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EP0590579B1
EP0590579B1 EP93115597A EP93115597A EP0590579B1 EP 0590579 B1 EP0590579 B1 EP 0590579B1 EP 93115597 A EP93115597 A EP 93115597A EP 93115597 A EP93115597 A EP 93115597A EP 0590579 B1 EP0590579 B1 EP 0590579B1
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47KSANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47KSANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
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    • A47K3/001Accessories for baths, not provided for in other subgroups of group A47K3/00 ; Insertions, e.g. for babies; Tubs suspended or inserted in baths; Security or alarm devices; Protecting linings or coverings; Devices for cleaning or disinfecting baths; Bath insulation

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  • the invention relates to a bathtub according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • GB-A-931 754 also discloses a tub according to the preamble of claim 1, which allows the tub to be set up both on a longitudinal wall of the room and in a corner of the building.
  • the possible variations to be used to utilize the different spatial conditions are limited.
  • each of the tub ends is provided with extensions of the tub trough that protrude laterally over a longitudinal edge. These extensions are rounded off again or they extend into an obliquely protruding widening of the tub rim.
  • the invention is based on the object of creating a bathtub of the type mentioned at the outset, which allows better use of space by means of improved installation options.
  • the length of the connecting surface designed as a seat and / or storage surface corresponds approximately to half the trough width.
  • the tub can not only be set up running in the longitudinal direction of the wall, in which case the connection surface projects into the room and can be used as an easily accessible additional room with the appropriate cover.
  • the tub can also be placed as a corner bathtub with the trough part transversely to the corner of the building or projecting into the room in a corner of the building, with good access to the tub itself and also good accessibility of the room below and above the connection surface.
  • the length is measured from the upper interior along the central axis.
  • the outer edges of the connection surface run at right angles to one another.
  • connection surface has a slope at least over a part in the direction of the trough part. This ensures that no residual water remains on the connection surface after bathing or showering.
  • a partial length of the outer edge of the tub edge delimiting the foot part extends at an angle ⁇ of 90 ° to the associated outer edge of the connection surface.
  • the edge of the trough which is assigned to the two mutually associated outer edges and which in each case extends at an angle ⁇ of 90 ° to one another extends from the foot end with increasing transverse distance to the edge of the connecting surface.
  • the inner edge of the trough part has a teardrop-shaped contour when viewed from the top of the tub edge, the tapering region of which forms the foot part.
  • a tapering foot area reduces the filling volume of such a bathtub and is therefore water-saving, without the comfort being impaired thereby.
  • this design allows a number of aesthetic designs that were not possible with the previous tub shape.
  • Such a drop-shaped contour for the trough part is therefore advantageous not only for the bathtub according to the invention with a connection surface but also for bathtubs without such a connection surface. With an approximately hexagonal outer contour of the tub edge, there are also various installation options.
  • FIG. 1 The embodiment of a bathtub shown in FIG. 1 has an elongated trough part 1 which is delimited at one end by an inclined back part 2 and at the other end by a foot part 3.
  • the trough part 1 ends at the top in an essentially horizontally oriented edge part 4.
  • the edge part 4 widens to a connection surface 5, the horizontal central axis 6 of which is aligned at an angle ⁇ to the longitudinal axis 7 of the trough part 1.
  • the width b of the connection surface 5 corresponds at least approximately to the trough width, measured transversely to the longitudinal axis 7 of the trough part 1 at the height of the edge part 4.
  • the length c of the connection surface 5 corresponds approximately to half the trough width. However, the length c can also be dimensioned larger or smaller than the dimension given by the trough width.
  • connection surface 5 This depends in particular on whether the space located below the connection surface 5 is required as a closed space for the intended use, for example for accommodating “technology”, as in the case of the tub as a whirlpool tub.
  • the free outer edges 8, 9 and 10 of the connecting surface 5 run at right angles to one another.
  • the area of the connection area delimited by the dash-dotted line 5 ' is provided with a slight slope in the direction of the trough part 1, so that water located at the connection point 5 can run off at any time.
  • a partial length 11 of the outer edge of the tub edge delimiting the foot part 3 extends at an angle ⁇ of 90 ° to the associated outer edge 10 of the connection surface 5, the partial length 11 and the assigned outer edge 10 of the connection surface 5 to the remaining longitudinal edge 12 each at an angle of 135 ° are aligned.
  • the trough part 1 can now basically have the usual oval outline.
  • the trough part is in its supervision on the tub edge level designed drop-shaped, the tapered area of the drop-shaped contour forming the foot part 3.
  • the edge 13 facing away from the two mutually assigned outer edges 10 and 11 runs from the foot part 3 with increasing transverse distance to the longitudinal axis 7 of the tub until it adjoins the edge 8 of the connecting surface 5.
  • this course of the edge 13 can have a curved contour. In the same way, however, a linear or differently shaped contour is also possible.
  • FIG. 2 the bathtub is gem.
  • Fig. 1 in the form of a corner tub in a building corner.
  • the remaining dark hatched gusset 14 is filled with a cover adjoining the tub edge, which can either be designed as an additional component or is then already molded directly onto the tub edge.
  • FIG. 3 another installation option for a corner of the building is shown.
  • Fig. 6 shows the installation of the bathtub in a small bathroom in a corner arrangement.
  • the illustration shows on the one hand that there is still sufficient space for a sink 15 and a toilet 16 in addition to the bathtub.
  • the illustration also shows that there is also sufficient free space for opening the door 17.
  • the particular advantage of this bathtub design is that even in such a small bathroom it is possible to set up a bathtub equipped as a whirlpool, since the entire surface under the connection surface 5 Technology, ie control and pump, can be accommodated.
  • the pad 5 itself can be used as a seat but also as a storage surface.
  • the area of the connecting surface 5 also offers the possibility of attaching towel racks to the wall or directly connected to the tub.
  • Fig. 7 shows the installation of the bathtub, in which the connection surface 5 is inserted into the corner of the building.
  • the space under the gusset surface 14 is also accessible from the space and can be used for storage purposes.
  • the contour of the edge 13 tapering towards the foot part 3 also allows a sufficient opening width for the door in this installation.
  • FIG. 9 the bath tub to the wash basin 15 and to the toilet 16 is covered by splash walls 18, which can be part of a shower partition, for example.
  • the edge of the bathtub facing the room in each case is provided with a cover apron which extends to the floor, provided that there is not one in the area of the connecting surface 5 Inspection opening, doors, drawers, front fronts, or the like are present.

