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EP2130608A1
EP2130608A1 EP09006929A EP09006929A EP2130608A1 EP 2130608 A1 EP2130608 A1 EP 2130608A1 EP 09006929 A EP09006929 A EP 09006929A EP 09006929 A EP09006929 A EP 09006929A EP 2130608 A1 EP2130608 A1 EP 2130608A1
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Ulrich Kinle
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/14—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
    • B05B1/18—Roses; Shower heads
    • B05B1/185—Roses; Shower heads characterised by their outlet element; Mounting arrangements therefor
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B15/00—Details of spraying plant or spraying apparatus not otherwise provided for; Accessories
    • B05B15/60—Arrangements for mounting, supporting or holding spraying apparatus
    • B05B15/65—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits
    • B05B15/652—Mounting arrangements for fluid connection of the spraying apparatus or its outlets to flow conduits whereby the jet can be oriented

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  • the invention relates to a shower head for a sanitary fitting with a plurality of jet outlet elements, which output the shower water as a discharge jet in a defined direction.
  • the invention is based on the object to provide a shower head that can be used more varied and easier to use.
  • the invention proposes a shower head for a sanitary fitting with the features mentioned in claim 1. Further developments of the invention are the subject of dependent claims.
  • jet outlet elements While in the prior art in the side shower only a number of jet outlet elements is present, the shower head according to the invention on jet outlet elements, which are arranged in a surface. These jet outlet elements are adjustable in at least two directions, which enclose an angle with each other, for example an angle of 90 °.
  • the adjustment can be made by attacking the user to the housing of the shower head itself, so that an additional lever or actuator is unnecessary, which could disturb the appearance of the shower head housing.
  • the direction in which the jet outlet elements can be adjusted with their exit jets, according to the invention may be specified in a further development by a forced operation.
  • the surface in which the jet outlet elements are arranged may have any shape. It is particularly favorable, however, if this surface is a flat surface.
  • the jet outlet elements emit the exit jets in a defined direction, which is particularly important in an arrangement of the jet outlet elements in a surface
  • the jet outlet elements are designed as nipples, which have an outlet channel to a jet outlet opening leads. Through the channel, a careful alignment of the direction of the exit jets takes place.
  • the jet outlet elements ie in particular the nipples are pivotally mounted in the shower head.
  • the jet outlet elements By the common pivoting of the jet outlet elements so the direction of the water jets can be changed together.
  • the jet outlet elements are formed or formed on a membrane of elastomeric material.
  • This membrane can also perform sealing functions.
  • jet outlet elements are nipples, it can be provided according to the invention that they pass through openings in a pane arranged in the shower head, which is slidably guided relative to the remaining part of the shower head and whose displacement determines or changes the direction of the exit jets.
  • the openings in the disc must therefore be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the nipple, so that actually takes place by the displacement of a change in the direction of the nipple.
  • the showerhead housing can be additionally covered by an outer cover, which is designed according to aesthetic or design considerations.
  • the showerhead housing according to the invention can be formed flat construction as a flat shower, for example with a square end face.
  • the invention proposes to design the adjustment of the direction so that a once set direction is maintained.
  • a neutral or zero position can be provided, which can be determined by a detent or the like for the user.
  • FIG. 1 leads from the back of a connecting piece 1, which serves for connection to a water pipe.
  • the showerhead housing contains a chamber 2, which is delimited by a rear wall 3 and an approximately parallel to this front wall 4.
  • a membrane 5 On the inside of the front wall 4 is a membrane 5 at.
  • jet outlet elements 6 On the membrane 5 jet outlet elements 6 are formed in the form of elongated nipples 7. These protrude forward through the front wall 4.
  • a frame 8 is formed around the chamber 2 formed between the rear wall 3 and the front wall 4.
  • connection piece 1 opposite a perforated disc 9 is arranged in front of the front wall 4, which in the direction of their own level in FIG. 1 is arranged to the right and left and up and down slidably.
  • the perforated disc 9 contains for each jet outlet element an opening which is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the respective nipple 7. In the position which the perforated disc 9 in FIG. 1 assumes all the nipples 7 are shifted so that their front end, which forms the jet outlet opening, is farther left than their connection to the membrane 5. Push the perforated disc 9 from the position of FIG. 1 to the right, so get the nipple 7 in the FIG. 2 shown position.
  • a cover 10 is arranged, which covers the perforated disc 9 to the front and around.
  • a number of fixing elements 11 is provided for connecting the perforated disc 9 with the rest of the showerhead housing, which have a nut-like head
  • These elements 11 protrude from the unit formed by the rear wall 3, front wall 4 and frame 8 forward through openings 13 in the perforated disc 9.
  • These openings 13 of the perforated disc 9 are in FIG. 4 shown on an enlarged scale.
  • Each opening 13 has the shape of two crossing ovals, the ovals being provided with parallel sides. This makes it possible to limit the direction of displacement of the perforated disc 9 in two mutually perpendicular directions, as well as the extent of displacement.
  • the perforated disc 9 in addition to the openings 13 for the fixing elements 11 and openings 14 for the passage of the nipple 7 of the jet outlet elements 6.
  • FIG. 5 shows a front view of the shower head housing with removed cover 10. In view so the perforated plate 9 can be seen, which is in the position shown here in a middle position. To establish serve, as already mentioned, four fixing means 11, the hexagonal heads in FIG. 5 you can see.
  • FIG. 6 shows simplified cross-section along line VI-VI in FIG. 5 ,
  • hollow projections 20 are formed, see also FIG. 7 ,
  • plungers 21 are housed, which are acted upon by a compression spring 22 from the hollow projection 20 out.
  • the plungers 21 have a rounded front, with which they are acted upon against the back of the perforated plate 9.
  • recesses 23 are formed, in which the hollow projections 20 engage.
  • Centrally formed on the bottom 24 of each recess 23 are part-spherical recesses 25 formed with the rounded front of the plungers 21 cooperate.
  • FIG. 7 shows the engagement of the pressure piece 21 in a central recess 25 corresponding to a middle or zero position of the perforated disc 9 and thus a zero position of the direction of the water jets emerging from the nipples 7.
  • the depressions 25, which are larger in size FIG. 7 are shown, also in the Figures 1 and 2 detect.

