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EP0460410B1
EP0460410B1 EP91107268A EP91107268A EP0460410B1 EP 0460410 B1 EP0460410 B1 EP 0460410B1 EP 91107268 A EP91107268 A EP 91107268A EP 91107268 A EP91107268 A EP 91107268A EP 0460410 B1 EP0460410 B1 EP 0460410B1
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  • the invention relates to a bathtub with longitudinal side walls which are delimited at one end by a head part forming a backrest and at the other end by an end wall forming a foot part.
  • a bathtub is known, the longitudinal side walls of which are shaped in such a way that a narrowing of the tub interior forms in the area of the foot end. Since the aim of this tub construction is to save water by reducing the tub interior, the constricting wall parts on the one hand must extend from the front wall forming the foot section far to the backrest, but on the other hand must not be wide, so that for those in the The person lying in the tub still has sufficient freedom of movement for the legs.
  • constriction of the clear trough width in the foot area must be as small as possible, on the other hand the length of the constriction in the longitudinal direction of the trough must be as long as possible with a view to reducing the trough volume, since only then without too great an impairment of the convenience for the user, the specified goal can be achieved, namely to save hot water.
  • the invention has for its object to shape a bathtub so that a comfortable use by both "long” people and by "short” people, ie people with very different height is possible.
  • Such a stepped rear wall which merges into a side wall on one side, offers the advantage that there is sufficient space for long people to lie relaxed, since here the end part of the front wall that limits the greatest longitudinal extent of the tub interior forms a support surface for the feet.
  • the graded transition has the advantage that a correspondingly shortened floor length is also available for short people, so that here too there is a support surface for the feet for relaxed lying in the tub.
  • a length gradation measured over the trough bottom, between around 1300 and 980 mm can be achieved with three gradations.
  • both feet can be placed next to each other on the step section running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the tub.
  • the width of the end part of the end wall that delimits the greatest longitudinal extent of the interior of the tub corresponds to approximately half the clear tub width. This ensures sufficient and comfortable legroom when using the largest tub length.
  • the backrest is aligned with the radius of its curvature in each case orthogonal to the gradation on the one hand and to the end part of the end wall on the other. This arrangement ensures that the back is supported comfortably both when using the longest tub length and when using the tub length shortened by the step. ie the shape of the backrest is matched to the different seating positions.
  • the approximately horizontal transition surface of the gradation in the area of the tub edge is lower than the peripheral tub edge, at least with the edge that delimits the tub interior.
  • the entire transition surface is arranged recessed relative to the tub edge.
  • this transition area offers a variety of uses.
  • This transition surface can be used as a seating and storage surface, it being expedient here if the edge of the transition surface delimiting the tub interior is raised somewhat above the surface itself and forms a holding edge, with an interruption of the edge being provided at least at one point for the water drainage have to be.
  • the transition area can also be designed as a faucet plateau.
  • the transition surface which is designed as a recessed seat, as a fitting plateau if the customer so requests, since the necessary through holes can be retrofitted here.
  • the area remaining around the fittings then also serves as a shelf for soap, brush or the like.
  • the front wall merges with a step 10 into the longitudinal side wall 2, so that a foot part which is stepped in the longitudinal direction of the bathtub is formed.
  • the end portion 11 of the end wall 4 which delimits the greatest longitudinal extent of the tub interior is dimensioned such that it corresponds to approximately half the clear tub width, so that when used by a person with a long body in the direction of the diagonal line 12 there is sufficient room for the feet to move.
  • a person with a short height takes a lying position approximately in the direction of the diagonal line 13 so that the soles of his feet can be supported on the support surface 14 of the gradation 10.
  • the support surface 14 is inclined slightly in the transverse direction of the tub towards the foot end, so that the diagonal line 13 and the support surface 14 are aligned orthogonally to one another. With appropriate dimensioning, a greatest length, measured above the tub floor along the diagonal line 12, of about 1250 mm and a shortest length, measured over the bottom 5 along the diagonal line 13, of about 1000 mm is possible, so that here in a bathtub Length difference of about 250 mm is available.
  • the backrest 3 is designed in its curvature so that it offers a comfortable back support both with respect to the diagonal line 12 and with respect to the diagonal line 13. As can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3, the transition surface 15 which delimits the top is lowered relative to the edge 7, so that spillover is avoided here.
  • the transition surface 15 can be used both as a seat and as a dashboard.
  • the transition surface is expediently recessed in a trough-shaped manner, so that the rim 16 delimiting the tub interior is raised in a bead shape, as indicated by the dash-dotted line 17 in FIG. 1, which has an interruption 18 only in the direction of the tub drain, so that the water from the overflow surface can run off.
  • the edge 16 ensures that objects placed on the transition surface 15, for example soap bars, cannot slip into the tub interior.
  • the edge bead provides the necessary secure support for the body against slipping.
  • the transition surface 15 can also be arranged lower in height than the trough bottom, so that the edge 19 delimiting the transition surface relative to the edge 7 forms a short back support.
  • FIG. 4 only in a top view corresponds in its basic structure to the embodiment according to FIG. Fig. 1.
  • the only difference here is that the end wall 4 is graduated in two stages, so that a total of three different user lengths can be made available.
  • the total width or the sum of the widths of the partial steps corresponds to the length of the wall surface of the step (10) which is rectified to the longitudinal side wall surface. Since the deviations in the lying position from the longitudinal central axis are only slight in this embodiment, a backrest 3 symmetrical to the longitudinal axis 20 can be provided here.
  • the transition surface 15, as in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. Fig. 1, at least be used as a dashboard and storage space.

