200911190 九、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本揭示内容係關於水喷射，且特定言之，係關於用於水 療池或浴盆中之喷射總成。 本申請案係2004年10月4曰申請之美國專利申請案第 10/958,930號的部分接續申請案，其根據351；8(；：$119規 疋主張2〇04年2月27曰申請之臺灣專利申請案第〇931〇5126 號及2004年4月23日申請之臺灣專利申請案第〇9311 134〇號 f 的國外優先權。 【先前技術】 參看圖1 ’說明先前技術浴池1。在先前技術中，吸入口 馬達2、複數個管3、入口 4及複數個出水口 5安裝於浴池丄 中。在使用中’致動馬達2以便吸入口 4將水汲取至馬達2 中且迫使水自馬達通過管3至出口 5。通過管3將水轉移至 出口 5以便將水推進浴池1中。 ▲使用先鈾技術系統時，管3、入口 4及出口 5從未被— i v 全淨化。系統中水之持續存在促進了細菌、黴菌及藻類生 長另外，入口 4及出口 5經固定以致其通常不可能拆下來 以用於清洗。管3亦變得難以清洗’從而常常需要使用添 加至浴池1之漂白或清洗劑及一時段之系統清洗操作。無 去承擔迫使清洗液通過先前技術系統之耗時且麻煩的過程 (尤其對於由許多不同人使用之系統）導致傳染性細菌及其 他疾病之擴展，且導致浴池之通常不衛生之狀態。 【發明内容】 130712.doc 200911190 在一態樣中，噴射總成包括界定流體流徑之套管。該套 管用以耦合至盆。葉輪安置於流徑中且用以產生通過流徑 之水流。馬達耦合至套管及葉輪且用以使葉輪旋轉。噴嘴 處於流徑中，其用以容納來自套管之水流且在至少兩個相 異發散流中引導水流。 在另一態樣中，足療盆總成包括用以容置流體之盆體。 僅一喷射總成耦合至盆體。該喷射總成用以容納來自盆體 之抓體且在至少兩個相異發散方向上將流體引導回盆體 中。各種態樣可包括以下特徵中之一或多者。舉例而言， 喷射總成可包括界定流體流徑且用以相合至盆之套管、可 安置於流徑中且用以產生通過流徑之水流之葉輪，及耗合 至套官及葉輪且用以使葉輪旋轉之馬達。在某些態樣中， 噴射總成亦可包括通過套管安置且用以將空㈣人流徑中 之進氣口。在某些態樣中，喷射總成可包括用以允許流體 自盆體至噴射總成之内部之流通的吸人口蓋，及用以在至 少兩個發散&中引導來自喷射總成之内部之流體的喷嘴。 4吸入口蓋可包括鄰接噴嘴之實心部分及圍繞吸入口蓋之 周邊之有孔側壁部分。喷嘴可包括v形分流器。盆體可用 以容納使用者之腳且噴射總成可用以將水流同時引導向使 用者之腳。足療盆可包括椅子，且喷射總成與椅子可位於 盆體之相對側上。 在：隨圖式及下文描述中陳述本發明之一或多個實施例 之細即。本發明之其他特徵、目標及優點將自描述及圖式 及自申凊專利範圍而顯而易見。 1307l2.doc 200911190 【實施方式】 參看圖2及圖3，根據本發明建構之說明性水噴射總成j 〇 包括具有外殼41之馬達40、具有喷嘴孔14及一或多個吸入 孔16之吸入口蓋12、及鎖緊環34。亦可包括扣件18以將蓋 12緊固至套管32。馬達40經由通過套管32之傳動軸“向循 環單元20提供轉動能。吸入孔16大小可設定為使得當將蓋 12緊固至套管32 a寺，諸如汙物、異物、頭髮或其他物質之 碎屑不會進入套管32中。 在所展示之實施例中，循環單元包括遮罩22、在凸緣^ 内可移動地緊固之喷嘴24、葉輪26、及葉輪座28。套管總 成3〇可包括噴射套管32、鎖緊環34及密封環或〇形環36。 另外’套管32可麵合至馬達外殼41。如圖钟所展示，喷 射套管32包括凸緣39 ’凸緣39大小可設定為可使套管32之 本體自浴盆或盆46之内部通過喷射孔48而插人，且凸緣39 最接近盆46之喷射孔48相抵於之内表面47而就位。—旦套 管32之本體插入通過盆46夕 盆6之内部，就可將〇形環36及鎖 環3 4相抵於浴盆之外部擰腎— 、 评緊Μ便將套官32固持於適當位 置’從而防止流體通過噴射 ㈣孔48自盆46内漏泄。應瞭解， 诸如套管32、吸入口簦19 α 表其& 循環單元20之一或多個組件及 套S〜成30之一或多個組件 i ^ 1 s 夂各種組件可由合適材料盥 把，诸如聚合物、共聚物、 人 J膠、耐鉍、烯烴、聚苯并噻 上複合物、金屬、或且古田 屬次八有肖於喷射總成組件之 其他合適材料。 J生此之 在圖4中所展示之實施例 叙得鎖緊％ 3 4以與套管3 2 130712.doc 200911190 。在替代實施例中，可使用諸如 ¥34緊固至套管32以將套管32固 之本體外部上的螺紋配合 J-閂鎖之其他構成將鎖緊 持於適當位置。 之=嘴射總成1〇之横截面圖。具有傳動_ 動：Γ 喷射套管32使得傳動軸42可操作地例 =°出T套5°可經定位使得其通過套管32中之傳 50且六目4及圖5中所展示之實施例中，傳動襯套 八 U谷納傳動軸42之傳動容納部分54及葉輪容納部 另外帛輪26包括用以插人傳動襯套5G之葉輪容納 4分56中之葉輪軸58。 圖4亦展不可用於將吸入口蓋12緊固至套管^之扣件η 及43扣件18可為延伸通過吸人口蓋且緊固至螺絲塾片 7中之螺絲、螺釘或其他合適扣件。其他或另夕卜，可利用 J門鎖43，使得可將閂鎖旋轉至最接近厂閂鎖墊片w之與 吸入口蓋12相對的緊111位置中。扣件18及43可為可用手操 縱的。或者，扣件18或43可能需要藉由諸如螺絲起子之工 具來操縱。 當葉輪26旋轉時，葉輪26包括翅片25。翅片以在跨越葉 輪26在軸向上通過流徑7〇(見圖7)汲取流體。如圖3及圖6中 所展不的，葉輪26可包括護罩容納部分60。護罩容納部分 60用以容納護罩軸29。在操作中，護罩27及護罩軸29操作 以在喷射總成10之操作期間維持葉輪26在循環總成2〇中之 位置。應瞭解’護罩27未必用於喷射總成1 〇之操作。然 而’如圖3及圖4中所展示的，葉輪護罩27可容納於遮罩22 130712.doc 200911190 之内部以防止葉輪26由於循環總成20内之過量運動而磨 損。另外，葉輪座28可耦合至遮罩22以將葉輪26鎖於循環 〜成20内之位置中。可藉由諸如[閂_、旋轉鎖緊機構或 /、他。適方式的任何合適方法將葉輪座Μ耦合至遮罩Μ。 在水喷射1G之操作期間，葉輪護罩27可相對於葉輪％之旋 轉靜止。因此，可將軸承62安裝於護罩容納部分60處以頂 住葉輪26。軸承62可由允許葉輪26相對於護罩27旋轉之任 何合適之耐磨損材料（諸如，錦綸、石墨 '金屬、聚苯硫 醚（PPS)複合物或其他合適之材料）製造，以防止護罩、 葉輪26或兩者在水喷射總成1〇之操作期間磨損。 圖7忒明水噴射1 〇之實施例之操作。當啟動馬達時， 傳動軸42旋轉且將旋轉賦予傳動襯套5〇。插入傳動襯套％ 之葉輪容納部分56中之葉輪軸58又使葉輪26旋轉。 葉輪26 之旋轉通過吸入孔16汲取水、空氣或其他流體或流體混合 物。葉輪座28可經定位以便可將藉由定向箭頭7〇說明之流 體流汲取至葉輪26中且將其推出喷嘴24。通過喷嘴24之此 推進提供來自喷射總成1 〇之流體之集中流。遮罩22及套管 32界定通過噴射總成之流體流7〇，以便分割待在吸入孔“ 處汲取之流體與自葉輪26推出及自噴嘴24推出之流體流 7〇。以此方式分割流體減少了由於在相對方向上移動之流 體相互作用而可能發生的任何湍流。 在替代貫把例中’可使馬達4 0反向，以使得傳動軸4 2以 與上文關於圖7所描述之方向相反之方向旋轉。因此，嗔 射總成10之以此方式之操作將通過喷嘴24汲取流體且迫使 130712.doc •10· 200911190 流體通過吸入孔1 6流出喷射總成〗〇。 圖8說明喷射總成1〇之實施例，其中噴嘴24藉由凸緣23 可移動地耦合至遮罩22。在所展示之實施例中，噴嘴24包 括用以裝配至藉由遮罩22之凸緣23界定之大體上球形空腔 中的球形部分。喷嘴24可通過喷嘴孔14突出以便可用手將 喷嘴24操縱至替代位置中。 圖9說明包括安裝於盆46中之複數個喷射總成1〇之實施 例。應瞭解，可將任何數目之噴射總成1〇安裝於盆46或類 似谷器中以在盆内提供流體流7〇。舉例而言，在某些情形 中，盆（例如，腳盆）可僅具有一喷射總成1〇。 圖10說明包括進氣口 72之噴射總成10之替代實施例。在 噴射總成10之操作期間，進氣口72可將空氣流74提供至流 體70中，且流體7〇與空氣流74混合以提供通過噴嘴24推進 之流體/空氣混合物7 6。可藉由壓縮機或其他加壓空氣源 (未圖示）迫使空氣流74通過進氣口 72,或可通過藉由流體 70通過噴水總成1〇之速度產生真空而汲取空氣流通過進氣 口 72。 參看圖11、圖12及圖13，另一實施例包括自動關閉系統 100 °自動關閉系統包括複數個感測器1〇2、感測元件 104、控制元件丨〇6，及開關丨〇8。感測器i 〇2可連接至感測 元件104以偵測感測器102之間的傳導性。 如最佳見於圖13中的，噴射總成1〇可定位於盆中以使得 菖噴射總成1 〇内之液位1 1 0足夠向時，流體接通（c〇rnpiete) 感測器1 02之間的電路，感測元件1 04感測閉合電路，且將 130712.doc -11- 200911190 信號傳輸至啟動開關108之控制元件l〇6。