EP0633012B1 - Nozzle for a bathtub - Google Patents

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EP0633012B1
EP0633012B1 EP94108431A EP94108431A EP0633012B1 EP 0633012 B1 EP0633012 B1 EP 0633012B1 EP 94108431 A EP94108431 A EP 94108431A EP 94108431 A EP94108431 A EP 94108431A EP 0633012 B1 EP0633012 B1 EP 0633012B1
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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
    • A61H33/601—Inlet to the bath
    • A61H33/6021—Nozzles
    • A61H33/6063—Specifically adapted for fitting in bathtub walls
    • 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
    • A61H33/601—Inlet to the bath
    • A61H33/6021—Nozzles
    • A61H33/6052—Having flow regulating means
    • 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
    • A61H33/02—Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths
    • A61H33/026—Gas nozzles specially adapted therefor

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  • the invention relates to a nozzle for a tub, in particular Whirlpool tub, according to the in the preamble of Features specified claim 1.
  • DE-U-89 01 137 describes such a nozzle with an insert body known, its cross holes and outflow openings open into an annulus.
  • the outflow openings are from covered with a membrane tube, which is essentially one surrounds cylindrical part of the insert body, being by Sealing grooves in the insert body the sealing by means of Membrane hose should be improved.
  • a cover part of the Insert body overlaps a flange of the nozzle body, with radially directed outflow channels limited by cams become.
  • the resulting radial outflow of the Air is disadvantageous insofar as an immediate inflow of a user lying in the tub is only possible to a limited extent and a powerful one to achieve a good massage effect Pump with high air flow is required.
  • the whole Cross-section of the outflow channels mentioned is comparative large and an axial movement of the insert element the nozzle body hardly leads to any noticeable change the outflow speed or even an increase the same. Furthermore, the condition on the top the existing cam and the one arranged above it Cover part a not inconsiderable height above the Tub inner surface, so that the arrangement of such Nozzle especially in the area of the tub floor, for is quite a hindrance to a user.
  • a nozzle for installation in a hole in a bathtub is out known from DE-C-37 20 637.
  • the insert body contains one the flange of the nozzle body in turn overlapping cover part and due to the high overall height this is Nozzle arranged in a recess in the inner surface of the tub, which increases the manufacturing effort.
  • the insert element contains radial breakthroughs out of these outflowing medium is essentially 90 ° upwards is redirected to radially after redirection outside to outlet openings between the cover and the To flow the flange of the nozzle body radially outward. Of the such a predetermined flow path causes turbulence and Pressure drops, so that a correspondingly high pump output is required for the outflowing medium.
  • GB-A-311 161 is a nozzle for dispensing of liquid known to this as a finely divided film or spray, for example as a paint application, on a base to apply.
  • a nozzle for dispensing of liquid known to this as a finely divided film or spray for example as a paint application
  • This for a different purpose than for Tub-provided nozzle contains a cylindrical block with a number of spirally arranged recesses for swirling the liquid, the outlet openings of said recesses in an axial end face of the called blocks are arranged.
  • the manufacture of the swirl the liquid provided spirally arranged Recesses requires a lot of effort.
  • the Turbulence causes a considerable loss of pressure and the arrangement of radial openings in the insert body and a radial outflow of the medium from the insert body can not.
  • EP-A-284 661 discloses a nozzle whose nozzle body is one on the inside of the tub, suitably via a seal, has overlying flange.
  • the nozzle body is in the appropriate Drilling, in particular of the tub floor, used, so an external thread of the nozzle body protrudes from the Underside of the tub bottom out and there is done with a union nut the attachment.
  • the nozzle body has a connection for air, which from a connected pipe system into the interior of the tub can be pumped.
  • an insert element which is provided by the Inserted inside the tub in the nozzle body and via a threaded connection is screwed into the nozzle body.
  • the insert element is in essentially cylindrical and has an external thread in its outer surface for the mentioned thread connection. Furthermore, this insert element continuous longitudinal grooves on its outer surface over its entire length on. If air is supplied through the pipe system, it flows through the mentioned longitudinal grooves in the tub interior. Through the cross section of the called longitudinal grooves, the inflowing amount of air is predetermined and a Changing or regulating the air volume is not easily possible.
  • the cylindrical one Nozzle body in turn has a flange, which is installed Condition rests on the inner surface of the tub floor.
  • the nut screwed onto the nozzle body is the nozzle body on the tub base attached.
  • the inside of the nozzle body has an axially continuous bore, through which air is pumped into the tub from the connected pipe system can be.
  • the one from the inside of the tub into the nozzle body insertable nozzle head has an annular rim on the inside, which overlaps the flange of the nozzle body.
  • the flange and also the Nozzle head with the edge mentioned have reasons of strength and Stability on a corresponding wall thickness, with the result that the Surface of the nozzle head to a considerable extent over the inner surface the tub protrudes.
  • such nozzle bodies are regular about 5-8 mm above the inner surface of the tub floor and are so an obstacle to a user.
  • the Insert element is also essentially cylindrical, wherein however, parts of the thread have been removed over the entire length. Between the worn flat areas and the internal thread of the nozzle body there is a comparatively narrow gap parallel to the longitudinal axis which the air supplied to the nozzle body flows into the interior of the tub can.
  • the gap width and thus the passage cross section is comparative small and cannot be changed.
  • EP-A-270 858 is an outlet nozzle for the outlet valve a whirlpool tub with a channel for water supply and one Air supply channel known.
  • an outer plate-shaped distribution body and an inner distribution body, which by means of ribs are connected to each other there is a circular outlet channel, in the interior of said distribution body the outlet channel into individual radial outlet channels is divided.
  • the distance between the two distribution bodies is defined and a change in through the outlet channel in The amount of water flowing out in the radial direction is not possible.
  • the inner distribution body and the tub bottom with the air supply duct There is a related gap, the width of which cannot be changed is.
  • the invention is based on the object of the nozzle mentioned type with little effort to further develop that Inflow of air or water is reliably made possible, the inflow amount can be changed without difficulty and the construction volume can be small should. Flow losses, pressure drop due to deflection or the like should remain as low as possible so that there is a good inflow into the tub is guaranteed without a high pressure output of the pump of the air control system or the like is required.
  • the nozzle is said to have compact dimensions have and require little manufacturing and assembly costs. After all, the cleaning of the nozzle should be easy and special tools or aids can be carried out.
  • the nozzle according to the invention is characterized by a simple and reliable function Construction from and can be produced without special manufacturing effort become.
