Therapy device

Abstract

Therapy device with a first container (102) in which a drivable treadmill (126) is located and which can be filled with a liquid, characterized in that - a first tank chamber (106, 108) is provided, from which the liquid can be introduced into the first container (102) and preferably returned therefrom, and that - an intermediate container (113; 200) is arranged between the first container (102) and the first tank space (106, 108).

Description

The present invention relates to a therapy device, in particular for animals such as horses, camels, dogs or the like.The therapy device according to the invention contains an aquatrainer, in which a treadmill is operated in a container which can be filled with water or another liquid. Such aquatrainers are known per se, as for example from Sascotec (see www.horsegym.com ).For operation of such an aquat trainer, it is necessary that there are corresponding premises. In addition, a water connection must be present for filling it. This can be part of the water network or can be supplied by a well, a tank or the like. Such an aquatrainer is usually used to treat injured or operated animals or to build their muscles. These can be transported only with great effort and also only with high risk, in particular when large animals are involved. Frequently, however, such an animal is located at a location where there are no suitable premises and / or there is no suitable water connection. It is therefore advantageous if the aquatrainer is transported to the animal to be treated with the least possible effort and / or can be set up at a corresponding location and operated there.German patent DE 39 11 370 C2 already discloses a water-fillable training pool for animals, such as horses in particular, which is intended to be usable at any desired location. Furthermore, U.S. Pat. No. 8,272,998 B2 describes a special treadmill system with a liquid tank.It is the object of the present invention to make possible a therapy device which contains an aquatraine as well as the associated water supply and in the process has a compact structure. This allows simple transport by means of a vehicle.This object is achieved by the device according to claim 1.The device according to the invention initially contains a first container, which can be filled with a liquid, such as in particular water, and in which a treadmill is located. Such a container is usually referred to as an aquatrainer and, in the exemplary embodiment described further below, also as a water basin. Furthermore, a first tank space is present, which can consist of one or more chambers. These can be designed in a variety of ways, such as, for example, as column tanks, floor tanks and / or the like. Liquid located in this tank space can be introduced into the aquatrainer. Preferably, a return of the liquid back into the tank space is also possible. An intermediate container is located between the aquatrainer and the tank space. This serves in particular as a buffer memory. In a special embodiment, it can also be designed in such a way that it filters the liquid during the introduction, i.e. during the filling of the aquat trainer, and / or during the possible return to the tanks. In such a case, it is also referred to below as a filter tank.In order that the liquid can be introduced or returned as desired, it is advantageous to provide valves which are opened or closed depending on the operating state.It is conceivable that the aquatrainer and the first tank space are arranged such that the liquid flows into the aquatrainer due to the hydrostatic pressure. However, it is advantageous if a pump is provided which is arranged between the first tank space and the aquatrainer. This can therefore be arranged before or after the intermediate container. Between it and the containers or the tank space, valves or further means can also be present.It has proven to be useful if a second tank space is present in addition to the first tank space. This can likewise consist of one or more chambers and serve for the intermediate storage of the liquid. In the exemplary embodiment described further below, it is realized by a front floor tank ( 110) and a rear floor tank ( 112) and is also referred to there as such.For safe and simple operation of the therapy device, a control device can also be provided, which can actuate at least individual ones of the valves and / or the pump that may be present depending on the operating state.For the simplest possible transport of the therapy device, the latter can be arranged in a container which is designed as a commercially available container or the like. It is also possible to mount the therapy device firmly on a vehicle, such as a truck, a railway car, a ship or the like.Further details and advantages of the present invention are described below with the aid of the figures. The following are shown: FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of an aquatrainer device in a transportable container FIG. 2 shows the device from FIG. 1 without the transportable container FIG. 3 shows the container from FIG. 1 FIG. 4 is a top view of the aquatrainer in the transportable container FIG. 5 is a rear view of the aquatrainer without the transportable