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EP3106071B1
EP3106071B1 EP16171982.8A EP16171982A EP3106071B1 EP 3106071 B1 EP3106071 B1 EP 3106071B1 EP 16171982 A EP16171982 A EP 16171982A EP 3106071 B1 EP3106071 B1 EP 3106071B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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  • Such a bathtub has a suspension for height adjustment between a lower position and an upper position and a shower.
  • the shower must have a shower head, which has a laterally offset holding position, so that the risk of collision with the tub during the sliding movement is avoided. Therefore, the shower can only be used as a hand shower, which means a corresponding restriction in use.
  • the NL 1022869 A discloses a bathtub which can be moved from a horizontal position to a vertical position in which it can also be used as a shower cubicle. In order to achieve a sufficient internal height of the shower, the bathtub would have to run exceptionally large, which precludes the idea of space savings.
  • Object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub, on the one hand optimally saving space, but on the other hand provides a full, well-accessible shower, which is particularly suitable for the disabled.
  • the shower has a shower head connected to the bathtub.
  • the main advantage of the present invention is that the shower head can be mounted in an optimal position for showering, and in particular no consideration has to be taken that the shower head could come into conflict with the displacement of the bathtub.
  • the shower head In the lower position of the bath, the shower head is inactive under this, while in the upper position, the desired height is determined by the bathtub and the mounting location of the shower head. If the upper position of the bathtub is adjustable by the user, thus the height of the shower head can be adjusted and adapted to the respective user.
  • an adjusting device is provided, with which the height of the upper position of the bathtub is adjustable.
  • the shower head is firmly attached to the underside of the bathtub.
  • an optimal shower position can be realized with a central flow of the user.
  • the shower head is connected via a flexible line with a conditioning device.
  • a conditioning device is generally understood here a device with which the water is treated before use, ie a device for the preparation of hot water, for the thermostatting of hot water, for descaling or the like.
  • these devices are permanently installed and provide the flexible Lead the shower head.
  • the flexible line allows movement of the shower head between the upper and lower positions. In practice, this means in particular that the fitting, with the amount of water and water temperature can be adjusted during showering, is fixedly mounted on the wall at the right place. If mixing takes place at the tub, two flexible pipes are required for hot water and for cold water.
  • At least one fitting is firmly attached to the bathtub, which is connected via a flexible conduit with a conditioning device.
  • the fitting for filling the bathtub typically has an outflow opening which projects into the bathtub.
  • a conditioning device such as a hot water thermostat, be firmly attached to the bathtub.
  • a first coupling piece is provided on the bath, which produces a hydraulic connection with a fixed coupling in the lower position, which is connected to a supply line.
  • a flexible hose can be avoided, which requires a certain maintenance.
  • the bathtub establishes a hydraulic connection between a fixed coupling piece and a first coupling piece attached to the bathtub, so that the water supply to the bathtub, or a fitting attached to it, is produced.
  • the connection is designed so that only after preparation of the hydraulic connection, a corresponding valve is opened, which releases the water supply.
  • a second coupling piece is provided on the bath, which produces in the upper position a hydraulic connection with another fixed coupling piece which is connected to a supply line.
  • the shower head can be supplied without having to provide a flexible conduit.
  • an automatic switching device which controls the shower head or a valve connected to the bath fitting in dependence on the position of the bathtub. In this way, incorrect operation can be reliably prevented, which consist for example in that the shower head is in the lowered position of the bathtub is supplied with water.
  • a floor drain is required for the shower.
  • a drain coupling piece is provided on the bath, which in the lower position establishes a hydraulic connection with a fixed drain coupling which is connected to a discharge line. In this case, a state is established in the lowered position of the bathtub, which corresponds to a permanently installed bathtub.
  • a device for automatically emptying the bath is provided, which is controlled in each case when the bath is brought into its upper position. It makes sense that the mechanism for raising the bath mechanically designed only on the weight of the empty bathtub. Therefore, it is beneficial to prevent already by the control that accidentally a filled bathtub is raised. This is done in such a way that the lifting movement is only released when the drain of the bathtub is open, or preferably when the process has previously been open for a certain time, so that it is ensured that the bathtub is already emptied.
  • a motor for height adjustment of the bathtub is provided. This can either be attached to a fixed component or to the suspension.
  • a suspension 1 is shown having a vertically along guide rails 18 movable carriage 2, to which a bathtub 3 is attached.
  • a motor 5 is provided to lift the bathtub 3 via a pull cable 20.
  • a counterweight 4 is provided, whose weight corresponds approximately to the bath 3.
  • the engine 5 is here like a lift to a fixed component, so stored about the wall.
  • Supply lines 6, 7 for hot water and cold water are connected to a fixed mixer 8, which thus represents a conditioning device.
  • the mixer 8 is controlled by an operating unit 19 via a control line 21.
  • Another control line 22 serves to control the motor 5.
  • a first coupling piece 11 is attached, which produces a tight hydraulic connection in the lower position of the bath 3 with a fixed coupling piece 12, so that the supply lines 6, 7 are connected via the mixer 8 directly to a fitting 14, which serves to fill the bath 3.
  • a second coupling piece 13 is provided on the bath 3, which docks in the upper position of the bath 3 to another fixed coupling piece 10, which is also connected to the mixer 8 and thus to the supply lines 6, 7.
  • This second coupling piece 13 is connected to a shower head 15, which is attached to the underside of the bath 3.
  • the two coupling pieces 10, 13 snap into each other, so that the shower head 15 is supplied with water.
  • the space below the raised bath 3 can be used as a shower.
  • a drain 16 is provided, through which the water used in the shower can drain. It is possible to make the emptying of the bath 3 via this process. However, it is also possible to empty the bath 3 via the fittings 14, for which optionally a pump, not shown, is needed. In this case, clutches not shown here may be provided on the bath 3 and on a solid component, which are constructed analogously to the coupling pieces 10 to 13. By a corresponding control of the operating units 19 ensures that only the respective engaged coupling pieces are supplied with water.
  • a passive hydraulic actuation of the lifting mechanism of the bath 3 may be provided.
  • the movement in the vertical direction is only damped.
  • the counterweight 4 is set so that the empty bathtub 3 is pulled upwards due to slightly heavier counterweight 4.
  • the lowering movement is initiated by the fact that already in the upper position of the bath 3 is started with the filling, so that the bath 3 by its own weight in conjunction with the weight of the water therein reaches the lower position and remains in this until the water is drained. Additionally or alternatively, it is possible to move the well-balanced bath 3 manually up and down.
  • FIG. 7 an alternative operation of the height adjustment is shown.
  • the bath 3 is raised by a hydraulic cylinder 17, at the upper end of a guide roller 18 is mounted.
  • the hydraulic cylinder 17 rests on the ground, wherein a pull cable 19 is also attached to the bottom, which is deflected around the guide roller 18 and is then attached to the bath 3. In this way it is possible to make the stroke of the bath 3 about twice as large as the stroke of the hydraulic cylinder 17th
  • the hydraulic cylinder 17 can be supplied to a water network 21 with pressure and also be emptied via this three-way valve 20 in a drain line 22.
  • the present invention makes it possible to realize in a small space both a bathtub and a shower with full functionality.

