EP3432850B1 - Fitness, beauty or wellness apparatus - Google Patents

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EP3432850B1
EP3432850B1 EP18709944.5A EP18709944A EP3432850B1 EP 3432850 B1 EP3432850 B1 EP 3432850B1 EP 18709944 A EP18709944 A EP 18709944A EP 3432850 B1 EP3432850 B1 EP 3432850B1
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Oliver SEKULA
Hubert GREINWALDER
Gert Rechenmacher
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
    • A61H9/005—Pneumatic massage
    • A61H9/0078—Pneumatic massage with intermittent or alternately inflated bladders or cuffs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/12—Driving means
    • A61H2201/1238—Driving means with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/165—Wearable interfaces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/10—Leg
    • A61H2205/106—Leg for the lower legs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/10—Leg
    • A61H2205/108—Leg for the upper legs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2207/00—Anti-cellulite devices

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  • the invention relates to a fitness, beauty or wellness device, which is provided with a portable on the body of a user functional unit and a pump connected thereto.
  • the invention further relates to a functional unit and a pump which are used for such a fitness, beauty or wellness device.
  • the invention relates to a method for attaching the pump to the functional unit.
  • EP 1 248 586 B1 a fitness machine that creates a massage effect on the problem areas by means of negative pressure.
  • Other such fitness equipment is off EP 1 307 168 B1 and WO 03/030808 A1 known.
  • US 2002/062515 A1 a pair of pants that performs a massage function.
  • the pants are composed of a front fabric and a back fabric that are wrapped around the wearer's body and with the help of be fastened by buckles together.
  • the pants have air pockets, which are connected by means of connecting hoses with a pump. The pump pressurizes the air pockets with air so that they expand at the same time.
  • the pants also have vibrators to achieve the massage function.
  • a fitness device in the form of a pair of pants also reveals WO 2014/117986 A2 ,
  • the fitness device comprises at least one pressurizable with a fluid pressure chamber, which is adapted to abut a body part of a person, a pumping device which is connected to the pressure chamber and adapted to pressurize the pressure chamber with the fluid, and a control device for controlling the pumping device.
  • the pump is held by a separate carrying strap.
  • US 2012/089059 A1 discloses a system for increasing the blood flow in the blood vessels.
  • the system includes a garment for pneumatically distributing fluid.
  • the garment is used in particular for the leg and foot region, but can also be used for the thighs, arm, hand or shoulder.
  • the garment includes sheets of flexible plastic such as PVC. With the help of fasteners, the garment can be attached to the respective body region.
  • the garment also includes a pneumatic network of pneumatic cells that can put pressure on the body.
  • the system comprises a control device which is arranged on the garment.
  • EP 2 168 553 A1 discloses a compression device.
  • the compression device is placed around the leg of a wearer and comprises three inflatable elements.
  • a control device or air compression unit is arranged at the compression device.
  • a connecting device for connecting the control device to the compression device comprises female connecting elements for receiving of male connecting elements of the control device.
  • the connecting elements each have a bulbous configuration, which can be clipped into one another for connection.
  • Object of the present invention is to improve a fitness, beauty or wellness device in terms of manageability and application.
  • the object is achieved by a fitness, beauty or wellness device according to claim 1, a pump according to claim 18, a functional unit according to claim 19 and a method according to claim 20 .
  • Preferred embodiments of the fitness, beauty or wellness device according to the invention are reflected in claims 2 to 17.
  • the fitness, beauty or wellness device comprises a functional unit that can be worn on the body of a user and has a first attachment device that forms at least one upper support point on the functional unit and a first attachment device that forms at least one second support point on the functional unit.
  • the apparatus further comprises a pump having a second attachment means for releasably connecting to the first attachment means and a second attachment means for fluid-tightly connecting to the first attachment means.
  • the pump is by the connection of the first fastening means with the second fastening means at the first support point and by the Connection of the first connection device with the second connection device additionally held at the second support point on the functional unit.
  • the multiple support of the pump at the first and the second support point ensures a high degree of freedom of movement of the user secure attachment of the pump to the functional unit, which is for example a pair of pants, similar to those in WO 2014/117986 A2 is described.
  • the functional unit can also be a belt or a cuff, as it is in EP 2 020 979 B1 is described.
  • the support of the pump both at least a first support point and at least a second support point contributes to a simple and practical handling bill.
  • the functional integration of the first connection device and the second connection device in the Abstüzung the pump to the functional unit ensures a simple and inexpensive design.
  • the second fastening device such as a mounting hook
  • the first fastening device such as a fastening loop
  • the first connection device is connected to the second connection device at the second, suitably lower support point.
  • the functional unit has a multiplicity of fluid lines which, in use, rest against the body of the user.
  • the fluid lines can through the pump with alternating pressure be charged. This alternating pressure, an overpressure, can assist the user of the functional unit to sculpt the body and to care for the skin, especially at the problem areas.
  • the functional unit on a reinforcing bearing plate, wherein preferably the second support point is formed on the bearing plate. If the material of the functional unit is not sufficiently stable to support the first connection device, the functional unit may have a reinforcing bearing plate to provide the necessary stability.
  • the first support point comprises at least one upper support point and the second support point at least one lower support point, which is located in the vertical direction below the upper support point.
  • the first support point comprises at least one lower support point and the second support point at least one upper support point, which is located in the vertical direction above the lower support point.
  • the first support point which is formed by the first fastening means
  • the second support point which is formed by the first connection means
  • the upper support point on the functional unit is usually located outside of the bearing plate.
  • the upper support point may, however, also be in the region of the bearing plate.
  • the bearing plate may be in one piece or composed of several parts, which may also be spatially separated from each other. The latter offers itself approximately when the upper support point is located in the region of the bearing plate and the nature of the functional unit necessitates reinforcement at the upper support point.
  • the first support point and the second support point are arranged in the horizontal direction at a distance from one another in order to further improve the stability or the maintenance of the pump on the functional unit.
  • first support point and the second support point can be arranged in the vertical direction at a distance from one another.
  • a horizontally and / or vertically displaced arrangement of the first support point and the second support point may be expedient with regard to wearing comfort of the functional unit and stability of the pump on the functional unit.
  • the pump has a housing, which is preferably made of plastic.
  • first support point and the second support point a secure hold of the pump is made possible on the functional unit.
  • a plurality of first supporting points and / or a plurality of second supporting points can also be provided. The more support points between the pump and the functional unit are present, the more secure is the maintenance of the pump on the functional unit.
  • the functional unit is preferably designed as a garment, in particular as a trouser.
  • a particularly preferred embodiment therefore provides a single first support point on the functional unit and two second support points on the bearing plate. By means of such a three-point support, it is possible to achieve a particularly stable hold of the pump, in particular a stable grip on the functional unit, with a comparatively slight impairment of the mobility of the functional unit.
  • the first fastening device has a fastening loop and the second fastening device has a fastening hook, which is preferably arranged on the housing, wherein the fastening hook can be detachably fastened to the fastening loop.
  • the combination of fastening loop and fastening hook provides a high fastening potential with simple operation and is characterized by a simple and inexpensive production.
  • the first fastening device or the second fastening device alternatively or additionally comprises a magnet, a clip or a hook-and-loop fastener.
  • the configuration of the first attachment means and the second attachment means may include common attachment types that are selected depending on the design of the pump and product factors such as price, complexity, safety, and / or comfort.
  • the first fastening device is designed as a pocket and the second fastening device is formed by the housing.
  • the first connection device has at least one connection dome and the second connection device has at least one connection piece, the connection dome being detachably connected to the connection piece.
  • the connection piece is expediently dimensioned such that it can be easily inserted into the connection dome.
  • the second connection device has at least one depression.
  • the connection piece is arranged in the recess.
  • connection dome has an outer support surface and the recess has an inner support surface, wherein the outer support surface is supported on the inner support surface when the connection dome is arranged in the recess.
  • the outer support surface and the inner support surface are each formed conically.
  • connection dome is connected to the connection port, then the connection dome is also disposed in the recess and the outer support surface is supported on the inner support surface.
  • connection dome has a Doman gleichkanal, which has a depth, wherein the connection piece to form a fluid line connection portion has a length which is smaller than the depth of the Doman gleichkanals. Appropriately, therefore, does not extend over the entire depth of the Doman gleichkanals at maximum introduction of the connecting piece in the DomanBankkanal the connection piece.
  • the connecting dome has a dome diameter and the connecting piece a nozzle diameter, wherein preferably corresponds to the formation of a frictional connection of connecting dome and connecting piece of the dome diameter approximately the nozzle diameter.
  • the dome connection channel has an inner peripheral surface which forms a pump connection region.
  • the inner peripheral surface along the pump connection portion is provided with an inner lining.
  • the inner lining is expediently made of an elastically deformable material, in particular silicone, in order to ensure a simple insertion of the connecting dome in the connecting piece and on the other hand a reliable seal in the pump connection area.
  • the connection piece in the pump connection region, is connected to the connection dome in such a force-locking manner that the inner lining is compressed when the connection piece is inserted into the dome connection channel.
  • connection piece in the fluid line connection region is connected by a fluid opening of the connection connection channel to a fluid line of the functional unit.
  • the fluid line is connected by means of a fluid line connection to the connection dome.
  • the inner support surface is shortened towards the fluid line connection and supported on a support edge on the fluid line connection. Since the connecting piece does not extend into the pump connection region even at the maximum insertion depth into the dowel connection channel, the fluid opening is not covered by the connection piece and thus does not block the fluid flow from the pump to the functional unit.
  • the bearing plate consists of a deformable material, which is preferably elastic.
  • the bearing plate is designed so that it provides sufficient rigidity for a secure attachment of the pump to the functional unit, without affecting the mobility of the functional unit.
  • the material, from the bearing plate is made, a higher rigidity than the material from which the functional unit in the region in which the bearing plate is arranged.
  • the bearing plate is made of a deformable material such that the bearing plate substantially conforms to the shape of the body part of the user, such as the hip or thigh, against which the bearing plate rests.
  • the material from which the bearing plate is made at the same time sufficiently rigid to ensure a secure connection of the first connection device with the second connection device and, if necessary, the first fastening device with the second fastening device.
  • the functional unit has a receptacle into which the bearing plate is received, in particular sewn in, is.
  • the bearing plate is suitably made of a material which has a higher rigidity than the material from which the receptacle is made.
  • the receptacle is expediently made of a material which has a higher rigidity than the material from which the functional unit is made in order to further increase the support of the bearing plate in the receptacle.
  • a dart which corresponds to the shape of the bearing plate to fix the bearing plate within the receptacle.
  • the pump for a fitness, beauty or wellness device is characterized as a result of the connection of the first attachment means with the second attachment means at the first support point and the connection of the first connection device with the second connection device additionally at the second support point.
  • the functional unit for a fitness, beauty or wellness device is characterized by a multiple support of the pump on the Functional unit due to the connection of the first fastening device with the second fastening device at the first support point and the connection of the first connection device with the second connection device additionally at the second support point.
  • Fig. 1 shown functional unit 11 for a fitness, beauty or wellness device is designed as a portable on the body 10 of a user pants.
  • the functional unit 11 has a plurality of fluid lines 12.
  • a pump 20 is attached to the functional unit 11.
  • the fluid conduits 12 are arranged on the functional unit 11 so that they wind around the user's thighs and buttocks.
  • the fluid lines 12 are connected to the pump 20, so that the fluid lines 12 can be acted upon by a pressure medium, in particular air.
  • the pressure which preferably builds up and breaks down alternately, causes a massaging effect on the body 10 of the user.
  • the functional unit 11 has a first fastening device 13 and a first connecting device 30.
  • the first fastening device 13 comprises a fastening loop 14.
  • the pump 20 has a second fastening device 21 and a second connecting device 50.
  • the second fastening device 21 comprises a fastening hook 22.
  • the fastening hook 22 is hooked into the fastening loop 14. So that the fluid lines 12 of the functional unit 11 can be pressurized, the fluid lines 12 must be connected to the pump 20. This is done by connecting the first connection device 30 of the functional unit 11 to the second connection device 50 of the pump 20.
  • the first fastening device 13 forms an upper support point O on the functional unit 11, and the first connection device 30 forms a lower support point U on the functional unit 11.
  • the fastening hook 22 is hooked into the fastening loop 14 at an angle ⁇ initially at the upper support point O, as shown in FIG Fig. 2 is shown in dashed lines.
  • the first connection device 30 is connected to the second connection device 50 at the lower support point U.
  • the angle ⁇ initially present between the pump 20 and the functional unit 11 is reduced and the first connection device 30 is connected in a fluid-tight manner to the second connection device 50.
  • the functional unit 11 comprises a bearing plate 16.
  • the first connection device 30 is arranged on the bearing plate 16.
  • the first connection device 30 comprises two identical connection domes 31, but may also comprise three or even more connection domes 31.
  • the connection domes 31 each have a fluid line connection 32.
  • the fluid lines 12 extend from the respective fluid line connection 32 on the bearing plate 16 to a fluid line edge 17 on the bearing plate 16 and then run outside the bearing plate 16 within the functional unit 11. Movements of the functional unit 11 can exert undesirable forces on the fluid lines 12, the then transferred to the respective fluid line connection 32 and can lead to an impairment of the operation of the fluid line connection 32.
  • a fluid line attachment 33 is provided on the fluid line edge 17 of the bearing plate 16.
  • the fluid lines 12 can be fixed to the fluid line attachment 33.
  • a power transmission from the functional unit 11 via the fluid lines 12 to the respective fluid line connection 32 is minimized.
  • Fig. 3b the bearing plate 16 is shown in dashed lines.
  • the first connection device 30 of the functional unit 11 is conductively connected to the second connection device 50 of the pump 20.
  • the fluid lines 12 extend from the pump 20 on the bearing plate 16 to the fluid line edge 17 and then continue to run outside of the bearing plate 16.
  • the fluid lines 12 are fixed to the fluid line edge 17 through the fluid line mounting 33.
  • the functional unit 11 is provided with a receptacle 18.
  • the bearing plate 16 is received in the receptacle 18 and thus reliably attached to the functional unit 11.
  • On the receptacle 18 is a darts 19, which follows the outline of the bearing plate 16 substantially. With the help of the Abticianrs 19, the bearing plate 16 is securely held in the receptacle 18.
  • the fluid lines 12 extend in the region of the bearing plate 16 within the receptacle 18. At the fluid line edge 17, therefore, the dart 19 is interrupted in order to lead the fluid lines 12 out of the receptacle 18.
  • the bearing plate 16 is made of a material which has a higher rigidity than the material of which the functional unit 11, at least in the region of the bearing plate 16, consists.
  • the receptacle 18 is made of a material which has a higher rigidity than the material of which the functional unit 11, at least in the region of the bearing plate 16, consists.
  • the receptacle 18 is made of a material having a lower rigidity than the material from which the bearing plate 16 is made.
  • Fig. 4 It can be seen how the bearing plate 16 is arranged within the receptacle 18. Seen from the body 10 of the user, above the receptacle 18, the fastening loop 14 is arranged on the functional unit 11. To attach the pump 20 to the functional unit 11 of the fastening hooks 22 is hooked into the fastening loop 14 and thus forms the upper support point O.
  • the two connecting dome 31 form together with two in Fig. 5b shown connecting piece 51, the lower support point U.
  • a Doman gleichkanal 34 which has an inner peripheral surface 35.
  • the inner circumferential surface 35 comprises a pump connection region 36 and a fluid line connection region 37.
  • An inner lining 38 is provided on the inner circumferential surface 35 in the pump connection region 36.
  • the inner peripheral surface 35 has, within the fluid line connection region 37 in the region of the adjacent fluid line connection 32, two fluid openings 39, through which the fluid lines 12 are conductively connected to the dome connection channel 34.
  • the outer sides of the kaue 31 include an outer support surface 40, on which the second connection device 50 of the pump 20 is supported.
  • the outer support surface 40 has a substantially conical shape.
  • the second connection device 50 comprises two connection stubs 51 which each have a stub connection channel 52 in their interior.
  • the second connection device 50 further comprises two recesses 53, in each of which a connection piece 51 is arranged.
  • the depth of the recesses 53 corresponds approximately to the length of the respective connection piece 51.
  • the recesses 53 each have an inner support surface 54 on which the first connection device 30 of the functional unit 11 is supported.
  • the inner support surface 54 has a substantially conical shape.
  • connection stubs 51 are respectively inserted into the provided for this purpose Dcken gleichkanäle 34 along the inner lining 38 introduced.
  • the connecting piece 51 has a nozzle diameter D stu , which corresponds approximately to the diameter D Dom of the Doman gleichkanals 34, is expediently slightly lower.
  • the inner lining 38 consists of an elastically deformable material, for example silicone. This leads to a slight compression of the inner lining 38 during insertion of the connection piece 51 in the Doman gleichkanal 34, whereby a tight connection between the Doman gleichkanal 34 and the nozzle connection channel 52 is ensured.
  • the length L stu of the nozzle connection channel 52 is less than the depth T dom of the Doman gleichkanals 34.
  • connection stub 51 At maximum insertion depth of the connecting piece 51 in the DomanMital 34 of the connection piece 51 is located only in the pump connection portion 36 of the inner peripheral surface 35 and not in the fluid line connection portion 37 of the inner peripheral surface 35 at. The fluid openings 39 arranged in the fluid connection region 37 are thus not covered by the connection stub 51.
  • the shape of the recesses 53 of the second connector 50 is approximately in the shape of the connecting dome 31.
  • the outer support surface 40 of the connecting dome 31 is supported on the inner support surface 54 of the recess 53 and the inner panel 38 on the Connecting piece 51 from.
  • a secure hold of the pump 20 is ensured on the functional unit 11.
  • the fluid conduit port 32 projects outward from the connecting domes 31 with respect to the shape of the connecting domes 31.
  • the inner support surface 54 is shortened to the functional unit 11 in order to ensure sufficient space for the fluid line connection 32.
  • the fluid line connection 32 has a shape tapering in the direction of the fluid lines 12.
  • the inner support surface 54 is supported in the region of the fluid line connection 32 with a support edge 55 on the fluid line connection 32.
  • the first fastening device 13 of the functional unit 11 can be configured as a pocket 15 and the second fastening device 21 can be formed by the housing 23.
  • the connection domes 31 are arranged inside the pocket 15.
  • the pump 20 is pushed into the pocket 15 and connected to the connecting domes 31.
  • the first connection device 30 is thus connected in operative connection to the second connection device 50 at the first support point A.
  • the pocket 15 may have various embodiments to facilitate the insertion of the pump 20 into the pocket 15.
  • the bag 15 may be made of a velcro-felt combination that allows lateral insertion of the pump 20 in the pocket 15.
  • a bearing plate 16 as already described above, be introduced. Accordingly, the different in Fig. 6 shown embodiment of the previously shown in that the first fastening device 13 is designed as a pocket 15, instead of the fastening loop 14 and the second fastening device 21 is formed by the housing 23, instead of the fastening hook 22.
  • Fig. 7a the pump 20 in a Perspectiveansich from the front.
  • a battery or accumulator is housed to ensure the mobile operation of the pump 20.
  • a power connection 24 is arranged in the housing 23.
  • the power connector 24 is disposed on a side surface of the housing 23.
  • Fig. 7b shows the pump 20 in a perspective view from behind.
  • two recesses 53 are provided in the housing 23, in each of which a connecting piece 51 is arranged with a nozzle connection channel 52.
  • the connection dome 31 are supported on the inner support surface 54.
  • the attachment hook 22 tapers in the direction of the connection piece 51, in order to facilitate a simpler threading of the attachment hook 22 into the associated order loop 14.
  • the fastening hook 22 has a width which corresponds to the horizontal distance of the connecting piece 51 to each other.
  • the Fig. 8 and 9 show a further embodiment of the pump 60. If one wishes to dispense with a first and a second fastening device for reasons of stability and wearing comfort, the dimensions of the pump 60 can be reduced.
  • the pump 60 also has two connection stubs 51. At the first support point A, the pump 60 is plugged onto the connection dome 31, the first connection device 30 being operatively connected to the second connection device 50 as usual.
  • the stability can be improved by a Velcro strip arranged on the underside of the pump 60, which can be connected to a hook-and-loop strip arranged on the functional unit 11.
  • the stability can be achieved by a latching snap-in connection of the pump 60 in the connecting domes 31.
  • the fitness, beauty or wellness device described above is characterized by easy handling and a secure hold of the pump 20 on the functional unit 11. This is due in particular to the three-point connection resulting from the connection of the two connection domes 31 to the connection piece 51 at the lower support point U on the one hand and the connection of the fastening loop 14 to the attachment hook 22 at the upper support point O on the other hand.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung, die mit einer am Körper eines Benutzers tragbaren Funktionseinheit und einer damit verbindbaren Pumpe versehen ist. Die Erfindung betrifft ferner eine Funktionseinheit und eine Pumpe, die für eine solche Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung verwendet werden. Darüber hinaus betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Befestigen der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit.The invention relates to a fitness, beauty or wellness device, which is provided with a portable on the body of a user functional unit and a pump connected thereto. The invention further relates to a functional unit and a pump which are used for such a fitness, beauty or wellness device. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for attaching the pump to the functional unit.

