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EP3328551B1
EP3328551B1 EP17726931.3A EP17726931A EP3328551B1 EP 3328551 B1 EP3328551 B1 EP 3328551B1 EP 17726931 A EP17726931 A EP 17726931A EP 3328551 B1 EP3328551 B1 EP 3328551B1
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Michael Neumayr
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/14—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
    • B05B1/18—Roses; Shower heads
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/14—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with multiple outlet openings; with strainers in or outside the outlet opening
    • B05B1/18—Roses; Shower heads
    • B05B1/185—Roses; Shower heads characterised by their outlet element; Mounting arrangements therefor
    • 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
    • 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
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V33/00—Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
    • F21V33/0004—Personal or domestic articles
    • F21V33/004—Sanitary equipment, e.g. mirrors, showers, toilet seats or paper dispensers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B05—SPRAYING OR ATOMISING IN GENERAL; APPLYING FLUENT MATERIALS TO SURFACES, IN GENERAL
    • B05B—SPRAYING APPARATUS; ATOMISING APPARATUS; NOZZLES
    • B05B1/00—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means
    • B05B1/02—Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops, or having an outlet of particular shape

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  • the invention relates to a shower device for generating at least one water jet image according to the preamble of claim 1 and a shower arrangement with such a shower device according to claim 14.
  • a shower device for generating at least one water jet image according to the preamble of claim 1 and a shower arrangement with such a shower device according to claim 14.
  • the generation of at least one water jet image with simultaneous generation of lighting effects in the foreground It is not just about providing a water outlet for personal hygiene, but about a choreography of water and lighting, which should lead to a special shower experience.
  • a shower device is required, the two aspects served in a particularly flexible manner.
  • the known shower device ( DE 10 2004 001 256 A1 ), from which the invention proceeds, shows a structure arrangement which accommodates both a nozzle arrangement and a lighting arrangement.
  • the resulting water jet image is limited in view of the local nozzle arrangement on the water jet image of a conventional shower and the illumination due to the arranged in the visible light sources on the lighting effect of a conventional light source.
  • Another known shower device describes the US 2015/0028130 A1 ,
  • the invention is based on the problem of designing and developing the known shower device in such a way that the flexibility in the combined generation of water jet images and lighting effects is increased.
  • this edge region is suitable for receiving completely different types of nozzles of the nozzle arrangement, the water of which runs in each case initially from the edge region in the direction of the outlet opening.
  • this edge region a possible space for the positioning of a lighting arrangement.
  • the structural arrangement provides an outlet opening for the exit of the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement and correspondingly has an outer peripheral region surrounding the edge of the outlet opening.
  • the outlet during the shower operation is not necessarily completely covered with leaking water, as is the case for example with a nozzle opening. Rather, it is preferably proposed that during the shower operation, the outlet opening is occupied at all times only proportionally with leaking water. This allows depending on the water jet image, a different occupancy of the outlet opening with leaking water, which further increases the flexibility in generating the water jet image.
  • the nozzle arrangement is distributed along the edge region along at least a portion of the edge of the outlet opening.
  • the nozzle assembly thus follows the course of the edge of the outlet opening.
  • the path of the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement runs in each case from the edge region in the direction of the outlet opening and subsequently through the outlet opening.
  • the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement must therefore first reach the outlet opening in order then to be able to pass through the outlet opening.
  • this detour the high flexibility in the design of the shower device is bought to a certain extent. At the same time, it was recognized that this detour leads to new water jet images that make the proposed shower device unique.
  • the above outlet opening serves not only the exit of water, but also the exit of at least a portion of the light which has been generated by the illumination arrangement.
  • the nozzle arrangement can be distributed only along a portion of the edge of the outlet opening, as indicated above. In a particularly preferred embodiment, however, the nozzle arrangement is distributed along the entire edge of the outlet opening, wherein the distribution does not necessarily have to be uniformly provided, but may also be provided unevenly. In principle, a distribution of individual groups of nozzles of the nozzle arrangement is also conceivable.
  • the arrangement of the nozzle arrangement along the edge of the outlet opening results according to claim 3, that the path of the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement from a plurality of different directions from the edge region to the outlet opening, preferably in each case to the central region of the outlet opening, more preferably each star-shaped, runs. This results in the possibility of generating a symmetrical about a central region of the outlet opening water jet image.
  • the particularly preferred embodiments according to claims 5 to 8 relate to the possibility of generating different water jet images by the nozzle assembly having different types of nozzles (claim 5), which are controllable by means of a valve arrangement for generating different water jet images according to claim 6.
  • the further preferred embodiments according to claim 9 relate to preferred possibilities for the realization of the lighting arrangement.
  • the reflector assembly which identifies a hood-like reflector can be produced with a suitable arrangement of at least one light source of the illumination arrangement, an optical depth effect, which is further enhanced with a corresponding water jet image.
  • the further preferred embodiments according to claim 10 relate to preferred shapes for the outlet opening. It can be generated with the roundish outlet openings over the edge of the outlet constant water jet images, while can be generated with the polygonal outlet openings quite new water jet images, which go straight to the existence of the corners. It should be noted that at least one corner of the outlet opening can be sharp-edged and / or at least one corner of the outlet opening can or may be rounded.
