EP1389457A1 - Dispositif pour la distribution des matériaux liquides et/ou gazeuses de un tuyau ou un tube élastique - Google Patents

Dispositif pour la distribution des matériaux liquides et/ou gazeuses de un tuyau ou un tube élastique Download PDF

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EP1389457A1
EP1389457A1 EP03017804A EP03017804A EP1389457A1 EP 1389457 A1 EP1389457 A1 EP 1389457A1 EP 03017804 A EP03017804 A EP 03017804A EP 03017804 A EP03017804 A EP 03017804A EP 1389457 A1 EP1389457 A1 EP 1389457A1
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Jörg Goldstein
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Rehau Automotive SE and Co KG
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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
    • A61H33/02—Bathing devices for use with gas-containing liquid, or liquid in which gas is led or generated, e.g. carbon dioxide baths
    • A61H33/027—Gas-water mixing nozzles therefor
    • 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

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  • the invention relates to a device for use in the distribution of liquid and / or gaseous media from hoses or elastic pipes, preferably in whirlpools.
  • Nozzles arranged in a row are connected to hose / pipe sections, so-called short pieces connected.
  • the connection of hose / pipe sections with the nozzles is done by plugging or plugging on spouts or directly into the receptacles the nozzle housing, using clamps, clamps, screw connections or the composite is fixed by gluing.
  • connection technology depends on the material of the hose / tube of the guided medium and its properties, such as pressure, temperature etc.
  • the short pieces result in a high mechanical and time expenditure in the Processing and execution of the assembly.
  • An exact determination of the short lengths is required so that the nozzle body is also installed in its predetermined position can be.
  • Pre-assembly is only possible to a limited extent, as the Short length can be determined.
  • Adhesive joints have the problem of Tightness and the individual components can no longer be easily replaced become.
  • DE 596 14 937 T2 is a one-piece, integrally shaped distributor known to accommodate a housing with a first transverse passage a water supply, a second transverse passage for receiving a Air supply, as well as a nozzle receiving chamber that runs along the passages positioned and in communication with both passes, so that when water enters the chamber from the first pass, air comes out can be swept away in the second round.
  • the connection to the distributor or with each other again takes place through the known short pieces, which at Assembly must be individually measured and assembled.
  • the object of the invention is therefore a device for use in distribution of liquid and / or gaseous media from hoses or elastic pipes, preferably in hot tubs, with the aforementioned drawbacks eliminated, which allows use in different positions, as well is inexpensive to manufacture and assemble. Furthermore, it should be possible for this device in a simple manner without much effort existing whirlpools can be installed or replaced.
  • the device for distributing liquid and / or gaseous media from hoses or elastic tubes comprises a housing with a first passage for receiving a first medium, a second passage for receiving a second medium and a nozzle receiving chamber, which communicates with the passageways, wherein on the side facing away from the nozzle receiving chamber each has an extension and a fastening device receiving the hose or the elastic tube on the first and second passages.
  • the extension is designed as a self-tapping cylindrical piece of pipe and has on the hose or the elastic tube facing Side up at least one slant.
  • the extension is conical Pipe piece formed, wherein at least one opening is arranged in the lateral surface can be.
  • the extension is designed as a cylindrical tube piece, which has a collar-shaped widening on the side facing the hose or the elastic tube.
  • the ring element can advantageously be designed in such a way that its inner diameter is smaller than the collar-shaped extension. It is also seen with advantage that in a further embodiment of the invention the outer diameter of the ring element is larger than the diameter of the collar-shaped extension.
  • the training achieves an optimal seal between the hose or the elastic tube and the device.
  • the fastening device receiving the hose or the elastic tube can be designed in the form of a clip and is dimensioned such that it has resilient properties.
  • the hose or the elastic tube can advantageously be inserted and fixed easily and quickly in the fastening device.
  • the fastening device it is designed in the form of a pipe clamp.
  • connection between the hose or elastic tube can be on any place, with the individual parts exchanged at any time can be replaced.
  • a further advantage when using the device according to the invention is seen in the fact that the extensions attached to the side facing away from the nozzle receptacle are designed in such a way that the hoses or elastic tubes that can be inserted into the fastening device sealingly enclose the outer contour of the extensions, so that here self-sealing connection, without any additional tools.
  • Another advantage of the device according to the invention is that the assembly can be carried out at the required position on site at the construction site, and the required hose or the elastic tube can be attached to the corresponding tub shape or geometry by removing it from the roll or from the collar Waste is customizable. This significantly reduces both the material and assembly costs.
  • a first exemplary embodiment shows a sectional illustration of a device for use for distributing water or air from hoses or elastic pipes.
  • the device has a housing that forms the nozzle receiving chamber 1.
  • a first passage 2 and a second passage 3 are arranged, through which, for example, water or air from the hose 21 or elastic tube 11 flow into the nozzle receiving chamber 1 and from there via a nozzle into the Whirlpool not shown here can be forwarded.
  • the medium flowing in via the first passage 2 is guided centrally into the interior of the nozzle receiving chamber 1, while the medium flowing in via the second passage 3 is guided concentrically to the housing, which in this exemplary embodiment is round and forms the nozzle receiving chamber 1, the passage 3 is arranged offset to the passage 2.
  • the nozzle receiving chamber 1 has a thread 11, which is used to fasten the nozzle receiving chamber 1, for example to the whirlpool.
  • a collar-like extension 10 is arranged, which has a circumferential recess 12 into which a sealing element can be inserted.
  • the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 can be inserted into the fastening device 5.
  • the pipe section 4 is pressed into the hose 21 or the elastic pipe 20 via its bevel 6 and cuts through the outer surface of the hose 21 or the elastic pipe 20.
  • the material for the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 and the use of relatively thin-walled or small-diameter tube pieces 4 automatically seal the puncture points in the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20.
  • the clip-shaped fastening device 5 which in this embodiment the side facing away from the nozzle chamber 1 begins approximately at the pipe sections 4, engages around the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 in such a way that over the resilient executed on the outside of the housing forming the nozzle receiving chamber 1 arranged part of the fastening device 5 of the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 against axial displacement and against slipping out are fixed from the fastening device 5, so that a permanently tight bond guaranteed between the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 and the device is.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective illustration the device according to the invention, which is another form of attachment of the Hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 allows.
  • first passage 2 on the, facing away from the nozzle receiving chamber 1 Side attached, while not visible in this embodiment second passage 3 tangential from the side surface of the nozzle accommodating chamber 1 is arranged.
  • second passage 3 tangential from the side surface of the nozzle accommodating chamber 1 is arranged.
  • Extensions are designed as conical tube pieces 7.
  • the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 are now via the opening 51 in the fastening device 5 introduced, which is advantageously dimensioned smaller than the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20.
  • the opening is 51 arranged diametrically opposite the conical tube section 7. It lies however, within the scope of the invention, the opening 51 at another location of the fastening device 5 to arrange.
  • the fastening device 5 fixes the hose 21 or the elastic pipe 20, which are not shown in this figure for the sake of better illustration, and presses them against the conical pipe pieces 7 in order to prevent unintentional displacement and thus a leak.
  • a combination of the selected material for the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 of the adapted geometry of the holes, as well as the correspondingly dimensioned conical tube piece 7, an automatic and secure sealing of the inserted tube 21 or the elastic tube is also for this device according to the invention 20 given.
  • FIG. 1 A further exemplary embodiment of the device according to the invention is shown in FIG.
  • a cylindrical pipe section 9, 9 ' is inserted for the water and air supply.
  • the cylindrical tube pieces 9, 9 ' have on their side facing away from the nozzle chamber receptacle 1 a collar 10, 10' which projects from their outer surface.
  • an opening is made in each case and applied over the collar 10, 10 'of the cylindrical tube piece 9, 9'.
  • a ring element 30 and a fastening element 31 are used in this exemplary embodiment, which are positioned on the cylindrical tube piece 9, 9 'before the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 is assembled.
  • the ring element 30 is now applied over the outer contour of the opening of the hose 21 or the elastic tube 20 and pressed against it by the fastening element 31.
  • the cylindrical tube piece 9 receiving the hose 21 has a threaded area 32, via which the fastening element 31 fixes the ring element 30 in a sealing manner against the hose 21 and the outer diameter of the ring element 30 is larger than the diameter of the collar-shaped extension 10.
  • the elastic Pipe 20, which in this exemplary embodiment has a smaller diameter than the hose 21, is pressed over the ring element 30 'on the collar 10' of the pipe section 9 'and is fixed via a fastening element 31' in the form of a nut via the threaded region 32.

