WO2016120666A1 - Collapsible overflow hot tub - Google Patents

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WO2016120666A1
WO2016120666A1 PCT/IB2015/050660 IB2015050660W WO2016120666A1 WO 2016120666 A1 WO2016120666 A1 WO 2016120666A1 IB 2015050660 W IB2015050660 W IB 2015050660W WO 2016120666 A1 WO2016120666 A1 WO 2016120666A1
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Dominic Frenette
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/02—Baths
    • A47K3/06—Collapsible baths, e.g. inflatable; Movable baths
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/0087—Therapeutic baths with agitated or circulated water
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/6005—Special constructive structural details of the bathtub, e.g. of the walls or supporting structure
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/6068—Outlet from the bath
    • A61H33/6084—For filling to the border or edge of the bath, i.e. no border to be seen
    • 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
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0161—Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport

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  • This invention is in the field of hot tub manufacture.
  • Overflow hot tubs have been in existence for several years and are generally manufactured in one piece and permanently installed on a level floor (CA2414836 and US20030154544 patents).
  • Removable tanks have the advantage that they can be installed on uneven surfaces and in the ground and can be easily transported (CA2722265A-1).
  • the proposed spa is a double octagonal structure with two canvases.
  • the outer section is the reserve and receives overflow water from the inner tank.
  • the reserve is at a higher temperature than the inner section to allow the hot tub to have a heat reserve (US4150665).
  • the tank uses independent electronic valves to distribute the hydraulic power of the pump to specific massage zones with electronically controlled force and duration.
  • Fig 1. shows the double structure that supports two canvases (reserve and hot tub)
  • Fig 2. shows the different zones of massage jets and the bench inside the tank.
  • Fig 3. presents the electronically controlled hydraulic diagram for the management of the massage jets and the heat reserve.
  • the hot tub is composed of two octagonal tubular structures (Fig 1-1) that serve as support for the reserve fabric and the spa tub (Fig 1-2).
  • the outer section is used to receive overflow water when a person enters the tank. (Fig 1-3).
  • This outer section is also used as a heat reserve and is at a higher temperature than the inner tank to allow heat buildup when the spa is used for long periods of time.
  • the quantity of water in the reserve is controlled by two electronic reserve valves (Fig 3) which allow water to be exchanged with the inner tank.
  • the valves make it possible to control the level of water in the inner tank so that it is always at the maximum height of overflow. (Fig 1-3).
  • FIG 2-1 Several canvas tubes are welded to the outside canvas of the hot tub (Fig 2-1).
  • the tubes have between 4 and 20 perforations that let out water under pressure to create a swirl.
  • An additional welded tube allows air to escape using an air injector (US Patent 2332694).
  • the two octagonal structures are composed of tubes that disassemble completely. To hold the tubes in place, holes have been drilled to receive a screw or lock, which prevents the tube from coming out of its holder.
  • the bench of the tank is also composed of removable tubes and is covered with a canvas (Fig 2-1) which can also receive a zone of massage jets.
  • the tank fabric is held in place with fasteners that are attached to the inner octagonal structure using belts.
  • the fabric of the reserve is also held in place by means of fasteners that are fixed to the outer octagonal structure (Fig 1-1) using belts.
  • a water circulation system that includes several electronic valves (Fig 3) controlled by a microcontroller allows to offer a massage from the top to the bottom of the body with the force and duration programmed by the user.
  • the amount of zones in the main vessel depends on the number of electronic valves used.
  • the amount of air injected into the tank is also controlled by an electronic valve that allows to offer a massage with a quantity of air programmed by the user.
  • the canvas of the tank is protected and isolated from the ground with pieces of styrofoam. Styrofoam panels are also installed outside the structure of the reserve allowing installation in the ground and prevent the earth from pressing too strongly on the canvas of the reserve.

Abstract

The invention relates to a collapsible overflow hot tub that is easily transported. The proposed hot tub comprises two structures that support two canvases. The hot tub can thus overflow into the outer canvas. The outer canvas also makes it possible to keep a supply of water hotter in order to make the hot tub usable for long periods of time. Moreover, the tub comprises a plurality of electronic valves controlled by a microcontroller that makes it possible to give a personalized massage by controlling the force and duration of the water jets according to the needs of the user. The massage jets are joined to the canvas of the inner tub and are dispensed all over the body of the user via a plurality of jet tubes.

