EP1295585B1 - Method and device for the disinfection or piping system of whirlpools - Google Patents

Method and device for the disinfection or piping system of whirlpools Download PDF

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EP1295585B1
EP1295585B1 EP02014503A EP02014503A EP1295585B1 EP 1295585 B1 EP1295585 B1 EP 1295585B1 EP 02014503 A EP02014503 A EP 02014503A EP 02014503 A EP02014503 A EP 02014503A EP 1295585 B1 EP1295585 B1 EP 1295585B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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    • A61H2033/0016—Arrangement for cleaning the installation before or after use using cleansing products
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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    • A61H33/02—Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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  • the invention relates to a method and a device for disinfecting the piping of whirlpools, which are equipped with a piping system for water, and / or a piping system for air.
  • Whirlpools enjoy a great popularity, as they allow not only a cleansing but also a relaxation of the body.
  • the relaxation is achieved by the Whirpooldüsen flows through the mixed with air water under increased pressure in the bath while doing a pleasant, light body massage.
  • the piping system can only be charged with water and the admixture of air by means of Venturi nozzles done.
  • the injection of air into the tub also gives the desired massage effect.
  • the invention has the task of providing a method and apparatus for disinfecting the pipes of whirlpools, which avoid the disadvantages mentioned and ensure not only effective disinfection of the water-bearing, but also the air-conducting piping system.
  • the bathing water is first drained. Subsequently, a present in liquid form disinfectant is sprayed with suitable devices known per se and applied to the piping system of the whirlpool with the formed mist.
  • the mist is preferably added to an air stream and the air flow is directed into the corresponding pipelines.
  • the use of a disinfectant in the fog-like state - or after evaporation of the mist in the gaseous state - opens up the possibility of reaching all angles and corners of the conduit system and thus effectively disinfecting all elements of the whirlpool system.
  • the proposed method is used equally for disinfecting the water and the air-conducting system. After application, the disinfectant is effective at all Interior walls down and remains there as a film. It thus ensures a disinfection of the pipe system after bathing and reliably prevents its contamination.
  • the nebulization of the disinfectant can be done in principle in different ways.
  • it is proposed to carry out the atomization using a suction nozzle, preferably a venturi, through which gas under elevated pressure flows.
  • the disinfectant is sucked into the suction line of the nozzle and added as a mist to the gas stream, which is passed through the pipeline system in the further course.
  • the atomization of the disinfectant by means of Venturi nozzle and compressed gas with very simple means allows a very effective atomization.
  • the inventive method also allows effective disinfection of all elements of the water and air-bearing system of a hot tub.
  • the pipeline system for water is exposed to dry air.
  • any residual water remaining in the pipeline system is possibly blown out of the pipelines and, on the other hand, the inner walls of the pipes are dried.
  • the latter process means that the microbe-friendly climate in the interior of the tubes an essential basis - the moisture - is removed and the applied on the inner walls disinfectant can thus exert its effect reinforced.
  • the mist is generated in a known manner by a propellant gas which presses the liquid to be atomized through a nozzle and thereby finely distributed.
  • FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a block diagram with the essential elements of the device according to the invention.
  • Its basic structure includes a whirlpool 1 with a water-carrying system 2, an air duct system 3 and elements 4 for performing the disinfection.
  • the elements of the water cycle are deposited with a dot matrix, while the elements of the air duct system are shown without deposit.
  • the water cycle comprises a suction port 5, a circulating pump 6, lines for guiding the water 7 and Whirlpooldüsen 8 for water emission.
  • the air guidance system is equipped with a suction opening for air 9, a fan 10, conduits for guiding the air 11 and air outlet openings, which are integrated in the Whirlpooldüsen 8.
  • the elements 4 for performing the disinfection of the pipeline system comprise a venturi 12, a container 14 connected by means of a line 13 with disinfectant 15 and a compressed air tank 16, which is connected via the line 17 to the input side of the Venturi 12. Furthermore, shut-off valves 18-20 and a line 21 leading to the inlet side of the compressed air tank 16 are provided, via which the compressed air tank is connected to a compressor (not shown).
  • the two shut-off valves 18 and 19 are opened after draining the bath water.
  • both the water-bearing 5-8, as well as the air-conducting system 8 - 11 made the disinfection available.
  • the Disinfection is initiated by opening the valve 20 which controls the supply of air from the pressure vessel 16 to the venturi 12.
  • the gas flowing into the nozzle 12 sucks in disinfectant 15 via the suction line 13 and atomizes it as it enters the nozzle.
  • the disinfectant-enriched air then penetrates the piping system of the spa, whereby the disinfectant is deposited on the inner walls of the pipelines and thus ensures a reliable disinfection of all elements of the piping system.

