EP0783290B1 - Dispositif a douche et bain pour le massage et/ou le nettoyage des pieds - Google Patents

Dispositif a douche et bain pour le massage et/ou le nettoyage des pieds Download PDF

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EP0783290B1
EP0783290B1 EP95933315A EP95933315A EP0783290B1 EP 0783290 B1 EP0783290 B1 EP 0783290B1 EP 95933315 A EP95933315 A EP 95933315A EP 95933315 A EP95933315 A EP 95933315A EP 0783290 B1 EP0783290 B1 EP 0783290B1
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Jan RÖHRIG
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K7/00—Body washing or cleaning implements
    • A47K7/02—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements
    • A47K7/026—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements for cleaning the feet or toes
    • 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
    • A61H35/00—Baths for specific parts of the body

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  • the invention relates to a shower and bath device for massaging and / or cleaning the feet.
  • FR-A-2 321 866 discloses a device for washing and Describe drying of the feet, which is one closed by four side walls, only open container at the top. On the long sides and on Brush elements are arranged at the bottom of the double channel, while there is a shower head on a container front wall for water supply and on the opposite end wall of the tank a warm air supply to dry the feet located. In the bottom of the container are below a grating Drainage openings are provided for the wash water.
  • the outer longitudinal walls of the double channel are elastic.
  • the invention has for its object a device for massaging and / or cleaning the feet from a gutter tapering to the top opening Cross section, on the inner surfaces of their side parts and the channel bottom attached massage and / or cleaning elements as well as a water supply system create. This is especially intended for older people, overweight people and partially disabled foot care essential facilitate.
  • a preferred embodiment of the invention Solution is that at the bottom of the channel bottom Fasteners for positive and / or frictional Connection with a bath mat are provided.
  • the fasteners are preferably formed as pimples, which in preferably recesses with a star-shaped slit intervene in the bath mat.
  • fasteners it is also possible to use the fasteners to be provided with suction cups, so that the invention Device also independent of one suitable bath mat non-slip with a tub or shower tray floor can be positively connected.
  • the channel system consists of at least consists of two hydraulically isolated subsystems, each of which has at least one hose connection. This configuration enables the simultaneous targeted supply of cold and warm water so that an alternating shower effect that promotes blood circulation is feasible.
  • the channel should preferably be increased with brushes, Sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and / or Cleaning elements of different hardness and / or different material properties. So in the device according to the invention at the same time, for example, natural bristles for a normal one Foot cleaning as well as harder plastic bristles for one Corneal removal may be arranged.
  • Another advantageous embodiment consists in that the massage and / or cleaning elements from brushes exist that form V-shaped rows of bristles. This configuration enables optimal cleaning especially between the toes.
  • the shower and Bathing device 1 is designed as a channel which is open at the end.
  • the channel bottom 2 is converging Provide side parts 8 which form a gap 9.
  • How 4 is the Apparatus according to the invention designed so that the entire The foot is cleaned by simply moving it back and forth and is massaged.
  • the side parts 8 and / or the channel bottom 2 are made preferably made of rubber, PVC or a similar elastic Material. This configuration is particularly ensures that there is different ankle width the gap 9 can widen elastically.
  • Fastening elements 4 are on the underside of the channel trained in the form of nubs.
  • the device 1 can thus both inserted into the recesses 5 of a bath mat 6 be, as well as with suction cups 7 on the floor a shower or bath can be attached separately.
  • the knobs 4 in the recesses 5 usually formed there are inserted.
  • it is advantageous star-shaped slits in the bath mat 6 provide, so that the device 1 on simple Can be positively connected to the bath mat 6.
  • Fig. 1 it can also be seen that both on the channel bottom 2, and on the inner sides of the side parts 8 massage and / or cleaning elements 3 arranged over the entire surface are.
  • This can be especially brushes or Sponges act that have a different hardness and / or a different material quality exhibit. Brushes are preferably on the channel bottom 2 related, the V-shaped bristle rows form.
  • a channel system 11 with inward Nozzles for the distribution of water and / or cleaning agents and a hose connection connected to the duct system 12 can have.
  • a soap dispenser can be connected with a simple push the desired amount of soap to the brush or cleaning system delivers.
  • the channel system 11 can be advantageous divided into at least two hydraulically isolated subsystems be, with each subsystem a separate one Has hose connection.
  • Via the channel system provided with a hose connection 12 11 can also use a disinfectant if necessary are supplied so that the device according to the invention especially for use in public Bathing establishments are suitable.