相反地，若液位 110太低’則不接通感測器1 〇2之間的電路，感測元件1 〇4 不將信號傳輸至控制元件106，且控制元件106使開關ι〇8 停用。當開關停用時，馬達40關閉，以致喷射總成〖〇不會 在不足之液位下操作。或者，感測元件1 〇4可操作以偵測 感測态1 02之間的流體之電阻率，以便當液位i丨〇太低而不 能接觸所有感測器102時，感測元件1 〇4將信號提供至控制 元件1〇6，藉此控制元件1〇6使開關108停用從而關閉來自 馬達4 0之電源。 圖14說明包括經構成以在複數個相異發散流中引導流體 流70之多方向噴嘴80的噴射總成1〇之實施例。藉由將該等 流稱作相異的’意謂區別發散流與當水流反抗流體本體時 水流扇動之自然趨勢（大體上連續地）。換言之，雖然相異 流最終可能合併，但其為兩個分離的相異流，而非向外扇 動之單一流。該等流為發散的，因為該等流大體上以發散 軌道為中心。在所展示之實施例中，噴嘴8〇界定其中附加 有曲線分流器86之内部水流腔室84。分流器86自噴嘴 80之入口 88偏移且大體上將水流腔室84平分成兩個發散通 道90及92。進入入口 88中之流體流7〇藉由分流器％在兩個 通道90與92之間劃分。通道9〇及92在水流之方向上為狹長 的以將流體流70導引成一流。在其他構成中，分流器％可 經構成以將水流腔室84劃分成三個或三個以上通道。舉例 而§ ’二面錐形分流器可在三個通道當中劃分水流，四面 錐形分流器可在四個通道當中劃分水流等等。在圖丨4之構 130712.doc -12- 200911190 =中’在相隔大致60。且大體上處於相同平面中之兩個軌 引導wU。在其他構成中’喷嘴⑽可以成純角或 例如，i5m。或其他角度）及/或處於不 :中之其他軌道引導水流。又，雖然以曲線側來描 i但分流諸之其他構成（或其他構成之分流器）可具備 大體上平坦側。在所展千夕I y丨丄 '、之實知例中，通道90及92之橫截 r、 面面積(正交於流體流之方向)大體上相等，以便在發散通 道％與92之間大體上相等地劃分水流。喷嘴8〇之一部分分 別鄰接通道9〇及92 ’張開部分打開以界定大體上維持通過 通道90及92之橫截面面積之出㈣及％。在其他實例中， 出口可具有比通道90及92之橫截面面積小之橫截面面積以 增加來自噴射總成U)之流體速度。又，界定於通道9〇及％ t之橫截面面積可為大體上圓形、橢圓形、矩形、正方形 或其他形狀。 又，類似於上文所描述的，噴嘴8〇具有用以裝配至藉由 凸緣23界定之大體上球形空腔中的球形部分。可將喷嘴8〇 操縱至各種替代位置中以在不同方向上引導來自噴射總成 10之流體流。 圖14亦描繪吸入口蓋82之另-替代構成。吸入口蓋82包 括向内傾斜之截頭圓錐體正面98,其具有容納喷嘴80之内 徑。周邊側壁78自正面98延伸以容納套管32。可如上所述 (未具體圖示）用扣件及/壯問鎖將吸入口蓋82緊固至套管 32及/或可將其擰、彈簧鎖及/或以其他方式附著於套管 32。鄰接噴嘴80之吸入口蓋82之正面％為實心（無孔），且 130712.doc .13- 200911190 吸入口蓋82包括側壁78周圍之複數個孔16。該等孔將流體 流70傳送至套管32之内部。藉由省略正面％上之孔16，進 入套管32内部之流體流7G不會相交且不受來自噴嘴8〇之發 散流體流70干擾。在其他實例中，可在正面％上提供一或 多個孔。值得注意的’圖14中所描緣之套f32類似於上文 所描述之套管，因為其形成為單片材料且不具有自盆至套 官在凸緣39與傳動孔52之間的外部之漏泄路徑。 雖然展示具有噴嘴80，但應瞭解，替代吸入口蓋Μ可與 本文令所描述之喷射總成1〇之其他構成的任—者—起使 用。舉例而言，吸入口蓋82可與噴嘴24一起使用。同樣， 喷嘴80可與本文中所描述之喷射總成i 〇之其他構成的任一 者-起使用。舉例而言，噴嘴8〇可取代喷嘴24。此外，吸 入口蓋82及/或噴嘴24可經構成以改進現有嗔射總成1〇， 例如使噴射總成1 〇升級。 圖15展不足療盆總成146中具有多方向噴嘴肋及替代吸 入口蓋82之噴射總成1〇。足療盆總成146包括足療盆之使 用者就座之椅子148及使用者可置放其腳(藉由虛線"a表 不之腳之位置）之貯水容器（weU)15〇。貯水容器含有將 用二浸泡使用者之腳之水。圖15之足療盆總成146僅包括 一早—噴射孔48且僅一單一噴射總成1〇位於其中。鈇而， 由於多方向噴嘴80,喷射總成1〇可引導流體流7〇同時衝擊 使用者之雙腳（大約虛線152)。在其他構成中，足療盆總成 146可含有兩個或兩個以上喷射錢，喷射總成a位於其 令。舉例而言，在某些實例中，足療盆總成146可具備兩 130712.doc •14- 200911190 個噴射總成10，一喷射總成10經構成以自使用者之前方喷 射且另一嘴射總成10經構成以自使用者之後方喷射。又，200911190 IX. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION: TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure relates to water jetting and, in particular, to an injection assembly for use in a spa or tub. This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 10/958,930, filed on Oct. 4, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference. Foreign patent priority of the patent application No. 931, 5, 126, and Taiwan Patent Application No. 9311 134 f, filed on Apr. 23, 2004. [Prior Art] Referring to Figure 1 'illustrated prior art bath 1 In the prior art, the suction port motor 2, the plurality of tubes 3, the inlet 4 and the plurality of water outlets 5 are installed in the bath raft. In use, the motor 2 is actuated so that the suction port 4 draws water into the motor 2 and forces the water From the motor through the tube 3 to the outlet 5. The water is transferred through the tube 3 to the outlet 5 to push the water into the bath 1. ▲When the uranium technology system is used, the tube 3, the inlet 4 and the outlet 5 are never completely purged. The continued presence of water in the system promotes the growth of bacteria, mold and algae. In addition, the inlet 4 and outlet 5 are fixed so that it is usually not possible to remove it for cleaning. The tube 3 also becomes difficult to clean 'and thus often requires the use of added to the bath 1 bleaching or cleaning agent and System cleaning operation for a period of time. There is no time-consuming and cumbersome process of forcing the cleaning fluid through the prior art system (especially for systems used by many different people) to cause the spread of infectious bacteria and other diseases, and to cause the usual bath In an