EP2233649B1 - Système de douche - Google Patents

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EP2233649B1
EP2233649B1 EP20090252060 EP09252060A EP2233649B1 EP 2233649 B1 EP2233649 B1 EP 2233649B1 EP 20090252060 EP20090252060 EP 20090252060 EP 09252060 A EP09252060 A EP 09252060A EP 2233649 B1 EP2233649 B1 EP 2233649B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
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    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
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  • This invention relates generally to a shower network system and, more particularly, to a pre-fabricated and exposed shower system which can be installed and maintained rapidly and economically in a bath room.
  • Figs. 1 and 2 illustrate a shower apparatus of this type, wherein all the piping network structures are installed behind the walls of a bath room with spray spouts being exposed, and wherein the shower heads 1 are all at an angle of 90° with respect to a surface 2 of the wall.
  • the in-wall shower apparatuses are associated with the following drawbacks:
  • multi-output shower apparatuses available in panel or column shape designs, for example, in U.S. Patent Application No. 2002/0144341A and UK Patent Application No. 2315212A . These apparatuses provide all the jet spray outputs from their panel or column shaped surfaces. Like the shower apparatuses of in-wall designs, the shower heads 1 of this type are all at an angle of 90° with respect to a surface 2 of the wall parallel to the panel or column 3, as shown in Fig. 3 .
  • U.S. Patent Application No. 2002/0144341A discloses a shower system for providing automated control over both water temperature and pressure for a plurality of shower heads or other sources of water, wherein the shower heads are all at an angle of 90° with respect to a surface of the wall.
  • the housing for containing the electrical mechanical elements of this system is dimensioned such that the housing will fit within the cavity of the typical wall.
  • UK Patent Application No. 2315212A discloses a shower apparatus in the form of a shower column, comprising a plurality of shower heads each attached to respective conduit means, which are in communication with a mixing means and a diverter means for diverting water to the shower heads.
  • the shower apparatus is configured to be in the form of a shower column in which all the elements of this apparatus is housed.
  • German Patent Application No. DE 1-02006-038782 A1 discloses a shower system with a plate-shaped base rail that is fixed at the wall, a covering rail with a base and two journals for covering the base rail.
  • the base rail has a cutout placed over water supply protruding out of the wall in such a manner that the water supply protrudes by the cutout.
  • the shower apparatuses of panel or column shape designs are associated with the drawback that they only provide a single direction jet shower environment and the user cannot attain a two-side body shower. Due to the arrangement of the shower heads at an angle of 90° relative to the wall surface, a lot of water is spread widely and thus wasted during the process of showering.
  • a shower system comprising the features of the preamble of claims 1 and 2 is disclosed in US-A-833 527 .
  • shower systems are known in the art to fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, for example, the shower systems mentioned above, none are available which provide the user with the ease and simplicity of installation and maintenance of the shower system and with an invigorating and refreshing shower experience, such as is the subject of the present invention.
  • the present invention has been developed to fulfill the need noted above and therefore has as a principle aim the provision of a shower system that is able to provide a user with a cost and time effective solution.
  • Another aim of the invention is to provide a shower system that provides easier and cheaper installation and maintenance.
  • a further aim of the invention is to provide a shower system that is water conserving but providing an invigorating and more refreshing experience of using the shower system.
  • a yet another aim of the invention is to provide a shower that provides a user with a full body water therapy experience exclusively to the face, mouth, body and feet for comfort and potential health benefits in daily life.
  • the venturi injection mechanism is used to direct the water output individually to one of the spray spouts corresponding to the head, the face, the mouth, the shoulders, the waist, the thighs and the feet, or to a combination of two or more of these spray spouts.
  • each of the at least two conduits is connected to an "I"-shaped tube or an "S"-shaped tube on which the shower spray spouts corresponding to shoulders, waist and thighs of the user are arranged.
  • the exposed shower system comprises six conduits symmetrical about the main flow passage to horizontally form 3 pairs of conduits and positioned at different vertical heights so as to correspond to shoulders, waist and thighs of the user, respectively.
  • the exposed shower system preferably comprises a facial spray spout in communication with and disposed at an upper part of the shower system, and a mouth spray spout adjacent to the facial spray to provide mouth and gum care to the user.
  • the exposed shower system further comprises an overhead shower spray spout, and a foot spray spout in communication with and disposed at a lower part of the shower system.
  • the exposed shower system may be used with a footbath shower tray or a bath tray in existence, which has an adjustable overflow drainage for providing a foot bath.