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The invention relates to a bathtub with an elongated trough part (1) which is bounded at one end by an inclined back part (2) and at the other end by a foot part (3), the trough part (1) terminating, at the top, in a substantially horizontally aligned, peripheral edge part (4) and the edge part (4) terminating, in the region of the back part (2), in an adjoining area (5) whose horizontal median axis (6) is aligned at an angle alpha to the longitudinal axis (7) of the trough part (1) and whose width corresponds at least approximately to the width of the trough measured transversely to the longitudinal axis (7) of the trough part (1) at the height of the edge part (4). As a result, optimal space utilisation is possible. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Badewanne gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a bathtub according to the preamble of claim 1.

Bei einer Badewannenform, wie sie beispielsweise aus DE-GM 89 01 533.9 für die herkömmliche Trogbauweise bekannt ist, sind Anpassungen an die Gegebenheiten des vorhandenen Raumes nur in ganz beschränktem Umfange möglich. Man hat daher versucht, durch eine Anpassung der Außenkontur des Wannenrandes unter bestmöglicher Raumausnutzung auch in den Abmessungen des Trogteils bequeme Badewannen zu schaffen. Dies wurde beispielsweise mit sogenanntn Eckwannen erreicht, bei denen der Wannentrog auf einer Seite durch zwei unter 90° zueinander verlaufende Randteile begrenzt ist, die auf den anderen Seite durch einen bogenförmigen Randteil miteinander verbunden sind. Derartige Eckwannen lassen sich jedoch nicht in allen Fällen aufstellen. Ferner ist aus der GB-A-931 754 eine Wanne gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 bekannt, die es erlaubt, die Wanne sowohl an einer Raumlängswand als auch in einer Gebäudeecke aufzustellen. Die hiermit zu erzielenden Variationsmöglichkeiten zur Ausnutzung der unterschiedlichen räumlichen Gegebenheiten sind jedoch beschränkt.In the case of a bathtub shape, as is known for example from DE-GM 89 01 533.9 for the conventional trough construction, adaptations to the conditions of the available space are possible only to a very limited extent. Attempts have therefore been made to create comfortable bathtubs in the dimensions of the trough part by adapting the outer contour of the tub rim while making the best possible use of space. This was achieved, for example, with so-called corner tubs, in which the tub trough is delimited on one side by two edge parts running at 90 ° to one another, which are connected to one another on the other side by an arcuate edge part. However, such corner baths cannot be installed in all cases. GB-A-931 754 also discloses a tub according to the preamble of claim 1, which allows the tub to be set up both on a longitudinal wall of the room and in a corner of the building. However, the possible variations to be used to utilize the different spatial conditions are limited.