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The method involves filling a supply container (14) with disinfectant, emptying the water from the pipeline system (2,3), removing disinfectant from the supply container whilst simultaneously or subsequently atomizing the disinfectant which is then sprayed into the water pipe (2) and/or air pipe (3). Independent claim describes device with disinfectant supply container and atomizer means which can use a suction nozzle and compressed air flow to produce disinfectant spray.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Desinfektion der Rohrleitungen von Whirlpoolen, die mit einem Rohrleitungssystem für Wasser, und/oder einem Rohrleitungssystem für Luft ausgestattet sind.The invention relates to a method and a device for disinfecting the piping of whirlpools, which are equipped with a piping system for water, and / or a piping system for air.

Whirlpoole erfreuen sich einer großen Beliebtheit, da sie neben einer Reinigung auch eine Entspannung des Körpers ermöglichen. Die Entspannung wird dabei durch die Whirpooldüsen erzielt, durch die mit Luft versetztes Wasser unter erhöhtem Druck in die Badewanne einströmt und dabei eine angenehme, leichte Körpermassage bewirkt. Hierbei kann das Rohrleitungssystem nur mit Wasser beaufschlagt sein und die Beimischung von Luft mit Hilfe von VenturiDüsen erfolgen. Auch das Einblasen von Luft in die Wanne ergibt den gewünschten Massageeffekt.Whirlpools enjoy a great popularity, as they allow not only a cleansing but also a relaxation of the body. The relaxation is achieved by the Whirpooldüsen flows through the mixed with air water under increased pressure in the bath while doing a pleasant, light body massage. In this case, the piping system can only be charged with water and the admixture of air by means of Venturi nozzles done. The injection of air into the tub also gives the desired massage effect.

Neben der angenehmen Seite gibt es bei einem Whirlpool jedoch auch eine problematische Seite und diese betrifft die Reinigung des Rohrleitungssystems nach der Benutzung des Whirlpools. Zur Führung des Wassers und der Luft sind bei einem Whirlpool in der Regel zwei getrennte Kreisläufe mit je einem Umwälzsystem, etlichen Rohrleitungen und Verteilern vorgesehen. Dieses verzweigte Rohrsystem ist im allgemeinen von außen nicht oder nur schwer zugänglich, eine Reinigung und Desinfektion der Rohre mitunter daher nur bedingt möglich. Wenn man sich vor Augen führt, daß das in den Rohren mehr oder weniger verschmutztes Badewasser umgewälzt wird, die Leitungsführung mitunter so gewählt ist, daß auch nach dem Ablassen des Badewassers noch Restwasser in den Rohren verbleibt und das feuchtwarme Klima in den Rohren ein idealer Nährboden für Krankheitskeime ist, erkannt man den hohen Stellenwert, welcher der Reinigung des Rohrleitungssystems zukommt.In addition to the pleasant side, there is also a problematic side to a whirlpool and this concerns the cleaning of the piping system after using the whirlpool. To guide the water and the air in a whirlpool usually two separate circuits, each with a circulation system, several pipes and manifolds provided. This branched pipe system is generally not accessible from the outside or difficult to access, cleaning and disinfecting the pipes sometimes therefore only conditionally possible. If you realize that the more or less polluted in the pipes bath water is circulated, the wiring is sometimes chosen so that even after draining the bath water residual water remains in the pipes and the humid climate in the pipes an ideal breeding ground For Disease germs is recognized, the high priority, which belongs to the cleaning of the piping system.

