EP3011881A1 - Panneau de douche modulaire - Google Patents

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EP3011881A1
EP3011881A1 EP15191353.0A EP15191353A EP3011881A1 EP 3011881 A1 EP3011881 A1 EP 3011881A1 EP 15191353 A EP15191353 A EP 15191353A EP 3011881 A1 EP3011881 A1 EP 3011881A1
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shower panel
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Peter Parsons
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Flair Showers Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
    • A47K3/30—Screens or collapsible cabinets for showers or baths
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E06—DOORS, WINDOWS, SHUTTERS, OR ROLLER BLINDS IN GENERAL; LADDERS
    • E06B—FIXED OR MOVABLE CLOSURES FOR OPENINGS IN BUILDINGS, VEHICLES, FENCES OR LIKE ENCLOSURES IN GENERAL, e.g. DOORS, WINDOWS, BLINDS, GATES
    • E06B3/00—Window sashes, door leaves, or like elements for closing wall or like openings; Layout of fixed or moving closures, e.g. windows in wall or like openings; Features of rigidly-mounted outer frames relating to the mounting of wing frames
    • E06B3/96—Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings
    • E06B3/9636—Corner joints or edge joints for windows, doors, or the like frames or wings for frame members having longitudinal screw receiving channels

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  • This invention relates to a shower panel to facilitate ease of storage, transport, installation. Specifically, the invention relates to a shower panel comprising a frame and a fluid-impermeable barrier. Also disclosed is a method of assembling a shower panel and a kit for assembling a shower panel.
  • a stall shower is a dedicated, free-standing shower area, which is defined by at least one watertight barrier, such as a shower curtain or shower panel, to contain water spray from, for example, an overhead shower head.
  • a shower panel can be used as an alternative to a shower curtain; and is a panel, which can be generally planar or curved in shape, and which is used to define shower area and retain water spray from a shower head.
  • the shower panel can be fixedly mounted to a wall or adjacent panel, or can be pivotably mounted to a wall or adjacent panel in order to form a pivoting door.
  • the shower panel can be slidably mounted to a wall or adjacent panel to form a sliding door.
  • a water-impermeable lining for example a plastic lining, is often provided at or adjacent the terminal edges of the shower panel to protect against water leakage.
  • the shower panel can be formed from a water-impermeable material such as aluminium, glass (usually toughened or tempered), or poly(methyl methacrylate; PMMA).
  • a shower panel can come in many different hardware finishes and glass patterns that can match other bathroom hardware such as taps, basins, and shower heads.
  • showers may be provided in different forms of installation system.
  • showers may be provided as complete and integrated shower units, which include a shower tray, a shower head, and at least one shower curtain or panel. More often, each of the components of the installation system are provided separately to facilitate storage, transport, and installation process.
  • a shower panel comprising a frame and a fluid-impermeable barrier.
  • the fluid-impermeable barrier is a liquid-impermeable barrier.
  • the fluid-impermeable barrier optionally the liquid-impermeable barrier
  • the fluid-impermeable barrier is generally planar in shape.
  • the fluid-impermeable barrier is generally planar in shape and extends across the space defined by the frame of the shower panel.
  • the frame comprises at least two members. Further optionally, the frame comprises at least two elongate members.
  • the at least two members are engageable. Further optionally, the at least two members are reversibly engageable. Still further optionally, the at least two members are reversibly engageable and together form at least part of the frame.
  • the at least two members are slidably engageable. Further optionally, the at least two members are reversibly slidably engageable. Still further optionally, the at least two members are reversibly relatively slidably engageable. Still further optionally, the at least two members are reversibly relatively slidably engageable and together form at least part of the frame.
  • the frame comprises first and second members. Further optionally, the frame comprises first and second elongate members. Optionally, the first and second members are engageable. Further optionally, the first and second members are reversibly engageable. Still further optionally, the first and second members are reversibly engageable and together form at least part of the frame. Optionally, the first and second members are slidably engageable. Further optionally, the first and second members are reversibly slidably engageable. Still further optionally, the first and second members are reversibly relatively slidably engageable. Still further optionally, the first and second members are reversibly relatively slidably engageable and together form at least part of the frame.
  • the first member comprises engaging means.
  • the second member comprises coupling means.
  • the engaging means of the first member and the coupling means of the second member together form a coupling.
