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EP3213734B1
EP3213734B1 EP17155985.9A EP17155985A EP3213734B1 EP 3213734 B1 EP3213734 B1 EP 3213734B1 EP 17155985 A EP17155985 A EP 17155985A EP 3213734 B1 EP3213734 B1 EP 3213734B1
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
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    • 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
    • A61H9/00—Pneumatic or hydraulic massage
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    • A61H2009/0035—Hydraulic massage with cabin for the whole body
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    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
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    • 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
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    • 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
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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  • the invention relates to a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the cleaning and / or care of your own body is a basic need, which, however, does not apply to people with reduced mobility and / or mobility, such as the elderly, sick, pregnant, overweight and / or physically disadvantaged, or only with considerable physical exertion alone is feasible.
  • the cleaning and / or care of the lower extremities, such as the legs and feet, is particularly difficult. So they are often dependent on external help to carry out foot hygiene, which is not only financial but also psychological.
  • the device is the DE 10 2008 063 041 B4 to call.
  • a disadvantage of this device is that it can slip despite being attached to a shower tray or bathtub as required.
  • a shower tray which has one or more nozzles in the area of its wall.
  • the area of use of the shower tray is advantageously expanded, since this can now also be used for a foot bath in addition to showering.
  • Such a shower tray is for example in the DE 44 42 698 A1 described.
  • a disadvantage of such a shower tray is that the nozzles arranged in the wall are suitable for a foot bath, but not for thorough cleaning and / or massage of the feet, in particular the sole of the foot.
  • the object of the invention is therefore to provide a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, in order to overcome the above-mentioned difficulties and, above all, to be manageable for a person with restricted mobility and / or to facilitate and improve mobility.
  • a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet which has a shower base with a base, a nozzle unit with at least one nozzle, which comprises a front and a rear, and a line for the introduction a liquid from a main supply line.
  • the line is connected directly or indirectly, in particular via a distributor, to the rear of the nozzle.
  • the device is characterized in that the nozzle can be arranged in the bottom of the shower tray and that the liquid introduced via the line can flow from the front of the nozzle into the shower tray.
  • the device according to the invention is based on the basic idea that the thorough cleaning, the massage and / or the care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, of a person without physical Effort can be realized. This means that the person does not need to adopt a bent and / or curved posture to carry out the cleaning and / or care, or during the massage.
  • the device according to the invention is therefore suitable for all persons, in particular also for persons with restricted mobility and / or mobility, such as, for example, elderly, sick, pregnant, overweight and / or physically disadvantaged persons.
  • the person depending on the area to be cleaned, massaged and / or cared for, has one or both lower extremities, such as the feet, offset directly above and / or laterally to the nozzle unit or positioned the nozzle.
  • the back of the nozzle is connected directly or indirectly, for example via a distributor, to the line which introduces the liquid from a main supply line, for example for fresh water, into the device.
  • a distributor Any arrangement of the distributor with respect to the shower base is included.
  • the distributor can be arranged below the shower tray or to the side of it, for example in a wall delimiting the shower tray.
  • the line is connected on the one hand to the main supply line and on the other hand to the back of the nozzle.
  • the liquid flows into the shower base and hits the selected area of the lower extremities, so that it is cleaned, massaged and / or cared for.
  • the posture of the foot can be changed very easily during the cleaning, massage and / or care process in order to change and / or expand the area to be cleaned, massaged and / or cared for.
  • the device according to the invention is part of a shower.
  • the cleaning, massage and / or care effect of the lower extremities is clear in the case of nozzles arranged in the base of the shower base is improved.
  • This improvement is based on the fact that the liquid introduced via the line flows from the front of the nozzle into the shower tray and strikes the region of the lower extremities positioned directly above and / or laterally offset from the nozzle unit or the nozzle.
  • the lower extremities, especially the feet can be wetted with the liquid from all sides, so that thorough cleaning and / or maintenance of the selected area can be achieved.
  • a massage effect can be achieved, the effect or force of which results from the impulse of the liquid hitting the area of the lower extremity.
  • the massage effect can be amplified, for example, by pulsing the liquid flowing out of the nozzles. Due to the problem-free changeability of the area, for example by changing the posture of the feet, this area is easily displaceable and / or expandable.
  • the lower extremities of a person are known to a person skilled in the art and include, for example, but by no means exclusively, all areas of the foot, such as the toes, the midfoot, the heel and / or the root of the foot, the lower leg and / or the thigh.
  • the foot is preferred.
  • the selected area is therefore the area of the lower extremity, which requires cleaning, massage and / or care. Understandably, all previously mentioned areas of the lower extremities of a person can be meant together or only a certain area.
  • a seated position is conceivable, for example, by the person sitting directly on the shower tray, a stool positioned on or to the side of the shower tray, or an additional seat device, which can be designed, for example, as a raised seat in the tub edge of a shower tray or as a separate one Seat can be folded up and / or detachably attached to a wall.
  • the shape, type and / or design of the shower base is arbitrary.
  • the shower base has a tub rim or is designed to be flush with the floor.
  • any nozzle is basically conceivable, which is suitable for discharging the liquid introduced via the line into the shower tray. Any arrangement of the nozzle in the shower base is conceivable.
  • the reliable, quick and thorough cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, of an individual is advantageously achieved without physical exertion.
  • this device is used in domestic use, as well as in public or private facilities such as a hospital, a rehabilitation facility and / or an old people's home.
  • the device according to the invention offers the advantage that a shower tray known from the prior art can be retrofitted and / or converted.
  • the nozzle unit comprises at least two nozzles arranged in parallel or offset from one another. Any geometry of the arrangement of the nozzles is conceivable within the scope of the invention. This has the advantage that the cleaning, massage and / or care effect is significantly improved. Due to the discharge of the liquid from several nozzles, widespread and uniform wetting, cleaning, massage and / or care of the selected area occurs very quickly.
  • first nozzle unit and a second nozzle unit are included, the arrangement of the nozzles of the first Nozzle unit is a mirror image or in the same direction as the arrangement of the nozzles of the second nozzle unit. Any geometry of the arrangement of the nozzles is conceivable within the scope of the invention.
  • This embodiment of the device offers the advantage that both lower extremities, in particular the feet, of a person can be cleaned, massaged and / or maintained at the same time. It is provided that the person holds a lower extremity directly above and / or laterally offset from a nozzle unit. This not only leads to considerable time savings, but also to a saving on the liquid used.
  • the arrangement of the nozzles of the first nozzle unit is preferably a mirror image of the arrangement of the nozzles of the second nozzle unit in order, for example, to achieve an adaptation of the device to the shape of the human foot and thus a further improvement in the cleaning, massage and / or care effect.