Durch die immer weiter fortschreitende Technologisierung unseres Lebens hat moderne Technik auch Einzug in den Bereich Fitness, Beauty und Wellness erhalten. Übliche Anwendungen und Methoden zur Pflege und Formung des eigenen Körpers können durch Einsatz von neuen Techniken weiter verbessert werden. Der Fokus ist hierbei häufig auf die sogenannten Problemzonen, insbesondere Oberschenkel und Bauch, gerichtet. Deshalb wurden Kleidungsstücke, Manschetten und Gürtel entworfen, die ihre insbesondere durch Reizstrom, Wärme oder Massagen hervorgerufene Wirkung speziell an den Problemzonen entfalten.Due to the ever-increasing technologicalization of our lives, modern technology has also found its way into the field of fitness, beauty and wellness. Usual applications and methods for caring for and shaping one's own body can be further improved by using new techniques. The focus here is often on the so-called problem areas, especially thighs and abdomen, directed. Therefore, garments, cuffs and belts have been designed to develop their particular caused by electrical stimulation, heat or massaging effect especially on the problem areas.

So offenbart EP 1 248 586 B1 ein Fitnessgerät, das mittels Unterdruck einen Massageeffekt an den Problemzonen hervorruft. Weitere solcher Fitnessgeräte sind aus EP 1 307 168 B1 und WO 03/030808 A1 bekannt.So revealed EP 1 248 586 B1 a fitness machine that creates a massage effect on the problem areas by means of negative pressure. Other such fitness equipment is off EP 1 307 168 B1 and WO 03/030808 A1 known.

