Wellness facility for carrying out a wellness procedure

Abstract

Wellness facility (1) for carrying out a wellness procedure, comprising: - a cabin (2) for accommodating one or more persons, - a radiant arrangement with a number of inwardly directed radiant emitters (10) arranged on an inner side of the cabin (2) for irradiating the persons located in the cabin (2), and - an electrically conductive floor (13), wherein the electrically conductive floor (13) is designed to be grounded via an electrical conductor during the operation of the wellness facility (1), wherein the number of emitters (10) includes at least one IR emitter and at least one UV-B emitter, and wherein the emitter arrangement of the wellness facility (1) comprises one or more clusters (11, 11', 11''), in particular clusters that can be oriented differently, in which the number of emitters (10) is divided, and wherein the emitter arrangement of the wellness facility (1) comprises a central cluster (11), two lateral clusters (11') inclined towards the central cluster (11), and two upper clusters (11''), wherein the cabin (2) is essentially in the form of a hollow cylinder, and wherein the emitter arrangement is essentially located at one end, on a rear wall (6) of the cabin (2), wherein the emitters (10) arranged in the central cluster (11) and in the lateral clusters (11') are designed as IR emitters, and the emitters (10) arranged in the upper clusters (11) are designed as UV-B emitters, and wherein each of the clusters (11, 11', 11'') has its own mounting plate (12, 12', 12'') for arranging spotlights (10),and wherein the mounting plate (12) of the central cluster (11) is held on the inside of the rear wall (6) by means of a retaining device (15), the retaining device (15) comprising retaining rails (17) which connect the lateral clusters (11') and the upper clusters (11) to the central cluster (11), and wherein the retaining rails (17) are designed such that the lateral clusters (11') and the upper clusters (11'') can be moved along the retaining rails (17) and fixed in different positions.

Description

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to wellness facilities. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a wellness facility for performing a wellness procedure on one or more persons.

[0002] Wellness facilities such as saunas and solariums are well-known. Facilities with walk-in cabins for sauna use or sunbathing are particularly common. These facilities typically exhibit low efficiency or high energy consumption.

[0003] German patent application DE 10 2017 001 186 A1 describes a sleeping room with shielding against environmental influences, wherein the sleeping system comprises a base plate with a grounding device and a flat infrared panel arranged on an interior wall of the sleeping room. German patent application KR 20 0 252 234 Y1 describes a sauna which enables fast and efficient sauna bathing at low temperatures through the use of a jade coating inside the sauna. German patent application DE 10 2018 121 947 A1 describes a skin irradiation device for medical and cosmetic applications comprising a medical-cosmetic radiation-emitting arrangement with a beam tube. German patent application DE 10 2007 049 627 B4 describes a wellness sleeping room with a Faraday cage made of ferromagnetic sheet metal. The publication EP 2 168 632 A2 describes an infrared cabin for one person, wherein the infrared cabin has a column-like multifunctional element.Document CA 2,899,422 A1 describes an infrared heating panel system comprising a thermally and electrically insulating substrate, a busbar, an IR heating element mounted on the substrate, and a feedback element electrically connected to the busbar and the IR heating element. Document US 2019 / 0110,339 A1 describes a system with a heating element comprising multiple heating elements and an electromagnetic radiation reducing device.

[0004] One objective of the embodiments of the present disclosure is to provide a wellness system characterized by low energy consumption and an enhanced wellness effect. A wellness effect is characterized, in particular, by an increase in physical, mental, and / or emotional well-being.

[0005] To solve this task, a wellness facility is provided for carrying out a wellness procedure, following a first aspect. The wellness facility is specifically designed to perform the wellness procedure on one or more people, particularly simultaneously.

[0006] The wellness facility includes a cabin for one or more people. The wellness facility also includes a heater arrangement with a number of inward-facing heaters mounted on the inside of the cabin to irradiate the people inside. The heaters may be specifically designed to induce a wellness effect in one or more people.

