JPH05293147A - Jet bath - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the jet bath in which a jet water flow can be applied on an anxious affected part of the body in a state of a natural posture, and also, pressure of the jet water flow can be adjusted in a handy part, and which is convenient and has satisfactory handleability, without allowing a bathing person to vary his posture, in the jet bath provided with an exhaust nozzle of the jet water flow in which air is mixed in a bathtub. CONSTITUTION:In the upper part of a bathtub 1, an arm 10 is provided so as to be movable horizontally, and by this arm 10, an exhaust nozzle 13 for a jet water flow having a hydraulic pressure adjusting valve 18 is supported so as to be freely movable vertically.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a jet bath used for enhancing a massage effect in an athletic club, a beauty treatment salon, a medical clinic or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recently, a so-called "bath bath", a jet bath, stimulates accumulated and hardened fat,
It has attracted attention as it can enhance blood circulation and enhance the massage effect that also helps strengthen muscle tissue.

There are various types of jet bath tubs, from large bath tubs where many people take a bath at a time to unit baths for one person, all of which are jet nozzles for jet water jets in which air is mixed in the bath tub. Is provided, and a jet water flow is blown into the water from this blowing nozzle so that it hits the body.

An example of this is shown in FIG. 7. Reference numeral 1 in the figure is a bathtub in which one person can take a bath so that one person can lie down on the back 21 and a foot rest.
22 are formed on the left and right bottoms inclined in the longitudinal direction. Inside the bathtub 1, a suction port 3 is provided on the side wall 8, and jet water flow outlets 2 are provided on the back 21 at four positions vertically and horizontally, and a foot rest 22
Two are provided on the left and right. The suction port 3 and the discharge port 2 form a circulating water channel by connecting a water suction pipe 4 and a jet water flow generator such as a compressor (not shown) via a water supply pipe 5.

In the figure, 6 is a faucet faucet for supplying bath water into the bathtub, and 7 is a drainage port for draining the bath water in the bathtub.

In this manner, the bath water in the bath tub 1 is drawn out from the suction port 3 through the water suction pipe 4, air is appropriately mixed with the jet water flow generator, and pressure is applied to the water through the water feed pipe 5. Water to the outlet 2. Then, a jet water flow is jetted from the outlet 2 into the bathtub 1.

[0007]

The jet water jet outlet 2 is arranged mainly corresponding to the back and foot portions requiring massage, but since it is fixed in the bathtub 1, The jet stream of water jet continues to hit only a part of the bather's body as a unidirectional flow.

However, the bather wants to apply the jet stream to other parts such as the abdomen and thighs. In such a case, in the bathtub 1 provided with a back 21 and a foot rest 22 so that the user can lie down and take a bath, he or she tries to hit the affected part in a standing or uncomfortable posture, which causes an unnatural and painful appearance. I had to.

Further, since the jet outlet 2 continues to jet the jet water stream at a constant water pressure and continuously hits the body of the bather,
Blood circulation in only a part of the body may be improved, and if this is continued, it may cause pain such as returning pain.

The object of the present invention is to eliminate the inconveniences of the above-mentioned conventional examples, and to improve the circulation of blood by improving the circulation of blood by applying it to the affected part of the body which the bather cares about without changing his / her posture. It is possible to adjust the pressure of the jet water at hand and to provide a convenient jet bath.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is directed to a jet bath provided with a jet nozzle for jetting a jet of water mixed with air in a bathtub. An arm is provided horizontally above the bathtub so that it can be moved horizontally across the tub or is rotatably provided on a pillar standing near the bathtub. Supporting the blowing nozzle so that it can move up and down, and
The gist of the jet water jet nozzle is to be detachably connected to the jet water jet outlet provided in the bathtub through a flexible tube.

[0012]

According to the present invention as set forth in claims 1 to 3, the bather in the bathtub can move the arm horizontally above the bathtub, and the jet nozzle of the jet water flow can be moved vertically with respect to the arm. By doing so, the blowing nozzle can be moved horizontally and vertically, and the jet water flow from the blowing nozzle can be applied to a desired portion of the body.

Further, at this time, the strength of the jet water flow can be appropriately adjusted by adjusting the water pressure adjusting means.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the jet water jet nozzle is detachably connected to the jet water jet outlet provided in the bathtub through a flexible tube, so that it can be installed in an existing jet bath. It is possible to install.