container FIG. 6 shows a perspective view from below of the aqua trainer device without the transportable container FIG. 7 shows the sealing of the front door 116 FIG. 8 shows the structure of the filter tank FIG. 9 shows the piping of the Aquatrainer device FIG. 10 shows an alternative embodiment of the filter tank and its piping FIG. 11 is a side view of a treadmill with a damped floor FIG. 12 is a top view of a treadmill with a damped ground.The preferred embodiment relates to an aquatrainer device 100. This is designed here in such a way that it can be transported in a simple manner by being located in a container 10, which is shown in particular in FIGS. 1 and 3. The container 10 can preferably be raised by suitable means and moved by means of a vehicle and has a front wall 12, a rear wall 14, a right side wall 16 and a left side wall 18. The front wall 12 has a front opening 20 and the rear wall 14 has a rear opening 22, the right side wall 16 has a right opening 24 and the left side wall 18 has a left opening 26, and the container 10 also has an underbody 19 which is preferably of trough-shaped configuration. Furthermore, an upper cover is preferably present, which is not shown here for reasons of clarity.FIGS. 1 and 4 show the container 10 together with the aquatrainer device 100, which is also shown separately from different perspectives in FIGS. 2, 5 and 6.The aquatrainer 100 includes various devices, such as a water basin 102 having a water-proof base 104 in the lower portion thereof, which will be discussed in more detail below. Furthermore, a front water tank 106 and a rear water tank 108 as well as a front bottom tank 110 and a rear bottom tank 112 as well as a filter tank 113 are provided. The floor tanks 110, 112 are each ramp-shaped in their upper region. The water basin 102 is supported on a plurality of adjustable feet 114 (specifically six here), by means of which it can be positioned in a desired position, such as in particular in a horizontal position. In the preferred embodiment, the feet 114 project downward out of the underbody 19 of the container 10, such that the position and also the position of the water basin 102 can be adjusted within specific limits independently of the position or position of the container 10. The feet 114 also serve as a fastening of the water basin 102 to the underbody 19 of the container 10.In the preferred embodiment, the two floor tanks 110, 112 also project into the region below the underbody 19, which is indicated in FIG. 1 by the references 110 aand 112 a, respectively. This allows the downward space to be effectively utilized to store more water.The water tanks 106, 108 are preferably arranged and / or configured such that they are each located in one of the corners of the container 10 and at least a part of them is located above the water basin 102.Water which is to be stored therein must be pumped up accordingly. The hydrostatic pressure can be used at least partially for filling the water basin 102. If necessary, a pump 150 may be turned on (see also FIG. 9 ).The water basin 102 has a basin front wall 115 with an inlet opening, which is closed here by a front door 116. Furthermore, a basin rear wall 117 with an outlet opening is provided, which is closed here by a rear door 118. Also provided are a right basin sidewall 120 and a left basin sidewall 122. The doors 116, 118 may both be opened and closed such that they are water tight and water or other liquid cannot escape from the water basin 102. Hinges 116 sand 118 s(the latter not shown here) and closures 116 vand 118 vare provided for this purpose. The lower edges are rounded, as indicated for the front door 116 by reference 116 a. In addition, the doors 116, 118 are provided with seals that are inflatable and thereby allow a particularly tight seal (see also FIG. 7 ). Both side walls 120, 122 are preferably configured identically. They are mechanically supported by supporting struts 124-here in each case specifically two pieces per side wall. The side walls 120, 122 have in the lower region a transparent part 120 aand 122 a(the latter not shown here), which makes it possible to see there from outside the water basin 102.The base 104 is described below in particular with the aid of FIGS. 2 and 6.The base 104 has a treadmill 126 in its interior. This is essentially guided by a drive roller 128 and by a rear deflection roller 130. Furthermore, a support roller 132 is provided, which prevents the treadmill 126 from sagging too far downward. By means of suitable drive devices, which preferably contain an electric motor with an interposed gear (not shown here), the drive roller 128 can be set in rotation and thus drive the treadmill 126. It should be noted that the base 104 is shown here in the figures so as to be open downward only for the sake of better illustration. In fact, the base 104 is watertightly closed downwardly by a cover plate not shown here. This allows water for the water basin 102 to be introduced and discharged in the area of the base. In addition, it is achieved that the treadmill 126 can move in the water when the water basin 102 together with its base 104 is correspondingly filled. The base 104 also has a row of closable inspection