  • venturi injection mechanism for introducing air, health care fluids or health care powders
  • the venturi injection mechanism can be used to direct water output individually to one of the spray spouts corresponding to the head, the face, the mouth, the shoulders, the waist, the thighs and the feet, or to a combination of two or more of these spray spouts.
  • the exposed shower system comprises a mixing valve through which hot and cold water sources flow into the main flow passage.
  • the mixing valve may be included in the diverter means to keep communication with the built-in venturi injection mechanism.
  • a housing is provided to receive the main flow passage, the diverter means, the mixing valve and other parts of the shower system. While the health care fluids or the health care powders may be supplied from a dispenser arranged on the housing where appropriate.
  • the shower spray spouts are moveable through a 45° arc.
  • the shower spray spouts are preferably further provided with a massage function.
  • the main flow passage can be vertically adjusted for its height to satisfy the preference of a user.
  • connections among the conduits and the main flow passage are accomplished in a threaded manner or in a snap-in manner.
  • the exposed shower system of the invention is desirably prefabricated as one piece.
  • shower systems embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings and particularly to Figs. 4-23 thereof. While this invention is illustrated and described in preferred embodiments, the shower system may be produced in many different configurations, forms and materials.
  • the shower system 10 is a completely pre-fabricated one-piece piping network structure and comprises a main flow passage 100 connected directly to a standard water supply point, such as a water faucet (not shown) which provides a blend of hot and cold water.
  • the shower system 10 comprises an overhead shower spray spout 110, a facial shower spray 120, a mouth spray spout 130, body spray spouts 140, 150, 160 respectively in pair corresponding to shoulders, waist and thighs of a user, and a foot spray spout 170.
  • two conduits 600 are in communication with and connected horizontally to the main flow passage 100.
  • Each of the conduits 600 is connected communicatively at its outer end to an "I"-shaped tube 700 on which the body spray spouts 140, 150, 160 are carried.
  • the conduits 600, the "I"-shaped tube 700 and the body spray spouts 140, 150, 160 are arranged so as to form a semi-surrounded body spray piping structure to define a shower stall, which is shown in more detail in Fig. 6.
  • Fig. 6 also clearly illustrates that the body spray spouts are in a 180° counter sit position with respect to the main flow passage. This design is very much different from the shower system available in the art, such as the one shown in Figs. 2 and 3 .
  • such a semi-surrounded body spray piping structure and the 180° counter sit body spray spouts allow the user to receive water across both sides of the body in an equal manner and greater equilibrium comfort when taking a shower.
  • the overhead shower spray spout 110 is carried at an outer end of a first conduit 210
  • the facial spray spout 120 is carried at an outer end of a second conduit 220
  • the mouth spray spout 130 is carried at an outer end of a flexible hose 230 to allow it to be pulled out to provide mouth and gum care to the user
  • the foot spray spout 170 is carried at an outer end of a sixth conduit 270.
  • all the conduits 210, 220, 230, 270, 700 are in communication with different outputs of a diverter 200. These conduits may be selected from solid pipes, or flexible pipes of smaller sizes are installed within these solid pipes to improve water flow and increase water pressure when necessary, as illustrated in Fig. 7 .
  • the facial spray sprout 120 is mounted to provide the user to receive aerated hot water in vapor and misty form directable to his face.
  • the mouth spray spout 130 is mounted to provide a mouth wash or gum care massage with a stronger water output, allowing the user to have a daily potential health benefit.
  • the mouth spray spout 130 is connected to a pull-out flexible hose that provides flexibility to the user at different heights.
  • the foot spray sprout 170 is mounted to provide individual water output for foot wash.
  • the shower system 10 is used with a shower tray 280 or bath tub available in a bathroom at the bottom of this system to allow for a foot bath by adding salts or other foot therapy products to soak the feet when taking a shower.
  • An overflow drainage 281 is elevated above from the bottom of the shower tray 280 or bath tub by 4cm to 10cm in order to lead the drainage water to the conventional waste with a plastic tube.
  • a corresponding number of openings through which the spray sprouts pass are formed on a front panel of the housing 500.
  • the bottom of the housing 500 is coupled to a post 510 which can be adjusted vertically for its height and thus for the height of the shower system 10 to satisfy the preference of the user, which would be within the ability of a person skilled in the art.
