EP0783290A1 - Shower and bath device for massaging and/or cleaning the feet - Google Patents

Shower and bath device for massaging and/or cleaning the feet

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EP0783290A1
EP0783290A1 EP95933315A EP95933315A EP0783290A1 EP 0783290 A1 EP0783290 A1 EP 0783290A1 EP 95933315 A EP95933315 A EP 95933315A EP 95933315 A EP95933315 A EP 95933315A EP 0783290 A1 EP0783290 A1 EP 0783290A1
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Jan RÖHRIG
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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
    • A47K7/00—Body washing or cleaning implements
    • A47K7/02—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements
    • A47K7/026—Bathing sponges, brushes, gloves, or similar cleaning or rubbing implements for cleaning the feet or toes
    • 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
    • A61H35/00—Baths for specific parts of the body

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  • the invention relates to a shower and bath device for massaging and / or cleaning the feet.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a shower and bath device for massaging and / or cleaning the feet, which significantly facilitates foot care, in particular for older people, overweight people and partially disabled people.
  • the device according to the invention is designed as a channel which is open at the end and in which brushes, sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and / or cleaning elements are arranged.
  • a preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention consists in that the channel has side parts which run towards one another and form a gap which allows the foot to be moved back and forth within the channel. This configuration enables simultaneous cleaning or massage of both the bottom of the foot and the top of the foot.
  • the channel is preferably made of elastic material.
  • Another preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention is characterized in that at the bottom 96/10383 PC17DE95 / 01370
  • Fastening elements are provided on both sides of the channel, which can be connected to a bath mat in a form-fitting and / or frictional manner.
  • the device according to the invention for non-slip fastening can in particular be combined with a bath mat.
  • a further advantageous embodiment consists in the channel having a channel system with inwardly directed nozzles for distributing water and / or cleaning agents and at least one hose connection connected to the channel system. This configuration enables a particularly intensive foot cleaning.
  • the channel is preferably provided with brushes, sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and / or cleaning elements of different hardness and / or different material properties.
  • brushes, sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and / or cleaning elements of different hardness and / or different material properties.
  • natural bristles for normal foot cleaning as well as harder plastic bristles for corneal removal can be arranged in the device according to the invention at the same time.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the solution according to the invention is that the channel system consists of at least two hydraulically insulated subsystems, each of which has at least one hose connection. This configuration enables the simultaneous, targeted supply of cold and warm water, so that an alternating shower effect which promotes blood circulation can be achieved. 96/10383 ⁇ PC17DE95 / 01370
  • the massage and / or cleaning elements consist of brushes that form rows of bristles that are V-shaped. This configuration enables optimal cleaning, especially of the toe spaces.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a schematically shown shower and bath device for massage and / or cleaning the feet.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a bath mat shown schematically
  • FIG. 3 shows a plan view of a recess of the bath mat according to FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 shows a schematic top view of the function of the device according to FIGS. 1 and
  • FIG. 5 shows a cross section of a device according to the invention with an integrated channel system.
  • the shower and bath device 1 according to the invention is designed as a channel which is open at the end.
  • the channel bottom 2 is provided with side parts 8 which run towards one another and form a gap 9. 4
  • the device according to the invention is designed in such a way that the entire foot is cleaned and massaged by simply moving it back and forth.
  • the side parts 8 and / or the channel bottom 2 are preferably made of rubber, PVC or a similar elastic material. This configuration ensures in particular that the gap 9 can widen elastically with different ankle widths.
  • Fastening elements 4 in the form of knobs are formed on the underside of the channel.
  • the device 1 can thus both be inserted into the recesses 5 of a bath mat 6 ' and can also be attached separately to the floor of a shower or bathtub with suction cups 7.
  • the knobs 4 are inserted into the recesses 5 which are usually formed there.
  • massage and / or cleaning elements 3 are arranged over the entire surface both on the channel bottom 2 and on the inside of the side parts 8.
  • these can be brushes or sponges that have a different hardness and / or a different material quality. Brushes are preferably used on the channel bottom 2, which form rows of bristles that are V-shaped.
  • the device 1 can also have a duct system 11 with inwardly directed nozzles for distributing water and / or cleaning agents and a hose connection 12 connected to the duct system.
  • a soap dispenser can be connected, which can be operated with a simple pressure actuation delivers the desired amount of soap to the brush or cleaning system.