  • the nozzle unit comprises eight nozzles in a substantially T-shaped arrangement with a T-leg and a web, the T-leg consisting of five nozzles arranged next to one another and essentially transverse to the T-leg extending web can be formed from three nozzles arranged one above the other and / or one above the other.
  • the T-shaped arrangement of the nozzles preferably follows the shape of the human foot, so that the nozzles are arranged essentially along the center line of the foot or along the center line of the toe region.
  • the term “essentially” means that the arrangement can take place along a curvature which corresponds to the natural curvature of the human foot.
  • the shape of the human foot can be followed particularly well in the case of the T-shaped arrangement of the nozzles, so that, at the same time, targeted control of the foot reflex zones can be implemented for cleaning, massage and / or care.
  • the foot is closed directly above the nozzle unit position.
  • the targeted activation of the foot reflex zones advantageously leads to a foot reflex zone massage, which is recognized as an alternative medical form of treatment and is also used in addition to medical procedures and / or physiotherapeutic applications in pain therapy and / or in the case of circulatory disorders.
  • a foot reflexology massage supports an improvement in well-being.
  • the nozzle has a flat structure. This offers the advantage that unevenness in the shower base is avoided, so that the anti-slip properties of the shower base are hardly impaired.
  • a flat structure of the nozzle means that it is not applied when standing on the shower base or that a stool is securely positioned on it.
  • the nozzle is a massage nozzle.
  • An underwater massage, in particular of the feet, is possible by means of this advantageous embodiment of the invention.
  • the distributor is a control and / or regulating unit.
  • manual and / or automatic control and / or regulation of the outflow of the liquid into the shower base is conceivable, for example in order to adjust the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid and therefore to adapt the device to the individual needs of a person .
  • Such a control and / or regulating unit is known to a person skilled in the art.
  • manual control and / or regulation can be carried out by means of an actuatable valve.
  • Automatic control and / or regulation can take place, for example, electronically, electrically, hydraulically and / or pneumatically.
  • the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid can be set at the push of a button, using a remote control and / or using a shower fitting.
  • the distributor is a shower fitting with a multi-way diverter.
  • a shower fitting By means of a shower fitting, it is advantageously possible not only to regulate the temperature of the liquid flowing out of the nozzles and into the shower base, but also its pressure and to adjust it individually to the needs of the person.
  • the multi-way diverter With the multi-way diverter, it is possible to specifically control the first and / or the second nozzle unit. It is also conceivable that the device according to the invention can be specifically controlled as part of a shower.
  • the line comprises a supply device for introducing an agent, in particular a disinfectant, cleaning agent, a care agent and / or a shower additive, into the line.
  • an agent can be entered into the line which flows out of the nozzle together with the liquid.
  • a disinfectant for cleaning and / or disinfecting the line in order to dissolve and remove undesirable deposits, residues and / or deposits in the line and / or in or on the nozzle.
  • the agent is a shower additive, for example a fragrance, to increase the well-being of the person.
  • a shower additive for example a fragrance
  • the supply device comprises a base body and a shut-off means.
  • the shut-off means is a cover, a shut-off valve and / or a shut-off valve. Understandably, it is also conceivable that the shut-off valve and / or the shut-off valve are attached to the cover.
  • the supply device is designed to be sealable.
  • the basic body is provided with a seal and / or the shut-off means, for example a screw cap, with a seal.
  • the means can be entered into the base body in the desired amount from a position that is easily accessible to the person, for example while standing and / or sitting, the supply device subsequently being closable with the shut-off means.
  • the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a gas, in particular ambient air.
  • the device can thus be easily connected to the main supply line of the supply network located in a building.
  • the shower base is made of acrylic, in particular sanitary acrylic, a glass fiber material, a mineral material, a metal and / or a tiled area.
  • the nozzles can be inserted into the base of a shower tray known from the prior art.
  • a shower tray known from the prior art can thus be retrofitted and / or converted.
  • FIG. 1 A device (01) according to the invention with a shower tray (02) is shown in a side view.
  • the shower tray can consist of the materials known from the prior art, such as sanitary acrylic, a glass fiber material, a mineral material and / or a metal.
  • the shower tray (02) can also be formed from a tiled area.
  • nozzles (04) are arranged in the bottom of the shower tray (02), which have a front (04a) and a rear (04b).
  • the shower tray (02) according to the invention has two nozzle units (03a, 03b), each with two nozzles (04).
  • the rear of the nozzles (04b) is indirectly connected to a line (06) via a distributor (05) arranged below the shower tray (02).
  • the line (06) is also connected to a main feed line (not shown) for the introduction of a liquid.
  • the liquid for example water or a mixture of water and gas, flows from the front of the nozzle (04a) into the shower tray (02) and strikes the ones that are positioned directly above and / or to the side of the nozzle units (03a, 03b) and not shown lower extremities of a person so that they are wetted, cleaned, massaged and / or cared for. It is essential that no physical effort is necessary.
  • the device according to the invention is therefore particularly suitable for people with restricted mobility and / or mobility.
  • the distributor (05) can be a control and / or regulating unit. In this way, manual and / or automatic control and / or regulation of the outflow of the liquid into the shower base is conceivable, for example in order to adjust the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid and therefore to adapt the device to the individual needs of a person ,
  • FIG. 2 A side view of the supply device (07) according to the invention for introducing an agent into the line (06) is shown.
  • this supply device (07) it is possible, for example, to enter a disinfectant, a cleaning agent, a care product and / or a shower additive into the line (06) which flows out together with the liquid from the front of the nozzle (04a).
  • a disinfectant leads to the cleaning and / or disinfection of the line (06) and / or the nozzles (04), to avoid undesirable deposits, residues and / or deposits in the line (06) and / or in or on the nozzles (04 ) to solve.
  • This ensures perfect hygiene.
  • it is possible, for example, to enter a cleaning agent and / or care agent which further improves the cleaning and / or care effect of the lower extremities.
  • the agent is a shower additive, for example a fragrance, to increase the well-being of the person.
  • the supply device (07) has a base body (08) and a cover as a shut-off means (09).
  • the supply device (07) is designed to be sealable, for example by providing the base body (08) with a seal and / or the cover (09), for example a screw cap, with a seal. After the desired amount of the agent has been entered into the base body (08), it can be firmly closed again by means of the cover (09).
  • FIG. 3 A top view of a device (01) according to the invention is shown, which comprises a shower tray (02), a first and a second nozzle unit (03a, 03b) and nozzles (04). The front of the nozzles (04a) is visible in the top view.
  • each nozzle unit (03a, 03b) comprises eight nozzles (04) in a substantially T-shaped arrangement with a T-leg (10) and a web (11).
  • the T-leg (10) can be formed from five nozzles (04) arranged next to one another and the web (11) which runs essentially transversely to the T-leg (10) can be formed from three nozzles (04) arranged one above the other and / or one above the other.
  • the arrangement of the nozzles (04) of the first nozzle unit (03a) is a mirror image of the arrangement of the nozzles (04) of the second nozzle unit (03b).
  • the T-shaped arrangement of the nozzles (04) particularly well follows the shape of a human foot, not shown, in particular the left and right feet. It is thus possible for the foot reflex zones to be controlled in a targeted manner for cleaning, massage and / or care.
  • the left foot must be positioned directly above the first nozzle unit (03a) and the right foot directly above the second nozzle unit (03b).
  • the targeted activation of the foot reflex zones advantageously leads to a foot reflex zone massage.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, according to the preamble of claim 1.