  • the diverter 200 is installed on the main flow passage 100 for controlling the water output of the spray spouts, which allows water output either to the spray spouts directed to the head, the face, the mouth and the feet individually or to the spray spouts directed to the shoulder, waist and thighs at both sides of the user.
  • a mixing valve 400 has one end connected to the hot and cold water sources and the other connected to an input of the diverter 200.
  • a venturi injection mechanism 300 is installed on each of the conduits 210, 220, 230, 270, 700.
  • the diverter 200 is of the multi-way type for controlling individual water output of the spray spouts. Dialing the diverter 200 permits the user to select water output from the mixing valve 400 through the conduits to the selective outlet: i.e. the overhead shower spray 110, the facial shower spray 120, the mouth shower spray 130, the body shower sprays 140, 150, 160, or the foot shower spray 170, with the result of receiving a fully customizable shower experience.
  • the selective outlet i.e. the overhead shower spray 110, the facial shower spray 120, the mouth shower spray 130, the body shower sprays 140, 150, 160, or the foot shower spray 170
  • the venturi injection mechanism 300 is provided to create suction of fresh air, health care fluids or health care powders into water when the water passes through the venturi injection mechanism.
  • Fig. 7 shows that the venturi injection mechanisms 300 are engaged with a dispenser 320 of health care fluids or health care powders.
  • the dispenser 320 is arranged on the housing 500 and includes a plurality of containers, each of the containers are in communication with the respective venturi injection mechanism 300.
  • the mixing valve 400 may be of a conventional type and is connected to hot and cold water sources for controlling the output volume and the temperature of water to suit the user's requirement.
  • the mixing valve is well known in the art and not the essence of the invention, and therefore is not elaborated herein.
  • the shower system 10 is prefabricated as one piece. According to the invention, the connections among all parts of the shower system 10, including the conduits and the main flow passage may be connected in a threaded manner or in a snap-in manner.
  • the shower system 10 is a completely pre-fabricated one-piece piping network structure and comprises a main flow passage 100 connected directly to a standard water supply point, such as a water faucet (not shown) which provides a blend of hot and cold water.
  • the shower system 10 comprises an overhead shower spray spout 110, a facial shower spray 120, a mouth spray spout 130, three rows of body spray spouts 140, 150, 160 respectively corresponding to shoulders, waist and thighs of a user, and a foot spray spout 170.
  • the overhead shower spray spout 110 is carried at an outer end of a first conduit 210
  • the facial spray spout 120 is carried at an outer end of a second conduit 220
  • the mouth spray spout 130 is carried at an outer end of a flexible hose 230 to allow it to be pulled out to provide mouth and gum care to the user
  • the body spray spouts 140, 150, 160 are carried at respective outer ends of third, fourth and fifth conduits 240, 250, and 260 which extend in pair and horizontally from two sides of the main flow passage
  • the foot spray spout 170 is carried at an outer end of a sixth conduit 270.
  • conduits 210, 220, 230, 240, 250, 260, 270 are in communication with different outputs 181, 182, 183, 184, 185 of a diverter means 180.
  • These conduits may be selected from solid pipes, or flexible pipes of smaller sizes are installed within these solid pipes to improve water flow and increase water pressure, when necessary.
  • the facial spray sprout 120 is mounted to provide the user to receive aerated hot water in vapor and misty form directable to his face.
  • the mouth spray spout 130 is mounted to provide a mouth wash or gum care massage with a stronger water output, allowing the user to have a daily potential health benefit.
  • the mouth spray spout 130 is connected to a pull-out flexible hose that provides flexibility to the user at different heights.
  • the third, fourth and fifth conduits 240, 250, and 260 are in communication with an output of the diverter means and correspond to the positions of shoulders, waist and thighs of the user.
  • These conduits are shaped in a rectangular configuration and arranged so as to form a semi-surrounded body spray piping structure which defines a shower stall, as shown in more detail in Fig. 10 . While Figs. 8 and 10 clearly illustrate that these conduits carry the respective spray spouts in a 180° counter sit position with respect to the main flow passage. This design is very much different from the shower system available in the art, such as the one shown in Figs. 2 and 3 .
  • such a semi-surrounded body spray piping structure and the 180° counter sit body spray spouts allow the user to receive water across both sides of the body in an equal manner and greater equilibrium comfort when taking a shower.
  • the body spray spouts 140, 150, 160 are configured to be able to rotate by 45° and can adjust for their angles to provide the convenience of the user.
  • the foot spray sprout 170 is mounted to provide individual water output for foot wash.