Aus der WIPO-Veröffentlichung DM/017 691 vom 03.01.91 sind eine Reihe von Wannenformen bekannt, bei denen jeweils an den Wannenenden jeweils seitlich über eine Längskante herausragende Erweiterungen des Wannentroges vorgesehen sind. Diese Erweiterungen sind wieder in einer entsprechenden Abrundung ausgeformt oder aber sie reichen in eine schräg herausragende Verbreiterung des Wannenrandes hinein.From the WIPO publication DM / 017 691 dated January 3, 1991, a number of tub shapes are known, in which each of the tub ends is provided with extensions of the tub trough that protrude laterally over a longitudinal edge. These extensions are rounded off again or they extend into an obliquely protruding widening of the tub rim.

Der Erfindung liegt nun die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Badewanne der eingangs bezeichneten Art zu schaffen, die eine bessere Raumausnutzung durch verbesserte Aufstellungsmöglichkeiten gestattet.The invention is based on the object of creating a bathtub of the type mentioned at the outset, which allows better use of space by means of improved installation options.

Die Aufgabe wird gemäß der Erfindung dadurch gelöst, daß die Länge der als Sitz- und/oder Ablagefläche ausgebildeten Anschlußfläche in etwa der halben Trogbreite entspricht. Eine derartig "unsymmetrisch" ausgestaltete Wanne ermöglicht eine große Variationsbreite hinsichtlich der Aufstellung in einem Raum. Die Wanne kann nicht nur in Wandlängsrichtung verlaufend aufgestellt werden, wobei dann die Anschlußfläche in den Raum vorspringt und bei entsprechender Abdeckung als gut zugänglicher Zusatzraum verwendet werden kann. Beim Einsatz einer derartigen Wanne als Whirlpoolwanne besteht hier die Möglichkeit, unter der Anschlußfläche mit entsprechenden Abschlußwänden die "Technik", d.h. Pumpe und Steuerung für die Whirlpooleinrichtung unterzubringen, wobei eine gute Zugänglichkeit zu Wartungs- und Reparaturzwecken gegeben ist. Die Wanne kann aber auch als Eckbadewanne mit dem Trogteil quer zur Gebäudeecke oder auch in den Raum vorspringend in eine Gebäudeecke hineingestellt werden, wobei ein guter Zugang zur Wanne selbst und auch eine gute Zugänglichkeit des Raumes unterhalb sowie oberhalb der Anschlußfläche gegeben ist.The object is achieved according to the invention in that the length of the connecting surface designed as a seat and / or storage surface corresponds approximately to half the trough width. Such a "asymmetrical" tub allows a wide range of variations in the installation in a room. The tub can not only be set up running in the longitudinal direction of the wall, in which case the connection surface projects into the room and can be used as an easily accessible additional room with the appropriate cover. When using such a tub as a whirlpool tub, there is the possibility here of accommodating the “technology”, ie the pump and control, for the whirlpool device under the connecting surface, with good accessibility for maintenance and repair purposes. The tub can also be placed as a corner bathtub with the trough part transversely to the corner of the building or projecting into the room in a corner of the building, with good access to the tub itself and also good accessibility of the room below and above the connection surface.

Die Länge wird hierbei vom oberen Innenraum aus entlang der Mittelachse gemessen. In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung ist hierbei vorgesehen, daß die Außenkanten der Anschlußfläche rechtwinklig zueinander verlaufen.The length is measured from the upper interior along the central axis. In an advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the outer edges of the connection surface run at right angles to one another.