  • the duct system 11 can advantageously be divided into at least two hydraulically insulated subsystems, each subsystem having a separate hose connection.
  • a disinfectant can also be supplied via the channel system 11 provided with a hose connection 12, so that the device according to the invention is also particularly suitable for use in public bathing establishments.
  • the embodiment of the invention is not limited to the preferred exemplary embodiment specified above. Rather, a number of variants are conceivable which make use of the solution shown even in the case of a fundamentally different design.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a shower and bath device for massaging and/or cleaning the feet which considerably facilitates footcare for the elderly, the overweight and semi-invalids. According to the invention, the device takes the form of a channel which is open towards the front and in which brushes, sponges, frictional surfaces or similar massage and/or cleaning appliances are disposed.

Description

Dusch- und Badevorrichtung zur Massage und/oder Reinigung der Füße Shower and bath device for massaging and / or cleaning the feet
Beschreibungdescription
Die Erfindung betrifft eine Dusch- und Badevorrichtung zur Massage und/oder Reinigung der Füße.The invention relates to a shower and bath device for massaging and / or cleaning the feet.
Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Dusch- und Badevorrichtung zur Massage und/oder Reinigung der Füße zu schaffen, die insbesondere älteren Menschen, Überge¬ wichtigen und Teilinvaliden die Fußpflege wesentlich erleichtert.The invention has for its object to provide a shower and bath device for massaging and / or cleaning the feet, which significantly facilitates foot care, in particular for older people, overweight people and partially disabled people.
Diese Aufgabe wird dadurch gelöst, daß die erfindungsge¬ mäße Vorrichtung als stirnseitig offene Rinne ausgebildet ist, in der Bürsten, Schwämme, Reiboberflächen oder ähnliche Massage- und/oder Reinigungselemente angeordnet sind.This object is achieved in that the device according to the invention is designed as a channel which is open at the end and in which brushes, sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and / or cleaning elements are arranged.
Eine bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung besteht darin, daß die Rinne aufeinander zulau¬ fende Seitenteile aufweist, die einen Spalt bilden, der ein Hin- und Herbewegen des Fußes innerhalb der Rinne gestattet. Durch diese Ausgestaltung ist eine gleichzei¬ tige Reinigung bzw. Massage sowohl der Fußunterseite als auch der Fußoberseite möglich.A preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention consists in that the channel has side parts which run towards one another and form a gap which allows the foot to be moved back and forth within the channel. This configuration enables simultaneous cleaning or massage of both the bottom of the foot and the top of the foot.
Um eine Anpassung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung an unterschiedlich gewölbte Wannenböden sowie an unter¬ schiedliche Fußgrößen bzw. Knöchelbreiten zu ermöglichen, besteht die Rinne vorzugsweise aus elastischem Material.In order to allow the device according to the invention to be adapted to differently curved trough floors and to different foot sizes or ankle widths, the channel is preferably made of elastic material.
Eine andere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der erfindungsgemä¬ ßen Lösung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Unter- 96/10383 PC17DE95/01370Another preferred embodiment of the solution according to the invention is characterized in that at the bottom 96/10383 PC17DE95 / 01370
2 seite der Rinne Befestigungselemente vorgesehen sind, die mit einer Badematte form- und/oder reibschlüssig verbind¬ bar sind. Auf diese Weise kann die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung zur rutschsicheren Befestigung insbesondere mit einer Badematte kombiniert werden. Darüberhinaus ist es aber auch möglich, die Befestigungselemente mit Saug¬ näpfen zu versehen, so daß die erfindungsgemäße Vorrich¬ tung auch unabhängig von einer geeigneten Badematte rutschfest mit dem Wannenboden bzw. einem Fliesenboden verbindbar is .Fastening elements are provided on both sides of the channel, which can be connected to a bath mat in a form-fitting and / or frictional manner. In this way, the device according to the invention for non-slip fastening can in particular be combined with a bath mat. In addition, however, it is also possible to provide the fastening elements with suction cups, so that the device according to the invention can also be connected to the tub floor or a tiled floor in a non-slip manner, independently of a suitable bath mat.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung besteht darin, daß die Rinne ein Kanalsystem mit einwärts gerichteten Düsen zur Verteilung von Wasser und/oder Reinigungsmit- teln und mindestens einen mit dem Kanalsystem verbundenen Schlauchanschluß aufweist. Durch diese Ausgestaltung wird eine besonders intensive Fußreinigung ermöglicht.A further advantageous embodiment consists in the channel having a channel system with inwardly directed nozzles for distributing water and / or cleaning agents and at least one hose connection connected to the channel system. This configuration enables a particularly intensive foot cleaning.