aspect, the spray assembly includes a sleeve defining a fluid flow path. The sleeve is for coupling to a basin. The impeller is disposed in the flow path and is used to generate A flow of water. The motor is coupled to the casing and the impeller and is used to rotate the impeller. The nozzle is in the flow path for accommodating the flow of water from the casing and directing the flow of water in at least two distinct divergent flows. In the aspect, the pedicure basin assembly includes a basin for receiving a fluid. Only one spray assembly is coupled to the basin. The spray assembly is adapted to receive the gripper from the basin and in at least two different diverging directions The fluid is directed back into the basin. Various aspects may include one or more of the following features. For example, the spray assembly may include a sleeve defining a fluid flow path and adapted to fit into the basin, An impeller disposed in the flow path for generating a flow of water through the flow path, and a motor for consuming the sleeve and the impeller for rotating the impeller. In some aspects, the injection assembly may also include a casing An air intake port disposed in the air flow path of the air (four). In some aspects, the spray assembly may include a suction cover for allowing fluid to flow from the basin to the interior of the spray assembly, and The nozzle from the interior of the spray assembly is directed in at least two divergence & 4. The suction port cover may include a solid portion adjacent the nozzle and a perforated sidewall portion surrounding the periphery of the suction port cover. The nozzle may include a v-shaped splitter. The basin can be used to accommodate the user's foot and the spray assembly can be used to simultaneously direct the flow of water to the user's foot. The pedicure basin can include a chair, and the spray assembly and chair can be located on opposite sides of the basin. The details of one or more embodiments of the invention are set forth in the drawings and the description below. Other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims. 1307l2.doc 200911190 [Embodiment] Referring to Figures 2 and 3, an illustrative water jet assembly j constructed in accordance with the present invention includes a motor 40 having a housing 41, an inhalation having a nozzle aperture 14 and one or more suction apertures 16 The flap 12 and the locking ring 34. Fasteners 18 can also be included to secure the cover 12 to the sleeve 32. The motor 40 provides rotational energy to the circulation unit 20 via a drive shaft through the sleeve 32. The suction aperture 16 can be sized such that when the cover 12 is secured to the casing 32 a temple, such as dirt, foreign matter, hair or other material The debris does not enter the sleeve 32. In the illustrated embodiment, the circulation unit includes a shroud 22, a nozzle 24 that is movably secured within the flange, an impeller 26, and an impeller seat 28. The assembly 3 can include a spray sleeve 32, a lock ring 34, and a seal ring or collar 36. Additionally, the sleeve 32 can be surfaced to the motor housing 41. As shown in the clock, the spray sleeve 32 includes a flange The 39' flange 39 can be sized such that the body of the sleeve 32 can be inserted through the spray hole 48 from the interior of the tub or basin 46, and the flange 39 is closest to the inner surface 47 of the spray hole 48 of the bowl 46. In place. Once the body of the sleeve 32 is inserted through the inside of the basin 46, the ring 36 and the lock ring 34 can be twisted against the outside of the tub to tighten the kidney. "in a suitable position" to prevent fluid from leaking from the basin 46 through the injection (four) aperture 48. It will be appreciated that, for example, the sleeve 32, The inlet 簦 19 α represents