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Eine solche Badewanne besitzt eine Aufhängung zur Höhenverstellung zwischen einer unteren Stellung und einer oberen Stellung und eine Dusche.Such a bathtub has a suspension for height adjustment between a lower position and an upper position and a shower.

In vielen Fällen sind Badezimmer zu klein, um sowohl eine Badewanne als auch eine Dusche darin vorzusehen. Dann kann eine Badewanne mit verschiebbaren Trennwänden so ausgestattet werden, dass das Duschen darin möglich ist, was aber stets einen Kompromiss darstellt, da der Einstieg in die Badewanne naturgemäß schwieriger ist als in eine Dusche und für Menschen mit Behinderung unmöglich sein kann.In many cases bathrooms are too small to have both a bath and a shower in it. Then a bathtub with sliding partitions can be equipped so that the showering is possible, but always a compromise, since the entry into the bath is naturally more difficult than in a shower and can be impossible for people with disabilities.

Um auf engem Raum sowohl eine Badewanne als auch eine vollwertige Dusche verwirklichen zu können, ist vorgeschlagen worden, die Badewanne vertikal verfahrbar auszubilden, wobei in einer unteren Stellung die übliche Verwendung zum Baden möglich ist, während in einer oberen Stellung der Raum unterhalb der Badewanne frei benutzbar ist.To be able to realize both a bathtub and a full-size shower in a confined space, it has been proposed to form the bathtub vertically movable, in a lower position the usual use for bathing is possible while free in an upper position of the room below the bathtub is usable.

