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EP0917436B1
EP0917436B1 EP97938834A EP97938834A EP0917436B1 EP 0917436 B1 EP0917436 B1 EP 0917436B1 EP 97938834 A EP97938834 A EP 97938834A EP 97938834 A EP97938834 A EP 97938834A EP 0917436 B1 EP0917436 B1 EP 0917436B1
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Konrad Bergmann
Klaus-Jürgen LÄLLER
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a bathtub by a a floor surface containing a drain, two side surfaces, a head end surface inclined to the floor surface and a foot end surface is limited, with the foot end surface to the floor surface is inclined in the same sense as the head end surface.
  • the surfaces go through rounded connection areas into each other.
  • the head end surface of conventional bathtubs is relative strongly inclined and closes with the floor surface Example an angle of 120 ° C.
  • the side faces are significantly less inclined, while the inclination of the Foot end surface often more or less that of the Head end area corresponds, i.e. roughly mirror-symmetrical to the head end surface.
  • Usual dimensions of a conventional bathtub including the upper area the horizontal edge surrounding the tub are e.g. 170 cm x 75 cm. Due to the inclination of the head end surface and the foot end surface the result is a comparatively short one Length of the floor area, which makes a person of normal size only take a lying position that is not sufficiently comfortable can. That is why e.g. 180 cm x 80 cm dimensioned bathtubs for use, but the Disadvantage that they are for installation in relatively small Bathrooms are little or not suitable.
  • Such bathtubs are e.g. from GB-PS 1 381 723, from CH-PS 196 938 or U.S. Patent 2,150,531.
  • the aim of the present invention is to create a bathtub find that in smaller bathrooms (e.g. in the so-called Object area) can be installed without changing the Outside dimensions has the longest possible floor area and thus allowing a normal sized person in the bath to lie without having to bend your legs.
  • the foot end surface in the interior the bathtub has a protruding, elongated bulge, which extends from the floor area to the top of the bathtub extends towards, the bulge on its the interior an overflow hose on the side facing away from the bathtub or an overflow pipe.
  • the overflow hose or the overflow pipe between the outside of the foot end surface and guided the support device where appropriate a recess for this in the material of the support device is provided.
  • the recess weakens the support device not essential as with conventional bathtubs the smallest material thickness for the support device given in the area of the top of the bathtub is. The material thickness increases towards the bottom surface, see above that at the level between the overflow set and the Adequate material thickness is available on the floor area is to provide a corresponding recess.
  • the bathtub according to the present invention is the location of the smallest material thickness Support device in the area of the foot end surface near the floor.
  • the bulge according to the invention provided on the foot end surface. In the field of Bulge is shortened the length of the interior, but in addition to the bulge, the maximum length is retained. If the bulge is central, in particular symmetrical to the longitudinal median plane of the bathtub, see above the bather can comfortably get his feet on either side of the bulge position.
  • an overflow set is installed near the foot end area, the one with the top end of the overflow hose or the overflow pipe is connected, and the bulge extends from the floor to the overflow set, which is thereby on a flat area of the foot end surface can be assembled.
  • a mechanism for actuation a closure in progress in particular a Bowden cable, on.
  • It can be an overflow device can be used in a known manner for Operating the closure of the drain serves.
  • the bulge is advantageously symmetrical to the longitudinal median plane of the bathtub.
  • FIG. 1 shows a vertical longitudinal section through a bathtub according to the prior art and Figure 2 an inventive Bathtub.
