ES2269002A1 - Automatic and/or manual hygienic installation for humans, has revolving, raising/lowering type cleaning elements, disposed within cabin, each having orifices for exiting water or other cleaning product at adjustable pressures - Google Patents

Abstract

Revolving, raising/lowering type cleaning elements, disposed within a cabin, each have orifices for exiting water or other cleaning product at adjustable pressures and optional orifices. Each cleaning element includes a body of predetermined sponginess, rigidity, smoothness, roughness, etc. The body further forms an internal cavity connected to an adjustable movable arm and longitudinal rubbery segments. The segments and the arm promote rotational, revolving, or swing motions of each cleaning element.

Description

Automatic and / or manual installation for Complete hygiene of people.

The object of this invention patent is a automatic and / or manual installation for complete hygiene of people, substitute for the traditional shower or bath, whose technical characteristics, advantages and applications exceed widely to similarly used items on the market and to the proposals developed in the state of the art current.

There is currently a broad development of personal hygiene facilities that significantly improve the traditional bathtub or shower, which is basically set as spaces with different capacity to hold water and with drainage systems and faucet media, differing clearly both equipments, among other factors, because the bathtub has a faucet fixed to the installation while the shower has a faucet equipped with a long tubular conduction flexible that allows the user to manually manipulate the head water outlet, changing its positioning according to its needs

From this basic structure, both facilities have incorporated a lot of improvements, the most of which refers to water flow control and which has resulted in what is known as "whirlpools", in which water springs from different holes of different caliber and with variable pressure, incorporating concrete elements into the process that intervene in this flow creating ripples, bubbles, etc. In the case of the shower, it has derived in the so-called "cabins", in which the installation itself is located within a closed perimeter as a cabin that insulates the set and improves the performance of the installation.

On a legal level, there is also a large diversity of patents and utility models that have developed alternative proposals that bring concrete improvements to personal hygiene facilities, but most develop applications to the aforementioned hydromassage systems, as is the case of patent 1056807 presenting a mobile spout for whirlpool And other patents refer specifically to improvements intended for disabled hygiene facilities, but although they provide automatic systems to control the movement of the cleaning element, the systems they present are limited in their developing. This is the case of patent 1059668 that develops a sponge system fixed to the wall or the 1045759 patent which features a cleaning device that attaches to surfaces vertical near the bath or shower. Another patent that affects projects for the disabled in number 2249158 that develops a disabled shower.

Regular practice demonstrates that solutions proposed by these patents are right in their objective but limited in its development since only solve specific aspects of the usual needs of the personal hygiene but are no longer operational and viable when It raises total hygiene.

Object of the innovation

This innovation refers specifically to a installation that significantly improves the possible background since it has been conceived as an integral solution for the personal hygiene of all types of individuals, applicable both in private homes such as residences, hotels etc.

In particular, the purpose of this patent is develop a comprehensive system for personal hygiene that covers the cleaning needs of the human body, from the head to the feet, both in the application of the basic elements such as water and soap, as in the application of complementary products of Moisturizing character like creams. And in any case, the objective of this  installation is that you have the means that allow that Hygiene is done with the minimum effort of the user, which means that you must have means and systems that articulate the different functions of the installation, be it automatically, through different activation programs, or manually, by activating the corresponding controls by of the user.

Basically, this installation presents a configuration similar to a cabin equipped with guides for dragging and movement of a cleaning element that goes up and down along of the user's body, and that incorporates different means to Provide water and cleaning agents. This guide of drag can be straight or have enough curvature to adapt to the profile of the human body, especially in the case of obese people.

The installation works from a control preprogrammed or by manually operated pushbuttons, of so that the user has the option to choose between different parameters and adapt the characteristics of its cleaning to its preferences. And although this installation was initially conceived for all types of people, some peculiarities are included and elements that facilitate the access of people with mobility reduced, such as grab bars.

Detailed description of the innovation

Basically, the innovation that is claimed is concrete in a structure with a configuration similar to a cabin, partially open or closed in its entirety and equipped with an access by sliding or related door, or failing that a element of the curtain or similar type that prevents splashing of water outside the structure. This cabin can have a straight conformation or present an arched conformation in its upper end, similar to an inverted L, and in any case is provided with one or more guides arranged in the direction vertical, horizontal or oblique that extend throughout its length, so that they also fit, if any, in the upper curvature mentioned. The purpose of these guides is act as a drag channel to move upwards and descending a cleaning element that rubs the body of the Username. As mentioned these guides can be straight or have a slight curvature that allows to adapt the movement from the cleaning element to the curvature of the human body. From Similarly, the upper curvature of the installation allows the cleaning element for the user's scalp directly to the mentioned area.

This basic structure presents in various points on its surface, especially on its sides, multiple holes for the pressurized exit of water and products or agents cleaners, and conveniently directed towards the body of the Username. Logically these perforations or holes, equipped with adjustable nozzles, are the end of the pipes Tubular necessary to channel the aforementioned products from a refillable deposit, in the case of cleaning products such as shampoo or soap, either directly from the pipes or corresponding water pipes.