  • the nozzle In the area of the inner tub surface, the nozzle has only a very small one Height up.
  • the nozzle body has a conically opening for the interior of the tub Inner surface on.
  • the insert element also has a conical outer surface on, but the opening angle is larger than that by a predetermined amount Opening angle of the inner surface of the nozzle body.
  • the conical inner surface of the Nozzle body on the one hand and the conical outer surface of the insert element on the other hand are coordinated in such a way that according to the screwing depth the width of the gap through which the medium flows out, can be specified.
  • the conical outer surface of the insert element ends in Area of an annular groove.
  • the insert element At the ring groove to the lower end of the insert element the insert element then has one opposite the bottom of the annular groove larger outer diameter, with the outer thread on the outer surface is provided for screwing into the nozzle body. Finally points the insert element has an axial blind bore beginning at its lower end in which radially starting from said ring groove substantially aligned holes open. There are a number of such in the area of the annular groove radially directed holes are provided, between which only comparatively there are small bridges. The air flowing in from below can thus without significant deflections from the blind hole through the mentioned Radial holes in the annular gap and finally in the interior of the tub stream.
  • the insert element screwed into the nozzle body can, if necessary easily removed from the nozzle body for cleaning become.
  • the inside of the Nozzle body easily accessible and the insert element can then without special difficulties to be cleaned.
  • To make the nozzle are no elaborate machinery or tools required, and overall only a few processing steps for producing the nozzle body on the one hand and the insert element on the other hand required.
  • FIG. 1 shows a longitudinal section through the nozzle, which has a nozzle body 2 and an insert element 4 contains.
  • the nozzle body essentially faces it cylindrical outer surface has an external thread 6 and at its upper end a flange 8.
  • the nozzle body 2 can be in a known manner in a recess or bore of a tub floor 10, which is here is indicated by dash-dotted lines.
  • a seal not shown and one on the external thread 6 from the underside of the tub bottom screwed nut takes place in a known manner, the definition of the nozzle body 2 on the tub floor.
  • the floor nozzle according to the invention only protrudes in the Height 12, which corresponds essentially to the height of the flange, over the Inner surface 14 of the tub.
  • the surface 16 of the flange 8 is in expediently conical in such a way that the height at the outer edge is lower than at the radially inner edge 18 of the outlet opening 20.
  • An inner surface 22 of the outlet opening runs from said edge 18 conical inwards, with a first opening angle 24.
  • the Nozzle body contains a through hole 26 through which the into the Tub to be conveyed medium, in particular air or water, can be supplied.
  • At the lower end 28 of the nozzle body 2 can be suitable connecting means for Connection of the floor nozzle to a line system provided for the medium mentioned become.
  • the through hole 26 contains an internal thread 30, in which the insert element 4 can be screwed in with its external thread 32.
  • the first opening angle 24 is expediently in the range between 40 and 100 degrees, preferably between 60 and 80 degrees.
  • the conical inner surface 22 extends from the internal thread 30 to the edge 18.
  • the insert element 2 has at its upper end one inside the tub lying and essentially flat surface 34.
  • the insert element 4 has an outer diameter 36 which is at most the same or is smaller than the inner diameter 38 of the by a predetermined amount Nozzle body 2 or the conical inner surface 22 on said edge 18.
  • the insert element on its has an outer surface 40, which is also conical with a second opening angle 42 is formed.
  • This second opening angle is 42 larger than the first opening angle 24 of the nozzle body 2.
  • the two opening angles 24 and 42 are coordinated in such a way that accordingly the screwing depth of the insert element 4 into the nozzle body 2 is the gap width the outlet opening 20 can be predetermined.
  • the second opening angle 42 lies in the order of 60 to 120, preferably between 80 and 100 Degrees.
  • the second opening angle is 42 of the insert element 4 is substantially 90 degrees while the first opening angle of the nozzle body 2 is essentially 70 degrees. So there is an angle difference of approx. 20 degrees.
  • an annular gap 44 which is in the direction tapers to the edge 18 or the outlet opening 20, which makes it particularly favorable flow conditions arise and the medium supplied Pressure according to arrows 46 from the annular outlet opening 20 in the Inside the tub flows.
  • the gap width of the outlet opening 20 is variable and for this purpose, only the insert element 4 in the nozzle body 2 or more screwed in less deeply.
  • the inner surface 22 and the opposite one Outer surface 40 formed as conical surfaces.
  • the invention also lies in configurations in which the mentioned surfaces are spherically curved, for example.
  • the gap width of the outlet opening 20 can be changed by moving the insert element 4 with respect to the nozzle body 2 is. If the insert element 4 is completely in the nozzle body 2 such screwed in that the gap width of the outlet opening 20 approaches zero the nozzle is practically closed and the supplied medium will flow out hindered.
  • the insert element 4, based on the illustrated Position slightly further upward from the nozzle body in the direction of the longitudinal axis 48 2 unscrewed, the gap width of the outlet opening 20 becomes larger and the medium can flow out more easily.
  • Fig. 2 shows in an axial section the insert element 4, which is inside has a blind bore 50 aligned with the longitudinal axis 48.
  • the blind hole begins at the bottom 52 of the insert element and ends in a predetermined one Distance in front of the surface 34. Furthermore, is essentially coaxial to the Longitudinal axis 48 a groove or an annular groove 54 is provided, which in the axial Direction seen between the conical outer surface 40 and the external thread 32 is arranged.
  • recesses which in particular as radial Bores 56 are formed, the connection between the blind hole 54 and the outer region of the insert element 4.
  • the preferred conical outer surface 40 ends in the annular groove 54.
  • the outer diameter 36 in the area of the surface 34 is substantially larger than the outer diameter 58 of the external thread 32.
  • the depth of the annular groove 54, measured from the outer diameter 58, is expediently greater than the wall thickness 60 of the Insert element 4 in the area of the external thread 58. It is thus achieved that the insert element 4 in the region of the annular groove 54 or the one present there radial recesses a much smaller thickness 62 than that Has wall thickness 60.
  • the thickness 62 is expediently only half as large like the wall thickness 60. This dimensioning ensures that the Inner nozzle in the region of the recesses or radial bores 56 has a favorable flow for the medium, which is largely unhindered can flow from the blind bore 50 to the outlet opening. From the for the reasons mentioned, the diameter of the bores 56 is essentially same size as the axial length 64 of the bottom of the annular groove 54.
  • Fig. 3 shows a section along line A of FIG. 2, the behind the Part of the insert element lying on the drawing plane with the external thread of simplicity is not shown for the sake of it.
  • FIG. 4 shows insert element 4 in viewing direction B according to FIG. 2 the flat surface 34.
  • Three additional bores 68 are provided, which is a direct connection from the inside of the insert element 4 Form a blind hole in the interior of the tub.