  • the shower system 10 may be used in combination with a shower tray 280 or a bath tub available in a bath room at the bottom of this system to allow for a foot bath by adding salts or other foot therapy products to soak the feet when taking a shower.
  • An overflow drainage 281 of the shower tray or the bath tub is elevated above from the bottom by 4cm to 10cm., in order to lead the drainage water to the conventional waste with a tube of plastic, stainless steel or brass material.
  • Such a design provides an economical way to achieve foot bath. Accordingly, the shower system 10 enables the user to have a foot bath and take a multi-directional aerated water shower at the same time, with a great equilibrium comfort with heating and water distribution to be achieved in use.
  • a corresponding number of openings through which the spray sprouts pass are formed on a front panel of the housing 500.
  • the bottom of the housing 500 is coupled to a post 510 which can be adjusted vertically for its height and thus for the height of the shower system 10 to satisfy the preference of the user, which would be within the ability of a person skilled in the art.
  • the diverter means 180 is installed on the main flow passage 100 for controlling the water output of the spray spouts, which allows water output either to the spray spouts directed to the head, the face, the mouth and the feet individually or to the spray spouts directed to the shoulder, waist and thighs at both sides of the user. It would be appreciated that directing the water output to a combination of two or more of spray spouts of the head, the face, the mouth, the feet and the combination of the body spray spouts at opposite angle of 180° is possible. This is different from the mechanism of the shower apparatuses in the prior art.
  • the diverter means 180 comprises a diverter 200, a built-in venturi injection mechanism 300 connected to an input of the diverter 200, and a mixing valve 400 connected to the hot and cold water sources.
  • the diverter 200 is of the multi-way type for controlling individual water output of the spray spouts. Dialing the diverter 180 permits the user to select water output from the mixing valve 400 through the conduits to the selective outlet: i.e. the overhead shower spray 110, the facial shower spray 120, the mouth shower spray 130, the body shower sprays 140, 150, 160, or the foot shower spray 170, with the result of receiving a fully customizable shower experience.
  • the selective outlet i.e. the overhead shower spray 110, the facial shower spray 120, the mouth shower spray 130, the body shower sprays 140, 150, 160, or the foot shower spray 170
  • the venturi injection mechanism 300 connected to a flexible hose 330 is provided to create suction of fresh air, health care fluids or health care powders into water when the water passes through the venturi injection mechanism.
  • Fig. 12 shows that the flexible hose 330 has one end connected to the venturi injection mechanism 300 and the other end extending beyond a flange 310 which remains open in the case of air suction or which is engaged with a dispenser 320 of health care fluids or health care powders.
  • the venturi injection mechanism 300 By use of the venturi injection mechanism 300, fresh air can be drawn into this mechanism and to the diverter 200.
  • the capacity of air intake reduces the capacity of water inflow while maintaining the running pressure of water that comes into the diverter, thus improving the water pressure as well as increasing the water flow velocity while decreasing the flow rate of water.
  • the fresh air is sucked into the water to produce tiny packets of oxygen bubbles that mix with water flow in the diverter 200, thereby enabling oxygenating massage to the user's body to give an invigorating, healthy and more refreshing shower.
  • the aerated water also gives a faster and better reaction with soaps, foaming baths or bath gels. Such a design allows the user to receive a shower of better water effect while using less water and energy.
  • the shower system 10 also provides the user with the option of using health care fluids or powders such as relaxing shower oils, distress bath and shower products.
  • the other end of the flexible hose 330 is engaged with the dispenser 320 which is arranged on the front panel of the housing 500, allowing for the suction of the health care fluids or powders so as to mix with water flow in the diverter 200. This would give the user to have refreshing and relaxing spirit.
  • the dispenser 320 has one bottle for containing the health care fluids or health care powders to be connected with the flexible hose 330.
  • FIG. 13 Another variant of the arrangement of the venturi injection mechanism is illustrated in Fig. 13 .
  • a venturi injection mechanism 300 having a flexible hose for suction of fresh air, health care fluids or health care powders.
  • the fresh air, the health care fluids or the health care powders mix with water coming out from the diverter 200.
  • the dispenser may be provided with several bottles for containing health care fluids or powders in engagement with the respective flexible hoses.
  • the mixing valve 400 may be of a conventional type and is connected to hot and cold water sources for controlling the output volume and the temperature of water to suit the user's requirement.
  • the mixing valve 400 is included in the diverter means 180. It would be appreciated that the mixing valve can be provided separately from the diverter means when necessary, which allows the user to remain his existing mixing valve for the best benefits in cost, if desired.