Abstract

The shower head has a stream outlet element (6) which releases shower water as an outlet stream in a defined direction, and is arranged in a surface in two dimensions. The direction of the outlet stream of stream outlet element is adjustable in two directions which close an angle with each other. The direction of the outlet stream is changed by engaging the user at a housing of the shower head.

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Die Erfindung geht aus von einem Brausekopf für eine Sanitärarmatur mit mehreren Strahlaustrittselementen, die das Brausewasser als Austrittstrahl in einer definierten Richtung ausgeben.The invention relates to a shower head for a sanitary fitting with a plurality of jet outlet elements, which output the shower water as a discharge jet in a defined direction.

Es ist bereits eine Seitenbrause bekannt, bei der an der Vorderseite eines Rohrs Bohrungen in einer Reihe angeordnet sind, durch die Schlauchstücke hindurchragen. Auf die Außenseite des Rohrs ist eine Hülse aufgesetzt, die korrespondierende Öffnungen aufweist. Durch Verschieben dieser Hülse kann die Richtung der Schlauchstücke gemeinsam geändert werden. Durch die Schlauchstücke tritt Wasser in einer durch die Anordnung der Schlauchstücke bestimmten Richtung aus ( DE 3044310 ).There is already known a body spray, in which holes are arranged in a row at the front of a pipe, protrude through the hose pieces. On the outside of the tube, a sleeve is placed, which has corresponding openings. By moving this sleeve, the direction of the hose pieces can be changed together. Through the pieces of tubing, water comes out in a direction determined by the arrangement of the pieces of tubing ( DE 3044310 ).

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zu Grunde, einen Brausekopf zu schaffen, der sich vielfältiger verwenden und einfacher bedienen lässt.The invention is based on the object to provide a shower head that can be used more varied and easier to use.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe schlägt die Erfindung einen Brausekopf für eine Sanitärarmatur mit den im Anspruch 1 genannten Merkmalen vor. Weiterbildungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand von Unteransprüchen.To solve this problem, the invention proposes a shower head for a sanitary fitting with the features mentioned in claim 1. Further developments of the invention are the subject of dependent claims.