Nach dem Stand der Technik begegnet man diesem Problem z.T. dadurch, daß man dem Badewasser nach beendetem Bad eine Desinfektionslösung zusetzt und dieses Gemisch etliche Male im Rohrleitungssystem umwälzt. Diese Methode wird zwar häufig angewandt, sie weist jedoch erhebliche Mängel auf. Die Nachteile bestehen darin, daß

  • ein Gemisch von Brauchwasser und Desinfektionsmittel umgewälzt wird, die Desinfektionswirkung daher nur vergleichsweise gering ist
  • die Leitungen durch die permanente Führung von Brauchwasser verschmutzen und dadurch eine erhöhte Gefahr für Infektionen bergen
  • Restwasser in Teilen der Leitung verbleiben kann
  • die Leitungen zur Führung der Luft von der Desinfektionslösung nicht erreicht werden.
According to the prior art, this problem is partly solved by adding a disinfecting solution to the bathwater after the bath has been completed and circulating this mixture several times in the piping system. Although this method is widely used, it has significant shortcomings. The disadvantages are that
  • a mixture of hot water and disinfectant is circulated, the disinfecting effect is therefore only comparatively low
  • Dirty the pipes by the permanent management of industrial water and thereby increase the risk of infection
  • Residual water can remain in parts of the line
  • the lines for guiding the air from the disinfecting solution can not be reached.

Bei einem anderen Verfahren nach dem Stand der Technik ist vorgesehen, das Badewasser nach Beendigung des Bads abzulassen und die Leitungen mit frischem Wasser nachzuspülen. Aber auch hierbei kann eine Reinigung nur in den Teilen des Leitungssystems erfolgen, die vom Spülwasser erreicht werden. Die Leitungen für das Luftführungssystem entziehen sich daher auch bei dieser Methode einer Reinigung.In another method according to the prior art is provided to drain the bath water after completion of the bath and rinse the lines with fresh water. But even here, a cleaning can only be done in the parts of the pipe system, which are reached by the rinse water. The lines for the air duct system therefore evade even with this method of cleaning.

Es ist auch üblich, beide Methoden zusammen zur Reinigung des Rohrleitungssystems anzuwenden. Dabei versteht es sich jedoch von selbst, daß die beiden Verfahren gemeinsamen Nachteile hierbei naturgemäß nicht behoben. werden. Zudem erfordert diese Methode einen hohen Arbeitsaufwand und ist daher auch aus dieser Sicht als nachteilig anzusehen.It is also common to use both methods together to clean the piping system. However, it goes without saying that the two methods this common disadvantages are not resolved naturally. become. In addition, this method requires a high workload and is therefore to be regarded as disadvantageous from this point of view.

Zur Desinfektion von Whirlpools ist aus der US 5 368 651 die Beaufschlagung des Rohrleitungssystems mit Wasserdampf bekannt. Die Verwendung von Desinfektionsmitteln ist nicht vorgesehen, da die Abtötung der Keime durch die hohe Temperatur des Wasserdampfes erfolgt.
Aus der EP 0 519 572 wir vorgeschlagen, die Reinigung des Rohrleitungssystems mithilfe von Spülungen vorzunehmen, die in zwei Stunden erfolgen. In der ersten Stufe wird der Spülflüssigkeit ein Entkalkungsmittel beigegeben und in der zweiten Stufe ein Desinfektionsmittel.
Eine andere Methode der Desinfektion ist der DE 43 06 782 entnehmbar, in der vorgesehen ist, dass Rohrleitungssystem mit Heißluft zu beaufschlagen um auf diese Weise eine Trocknung des Rohrleitungssystems vorzunehmen um den Keimen hierdurch die Lebensgrundsage zu entziehen.For the disinfection of hot tubs is from the US 5,368,651 the admission of the pipeline system with water vapor known. The use of disinfectants is not provided because the destruction of the germs is due to the high temperature of the water vapor.
From the EP 0 519 572 we proposed to clean the piping system using flushing that takes place in two hours. In the first stage of the rinsing liquid is added to a descaling agent and in the second stage, a disinfectant.
Another method of disinfection is the DE 43 06 782 Removable, in which it is provided that the piping system to apply hot air to make in this way a drying of the piping system to the germs thereby escape the rationale.