one or more components of the circulation unit 20 and one or more of the components S 1 to 30 i ^ 1 s 夂 various components can be made of suitable materials such as polymers, copolymers, humans J gum, ruthenium resistant, olefin, polybenzothiazide complex, metal, or Gutian is the other suitable material for the jet assembly assembly. J. This is shown in the embodiment shown in Figure 4. It is necessary to lock the % 3 4 with the sleeve 3 2 130712.doc 200911190. In an alternative embodiment, a threaded J-latch that is fastened to the sleeve 32, such as ¥34, to secure the sleeve 32 to the outside of the body can be used. The other configuration of the lock holds the lock in place. The cross-sectional view of the nozzle assembly 1 has a transmission _ motion: 喷射 the injection sleeve 32 makes the drive shaft 42 operable. The drive housing portion 54 and the impeller housing portion of the transmission bushing eight U-nano drive shaft 42 and the impeller housing may be otherwise positioned in the embodiment shown in FIG. 26 includes an impeller for inserting the drive bushing 5G to accommodate the impeller shaft 58 of 4 minutes 56. Figure 4 is also not available for use. The fasteners η and 43 of the suction cover 12 fastened to the sleeves can be screws, screws or other suitable fasteners that extend through the suction cap and are fastened to the screw blades 7. Other or in addition, The J-door lock 43 can be utilized such that the latch can be rotated into a tight 111 position that is closest to the factory latch washer w opposite the suction port cover 12. The fasteners 18 and 43 can be manually manipulated. Alternatively, the fastener 18 or 43 may need to be manipulated by a tool such as a screwdriver. When the impeller 26 rotates, the impeller 26 includes fins 25. The fins draw fluid in the axial direction across the impeller 26 through the flow path 7 (see Figure 7). . As shown in Figures 3 and 6, the impeller 26 can include a shroud receiving portion 60. The shroud receiving portion 60 is for receiving the shroud shaft 29. In operation, shroud 27 and shroud shaft 29 operate to maintain the position of impeller 26 in the cycle assembly 2〇 during operation of injection assembly 10. It should be understood that the shroud 27 is not necessarily used for the operation of the spray assembly 1 . However, as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the impeller shroud 27 can be received within the interior of the shroud 22 130712.doc 200911190 to prevent the impeller 26 from being worn due to excessive movement within the recirculation assembly 20. Additionally, the impeller seat 28 can be coupled to the shroud 22 to lock the impeller 26 in a position within the cycle ~20. It can be by, for example, [latch_, rotary locking mechanism or /, him. Any suitable method of the appropriate mode couples the impeller seat to the mask. During operation of the water jet 1G, the impeller shroud 27 can be rotated stationary relative to the impeller. Therefore, the bearing 62 can be mounted to the shroud receiving portion 60 to bear against the impeller 26. Bearing 62 may be fabricated from any suitable wear resistant material (such as nylon, graphite 'metal, polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) composite, or other suitable material) that allows impeller 26 to rotate relative to shroud 27 to prevent shroud The impeller 26 or both wear during operation of the water jet assembly. Figure 7 illustrates the operation of an embodiment of water jet 1 . When the motor is started, the drive shaft 42 rotates and imparts rotation to the drive bushing 5〇. The impeller shaft 58 inserted into the impeller receiving portion 56 of the transmission bushing % in turn rotates the impeller 26. The rotation of the impeller 26 draws water, air or other fluid or fluid