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CN107250470B - Lifting assembly and bathtub including the lifting assembly - Google Patents

Lifting assembly and bathtub including the lifting assembly Download PDF

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CN107250470B
CN107250470B CN201580059888.9A CN201580059888A CN107250470B CN 107250470 B CN107250470 B CN 107250470B CN 201580059888 A CN201580059888 A CN 201580059888A CN 107250470 B CN107250470 B CN 107250470B
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W·斯皮塞
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    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04BUILDING
    • E04HBUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/06Safety devices; Coverings for baths
    • E04H4/08Coverings consisting of rigid elements, e.g. coverings composed of separate or connected elements
    • E04H4/084Coverings consisting of rigid elements, e.g. coverings composed of separate or connected elements with lifting mechanism
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05FDEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/10Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance
    • E05F1/1091Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance with a gas spring
    • EFIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05YINDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
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Abstract

The invention discloses a kind of lifting assemblies for bathtub covering.Bathtub covering is used to cover the open upper end of bathtub.Lifting assembly includes lever arm, the lever arm has the first part for being used to support bathtub covering and the side wall for being pivotably connected to bathtub, first end for rotating lever arm between detent position and open position, in detent position, bathtub covering is shelved on the upper end of bathtub, in open position, bathtub covering is removed from the upper end of bathtub.Lifting assembly further includes elastomeric spring, which, which has, is connected to the first end of lever arm and the second end of the side wall for being connected to bathtub.In the open position of lever arm, spring pushes lever arm to rotate towards detent position.Also disclose a kind of bathtub including lifting assembly.

Description

Lifting assembly and bathtub including the lifting assembly
Technical field
The present invention relates to the lifting assembly fields for bathtub covering.
Background technique
Bathtub, also referred to as whirlpool bath tub or hot water bathtub, be for accommodate a large amount of liquid (such as water or mud) and One or more occupies the large container of user.It is sitting in bathtub or lies down in bathtub in general, occupying user, while at least portion Divide ground submergence in a liquid.This for example can loosen or treat to occupying user and providing.
Bathtub can accommodate the liquid of hundreds if not thousands of liters.In general, the liquid in bathtub is heated to much higher than environment Temperature, this may need sizable energy consumption.Therefore, some bathtubs may include heat-insulated covering, at least be used for portion Prevent heat from liquid loss with dividing.
Summary of the invention
In an aspect, bathtub is provided.Bathtub may include shell, covering and at least the first lifting assembly. Shell can limit the internal chamber for accommodating a large amount of water and one or more users.Chamber can have for user into The open upper end entered.Covering can be positioned on above shell, for covering at least part of open upper end.It is promoted Component can operate, selectively to remove and replace the covering of the open upper end of shell.Each lifting assembly It can have lever arm and elastomeric spring.Lever arm can have the first part for being connected to bathtub covering and pivotly It is connected to the side wall of shell, the first end for rotating lever arm between detent position and open position, in detent position, Bathtub covering is shelved on the upper end of bathtub, and in open position, bathtub covering is removed from the upper end of bathtub.Elastomeric spring can To be located in case inside at the side wall back side.Spring can have the first end for being driveably connected to lever arm, so that in activity The open position of arm, spring push lever arm to rotate towards detent position.
Detailed description of the invention
Fig. 1 shows the perspective view of bathtub according at least one embodiment, and wherein lifting assembly and covering are in envelope Closed position;
Fig. 2 shows the perspective views of the bathtub of Fig. 1 according at least one embodiment, and wherein covering is in interposition It sets;
Fig. 3 shows the perspective view of the bathtub of Fig. 1 according at least one embodiment, and wherein covering is in open position It sets;
The bathtub that Fig. 4 shows Fig. 1 is in the main view of detent position;
The bathtub that Fig. 5 shows Fig. 1 is in the main view between detent position and middle position;
Fig. 6 shows the bathtub main view in an intermediate position of Fig. 1;
Fig. 7 shows the bathtub main view in an intermediate position between open position of Fig. 1;
Fig. 8 shows the bathtub main view in an open position of Fig. 1;
Fig. 9 shows the perspective view of the bathtub according to another embodiment, at another one lifting assembly and covering In detent position;
Figure 10 shows the perspective view of the bathtub of Fig. 9 according at least one embodiment, and wherein covering is in interposition It sets;
Figure 11 shows the perspective view of the bathtub of Fig. 9 according at least one embodiment, and wherein covering is in open position It sets;
The bathtub that Figure 12 shows Fig. 1 is in the main view of detent position;
Figure 13 shows the bathtub main view in an intermediate position of Fig. 1;
Figure 14 shows the bathtub main view in an open position of Fig. 1;
Figure 15 shows the perspective view of the bathtub according to another embodiment, at another one lifting assembly and covering In detent position;
The bathtub that Figure 16 shows Figure 15 is in the main view of detent position;
Figure 17 shows the perspective view according to the bathtub of another embodiment, at another one lifting assembly and covering In detent position;
The bathtub that Figure 18 shows Figure 17 is in the main view of closed state;
Figure 19 A shows the rear perspective view for driving sub-component according at least one embodiment;
Figure 19 B shows the decomposition view of the driving sub-component of Figure 19 A;
Figure 19 C shows the rearview of the driving sub-component of Figure 19 A;And
Figure 19 D shows the top plan view of the driving sub-component of Figure 19 A.