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In long bath tubs, the problem exists that persons of short physical stature cannot assume a comfortable recumbent position. It is proposed that the end wall (4) defining the interior space of the tub make a transition by means of at least one step into at least one longitudinal side wall (1, 2) and form a foot part (10) which is stepped in the longitudinal direction of the bath tub. As a result, a secure support for the feet, and hence a comfortable position in the bath tub, are provided even for persons of short physical stature. <IMAGE>

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Badewanne mit Längsseitenwänden, die an einem Ende durch einen eine Rückenlehne bildenden Kopfteil und am anderen Ende durch eine einen Fußteil bildende Stirnwand begrenzt sind.The invention relates to a bathtub with longitudinal side walls which are delimited at one end by a head part forming a backrest and at the other end by an end wall forming a foot part.

Bei Badewannen für Menschen mit hoher Körpergröße, sognannten langen Badewannen, bei denen die lichte Länge des Wanneninnenraums um Bodenbereich etwa 1300 mm beträgt, ist die Benutzung durch Menschen mit geringerer Körpergröße, insbesondere heranwachsenden Kindern, unbequem, da ein entspanntes Liegen in der Badewanne wegen der mangelnden Abstützung der Füße nicht möglich ist.For bathtubs for people with a large body size, so-called long bathtubs, in which the clear length of the tub interior around the floor area is around 1300 mm, use by people with a smaller body size, especially adolescent children, is uncomfortable because relaxing lying in the bathtub because of the insufficient support of the feet is not possible.

Aus der GB-A-490 251 ist eine Badewanne bekannt, deren Längsseitenwandungen so geformt sind, daß sich im Bereich des Fußendes eine Verengung des Wanneninnenraumes bildet. Da es Ziel dieser Wannenkonstruktion ist, durch eine Reduzierung des Wanneninnenraumes Wasser zu sparen, müssen einerseits die die Verengung begrenzenden Wandteile sich von der den Fußteil bildenden Stirnwand bis weit gegen die Rückenlehne erstrecken, dürfen andererseits aber nicht breit ausgebildet sein, damit für die in der Wanne liegende Person noch eine ausreichende Bewegungsfreiheit für die Beine gegeben ist. Das bedeutet, daß die Einschnürung der lichten Wannenbreite im Fußbereich so gering wie möglich sein muß, andererseits die Länge der Einschnürung in Wannenlängsrichtung im Hinblick auf eine Verminderung des Wannenvolumens möglichst lang sein muß, da nur dann ohne allzu große Beeinträchtigung der Bequemlichkeit für den Benutzer, das vorgegebene Ziel erreicht werden kann, nämlich heißes Wasser zu sparen.From GB-A-490 251 a bathtub is known, the longitudinal side walls of which are shaped in such a way that a narrowing of the tub interior forms in the area of the foot end. Since the aim of this tub construction is to save water by reducing the tub interior, the constricting wall parts on the one hand must extend from the front wall forming the foot section far to the backrest, but on the other hand must not be wide, so that for those in the The person lying in the tub still has sufficient freedom of movement for the legs. This means that the constriction of the clear trough width in the foot area must be as small as possible, on the other hand the length of the constriction in the longitudinal direction of the trough must be as long as possible with a view to reducing the trough volume, since only then without too great an impairment of the convenience for the user, the specified goal can be achieved, namely to save hot water.

