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EP1668195B1
EP1668195B1 EP03758693A EP03758693A EP1668195B1 EP 1668195 B1 EP1668195 B1 EP 1668195B1 EP 03758693 A EP03758693 A EP 03758693A EP 03758693 A EP03758693 A EP 03758693A EP 1668195 B1 EP1668195 B1 EP 1668195B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/06—Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath
    • E03C1/066—Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath allowing height adjustment of shower head
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0408—Water installations especially for showers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/06—Devices for suspending or supporting the supply pipe or supply hose of a shower-bath

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  • the present invention relates to a shower column, adapted to distribute a fluid, usually water.
  • water distribution devices which comprise a column terminating in a shower head to distribute water substantially according to a vertical direction, from above to below exist within showers.
  • such devices are mounted on special panels fixed to a wall and having nozzles suitable to dispense water also according to a substantially horizontal direction, frequently with a hydro-massage function.
  • the problem of the present invention is to provide a shower column which solves the abovementioned drawbacks with reference to the known art.
  • figure 1 represents a perspective view of a shower column,according to an embodiment of the invention
  • figure 2 represents a side view of the shower column of figure 1, from the direction of arrow II of figure 1;
  • figure 3 represents a lateral view of the shower column of figure 1, from the direction of arrow III of figure 1;
  • figure 4 represents an exploded view of the shower column of figure 1;
  • figure 5 represents a cross-sectional view of the shower column of figure 1, taken along the plane of section A-A of figure 2;
  • figure 6 represents an enlarged detail from figure 5;
  • figure 7 represents an enlarged detail from figure 4.
  • a shower column assembly suitable for being fixed to a support, such as for example a wall 6.
  • the shower column 4 comprises a column body 8 extending substantially from a first end 12 to a second end 16, along a prevailing direction of extension X.
  • the first end 12 is adapted to receiving inlet fluid, typically water, to be distributed through the shower column 8.
  • the column body 8 connects to a water tap 18 connected to a mains water supply, for example belonging to a dwelling.
  • connection to the water tap of the dwelling can be on the wall 6 supporting the shower column 4, as shown in figure 1, or for example on the floor or on the shower tray base, thus providing a floor shower column.
  • the water tap 18 receives water which has been already pre-mixed by a mixing device or system upstream thereof which forms a mixture of hot and cold water, in a known manner.
  • a ceramic disk cartridge mixing device or a thermostatic mixing device comprising a thermostatic cartridge for example of a known type may be used; said mixing devices provide two connections for the hot water and cold water taps.
  • the column body 8 comprises first fixing means 20 to a support, for example the wall 6.
  • the first fixing means 20 provide both a structural attachment for the shower column 4 to the relevant support and the connection to the water mains to draw water to be distributed through the shower column 4.
  • the second end 16 of the column body 8 is suitable to receive the fluid to be distributed and, preferably, comprises second fixing means 24 of the shower column 4 to the relevant support.
  • the column body 8 has a substantially cylindrical shape and extends along the direction X, i.e. perpendicular to the plane of the shower base.
  • the column body 8 comprises a first, cylindrically shaped, feed conduit 28, which extends from the first end 12 to the second end 16, for the distribution of a first fluid flow 32.
  • the column body 8 comprises a second feed conduit 36 which, preferably, extends from the first end 12 towards the second end 16 and is fluidically separated from the first feed conduit 28.
  • first and second feed conduits 28,36 at least partially run along the column body 8, along the direction X, and are not fluidically connected to one another.
  • the column body 8 is essentially a hollow body delimited by a side wall 37 enclosing a cavity 38. Within said cavity 38 the column body comprises the first feed conduit 28 which is fluidically separated from the cavity itself. Preferably, the interspace formed between the side wall 37 and the first feed conduit 28 provides the second feed conduit 36.
