Hot tub with magnetically coupled headrest

Abstract

A hot tub, and a method of construction of a hot tub, the hot tub including a hot tub basin provided with one or more first magnetic members affixed at an underside of an exposed surface of the hot tub basin corresponding to a headrest region, and a headrest provided with one or more second magnetic members configured to be attracted to the first magnetic members such that the headrest is selectively attachable to the headrest region by the attraction between the first and second magnetic members.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62 / 580,190, filed on Nov. 1, 2017, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present general inventive concept relates to the construction of a hot tub, and, more particularly, to a hot tub having a magnetically coupled headrest.BACKGROUND[0003]Hot tubs and similar devices are used for recreation, exercise, and physical therapy. Hot tubs are often employed for treating sore muscles or for relaxation after exercise or rigorous physical activity. The basin of a hot tub is typically molded so as to have several defined seats, and headrests, often cushioned, are often provided to correspond to those defined seats such that a user sitting in the seat may comfortably rest his or her head on the headrest.[0004]As the headrests are typically provided with a padding component, these pieces will not be formed in the same p...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a hot tub with a magnetically coupled headrest that improves the connection between the headrest and the hot tub shell. The technical effect is achieved by attaching the headrest to the hot tub basin using magnetic members, allowing for a more secure and comfortable connection for the user. Additionally, the invention also provides an attachable accessory system for the hot tub that allows for easy attachment of additional accessories to the hot tub basin.

Problems solved by technology

However, as such accommodations are typically provided manually by handheld drills, the forming and placement of such holes are prone to quality control problems such as misalignment, overall misplacement, damage to the hot tub shell, and so on.

Also, headrests installed by such conventional methods and material are difficult to remove from the hot tub shell in the event that the headrests need cleaning or replacement.

Some conventional constructions use suction cups to affix the headrest to the hot tub, but this also provides a host of problems, such as the suction cups getting wet and detaching from the hot tub shell, providing a loose and / or wobbly connection, and so on.

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