  • the nozzle arrangement and / or the lighting arrangement is concealed by suitable design of the edge region of the outlet opening during normal use of the shower device from the edge region and thus not visible. This results in a design overall impression that can not be produced with existing shower devices.
  • a shower arrangement is claimed as such, in which a shower device according to the first-mentioned teaching is mounted in or on a ceiling. Reference may be made to all versions of the proposed shower device.
  • the smallest clear internal dimension of the outlet opening of appreciable size in relation to the height of the outlet opening or the ceiling in or to which the shower device is mounted, above the room floor. Due to the exceptional size of the outlet opening, on the one hand, the above-mentioned flexibility with respect to the water jet image and the lighting effects and on the other hand with regard to the overall design impression results.
  • the shower apparatus 1 shown in the drawing serves to generate at least one water jet image 2, 3, as will be explained in detail below.
  • the shower device 1 is equipped with a structural arrangement 4, which determines the structural mechanical structure of the shower device 1.
  • the structural arrangement 4 has a carrier arrangement 5 and a housing 6 for receiving the carrier arrangement 5.
  • the structural arrangement 4 can be correspondingly formed from a plurality of components. It is also conceivable that the structural arrangement 4 is designed in one piece.
  • the structural arrangement 4 is here and preferably formed substantially closed except for the outlet opening.
  • the shower device 1 can be largely independent of the prevailing environmental conditions mount.
  • the structural arrangement 4 is made such that the shower device 1 is configured overall as a coherent insertion module for ceiling mounting.
  • the shower device 1 can also be designed as a continuous placement module.
  • the shower device 1 further has a nozzle assembly 7 to be explained with at least one nozzle, preferably with at least two nozzles, more preferably with at least three nozzles, for the discharge of water W.
  • the discharge of water W through the nozzle arrangement 7 takes place at least for a part of the nozzle arrangement 7 in each case to the outlet opening 9 still to be explained, in particular to a central area 16 of the outlet opening 9.
  • the term "nozzle" is always to be understood in the present case.
  • the shower device 1 has a lighting arrangement 8, also to be explained, with at least one light source for the emission of light.
  • the structural arrangement 4 provides an already mentioned outlet opening 9, here and preferably a single outlet opening 9, for the exit of the water W discharged from the nozzle arrangement 7.
  • the outlet opening 9 forms a clear width.
  • the structural arrangement 4 has an outer edge region 11 which surrounds the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • the edge region 11 is defined here by the fact that it circulates around the outlet opening 9. It can, as in the Fig. 2 and 3 shown, provided that the edge portion 11 extending from the edge 10 in a plane which is spaced from the plane which is formed by the rim 10 in the mounted state upwards.
  • the edge region 11 is preferably formed from an opaque material, in particular from a plastic material. Thus, it is well suited for concealing the nozzle assembly 7 and / or the lighting assembly 8, as will be explained.
  • Fig. 2 and 3 show two variants for the shower operation of the proposed shower device 1, in which different water jet images 2, 3 are generated. It is clear that in the production of both water jet images 2, 3, the outlet opening 9 is occupied at all times only proportionally with leaking water W. This means that the outlet opening 9 is much larger than would be necessary for the exit of the water produced by the nozzle arrangement 7 per se. However, this opens up the possibility of generating water jet images that can not be generated with the usual, small outlet openings 9.
  • the sectional view AA according to Fig. 2 It can be seen that the nozzle arrangement 7 distributes along the edge region 11 provided by the structural arrangement 4 along at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 is arranged. It has already been pointed out that the nozzle arrangement 7 follows the course of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • the nozzle arrangement 7 is distributed on the edge region 11 provided by the structure arrangement 4 along at least one quarter of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, more preferably along at least half of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • it is such that the nozzle arrangement 7 is distributed along the entire edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • Fig. 2 also shows that during the shower operation, the path of the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement 7 W in each case extends from the edge region 11 in the direction of the outlet opening 9 and then through the outlet opening 9.
  • Components of the path of the water W discharged from the nozzle assembly 7 are in Fig. 2 with the reference numerals 12, 13 indicated.
  • the escape of the water W from the outlet opening 9 in any case has a downward movement component.
  • the downward movement component of the water W is exclusively gravitational.
  • the nozzle arrangement 7 exerts a downward force component on the water W, ie causes an acceleration of the water W downwards ,
  • the path of the light L generated by the lighting device 8 is in the Fig. 2 and 3 indicated by the reference numerals 14 and 15. It is clear from this that here and preferably the light L generated by the illumination arrangement 8 emerges from the outlet opening 9 at least partially, more preferably substantially.
  • the outlet opening 9 is used twice, namely on the one hand for the discharge of water W and on the other hand for the outlet for light L, which simplifies the structural design of the shower device 1.
  • the installation position of the shower device 1 is preferably substantially horizontal, so that the outlet opening 9 associated Passage surface 9a in the assembled state is oriented substantially horizontally.
  • the outlet opening 9 is preferably configured symmetrically with respect to an axis of symmetry 9b, wherein the symmetry axis 9b here and preferably substantially vertically, that is, running from top to bottom, aligned.
  • the nozzle arrangement 7 is distributed along the entire edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 in the illustrated embodiments. Regardless of the extent of the nozzle assembly 7 along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, the distribution may be provided uniformly or non-uniformly.
  • Fig. 2 shows that the path 12 of the output from the nozzle assembly 7 water W from several different directions from the edge portion 11 to the outlet opening 9, here and preferably on a central region 16 of the outlet opening 9 to.
  • the middle region 16 lies here and preferably in the region of the centroid of the outlet opening 9.
  • Fig. 2 shows that due to the uniform distribution of the nozzle assembly 7 along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, a star-shaped course of the path 12 results.