Um die Reinigungs- und Massagewirkung der Vorrichtung weiter zu erhöhen, ist die Rinne vorzugsweise mit Bür¬ sten, Schwämmen, Reiboberflächen oder ähnlichen Massage- und/oder Reinigungselementen unterschiedlicher Härte und/oder unterschiedlicher Materialbeschaffenheit verse¬ hen. So können in der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung gleichzeitig beispielsweise Naturborsten für eine normale Fußreinigung als auch härtere Kunststoffborsten für eine Hornhautentfernung angeordnet sein.In order to further increase the cleaning and massage effect of the device, the channel is preferably provided with brushes, sponges, rubbing surfaces or similar massage and / or cleaning elements of different hardness and / or different material properties. For example, natural bristles for normal foot cleaning as well as harder plastic bristles for corneal removal can be arranged in the device according to the invention at the same time.
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Gestaltung der erfindungsgemä- ßen Lösung besteht darin, daß das Kanalsystem aus minde¬ stens zwei hydraulisch isolierten Untersystemen besteht, von denen jedes mindestens einen Schlauchanschluß auf¬ weist. Diese Ausgestaltung ermöglicht die gleichzeitige, gezielte Zuführung von kaltem und warmen Wasser, so daß ein die Blutzirkulation fördernder Wechseldusch-Effekt realisierbar ist. 96/10383 ^ PC17DE95/01370A further advantageous embodiment of the solution according to the invention is that the channel system consists of at least two hydraulically insulated subsystems, each of which has at least one hose connection. This configuration enables the simultaneous, targeted supply of cold and warm water, so that an alternating shower effect which promotes blood circulation can be achieved. 96/10383 ^ PC17DE95 / 01370
Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung besteht darin, daß die Massage und/oder Reinigungselemente aus Bürsten bestehen, die V-förmig ausgebildete Borstenreihen bilden. Diese Ausgestaltung ermöglicht eine optimale Reinigung insbesondere der Zehenzwischenräume.Another advantageous embodiment is that the massage and / or cleaning elements consist of brushes that form rows of bristles that are V-shaped. This configuration enables optimal cleaning, especially of the toe spaces.
Im folgenden wird die Erfindung an Hand eines Ausfüh¬ rungsbeispiels und mit Bezug auf die Figuren der beilie- genden Zeichnung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:The invention is explained in more detail below with the aid of an exemplary embodiment and with reference to the figures in the accompanying drawing. Show it:
Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer schematisch dargestellten Dusch- und Badevorrichtung zur Massage und/oder Reinigung der Füße;Figure 1 is a perspective view of a schematically shown shower and bath device for massage and / or cleaning the feet.
Fig. 2 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer schematisch dargestellten Badematte;2 shows a perspective view of a bath mat shown schematically;
Fig. 3 eine Draufsicht auf eine Ausnehmung der Badematte gemäß Fig. 2;3 shows a plan view of a recess of the bath mat according to FIG. 2;
Fig. 4 eine schematische, die Funktionsweise verdeutli¬ chende Draufsicht der Vorrichtung gemäß Fig. 1 undFIG. 4 shows a schematic top view of the function of the device according to FIGS. 1 and
Fig. 5 einen Querschnitt einer erfindungsgemäßen Vor¬ richtung mit integriertem Kanalsystem.5 shows a cross section of a device according to the invention with an integrated channel system.