Aus der CN 103 445 704 A ist eine solche Lösung bekannt, wobei an einer Säule, die die Badewanne trägt, auch eine Dusche angebracht ist, so dass der Raum unterhalb der Badewanne zum Duschen verwendet werden kann.From the CN 103 445 704 A Such a solution is known, wherein on a pillar, which carries the bathtub, a shower is mounted so that the space below the bath can be used for showering.

Bei einer solchen Lösung muss die Dusche einen Duschkopf aufweisen, der eine seitlich zurückversetzte Haltestellung aufweist, damit die Gefahr einer Kollision mit der Wanne während der Verschiebebewegung vermieden wird. Daher kann die Dusche nur als Handbrause verwendet werden, was eine entsprechende Einschränkung bei der Benutzung bedeutet.In such a solution, the shower must have a shower head, which has a laterally offset holding position, so that the risk of collision with the tub during the sliding movement is avoided. Therefore, the shower can only be used as a hand shower, which means a corresponding restriction in use.

Eine ähnliche Vorrichtung mit vergleichbaren Nachteilen ist auch in der vorveröffentlichten CN 203 935 112 U beschrieben.A similar device with similar disadvantages is also in the pre-published CN 203 935 112 U described.

Die NL 1022869 A offenbart enie Badewanne, die aus einer waagrechten Stellung in eine senkrechte Stellung gebracht werden kann, in der sie auch als Duschkabine verwendet werden kann. Um eine ausreichende Innenhöhe der Dusche zu erreichen muss dabei die Badewanne außergewöhnlich groß ausgeführt wrden, was der Idee der Platzersparnis entgegensteht.The NL 1022869 A discloses a bathtub which can be moved from a horizontal position to a vertical position in which it can also be used as a shower cubicle. In order to achieve a sufficient internal height of the shower, the bathtub would have to run exceptionally large, which precludes the idea of space savings.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Badewanne anzugeben, die einerseits optimal platzsparend ist, andererseits aber eine vollwertige, gut zugängliche Dusche bereitstellt, die insbesondere behindertengerecht ist.Object of the present invention is to provide a bathtub, on the one hand optimally saving space, but on the other hand provides a full, well-accessible shower, which is particularly suitable for the disabled.

Erfindungsgemäß werden diese Aufgaben durch die Merkmale von Patentanspruch 1 gelöst. Dabei ist vorgesehen, dass die Dusche einen mit der Badewanne verbundenen Duschkopf aufweist.According to the invention, these objects are achieved by the features of claim 1. It is envisaged that the shower has a shower head connected to the bathtub.

Der wesentliche Vorteil der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, dass der Duschkopf in einer für das Duschen optimalen Lage angebracht werden kann, wobei insbesondere keinerlei Rücksicht darauf genommen werden muss, dass der Duschkopf bei der Verschiebung der Badewanne mit dieser in Konflikt kommen könnte. In der unteren Stellung der Badewanne ist der Duschkopf unter dieser inaktiv, während in der oberen Stellung die gewünschte Höhe durch die Badewanne und den Befestigungsort des Duschkopfs vorgegeben ist. Wenn die obere Stellung der Badewanne durch den Benutzer einstellbar ist, kann somit auch die Höhe des Duschkopfs eingestellt und an den jeweiligen Benutzer angepasst werden. Besonders bevorzugt ist eine Verstellvorrichtung vorgesehen, mit der die Höhe der oberen Stellung der Badewanne einstellbar ist.The main advantage of the present invention is that the shower head can be mounted in an optimal position for showering, and in particular no consideration has to be taken that the shower head could come into conflict with the displacement of the bathtub. In the lower position of the bath, the shower head is inactive under this, while in the upper position, the desired height is determined by the bathtub and the mounting location of the shower head. If the upper position of the bathtub is adjustable by the user, thus the height of the shower head can be adjusted and adapted to the respective user. Particularly preferably, an adjusting device is provided, with which the height of the upper position of the bathtub is adjustable.

Erfindungsgemäß ist der Duschkopf fest an der Unterseite der Badewanne befestigt. Dadurch kann eine optimale Duschposition mit zentraler Anströmung des Benutzers verwirklicht werden.According to the shower head is firmly attached to the underside of the bathtub. As a result, an optimal shower position can be realized with a central flow of the user.