openings 134 (specifically six pieces here). This makes it possible for the inner region of the base 104, or means contained therein, to be easily viewed and optionally also repaired.The base 104 includes a cover plate 104 a(see FIG. 2 ) having substantially the same height as the upper edge of the treadmill 126 and dispensing with the area in which the treadmill 126 is disposed.FIG. 7 shows symbolically, using the example of the front door 116, a preferred seal for both doors 116, 118. The front door 116 is closed and has at its outer edge a door seal 140, which can preferably be inflated via a corresponding hose by means of a pump (both not shown here). The door seal 140 fits laterally against a supporting edge 142 and at the bottom against the cover plate 104 a. The supporting edge 142 has a rounded course in the lower region towards the cover plate 104 a, so that the door seal 140 can run without a bend and thus adapt itself optimally. This door seal also makes it possible that, when the door 116 is open, the inlet opening can be realized on the cover plate 104a without trip edge. The same applies analogously to the rear door 118.FIG. 8 symbolically shows the structure of the filter tank 113. The latter contains in its interior a filter 144 which runs substantially horizontally through the tank 113 and thus divides the latter into a first space 113 sand a second space 113 d. In the preferred embodiment, the filter 144 is realized by a metal foil having a plurality of openings with a size of about 300 μm and fixed by a frame inside the filter tank 113. By means of a lower connecting piece u, the first space 113s is connected to the outside. In normal operation, a pump 150 is connected thereto (see FIG. 9 ). By means of upper stubs o 1,..., o 4, the second space 113 dmay be connected to the bottom tanks 110, 112 and to various valves (see FIG. 9 ).FIG. 9 symbolically shows the piping for the aquatrainer device 100. In this case, various lines, which can be designed as hoses, pipes and / or the like and can conduct a liquid, such as in particular clean and contaminated water, are connected to the named connections u and o 1,..., o 4, respectively, the pump 150 and a multiplicity of valves.The connector u is connected to a first connection of the pump 150, the second connection of which leads to a first connection of a first valve 152 and of a second valve 154, respectively. The second connection of the first valve 152 leads to a line which connects the two water tanks 106, 108 to one another. The second connection of the second valve 154 is connected via a line to the water basin 102, specifically to its base 104, and to the first connection of a third valve 156 and a fourth valve 158, respectively. The second connection of the third valve 156 leads to a connection z via which water can be introduced or discharged from the outside. The second port of the fourth valve 158 leads to the upper connector o 4. The upper stubs o2 and o3 are connected to pipes connecting the second space 113d of the filter tank 113 to the bottom tanks 110 and 112, respectively. The upper connector o1 is connected to the first port of a fifth valve 160 whose second port leads to the line connecting the two tanks 106 and 108.It should be noted that the stubs u, o 1,... o 4 shown in FIGS. 8, 9 are only illustrated for better understanding of the piping. In preferred embodiments, at least individual ones of the upper stubs o 1,... o 4 can be replaced by fitting coupling pieces, such as T-pieces or the like, being provided in the line system. In addition, it is possible for at least individual ones of the stubs u, o 1,... o 4 to be replaced by corresponding configurations of the devices connected to the associated openings; this applies, for example, to the valves 158 and 160 and the pump 150.The connections to the tanks 106, 108, 110, 112 and to the water basin 102 that are not shown here are preferably located in the lower region, so that a virtually complete emptying is possible if required. For reasons of clarity, ventilation openings in the tanks mentioned are not shown.A control device 136 is provided for controlling the treadmill 126-or the associated drive means-and for controlling the pump 150 and the valves 152-160. This has in particular suitable input means, control or regulating means and associated outputs, via which the mentioned devices can be controlled wirelessly and / or via suitable cables. Such means are not shown here for reasons of clarity. At least individual ones of the valves, such as in particular the third valve 156, can also be designed as manual valves which can be manually actuated if required.The described aquatrainer device 100 can be used in particular for the movement therapy of animals who are injured or whose muscles are to be built up or strengthened. The present invention is described below with reference to the treatment of a horse, but is not limited thereto.The treatment of a horse to be treated on the treadmill 126 is usually carried out when water is located in the water basin 102. Since the aquatrainer device 100 is of compact construction, it can preferably be transported together with the container 10 in a relatively simple manner to a location where the horse to be treated is located. To be in situ independent, the tanks 106, 108 are usually initially filled with water, which during operation can be introduced into the water basin 102 and also returned again. Such filling is preferably effected before the aqua trainer is transported to the treatment site. However, if required, it can also be carried out on site by means of suitable devices and fed from the conventional water line network, a well, an external water tank and / or the like.For the treatment of a horse, the following steps are usually carried out: 1. the horse is first guided through the front opening 20 along the arrow E into the container 10. 