According to the present invention described in claim 5, the jet water flow can be mixed with not only air but also carbon dioxide gas, and the circulation of blood in the treatment area can be effectively enhanced even if the water pressure is weak.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a jet bath of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same as above, and FIG. 3 is a side view of the same.
The same components as those of the conventional example shown in FIG. 7 are designated by the same reference numerals.

On the upper end of the side wall 8 in the longitudinal direction of the bathtub 1, horizontal handrail pipes 9 which are made of stainless steel and which are supported by vertical members 16 integrally provided at both end portions and an intermediate portion are provided alongside each other. In addition to the illustrated example, the vertical member 16 is lengthened,
It is also possible to stand on the bottom inside the bathtub 1 or on the floor outside the bathtub 1.

A stainless steel arm 10 is also slidably installed between the handrail pipes 9, and the diameters of the arms 10 are slightly larger than those of the handrail pipe 9 at both ends, and
A sliding pipe 11 having a slit at the bottom is provided, and this sliding pipe 11
Was fitted to the handrail pipe 9. The slit at the bottom has a width that allows the vertical member 16 at the middle portion to pass therethrough.

A tube body 12a having a diameter slightly larger than the diameter of the arm 10 is slidably fitted to the arm 10 and a holding member 12b having a vertical through hole is provided in the tube body 12a. The upper portion of the jet water jet nozzle 13 is vertically movably inserted into the holding member 12b, and the pipe 12a and the holding member 12 are inserted.
Each b is provided with a tightening screw 14.

This jet water jet nozzle 13 is
A water pressure adjusting valve 18 as water pressure adjusting means is provided above the insertion portion of the holding member 12b, and a long flexible tube 15 is provided via a rotary joint 20 by a hard elbow provided at the upper end thereof.
Connect with.

The end of the flexible tube 15 may be connected to the jet water flow generator by a water supply pipe 5 provided separately, but in the present embodiment, it can be detachably attached to the jet water flow outlet 2 shown in FIG. It can be combined.

Although not shown, in this bathtub 1 as well, as in the case of FIG. 7, a suction port 3 is provided in the side wall 8 in the bathtub 1, and the suction port 3 and the blowout port 2 are a compressor (not shown) or the like. It is connected to the jet water flow generator of No. 2 through a water absorption pipe and a water supply pipe 5 to form a circulating water channel.

Further, as another embodiment, a carbon dioxide gas supply device (not shown) such as a cylinder may be provided inside the jet water flow generator or independently. This carbon dioxide gas supply device joins the water supply pipe 5 with a pipe, or forms a circulating water channel with the water absorption pipe and the water supply pipe 5 in the bathtub 1.

Next, the usage will be described. As described above, the flexible tube 15 is connected to the jet water jet outlet 2, and the jet water stream from the jet outlet 2 is flexible.
It is blown out into the water in the bathtub 1 from the blowing nozzle 13 via 15.

The bather who has entered the bathtub 1 has a handrail pipe 9
By sliding the sliding tube 11 along the arm 10, the arm 10 hung between them can be horizontally moved in the direction of the handrail pipe 9, and the blowing nozzle 13 is moved back and forth accordingly.

Further, if the tube body 12a is slid along the arm 10, the blowing nozzle 13 together with the tube body 12a.
Also moves horizontally to the left and right.

Further, the blowing nozzle 13 can be moved up and down with respect to the holding member 12b integral with the pipe body 12a, and the positions of the pipe body 12a and the blowing nozzle 13 are fixed by the tightening screw 14.

In this manner, the blowing nozzle 13 can be freely moved in the so-called X, Y, Z directions such as front, back, left and right, and up and down, and the bather can blow the nozzle to the chest, for example.
You can pull 13 and hit a jet stream.

In this case, the strength of the jet water flow is adjusted by the water pressure adjusting valve 18, but the weak pressure is for stress relief or beauty treatment, and the strong pressure is applied to the treatment area for the required time under the guidance of a doctor, and the blood pressure is adjusted. Improves circulation and improves blood circulation and activates body cells.

When a carbon dioxide gas supply device is provided so that carbon dioxide gas can be injected, a jet water stream in which carbon dioxide gas is mixed with air or a jet water stream containing only carbon dioxide gas is supplied to the bath 1. This carbon dioxide gas can effectively enhance the circulation of blood in the treatment area even if the water pressure is weak, and can be used by people with a weak heart.