Während im Stand der Technik bei der Seitenbrause nur eine Reihe von Strahlaustrittselementen vorhanden ist, weist der Brausekopf nach der Erfindung Strahlaustrittselemente auf, die in einer Fläche angeordnet sind. Diese Strahlaustrittselemente sind in mindestens zwei Richtungen verstellbar, die einen Winkel miteinander einschließen, beispielsweise einen Winkel von 90°.While in the prior art in the side shower only a number of jet outlet elements is present, the shower head according to the invention on jet outlet elements, which are arranged in a surface. These jet outlet elements are adjustable in at least two directions, which enclose an angle with each other, for example an angle of 90 °.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Verstellung durch Angreifen des Benutzers an dem Gehäuse des Brausekopfs selbst erfolgen kann, so dass sich ein zusätzlicher Hebel oder ein Betätigungselement erübrigt, das das Aussehen des Brausekopfgehäuses stören könnte.In a further development of the invention can be provided that the adjustment can be made by attacking the user to the housing of the shower head itself, so that an additional lever or actuator is unnecessary, which could disturb the appearance of the shower head housing.

Die Richtung, in die die Strahlaustrittselemente mit ihren Austrittstrahlen verstellt werden können, kann erfindungsgemäß in Weiterbildung durch eine Zwangsführung vorgegeben sein.The direction in which the jet outlet elements can be adjusted with their exit jets, according to the invention may be specified in a further development by a forced operation.

Die Fläche, in der die Strahlaustrittselemente angeordnet sind, kann eine beliebige Form aufweisen. Besonders günstig ist es jedoch, wenn es sich bei dieser Fläche um eine ebene Fläche handelt.The surface in which the jet outlet elements are arranged, may have any shape. It is particularly favorable, however, if this surface is a flat surface.

Um zu erreichen, dass die Strahlaustrittselemente die Austrittstrahlen in einer definierten Richtung ausgeben, was bei einer Anordnung der Strahlaustrittselemente in einer Fläche besonders wichtig ist, kann erfindungsgemäß in Weiterbildung vorgesehen sein, dass die Strahlaustrittselemente als Nippel ausgebildet sind, die einen Austrittskanal aufweisen, der zu einer Strahlaustrittsöffnung führt. Durch den Kanal erfolgt eine sorgfältige Ausrichtung der Richtung der Austrittstrahlen.In order to achieve that the jet outlet elements emit the exit jets in a defined direction, which is particularly important in an arrangement of the jet outlet elements in a surface, can be provided according to the invention in development that the jet outlet elements are designed as nipples, which have an outlet channel to a jet outlet opening leads. Through the channel, a careful alignment of the direction of the exit jets takes place.

In Weiterbildung der Erfindung kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Strahlaustrittselemente, insbesondere also die Nippel, in dem Brausekopf schwenkbar gelagert sind. Durch die gemeinsame Verschwenkung der Strahlaustrittselemente kann also die Richtung der Wasserstrahlen gemeinsam verändert werden.In a further development of the invention can be provided that the jet outlet elements, ie in particular the nipples are pivotally mounted in the shower head. By the common pivoting of the jet outlet elements so the direction of the water jets can be changed together.

Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Strahlaustrittselemente an einer Membran aus elastomerem Material ausgebildet beziehungsweise angeformt sind. Diese Membran kann zusätzlich Dichtungsfunktionen übernehmen.In particular, it can be provided that the jet outlet elements are formed or formed on a membrane of elastomeric material. This membrane can also perform sealing functions.

Wenn es sich bei den Strahlaustrittselementen um Nippel handelt, kann erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen sein, dass diese durch Öffnungen einer in dem Brausekopf angeordneten Scheibe hindurchgreifen, die gegenüber dem restlichen Teil des Brausekopfs verschiebbar geführt ist und deren Verschiebung die Richtung der Austrittstrahlen bestimmt beziehungsweise ändert.If the jet outlet elements are nipples, it can be provided according to the invention that they pass through openings in a pane arranged in the shower head, which is slidably guided relative to the remaining part of the shower head and whose displacement determines or changes the direction of the exit jets.

