/6063—Specifically adapted for fitting in bathtub walls
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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- B05B15/522—Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter for removal of clogging particles using cleaning elements penetrating the discharge openings
- B05B15/5223—Arrangements for cleaning; Arrangements for preventing deposits, drying-out or blockage; Arrangements for detecting improper discharge caused by the presence of foreign matter for removal of clogging particles using cleaning elements penetrating the discharge openings the cleaning element, e.g. a needle, and the discharge opening being movable relative to each other in a direction substantially parallel to the flow of liquid or other fluent material through said opening
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
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- B05B15/65—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
- B05B15/652—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented
- B05B15/654—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented using universal joints
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- 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
- A61H33/06—Artificial hot-air or cold-air baths; Steam or gas baths or douches, e.g. sauna or Finnish baths
- A61H2033/068—Steam baths
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- 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
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- A61H33/06—Artificial hot-air or cold-air baths; Steam or gas baths or douches, e.g. sauna or Finnish baths
- A61H33/10—Devices on tubs for steam baths
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
- B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
- B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
- B05B1/14—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
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Definitions
- This invention relates to an improvement in a swivelling type, orientable nozzle particularly suitable for use in saunas and similar equipment calling normally for the delivery of steam.
- nozzles are commonly known to be suitable for use in such equipment as whirlpool bath-tubs, shower cabins, etc.
- all such nozzles are rather complicated since they require the availability of inner conduits which shall enable different liquors and gases to be both mixed and/or excluded selectively. They may also require check valves to be appropriately included or built-in to prevent the liquor circulating in the equipment from becoming contaminated; they further require continuous maintenance for cleaning purposes.
- a swivel-type, relatively uncomplicate nozzle for mixing air and water in applications in connection with a shower booth is disclosed in the Italian utility model no. 0 216 885.
- This nozzle is formed by a body in which a seat is provided to partially accomodate, in a swiveling manner, an insert provided to eject the liquor under pressure.
- Said insert is essentially spherical in its shape and comprises internally conduits that flow into corresponding perforations in the outer surface of the insert to generate the jets of liquor.
- Each one of said conduits contains an injector through which air is drawn in owing to the effect of water flowing through the same conduit.
- the insert itself is kept in position in its seat by means of a threaded ring that is screwed on to the body, while a water-tight sealing ring is mounted between the insert and its seat.
- a swivel nozzle for use in saunas or similar equipment, comprising a body, which is connected with the supply of working medium, and an insert, which is housed inside said body and retained in its seat by an annular face plate screwed on the aperture of said body.
- the nozzle is provided with an internal bushing in order to vary the velocity of the volume of delivered fluid, so as it is necessary a special tool for removing and changing the bushing.
- the insert has a substantially semi-spherical shape and is mounted in the body by means of elastic means acting against a matching element coupled with the insert. Therefore, the nozzle of said US patent suffers for the same drawbacks of the above mentioned prior art, as a noticeable friction develops between the relevant contacting surfaces and scale can interest the same surfaces making difficult or impossible to swivel the nozzle in the long run.
- the nozzle shown in the Figures is substantially constituted by following elements:
- the insert 5 has, on its side from which the working medium flows out, a recess 10 on the bottom surface of which perforations 6 are drilled.
- the aperture of the recess 10 is flush with the outer profile of the annular locknut 7.
- an annular sealing gasket 11 is provided between the annular locknut 7 and the outer edge of the body 1 between the annular locknut 7 and the outer edge of the body 1 between the annular locknut 7 and the outer edge of the body 1 there is provided.
- Said elastic element 8 is in a preferred way constituted by a plastic spring being frusto-conical in its shape and having a base 12 that is closed and recessed so as to constitute a seat for the element to rest upon the pin 4.
- a plastic spring being frusto-conical in its shape and having a base 12 that is closed and recessed so as to constitute a seat for the element to rest upon the pin 4.
- three tips 13 are provided integrally therewith, said tips extending axially with the perforations 6 of the insert 5 and being adapted to move into said perforations when the insert 5 is pressed against the inner side of the body 1, so as to perform a self-cleaning of said perforations 6 when the nozzle is operating.
- a projecting seat 51 (Figure 2) , being preferably triangular in its cross-section
- a projecting pin 81 ( Figure 3), being also correspondingly triangular in its cross-section, so as to couple the spring and the insert with the correct orientation.
- the nozzle 1 is mounted in an opening in the wall 14 of the equipment and is fastenend thereto by means of the annular locknut 7 and a further locknut 15, which is screwed on to the outer surface of the body 1 and is provided with a corresponding threading 16.
- the nozzle according to the present invention is extremely simple in its construction, featuring a relatively small number of mouldable plastic component parts. It further turns out to be very convenient and reliable in its use.
- the insert 5 is mounted elastically in the body 1 and its orientation can be performed, ie. it can be swivelled, under a minimum of friction. Furthermore, when the nozzle is operating, the perforations 6 of the insert 5 are cleaned in a practically automatic way thanks to the presence of the tips 13 inside the spring 8.