  • the first feed conduit 28 is substantially coaxial with the column body 8, in such a way that the first and second feed conduits 28,36 are substantially coaxial with each other;
  • the second feed conduit 36 has a substantially cylindrical shape with a circular crown shaped base, with respect to a plane substantially perpendicular to the direction X.
  • the second feed conduit 36 is closed by a lid 39, at a length comprised between the first end 12 and the second end 16, along the prevailing direction X.
  • the lid 39 has a disk shape with a central hole for the water tight passage of fluid from the first feed conduit 28.
  • the column body 8 at the second end 16, comprises a supply tube 40, fluidically connected with the first feed conduit 28 and suitable to distribute the first fluid flow 32, for example through a shower head 42.
  • the supply tube 40 bends towards the first end 12, so as to direct the first fluid flow 32 from the second end 16 towards the first end 12, i.e. in a vertical downward direction.
  • the supply tube 40 is rotatably connected to the column body 8, so as to allow for the rotation of the supply tube 40 substantially on a plane perpendicular to the prevailing direction of extension X of the shower column 4.
  • the shower head 42 is pivotally connected to the supply tube 40, for example through a spherical, articulated-joint connection.
  • the column body 8 along the thickness of its side wall 37, comprises at least one aperture 54, passing through the wall itself so as to be communicating with the second feed conduit 36 and to allow a second fluid flow 58 outside the column body 8.
  • the shower column 4 comprises at least one nozzle 60, associable to the aperture 54 of the column body 8 and adapted to diffusing the second fluid flow 58.
  • the nozzle 60 is at least partially inserted into the aperture 54 in such a manner as to ensure a fluid tight connection and comprises adjustable connection means 64, for example spherical articulated joints, in order to allow for the spatial orientation of the nozzle 60 and of the second fluid flow 58 with respect to the column body 8.
  • adjustable connection means 64 for example spherical articulated joints
  • the apertures 54 are positioned along the prevailing direction X in such a way as to be comprised between the first end 12 and the lid 39 of the second feed conduit 36, in order to receive the fluid to be distributed.
  • the column body 8 comprises a third feed conduit 68, fluidically connected to one of the ends 12, 16 of the column body 8 and adapted to the distribution of a third fluid flow 72.
  • the third feed conduit 68 is connected to the first end 12, on the opposite side with respect to the second end 16, and develops substantially outwards of the column body 8 through a flexible arm 76.
  • the flexible arm 76 terminates, at one end opposite to the portion connecting to the column body 8, in a shower handle 80.
  • the column body 8 on one outer side surface of the side wall 37, opposite to the first and second feed conduits 28,36, comprises support means 84, suitable to support the shower handle 80.
  • the support means 84 as shown for example in figure 4, comprise a circular portion 85 associable with the outer side surface of the column body 8, which is adjustable in position with respect thereto, and lockable for example through screwing means 86.
  • the circular portion 85 comprises a support plate 87 suitable to support the shower handle 80.
  • the support means 84 may rotate and translate with respect to an axis of rotation which is parallel to the direction X.
  • the column body 8 comprises distribution means 90 suitable to channel the fluid flow to be distributed, which comes from the mains water supply, into the respective feed conduits 28, 36, 68.
  • the distribution means 90 comprise a flow deviating device 92 having a main body of an overall cylindrical shape and suitable to be housed within the support means of the column body, at least one end 12, 16 comprising the connection to the mains water supply.
  • the main body 96 at one end, which faces towards the water tap, comprises a fluid inlet 100, fluidically connectable to a plurality of entrances for as many feed conduits.
  • a deviating device 92 comprising for example a rotating body of a known type, is suitable to fluidically connecting the fluid inlet 100 with the entrances for the feed conduits 28,36,68.
  • the deviating device 92 comprises a first, a second and a third entrance 106, 108, 110 respectively suitable to channel the fluid into the first, second and third feed conduits 28,36,68, thus providing a three-position deviator. It is thus possible to distribute one of the three flows 32, 58, 72 at a time.