  • the area fraction during the shower operation may be less than 50%, preferably less than 40%, and, more preferably, less than 20% at any time. From the illustration according to Fig. 2 It becomes clear that the area ratio 9a here is even far less than 20%. In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is such that at least in the case of a water jet image 2 (FIG. Fig. 2 ) only one edge-near region of the outlet opening 9 is occupied with leaking water W, so that in any case the central region 16 is free of water W.
  • Fig. 2 to 4 show that the edge region 11 provides considerable space for the nozzle arrangement 7, so that a plurality of different nozzles of the nozzle arrangement 7 can be used.
  • the nozzle arrangement 7 has a first group 17 of at least two nozzles 18 of the first type.
  • the first group 17 has more than two nozzles 18 of the first kind.
  • the nozzle assembly 7 further comprises a second group 19 of at least two nozzles 20 of the second kind.
  • the second group 19 has a plurality of nozzles 20 of the second kind.
  • the nozzle arrangement 7 has a third group of at least two nozzles of the third kind, as well as further groups of nozzles of other types.
  • the nozzle 18 of the first type is generally a spill nozzle. In the present case, this should mean that an accelerated single jet does not start from the nozzle 18 of the first kind.
  • the nozzle 18 of the first type is a simple hose opening.
  • the nozzle 18 of the first type may also be a slot nozzle, as in FIG Fig. 5 is shown.
  • Fig. 2 shows by way of example that a valve arrangement 21 is provided, with which the nozzle arrangement 7 can be controlled with water W, that is, with water W can be acted upon, which water W is discharged from the nozzle arrangement 7 as mentioned above.
  • a valve assembly 21 exemplified, the left shown in the drawing input is connected to a water supply and their outputs shown in the drawing on the right are connected to the first group 17 of nozzles 18 of the first kind and to the second group 19 of nozzles 20 of the second kind ,
  • the nozzle assembly 7 is hydraulically actuated in this sense by means of the valve assembly 21.
  • the valve assembly 21 is in turn electrically actuated by a control arrangement, not shown here.
  • valve arrangement 21 In a particularly preferred embodiment, depending on the nature of the desired water jet image 2, 3 different nozzles 18, 20 of the nozzle assembly 7, here and preferably nozzles 18, 20 of different types, are controlled. In principle, variables such as water pressure or volume flow can also be set by means of the valve arrangement 21 or a further valve arrangement.
  • the nozzle arrangement 7 can be controlled by means of the valve arrangement 21 in such a way that the water jet pattern 2 results in a surge jet over at least part of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, which emerges from the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • the nozzles 18 of the first type of nozzle arrangement 7 are actuated, that is to say subjected to water W, so that the water W delivered by the nozzle arrangement 7 reaches the edge 10 via the edge area 11 and leaves there in the form of a surge jet.
  • the nozzle assembly 7 is preferably associated with a particular circumferential storage channel 22.
  • the storage channel 22 is moreover preferably arranged between the nozzle arrangement 7, in this case between the nozzles of the first type 18, and the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, into which the nozzle arrangement 7, moreover introduces water W, in this case the nozzles 18 of the first type, or . initiate.
  • the water W occurs uniformly over the edge 23 of the storage channel 22, which is the basis for a uniform over the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 surge jet.
  • the storage channel 22 is in this case part of the nozzle arrangement 7 and is correspondingly arranged at the edge region 11 along at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, here over the entire edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 distributed.
  • the nozzle assembly 7 can be controlled by means of the valve assembly 21 such that the water jet image 3 over at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 results in a plurality of individual jets whose path is a trajectory of the nozzle assembly 7 over the edge region 11 in the time Outlet opening 9 is.
  • the nozzles 20 of the second type are controlled with water W, as also in Fig. 3 is shown.
  • the nozzles of the nozzle arrangement 7, in this case the nozzles 20 of the second type are arranged inclined upward relative to the horizontal 24 in the installed state.
  • the above inclination of the nozzles 20 is of the second type the horizontal 24 provided by an angle ⁇ of about 55 °.
  • the angle of inclination ⁇ relative to the horizontal 24 is in a range between 30 ° and 80 °, more preferably in a range between 40 ° and 70 °.
  • the illumination arrangement 8 can basically have a plurality of light sources 25, 26.
  • the illumination arrangement 8 has at least one light source 25, which is arranged in the edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9.
  • the light source 25 is arranged along at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • the illumination assembly 8 as the light source 25 has an LED strip, which is arranged along at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • the LED band is arranged here and preferably along the entire edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • Another light source 26 is in Fig. 5 and will be explained below.
  • the lighting assembly 8 may include a light source, not shown, which in the assembled state in the region of the outlet opening 9, in Fig. 2 above the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, more preferably above the central region 16 of the outlet opening 9 may be located. Further light sources of the illumination arrangement 8 are conceivable.
  • the lighting arrangement 8 is preferably equipped with a reflector arrangement 27, the light beams of at least one light source 25, 26 of the illumination arrangement 8 being reflected by the reflector arrangement 27 and subsequently passing through exit the outlet opening 9.
  • the reflector assembly 27 has a hood-like reflector 28 which extends here and preferably over the entire outlet opening 9. Further preferably and in the Fig. 2 and 3 it is shown that the reflector 28 over at least part of the edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9, in particular over the entire edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9, extends. It has already been pointed out that such a reflector arrangement 27 gives an optical depth effect when looking into the outlet opening 9.
  • Both embodiments shown in the drawing have a roundish outlet opening 9, in particular a circular outlet opening 9, on.
  • an elliptical configuration of the outlet opening 9 or a configuration of the outlet opening 9 in the manner of a slot can basically be provided.
  • the round design allows a continuous course of the water jet image 2, 3 along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, as also already explained.
  • the outlet opening 9 but also be configured polygonal.