[0007] The wellness facility also includes an electrically conductive floor, which is designed to be grounded via an electrical conductor or busbar during operation of the facility. In the simplest case, the electrically conductive floor is connected to the protective conductor provided by the electrical system on which the wellness facility is powered. However, grounding can also be achieved via a grounding rod or by grounding the room or building in which the wellness facility is located.

[0008] Due to the grounding of the electrically conductive floor, any electrostatic charge that may accumulate on the bodies of the people in the cabin can be dissipated via the floor. This also reduces the influence of electromagnetic fields on the people in the cabin. It has been found that the electrically conductive floor ensures that the wellness procedure is not, or is less, affected by electrostatic charge and / or electromagnetic fields.

[0009] In some embodiments, the floor has an electrically conductive base plate, particularly made of metal. The base plate can be made of copper and / or steel, especially stainless steel. In some embodiments, the base plate is made of silver-plated and / or tin-plated stainless steel. Silver-plating or tin-plating the stainless steel improves the electrical conductivity and electrical contact of the base plate, and thus the grounding of the floor.

[0010] The system includes at least one infrared (IR) emitter and at least one ultraviolet B (UVB) emitter. The IR emitter allows occupants to be exposed to beneficial infrared radiation. Additionally, the infrared radiation heats the cabin's interior, enabling the wellness facility to function as a sauna. UVB radiation, particularly in contrast to harmful UVC radiation, has a health-promoting effect by stimulating vitamin D production in the skin. When the IR and UVB emitters are combined, the wellness facility can be used as both a sauna and a solarium.

[0011] The emitter arrangement of the wellness facility comprises one or more clusters, which can be oriented differently, and within which the emitters are distributed. In particular, a cluster can contain one or more emitters, which can be of the same type and / or different types. The different orientations or directional adjustability of individual clusters allow the emitters' radiation pattern to be optimally adjusted for irradiating the people in the cabin or procedure room. This enables the desired wellness effect to be achieved even with low electrical power from the emitters.

[0012] The wellness facility's emitter arrangement comprises a central cluster, two lateral clusters inclined towards the central cluster, and two upper clusters. The inclination of the lateral clusters relative to the central clusters increases the radiation density in the central area of ​​the cabin where people are located, thus enhancing the effect of the emitters on the human body.

[0013] The cabin is essentially shaped like a hollow cylinder or barrel. The cylindrical geometry improves thermal management and is also cost-effective to manufacture, particularly due to low material consumption.

[0014] The emitter arrangement is located at a first end, on a rear wall, of the cabin or its interior. The emitters in the central and side clusters are designed as IR emitters, while those in the upper clusters are designed as UV-B emitters. Specifically, the emitters can be mounted on the inside of the flat inner wall at the first end of the cylindrical base. This flat inner wall can thus serve as a mounting surface for the emitters.Each of the clusters has its own mounting plate for arranging spotlights, the mounting plate of the central cluster being held on the inside of the rear wall by means of a retaining device, the retaining device comprising retaining rails which connect the lateral clusters and the upper clusters to the central cluster, the retaining rails being designed such that the lateral clusters and the upper clusters can be moved along the retaining rails and fixed in different positions.

[0015] In some embodiments, the wellness facility includes at least one reflector arranged in the cabin for reflecting the radiation generated by the emitters. In particular, the at least one reflector can be arranged at a second end of the cabin opposite the first end. The at least one reflector ensures, in particular, that the persons in the interior or procedure room are irradiated as evenly as possible from all sides, even without having to change their position during the procedure.

[0016] In some embodiments, the at least one reflector comprises at least one free-form reflector. Free-form reflectors allow the radiation pattern of the reflected radiation to be precisely adjusted to achieve the most uniform irradiation possible.