Die Öffnungen in der Scheibe müssen also geringfügig größer sein als der Außendurchmesser der Nippel, so dass durch die Verschiebung tatsächlich eine Änderung der Richtung der Nippel erfolgt.The openings in the disc must therefore be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the nipple, so that actually takes place by the displacement of a change in the direction of the nipple.

Um Einzelheiten der Art der Änderung der Richtung nicht zu deutlich werden zu lassen, kann das Brausekopfgehäuse zusätzlich von einer äußeren Abdeckscheibe abgedeckt sein, die nach ästhetischen oder gestalterischen Gesichtspunkten gestaltet wird.In order not to let details of the nature of the change of direction become too clear, the showerhead housing can be additionally covered by an outer cover, which is designed according to aesthetic or design considerations.

Insbesondere kann das Brausekopfgehäuse nach der Erfindung flachbauend als ebene Brause ausgebildet sein, beispielsweise mit einer quadratischen Stirnfläche.In particular, the showerhead housing according to the invention can be formed flat construction as a flat shower, for example with a square end face.

Die Erfindung schlägt vor, die Verstellung der Richtung definiert auszugestalten, so dass eine einmal eingestellte Richtung beibehalten bleibt.The invention proposes to design the adjustment of the direction so that a once set direction is maintained.

Erfindungsgemäß kann auch eine neutrale oder Nullposition vorgesehen sein, die durch eine Rastung oder dergleichen für den Benutzer feststellbar sein kann.According to the invention, a neutral or zero position can be provided, which can be determined by a detent or the like for the user.

Weitere Merkmale, Einzelheiten und Vorzüge der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Ansprüchen und der Zusammenfassung, deren beider Wortlaut durch Bezugnahme zum Inhalt der Beschreibung gemacht wird, der folgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsformen der Erfindung sowie anhand der Zeichnung. Hierbei zeigen:

Figur 1
einen Schnitt durch einen Brausekopf nach der Erfindung;
Figur 2
vereinfacht den gleichen Schnitt in einer zweiten Position der Strahlaustrittselemente;
Figur 3
einen Schnitt durch das Brausekopfgehäuse in einer Ebene quer zur Richtung der Figur 1;
Figur 4
in vergrößertem Maßstab die Art der Zwangsführung der Verschiebung;
Figur 5
eine Vorderansicht des Gehäuses bei abgenommenem Abdeckscheibe;
Figur 6
einen Schnitt längs Linie VI-VI in Figur 5;
Figur 7
eine vergrößerte Einzelansicht.
Further features, details and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the claims and the abstract, the wording of which is incorporated by reference into the content of the description, the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention and with reference to the drawing. Hereby show:
FIG. 1
a section through a shower head according to the invention;
FIG. 2
simplifies the same cut in a second position of the jet outlet elements;
FIG. 3
a section through the showerhead housing in a plane transverse to the direction of FIG. 1 ;
FIG. 4
on an enlarged scale, the type of forced operation of the shift;
FIG. 5
a front view of the housing with the cover removed;
FIG. 6
a section along line VI-VI in FIG. 5 ;
FIG. 7
an enlarged single view.

In das Brausekopfgehäuse der Figur 1 führt von der Rückseite her ein Anschlussstutzen 1, der zur Verbindung mit einer Wasserleitung dient. Das Brausekopfgehäuse enthält eine Kammer 2, die von einer Rückwand 3 und einer angenähert parallel zu dieser verlaufenden Vorderwand 4 begrenzt wird. An der Innenseite der Vorderwand 4 liegt eine Membran 5 an. An der Membran 5 sind Strahlaustrittselemente 6 in Form von lang gestreckten Nippeln 7 angeformt. Diese ragen nach vorne durch die Vorderwand 4 heraus.In the showerhead housing the FIG. 1 leads from the back of a connecting piece 1, which serves for connection to a water pipe. The showerhead housing contains a chamber 2, which is delimited by a rear wall 3 and an approximately parallel to this front wall 4. On the inside of the front wall 4 is a membrane 5 at. On the membrane 5 jet outlet elements 6 are formed in the form of elongated nipples 7. These protrude forward through the front wall 4.