Furthermore, when the bathtub 1 is used in a beauty treatment salon or a medical clinic, the bath water in the bathtub 1 is natural materials such as milk, lemon, herbs, etc. for beauty purposes, and Chinese herbs for medical purposes. When various variations are mixed and mixed, a synergistic effect of this mixed material and the jet water pressure can be obtained.

As a second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, when a plurality of bathtubs 1 are arranged side by side with their outer walls in the longitudinal direction side by side, only at the upper ends of the outer side walls 8 of the bathtubs 1 located at both ends. The handrail pipes 9 may be provided alongside, and the arm 10 may be slidably installed between the handrail pipes 9 so as to cross the plurality of bathtubs.

In this case, a plurality of blowing nozzles 13 may be provided so as to correspond to each bath 1. However, if the length of the flexible tube 15 is further extended in consideration of the cost and the like, it is one. It is also possible to share.

FIG. 5 shows a third embodiment of the present invention.
A pillar 17 is erected in the vicinity of the bathtub 1, and the arm 10 is attached to the pillar 17.
It was made to be able to rotate horizontally by pivoting. In addition,
The column 17 may use a jet water supply pipe inside to connect the rear end of the flexible pipe 15 to the upper end thereof.

In this way, the arm 10 is rotatably supported by the column 17 so as to traverse above the bath tub 1, and the tube body 12a is slidably fitted to the arm 10 and the tube body 12a is slidably fitted thereto. A holding member 12b through which a jet water jet nozzle 13 is vertically movably inserted is provided on the pipe body 12a and the holding member 12.
It is the same as the first and second embodiments that the tightening screw 14 is provided on each b.

FIG. 6 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
This is a case where a plurality of large pool-type large bathtubs 1 are arranged in a circle. Even in such a case, the pillar 17 is provided at the center of the circle where the bathtubs 1 are lined up, and the pillar as shown in the third embodiment is provided.
If the arm 10 supported by 17 is provided and the arm 10 is horizontally rotatable by 360 °, the blowing nozzle 13 can be shared.

With regard to the usage of these second to fourth embodiments, the movement of the blowing nozzle 13 and the like are almost the same as those of the first embodiment, so a detailed description will be omitted, but in the third and fourth embodiments, the arm 10 is used. The movement is to rotate and horizontally move across the bathtub 1.

[0038]

As described above, in the jet bath of the present invention, since the jet nozzle of the jet water flow can be freely moved, the bather does not have to change his / her posture, and it can be applied to the affected area of the body which is in a natural appearance. It is a convenient and convenient one that can be applied to improve blood circulation and improve blood circulation, and the pressure of jet water can be adjusted at hand.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a jet bath according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of the jet bath according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing the first embodiment of the jet bath of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the jet bath of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the jet bath of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a jet bath according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a plan view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Bathtub 2 ... Jet water flow outlet 3 ... Suction inlet 4 ... Water absorption pipe 5 ... Water supply pipe 6 ... Faucet faucet 7 ... Drainage port 8 ... Side wall 9 ... Handrail pipe 10 ... Arm 11 ... Sliding pipe 12a ... Tubular body 12b ... Holding member 13 ... Jet water jet nozzle 14 ... Tightening screw 15 ... Flexible tube 16 ... Vertical member 17 ... Strut 18 ... Water pressure adjusting valve 20 ... Rotating joint 21 ... Backrest 22 ... Foot rest

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. In a jet bath in which a jet nozzle for jetting a jet of water mixed with air is provided in a bathtub, an arm is provided horizontally above the bathtub, and the jet nozzle for jetting water jet having water pressure adjusting means is vertically moved by this arm. A jet bath characterized by being freely supported. 2. The jet bath according to claim 1, wherein the arm is movably installed on a handrail pipe provided along an edge of the bathtub so as to traverse above the bathtub. 3. The jet bath according to claim 1, wherein the arm is rotatably provided on a column that stands upright near the bathtub. 4. The jet bath according to claim 1, wherein the jet water jet nozzle is detachably connected to a jet water jet outlet provided in the bath via a flexible tube. 5. A jet bath characterized in that the jet water stream is formed by mixing carbon dioxide gas.