  • the outlet opening 9 is then triangular, quadrangular, pentagonal or hexagonal configured. It is to be considered, as indicated above, that at least one corner of the outlet opening 9 can have a sharp edge and / or at least one corner of the outlet opening 9 can or may be rounded.
  • the outlet opening 9 can also be configured multi-sided, wherein the outlet opening 9 is designed, for example, three-sided, four-sided, five-sided or six-sided.
  • a multi-sided embodiment comprises all shapes of the outlet opening 9, in which individual pages can be identified.
  • at least one of these sides is at least partially straight.
  • the edge region 11 is funnel-shaped at least in sections, preferably in the section of the edge region 11 facing the outlet opening 9, wherein in the assembled state the funnel-shaped section 29 of the edge region 11 is designed to taper downwards.
  • the funnel-shaped section 29 here forms a transition section from the nozzle arrangement 7 to the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • water jet image 2 results in a laminar flow from the edge 23 of the storage channel 22 toward the edge 10 of the outlet opening.
  • the nozzle arrangement 7 and the illumination arrangement 8 are arranged in such a way that in the mounted state in the case of supervision 32 the visible surface of the shower device 1, especially the outlet opening 9, in FIG Fig. 2 . 3 to the top, the nozzle assembly 7 and the lighting assembly 8 is covered by the arrangement in the edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9 through the edge region 11 and thus is not visible or are. In principle, this can also be provided only for one of the components nozzle arrangement 7 and illumination arrangement 8. Thus, the nozzle assembly 1 and / or the lighting assembly 8 for a person who is under the shower device 1 is or are advantageously hidden.
  • the structure arrangement 4 has an aperture 33 which provides the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 and the at least part of the nozzle arrangement 7 and / or the illumination assembly 8 covers in the above supervision 32 on the visible surface of the shower device 1.
  • the aperture 33 is at least partially substantially funnel-shaped and is provided by the two funnel-shaped portions 29, 30.
  • the diaphragm 33 has other shapes and is substantially annular, for example. As can be seen from the drawing, the diaphragm 33 here forms part of the above-mentioned edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9.
  • the outlet opening 9 of the proposed shower device 1 is comparatively large, as has already been explained above.
  • the smallest clear internal dimension 34 of the outlet opening 9 is at least 150 mm, more preferably at least 200 mm, more preferably at least 400 mm, more preferably at least 500 mm, and preferably at least 800 mm in a variant suitable for particularly large spaces.
  • a correspondingly unique overall impression is possible.
  • Fig. 5 shows a further preferred embodiment of a proposed shower device 1 in a representation according to Fig. 4 , As already explained, the structure of this further shower device 1 corresponds to the structure of the in the Fig. 1 to 4 illustrated showering device 1.
  • FIG. 5 illustrated shower device 1 A peculiarity of in Fig. 5 illustrated shower device 1 is that the nozzle assembly 7 is realized by a plurality of linear strip portions 39 which are arranged along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. In that regard, the feature of the distribution of the nozzle assembly 7 along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 as indicated above wide to understand.
  • the nozzles 18 of the first type are slot nozzles whose slots are in turn arranged along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.
  • the uniform generation of the surge jet along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 at the in Fig. 2 illustrated water jet image favors.
  • storage channel 22 is much flatter, so that an outflow of remaining in the storage channel 22 water W after using the shower device 1 is not a problem.
  • an additional light source 26 in the form of distributed along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 bulbs 26a, in particular LEDs, is provided which irradiates a portion of the output from the nozzle assembly 7 W water.
  • the further light source 26 on the above-mentioned trajectory located water W illuminates, so that the water located on the trajectory W acts like a light guide. This leads to optically particularly interesting lighting effects.
  • the proposed shower device 1 can basically have further nozzle arrangements which can be configured and arranged in the usual way.
  • additional nozzles can be arranged in the visible surface of the shower device 1 without the overall device deviating from the proposed teaching.
  • a shower arrangement 35 is claimed with a ceiling 37 and a room floor 38 and a shower device 1 according to the first-mentioned teaching, wherein the shower device 1 is mounted in or on the ceiling 36 above the room floor 37.
  • the installation in the ceiling 36 is in Fig. 1 shown.
  • the outlet opening 9 lies approximately in the plane of the ceiling 36, which may in principle be a suspended ceiling. Reference may be made to all versions of the proposed shower device 1.
  • the shower device 1 can also be mounted on a ceiling 36 and preferably attached to the ceiling 36. It is conceivable that the essential part of the shower device 1 is arranged offset in the mounted state down to the ceiling 36.
  • the ratio between the smallest internal dimension 34 of the outlet opening 9 to the height 37 of the outlet opening 9 or the ceiling 36 on a room floor 38 is of particular importance.
  • the ratio between the smallest internal dimension 34 of the outlet opening 9 to the height 37 of the outlet opening 9 or the ceiling 36 above the room floor 38 is greater than 0.05, more preferably greater than 0.1, more preferably greater than 0, 2 and in particular greater than 0.3.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Duschvorrichtung zur Erzeugung mindestens eines Wasserstrahlbildes gemäß dem Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1 sowie eine Duschanordnung mit einer solchen Duschvorrichtung gemäß Anspruch 14. Vorliegend steht die Erzeugung mindestens eines Wasserstrahlbildes bei gleichzeitiger Erzeugung von Beleuchtungseffekten im Vordergrund. Dabei geht es nicht nur um die Bereitstellung eines Wasserauslasses für die Körperpflege, sondern um eine Choreografie betreffend Wasser und Beleuchtung, die zu einem besonderen Duscherlebnis führen soll. Hierfür ist eine Duschvorrichtung erforderlich, die beide genannten Aspekte in besonders flexibler Weise bedient.The invention relates to a shower device for generating at least one water jet image according to the preamble of claim 1 and a shower arrangement with such a shower device according to claim 14. In the present case, the generation of at least one water jet image with simultaneous generation of lighting effects in the foreground. It is not just about providing a water outlet for personal hygiene, but about a choreography of water and lighting, which should lead to a special shower experience. For this purpose, a shower device is required, the two aspects served in a particularly flexible manner.