  • the engaging means of the first member and the coupling means of the second member together form a coupling, which engages the first and second members, which together form at least part of the frame.
  • the engaging means are located at or adjacent the end of the first member. Further optionally or additionally, the engaging means extend from the end of the first member. Still further optionally or additionally, the engaging means extend from the end of the first member and are coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the first member.
  • the coupling means are located at or adjacent the end of the second member. Further optionally or additionally, the coupling means are located at a side of the second member.
  • the engaging means comprise at least one fixing.
  • the at least one fixing comprises a head and a shaft.
  • the at least one fixing is engagable with the first member. Further optionally, the shaft of the at least one fixing is engagable with the first member. Still further optionally, the shaft of the at least one fixing is reversibly engagable with the first member.
  • the first member is adapted to receive the at least one fixing. Further optionally, the first member is adapted to receive the shaft of the at least one fixing.
  • the first member comprises an aperture to receive the at least one fixing.
  • the aperture is a threaded aperture.
  • the shaft of the at least one fixing comprises a threaded shaft.
  • the shaft of the at least one fixing comprises a threaded shaft corresponding to the threaded aperture of the first member.
  • the coupling means is adapted to receive the at least one fixing.
  • the second member is adapted to receive the shaft of the at least one fixing.
  • the second member comprises a channel to receive the at least one fixing.
  • the channel has an open end. Still further optionally, the channel opens at a terminal edge of the second member.
  • the channel is adapted to allow the passage of the shaft of the engaging means therethrough. Further optionally, the channel is shaped and dimensioned to allow the passage of the shaft of the engaging means therethrough. Still further optionally, the transverse width of the channel is substantially the same as or greater than the diameter of the shaft of the engaging means.
  • the channel is adapted to restrict the passage of the head of the engaging means therethrough. Further optionally, the channel is shaped and dimensioned to restrict the passage of the head of the engaging means therethrough. Still further optionally, the transverse width of the channel is substantially less than the diameter of the head of the engaging means. Still further optionally, the transverse width of the channel is substantially the same as or greater than the diameter of the shaft of the engaging means; and is substantially less than the diameter of the head of the engaging means.
  • first and second members are each generally elongate cuboidal in shape. Further optionally, the first and second members are each generally elongate cuboidal in shape, each having side walls and end walls. Still further optionally, the first and second members are each generally elongate cuboidal in shape and substantially hollow.
  • the first member is generally elongate cuboidal in shape and substantially hollow, and has side walls and at least one end wall.
  • the second member is generally elongate cuboidal in shape and substantially hollow, and has side walls and at least one open end.
  • the engaging means are located at or adjacent the end wall of the first member. Further optionally or additionally, the engaging means extend from the end wall of the first member. Still further optionally or additionally, the engaging means extend from the end wall of the first member and are coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the first member.
  • the coupling means are located at or adjacent a side wall of the second member. Further optionally or additionally, the coupling means are located at a side wall of the second member.
  • the channel of the second member has an open end. Further optionally, the channel opens at a terminal edge of a side wall of the second member. Still further optionally, the channel opens at an open end of the second member.
  • the second member comprises means to access the at least one fixing of the first member once received at the open end of the channel of the second member. Further optionally, the second member comprises means to access the head of the at least one fixing of the first member once received at the open end of the channel of the second member.
  • the second member comprises an aperture through which to access the at least one fixing of the first member once received at the open end of the channel of the second member. Further optionally, the second member comprises an aperture through which to access the head of the at least one fixing of the first member once received at the open end of the channel of the second member.
  • the aperture through which to access the at least one fixing is opposing the channel of the second member.
  • the shaft of the at least one fixing of the first member is received at the open end of the channel of the second member.
  • the shaft of the at least one fixing of the first member is moveable relative to the open end of the channel of the second member. Further optionally, in use, the shaft of the at least one fixing of the first member is moveable relative to the channel of the second member.
  • engagement of the at least one fixing with the first member forms a coupling between the at least one fixing of the first member and the channel of the second member, such that the engaging means of the first member and the coupling means of the second member together form a coupling, whereby the first and second members together form at least part of the frame.
  • a method of assembling a shower panel according to a first aspect of the present invention comprising the steps of:
  • the method comprises the further step of providing a fluid-impermeable barrier. Further optionally, the method comprises the further step of engaging the fluid-impermeable barrier with the at least part of the frame to form a shower panel.
