EP4537804A1 - Hydromassagebadvorrichtung - Google Patents

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EP4537804A1
EP4537804A1 EP24205983.0A EP24205983A EP4537804A1 EP 4537804 A1 EP4537804 A1 EP 4537804A1 EP 24205983 A EP24205983 A EP 24205983A EP 4537804 A1 EP4537804 A1 EP 4537804A1
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Jérôme DEYTS
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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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/6005—Special constructive structural details of the bathtub, e.g. of the walls or supporting structure
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/0087—Therapeutic baths with agitated or circulated water
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/601—Inlet to the bath
    • A61H33/6021—Nozzles
    • 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
    • A61H33/00—Bathing devices for special therapeutic or hygienic purposes
    • A61H33/60—Components specifically designed for the therapeutic baths of groups A61H33/00
    • A61H33/601—Inlet to the bath
    • A61H33/6021—Nozzles
    • A61H33/6063—Specifically adapted for fitting in bathtub walls
    • 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
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1683—Surface of interface
    • A61H2201/1685—Surface of interface interchangeable

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  • the present invention relates to the field of hydromassage bath apparatus.
  • a classic spa of this type consists of a container that is generally equipped with a plurality of massage points obtained using nozzles provided on the walls of the tub. These nozzles are distributed in groups according to the different anatomical regions of a user's body. Each nozzle is supplied with water from a pump using a hose that is connected to a feeder.
  • each nozzle requires a corresponding perforation to be made in the bathtub, thus increasing the risk of leaks, particularly when mounting the nozzles on the wall or due to wear.
  • the liquid is water.
  • a reduced number of perforations is provided in the shell for all the massage orifices of a single reservoir.
  • a single through opening is made in the shell to supply the corresponding reservoir with liquid.
  • the number of perforations is less than in conventional bath appliances. This reduces the risk of leaks mentioned above.
  • the claimed bath apparatus has reservoirs that are pressurized when supplied with liquid. This allows jets of liquid to be produced through the massage orifices without the use of nozzles. Also, the number of parts required to create the massage points is considerably reduced. This allows, on the one hand, to reduce the cost associated with the parts required for the massage, and on the other hand, to facilitate the maintenance of these massage points.
  • the reservoir is configured to be pressurized when it is supplied with liquid by said supply system.
  • This pressurization makes it possible to obtain jets of liquid through the massage orifices allowing a massage of an anatomical area of the user.
  • the invention makes it possible, through the reservoir and its pressurization, to do away with the use of nozzles, thus making it possible to reduce the number of parts involved in creating the massage points.
  • all massage holes in the tank are nozzle-free.
  • all the massage orifices of the tank open directly into said volume.
  • the tank has a capacity greater than or equal to 1L, preferably greater than or equal to 2L, more preferably ranging from 2L to 3L, even more preferably ranging from 2.1L to 2.7L, or even ranging from 2.2L to 2.6L.
  • the device may comprise at least two tanks arranged at different locations on the hull, in particular on the same side of the hull or on different opposite or adjacent sides.
  • the bath device can have a number of tanks between 1 and 50, better between 2 and 30, even better between 2 and 15.
  • the tank is fixed to the hull.
  • the tank is housed in a recess or imprint made in the hull.
  • the reservoir is formed by a hollow-shaped part, said part comprising within it a liquid accumulation space. Said space is delimited by the walls of the hollow part.
  • the shell comprises at least one reservation intended to accommodate said hollow part, the reservation being made in the inner face of a wall of said shell and opening towards said volume.
  • said through opening made in the shell opens towards the reservation.
  • the hollow part is arranged in the aforementioned reservation so as to at least partially cover the reservation.
  • the reservation is made in a side wall of the shell, in particular in a wall intended to be in contact with an anatomical zone, in particular the back, of the user.
  • the reservation is made by stamping, thermoforming, or any other known technique.
  • the hull may have at least two reservations at two different locations on the hull and at least two hollow parts each arranged so as to cover the corresponding reservation.
  • reservations are of identical form.
  • the reservations may be of different shape and/or size.
  • Reservations can be present on the same wall, for example on the side wall.
  • the hollow part is configured to be energized when the reservoir is supplied with liquid by said supply system.
  • the hollow part has the inlet orifice on its first face opposite the reservation.
  • the massage orifices are arranged on a second face of the part, in particular distinct from the first face, preferably opposite the first face.
  • the part is monolithic.
  • monolithic we mean that the part is in the form of a single block.
  • the part can be obtained by molding, in particular by rotational molding, by injection or by blowing.
  • the part is made of plastic.
  • the main massage orifice is of larger cross-section than the secondary massage orifices.
  • the hydromassage bath apparatus may be configured so that the liquid exiting the reservoir through the main massage port has an exit velocity ranging from 7.8 m/sec to 11.8 m/sec, preferably ranging from 8.8 m/sec to 10.8 m/sec, more preferably ranging from 9.3 m/sec to 10.3 m/sec.
  • the ratio of the liquid outlet speed through the main massage orifice to the liquid outlet speed through each of the secondary massage orifices is between 6 and 9, preferably between 6.5 and 8.5, more preferably between 7 and 8, even more preferably between 7.2 and 7.8, or even between 7.3 and 7.7.
  • Massage holes can be of different sizes and/or shapes.
  • all of the plurality of massage ports of the hollow part or reservoir are identical.
  • the tank or hollow part may have a number of orifices between 2 and 30, better between 2 and 20, even better between 2 and 15.
  • the massage holes can be circular or slit-shaped.
  • the corresponding parts may be of identical shape or have different shapes.
  • At least two parts may have a different number of massage holes and/or a different arrangement of massage holes.
  • the hydromassage bath apparatus 1 comprises a shell 10 delimiting a volume 15 intended to receive a liquid such as water and receive one or more users.
  • the shell 10 has an outline, seen from above, which is substantially polygonal, in particular rectangular.
  • the shell 10 rests on a frame 11 and comprises a side wall 12 having an inner face 14 against which an anatomical area, in particular dorsal or lumbar, of the user can come to bear.
  • this side wall 12 has on its inner face 14 a plurality of reservations 16 at different locations, here four in number. These reservations 16 open towards the volume 15 and each have a depth p r of between 50 and 200 mm. The reservations each extend over a length Lr of between 100 and 800 mm.
  • the feed system 30 further comprises a plurality of bulkhead elements 34 each comprising a body 35 fixed to a rim surrounding one of the through openings 13.
  • the bulkhead element 34 comprises a liquid passage 36 arranged to be connected to the corresponding pipe 32 and to pass through the liquid inlet orifice 24 provided in the hollow part 22.
  • the supply system 30 comprises a pump 31 for supplying the reservoir(s) 20 with pressurized liquid.
  • the tanks can be connected in series, as shown in figure 9 .
  • the supply system 30 comprises a plurality of connectors 39, in particular T or Y connectors, for connecting the pipes 32 together.
  • the bulkhead elements each cooperate with the corresponding pipe via one of the connectors 39.
  • the feed system comprises a manifold (not shown) to which the tanks 20 are connected by means of the corresponding pipe 32, as illustrated in Figure 6 .