Die bekannte Duschvorrichtung ( DE 10 2004 001 256 A1 ), von der die Erfindung ausgeht, zeigt zwar eine Strukturanordnung, die sowohl eine Düsenanordnung, als auch eine Beleuchtungsanordnung aufnimmt. Allerdings ist das resultierende Wasserstrahlbild angesichts der dortigen Düsenanordnung auf das Wasserstrahlbild einer üblichen Brause und die Beleuchtung aufgrund der in der Sichtfläche angeordneten Lichtquellen auf die Beleuchtungswirkung einer üblichen Lichtquelle beschränkt.The known shower device ( DE 10 2004 001 256 A1 ), from which the invention proceeds, shows a structure arrangement which accommodates both a nozzle arrangement and a lighting arrangement. However, the resulting water jet image is limited in view of the local nozzle arrangement on the water jet image of a conventional shower and the illumination due to the arranged in the visible light sources on the lighting effect of a conventional light source.

Eine weitere bekannte Duschvorrichtung beschreibt die US 2015/0028130 A1 . Der Erfindung liegt das Problem zu Grunde, die bekannte Duschvorrichtung derart auszugestalten und weiterzubilden, dass die Flexibilität bei der kombinierten Erzeugung von Wasserstrahlbildern und Beleuchtungseffekten gesteigert wird.Another known shower device describes the US 2015/0028130 A1 , The invention is based on the problem of designing and developing the known shower device in such a way that the flexibility in the combined generation of water jet images and lighting effects is increased.