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Abstract
Description
- Figure 1 is an enlarged sectional view along the axis of the nozzle according to the present invention;
- Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view from the top of a particular component part of the nozzle according to the present invention;
- Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view from the top of a further component part of the nozzle according to the present invention.
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body 1, having preferably the shape of a cylindrical cup and being made integral with a one-way or multiple-way connection fitting 2 for the connection to the delivery piping supplying the working medium (ie. steam, in the case of sauna equipment); saidbody 1 is communicating with said fitting 2 through aninner conduit 3 in which anaxial pin 4 is provided integral therewith; - a substantially
semi-spherical insert 5 which has its hollow section facing saidconduit 3 and is provided with through-perforations 6 communicating with theconduit 3 so as to enable the working medium to flow out; - an
annular locknut 7, which is screwed on to the aperture of thebody 1 opposite to thefitting 3 and against which rests the semi-spherical surface of theinsert 5; - an
elastic element 8 resting against thepin 4 and capable of pressing theinsert 5 against thelocknut 7.
Claims (4)
- Swivel nozzle of an improved type, particularly for use in connection with saunas or similar equipment, comprising a body (1), which is connected with the supply of working medium, and an insert (5) provided with perforations (6) for the working medium to flow out, said insert (5) being housed inside said body (1) and being retained in its seat by an annular locknut (7) screwed on the aperture of said body (1), characterized in that the insert (5) has a substantially semi-spherical shape and is pressed against the internal edge of said annular locknut (7) by means of elastic means (8) being pivotably supported by a matching element (4) provided inside the body (1).
- Nozzle according to claim 1, characterized in that said matching element is constituted by a pin (4) provided axially inside the body (1), and that said elastic means are constituted by a spring (8) having a frusto-conical shape and provided with a seat (12) for coupling with said pin (4).
- Nozzle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that said spring (8) is provided integrally with a plurality of tips (13) that correspond axially to the perforations (6) of the insert (5).
- Nozzle according to any of the preceding claims from 1 to 3, characterized in that said insert (5) and said spring (8) are coupled with each other by means of a seat (51) and a pin (81) which are provided integrally in the insert and the spring, respectively.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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IT92PN000033U IT229054Y1 (en) | 1992-11-05 | 1992-11-05 | IMPROVED ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE, PARTICULARLY USED IN SAUNA AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. |
ITPN920033 | 1992-11-05 |
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EP0596307A1 EP0596307A1 (en) | 1994-05-11 |
EP0596307B1 true EP0596307B1 (en) | 1998-01-21 |
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EP93116767A Expired - Lifetime EP0596307B1 (en) | 1992-11-05 | 1993-10-18 | Swivel nozzle, in particular for use in saunas and similar equipment |
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EP (1) | EP0596307B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE162433T1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE69316533T2 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2113986T3 (en) |
GR (1) | GR3025986T3 (en) |
IT (1) | IT229054Y1 (en) |
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FR2752755B1 (en) * | 1996-09-05 | 1998-10-30 | Coutier Moulage Gen Ind | JET FOR WASHING THE WINDSCREEN OF A VEHICLE |
IT242954Y1 (en) | 1997-08-05 | 2002-02-04 | Domino Spa | MOBILE EJECTOR NOZZLE FOR FLUID |
EP1245297A1 (en) * | 2001-03-27 | 2002-10-02 | I.M.P.A. F.LLI Togno S.r.l. | Fast mounting nozzle for high pressure fluids, in particular for use in saunas, shower cabins and similar equipment |
FR2938779B1 (en) * | 2008-11-27 | 2011-03-25 | Ttm Environnement Sante | ORIENTABLE FOG HEAD AND INSTALLATION COMPRISING IT. |
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US2196783A (en) * | 1938-09-12 | 1940-04-09 | Titan Metal Mfg Company | Plumbing fixture |
US3677474A (en) * | 1970-05-06 | 1972-07-18 | Anzen Prod | Adjustable liquid discharge jet |
GB2210566B (en) * | 1987-10-06 | 1991-04-03 | Caradon Mira Ltd | Improved spray head for ablutionary appliances |
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- 1992-11-05 IT IT92PN000033U patent/IT229054Y1/en active IP Right Grant
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- 1993-10-18 EP EP93116767A patent/EP0596307B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-10-18 DE DE69316533T patent/DE69316533T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-10-18 ES ES93116767T patent/ES2113986T3/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1993-10-18 AT AT93116767T patent/ATE162433T1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
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DE69316533T2 (en) | 1998-05-14 |
EP0596307A1 (en) | 1994-05-11 |
ITPN920033V0 (en) | 1992-11-05 |
ATE162433T1 (en) | 1998-02-15 |
GR3025986T3 (en) | 1998-04-30 |
IT229054Y1 (en) | 1998-06-24 |
ES2113986T3 (en) | 1998-05-16 |
ITPN920033U1 (en) | 1994-05-05 |
DE69316533D1 (en) | 1998-02-26 |
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