Die Reinigung und/oder Pflege des eigenen Körpers ist ein grundlegendes Bedürfnis, welches allerdings für Personen mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität, wie beispielsweise älteren, erkrankten, schwangeren, übergewichtigen und/oder körperlich benachteiligten Personen, nicht oder lediglich unter erheblicher körperlicher Anstrengung alleine durchführbar ist. Besonders beschwerlich gestaltet sich dabei die Reinigung und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, wie beispielsweise der Beine und Füße. So sind sie für die Durchführung der Fußhygiene oftmals auf äußere Hilfe angewiesen, welche neben der finanziellen auch eine psychische Belastung darstellt.The cleaning and / or care of your own body is a basic need, which, however, does not apply to people with reduced mobility and / or mobility, such as the elderly, sick, pregnant, overweight and / or physically disadvantaged, or only with considerable physical exertion alone is feasible. The cleaning and / or care of the lower extremities, such as the legs and feet, is particularly difficult. So they are often dependent on external help to carry out foot hygiene, which is not only financial but also psychological.

Zur Erleichterung der Reinigung und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten einer in der Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität eingeschränkten Person ist aus der Praxis eine Vielzahl an Vorrichtungen bekannt, wie beispielsweise in der DE 10 2011 010 766 B4 beschrieben. Nachteilig bei diesem Hilfsmittel sind jedoch dessen erhöhter Platzbedarf und dessen Gewicht, so dass eine Änderung der Position der Vorrichtung oft nur schwerlich möglich ist.In order to facilitate the cleaning and / or care of the lower extremities of a person with restricted mobility and / or mobility, a large number of devices are known from practice, for example in US Pat DE 10 2011 010 766 B4 described. A disadvantage of this aid, however, is its increased space requirement and its Weight, so that changing the position of the device is often difficult.

Für eine gründliche Reinigung und/oder Pflege ist regelmäßig die Anwendung von Wasser unumgänglich. So ist es verständlich, dass in der Praxis spezielle Fußbäder vorgesehen sind, wie beispielsweise in der US 4,620,529 beschrieben. Vorteilhafterweise dient ein derartiges Fußbad nicht nur der Reinigung der Füße einer Person, sondern massiert diese gleichzeitig. Eine Fußmassage ist nicht nur besonders angenehm, sondern auch aus medizinischer Sicht, insbesondere bei geschwollenen Füßen, oftmals notwendig. Nachteilig bei dem bekannten Fußbad ist es jedoch, dass dieses groß, sperrig und schwer ist und daher in der Regel außerhalb eines Nassbereichs, wie beispielsweise einer Dusche oder einer Badewanne, zur Anwendung kommt. Zudem erweist sich die Befüllung bzw. Reinigung dieser Vorrichtung als schwierig.The use of water is essential for thorough cleaning and / or maintenance. So it is understandable that special foot baths are provided in practice, such as in the US 4,620,529 described. Advantageously, such a foot bath not only serves to clean a person's feet, but also massages them at the same time. A foot massage is not only particularly pleasant, it is also often necessary from a medical point of view, especially for swollen feet. A disadvantage of the known foot bath, however, is that it is large, bulky and heavy and is therefore generally used outside of a wet area, such as a shower or a bathtub. In addition, the filling or cleaning of this device proves to be difficult.

Aus dem Stand der Technik sind zudem Vorrichtungen zur Reinigung der unteren Extremitäten bekannt, welche speziell für die Anwendung im Nassbereich geeignet sind. So ist beispielsweise die Vorrichtung der DE 10 2008 063 041 B4 zu nennen. Nachteilig bei dieser Vorrichtung ist es jedoch, dass diese trotz anforderungsgemäßer Anbringung an einer Duschtasse oder Badewanne verrutschen kann.Devices for cleaning the lower extremities, which are particularly suitable for use in wet areas, are also known from the prior art. For example, the device is the DE 10 2008 063 041 B4 to call. A disadvantage of this device, however, is that it can slip despite being attached to a shower tray or bathtub as required.

Auf aktuellem Stand der Technik ist auch eine Duschwanne vorgesehen, welche im Bereich ihrer Wand eine oder mehrere Düsen aufweist. Mit dem Einbau von Düsen in die Wand der Duschwanne erweitert sich vorteilhafterweise der Einsatzbereich dieser, da diese nun zusätzlich zum Duschen auch für ein Fußwechselbad verwendet werden kann. Eine derartige Duschwanne ist beispielsweise in der DE 44 42 698 A1 beschrieben. Nachteilig bei einer derartigen Duschwanne ist es jedoch, dass die in der Wand angeordneten Düsen für ein Fußwechselbad, nicht jedoch für eine gründliche Reinigung und/oder Massage der Füße, insbesondere der Fußsohle, geeignet ist.In the current state of the art, a shower tray is also provided which has one or more nozzles in the area of its wall. With the installation of nozzles in the wall of the shower tray, the area of use of the shower tray is advantageously expanded, since this can now also be used for a foot bath in addition to showering. Such a shower tray is for example in the DE 44 42 698 A1 described. A disadvantage of such a shower tray, however, is that the nozzles arranged in the wall are suitable for a foot bath, but not for thorough cleaning and / or massage of the feet, in particular the sole of the foot.

Es besteht daher ein großer Bedarf an einer Vorrichtung zur zuverlässigen, schnellen und gründlichen Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten einer Person, insbesondere einer Person mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität, welcher es oftmals nicht oder lediglich unter starker körperlicher Anstrengung möglich ist, den unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere den Füßen, eine angemessene Pflege zukommen zu lassen. Zudem sollte die Vorrichtung langlebig, platzsparend und leicht reinigbar, sowie an die Fußform einer Person anpassbar sein. Die Erfindung hat sich daher die Aufgabe gestellt, eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, bereitzustellen, um die oben genannten Schwierigkeiten zu überwinden und um vor allem die Handhabbarkeit für eine Person mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität zu erleichtern und zu verbessern.There is therefore a great need for a device for the reliable, quick and thorough cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities of a person, in particular a person with restricted mobility and / or mobility, which is often not possible or only possible with great physical exertion is to give proper care to the lower extremities, especially the feet. In addition, the device should be durable, space-saving and easy to clean and adaptable to the shape of a person's foot. The object of the invention is therefore to provide a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, in order to overcome the above-mentioned difficulties and, above all, to be manageable for a person with restricted mobility and / or to facilitate and improve mobility.

Diese Aufgabe wird auf überraschend einfache, aber wirkungsvolle Weise durch eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, nach der Lehre des unabhängigen Hauptanspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved in a surprisingly simple but effective manner by a device for cleaning, massaging and / or caring for the lower extremities, in particular the feet, according to the teaching of independent main claim 1.

Erfindungsgemäß ist eine Vorrichtung zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, vorgesehen, welche eine Duschtasse mit einem Boden, eine Düseneinheit mit mindestens einer Düse, welche eine Vorderseite und eine Rückseite umfasst, und eine Leitung für die Einleitung einer Flüssigkeit aus einer Hauptzuleitung umfasst. Dabei ist die Leitung direkt oder indirekt, insbesondere über einen Verteiler, mit der Rückseite der Düse verbunden. Die Vorrichtung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Düse im Boden der Duschtasse anordenbar ist und dass die über die Leitung eingeleitete Flüssigkeit aus der Vorderseite der Düse in die Duschtasse strömbar ist.According to the invention, a device for cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, is provided, which has a shower base with a base, a nozzle unit with at least one nozzle, which comprises a front and a rear, and a line for the introduction a liquid from a main supply line. The line is connected directly or indirectly, in particular via a distributor, to the rear of the nozzle. The device is characterized in that the nozzle can be arranged in the bottom of the shower tray and that the liquid introduced via the line can flow from the front of the nozzle into the shower tray.

Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung beruht auf dem Grundgedanken, dass die gründliche Reinigung, die Massage und/oder die Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, einer Person ohne körperliche Anstrengung realisierbar sind. Das heißt, dass die Person zur Durchführung der Reinigung und/oder Pflege, sowie während der Massage keine gebeugte und/oder gekrümmte Haltung einzunehmen braucht. Daher ist die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung für alle Personen geeignet, insbesondere auch für Personen mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität, wie beispielsweise ältere, erkrankte, schwangere, übergewichtige und/oder körperlich benachteiligte Personen.The device according to the invention is based on the basic idea that the thorough cleaning, the massage and / or the care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, of a person without physical Effort can be realized. This means that the person does not need to adopt a bent and / or curved posture to carry out the cleaning and / or care, or during the massage. The device according to the invention is therefore suitable for all persons, in particular also for persons with restricted mobility and / or mobility, such as, for example, elderly, sick, pregnant, overweight and / or physically disadvantaged persons.

Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es vorgesehen, dass die Person eine oder beide unteren Extremitäten, wie beispielsweise die Füße, in Abhängigkeit des zu reinigenden, zu massierenden und/oder zu pflegenden Bereichs dieser, diese direkt über und/oder seitlich versetzt zu der Düseneinheit bzw. der Düse positioniert. Die Rückseite der Düse ist direkt oder indirekt, beispielsweise über einen Verteiler, mit der Leitung verbunden, welche die Flüssigkeit aus einer Hauptzuleitung, beispielsweise für Frischwasser, in die Vorrichtung einleitet. Dabei ist eine beliebige Anordnung des Verteilers in Bezug auf die Duschtasse umfasst. So kann der Verteiler beispielsweise unterhalb der Duschtasse oder seitlich von dieser, beispielsweise in einer die Duschtasse begrenzenden Wand, angeordnet sein. Für die Einleitung der Flüssigkeit ist die Leitung einerseits mit der Hauptzuleitung und andererseits mit der Rückseite der Düse verbunden. Aus der Vorderseite der Düse strömt die Flüssigkeit in die Duschtasse ein und trifft auf den ausgewählten Bereich der unteren Extremitäten auf, so dass dieser gereinigt, massiert und/oder gepflegt wird. Die Haltung des Fußes ist während des Reinigungs-, Massage- und/oder Pflegevorgangs sehr leicht änderbar, um auf diese Weise den zu reinigenden, zu massierenden und/oder zu pflegenden Bereich zu verändern und/oder auszudehnen. Zudem ist es denkbar, dass die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung Teil einer Dusche ist.Within the scope of the invention, it is provided that the person, depending on the area to be cleaned, massaged and / or cared for, has one or both lower extremities, such as the feet, offset directly above and / or laterally to the nozzle unit or positioned the nozzle. The back of the nozzle is connected directly or indirectly, for example via a distributor, to the line which introduces the liquid from a main supply line, for example for fresh water, into the device. Any arrangement of the distributor with respect to the shower base is included. For example, the distributor can be arranged below the shower tray or to the side of it, for example in a wall delimiting the shower tray. For the introduction of the liquid, the line is connected on the one hand to the main supply line and on the other hand to the back of the nozzle. From the front of the nozzle, the liquid flows into the shower base and hits the selected area of the lower extremities, so that it is cleaned, massaged and / or cared for. The posture of the foot can be changed very easily during the cleaning, massage and / or care process in order to change and / or expand the area to be cleaned, massaged and / or cared for. In addition, it is conceivable that the device according to the invention is part of a shower.

Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es dabei als wesentlich erkannt worden, dass die Reinigungs-, Massage- und/oder Pflegewirkung der unteren Extremitäten bei im Boden der Duschtasse angeordneten Düsen deutlich verbessert ist. Diese Verbesserung beruht darauf, dass die über die Leitung eingeleitete Flüssigkeit aus der Vorderseite der Düse in die Duschtasse strömt und auf den direkt über und/oder seitlich versetzt zu der Düseneinheit bzw. der Düse positionierten Bereich der unteren Extremitäten auftrifft. Dabei sind die unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere die Füße, von allen Seiten mit der Flüssigkeit benetzbar, so dass dadurch die gründliche Reinigung und/oder Pflege des ausgewählten Bereichs realisierbar ist. Gleichzeitig zu der verbesserten Reinigungs- und/oder Pflegewirkung ist eine Massagewirkung erreichbar, deren Wirkung bzw. Kraft aus dem Impuls der auf den Bereich der unteren Extremität auftreffenden Flüssigkeit resultiert. Die Massagewirkung ist beispielsweise durch Pulsieren der aus den Düsen ausströmenden Flüssigkeit verstärkbar. Aufgrund der problemlosen Veränderbarkeit des Bereichs, beispielsweise durch eine Veränderung der Haltung der Füße, ist dieser Bereich leicht verschiebbar und/oder ausdehnbar.In the context of the invention, it has been recognized as essential that the cleaning, massage and / or care effect of the lower extremities is clear in the case of nozzles arranged in the base of the shower base is improved. This improvement is based on the fact that the liquid introduced via the line flows from the front of the nozzle into the shower tray and strikes the region of the lower extremities positioned directly above and / or laterally offset from the nozzle unit or the nozzle. The lower extremities, especially the feet, can be wetted with the liquid from all sides, so that thorough cleaning and / or maintenance of the selected area can be achieved. At the same time as the improved cleaning and / or care effect, a massage effect can be achieved, the effect or force of which results from the impulse of the liquid hitting the area of the lower extremity. The massage effect can be amplified, for example, by pulsing the liquid flowing out of the nozzles. Due to the problem-free changeability of the area, for example by changing the posture of the feet, this area is easily displaceable and / or expandable.

Die unteren Extremitäten einer Person sind einem Fachmann bekannt und umfassen beispielsweise, jedoch keinesfalls ausschließlich, alle Bereiche des Fußes, wie die Zehen, den Mittelfuß, die Ferse und/oder die Fußwurzel, den Unterschenkel und/oder den Oberschenkel. Bevorzugt ist der Fuß. Der ausgewählte Bereich ist daher der Bereich der unteren Extremität, welcher einer Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege bedarf. Verständlicherweise können somit alle zuvor genannten Bereiche der unteren Extremitäten einer Person gemeinsam oder nur ein bestimmter Bereich gemeint sein.The lower extremities of a person are known to a person skilled in the art and include, for example, but by no means exclusively, all areas of the foot, such as the toes, the midfoot, the heel and / or the root of the foot, the lower leg and / or the thigh. The foot is preferred. The selected area is therefore the area of the lower extremity, which requires cleaning, massage and / or care. Understandably, all previously mentioned areas of the lower extremities of a person can be meant together or only a certain area.

Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es unerheblich, ob die Person auf der Duschtasse steht oder sitzt. Eine sitzende Position ist beispielsweise denkbar, indem die Person direkt auf der Duschtasse, einem auf oder seitlich der Duschtasse positionierten Sitzhocker oder einer zusätzlichen Sitzvorrichtung sitzt, welche beispielsweise als erhöhte Sitzfläche im Wannenrand einer Duschwanne ausgebildet sein kann oder als ein getrennter Sitz hochklappbar und/oder abnehmbar an einer Wand anbringbar ist.In the context of the invention, it is immaterial whether the person is standing or sitting on the shower base. A seated position is conceivable, for example, by the person sitting directly on the shower tray, a stool positioned on or to the side of the shower tray, or an additional seat device, which can be designed, for example, as a raised seat in the tub edge of a shower tray or as a separate one Seat can be folded up and / or detachably attached to a wall.