Specific embodiment
Describe many embodiments in this application, and being merely to illustrate property purpose and propose, without restricted.This Invention can be widely used in many embodiments, obvious such as from this disclosure.Those skilled in the art will It is appreciated that the present invention can be implemented by modifications and changes in the case where not departing from teachings disclosed herein.Though Right particularly unique feature of the present invention can be described with reference to one or more specific embodiments or attached drawing it should be appreciated that Be, these features be not limited to be referenced come these features are described one or more specific embodiments and attached drawing in use.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, term " (an) embodiment ", " embodiment ", " multiple embodiments ", " implementation Example ", " the multiple embodiment ", " one or more embodiments ", " some embodiments " and " (one) embodiment " meaning " one or more (but not all) embodiment of the invention ".
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the terms "include", "comprise" and its modification mean " including but not limited to ".Unless another It clearly states, a series of article does not imply that any or all article is mutually exclusive.Unless expressly stated otherwise, art Language " one (a) ", " one (an) " and " (the) " mean " one or more ".
Fig. 1-3 shows bathtub 10 (also referred to as hot water bathtub or whirlpool bath tub).As shown in figure, bathtub 10 includes side Wall 14 and bottom 18, they are collectively defined for accommodating a large amount of water and one or more internal chambers 22 for occupying user. Chamber 22 includes the open upper end 26 entered and left for user.
Side wall 14 and bottom 18 can be configured to provide any suitable internal chamber 22.In the example shown in the series of figures, side wall 14 and bottom 18 define rectangular package.In other embodiments, side wall 14 and bottom 18 can limit round, triangle or its The encapsulation of its rule or irregular shape.
In the example shown in the series of figures, interior bathtub 30 of the chamber 22 further by being located between side wall 14, on bottom 18 limits It is fixed.As shown, as it is known in the art, interior bathtub 30 may be constructed such that the occupancy user to bathtub 10 provides seat. Further, bathtub 10 may include the one or more nozzles for extending through interior bathtub 30, for projecting air and water In 10 inside water level of bathtub chamber 22 below.It will be appreciated that in some embodiments, interior bathtub 30 can with one or Multiple side walls 14 and bottom 18 are integrally formed.
Bathtub 10 includes covering 38a and 38b.Each covering 38 can be positioned on the open upper end 26 of chamber 22 Side, for covering at least part of open upper end 26.In the example shown in the series of figures, each 38 size and shape phase of covering Together, to cover the half of the open upper end 26 of chamber 22.In alternative embodiment, each 38 size of covering and/or Shape can be different, to cover the part of the different size and/or shapes of the open upper end 26 of chamber 22.In some embodiments In (not shown), bathtub 10 may include only one covering 38, which is sized to cover entire open upper end 26.
Each covering 38 can be in detent position (being shown by the example in Fig. 1) and open position (by the example in Fig. 3 Show) between move, in detent position, covering 38 is shelved on open upper end 26, in open position, covering 38 from It removes open upper end 26.For example, covering 38 can be moved to their own open position, to provide for user by upper The entrance of chamber 22 is arrived at end 26, and is moved to their own detent position after all users have been moved off chamber 22.
In detent position, covering 38 by chamber 22 and can be contained in water therein and external environment barrier substantially, To mitigate the entrance of dust/clast and thermal loss.Bathtub can be sized to accommodate hundreds of or even a kilolitre water (or other Liquid, such as mud).Further, the water of inside can be heated to up to 40 DEG C or higher temperature.Heat such volume Water required for energy consumption be significant.Therefore, bathtub covering can be configured to provide heat-insulated, to prevent heat from damaging It loses, thereby speed up the heating of water and keeps the temperature of water, for future use.In the example shown in the series of figures, covering 38 can be with Be it is from several inches to one foot or thicker (such as 4 to 20 inches), to provide desired heat-proof quality.Further, it each covers Cover piece 38 can be heavy or heavier from tens pounds (such as 20 to 90 pounds) to a cental.This may make user be difficult in closing position Set the mobile covering 38 between open position.
In the example shown in the series of figures, each covering 38 is connected at least one lifting assembly 100.Lifting assembly 100 is to use Family is operable, the covering 38 of 26 top of upper end for selectively removing and replacing chamber 22.Preferably, lifting assembly 100, which reduce user, is moved to detent position from open position for covering 38, and is selectively moved to from detent position Power required for open position.Lifting assembly 100 can supplement the power that user applies to covering 38, to reduce covering 38 Effective weight is used for user's mobile covering between open position and detent position.
