Freestanding roller for even distribution of hot water along the entire length of a wound fabric with filling aid
The cylindrical roller with micro-apertures or a porous structure addresses the challenge of uniform towel moistening and controlled heat emission, optimizing towel preparation for physical therapy by ensuring uniform moisture and dry outer surfaces.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025000604
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-14
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing methods for wetting towels fail to achieve uniform moistening of rolled towels without manual intervention or unrolling, and lack a method to keep the outside dry while allowing controlled water vapor diffusion.
A cylindrical roller with a cavity and micro-apertures or a porous structure that delivers water uniformly from the inside to the outside of a rolled towel, maintaining the outside dry and allowing controlled heat emission.
Achieves uniform moistening and controlled heat emission, optimizing towel preparation for physical therapy applications by ensuring the towel remains uniformly moist and dry on the outside, enhancing treatment efficiency and comfort.
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Abstract
Description
1. State of the art
[0001] In the area of towel moistening, there are currently various methods for keeping towels moist or moistening them. Spray bottles, wet wipes in containers, or mechanical moistening systems are often used. However, even moistening a rolled-up towel without manually distributing the water is not possible with these solutions. Existing methods can lead to uneven moisture in the towel or require constant re-moistening by the user.
[0002] To date, there is no known technology that allows a rolled-up towel to be moistened from the inside while the outside remains dry. This ensures that the water vapor can diffuse through the towel in a controlled manner without directly wetting the surface. This represents a significant advance over conventional methods. 2. The problem underlying the invention
[0003] The existing problem lies in the efficient and even moistening of a rolled-up towel without the user having to manually apply the water or unroll the towel multiple times. Uniform moistening from the inside out without directly wetting the surface is not possible with conventional means. Furthermore, the system must be easy and clean to handle and fill.
[0004] Furthermore, there is a need for a specific method for applying warm, moist towels in a physiotherapy context. Muscle tension can be relieved through targeted heat treatment, but preparing and heating the towels is often cumbersome and time-consuming. An efficient and simple solution for this purpose is currently unavailable. 3. The solution to the problem (the invention itself)
[0005] The invention relates to a cylindrical roller ( Fig. 1), which allows water to be released evenly from the inside to the outside of a rolled-up towel. The roll has a cavity inside 1 into which water can be poured. Through fine micro-openings 2 distributed over the entire surface or a porous structure, the water is continuously and evenly released onto the towel. A removable funnel ( Fig. 4) allows for clean and easy filling of the water. A removable stand ( Fig. 5) which stabilizes the roll in an upright position during filling.
[0006] The operating principle is based on a targeted backflow of the filled water through a constriction within the roll 3. This design ensures that the hot water does not immediately escape uncontrollably, but is gradually released into the rolled-up towel through small holes in the outer wall 2. This ensures continuous, even moistening and heating of the towel, enabling optimal use for physiotherapy applications.
[0007] The invention is specifically designed to be filled with hot water. This allows the towel to be heated directly from the inside, making it ideal for physiotherapy applications. Because the outside of the towel remains dry, the steam can diffuse through the material, ensuring pleasant, long-lasting heat without soaking the towel. This is a decisive advantage over conventional methods, which distribute moisture uncontrollably. 4. The benefits achieved
[0008] Even moistening: The water is released gradually from the inside to the outside, so that the towel remains evenly moist.
[0009] Optimal preparation for physiotherapy treatments: Targeted heat release relaxes the muscles, increasing treatment effectiveness. Targeted steam release: The outside remains dry, allowing moisture to diffuse outward through the towel in a controlled manner.
[0010] Easy handling: The removable funnel ( Fig. 4) makes it easier to refill the water without spilling.
[0011] Stability when filling: The removable stand ( Fig. 5) the roll remains upright, which makes filling easier.
[0012] Versatile application: The invention is suitable for physiotherapy practices and private use.
[0013] An embodiment of the invention is described with reference to Fig. 1 to 5. They show: Fig. 1 the cylindrical roller with cavity Fig. 2 the section of the constriction through cross-section of the roll Fig. 3 the view from below of the roll Fig. 4 the funnel Fig. 5 the stand with base plate List of reference symbols 1 opening for funnel 2 holes in roll 3 Narrowing in roll 4 Opening in roll for inserting the stand 5 Bottom of the roll 6 Opening for water inlet 7 Stand with recess for form fit with roller 8 Base plate stand
Claims
[1] Roll for winding up a towel, which has a funnel and a stand, characterized by that the roll has holes 2 or porous openings. [2] Roller according to claim 1, characterized by that the arrangement of the holes 2 is symmetrical and the number becomes smaller in the lower area. [3] Roller according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the hole size 2 is at least 0.5 mm, maximum 1.5 mm and preferably 1 mm [4] Roller according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that there is a constriction 3 to 20% of the outer diameter in the middle. [5] Roller according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the diameter is at least 15 mm, maximum 30 mm, preferably 25 mm and the height is at least 250 mm [6] Roller according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a funnel can be attached and removed by plugging it in. [7] Roller according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a stand 7 can be attached and removed again in a form-fitting manner by a rotating movement.