EP3213734A1 - Device for cleaning, massaging and/or caring the lower extremities - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, according to the preamble of claim 1.
- the device is the DE 10 2008 063 041 B4 to call.
- the disadvantage of this device is that it can slip despite a request installation on a shower tray or bathtub.
- a shower tray which has one or more nozzles in the region of its wall.
- nozzles in the wall of the shower tray advantageously extends the scope of this, since this can now be used in addition to showering for a sans Caubad.
- a shower tray is for example in the DE 44 42 698 A1 described.
- a disadvantage of such a shower tray is that the nozzles arranged in the wall for a1:00 celbad, but not for a thorough cleaning and / or massage of the feet, especially the sole of the foot is suitable.
- the invention is therefore based on the object to provide a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, to overcome the above difficulties and especially the manageability for a person with reduced mobility and / mobility and mobility.
- a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet which comprises a shower tray with a bottom, a nozzle unit with at least one nozzle, which includes a front and a back, and a conduit for the introduction a liquid from a main supply line comprises.
- the line is directly or indirectly, in particular via a distributor, connected to the back of the nozzle.
- the device is characterized in that the nozzle in the bottom of the shower tray can be arranged and that the introduced via the line liquid from the front of the nozzle is flowed into the shower tray.
- the device according to the invention is based on the basic idea that the thorough cleaning, the massage and / or the care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, of a person without physical Effort are feasible. This means that the person need not take a bent and / or crooked position to carry out the cleaning and / or care, as well as during the massage. Therefore, the device according to the invention is suitable for all persons, in particular also for persons with limited mobility and / or mobility, such as elderly, diseased, pregnant, overweight and / or physically disadvantaged persons.
- the nozzle is positioned.
- the rear side of the nozzle is connected directly or indirectly, for example via a distributor, to the line which introduces the liquid from a main supply line, for example for fresh water, into the device.
- a distributor to the line which introduces the liquid from a main supply line, for example for fresh water, into the device.
- the distributor can be arranged below the shower tray or laterally therefrom, for example in a wall delimiting the shower tray.
- the line is connected on the one hand to the main supply line and on the other hand to the rear side of the nozzle. From the front of the nozzle, the liquid flows into the shower tray and impinges on the selected area of the lower extremities so that it is cleaned, massaged and / or cared for.
- the posture of the foot is very easily changed during the cleaning, massage and / or care process in order to change and / or expand the area to be cleaned, massaged and / or cared for in this way.
- the device according to the invention is part of a shower.
- the cleaning, massage and / or care effect of the lower extremities when arranged in the bottom of the shower tray nozzles clearly is improved.
- This improvement is based on the fact that the liquid introduced via the line flows from the front of the nozzle into the shower tray and impinges on the area of the lower extremities positioned directly above and / or laterally offset relative to the nozzle unit or the nozzle.
- the lower extremities, in particular the feet can be wetted with the liquid from all sides, so that the thorough cleaning and / or care of the selected area can be realized thereby.
- a massage effect can be achieved whose effect or force results from the impulse of the liquid striking the area of the lower extremity.
- the massage effect can be amplified, for example, by pulsing the liquid flowing out of the nozzles. Due to the easy variability of the area, for example by a change in the attitude of the feet, this area is easily displaced and / or expandable.
- the lower limbs of a person are known to a person skilled in the art and include, for example, but by no means exclusively, all areas of the foot, such as the toes, metatarsus, heel and / or tarsus, lower leg and / or thigh.
- the foot is preferred.
- the selected area is therefore the area of the lower extremity which requires cleaning, massage and / or care. Understandably, therefore, all of the abovementioned areas of the lower extremities of a person may be meant together or only a certain area.
- a sitting position is conceivable, for example, in that the person sits directly on the shower tray, a stool positioned on or at the side of the shower tray, or an additional seat device, which may be designed, for example, as an elevated seat in the tub rim of a shower tray or as a separate seat Seat can be folded up and / or removably attached to a wall.
- the shape, design and / or configuration of the shower tray is arbitrary. So it is conceivable, for example, that the shower tray has a tub rim or is designed floor level.
- any nozzle is conceivable, which is suitable for discharging the introduced via the line liquid in the shower tray. Any arrangement of the nozzle in the shower tray is conceivable.
- the reliable, rapid and thorough cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular of the feet, of a person without physical exertion is advantageously achieved.
- this device is used in domestic use, as well as in public or private institutions, such as a hospital, a rehabilitation facility and / or a nursing home.
- the device according to the invention has the advantage that a shower tray known from the prior art can be retrofitted and / or converted.
- the nozzle unit comprises at least two nozzles arranged parallel or staggered relative to one another.
- any geometry of the arrangement of the nozzles is conceivable. This offers the advantage that the cleaning, massage and / or care effect is significantly improved. Due to the discharge of the liquid from several nozzles it comes very quickly to a large area and uniform wetting, as well as cleaning, massage and / or care of the selected area.
- a first nozzle unit and a second nozzle unit are included, wherein the arrangement of the nozzles of the first Nozzle unit is mirror image or in the same direction to the arrangement of the nozzles of the second nozzle unit.
- any geometry of the arrangement of the nozzles is conceivable.
- This embodiment of the device has the advantage that both lower extremities, in particular the feet, of a person can be cleaned, massaged and / or cared for at the same time. It is provided that the person holds a lower extremity directly above and / or laterally offset to a nozzle unit. Not only does this save a considerable amount of time, it also saves on the fluid used.
- the arrangement of the nozzles of the first nozzle unit is a mirror image of the arrangement of the nozzles of the second nozzle unit, for example, to achieve an adaptation of the device to the human foot shape and thus a further improvement of the cleaning, massage and / or care effect.
- the nozzle unit comprises eight nozzles in a substantially T-shaped arrangement with a T-leg and a web, wherein the T-leg of five juxtaposed nozzles and the substantially transverse to the T-leg extending web of three under- and / or superposed nozzles is formed.
- the T-shaped arrangement of the nozzles follows the shape of the human foot, so that the nozzles are arranged substantially along the midline of the foot and along the center line of the toe area, respectively.
- the term "essentially" means that the arrangement can take place along a curvature which corresponds to the natural curvature of the human foot.
- the foot is directly above the nozzle unit too position.