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The nozzle body and inserting element have opposite faces (22,40), between which the outlet aperture is formed. The inserting element has an outer thread engaging the inner thread (30) of the nozzle body. This enables an axial motion of the inserting element in the direction of the longitudinal axis (48) of the nozzle body to change the gap width of the aperture. Pref. the inner thread lies in an axial through bore (26) of the nozzle body.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Düse für eine Wanne, insbesondere Whirlpool-Wanne, gemäß den im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmalen.The invention relates to a nozzle for a tub, in particular Whirlpool tub, according to the in the preamble of Features specified claim 1.

Aus DE-U-89 01 137 ist eine derartige Düse mit einem Einsatzkörper bekannt, dessen Querbohrungen und Ausströmöffnungen in einen Ringraum münden. Die Ausströmöffnungen sind von einem Membranschlauch abgedeckt, welcher einen im wesentlichen zylindrischen Teil des Einsatzkörpers umgibt, wobei durch Dichtungsrillen im Einsatzkörper die Abdichtung mittels des Membranschlauchs verbessert werden soll. Ein Abdeckteil des Einsatzkörpers übergreift einen Flansch des Düsenkörpers, wobei mittels Nocken radial gerichtete Ausströmkanäle begrenzt werden. Die sich hierbei ergebende, radiale Abströmung der Luft ist insoweit nachteilig, als eine unmittelbare Anströmung eines in der Wanne liegenden Benutzers nur bedingt möglich ist und zur Erzielung einer guten Massagewirkung eine leistungsstarke Pumpe mit hohem Luftdurchsatz benötigt wird. Der gesamte Querschnitt der genannten Ausströmkanäle ist vergleichsweise groß und eine axiale Bewegung des Einsatzelements aus dem Düsenkörper heraus führt kaum zu einer merklichen Veränderung der Ausströmgeschwindigkeit oder gar zu einer Erhöhung derselben. Desweiteren bedingen die an der Oberseite des Flansches vorhandenen Nocken sowie das darüber angeordnete Abdeckteil eine nicht unerhebliche Bauhöhe über die Wanneninnenfläche hinaus, so daß die Anordnung einer derartigen Düse insbesondere im Bereich des Wannenbodens, für einen Benutzer recht hinderlich ist.DE-U-89 01 137 describes such a nozzle with an insert body known, its cross holes and outflow openings open into an annulus. The outflow openings are from covered with a membrane tube, which is essentially one surrounds cylindrical part of the insert body, being by Sealing grooves in the insert body the sealing by means of Membrane hose should be improved. A cover part of the Insert body overlaps a flange of the nozzle body, with radially directed outflow channels limited by cams become. The resulting radial outflow of the Air is disadvantageous insofar as an immediate inflow of a user lying in the tub is only possible to a limited extent and a powerful one to achieve a good massage effect Pump with high air flow is required. The whole Cross-section of the outflow channels mentioned is comparative large and an axial movement of the insert element the nozzle body hardly leads to any noticeable change the outflow speed or even an increase the same. Furthermore, the condition on the top the existing cam and the one arranged above it Cover part a not inconsiderable height above the Tub inner surface, so that the arrangement of such Nozzle especially in the area of the tub floor, for is quite a hindrance to a user.

Eine Düse zum Einbau in eine Bohrung einer Badewanne ist aus der DE-C-37 20 637 bekannt. Der Einsatzkörper enthält einen den Flansch des Düsenkörpers wiederum übergreifenden Abdeckteil und aufgrund der insgesamt hohen Bauhöhe ist diese Düse in einer Vertiefung der Wanneninnenfläche angeordnet, wodurch der Fertigungsaufwand erhöht wird. Das Einsatzelement enthält radiale Durchbrechungen, und das aus diesen ausströmende Medium wird im wesentlichen um 90° nach oben umgelenkt wird, um nach nochmaliger Umlenkung radial nach außen zu Austrittsöffnungen zwischen dem Abdeckteil und dem Flansch des Düsenkörpers radial nach außen zu strömen. Der derart vorgegebene Strömungsweg bedingt Turbulenzen und Druckverluste, so daß eine entsprechend hohe Pumpenleistung für das ausströmende Medium erforderlich ist.A nozzle for installation in a hole in a bathtub is out known from DE-C-37 20 637. The insert body contains one the flange of the nozzle body in turn overlapping cover part and due to the high overall height this is Nozzle arranged in a recess in the inner surface of the tub, which increases the manufacturing effort. The insert element contains radial breakthroughs out of these outflowing medium is essentially 90 ° upwards is redirected to radially after redirection outside to outlet openings between the cover and the To flow the flange of the nozzle body radially outward. Of the such a predetermined flow path causes turbulence and Pressure drops, so that a correspondingly high pump output is required for the outflowing medium.

Desweiteren ist aus GB-A-311 161 eine Düse zum Ausbringen von Flüssigkeit bekannt, um diese als einen fein verteilten Film oder Spray, beispielsweise als Farbauftrag, auf eine Unterlage aufzubringen. Diese für einen anderen Einsatzzweck als für Wannen vorgesehene Düse enthält einen zylindrischen Block mit einer Anzahl von spiralförmig angeordneten Ausnehmungen zur Verwirbelung der Flüssigkeit, wobei die Austrittsöffnungen der genannten Ausnehmungen in einer axialen Stirnfläche des genannten Blocks angeordnet sind. Die Fertigung der zur Verwirbelung der Flüssigkeit vorgesehenen spiralförmig angeordneten Ausnehmungen erfordert einen recht hohen Aufwand. Die Verwirbelungen bedingen einen beachtlichen Druckverlust und die Anordnung von radialen Durchbrechungen im Einsatzkörper und ein radiales Ausströmen des Mediums aus dem Einsatzkörper ist nicht möglich.Furthermore, GB-A-311 161 is a nozzle for dispensing of liquid known to this as a finely divided film or spray, for example as a paint application, on a base to apply. This for a different purpose than for Tub-provided nozzle contains a cylindrical block with a number of spirally arranged recesses for swirling the liquid, the outlet openings of said recesses in an axial end face of the called blocks are arranged. The manufacture of the swirl the liquid provided spirally arranged Recesses requires a lot of effort. The Turbulence causes a considerable loss of pressure and the arrangement of radial openings in the insert body and a radial outflow of the medium from the insert body can not.

