Bathing device

Abstract

The invention relates to a bathing device (1) comprising a frame (10) defining a basin (2) configured to hold a volume of water of less than 2m3, and a technical compartment (3) that houses a treatment system configured to treat the water in the basin (2), wherein the bathing device (1) comprises an outer belt (7) surrounding the frame (10), wherein the outer belt (7) is spaced apart from the frame (10) so as to define at least one functional space (EF), wherein the functional space (EF) is closed by a coping (5) connecting the frame (10) to the outer belt (5), wherein the frame (10) comprises a plurality of support members (6) attached to the upper end of the frame (10), wherein the coping (5) is attached to the support members (6), and wherein each support member (6) comprises an inner groove (64) configured to receive a liner (21).

Description

Bathing device

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of bathing and more particularly relates to a bathing device which comprises a basin to allow users to relax. The bath can in particular be used with water which can reach a temperature of 35°C.

[0002] In the prior art, a bathing device is already known from patent application US2019 / 0257103A1. Such a bathing device comprises an external enclosure, for example round in shape, in which is mounted a basin configured to receive water. The bathing device further comprises a treatment system, such as a pump or a filter, for treating the water in the basin. In a known manner, the treatment system generates noise pollution and extends externally to the external enclosure, which affects the overall aesthetic appearance and induces significant noise pollution that disturbs the rest of users.

[0003] The invention thus aims to eliminate at least some of these drawbacks by proposing a new type of bathing device. PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The invention relates to a bathing device comprising a frame defining a pool configured to receive a volume of water less than 2m3 and a technical housing in which a treatment system configured to treat the water in the pool is mounted, the bathing device comprising an outer belt surrounding the frame, the outer belt being spaced from the frame so as to delimit at least one functional space, the functional space being closed by a coping connecting the frame to the outer belt.

[0005] Thanks to the invention, the treatment system is integrated into the swimming device, which reduces its size and aesthetic appearance. In addition, the formation of an outer belt with a functional space makes it easier to install and replace the outer belt. Furthermore, such a functional space allows the installation of ancillary equipment such as lighting. Finally, the functional space advantageously allows the formation of a thermal insulation volume to limit heat loss from the pool. In addition, the functional space allows the formation of a ventilation space in which the thermal heat from the treatment system is used for thermal insulation purposes.

[0006] In one aspect, the frame includes a plurality of support members attached to the upper end of the frame, the coping being attached to the support members. The support members perform an interface function by allowing mechanical forces to be taken up while ensuring precise positioning of the coping.

[0007] According to one aspect, the frame comprising a dividing wall between the pool and the technical housing, at least one support member is fixed to the upper end of the dividing wall. This makes it possible to fix the liner in the pool in an optimal manner.

[0008] According to one aspect, each support member comprises an upper relief configured to cooperate with a lower relief of the coping stone. The positioning of the coping stone is thus stable and precise.

[0009] According to one aspect, each support member includes an interior groove configured to receive a liner.

[0010] In one aspect, the outer belt comprises a plurality of cover panels, preferably removable. This allows the aesthetic appearance to be varied while allowing convenient access to the technical housing. Preferably, the outer belt comprises cover panels around its entire periphery.

[0011] In one aspect, the outer belt includes a foot member including a mounting groove configured to receive a cover panel. The cover panels are thereby securely and precisely held.

[0012] In one aspect, the bathing device includes a plurality of retaining tabs mounted in the functional space to press at least one cover panel against an outer edge of the coping.

[0013] In one aspect, the bathing device comprises at least one lighting member mounted in the functional space.

[0014] According to one aspect, the frame comprises at least one ventilation opening fluidly connecting the technical housing to the functional space. This makes it possible, on the one hand, to cool the technical housing to protect the treatment system and, on the other hand, to heat the functional space to limit heat losses from the pool.

[0015] In one aspect, the water volume is less than 1m3. This limits water consumption while maintaining a small volume, thus allowing its installation in many locations. This low water volume also allows for a rapid and energy-efficient temperature rise.

[0016] In one aspect, the functional space extends peripherally. This allows for significant air circulation while also allowing for aesthetics to be worked on throughout the periphery. PRESENTATION OF FIGURES

[0017] The invention will be better understood upon reading the following description, given by way of example, and referring to the following figures, given by way of non-limiting examples, in which identical references are given to similar objects.

[0018] This is a schematic representation of a bathing device according to one embodiment.

[0019] This is a schematic representation of the chassis of the bathing device.

[0020] This is a schematic representation in longitudinal section of the bathing device.

[0021] This is a schematic side-sectional representation of the bathing facility.

[0022] This is a close-up schematic representation of the foot member for the lower mounting of a cover panel.