- the targeted activation of the foot reflex zones advantageously leads to a foot reflex zone massage, which is recognized as an alternative medical treatment form and moreover finds application in addition to medical procedures and / or physiotherapeutic applications in pain therapy and / or circulatory disorders.
- a reflexology foot massage enhances the well-being.
- the nozzle has a flat structure. This offers the advantage that bumps in the shower tray are avoided, so that the anti-slip properties of these are hardly affected.
- a flat construction of the nozzle means that they do not apply when standing on the shower tray or a seat stool positioned thereon is safe.
- the nozzle is a massage nozzle.
- an underwater massage in particular of the feet, is possible.
- the distributor is a control and / or regulating unit.
- a manual and / or automatic control and / or regulation of the outflow of the liquid into the shower tray conceivable, for example, to adjust the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid and therefore adapt the device to the individual needs of a person .
- a person skilled in such a control and / or regulating unit is known.
- a manual control and / or regulation by means of an actuatable valve.
- An automatic control and / or regulation can be carried out, for example, electronically, electrically, hydraulically and / or pneumatically.
- the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid can be adjusted by pressing a button, by means of a remote control and / or via a shower fitting.
- the distributor is a shower fitting with a multi-way diverter.
- a shower fitting can be advantageously not only the temperature of the flowing from the nozzle and the shower tray liquid, but also regulate their pressure and adjust individually to the needs of the person.
- the multi-way diverter can selectively control the first and / or the second nozzle unit.
- the device according to the invention can be selectively controlled as part of a shower.
- the line comprises a supply device for introducing a means, in particular a disinfectant, cleaning agent, a care agent and / or a shower additive, in the line.
- a means can be input, which flows out of the nozzle together with the liquid.
- a disinfectant for cleaning and / or disinfecting them to solve unwanted deposits, residues and / or deposition in the line and / or in or on the nozzle and eliminate.
- the agent is a shower additive, for example a fragrance, to increase the well-being of the person.
- a shower additive for example a fragrance
- the supply device comprises a main body and a shut-off means.
- the shut-off means is a cover, a stopcock and / or a shut-off valve. Understandably, it is also conceivable that the stopcock and / or the shut-off valve are attached to the lid.
- the supply device is designed to be sealable. For example, by the basic body with a seal and / or the shut-off, such as a screw cap, is provided with a seal. It is important that the means from a person easily accessible position, for example, while standing and / or sitting, in the desired amount in the body is entered, below the supply device with the shut-off is closed again.
- the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a gas, in particular ambient air.
- the device is easily connected to the located in a building main supply of the supply network.
- the shower tray made of acrylic, especially sanitary acrylic, a glass fiber material, a mineral material, a metal and / or a tiled area is formed.
- the nozzles can be inserted into the bottom of a shower tray known from the prior art.
- a shower tray known from the prior art can be retrofitted and / or converted.
- Fig. 1 is a side view of an inventive device (01) with a shower tray (02) shown.
- the shower tray may consist of the known from the prior art materials, such as sanitary acrylic, a glass fiber material, a mineral material and / or a metal.
- the shower tray (02) can also be formed from a tiled area.
- nozzles (04) are arranged, which have a front (04a) and a back (04b).
- the shower tray (02) according to the invention has two nozzle units (03a, 03b), each with two nozzles (04).
- the rear side of the nozzles (04b) is connected indirectly, that is to say via a distributor (05) arranged below the shower tray (02), to a line (06).
- the line (06) is, for the introduction of a liquid, also connected to a main supply, not shown.
- the liquid for example water or a mixture of water and gas, flows from the front side of the nozzle (04a) into the shower tray (02) and impinges on the directly above and / or laterally of the nozzle units (03a, 03b) positioned and not shown a person's lower extremities so that they are moistened, cleaned, massaged and / or cared for. It is essential that no physical effort is necessary for this.
- the device according to the invention is particularly suitable for persons with limited mobility and / or mobility.
- the distributor (05) can be a control and / or regulating unit.
- a manual and / or automatic control and / or regulation of the outflow of the liquid into the shower tray conceivable, for example, to adjust the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid and therefore adapt the device to the individual needs of a person ,
- FIG. 2 is a side view of the supply device (07) according to the invention for introducing a means in the conduit (06) shown.
- a means in the conduit (06) shown By means of this supply device (07) it is possible, for example, a disinfectant, a detergent, a care agent and / or a shower additive in the line (06) to enter, which flows together with the liquid from the front of the nozzle (04a).
- This ensures perfect hygiene.
- a cleaning agent and / or care agent is entered, which further improves the cleaning and / or care effect of the lower extremities.
- the agent is a shower additive, for example a fragrance, to increase the well-being of the person.
- the supply device (07) has a base body (08) and a lid as a shut-off (09).
- the supply device (07) is configured to be sealable, for example, by providing the base body (08) with a seal and / or the cover (09), for example a screw cap, with a seal. After entering the desired amount of the agent in the body (08) this is again firmly closed by means of the lid (09).
- Fig. 3 is a plan view of an inventive device (01) is shown, which comprises a shower tray (02), a first and a second nozzle unit (03a, 03b) and nozzles (04). In the plan view, the front of the nozzles (04a) is visible.
- each nozzle unit (03a, 03b) comprises eight nozzles (04) in a substantially T-shaped arrangement with a T-leg (10) and a web (11).
- the T-leg (10) of five juxtaposed nozzles (04) and the substantially transversely to the T-leg (10) extending web (11) of three under- and / or superposed nozzles (04) can be formed.
- the arrangement of the nozzles (04) of the first nozzle unit (03a) is a mirror image of the arrangement of the nozzles (04) of the second nozzle unit (03b).
- the T-shaped arrangement of the nozzles (04) particularly well follows the shape of a human foot, not shown, in particular the left and the right foot. So it is possible that at the same time for purifying, massage and / or care targeted control of the foot reflex zones can be realized.
- the left foot should be positioned directly above the first nozzle unit (03a) and the right foot directly over the second nozzle unit (03b).
- the targeted activation of the foot reflex zones advantageously leads to a foot reflexology massage.