Zum Zuführen von Luft oder Wasser in eine Wanne ist ferner aus der EP-A-284 661 eine Düse bekannt, deren Düsenkörper einen an der Wanneninnenfläche, zweckmäßig über eine Dichtung, aufliegenden Flansch aufweist. Ist der Düsenkörper in die entsprechende Bohrung, insbesondere des Wannenbodens, eingesetzt, so ragt ein Außengewinde des Düsenkörpers an der Unterseite des Wannenbodens heraus und dort erfolgt mittels einer Überwurfmutter die Befestigung. Ferner weist der Düsenkörper einen Anschluß für Luft auf, welche somit aus einem angeschlossenen Leitungssystem in das Innere der Wanne gepumpt werden kann. Ferner ist ein Einsatzelement vorhanden, welches von der Innenseite der Wanne her in den Düsenkörper eingesetzt und über eine Gewindeverbindung in den Düsenkörper eingeschraubt ist. Das Einsatzelement ist im wesentlichen zylindrisch ausgebildet und besitzt in seiner Außenfläche ein Außengewinde für die genannte Gewindeverbindung. Ferner weist dieses Einsatzelement an seiner Außenfläche über seine gesamte Länge durchgehende Längsnuten auf. Wird durch das Leitungssystem Luft zugeführt, so strömt diese durch die genannten Längsnuten in das Wanneninnere. Durch den Querschnitt der genannten Längsnuten ist die einströmende Luftmenge vorgegeben und eine Veränderung oder Regulierung der Luftmenge nicht ohne weiteres möglich.To supply air or water to a tub is also off EP-A-284 661 discloses a nozzle whose nozzle body is one on the inside of the tub, suitably via a seal, has overlying flange. The nozzle body is in the appropriate Drilling, in particular of the tub floor, used, so an external thread of the nozzle body protrudes from the Underside of the tub bottom out and there is done with a union nut the attachment. Furthermore, the nozzle body has a connection for air, which from a connected pipe system into the interior of the tub can be pumped. There is also an insert element which is provided by the Inserted inside the tub in the nozzle body and via a threaded connection is screwed into the nozzle body. The insert element is in essentially cylindrical and has an external thread in its outer surface for the mentioned thread connection. Furthermore, this insert element continuous longitudinal grooves on its outer surface over its entire length on. If air is supplied through the pipe system, it flows through the mentioned longitudinal grooves in the tub interior. Through the cross section of the called longitudinal grooves, the inflowing amount of air is predetermined and a Changing or regulating the air volume is not easily possible.

Ferner ist aus der DE-A-3 939 665 eine Badenwannendüse bekannt, deren zylindrischer Düsenkörper wiederum einen Flansch aufweist, welcher im eingebauten Zustand auf der Innenfläche des Wannenbodens aufliegt. Mittels einer Dichtung und einer im Bereich der Unterseite des Wannenbodens auf ein Außengewinde des Düsenkörpers aufgeschraubte Mutter ist der Düsenkörper am Wannenboden befestigt. Der Düsenkörper weist innen eine axial durchgehende Bohrung auf, durch welche aus dem angeschlossenen Leitungssystem Luft in die Wanne gepumpt werden kann. Der von der Innenseite der Wanne her in den Düsenkörper einsetzbare Düsenkopf besitzt auf der Innenseite einen ringförmigen Rand, welcher den Flansch des Düsenkörpers übergreift. Der Flansch und ebenso der Düsenkopf mit dem genannten Rand weisen aus Gründen der Festigkeit und Stabilität jeweils eine entsprechende Wandstärke auf, mit der Folge, daß die Oberfläche des Düsenkopfes in einem recht erheblichen Maß über die Innenfläche der Wanne vorsteht. In der Praxis stehen derartige Düsenkörper regelmäßig etwa 5-8 mm über die Innenfläche des Wannenbodens vor und sind damit ein Hindernis für einen Benutzer.Furthermore, from DE-A-3 939 665 a bath tub nozzle is known, the cylindrical one Nozzle body in turn has a flange, which is installed Condition rests on the inner surface of the tub floor. By means of a seal and one in the area of the underside of the tub base on an external thread The nut screwed onto the nozzle body is the nozzle body on the tub base attached. The inside of the nozzle body has an axially continuous bore, through which air is pumped into the tub from the connected pipe system can be. The one from the inside of the tub into the nozzle body insertable nozzle head has an annular rim on the inside, which overlaps the flange of the nozzle body. The flange and also the Nozzle head with the edge mentioned have reasons of strength and Stability on a corresponding wall thickness, with the result that the Surface of the nozzle head to a considerable extent over the inner surface the tub protrudes. In practice, such nozzle bodies are regular about 5-8 mm above the inner surface of the tub floor and are so an obstacle to a user.

Weiterhin ist aus DE-U-92 14 298 eine sanitäre Luftsprudeldüse bekannt, deren Einsatzelement gleichfalls im wesentlichen zylindrisch ausgebildet ist, wobei jedoch Teile des Gewindes über die gesamte Länge abgetragen sind. Zwischen den abgetragenen flachen Bereichen sowie dem Innengewinde des Düsenkörpers ist ein zur Längsachse paralleler, vergleichsweise enger Spalt vorhanden, durch welchen die dem Düsenkörper zugeführte Luft in das Wanneninnere abströmen kann. Die Spaltbreite und damit der Durchtrittsquerschnitt ist vergleichsweise klein und kann zudem nicht verändert werden.Furthermore, from DE-U-92 14 298 a sanitary air jet nozzle is known, the Insert element is also essentially cylindrical, wherein however, parts of the thread have been removed over the entire length. Between the worn flat areas and the internal thread of the nozzle body there is a comparatively narrow gap parallel to the longitudinal axis which the air supplied to the nozzle body flows into the interior of the tub can. The gap width and thus the passage cross section is comparative small and cannot be changed.

Schließlich ist aus der EP-A-270 858 eine Austrittsdüse für das Austrittsventil einer Whirlpool-Wanne mit einem Kanal für die Wasserzufuhr sowie einem Kanal für die Luftzufuhr bekannt. Zwischen einem äußeren tellerförmigen Verteilungskörper und einem inneren Verteilungskörper, welche mittels Rippen miteinander verbunden sind, ist ein kreisförmiger Austrittskanal vorhanden, wobei im Inneren der genannten Verteilungskörper der Austrittskanal in einzelne radiale Austrittskanäle unterteilt ist. Der Abstand der beiden Verteilungskörper ist definiert vorgegeben und eine Veränderung der durch den Austrittskanal in radialer Richtung abströmenden Wassermenge ist nicht möglich. Ferner ist zwischen dem inneren Verteilungskörper und dem Wannenboden ein mit dem Luftzufuhrkanal in Verbindung stehender Spalt vorhanden, dessen Breite nicht veränderbar ist.Finally, EP-A-270 858 is an outlet nozzle for the outlet valve a whirlpool tub with a channel for water supply and one Air supply channel known. Between an outer plate-shaped distribution body and an inner distribution body, which by means of ribs are connected to each other, there is a circular outlet channel, in the interior of said distribution body the outlet channel into individual radial outlet channels is divided. The distance between the two distribution bodies is defined and a change in through the outlet channel in The amount of water flowing out in the radial direction is not possible. Furthermore, between the inner distribution body and the tub bottom with the air supply duct There is a related gap, the width of which cannot be changed is.