Vor diesem Hintergrund hat sich die Erfindung die Aufgabe gestellt, ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zur Desinfektion der Rohrleitungen von Whirlpoolen anzugeben, welche die genannten Nachteile vermeiden und nicht nur eine wirksame Desinfektion des wasserführenden, sondern auch des luftführenden Rohrleitungssystems sicherstellen.Against this background, the invention has the task of providing a method and apparatus for disinfecting the pipes of whirlpools, which avoid the disadvantages mentioned and ensure not only effective disinfection of the water-bearing, but also the air-conducting piping system.

In verfahrensmäßiger Sicht wird diese Aufgabe durch ein Verfahren mit folgenden Verfahrensschritten gelöst:

  • bei Bedarf Befüllen eines Vorratsbehälters (14) mit einem Desinfektionsmittel (15),
  • Entleeren des Wassers aus dem Rohrleitungssystem (3)
  • Entnahme des Desinfektionsmittels (15) aus dem Vorratsbehälter(14)
  • unter gleichzeitiger oder anschließender Vernebelung des Desinfektionsmittels (15), Beaufschlagen
  • des Rohrleitungssystems für Wasser (2)
  • und/oder des Rohrleitungssystems für Luft (3) mit dem Nebel,
  • die Vernebelung erfolgt unter Verwendung einer Saugdüse, vorzugsweise einer Venturidüse (12),
    • die von unter erhöhtem Druck stehendem Gas, vorzugsweise Druckluft, durchströmt wird,
    • wobei das Desinfektionsmittel (15) angesaugt und dem Gasstrom als Nebel beigemengt wird und
  • das unter erhöhtem Druck stehende Gas einem Druckbehälter (16) entnommen wird,
  • welcher eingangsseitig (21) an einen Kompressor angeschlossen ist.
From a procedural point of view, this object is achieved by a method with the following method steps:
  • if necessary, filling a storage container (14) with a disinfectant (15),
  • Emptying the water from the piping system (3)
  • Removing the disinfectant (15) from the reservoir (14)
  • with simultaneous or subsequent atomization of the disinfectant (15), apply
  • of the pipeline system for water (2)
  • and / or the piping system for air (3) with the mist,
  • the atomization is carried out using a suction nozzle, preferably a Venturi nozzle (12),
    • which flows through under elevated pressure gas, preferably compressed air,
    • wherein the disinfectant (15) is sucked and added to the gas stream as a mist and
  • the elevated pressure gas is taken from a pressure vessel (16),
  • which is connected on the input side (21) to a compressor.

Bei vorgeschlagenem Verfahren wird, wie beim einem bekannten Verfahren nach dem Stand der Technik, das Badewasser zunächst abgelassen. Anschließend wird ein in flüssiger Form vorliegendes Desinfektionsmittel mit geeigneten, an sich bekannten Vorrichtungen zerstäubt und das Rohrleitungssystem des Whirlpools mit dem gebildeten Nebel beaufschlagt. Dabei wird der Nebel vorzugsweise einem Luftstrom beigemengt und der Luftstrom in die entsprechenden Rohrleitungen gelenkt.In a proposed method, as in a known method according to the prior art, the bathing water is first drained. Subsequently, a present in liquid form disinfectant is sprayed with suitable devices known per se and applied to the piping system of the whirlpool with the formed mist. In this case, the mist is preferably added to an air stream and the air flow is directed into the corresponding pipelines.