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Claims (9)

  1. Dispositif de massage et de nettoyage des pieds, composé d'un conduit dont la section va en diminuant en direction de son ouverture supérieure et dont les faces internes des parties latérales (8) et du fond (2) constitué de canaux de massage et/ou de nettoyage, ainsi d'un système d'amenée d'eau (11, 12),
    caractérisé en ce que
    le fond (2) constitué de canaux et les deux parties latérales (8) du conduit librement accessible par ses extrémités frontales ouvertes, sont élastique de manière à pouvoir s'adapter à la surface d'appui et à pouvoir s'appliquer de tous côtés sur le pied tandis que pour amener et distribuer de l'eau et/ou des agents de nettoyage et/ou de désinfection, on dispose d'un raccord (12) alimentant un système de canaux (11) intégrés aux parties latérales (8) et au fond (2) constitué de canaux et raccordés à des buses dirigées vers l'intérieur du conduit.
  2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1,
    caractérisé en ce que
    la face inférieure du fond (2) constitué de canaux du courant est équipée d'éléments de fixation (4) permettant d'assurer une liaison par combinaison de forme et/ou par frottement avec un tapis de bain.
  3. Dispositif selon la revendication 2,
    caractérisé en ce que
    les éléments de fixation (4) sont des tétons venant en prise à l'intérieur d'évidements (5) du tapis de bain (6).
  4. Dispositif selon la revendication 3,
    caractérisé en ce que
    les évidements (5) du tapis de bain sont taillés en forme d'étoile.
  5. Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 à 3,
    caractérisé en ce que
    les tétons (4), pour assurer la fixation des canaux sur le fond d'une baignoire ou d'une douche, peuvent être reliés avec combinaison de formes à des coupelles à effet de ventouse (7).
  6. Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 à 5,
    caractérisé en ce que
    le système de canaux (11) est composé de deux sous-systèmes distincts dont chacun possède au moins un raccord pour tuyau (12), permettant l'amenée d'eau chaude et d'eau froide respectivement.
  7. Dispositif selon une des revendications 1 à 6,
    caractérise en ce que
    les éléments de massage et/ou de nettoyage (3), prévus sur les faces internes des canaux sont constitués de brosses, d'éponges ou de surfaces de frottement.
  8. Dispositif selon la revendication 7,
    caractérisé en ce que
    les éléments de massage et/ou da nettoyage (3) prévus dans un même canal ont des duretés différentes et/ou des constitutions différentes.
  9. Dispositif selon les revendications 7 et 8,
    caractérisé en ce que
    les brosses forment des lignes disposées en V.
EP95933315A 1994-09-30 1995-09-28 Dispositif a douche et bain pour le massage et/ou le nettoyage des pieds Expired - Lifetime EP0783290B1 (fr)

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DE9416347U 1994-09-30
DE9416347U DE9416347U1 (de) 1994-09-30 1994-09-30 Dusch- und Badevorrichtung zur Massage und/oder Reinigung der Füße
PCT/DE1995/001370 WO1996010383A1 (fr) 1994-09-30 1995-09-28 Dispositif a douche et bain pour le massage et/ou le nettoyage des pieds

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JP (1) JPH10507376A (fr)
KR (1) KR970705967A (fr)
AT (1) ATE175106T1 (fr)
AU (1) AU3603695A (fr)
CA (1) CA2200878A1 (fr)
DE (2) DE9416347U1 (fr)
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WO (1) WO1996010383A1 (fr)

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