  • the mixing valve is well known in the art and not the essence of the invention, and therefore is not elaborated herein.
  • the shower system 10 is prefabricated as one piece.
  • the connections among all parts of the shower system 10, including the conduits and the main flow passage may be connected in a threaded manner or in a snap-in manner.
  • One example of the snap-in connection is shown in Figs. 23A and 23B , in which a first piece of the conduit is fitted with a flange 601, and a second piece of the conduit is fitted with a connection member 602 having a slot 603 formed on its inner wall. The two pieces of the conduit are firmly connected by coupling the flange 601 with the slot 603 of the connection member 602.
  • a significant feature of the invention is the construction of a completely exposed type of pre-assembled shower system, which eliminates the drawbacks of the known type of in-wall designs and panel or column designs requiring for periods of time and skilled labors from various sectors, such as plumbing, constructional, electrical etc...
  • the shower system 10 is easy and rapid to install and maintain in site without the necessity of the intervention of skilled labor, which permits a saving in the cost of installation and maintenance because of a better management of the costs. This was not accomplished by the prior art shower systems/apparatuses.
  • a shower system 10 according to a third embodiment of the invention is shown.
  • This embodiment is similar in structure and operation to that disclosed in the first and second embodiments, but significantly differing in the following aspects:
  • Figs. 18-20 illustrate a shower system according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • the embodiment is similar in structure and operation to that disclosed in the third embodiment, except that two rows of spray spouts 701 and 702 respectively corresponding to the upper body and the lower body of the user are provided.
  • a shower system according to a fifth embodiment of the invention is illustrated.
  • the only difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment described above is that the spray spouts corresponding to the shoulders, waist and thighs of the user are all arranged in a "S" shaped tube which fluid-communicates with the main flow passage 100.
  • the invention provides a shower system which can provide full body therapy shower experience from head to foot with its individual output application, resulting in enhancing the user's body and feet respectively.
  • the shower system of the invention is formed with pre-fabricated piping network layout, the user is allowed to install the system quickly and easily on a water faucet in site without the need of specialized and skilled worker and tools.
  • the conduits and fittings of the shower system are all deployed and exposed, which provides convenient and friendly service and maintenance as well as saving costs in installing and maintaining the in-wall pipes and fittings.
  • the shower system of the invention also avoids the hassle found in extensive cement works and the difficulties in customized in-wall plumbing which incorporates complex piping operation done by the skilled worker.
  • the shower system of the invention requires less water and energy when compared with the existing shower systems/apparatuses that need more water and energy for taking a shower.
  • the shower system of the invention only needs to be installed in relatively narrow places, no matter if a bathtub exists or not.

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  1. Système de douche exposé (10) comprenant :
    un passage d'écoulement principal (100) relié à une alimentation en eau ;
    au moins deux conduites (600) qui sont en communication avec le passage d'écoulement principal et reliées en une paire et horizontalement à deux côtés du passage d'écoulement principal ;
    au moins deux buses de pulvérisation de douche (140, 150, 160) en communication avec lesdites au moins deux conduites, et les buses de pulvérisation de douche étant supportées au niveau des extrémités extérieures respectives des conduites ; dans lequel les conduites (600) sont agencées de sorte que les buses de pulvérisation de douche sont dans une relation d'opposition à 180° par rapport au passage d'écoulement principal (100) et sont combinées avec les conduites afin de définir une cabine de douche,
    la douche comprenant en outre des moyens d'inversion (180) installés sur et en communication avec le passage d'écoulement principal pour commander les buses de pulvérisation pour qu'elles sortent de l'eau individuellement ou simultanément et/ou pour commander la température de l'eau de sortie ;
    dans lequel les moyens d'inversion comprennent un inverseur (200) comportant une pluralité de sorties pour diriger l'eau vers les buses de pulvérisation correspondantes individuellement ou simultanément, caractérisé en ce qu'un mécanisme d'injection venturi intégré (300) est relié à une entrée de l'inverseur pour introduire de l'air, des fluides de soins de santé ou des poudres de soins de santé à mélanger avec l'eau s'écoulant dans l'inverseur, permettant une amélioration de la pression d'eau et fournissant une douche saine et rafraîchissante.