Description

Description  Description
Domaine technique  Technical area
Cette invention est du domaine de la fabrication de cuve thermale. Renseignements généraux  This invention is in the field of hot tub manufacture. General Information
Les cuves thermales à débordement existent depuis plusieurs années et sont généralement fabriquées en une seule pièce et installées de façon permanente sur un sol de niveau (brevets CA2414836 et US20030154544). Les cuves démontables ont l'avantage de pouvoir s'installer sur des surfaces inégales et dans le sol et peuvent se transporter facilement (CA2722265A-1).  Overflow hot tubs have been in existence for several years and are generally manufactured in one piece and permanently installed on a level floor (CA2414836 and US20030154544 patents). Removable tanks have the advantage that they can be installed on uneven surfaces and in the ground and can be easily transported (CA2722265A-1).
La cuve thermale proposée est une structure octogonale double qui comporte deux toiles. La section extérieure est la réserve et elle reçoit l'eau en débordement de la cuve intérieure. La réserve est à une température plus élevée que la section intérieure pour permettre à la cuve thermale d'avoir une réserve de chaleur (brevet US4150665). De plus la cuve utilise des valves électroniques indépendantes pour distribuer la puissance hydraulique de la pompe vers des zones de massages spécifiques avec une force et une durée contrôlée électroniquement. The proposed spa is a double octagonal structure with two canvases. The outer section is the reserve and receives overflow water from the inner tank. The reserve is at a higher temperature than the inner section to allow the hot tub to have a heat reserve (US4150665). In addition, the tank uses independent electronic valves to distribute the hydraulic power of the pump to specific massage zones with electronically controlled force and duration.
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Fig 1. présente la structure double qui supporte deux toiles (réserve et cuve thermale) Fig 2. présente les différentes zones de jets massage et le banc à l'intérieur de la cuve. Fig 3. présente le schéma hydraulique contrôlé électroniquement pour la gestion des jets massage et de la réserve de chaleur. Fig 1. shows the double structure that supports two canvases (reserve and hot tub) Fig 2. shows the different zones of massage jets and the bench inside the tank. Fig 3. presents the electronically controlled hydraulic diagram for the management of the massage jets and the heat reserve.
Description détaillée detailed description
La cuve thermale est composée de deux structures octogonales en tubes (Fig 1-1) qui servent de soutien à la toile de la réserve et à celle de la cuve thermale (Fig 1-2). La section extérieure est utilisée pour recevoir l'eau en débordement lorsqu'une personne entre dans la cuve. (Fig 1-3). Cette section extérieure est également utilisée comme réserve de chaleur et est à une température plus élevée que la cuve intérieure pour permettre une accumulation de chaleur lorsque la cuve thermale est utilisée pendant de longues durées. La quantité d'eau dans la réserve est contrôlée par deux valves électroniques de réserve (Fig 3) qui permettent d'échanger l'eau avec la cuve intérieure. De plus, les valves permettent de contrôler le niveau d'eau dans la cuve intérieure pour qu'il soit toujours à la hauteur maximum de débordement. (Fig 1-3). The hot tub is composed of two octagonal tubular structures (Fig 1-1) that serve as support for the reserve fabric and the spa tub (Fig 1-2). The outer section is used to receive overflow water when a person enters the tank. (Fig 1-3). This outer section is also used as a heat reserve and is at a higher temperature than the inner tank to allow heat buildup when the spa is used for long periods of time. The quantity of water in the reserve is controlled by two electronic reserve valves (Fig 3) which allow water to be exchanged with the inner tank. In addition, the valves make it possible to control the level of water in the inner tank so that it is always at the maximum height of overflow. (Fig 1-3).
Plusieurs tubes de toile sont soudés à l'extérieur toile de la cuve thermale (Fig 2-1). Les tubes comportent entre 4 et 20 perforations qui laissent échapper de l'eau sous pression pour créer un remous. Un tube additionnel soudé permet de laisser échapper de l'air en utilisant un injecteur d'air (brevet US 2332694). Several canvas tubes are welded to the outside canvas of the hot tub (Fig 2-1). The tubes have between 4 and 20 perforations that let out water under pressure to create a swirl. An additional welded tube allows air to escape using an air injector (US Patent 2332694).
Les deux structures octogonales sont composées de tubes qui se démontent complètement. Pour maintenir les tubes en place, des trous ont été percés pour recevoir une vis ou une barrure, ce qui empêche le tube de sortir de son support. Le banc de la cuve est également composé de tubes démontables et est recouvert d'une toile (Fig 2-1) qui peut également recevoir une zone de jets massage. The two octagonal structures are composed of tubes that disassemble completely. To hold the tubes in place, holes have been drilled to receive a screw or lock, which prevents the tube from coming out of its holder. The bench of the tank is also composed of removable tubes and is covered with a canvas (Fig 2-1) which can also receive a zone of massage jets.
La toile de la cuve est maintenue en place à l'aide d'attaches qui sont fixées sur la structure octogonale intérieure à l'aide de courroies. (Figl-2) La toile de la réserve est également maintenue en place à l'aide d'attaches qui sont fixées sur la structure octogonale extérieure (Fig 1-1) à l'aide de courroies. The tank fabric is held in place with fasteners that are attached to the inner octagonal structure using belts. (Figl-2) The fabric of the reserve is also held in place by means of fasteners that are fixed to the outer octagonal structure (Fig 1-1) using belts.
Un système de circulation de l'eau qui comporte plusieurs valves électroniques (Fig 3) contrôlées par un microcontrôleur permet d'offrir un massage du haut vers le bas du corps avec la force et la durée programmées par l'utilisateur. La quantité de zones dans la cuve principale dépend du nombre de valves électroniques utilisées. La quantité d'air injecté dans la cuve est également contrôlée par une valve électronique qui permet d'offrir un massage avec une quantité d'air programmée par l'utilisateur. A water circulation system that includes several electronic valves (Fig 3) controlled by a microcontroller allows to offer a massage from the top to the bottom of the body with the force and duration programmed by the user. The amount of zones in the main vessel depends on the number of electronic valves used. The amount of air injected into the tank is also controlled by an electronic valve that allows to offer a massage with a quantity of air programmed by the user.
La toile de la cuve est protégée et isolée du sol à l'aide de morceaux de styromousse. Des panneaux de styromousse sont également installés à l'extérieur de la structure de la réserve permettant une installation dans le sol et empêchent la terre d'appuyer trop fortement sur la toile de la de la réserve. The canvas of the tank is protected and isolated from the ground with pieces of styrofoam. Styrofoam panels are also installed outside the structure of the reserve allowing installation in the ground and prevent the earth from pressing too strongly on the canvas of the reserve.