Aus US-A-2 168 079 ist eine Badewanne mit rechteckigem Grundriß bekannt, bei der der Wannentrog entsprechend schmal ausgebildet und mit seiner Hauptachse in etwa diagonal innerhalb des durch den rechteckigen Verlauf des Wannenrandes vorgegebenen Grundriß sich erstreckt. Die bei dieser Anordnung des Wannentroges in zwei gegenüberliegenden Eckenbereichen entstehenden dreieckigen Flächen sollen hierbei als Sitz dienen. Da der Wannentrog im übrigen nicht abgestuft ist, gibt es keine Möglichkeit, daß sowohl Menschen mit großer Körpergröße als auch Menschen mit geringerer Körpergröße in gleicher Weise bequem und entspannt in der Badewanne liegen können.From US-A-2 168 079 a bathtub with a rectangular plan is known, in which the tub trough is designed to be correspondingly narrow and with its main axis extends approximately diagonally within the plan defined by the rectangular course of the tub rim. The triangular surfaces created in this arrangement of the tub in two opposite corner areas are intended to serve as a seat. Since the tub trough is otherwise not graded, there is no possibility that both people with a large body size and people with a smaller body size can lie comfortably and relaxed in the bathtub in the same way.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Badewanne so zu formen, daß eine bequeme Benutzung sowohl durch "lange" Menschen als auch durch "kurze" Menschen, d.h. Menschen mit stark unterschiedlicher Körpergröße möglich ist.The invention has for its object to shape a bathtub so that a comfortable use by both "long" people and by "short" people, ie people with very different height is possible.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß mit den im Anspruch 1 angegebenen Mitteln gelöst. Eine derart abgestufte Rückwand, die einseitig in eine Längsseitenwand übergeht, bietet den Vorteil, daß für lange Menschen ein ausreichender Platz für ein entspanntes Liegen vorhanden ist, da hier der die größte Längserstreckung des Wanneninnenraumes begrenzende Endteil der Stirnwand eine Stützfläche für die Füße bildet. Andererseits bietet der abgestufte Übergang den Vorteil, daß auch für kurze Menschen eine entsprechend verkürzte Bodenlänge zur Verfügung steht, so daß auch hier eine Stützfläche für die Füße für ein entspanntes Liegen in der Wanne gegeben ist. Bei normalen Wannenbreiten mit 800 mm Außenmaß läßt sich so eine Längenabstufung, gemessen über den Wannenboden, zwischen etwa 1300 und 980 mm, bei drei Abstufungen, erreichen.This object is achieved with the means specified in claim 1. Such a stepped rear wall, which merges into a side wall on one side, offers the advantage that there is sufficient space for long people to lie relaxed, since here the end part of the front wall that limits the greatest longitudinal extent of the tub interior forms a support surface for the feet. On the other hand, the graded transition has the advantage that a correspondingly shortened floor length is also available for short people, so that here too there is a support surface for the feet for relaxed lying in the tub. With normal trough widths with an external dimension of 800 mm, a length gradation, measured over the trough bottom, between around 1300 and 980 mm can be achieved with three gradations.

Dadurch daß die Länge der Abstufung in Wannenlängsrichtung etwa ihrer Breite in Wannenquerrichtung entspricht, ergibt sich somit eine ansprechende und harmonische Gestaltung des Stufenverlaufs. Bei der nur einseitiger Abstufung können beide Füße nebeneinander auf den quer zur Wannenlängsrichtung verlaufenden Stufenteil gesetzt werden.Because the length of the gradation in the longitudinal direction of the tub corresponds approximately to its width in the transverse direction of the tub, this results in an appealing and harmonious design of the course of the step. With the one-sided gradation, both feet can be placed next to each other on the step section running transversely to the longitudinal direction of the tub.

In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß der die größte Längserstreckung des Wanneninnenraums begrenzende Endteil der Stirnwand in seiner Breite etwa der Hälfte der lichten Wannenbreite entspricht. Hierdurch ist bei Ausnutzung der größten Wannenlänge eine ausreichende und bequeme Fußfreiheit gewährleistet.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the width of the end part of the end wall that delimits the greatest longitudinal extent of the interior of the tub corresponds to approximately half the clear tub width. This ensures sufficient and comfortable legroom when using the largest tub length.

In weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß die Rückenlehne mit dem Radius ihrer Krümmung jeweils ortogonal zur Abstufung einerseits und zum Endteil der Stirnwand andererseits ausgerichtet ist. Durch diese Anordnung ist gewährleistet, daß sowohl bei einer Nutzung der größten Wannenlänge als auch bei einer Nutzung der durch die Stufe verkürzten Wannenlänge eine bequeme Abstützung des Rückens gegeben ist, d.h. die Formung der Rückenlehne auf die unterschiedlichen Sitzpositionen abgestimmt ist.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention it is provided that the backrest is aligned with the radius of its curvature in each case orthogonal to the gradation on the one hand and to the end part of the end wall on the other. This arrangement ensures that the back is supported comfortably both when using the longest tub length and when using the tub length shortened by the step. ie the shape of the backrest is matched to the different seating positions.

In weiterer vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, daß die in etwa horizontale Übergangsfläche der Abstufung im Bereich des Wannenrandes gegenüber dem umlaufenden Wannenrand zumindest mit der den Wanneninnenraum begrenzenden Kante tiefer liegt. Bei einer nur tiefer liegenden Kante und mit einer Neigung versehenen Übergangsfläche ist ein einwandfreier Wasserablauf bei Entleerung der Wanne gewährleistet. Zweckmäßig ist es jedoch, wenn die Übergangsfläche insgesamt gegenüber dem Wannenrand vertieft angeordnet ist. Insbesondere bei nur einer Stufe bietet diese Übergangsfläche vielfältige Nutzungsmöglichkeiten. Diese Übergangsfläche kann als Sitz- und Ablagefläche benutzt werden, wobei es hier zweckmäßig ist, wenn die den Wanneninnenraum begrenzende Kante der Übergangsfläche gegenüber der Fläche selbst etwa erhöht ist und einen Halterand bildet, wobei für den Wasserablauf an wenigstens einer Stelle eine Unterbrechung des Randes vorgesehen sein muß. Durch diesen umlaufenden Rand ergibt sich zum einen eine Abstützung beim Sitzen, so daß ein Abrutschen nicht möglich ist. Ferner wird durch diesen Rand das Abrutschen von Seife oder dergl. in die Wanne verhindert. Die Übergangsfläche kann aber auch als Armaturenplateau ausgestaltet werden. Bei einer Herstellung des Wannenkörpers aus einem Kunststoff ist es möglich, die an sich als Sitzmulde gestaltete Übergangsfläche bei entsprechendem Kundenwunsch auch als Armaturenplateau zu verwenden, da hier die erforderlichen Durchgangsbohrungen nachträglich angebracht werden können. Die um die Armaturen verbleibende Fläche dient dann zugleich als Ablage für Seife, Bürste oder dergl..In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the approximately horizontal transition surface of the gradation in the area of the tub edge is lower than the peripheral tub edge, at least with the edge that delimits the tub interior. With only a lower edge and an inclined transition surface, perfect water drainage is guaranteed when the tub is emptied. However, it is expedient if the entire transition surface is arranged recessed relative to the tub edge. Especially with only one step, this transition area offers a variety of uses. This transition surface can be used as a seating and storage surface, it being expedient here if the edge of the transition surface delimiting the tub interior is raised somewhat above the surface itself and forms a holding edge, with an interruption of the edge being provided at least at one point for the water drainage have to be. Through this revolving On the one hand, there is a support when sitting, so that slipping is not possible. This edge also prevents soap or the like from slipping into the tub. The transition area can also be designed as a faucet plateau. When the tub body is made from a plastic, it is possible to use the transition surface, which is designed as a recessed seat, as a fitting plateau if the customer so requests, since the necessary through holes can be retrofitted here. The area remaining around the fittings then also serves as a shelf for soap, brush or the like.