Hiervon ausgehend liegt der Erfindung die Aufgabe zugrunde, die Düse der genannten Art mit geringem Aufwand dahingehend weiter zu bilden, daß das Einströmen von Luft oder Wasser zuverlässig ermöglicht wird, wobei die Einströmmenge ohne Schwierigkeiten veränderbar und das Bauvolumen gering sein soll. Strömungsverluste, Druckabfall durch Umlenkung oder dergleichen sollen möglichst gering bleiben, damit eine gute Einströmung in das Wanneninnere gewährleistet ist, ohne daß hierfür eine hohe Druckleistung der Pumpe des Luftleitsystems oder dergleichen erforderlich ist. Die Düse soll kompakte Abmessungen aufweisen und einen geringen Fertigungs- und Montageaufwand erfordern. Schließlich soll die Reinigung der Düse ohne weiteres und besondere Werkzeuge oder Hilfsmittel durchführbar sein.Proceeding from this, the invention is based on the object of the nozzle mentioned type with little effort to further develop that Inflow of air or water is reliably made possible, the inflow amount can be changed without difficulty and the construction volume can be small should. Flow losses, pressure drop due to deflection or the like should remain as low as possible so that there is a good inflow into the tub is guaranteed without a high pressure output of the pump of the air control system or the like is required. The nozzle is said to have compact dimensions have and require little manufacturing and assembly costs. After all, the cleaning of the nozzle should be easy and special tools or aids can be carried out.

Die Lösung dieser Aufgabe erfolgt gemäß den kennzeichnenden Merkmalen des Patentanspruchs 1.This problem is solved according to the characterizing features of Claim 1.

Die erfindungsgemäße Düse zeichnet sich durch eine einfache und funktionssichere Konstruktion aus und kann ohne besonderen Fertigungsaufwand hergestellt werden. Im Bereich der Wanneninnenfläche weist die Düse nur eine sehr kleine Höhe auf. Der Düsenkörper weist eine zum Wanneninnern sich konisch öffnende Innenfläche auf. Das Einsatzelement weist gleichfalls eine konische Außenfläche auf, doch ist der Öffnungswinkel in einem vorgegebenen Maße größer als der Öffnungswinkel der Innenfläche des Düsenkörpers. Die konische Innenfläche des Düsenkörpers einerseits und die konische Außenfläche des Einsatzelements andererseits sind in der Weise abgestimmt, daß entsprechend der Einschraubtiefe des Einsatzelements die Breite des Spaltes, durch welchen das Medium ausströmt, vorgebbar ist. Die konische Außenfläche des Einsatzelements endet im Bereich einer Ringnut. An die Ringnut zum unteren Ende des Einsatzelements anschließend weist das Einsatzelement einen gegenüber dem Boden der Ringnut größeren Außendurchmesser auf, wobei dort an der Außenfläche das Außengewinde zum Einschrauben in den Düsenkörper vorgesehen ist. Schließlich weist das Einsatzelement eine an seinem unteren Ende beginnende axiale Sackbohrung auf, in welche von der genannten Ringnut ausgehende im wesentlichen radial ausgerichtete Bohrungen münden. Im Bereich der Ringnut ist eine Anzahl derartiger radial gerichteter Bohrungen vorgesehen, zwischen welchen lediglich vergleichsweise kleine Stege vorhanden sind. Die von unten her eingeströmte Luft kann somit ohne wesentliche Umlenkungen aus der Sackbohrung durch die genannten Radialbohrungen in den Ringspalt und schließlich in das Wanneninnere strömen. Das in den Düsenkörper eingeschraubte Einsatzelement kann bedarfsweise zum Zwecke der Reinigung problemlos aus dem Düsenkörper entfernt werden. Nach dem Herausschrauben des Einsatzelements ist das Innere des Düsenkörpers leicht zugänglich und auch das Einsatzelement kann dann ohne besondere Schwierigkeiten gereinigt werden. Zur Herstellung der Düse sind keine aufwendigen Maschinen oder Werkzeuge erforderlich, und insgesamt sind nur wenige Bearbeitungsschritte zur Herstellung des Düsenkörpers einerseits und des Einsatzelements andererseits erforderlich.The nozzle according to the invention is characterized by a simple and reliable function Construction from and can be produced without special manufacturing effort become. In the area of the inner tub surface, the nozzle has only a very small one Height up. The nozzle body has a conically opening for the interior of the tub Inner surface on. The insert element also has a conical outer surface on, but the opening angle is larger than that by a predetermined amount Opening angle of the inner surface of the nozzle body. The conical inner surface of the Nozzle body on the one hand and the conical outer surface of the insert element on the other hand are coordinated in such a way that according to the screwing depth the width of the gap through which the medium flows out, can be specified. The conical outer surface of the insert element ends in Area of an annular groove. At the ring groove to the lower end of the insert element the insert element then has one opposite the bottom of the annular groove larger outer diameter, with the outer thread on the outer surface is provided for screwing into the nozzle body. Finally points the insert element has an axial blind bore beginning at its lower end in which radially starting from said ring groove substantially aligned holes open. There are a number of such in the area of the annular groove radially directed holes are provided, between which only comparatively there are small bridges. The air flowing in from below can thus without significant deflections from the blind hole through the mentioned Radial holes in the annular gap and finally in the interior of the tub stream. The insert element screwed into the nozzle body can, if necessary easily removed from the nozzle body for cleaning become. After unscrewing the insert element, the inside of the Nozzle body easily accessible and the insert element can then without special difficulties to be cleaned. To make the nozzle are no elaborate machinery or tools required, and overall only a few processing steps for producing the nozzle body on the one hand and the insert element on the other hand required.