mixture through the suction aperture 16. The impeller seat 28 can be positioned so that the fluid flow illustrated by the directional arrow 7 can be drawn into the impeller 26 and pushed out of the nozzle 24. This advancement of the nozzle 24 provides a concentrated flow of fluid from the jet assembly 1 . The shield 22 and the sleeve 32 define a fluid flow 7 通过 through the spray assembly to divide the fluid to be drawn at the suction port and the fluid flow 7 from the impeller 26 and out of the nozzle 24. Dividing the fluid in this manner Any turbulence that may occur due to fluid interaction moving in opposite directions is reduced. In the alternative example, 'motor 40 can be reversed such that drive shaft 42 is as described above with respect to FIG. The direction of rotation is reversed. Therefore, the operation of the squirt assembly 10 in this manner will draw fluid through the nozzle 24 and force the 130712.doc •10·200911190 fluid to flow out of the jet assembly through the suction port 16. Figure 8 illustrates An embodiment of the spray assembly, wherein the nozzle 24 is movably coupled to the shroud 22 by a flange 23. In the illustrated embodiment, the nozzle 24 includes a flange 23 for assembly to the shroud 22 A spherical portion in the generally spherical cavity is defined. The nozzle 24 can be protruded through the nozzle hole 14 so that the nozzle 24 can be manipulated into the alternative position by hand. Figure 9 illustrates a plurality of spray assemblies including the one mounted in the basin 46. Example. It is understood that any number of spray assemblies can be installed in a basin 46 or similar like to provide a fluid flow within the basin. For example, in some cases, the basin (eg, the foot basin) can have only An injection assembly 1 . Figure 10 illustrates an alternate embodiment of an injection assembly 10 including an intake port 72. During operation of the injection assembly 10, the intake port 72 can provide an air flow 74 to the fluid 70, and The fluid 7 is mixed with the air stream 74 to provide a fluid/air mixture 76 that is propelled through the nozzle 24. The air stream 74 can be forced through the air inlet 72 by a compressor or other source of pressurized air (not shown), or The air flow is drawn through the air inlet 72 by creating a vacuum through the velocity of the fluid 70 through the water spray assembly. Referring to Figures 11, 12 and 13, another embodiment includes an automatic shut down system 100 ° automatic shut down system including plural Sensors 〇2, sensing element 104, control element 丨〇6, and switch 丨〇 8. Senser 〇2 can be coupled to sensing element 104 to detect conductivity between sensors 102 As best seen in Figure 13, the spray assembly 1〇 can be positioned in the basin to When the liquid level 1 1 0 in the 菖 spray assembly 1 足够 is sufficient, the fluid is connected to the circuit between the sensors 102, the sensing element 104 senses the closed circuit, and will be 130712. Doc -11- 200911190 The signal is transmitted to the control element l〇6 of the start switch 108. Conversely, if the liquid level 110 is too low, the circuit between the sensors 1 〇2 is not turned on, and the sensing element 1 〇4 is not The signal is transmitted to the control element 106, and the control element 106 deactivates the switch ι 8. When the switch is deactivated, the motor 40 is turned off so that the injection assembly 〇 does not operate at an insufficient level. Alternatively, sensing element 1 〇4 is operable to detect the resistivity of the fluid between sensed states 102 such that when liquid level i is too low to contact all of sensor 102, sensing element 1 〇 4 The signal is supplied to the control element 1〇6, whereby the control element 1〇6 deactivates the switch 108 to turn off the power from the motor 40. Figure 14 