Um die zwischen der Rückwand 3 und der Vorderwand 4 gebildete Kammer 2 herum ist ein Rahmen 8 gebildet.Around the chamber 2 formed between the rear wall 3 and the front wall 4, a frame 8 is formed.

Dem Anschlussstutzen 1 gegenüberliegend ist vor der Vorderwand 4 eine Lochscheibe 9 angeordnet, die in Richtung ihrer eigenen Ebene in Figur 1 nach rechts und links und nach oben und unten verschiebbar angeordnet ist. Die Lochscheibe 9 enthält für jedes Strahlaustrittselement eine Öffnung, die geringfügig größer ist als der Außendurchmesser des jeweiligen Nippels 7. In der Position, die die Lochscheibe 9 in Figur 1 annimmt, sind alle Nippel 7 so verschoben, dass ihr vorderes Ende, das die Strahlaustrittsöffnung bildet, weiter links als ihre Verbindung mit der Membran 5 ist. Schiebt man die Lochscheibe 9 aus der Position der Figur 1 nach rechts, so gelangen die Nippel 7 in die in Figur 2 dargestellte Position.The connection piece 1 opposite a perforated disc 9 is arranged in front of the front wall 4, which in the direction of their own level in FIG. 1 is arranged to the right and left and up and down slidably. The perforated disc 9 contains for each jet outlet element an opening which is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the respective nipple 7. In the position which the perforated disc 9 in FIG. 1 assumes all the nipples 7 are shifted so that their front end, which forms the jet outlet opening, is farther left than their connection to the membrane 5. Push the perforated disc 9 from the position of FIG. 1 to the right, so get the nipple 7 in the FIG. 2 shown position.

Vor der Lochscheibe 9 ist eine Abdeckscheibe 10 angeordnet, die die Lochscheibe 9 zur Vorderseite und ringsum abdeckt.Before the perforated disc 9, a cover 10 is arranged, which covers the perforated disc 9 to the front and around.

Wie man im Schnitt der Figur 3 entnehmen kann, ist zur Verbindung der Lochscheibe 9 mit dem übrigen Brausekopfgehäuse eine Reihe von Festlegungselementen 11 vorgesehen, die einen mutterartigen Kopf 12 aufweisen. Diese Elemente 11 ragen von der aus Rückwand 3, Vorderwand 4 und Rahmen 8 gebildeten Einheit nach vorne durch Öffnungen 13 in der Lochscheibe 9. Diese Öffnungen 13 der Lochscheibe 9 sind in Figur 4 in vergrößertem Maßstab dargestellt. Jede Öffnung 13 weist die Form zweier sich überkreuzender Ovale auf, wobei die Ovale mit parallelen Seiten ausgestattet sind. Dadurch ist es möglich, die Richtung der Verschiebung der Lochscheibe 9 auf zwei senkrecht zueinander stehende Richtungen zu begrenzen, und ebenso auch das Ausmaß der Verschiebung.How to get the average of the FIG. 3 can be removed, a number of fixing elements 11 is provided for connecting the perforated disc 9 with the rest of the showerhead housing, which have a nut-like head These elements 11 protrude from the unit formed by the rear wall 3, front wall 4 and frame 8 forward through openings 13 in the perforated disc 9. These openings 13 of the perforated disc 9 are in FIG. 4 shown on an enlarged scale. Each opening 13 has the shape of two crossing ovals, the ovals being provided with parallel sides. This makes it possible to limit the direction of displacement of the perforated disc 9 in two mutually perpendicular directions, as well as the extent of displacement.

Die Lochscheibe 9 weist neben den Öffnungen 13 für die Festlegungselemente 11 auch Öffnungen 14 zum Durchtreten der Nippel 7 der Strahlaustrittselemente 6 auf.The perforated disc 9, in addition to the openings 13 for the fixing elements 11 and openings 14 for the passage of the nipple 7 of the jet outlet elements 6.