[0017] In some embodiments, the wellness facility features electromagnetic (EM) shielding. Specifically, the wellness facility can be designed essentially as a Faraday cage to shield against external EEM fields. Furthermore, internal sources of EEM radiation, such as electrical wiring, control electronics, the emitters, and / or electronic devices, can be largely shielded, if necessary, by electrically conductive sheathing. The EEM shielding ensures, in particular, that the wellness procedure is not affected by external or internal EEM fields. The EEM shielding can be implemented, for example, with a metallic foil or wire mesh.

[0018] The cabin can be made at least partially, and in particular substantially, of wood, with the inside of the cabin body being formed at least in some areas by a sanded and polished spruce wood surface. In some embodiments, Swiss pine and / or cedar are also used as the material for the cabin body. In particular, the spruce wood surface sanded and / or polished in two opposite directions has proven to be especially reflective.

[0019] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying figures. The same reference numerals are used in the figures for identical or equivalently functioning parts. Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a wellness facility according to an exemplary embodiment, Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic top view of a horizontal cross-section of a wellness facility according to a further embodiment, and Fig. Figure 3 schematically shows a radiator arrangement according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0020] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a wellness facility according to an exemplary embodiment. The wellness facility 1 comprises a cabin 2 with a first end 3 and a second end 4 opposite the first end 3. In the illustrated embodiment, the cabin 2 is essentially barrel-shaped or in the form of a hollow cylinder. The cabin 2 has a front wall 5, a rear wall 6 opposite the front wall 5, and a side wall 7. For clarity, the illustration of the Fig. 1. A part of the side wall 7 of cabin 2 was cut out.

[0021] A door 8 with a handle 9 is provided on the front wall 5. A number of spotlights 10 are arranged on the inside of the rear wall 6. The spotlights 10 are divided into a central cluster 11 and two lateral clusters 11'. Each of the clusters 11, 11' has its own mounting plate 12, 12' for arranging spotlights 10. In some embodiments, the mounting plates 12, 12' of the central cluster 11 and the lateral clusters 11' are independently adjustable or alignable.

[0022] The wellness facility 1 further comprises a base plate 13 on which a seat 14 or a stool is placed. The base plate 13 is made of an electrically conductive material and is designed to be grounded by an electrical conductor or rail (not shown). In some embodiments, UGINOX steel is used as the base plate material. UGINOX is a registered trademark of Aperam SA. The base plate made of UGINOX steel exhibits high robustness, high oxidation resistance, and low contact resistance. It is also particularly easy to maintain, especially to clean.

[0023] In the illustrated embodiment, the cabin is essentially made of spruce wood, with the interior of the cabin body partially formed by a sanded and polished spruce wood surface. In some embodiments, Swiss pine and / or cedar are used as the material for the cabin's base. In particular, the spruce wood surface sanded and / or polished in two opposite directions has proven to be exceptionally reflective. A scraper is drawn across the sanded spruce wood surface at least once in one direction and at least once in the opposite direction, thereby achieving a particularly high degree of reflectivity. In some embodiments, the cabin will be at least partially made of fabric or designed as a pop-up tent. Such a cabin is particularly easy to transport.

[0024] Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic cross-section in plan view of a wellness facility according to a further embodiment. In the embodiment of the Fig. The spotlights 10 are also divided into clusters 11, 11', each with a mounting plate 12, 12'. The mounting plate 12 of the central cluster 11 is attached or held by means of a retaining device 15 on the inside of the rear wall 6 at the second end 4 of the cabin 2. In the top view of the Fig. Figure 2 clearly shows the inclined position or orientation of the lateral clusters 11' relative to the central cluster 11. This inclined position of the lateral clusters 11' causes the radiation emitted by the lateral clusters 11' to be directed essentially towards the center of the interior space or towards the people located therein. In the exemplary embodiment of the Fig. 2 The wellness facility 1 includes reflectors 16, which are arranged internally at the first end 3 and are designed to capture a portion of the radiation emitted by the lamps 10 and direct it towards the center of the room or towards the person(s) located in the room. By aligning the clusters 11, 11' or the lamps 10, and additionally by adjusting the reflectors 16, the irradiation of the persons located in the interior of the wellness facility can be improved. In particular, the radiation dose delivered to the skin of the persons can be increased, thus increasing the overall efficiency of the wellness facility 1. In some embodiments, the reflectors are free-form reflectors. Free-form reflectors allow the radiation pattern of the reflected radiation to be precisely adjusted to achieve uniform irradiation.