  • the deviating device 92 in addition to the entrances 106, 108, 110 for the feeding of the individual fluxes separately, comprises entrances suitable to channel the fluid flow into many feed conduits simultaneously, thus providing the feeding of any two conduits at a time or of the three conduits 32,58,72 simultaneously. In this way a seven-position deviator is provided.
  • the already mixed water flows to the inlet of the deviating device 92; preferably the mixing tap channels the already mixed water towards said fluid intake 100.
  • the deviating device 92 sorts the water flow to the various feed conduits either individually or in a combination thereof.
  • a deviating device 92 preferably with seven positions is capable to distribute water either to the individual conduits, or to pairs of them or to three conduits simultaneously depending on the users requirements.
  • the supply tube 40, the shower head 42 and the nozzles 60 may be rotated and positioned according to needs.
  • the shower column described allows to overcome the drawbacks of the known art shower columns.
  • the shower column described has reduced encumbrance and does not require the use of cumbersome and poorly aesthetic panels.
  • shower column described is particularly practical to use and to install.

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  1. Colonne de douche (4) comprenant
    un corps de colonne (8), qui est fixable à un support (6) s'étendant à partir d'une première extrémité (12) appropriée à recevoir en provenance d'un robinet d'eau (18) un fluide à envoyer vers une deuxième extrémité (16) appropriée à distribuer ledit fluide, ledit corps de colonne (8) renfermant un premier conduit d'alimentation (28) s'étendant sensiblement de la première extrémité (12) à la deuxième extrémité (16) pour amener un premier flux de fluide (32) en provenance de ladite deuxième extrémité (16);
    le corps de colonne (8) comprend un deuxième conduit d'alimentation (36), s'étendant à partir de l'une desdites extrémités (12 et 16), de manière à recevoir le fluide d'entrée, vers l'extrémité opposée desdites extrémités (12 et 16), ledit deuxième conduit d'alimentation (36) étant séparé du premier conduit d'alimentation (28) en ce qui concerne le fluide,
    le premier conduit d'alimentation est séparé du corps de colonne (8) en ce qui concerne le fluide,
    ledit corps de colonne (8) est un tube creux s'étendant de la première extrémité (12) à la deuxième extrémité (16), comprenant une paroi latérale (37) caractérisée en ce que ladite paroi latérale (37) délimite une cavité interne ou un espace (38) du corps de colonne (8), de telle manière que ladite cavité définisse ledit deuxième conduit d'alimentation (36) compris entre la paroi latérale (37) du corps de colonne (8) et le premier conduit d'alimentation (28) et s'étendant de la première extrémité (12) à la deuxième extrémité (16),
    le corps de colonne (8) comprenant au moins une ouverture (54) sur une paroi latérale (37) de ce dernier en communication fluide avec ledit deuxième conduit d'alimentation (36) de manière à distribuer un deuxième flux de fluide (58) en provenance du deuxième conduit d'alimentation (36) vers l'extérieur du corps de colonne (8).
  2. Colonne de douche (4) selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle lesdits premier et deuxième conduits d'alimentation (28 et 36) sont sensiblement coaxiaux l'un par rapport à l'autre.
  3. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le deuxième conduit d'alimentation (36) a une forme sensiblement cylindrique avec une base circulaire en forme de couronne, par rapport à un plan sensiblement perpendiculaire à la direction principale (X).
  4. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le deuxième conduit d'alimentation (36) est fermé par un couvercle (39) à une longueur comprise entre la première extrémité (12) et la deuxième extrémité (16) du corps de colonne (8), le long de la direction principale (X).
  5. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle ladite au moins une ouverture (54) est prévue dans l'épaisseur de la paroi latérale (37) du corps de colonne (8), de manière à être en communication avec le deuxième conduit d'alimentation (36).