Wesentlich ist zunächst die grundsätzliche Überlegung, dass eine große Austrittsöffnung, an deren äußeren Randbereich eine Düsenanordnung angeordnet ist, bereits eine hohe Flexibilität bei der Erzeugung des Wasserstrahlbildes ermöglicht. Dieser Randbereich eignet sich nämlich für die Aufnahme ganz unterschiedlicher Arten von Düsen der Düsenanordnung, deren Wasser jeweils vom Randbereich zunächst in Richtung der Austrittsöffnung verläuft. Gleichzeitig ergibt sich u.a. in diesem Randbereich ein möglicher Bauraum für die Positionierung einer Beleuchtungsanordnung.What is important at first is the fundamental consideration that a large outlet opening, at the outer edge region of which a nozzle arrangement is arranged, already enables a high degree of flexibility in the generation of the water jet image. Namely, this edge region is suitable for receiving completely different types of nozzles of the nozzle arrangement, the water of which runs in each case initially from the edge region in the direction of the outlet opening. At the same time u.a. in this edge region a possible space for the positioning of a lighting arrangement.

Im Einzelnen wird vorgeschlagen, dass die Strukturanordnung eine Austrittsöffnung für den Austritt des von der Düsenanordnung abgegebenen Wassers bereitstellt und entsprechend einen um den Rand der Austrittsöffnung umlaufenden, äußeren Randbereich aufweist. Interessant dabei ist die Tatsache, dass die Austrittsöffnung während des Duschbetriebs nicht notwendigerweise vollständig mit austretendem Wasser belegt ist, wie dies beispielweise bei einer Düsenöffnung der Fall ist. Vielmehr wird vorzugsweise vorgeschlagen, dass während des Duschbetriebs die Austrittsöffnung zu jedem Zeitpunkt nur anteilig mit austretendem Wasser belegt ist. Dies erlaubt je nach Wasserstrahlbild eine unterschiedliche Belegung der Austrittsöffnung mit austretendem Wasser, was die Flexibilität bei der Erzeugung des Wasserstrahlbildes weiter erhöht.In detail, it is proposed that the structural arrangement provides an outlet opening for the exit of the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement and correspondingly has an outer peripheral region surrounding the edge of the outlet opening. Interestingly, the fact that the outlet during the shower operation is not necessarily completely covered with leaking water, as is the case for example with a nozzle opening. Rather, it is preferably proposed that during the shower operation, the outlet opening is occupied at all times only proportionally with leaking water. This allows depending on the water jet image, a different occupancy of the outlet opening with leaking water, which further increases the flexibility in generating the water jet image.

Weiter ist es vorschlagsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die Düsenanordnung am Randbereich entlang zumindest eines Abschnitts des Randes der Austrittsöffnung verteilt angeordnet ist. Die Düsenanordnung folgt damit dem Verlauf des Randes der Austrittsöffnung. Dabei verläuft während des Duschbetriebs der Weg des von der Düsenanordnung abgegebenen Wassers jeweils vom Randbereich in Richtung der Austrittsöffnung und anschließend durch die Austrittsöffnung. Vorschlagsgemäß muss das von der Düsenanordnung abgegebene Wasser also zunächst zur Austrittsöffnung gelangen, um anschließend durch die Austrittsöffnung hindurchtreten zu können. Mit diesem "Umweg" wird die hohe Flexibilität bei der Auslegung der Duschvorrichtung gewissermaßen erkauft. Dabei wurde gleichsam erkannt, dass gerade dieser Umweg zu neuen Wasserstrahlbildern führt, die die vorschlagsgemäße Duschvorrichtung einzigartig machen.Furthermore, according to the proposal, it is provided that the nozzle arrangement is distributed along the edge region along at least a portion of the edge of the outlet opening. The nozzle assembly thus follows the course of the edge of the outlet opening. During the shower operation, the path of the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement runs in each case from the edge region in the direction of the outlet opening and subsequently through the outlet opening. According to the proposal, the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement must therefore first reach the outlet opening in order then to be able to pass through the outlet opening. With this "detour" the high flexibility in the design of the shower device is bought to a certain extent. At the same time, it was recognized that this detour leads to new water jet images that make the proposed shower device unique.

Wie oben angesprochen, ergibt sich eine entsprechende Flexibilität bei der Auslegung der Beleuchtungsanordnung. Bei der besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung gemäß Anspruch 2 dient die obige Austrittsöffnung nicht nur dem Austritt von Wasser, sondern auch dem Austritt zumindest eines Teils des Lichts, das von der Beleuchtungsanordnung erzeugt worden ist.As mentioned above, there is a corresponding flexibility in the design of the lighting arrangement. In the particularly preferred embodiment according to claim 2, the above outlet opening serves not only the exit of water, but also the exit of at least a portion of the light which has been generated by the illumination arrangement.

Grundsätzlich kann die Düsenanordnung nur entlang eines Abschnitts des Randes der Austrittsöffnung verteilt angeordnet sein, wie oben angedeutet. Bei einer besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist die Düsenanordnung jedoch entlang des gesamtes Randes der Austrittsöffnung verteilt angeordnet, wobei die Verteilung nicht notwendigerweise gleichmäßig vorgesehen sein muss, sondern auch ungleichmäßig vorgesehen sein kann. Denkbar ist grundsätzlich auch eine Verteilung einzelner Gruppen von Düsen der Düsenanordnung.In principle, the nozzle arrangement can be distributed only along a portion of the edge of the outlet opening, as indicated above. In a particularly preferred embodiment, however, the nozzle arrangement is distributed along the entire edge of the outlet opening, wherein the distribution does not necessarily have to be uniformly provided, but may also be provided unevenly. In principle, a distribution of individual groups of nozzles of the nozzle arrangement is also conceivable.

Aus der Anordnung der Düsenanordnung entlang des Randes der Austrittsöffnung ergibt sich gemäß Anspruch 3, dass der Weg des von der Düsenanordnung abgegebenen Wassers aus mehreren unterschiedlichen Richtungen vom Randbereich zur Austrittsöffnung, vorzugsweise jeweils zum Mittenbereich der Austrittsöffnung, weiter vorzugsweise jeweils sternförmig, verläuft. Damit ergibt sich die Möglichkeit der Erzeugung eines um einen Mittenbereich der Austrittsöffnung symmetrischen Wasserstrahlbildes.The arrangement of the nozzle arrangement along the edge of the outlet opening results according to claim 3, that the path of the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement from a plurality of different directions from the edge region to the outlet opening, preferably in each case to the central region of the outlet opening, more preferably each star-shaped, runs. This results in the possibility of generating a symmetrical about a central region of the outlet opening water jet image.