Abstract
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung (01) zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, umfassend eine Duschtasse (02) mit einem Boden, eine Düseneinheit (03) mit mindestens einer Düse (04), welche eine Vorderseite (04a) und eine Rückseite (04b) umfasst, und eine Leitung (06) für die Einleitung einer Flüssigkeit, wobei die Leitung (06) direkt oder indirekt, insbesondere über einen Verteiler (05), mit der Rückseite der Düse (04b) verbunden ist, wobei die Düse (04) im Boden der Duschtasse (02) anordenbar ist und dass die über die Leitung (06) eingeleitete Flüssigkeit aus der Vorderseite der Düse (04a) in die Duschtasse (02) strömbar ist.The invention relates to a device (01) for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular of the feet, comprising a shower tray (02) with a bottom, a nozzle unit (03) with at least one nozzle (04) having a front side (04a) and a rear side (04b), and a conduit (06) for the introduction of a liquid, wherein the conduit (06) directly or indirectly, in particular via a distributor (05), connected to the back of the nozzle (04b) is, wherein the nozzle (04) in the bottom of the shower tray (02) can be arranged and that via the line (06) introduced liquid from the front of the nozzle (04a) in the shower tray (02) can be flowed.
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, according to the preamble of claim 1.
Die Reinigung und/oder Pflege des eigenen Körpers ist ein grundlegendes Bedürfnis, welches allerdings für Personen mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität, wie beispielsweise älteren, erkrankten, schwangeren, übergewichtigen und/oder körperlich benachteiligten Personen, nicht oder lediglich unter erheblicher körperlicher Anstrengung alleine durchführbar ist. Besonders beschwerlich gestaltet sich dabei die Reinigung und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, wie beispielsweise der Beine und Füße. So sind sie für die Durchführung der Fußhygiene oftmals auf äußere Hilfe angewiesen, welche neben der finanziellen auch eine psychische Belastung darstellt.The cleaning and / or care of one's own body is a basic need, however, for persons with reduced mobility and / or mobility, such as elderly, sick, pregnant, overweight and / or physically disadvantaged persons, not or only with considerable physical effort alone is feasible. Especially cumbersome is the cleaning and / or care of the lower extremities, such as the legs and feet. So they are often dependent on external help for the implementation of foot hygiene, which represents not only the financial but also a psychological burden.
Zur Erleichterung der Reinigung und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten einer in der Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität eingeschränkten Person ist aus der Praxis eine Vielzahl an Vorrichtungen bekannt, wie beispielsweise in der
Für eine gründliche Reinigung und/oder Pflege ist regelmäßig die Anwendung von Wasser unumgänglich. So ist es verständlich, dass in der Praxis spezielle Fußbäder vorgesehen sind, wie beispielsweise in der
Aus dem Stand der Technik sind zudem Vorrichtungen zur Reinigung der unteren Extremitäten bekannt, welche speziell für die Anwendung im Nassbereich geeignet sind. So ist beispielsweise die Vorrichtung der
Auf aktuellem Stand der Technik ist auch eine Duschwanne vorgesehen, welche im Bereich ihrer Wand eine oder mehrere Düsen aufweist. Mit dem Einbau von Düsen in die Wand der Duschwanne erweitert sich vorteilhafterweise der Einsatzbereich dieser, da diese nun zusätzlich zum Duschen auch für ein Fußwechselbad verwendet werden kann. Eine derartige Duschwanne ist beispielsweise in der
Es besteht daher ein großer Bedarf an einer Vorrichtung zur zuverlässigen, schnellen und gründlichen Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten einer Person, insbesondere einer Person mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität, welcher es oftmals nicht oder lediglich unter starker körperlicher Anstrengung möglich ist, den unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere den Füßen, eine angemessene Pflege zukommen zu lassen. Zudem sollte die Vorrichtung langlebig, platzsparend und leicht reinigbar, sowie an die Fußform einer Person anpassbar sein. Die Erfindung hat sich daher die Aufgabe gestellt, eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, bereitzustellen, um die oben genannten Schwierigkeiten zu überwinden und um vor allem die Handhabbarkeit für eine Person mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität zu erleichtern und zu verbessern.There is therefore a great need for a device for reliable, quick and thorough cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities of a person, in particular a person with reduced mobility and / or mobility, which often is not possible or only under heavy physical exertion is to give the lower extremities, especially the feet, proper care. In addition, the device should be durable, space-saving and easy to clean, as well as adaptable to the foot shape of a person. The invention is therefore based on the object to provide a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, to overcome the above difficulties and especially the manageability for a person with reduced mobility and / mobility and mobility.
Diese Aufgabe wird auf überraschend einfache, aber wirkungsvolle Weise durch eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, nach der Lehre des unabhängigen Hauptanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved in a surprisingly simple but effective manner by a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, according to the teaching of the independent main claim 1.
Erfindungsgemäß ist eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, vorgesehen, welche eine Duschtasse mit einem Boden, eine Düseneinheit mit mindestens einer Düse, welche eine Vorderseite und eine Rückseite umfasst, und eine Leitung für die Einleitung einer Flüssigkeit aus einer Hauptzuleitung umfasst. Dabei ist die Leitung direkt oder indirekt, insbesondere über einen Verteiler, mit der Rückseite der Düse verbunden. Die Vorrichtung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Düse im Boden der Duschtasse anordenbar ist und dass die über die Leitung eingeleitete Flüssigkeit aus der Vorderseite der Düse in die Duschtasse strömbar ist.According to the invention, a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, is provided, which comprises a shower tray with a bottom, a nozzle unit with at least one nozzle, which includes a front and a back, and a conduit for the introduction a liquid from a main supply line comprises. The line is directly or indirectly, in particular via a distributor, connected to the back of the nozzle. The device is characterized in that the nozzle in the bottom of the shower tray can be arranged and that the introduced via the line liquid from the front of the nozzle is flowed into the shower tray.
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung beruht auf dem Grundgedanken, dass die gründliche Reinigung, die Massage und/oder die Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, einer Person ohne körperliche Anstrengung realisierbar sind. Das heißt, dass die Person zur Durchführung der Reinigung und/oder Pflege, sowie während der Massage keine gebeugte und/oder gekrümmte Haltung einzunehmen braucht. Daher ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung für alle Personen geeignet, insbesondere auch für Personen mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität, wie beispielsweise ältere, erkrankte, schwangere, übergewichtige und/oder körperlich benachteiligte Personen.The device according to the invention is based on the basic idea that the thorough cleaning, the massage and / or the care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, of a person without physical Effort are feasible. This means that the person need not take a bent and / or crooked position to carry out the cleaning and / or care, as well as during the massage. Therefore, the device according to the invention is suitable for all persons, in particular also for persons with limited mobility and / or mobility, such as elderly, diseased, pregnant, overweight and / or physically disadvantaged persons.
Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es vorgesehen, dass die Person eine oder beide unteren Extremitäten, wie beispielsweise die Füße, in Abhängigkeit des zu reinigenden, zu massierenden und/oder zu pflegenden Bereichs dieser, diese direkt über und/oder seitlich versetzt zu der Düseneinheit bzw. der Düse positioniert. Die Rückseite der Düse ist direkt oder indirekt, beispielsweise über einen Verteiler, mit der Leitung verbunden, welche die Flüssigkeit aus einer Hauptzuleitung, beispielsweise für Frischwasser, in die Vorrichtung einleitet. Dabei ist eine beliebige Anordnung des Verteilers in Bezug auf die Duschtasse umfasst. So kann der Verteiler beispielsweise unterhalb der Duschtasse oder seitlich von dieser, beispielsweise in einer die Duschtasse begrenzenden Wand, angeordnet sein. Für die Einleitung der Flüssigkeit ist die Leitung einerseits mit der Hauptzuleitung und andererseits mit der Rückseite der Düse verbunden. Aus der Vorderseite der Düse strömt die Flüssigkeit in die Duschtasse ein und trifft auf den ausgewählten Bereich der unteren Extremitäten auf, so dass dieser gereinigt, massiert und/oder gepflegt wird. Die Haltung des Fußes ist während des Reinigungs-, Massage- und/oder Pflegevorgangs sehr leicht änderbar, um auf diese Weise den zu reinigenden, zu massierenden und/oder zu pflegenden Bereich zu verändern und/oder auszudehnen. Zudem ist es denkbar, dass die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung Teil einer Dusche ist.In the context of the invention it is provided that the person one or both lower extremities, such as the feet, depending on the area to be cleaned, to be massaged and / or care, this directly above and / or laterally offset to the nozzle unit or The nozzle is positioned. The rear side of the nozzle is connected directly or indirectly, for example via a distributor, to the line which introduces the liquid from a main supply line, for example for fresh water, into the device. In this case, an arbitrary arrangement of the distributor with respect to the shower tray is included. For example, the distributor can be arranged below the shower tray or laterally therefrom, for example in a wall delimiting the shower tray. For the introduction of the liquid, the line is connected on the one hand to the main supply line and on the other hand to the rear side of the nozzle. From the front of the nozzle, the liquid flows into the shower tray and impinges on the selected area of the lower extremities so that it is cleaned, massaged and / or cared for. The posture of the foot is very easily changed during the cleaning, massage and / or care process in order to change and / or expand the area to be cleaned, massaged and / or cared for in this way. In addition, it is conceivable that the device according to the invention is part of a shower.
Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es dabei als wesentlich erkannt worden, dass die Reinigungs-, Massage- und/oder Pflegewirkung der unteren Extremitäten bei im Boden der Duschtasse angeordneten Düsen deutlich verbessert ist. Diese Verbesserung beruht darauf, dass die über die Leitung eingeleitete Flüssigkeit aus der Vorderseite der Düse in die Duschtasse strömt und auf den direkt über und/oder seitlich versetzt zu der Düseneinheit bzw. der Düse positionierten Bereich der unteren Extremitäten auftrifft. Dabei sind die unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere die Füße, von allen Seiten mit der Flüssigkeit benetzbar, so dass dadurch die gründliche Reinigung und/oder Pflege des ausgewählten Bereichs realisierbar ist. Gleichzeitig zu der verbesserten Reinigungs- und/oder Pflegewirkung ist eine Massagewirkung erreichbar, deren Wirkung bzw. Kraft aus dem Impuls der auf den Bereich der unteren Extremität auftreffenden Flüssigkeit resultiert. Die Massagewirkung ist beispielsweise durch Pulsieren der aus den Düsen ausströmenden Flüssigkeit verstärkbar. Aufgrund der problemlosen Veränderbarkeit des Bereichs, beispielsweise durch eine Veränderung der Haltung der Füße, ist dieser Bereich leicht verschiebbar und/oder ausdehnbar.In the context of the invention, it has been recognized as essential that the cleaning, massage and / or care effect of the lower extremities when arranged in the bottom of the shower tray nozzles clearly is improved. This improvement is based on the fact that the liquid introduced via the line flows from the front of the nozzle into the shower tray and impinges on the area of the lower extremities positioned directly above and / or laterally offset relative to the nozzle unit or the nozzle. In this case, the lower extremities, in particular the feet, can be wetted with the liquid from all sides, so that the thorough cleaning and / or care of the selected area can be realized thereby. At the same time as the improved cleaning and / or care effect, a massage effect can be achieved whose effect or force results from the impulse of the liquid striking the area of the lower extremity. The massage effect can be amplified, for example, by pulsing the liquid flowing out of the nozzles. Due to the easy variability of the area, for example by a change in the attitude of the feet, this area is easily displaced and / or expandable.
Die unteren Extremitäten einer Person sind einem Fachmann bekannt und umfassen beispielsweise, jedoch keinesfalls ausschließlich, alle Bereiche des Fußes, wie die Zehen, den Mittelfuß, die Ferse und/oder die Fußwurzel, den Unterschenkel und/oder den Oberschenkel. Bevorzugt ist der Fuß. Der ausgewählte Bereich ist daher der Bereich der unteren Extremität, welcher einer Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege bedarf. Verständlicherweise können somit alle zuvor genannten Bereiche der unteren Extremitäten einer Person gemeinsam oder nur ein bestimmter Bereich gemeint sein.The lower limbs of a person are known to a person skilled in the art and include, for example, but by no means exclusively, all areas of the foot, such as the toes, metatarsus, heel and / or tarsus, lower leg and / or thigh. The foot is preferred. The selected area is therefore the area of the lower extremity which requires cleaning, massage and / or care. Understandably, therefore, all of the abovementioned areas of the lower extremities of a person may be meant together or only a certain area.
Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es unerheblich, ob die Person auf der Duschtasse steht oder sitzt. Eine sitzende Position ist beispielsweise denkbar, indem die Person direkt auf der Duschtasse, einem auf oder seitlich der Duschtasse positionierten Sitzhocker oder einer zusätzlichen Sitzvorrichtung sitzt, welche beispielsweise als erhöhte Sitzfläche im Wannenrand einer Duschwanne ausgebildet sein kann oder als ein getrennter Sitz hochklappbar und/oder abnehmbar an einer Wand anbringbar ist.In the context of the invention, it is irrelevant whether the person stands or sits on the shower tray. A sitting position is conceivable, for example, in that the person sits directly on the shower tray, a stool positioned on or at the side of the shower tray, or an additional seat device, which may be designed, for example, as an elevated seat in the tub rim of a shower tray or as a separate seat Seat can be folded up and / or removably attached to a wall.
Grundsätzlich ist die Form, Bauart und/oder Ausgestaltung der Duschtasse beliebig. So ist es beispielsweise denkbar, dass die Duschtasse einen Wannenrand aufweist oder bodengleich ausgestaltet ist. Zudem ist grundsätzlich eine beliebige Düse denkbar, welche zur Ausleitung der über die Leitung eingeleiteten Flüssigkeit in die Duschwanne geeignet ist. Dabei ist jede Anordnung der Düse in der Duschtasse denkbar.Basically, the shape, design and / or configuration of the shower tray is arbitrary. So it is conceivable, for example, that the shower tray has a tub rim or is designed floor level. In addition, basically any nozzle is conceivable, which is suitable for discharging the introduced via the line liquid in the shower tray. Any arrangement of the nozzle in the shower tray is conceivable.
Mittels der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wird vorteilhafterweise die zuverlässige, schnelle und gründliche Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, einer Person ohne körperliche Anstrengung erreicht. Somit kommt diese Vorrichtung im häuslichen Gebrauch, wie auch in öffentlichen oder privaten Einrichtungen, wie beispielsweise einem Krankenhaus, einer Rehabilitationseinrichtung und/oder einem Altersheim, zur Anwendung. Zudem bietet die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung den Vorteil, dass eine aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Duschtasse nach- und/oder umrüstbar ist.By means of the device according to the invention, the reliable, rapid and thorough cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular of the feet, of a person without physical exertion is advantageously achieved. Thus, this device is used in domestic use, as well as in public or private institutions, such as a hospital, a rehabilitation facility and / or a nursing home. In addition, the device according to the invention has the advantage that a shower tray known from the prior art can be retrofitted and / or converted.
Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung, welche einzeln oder in Kombination realisierbar sind, sind in den Unteransprüchen dargestellt.Advantageous developments of the invention, which can be implemented individually or in combination, are shown in the subclaims.
In einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist es denkbar, dass die Düseneinheit mindestens zwei parallel oder versetzt zueinander angeordnete Düsen umfasst. Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist dabei jede Geometrie der Anordnung der Düsen denkbar. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass die Reinigungs-, Massage- und/oder Pflegewirkung erheblich verbessert ist. Aufgrund der Ausleitung der Flüssigkeit aus mehreren Düsen kommt es sehr schnell zu einer großflächigen und gleichmäßigen Benetzung, sowie Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege, des ausgewählten Bereiches.In one development of the invention, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit comprises at least two nozzles arranged parallel or staggered relative to one another. In the context of the invention, any geometry of the arrangement of the nozzles is conceivable. This offers the advantage that the cleaning, massage and / or care effect is significantly improved. Due to the discharge of the liquid from several nozzles it comes very quickly to a large area and uniform wetting, as well as cleaning, massage and / or care of the selected area.
Alternativ ist es denkbar, dass eine erste Düseneinheit und eine zweite Düseneinheit umfasst sind, wobei die Anordnung der Düsen der ersten Düseneinheit spiegelbildlich oder gleichsinnig zu der Anordnung der Düsen der zweiten Düseneinheit ist. Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist dabei jede Geometrie der Anordnung der Düsen denkbar. Diese Ausgestaltung der Vorrichtung bietet den Vorteil, dass gleichzeitig beide unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere die Füße, einer Person reinigbar, massierbar und/oder pflegebar sind. Dabei ist es vorgesehen, dass die Person jeweils eine untere Extremität direkt über und/oder seitlich versetzt zu einer Düseneinheit hält. Dies führt nicht nur zu einer erheblichen Zeitersparnis, sondern auch zu einer Einsparung an der verwendeten Flüssigkeit. Bevorzugt ist die Anordnung der Düsen der ersten Düseneinheit spiegelbildlich zu der Anordnung der Düsen der zweiten Düseneinheit, um beispielsweise eine Anpassung der Vorrichtung an die menschliche Fußform und somit eine weitere Verbesserung der Reinigungs-, Massage- und/oder Pflegewirkung zu erzielen.Alternatively, it is conceivable that a first nozzle unit and a second nozzle unit are included, wherein the arrangement of the nozzles of the first Nozzle unit is mirror image or in the same direction to the arrangement of the nozzles of the second nozzle unit. In the context of the invention, any geometry of the arrangement of the nozzles is conceivable. This embodiment of the device has the advantage that both lower extremities, in particular the feet, of a person can be cleaned, massaged and / or cared for at the same time. It is provided that the person holds a lower extremity directly above and / or laterally offset to a nozzle unit. Not only does this save a considerable amount of time, it also saves on the fluid used. Preferably, the arrangement of the nozzles of the first nozzle unit is a mirror image of the arrangement of the nozzles of the second nozzle unit, for example, to achieve an adaptation of the device to the human foot shape and thus a further improvement of the cleaning, massage and / or care effect.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist es denkbar, dass die Düseneinheit acht Düsen in einer im Wesentlichen T-förmigen Anordnung mit einem T-Schenkel und einem Steg umfasst, wobei der T-Schenkel aus fünf nebeneinander angeordneten Düsen und der im Wesentlichen quer zum T-Schenkel verlaufende Steg aus drei unter- und/oder übereinander angeordneten Düsen bildbar ist. Bevorzugt folgt die T-förmige Anordnung der Düsen der Form des menschlichen Fußes, so dass die Düsen im Wesentlichen entlang der Mittellinie des Fußes bzw. entlang der Mittellinie des Zehenbereiches angeordnet sind. Dabei bedeutet der Begriff "im Wesentlichen", dass die Anordnung entlang einer Krümmung erfolgen kann, welche der natürlichen Krümmung des menschlichen Fußes entspricht.In a further embodiment, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit comprises eight nozzles in a substantially T-shaped arrangement with a T-leg and a web, wherein the T-leg of five juxtaposed nozzles and the substantially transverse to the T-leg extending web of three under- and / or superposed nozzles is formed. Preferably, the T-shaped arrangement of the nozzles follows the shape of the human foot, so that the nozzles are arranged substantially along the midline of the foot and along the center line of the toe area, respectively. The term "essentially" means that the arrangement can take place along a curvature which corresponds to the natural curvature of the human foot.
Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es erkannt worden, dass bei der T-förmigen Anordnung der Düsen besonders gut der Form des menschlichen Fußes gefolgt werden kann, so dass gleichzeitig zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege eine gezielte Ansteuerung der Fußreflexzonen realisierbar ist. Diesbezüglich ist der Fuß direkt über der Düseneinheit zu positionieren. Die gezielte Ansteuerung der Fußreflexzonen führt vorteilhafterweise zu einer Fußreflexzonenmassage, welche als alternativmedizinische Behandlungsform anerkannt ist und darüber hinaus ergänzend zu medizinischen Verfahren und/oder physiotherapeutischen Anwendungen in der Schmerztherapie und/oder bei Durchblutungsstörungen Anwendung findet. Zudem unterstützt eine Fußreflexzonenmassage eine Verbesserung des Wohlgefühls.In the context of the invention it has been recognized that in the T-shaped arrangement of the nozzle particularly well the shape of the human foot can be followed, so that at the same time for cleaning, massage and / or care targeted control of the foot reflex zones can be realized. In this regard, the foot is directly above the nozzle unit too position. The targeted activation of the foot reflex zones advantageously leads to a foot reflex zone massage, which is recognized as an alternative medical treatment form and moreover finds application in addition to medical procedures and / or physiotherapeutic applications in pain therapy and / or circulatory disorders. In addition, a reflexology foot massage enhances the well-being.
In einer alternativen Ausbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist es denkbar, dass die Düse einen flachen Aufbau hat. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass Unebenheiten in der Duschtasse vermieden werden, so dass die Antirutsch-Eigenschaften dieser kaum beeinträchtigt werden. Zudem führt ein flacher Aufbau der Düse dazu, dass diese beim Stehen auf der Duschtasse nicht auftragen bzw. ein darauf positionierter Sitzhocker sicher steht.In an alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, it is conceivable that the nozzle has a flat structure. This offers the advantage that bumps in the shower tray are avoided, so that the anti-slip properties of these are hardly affected. In addition, a flat construction of the nozzle means that they do not apply when standing on the shower tray or a seat stool positioned thereon is safe.
Es ist weiterhin denkbar, dass die Düse eine Massagedüse ist. Mittels dieser vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist eine Unterwassermassage, insbesondere der Füße, möglich.It is also conceivable that the nozzle is a massage nozzle. By means of this advantageous embodiment of the invention, an underwater massage, in particular of the feet, is possible.
In einer Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es denkbar, dass der Verteiler eine Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit ist. Auf diese Weise ist eine manuelle und/oder automatische Steuerung und/oder Regelung des Ausstroms der Flüssigkeit in die Duschtasse denkbar, um beispielsweise den Druck, die Dauer und/oder die Temperatur der Flüssigkeit einzustellen und daher die Vorrichtung an die individuellen Bedürfnisse einer Person anzupassen. Einem Fachmann ist eine derartige Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit bekannt. Beispielsweise kann eine manuelle Steuerung und/oder Regelung mittels eines betätigbaren Ventils erfolgen. Eine automatische Steuerung und/oder Regelung kann beispielsweise elektronisch, elektrisch, hydraulisch und/oder pneumatisch erfolgen. So ist es beispielsweise denkbar, dass der Druck, die Dauer und/oder die Temperatur der Flüssigkeit per Knopfdruck, mittels einer Fernbedienung und/oder über eine Duscharmatur einstellbar sind.In a development of the present invention, it is conceivable that the distributor is a control and / or regulating unit. In this way, a manual and / or automatic control and / or regulation of the outflow of the liquid into the shower tray conceivable, for example, to adjust the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid and therefore adapt the device to the individual needs of a person , A person skilled in such a control and / or regulating unit is known. For example, a manual control and / or regulation by means of an actuatable valve. An automatic control and / or regulation can be carried out, for example, electronically, electrically, hydraulically and / or pneumatically. Thus, it is conceivable, for example, that the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid can be adjusted by pressing a button, by means of a remote control and / or via a shower fitting.
Alternativ ist es denkbar, dass der Verteiler eine Duscharmatur mit einem Mehrwege-Umsteller ist. Mittels einer Duscharmatur lässt sich vorteilhafterweise nicht nur die Temperatur der aus den Düsen und in die Duschtasse strömenden Flüssigkeit, sondern auch deren Druck regeln und individuell auf die Bedürfnisse der Person einstellen. Dabei ist es mit dem Mehrwege-Umsteller möglich, gezielt die erste und/oder die zweite Düseneinheit anzusteuern. Es ist zudem denkbar, dass die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung als Teil einer Dusche gezielt ansteuerbar ist.Alternatively, it is conceivable that the distributor is a shower fitting with a multi-way diverter. By means of a shower fitting can be advantageously not only the temperature of the flowing from the nozzle and the shower tray liquid, but also regulate their pressure and adjust individually to the needs of the person. It is possible with the multi-way diverter to selectively control the first and / or the second nozzle unit. It is also conceivable that the device according to the invention can be selectively controlled as part of a shower.