[0025] Fig. Figure 3 schematically shows a spotlight arrangement according to one embodiment. The spotlight arrangement of the Fig. 3 essentially corresponds to the one in Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows two emitter arrangements, each comprising two upper clusters 11'' in addition to the aforementioned lateral clusters 11'. Each upper cluster 11'' has a mounting plate 12'' with an emitter 10 mounted on it. In some embodiments, the mounting plates 12, 12', 12'' have the same and / or similar surface finish or reflective properties as the inner wall of the base body, so that they blend harmoniously into the interior without compromising the aesthetics and overall efficiency of the system.

[0026] In the illustrated embodiment, the emitters 10 arranged in the central clusters 11 and in the lateral clusters 11' are designed as IR emitters, while the emitters 10 arranged in the upper clusters 11'' are designed as UV-B emitters. It should be noted that in the illustrated embodiment, the upper clusters 11'' each comprise only a single emitter 10. In some embodiments, the upper clusters can comprise two or more identical and / or different emitters. In principle, the IR emitters and UV-B emitters can occur in any combination, with the following being Fig. The arrangement shown in point 3 has proven to be particularly advantageous with regard to the radiation characteristics and the wellness effect.

[0027] The mounting device 15 comprises retaining rails 17, which connect the lateral clusters 11' and the upper clusters 11'' to the central cluster 11. The retaining rails 17 hold the individual clusters 11, 11', and 11'' together, allowing the entire assembly to be easily mounted. In some embodiments, the retaining rails are designed such that the lateral clusters 11' and / or the upper clusters 11'' can be moved along the retaining rails 17 or fixed in different positions. The clusters 11, 11', and 11'' can also include one or more joints for adjusting the alignment angles of the spotlights 10. The retaining rails 17 and the joints allow, in particular, for the adjustment of an optimized spotlight configuration.

[0028] Cabin 2 can be entered through door 9. The floor panel 13 serves as the floor, and the seating unit 14 can be used as a chair and / or lounger. During operation of the wellness facility 1, the emitters 10 can be activated individually, in clusters, or simultaneously. Activating the IR emitters generates IR radiation, which reaches the skin of the people in cabin 2 and has a beneficial effect. The IR radiation also heats the cabin, allowing the wellness facility to function as a sauna. Due to the reflective properties of the interior wall of cabin 2 and the reflectors 16, the people in the cabin are additionally irradiated by the reflected radiation, thus intensifying the sauna effect and causing them to sweat more quickly. The UV-B emitters can be activated simultaneously or separately, allowing the wellness facility to also be used as a solarium.

[0029] The wellness system 1 may further include one or more additional wellness devices, which may be operated individually and / or simultaneously with the emitters 10. In some embodiments, the wellness system includes a magnetic field generator for generating static and / or pulsed magnetic fields. In particular, the magnetic field generator may be designed to generate so-called Klein fields (registered trademark of German Health Technology GmbH).

[0030] Wellness facility 1 may also include an audio system with one or more loudspeakers for generating acoustic signals and / or music. The acoustic signals or music can be used to achieve a positive audiotherapeutic effect, particularly as an accompaniment to the procedure, thereby increasing the efficiency of the wellness treatment.

[0031] In some embodiments, the wellness system 1 includes a negative ion source for generating negative ions. Particularly in combination with other wellness measures, such as IR radiation, sauna effect, UV-B radiation, Klein fields, and music, the negative ions can further enhance the wellness effect. In some embodiments, the negative ions are generated in an ion source in the form of a crystal vapor lamp, whereby the negative ions can be distributed throughout the cabin interior along with the vapor. The vapor reduces the electrical resistance of the air in the cabin, allowing any electrostatic charge to be dissipated more quickly and efficiently via the floor plate 13. Electromagnetic fields that reduce the wellness effect can also be attenuated by the vapor.