Insbesondere kann vorgesehen sein, dass der Duschkopf über eine flexible Leitung mit einer Konditioniereinrichtung verbunden ist. Als Konditioniereinrichtung wird hier allgemein eine Einrichtung verstanden, mit der das Wasser vor der Verwendung behandelt wird, also eine Einrichtung zur Bereitung von Warmwasser, zur Thermostatisierung des Warmwassers, zur Entkalkung oder dgl. Bei dieser Ausführungsvariante sind diese Einrichtungen fest eingebaut und versorgen über die flexible Leitung den Duschkopf. Durch die flexible Leitung kann die Bewegung des Duschkopfs zwischen der oberen und der unteren Stellung zugelassen werden. In der Praxis bedeutet dies insbesondere, dass die Armatur, mit der Wassermenge und Wassertemperatur beim Duschen eingestellt werden kann, an passender Stelle an der Wand fest angebracht ist. Falls die Mischung an der Wanne erfolgt, sind zwei flexible Leitungen für Warmwasser und für Kaltwasser erforderlich.In particular, it can be provided that the shower head is connected via a flexible line with a conditioning device. As a conditioning device is generally understood here a device with which the water is treated before use, ie a device for the preparation of hot water, for the thermostatting of hot water, for descaling or the like. In this embodiment, these devices are permanently installed and provide the flexible Lead the shower head. The flexible line allows movement of the shower head between the upper and lower positions. In practice, this means in particular that the fitting, with the amount of water and water temperature can be adjusted during showering, is fixedly mounted on the wall at the right place. If mixing takes place at the tub, two flexible pipes are required for hot water and for cold water.

In analoger Weise ist es vorteilhaft, wenn an der Badewanne mindestens eine Armatur fest angebracht ist, die über eine flexible Leitung mit einer Konditioniereinrichtung verbunden ist. Die Armatur zum Befüllen der Badewanne besitzt typischerweise eine Ausströmöffnung, die in die Badewanne hineinragt. Durch die Befestigung an der Badewanne selbst kann das Problem vermieden werden, dass eine fest an einer Wand angebrachte Armatur die Hubbewegung der Badewanne behindert.In an analogous manner, it is advantageous if at least one fitting is firmly attached to the bathtub, which is connected via a flexible conduit with a conditioning device. The fitting for filling the bathtub typically has an outflow opening which projects into the bathtub. By attaching to the bathtub itself, the problem can be avoided that a firmly attached to a wall fitting obstructs the lifting movement of the bathtub.

Alternativ dazu kann eine Konditioniereinrichtung, beispielsweise ein Warmwasserthermostat, fest an der Badewanne angebracht sein.Alternatively, a conditioning device, such as a hot water thermostat, be firmly attached to the bathtub.

In einer weiteren besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung ist an der Badewanne ein erstes Kupplungsstück vorgesehen, das in der unteren Stellung eine hydraulische Verbindung mit einem festen Kupplungsstück herstellt, das mit einer Versorgungsleitung verbunden ist. Auf diese Weise kann ein flexibler Schlauch vermieden werden, der eine bestimmte Wartung benötigt. Die Badewanne stellt am Ende der Absenkbewegung eine hydraulische Verbindung zwischen einem festen Kupplungsstück und einem an der Badewanne angebrachten ersten Kupplungsstück her, so dass die Wasserversorgung der Badewanne, bzw. einer an ihr angebrachten Armatur hergestellt wird. Die Verbindung ist dabei so ausgestaltet, dass erst nach Herstellung der hydraulischen Verbindung ein entsprechendes Ventil geöffnet wird, das die Wasserversorgung freigibt.In a further particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, a first coupling piece is provided on the bath, which produces a hydraulic connection with a fixed coupling in the lower position, which is connected to a supply line. In this way, a flexible hose can be avoided, which requires a certain maintenance. At the end of the lowering movement, the bathtub establishes a hydraulic connection between a fixed coupling piece and a first coupling piece attached to the bathtub, so that the water supply to the bathtub, or a fitting attached to it, is produced. The connection is designed so that only after preparation of the hydraulic connection, a corresponding valve is opened, which releases the water supply.

In analoger Weise kann vorgesehen sein, dass an der Badewanne ein zweites Kupplungsstück vorgesehen ist, das in der oberen Stellung eine hydraulische Verbindung mit einem weiteren festen Kupplungsstück herstellt, das mit einer Versorgungsleitung verbunden ist. Auf diese Weise kann der Duschkopf versorgt werden, ohne eine flexible Leitung vorsehen zu müssen.In an analogous manner it can be provided that a second coupling piece is provided on the bath, which produces in the upper position a hydraulic connection with another fixed coupling piece which is connected to a supply line. In this way, the shower head can be supplied without having to provide a flexible conduit.