Weiterbildungen und besondere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Further developments and special refinements of the invention are in the Subclaims specified.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand der in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
einen Längsschnitt durch die Düse,
Fig. 2
einen Schnitt nur durch das Einsatzelement,
Fig. 3
ein Schnitt entlang Schnittlinie A - A gemäß Fig. 2,
Fig. 4
eine Aufsicht auf das Einsatzelement in Blickrichtung B gemäß Fig. 2
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the drawing. Show it:
Fig. 1
a longitudinal section through the nozzle,
Fig. 2
a cut only through the insert element,
Fig. 3
3 shows a section along section line A - A according to FIG. 2,
Fig. 4
a top view of the insert element in viewing direction B according to FIG. 2

Fig. 1 zeigt einen Längsschnitt durch die Düse, welcher einen Düsenkörper 2 sowie ein Einsatzelement 4 enthält. Der Düsenkörper weist an seiner im wesentlichen zylindrischen Außenfläche ein Außengewinde 6 und an seinem oberen Ende einen Flansch 8 auf. Der Düsenkörper 2 kann in bekannter Weise in eine Ausnehmung oder Bohrung eines Wannenbodens 10 angesetzt werden, welcher hier strichpunktiert angedeutet ist. Mittels einer nicht weiter dargestellten Dichtung sowie eines auf das Außengewinde 6 von der Unterseite des Wannenbodens her aufgeschraubten Mutter erfolgt in bekannter Weise die Festlegung des Düsenkörpers 2 am Wannenboden. Die erfindungsgemäße Bodendüse ragt lediglich in der Höhe 12, welche im wesentlichen der Höhe des Flansches entspricht, über die Innenfläche 14 der Wanne vor. Die Oberfläche 16 des Flansches 8 ist in zweckmäßiger Weise derart konisch ausgebildet, daß die Höhe am Außenrand niedriger ist als an der radial weiter innenliegenden Kante 18 der Austrittsöffnung 20. Von der genannten Kante 18 verläuft eine Innenfläche 22 der Austrittsöffnung konisch nach innen, und zwar mit einem ersten Öffnungswinkel 24. Der Düsenkörper enthält innen eine Durchgangsbohrung 26, durch welche das in die Wanne zu fördernde Medium, insbesondere Luft oder Wasser, zuführbar ist. Am unteren Ende 28 des Düsenkörpers 2 können geeignete Verbindungsmittel zum Anschluß der Bodendüse an ein Leitungssystem für das genannte Medium vorgesehen werden. Die Durchgangsbohrung 26 enthält ein Innengewinde 30, in welches das Einsatzelement 4 mit seinem Außengewinde 32 einschraubbar ist. Der erste Öffnungswinkel 24 liegt in zweckmäßiger Weise im Bereich zwischen 40 und 100 Grad, bevorzugt zwischen 60 und 80 Grad. Die konische Innenfläche 22 erstreckt sich vom Innengewinde 30 bis zur Kante 18.1 shows a longitudinal section through the nozzle, which has a nozzle body 2 and an insert element 4 contains. The nozzle body essentially faces it cylindrical outer surface has an external thread 6 and at its upper end a flange 8. The nozzle body 2 can be in a known manner in a recess or bore of a tub floor 10, which is here is indicated by dash-dotted lines. By means of a seal, not shown and one on the external thread 6 from the underside of the tub bottom screwed nut takes place in a known manner, the definition of the nozzle body 2 on the tub floor. The floor nozzle according to the invention only protrudes in the Height 12, which corresponds essentially to the height of the flange, over the Inner surface 14 of the tub. The surface 16 of the flange 8 is in expediently conical in such a way that the height at the outer edge is lower than at the radially inner edge 18 of the outlet opening 20. An inner surface 22 of the outlet opening runs from said edge 18 conical inwards, with a first opening angle 24. The Nozzle body contains a through hole 26 through which the into the Tub to be conveyed medium, in particular air or water, can be supplied. At the lower end 28 of the nozzle body 2 can be suitable connecting means for Connection of the floor nozzle to a line system provided for the medium mentioned become. The through hole 26 contains an internal thread 30, in which the insert element 4 can be screwed in with its external thread 32. The first opening angle 24 is expediently in the range between 40 and 100 degrees, preferably between 60 and 80 degrees. The conical inner surface 22 extends from the internal thread 30 to the edge 18.

Das Einsatzelement 2 weist an seinem oberen Ende eine im Wanneninneren liegende und im wesentlichen plane Oberfläche 34 auf. An der Oberfläche 34 besitzt das Einsatzelement 4 einen Außendurchmesser 36, welcher höchstens gleich oder um einen vorgegebenen Betrag kleiner ist als der Innendurchmesser 38 des Düsenkörpers 2 bzw. der konischen Innenfläche 22 an der genannten Kante 18. Von maßgebender Bedeutung ist ferner, daß das Einsatzelement an seinem oberen Ende eine Außenfläche 40 aufweist, welche gleichfalls konisch mit einem zweiten Öffnungswinkel 42 ausgebildet ist. Dieser zweite Öffnungswinkel 42 ist größer als der erste Öffnungswinkel 24 des Düsenkörpers 2. Die beiden Öffnungswinkel 24 und 42 sind in der Weise aufeinander abgestimmt, daß entsprechend der Einschraubtiefe des Einsatzelements 4 in den Düsenkörper 2 die Spaltbreite der Austrittsöffnung 20 vorgebbar ist. Der zweite Öffnungswinkel 42 liegt in der Größenordnung zwischen 60 und 120, bevorzugt zwischen 80 und 100 Winkelgraden. In der bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist der zweite Öffnungswinkel 42 des Einsatzelements 4 im wesentlichen 90 Grad groß, während der erste Öffnungswinkel des Düsenkörpers 2 im wesentlichen 70 Grad beträgt. Somit ist eine Winkeldifferenz von ca. 20 Grad vorhanden. Zwischen der Innenfläche 22 des Düsenkörpers 2 und der gegenüberliegenden Außenfläche 40 des Einsatzelements 4 ist somit ein Ringspalt 44 vorhanden, welcher in Richtung zur Kante 18 bzw. der Austrittsöffnung 20 sich verjüngt, wodurch besonders günstige Strömungsverhältnisse sich ergeben und das zugeführte Medium unter Druck gemäß den Pfeilen 46 aus der ringförmigen Austrittsöffnung 20 in das Wanneninnere strömt. Die Spaltbreite der Austrittsöffnung 20 ist variabel und hierfür muß lediglich das Einsatzelement 4 in den Düsenkörper 2 mehr oder weniger tief eingeschraubt werden.The insert element 2 has at its upper end one inside the tub lying and essentially flat surface 34. Has on the surface 34 the insert element 4 has an outer diameter 36 which is at most the same or is smaller than the inner diameter 38 of the by a predetermined amount Nozzle body 2 or the conical inner surface 22 on said edge 18. It is also of crucial importance that the insert element on its has an outer surface 40, which is also conical with a second opening angle 42 is formed. This second opening angle is 42 larger than the first opening angle 24 of the nozzle body 2. The two opening angles 24 and 42 are coordinated in such a way that accordingly the screwing depth of the insert element 4 into the nozzle body 2 is the gap width the outlet opening 20 can be predetermined. The second opening angle 42 lies in the order of 60 to 120, preferably between 80 and 100 Degrees. In the preferred embodiment, the second opening angle is 42 of the insert element 4 is substantially 90 degrees while the first opening angle of the nozzle body 2 is essentially 70 degrees. So there is an angle difference of approx. 20 degrees. Between the inner surface 22 of the nozzle body 2 and the opposite outer surface 40 of the insert element 4 is thus an annular gap 44 which is in the direction tapers to the edge 18 or the outlet opening 20, which makes it particularly favorable flow conditions arise and the medium supplied Pressure according to arrows 46 from the annular outlet opening 20 in the Inside the tub flows. The gap width of the outlet opening 20 is variable and for this purpose, only the insert element 4 in the nozzle body 2 or more screwed in less deeply.

Bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform sind die Innenfläche 22 und die gegenüberliegende Außenfläche 40 als konische Flächen ausgebildet. Im Rahmen der Erfindung liegen darüber hinaus auch solche Ausgestaltungen, bei welchen die genannten Flächen beispielsweise sphärisch gekrümmt ausgebildet sind. Entscheidend ist bei allen Ausführungsformen, daß die Spaltbreite der Austrittsöffnung 20 durch Bewegen des Einsatzelements 4 bezüglich des Düsenkörpers 2 veränderbar ist. Wird das Einsatzelement 4 vollständig in den Düsenkörper 2 derart eingeschraubt, daß die Spaltbreite der Austrittsöffnung 20 gegen Null geht, so ist die Düse praktisch geschlossen und das zugeführte Medium wird am Ausströmen gehindert. Wird hingegen das Einsatzelement 4, bezogen auf die dargestellte Position, in Richtung der Längsachse 48 nach oben etwas weiter aus dem Düsenkörper 2 herausgeschraubt, so wird die Spaltbreite der Austrittsöffnung 20 größer und das Medium kann leichter ausströmen. In the illustrated embodiment, the inner surface 22 and the opposite one Outer surface 40 formed as conical surfaces. As part of the The invention also lies in configurations in which the mentioned surfaces are spherically curved, for example. Crucial is in all embodiments that the gap width of the outlet opening 20 can be changed by moving the insert element 4 with respect to the nozzle body 2 is. If the insert element 4 is completely in the nozzle body 2 such screwed in that the gap width of the outlet opening 20 approaches zero the nozzle is practically closed and the supplied medium will flow out hindered. On the other hand, the insert element 4, based on the illustrated Position, slightly further upward from the nozzle body in the direction of the longitudinal axis 48 2 unscrewed, the gap width of the outlet opening 20 becomes larger and the medium can flow out more easily.

Fig. 2 zeigt in einem axialen Schnitt das Einsatzelement 4, welches im Inneren eine mit der Längsachse 48 fluchtende Sackbohrung 50 aufweist. Die Sackbohrung beginnt am unteren Ende 52 des Einsatzelements und endet in einem vorgegebenen Abstand vor der Oberfläche 34. Ferner ist im wesentlichen koaxial zur Längsachse 48 ein Einstich oder eine Ringnut 54 vorgesehen, welche in axialer Richtung gesehen zwischen der konischen Außenfläche 40 und dem Außengewinde 32 angeordnet ist. Mittels Ausnehmungen, welche insbesondere als radiale Bohrungen 56 ausgebildet sind, wird die Verbindung zwischen der Sackbohrung 54 und dem Außenbereich des Einsatzelements 4 hergestellt. Die bevorzugt konisch ausgebildete Außenfläche 40 endet in der Ringnut 54. Wie ersichtlich, ist der Außendurchmesser 36 im Bereich der Oberfläche 34 wesentlich größer als der Außendurchmesser 58 des Außengewindes 32. In Verbindung mit Fig. 1 wird ersichtlich, daß aufgrund dieser Ausgestaltung das Medium aus der Sackbohrung 50 im wesentlichen ungehindert radial nach außen in Richtung zur Austrittsöffnung 20 strömen kann. Wesentliche Strömungsumlenkungen, Verwirbelungen oder dergleichen, welche zu einem merklichen Druckabfall führen könnten, werden vermieden. Die Tiefe der Ringnut 54, und zwar gemessen von dem Außendurchmesser 58, ist in zweckmäßiger Weise größer als die Wanddicke 60 des Einsatzelements 4 im Bereich des Außengewindes 58. Es wird also erreicht, daß das Einsatzelement 4 im Bereich der Ringnut 54 bzw. der dort vorhandenen radialen Ausnehmungen eine wesentlich kleinere Dicke 62 als die genannte Wanddicke 60 besitzt. Zweckmäßig ist die Dicke 62 höchstens nur halb so groß wie die Wanddicke 60. Durch diese Dimensionierung wird sichergestellt, daß die Innendüse im Bereich der Ausnehmungen bzw. radialen Bohrungen 56 einen günstigen Strömungsverlauf für das Medium besitzt, welches weitgehend ungehindert aus der Sackbohrung 50 zur Austrittsöffnung strömen kann. Aus den genannten Gründen ist der Durchmesser der Bohrungen 56 im wesentlichen gleich groß wie die axiale Länge 64 des Bodens der Ringnut 54.Fig. 2 shows in an axial section the insert element 4, which is inside has a blind bore 50 aligned with the longitudinal axis 48. The blind hole begins at the bottom 52 of the insert element and ends in a predetermined one Distance in front of the surface 34. Furthermore, is essentially coaxial to the Longitudinal axis 48 a groove or an annular groove 54 is provided, which in the axial Direction seen between the conical outer surface 40 and the external thread 32 is arranged. By means of recesses, which in particular as radial Bores 56 are formed, the connection between the blind hole 54 and the outer region of the insert element 4. The preferred conical outer surface 40 ends in the annular groove 54. As can be seen, the outer diameter 36 in the area of the surface 34 is substantially larger than the outer diameter 58 of the external thread 32. In connection with Fig. 1 can be seen that due to this configuration, the medium from the blind hole 50 essentially unimpeded radially outwards in the direction of the outlet opening 20 can flow. Significant flow diversions, eddies or the like, which could lead to a noticeable drop in pressure, are avoided. The depth of the annular groove 54, measured from the outer diameter 58, is expediently greater than the wall thickness 60 of the Insert element 4 in the area of the external thread 58. It is thus achieved that the insert element 4 in the region of the annular groove 54 or the one present there radial recesses a much smaller thickness 62 than that Has wall thickness 60. The thickness 62 is expediently only half as large like the wall thickness 60. This dimensioning ensures that the Inner nozzle in the region of the recesses or radial bores 56 has a favorable flow for the medium, which is largely unhindered can flow from the blind bore 50 to the outlet opening. From the for the reasons mentioned, the diameter of the bores 56 is essentially same size as the axial length 64 of the bottom of the annular groove 54.