Die besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltungen gemäß den Ansprüchen 5 bis 8 betreffen die Möglichkeit der Erzeugung unterschiedlicher Wasserstrahlbilder, indem die Düsenanordnung unterschiedliche Arten von Düsen aufweist (Anspruch 5), die mittels einer Ventilanordnung zur Erzeugung unterschiedlicher Wasserstrahlbilder gemäß Anspruch 6 ansteuerbar sind.The particularly preferred embodiments according to claims 5 to 8 relate to the possibility of generating different water jet images by the nozzle assembly having different types of nozzles (claim 5), which are controllable by means of a valve arrangement for generating different water jet images according to claim 6.

Die weiter bevorzugten Ausgestaltungen gemäß dem Anspruch 9 betreffen bevorzugte Möglichkeiten für die Realisierung der Beleuchtungsanordnung. Bei der Reflektoranordnung die einen haubenartigen Reflektor ausweist, lässt sich bei geeigneter Anordnung der mindestens einen Lichtquelle der Beleuchtungsanordnung eine optische Tiefenwirkung erzeugen, die mit einem entsprechenden Wasserstrahlbild weiter verstärkt wird.The further preferred embodiments according to claim 9 relate to preferred possibilities for the realization of the lighting arrangement. In the reflector assembly which identifies a hood-like reflector, can be produced with a suitable arrangement of at least one light source of the illumination arrangement, an optical depth effect, which is further enhanced with a corresponding water jet image.

Die weiter bevorzugten Ausgestaltungen gemäß dem Anspruch 10 betreffen bevorzugte Formgebungen für die Austrittsöffnung. Dabei lassen sich mit den rundlichen Austrittsöffnungen über den Rand der Austrittsöffnung stetige Wasserstrahlbilder erzeugen, während sich mit den mehreckigen Austrittsöffnungen ganz neue Wasserstrahlbilder erzeugen lassen, die gerade auf die Existenz der Ecken zurückgehen. Dabei ist zu berücksichtigen, dass zumindest eine Ecke der Austrittsöffnung scharfkantig und/oder zumindest eine Ecke der Austrittsöffnung abgerundet sein kann bzw. können.The further preferred embodiments according to claim 10 relate to preferred shapes for the outlet opening. It can be generated with the roundish outlet openings over the edge of the outlet constant water jet images, while can be generated with the polygonal outlet openings quite new water jet images, which go straight to the existence of the corners. It should be noted that at least one corner of the outlet opening can be sharp-edged and / or at least one corner of the outlet opening can or may be rounded.

Bei der besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung gemäß Anspruch 12 ist bzw. sind die Düsenanordnung und/oder die Beleuchtungsanordnung durch geeignete Auslegung des Randbereichs der Austrittsöffnung bei bestimmungsgemäßem Gebrauch der Duschvorrichtung vom Randbereich verdeckt und damit nicht sichtbar. Dadurch ergibt sich ein gestalterischer Gesamteindruck, der mit bestehenden Duschvorrichtungen nicht herstellbar ist.In the particularly preferred embodiment according to claim 12, the nozzle arrangement and / or the lighting arrangement is concealed by suitable design of the edge region of the outlet opening during normal use of the shower device from the edge region and thus not visible. This results in a design overall impression that can not be produced with existing shower devices.

Nach einer weiteren Lehre gemäß Anspruch 14, der eigenständige Bedeutung zukommt, wird eine Duschanordnung als solche beansprucht, bei der eine Duschvorrichtung gemäß der erstgenannten Lehre in oder an eine Raumdecke montiert ist. Auf alle Ausführungen zu der vorschlagsgemäßen Duschvorrichtung darf verwiesen werden.According to another teaching according to claim 14, which has independent significance, a shower arrangement is claimed as such, in which a shower device according to the first-mentioned teaching is mounted in or on a ceiling. Reference may be made to all versions of the proposed shower device.

Bei der besonders bevorzugten Ausgestaltung gemäß Anspruch 15 ist das kleinste lichte Innenmaß der Austrittsöffnung von nennenswerter Größe im Verhältnis zu der Höhe der Austrittsöffnung oder der Raumdecke, in oder an die die Duschvorrichtung montiert ist, über dem Raumboden. Durch die außergewöhnliche Größe der Austrittsöffnung ergibt sich einerseits die oben angesprochene Flexibilität hinsichtlich des Wasserstrahlbildes und der Beleuchtungseffekte und andererseits hinsichtlich des gestalterischen Gesamteindrucks.In the particularly preferred embodiment according to claim 15, the smallest clear internal dimension of the outlet opening of appreciable size in relation to the height of the outlet opening or the ceiling in or to which the shower device is mounted, above the room floor. Due to the exceptional size of the outlet opening, on the one hand, the above-mentioned flexibility with respect to the water jet image and the lighting effects and on the other hand with regard to the overall design impression results.