Figur 5 zeigt eine Frontansicht des Brausekopfgehäuses bei abgenommener Abdeckscheibe 10. In Ansicht ist also die Lochscheibe 9 zu sehen, die in der hier dargestellten Position sich in einer mittleren Position befindet. Zur Festlegung dienen, wie bereits erwähnt, vier Festlegemittel 11, deren Sechskantköpfe in Figur 5 zu sehen sind. FIG. 5 shows a front view of the shower head housing with removed cover 10. In view so the perforated plate 9 can be seen, which is in the position shown here in a middle position. To establish serve, as already mentioned, four fixing means 11, the hexagonal heads in FIG. 5 you can see.

Außerdem sind die in sechs Reihen angeordneten Durchtrittsöffnungen 14 für die Nippel 7 zu sehen. Es handelt sich also um 36 Öffnungen für dementsprechend 36 Nippel 7.In addition, the arranged in six rows passage openings 14 can be seen for the nipple 7. It is therefore 36 openings for accordingly 36 nipples 7.

Figur 6 zeigt vereinfacht einen Querschnitt längs Linie VI-VI in Figur 5. An der Vorderseite der Vorderwand 4 sind Hohlansätze 20 ausgebildet, siehe auch Figur 7. In den Hohlansätzen 20 sind Druckstücke 21 untergebracht, die von einer Druckfeder 22 aus dem Hohlansatz 20 heraus beaufschlagt sind. Die Druckstücke 21 weisen eine abgerundete Vorderseite auf, mit der sie gegen die Rückseite der Lochplatte 9 beaufschlagt werden. In der Rückseite der Lochscheibe 9 sind Ausnehmungen 23 ausgebildet, in die die Hohlansätze 20 eingreifen. Zentral auf dem Boden 24 jeder Ausnehmung 23 sind teilkugelförmige Vertiefungen 25 ausgebildet, die mit der abgerundeten Vorderseite der Druckstücke 21 zusammenwirken. Figur 7 zeigt das Einrasten des Druckstücks 21 in eine mittlere Vertiefung 25 entsprechend einer mittleren oder Nullposition der Lochscheibe 9 und damit einer Nullposition der Richtung der aus den Nippeln 7 austretenden Wasserstrahlen. Bei genauerem Hinsehen kann man die Vertiefungen 25, die in größerem Maßstab in der Figur 7 dargestellt sind, auch in den Figuren 1 und 2 erkennen. FIG. 6 shows simplified cross-section along line VI-VI in FIG. 5 , At the front of the front wall 4 hollow projections 20 are formed, see also FIG. 7 , In the hollow projections 20 plungers 21 are housed, which are acted upon by a compression spring 22 from the hollow projection 20 out. The plungers 21 have a rounded front, with which they are acted upon against the back of the perforated plate 9. In the back of the perforated disc 9 recesses 23 are formed, in which the hollow projections 20 engage. Centrally formed on the bottom 24 of each recess 23 are part-spherical recesses 25 formed with the rounded front of the plungers 21 cooperate. FIG. 7 shows the engagement of the pressure piece 21 in a central recess 25 corresponding to a middle or zero position of the perforated disc 9 and thus a zero position of the direction of the water jets emerging from the nipples 7. On closer inspection, one can see the depressions 25, which are larger in size FIG. 7 are shown, also in the Figures 1 and 2 detect.

Zur Verschiebung der Lochscheibe 9 und damit zur gleichzeitigen Verstellung der Richtung der aus den Strahlaustrittselementen austretenden Wasserstrahlen kann ein Benutzer an der Außenseite der Abdeckscheibe 10 angreifen und diese verschieben, wobei die Richtung und das Ausmaß der Verschiebung durch die Form der Öffnungen 13 vorgegeben ist.To move the perforated disc 9 and thus for simultaneous adjustment of the direction of the water jet exiting from the jet outlet elements, a user can attack on the outside of the cover 10 and move it, the direction and extent of the displacement is predetermined by the shape of the openings 13.