In einer alternativen Ausgestaltung ist es denkbar, dass die Leitung eine Versorgungseinrichtung zur Einleitung eines Mittels, insbesondere eines Desinfektionsmittels, Reinigungsmittels, eines Pflegemittels und/oder eines Duschzusatzes, in die Leitung umfasst. Somit kann in die Leitung ein Mittel eingegeben werden, welches zusammen mit der Flüssigkeit aus der Düse ausströmt. Beispielsweise ist es möglich, in die Leitung ein Desinfektionsmittel zur Reinigung und/oder Desinfektion dieser einzugeben, um unerwünschte Beläge, Rückstände und/oder Ablagerung in der Leitung und/oder in bzw. an der Düse zu lösen und zu beseitigen. Dies gewährleistet die einwandfreie Hygiene der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung. Des Weiteren ist es möglich, dass beispielsweise ein Reinigungsmittel und/oder Pflegemittel eingegeben wird, welches die Reinigungs- und/oder Pflegewirkung der unteren Extremitäten nochmals verbessert. Zudem ist es denkbar, dass das Mittel ein Duschzusatz, beispielsweise ein Duft, zur Steigerung des Wohlbefindens der Person ist. Einem Fachmann sind derartige Mittel bekannt.In an alternative embodiment, it is conceivable that the line comprises a supply device for introducing a means, in particular a disinfectant, cleaning agent, a care agent and / or a shower additive, in the line. Thus, in the conduit, a means can be input, which flows out of the nozzle together with the liquid. For example, it is possible to enter into the line a disinfectant for cleaning and / or disinfecting them to solve unwanted deposits, residues and / or deposition in the line and / or in or on the nozzle and eliminate. This ensures the proper hygiene of the device according to the invention. Furthermore, it is possible that, for example, a cleaning agent and / or care agent is entered, which further improves the cleaning and / or care effect of the lower extremities. In addition, it is conceivable that the agent is a shower additive, for example a fragrance, to increase the well-being of the person. One skilled in the art is aware of such agents.
In einer Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es denkbar, dass die Versorgungseinrichtung einen Grundkörper und ein Absperrmittel umfasst. Im einfachsten Fall ist das Absperrmittel ein Deckel, ein Absperrhahn und/oder ein Absperrventil. Verständlicherweise ist es auch denkbar, dass der Absperrhahn und/oder das Absperrventil an dem Deckel angebracht sind. Dabei ist es wichtig, dass die Versorgungseinrichtung abdichtbar ausgestaltet ist. Beispielsweise indem der Grundkörper mit einer Dichtung und/oder das Absperrmittel, beispielsweise ein Schraubdeckel, mit einer Dichtung versehen ist. Wichtig dabei ist, dass das Mittel aus einer der Person bequem zugänglichen Position, beispielsweise im Stehen und/oder im Sitzen, in der gewünschten Menge in den Grundkörper eingebbar ist, wobei nachfolgend die Versorgungseinrichtung mit dem Absperrmittel wieder verschließbar ist.In a development of the present invention, it is conceivable that the supply device comprises a main body and a shut-off means. In the simplest case, the shut-off means is a cover, a stopcock and / or a shut-off valve. Understandably, it is also conceivable that the stopcock and / or the shut-off valve are attached to the lid. It is important that the supply device is designed to be sealable. For example, by the basic body with a seal and / or the shut-off, such as a screw cap, is provided with a seal. It is important that the means from a person easily accessible position, for example, while standing and / or sitting, in the desired amount in the body is entered, below the supply device with the shut-off is closed again.
Es ist weiterhin denkbar, dass die Flüssigkeit Wasser oder ein Gemisch aus Wasser und einem Gas, insbesondere Umgebungsluft, ist. Damit ist die Vorrichtung leicht an die in einem Gebäude befindliche Hauptzuleitung des Versorgungsnetzes anschließbar.It is also conceivable that the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a gas, in particular ambient air. Thus, the device is easily connected to the located in a building main supply of the supply network.
Es ist zudem denkbar, dass die Duschtasse aus Acryl, insbesondere Sanitär-Acryl, einem Glasfaserwerkstoff, einem Mineralwerkstoff, einem Metall und/oder einem gefliesten Bereich gebildet ist. Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es vorteilhafterweise erkannt worden, dass die Düsen in den Boden einer aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Duschtasse einsetzbar sind. Somit ist eine aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Duschtasse nach- und/oder umrüstbar.It is also conceivable that the shower tray made of acrylic, especially sanitary acrylic, a glass fiber material, a mineral material, a metal and / or a tiled area is formed. In the context of the invention, it has been advantageously recognized that the nozzles can be inserted into the bottom of a shower tray known from the prior art. Thus, a shower tray known from the prior art can be retrofitted and / or converted.
Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass die Definitionen und Ausführungen der oben genannten Begriffe für alle in dieser Beschreibung im Folgenden beschriebenen Aspekte gelten, sofern nichts anderes angegeben ist.It is understood that the definitions and embodiments of the above terms apply to all aspects described below in this specification, unless otherwise specified.
Weitere Einzelheiten, Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiele in Verbindung mit den Unteransprüchen. Hierbei können die jeweiligen Merkmale für sich alleine oder zu mehreren in Kombination miteinander verwirklicht sein. Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. Die Ausführungsbeispiele sind in den Figuren schematisch dargestellt. Gleiche Bezugsziffern in den einzelnen Figuren bezeichnen dabei gleiche oder funktionsgleiche bzw. hinsichtlich ihrer Funktion einander entsprechende Elemente.Further details, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the subclaims. In this case, the respective features can be implemented on their own or in combination with one another. The invention is not limited to the embodiments. The embodiments are shown schematically in the figures. The same reference numerals in the individual figures designate the same or functionally identical or with respect to their function corresponding elements.
Im Einzelnen zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine Seitenansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung; und
- Fig. 2
- eine Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Versorgungseinrichtung und der Leitung; und
- Fig. 3
- eine Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung.
- Fig. 1
- a side view of a device according to the invention; and
- Fig. 2
- a side view of the supply device according to the invention and the line; and
- Fig. 3
- a plan view of a device according to the invention.
In der
Wie in
Die Flüssigkeit, beispielsweise Wasser oder ein Gemisch aus Wasser und Gas, strömt aus der Vorderseite der Düse (04a) in die Duschtasse (02) ein und trifft auf die direkt über und/oder seitlich der Düseneinheiten (03a, 03b) positionierten und nicht dargestellten unteren Extremitäten einer Person, so dass diese benetzt, sowie gereinigt, massiert und/oder gepflegt werden. Wesentlich dabei ist es, dass dafür keine körperliche Anstrengung notwendig ist. Damit eignet sich die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung insbesondere für Person mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität.The liquid, for example water or a mixture of water and gas, flows from the front side of the nozzle (04a) into the shower tray (02) and impinges on the directly above and / or laterally of the nozzle units (03a, 03b) positioned and not shown a person's lower extremities so that they are moistened, cleaned, massaged and / or cared for. It is essential that no physical effort is necessary for this. Thus, the device according to the invention is particularly suitable for persons with limited mobility and / or mobility.