2. the horse is guided into the empty water basin 102 via the front bottom tank 110 with the front door 116 opened and the rear door 118 closed. Since the rear part of the front floor tank 110 has substantially the same height as the cover plate 104 aof the base 104 and thus also the height of the upper region of the treadmill 126, the horse does not need to overcome any step in the entry region of the water basin 102. Due to the special design of the doors and their seals (see FIG. 7 ), it is also possible to dispense with a door sill customary hitherto. 3. arriving in the water container 102, the horse stands with its coughings from above on the treadmill 126. 4. the front door 116 is closed and the inflatable seal 140 is filled with air by suitable means. This closing operation can be carried out automatically if sensors are provided which detect the position of the horse and whose signals serve for the control device 136 to actuate means for closing the front door 116. 5. the drive means of the treadmill 126 are subsequently controlled, so that the treadmill is set in motion and the horse is excited to corresponding motions. Preferably, the treadmill 126 is driven such that it is moved in the upper region, i.e., where the horse is standing with its coughing, counter to the direction of the arrow E, so that the horse is excited to go forward (in the direction E) without actually moving. This step can be carried out automatically if the necessary sensors are present and their signals are evaluated for controlling the drive means of the treadmill 126. 6.To direct the water in the tanks 106, 108 into the water basin 102, the control device 136 controls the valves 154 and 160 to be opened; the valves 152 and 158 are closed, on the other hand, as is the valve 156. In addition, the pump 150 is controlled. Such control causes the water in the tanks 106, 108 to enter the second space 113d of the filter tank 113. Due to the filter 144, any contaminants remain in the second space 113 d, and only filtered water can enter the first space 113 sand thus to the connection piece u, where the pump 150 generates a negative pressure. At its second connection, on the other hand, there is an overpressure, so that the water can pass through the opened valve 154 into the water basin 102. The pump 150 is activated until the desired fill level is reached. Since the tanks 106, 108 are designed and arranged in such a way that, with a high filling level, the water surface is situated significantly above the inlet of the water basin 102, it is possible that the operation of the pump 150 can first be dispensed with. This makes it possible to avoid unnecessary noises which could possibly irritate the horse. The water to be introduced can also be treated, in particular tempered, by suitable means as desired. The introduction of the water can take place automatically if sensors are also present which detect when the doors 116, 118 are closed in a watertight manner and these sensor signals are used by the control device 136 for controlling the mentioned means. 7. after the desired water level is reached, the pump 150 is turned off and the valves 152- 160 are controlled to be closed. Thus, water cannot flow to and escape from the water basin 102. This step can also be carried out automatically if sensors are present which detect the predetermined water fill level and if their signals are used accordingly to actuate the means mentioned. 8. when therapy is to be ended, the control device 136 first controls the driving means of the treadmill 126 to be stopped. This can be done automatically if means are present which record the time that has elapsed since the beginning of step 7 and compare this with a predetermined setpoint value. 9. the pump 150 is then switched on and the valves 152 and 158 are opened; the other valves remain closed. Such an activation results in a negative pressure in the first space 113 sand also in the second space 113 d. This causes the water present in the water basin 102 to flow through the open valve 158 through the second space 113 dinto the first space 113 sand thereby to be filtered. Thus, relatively clean water is present in the first space 113s and relatively dirty water is present in the second space 113d. The filtered water passes back into the tanks 106, 108 via the pipe u, the pump 150 and the open valve 152. The pump 150 is activated until the water basin 102 is emptied. This step can be initiated automatically quasi simultaneously with step 8. 