Besonders günstig ist es in diesem Zusammenhang, wenn eine automatische Umschalteinrichtung vorgesehen ist, die in Abhängigkeit von der Stellung der Badewanne den Duschkopf oder eine mit der Badewanne verbundene Armatur ansteuert. Auf diese Weise können Fehlbedienungen zuverlässig verhindert werden, die beispielsweise darin bestehen, dass der Duschkopf in der abgesenkten Stellung der Badewanne mit Wasser angeströmt wird.It is particularly favorable in this context, if an automatic switching device is provided, which controls the shower head or a valve connected to the bath fitting in dependence on the position of the bathtub. In this way, incorrect operation can be reliably prevented, which consist for example in that the shower head is in the lowered position of the bathtub is supplied with water.

Alternativ können aber auch selbstschließende Kupplungen verwendet werden, die dafür sorgen, dass in der oberen Stellung nur der Duschkopf und in der unteren Stellung nur die Badewanne angeströmt werden kann.Alternatively, however, self-closing couplings can be used, which ensure that in the upper position only the shower head and in the lower position, only the bathtub can be flown.

Für die Dusche ist jedenfalls ein Bodenablauf erforderlich. An sich ist es möglich, die Entleerung der Badewanne über diesen für die Dusche verwendeten Bodenablauf durchzuführen, was allerdings bei einer Verstopfung dieses Bodenablaufs die Gefahr von Überschwemmungen mit sich bringt. Es ist daher bevorzugt, wenn an der Badewanne ein Abflusskupplungsstück vorgesehen ist, das in der unteren Stellung eine hydraulische Verbindung mit einem festen Abflusskupplungsstück herstellt, das mit einer Abflussleitung verbunden ist. Dabei wird in der abgesenkten Stellung der Badewanne ein Zustand hergestellt, der dem einer fest installierten Badewanne entspricht.In any case, a floor drain is required for the shower. In itself, it is possible to carry out the emptying of the bathtub on this floor drain used for the shower, which, however, brings with a blockage of this floor drain the risk of flooding. It is therefore preferred if a drain coupling piece is provided on the bath, which in the lower position establishes a hydraulic connection with a fixed drain coupling which is connected to a discharge line. In this case, a state is established in the lowered position of the bathtub, which corresponds to a permanently installed bathtub.

In einer besonders bevorzugten Ausführungsvariante der hier vorliegenden Erfindung ist eine Einrichtung zur automatischen Entleerung der Badewanne vorgesehen, die jeweils dann angesteuert wird, wenn die Badewanne in ihre obere Stellung gebracht wird. Sinnvollerweise wird der Mechanismus zur Anhebung der Badewanne mechanisch nur auf das Gewicht der leeren Badewanne ausgelegt. Daher ist es günstig, bereits durch die Ansteuerung zu verhindern, dass versehentlich eine gefüllte Badewanne angehoben wird. Dies erfolgt in der Weise, dass die Hubbewegung erst dann freigeschaltet wird, wenn der Ablauf der Badewanne geöffnet ist, bzw. bevorzugt dann, wenn der Ablauf zuvor bereits einen gewisse Zeit geöffnet war, so dass sichergestellt ist, dass die Badewanne bereits entleert ist.In a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention, a device for automatically emptying the bath is provided, which is controlled in each case when the bath is brought into its upper position. It makes sense that the mechanism for raising the bath mechanically designed only on the weight of the empty bathtub. Therefore, it is beneficial to prevent already by the control that accidentally a filled bathtub is raised. This is done in such a way that the lifting movement is only released when the drain of the bathtub is open, or preferably when the process has previously been open for a certain time, so that it is ensured that the bathtub is already emptied.

Bei einer besonders begünstigten Ausführungsvariante ist ein Motor zur Höhenverstellung der Badewanne vorgesehen. Dieser kann entweder an einem festen Bauteil oder an der Aufhängung befestigt sein.In a particularly favored embodiment, a motor for height adjustment of the bathtub is provided. This can either be attached to a fixed component or to the suspension.