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

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eine erste Ausführungsform in einer Aufsicht,
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eine Aufsicht auf eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform mit mehrfacher Abstufung,
Die Fig. 1, 2 und 3 zeigen in Aufsicht, Längsschnitt und Querschnitt eine Ausführungsform einer "langen" Badewanne mit Längsseitenwänden 1, 2, einem als Rückenlehne ausgebildeten Kopfteil 3 sowie eine Stirnwand 4, die einen Fußteil bildet. Die den Wanneninnenraum begrenzenden Längsseitenwände 1, 2 und die Stirnwand 4 verlaufen geneigt gegen den Wannenboden 5, etwa unter einem Winkel von 10°, gemessen gegenüber der Vertikalen, während die Rückenlehne 3 unter einem Winkel von etwa 45°, gemessen gegenüber der Vertikalen, geneigt verläuft. Die Rückenlehne ist hierbei in üblicher Weise mit einer leicht nach innen gerichteten Einwölbung 6 zur Abstützung des Lendenwirbels versehen. Die den Wanneninnenraum begrenzenden Wände gehen nach oben in einen umlaufenden Rand 7 über. In der Stirnwand 4 ist im oberen Bereich eine Überlaufarmatur 8 und unterhalb im Bodenbereich die Ablauföffnung 9 angeordnet.The invention is explained in more detail with reference to schematic drawings of exemplary embodiments. Show it:
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1, 2 and 3 show in top view, longitudinal section and cross section an embodiment of a "long" bathtub with longitudinal side walls 1, 2, a head part 3 designed as a backrest and an end wall 4, which forms a foot part. The longitudinal side walls 1, 2 delimiting the tub interior and the end wall 4 run inclined against the tub floor 5, approximately at an angle of 10 °, measured with respect to the vertical, while the backrest 3 is below at an angle of approximately 45 °, measured with respect to the vertical. The backrest is provided in the usual way with a slightly inward arch 6 to support the lumbar vertebra. The walls delimiting the tub interior merge into a peripheral edge 7 at the top. An overflow fitting 8 is arranged in the end wall 4 in the upper region and the drain opening 9 in the bottom region.

Bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel geht die Stirnwand mit einer Stufe 10 in die Längsseitenwand 2 über, so daß ein in Badewannenlängsrichtung abgestufter Fußteil gebildet wird. Der die größte Längserstreckung des Wanneninnenraumes begrenzende Endteil 11 der Stirnwand 4 ist so bemessen, daß er etwa der Hälfte der lichten Wannenbreite entspricht, so daß bei einer Benutzung durch einen Menschen mit langem Körper in Richtung der Diagonallinie 12 ein ausreichender Bewegungsraum für die Füße verbleibt. Ein Mensch mit kurzer Körpergröße nimmt hingegen eine Liegeposition in etwa in Richtung der Diagonallinie 13 ein, so daß sich seine Fußsohlen auf der Stützfläche 14 der Abstufung 10 abstützen können. Die Stützfläche 14 ist hierbei in Wannenquerrichtung leicht gegen das Fußende geneigt, so daß die diagonale Linie 13 und die Stützfläche 14 orthogonal zueinander ausgerichtet sind. Bei entsprechender Bemessung ist somit eine größte Länge, gemessen über dem Wannenboden entlang der Diagonallinie 12, von etwa 1250 mm und eine kleinste Länge, gemessen über den Boden 5 entlang der Diagonalinie 13, von etwa 1000 mm möglich, so daß hier in einer Badewanne eine Längendifferenz von etwa 250 mm zur Verfügung steht.In this exemplary embodiment, the front wall merges with a step 10 into the longitudinal side wall 2, so that a foot part which is stepped in the longitudinal direction of the bathtub is formed. The end portion 11 of the end wall 4 which delimits the greatest longitudinal extent of the tub interior is dimensioned such that it corresponds to approximately half the clear tub width, so that when used by a person with a long body in the direction of the diagonal line 12 there is sufficient room for the feet to move. A person with a short height, on the other hand, takes a lying position approximately in the direction of the diagonal line 13 so that the soles of his feet can be supported on the support surface 14 of the gradation 10. The support surface 14 is inclined slightly in the transverse direction of the tub towards the foot end, so that the diagonal line 13 and the support surface 14 are aligned orthogonally to one another. With appropriate dimensioning, a greatest length, measured above the tub floor along the diagonal line 12, of about 1250 mm and a shortest length, measured over the bottom 5 along the diagonal line 13, of about 1000 mm is possible, so that here in a bathtub Length difference of about 250 mm is available.

Die Rückenlehne 3 ist in ihrer Krümmung so ausgebildet, daß sie sowohl in bezug auf die Diagonallinie 12 als auch in bezug auf die Diagonallinie 13 eine bequeme Rückenabstützung bietet. Wie aus Fig. 2 und Fig. 3 ersichtlich, ist die die oben begrenzende Übergangsfläche 15 gegenüber dem Rand 7 tiefergelegt, so daß hier ein Überschwappen vermieden ist.The backrest 3 is designed in its curvature so that it offers a comfortable back support both with respect to the diagonal line 12 and with respect to the diagonal line 13. As can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 3, the transition surface 15 which delimits the top is lowered relative to the edge 7, so that spillover is avoided here.