illustrates an embodiment including an injection assembly 1 that is configured to direct a multi-directional nozzle 80 of fluid flow 70 in a plurality of distinct divergent flows. By referencing these streams as distinct, it is meant to distinguish the divergent flow from the natural tendency of the flow of the water as it flows against the fluid body (substantially continuously). In other words, although the distinct streams may eventually merge, they are two separate distinct streams rather than a single stream that is fanned outward. The streams are divergent because the streams are generally centered on a diverging orbit. In the illustrated embodiment, the nozzle 8 defines an internal water flow chamber 84 in which the curved flow divider 86 is attached. The splitter 86 is offset from the inlet 88 of the nozzle 80 and generally divides the water flow chamber 84 into two diverging passages 90 and 92. The fluid stream 7 entering the inlet 88 is divided by the splitter % between the two channels 90 and 92. Channels 9A and 92 are elongated in the direction of the water flow to direct fluid stream 70 to a first class. In other configurations, the splitter % can be configured to divide the water flow chamber 84 into three or more passages. For example, the § 'two-sided conical shunt divides the flow of water among the three channels, and the four-sided conical shunt divides the flow of water among the four channels. In Figure 4, the structure 130712.doc -12- 200911190 = middle is approximately 60 apart. And the two rails, which are generally in the same plane, guide the wU. In other configurations, the nozzle (10) may be at a pure angle or, for example, i5m. Or other angles) and/or other tracks in the middle to guide the flow of water. Further, although the other side of the split flow (or other constituent shunt) may be provided on the curved side, it may have a substantially flat side. In the practical example of the exhibition, the cross-sectional r, the area of the planes 90 and 92 (orthogonal to the direction of the fluid flow) are substantially equal to be between the divergent channels % and 92. The water flow is divided substantially equally. One portion of the nozzles 8 分 are adjacent open channels 9 〇 and 92 ′ open portions to define the exit (four) and % of the cross-sectional area that is substantially maintained through passages 90 and 92. In other examples, the outlet may have a smaller cross-sectional area than the cross-sectional areas of channels 90 and 92 to increase the velocity of the fluid from the jet assembly U). Again, the cross-sectional area defined by channels 9A and %t can be substantially circular, elliptical, rectangular, square, or other shape. Again, similar to that described above, the nozzle 8 has a spherical portion for fitting into a generally spherical cavity defined by the flange 23. The nozzles 8A can be manipulated into various alternate positions to direct fluid flow from the jet assembly 10 in different directions. Figure 14 also depicts another alternative construction of the suction port cover 82. The suction port cover 82 includes a frustoconical front face 98 that slopes inwardly and has an inner diameter that accommodates the nozzle 80. Peripheral side walls 78 extend from front side 98 to accommodate sleeve 32. The suction cap 82 can be fastened to the sleeve 32 with a fastener and/or a strong lock as described above (not specifically illustrated) and/or can be screwed, spring locked, and/or otherwise attached to the sleeve 32. The front side of the suction port cover 82 adjacent the nozzle 80 is solid (no hole), and the 130712.doc.13-200911190 suction port cover 82 includes a plurality of holes 16 around the side wall 78. The holes convey fluid stream 70 to the interior of casing 32. By omitting the apertures 16 on