Weiterhin beschreibt US 2002/062515 A1 eine Hose, die eine Massagefunktion ausübt. Die Hose setzt sich aus einem vorderen Stoff und einem hinteren Stoff zusammen, die um den Körper des Trägers gewickelt und mit Hilfe von Schnallen aneinander fixiert werden. Die Hose weist Lufttaschen auf, die mittels Verbindungsschläuchen mit einer Pumpe verbunden sind. Die Pumpe beaufschlagt die Lufttaschen so mit Luft, dass diese sich gleichzeitig ausdehnen. An der Hose sind zur Erzielung der Massagefunktion außerdem Vibratoren vorgesehen.Further describes US 2002/062515 A1 a pair of pants that performs a massage function. The pants are composed of a front fabric and a back fabric that are wrapped around the wearer's body and with the help of be fastened by buckles together. The pants have air pockets, which are connected by means of connecting hoses with a pump. The pump pressurizes the air pockets with air so that they expand at the same time. The pants also have vibrators to achieve the massage function.

Ein Fitnessgerät in Form einer Hose offenbart zudem WO 2014/117986 A2 . Das Fitnessgerät umfasst wenigstens eine mit einem Fluid beaufschlagbare Druckkammer, die geeignet ist, an einem Körperteil einer Person anzuliegen, eine Pumpeinrichtung, die mit der Druckkammer verbunden und geeignet ist, die Druckkammer mit dem Fluid zu beaufschlagen, sowie eine Steuereinrichtung zum Steuern der Pumpeinrichtung. Die Pumpe wird durch einen separaten Tragegurt gehalten.A fitness device in the form of a pair of pants also reveals WO 2014/117986 A2 , The fitness device comprises at least one pressurizable with a fluid pressure chamber, which is adapted to abut a body part of a person, a pumping device which is connected to the pressure chamber and adapted to pressurize the pressure chamber with the fluid, and a control device for controlling the pumping device. The pump is held by a separate carrying strap.

US 2012/089059 A1 offenbart ein System zum Steigern des Blutflusses in den Blutgefäßen. Das System umfasst ein Kleidungsstück zum pneumatischen Verteilen von Fluid. Das Kleidungsstück wird insbesondere für die Bein- und Fußregion verwendet, kann aber auch für die Oberschenkel, den Arm, die Hand oder die Schulter eingesetzt werden. Das Kleidungsstück umfasst Sheets aus flexiblem Kunststoff wie PVC. Mit Hilfe von Befestigungsmitteln kann das Kleidungsstück an der jeweiligen Körperregion befestigt werden. Das Kleidungsstück umfasst zudem ein pneumatisches Netzwerk aus pneumatischen Zellen, welche Druck auf den Körper ausüben können. Weiter umfasst das System eine Steuerungsvorrichtung, welche auf dem Kleidungsstück angeordnet ist. US 2012/089059 A1 discloses a system for increasing the blood flow in the blood vessels. The system includes a garment for pneumatically distributing fluid. The garment is used in particular for the leg and foot region, but can also be used for the thighs, arm, hand or shoulder. The garment includes sheets of flexible plastic such as PVC. With the help of fasteners, the garment can be attached to the respective body region. The garment also includes a pneumatic network of pneumatic cells that can put pressure on the body. Furthermore, the system comprises a control device which is arranged on the garment.

EP 2 168 553 A1 offenbart eine Kompressionsvorrichtung. Die Kompressionsvorrichtung wird um das Bein eines Tragenden gelegt und umfasst drei aufpumpbare Elemente. An der Kompressionsvorrichtung ist eine Steuerungsvorrichtung oder Luftkompressionseinheit angeordnet. Eine Verbindungsvorrichtung zum Verbinden der Steuerungsvorrichtung mit der Kompressionsvorrichtung umfasst weibliche Verbindungselemente zur Aufnahme von männlichen Verbindungselementen der Steuerungsvorrichtung. Die Verbindungselemente haben jeweils eine bauchige Ausgestaltung, welche zum Verbinden ineinander geklipst werden können. EP 2 168 553 A1 discloses a compression device. The compression device is placed around the leg of a wearer and comprises three inflatable elements. At the compression device, a control device or air compression unit is arranged. A connecting device for connecting the control device to the compression device comprises female connecting elements for receiving of male connecting elements of the control device. The connecting elements each have a bulbous configuration, which can be clipped into one another for connection.

Verbesserungsbedarf besteht bei den bekannten Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtungen in der mitunter unbefriedigenden Handhabbarkeit, die häufig eine persönliche Betreuung in einem Beautysalon, einem Fitnessstudio oder einem Wellnesscenter nötig macht, um eine funktionsgerechte Anwendung sicherzustellen, und damit den Einsatzbereich eingschränkt.There is a need for improvement in the known fitness, beauty or wellness devices in the sometimes unsatisfactory handling, which often requires a personal care in a beauty salon, a gym or a wellness center in order to ensure a functional use, and thus limits the scope.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, eine Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung hinsichtlich Handhabbarkeit und Einsatzbereich zu verbessern. Object of the present invention is to improve a fitness, beauty or wellness device in terms of manageability and application.

Die Aufgabe wird durch eine Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, eine Pumpe nach Anspruch 18, eine Funktionseinheit nach Anspruch 19 und ein Verfahren nach Anspruch 20 gelöst. Bevorzugte Ausgestaltungen der erfindungsgemäßen Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung finden ihren Niederschlag in den Ansprüchen 2 bis 17.The object is achieved by a fitness, beauty or wellness device according to claim 1, a pump according to claim 18, a functional unit according to claim 19 and a method according to claim 20 . Preferred embodiments of the fitness, beauty or wellness device according to the invention are reflected in claims 2 to 17.

Die erfindungsgemäße Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung umfasst eine am Körper eines Benutzers tragbare Funktionseinheit, die eine erste Befestigungseinrichtung, die wenigstens eine obere Abstützstelle an der Funktionseinheit bildet, und eine erste Anschlusseinrichtung, die wenigstens eine zweite Abstützstelle an der Funktionseinheit bildet, aufweist. Die Vorrichtung umfasst ferner eine Pumpe, die eine zweite Befestigungseinrichtung zum lösbaren Verbinden mit der ersten Befestigungseinrichtung und eine zweite Anschlusseinrichtung zum fluiddichten Verbinden mit der ersten Anschlusseinrichtung aufweist. Die Pumpe wird durch die Verbindung der ersten Befestigungseinrichtung mit der zweiten Befestigungseinrichtung an der ersten Abstützstelle und durch die Verbindung der ersten Anschlusseinrichtung mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung zusätzlich an der zweiten Abstützstelle an der Funktionseinheit gehalten.The fitness, beauty or wellness device according to the invention comprises a functional unit that can be worn on the body of a user and has a first attachment device that forms at least one upper support point on the functional unit and a first attachment device that forms at least one second support point on the functional unit. The apparatus further comprises a pump having a second attachment means for releasably connecting to the first attachment means and a second attachment means for fluid-tightly connecting to the first attachment means. The pump is by the connection of the first fastening means with the second fastening means at the first support point and by the Connection of the first connection device with the second connection device additionally held at the second support point on the functional unit.

Die mehrfache Abstützung der Pumpe an der ersten und der zweiten Abstützstelle gewährleistet bei einer hohen Bewegungsfreiheit des Benutzers eine sichere Befestigung der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit, bei der es sich beispielsweise um eine Hose handelt, ähnlich wie sie in WO 2014/117986 A2 beschrieben ist. Bei der Funktionseinheit kann es sich auch um einen Gürtel oder eine Manschette handlen, wie es in EP 2 020 979 B1 beschrieben ist. Die Abstützung der Pumpe sowohl an wenigstens einer ersten Abstützstelle als auch an wenigstens einer zweiten Abstützstelle trägt einer einfachen und praxisgerechten Handhabung Rechnung. Die funktionelle Integration der ersten Anschlusseinrichtung und der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung in die Abstüzung der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit stellt eine einfache und kostengünstige Gestaltung sicher.The multiple support of the pump at the first and the second support point ensures a high degree of freedom of movement of the user secure attachment of the pump to the functional unit, which is for example a pair of pants, similar to those in WO 2014/117986 A2 is described. The functional unit can also be a belt or a cuff, as it is in EP 2 020 979 B1 is described. The support of the pump both at least a first support point and at least a second support point contributes to a simple and practical handling bill. The functional integration of the first connection device and the second connection device in the Abstüzung the pump to the functional unit ensures a simple and inexpensive design.

Beim Verbinden der Pumpe mit der Funktionseinheit wird vorteilhafterweise zunächst an der ersten, zweckmäßigerweise oberen, Abstützstelle die zweite Befestigungeinrichtung, beispielsweise ein Befestigungshaken, mit der ersten Befestigungseinrichtung, beispielsweise eine Befestigungsschlaufe, in einem Winkel verbunden, insbesondere eingehackt. Durch ein Kippen der Pumpe in Richtung auf die Funktionseinheit wird die erste Anschlusseinrichtung mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung an der zweiten, zweckmäßigerweise unteren Abstützstelle, verbunden. Durch das Kippen wird der anfänglich zwischen der Pumpe und der Funktionseinheit vorhandene Winkel verringert und die erste Anschlusseinrichtung mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung fluiddicht verbunden.When connecting the pump to the functional unit is advantageously first at the first, suitably upper support point, the second fastening device, such as a mounting hook, connected to the first fastening device, such as a fastening loop at an angle, in particular hacked. By tilting the pump in the direction of the functional unit, the first connection device is connected to the second connection device at the second, suitably lower support point. By tilting, the angle initially present between the pump and the functional unit is reduced and the first connection device is connected in a fluid-tight manner to the second connection device.

Vorzugsweise weist die Funktionseinheit eine Vielzahl von Fluidleitungen auf, die bei der Anwendung an dem Körper des Benutzers anliegen. Die Fluidleitungen können durch die Pumpe mit alternierendem Druck beaufschlagt werden. Dieser alternierende Druck, ein Überdruck, kann bei dem Benutzer der Funktionseinheit ein Formen des Körpers und ein Pflegen der Haut, insbesondere an den Problemzonen, unterstützen.Preferably, the functional unit has a multiplicity of fluid lines which, in use, rest against the body of the user. The fluid lines can through the pump with alternating pressure be charged. This alternating pressure, an overpressure, can assist the user of the functional unit to sculpt the body and to care for the skin, especially at the problem areas.

Vorteilhaft weist die Funktionseinheit eine armierende Lagerplatte auf, wobei vorzugsweise die zweite Abstützstelle an der Lagerplatte ausgebildet ist. Wenn das Material der Funktionseinheit nicht ausreichend stabil ist, um die erste Anschlusseinrichtung zu lagern, kann die Funktionseinheit eine armierende Lagerplatte aufweisen, um für die nötige Stabilität zu sorgen.Advantageously, the functional unit on a reinforcing bearing plate, wherein preferably the second support point is formed on the bearing plate. If the material of the functional unit is not sufficiently stable to support the first connection device, the functional unit may have a reinforcing bearing plate to provide the necessary stability.