  • Fig. 3 shows one Section along the line III-III in Fig. 2nd
  • Fig. 1 shows a bathtub not in accordance with the invention in cross section, which for Suitable for installation in a niche with appropriate dimensions is.
  • the tub is made up of a head end surface 4, side surfaces 3, a foot end surface 5 and the bottom surface 2 limited.
  • Edge 6 surrounds that in that area 6a the foot end surface 5 connects, is designed wider.
  • the head end surface 4 and the foot end surface 5 aligned almost parallel, so that there is an undercut in the foot area.
  • Dashed line 15 is the course of the foot end surface shown in a conventional bathtub and you can see clearly that the special shape of the bathtub the length of the bottom surface 2 increased by the piece b becomes.
  • the edge region 6a has a width a that is so is chosen that the outer edge 6b of the edge region 6a slightly exceeds the foot end surface 5 by the amount c.
  • c can, for example. 1 cm, so the bathtub can be easy in a support device, preferably at an angle be used above. At the same time, the room is close to the floor Well used foot area.
  • the floor surface 2 be extended by 10cm (b) so that a 170 cm long bath a convenience of use of a 180 cm long, conventional bathtub, etc.
  • the Edge region 6a of the upper edge can have a width of 20cm, you compare this with the edge dimensions which allows the conventional shape with the same external dimensions, so this is much broader.
  • This broadened Edge area 6a can be used as a storage surface or as a surface for the installation of fittings but also electronic Controls for massage jets or the like are used be, if necessary also as a seat.
  • the drain 1 is arranged in that area of the floor surface the top view from the foot end surface 5 is covered.
  • the shape of the bathtub can be made using a deep-drawing process be formed.
  • the foot end surface 5 is not stronger than the head end surface 4 inclined, but also a conventional casting process find application, the removed the upper molded part diagonally upwards according to arrow 7 must become.
  • FIG. 2 is a bathtub according to the invention in longitudinal section shown in which one of the support devices Well-shaped shell 12, e.g. made of styrofoam is. It can be clearly seen that in area c the Shell 12 has a very small thickness.
  • the Overflow pipe 13 is to run at the foot of the bathtub, has the foot end surface 5 of the bathtub according to the invention an inwardly projecting elongated bulge 8, the extends from the floor surface 2 to the drain set 9. In this bulge 8 is on the outside, i.e.
  • the overflow pipe 13 added and that Material of the support shell 12 does not have a recess for that Have overflow pipe 13, as in previously known support shells, e.g. so-called tub supports made of polystyrene, so that the wall thickness of the support shell 12 on the foot side Forehead can be comparatively very low in the area c, resulting in an optimally extended floor area 2 results, without impairing any desired tiling of this end face because of the material thickness the support shell 12 following the area c increases on all sides and ensures adequate stability.
  • support shells e.g. so-called tub supports made of polystyrene
  • FIG. 3 shows the section III-III from FIG. 2.
  • the overflow pipe 13 is in the bulge 8 Foot end surface 5 added, the material of the shell 12 contains no recess.
  • the bowl 12 can do something deviate from the shape of the bath to create a cavity to form between the bath and the bowl 12, the the invisible part of the overflow set 9.
  • Fig. 2 Also shown in Fig. 2 is a preferred one Version of the bathtub, in which the near-ground Area 10 of the foot end surface 5 is steep, in particular almost is vertical, whereas the one that follows it is Section 11 of the foot end surface 5 to the overflow set 9 is designed flatter. This creates the desired undercut and the extension in the foot area of the bathtub achieved, yet the feet can be in more comfortable Posture in the end area of the bathtub.