As exemplified, each lifting assembly 100 includes lever arm 104, for guiding connected covering 38 beating It is moved between open position and detent position.Lever arm 104 be shown as include be pivotally connected to bathtub 10 side wall 14 first End 108, and the first part of covering 38 is spaced apart and is connected to first end 108.In use, first part can be with It is rotated around first end 108, for keeping connected covering 38 mobile with arcuate movement between open position and detent position.
In the example shown in the series of figures, first part is the second end 112 of lever arm 104.As shown, lever arm 104 can be with The opposite second end 112 for being connected to covering 38 is extended to from the first end 108 for being pivotally connected to side wall 14.Lever arm 104 can extend between first end 108 and second end 112 in any suitable manner.As exemplified, lever arm 104 wraps Middle section 116 is included, middle section is in the plane of generally vertical (such as being basically parallel to side wall 14 and gravity) in first end Extend between 108 and second end 112.
The second end 112 of lever arm 104 can be pivotally connected to the side wall 14 of covering 38 in any suitable manner.? In the example of diagram, the second end 112 of lever arm 104 includes coupling part 120, the coupling part essentially horizontally (such as base This is perpendicular to gravity) and extend basically perpendicular to middle section 116 towards covering 38.As shown, coupling part 120 can To penetrate the side wall 14 of covering 38, to form rotatable connection with covering 38.Middle section 116 can as shown from First end 108 extends to coupling part 120.
Optionally, lever arm 104 may further include handle 122, and user is between detent position and open position Handle can be grasped when manipulation activities arm 104.In the example shown in the series of figures, second end 112 includes handle 122.As exemplified, Hand 122 extends to the outside of coupling part 120.It is, the distance between handle 122 and first end 108 can be greater than The distance between coupling part 120 and first end 108.This can provide mechanical dominance to the user of operant activity arm 104.It is preferred that Ground, handle 122 extend on the upper end 58 of covering 38, as shown in figure.This can provide handle 122 for user, with Grasping and manipulation activities arm 104 between detent position and open position.In alternative embodiment, handle 122 can not prolong It reaches on the upper end 58 of covering 38.
Each covering 38 can extend to the second opposite covering from the first covering side 42 across bathtub 10 on the width Side 46.As shown, first part's (i.e. second end 112) of the lever arm 104 of first lifting assembly 100 can cover first Lid side 42 is connected to covering 38.In some embodiments, second lifting assembly 100 can be connected in the second covering side 46 Covering 38.In some embodiments, the lever arm 104 of first lifting assembly 100 and second lifting assembly 100 engages, To be developed across the single-unit activity arm 104 that the entire width of bathtub covering 38 extends.It is covered for example, lever arm 104 can pass through The inside of cover piece 38 extends to the second covering side 46 from the first covering side 42.Alternatively, lever arm 104 extends to covering On or below part 38, and lever arm 104 (such as can pass through screw, bolt, welding, riveting in any suitable manner Or tie up) it is connected to covering 38.
Preferably, lever arm 104 is sized to and is positioned to mention to covering 38 relative to side wall 14 and covering 38 For gap, to be moved between open position and detent position.As shown, covering 38 detent position can be in chamber 22 Top is essentially horizontally orientated, and can be generally vertically orientated in the outside of side wall 14 in open position.In the example shown in the series of figures, The first part of lever arm 104 is rotatably connected to covering 38, to allow covering 38 in open position and vertical position Between change orientation.
Lever arm 104 can be pivotally connected to the side wall 14 of bathtub 10 in any suitable manner.In the example of diagram In, lever arm 104 is pivotally connected between a pair of first mounting plate 124 by pin 128, for the axis rotation around basic horizontal Turn.
First mounting plate 124 can be directly or indirectly connected to bath side walls 14.In some embodiments, lifting assembly 100 can be the repacking external member of the bathtub suitable for different sizes and shapes.In such a case, it may be desirable in lever arm 104 Being pivotally connected for reset can be easy by providing between side wall 14.In the example shown in the series of figures, the first mounting plate 124 is rigidly secured to Horizontal mounting rail 132.Mounting rail 132 is received slidably in the first mounting bracket for being rigidly secured to side wall 14 again In 136.
Preferably, mounting rail 132 can selectively be fixed to the first mounting bracket 136 at multiple and different positions.For example, Hole can be formed in mounting rail 132, by by mounting rail 132 relative to installation first support 136 it is selectively positioned, the hole It can be selectively aligned with one in the round being formed in mounting bracket 136.In this case, screw, bolt Or other fasteners are inserted into the hole of alignment, and mounting rail 132 is rigidly secured to the first mounting bracket 136.? In alternative embodiment, mounting rail 132 can by it is different it is suitable in a manner of be alternatively secured to the first mounting bracket 136. For example, the round in exemplified earlier can be replaced by slot.