Wie in Fig. 1 zu erkennen ist, ist die erfindungsgemäße Dusch- und Badevorrichtung 1 als stirnseitig offene Rinne ausgebildet. Der Rinnenboden 2 ist mit aufeinander zulau¬ fenden Seitenteilen 8 versehen, die einen Spalt 9 bilden. Wie insbesondere auch aus der Fig. 4 hervorgeht, ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung so gestaltet, daß der ge- samte Fuß durch einfaches Hin- und Herbewegen gereinigt und massiert wird. Die Seitenteile 8 und/oder der Rinnenboden 2 bestehen vorzugsweise aus Gummi, PVC oder einem ähnlichen elasti¬ schen Material. Durch diese Ausgestaltung ist insbeson- dere sichergestellt, daß sich bei unterschiedlicher Knöchelbreite der Spalt 9 elastisch weiten kann.As can be seen in FIG. 1, the shower and bath device 1 according to the invention is designed as a channel which is open at the end. The channel bottom 2 is provided with side parts 8 which run towards one another and form a gap 9. 4, the device according to the invention is designed in such a way that the entire foot is cleaned and massaged by simply moving it back and forth. The side parts 8 and / or the channel bottom 2 are preferably made of rubber, PVC or a similar elastic material. This configuration ensures in particular that the gap 9 can widen elastically with different ankle widths.
An der Unterseite der Rinne sind Befestigungselemente 4 in Form von Noppen ausgebildet. Die Vorrichtung 1 kann somit sowohl in die Ausnehmungen 5 einer Badematte 6' eingesteckt werden, als auch mit Saugnäpfen 7 an dem Boden einer Dusche bzw. Badewanne separat befestigt werden. Zur Kombination mit einer Badematte 6 werden die Noppen 4 in die dort üblicherweise ausgebildeten Ausneh- mungen 5 eingesteckt. Wie in Fig. 3 dargestellt ist, ist es vorteilhaft, sternförmig geschlitzte Ausnehmungen in der Badematte 6 vorzusehen, so daß die Vorrichtung 1 auf einfache Weise formschlüssig mit der Badematte 6 verbind¬ bar ist.Fastening elements 4 in the form of knobs are formed on the underside of the channel. The device 1 can thus both be inserted into the recesses 5 of a bath mat 6 ' and can also be attached separately to the floor of a shower or bathtub with suction cups 7. To combine with a bath mat 6, the knobs 4 are inserted into the recesses 5 which are usually formed there. As shown in FIG. 3, it is advantageous to provide recesses in the bath mat 6 which are slit in a star shape, so that the device 1 can be connected to the bath mat 6 in a simple positive manner.
In Fig. 1 ist ferner zu erkennen, daß sowohl am Rinnenbo¬ den 2, als auch an den Innenseiten der Seitenteile 8 Massage- und/oder Reinigungselemente 3 vollflächig ange¬ ordnet sind. Dabei kann es sich insbesondere um Bürsten oder Schwämme handeln, die eine unterschiedliche Härte und/oder eine unterschiedliche Materialbeschaffenheit aufweisen. Am Rinnenboden 2 werden vorzugsweise Bürsten verwandt, die V-förmig ausgebildet Borstenreihen bilden.In Fig. 1 it can also be seen that massage and / or cleaning elements 3 are arranged over the entire surface both on the channel bottom 2 and on the inside of the side parts 8. In particular, these can be brushes or sponges that have a different hardness and / or a different material quality. Brushes are preferably used on the channel bottom 2, which form rows of bristles that are V-shaped.
Aus den Fig. 1 und 4 geht hervor, daß die Vorrichtung 1 darüberhinaus ein Kanalsystem 11 mit einwärts gerichteten Düsen zur Verteilung von Wasser und/oder Reinigungsmit¬ teln und einen mit dem Kanalsystem verbundenen Schlauch¬ anschluß 12 aufweisen kann. Über diesen Schlauchan- Schluß 12 kann beispielsweise ein Seifenspender ange¬ schlossen werden, der bei einer einfachen Druckbetätigung die gewünschte Seifenmenge an das Bürsten- bzw. Reini¬ gungssystem abgibt. Das Kanalsystem 11 kann vorteilhaft in mindestens zwei hydraulisch isolierte Untersysteme unterteilt sein, wobei jedes Untersystem einen separaten Schlauchanschluß aufweis .1 and 4 show that the device 1 can also have a duct system 11 with inwardly directed nozzles for distributing water and / or cleaning agents and a hose connection 12 connected to the duct system. Via this hose connection 12, for example, a soap dispenser can be connected, which can be operated with a simple pressure actuation delivers the desired amount of soap to the brush or cleaning system. The duct system 11 can advantageously be divided into at least two hydraulically insulated subsystems, each subsystem having a separate hose connection.