Nach einem Kerngedanken der Erfindung eröffnet die Verwendung eines Desinfektionsmittels im nebelförmigen Zustand - oder nach Verdampfen des Nebels im gasförmigen Zustand - die Möglichkeit, alle Winkel und Ecken des Leitungssystems zu erreichen und damit alle Elemente des Whirlpoolsystems wirksam zu desinfizieren. Das vorgeschlagene Verfahren wird dabei gleichermaßen zur Desinfektion des wasser- als auch des luftführenden Systems angewandt. Nach dem Ausbringen schlägt sich das Desinfektionsmittel auf allen Innenwänden nieder und bleibt dort als Film erhalten. Es sorgt somit für eine Desinfektion des Leitungssystems nach dem Baden und verhindert zuverlässig dessen Verkeimung.According to a central idea of the invention, the use of a disinfectant in the fog-like state - or after evaporation of the mist in the gaseous state - opens up the possibility of reaching all angles and corners of the conduit system and thus effectively disinfecting all elements of the whirlpool system. The proposed method is used equally for disinfecting the water and the air-conducting system. After application, the disinfectant is effective at all Interior walls down and remains there as a film. It thus ensures a disinfection of the pipe system after bathing and reliably prevents its contamination.

Die Vernebelung des Desinfektionsmittels kann prinzipiell auf unterschiedliche Weise erfolgen. Gemäß vorliegender Erfindung wird vorgeschlagen, die Vernebelung unter Verwendung einer Saugdüse vorzunehmen, vorzugsweise einer Venturidüse, die von unter erhöhtem Druck stehendem Gas durchströmt wird. Bei diesem Vorgang wird das Desinfektionsmittel in der Saugleitung der Düse angesaugt und als Nebel dem Gasstrom beigemengt, der im weiteren Verlauf durch das Rohrleitungssystem geleitet wird. Im Ergebnis ermöglicht die Zerstäubung des Desinfektionsmittels mittels Venturidüse und Druckgas mit sehr einfachen Mitteln eine sehr effektive Zerstäubung.The nebulization of the disinfectant can be done in principle in different ways. According to the present invention, it is proposed to carry out the atomization using a suction nozzle, preferably a venturi, through which gas under elevated pressure flows. In this process, the disinfectant is sucked into the suction line of the nozzle and added as a mist to the gas stream, which is passed through the pipeline system in the further course. As a result, the atomization of the disinfectant by means of Venturi nozzle and compressed gas with very simple means allows a very effective atomization.

Zum Betrieb der Venturidüse empfiehlt es sich, Druckluft einzusetzen, die einem Druckbehälter entnommen wird, der seinerseits eingangsseitig an einen Kompressor angeschlossen ist. Das Öffnen des Druckbehälters bewirkt eine kurzzeitige Beaufschlagung des Rohrleitungssystems mit einem Luftstoß, der sich in besonderer Weise zur Entfernung des Restwassers eignet.To operate the Venturi nozzle, it is advisable to use compressed air, which is taken from a pressure vessel, which in turn is connected to the input side of a compressor. The opening of the pressure vessel causes a brief impact of the pipeline system with a puff of air, which is particularly suitable for the removal of residual water.

Im Ergebnis werden durch das vorgeschlagene Verfahren die bei bekannten Verfahren gegebenen Nachteile vermieden, das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren ermöglicht darüber hinaus eine wirkungsvolle Desinfektion sämtlicher Elemente des wasser- und luftführenden Systems eines Whirlpools.As a result, the disadvantages of known methods avoided by the proposed method, the inventive method also allows effective disinfection of all elements of the water and air-bearing system of a hot tub.