  • kits for assembling a shower panel comprising a first member comprising engaging means; a second member comprising coupling means; and instructions for use.
  • the kit further comprises a fluid-impermeable barrier.
  • FIG. 1 there is shown an elevation of an assembled shower panel 10 according to a first aspect of the present invention.
  • the shower panel 10 comprises a frame 12 and a fluid-impermeable barrier 14.
  • the fluid-impermeable barrier 14 is preferably a liquid-impermeable barrier.
  • the fluid-impermeable barrier 14 is a water-impermeable barrier.
  • the fluid-impermeable barrier 14 can be a generally planar barrier formed from a fluid-impermeable material, such as aluminium, glass (usually toughened or tempered), or poly(methyl methacrylate; PMMA).
  • the fluid-impermeable barrier 14 is generally planar in shape and extends across the space defined by the frame 12 of the shower panel 10. The purpose of the fluid-impermeable barrier 14 is to retain water spray from a shower head within a shower area defined by the shower panel 10.
  • the frame 12 is normally cuboidal, for example rectangular, in shape and formed from four elongate members 16.
  • the frame 12 of the shower panel 10 can comprise at least two members 16.
  • Each of the members 16 can be elongate members.
  • the frame 12 of the shower panel 10 will be described as comprising at two elongate members.
  • the frame 12 can comprise two or more members 16.
  • the frame 12 may comprise two members, which together form part of the frame and the fluid-impermeable barrier 14 can extend across the space defined by the frame 12 and, for example, a wall and a floor.
  • the two members 16 can be engageable. In certain embodiments, the two members 16 are reversibly engageable to allow assembly and disassembly of the frame 12 of the shower panel 10. As described above herein, the two members 16 are reversibly engageable and can together form at least part of the frame 12. The two members 16 can be slidably engageable, optionally reversibly slidably engageable. Each of the two members 16 can be reversibly slidably engageable relative to the other member 16, and can together form at least part of the frame 12.
  • the frame 12 comprises first 16 and second 16' members, optionally first 16 and second 16' elongate members.
  • the first 16 and second 16' members can be engageable, optionally reversibly engageable, and can together form at least part of the frame 12 as described above herein.
  • the first 16 and second 16' members can be slidably engageable, optionally reversibly slidably engageable.
  • FIG. 2A there is shown a perspective view of a first member 16 comprising engaging means 18.
  • the engaging means 18 are located at or adjacent the end of the first member 16, and can extend from the end of the first member 16, and are coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the first member 16.
  • FIG 2B there is shown a perspective view of a second member 16' comprising coupling means 20.
  • the coupling means 20 can be located at or adjacent the end of the second member 16'.
  • the coupling means 20 are located at a side of the second member 16'.
  • the engaging means 18 of the first member 16 and the coupling means 20 of the second member 16' together form a coupling, which can engage the first 16 and second 16' members, which together form at least part of the frame 12.
  • the first 16 and second 16' members are each generally elongate cuboidal in shape. Each of the first 16 and second 16' members can have side walls and end walls.
  • the first 16 and second 16' members are each generally elongate cuboidal in shape and substantially hollow.
  • the first member 16 can be generally elongate cuboidal in shape and substantially hollow, and have side walls and at least one end wall.
  • the engaging means 18 can be located at or adjacent the end wall of the first member 16. Further optionally or additionally, the engaging means 18 can extend from the end wall of the first member 16 and can be coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the first member 16.
  • the second member 16' is generally elongate cuboidal in shape and substantially hollow, and has side walls and at least one open end.
  • the coupling means 20 can be located at or adjacent a side wall of the second member 16'.
  • the engaging means comprise at least one fixing 18.
  • the at least one fixing comprises a head 22 and a shaft 24.
  • the at least one fixing 18 can be engagable with the first member 16.
  • the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18 is engagable with the first member 16.
  • the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18 is reversibly engagable with the first member 16 to facilitate assembly and disassembly of the frame 12 of the shower panel 10.
  • the first member 16 can be adapted to receive the at least one fixing 18, optionally to receive the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18.
  • the first member 16 can comprise an aperture 26 to receive the at least one fixing 18.
  • the aperture 26 can be, for example, a threaded aperture.
  • the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18 can comprise a threaded shaft corresponding to the threaded aperture 26 of the first member 16.