[0023] This is a schematic representation of the chassis after the mounting of the support members.

[0024] This is a schematic representation of a support organ.

[0025] This is a schematic representation of the frame after the coping has been installed.

[0026] This is a schematic representation of a step in the assembly of a roof panel.

[0027] This is a schematic representation of a cover panel retaining bracket.

[0028] This is a schematic representation of a step in the assembly of a damping and shimming joint allowing the elimination of play.

[0029] This is a schematic representation of the installation of a lighting unit in the functional space.

[0030] This is a schematic representation of a bathing device with a first type of cover panels.

[0031] This is a schematic representation of a bathing device with a second type of cover panels.

[0032] It should be noted that the figures set out the invention in detail to implement the invention, said figures can of course be used to better define the invention where appropriate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] The invention relates to a bathing device, in particular, capable of accommodating up to 6 people. With reference to the, the bathing device 1 comprises a basin 2 configured to receive a volume of water less than 2m3, preferably 1m3.

[0034] The bathing device 1 extends longitudinally along an X axis oriented from back to front, laterally along a Y axis oriented from left to right and vertically along a Z axis oriented from bottom to top.

[0035] Preferably, the bathing device 1 has a length of between 250cm and 400cm, a width of between 156cm and 250cm and a height of between 60cm and 85cm.

[0036] With reference to the, the bathing device 1 comprises a frame 10 defining a pool 2 configured to receive the volume of water and a technical housing 3 in which a treatment system 4 is mounted configured to treat the water of the pool 2. With reference to figures 3 and 4, the bathing device 1 further comprises an outer belt 7 surrounding the frame 10. The outer belt 7 is spaced from the frame 10 so as to delimit a functional space EF, the functional space EF being closed by a coping 5 connecting the frame 10 to the outer belt 7.

[0037] The different elements of the bathing device 1 will now be presented.

[0038] With reference to the, the frame 10 comprises vertical walls, in particular made by assembling aluminum profiles, making it possible to form an internal belt. The frame 10 further comprises a vertical separation wall 10S, at the interface between the basin 2 and the technical housing 3, which comprises openings so as to set up the suction and discharge ports allowing the circulation and treatment of the water. In this example, as illustrated in the, the separation wall 10S comprises two water discharge ports and two water suction ports. The upper water suction port is in the form of a skimmer.

[0039] With reference to the, the pool 2 has a length of between 160cm and 300cm, a width of between 120cm and 220cm and a height of between 60cm and 85cm. As illustrated in the, the pool 2 includes an internal step 22 to allow users to sit down. A liner 21 is mounted in the pool 2 to ensure its watertightness. The mounting of the liner 21 will be presented later.

[0040] In this example, with reference to the, the bathing device 1 comprises a technical housing 3 mounted at the rear end of the pool 2, in the extension of the latter. The technical housing 3 also has a rectangular shape in this example.

[0041] In this example, the technical housing 3 has the same height as the pool 2 and the same width. Preferably, the technical housing 3 has a length of between 60cm and 100cm.

[0042] A treatment system 4, configured to treat the water of the pool 2, is mounted in the technical housing 3. In this example, the treatment system 4 is configured to filter the water but also to heat it. For this purpose, the treatment system 4 comprises a water circuit connected on the one hand to one or more water outlets and to one or more water inlets. The water circuit comprises a filtration member, here connected to the upper water outlet, which is in the form of a filtration member known as a filter skimmer.

[0043] The treatment system 4 further comprises a drive pump and a water heating element, preferably an electric heater to limit noise pollution. The technical housing 3 further comprises an electrical box to power the drive pump and the electric heater. Preferably, a temperature sensor is provided to allow regulation of the water temperature.

[0044] Preferably, the treatment system 4 does not include a bubbler to generate bubbles in the basin 2 in order to reduce the noise generated and obtain a soothing experience for the users.

[0045] According to one aspect, the treatment system 4 may also comprise an overflow system configured to discharge excess water outside the bathing device 1 or into an integrated reservoir, for example, when too many users are present in the bath 2 simultaneously.

[0046] With reference to the, the frame 10 comprises ventilation openings 11 fluidly connecting the technical housing 3 to the functional space EF so as to allow the evacuation of calories from the treatment system 4, in particular, from the pump. The thermal heat from the treatment system 4 is used for the purposes of thermal insulation of the basin 2, which reduces the need for heating the water in the basin.

[0047] With reference to the, the technical housing 3 is closed by a closing panel 31 which extends, preferably, in the extension of the coping 5. The closing panel 31 comprises a hatch to allow maintenance access.