Bei einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ist vorgesehen, zwischen dem zweiten und dritten Verfahrensschritt einen weiteren Schritt durchzuführen, bei welchem das Rohrleitungssystem für Wasser mit trockener Luft beaufschlagt wird. Damit werden in vorteilhafter Weise gleichzeitig zwei Ziele erreicht: zum einen wird aufgrund des sich im Rohrleitungssystem aufbauenden erhöhten Luftdrucks ggf. verbliebenes Restwasser aus den Rohrleitungen heraus geblasen und zum anderen werden die Innenwände der Rohre getrocknet. Letzterer Vorgang führt dazu, daß dem mikrobenfreundlichen Klima im Inneren der Rohre eine wesentliche Grundlage - die Feuchtigkeit - entzogen wird und das auf den Innenwänden aufgebrachte Desinfektionsmittel seine Wirkung somit verstärkt entfalten kann.In an advantageous development of the method according to the invention, it is provided to carry out a further step between the second and third method step, in which the pipeline system for water is exposed to dry air. In order to two objectives are achieved in an advantageous manner at the same time: on the one hand, any residual water remaining in the pipeline system is possibly blown out of the pipelines and, on the other hand, the inner walls of the pipes are dried. The latter process means that the microbe-friendly climate in the interior of the tubes an essential basis - the moisture - is removed and the applied on the inner walls disinfectant can thus exert its effect reinforced.

Es wird empfohlen, die Beaufschlagung mit trockner Luft sowohl beim Rohrleitungssystem für Wasser als auch dem für Luft vorzunehmen. Damit ist sichergestellt, daß das komplette System in dessen Inneren trockne Oberflächen aufweist, eine Diffusion von Feuchtigkeit von einem ins andere System über die zwischen beiden Systemen bestehende Querverbindungen ist somit ausgeschlossen.It is recommended to apply dry air to both the piping system for water and air. This ensures that the entire system has dry surfaces inside it, thus preventing diffusion of moisture from one system to another through the interconnections existing between the two systems.

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist auch eine Vorrichtung zur Desinfektion der Rohrleitungen von Whirlpoolen. Dieser Teil der Lösung des der Erfindung zugrunde liegenden Problems wird dadurch erhalten, daß

  • ein Vorratsbehälter für Desinfektionsmittel und
  • Mittel zur Vernebelung des Desinfektionsmittels vorgesehen sind und
  • das Rohrleitungssystem für Wasser
  • und vorzugsweise das Rohrleitungssystem für Luft mit dem Nebel beaufschlagbar ist.
    • der Vorratsbehälter (14) für Desinfektionsmittel (15)
    • und Mittel zur Vernebelung des Desinfektionsmittels (15) vorgesehen sind
      und
    • das Rohrleitungssystem für Wasser (2)
    • und vorzugsweise auch das Rohrleitungssystem für Luft (3) mit dem Nebel beaufschlagbar ist.
    • die Vernebelung mit einer Saugdüse, vorzugsweise einer Venturidüse (12), erfolgt,
      • die mit einem Strom unter Druck stehenden Gases, vorzugsweise Druckluft, beaufschlagbar ist,
      • und bei Beaufschlagung das Desinfektionsmittel (15) ansaugt und als Nebel dem Gasstrom beimengt und
    • ein Druckbehälter (16) vorgesehen ist,
      • dessen Ausgangsseite (17) das unter Druck stehende Gas entnehmbar ist,
      • und dessen Eingangsseite (21) an einen Kompressor angeschlossen ist.
The invention also provides a device for disinfecting the piping of whirlpools. This part of the solution of the problem underlying the invention is obtained in that
  • a reservoir for disinfectants and
  • Means are provided for nebulizing the disinfectant and
  • the piping system for water
  • and preferably the pipeline system for air is acted upon by the mist.
    • the reservoir (14) for disinfectants (15)
    • and means for nebulizing the disinfectant (15) are provided
      and
    • the piping system for water (2)
    • and preferably also the pipeline system for air (3) can be acted upon by the mist.
    • the atomization with a suction nozzle, preferably a Venturi nozzle (12) takes place,
      • the gas under pressure with a stream, preferably compressed air, can be acted on,
      • and upon application of the disinfectant (15) sucks and as a mist added to the gas stream and
    • a pressure vessel (16) is provided,
      • whose output side (17) the pressurized gas is removable,
      • and whose input side (21) is connected to a compressor.