  6. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle ledit corps de colonne (8) comprend un troisième conduit d'alimentation (68), relié en ce qui concerne le fluide à l'une desdites extrémités (12 et 16) du corps de colonne (8) et approprié à former un troisième flux de fluide (72).
  7. Colonne de douche (4) selon la revendication 6, dans laquelle ledit troisième conduit d'alimentation (68), à une extrémité opposée à la partie de connexion au corps de colonne (8), comprend une poignée de douche (80).
  8. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle ledit corps de colonne (8) comprend un moyen de support (84) qui est attachable à la paroi latérale (37) du corps de colonne (8) et approprié à soutenir ladite poignée de douche (80) du troisième conduit d'alimentation (68).
  9. Colonne de douche (4) selon la revendication 8, dans laquelle ledit moyen de support (84) est ajustable en translation et en rotation par rapport au corps de colonne (8).
  10. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle ledit corps de colonne (8) comprend un moyen de distribution (90) approprié à canaliser le flux de fluide devant être distribué, au moins un passage d'entrée de fluide (100) et une pluralité d'entrées (106, 108 et 110), qui sont sélectivement reliables en ce qui concerne le fluide auxdits conduits d'alimentation (28, 36 et 68), de manière à distribuer le fluide par les conduits d'alimentation (28, 36 et 68).
  11. Colonne de douche (4) selon la revendication 10, dans laquelle ladite pluralité d'entrées (106, 108 et 110), comprend au moins une entrée combinée, appropriée à amener le fluide simultanément vers au moins deux conduits d'alimentation.
  12. Colonne de douche (4) selon les revendications 10 ou 11, dans laquelle ledit moyen de distribution (90) est placé à ladite première extrémité (12) du corps de colonne (8).
  13. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant au moins une buse (60), qui est associable à ladite ouverture (54) du corps de colonne (8).
  14. Colonne de douche (4) selon la revendication 13, dans laquelle ladite buse (54) comprend un moyen de connexion ajustable (64), approprié à permettre l'orientation spatiale de la buse (54) par rapport au corps de colonne (8), de manière à permettre de diriger le flux de fluide sortant du deuxième conduit d'alimentation (36).
  15. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le corps de colonne (8), à la première extrémité (12), comprend un premier moyen de fixation (20) de la colonne de douche (8) à un support (6).
  16. Colonne de douche (4) selon la revendication 15, dans laquelle le premier moyen de fixation (20) du corps de colonne (8) procure une connexion à une canalisation d'arrivée d'eau pour tirer l'eau à distribuer par la colonne de douche (4).
  17. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le corps de colonne (8), à la deuxième extrémité (16) comprend un moyen de fixation (24) de la colonne de douche (8) à un support (6).
  18. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle le corps de colonne (8) à la deuxième extrémité (16), comprend un tube d'amenée (40), relié en ce qui concerne le fluide au premier conduit d'alimentation (28) et ayant, à une extrémité opposée du premier conduit d'alimentation (28), un pommeau de douche (42) pour la distribution du flux de fluide.
  19. Colonne de douche (4) selon la revendication 18, dans laquelle ledit tube d'amenée (40) est relié de manière rotative au corps de colonne (8).
  20. Colonne de douche (4) selon les revendications 18 ou 19, dans laquelle ledit pommeau de douche (42) est relié de manière pivotante audit tube d'amenée (40).
  21. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant un dispositif de mélange approprié à mélanger l'eau chaude et l'eau froide et à envoyer ladite eau mélangée aux conduits d'alimentation (28, 36 et 68), du corps de colonne (8).
  22. Colonne de douche (4) selon la revendication 21, dans laquelle ledit dispositif de mélange est placé à l'une desdites extrémités (12 et 16) du corps de colonne (8).
  23. Colonne de douche (4) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans laquelle la connexion au robinet d'eau de la colonne de douche (4) est procurée de manière sensiblement parallèle à la direction principale (X), sur le plancher ou sur la base du plateau de douche de la colonne de douche (4).
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