[0048] Preferably, the closing panel 31 comprises a control box for the treatment system 4

[0049] As illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the bathing device 1 comprises an outer belt 7 surrounding the frame 10, the outer belt 7 being spaced from the frame 10 so as to delimit a functional space EF, the functional space EF being closed by a coping 5 connecting the frame 10 to the outer belt 7.

[0050] Preferably, as illustrated in figures 3 and 4, the functional space EF extends peripherally around the frame 10 so as to form an enclosure making it possible to isolate the noise from the treatment system 4 but also to allow the practical mounting of an external belt 7 which can be adapted to personalize the bathing device 1. The functional space EF makes it possible to form a thermal insulation enclosure which makes it possible to limit the heat losses from the pool 2.

[0051] Preferably, thermal insulation members are positioned in the functional space EF so as to reduce heat losses from the pool 2. According to one aspect, the thermal insulation members are in the form of plates, in particular, made of polystyrene. According to a preferred aspect, in order to reduce thermal bridges with the ground, insulation members are placed under the floor of the pool 2.

[0052] Preferably, the outer belt 7 comprises a plurality of cover panels 70 which may be solid, openwork and made of various materials such as metal or plastic. Preferably, the cover panels 70 are removably mounted.

[0053] According to one aspect, at least one cover panel 70 opening onto the technical housing 3 is perforated so as to allow optimal ventilation.

[0054] The assembly of the outer belt 7 will now be presented.

[0055] With reference to the, the chassis 10 comprises a base member 12 of circumferential shape which rests on the ground. With reference to the, the outer belt 7 comprises a foot member 72 of circumferential shape which rests on the ground. In this example, the foot member 72 of the outer belt 7 is connected to the base member 12 of the chassis 10. The foot member 72 of the outer belt 7 extends externally to the base member 12 of the chassis 10. Preferably, the foot member 72 of the outer belt 7 is connected to the base member 12 of the chassis 10 by connecting elements 73.

[0056] The foot member 72 allows the lower part of the outer belt 7 to be mounted. The foot member 12 allows the functional space EF to be closed from below as will be presented later. The foot member 72 preferably comprises several elements assembled together.

[0057] With reference to the, the foot member 72 comprises a mounting groove 721, the concavity of which is turned upwards, configured to receive a cover panel 70.

[0058] In this example, the foot member 72 comprises a metal body 72a and an elastic joint 12b mounted on the metal body 72a, the mounting groove 721 being formed in the elastic joint 72b. With reference to the, the outer belt 7 comprises vertical posts 71, in particular, one at each corner of the bathing device 1. The lower end of a vertical post 71 is connected to a foot member 72 as illustrated in the.

[0059] The upper end of a vertical post 71 is connected to the coping 5.

[0060] With reference to Figures 1 and 9, the outer belt 7 comprises vertical separation posts 74 between the cover panels 70.

[0061] With reference to the, the frame 10 comprises a plurality of support members 6 fixed to the upper end of the frame 10. As illustrated in the, each support member 6 is in the form of a profile configured to cooperate with a vertical wall of the frame 10, with a coping 5 and with a cover panel 7.

[0062] As illustrated in detail in , a support member 6 is also attached to the upper end of the partition wall 10S. A support member 6 thus makes it possible to cover the upper end of each vertical wall in order to improve the mechanical strength. This further makes it possible to attach the liner 21 in a similar manner to the periphery of the basin 2.

[0063] As illustrated in detail in , the support member 6 comprises an upper relief 61 configured to cooperate with a lower relief of the coping 5. The support member 6 comprises a lower mounting groove 62, the concavity of which is turned downwards, configured to be mounted at the upper end of a vertical wall of the frame 10. The support member 6 further comprises an adjustment groove 63 configured to allow the mounting of holding tabs 8 as will be presented later. The support member 6 also comprises an inner groove 64 configured to receive the liner 21.

[0064] As illustrated in Figures 6 and 8, the coping 5 is fixed to the support members 6 located at the periphery of the frame 10 of the bathing device 1 so as to form a coping 5 of peripheral shape. The coping 5 is made from coping elements, in particular, in the form of aluminum profiles as illustrated in.

[0065] With reference to the, the coping 5 comprises a lower relief 51 configured to cooperate with the upper relief 61 of the support member 6 so as to ensure stable positioning. The coping 5 also comprises an outer edge 52 projecting downwards which makes it possible to participate in the blocking of the cover panels 70 as will be presented subsequently.

[0066] Advantageously, with reference to the, an operator can take advantage of the depth of the functional space EF to mount cover panels 70 in the mounting groove 721 of the foot member 72. The presence of a mounting groove 721 makes it possible to offer flexibility on the dimensions of the cover panels 70. Preferably, the functional space EF has a depth of between 14cm and 70cm, preferably between 14cm and 30cm. Such a depth makes it possible to facilitate the mounting of the outer belt 7 while ensuring ventilation and thermal insulation.