[0032] Due to the directional radiation, reflective properties, and favorable cabin geometry described above, Wellness Unit 1 exhibits high energy efficiency, allowing for a greater wellness effect with the same electrical power consumption. Consequently, a specific wellness effect is achieved with lower energy consumption or in a shorter time. The other wellness devices described can also reduce energy consumption in the same way. After a wellness session, the UGINOX panel can simply be wiped with a towel, making it easy to remove any dirt and / or sweat from Wellness Unit 1.

[0033] Although at least one exemplary embodiment has been shown in the preceding description, various changes and modifications can be made. The embodiments mentioned are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope, applicability, or configuration of this disclosure in any way. Rather, the preceding description provides the person skilled in the art with a plan for implementing at least one exemplary embodiment, whereby numerous changes can be made to the function and arrangement of elements described in an exemplary embodiment without departing from the scope of protection of the appended claims and their legal equivalents. Furthermore, according to the principles described herein, several modules or several products can also be combined to obtain additional functions. Reference symbol list 1 Wellness facility 2 cabins 3 first end 4 second end 5 front wall 6 rear wall 7 Side wall 8 Door 9 handle 10 spotlights 11 central clusters 11' lateral cluster 11 upper cluster 12 Mounting plate 12' Mounting plate 12'' mounting plate 13 Base plate 14 Seating device 15 Holding device 16 Reflector 17 retaining rail

Claims

[1] Wellness facility (1) for carrying out a wellness procedure, comprising: - a cabin (2) for accommodating one or more persons, - a radiant arrangement with a number of inwardly directed radiant emitters (10) arranged on an inner side of the cabin (2) for irradiating the persons located in the cabin (2), and - an electrically conductive floor (13), wherein the electrically conductive floor (13) is designed to be grounded via an electrical conductor during the operation of the wellness facility (1), wherein the number of emitters (10) includes at least one IR emitter and at least one UV-B emitter, and wherein the emitter arrangement of the wellness facility (1) comprises one or more clusters (11, 11', 11''), in particular clusters that can be oriented differently, in which the number of emitters (10) is divided, and wherein the emitter arrangement of the wellness facility (1) comprises a central cluster (11), two lateral clusters (11') inclined towards the central cluster (11), and two upper clusters (11''), wherein the cabin (2) is essentially in the form of a hollow cylinder, and wherein the emitter arrangement is essentially located at one end, on a rear wall (6) of the cabin (2), wherein the emitters (10) arranged in the central cluster (11) and in the lateral clusters (11') are designed as IR emitters, and the emitters (10) arranged in the upper clusters (11) are designed as UV-B emitters, and wherein each of the clusters (11, 11', 11'') has its own mounting plate (12, 12', 12'') for arranging spotlights (10),and wherein the mounting plate (12) of the central cluster (11) is held on the inside of the rear wall (6) by means of a retaining device (15), the retaining device (15) comprising retaining rails (17) which connect the lateral clusters (11') and the upper clusters (11) to the central cluster (11), and wherein the retaining rails (17) are designed such that the lateral clusters (11') and the upper clusters (11'') can be moved along the retaining rails (17) and fixed in different positions. [2] Wellness facility (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the wellness facility (1) comprises at least one reflector (16) arranged in the cabin (2) of the wellness facility (1) for reflecting the radiation generated by the emitters (10). [3] Wellness facility (1) according to claim 2, wherein the at least one reflector (16) comprises at least one free-form reflector. [4] Wellness facility (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the wellness facility (1) has E / M shielding. [5] Wellness facility (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cabin (2) is formed at least partially, in particular substantially, of wood, and wherein the inside of a cabin body of the cabin (2) is formed at least partially by a sanded and polished spruce wood surface.

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