Vorteilhaft umfasst die erste Abstützstelle wenigstens eine obere Abstützstelle und die zweite Abstützstelle wenigstens eine untere Abstützstelle, die sich in vertikaler Richtung unterhalb der oberen Abstützstelle befindet.Advantageously, the first support point comprises at least one upper support point and the second support point at least one lower support point, which is located in the vertical direction below the upper support point.

Vorteilhaft umfasst die erste Abstützstelle wenigstens eine untere Abstützstelle und die zweite Abstützstelle wenigstens eine obere Abstützstelle, die sich in vertikaler Richtung oberhalb der unteren Abstützstelle befindet.Advantageously, the first support point comprises at least one lower support point and the second support point at least one upper support point, which is located in the vertical direction above the lower support point.

Je nach Anwendungsgebiet kann es im Hinblick auf Tragekomfort der Funktionseinheit und Stabilität der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit sinnvoll sein, die erste Abstützstelle, die durch die erste Befestigungseinrichtung gebildet wird, vertikal über der zweiten Abstützstelle, die durch die erste Anschlusseinrichtung gebildet wird, anzuordnen, oder umgekehrt.Depending on the field of application, it may be useful in terms of comfort of the functional unit and stability of the pump on the functional unit to arrange the first support point, which is formed by the first fastening means, vertically above the second support point, which is formed by the first connection means, or vice versa.

Die obere Abstützstelle an der Funktionseinheit befindet sich in der Regel außerhalb der Lagerplatte. Je nach Anwendungsfall, etwa in Abhängigkeit von Material und Beschaffenheit der Funktionseinheit, kann sich die obere Abstützstelle jedoch auch im Bereich der Lagerplatte befinden. Die Lagerplatte kann einteilig sein oder sich aus mehreren Teilen, die auch räumlich voneinander getrennt sein können, zusammensetzen. Letzteres bietet sich etwa dann an, wenn sich auch die obere Abstützstelle im Bereich der Lagerplatte befindet und die Beschaffenheit der Funktionseinheit eine Verstärkung an der oberen Abstützstelle notwenig macht.The upper support point on the functional unit is usually located outside of the bearing plate. Depending on the application, for example, depending on the material and nature of the functional unit, the upper support point may, however, also be in the region of the bearing plate. The bearing plate may be in one piece or composed of several parts, which may also be spatially separated from each other. The latter offers itself approximately when the upper support point is located in the region of the bearing plate and the nature of the functional unit necessitates reinforcement at the upper support point.

Vorteilhaft sind die erste Abstützstelle und die zweite Abstützstelle in horizontaler Richtung in einem Abstand zueinander angeordnet, um die Stabilität beziehungsweise den Halt der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit weiter zu verbessern.Advantageously, the first support point and the second support point are arranged in the horizontal direction at a distance from one another in order to further improve the stability or the maintenance of the pump on the functional unit.

Alternativ oder auch zustätzlich können die erste Abstützstelle und die zweite Abstützstelle in vertikaler Richtung in einem Abstand zueinander angeordnet sein.Alternatively or additionally, the first support point and the second support point can be arranged in the vertical direction at a distance from one another.

Je nach Anwendungsgebiet kann eine horizonal und/oder vertikal zueinander verschobene Anordnung der ersten Abstützstelle und der zweiten Abstützstelle im Hinblick auf Tragekomfort der Funktionseinheit und Stabilität der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit sinnvoll sein.Depending on the field of application, a horizontally and / or vertically displaced arrangement of the first support point and the second support point may be expedient with regard to wearing comfort of the functional unit and stability of the pump on the functional unit.

Vorteilhaft weist die Pumpe ein Gehäuse auf, das vorzugsweise aus Kunststoff gefertigt ist.Advantageously, the pump has a housing, which is preferably made of plastic.

Durch die erste Abstützstelle und die zweite Abstützstelle wird ein sicherer Halt der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit ermöglicht. Um den Halt der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit weiter zu verbessern, können auch mehrere erste Abstützstellen und/oder mehrere zweite Abstützstellen vorgesehen werden. Je mehr Abstützstellen zwischen der Pumpe und der Funktionseinheit vorhanden sind, desto sicherer ist der Halt der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit.By the first support point and the second support point a secure hold of the pump is made possible on the functional unit. In order to further improve the maintenance of the pump on the functional unit, a plurality of first supporting points and / or a plurality of second supporting points can also be provided. The more support points between the pump and the functional unit are present, the more secure is the maintenance of the pump on the functional unit.

Allerdings ist die Funktionseinheit vorzugsweise als Kleidungsstück, insbesondere als Hose, ausgebildet. Je mehr Abstützstellen zwischen der Pumpe und der Funktionseinheit vorgesehen sind, desto geringer ist die Beweglichkeit der Funktionseinheit in diesem Bereich, wodurch der Tragekomfort der Funktionseinheit am Körper beeinträchtigt wird. Eine besonders bevorzugte Ausgestaltung sieht daher eine einzelne erste Abstützstelle an der Funktionseinheit und zwei zweite Abstützstellen an der Lagerplatte vor. Durch solch eine Dreipunktabstützung lässt sich ein besonders stabiler Halt der Pumpe, insbesondere kippstabiler Halt, an der Funktionseinheit, bei einer vergleichsweise geringen Beeinträchtigung der Beweglichkeit der Funktionseinheit erreichen.However, the functional unit is preferably designed as a garment, in particular as a trouser. The more supporting points between the pump and the functional unit are provided, the lower the Mobility of the functional unit in this area, whereby the wearing comfort of the functional unit is impaired on the body. A particularly preferred embodiment therefore provides a single first support point on the functional unit and two second support points on the bearing plate. By means of such a three-point support, it is possible to achieve a particularly stable hold of the pump, in particular a stable grip on the functional unit, with a comparatively slight impairment of the mobility of the functional unit.

Vorteilhaft weist die erste Befestigungseinrichtung eine Befestigungsschlaufe und die zweite Befestigungseinrichtung einen vorzugsweise am Gehäuse angeordneten Befestigungshaken auf, wobei der Befestigungshaken lösbar an der Befestigungsschlaufe befestigbar ist. Die Kombination aus Befestigungsschlaufe und Befestigungshaken stellt ein hohes Befestigungspotential bei einfacher Bedienung zur Verfügung und zeichnet sich durch eine einfache und günstige Herstellung aus.Advantageously, the first fastening device has a fastening loop and the second fastening device has a fastening hook, which is preferably arranged on the housing, wherein the fastening hook can be detachably fastened to the fastening loop. The combination of fastening loop and fastening hook provides a high fastening potential with simple operation and is characterized by a simple and inexpensive production.

Vorteilhaft umfasst die erste Befestigungseinrichtung oder die zweite Befestigungseinrichtung alternativ oder zusätzlich einen Magneten, einen Clip oder einen Klettverschluss. Die Ausgestaltung der ersten Befestigungseinrichtung und der zweiten Befestigungseinrichtung kann gängige Befestigungsarten umfassen, die abhängig von der Ausgestaltung der Pumpe und von Produktfaktoren wie Preis, Komplexität, Sicherheit und/oder Tragekomfort ausgewählt werden.Advantageously, the first fastening device or the second fastening device alternatively or additionally comprises a magnet, a clip or a hook-and-loop fastener. The configuration of the first attachment means and the second attachment means may include common attachment types that are selected depending on the design of the pump and product factors such as price, complexity, safety, and / or comfort.

Vorteilhaft ist die erste Befestigungseinrichtung als Tasche ausgebildet und die zweite Befestigungsvorrichtung ist durch das Gehäuse gebildet.Advantageously, the first fastening device is designed as a pocket and the second fastening device is formed by the housing.

Vorteilhaft weist die erste Anschlusseinrichtung mindestens einen Verbindungsdom und die zweite Anschlusseinrichtung mindestens einen Verbindungsstutzen auf, wobei der Verbindungsdom lösbar mit dem Verbindungsstutzen verbunden ist. Der Verbindungsstutzen ist zweckmäßigerweise derart dimensioniert, dass er sich einfach in den Verbindungsdom einführen lässt.Advantageously, the first connection device has at least one connection dome and the second connection device has at least one connection piece, the connection dome being detachably connected to the connection piece. The connection piece is expediently dimensioned such that it can be easily inserted into the connection dome.

Vorteilhaft weist die zweite Anschlusseinrichtung mindestens eine Vertiefung auf. Der Verbindungsstutzen ist in der Vertiefung angeordnet.Advantageously, the second connection device has at least one depression. The connection piece is arranged in the recess.

Voteilhaft weist der Verbindungsdom eine Außenabstützfläche und die Vertiefung eine Innenabstützfläche auf, wobei sich die Außenabstützfläche an der Innenabstützfläche abstützt, wenn der Verbindungsdom in der Vertiefung angeordnet ist. Bevorzugt sind die Außenabstützfläche und die Innenabstützfläche jeweils konisch ausgebildet. Wenn der Verbindungsdom mit dem Verbindungsstutzen verbunden ist, dann ist der Verbindungsdom ebenfalls in der Vertiefung angeordnet und die Außenabstützfläche ist an der Innenabstützfläche abgestützt. Somit kann ein besonders stabiler Halt der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit sichergestellt werden, insbesondere bei Bewegungen des Benutzers. Die konische Ausgestaltung der Außenabstützfläche und der Innenabstützfläche verbessert weiter den stabilen Halt.In terms of parts, the connection dome has an outer support surface and the recess has an inner support surface, wherein the outer support surface is supported on the inner support surface when the connection dome is arranged in the recess. Preferably, the outer support surface and the inner support surface are each formed conically. When the connection dome is connected to the connection port, then the connection dome is also disposed in the recess and the outer support surface is supported on the inner support surface. Thus, a particularly stable hold of the pump can be ensured on the functional unit, in particular during movements of the user. The conical configuration of the outer support surface and the inner support surface further improves the stable grip.

Vorteilhaft weist der Verbindungsdom einen Domanschlusskanal auf, der eine Tiefe hat, wobei der Verbindungsstutzen zur Bildung eines Fluidleitungsanschlussbereichs eine Länge hat, die kleiner ist als die Tiefe des Domanschlusskanals. Zweckmäßigerweise erstreckt sich demnach bei maximaler Einführung des Verbindungsstutzens in den Domanschlusskanal der Verbindungsstutzen nicht über die gesamte Tiefe des Domanschlusskanals.Advantageously, the connection dome has a Domanschlusskanal, which has a depth, wherein the connection piece to form a fluid line connection portion has a length which is smaller than the depth of the Domanschlusskanals. Appropriately, therefore, does not extend over the entire depth of the Domanschlusskanals at maximum introduction of the connecting piece in the Domanschlusskanal the connection piece.

Vorteilhaft hat der Verbindungsdom einen Domdurchmesser und der Verbindungsstutzen einen Stutzendurchmesser, wobei vorzugsweise zur Bildung einer kraftschlüssigen Verbindung von Verbindungsdom und Verbindungsstutzen der Domdurchmesser annähernd dem Stutzdendurchmesser entspricht.Advantageously, the connecting dome has a dome diameter and the connecting piece a nozzle diameter, wherein preferably corresponds to the formation of a frictional connection of connecting dome and connecting piece of the dome diameter approximately the nozzle diameter.