Grundsätzlich ist die Form, Bauart und/oder Ausgestaltung der Duschtasse beliebig. So ist es beispielsweise denkbar, dass die Duschtasse einen Wannenrand aufweist oder bodengleich ausgestaltet ist. Zudem ist grundsätzlich eine beliebige Düse denkbar, welche zur Ausleitung der über die Leitung eingeleiteten Flüssigkeit in die Duschwanne geeignet ist. Dabei ist jede Anordnung der Düse in der Duschtasse denkbar.Basically, the shape, type and / or design of the shower base is arbitrary. For example, it is conceivable that the shower base has a tub rim or is designed to be flush with the floor. In addition, any nozzle is basically conceivable, which is suitable for discharging the liquid introduced via the line into the shower tray. Any arrangement of the nozzle in the shower base is conceivable.

Mittels der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung wird vorteilhafterweise die zuverlässige, schnelle und gründliche Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege der unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere der Füße, einer Person ohne körperliche Anstrengung erreicht. Somit kommt diese Vorrichtung im häuslichen Gebrauch, wie auch in öffentlichen oder privaten Einrichtungen, wie beispielsweise einem Krankenhaus, einer Rehabilitationseinrichtung und/oder einem Altersheim, zur Anwendung. Zudem bietet die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung den Vorteil, dass eine aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Duschtasse nach- und/oder umrüstbar ist.By means of the device according to the invention, the reliable, quick and thorough cleaning, massage and / or care of the lower extremities, in particular the feet, of an individual is advantageously achieved without physical exertion. Thus, this device is used in domestic use, as well as in public or private facilities such as a hospital, a rehabilitation facility and / or an old people's home. In addition, the device according to the invention offers the advantage that a shower tray known from the prior art can be retrofitted and / or converted.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen der Erfindung, welche einzeln oder in Kombination realisierbar sind, sind in den Unteransprüchen dargestellt.Advantageous developments of the invention, which can be implemented individually or in combination, are presented in the subclaims.

In einer Weiterbildung der Erfindung ist es denkbar, dass die Düseneinheit mindestens zwei parallel oder versetzt zueinander angeordnete Düsen umfasst. Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist dabei jede Geometrie der Anordnung der Düsen denkbar. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass die Reinigungs-, Massage- und/oder Pflegewirkung erheblich verbessert ist. Aufgrund der Ausleitung der Flüssigkeit aus mehreren Düsen kommt es sehr schnell zu einer großflächigen und gleichmäßigen Benetzung, sowie Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege, des ausgewählten Bereiches.In a development of the invention, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit comprises at least two nozzles arranged in parallel or offset from one another. Any geometry of the arrangement of the nozzles is conceivable within the scope of the invention. This has the advantage that the cleaning, massage and / or care effect is significantly improved. Due to the discharge of the liquid from several nozzles, widespread and uniform wetting, cleaning, massage and / or care of the selected area occurs very quickly.

Alternativ ist es denkbar, dass eine erste Düseneinheit und eine zweite Düseneinheit umfasst sind, wobei die Anordnung der Düsen der ersten Düseneinheit spiegelbildlich oder gleichsinnig zu der Anordnung der Düsen der zweiten Düseneinheit ist. Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist dabei jede Geometrie der Anordnung der Düsen denkbar. Diese Ausgestaltung der Vorrichtung bietet den Vorteil, dass gleichzeitig beide unteren Extremitäten, insbesondere die Füße, einer Person reinigbar, massierbar und/oder pflegebar sind. Dabei ist es vorgesehen, dass die Person jeweils eine untere Extremität direkt über und/oder seitlich versetzt zu einer Düseneinheit hält. Dies führt nicht nur zu einer erheblichen Zeitersparnis, sondern auch zu einer Einsparung an der verwendeten Flüssigkeit. Bevorzugt ist die Anordnung der Düsen der ersten Düseneinheit spiegelbildlich zu der Anordnung der Düsen der zweiten Düseneinheit, um beispielsweise eine Anpassung der Vorrichtung an die menschliche Fußform und somit eine weitere Verbesserung der Reinigungs-, Massage- und/oder Pflegewirkung zu erzielen.Alternatively, it is conceivable that a first nozzle unit and a second nozzle unit are included, the arrangement of the nozzles of the first Nozzle unit is a mirror image or in the same direction as the arrangement of the nozzles of the second nozzle unit. Any geometry of the arrangement of the nozzles is conceivable within the scope of the invention. This embodiment of the device offers the advantage that both lower extremities, in particular the feet, of a person can be cleaned, massaged and / or maintained at the same time. It is provided that the person holds a lower extremity directly above and / or laterally offset from a nozzle unit. This not only leads to considerable time savings, but also to a saving on the liquid used. The arrangement of the nozzles of the first nozzle unit is preferably a mirror image of the arrangement of the nozzles of the second nozzle unit in order, for example, to achieve an adaptation of the device to the shape of the human foot and thus a further improvement in the cleaning, massage and / or care effect.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung ist es denkbar, dass die Düseneinheit acht Düsen in einer im Wesentlichen T-förmigen Anordnung mit einem T-Schenkel und einem Steg umfasst, wobei der T-Schenkel aus fünf nebeneinander angeordneten Düsen und der im Wesentlichen quer zum T-Schenkel verlaufende Steg aus drei unter- und/oder übereinander angeordneten Düsen bildbar ist. Bevorzugt folgt die T-förmige Anordnung der Düsen der Form des menschlichen Fußes, so dass die Düsen im Wesentlichen entlang der Mittellinie des Fußes bzw. entlang der Mittellinie des Zehenbereiches angeordnet sind. Dabei bedeutet der Begriff "im Wesentlichen", dass die Anordnung entlang einer Krümmung erfolgen kann, welche der natürlichen Krümmung des menschlichen Fußes entspricht.In a further embodiment, it is conceivable that the nozzle unit comprises eight nozzles in a substantially T-shaped arrangement with a T-leg and a web, the T-leg consisting of five nozzles arranged next to one another and essentially transverse to the T-leg extending web can be formed from three nozzles arranged one above the other and / or one above the other. The T-shaped arrangement of the nozzles preferably follows the shape of the human foot, so that the nozzles are arranged essentially along the center line of the foot or along the center line of the toe region. The term “essentially” means that the arrangement can take place along a curvature which corresponds to the natural curvature of the human foot.

Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es erkannt worden, dass bei der T-förmigen Anordnung der Düsen besonders gut der Form des menschlichen Fußes gefolgt werden kann, so dass gleichzeitig zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege eine gezielte Ansteuerung der Fußreflexzonen realisierbar ist. Diesbezüglich ist der Fuß direkt über der Düseneinheit zu positionieren. Die gezielte Ansteuerung der Fußreflexzonen führt vorteilhafterweise zu einer Fußreflexzonenmassage, welche als alternativmedizinische Behandlungsform anerkannt ist und darüber hinaus ergänzend zu medizinischen Verfahren und/oder physiotherapeutischen Anwendungen in der Schmerztherapie und/oder bei Durchblutungsstörungen Anwendung findet. Zudem unterstützt eine Fußreflexzonenmassage eine Verbesserung des Wohlgefühls.In the context of the invention, it has been recognized that the shape of the human foot can be followed particularly well in the case of the T-shaped arrangement of the nozzles, so that, at the same time, targeted control of the foot reflex zones can be implemented for cleaning, massage and / or care. In this regard, the foot is closed directly above the nozzle unit position. The targeted activation of the foot reflex zones advantageously leads to a foot reflex zone massage, which is recognized as an alternative medical form of treatment and is also used in addition to medical procedures and / or physiotherapeutic applications in pain therapy and / or in the case of circulatory disorders. In addition, a foot reflexology massage supports an improvement in well-being.