In vorteilhafter weiterer Ausgestaltung ist vorgesehen, daß die Anschlußfläche zumindest über eine Teil ein Gefälle in Richtung auf den Trogteil aufweist. Hierdurch ist sichergestellt, daß nach dem Baden oder Duschen kein Restwasser auf der Anschlußfläche verbleibt.In an advantageous further embodiment it is provided that the connection surface has a slope at least over a part in the direction of the trough part. This ensures that no residual water remains on the connection surface after bathing or showering.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß eine Teillänge der Außenkante des den Fußteil begrenzenden Wannenrandes unter einem Winkel β von 90° zur zugeordneten Außenkante der Anschlußfläche verläuft. Eine derartige Zuordnung erlaubt trotz der asymmetrischen Außenkontur der Wanne insgesamt die Aufstellung der Wanne als sogenannte Eckbadewanne.In a further embodiment of the invention it is provided that a partial length of the outer edge of the tub edge delimiting the foot part extends at an angle β of 90 ° to the associated outer edge of the connection surface. Despite the asymmetrical outer contour of the tub, such an assignment allows the tub to be set up as a so-called corner bathtub.

In weiterer Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß der den beiden einander zugeordneten, jeweils unter einem Winkel β von 90° zueinander geneigt verlaufenden Außenkanten abgekehrte Rand der Wanne vom Fußende aus mit zunehmendem Querabstand bis an den Rand der Anschlußfläche anschließend verläuft. Durch diese Ausgestaltung der Außenkontur insgesamt ergibt sich die Möglichkeit, auch bei kleinflächigen Baderäumen bequeme Badewannen aufzustellen, ohne daß hier die Bewegungsfreiheit im Raum beeinträchtigt wird. Besonders zweckmäßig ist es hierbei, wenn der Rand eine gekrümmte Kontur aufweist.In a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the edge of the trough which is assigned to the two mutually associated outer edges and which in each case extends at an angle β of 90 ° to one another extends from the foot end with increasing transverse distance to the edge of the connecting surface. This design of the outer contour as a whole provides the possibility of installing comfortable bathtubs even in the case of small-area bathrooms, without the freedom of movement in the room being impaired here. It is particularly expedient here if the edge has a curved contour.

In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung ist hierbei vorgesehen, daß der Innenrand des Trogteils in der Aufsicht auf die Wannenrandebene eine tropfenförmige Kontur aufweist, deren spitzauslaufender Bereich den Fußteil bildet. Ein derart verjüngender Fußbereich reduziert das Füllvolumen einer derartigen Badewanne, ist also wassersparend, ohne daß hierdurch die Bequemlichkeit beeinträchtigt wird. Ferner erlaubt diese Formgebung eine Reihe von ästhetischen Gestaltungen, wie sie mit der bisherigen Wannenform nicht möglich waren. Eine derartige tropfenförmige Kontur für den Trogteil ist also nicht nur für die erfindungsgemäße Badewanne mit Anschlußfläche sondern auch für Badewannen ohne eine derartige Anschlußfläche vorteilhaft. Bei einer in etwa hexagonalen Außenkontur des Wannenrandes ergeben sich auch hierfür vielfältige Aufstellungsmöglichkeiten.In an advantageous embodiment, it is provided that the inner edge of the trough part has a teardrop-shaped contour when viewed from the top of the tub edge, the tapering region of which forms the foot part. Such a tapering foot area reduces the filling volume of such a bathtub and is therefore water-saving, without the comfort being impaired thereby. Furthermore, this design allows a number of aesthetic designs that were not possible with the previous tub shape. Such a drop-shaped contour for the trough part is therefore advantageous not only for the bathtub according to the invention with a connection surface but also for bathtubs without such a connection surface. With an approximately hexagonal outer contour of the tub edge, there are also various installation options.

Die Erfindung wird anhand schematischer Zeichnungen von Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
ein Ausführungsbeispiel einer Badewanne mit Anschlußläche,
Fig. 2, 3, 4, 5
unterschiedliche Zuordnungsmöglichkeiten der Badewanne gem. Fig. 1 zur Gebäudewand,
Fig. 6 bis 10
verschiedene Einbaubeispiele,
Fig. 11 bis 13
Einbaubeispiele für die Aufstellung von Doppelwannen,
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Fig. 1
an embodiment of a bathtub with connection surface,
2, 3, 4, 5
different allocation options of the bathtub acc. 1 to the building wall,
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various installation examples,
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Installation examples for the installation of double trays,

Das in Fig. 1 dargestellte Ausführungsbeispiel einer Badewanne weist einen länglichen Trogteil 1 auf, der an einem Ende durch einen geneigten Rückenteil 2 und am anderen Ende durch einen Fußteil 3 begrenzt ist.The embodiment of a bathtub shown in FIG. 1 has an elongated trough part 1 which is delimited at one end by an inclined back part 2 and at the other end by a foot part 3.

