Classifications

• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
  • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
  • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
  • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
  • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
  • E03C1/0408—Water installations especially for showers
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
  • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
  • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
  • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
  • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
  • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
  • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
  • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
  • E03C1/06—Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath
• • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
  • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
  • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
  • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
  • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
  • E03C1/06—Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath
  • E03C1/066—Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath allowing height adjustment of shower head

Definitions

• the invention relates to a shower device with a functional element, the functional element being connected to a first holding element which is arranged on a first side of a plate and is held there magnetically.
• Known shower devices generally consist of a wet cell with a water-impermeable floor, or a tub or shower tray.
• the shower device has a shower head or a hand shower which comprises one or more water outlet openings.
• a water supply for example in the form of a hose, connects the shower head directly or indirectly with a fitting that controls the supply of hot and cold water in a desired mixing ratio.
• the height of the shower head is usually adjusted by means of a vertically aligned rod spaced from the wall and a holder which is arranged displaceably on the rod and accommodates the shower head.
• the shower head is equipped with a shape corresponding to the holder so that it can be inserted into it.
• the German utility model shows an alternative fastening option DE 93 00 418 U1 . It proposes a holder that holds the shower head on a metal plate embedded in the wall of the shower device by magnetic force.
• the shower head can either be attached to a magnetized holder, be magnetized on its fastening section itself, or have a permanent magnet embedded in its fastening section.
• Such a magnetic holder does not require any drilling and the associated damage to the tiles.
• the shower can be cleaned easily after removing the shower head.
• the disadvantage here is that a person using the shower device can still only adjust the position of the shower head manually.
• a shower device in which a shower head held magnetically on the cabin wall is vertically adjustable.
• the DE 20 2013 102 982 shows an equipment series in which parts of the equipment series held magnetically on a panel can be freely positioned on the panel.
• the present application sets itself the task of proposing a shower device in which an alternative magnetic fastening of a functional element is proposed which, in a preferred embodiment, enables the magnetically held functional element to be automatically positioned.
• An essential basic idea of the invention is to arrange a second holding element on a rear side of the plate opposite the first side and to develop the magnetic force required to hold a functional element, in particular a shower head, between the first holding element and the second holding element.
• the magnetic force field required to hold the first holding element on the plate thus acts between the two holding elements.
• the functional element is usually described as a shower head, without wishing to restrict it to it.
• the shower head is firmly connected to the first holding element or is detachable, for example if the first Holding element comprises a receptacle for a functional element in the form of a hand shower.
• the second holding element is fastened to an adjusting mechanism and mounted displaceably by means of the adjusting mechanism, the adjusting mechanism being adjustable by means of a control.
• the first holding element carries out this movement due to the magnetic force between the two holding elements.
• the holding elements move synchronously on both sides of the plate.
• This embodiment thus offers the possibility of changing the position of the shower head vertically and / or horizontally by adjusting the second holding element accordingly.
• the shower head can be adapted, for example, to the size of the respective user, for example to the height of a man, a woman or a child.
• the adjustment takes place vertically and horizontally at the same time. It is possible to make the vertical and horizontal adjustment at different speeds. In this way, all directions of movement can be driven along the plate. If several functional elements are provided, the adjustment of the individual functional elements can be coupled to one another, so that a movement of the first functional element causes a movement of the second functional element. The coupling is preferably carried out in that the functional elements are moved using the same adjustment mechanism.
• the control provided makes it possible to adjust the shower head without having to intervene manually. A direct operation of the adjustment mechanism is not necessary.
• the adjustment mechanism located in a cavity behind the back of the plate can thus be sealed off in a watertight manner towards the shower device. It is only necessary to transmit signals from the control to the motor or motors moving the adjustment mechanism.
• a particular advantage of fastening the shower head according to the invention is that the plate has a closed surface. Breakthroughs for fastening the first holding element are not required and therefore do not have to be sealed against the ingress of moisture. A waterproofing of the surface, It is also not necessary to use which the two holding elements can move. For the adjustment option, that is to say the size of the surface along which the first holding element is supposed to be able to move, questions of the seal do not play a role.