In einer alternativen Ausbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung ist es denkbar, dass die Düse einen flachen Aufbau hat. Dies bietet den Vorteil, dass Unebenheiten in der Duschtasse vermieden werden, so dass die Antirutsch-Eigenschaften dieser kaum beeinträchtigt werden. Zudem führt ein flacher Aufbau der Düse dazu, dass diese beim Stehen auf der Duschtasse nicht auftragen bzw. ein darauf positionierter Sitzhocker sicher steht.In an alternative embodiment of the device according to the invention, it is conceivable that the nozzle has a flat structure. This offers the advantage that unevenness in the shower base is avoided, so that the anti-slip properties of the shower base are hardly impaired. In addition, a flat structure of the nozzle means that it is not applied when standing on the shower base or that a stool is securely positioned on it.

Es ist weiterhin denkbar, dass die Düse eine Massagedüse ist. Mittels dieser vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist eine Unterwassermassage, insbesondere der Füße, möglich.It is also conceivable that the nozzle is a massage nozzle. An underwater massage, in particular of the feet, is possible by means of this advantageous embodiment of the invention.

In einer Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es denkbar, dass der Verteiler eine Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit ist. Auf diese Weise ist eine manuelle und/oder automatische Steuerung und/oder Regelung des Ausstroms der Flüssigkeit in die Duschtasse denkbar, um beispielsweise den Druck, die Dauer und/oder die Temperatur der Flüssigkeit einzustellen und daher die Vorrichtung an die individuellen Bedürfnisse einer Person anzupassen. Einem Fachmann ist eine derartige Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit bekannt. Beispielsweise kann eine manuelle Steuerung und/oder Regelung mittels eines betätigbaren Ventils erfolgen. Eine automatische Steuerung und/oder Regelung kann beispielsweise elektronisch, elektrisch, hydraulisch und/oder pneumatisch erfolgen. So ist es beispielsweise denkbar, dass der Druck, die Dauer und/oder die Temperatur der Flüssigkeit per Knopfdruck, mittels einer Fernbedienung und/oder über eine Duscharmatur einstellbar sind.In a further development of the present invention, it is conceivable that the distributor is a control and / or regulating unit. In this way, manual and / or automatic control and / or regulation of the outflow of the liquid into the shower base is conceivable, for example in order to adjust the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid and therefore to adapt the device to the individual needs of a person , Such a control and / or regulating unit is known to a person skilled in the art. For example, manual control and / or regulation can be carried out by means of an actuatable valve. Automatic control and / or regulation can take place, for example, electronically, electrically, hydraulically and / or pneumatically. For example, it is conceivable that the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid can be set at the push of a button, using a remote control and / or using a shower fitting.

Alternativ ist es denkbar, dass der Verteiler eine Duscharmatur mit einem Mehrwege-Umsteller ist. Mittels einer Duscharmatur lässt sich vorteilhafterweise nicht nur die Temperatur der aus den Düsen und in die Duschtasse strömenden Flüssigkeit, sondern auch deren Druck regeln und individuell auf die Bedürfnisse der Person einstellen. Dabei ist es mit dem Mehrwege-Umsteller möglich, gezielt die erste und/oder die zweite Düseneinheit anzusteuern. Es ist zudem denkbar, dass die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung als Teil einer Dusche gezielt ansteuerbar ist.Alternatively, it is conceivable that the distributor is a shower fitting with a multi-way diverter. By means of a shower fitting, it is advantageously possible not only to regulate the temperature of the liquid flowing out of the nozzles and into the shower base, but also its pressure and to adjust it individually to the needs of the person. With the multi-way diverter, it is possible to specifically control the first and / or the second nozzle unit. It is also conceivable that the device according to the invention can be specifically controlled as part of a shower.

In einer alternativen Ausgestaltung ist es denkbar, dass die Leitung eine Versorgungseinrichtung zur Einleitung eines Mittels, insbesondere eines Desinfektionsmittels, Reinigungsmittels, eines Pflegemittels und/oder eines Duschzusatzes, in die Leitung umfasst. Somit kann in die Leitung ein Mittel eingegeben werden, welches zusammen mit der Flüssigkeit aus der Düse ausströmt. Beispielsweise ist es möglich, in die Leitung ein Desinfektionsmittel zur Reinigung und/oder Desinfektion dieser einzugeben, um unerwünschte Beläge, Rückstände und/oder Ablagerung in der Leitung und/oder in bzw. an der Düse zu lösen und zu beseitigen. Dies gewährleistet die einwandfreie Hygiene der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung. Des Weiteren ist es möglich, dass beispielsweise ein Reinigungsmittel und/oder Pflegemittel eingegeben wird, welches die Reinigungs- und/oder Pflegewirkung der unteren Extremitäten nochmals verbessert. Zudem ist es denkbar, dass das Mittel ein Duschzusatz, beispielsweise ein Duft, zur Steigerung des Wohlbefindens der Person ist. Einem Fachmann sind derartige Mittel bekannt.In an alternative embodiment, it is conceivable that the line comprises a supply device for introducing an agent, in particular a disinfectant, cleaning agent, a care agent and / or a shower additive, into the line. Thus, an agent can be entered into the line which flows out of the nozzle together with the liquid. For example, it is possible to enter a disinfectant for cleaning and / or disinfecting the line in order to dissolve and remove undesirable deposits, residues and / or deposits in the line and / or in or on the nozzle. This ensures the proper hygiene of the device according to the invention. Furthermore, it is possible, for example, to enter a cleaning agent and / or care agent which further improves the cleaning and / or care effect of the lower extremities. It is also conceivable that the agent is a shower additive, for example a fragrance, to increase the well-being of the person. Such means are known to a person skilled in the art.

In einer Weiterbildung der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es denkbar, dass die Versorgungseinrichtung einen Grundkörper und ein Absperrmittel umfasst. Im einfachsten Fall ist das Absperrmittel ein Deckel, ein Absperrhahn und/oder ein Absperrventil. Verständlicherweise ist es auch denkbar, dass der Absperrhahn und/oder das Absperrventil an dem Deckel angebracht sind. Dabei ist es wichtig, dass die Versorgungseinrichtung abdichtbar ausgestaltet ist. Beispielsweise indem der Grundkörper mit einer Dichtung und/oder das Absperrmittel, beispielsweise ein Schraubdeckel, mit einer Dichtung versehen ist. Wichtig dabei ist, dass das Mittel aus einer der Person bequem zugänglichen Position, beispielsweise im Stehen und/oder im Sitzen, in der gewünschten Menge in den Grundkörper eingebbar ist, wobei nachfolgend die Versorgungseinrichtung mit dem Absperrmittel wieder verschließbar ist.In a development of the present invention, it is conceivable that the supply device comprises a base body and a shut-off means. In the simplest case, the shut-off means is a cover, a shut-off valve and / or a shut-off valve. Understandably, it is also conceivable that the shut-off valve and / or the shut-off valve are attached to the cover. It is important that the supply device is designed to be sealable. For example, by the basic body is provided with a seal and / or the shut-off means, for example a screw cap, with a seal. It is important here that the means can be entered into the base body in the desired amount from a position that is easily accessible to the person, for example while standing and / or sitting, the supply device subsequently being closable with the shut-off means.