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Abstract

This invention concerns a bathtub with a bottom surface (2) which is longer than in standard tubs. This effect is achieved with a tub which is bounded by a bottom surface (2) containing a drain (1), two side surfaces (3), a head-end surface (4) which slopes toward the bottom surface (2), and a foot-end surface (5) which slopes toward the bottom surface (2) in the same sense as the head-end surface (4).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Badewanne, die durch eine einen Ablauf enthaltende Bodenfläche, zwei Seitenflächen, eine zur Bodenfläche geneigte Kopfendfläche und eine Fußendfläche begrenzt wird, wobei die Fußendfläche zur Bodenfläche im gleichen Sinne geneigt ist wie die Kopfendfläche. Die Flächen gehen durch abgerundete Verbindungsbereiche ineinander über.The invention relates to a bathtub by a a floor surface containing a drain, two side surfaces, a head end surface inclined to the floor surface and a foot end surface is limited, with the foot end surface to the floor surface is inclined in the same sense as the head end surface. The surfaces go through rounded connection areas into each other.

Bei herkömmlichen Badewannen ist die Kopfendfläche relativ stark geneigt und schließt mit der Bodenfläche zum Beispiel einen Winkel von 120°C ein. Die Seitenflächen sind deutlich weniger geneigt, während die Neigung der Fußendfläche häufig mehr oder weniger derjenigen der Kopfendfläche entspricht, d.h. in etwa spiegelsymmetrisch zur Kopfendfläche ausgeführt ist. Übliche Ausmaße einer herkömmlichen Badewanne inklusive dem den oberen Bereich der Wanne umgebenden, horizontalen Rand sind z.B. 170 cm x 75 cm. Durch die Neigung der Kopfendfläche und der Fußendfläche ergibt sich dabei eine vergleichsweise kurze Länge der Bodenfläche, wodurch eine Person normaler Größe nur eine nicht hinreichend bequeme Liegeposition einnehmen kann. Deshalb kommen häufig auch z.B. 180 cm x 80 cm dimensionierte Badewannen zum Einsatz, die jedoch den Nachteil haben, daß sie für einen Einbau in relativ kleine Badezimmer wenig oder gar nicht geeignet sind.The head end surface of conventional bathtubs is relative strongly inclined and closes with the floor surface Example an angle of 120 ° C. The side faces are significantly less inclined, while the inclination of the Foot end surface often more or less that of the Head end area corresponds, i.e. roughly mirror-symmetrical to the head end surface. Usual dimensions of a conventional bathtub including the upper area the horizontal edge surrounding the tub are e.g. 170 cm x 75 cm. Due to the inclination of the head end surface and the foot end surface the result is a comparatively short one Length of the floor area, which makes a person of normal size only take a lying position that is not sufficiently comfortable can. That is why e.g. 180 cm x 80 cm dimensioned bathtubs for use, but the Disadvantage that they are for installation in relatively small Bathrooms are little or not suitable.

Bei Badewannen, deren Fußendfläche zur Bodenfläche im gleichen Sinne geneigt ist wie die Kopfendfläche, ergibt sich ein besseres Verhältnis zwischen Länge der Bodenfläche und Gesamtlänge der Badewanne. Solche Badewannen sind z.B. aus der GB-PS 1 381 723, aus der CH-PS 196 938 bzw. der US-PS 2 150 531 bekannt.In the case of bathtubs whose foot end surface is in line with the floor surface is inclined in the same sense as the head end surface there is a better relationship between the length of the floor area and total length of the bathtub. Such bathtubs are e.g. from GB-PS 1 381 723, from CH-PS 196 938 or U.S. Patent 2,150,531.

Ziel der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Badewanne zu finden, die in kleinere Badezimmer (z.B. im sogenannten Objektbereich) einbaubar ist, die ohne Veränderung der Außenmaße eine möglichst lange Bodenfläche aufweist und damit einer normal großen Person ermöglicht, in der Badewanne zu liegen, ohne die Beine abwinkeln zu müssen.The aim of the present invention is to create a bathtub find that in smaller bathrooms (e.g. in the so-called Object area) can be installed without changing the Outside dimensions has the longest possible floor area and thus allowing a normal sized person in the bath to lie without having to bend your legs.

Die Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß bei der eingangs erwähnten Badewanne die Fußendfläche eine in den Innenraum der Badewanne ragende, längliche Ausbuchtung aufweist, die sich von der Bodenfläche zum oberen Rand der Badewanne hin erstreckt, wobei die Ausbuchtung auf ihrer dem Innenraum der Badewanne abgewandten Seite einen Überlaufschlauch bzw. ein Überlaufrohr aufnimmt.The object is achieved in that in the aforementioned Bathtub the foot end surface in the interior the bathtub has a protruding, elongated bulge, which extends from the floor area to the top of the bathtub extends towards, the bulge on its the interior an overflow hose on the side facing away from the bathtub or an overflow pipe.

Bei herkömmlichen Badewannen wird der Überlaufschlauch bzw. das Überlaufrohr zwischen der Außenseite der Fußendfläche und der Stützvorrichtung geführt, wobei gegebenenfalls eine Ausnehmung dafür im Material der Stützvorrichtung vorgesehen ist. Die Ausnehmung schwächt die Stützvorrichtung nicht wesentlich, da bei herkömmlichen Badewannen die geringste Materialdicke für die Stützvorrichtung im Bereich des oberen Randes der Badewanne gegeben ist. Zur Bodenfläche hin nimmt die Materialdicke zu, so daß auf der Höhe zwischen der Überlaufgarnitur und der Bodenfläche eine hinreichende Materialdicke vorhanden ist, um eine entsprechende Ausnehmung vorzusehen.With conventional bathtubs, the overflow hose or the overflow pipe between the outside of the foot end surface and guided the support device, where appropriate a recess for this in the material of the support device is provided. The recess weakens the support device not essential as with conventional bathtubs the smallest material thickness for the support device given in the area of the top of the bathtub is. The material thickness increases towards the bottom surface, see above that at the level between the overflow set and the Adequate material thickness is available on the floor area is to provide a corresponding recess.