the front side, the fluid stream 7G entering the interior of the sleeve 32 does not intersect and is not disturbed by the diverging fluid stream 70 from the nozzles 8. In other examples, one or more holes may be provided on the front side %. It is worth noting that the sleeve f32 depicted in Figure 14 is similar to the sleeve described above because it is formed as a single piece of material and does not have the outer portion of the sleeve between the flange 39 and the drive bore 52. Leakage path. Although shown with a nozzle 80, it should be understood that the alternative suction port cover can be used in conjunction with any of the other components of the spray assembly described herein. For example, the suction port cover 82 can be used with the nozzle 24. Likewise, nozzle 80 can be used with any of the other components of the spray assembly i 本文 described herein. For example, the nozzle 8 can replace the nozzle 24. Additionally, the suction inlet cover 82 and/or the nozzle 24 can be constructed to improve the existing firing assembly 1 , for example, to upgrade the injection assembly 1 . Figure 15 shows a multi-directional nozzle rib and an injection assembly 1 in place of the inlet cover 82 in the inferior treatment basin assembly 146. The pedicure basin assembly 146 includes a chair 148 in which the user of the pedicure basin is seated and a water storage container (weU) 15 使用者 which the user can place his or her foot (by the dotted line "a position of the foot). The water storage container contains water that will be used to soak the feet of the user. The pedicure basin assembly 146 of Figure 15 includes only an early-spray hole 48 and only a single jet assembly 1 is located therein. Incidentally, due to the multi-directional nozzle 80, the jetting assembly 1〇 can direct the fluid flow 7〇 while impacting the user's feet (approximately dashed line 152). In other constructions, the pedicure basin assembly 146 can contain two or more jets of fuel, with the jet assembly a being in its order. For example, in some instances, the pedicure basin assembly 146 can have two 130712.doc • 14-200911190 spray assemblies 10, one jet assembly 10 configured to be ejected from the front of the user and the other nozzle The assembly 10 is constructed to be ejected from behind the user. also,
雖然在圖1 5中將喷射總成10描繪為自使用者之前方喷射 (亦即’椅子148與噴射總成10位於盆總成146之相對側 上）’但可將喷射總成10提供為自圍繞足療盆總成146之任 何方向噴射。在某些實例中，可在不同類型之盆、浴盆、 碗、水槽、噴水池或其他流體容器中提供具有或不具有多 方向噴嘴80及/或替代吸入口蓋82之噴射總成。 雖然上文所含有的標的物詳細地描述了喷射總成之實施 例，但應瞭解，可在不脫離申請專利範圍之精神及範疇之 情況下對各種實施例作出各種修改、取代及/或添加。 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1為先前技術浴池系統之示意圖。 圖2為根據本發明之說明性噴射總成之透視圖。 圖3為圖2之水噴射總成之分解透視圖。 圖4為圖2之噴射總成之橫截面圖。 部分的橫截面圖及詳細 一部分的橫截面圖及詳 圖5及圖5A為圖2之喷射總成之一 橫截面圖。 圖6及圖6A為圖2之喷射總成之另 細橫截面圖。 其說明噴射總成之 圖7為圖2之水噴射總成之橫截面圖 操作模式。 闽。汉圆SA為圖2夕漆6丄a π Q Z之噴射總成嘖 截面圖。 截面圖及詳 130712.doc 15- 200911190 圖9為包括複數個根據本發明之噴射總成之說明性浴池 糸統。 圖丨〇為包括進氣口之噴射總成之橫截面中的局部視圖。 圖11為根據本發明之包括水感測器之說明性水噴射總成 的橫截面圖。 圖12為用於與根據本發明之水噴射總成一起使用之說明 I"生水感測器的示意圖。 圖13為圖11之水噴射之橫載面圖 射操作之水位。 其說明不足以允許喷 、圖14為圖2之包括多方向喷嘴及交替面板構成之 成的橫截面圖。 圖15為包括單一喷射總成之說明性足療浴池系統 各種圖式中之相同參考符號指 【主要元件贱朗】 噴射總 〇 1 浴池 2 吸入口馬達 3 管 4 入口 5 出水口 10 12 水噴射總成/水噴射 吸入口蓋 14 喷嘴孔 16 吸入孔 18 扣件 130712.doc 200911190 f 20 循環單元/循環總成 22 遮罩 23 凸緣 24 喷嘴 25 翅片 26 葉輪 27 葉輪護罩 28 葉輪座 29 護罩軸 30 套管總成 32 喷射套管 34 鎖緊環 36 密封環或0形環 37 螺絲墊片 39 凸緣 40 馬達 41 馬達外殼/J-閂鎖墊片 42 傳動軸 43 扣件/J-閂鎖 46 浴盆 47 内表面 48 喷射孔 50 傳動襯套 52 傳動孔 130712.doc -17- 200911190 r 54 傳動容納部分 56 葉輪容納部分 58 葉輪轴 60 護罩容納部分 62 軸承 70 流徑/定向箭頭/流體流/流體 72 吸入孑L 74 空氣流 76 流體/空氣混合物 78 周邊側壁 80 多方向喷嘴 82 替代吸入口蓋 84 内部水流腔室 86 分流器 88 喷嘴之入口 90 發散通道 92 發散通道 94 出口 96 出口 98 截頭圓錐體正面/正面 100 自動關閉系統 102 感測器 104 感測元件 106 控制元件 130712.doc 18- 200911190 108 開關 110 液位 146 足療盆總成 148 椅子 150 貯水容器 152 虛線 130712.doc - 19Although the spray assembly 10 is depicted in FIG. 15 as being injected from the front of the user (ie, 'the chair 148 