10. the rear door 118 is then opened, so that the horse can leave the water basin 102 and also the container 10 along the arrow direction A via the rear tank 112. This step can be carried out automatically by evaluating sensor signals whose values represent the water level in the water basin.The bottom tanks 110, 112 serve as balance tanks in the operation of the aquatrainer 100. Excess water that the filter tank 113 cannot absorb immediately flows into the tanks 110, 112 via the stubs o2, o3. The negative pressure inside the filter tank 113 generated by the pump 150 allows the water present in the bottom tanks 110, 112 to be suctioned off again.The individual steps can of course also be initiated manually by a user (therapist). This can monitor not only the respective state of the plant, but also the state of the horse. For this purpose, the container 10 is designed in such a way that it can be walked on. Due to the transparent parts 120 a, 122 ain the side walls 120 and 122, respectively, lower body parts of the horse, such as in particular feet and legs, can be observed well during therapy. By the placement of the lateral openings 24, 26 in the side walls 16, 18 of the container 10, the lower body parts of the horse can also be observed from outside the container 10.Figure 10 shows an alternative embodiment of the filter tank, here reference 200, with the associated piping. The alternative filter tank 200 has a first opening 201 which is connected to the water basin 102 by means of suitable lines via a first valve 210. A second port 202 is connected to a sewer 214 via a second valve 212. A third port 203 is connected to a tee 220 via a bidirectional pump 216 and a third valve 218. This in turn is connected via a fourth valve 222 to a supply water line 224 and via a fifth valve 226 to the tanks 106, 108. The compensation tanks 110, 112 can be connected to a fourth opening 204.Inside the filter tank 200 is a screen filter 244, which is here cup-shaped and preferably made of metal and has openings of approximately 300 μm. This shape is preferred, but can also be designed differently, such as, for example, semi-spherical, conical or the like. It is also possible to use a different material or openings of different sizes. The screen filter 244 divides the interior of the filter tank 200 into a first space 200 sin which relatively clean water is present in normal operation and a second space 200 din which relatively dirty water is present in normal operation. This will be discussed in more detail below.Between the third opening 203 and the screen filter 244 is a bearing 228 by which a pipe arrangement 230 is rotatably mounted and is also connected in line with the third opening 203. FIG. 10 ashows an enlarged view thereof. The tube assembly 230 includes a vertical tube 232 and also a series of cross tubes 234. The former is connected to the bearing 228. The cross tubes 234 are shown here horizontally and each have a nozzle 236 at each of their two ends. These are arranged on the transverse tubes 234 in each case in such a way that their openings point at least partially in the clockwise direction. This is indicated in FIGS. 10 and 10a by corresponding arrow symbols--cross or point. Therefore, the nozzles 236a located to the left of the vertical tube 234 have an opening which leads into the plane of the drawing (each marked by a cross); on the other hand, the nozzles 236b to the right thereof each have an opening which faces out of the plane of the drawing (each marked by a dot).It should be appreciated that the cross tubes 234 need not all have the same orientation. They can also be offset relative to one another by a predetermined angle, such as 90 degrees, for example.The aquatrainer with the alternative filter tank 200 can be operated as follows, with reference also being made to the above-mentioned steps.To direct the water in the tanks 106, 108 into the water basin 102 (step 6), the valves 210, 218 and 226 are opened; the valves 212 and 222 are closed. Additionally, the pump 216 may be operated. The water thus flows in the direction of arrow a via the third connection 203 into the pipe arrangement 230, which is thereby moved in rotation in the counterclockwise direction, which is indicated by arrow R in FIG. 10 a. The water flowing out through the nozzles 236 flows through the screen filter 244 and further via the opening 201 into the water basin 102.When the desired water level in the water basin 102 is reached (step 7), all valves are closed and the pump 216 is also switched off.When the water is to be drained from the water basin 102 and directed back into the tanks 106, 108 (step 9), the valves 210, 218 and 226 are opened again. In addition, the pump 216 is controlled in such a way that the water flows along arrow b.After treatment with therapy, the water in the pool 102 is usually contaminated, particularly by fecal and debris previously present at the horse's coughs. This dirt is also introduced into the filter tank 200 together with the water, namely into the second space 200 d. However, the screen filter 244 substantially prevents the dirt from entering the first space 200 s, and thus back into the tanks 106, 108. The associated dirt particles partially settle on the screen filter 244 and partially float into the lower part of