First mounting bracket 136 can be rigid (such as example, by welding, bolt, screw or rivet) in any suitable manner It is fastened to side wall 14 to property.Preferably, the first mounting bracket 136, mounting rail 132 and the first mounting plate 124 are rigidly connecting It is connected together and is connected to irremovable relative to side wall 14 when side wall 14.As used herein and in the claims, when When being so rigidly connected, two elements of " rigid connection " are irremovable relative to each other.
Go to Fig. 1 and 4, when in the closed position, lever arm 104 can with vertically at (non-zero) angle 140 extend.It is excellent Selection of land, angle 140 are 20 to 80 degree, it is highly preferred that for 30 to 70 degree.In the example shown in the series of figures, angle 140 is about 60 degree. In use, making lever arm 104 mobile from detent position towards open position includes making first part around the first of lever arm 104 End 108 is upwardly toward the rotation that is vertically oriented.For example, make covering 38 from detent position towards open position movement may include from Chamber 22 vertically raises covering 38 and horizontally lifts to the middle position as shown by the example in Fig. 2 and 6.
In middle position, lever arm 104 can generally vertically extend, or more generally, and first part 112 can be 108 top of one end is generally vertically aligned.Covering end 50 can also extend to the outside of side wall 14 as shown.
Fig. 3 and 8 are gone to, lever arm 104 can be further rotated to open position by middle position.As shown, exist Open position, lever arm 104 can with vertically at (non-zero) angle 144.Preferably, angle 144 is 20 to 150 degree, more preferably Ground, for 45 to 120 degree, most preferably 90 to 110 degree.In the example shown in the series of figures, angle 144 is about 100 degree.Preferably, In open position, covering 38 is located in the outside of the side wall 14 of bathtub 10.In open position, covering 38 can also erect substantially It directly is orientated, wherein external covering part end 50 is vertically positioned under inner cover end 54.Preferably, as shown Ground, in open position, external covering part end 50 is positioned to flush with the bottom 18 of bathtub 10.This can be reduced in open position Or height of the inner cover end 54 on upper end 26 is eliminated, to reduce the dysopia of covering 38.
In the example shown in the series of figures, so that covering 38 is moved to open position from detent position includes making covering 38 from closing Position is lifted up to middle position, and covering 38 is then made to be reduced to open position from middle position.Similarly, make covering 38 are moved to detent position including being lifted up covering 38 to middle position from open position from open position, then make to cover Cover piece 38 is reduced to detent position from middle position.In both cases, the size and weight of covering 38 may make it difficult to Promote easily and in a controlled manner and reduce covering 38.
Lifting assembly 100 may be constructed to user and effectively mitigate covering 38, and this can enable more easily control promoted With reduction covering 38.Lifting assembly 100 may include elastomeric spring, in open position and optionally in detent position At least part weight of Support cover part 38.Spring can be any suitable spring, such as shown in pneumatic spring, Or coil spring (not shown).
Pneumatic spring 148 can be any suitable pneumatic spring known in the art.As indicated, pneumatic spring 148 wraps Include closed pneumatic cylinder 152 and axially aligned piston rod 156.By making piston rod 156 move axially to pneumatic cylinder 152 In, pneumatic spring 148 is compressible in length.By moving piston rod 156 axially outwards from pneumatic cylinder 152, pneumatic bomb Spring 148 is also extending in length.
Pneumatic spring 148 can be double-acting or single-acting.The pneumatic spring 148 of double-acting has equilbrium position, From the equilbrium position, pneumatic spring 148 flexibly resists compression and elongation, and from the equilbrium position, and pneumatic spring 148 can be with Compression and elongation.Upon compression, pneumatic spring 148 generates extending force, and when elongation, pneumatic spring 148 generates retraction force.
Preferably, pneumatic spring 148 is single-acting.Single-acting pneumatic spring 148 is configured to generate extending force or return Contracting power, but not generate the two.This can permit pneumatic spring 148 and is configured to provide the contraction across pneumatic spring 148/stretch The smallest retraction force or extending force of long entire scope.For example, pneumatic spring 148 is when under the relaxed state, it can be inclined It is set to and extends or be fully retracted completely.
In the example shown in the series of figures, pneumatic spring 148 have be pivotally coupled to lever arm 104 first end 160 and It is pivotally coupled to the second end 164 of side wall 14.In some embodiments, when lever arm 104 is in detent position and interposition When between setting, pneumatic spring 148 can push lever arm 104 to rotate towards open position.This, which can have help, makes covering 38 promote the effect to middle position from detent position.This, which can also have, slows down covering 38 under the effect of gravity from interposition Set the effect for dropping to detent position.