Der Trogteil 1 läuft oben in einen im wesentlichen horizontal ausgerichteten Randteil 4 aus. Im Bereich des Rückenteils erweitert sich der Randteil 4 zu einer Anschlußfläche 5, deren horizontale Mittelachse 6 unter einem Winkel α zur Längsachse 7 des Trogteils 1 ausgerichtet ist. Die Breite b der Anschlußfläche 5 entspricht mindestens etwa der Trogbreite, gemessen quer zur Längsachse 7 des Trogteils 1 in Höhe des Randteils 4. Die Länge c der Anschlußfläche 5 entspricht in etwa der halben Trogbreite. Die Länge c kann jedoch auch größer oder kleiner als das durch die Trogbreite vorgegebene Maß bemessen werden. Dies richtet sich insbesondere danach, ob für den vorgesehenen Verwendungsfall der unterhalb der Anschlußfläche 5 befindliche Raum als abgeschlossener Raum, beispielsweise für die Unterbringung von "Technik", wie im Falle der Wanne als Whirlpoolwanne,benötigt wird. Die freien Außenkanten 8, 9 und 10 der Anschlußfläche 5 laufen rechtwinklig zueinander. Der von der strichpunktierten Linie 5' begrenzte Bereich der Anschlußfläche ist mit einem leichten Gefälle in Richtung auf den Trogteil 1 versehen, so daß auf der Anschlußstelle 5 befindliches Wasser jederzeit ablaufen kann.The trough part 1 ends at the top in an essentially horizontally oriented edge part 4. In the area of the back part, the edge part 4 widens to a connection surface 5, the horizontal central axis 6 of which is aligned at an angle α to the longitudinal axis 7 of the trough part 1. The width b of the connection surface 5 corresponds at least approximately to the trough width, measured transversely to the longitudinal axis 7 of the trough part 1 at the height of the edge part 4. The length c of the connection surface 5 corresponds approximately to half the trough width. However, the length c can also be dimensioned larger or smaller than the dimension given by the trough width. This depends in particular on whether the space located below the connection surface 5 is required as a closed space for the intended use, for example for accommodating “technology”, as in the case of the tub as a whirlpool tub. The free outer edges 8, 9 and 10 of the connecting surface 5 run at right angles to one another. The area of the connection area delimited by the dash-dotted line 5 'is provided with a slight slope in the direction of the trough part 1, so that water located at the connection point 5 can run off at any time.

Eine Teillänge 11 der Außenkante des den Fußteil 3 begrenzenden Wannenrandes verläuft unter einem Winkel β von 90° zur zugeordneten Außenkante 10 der Anschlußfläche 5, wobei die Teillänge 11 und die zugeordnete Außenkante 10 der Anschlußfläche 5 zu der verbleibenden Längskante 12 jeweils unter einem Winkel von 135° ausgerichtet sind.A partial length 11 of the outer edge of the tub edge delimiting the foot part 3 extends at an angle β of 90 ° to the associated outer edge 10 of the connection surface 5, the partial length 11 and the assigned outer edge 10 of the connection surface 5 to the remaining longitudinal edge 12 each at an angle of 135 ° are aligned.

Der Trogteil 1 kann nun grundsätzlich den üblichen ovalen Grundriß aufweisen. Bei dem hier dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel ist der Trogteil in seiner Aufsicht auf die Wannenrandebene tropfenförmig gestaltet, wobei der spitzauslaufende Bereich der tropfenförmigen Kontur den Fußteil 3 bildet. In Anpassung an die tropfenförmige Kontur des Trogteils verläuft der den beiden einander zugeordneten Außenkanten 10 und 11 abgekehrte Rand 13 vom Fußteil 3 mit zunehmendem Querabstand zur Wannenlängsachse 7 bis dieser an den Rand 8 der Anschlußfläche 5 anschließt. Dieser Verlauf des Randes 13 kann, wie hier dargestellt, eine gekrümmte Kontur aufweisen. In gleicher Weise ist jedoch auch eine geradlinige oder anders geformte Kontur möglich.The trough part 1 can now basically have the usual oval outline. In the embodiment shown here, the trough part is in its supervision on the tub edge level designed drop-shaped, the tapered area of the drop-shaped contour forming the foot part 3. In adaptation to the drop-shaped contour of the trough part, the edge 13 facing away from the two mutually assigned outer edges 10 and 11 runs from the foot part 3 with increasing transverse distance to the longitudinal axis 7 of the tub until it adjoins the edge 8 of the connecting surface 5. As shown here, this course of the edge 13 can have a curved contour. In the same way, however, a linear or differently shaped contour is also possible.