  2. Système de douche exposé (10) comprenant :
    un passage d'écoulement principal (100) relié à une alimentation en eau ;
    au moins deux conduites (600) qui sont en communication avec le passage d'écoulement principal et reliées en une paire et horizontalement à deux côtés du passage d'écoulement principal ;
    au moins deux buses de pulvérisation de douche (140, 150, 160) en communication avec lesdites au moins deux conduites, et les buses de pulvérisation de douche étant supportées au niveau des extrémités extérieures respectives des conduites ; dans lequel les conduites (600) sont agencées de sorte que les buses de pulvérisation de douche sont dans une relation d'opposition à 180° par rapport au passage d'écoulement principal et sont combinées avec les conduites afin de définir une cabine de douche,
    la douche comprenant en outre des moyens d'inversion (180) installés sur et en communication avec le passage d'écoulement principal pour commander les buses de pulvérisation pour qu'elles sortent de l'eau individuellement ou simultanément et/ou pour commander la température de l'eau de sortie ;
    dans lequel les moyens d'inversion comprennent un inverseur (200) comportant une pluralité de sorties pour diriger l'eau vers les buses de pulvérisation correspondantes individuellement ou simultanément, caractérisé en ce qu'une pluralité de mécanismes d'injection venturi (300) correspondant au nombre de sorties de l'inverseur sont prévus, lesdits mécanismes d'injection venturi étant disposés au niveau des sorties respectives de l'inverseur pour introduire de l'air, des fluides de soins de santé ou des poudres de soins de santé à mélanger avec l'eau s'écoulant dans l'inverseur.
  3. Système de douche exposé selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le mécanisme d'injection venturi est utilisé pour diriger l'eau sortie individuellement vers l'une des buses de pulvérisation correspondant à la tête, le visage, la bouche, les épaules, la taille, les cuisses et les pieds, ou une combinaison de deux ou plus de ces buses de pulvérisation.
  4. Système de douche exposé selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel l'extrémité extérieure de chacune desdites au moins deux conduites est reliée à un tube en forme de « I » (700) ou un tube en forme de « S » sur lequel les buses de pulvérisation de douche correspondant aux épaules, à la taille et aux cuisses de l'utilisateur sont agencées.
  5. Système de douche exposé selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel le système comprend six conduites symétriques autour du passage d'écoulement principal pour former horizontalement trois paires de conduites (240, 250, 260) et positionnées à différentes hauteurs verticalement de manière à correspondre aux épaules, à la taille et aux cuisses de l'utilisateur, respectivement.
  6. Système de douche exposé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 5, dans lequel le système de douche comprend en outre une buse de pulvérisation de visage (120) en communication avec une partie supérieure du système de douche et disposée au niveau de celle-ci, et une buse de pulvérisation de bouche (130) adjacente à la buse de pulvérisation de visage pour fournir un soin de bouche et de gencives à l'utilisateur.
  7. Système de douche exposé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel le système de douche comprend en outre une buse de pulvérisation de douche supérieure (110), et une buse de pulvérisation de pieds (140) en communication avec une partie inférieure du système de douche et disposée au niveau de celle-ci.
  8. Système de douche exposé selon la revendication 1, dans lequel un mitigeur (400) à travers lequel des sources d'eau chaude et froide s'écoulent est inclus dans les moyens d'inversion (180), et le mitigeur est en communication avec le mécanisme d'injection venturi intégré (300).
  9. Système de douche exposé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 et 2, dans lequel un logement (500) est prévu pour recevoir le passage d'écoulement principal, les moyens d'inversion et d'autres parties du système.
  10. Système de douche exposé selon la revendication 9, dans lequel les fluides de soins de santé ou les poudres de soins de santé sont délivrés par un distributeur agencé sur le logement.
  11. Système de douche exposé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1, 2, 3, 4 et 5, dans lequel le système comprend en outre un mitigeur à travers lequel des sources d'eau chaude et froide s'écoulent dans le passage d'écoulement principal.
  12. Système de douche exposé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, dans lequel les buses de pulvérisation de douche peuvent être déplacées le long d'un arc de 45°.
  13. Système de douche exposé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, dans lequel les buses de pulvérisation de douche sont en outre pourvues d'une fonction de massage.
  14. Système de douche exposé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, dans lequel le passage d'écoulement principal peut être ajusté verticalement pour satisfaire à la préférence d'un utilisateur.
  15. Système de douche exposé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 14, dans lequel les liaisons entre les conduites et le passage d'écoulement principal sont réalisées par vissage ou par encliquetage.
  16. Système de douche exposé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 15, dans lequel le système est préfabriqué en une seule pièce.
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