Es ist weiterhin denkbar, dass die Flüssigkeit Wasser oder ein Gemisch aus Wasser und einem Gas, insbesondere Umgebungsluft, ist. Damit ist die Vorrichtung leicht an die in einem Gebäude befindliche Hauptzuleitung des Versorgungsnetzes anschließbar.It is also conceivable that the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a gas, in particular ambient air. The device can thus be easily connected to the main supply line of the supply network located in a building.

Es ist zudem denkbar, dass die Duschtasse aus Acryl, insbesondere Sanitär-Acryl, einem Glasfaserwerkstoff, einem Mineralwerkstoff, einem Metall und/oder einem gefliesten Bereich gebildet ist. Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es vorteilhafterweise erkannt worden, dass die Düsen in den Boden einer aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Duschtasse einsetzbar sind. Somit ist eine aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Duschtasse nach- und/oder umrüstbar.It is also conceivable that the shower base is made of acrylic, in particular sanitary acrylic, a glass fiber material, a mineral material, a metal and / or a tiled area. In the context of the invention, it has advantageously been recognized that the nozzles can be inserted into the base of a shower tray known from the prior art. A shower tray known from the prior art can thus be retrofitted and / or converted.

Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass die Definitionen und Ausführungen der oben genannten Begriffe für alle in dieser Beschreibung im Folgenden beschriebenen Aspekte gelten, sofern nichts anderes angegeben ist.It is assumed that the definitions and explanations of the above-mentioned terms apply to all aspects described in this description below, unless stated otherwise.

Weitere Einzelheiten, Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung der bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiele in Verbindung mit den Unteransprüchen. Hierbei können die jeweiligen Merkmale für sich alleine oder zu mehreren in Kombination miteinander verwirklicht sein. Die Erfindung ist nicht auf die Ausführungsbeispiele beschränkt. Die Ausführungsbeispiele sind in den Figuren schematisch dargestellt. Gleiche Bezugsziffern in den einzelnen Figuren bezeichnen dabei gleiche oder funktionsgleiche bzw. hinsichtlich ihrer Funktion einander entsprechende Elemente.Further details, features and advantages of the invention emerge from the following description of the preferred exemplary embodiments in conjunction with the subclaims. The respective features can be implemented individually or in combination with one another. The invention is not restricted to the exemplary embodiments. The exemplary embodiments are shown schematically in the figures. The same reference numerals in the individual figures denote the same or functionally identical or corresponding elements in terms of their function.

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Fig. 1
eine Seitenansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung; und
Fig. 2
eine Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Versorgungseinrichtung und der Leitung; und
Fig. 3
eine Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung.
Show in detail:
Fig. 1
a side view of a device according to the invention; and
Fig. 2
a side view of the supply device according to the invention and the line; and
Fig. 3
a plan view of a device according to the invention.

In der Fig. 1 ist in einer Seitenansicht eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung (01) mit einer Duschtasse (02) gezeigt. Dabei kann die Duschtasse aus den aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Materialien bestehen, wie beispielsweise Sanitär-Acryl, einem Glasfaserwerkstoff, einem Mineralwerkstoff und/oder einem Metall. Die Duschtasse (02) kann gleichfalls aus einem gefliesten Bereich gebildet sein.In the Fig. 1 A device (01) according to the invention with a shower tray (02) is shown in a side view. The shower tray can consist of the materials known from the prior art, such as sanitary acrylic, a glass fiber material, a mineral material and / or a metal. The shower tray (02) can also be formed from a tiled area.

Wie in Fig. 1 deutlich zu erkennen ist, sind im Boden der Duschtasse (02) Düsen (04) angeordnet, welche eine Vorderseite (04a) und eine Rückseite (04b) aufweisen. Dabei weist die erfindungsgemäße Duschtasse (02) zwei Düseneinheiten (03a, 03b) mit jeweils zwei Düsen (04) auf. Die Rückseite der Düsen (04b) ist indirekt, das heißt über einen unterhalb der Duschtasse (02) angeordneten Verteiler (05), mit einer Leitung (06) verbunden. Die Leitung (06) ist, für die Einleitung einer Flüssigkeit, zudem mit einer nicht dargestellten Hauptzuleitung verbunden.As in Fig. 1 Can be clearly seen, nozzles (04) are arranged in the bottom of the shower tray (02), which have a front (04a) and a rear (04b). The shower tray (02) according to the invention has two nozzle units (03a, 03b), each with two nozzles (04). The rear of the nozzles (04b) is indirectly connected to a line (06) via a distributor (05) arranged below the shower tray (02). The line (06) is also connected to a main feed line (not shown) for the introduction of a liquid.

Die Flüssigkeit, beispielsweise Wasser oder ein Gemisch aus Wasser und Gas, strömt aus der Vorderseite der Düse (04a) in die Duschtasse (02) ein und trifft auf die direkt über und/oder seitlich der Düseneinheiten (03a, 03b) positionierten und nicht dargestellten unteren Extremitäten einer Person, so dass diese benetzt, sowie gereinigt, massiert und/oder gepflegt werden. Wesentlich dabei ist es, dass dafür keine körperliche Anstrengung notwendig ist. Damit eignet sich die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung insbesondere für Person mit eingeschränkter Beweglichkeit und/oder Mobilität.The liquid, for example water or a mixture of water and gas, flows from the front of the nozzle (04a) into the shower tray (02) and strikes the ones that are positioned directly above and / or to the side of the nozzle units (03a, 03b) and not shown lower extremities of a person so that they are wetted, cleaned, massaged and / or cared for. It is essential that no physical effort is necessary. The device according to the invention is therefore particularly suitable for people with restricted mobility and / or mobility.

Der Verteiler (05) kann dabei eine Steuer- und/oder Regeleinheit sein. Auf diese Weise ist eine manuelle und/oder automatische Steuerung und/oder Regelung des Ausstroms der Flüssigkeit in die Duschtasse denkbar, um beispielsweise den Druck, die Dauer und/oder die Temperatur der Flüssigkeit einzustellen und daher die Vorrichtung an die individuellen Bedürfnisse einer Person anzupassen.The distributor (05) can be a control and / or regulating unit. In this way, manual and / or automatic control and / or regulation of the outflow of the liquid into the shower base is conceivable, for example in order to adjust the pressure, the duration and / or the temperature of the liquid and therefore to adapt the device to the individual needs of a person ,

In der Fig. 2 ist eine Seitenansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Versorgungseinrichtung (07) zur Einleitung eines Mittels in die Leitung (06) gezeigt. Mittels dieser Versorgungseinrichtung (07) besteht die Möglichkeit, beispielsweise ein Desinfektionsmittel, ein Reinigungsmittel, ein Pflegemittel und/oder einen Duschzusatz in die Leitung (06) einzugeben, welches zusammen mit der Flüssigkeit aus der Vorderseite der Düse (04a) ausströmt.In the Fig. 2 A side view of the supply device (07) according to the invention for introducing an agent into the line (06) is shown. By means of this supply device (07) it is possible, for example, to enter a disinfectant, a cleaning agent, a care product and / or a shower additive into the line (06) which flows out together with the liquid from the front of the nozzle (04a).