  • any engagement means that facilitate engagement, optionally reversible engagement, of the engaging means 18 with the first member 16 may be employed.
  • the first member 16 can comprise an aperture 26 to receive the at least one fixing 18 and to retain the at least one fixing 18 by forming an interference fit.
  • the coupling means 20 is adapted to receive the at least one fixing 18, optionally the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18.
  • the second member 16' comprises a channel 20 to receive the at least one fixing 18.
  • the channel 20 can have an open end 28, and so opens at a terminal edge of the second member 16'.
  • the channel 20 can be adapted to allow the passage of the shaft 24 of the engaging means 18 therethrough.
  • the channel 20 can be shaped and dimensioned to allow the passage of the shaft 24 of the engaging means 18 therethrough.
  • the transverse width of the channel 20 is substantially the same as or greater than (optionally marginally greater than) the diameter of the shaft 24 of the engaging means 18.
  • the shaft 24 of the engaging means 18 can enter the open mouth 28 of the channel 20 and can move reciprocally along the channel 20.
  • the channel 20 can be adapted to restrict the passage of the head 22 of the engaging means 18 therethrough.
  • the channel 20 can be shaped and dimensioned to restrict the passage of the head 22 of the engaging means 18 therethrough.
  • the transverse width of the channel 20 can be substantially less than the diameter of the head 22 of the engaging means 18, and can be substantially the same as or greater than the diameter of the shaft 24 of the engaging means 18.
  • the channel 20 of the second member 16' has an open end 28 to allow passage of the engaging means 18, preferably passage of the shaft 24 of the engaging means 18, through the channel 20.
  • the channel opens at a terminal edge of a side wall of the second member 16'.
  • the channel 20 opens at an open end of the second member 16'.
  • the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18 is located within the aperture 26 of the first member 16.
  • the aperture 26 is a threaded aperture
  • the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18 comprises a threaded shaft corresponding to the threaded aperture 26.
  • the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18 of the first member 16 is received at the open end 28 of the channel 20 of the second member 16'.
  • the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18 of the first member 16 is moveable relative to the channel 20 of the second member 16'.
  • an end wall of the first member 16 is in a contiguous, side-by-side relationship with a side wall of the second member 16'.
  • the head 22 and the shaft 24 of the at least one fixing 18 are located at opposing sides of the channel 20 of the second member 16'.
  • the head 22 of the at least one fixing 18 is located within the lumen of the second member 16'.
  • the engagement of the at least one fixing 18 with the first member 16 forms a coupling between the at least one fixing 18 of the first member 16 and the channel 20 of the second member 16', such that the engaging means 18 of the first member 16 and the coupling means 20 of the second member 16' together form a coupling, whereby the first 16 and second members 16' together form at least part of the frame 12.
  • the engaging means 18 can be engaged with the aperture 26 of the first member 16, for example, by rotation of the threaded shaft 24 within the threaded aperture 26 to form a fixed but reversible coupling.
  • the second member 16' can also comprise means 30 to access the at least one fixing 18 of the first member 16 once received at the open end 28 of the channel 20 of the second member 16'.
  • the second member 16' can comprise means to access the head 22 of the at least one fixing 18 of the first member 16 once received at the open end 28 of the channel 20 of the second member 16'.
  • the second member 16' comprises an aperture 30 through which to access the at least one fixing 18 of the first member 16 once received at the open end 28 of the channel 22 of the second member 16'.
  • the aperture 30 through which to access the at least one fixing 18 can be located on or at the side of the second member 16' opposing the channel 20.
  • the present invention also provides a method of assembling a shower panel 10, the method comprising the steps of providing a first member 16 comprising engaging means 18; providing a second member 16' comprising coupling means 20; engaging the engaging means 18 with the coupling means 20 to form a coupling; and engaging the first member 16 and the second member 16' to form at least part of the frame 12.
  • the method can comprise the further step of providing a fluid-impermeable barrier 14, and optionally engaging the fluid-impermeable barrier 14 with the at least part of the frame 12 to form a shower panel 10.
  • kits for assembling a shower panel 10 can comprise a first member 16 comprising engaging means 18; a second member 16' comprising coupling means 20; and instructions for use.
  • the kit can further comprise a fluid-impermeable barrier 14.
  • the present invention provides a shower panel 10 to facilitate ease of storage, transport, installation.
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