Fig. 3 zeigt einen Schnitt entlang Linie A gemäß Fig. 2, wobei der hinter der Zeichenebene liegende Teil des Einsatzelements mit dem Außengewinde der Einfachheit halber nicht dargestellt ist. Es sind insgesamt sechs radiale Bohrungen 56 vorhanden, zwischen welchen vergleichsweise schmale Stege 66 stehen. Insoweit wird eine minimale Beeinflussung der Strömungsverhältnisse gewährleistet. Fig. 3 shows a section along line A of FIG. 2, the behind the Part of the insert element lying on the drawing plane with the external thread of simplicity is not shown for the sake of it. There are a total of six radial holes 56 is present, between which there are comparatively narrow webs 66. So far minimal influence on the flow conditions is guaranteed.

Schließlich zeigt Fig. 4 das Einsatzelement 4 in Blickrichtung B gemäß Fig. 2 auf die plane Oberfläche 34. Es sind drei zusätzliche Bohrungen 68 vorgesehen, welche eine direkte Verbindung aus der im Inneren des Einsatzelements 4 vorhandenen Sackbohrung in das Innere der Wanne bilden. Mittels diesen zusätzlichen Bohrungen wird eine verbesserte Regulierung der Menge des zugeführten Mediums, insbesondere Luft gewährleistet. Finally, FIG. 4 shows insert element 4 in viewing direction B according to FIG. 2 the flat surface 34. Three additional bores 68 are provided, which is a direct connection from the inside of the insert element 4 Form a blind hole in the interior of the tub. By means of this additional Drilling will improve regulation of the amount of feed Medium, especially air guaranteed.

BezugszeichenReference numerals

22nd
DüsenkörperNozzle body
44th
EinsatzelemenetDeployment element
66
Außengewinde von 2Male thread from 2
88th
Flanschflange
1010th
WannenbodenTub floor
1212th
Höhe von 8,Height of 8,
1414
Innenfläche der WanneInner surface of the tub
1616
Oberfläche von 8Surface of 8
1818th
Kante von 20Edge of 20
2020th
AustrittsöffnungOutlet opening
2222
Innenfläche von 2Inner surface of 2
2424th
erster Öffnungswinkel von 22first opening angle of 22
2626
Durchgangsbohrung in 2Through hole in 2nd
2828
unteres Ende von 2lower end of 2
3030th
Innengewinde von 2Internal thread from 2
3232
Außengewinde von 4Male thread from 4
3434
plane Oberfläche von 4flat surface of 4
3636
Außendurchmesser von 34Outside diameter of 34
3838
Innendurchmesser von 22Inner diameter of 22
4040
Außenfläche von 4Outer surface of 4
4242
zweiter Öffnungswinkel von 32second opening angle of 32
4444
RingspaltAnnular gap
4646
Pfeilarrow
4848
LängsachseLongitudinal axis
5050
SackbohrungBlind hole
5252
Ende von 4End of 4
5454
Einstich, RingnutPuncture, ring groove
5656
Ausnehmung, radiale BohrungRecess, radial bore
5858
Außendurchmesser von 32Outside diameter of 32
6060
Wanddicke im Bereich von 32Wall thickness in the range of 32
6262
Dicke im Bereich von 54Thickness in the range of 54
6464
axiale Länge von 54axial length of 54
6666
Stegweb
6868
Bohrungdrilling

Claims (10)

  1. Nozzle for a tub (10), in particular a whirlpool tub, including a nozzle body (2) insertable into a cutout in the tub (10) and connectable thereto, and an insert element (4) which is screwable by an external thread (32) into an internal thread (30) of the nozzle body (2) and arranged to be axially movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis (48) of the nozzle body (2) and further includes a blind hole (50) with radial apertures (56), the nozzle body (2) and the insert element (4) having mutually opposite surfaces (22, 40) between which an outlet opening (20) for a medium, in particular air, capable of flowing into the tub (10) is provided, and the gap width of the outlet opening (20) being variable by axial movement of the insert element (4),
    characterized in that an annular gap (44), the width of which decreases in the direction of the outlet opening (20), is present between the inner surface (22) of the nozzle body (2) and the opposite outer surface (40) of the insert element (4),
    in that the inner surface (22), which is of a design which tapers from the outlet opening (20) inwards towards the longitudinal axis (48), adjoins the internal thread (30),
    and in that the insert element (4) has at its outer side, in the region of the radial apertures, a recess (54) in which the said outer surface (44) of the insert element (4) ends.
  2. Nozzle according to Claim 1, characterized in that the internal thread (30) is arranged in a through hole (26) of the nozzle body (2), the through hole (26) being adjoined by the inner surface (22) opening into the interior of the tub.
  3. Nozzle according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the thickness (62) of the insert element (4) in the region of the radial apertures (56) is substantially less than the wall thickness (60) in the region of the external thread (32) of the insert element (4).
  4. Nozzle according to Claim 3, characterized in that the thickness (62) in the region of the radial apertures (56) is less than half the wall thickness (60) in the region of the external thread (32).
  5. Nozzle according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the recess (54) is designed as an annular groove.
  6. Nozzle according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the inner surface (22) of the nozzle body (2) is of substantially conical design, to be precise with a first opening angle (24) which is preferably between 40° and 100°, expediently between 60 and 80°.
  7. Nozzle according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the outer surface (40) of the insert element (4) is of substantially conical design, to be precise with a second opening angle (42) which is preferably between 60° and 120° and expediently between 80° and 100°.
  8. Nozzle according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the insert element (4) has, in the region of its upper surface (34) assigned to the interior space of the tub, a diameter (36) which is equal to or less than the diameter of the outlet edge (18) of the outlet opening (20).
  9. Nozzle according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the in particular plane upper surface (34) of the insert element (4) lies substantially in the same radial plane as the outlet edge (18) of the outlet opening (20) and/or of the inner surface (22).
  10. Nozzle according to one of Claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the insert element (4) has through holes (68) which run from its upper surface (34), assigned to the interior space of the tub, as far as the said blind hole (50) and the diameter of which is substantially less than the diameter of the blind hole (50).
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