Die Übergangsfläche 15 kann hierbei sowohl als Sitzfläche als auch als Armaturenbank genutzt werden. Zweckmäßigerweise ist die Übergangsfläche muldenförmig vertieft, so daß der den Wanneninnenraum begrenzende Rand 16 wulstförmig erhöht ist, wie dies durch die strichpunktierte Linie 17 in Fig. 1 angedeutet ist, der nur in Richtung auf den Wannenablauf eine Unterbrechung 18 aufweist, so daß das Wasser von der Überlaufsfläche ablaufen kann. Durch den Rand 16 ist sichergestellt, daß auf der Übergangsfläche 15 abgelegte Gegenstände, beispielsweise Seifenstücke, nicht in den Wanneninnenraum rutschen können. Bei einer Benutzung als Sitzfläche gibt der Randwulst die erforderliche sichere Abstützung des Körpers gegen Abrutschen. In ihrer Höhe gegenüber dem Wannenboden kann die Übergangsfläche 15 auch tiefer angeordnet werden, so daß die die Übergangsfläche gegenüber dem Rand 7 begrenzende Kante 19 eine kurze Rückenstütze bildet.The transition surface 15 can be used both as a seat and as a dashboard. The transition surface is expediently recessed in a trough-shaped manner, so that the rim 16 delimiting the tub interior is raised in a bead shape, as indicated by the dash-dotted line 17 in FIG. 1, which has an interruption 18 only in the direction of the tub drain, so that the water from the overflow surface can run off. The edge 16 ensures that objects placed on the transition surface 15, for example soap bars, cannot slip into the tub interior. When used as a seat, the edge bead provides the necessary secure support for the body against slipping. The transition surface 15 can also be arranged lower in height than the trough bottom, so that the edge 19 delimiting the transition surface relative to the edge 7 forms a short back support.

Die in Fig. 4 nur in einer Aufsicht dargestellte Ausführungsform entspricht im Grundaufbau der Ausführungsform gem. Fig. 1. Der Unterschied besteht hierbei lediglich darin, daß die Stirnwand 4 zweifach in Teilstufen abgestuft ist, so daß insgesamt drei unterschiedliche Benutzerlängen zur Verfügung gestellt werden können. Die Gesamtbreite oder die Summe der Breiten der Teilstufen entspricht dabei der Länge der der Längsseitenwandfläche gleichgerichteten Wandfläche der Abstufung (10). Da bei dieser Ausführungsform die Abweichungen in der Liegeposition von der Längsmittelachse nur geringfügig sind, kann hier eine zur Längsachse 20 symmetrische Rückenlehne 3 vorgesehen werden. Auch hier kann die Übergangsfläche 15, wie beim ausführungsbeispiel gem. Fig. 1, zumindest als Armaturenbank und Ablagefläche benutzt werden.The embodiment shown in FIG. 4 only in a top view corresponds in its basic structure to the embodiment according to FIG. Fig. 1. The only difference here is that the end wall 4 is graduated in two stages, so that a total of three different user lengths can be made available. The total width or the sum of the widths of the partial steps corresponds to the length of the wall surface of the step (10) which is rectified to the longitudinal side wall surface. Since the deviations in the lying position from the longitudinal central axis are only slight in this embodiment, a backrest 3 symmetrical to the longitudinal axis 20 can be provided here. Here too, the transition surface 15, as in the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. Fig. 1, at least be used as a dashboard and storage space.

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  1. A bathtub with long side walls (1, 2) which are limited at one end by a head section forming a backrest (3) and at the other end by an end wall (4) forming a foot section, characterized in that the end wall (4) forming the foot section, which limits the interior of the tub, is stepped in the region of transition to a long side wall (1, 2) such that a graduation (10) projecting into the interior of the tub is provided, which may also be formed by a plurality of partial steps, which merges into the adjoining long side wall (1, 2) and the surface or partial surfaces of which, oriented transversely to the long side wall (1, 2), forms or form at least one foot support (14), the total width of the supporting surfaces corresponding to the length of the wall surface of the graduation (10) oriented in the same direction as the long side wall surface.
  2. A bathtub according to Claim 1, characterised in that the backrest (3) is oriented with the radius of its curvature in each case orthogonally to the supporting surface (14) of the graduation (10) on one hand and to the end section (11) of the end wall (4) on the other hand.
  3. A bathtub according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the end section (11) of the end wall (4) limiting the maximum longitudinal extent of the interior of the tub corresponds in width to approximately half the internal width of the tub.
  4. A bathtub according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the approximately horizontal transitional surface (15) of the graduation (10) in the region of the tub edge lies deeper than the circumambient tub edge (7) at least with the edge (16) limiting the interior of the tub.
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