• the closed panel separates the space adjoining its rear side from the wet cell. In this way, the mechanics, the power supply and the motors are safely protected against the moisture that occurs in the wet room.
• the shower device according to the invention is advantageously operated with a protective low voltage, so that the risk for the user is further reduced.
• control system is assigned means for monitoring the movement of the adjusting mechanism, so that the movement can also be checked or the position can be adjusted.
• the adjustment mechanism is a linear system.
• a linear system guarantees that the desired direction of movement is adhered to, works with practically no friction and thus requires almost no maintenance. In this respect, it is particularly suitable to be used in places that are difficult to access, such as the space behind the plate.
• a linear system also has other advantages. With an appropriately designed linear guide, it can be ensured in a simple manner that the second holding element always rests against the plate or always maintains a predefined distance from it, even during the movement. A corresponding linear system prevents an increased distance between the holding elements from leading to the field strength of the magnetic field no longer being sufficient to ensure a secure hold of the first holding element on the plate.
• the controller advantageously comprises means for adjusting the water supply and the temperature of the supplied water. Such a control replaces an otherwise required valve.
• the control according to the invention is preferably operated via a panel, in particular a touch panel.
• This panel can be positioned at any point on a wall of the shower device or embedded in it.
• Such a panel makes it possible to digitally display the available setting options and operate them accordingly.
• the panel can preferably also be displayed on the glass pane, for example the setting options can be projected or produced on the pane. In this case, the otherwise necessary rear structure for the control or the integration of the control can be omitted.
• control comprises means for setting lighting and / or a device for audio reproduction and / or a device for audio-visual reproduction and / or a telecommunication device. If one or more of these devices is provided in or in the vicinity of the shower device, they can also be operated centrally via the control.
• the controller includes a memory for calling up preferred operating statuses. Due to the integrated memory function, not only the position but also other user-specific settings of the shower head can be called up, similar to a station memory function in the car radio. For example, the preferred water temperatures can be saved for different people.
• the embodiments according to the invention can be installed not only on a wall of the shower device, but also on a corner at a 90 ° angle or as a U-shape.
• the water supply for the shower takes place via an outlet, the position of which can be freely selected, for example a ceiling outlet is possible.
• the water is supplied to the shower head from the respective outlet, preferably in the form of a hose
• the shower can be set up like a modular system, i.e. all walls, the shower outlet and the control panel can be ordered variably according to customer requirements. It is particularly advantageous that the respective plate can be designed as large as desired. It can be designed in such a way that it at least essentially covers a wall of the shower device. Such a plate only needs to be grouted at the edges. This saves the time-consuming laying of tiles.
• the plate can also be covered with different colors or patterns, for example by a screen printing film.
• the plate according to the invention can also be attached in other bath areas. It is therefore not limited to the shower device.
• Alternative functional elements for example in the form of a holder for toilet paper, a holder for a soap dispenser, a holder for a toothbrush or a toothbrush tumbler, etc. can also be equipped with the magnetic holder according to the invention and, if necessary, the adjustment mechanism according to the invention.
• the first holding element and the second holding element each advantageously comprise a permanent magnet. In this way, a magnetic field strength is achieved in a simple manner, which is sufficient to always hold the first holder and the shower head attached to it securely.
• the plate is a glass pane which preferably forms at least part of a wall and / or ceiling of the shower device.
• a glass pane can be made transparent and thus allow a view of the elements behind it, but it also allows any color choice, can be made matt or glossy as required and creates a high-quality ambience. In addition, she can just clean. In particular, it is possible to close the control panel flush with the glass pane or to integrate it into the glass pane.
• further data can also be projected or produced on the glass pane, preferably at least parts of a full screen, such as the display of a smartphone, tablet or television, in particular also data from a network connection.
• the holder according to the invention and its preferred embodiments are not limited to just a shower device. In principle, devices of all kinds can also be held and, if necessary, moved outside of a shower.
• the position of the second holding element is displayed by means of an optical signal. If the first holding element is removed from the glass pane, a positioning signal can be seen through the glass pane, for example a red luminous border of the second holding element, in particular a red luminous border of the counter magnet provided there, so that one always knows where the counter magnet is for the fixation / Attachment of the first holding element is located on the disc. This ensures that there is no risk of the holder falling down due to incorrect positioning of the first holding element.

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