Nachfolgend werden nun eine Reihe von Einbaubeispielen der anhand von Fig. 1 beschriebenen Wanne dargestellt. In Fig. 2 ist die Badewanne gem. Fig. 1 in Form einer Eckwanne in einer Gebäudeecke aufgestellt. Der verbleibende dunkel schraffierte Zwickel 14 ist hierbei mit einer an den Wannenrand anschließenden Abdeckung ausgefüllt, die entweder als zusätzliches Bauteil ausgebildet sein kann oder aber bereits unmittelbar an den Wannenrand anschließend angeformt ist.A series of installation examples of the trough described with reference to FIG. 1 are now shown below. In Fig. 2 the bathtub is gem. Fig. 1 in the form of a corner tub in a building corner. The remaining dark hatched gusset 14 is filled with a cover adjoining the tub edge, which can either be designed as an additional component or is then already molded directly onto the tub edge.

In Fig. 3 ist eine andere Aufstellungsmöglichkeit für eine Gebäudeecke gezeigt.In Fig. 3, another installation option for a corner of the building is shown.

Fig. 4 und 5 zeigen unterschiedliche Aufstellungsmöglichkeiten an einer Gebäudewand.4 and 5 show different installation options on a building wall.

Fig. 6 zeigt die Aufstellung der Badewanne in einem klein bemessenen Badezimmer in einer Eckanordnung. Die Darstellung läßt zum einen erkennen, daß neben der Badewanne noch ausreichend Platz für ein Waschbecken 15 sowie eine Toilette 16 vorhanden ist. Die Darstellung läßt ferner erkennen, daß auch für das Öffnen der Tür 17 ein genügender Freiraum vorhanden ist. Der besondere Vorteil dieser Wannengestaltung besteht darin, daß auch in einem derart kleinen Badezimmer die Aufstellung einer als Whirlpool ausgerüsteten Badewanne möglich ist, da unter der Anschlußfläche 5 die gesamte Technik, d. h. Steuerung und Pumpe, untergebracht werden kann. Die Anschlußfläche 5 selbst kann hierbei als Sitzfläche aber auch als Ablagefläche eingesetzt werden. Der Bereich der Anschlußfläche 5 bietet ferner die Möglichkeit, an der Wand oder unmittelbar mit der Wanne verbunden, Handtuchhalter anzubringen. Wird eine derartige Wanne als Normalbadewanne, d. h. ohne Whirlpool-Ausrüstung eingesetzt, dann besteht die Möglichkeit, unterhalb der Anschlußfläche 5 einen ausziehbaren Wäschekorb, Schubkästen für Putzmittel, oder derl. unterzubringen. Die schwarz schraffierte Fläche 14 kennzeichnet wiederum eine Abdeckung des Zwickelraumes, die in Höhe des Wannenrandes veläuft.Fig. 6 shows the installation of the bathtub in a small bathroom in a corner arrangement. The illustration shows on the one hand that there is still sufficient space for a sink 15 and a toilet 16 in addition to the bathtub. The illustration also shows that there is also sufficient free space for opening the door 17. The particular advantage of this bathtub design is that even in such a small bathroom it is possible to set up a bathtub equipped as a whirlpool, since the entire surface under the connection surface 5 Technology, ie control and pump, can be accommodated. The pad 5 itself can be used as a seat but also as a storage surface. The area of the connecting surface 5 also offers the possibility of attaching towel racks to the wall or directly connected to the tub. If such a tub is used as a normal bathtub, ie without whirlpool equipment, then there is the possibility, below the connecting surface 5, of an extendable laundry basket, drawers for cleaning agents, or the like. to accommodate. The black hatched area 14 again identifies a cover of the gusset space that runs at the level of the tub edge.

Fig. 7 zeigt die Aufstellung der Badewanne, bei der die Anschlußfläche 5 in die Gebäudeecke eingeschoben ist. Bei dieser Aufstellungsform ist der Raum unter der Zwickelfläche 14 ebenfalls vom Raum aus zugänglich und kann zu Abstellzwecken genutzt werden. Die zum Fußteil 3 hin schräg zulaufende Kontur des Randes 13 erlaubt auch bei dieser Aufstellung eine ausreichende Öffnungsweite für die Tür.Fig. 7 shows the installation of the bathtub, in which the connection surface 5 is inserted into the corner of the building. In this form of installation, the space under the gusset surface 14 is also accessible from the space and can be used for storage purposes. The contour of the edge 13 tapering towards the foot part 3 also allows a sufficient opening width for the door in this installation.