Beispielsweise führt ein Desinfektionsmittel zur Reinigung und/oder Desinfektion der Leitung (06) und/oder der Düsen (04), um unerwünschte Beläge, Rückstände und/oder Ablagerung in der Leitung (06) und/oder in bzw. an den Düsen (04) zu lösen. Dies gewährleistet eine einwandfreie Hygiene. Des Weiteren ist es möglich, dass beispielsweise ein Reinigungsmittel und/oder Pflegemittel eingegeben wird, welches die Reinigungs- und/oder Pflegewirkung der unteren Extremitäten nochmals verbessert. Zudem ist es denkbar, dass das Mittel ein Duschzusatz, beispielsweise ein Duft, zur Steigerung des Wohlbefindens der Person ist.For example, a disinfectant leads to the cleaning and / or disinfection of the line (06) and / or the nozzles (04), to avoid undesirable deposits, residues and / or deposits in the line (06) and / or in or on the nozzles (04 ) to solve. This ensures perfect hygiene. Furthermore, it is possible, for example, to enter a cleaning agent and / or care agent which further improves the cleaning and / or care effect of the lower extremities. It is also conceivable that the agent is a shower additive, for example a fragrance, to increase the well-being of the person.

Wie in Fig. 2 deutlich zu erkennen ist, weist die Versorgungseinrichtung (07) einen Grundkörper (08) und einen Deckel als Absperrmittel (09) auf. Dabei ist die Versorgungseinrichtung (07) abdichtbar ausgestaltet, beispielsweise indem der Grundkörper (08) mit einer Dichtung und/oder der Deckel (09), beispielsweise ein Schraubdeckel, mit einer Dichtung versehen ist. Nach Eingabe der gewünschten Menge des Mittels in den Grundkörper (08) ist dieser mittels des Deckels (09) wieder fest verschließbar.As in Fig. 2 The supply device (07) has a base body (08) and a cover as a shut-off means (09). The supply device (07) is designed to be sealable, for example by providing the base body (08) with a seal and / or the cover (09), for example a screw cap, with a seal. After the desired amount of the agent has been entered into the base body (08), it can be firmly closed again by means of the cover (09).

In Fig. 3 ist eine Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung (01) gezeigt, welche eine Duschtasse (02), eine erste und eine zweite Düseneinheit (03a, 03b) und Düsen (04) umfasst. In der Draufsicht ist die Vorderseite der Düsen (04a) sichtbar.In Fig. 3 A top view of a device (01) according to the invention is shown, which comprises a shower tray (02), a first and a second nozzle unit (03a, 03b) and nozzles (04). The front of the nozzles (04a) is visible in the top view.

Wie in Fig. 3 deutlich zu erkennen ist, umfasst jede Düseneinheit (03a, 03b) acht Düsen (04) in einer im Wesentlichen T-förmigen Anordnung mit einem T-Schenkel (10) und einem Steg (11). Dabei ist der T-Schenkel (10) aus fünf nebeneinander angeordneten Düsen (04) und der im Wesentlichen quer zum T-Schenkel (10) verlaufende Steg (11) aus drei unter- und/oder übereinander angeordneten Düsen (04) bildbar.As in Fig. 3 can be clearly seen, each nozzle unit (03a, 03b) comprises eight nozzles (04) in a substantially T-shaped arrangement with a T-leg (10) and a web (11). The T-leg (10) can be formed from five nozzles (04) arranged next to one another and the web (11) which runs essentially transversely to the T-leg (10) can be formed from three nozzles (04) arranged one above the other and / or one above the other.

Es ist weiterhin gut in Fig. 3 zu erkennen, dass die Anordnung der Düsen (04) der ersten Düseneinheit (03a) spiegelbildlich zu der Anordnung der Düsen (04) der zweiten Düseneinheit (03b) ist. Auf diese Weise folgt die T-förmige Anordnung der Düsen (04) besonders gut der Form eines nicht dargestellten menschlichen Fußes, insbesondere des linken und des rechten Fußes. So ist es möglich, dass gleichzeitig zur Reinigung, Massage und/oder Pflege eine gezielte Ansteuerung der Fußreflexzonen realisierbar ist. Diesbezüglich ist der linke Fuß direkt über der ersten Düseneinheit (03a) und der rechte Fuß direkt über der zweiten Düseneinheit (03b) zu positionieren. Die gezielte Ansteuerung der Fußreflexzonen führt vorteilhafterweise zu einer Fußreflexzonenmassage.It is still good in Fig. 3 It can be seen that the arrangement of the nozzles (04) of the first nozzle unit (03a) is a mirror image of the arrangement of the nozzles (04) of the second nozzle unit (03b). In this way, the T-shaped arrangement of the nozzles (04) particularly well follows the shape of a human foot, not shown, in particular the left and right feet. It is thus possible for the foot reflex zones to be controlled in a targeted manner for cleaning, massage and / or care. In this regard, the left foot must be positioned directly above the first nozzle unit (03a) and the right foot directly above the second nozzle unit (03b). The targeted activation of the foot reflex zones advantageously leads to a foot reflex zone massage.

Claims (11)

  1. A device (01) for cleaning, massaging and/or care of the lower extremities, in particular of the feet, comprising a shower tray (02) having a bottom, comprising a nozzle unit (03) having at least one nozzle (04) that comprises a front end (04a) and a rear end (04b), and comprising a conduit (06) for introducing a liquid, said conduit (06) directly or indirectly, in particular via a distributor (05), being connected to the rear end (04b) of the nozzle (04), said nozzle unit (03) being disposed in the bottom of the shower tray (02) and said liquid introduced via the conduit (06) being allowed to flow into the shower tray (02) from the front end (04a) of the nozzle (04),
    characterised in that
    the nozzle unit (03a, 03b) comprises eight nozzles (04) substantially disposed in a T-shape, having a T-leg (10) and a web (11), said T-leg (10) being formed from five nozzles (04) disposed one next to the other and said web (11), which runs in a substantially transverse manner with respect to the T-leg (10), being formed from three nozzles (04) disposed one below and/or above the other.
  2. The device (01) according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the nozzle unit (03) comprises at least two nozzles (04) disposed so as to be parallel or offset with respect to each other.
  3. The device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the device (01) comprises a first nozzle unit (03a) and a second nozzle unit (03b), the nozzles (04) of the first nozzle unit (03a) being disposed so as to be the mirror image of or have the same direction as the nozzles (04) of the second nozzle unit (03b).
  4. The device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the nozzle (04) is structured so as to be flat.
  5. The device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the nozzle (04) is a massage jet.
  6. The device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the distributor (05) is an open loop and/or closed loop control unit.
  7. The device (01) according to claim 6,
    characterised in that
    the distributor (05) is a shower fitting having a multiway diverter.
  8. The device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the conduit (06) comprises a supply means (07) for introducing an agent, in particular a disinfecting agent, a cleansing agent, a body care product and/or a shower preparation, into the conduit (06).
  9. The device (01) according to claim 8,
    characterised in that
    the supply means (07) comprises a base body (08) and a shut-off means (09).
  10. The device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the liquid is water or a mixture of water and a gas, in particular ambient air.
  11. The device (01) according to any one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    the shower tray (02) is made of acrylic, in particular sanitary acrylic, a fibre glass material, a solid surface material, a metal and/or a tiled area.
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