As exemplified, the first end 160 of pneumatic spring 148 can be in the first end 108 of lever arm 104 and first part Lever arm 104 is pivotally coupled between 112, the second end 164 of pneumatic spring 148 can be pivoted in the lower section of lever arm 104 Ground is connected to side wall 14.When lifting assembly 100 is in detent position, pneumatic spring 148 may be at compressive state, make to bring about the desired sensation Spring 148 of moving applies extending force on lever arm 104, which pushes lever arm 104 towards open position.More specifically simultaneously And Fig. 4 is referred to, pneumatic spring 148, which can be orientated to, applies extending force, the angle 170 along with vertical angled 170 direction 168 Less than lever arm 104 and it is vertical between angle 140.In the example shown in the series of figures, angle 170 can be between 0 degree to 70 degree, more It preferably, is 0 degree to 15 degree most preferably between 0 degree to 30 degree.In some embodiments, direction 168 can erect substantially Directly, thus be vertically formed zero degree.As illustrated in Fig. 4 to 6, from interposition of the detent position in Fig. 4 into Fig. 6 It sets, the length 184 of pneumatic spring 148 can be constantly increasing.
Preferably, can be applied to push lever arm 104 from detent position towards open position by pneumatic spring 148 What extending force was insufficiently resistant to gravity brings up again liter covering 38.This feelings that can prevent pneumatic spring 148 from inputting in no user Covering 38 is unexpectedly opened under condition.Instead, the extending force that can be applied by pneumatic spring 148 can offset covering 38 Covering 38 is promoted required manpower from detent position to reduce by a part of weight.Compared with no pneumatic spring 148, Pneumatic spring 148 can reduce 20 to 95% or preferably more than 30 to 85% by covering 38 from detent position promotion needed for The manpower wanted, wherein manpower is measured with the unit (such as newton) of power.
As exemplified, when lifting assembly 100 is in an open position, pneumatic spring 148 may be at compressive state, make It obtains pneumatic spring 148 and applies extending force on lever arm 104, which pushes lever arm 104 towards detent position.More specifically Ground and refer to Fig. 8, pneumatic spring 148 can be orientated to along and vertical angled 176 direction 168 apply extending force, wherein Angle 176 be less than lever arm 104 and it is vertical between angle 140.In the example shown in the series of figures, angle 176 can be spent extremely -30 It is 10 degree to 40 degree most preferably more preferably between 0 degree to 100 degree between 140 degree.As illustrated in Fig. 6 to 8, From middle position of the open position in Fig. 8 into Fig. 6, the length 184 of pneumatic spring 148 can be constantly increasing.
Preferably, can be applied to push lever arm 104 from open position towards detent position by pneumatic spring 148 What extending force was insufficiently resistant to gravity moves covering 38 again.This feelings that can prevent pneumatic spring 148 from inputting in no user Covering 38 is unexpectedly closed under condition.Instead, the extending force that can be applied by pneumatic spring 148 can offset covering 38 Covering 38 is promoted required manpower from open position to reduce by a part of weight.Compared with no pneumatic spring 148, Pneumatic spring 148 can reduce 20 to 95% or preferably more than 30 to 85% by covering 38 from open position promoted needed for The manpower wanted, wherein manpower is measured with the unit (such as newton) of power.
In alternative embodiment, the first end 160 of pneumatic spring 148 can be in first end 108 (i.e. far from first It is connected to lever arm 104 with dividing the outer pivot for 112) being in rotation axis 178.In this case, when lever arm 104 is in When open position and/or detent position, pneumatic pneumatic spring 148 may be at elongation state, to apply back on lever arm 104 Contracting power, to push lever arm 104 towards opposite open position or detent position.
In further alternative embodiment, pneumatic spring 148 can be pivotally connected to lever arm 104 and take To at when lever arm 104 is in detent position, apply retraction force on lever arm 104, with towards open position promotion activity Arm 104, and/or when lever arm 104 is in an open position, apply extending force on lever arm 104, to be pushed away towards detent position Dynamic lever arm 104.
In another alternative embodiment, pneumatic spring 148 can be pivotally connected to lever arm 104 and be orientated At when lever arm 104 is in detent position, apply extending force on lever arm 104, to push lever arm towards open position 104, and/or when lever arm 104 is in an open position, apply retraction force on lever arm 104, to be pushed towards detent position Lever arm 104.
In some embodiments, when lever arm 104 is in any position between detent position and middle position, pneumatically Spring 148 can constantly push lever arm 104 towards open position.Further, when lever arm 104 it is in an open position with When any position between middle position, pneumatic spring 148 can constantly push lever arm 104 towards detent position.This can To allow pneumatic spring 148 to promote and reduce covering in whole actuating ranges help between open position and detent position Part 38.