Alternativ dazu ist es auch in bevorzugter Weise möglich, die Höhenverstellung über einen Hydraulikzylinder zu bewirken. Besonders günstig ist es in diesem Zusammenhang, wenn der Hydraulikzylinder mit Wasser aus dem Wasserversorgungsnetz versorgt wird. Auf diese Weise kann die Verwendung von Strom mit Netzspannung völlig vermieden werden, da die notwendige Energie durch das Wasserleitungsnetz zur Verfügung gestellt wird. Beim Absenken der Wanne kann das aus dem Hydraulikzylinder austretende Wasser direkt in das Abflusssystem eingespeist werden.Alternatively, it is also possible in a preferred manner to effect the height adjustment via a hydraulic cylinder. It is particularly favorable in this context when the hydraulic cylinder is supplied with water from the water supply network. In this way, the use of power with mains voltage can be completely avoided, since the necessary energy is provided by the water supply network. When lowering the tub, the water leaving the hydraulic cylinder can be fed directly into the drainage system.

In der Folge wird die Erfindung anhand der in den Figuren dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele näher erläutert. Es zeigen schematisch:

  • Fig. 1 eine erfindungsgemäße Badewanne in einer unteren Stellung in einer Ansicht von vorne;
  • Fig. 2 die Badewanne von Fig. 1 in einer seitlichen Ansicht;
  • Fig. 3 eine Ansicht entsprechend Fig. 1 in einer mittleren Stellung;
  • Fig. 4 eine Ansicht entsprechend Fig. 2 in einer mittleren Stellung;
  • Fig. 5 eine Ansicht entsprechend Fig. 1 in einer oberen Stellung;
  • Fig. 6 eine Ansicht entsprechend Fig. 2 in einer oberen Stellung; und
  • Fig. 7 schematisch ein Detail einer weiteren Ausführungsvariante der Erfindung.
In the following, the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. They show schematically:
  • Fig. 1 a bathtub according to the invention in a lower position in a view from the front;
  • Fig. 2 the bathtub of Fig. 1 in a side view;
  • Fig. 3 a view accordingly Fig. 1 in a middle position;
  • Fig. 4 a view accordingly Fig. 2 in a middle position;
  • Fig. 5 a view accordingly Fig. 1 in an upper position;
  • Fig. 6 a view accordingly Fig. 2 in an upper position; and
  • Fig. 7 schematically a detail of another embodiment of the invention.

In der Fig. 1 ist eine Aufhängung 1 dargestellt, die einen vertikal entlang von Führungsschienen 18 beweglichen Schlitten 2 aufweist, an dem eine Badewanne 3 befestigt ist. Ein Motor 5 ist dazu vorgesehen, die Badewanne 3 über ein Zugseil 20 anzuheben. Um die erforderliche Leistung des Motors 5 gering zu halten, ist ein Gegengewicht 4 vorgesehen, dessen Gewicht etwa dem der Badewanne 3 entspricht. Der Motor 5 ist hier wie bei einem Aufzug an einem festen Bauteil, also etwa der Wand gelagert. Alternativ ist es möglich, den Motor 5 an der Aufhängung, also an der Badewanne zu befestigen. In diesem Fall kann der Wanaufbau sehr schmal ausgeführt werden.In the Fig. 1 a suspension 1 is shown having a vertically along guide rails 18 movable carriage 2, to which a bathtub 3 is attached. A motor 5 is provided to lift the bathtub 3 via a pull cable 20. In order to keep the required power of the motor 5 low, a counterweight 4 is provided, whose weight corresponds approximately to the bath 3. The engine 5 is here like a lift to a fixed component, so stored about the wall. Alternatively, it is possible to attach the motor 5 to the suspension, ie to the bathtub. In this case, the Wanaufbau can be made very narrow.

Versorgungsleitungen 6, 7 für Warmwasser und Kaltwasser sind an einen fest angebrachten Mischer 8 angeschlossen, der somit eine Konditionierungseinrichtung darstellt. Der Mischer 8 wird durch eine Bedieneinheit 19 über eine Steuerleitung 21 angesteuert. Eine weitere Steuerleitung 22 dient zur Ansteuerung des Motors 5.Supply lines 6, 7 for hot water and cold water are connected to a fixed mixer 8, which thus represents a conditioning device. The mixer 8 is controlled by an operating unit 19 via a control line 21. Another control line 22 serves to control the motor 5.