Die Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung bei Einsatz von Venturidüsen ist durch das oben beschriebene Verfahren bereits hinreichend erläutert worden.The design of the device according to the invention when using venturi nozzles has already been sufficiently explained by the method described above.

Bei Verwendung der genannten Mittel wird der Nebel in bekannter Weise durch ein Treibgas erzeugt, welches die zu vernebelnde Flüssigkeit durch eine Düse hindurch preßt und dabei fein verteilt.When using said means, the mist is generated in a known manner by a propellant gas which presses the liquid to be atomized through a nozzle and thereby finely distributed.

Gemäß einem weiteren Merkmal der Erfindung ist bei vorliegender Lösung auch vorgesehen, den Vorratsbehälter als Austauschbehälter auszubilden, so daß er nach Verbrauch des Desinfektionsmittels einfach gegen einen neuen austauschbar ist. Der Vorteil dieser Lösung liegt in einem einfachen Aufbau der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung.According to a further feature of the invention is also provided in the present solution to form the reservoir as a replacement container, so that it is simply replaceable after consumption of the disinfectant to a new one. The advantage of this solution lies in a simple construction of the device according to the invention.

Weitere Einzelheiten, Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung lassen sich dem nachfolgenden Teil der Beschreibung entnehmen. In diesem Teil wird ein Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung anhand einer Zeichnung näher erläutert.Further details, features and advantages of the invention can be taken from the following part of the description. In this part, an embodiment of the device according to the invention is explained in more detail with reference to a drawing.

Figur 1 zeigt in einer schematischen Darstellung ein Blockdiagramm mit den wesentlichen Elementen der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung. FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation of a block diagram with the essential elements of the device according to the invention.

Zu deren prinzipiellen Aufbau gehören ein Whirlpool 1 mit einem Wasser führenden System 2, einem Luftführungssystem 3 und Elemente 4 zur Durchführung der Desinfektion.Its basic structure includes a whirlpool 1 with a water-carrying system 2, an air duct system 3 and elements 4 for performing the disinfection.

In vorliegender Figur sind die Elemente des Wasserkreislaufs mit einem Punktraster hinterlegt, während die Elemente des Luftführungssystems ohne Hinterlegung dargestellt sind. Bei dem gewählten Ausführungsbeispiel umfaßt der Wasserkreislauf eine Ansaugöffnung 5, eine Umwälzpumpe 6, Leitungen zur Führung des Wassers 7 und Whirlpooldüsen 8 zur Wasserausstrahlung. Das Luftführungssystem ist ausgestattet mit einer Ansaugöffnung für Luft 9, einem Gebläse 10, Leitungen zur Führung der Luft 11 und Luftaustrittsöffnungen, die in den Whirlpooldüsen 8 integriert sind.In the present figure, the elements of the water cycle are deposited with a dot matrix, while the elements of the air duct system are shown without deposit. In the selected embodiment, the water cycle comprises a suction port 5, a circulating pump 6, lines for guiding the water 7 and Whirlpooldüsen 8 for water emission. The air guidance system is equipped with a suction opening for air 9, a fan 10, conduits for guiding the air 11 and air outlet openings, which are integrated in the Whirlpooldüsen 8.

Die Elemente 4 zur Durchführung der Desinfektion des Rohrleitungssystems umfassen eine Venturidüse 12, einen mittels einer Leitung 13 angeschlossenen Behälter 14 mit Desinfektionsmittel 15 und einen Druckluftbehälter 16, der über die Leitung 17 mit der Eingangsseite der Venturidüse 12 verbunden ist. Desweiteren sind Absperrhähne 18 - 20 und eine zur Eingangsseite des Druckluftbehälters 16 führende Leitung 21 vorgesehen, über welche der Druckluftbehälter an einen (nicht dargestellten) Kompressor angeschlossen ist.The elements 4 for performing the disinfection of the pipeline system comprise a venturi 12, a container 14 connected by means of a line 13 with disinfectant 15 and a compressed air tank 16, which is connected via the line 17 to the input side of the Venturi 12. Furthermore, shut-off valves 18-20 and a line 21 leading to the inlet side of the compressed air tank 16 are provided, via which the compressed air tank is connected to a compressor (not shown).