The second end 164 of pneumatic spring 148 can be pivotally connected to side wall 14 in any suitable manner.In diagram In example, the second end 164 of pneumatic spring 148 is pivotally connected to the second mounting bracket 180, and the second mounting bracket 180 It is rigidly connected to side wall 14.In alternative embodiment, the second end 164 of pneumatic spring 148 directly can pivotally connect It is connected to side wall 14.
The first end 160 of pneumatic spring 148 can be pivotally connected to lever arm 104 in any suitable manner.Scheming In the example shown, the first end 160 of pneumatic spring 148 is pivotally connected to lever arm 104 by ball stud.Alternatively implementing In example, the first end 160 of pneumatic spring 148 can be pivotally connected to clamping piece, which is rigidly connected to lever arm 104。
In some embodiments, one or more components of lifting assembly can be positioned at 14 back side of side wall of bathtub 10. This can permit side wall 14 and these components protected to influence from weather, dust and damage.This can also reduce injury (such as finger Be clipped in the moving parts of lifting assembly) incidence.
Referring now to Fig. 9 to 14, wherein same part numbers refer to the same component in previous attached drawing, and show The bathtub 10 including lifting assembly 200 is gone out.Lifting assembly 200 is similar to lifting assembly 100 at many aspects, in addition to for example mentioning Some positioning parts of component 200 are risen at 14 back side of side wall of bathtub 10.
In the example shown in the series of figures, lifting assembly 200 is shown as including the lever arm 104 for extending to the outside of side wall 14, with And it is located in the pneumatic spring 148 at 14 back side of side wall.This can be provided to the user entry of lever arm 104, for making lever arm 104 move between detent position (Fig. 9 and 12) and open position (Figure 11 and 13), while covering pneumatic spring 148, from gas It waits, dust and damage influence.It will be appreciated that in alternative embodiment, pneumatic spring 148 can be by any suitable Elastomeric spring replaces, such as linear coil springs or torsionspring.
Pneumatic spring 148 can be driveably connected to lever arm 104 in any suitable manner.For example, pneumatic spring 148 It can be connected to drive member (such as arm, disk or sprocket wheel), which is connected to lever arm 104 again.In the example of diagram In, the first end 108 of lever arm 104 is bent, to extend through side wall 14.As shown, disk 204 14 back side of side wall rigidly It is connected to first end 108, for rotating jointly with lever arm 104 around axis 178.Preferably, disk 204 is being basically perpendicular to axis Extend in 178 plane.As exemplified, the first end 160 of pneumatic spring 148 can be pivotally connected to disk 204.
The first end 160 of pneumatic spring 148 can be pivotally connected on disk 204 in any suitable position.It is preferred that Ground, first end 160 can be pivotally connected to disk 204 at the position of the radially outer of first end 108.As exemplified, when When observing in being parallel to the section in direction of axis 178, first end 160 can be right with the middle section 116 of lever arm 104 It is quasi-.Angular relationship between pneumatic spring 148 and lever arm 104 can such as above with reference to lifting assembly 100 and angle 140, 144,170 and 176 (see Figure 12 to 14) are described.
The second end 164 of pneumatic spring 148 can be pivotally mounted to bathtub 10 in any suitable manner.For example, the Two ends 164 can be pivotally mounted to another fixation member of side wall 14 or bathtub 10.
It will be appreciated that the independent component or single one that lever arm 104 and drive member can be connected together The component that body is formed.For example, lever arm 104 and disk 204 can be the independent element being rigidly attached as shown, Huo Zheyi Be formed as to body a component.Further, it should be understood that, disk 204 can be replaced by another suitable drive member. For example, in alternative embodiment, disk 204 can be the arm extended from the first end 108 of lever arm 104.In this example, First end 108 and arm can form U-shaped.
The first end 108 of lever arm 104 can be pivotally connected to bathtub 10 in any suitable manner, for around axis 178 rotations.For example, bushing or bearing (not shown) can be set in the opening of side wall 14, wherein first end 108 penetrates side wall 14。
The operation of lifting assembly 200 can be substantially similar to lifting assembly 100.For example, pneumatic spring 148 can act on On disk 204, lever arm 104 is pushed to open position from detent position, and lever arm 104 is pushed to from open position Detent position.
Referring now to Figure 15 and 16.In some embodiments, lifting assembly 200 may include rotator, it is such as linear or Rotation motor or fluid-operated piston-cylinder (pneumatically or hydraulically), for making lever arm 104 in open position and detent position Between be automatically moved.In the example shown in the series of figures, disk 204 is replaced by the first sprocket wheel 208, and lifting assembly 200 further comprises Two sprocket wheels 212.As shown, the first sprocket wheel 208 and the second sprocket wheel 212 can be drivingly coupled by chain 216.This can permit The first sprocket wheel 208 is driven by manipulation chain 210 or the second sprocket wheel 212.