and the spray assembly 10 are on opposite sides of the basin assembly 146'), the spray assembly 10 can be provided as Spray from any direction around the pedicure basin assembly 146. In some instances, an injection assembly with or without a multi-directional nozzle 80 and/or in lieu of a suction port cover 82 can be provided in different types of basins, tubs, bowls, sinks, fountains, or other fluid containers. While the subject matter contained above is a detailed description of the embodiments of the spray assembly, it will be appreciated that various modifications, substitutions and/or additions may be made to the various embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims. . BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a prior art bath system. 2 is a perspective view of an illustrative spray assembly in accordance with the present invention. Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the water jet assembly of Figure 2. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the spray assembly of FIG. 2. A cross-sectional view of a portion and a cross-sectional view of a detailed portion and detailed drawings 5 and 5A are cross-sectional views of one of the spray assemblies of Fig. 2. 6 and 6A are further cross-sectional views of the spray assembly of Fig. 2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the water jet assembly of Figure 2 in an operational mode. Hey. Hanyuan SA is a cross-sectional view of the spray assembly 图6丄a π Q Z of Figure 2. Cross-Sectional Drawings and Details 130712.doc 15-200911190 Figure 9 is an illustrative bathing raft comprising a plurality of spray assemblies in accordance with the present invention. Figure 局部 is a partial view in a cross section of an injection assembly including an air inlet. Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of an illustrative water jet assembly including a water sensor in accordance with the present invention. Figure 12 is a schematic illustration of an I" raw water sensor for use with a water jet assembly in accordance with the present invention. Figure 13 is a water level of the cross-sectional surface drawing operation of the water jet of Figure 11. The description is not sufficient to allow spraying, and Fig. 14 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 2 including a multi-directional nozzle and an alternating panel. Figure 15 is an illustration of a pedicure bath system including a single jet assembly. The same reference numerals are used in the various drawings. [Main components 贱 】] Jet total 〇 1 bath 2 Intake motor 3 Tube 4 Entrance 5 Water outlet 10 12 Total water injection Water/squirting nozzle cover 14 Nozzle hole 16 Suction hole 18 Fastener 130712.doc 200911190 f 20 Circulating unit / Circulation assembly 22 Mask 23 Flange 24 Nozzle 25 Fin 26 Impeller 27 Impeller shroud 28 Impeller seat 29 Shroud Shaft 30 Bushing assembly 32 Injection sleeve 34 Locking ring 36 Sealing ring or O-ring 37 Screw washer 39 Flange 40 Motor 41 Motor housing / J-Latch washer 42 Drive shaft 43 Fastener / J-Latch Lock 46 Bathtub 47 Inner surface 48 Injection hole 50 Drive bushing 52 Drive hole 130712.doc -17- 200911190 r 54 Drive housing part 56 Impeller housing part 58 Impeller shaft 60 Shroud housing part 62 Bearing 70 Flow path / directional arrow / fluid Flow/fluid 72 Suction 孑L 74 Air flow 76 Fluid/air mixture 78 Peripheral side wall 80 Multi-directional nozzle 82 Replacement suction cover 84 Internal water flow chamber 86 Diverter 88 Nozzle inlet 90 Divergence channel 92 Divergence channel 94 Outlet 96 Outlet 98 Frustum cone front/front 100 Automatic shut down system 102 Sensor 104 Sensing element 106 Control element 130712.doc 18- 200911190 108 Switch 110 Level 146 Foot treatment Basin assembly 148 Chair 150 Storage container 152 Dotted line 130712.doc - 19