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Brausekopf für eine Sanitärarmatur, mit 1.1 einer Mehrzahl von Strahlaustrittselementen (6), die 1.2 das Brausewasser als Austrittstrahl in einer definierten Richtung ausgeben und 1.3 in einer Fläche in zwei Dimensionen angeordnet sind, wobei 1.4 die Richtung der Austrittstrahlen aller Strahlaustrittselemente (6) gemeinsam in mindestens zwei Richtungen verstellbar ist, die 1.5 einen Winkel miteinander einschließen. Shower head for a sanitary fitting, with 1.1 a plurality of jet outlet elements (6), the 1.2 spend the shower water as outlet jet in a defined direction and 1.3 are arranged in an area in two dimensions, wherein 1.4 the direction of the exit jets of all jet outlet elements (6) is adjustable together in at least two directions, the 1.5 enclose an angle with each other. Brausekopf nach Anspruch 1, bei dem die Richtung der Austrittstrahlen durch Angreifen des Benutzers an dem Gehäuse des Brausekopfs selbst verändert werden kann.Shower head according to claim 1, wherein the direction of the exit jets can be changed by attacking the user on the housing of the shower head itself. Brausekopf nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, bei dem die Richtung der Verstellung in den mindestens zwei Richtungen durch eine Zwangsführung vorgegeben ist.Shower head according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the direction of the adjustment in the at least two directions is predetermined by a forced operation. Brausekopf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Strahlaustrittselemente (6) in einer ebenen Fläche angeordnet sind.Shower head according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the jet outlet elements (6) are arranged in a flat surface. Brausekopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, bei dem die Strahlaustrittselemente (6) in einer gewölbten Fläche angeordnet sind.Shower head according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the jet outlet elements (6) are arranged in a curved surface. Brausekopf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die an den Strahlaustrittselementen (6) ausgebildeten Strahlaustrittsöffnungen in einer ebenen Fläche angeordnet sind.Shower head according to one of the preceding claims, in which the jet outlet openings formed on the jet outlet elements (6) are arranged in a flat surface. Brausekopf nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, bei dem die an den Strahlaustrittselementen (6) ausgebildeten Strahlaustrittsöffnungen in einer gewölbten Fläche angeordnet sind.Shower head according to one of claims 1 to 5, in which the jet outlet openings formed on the jet outlet elements (6) are arranged in a curved surface. Brausekopf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Strahlaustrittselemente (6) als Nippel (7) mit einem zu einer Strahlaustrittsöffnung führenden Austrittskanal ausgebildet sind.Shower head according to one of the preceding claims, in which the jet outlet elements (6) are designed as nipples (7) with an outlet channel leading to a jet outlet opening. Brausekopf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Strahlaustrittselemente (6) in dem Brausekopf schwenkbar gelagert sind.Shower head according to one of the preceding claims, in which the jet outlet elements (6) are pivotably mounted in the shower head. Brausekopf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem die Strahlaustrittselemente (6) an einer Membran (5) aus elastomerem Material ausgebildet beziehungsweise angeformt sind.Shower head according to one of the preceding claims, in which the jet outlet elements (6) are formed or formed on a membrane (5) of elastomeric material. Brausekopf nach einem der Ansprüche 8 bis 10, bei dem die Nippel (7) durch Öffnungen (14) einer in dem Brausekopf verschiebbar geführten Scheibe (9) hindurchgreifen, deren Verschiebung die Richtung der Austrittstrahlen ändert.Shower head according to one of claims 8 to 10, in which the nipples (7) pass through openings (14) of a disk (9) displaceably guided in the shower head, the displacement of which changes the direction of the exit jets. Brausekopf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, mit einer den Brausekopf nach außen abschließenden Abdeckscheibe (10).Shower head according to one of the preceding claims, with a cover disc (10) which closes the shower head to the outside. Brausekopf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, bei dem das Brausekopfgehäuse flachbauend ausgebildet ist.Shower head according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the showerhead housing is formed flat construction. Brausekopf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, mit einer Nullstellung der Verstellung der Richtung der Austrittstrahlen.Shower head according to one of the preceding claims, with a zero position of the adjustment of the direction of the exit jets. Brausekopf nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, mit Einrichtungen zum Fixieren von Vorzugstellungen in Form von Rastern.Shower head according to one of the preceding claims, with means for fixing preferred positions in the form of grids.
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