Second sprocket wheel 212 can be positioned at any suitable position.Preferably, the second sprocket wheel 212 with the first sprocket wheel 208 relationships spaced apart are located in 14 back side of side wall.As exemplified, lifting assembly 200 may include linear motor 220, should It is connected to linear motor driven chain 216, for driving the first sprocket wheel 208 to rotate between open position and detent position. For example, linear motor 220 may include the Linear Driving axis 224 with the free end 228 for being connected to chain 216.In use, Linear motor 220 can operate, so that thus the elongation of drive shaft 224 and retraction make the first chain to keep chain 216 mobile Wheel 208 rotates between open position and detent position.
With reference to Figure 17 and 18, linear motor 220 can be replaced by rotation motor 232, which has drivingly It is connected to the rotation drive shaft 236 of the second sprocket wheel 212.In use, rotation motor 232 can operate, so that rotation drives Axis 236 rotates, so that the second sprocket wheel 212 be made to rotate, revolves the first sprocket wheel 208 between open position and detent position Turn.
Preferably, the rotator (such as linear motor 220 or rotation motor 232) of lifting assembly 200 can be operated by user Actuator 240 (such as switch or button) remote-operable.Actuator 240 can be installed to bathtub 10 or separate as shown Bathtub 10 positions.Further, actuator 240 can be electrically connected to rotator by wired or wireless, for rotator from Dynamic operation.For example, actuator 240 can be hand-held remote control.This can permit covering 38 in open position and closing It is remotely moved between position.When bathtub 10 is located outside and environment temperature is colder, this may be particularly convenient.For example, user Covering 38 can be opened when standing indoors, then promptly gone in outdoor bathtub 10, vice versa.
Referring now to Figure 19 A to 19D, they show driving sub-component 248 according at least one embodiment.For example, In some embodiments, driving sub-component 248 is applied to the embodiment of Figure 15 to 18.
As exemplified, driving sub-component 248 may include the first sprocket wheel 208 and the second sprocket wheel 212, pneumatic spring 148, Pedestal 252 and first support 256 and second support 260.Pedestal 252 may include front surface 264, which can be to appoint The relationship installation what suitable mode is faced with the side wall 14 with bathtub 100 (see Figure 15).As shown in figure, the first sprocket wheel 208 It can be positioned at 252 back side of pedestal.Lever arm first end 108 can extend through the hole in pedestal 252, be used for and the first sprocket wheel 208 connection, with the first sprocket wheel 208 around 268 Concentric rotation of the first sprocket wheel axis.For example, as shown, the first sprocket wheel 208 can To be rigidly connected to the second mounting plate 272, and the first end 108 of lever arm may be coupled to the second mounting plate 272.First Sprocket wheel 208 can be rigidly connected to the second mounting plate 272 in any suitable manner, such as pass through machanical fastener 276, weldment or rivet.
In some embodiments, the first end 108 of lever arm can be supported by bearing 280, to promote to rotate smoothly.As institute Illustratively, bearing 280 can be concentrically attached to first support with the first sprocket wheel axis 268 before the second mounting plate 272 256.In alternative embodiment, driving sub-component 248 can not have the axis for the first end 108 for being used to support lever arm It holds.For example, pedestal 252 and/or first support 256 can support lever arm first end 108 during rotation.
In the example shown in the series of figures, the second sprocket wheel 212 can be positioned at 252 back side of pedestal.For example, second support 260 can be with It is rigidly secured to second support 260, and the second sprocket wheel 212 can be mounted in second be spaced apart with pedestal 252 260 rotary-top of bracket.As exemplified, second support 260 can have parallel with the first sprocket wheel axis 268 and be spaced apart Rotation axis 284.As shown, second support 260 may include the axis 288 to extend back, can support the second chain thereon Wheel 212, for being rotated around rotation axis 284.
Second sprocket wheel 212 can be maintained in any suitable manner in second support 260.For example, coating member 292 can To be connected to second support 260 with the relationship Chong Die with the second sprocket wheel 212, for the second sprocket wheel 212 to be maintained at axis 288. Coating member 292 can be irremovably connected to second support 260 or coating member 292 can be for second support 260 It is rotatable around rotation axis 284.
Spring first end 160 can be connected to the first sprocket wheel 268 in the radially outer of the first sprocket wheel axis 268.As shown Ground, spring first end 160 may include the mounting pin 296 being maintained in the opening 298 of the first sprocket wheel 208.As shown, it is open 298 can be positioned at the radially outer of the first sprocket wheel axis 268.
The second end 164 of pneumatic spring 148 may be coupled to second support 260.For example, second end 168 may be coupled to One or both of coating member 292 and axis 288.In the illustrated embodiment, second end 164 includes mounting pin 300, and mounting pin is prolonged Extend through the opening 304 and 308 conllinear with rotation axis 284 of coating member 292 and axis 288.When the second sprocket wheel 212 and/or When coating member 292 is rotated around rotation axis 284, this allows second end 168 to be kept fixed.