Bei der Badewanne gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung hingegen befindet sich die Stelle geringster Materialdicke der Stützvorrichtung im bodenflächennahen Bereich der Fußendfläche. Die Materialdicke ist dort zugunsten einer größeren Länge im Innenraum der Badewanne minimal, vorzugsweise nur noch 10 mm. Um dennoch das Überlaufsystem am Fußende vorsehen zu können, ist die erfindungsgemäße Ausbuchtung an der Fußendfläche vorgesehen. Im Bereich der Ausbuchtung ist zwar die Länge des Innenraumes verkürzt, aber neben der Ausbuchtung bleibt die maximale Länge erhalten. Ist die Ausbuchtung zentral, insbesondere symmetrisch zur Längsmittelebene der Badewanne ausgebildet, so kann der Badende bequem seine Füße beiderseits der Ausbuchtung positionieren.In contrast, in the bathtub according to the present invention is the location of the smallest material thickness Support device in the area of the foot end surface near the floor. The material thickness there is in favor of a larger one Length inside the bathtub minimal, preferably only 10 mm. To the overflow system at the foot end To be able to provide is the bulge according to the invention provided on the foot end surface. In the field of Bulge is shortened the length of the interior, but in addition to the bulge, the maximum length is retained. If the bulge is central, in particular symmetrical to the longitudinal median plane of the bathtub, see above the bather can comfortably get his feet on either side of the bulge position.

Vorzugsweise ist in dem dem oberen Rand der Badewanne nahen Bereich der Fußendfläche eine Überlaufgarnitur montiert, die mit dem oberen Ende des Überlaufschlauches bzw. des Überlaufrohres verbunden ist, und die Ausbuchtung erstreckt sich von der Bodenfläche bis zur überlaufgarnitur, die dadurch auf einem ebenen Bereich der Fußendfläche montiert werden kann.Preferably in the top of the bathtub an overflow set is installed near the foot end area, the one with the top end of the overflow hose or the overflow pipe is connected, and the bulge extends from the floor to the overflow set, which is thereby on a flat area of the foot end surface can be assembled.

Gemäß einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführung der Erfindung nimmt die Ausbuchtung an ihrer dem Innenraum der Badewanne abgewandten Seite einen Mechanismus zum Betätigen eines im Ablauf befindlichen Verschlusses, insbesondere einen Bowdenzug, auf. Es kann damit eine Überlauf Vorrichtung verwendet werden, die in bekannter Weise auch zum Betätigen des Verschlusses des Ablaufes dient.According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention takes the bulge on the inside of the bath opposite side a mechanism for actuation a closure in progress, in particular a Bowden cable, on. It can be an overflow device can be used in a known manner for Operating the closure of the drain serves.

In vorteilhafter Weise ist die Ausbuchtung symmetrisch zur Längsmittelebene der Badewanne ausgebildet.The bulge is advantageously symmetrical to the longitudinal median plane of the bathtub.

Die Erfindung soll im Folgenden anhand der beiliegenden Zeichnungen, welche den Stand der Technik und die Erfindung zeigen, erläutert werden.The invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying Drawings showing the state of the art and the invention show are explained.

Dabei zeigt die Fig. 1 einen vertikalen Längsschnitt durch eine Badewanne gemäß Stand der Technik und die Fig.2 eine erfindungsgemäße Badewanne. Fig. 3 zeigt einen Schnitt entlang der Linie III-III in Fig. 2.1 shows a vertical longitudinal section through a bathtub according to the prior art and Figure 2 an inventive Bathtub. Fig. 3 shows one Section along the line III-III in Fig. 2nd