Vorteilhaft weist der Domanschlusskanal eine Innenumfangsfläche auf, die einen Pumpenanschlussbereich bildet. Vorzugsweise ist die Innenumfangsfläche entlang des Pumpenanschlussbereichs mit einer Innenverkleidung versehen. Die Innenverkleidung besteht zweckmäßigerweise aus einem elastisch verformbaren Material, insbesondere Silikon, um zum einen ein einfaches Einführen des Verbindungsdoms in den Verbindungsstutzen und zum anderen eine zuverlässige Abdichtung im Pumpenanschlussbereich zu gewährleisten. Zweckmäßigerweise wird in dem Pumpenanschlussbereich der Verbindungsstutzen mit dem Verbindungsdom derart kraftschlüssig verbunden, dass die Innenverkleidung bem Einführen des Verbindungsstutzen in den Domanschlusskanal komprimiert wird.Advantageously, the dome connection channel has an inner peripheral surface which forms a pump connection region. Preferably, the inner peripheral surface along the pump connection portion is provided with an inner lining. The inner lining is expediently made of an elastically deformable material, in particular silicone, in order to ensure a simple insertion of the connecting dome in the connecting piece and on the other hand a reliable seal in the pump connection area. Conveniently, in the pump connection region, the connection piece is connected to the connection dome in such a force-locking manner that the inner lining is compressed when the connection piece is inserted into the dome connection channel.

Vorzugsweise wird der Verbindungsstutzen in dem Fluidleitungsanschlussbereich durch eine Fluidöffnung des Domanschlusskanals mit einer Fluidleitung der Funktionseinheit verbunden. Die Fluidleitung ist mittels eines Fluidleitungsanschlusses an den Verbindungsdom angeschlossen. Vorzugsweise ist im Bereich der Fluidöffnung des Domanschlusskanals die Innenabstützfläche zum Fluidleitungsanschluss hin verkürzt und an einer Abstützkante an dem Fluidleitungsanschluss abgestützt. Da sich der Verbindungsstutzen auch bei maximaler Einführungstiefe in den Domanschlusskanal nicht bis in den Pumpenanschlussbereich erstreckt, wird die Fluidöffnung nicht von dem Verbindungsstutzen verdeckt und blockiert somit nicht den Fluidfluss von der Pumpe zu der Funktionseinheit.Preferably, the connection piece in the fluid line connection region is connected by a fluid opening of the connection connection channel to a fluid line of the functional unit. The fluid line is connected by means of a fluid line connection to the connection dome. Preferably, in the region of the fluid opening of the dowel connection channel, the inner support surface is shortened towards the fluid line connection and supported on a support edge on the fluid line connection. Since the connecting piece does not extend into the pump connection region even at the maximum insertion depth into the dowel connection channel, the fluid opening is not covered by the connection piece and thus does not block the fluid flow from the pump to the functional unit.

Vorteilhaft besteht die Lagerplatte aus einem verformbaren Material, das vorzugsweise elastisch ist. Die Lagerplatte ist so ausgestaltet, dass sie genügend Steifigkeit für eine sichere Befestigung der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit bietet, und zwar ohne die Beweglichkeit der Funktionseinheit zu beeinträchtigen. Vorzugsweise weist das Material, aus dem die Lagerplatte besteht, eine höhere Steifigkeit auf als das Material, aus dem die Funktionseinheit in dem Bereich besteht, in dem die Lagerplatte angeordnet ist. Vorzugsweise besteht die Lagerplatte aus einem derart verformbaren Material, dass sich die Lagerplatte im wesentlichen der Form des Körperteils des Benutzers, etwa der Hüfte oder des Oberschenkels, anpasst, an dem die Lagerplatte anliegt. Zweckmäßigerweise ist das Material, aus dem die Lagerplatte besteht, zugleich ausreichend steif, um eine sichere Verbindung der ersten Anschlusseinrichtung mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung und bei Bedarf auch der ersten Befestigungseinrichtung mit der zweiten Befestigungseinrichtung sicherzustellen.Advantageously, the bearing plate consists of a deformable material, which is preferably elastic. The bearing plate is designed so that it provides sufficient rigidity for a secure attachment of the pump to the functional unit, without affecting the mobility of the functional unit. Preferably, the material, from the bearing plate is made, a higher rigidity than the material from which the functional unit in the region in which the bearing plate is arranged. Preferably, the bearing plate is made of a deformable material such that the bearing plate substantially conforms to the shape of the body part of the user, such as the hip or thigh, against which the bearing plate rests. Conveniently, the material from which the bearing plate is made, at the same time sufficiently rigid to ensure a secure connection of the first connection device with the second connection device and, if necessary, the first fastening device with the second fastening device.

Vorteilhaft weist die Funktionseinheit eine Aufnahme auf, in welche die Lagerplatte aufgenommen, insbesondere eingenäht, ist. Somit ist ein zuverlässiger Halt der Lagerplatte an der Funktionseinheit gewährleistet. Die Lagerplatte ist zweckmäßigerweise aus einem Material hergestellt, das eine höhere Steifigkeit hat als das Material, aus dem die Aufnahme besteht. Die Aufnahme ist zweckmäßigerweise aus einem Material hergestellt, das eine höhere Steifigkeit hat als das Material, aus dem die Funktionseinheit hergestellt ist, um den Halt der Lagerplatte in der Aufnahme weiter zu erhöhen. Bevorzugt befindet sich auf der Aufnahme ein Abnäher, welcher der Form der Lagerplatte entspricht, um die Lagerplatte innerhalb der Aufnahme zu fixieren.Advantageously, the functional unit has a receptacle into which the bearing plate is received, in particular sewn in, is. Thus, a reliable hold of the bearing plate is guaranteed to the functional unit. The bearing plate is suitably made of a material which has a higher rigidity than the material from which the receptacle is made. The receptacle is expediently made of a material which has a higher rigidity than the material from which the functional unit is made in order to further increase the support of the bearing plate in the receptacle. Preferably located on the receptacle a dart, which corresponds to the shape of the bearing plate to fix the bearing plate within the receptacle.

Die Pumpe für eine Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung ist gekennzeichnet infolge der Verbindung der ersten Befestigungseinrichtung mit der zweiten Befestigungseinrichtung an der erstem Abstützstelle und der Verbindung der ersten Anschlusseinrichtung mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung zusätzlich an der zweiten Abstützstelle.The pump for a fitness, beauty or wellness device is characterized as a result of the connection of the first attachment means with the second attachment means at the first support point and the connection of the first connection device with the second connection device additionally at the second support point.

Die Funktionseinheit für eine Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung ist gekennzeichnet durch eine mehrfache Abstützung der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit infolge der Verbindung der ersten Befestigungseinrichtung mit der zweiten Befestigungseinrichtung an der ersten Abstützstelle und der Verbindung der ersten Anschlusseinrichtung mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung zusätzlich an der zweiten Abstützstelle.The functional unit for a fitness, beauty or wellness device is characterized by a multiple support of the pump on the Functional unit due to the connection of the first fastening device with the second fastening device at the first support point and the connection of the first connection device with the second connection device additionally at the second support point.

Das Verfahren zum Befestigen der Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit einer Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung umfasst die folgenden Schritte:

  • Verbinden von der ersten Befestigungseinrichtung und der zweiten Befestigungseinrichtung an der ersten Abstützstelle in einem Winkel;
  • Kippen der Pumpe in Richtung auf die Funktionseinheit zum Verbinden von der ersten Anschlusseinrichtung und der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung an der zweiten Abstützstelle.
The method of attaching the pump to the functional unit of a fitness, beauty or wellness device includes the following steps:
  • Connecting the first fastening device and the second fastening device at the first support point at an angle;
  • Tilting the pump in the direction of the functional unit for connecting the first connection device and the second connection device at the second support point.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher beschrieben, das in den Zeichnungen schematisch dargestellt ist. Hierbei zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung mit einer Funktionseinheit in Form einer Hose;
Fig. 2
das Befestigen einer Pumpe an der Funktionseinheit;
Fig. 3a
eine erste Anschlusseinrichtung;
Fig. 3b
die erste Anschlusseinrichtung in einer Aufnahme der Funktionseinheit;
Fig. 4
eine erste Befestigungseinrichtung und die erste Anschlusseinrichtung, die an der Funktionseinheit angeordnet sind;
Fig. 5a
eine teilgeschnittene Darstellung einer an der Funktionseinheit befestigten Pumpe;
Fig. 5b
eine vergrößerte Darstellung des in Fig. 5a mit Vb gekennzeichneten Bereichs;
Fig. 6
eine alternative Ausgestaltung der ersten und zweiten Befestigungseinrichtung;
Fig 7a
eine Perspektivansicht der Pumpe von vorne;
Fig. 7b
eine Perspektivansicht der Pumpe von hinten;
Fig. 8
eine alternative Ausgestaltung der Pumpe;
Fig. 9
die alternative Ausgestaltung der Pumpe, angeordnet an der Funktionseinheit.
The invention will be described in more detail with reference to an embodiment which is shown schematically in the drawings. Hereby show:
Fig. 1
a fitness, beauty or wellness device with a functional unit in the form of pants;
Fig. 2
attaching a pump to the functional unit;
Fig. 3a
a first connection device;
Fig. 3b
the first connection device in a receptacle of the functional unit;
Fig. 4
a first attachment device and the first attachment device, which are arranged on the functional unit;
Fig. 5a
a partial sectional view of a pump attached to the functional unit;
Fig. 5b
an enlarged view of the in Fig. 5a area labeled Vb;
Fig. 6
an alternative embodiment of the first and second fastening means;
Fig. 7a
a perspective view of the pump from the front;
Fig. 7b
a perspective view of the pump from behind;
Fig. 8
an alternative embodiment of the pump;
Fig. 9
the alternative embodiment of the pump, arranged on the functional unit.

Die in Fig. 1 gezeigte Funktionseinheit 11 für eine Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung ist als an dem Körper 10 eines Benutzers tragbare Hose ausgestaltet. Die Funktionseinheit 11 weist mehrere Fluidleitungen 12 auf. Eine Pumpe 20 ist an der Funktionseinheit 11 befestigt. Die Fluidleitungen 12 sind derart an die Funktionseinheit 11 angeordnet, dass sie sich um die Oberschenkel und das Gesäß des Benutzers winden. Die Fluidleitungen 12 sind an die Pumpe 20 angeschlossen, sodass die Fluidleitungen 12 mit einem Druckmedium, insbesondere Luft, beaufschlagt werden können. Der sich bevorzugt alternierend auf- und abbauende Druck ruft an dem Körper 10 des Benutzers eine Massageeffekt hervor.In the Fig. 1 shown functional unit 11 for a fitness, beauty or wellness device is designed as a portable on the body 10 of a user pants. The functional unit 11 has a plurality of fluid lines 12. A pump 20 is attached to the functional unit 11. The fluid conduits 12 are arranged on the functional unit 11 so that they wind around the user's thighs and buttocks. The fluid lines 12 are connected to the pump 20, so that the fluid lines 12 can be acted upon by a pressure medium, in particular air. The pressure, which preferably builds up and breaks down alternately, causes a massaging effect on the body 10 of the user.