As with reference to described in Figure 15 to 18, the first sprocket wheel 208 and the second sprocket wheel 212 can by chain drive couple, And optionally by the rotation or linear motor driven rotation for rotating lever arm first end 108.
Although foregoing description provide the examples of embodiment, it is to be understood that not departing from described embodiment Operation spirit and principle in the case where, some features and/or function of described embodiment can be easily modified.Therefore, Described above being intended to illustrate is invented and is non-limiting, and it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that not In the case where being detached from the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims, other variants and modifications can be carried out.Right It is required that range should not should be provided and the consistent widest solution of whole description by preferred embodiment and exemplary limitation It releases.

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1. a kind of bathtub, comprising:
Shell, the shell limit the internal chamber for accommodating a large amount of water, and the chamber has open upper end;
Covering, the covering can be positioned on above the shell, for covering at least part of the open upper end; And
First lifting assembly, first lifting assembly can operate, selectively to remove and replace the described spacious of the shell The covering for the upper end opened, first lifting assembly include
Lever arm, the lever arm have the first part for being connected to the bathtub covering and are pivotally coupled to described The side wall of shell, the first end for rotating the lever arm between detent position and open position, in the closing position It sets, the bathtub covering is shelved on the upper end of the bathtub, and in the open position, the bathtub covering is from the bath It removes the upper end of cylinder;And
Elastomeric spring, the elastomeric spring are located in the case inside at the back side of the side wall, and the spring has driving Ground is connected to the first end of the lever arm, so that the spring pushes the work in the open position of the lever arm Swing arm is rotated towards the detent position,
First lifting assembly further comprises drive member, and the drive member is located in the shell at the side wall back side Internal side, wherein the drive member is connected to the first end of the lever arm, for being rotated with the lever arm, and it is described The first end of spring is pivotally coupled to the drive member,
The drive member is disk;And
The first end of the spring is connected to the disk at the position of the radially outer of the rotation axis of the disk.
2. bathtub according to claim 1, in which:
In the detent position of the lever arm, the spring pushes the lever arm to rotate towards the open position.
3. bathtub according to claim 1, in which:
Rotating to the open position from the detent position using the lever arm makes the covering arcuately path movement, To which the covering is raised from the detent position, it is then lowered into the open position.
4. bathtub according to claim 3, in which:
In the open position, the covering is located in the transversely outer of the shell.
5. bathtub according to claim 1, further comprises:
Bottom end, the bottom end are used for bathtub support on a horizontal surface, wherein in the open position, it is described to cover The end of cover piece is positioned to flush with the bottom end.
6. bathtub according to claim 1, in which:
When being in the detent position, the lever arm extends with the angle vertically at 30 degree to 70 degree.
7. bathtub according to claim 6, in which:
When being in the open position, the lever arm extends with the angle vertically at 45 degree to 120 degree.
8. bathtub according to claim 7, in which:
The spring be configured to along relative to be vertically formed be less than the activity when the lever arm is in the detent position Arm and it is vertical between the direction of angle apply extending force;And
The spring be configured to along relative to be vertically formed be less than the activity when the lever arm is in the open position Arm and it is vertical between the direction of angle apply extending force.
9. bathtub according to claim 1, in which:
The spring is configured to apply generally vertical extending force when the lever arm is in substantially vertical position.
10. bathtub according to claim 1, in which:
First lifting assembly further comprises motor, and the motor is driveably connected to the lever arm and can operate, So that the lever arm is automatically moved between the open position and the detent position.
11. bathtub according to claim 10, in which:
The drive member is sprocket wheel;
First lifting assembly further comprises chain, is connected to the sprocket wheel to the chain drive;And
The motor is driveably connected to the chain.
12. bathtub according to claim 10, in which:
The drive member is the first sprocket wheel;
First lifting assembly further comprises the chain of the second sprocket wheel and connection first sprocket wheel and second link Item;And
The motor is driveably connected to second sprocket wheel, for rotating second sprocket wheel.
13. a kind of lifting assembly for bathtub covering, comprising:
Lever arm, the lever arm have the first part for being connected to the bathtub covering and are configured to be pivotally coupled to bathe The side wall of the shell of cylinder, the first end for rotating the lever arm between detent position and open position, in the envelope Closed position, the bathtub covering are shelved on the upper end of the bathtub, and in the open position, the bathtub covering is from described It removes the upper end of bathtub;And
Elastomeric spring, the elastomeric spring are configured to be located in the inside of the shell, the spring at the back side of the side wall With the first end for being driveably connected to the lever arm, so that in the open position of the lever arm, the spring is pushed away It moves the lever arm to rotate towards the detent position, and in the detent position of the lever arm, the spring is pushed The lever arm is rotated towards the open position.
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