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EP03017804A 2002-08-16 2003-08-05 Dispositif pour la distribution des matériaux liquides et/ou gazeuses de un tuyau ou un tube élastique Expired - Lifetime EP1389457B1 (fr)

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EP1974711A1 (fr) 2007-03-30 2008-10-01 REHAU AG + Co Dispositif pour la distribution de fluides liquides ou gazeux depuis un tuyau flexible ou une conduite.
DE202012104309U1 (de) * 2012-11-09 2014-02-11 Rehau Ag + Co. Vorrichtung für den Einsatz zur Verteilung von flüssigen und / oder gasförmigen Medien

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US4973432A (en) * 1988-11-30 1990-11-27 Eco Equipement Fep Inc. Aeration header module
EP0861653A1 (fr) * 1997-02-10 1998-09-02 Sanilux B.V. Buse d'injection et système pour bains à remous
US5920924A (en) * 1997-11-10 1999-07-13 Pinciaro; John Hydrotherapy jet and fixtures for spa tubs and pools and a method of installation
US6141804A (en) * 1999-06-04 2000-11-07 Pinciaro; John Hydrotherapy jet system adapted for quick connection to air and water plumbing

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EP0268700A1 (fr) * 1985-06-04 1988-06-01 Baxter International Inc. Vanne à plusieurs voies pour un dispositif de préparation ou d'administration de solutions d'infusion
US4973432A (en) * 1988-11-30 1990-11-27 Eco Equipement Fep Inc. Aeration header module
EP0861653A1 (fr) * 1997-02-10 1998-09-02 Sanilux B.V. Buse d'injection et système pour bains à remous
US5920924A (en) * 1997-11-10 1999-07-13 Pinciaro; John Hydrotherapy jet and fixtures for spa tubs and pools and a method of installation
US6141804A (en) * 1999-06-04 2000-11-07 Pinciaro; John Hydrotherapy jet system adapted for quick connection to air and water plumbing

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EP1974711A1 (fr) 2007-03-30 2008-10-01 REHAU AG + Co Dispositif pour la distribution de fluides liquides ou gazeux depuis un tuyau flexible ou une conduite.
DE202012104309U1 (de) * 2012-11-09 2014-02-11 Rehau Ag + Co. Vorrichtung für den Einsatz zur Verteilung von flüssigen und / oder gasförmigen Medien

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