Die Fig. 1 zeigt eine nicht erfindungsgemäße Badewanne im Querschnitt, die zum Einbau in eine Nische mit entsprechenden Maßen geeignet ist. Die Wanne wird von einer Kopfendfläche 4, Seitenflächen 3, einer Fußendfläche 5 und der Bodenfläche 2 begrenzt. Im oberen Bereich ist die Wanne von einem horizontalen Rand 6 umgeben, der in jenem Bereich 6a, der an die Fußendfläche 5 anschließt, breiter gestaltet ist. In dieser Badewanne sind die Kopfendfläche 4 und die Fußendfläche 5 nahezu parallel ausgerichtet, sodaß sich im Fußbereich eine Hinterschneidung ergibt. Mit strichlierter Linie 15 ist der Verlauf der Fußendfläche einer herkömmlichen Badewanne gezeigt und man erkennt deutlich, daß durch die spezielle Formung der Badewanne die Länge der Bodenfläche 2 um das Stück b vergrößert wird. Der Randbereich 6a weist eine Breite a auf, die so gewählt ist, daß die äußere Kante 6b des Randbereiches 6a die Fußendfläche 5 geringfügig um den Betrag c überragt. c kann zB. 1 cm betragen, somit kann die Badewanne einfach in eine Stützvorrichtung vorzugsweise von schräg oben eingesetzt werden. Gleichzeitig ist der Raum im bodennahen Fußbereich gut genützt. Bei Badewannen mit herkömmlichen Abmessungen kann zB. die Bodenfläche 2 auf diese Weise um 10cm verlängert werden (b), so daß eine 170 cm lange Badewanne einen Benutzungskomfort einer 180 cm langen, herkömmlichen Badewanne aufweist, usw.. Der Randbereich 6a des oberen Randes kann eine Breite von 20cm haben, vergleicht man dies mit den Randabmessungen die die herkömmliche Form bei gleichen Außenmaßen erlaubt, so ist dies wesentlich breiter. Dieser verbreiterte Randbereich 6a kann als Abstellfläche oder als Fläche zum Einbau von Armaturen aber auch elektronischen Steuerungen für Massagedüsen oder ähnliches verwendet werden, gegebenenfalls auch als Sitzfläche.Fig. 1 shows a bathtub not in accordance with the invention in cross section, which for Suitable for installation in a niche with appropriate dimensions is. The tub is made up of a head end surface 4, side surfaces 3, a foot end surface 5 and the bottom surface 2 limited. In the upper area the tub is horizontal Edge 6 surrounds that in that area 6a the foot end surface 5 connects, is designed wider. In this bathtub are the head end surface 4 and the foot end surface 5 aligned almost parallel, so that there is an undercut in the foot area. With Dashed line 15 is the course of the foot end surface shown in a conventional bathtub and you can see clearly that the special shape of the bathtub the length of the bottom surface 2 increased by the piece b becomes. The edge region 6a has a width a that is so is chosen that the outer edge 6b of the edge region 6a slightly exceeds the foot end surface 5 by the amount c. c can, for example. 1 cm, so the bathtub can be easy in a support device, preferably at an angle be used above. At the same time, the room is close to the floor Well used foot area. For bathtubs with conventional Dimensions can, for example. the floor surface 2 be extended by 10cm (b) so that a 170 cm long bath a convenience of use of a 180 cm long, conventional bathtub, etc. The Edge region 6a of the upper edge can have a width of 20cm, you compare this with the edge dimensions which allows the conventional shape with the same external dimensions, so this is much broader. This broadened Edge area 6a can be used as a storage surface or as a surface for the installation of fittings but also electronic Controls for massage jets or the like are used be, if necessary also as a seat.

Der Abfluß 1 ist in jenem Bereich der Bodenfläche angeordnet, der bei einer Draufsicht von oben von der Fußendfläche 5 verdeckt wird.The drain 1 is arranged in that area of the floor surface the top view from the foot end surface 5 is covered.

Die Form der Badewanne kann durch ein Tiefziehverfahren ausgebildet werden. Ist die Fußendfläche 5 nicht stärker als die Kopfendfläche 4 geneigt, so kann aber auch ein herkömmliches Gußverfahren Anwendung finden, wobei der obere Formteil nach schräg oben gemäß dem Pfeil 7 entfernt werden muß.The shape of the bathtub can be made using a deep-drawing process be formed. The foot end surface 5 is not stronger than the head end surface 4 inclined, but also a conventional casting process find application, the removed the upper molded part diagonally upwards according to arrow 7 must become.