Die Fig. 8, 9 und 10 zeigen weitere Aufstellungsmöglichkeiten, die aus der Zeichnung heraus ohne weitere Beschreibung verständlich sind. Bei Fig. 9 ist die Badewanne zum Waschbecken 15 und zur Toilette 16 hin jeweils durch Spritzwände 18 abgedeckt, die beispielsweise Teil einer Duschabtrennung sein können.8, 9 and 10 show further installation options which can be understood from the drawing without further description. In Fig. 9 the bath tub to the wash basin 15 and to the toilet 16 is covered by splash walls 18, which can be part of a shower partition, for example.

Die Fig. 11, 12 und 13 zeigen, daß mit der erfindungsgemäßen Gestaltung der Badewanne unter Verwendung einer sogenannten Rechtsausführung und einer Linksausführung auch Doppelanordnungen möglich sind.11, 12 and 13 show that with the inventive design of the bathtub using a so-called right-hand version and a left-hand version, double arrangements are also possible.

Bei allen vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsbeispielen ist der jeweils dem Raum zugekehrte Rand der Badewanne mit einer bis an den Boden heranreichenden Abdeckschürze versehen, soweit nicht im Bereich der Anschlußfläche 5 eine Revisionsöffnung, Türen, Schubkästen, Vorderfronten, oder dergl. vorhanden sind.In all the exemplary embodiments described above, the edge of the bathtub facing the room in each case is provided with a cover apron which extends to the floor, provided that there is not one in the area of the connecting surface 5 Inspection opening, doors, drawers, front fronts, or the like are present.

Die Aufstellungsbeispiele zeigen ferner, daß auch andere als die bevorzugte tropfenförmige Trogkontur möglich sind, da die durch die besondere Form der Zuordnung der Anschlußfläche 5 in bezug auf die Ausrichtung des Trogteils, definiert durch seine Längsachse 7, zu erzielenden Vorteile auch dann gegeben sind, wenn der Trogteil eine konventionelle ovale oder elliptische Form aufweist, wobei dann die Vorderkante 13 im wesentlichen parallel zur Kante 12 verläuft.The installation examples also show that other than the preferred drop-shaped trough contour are possible, since the advantages to be achieved by the special shape of the assignment of the connection surface 5 with respect to the orientation of the trough part, defined by its longitudinal axis 7, are also present if the trough part has a conventional oval or elliptical shape, the front edge 13 then running essentially parallel to the edge 12.

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  1. A bathtub with an elongate trough section (1) which is defined at one end by an inclined back section (2) and at the other end by a foot section (3), wherein the trough section (2) ends at the top in a substantially horizontally oriented, circumambient edge section (4), with the edge section (4) ending in a connection surface (5) in the region of the back section (2), the horizontal centre line (6) of which surface is oriented at an angle α to the longitudinal axis (7) of the trough section (1) and the width of which corresponds at least approximately to the width of the trough, measured transversely to the longitudinal axis (7) of the trough section (1) at the level of the edge section (4), and the angle α enclosed by the centre line (6) of the connection surface (5) and the longitudinal axis (7) of the trough section (1) being 135°, characterised in that the length of the connection surface (5) designed as a seating and/or laying surface corresponds approximately to half the trough width.
  2. A bathtub according to Claim 1, characterised in that the outer edges (8, 9, 10) of the connection surface (5) extend at right-angles to each other.
  3. A bathtub according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the connection surface (5) has a slope towards the trough section (1), at least over a partial region.
  4. A bathtub according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that a partial length (11) of the outer edge of the edge section (4) defining the foot section (3) extends at an angle of 90° to the associated outer edge (10) of the connection surface (5).
  5. A bathtub according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the edge (13) of the tub which is remote from the two outer edges (10, 11) associated with each other which extend inclined at an angle of 90° to each other extends, starting from the foot end, with increasing transverse distance to the longitudinal axis (7) of the tub, until it adjoins the edge of the connection surface (5).
  6. A bath tub according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the edge (13) has a curved contour.
  7. A bathtub according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the inner edge of the trough section (1) has a drop-shaped contour when viewed in the plane of the tub edge, the region of which which ends in a point forms the foot section (3).
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