Claims

Revendications Les réalisations de l'invention, au sujet desquelles un droit exclusif de propriété ou de privilège est revendiqué sont définies comme suit: Claims The embodiments of the invention, for which an exclusive right of ownership or privilege is claimed, are defined as follows:
1. Une cuve thermale démontable qui comprend deux structures tubulaires qui supportent deux toiles. 1. A removable hot tub that includes two tubular structures that support two canvases.
2. Une cuve thermale selon la revendication no 1 dont les deux structures sont octogonales et permettent de maintenir les deux toiles en place.  2. A hot tub according to claim 1, the two structures of which are octagonal and make it possible to hold the two canvases in place.
3. Une cuve thermale utilisant deux toiles dont la toile intérieure déborde dans la toile extérieure appelée la réserve.  3. A hot tub using two canvases whose inner web overflows into the outer fabric called the reserve.
4. Une cuve thermale utilisant deux toiles selon la revendication no 3 dont la réserve est utilisée pour accumuler de la chaleur qui permet une utilisation plus longue de la cuve thermale.  4. A hot tub using two fabrics according to claim 3 whose reserve is used to accumulate heat which allows a longer use of the hot tub.
5. Un ensemble de valves électroniques qui contrôlent la force et la durée des jets dans les différentes zones de la cuve thermale.  5. A set of electronic valves that control the strength and duration of the jets in different areas of the spa.
6. Une valve électronique contrôle également la force et la durée d'un mélange d'eau et d'air dans les différentes zones de la cuve thermale.  6. An electronic valve also controls the strength and duration of a mixture of water and air in the different areas of the hot tub.
7. Des tubes de jets d'eau soudés à l'extérieur de la toile de la cuve intérieure et une perforation dans la toile de la cuve qui permettent d'offrir des jets d'eau. 7. Tubes of water jets welded to the outside of the fabric of the inner tub and a perforation in the fabric of the tank that allow to offer jets of water.
8. Des tubes de jets soudés à l'extérieur de la toile de la cuve qui peuvent offrir un mélange d'eau et d'air avec l'utilisation d'un injecteur d'air à la cuve thermale. 8. Jet tubes welded to the outside of the tank fabric that can provide a mixture of water and air with the use of an air injector to the hot tub.
9. Des panneaux de styromousse supportés par la structure octogonale extérieure qui permet une isolation et une installation dans la terre.  9. Styrofoam panels supported by the outer octagonal structure that allows insulation and installation in the ground.
10. Un banc en structure tubulaire démontable recouvert d'une toile qui peut offrir un massage et qui est installé dans la cuve intérieure.  10. A bench in removable tubular structure covered with a canvas that can offer a massage and which is installed in the inner tub.
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