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US20250000305A1 (en) * 2021-12-21 2025-01-02 Oriental Recreational Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Bathtub

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EP1787621A2 (de) * 1996-07-10 2007-05-23 Bullfrog International, L.C. Rohrleitungs- und Wannensystem für ein Strömungsbad
EP2914232B1 (de) * 2012-11-05 2019-10-09 Bullfrog Spas Whirlpool- und badesysteme mit verbesserten auswechselbaren düsenmodulen
US20210230894A1 (en) * 2020-01-23 2021-07-29 Bullfrog International, Lc Manifold system and methods of use

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EP1787621A2 (de) * 1996-07-10 2007-05-23 Bullfrog International, L.C. Rohrleitungs- und Wannensystem für ein Strömungsbad
EP2914232B1 (de) * 2012-11-05 2019-10-09 Bullfrog Spas Whirlpool- und badesysteme mit verbesserten auswechselbaren düsenmodulen
US20210230894A1 (en) * 2020-01-23 2021-07-29 Bullfrog International, Lc Manifold system and methods of use

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US20250000305A1 (en) * 2021-12-21 2025-01-02 Oriental Recreational Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Bathtub
US12484739B2 (en) * 2021-12-21 2025-12-02 Oriental Recreational Products (Shanghai) Co., Ltd Bathtub

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