Der Verteiler (05) kann dabei eine Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit sein. Auf diese Weise ist eine manuelle und/oder automatische Steuerung und/oder Regelung des Ausstroms der Flüssigkeit in die Duschtasse denkbar, um beispielsweise den Druck, die Dauer und/oder die Temperatur der Flüssigkeit einzustellen und daher die Vorrichtung an die individuellen Bedürfnisse einer Person anzupassen.The distributor (05) can be a control and / or regulating unit. In this way, a manual and / or automatic control and / or regulation of the outflow of the liquid into the shower tray conceivable, for example, to adjust the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid and therefore adapt the device to the individual needs of a person ,
In der
Beispielsweise führt ein Desinfektionsmittel zur Reinigung und/oder Desinfektion der Leitung (06) und/oder der Düsen (04), um unerwünschte Beläge, Rückstände und/oder Ablagerung in der Leitung (06) und/oder in bzw. an den Düsen (04) zu lösen. Dies gewährleistet eine einwandfreie Hygiene. Des Weiteren ist es möglich, dass beispielsweise ein Reinigungsmittel und/oder Pflegemittel eingegeben wird, welches die Reinigungs- und/oder Pflegewirkung der unteren Extremitäten nochmals verbessert. Zudem ist es denkbar, dass das Mittel ein Duschzusatz, beispielsweise ein Duft, zur Steigerung des Wohlbefindens der Person ist.For example, a disinfectant for cleaning and / or disinfecting the line (06) and / or the nozzle (04) to unwanted deposits, residues and / or deposition in the line (06) and / or in or on the nozzles (04 ) to solve. This ensures perfect hygiene. Furthermore, it is possible that, for example, a cleaning agent and / or care agent is entered, which further improves the cleaning and / or care effect of the lower extremities. In addition, it is conceivable that the agent is a shower additive, for example a fragrance, to increase the well-being of the person.
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Claims (12)
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Düse (04) im Boden der Duschtasse (02) anordenbar ist und dass die über die Leitung (06) eingeleitete Flüssigkeit aus der Vorderseite der Düse (04a) in die Duschtasse (02) strömbar ist.Device (01) for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular of the feet, comprising a shower tray (02) with a bottom, a nozzle unit (03) with at least one nozzle (04) having a front side (04a) and a back (04b) comprises, and a line (06) for the introduction of a liquid, wherein the conduit (06) is connected directly or indirectly, in particular via a distributor (05), with the back of the nozzle (04b),
characterized,
that the nozzle (04) in the bottom of the shower tray (02) can be arranged, and that the introduced via the line (06) fluid from the front of the nozzle (04a) can flow into the shower tray (02).
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Düseneinheit (03) mindestens zwei parallel oder versetzt zueinander angeordnete Düsen (04) umfasst.Device (01) according to claim 1,
characterized,
that the nozzle unit (03) comprises at least two parallel or offset from each other arranged nozzles (04).
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass eine erste Düseneinheit (03a) und eine zweite Düseneinheit (03b) umfasst sind, wobei die Anordnung der Düsen (04) der ersten Düseneinheit (03a) spiegelbildlich oder gleichsinnig zu der Anordnung der Düsen (04) der zweiten Düseneinheit (03b) ist.Device (01) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that a first nozzle unit (03a) and a second nozzle unit (03b) are comprised, wherein the arrangement of the nozzles (04) of the first nozzle unit (03a) mirror-inverted or the same direction to the array of nozzles (04) of the second nozzle unit (03b) is.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Düseneinheit (03a, 03b) acht Düsen (04) in einer im Wesentlichen T-förmigen Anordnung mit einem T-Schenkel (10) und einem Steg (11) umfasst, wobei der T-Schenkel (10) aus fünf nebeneinander angeordneten Düsen (04) und der im Wesentlichen quer zum T-Schenkel (10) verlaufende Steg (11) aus drei unter- und/oder übereinander angeordneten Düsen (04) bildbar ist.Device (01) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
in that the nozzle unit (03a, 03b) comprises eight nozzles (04) in a substantially T-shaped arrangement with a T-leg (10) and a web (11), wherein the T-leg (10) consists of five juxtaposed nozzles (04) and the substantially transversely to the T-leg (10) extending web (11) of three sub-and / or superposed nozzles (04) is formed.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Düse (04) einen flachen Aufbau hat.Device (01) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the nozzle (04) has a flat construction.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Düse (04) eine Massagedüse ist.Device (01) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the nozzle (04) is a massage jet.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Verteiler (05) eine Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit ist.Device (01) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the distributor (05) is a control and / or regulating unit.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass der Verteiler (05) eine Duscharmatur mit einem Mehrwege-Umsteller ist.Device (01) according to claim 7,
characterized,
that the distributor (05) is a shower fitting with a multi-way diverter.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Leitung (06) eine Versorgungseinrichtung (07) zur Einleitung eines Mittels, insbesondere eines Desinfektionsmittels, eines Reinigungsmittels, eines Pflegemittels und/oder eines Duschzusatzes, in die Leitung (06) umfasst.Device (01) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the conduit (06) comprises a supply means (07) for introducing a means, in particular a disinfectant, a cleaning agent, a conditioning agent and / or a shower additive into the conduit (06).
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Versorgungseinrichtung (07) einen Grundkörper (08) und ein Absperrmittel (09) umfasst.Device (01) according to claim 9,
characterized,
that the supply means (07) comprises a base body (08) and a shut-off means (09).
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Flüssigkeit Wasser oder ein Gemisch aus Wasser und einem Gas, insbesondere Umgebungsluft, ist.Device (01) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a gas, in particular ambient air.
dadurch gekennzeichnet,
dass die Duschtasse (02) aus Acryl, insbesondere Sanitär-Acryl, einem Glasfaserwerkstoff, einem Mineralwerkstoff, einem Metall und/oder einem gefliesten Bereich gebildet ist.Device (01) according to one of the preceding claims,
characterized,
that the shower tray (02) made of acrylic, in particular sanitary acrylic, a fiberglass material, a mineral material, a metal and / or a tiled region is formed.
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