the filter tank 200 due to gravity.To clean the filter tank 200, the valve 212 is opened so that the dirty water can escape via the waste water line 214. Usually, in step 9, the screen filter 244 is also heavily soiled, so that there is the risk of it becoming clogged. This can be avoided or reversed by water flowing into the filter tank 200 along arrow a. This can be effected by an inflow from the tanks 106, 108 and / or by a supply of additional water via the inflow line 224. Thereby, water is sprayed through the nozzles 236 to the inside of the screen filter 244, whereby dirt present on the outside thereof can be removed as much as possible. In addition, the tube assembly 230 is rotated as described above. This additionally causes the incoming water to clean the screen filter 244 almost uniformly.FIG. 11 shows a treadmill 300 with a damped floor in a side view. Such an arrangement comprises a frame 310. On the transverse sides, there are a drive roller 312 or a deflection roller 314 and below the frame 310 a support roller 314. These rollers 310, 312, 314 guide a running belt 318, which is usually made of a rubber band. On top of the frame 310, but below the running belt 318, there is a support plate 320, also called running plate. This is preferably made of a thin sheet metal and can consist of a single part or can also be composed of several parts. Between the support plate 320 and the frame 310 there are a plurality of buffers 322, which are preferably implemented as rubber buffers. The support plate 320 is bolted to the frame 310 by one or more outboard rows of bumpers 322. FIG. 11 ashows an enlarged detail, in which the arrangement between frame 310, buffer 322, support plate 320 and treadmill 318 is made clear. FIG. 12 shows the treadmill 300 in a plan view. For the sake of clarity, the representation of the running belt 318 has been omitted.Treadmill 300 may be used as part of or independent of the above-described aquatrainer. The treadmill 300 performs the following function. The drive pulley 312 is rotated by suitable means, such as an electric motor with a gear connected thereto, thus driving the running belt 318, which is drawn over the support plate 320. Accordingly, an animal, such as a horse or the like, may walk over the walking belt 318. The lowering of the horse on the running belt 318 produces high impact forces, which are transmitted via the buffers 322 and sprung.The embodiments described represent preferred implementations. It is understood that further modifications and configurations are possible, such as in particular:The interior of the container 10 can be tempered (heated, cooled) and / or air-conditioned (air humidity) as desired during operation by means of suitable devices.The container 10 can be provided with holding means which make it possible-together with the aqua trainer device 100 contained therein-to be lifted in a simple manner by a cable winch, a crane or the like and subsequently securely fastened on or on a motor vehicle, so that a problem-free transport is possible. The container can also be designed as a commercially available container, such as, for example, as an ISO / sea container, ship container, roll container or the like.The aqua trainer 100 may be fixedly disposed in a vehicle such as a truck, a railroad car, a ship, or the like.Instead of the aquat trainer 100, only one walking trainer may be provided in the container 10. The water tanks 106, 108, 110, 112, 113 do not contain the aforementioned means for piping, such as lines, valves and pumps. However, these can be retrofitted if necessary.The inflatable seals of the doors 116, and / or 118 may be replaced by non-inflatable seals, which may be made of rubber or cellular rubber, for example. It is advantageous if the end face is actuated with a corresponding contact pressure, which can be effected, for example, mechanically-electrically, mechanically-pneumatically and / or mechanically-manually.The treadmill 126 may be configured such that its individual links consist of a lower portion and an upper portion and that buffers of an elastic material are disposed between these two portions. This allows an animal to be treated to experience a soft background and thus additionally to be physically secured.The orifices of the nozzles 236 may also be oriented counterclockwise. It is thus possible that a clockwise rotation is effected when liquid escapes.List of reference characters10 Transportable container 12 front wall of 10 14 rear wall of 10 16 right side wall of 10 18 left side wall of 10 19 underbody of 10 20 front opening of 10 22 rear opening of 10 24 right opening of 10 26 left opening of 10 100 Aquatrainer device 102 Water basin; first container 104 Base of 102 104 a Cover plate of 104 106 front water tank; front chamber of first tank space 108 rear water tank; rear chamber of first tank space 110 front bottom tank; front chamber of second tank space 112 rear bottom tank; rear chamber of second tank space 113 Filter tank; Intermediate container 113d second space of 113 113 113s first space of 113 114 feet 115 basin front wall 116 front door of 102 116a lower edges of front door 116 116s hinge of 116 116v closure of 116 117 basin rear wall 118 rear door of 102 118v