In Fig. 2 ist eine erfindungsgemäße Badewanne im Längsschnitt gezeigt, bei der als Stützvorrichtung eine der Wannenform angepaßte Schale 12, z.B. aus Styropor, vorgesehen ist. Deutlich erkennt man, daß im Bereich c die Schale 12 eine sehr geringe Dicke hat. Um nun die Badewanne mit einer Überlaufgarnitur 9 auszurüsten, deren Überlaufrohr 13 am Fußende der Badewanne verlaufen soll, weist die Fußendfläche 5 der Badewanne erfindungsgemäß eine nach innen ragende längliche Ausbuchtung 8 auf, die sich von der Bodenfläche 2 bis zur Ablaufgarnitur 9 erstreckt. In dieser Ausbuchtung 8 ist an der Außenseite, d.h. an der dem Badewanneninnenraum abgewandten Seite der Fußendfläche 5, das Überlaufrohr 13 aufgenommen und das Material der Stützschale 12 muß keine Ausnehmung für das Überlaufrohr 13 aufweisen, wie bei vorbekannten Stützschalen, z.B. sogenannten Wannenträgern aus Styropor, so daß die Wandungsstärke der Stützschale 12 am fußseitigen Stirnende vergleichsweise sehr gering sein kann, im Bereich c, wodurch sich eine optimal verlängerte Bodenfläche 2 ergibt, ohne Beeinträchtigung einer gegebenenfalls gewünschten Verfliesung dieses Stirnendes, weil die Materialstärke der Stützschale 12 im Anschluß an den Bereich c allseitig zunimmt und eine hinreichende Stabilität sicherstellt. 2 is a bathtub according to the invention in longitudinal section shown in which one of the support devices Well-shaped shell 12, e.g. made of styrofoam is. It can be clearly seen that in area c the Shell 12 has a very small thickness. Around the bathtub equip with an overflow set 9, the Overflow pipe 13 is to run at the foot of the bathtub, has the foot end surface 5 of the bathtub according to the invention an inwardly projecting elongated bulge 8, the extends from the floor surface 2 to the drain set 9. In this bulge 8 is on the outside, i.e. on the side of the bathtub facing away from the interior Foot end surface 5, the overflow pipe 13 added and that Material of the support shell 12 does not have a recess for that Have overflow pipe 13, as in previously known support shells, e.g. so-called tub supports made of polystyrene, so that the wall thickness of the support shell 12 on the foot side Forehead can be comparatively very low in the area c, resulting in an optimally extended floor area 2 results, without impairing any desired tiling of this end face because of the material thickness the support shell 12 following the area c increases on all sides and ensures adequate stability.

In der Fig. 3 ist der Schnitt III-III aus Fig. 2 dargestellt. Das Überlaufrohr 13 ist in der Ausbuchtung 8 der Fußendfläche 5 aufgenommen, das Material der Schale 12 enthält keine Ausnehmung.3 shows the section III-III from FIG. 2. The overflow pipe 13 is in the bulge 8 Foot end surface 5 added, the material of the shell 12 contains no recess.

In der Nähe der Ablaufgarnitur 9 kann die Schale 12 etwas von der Form der Badewanne abweichen, um einen Hohlraum zwischen der Badewanne und der Schale 12 zu bilden, der den nicht sichtbaren Teil der Überlaufgarnitur 9 aufnimmt.In the vicinity of the drain set 9, the bowl 12 can do something deviate from the shape of the bath to create a cavity to form between the bath and the bowl 12, the the invisible part of the overflow set 9.

Ebenfalls dargestellt in Fig. 2 ist eine bevorzugte Ausführungsvariante der Badewanne, bei der der bodennahe Bereich 10 der Fußendfläche 5 steil, insbesondere nahezu senkrecht, ist, wohingegegen der sich darin anschließende Abschnitt 11 der Fußendfläche 5 bis zur Überlaufgarnitur 9 flacher gestaltet ist. Dadurch wird die gewünschte Hinterschneidung und die Verlängerung im Fußbereich der Badewanne erzielt, dennoch können die Füsse in bequemer Haltung im Endbereich der Badewanne untergebracht werden.Also shown in Fig. 2 is a preferred one Version of the bathtub, in which the near-ground Area 10 of the foot end surface 5 is steep, in particular almost is vertical, whereas the one that follows it is Section 11 of the foot end surface 5 to the overflow set 9 is designed flatter. This creates the desired undercut and the extension in the foot area of the bathtub achieved, yet the feet can be in more comfortable Posture in the end area of the bathtub.

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  1. Bath tub which is delimited by a bottom face (2) containing an outlet (1), two side faces (3), a head-end face (4) inclined with respect to the bottom face and a foot-end face (5), wherein the foot-end face (5) is inclined with respect to the bottom face (2) in the same direction as the head-end face (4),
    characterised in that the foot-end face (5) has a long narrow bulge (8) projecting into the interior space of the bath tub, which bulge extends from the bottom face (2) to the upper edge (6) of the bath tub, wherein the bulge (8) receives, on its side which faces away from the interior space of the bath tub, an overflow tube or an overflow pipe (13).
  2. Bath tub according to claim 1, characterised in that mounted in the region of the foot-end face (5) that is close to the upper edge (6) of the bath tub is an overflow fitting (9) which is connected to the upper end of the overflow tube or overflow pipe (13), and in that the bulge (8) extends from the bottom surface (2) to the overflow fitting (9).
  3. Bath tub according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterised in that the bulge (8) receives, on its side which faces away from the interior space of the bath tub, a mechanism for actuating a closure located in the outlet (1), in particular a Bowden pull wire.
  4. Bath tub according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the bulge (8) is constructed symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal centre plane of the bath tub.
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