[0067] Preferably, with reference to the, the bathing device 1 comprises a plurality of holding tabs 8 mounted in the functional space EF and configured to press a cover panel 70 outwards. Each holding tab 8 is mounted to a support member 6, in particular, guided in the adjustment groove 63 whose concavity is turned outwards. This makes it possible to place a holding tab 8 in the most suitable longitudinal position to achieve suitable support of the cover panel 70. The holding tab 8 advantageously makes it possible to press the upper end of the cover panel 70 against the outer edge 52 of the coping 5 as illustrated in the.

[0068] In order to avoid the occurrence of noise when using the bathing device 1, the bathing device 1 comprises at least one damping joint 82 which is positioned between the upper end of the cover panel 70 and the outer edge 52 of the coping 5 as illustrated in. Preferably, each holding tab 8 comprises a damping pad 81 which is positioned at its end of contact with the cover panel 70 so as to dampen any vibration, in particular, linked to the treatment system 4. Such a damping joint 82 makes it possible to ensure wedging and to eliminate play.

[0069] Preferably, with reference to the, the bathing device 1 comprises at least one lighting member 9 mounted in the functional space EF to enable the cover panels 70 to be illuminated from the inside. This is particularly advantageous when the cover panels 70 are openwork or translucent.

[0070] With reference to the, the lighting member 9 is preferably in the form of a strip of LEDs which is positioned in the upper part of the functional space EF to avoid any direct illumination which could be annoying for the users. In this example, the lighting member 9 is positioned directly under the support members 6 in the functional space EF. The lighting member 9 is here powered by the electrical box mounted in the technical housing 3. The lighting member 9 is preferably controllable (color, intensity, etc.).

[0071] Advantageously, the bathing device 1 is removable and can be assembled / disassembled conveniently. In practice, any element of the assembly is configured to pass through the opening of a traditional door. This advantageously allows the assembly of the bathing device 1 in a location that is difficult to access, such as a basement.

[0072] With reference to Figures 13 and 14, a bathing device 1 is shown with a first type of cover panels 70, for example openwork (), and with a second type of cover panels 70', for example translucent (). Advantageously, the cover panels 70, 70' can be replaced in order to adapt aesthetically to the installation environment. Their simple removal also allows convenient access to the technical housing 3 from the rear for heavy maintenance. Access for light maintenance can be achieved through the hatch of the closing panel 31.

[0073] Advantageously, a bathing device 1 is obtained whose weight is contained and less than 800 kg empty, preferably less than 500 kg. The size of the pool 2 and the aluminum frame allow for a reduction in weight, which makes the bathing device 1 compatible with many roof terraces. The bench plan in the pool 2 as well as the enlarged floor surface due to the external belt 5 allows for improved load distribution, which is very advantageous.

Claims

Bathing device (1) comprising a frame (10) defining a pool (2) configured to receive a volume of water less than 2m3 and a technical housing (3) in which is mounted a treatment system (4) configured to treat the water of the pool (2), the bathing device (1) comprising an outer belt (7) surrounding the frame (10), the outer belt (7) being spaced from the frame (10) so as to delimit at least one functional space (EF), the functional space (EF) being closed by a coping (5) connecting the frame (10) to the outer belt (7), the frame (10) comprising a plurality of support members (6) fixed to the upper end of the frame (10), the coping (5) being fixed to the support members (6), each support member (6) comprises an inner groove (64) configured to receive a liner (21). Bathing device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the frame (10) comprising a dividing wall (10S) between the pool (2) and the technical housing (3), at least one support member (6) is fixed to the upper end of the dividing wall (10S). Bathing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 2, in which each support member (6) comprises an upper relief (61) configured to cooperate with a lower relief (51) of the coping (5). Bathing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the outer belt (7) comprises a plurality of cover panels (70), preferably removable. A bathing device (1) according to claim 4, wherein the outer belt (7) comprises a foot member (72) comprising a mounting groove (721) configured to receive a cover panel (70). Bathing device (1) according to one of claims 4 to 5, wherein the bathing device (1) comprises a plurality of holding tabs (8) mounted in the functional space (EF) to press at least one cover panel (70) against an outer edge (52) of the coping (5). Bathing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, comprising at least one lighting member (9) mounted in the functional space (EF). Bathing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the frame (10) comprises at least one ventilation opening (11) fluidly connecting the technical housing (3) to the functional space (EF). Bathing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, in which the volume of water is less than 1m3. Bathing device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, in which the functional space (EF) extends peripherally.

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