As for the cleaning element, basically it is a more or less spongy body, more or less rigid, with greater or lesser softness or roughness, which may have a surface uniform, be equipped with bristles or be a combination of both options, being of undefined dimensions and shapes, although preferably a greater effectiveness is expected in the case of being circular or roller-shaped. The function of this element cleaner is directly rubbing the user's body with the water and proper cleaning products so it should be made up of the right material to perform that movement of friction without damaging the user's skin.

This cleaning element is coupled to the guide or guides described by the necessary fastening means, preferably a piece as a head, and is of character replaceable, being able to be replaced by similar elements according to the needs or preferences of the user. For cleaning These cleaning elements provide that the installation has water outlets that act directly on the said cleaning elements, these holes being predictably located on the back panel of the installation.

It is also essential to note that the described installation can simultaneously have one or more cleaning elements, especially those that are strategically located to act on a specific part of the body, such as feet and heels. And of course, every one of these cleaning elements can have the shape and be of most suitable material to fulfill its function.

It is equally important to note that this cleaning element performs a double rotational movement or rotating and up and down. The speed of These movements are adjustable by means of control corresponding, so that the user can adjust it to their needs and preferences

The claimed installation incorporates, by therefore, a dashboard, conveniently protected from the humidity, in which the user can select the mode of system operation, be automatic - by choosing a predetermined program - or manual, so that it user can activate and regulate, among other features, the time, quantity, outlet pressure or water temperature and of the other cleaning elements.

This basic structure can have means to regulate its height in order to adapt to the constitution user physics. This is especially important in terms of upper curvature referenced since it extends the cleaning element applicable to the user's head, and logically this element must be close to it to perform its function correctly.

As for head hygiene, the installation optionally incorporates a head attached to the guide or guides described and located at the upper end of the said installation. Considering that the head and specifically the hair are extremely delicate and sensitive parts of the human body and that they are certainly different from one person to another, especially with respect to the hair, which can be more or less fine, bulky, fragile ..., It is understood that the head that directly affects it must have a special and careful conformation. For this reason, it is conceived and structured as a preferably curved body, similar to a helmet, whose internal cavity must have the sufficient and necessary amplitude to cover to a greater or lesser extent the user's head, and which has in said internal cavity a multitude of segments of rubbery material, (rubber, silicone, latex ... in general elastomers) of sufficient length and with a rounded end to penetrate the user's hair mass and directly rub the scalp and hair, in a way similar to the fingers of one hand. These gummy segments have different lengths to adapt to different cranial perimeters and are of sufficiently soft material to allow them to give in and bend over themselves if they have an excessive length when they come into contact with the scalp. This structure, connected by the necessary means to the corresponding guide, is equipped with movement, especially an oscillating, rotary and / or rotating oscillating movement to prevent the hair from becoming tangled and frizzy, and has the corresponding perforations for the exit of cleaning products and water. This head is connected to an adjustable mobile arm that allows the user to be able to approach or move it according to their needs and
use.

The installation presented incorporates in various points of its structure adjustable grilles of ventilation, adjustable opening and oriented towards the body of the Username.

As for its operation and specifically for ensure the water flow rate, it can come from the usual system of the domestic installation, with the pressure that correspond, or have the regulatory function of a pump to ensure the strength of the aforementioned flow.

The claimed installation may incorporate the means necessary to allow drying of the user's skin, preferably a heat pump that through the corresponding pipes and perforations allow the exit of hot air over the user's body. The same installation would allow the described installation to have a function alternative as a sauna, and in turn could combine the output simultaneous liquid and air fluids by different conductions

This installation can also incorporate a traditional head or "shower head" with support Longitudinal flexible that allows manual cleaning by way of usual shower

Brief description of the drawings

To complement the description that has been done and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of this innovation, this report is accompanied descriptive with a set of drawings from which it they will understand more easily the configuration, operation and advantages of the claimed invention. These drawings must be considered only by way of example and in no case with limiting or restrictive nature

Figure 1.- View of the claimed installation with cleaning roller.

Figure 2.- Detail view of the internal mechanism of the installation with cleaning roller.

Figure 3.- Partial view of the installation with a single guide and a circular cleaning element with movement Rotary and ascending / descending.

Figure 4.- Detail view of the cleaning roller positioned in the curvature of the installation.

Figure 5.- Partial view of the installation with a cleaning roller in a practical application.

Figure 6.- Profile view of the cleaning element applied to the user's head.

Figure 1 shows the installation that is claims conformed by a cabin (1) preferably of circular conformation so that the holes or perforations (3) arranged at various points of its structure impact directly to the interior or center of it where it understand the user is located. In the back panel it is located the cleaning element, in this case of conformation similar to a roller (2) attached, as shown in figure 2, about guides (6) equipped with a motor that activates the gear that allows the upward and downward movement of the cleaning element (2) which is coupled to the corresponding cylinder or roller (7).

The same figure 1 also details the vents (4) of the assembly and the control panel (5) to activate the operation of the installation, as well as optional faucet elements (15).