Wie näher in Fig. 2 gezeigt ist, weist die Funktionseinheit 11 eine erste Befestigungseinrichtung 13 und eine erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 auf. Die erste Befestigungseinrichtung 13 umfasst eine Befestigungsschlaufe 14. Die Pumpe 20 weist eine zweite Befestigungseinrichtung 21 und eine zweite Anschlusseinrichtung 50 auf. Die zweite Befestigungseinrichtung 21 umfasst einen Befestigungshaken 22. Zum Befestigen der Pumpe 20 an der Funktionseinheit 11 wird der Befestigungshaken 22 in die Befestigungsschlaufe 14 eingehakt. Damit die Fluidleitungen 12 der Funktionseinheit 11 mit Druck beaufschlagt werden können, müssen die Fluidleitungen 12 mit der Pumpe 20 verbunden werden. Dies geschiet durch das Verbinden der ersten Anschlusseinrichtung 30 der Funktionseinheit 11 mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung 50 der Pumpe 20.How closer in Fig. 2 1, the functional unit 11 has a first fastening device 13 and a first connecting device 30. The first fastening device 13 comprises a fastening loop 14. The pump 20 has a second fastening device 21 and a second connecting device 50. The second fastening device 21 comprises a fastening hook 22. For fastening the pump 20 to the functional unit 11, the fastening hook 22 is hooked into the fastening loop 14. So that the fluid lines 12 of the functional unit 11 can be pressurized, the fluid lines 12 must be connected to the pump 20. This is done by connecting the first connection device 30 of the functional unit 11 to the second connection device 50 of the pump 20.

Die erste Befestigungseinrichtung 13 bildet eine obere Abstützstelle O an der Funktionseinheit 11, und die erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 bildet eine untere Abstützstelle U an der Funktionseinheit 11. Beim Verbinden der Pumpe 20 mit der Funktionseinheit 11 wird zunächst an der oberen Abstützstelle O der Befestigungshaken 22 in die Befestigungsschlaufe 14 in einem Winkel α eingehakt, wie es in Fig. 2 gestrichelt dargestellt ist. Durch ein Kippen der Pumpe 20 in Richtung auf die Funktionseinheit 11 wird die erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung 50 an der unteren Abstützstelle U verbunden. Durch das Kippen wird der anfänglich zwischen der Pumpe 20 und der Funktionseinheit 11 vorhandene Winkel α verringert und die erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung 50 fluiddicht verbunden.The first fastening device 13 forms an upper support point O on the functional unit 11, and the first connection device 30 forms a lower support point U on the functional unit 11. When connecting the pump 20 with the functional unit 11, the fastening hook 22 is hooked into the fastening loop 14 at an angle α initially at the upper support point O, as shown in FIG Fig. 2 is shown in dashed lines. By tilting the pump 20 in the direction of the functional unit 11, the first connection device 30 is connected to the second connection device 50 at the lower support point U. As a result of the tilting, the angle α initially present between the pump 20 and the functional unit 11 is reduced and the first connection device 30 is connected in a fluid-tight manner to the second connection device 50.

Wie Fig. 3a zu erkennen gibt, umfasst die Funktionseinheit 11 eine Lagerplatte 16. Auf der Lagerplatte 16 ist die erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 angeordnet. Die erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 umfasst im vorliegenden Fall zwei baugleiche Verbindungsdome 31, kann jedoch auch drei oder noch mehr Verbindungsdome 31 umfassen. Die Verbindungsdome 31 weisen jeweils einen Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 auf. An dem Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 sind je zwei Fluidleitungen 12 angeschlossen. Die Fluidleitungen 12 erstrecken sich von dem jeweiligen Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 auf der Lagerplatte 16 bis hin zu einer Fluidleitungskante 17 an der Lagerplatte 16 und verlaufen danach außerhalb der Lagerplatte 16 innerhalb der Funktionseinheit 11. Bewegungen der Funktionseinheit 11 können ungewünschte Kräfte auf die Fluidleitungen 12 ausüben, die sich dann auf den jeweiligen Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 übertragen und zu einer Beeinträchtigung der Funktionsweise des Fluidleitungsanschlusses 32 führen können. Deshalb ist an der Fluidleitungskante 17 der Lagerplatte 16 eine Fluidleitungsbefestigung 33 vorgesehen. Durch eine insbesondere formschlüssige und/oder stoffschlüssige Verbindung können die Fluidleitungen 12 an der Fluidleitungsbefestigung 33 fixiert werden. Dadurch wird eine Kraftübertragung von der Funktionseinheit 11 über die Fluidleitungen 12 auf den jeweiligen Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 minimiert.As Fig. 3a can be seen, the functional unit 11 comprises a bearing plate 16. On the bearing plate 16, the first connection device 30 is arranged. In the present case, the first connection device 30 comprises two identical connection domes 31, but may also comprise three or even more connection domes 31. The connection domes 31 each have a fluid line connection 32. At the fluid line connection 32 two fluid lines 12 are connected. The fluid lines 12 extend from the respective fluid line connection 32 on the bearing plate 16 to a fluid line edge 17 on the bearing plate 16 and then run outside the bearing plate 16 within the functional unit 11. Movements of the functional unit 11 can exert undesirable forces on the fluid lines 12, the then transferred to the respective fluid line connection 32 and can lead to an impairment of the operation of the fluid line connection 32. Therefore, a fluid line attachment 33 is provided on the fluid line edge 17 of the bearing plate 16. By a particularly positive and / or material connection, the fluid lines 12 can be fixed to the fluid line attachment 33. As a result, a power transmission from the functional unit 11 via the fluid lines 12 to the respective fluid line connection 32 is minimized.

In Fig. 3b ist die Lagerplatte 16 gestrichelt dargestellt. Die erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 der Funktionseinheit 11 ist mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung 50 der Pumpe 20 leitend verbunden. Die Fluidleitungen 12 erstrecken sich von der Pumpe 20 auf der Lagerplatte 16 bis zu der Fluidleitungskante 17 und verlaufen danach weiter außerhalb der Lagerplatte 16. Die Fluidleitungen 12 sind an der Fluidleitungskante 17 durch die Fluidleitungsbefestigung 33 fixiert.In Fig. 3b the bearing plate 16 is shown in dashed lines. The first connection device 30 of the functional unit 11 is conductively connected to the second connection device 50 of the pump 20. The fluid lines 12 extend from the pump 20 on the bearing plate 16 to the fluid line edge 17 and then continue to run outside of the bearing plate 16. The fluid lines 12 are fixed to the fluid line edge 17 through the fluid line mounting 33.

Wie Fig. 3b ferner zu erkennen gibt, ist die Funktionseinheit 11 mit einer Aufnahme 18 versehen. Die Lagerplatte 16 ist in der Aufnahme 18 aufgenommen und damit zuverlässig an der Funktionseinheit 11 befestigt. Auf der Aufnahme 18 befindet sich ein Abnäher 19, welcher im wesentlichen dem Umriss der Lagerplatte 16 folgt. Mit Hilfe des Abnähers 19 wird die Lagerplatte 16 sicher in der Aufnahme 18 gehalten.As Fig. 3b Furthermore, it can be seen, the functional unit 11 is provided with a receptacle 18. The bearing plate 16 is received in the receptacle 18 and thus reliably attached to the functional unit 11. On the receptacle 18 is a darts 19, which follows the outline of the bearing plate 16 substantially. With the help of the Abnähers 19, the bearing plate 16 is securely held in the receptacle 18.

Die Fluidleitungen 12 verlaufen im Bereich der Lagerplatte 16 innerhalb der Aufnahme 18. An der Fluidleitungskante 17 ist deshalb der Abnäher 19 unterbrochen, um die Fluidleitungen 12 aus der Aufnahme 18 herauszuführen. Die Lagerplatte 16 ist aus einem Material hergestellt, das eine höhere Steifigkeit hat als das Material, aus dem die Funktionseinheit 11, zumindest im Bereich der Lagerplatte 16, besteht. Ferner ist die Aufnahme 18 aus einem Material hergestellt, das eine höhere Steifigkeit hat als das Material, aus dem der Funktionseinheit 11, zumindest im Bereich der Lagerplatte 16, besteht. Die Aufnahme 18 ist jedoch aus einem Material hergestellt, das eine geringere Steifigkeit hat als das Material, aus dem die Lagerplatte 16 hergestellt ist.The fluid lines 12 extend in the region of the bearing plate 16 within the receptacle 18. At the fluid line edge 17, therefore, the dart 19 is interrupted in order to lead the fluid lines 12 out of the receptacle 18. The bearing plate 16 is made of a material which has a higher rigidity than the material of which the functional unit 11, at least in the region of the bearing plate 16, consists. Furthermore, the receptacle 18 is made of a material which has a higher rigidity than the material of which the functional unit 11, at least in the region of the bearing plate 16, consists. However, the receptacle 18 is made of a material having a lower rigidity than the material from which the bearing plate 16 is made.

In Fig. 4 ist zu erkennen, wie die Lagerplatte 16 innerhalb der Aufnahme 18 angeordnet ist. Vom Körper 10 des Benutzers betrachtet, oberhalb der Aufnahme 18, ist die Befestigungsschlaufe 14 an der Funktionseinheit 11 angeordnet. Zum Befestigen der Pumpe 20 an der Funktionseinheit 11 wird der Befestigungshaken 22 in die Befestigungsschlaufe 14 eingehakt und bildet damit die obere Abstützstelle O. Die zwei Verbindungsdome 31 bilden zusammen mit zwei in Fig. 5b gezeigten Verbindungsstutzen 51 die untere Abstützstelle U.In Fig. 4 It can be seen how the bearing plate 16 is arranged within the receptacle 18. Seen from the body 10 of the user, above the receptacle 18, the fastening loop 14 is arranged on the functional unit 11. To attach the pump 20 to the functional unit 11 of the fastening hooks 22 is hooked into the fastening loop 14 and thus forms the upper support point O. The two connecting dome 31 form together with two in Fig. 5b shown connecting piece 51, the lower support point U.

Wie die Fig. 5a und 5b zu erkennen geben, weisen die Verbindungsdome 31 im Inneren jeweils einen Domanschlusskanal 34 auf, der eine Innenumfangsfläche 35 hat. Die Innenumfangsfläche 35 umfasst einen Pumpenanschlussbereich 36 und einen Fluidleitungsanschlussbereich 37. An der Innenumfangsfläche 35 ist im Pumpenanschlussbereich 36 eine Innenverkleidung 38 vorgesehen. An dem Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 sind zwei Fluidleitungen 12 angeschlossen, die von den jeweiligen Verbindungsdomen 31 weg führen. Die Innenumfangsfläche 35 weist innerhalb des Fluidleitungsanschlussbereiches 37 im Bereich des angrenzenden Fluidleitungsanschlusses 32 zwei Fluidöffnungen 39 auf, durch welche die Fluidleitungen 12 leitend mit dem Domanschlusskanal 34 verbunden sind. Die Außenseiten der Verbindungsdome 31 umfassen eine Außenabstützfläche 40, an der sich die zweite Anschlusseinrichtung 50 der Pumpe 20 abstützt. Die Außenabstützfläche 40 hat eine im wesentlichen konische Form.As the Fig. 5a and 5b show the connecting dome 31 in the interior in each case a Domanschlusskanal 34 which has an inner peripheral surface 35. The inner circumferential surface 35 comprises a pump connection region 36 and a fluid line connection region 37. An inner lining 38 is provided on the inner circumferential surface 35 in the pump connection region 36. At the fluid line connection 32, two fluid lines 12 are connected, which lead away from the respective connection domes 31. The inner peripheral surface 35 has, within the fluid line connection region 37 in the region of the adjacent fluid line connection 32, two fluid openings 39, through which the fluid lines 12 are conductively connected to the dome connection channel 34. The outer sides of the Verbindungsdome 31 include an outer support surface 40, on which the second connection device 50 of the pump 20 is supported. The outer support surface 40 has a substantially conical shape.