Über das mit einem Schlauchanschluß 12 versehene Kanal- System 11 kann bei Bedarf auch ein Desinfektionsmittel zugeführt werden, so daß sich die erfindungsgemäße Vor- richtung insbesondere auch für den Einsatz in öffentli¬ chen Badeanstalten eignet.If necessary, a disinfectant can also be supplied via the channel system 11 provided with a hose connection 12, so that the device according to the invention is also particularly suitable for use in public bathing establishments.
Die Erfindung beschränkt sich in ihrer Ausführung nicht auf das vorstehend angegebene bevorzugte Ausführungsbei- spiel. Vielmehr ist eine Anzahl von Varianten denkbar, welche von der dargestellten Lösung auch bei grundsätz¬ lich anders gearteten Ausführung Gebrauch machen. The embodiment of the invention is not limited to the preferred exemplary embodiment specified above. Rather, a number of variants are conceivable which make use of the solution shown even in the case of a fundamentally different design.
BezugzeichenlisteReference list
1 Massage- und Reinigungsvorrichtung1 massage and cleaning device
2 Rinnenboden2 channel floor
3 Massage- und/oder Reinigungselemente3 massage and / or cleaning elements
4 Befestigungselemente4 fasteners
5 Ausnehmung5 recess
6 Badematte6 bath mats
7 Saugnäpfe7 suction cups
8 Seitenteile8 side panels
9 Spalt9 gap
0 Fuß0 feet
1 Kanalsystem1 channel system
2 Schlauchanschluß 2 hose connection

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Dusch- und Badevorrichtung zur Massage und/oder Rei- nigung der Füße, . gekennzeichnet durch eine stirnsei¬ tig offene Rinne, in der Bürsten, Schwämme, Reibober¬ flächen oder ähnliche Massage- und/oder Reinigungs- elemente (3) angeordnet sind.1. Shower and bathing device for massage and / or cleaning the feet,. characterized by an open-ended channel in which brushes, sponges, friction surfaces or similar massage and / or cleaning elements (3) are arranged.
2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rinne aufeinander zulaufende Seitenteile (8) aufweist, die einen Spalt (9) bilden, der ein Hin- und Herbewegen des Fußes (10) innerhalb der Rinne ge¬ stattet.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the channel has converging side parts (8) which form a gap (9) which allows the foot (10) to be moved back and forth within the channel.
3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekenn¬ zeichnet, daß die Rinne aus elastischem Material be¬ steht.3. Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized gekenn¬ characterized in that the channel is made of elastic material be¬.
4. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß an der Unterseite der Rinne Befestigungselemente (4) vorgesehen sind, die mit einer Badematte (6) form- und/oder reibschlüssig verbindbar sind.4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the underside of the channel fastening elements (4) are provided which can be positively and / or frictionally connected to a bath mat (6).
5. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Befestigungselemente mit Saugnäpfen verbind¬ bar sind.5. The device according to claim 4, characterized in that the fastening elements are connectable with suction cups.
6. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rinne ein Kanal- System (11) mit einwärts gerichteten Düsen zur Ver¬ teilung von Wasser und/oder Reinigungsmitteln und mindestens einen mit dem Kanalsystem (11) verbundenen Schlauchanschluß (12) aufweist. 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the channel is a channel system (11) with inwardly directed nozzles for distributing water and / or cleaning agents and at least one hose connection (12) connected to the channel system (11). having.
7. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Rinne mit Bürsten, Schwämmen, Reiboberflächen oder ähnlichen Massage- und/oder Reinigungselementen (3) unterschiedlicher Härte und/oder unterschiedlicher Materialbeschaffen¬ heit versehen ist.7. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the channel is provided with brushes, sponges, friction surfaces or similar massage and / or cleaning elements (3) of different hardness and / or different material properties.
8. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 6 oder 7, dadurch gekenn¬ zeichnet, daß das Kanalsystem (11) aus mindestens zwei hydraulisch isolierten Untersystemen besteht, von denen jedes mindestens einen Schlauchanschluß (12) aufweist.8. The device according to claim 6 or 7, characterized gekenn¬ characterized in that the channel system (11) consists of at least two hydraulically isolated subsystems, each of which has at least one hose connection (12).
9. Vorrichtung nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Massage- und/oder9. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage and / or
Reinigungselemente (3) aus Bürsten bestehen, die V-förmig ausgebildete Borstenreihen bilden. Cleaning elements (3) consist of brushes that form rows of bristles that are V-shaped.
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