FR2733140A1 - Folding transportable bath supplied with hot water for use in camp, temporary shelter or refuge camp - Google Patents

Abstract

The bath (2) is made of flexible material and is stiffened by rigid bars (14) which are inserted in vertical sleeves (13) outside the bath. Elastic bars (15) are held in supports (16) inside the upper edge of the bath. The bath is supplied with hot water from a water heater (3). Water from the basin is supplied to the heater through a supple pipe (5) and hot water is supplied to the bath through another pipe (7). The pipes are each joined to the bath by a tube (8) which fits over the pipe and is fixed to it by a ring (9).

Description

Folding bathtub with hot water supply.

 The present invention relates to a bathtub with hot water supply and, more particularly, a collapsible and transportable bathtub with hot water supply, suitable for use in summarily equipped places, such as camps, temporary shelters or refugee camps. , not including bath or shower facilities.

 During wars or disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes or volcanic eruptions, people are forced to seek refuge in refugee camps or temporary shelters.

These do not have a large number of bathing facilities, which is not very convenient.

 It is obviously possible to provide baths in large numbers to remedy the problem mentioned above.

However, it takes time and labor to transport and install them, and this solution is very expensive.

 In outdoor camps, in particular, bathing or showering facilities are necessary to maintain personal hygiene.

 The main object of the present invention is precisely to propose a folding bathtub which can be used while being unfolded and connected to a hot water supply unit, and then folded up to be lighter and more compact when it is not in use. service.

 Another object of the present invention is to provide a folding bathtub which saves space when it is in the storage position and which can be transported easily and quickly to a refugee camp, for example, not comprising a bathroom facilities.

 The above objects are achieved according to the present invention by means of a folding bathtub comprising a tank designed to be unfolded or folded in a simple and easy manner, and a hot water supply unit detachably connected to the tank using connection means.

 According to another characteristic of the invention, the tray comprises upright installation parts which are provided outside the tray and in which uprights can be inserted, and bar support parts which are provided at the inside the tank and on which bars can be mounted.

 According to an additional feature of the invention, the hot water supply unit comprises a water supply tube for introducing water from the tank, a heating device for heating the water, and a tube hot water supply to deliver heated water to the tank.

These aims, characteristics and advantages, and many others, of the present invention will emerge more clearly from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment, given by way of non-limiting example with reference to the appended drawings in which
Figure 1 is a sectional view showing a preferred embodiment of the folding bathtub of the present invention, in the installed state
Figure 2 is a top view of the folding bathtub of Figure 1; and
Figure 3 is a plan view showing some elements of the folding bathtub of the invention, in the disassembled state.

With reference to the figures and in particular to Figures 1 and 2 which represent a folding bathtub 1 according to the present invention, in the unfolded or assembled state, the bathtub 1 comprises a folding tray 2 which is formed from a flexible material and which adopts the configuration of a round tank when it is unfolded, and a hot water supply unit 3 connected to the tank 2 by a connection member 4. The hot water supply unit 3 comprises a supply tube 5 intended to introduce water into the tank 2 and from this, a heating device 6 intended to heat the water, a chimney 17 and a hot water supply tube 7 intended to deliver hot water in the tank 2. The connection member 4 comprises a connection tube 8 fitted externally on the supply tube 5 and on the hot water supply tube 7, and fixing rings 9 which can be mounted externally on the connection tube 8. Part of the water supply 11 and a hot water supply part 12 which are in the form of pipes are mounted on the tank 2 by means of fixing nuts screwed onto threads provided on the outer periphery of the tank 2, and of seals
P. Rigid support uprights 14 can be inserted into upright installation parts 13 provided on the outer periphery of the tank 2, while elastic bars 15 are mounted on bar support parts 16 provided inside tray 2. These elements are used to keep the tray taut in its unfolded position.

 To use the folding bathtub of the present invention, it must first be transported in the folded state, to a desired location. Then, the tray 2 is unfolded to adopt the configuration of a bathtub. The rigid uprights 14 are inserted into the upright installation parts 13, while the elastic bars 15 are inserted into the bar support parts 16 to keep the container in a taut mounting position. The water supply part 11 and the hot water supply part 12 are then respectively connected in a sealed manner to the water supply tube 5 and to the hot water supply tube 7 by means of the connection 8 and fixing rings 9 to prevent any water leakage. Then, an appropriate quantity of water is poured into the tank 2 and the hot supply unit 3 is switched on in order to deliver hot water for bathing. Using a tank 2 having a volume of approximately 500 1, which represents a weight of approximately 10 kg, a hot water supply unit 3 having a volume of approximately 20 1, ie a weight of approximately 8 kg, and a small bottle of liquid propane gas B weighing approximately 10 kg when it is completely full, a low total weight of approximately 28 kg is obtained.

 The tub of the present invention is easy to carry and two adults, or three children, can bathe in it. Since the tank is connected to the hot water supply unit, it is possible to reheat the water so that it reaches a sufficient temperature, when the hot water has cooled during the bath. This saves water resources efficiently.

 After use, the bathtub of the present invention is disassembled according to a procedure opposite to that used for its assembly. The water supply part 11 and the hot water supply part 12 are respectively detached from the water supply tube 5 and from the hot water supply tube 7, the uprights 14 and the bars 15 are removed and tray 2 is folded.

 Although the preceding description related to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is of course not limited to the particular example described and illustrated here, and those skilled in the art will readily understand that it is possible to make numerous variants and modifications to it without departing from the scope of the invention.

 For example, the bathtub of the present invention is not limited to the round shape illustrated and may have a square, cylindrical or other shape. Any material, such as vinyl, rubber, fabric or canvas, can be used for the bin, provided it is heat resistant and waterproof. The hot water supply unit can use any heat source using gas, electricity or kerosene, for example. The connection means between the tank and the hot water supply unit are not limited to those illustrated in the embodiment described, provided however to allow a sealed connection without any water leakage. Likewise, the number and the position of the uprights and bars are not limited to those of the embodiment described. On the other hand, the bathtub of the present invention can also be used in the form of a simplified swimming pool or a cold water bath.

Claims (3)

 1. Folding bathtub (1) characterized in that it comprises a tank (2) designed to be able to be unfolded or folded in a simple and easy manner, and a hot water supply unit (3) connected by a detachable to the tank (2) by connection means (4).  2. Bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that the tank (2) comprises upright installation parts (13) which are provided outside the tank (2) and in which uprights (14) can be inserted, and bar support parts (16) which are provided inside the tank (2) and on which bars (15) can be mounted.  3. Bathtub according to claim 1, characterized in that the hot water supply unit (3) comprises a water supply tube (5) for introducing water from the tank (2), a a heating device (6) for heating the water, and a hot water supply tube (7) for delivering heated water to the tank (2).