Die zweite Anschlusseinrichtung 50 umfasst zwei Verbindungsstutzen 51, die in ihrem Inneren jeweils einen Stutzenanschlusskanal 52 aufweisen. Die zweite Anschlusseinrichtung 50 umfasst ferner zwei Vertiefungen 53, in denen jeweils ein Verbindungsstutzen 51 angeordnet ist. Die Tiefe der Vertiefungen 53 entspricht in etwa der Länge der jeweiligen Verbindungsstutzen 51. Die Vertiefungen 53 weisen jeweils eine Innenabstützfläche 54 auf, an der sich die erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 der Funktionseinheit 11 abstützt. Die Innenabstützfläche 54 hat eine im wesentlichen konische Form auf.The second connection device 50 comprises two connection stubs 51 which each have a stub connection channel 52 in their interior. The second connection device 50 further comprises two recesses 53, in each of which a connection piece 51 is arranged. The depth of the recesses 53 corresponds approximately to the length of the respective connection piece 51. The recesses 53 each have an inner support surface 54 on which the first connection device 30 of the functional unit 11 is supported. The inner support surface 54 has a substantially conical shape.

Zum Verbinden der ersten Anschlusseinrichtung 30 mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung 50 werden die Verbindungsstutzen 51 jeweils in die dafür vorgesehenen Domanschlusskanäle 34 entlang der Innenverkleidung 38 eingeführt. Der Verbindungsstutzen 51 weist einen Stutzendurchmesser Dstu auf, der in etwa dem Durchmesser DDom des Domanschlusskanals 34 entspricht, zweckmäßigerweise leicht geringer ist. Die Innenverkleidung 38 besteht aus einem elastisch verformbaren Material, beispeilsweise Silikon. Dies führt zu einem leichten Komprimieren der Innenverkleidung 38 beim Einführen des Verbindungsstutzens 51 in den Domanschlusskanal 34, womit eine dichte Verbindung zwischen dem Domanschlusskanal 34 und dem Stutzenanschlusskanal 52 sichergestellt wird. Die Länge Lstu des Stutzenanschlusskanals 52 ist geringer als die Tiefe Tdom des Domanschlusskanals 34. Bei maximaler Einführtiefe des Verbindungsstutzens 51 in den Domanschlusskanal 34 liegt der Verbindungsstutzen 51 lediglich im Pumpenanschlussbereich 36 der Innenumfangsfläche 35 und nicht im Fluidleitungsanschlussbereich 37 der Innenumfangsfläche 35 an. Die in dem Fluidanschlussbereich 37 angeordneten Fluidöffnungen 39 werden somit nicht durch den Verbindungsstutzen 51 verdeckt.For connecting the first connection device 30 with the second connection device 50, the connection stubs 51 are respectively inserted into the provided for this purpose Dührschlusskanäle 34 along the inner lining 38 introduced. The connecting piece 51 has a nozzle diameter D stu , which corresponds approximately to the diameter D Dom of the Domanschlusskanals 34, is expediently slightly lower. The inner lining 38 consists of an elastically deformable material, for example silicone. This leads to a slight compression of the inner lining 38 during insertion of the connection piece 51 in the Domanschlusskanal 34, whereby a tight connection between the Domanschlusskanal 34 and the nozzle connection channel 52 is ensured. The length L stu of the nozzle connection channel 52 is less than the depth T dom of the Domanschlusskanals 34. At maximum insertion depth of the connecting piece 51 in the Domanschlusskanal 34 of the connection piece 51 is located only in the pump connection portion 36 of the inner peripheral surface 35 and not in the fluid line connection portion 37 of the inner peripheral surface 35 at. The fluid openings 39 arranged in the fluid connection region 37 are thus not covered by the connection stub 51.

Die Form der Vertiefungen 53 der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung 50 entspricht in etwa der Form der Verbindungsdome 31. Wenn der Verbindungsstutzen 51 in den Verbindungsdom 31 eingeführt ist, stützt sich die Außenabstützfläche 40 des Verbindungsdoms 31 an der Innenabstützfläche 54 der Vertiefung 53 und die Innenverkleidung 38 an dem Verbindungsstutzen 51 ab. Somit ist ein sicherer Halt der Pumpe 20 an der Funktionseinheit 11 gewährleistet.The shape of the recesses 53 of the second connector 50 is approximately in the shape of the connecting dome 31. When the connector 51 is inserted into the connection dome 31, the outer support surface 40 of the connecting dome 31 is supported on the inner support surface 54 of the recess 53 and the inner panel 38 on the Connecting piece 51 from. Thus, a secure hold of the pump 20 is ensured on the functional unit 11.

Der Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 steht in Bezug auf die Form der Verbindungsdome 31 von den Verbindungsdomen 31 nach außen hervor. In diesem Bereich ist die Innenabstützfläche 54 zur Funktionseinheit 11 hin verkürzt, um genügend Raum für den Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 zu gewährleisten. Der Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 weist eine sich in Richtung der Fluidleitungen 12 abgerundet verjüngende Form auf. Die Innenabstützfläche 54 ist im Bereich des Fluidleitungsanschlusses 32 mit einer Abstützkante 55 auf dem Fluidleitungsanschluss 32 abgestützt. Somit wird ein sicherer Halt der Pumpe 20 an der Funktionseinheit 11 auch im Bereich des Fluidleitungsanschlusses 32 gewährleistet.The fluid conduit port 32 projects outward from the connecting domes 31 with respect to the shape of the connecting domes 31. In this area, the inner support surface 54 is shortened to the functional unit 11 in order to ensure sufficient space for the fluid line connection 32. The fluid line connection 32 has a shape tapering in the direction of the fluid lines 12. The inner support surface 54 is supported in the region of the fluid line connection 32 with a support edge 55 on the fluid line connection 32. Thus, a secure hold of the pump 20 is ensured on the functional unit 11 in the region of the fluid line connection 32.

Wie in Fig. 6 gezeigt ist, kann die erste Befestigungseinrichtung 13 der Funktionseinheit 11 als Tasche 15 ausgestaltet sein und die zweite Befestigungseinrichtung 21 durch das Gehäuse 23 gebildet sein. Die Verbindungsdome 31 sind innerhalb der Tasche 15 angeordnet. Zum Befestigen der Pumpe 20 an der Funktionseinheit 11, wird die Pumpe 20 in die Tasche 15 geschoben und an den Verbindungsdomen 31 angeschlossen. Die erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 wird somit an der ersten Abstützstelle A mit der zweiten Anschlussvorrichtung 50 wirkverbunden verbunden.As in Fig. 6 1, the first fastening device 13 of the functional unit 11 can be configured as a pocket 15 and the second fastening device 21 can be formed by the housing 23. The connection domes 31 are arranged inside the pocket 15. For attaching the pump 20 to the functional unit 11, the pump 20 is pushed into the pocket 15 and connected to the connecting domes 31. The first connection device 30 is thus connected in operative connection to the second connection device 50 at the first support point A.

Die Tasche 15 kann verschiedene Ausführungsformen aufweisen, um das hineinschieben der Pumpe 20 in der Tasche 15 zu erleichtern. So kann zum Beispiel die Tasche 15 aus einer Klett-Filz-Kombination hergestellt sein, die ein seitliches Einschieben der Pumpe 20 in der Tasche 15 ermöglicht.The pocket 15 may have various embodiments to facilitate the insertion of the pump 20 into the pocket 15. For example, the bag 15 may be made of a velcro-felt combination that allows lateral insertion of the pump 20 in the pocket 15.

Das Anordnen der Pumpe 20 in der Tasche 15 führt dazu, dass das Gehäuse 23 der Pumpe 20 durch die Tasche 15 gestützt wird und für Stabilität sorgt.Placing the pump 20 in the pocket 15 results in the housing 23 of the pump 20 being supported by the pocket 15 and providing stability.

Zusätzlich kann in der Tasche 15 eine Lagerplatte 16, wie sie oben bereits beschrieben wurde, eingebracht sein. Demnach unterscheidet sich die in Fig. 6 gezeigte Ausführungsform von der davor gezeigten dadurch, dass die erste Befestigungseinrichtung 13 als Tasche 15, anstelle der Befestigungsschlaufe 14 ausgestaltet ist und die zweite Befestigungseinrichtung 21 durch das Gehäuse 23, anstelle des Befestigungshakens 22 gebildet ist.In addition, in the pocket 15, a bearing plate 16, as already described above, be introduced. Accordingly, the different in Fig. 6 shown embodiment of the previously shown in that the first fastening device 13 is designed as a pocket 15, instead of the fastening loop 14 and the second fastening device 21 is formed by the housing 23, instead of the fastening hook 22.

Zur weiteren Veranschaulichung zeigt Fig. 7a die Pumpe 20 in einer Perspektivansich von vorne. Im Inneren der Pumpe 20 ist eine Batterie oder ein Akkumulator untergebracht, um den mobilen Betrieb der Pumpe 20 sicherzustellen. Um den Akkumulator laden zu können, ist in dem Gehäuse 23 ein Stromanschluss 24 angeordnet. Aus ergonomischen Gründen ist der Stromanschluss 24 an einer Seitenfläche des Gehäuses 23 angeordnet.For further illustration shows Fig. 7a the pump 20 in a Perspectiveansich from the front. Inside the pump 20, a battery or accumulator is housed to ensure the mobile operation of the pump 20. In order to load the accumulator, a power connection 24 is arranged in the housing 23. For ergonomic reasons, the power connector 24 is disposed on a side surface of the housing 23.

Fig. 7b zeigt die Pumpe 20 in einer Perspektivansicht von hinten. Wie oben beschrieben, sind in dem Gehäuse 23 zwei Vertiefungen 53 vorgesehen, in denen jeweils ein Verbindungsstutzen 51 mit einem Stutzenanschlusskanal 52 angeordnet ist. Beim Verbinden der Verbindungsstutzens 51 mit den zugehörigen Verbindungsdom 31, werden die Verbindungsdome 31 an der Innenabstützfläche 54 abgestützt. Fig. 7b shows the pump 20 in a perspective view from behind. As described above, two recesses 53 are provided in the housing 23, in each of which a connecting piece 51 is arranged with a nozzle connection channel 52. When connecting the connection piece 51 with the associated connection dome 31, the connection dome 31 are supported on the inner support surface 54.

Der Befestigungshaken 22 verjüngt sich in Richtung der Verbindungsstutzen 51, um ein einfacheres Einfädeln des Befestigungshakens 22 in die zugehörige Bestigungsschlaufe 14 zu ermöglichen. Für einen besonders stabilen Halt der Pumpe 20 an der Funktionseinheit 11 weist der Befestigungshaken 22 eine Breite auf, die dem horizontalen Abstand der Verbindungsstutzen 51 zueinander entspricht.The attachment hook 22 tapers in the direction of the connection piece 51, in order to facilitate a simpler threading of the attachment hook 22 into the associated order loop 14. For a particularly stable hold of the pump 20 to the functional unit 11, the fastening hook 22 has a width which corresponds to the horizontal distance of the connecting piece 51 to each other.