The same installation is shown in figure 3 but with special attention to the curved configuration of its end upper (11) in which the guides are extended, in this case a single guide (10) in which the element head is coupled cleaner, shown with a circular configuration (9) and performing  a double rotary movement on itself and in a displacement upstream and downstream along the aforementioned guide. This installation can modify its height by means of the control corresponding (8) preferably manually operated, of so that the described curvature (11) adjusts to the height of the Username.

The same curvature is shown in Figure 4 (11) of the upper end of the installation and the double system guide (6) that allows the cleaning roller to be dragged (2).

Figure 5 shows the structure (1) or cabin in a practical application, with the upper curvature (11) and the cleaning roller (2) moving up and down along the corresponding guides, frictioning the body of
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Figure 6 shows the detail of the cleaning element applicable to the user's head. This item (12), subject to the structure of the installation by means precise, it is positioned in the upper curvature of it, which allows you to stand directly on the head and, thanks to the support or articulated arm (14) can approach or move away from will, adjusting its positioning according to the specific needs of each user. This cleaning element (12) adopts a curved configuration with an internal cavity that prolongs in a series of segments of variable length and soft enough to bend over themselves, of material gummy (13) and rounded at its end, which affect directly on the user's scalp. This item head applied cleaner has, as referenced, a curved configuration, like a helmet, and performs a movement of sway so that the gummy segments run a friction on the scalp as a massage.

It is important to note that some of the described elements, especially the head for cleaning the scalp can be applied autonomously and independent of the rest of the installation, for example in premises intended for hair care such as barbershops and hairdressers

The installation described has been conceived in based on maximum comfort and simplicity in its use, giving priority to user's ability to choose and determine the functions of Use according to your preferences. Similarly it has been designed with special attention to user safety, using a minimum power, preferably 12 volts, and with sensors security acting against any irregular operation automatically blocking and stopping the installation.

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It is not considered necessary to make this description more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands the scope of the invention and the advantages derived therefrom. The materials, shape, size and arrangement of the elements will be subject to variation as long as this does not imply an alteration in the essentiality of the invention. The terms in which this report has been written must always be taken in a broad sense and

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Claims (8)

1. Automatic and / or manual installation for the complete hygiene of people, characterized essentially by having a configuration similar to a cabin (1) equipped with one or more guides (6) and (10) vertical, horizontal or oblique in which couple one or more cleaning elements (2) and (9) that move in a rotating, rotating, ascending and descending direction and incorporating different means for channeling water and cleaning agents, these drag guides (6) and (10) being straight or curved 2. Automatic and / or manual installation for the complete hygiene of persons, according to the preceding claim, characterized essentially in that the basic structure (1) is partially open or closed in its entirety and provided with access by sliding or related door and has a straight conformation that can be altered at its upper end where it can have an arcuate conformation (11), similar to an inverted L. 3. Automatic and / or manual installation for the complete hygiene of people, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that this basic structure has multiple holes (3) on its sides, in its sides, for exiting pressure of the water and of cleaning products or agents and conveniently directed towards the user's body, these perforations (3) being provided with adjustable nozzles and connected to different tubular pipes connected with the corresponding tanks or pipes. 4. Automatic and / or manual installation for the complete hygiene of people, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that the cleaning element (2) and (9) is basically formed by a body of greater or lesser fluffiness, stiffness, softness or roughness , of uniform surface and / or with bristles, of undefined dimensions and shapes, coupled to the guide or guides described (6) and (10) by the necessary fastening means, preferably a piece as a head, said cleaning element being of replaceable character and being adjusted, in case of adopting a conformation similar to a roller (2), to the corresponding cylinder or roller (7). 5. Automatic and / or manual installation for the complete hygiene of people, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that each of the cleaning elements has control means that adjust the speed of the movements in the rotary or rotating direction and in the upward direction. and descending that perform the aforementioned cleaning elements. 6. Automatic and / or manual installation for the complete hygiene of people, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that this basic structure can have means (8) to regulate its height, incorporates grab bars, optional taps (15) and adjustable ventilation grilles (4), adjustable opening and oriented towards the body of the user, and has a pressure pump for regulating the flow of fluids and a heat pump. 7. Automatic and / or manual installation for the complete hygiene of people, according to the preceding claims, characterized essentially in that it optionally incorporates a specific cleaning head or element (12) integral to the guide or guides described and located at the upper curved end (11 ) of the aforementioned installation, this element being a preferably curved body, whose internal cavity has sufficient and necessary amplitude, connected to an adjustable movable arm (14), integral in its inner part with a multitude of segments (13) of gummy material, of diverse and sufficient lengths and with a rounded end end, with the corresponding perforations for the exit of the cleaning products and of the water and executing this head an oscillating movement of reciprocating, rotary and / or
rotary. 8. Automatic and / or manual installation for the complete hygiene of people, according to the preceding claim, characterized essentially in that it has a pre-programmed control panel (5) or with manually operated manual push-buttons, uses a minimum power, preferably 12 volts , and has safety sensors.