Zur Desinfektion des Rohleitungssystems werden nach dem Ablassen des Badewassers die beiden Absperrventile 18 und 19 geöffnet. Hierdurch wird sowohl das wasserführende 5 - 8, als auch das luftführende System 8 - 11 der Desinfektion zugänglich gemacht. Die Desinfektion wird eingeleitet durch Öffnen des Ventils 20, das die Zufuhr der Luft aus dem Druckbehälter 16 zur Venturidüse 12 regelt. Das in die Düse 12 einströmende Gas saugt dabei über die Saugleitung 13 Desinfektionsmittel 15 an und vernebelt es beim Eintritt in die Düse. Die mit Desinfektionsmittel angereicherte Luft durchdringt anschließend das Rohrleitungssystem des Whirlpools, wobei sich das Desinfektionsmittel auf den Innenwänden der Rohleitungen niederschlägt und somit für eine zuverlässige Desinfektion aller Elemente des Leitungssystems sorgt.To disinfect the pipe system, the two shut-off valves 18 and 19 are opened after draining the bath water. As a result, both the water-bearing 5-8, as well as the air-conducting system 8 - 11 made the disinfection available. The Disinfection is initiated by opening the valve 20 which controls the supply of air from the pressure vessel 16 to the venturi 12. The gas flowing into the nozzle 12 sucks in disinfectant 15 via the suction line 13 and atomizes it as it enters the nozzle. The disinfectant-enriched air then penetrates the piping system of the spa, whereby the disinfectant is deposited on the inner walls of the pipelines and thus ensures a reliable disinfection of all elements of the piping system.

Claims (5)

  1. Method for the disinfection of pipes of whirlpools (1), which are equipped with
    - a pipe system for water (2)
    - and a pipe system for air (3),
    characterised by the following process steps
    filling a reservoir (14) with a disinfectant (15) as required, draining the water from the pipe system (3),
    taking the disinfectant (15) from the reservoir (14),
    with simultaneous or subsequent misting of the disinfectant (15),
    charging the mist into
    - the pipe system for water (2),
    - and/or the pipe system for air (3),
    - the misting taking place using a suction nozzle, preferably a venturi nozzle (12),
    - through which high-pressure gas, preferably compressed air, flows,
    - the disinfectant (15) being sucked in and added to the gas stream as a mist, and
    - the high-pressure gas being taken from a pressure vessel (16),
    - which, at its intake side, is connected to a compressor (21).
  2. Method for disinfection according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    a further step, namely
    - charging the dry air into the pipe system for water (2) and preferably also into that for air (3),
    is performed between process steps b) and c).
  3. Method for the disinfection of pipes of whirlpools (1), which are equipped with
    - a pipe system for water (2)
    - and a pipe system for air (3),
    - and a reservoir (14),
    characterised in that
    - the reservoir (14) for disinfectant (15)
    - and means for misting the disinfectant (15)
    are provided, and the mist can be charged into
    - the pipe system for water (2),
    - and preferably also the pipe system for air (3)
    - the misting taking place using a suction nozzle, preferably a venturi nozzle (12),
    - into which a stream of pressurized gas, preferably compressed air, can be charged,
    - and which, with the charging, sucks in the disinfectant (15) and mixes it into the gas stream as a mist, and
    - a pressure vessel (16) being provided,
    - from the outlet side (17) of which the pressurized gas can be taken,
    - and the intake side (21) of which is connected to a compressor.
  4. Device for disinfection according to claim 3,
    characterised in that
    - the reservoir (14) is designed as an exchangeable vessel.
  5. Device for disinfection according to claim 4,
    characterised in that
    - the reservoir (14)
    - the pressure vessel (16)
    - and the compressor
    are integrated into the whirlpool system.
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