An der Badewanne ist ein erstes Kupplungsstück 11 angebracht, das in der unteren Stellung der Badewanne 3 mit einem festen Kupplungsstück 12 eine dichte hydraulische Verbindung herstellt, so dass die Versorgungsleitungen 6, 7 über den Mischer 8 direkt mit einer Armatur 14 in Verbindung gebracht werden, die zur Befüllung der Badewanne 3 dient.At the bathtub, a first coupling piece 11 is attached, which produces a tight hydraulic connection in the lower position of the bath 3 with a fixed coupling piece 12, so that the supply lines 6, 7 are connected via the mixer 8 directly to a fitting 14, which serves to fill the bath 3.

In analoger Weise ist an der Badewanne 3 auch ein zweites Kupplungsstück 13 vorgesehen, das in der oberen Stellung der Badewanne 3 an ein weiteres festes Kupplungsstück 10 andockt, das ebenfalls mit dem Mischer 8 und damit mit den Versorgungsleitungen 6, 7 verbunden ist. Dieses zweite Kupplungsstück 13 ist mit einem Duschkopf 15 verbunden, der an der Unterseite der Badewanne 3 angebracht ist.In an analogous manner, a second coupling piece 13 is provided on the bath 3, which docks in the upper position of the bath 3 to another fixed coupling piece 10, which is also connected to the mixer 8 and thus to the supply lines 6, 7. This second coupling piece 13 is connected to a shower head 15, which is attached to the underside of the bath 3.

In der oberen Stellung der Badewanne 3, die in den Fig. 5 und 6 dargestellt ist, rasten die beiden Kupplungsstücke 10, 13 fest ineinander ein, so das der Duschkopf 15 mit Wasser versorgt wird. Somit kann der Raum unterhalb der angehobenen Badewanne 3 als Dusche verwendet werden.In the upper position of the bathtub 3, which in the FIGS. 5 and 6 is shown, the two coupling pieces 10, 13 snap into each other, so that the shower head 15 is supplied with water. Thus, the space below the raised bath 3 can be used as a shower.

Am Boden unterhalb der Badewanne 3 ist ein Ablauf 16 vorgesehen, über den das beim Duschen verwendete Wasser ablaufen kann. Es ist möglich, auch die Entleerung der Badewanne 3 über diesen Ablauf vorzunehmen. Es ist allerdings auch möglich, die Badewanne 3 über die Armaturen 14 zu entleeren, wofür gegebenenfalls eine nicht dargestellte Pumpe benötigt wird. In diesem Fall können an der Badewanne 3 und an einem festen Bauteil hier nicht dargestellte Kupplungen vorgesehen sein, die analog zu den Kupplungsstücken 10 bis 13 aufgebaut sind. Durch eine entsprechende Ansteuerung der Bedienungseinheiten 19 wird sichergestellt, dass nur die jeweils eingekuppelten Kupplungsstücke mit Wasser versorgt werden.At the bottom below the bath 3, a drain 16 is provided, through which the water used in the shower can drain. It is possible to make the emptying of the bath 3 via this process. However, it is also possible to empty the bath 3 via the fittings 14, for which optionally a pump, not shown, is needed. In this case, clutches not shown here may be provided on the bath 3 and on a solid component, which are constructed analogously to the coupling pieces 10 to 13. By a corresponding control of the operating units 19 ensures that only the respective engaged coupling pieces are supplied with water.

Alternativ dazu ist es möglich, die Badewanne 3 über nicht dargestellte flexible Schläuche ausgehend vom Mischer 8 mit Wasser zu versorgen.Alternatively, it is possible to supply the bathtub 3 via flexible hoses, not shown, starting from the mixer 8 with water.

Anstelle des Motors 5 kann auch eine passiv hydraulische Betätigung des Hubmechanismus der Badewanne 3 vorgesehen sein. Dabei wird die Bewegung in vertikaler Richtung lediglich gedämpft. Das Gegengewicht 4 ist so eingestellt, dass die leere Badewanne 3 aufgrund etwas schwereren Gegengewichts 4 nach oben gezogen wird. Die Absenkbewegung wird dadurch eingeleitet, dass bereits in der oberen Stellung der Badewanne 3 mit der Befüllung begonnen wird, so dass die Badewanne 3 durch ihr Eigengewicht in Verbindung mit dem Gewicht des darin befindlichen Wassers die untere Stellung erreicht und in dieser verbleibt, bis das Wasser abgelassen wird. Zusätzlich bzw. alternativ ist es möglich, die gut ausbalancierte Badewanne 3 händisch auf und ab zu bewegen.Instead of the motor 5, a passive hydraulic actuation of the lifting mechanism of the bath 3 may be provided. The movement in the vertical direction is only damped. The counterweight 4 is set so that the empty bathtub 3 is pulled upwards due to slightly heavier counterweight 4. The lowering movement is initiated by the fact that already in the upper position of the bath 3 is started with the filling, so that the bath 3 by its own weight in conjunction with the weight of the water therein reaches the lower position and remains in this until the water is drained. Additionally or alternatively, it is possible to move the well-balanced bath 3 manually up and down.