Die Fig. 8 und 9 zeigen eine weitere Ausführungsform der Pumpe 60. Wenn man aus Gründen der Stabilität und des Tragekomforts auf eine erste und zweite Befestigungseinrichtung verzichten möchte, können die Ausmaße der Pumpe 60 reduziert werden. Die Pumpe 60 weist weiterhin zwei Verbindungsstutzen 51 auf. An der ersten Abstützstelle A wird die Pumpe 60 auf die Verbindungsdome 31 gesteckt, wobei wie gewohnt die erste Anschlusseinrichtung 30 mit der zweiten Anschlusseinrichtung 50 wirkverbunden wird.The Fig. 8 and 9 show a further embodiment of the pump 60. If one wishes to dispense with a first and a second fastening device for reasons of stability and wearing comfort, the dimensions of the pump 60 can be reduced. The pump 60 also has two connection stubs 51. At the first support point A, the pump 60 is plugged onto the connection dome 31, the first connection device 30 being operatively connected to the second connection device 50 as usual.

Bei dieser minimalistischen Ausgestaltung der Pumpe 60 und der Funktionseinheit 11, wird vollständig auf eine erste und zweite Befestigungseinrichtung, und somit auf eine zweite Abstützstelle B, verzichtet. Ein bloßes Anstecken der Pumpe 60 an den Verbindungsdomen 31 kann bereits für genügend Halt und Stabilität sorgen.In this minimalistic embodiment of the pump 60 and the functional unit 11, is completely on a first and second Fastening device, and thus on a second support point B, waived. A mere plugging of the pump 60 to the Verbindungsdomen 31 can already provide sufficient support and stability.

Zusätzlich kann man an der Funktionseinheit 11 elastische Bänder anbringen, die nach dem Anstecken der Pumpe 60 an die Verbindungsdome 31 über das Gehäuse 23 der Pumpe 60 gezogen werden und somit für zusätzlichen Halt und Stabilität sorgen.In addition, it is possible to attach elastic bands to the functional unit 11, which are pulled over the housing 23 of the pump 60 after connection of the pump 60 to the connecting domes 31 and thus provide additional support and stability.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung kann die Stabilität durch einen an der Unterseite der Pumpe 60 angeordneten Klettstreifen verbessert werden, der mit einem an der Funktionseinheit 11 angeordneten Klettstreifen verbunden werden kann.In a further embodiment, the stability can be improved by a Velcro strip arranged on the underside of the pump 60, which can be connected to a hook-and-loop strip arranged on the functional unit 11.

Außerdem kann die Stabilität durch eine einrastende Snap-In Verbindung der Pumpe 60 in den Verbindungsdomen 31 erreicht werden.In addition, the stability can be achieved by a latching snap-in connection of the pump 60 in the connecting domes 31.

Die zuvor beschriebene Fitness-, Beauty- oder Wellnessvorrichtung zeichnet sich durch eine einfache Handhabbarkeit und einen sicheren Halt der Pumpe 20 an der Funktionseinheit 11 aus. Dies ist vor allem auf die sich durch die Verbindung der zwei Verbindungsdome 31 mit den Verbindungsstutzen 51 an der unteren Abstützstelle U einerseits und die Verbindung der Befestigungsschlaufe 14 mit dem Befestigungshaken 22 an der oberen Abstützstelle O andererseits ergebende Dreipunktverbindung zurückzuführen. Bezugszeichenliste 10 Körper 37 Fluidleitungsanschlussbereich 11 Funktionseinheit (Hose) 12 Fluidleitungen 38 Innenverkleidung 13 erste Befestigungseinrichtung 39 Fluidöffnung 40 Außenabstützfläche 14 Befestigungsschlaufe 15 Tasche 50 zweite Anschlusseinrichtung 16 Lagerplatte 51 Verbindungsstutzen 17 Fluidleitungskante 52 Stutzenanschlusskanal 18 Aufnahme 53 Vertiefung 19 Abnäher 54 Innenabstützfläche 55 Abstützkante 20, 60 Pumpe 21 zweite Befestigungseinrichtung Dstu Durchmesser des Anschlusstutzens 22 Befestigungshaken Tdom Tiefe des 23 Gehäuse Domanschlusskanals 24 Stromanschluss Lstu Länge des Verbindungsstutzens 30 erste Anschlusseinrichtung Ddom Durchmesser des 31 Verbindungsdome Domanschlusskanals 32 Fluidleitungsanschluss A erste Abstützstelle 33 Fluidleitungsbefestigung B zweite Abstützstelle 34 Domanschlusskanal O obere Abstützstelle 35 Innenumfangsfläche U untere Abstützstelle 36 Pumpenanschlussbereich α Winkel The fitness, beauty or wellness device described above is characterized by easy handling and a secure hold of the pump 20 on the functional unit 11. This is due in particular to the three-point connection resulting from the connection of the two connection domes 31 to the connection piece 51 at the lower support point U on the one hand and the connection of the fastening loop 14 to the attachment hook 22 at the upper support point O on the other hand. <B> LIST OF REFERENCES </ b> 10 body 37 Fluid line connection area 11 Functional unit (pants) 12 fluid lines 38 interior panelling 13 first fastening device 39 fluid opening 40 Außenabstützfläche 14 attachment loop 15 bag 50 second connection device 16 bearing plate 51 connecting pieces 17 Fluid line edge 52 Stutz connection channel 18 admission 53 deepening 19 dart 54 Innenabstützfläche 55 supporting edge 20, 60 pump 21 second fastening device D stu Diameter of the connection nozzle 22 fastening hooks T dom Depth of 23 casing Domanschlusskanals 24 power connection L stu Length of the connecting piece 30 first connection device D dom Diameter of the 31 Dome connection Domanschlusskanals 32 Fluid line connection A first support point 33 Fluid conduit mounting B second support point 34 Domanschlusskanal O upper support point 35 Inner circumferential surface U lower support point 36 Pump connection area α corner

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  1. A fitness, beauty or wellness device comprising:
    a functional unit (11) wearable on a user's body having a first fastening means (13) forming at least a first support point (A) on the functional unit (11) and a first connecting means (30) forming at least a second support point (B) on the functional unit (11), and
    a pump (20) comprising a second fastening means (21) for releasably coupling to the first fastening means (13) and a second connecting means (50) for fluid-tightly coupling to the first connecting means (30);
    wherein the pump (20) is retained on the functional unit (11) by coupling the first fastening means (13) to the second fastening means (21) at the first support point (A) and additionally by coupling the first connecting means (30) to the second connecting means (50) at the second support point (B), characterised in that
    for coupling the first connecting means (30) and the second connecting means (50) at the second support point (B), the pump (20) is retained at an angle (α) to the functional unit (11) at the first support point (A), and
    in that the pump (20) is tilted in the direction of the functional unit (11) by reducing the existing angle (α) between the pump (20) and the functional unit (11).
  2. Device according to claim 1, characterised by a support plate (16) reinforcing the functional unit (11), wherein preferably the second support point (B) is formed at the support plate (16).
  3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the first support point (A) comprises at least one upper support point (O) and in that the second support point (B) comprises at least one lower support point (U) which is located in the vertical direction below the upper support point (O).
  4. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the first support point (A) comprises at least one lower support point (U) and in that the second support point (B) comprises at least one upper support point (O) which is located in the vertical direction above the lower support point (U).
  5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the first support point (A) and the second support point (B) are arranged at a distance from one another in the horizontal direction.
  6. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the pump (20) has a housing (23) which is preferably made of plastic.
  7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the first fastening means (13) has a fastening loop (14) and the second fastening means (21) has a fastening hook (22) preferably arranged at the housing (23), wherein the fastening hook (22) can be detachably fastened to the fastening loop (14).
  8. Device according to claim 7, characterised in that the first fastening means (13) or the second fastening means (21) comprises a magnet, a clip or a Velcro fastener.
  9. Device according to claim 6 and 8, characterised in that the first fastening means (13) is designed as a pocket and the second fastening means (21) is formed by the housing (23).
  10. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the first connecting means (30) has at least one connecting dome (31) and the second connecting means (50) has at least one connecting nozzle (51), wherein the connecting dome (31) is detachably connected to the connecting nozzle (51).
  11. Device according to claim 10, characterised in that the second connecting means (50) has at least one recess (53), wherein the connecting nozzle (51) is arranged in the recess (53).
  12. Device according to claim 11, characterised in that the connecting dome (31) has an outer support surface (40) and the recess (53) has an inner support surface (54), wherein the outer support surface (40) is supported on the inner support surface (54) when the connecting dome (31) is arranged in the recess (53), wherein preferably each of the outer support surface (40) and the inner support surface (54) is conical.
  13. Device according to any one of claims 10 to 12, characterised in that the connecting dome (31) comprises a dome connection passage (34) having a depth (Tdom), wherein, in order to form a fluid conduit connection region (37), the connecting nozzle (51) has a length (Lstu) which is less than the depth (Tdom) of the dome connection passage (34).
  14. Device according to any one of claims 10 to 13, characterised in that the connecting dome (31) has a dome diameter (Ddom) and the connecting nozzle (51) has a nozzle diameter (Dstu), wherein preferably the dome diameter (Ddom) corresponds approximately to the nozzle diameter (Dstu) in order to create a force-fit connection between the connecting dome (31) and the connecting nozzle (51).
  15. Device according to claim 13 or 14, characterised in that the dome connection passage (34) has an inner circumferential surface (35) which forms a pump connection region (36), wherein preferably the inner circumferential surface (35) is provided with an inner lining (38) along the pump connection region (36), wherein further preferably the inner lining (38) consists of an elastically deformable material, in particular silicone.
  16. Device according to claim 2 or any one of claims 3 to 15 if dependent on claim 2, characterised in that the support plate (16) consists of a deformable material which is preferably elastic.
  17. Device according to claim 2 or any one of claims 3 to 16 if dependent on claim 2, characterised by a receptacle (18) into which the support plate (16) is inserted, in particular sewn.
  18. Pump (20) for coupling to the functional unit (11) of the fitness, beauty or wellness device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterised by multiple support on the functional unit (11) as a result of the coupling of the first fastening means (13) with the second fastening means (21) at the first support point (A) and, additionally, of the coupling of the first connecting means (30) with the second connecting means (50) at the second support point (B),
    wherein for coupling the first connecting means (30) and the second connecting means (50) at the second support point (B), , the pump (20) is retained at an angle (α) relative to the functional unit (11) at the first support point (A), and
    the pump (20) is tiltable in the direction of the functional unit (11) by reducing the existing angle (α) between the pump (20) and the functional unit (11).
  19. Functional unit (11) for coupling with the pump (20) of the a fitness, beauty or wellness device according to any one of claims 1 to 17, characterised by multiple support on the functional unit (11) as a result of the coupling of the first fastening means (13) with the second fastening means (21) at the first support point (A) and, additionally, of the coupling of the first connecting means (30) with the second connecting means (50) at the second support point (B),
    wherein for coupling of the first connecting means (30) and the second connecting means (50) at the second support point (B), the pump (20) is retained at an angle (α) relative to the functional unit (11) at the first support point (A), and
    wherein the pump (20) is tiltable in the direction of the functional unit (11) by reducing the existing angle (α) between the pump (20) and the functional unit (11).
  20. Method for fastening the pump (20) according to claim 18 to the functional unit (11) according to claim 19, comprising the steps:
    coupling of the first fastening means (13) with the second fastening means (21) at the first support point (A) at an angle (α);
    tilting the pump (20) in the direction of the functional unit (11) for coupling the first connecting means (30) and the second connecting means (50) at the second support point (B) by reducing the existing angle (α) between the pump (20) and the functional unit (11).
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