closure of 118 120 right basin side wall 120a transparent part of 120 122 left basin side wall 124 support struts 126 treadmill 128 drive roller 130 idler roller 132 support roller 134 revision flaps 136 control device 140 door seal 142 support edge 144 filter 150 pump 152 first valve 154 second valve 156 third valve 158 fourth valve 160 fifth valve 200 alternative filter tank; Intermediate container 200 dSecond space of 200 200 sFirst space of 200 201First opening of 200 202Second opening of 200 203 Third opening of 200 204 Fourth opening of 200 210First valve 212Second valve 214 Wastewater line 216 Bidirectional pump 218 Third valve 220 T-piece 222 Fourth valve 224 Fresh water line 226 Fifth valve 228 Bearing 230 Pipe arrangement (rotatable) 232 Perpendicular pipe 234 Transverse pipes 236 a, b Nozzles 244 Screen filter 300 Moving belt with damped base 310 Frame 312 Drive roller 314 Deflection roller 316 Carrying roller 318 Moving belt 320 Carrying plate 322 Buffer A, E Arrow directions a, b Arrow directions R Rotation arrow u Lower connecting piece o 1,...o 4 Upper connecting piece z Connection

Claims

Therapy device having a first container (102), in which a drivable treadmill (126) is located, and which can be filled with a liquid, characterized in that - a first tank space (106, 108) is present, from which the liquid can be introduced into the first container (102) and preferably returned therefrom again, and in that - an intermediate container (113; 200) is arranged between the first container (102) and the first tank space (106, 108).Therapy device according to claim 1, characterised in that the intermediate container (113; 200) comprises a filter (144; 244) which divides the interior of the intermediate container (113; 200) into a first space (113s; 200s) and a second space (113d; 200d).Therapy device according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that a fifth valve (160) and a first valve (152) are arranged between the first tank space (106, 108) and the intermediate container (113; 200), wherein the fifth valve (160) is opened and the first valve (152) is closed for introducing the liquid into the first container (102), and the fifth valve (160) is closed and the first valve (152) is opened for returning the liquid.Therapy device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a fourth valve (158) and a second valve (154) are arranged between the first container (102) and the intermediate container (113; 200), wherein the fourth valve (158) is closed and the second valve (154) is opened for introducing the liquid into the first container (102), and the fourth valve (158) is opened and the second valve (154) is closed for returning the liquid.Therapy device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pump (150) is provided between the first tank space (106, 108) and the intermediate container (113).Therapy device according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterised in that the fifth valve (160) and the fourth valve (158) are connected to the second space (113d), and the first valve (152) and the second valve (154) are connected directly or - if present - to the first space (113s) via the pump (150).Therapy device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a second tank space (110, 112) is connected to the intermediate container (113) by a line.Therapy device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first container (102) has at least one door (116, 118), which in the open state opens an opening through which a living being to be treated can be moved into and / or out of the first container (102) and which is rounded in its lower region (116a) and is provided with an inflatable door seal (140).Therapy device according to one of Claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the valves (152, 154, 158, 160) and / or the pump (150) are designed such that they can be actuated by a control device (136).Therapy device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is located in a second container (10) which has fastening means by means of which it can be lifted and transported on a vehicle in a simple manner.Therapy device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a temperature control device is present which heats or cools down liquid which is introduced into the first container (102) to a predetermined temperature.Therapy device according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterised in that an air conditioning system is provided which heats or cools the air within the second container (10) to a predetermined temperature.Therapy device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed such that it can be used for the treatment of animals such as horses, camels, dogs, cows, elefants and the like.Treadmill (300) having a frame (310) and a treadmill (318) which is moved around the frame (310) by a drive roller (312), characterized in that a support plate (320) is arranged between the frame (310) and the treadmill (318), and in that at least one buffer (322) is situated between the frame (310) and the support plate (320), which buffer is preferably used for mounting the support plate (320) on the frame (310).

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