In der Fig. 7 ist eine alternative Betätigung der Höhenverstellung gezeigt. Die Badewanne 3 wird über einen Hydraulikzylinder 17 angehoben, an dessen oberem Ende eine Umlenkrolle 18 angebracht ist. Der Hydraulikzylinder 17 steht am Boden auf, wobei ebenfalls am Boden ein Zugseil 19 befestigt ist, das um die Umlenkrolle 18 umgelenkt ist und danach an der Badewanne 3 befestigt ist. Auf diese Weise ist es möglich, den Hub der Badewanne 3 etwa doppelt so groß zu machen wie den Hub des Hydraulikzylinders 17.In the Fig. 7 an alternative operation of the height adjustment is shown. The bath 3 is raised by a hydraulic cylinder 17, at the upper end of a guide roller 18 is mounted. The hydraulic cylinder 17 rests on the ground, wherein a pull cable 19 is also attached to the bottom, which is deflected around the guide roller 18 and is then attached to the bath 3. In this way it is possible to make the stroke of the bath 3 about twice as large as the stroke of the hydraulic cylinder 17th

Über ein Dreiwegeventil 20 kann der Hydraulikzylinder 17 an ein Wasserleitungsnetz 21 mit Druck versorgt werden werden und ebenso über dieses Dreiwegeventil 20 in einer Abflussleitung 22 entleert werden.Via a three-way valve 20, the hydraulic cylinder 17 can be supplied to a water network 21 with pressure and also be emptied via this three-way valve 20 in a drain line 22.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ermöglicht es, auf kleinstem Raum sowohl eine Badewanne als auch eine Dusche mit voller Funktionalität zu verwirklichen.The present invention makes it possible to realize in a small space both a bathtub and a shower with full functionality.

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  1. Bathtub (3), having a suspension (1) for height adjustment of the bathtub (3) between a lower position and an upper position, and a shower which has a shower head (15) connected to the bathtub (3), characterised in that the shower head (15) is firmly fastened to the underside of the bathtub (3).
  2. Bathtub (3) according to claim 1, characterised in that a conditioning device is firmly connected to the bathtub (3).
  3. Bathtub (3) according to claim 1, characterised in that at least one fitting (14) is fixedly attached to the bathtub (3) and is connected to a conditioning device (8) via at least one flexible line.
  4. Bathtub (3) according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the shower head (15) is connected to a conditioning device (8) via a flexible line.
  5. Bathtub (3) according to one of the claims 1 or 2, characterised in that at least one first coupling piece (11) is provided on the bathtub (3), which in the lower position establishes a hydraulic connection with at least one fixed coupling piece (12), which in the installed state is connected to a supply line (6, 7).
  6. Bathtub (3) according to claim 5, characterised in that at least one second coupling piece (13) is provided on the bathtub (3), which in the upper position establishes a hydraulic connection with at least one further fixed coupling piece (10), which in the installed state is connected to a supply line (6, 7).
  7. Bathtub (3) according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterised in that a drain coupling piece is provided on the bathtub (3), which in the lower position establishes a hydraulic connection with a fixed drain coupling piece, which in the installed state is connected to a drain line (16).
  8. Bathtub (3) according to one of the claims 1 to 7, characterised in that an automatic switching device is provided, which depending on the position of the bathtub (3) controls the shower head (15) or a fitting connected to the bathtub (3).
  9. Bathtub (3) according to one of the claims 1 to 8, characterised in that an adjusting device is provided with which the height of the upper position of the bathtub (3) can be adjusted.
  10. Bathtub (3) according to one of the claims 1 to 9, characterised in that a device is provided for automatically emptying the bathtub (3), which is activated when the bathtub (3) is brought into the upper position.
  11. Bathtub (3) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, characterised in that a motor (5) is provided for adjusting the height of the bathtub.
  12. Bathtub (3) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, characterised in that a hydraulic cylinder (17) is provided for height adjustment of the bathtub.
  13. A bathtub (3) according to claim 12, characterised in that the hydraulic cylinder (17) is supplied in the installed state with water from the water supply network.
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