Im Folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand einer lediglich Ausführungsbeispiele darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. In der Zeichnung zeigt:

Fig. 1
eine vorschlagsgemäße Duschanordnung mit einer vorschlagsgemäßen Duschvorrichtung in einer perspektivischen Ansicht,
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die Duschvorrichtung aus Fig. 1 in einer Schnittdarstellung entlang der Schnittlinie II - II während der Erzeugung eines ersten Wasserstrahlbildes,
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die Duschvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 2 während der Erzeugung eines zweiten Wasserstrahlbildes,
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die Duschvorrichtung gemäß Fig. 2 in einer ausschnittsweisen, den Randbereich der Austrittsöffnung betreffenden Darstellung und
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eine weitere, vorschlagsgemäße Duschvorrichtung in einer Darstellung gemäß Fig. 4.
In the following the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing illustrating only embodiments. In the drawing shows:
Fig. 1
a proposed shower arrangement with a proposed shower device in a perspective view,
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the shower device off Fig. 1 in a sectional view along the section line II - II during the generation of a first water jet image,
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according to the shower device Fig. 2 during the generation of a second water jet image,
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according to the shower device Fig. 2 in a fragmentary, the edge region of the outlet opening related representation and
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a further, according to the proposal shower device in a representation according to Fig. 4 ,

Die in der Zeichnung dargestellte Duschvorrichtung 1 dient der Erzeugung mindestens eines Wasserstrahlbildes 2, 3, wie weiter unten noch im Detail erläutert wird.The shower apparatus 1 shown in the drawing serves to generate at least one water jet image 2, 3, as will be explained in detail below.

Die folgenden Ausführungen betreffen in erster Linie die in den Fig. 1 bis 4 gezeigte Ausführungsform. Alle diesbezüglichen Erläuterungen gelten für die Ausgestaltung gemäß Fig. 5 entsprechend, deren grundsätzlicher struktureller Aufbau dem Aufbau der in den Fig. 1 bis 4 gezeigten Ausgestaltung entspricht.The following statements are primarily in the Fig. 1 to 4 shown embodiment. All relevant explanations apply to the embodiment according to Fig. 5 Accordingly, the basic structural structure of the structure in the Fig. 1 to 4 shown embodiment corresponds.

Die Duschvorrichtung 1 ist mit einer Strukturanordnung 4 ausgestattet, die den strukturellen mechanischen Aufbau der Duschvorrichtung 1 bestimmt. Hier und vorzugsweise weist die Strukturanordnung 4 eine Trägeranordnung 5 und ein Gehäuse 6 zur Aufnahme der Trägeranordnung 5 auf. Die Strukturanordnung 4 kann entsprechend aus einer Mehrzahl von Komponenten gebildet sein. Denkbar ist aber auch, dass die Strukturanordnung 4 einstückig ausgestaltet ist.The shower device 1 is equipped with a structural arrangement 4, which determines the structural mechanical structure of the shower device 1. Here and preferably, the structural arrangement 4 has a carrier arrangement 5 and a housing 6 for receiving the carrier arrangement 5. The structural arrangement 4 can be correspondingly formed from a plurality of components. It is also conceivable that the structural arrangement 4 is designed in one piece.

Die Strukturanordnung 4 ist hier und vorzugsweise bis auf die Austrittsöffnung im Wesentlichen geschlossen ausgebildet. Damit lässt sich die Duschvorrichtung 1 weitgehend unabhängig von den jeweils herrschenden Umgebungsbedingungen montieren.The structural arrangement 4 is here and preferably formed substantially closed except for the outlet opening. Thus, the shower device 1 can be largely independent of the prevailing environmental conditions mount.

In besonders bevorzugter und hier dargestellter Ausgestaltung ist die Strukturanordnung 4 so getroffen, dass die Duschvorrichtung 1 insgesamt als zusammenhängendes Einsetzmodul für die Deckenmontage ausgestaltet ist. Grundsätzlich kann die Duschvorrichtung 1 aber auch als zusammenhängendes Aufsetzmodul ausgestaltet sein.In a particularly preferred embodiment shown here, the structural arrangement 4 is made such that the shower device 1 is configured overall as a coherent insertion module for ceiling mounting. In principle, however, the shower device 1 can also be designed as a continuous placement module.

Die Duschvorrichtung 1 weist weiter eine noch zu erläuternde Düsenanordnung 7 mit mindestens einer Düse, vorzugsweise mit mindestens zwei Düsen, weiter vorzugsweise mit mindestens drei Düsen, für die Abgabe von Wasser W auf. Die Abgabe von Wasser W durch die Düsenanordnung 7 erfolgt zumindest für einen Teil der Düsenanordnung 7 jeweils zu der noch zu erläuternden Austrittsöffnung 9, insbesondere zu einem Mittenbereich 16 der Austrittsöffnung 9, hin. Der Begriff "Düse" ist vorliegend stets weit zu verstehen.The shower device 1 further has a nozzle assembly 7 to be explained with at least one nozzle, preferably with at least two nozzles, more preferably with at least three nozzles, for the discharge of water W. The discharge of water W through the nozzle arrangement 7 takes place at least for a part of the nozzle arrangement 7 in each case to the outlet opening 9 still to be explained, in particular to a central area 16 of the outlet opening 9. The term "nozzle" is always to be understood in the present case.

Ferner weist die Duschvorrichtung 1 eine ebenfalls noch zu erläuternde Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 mit mindestens einer Lichtquelle für die Abgabe von Licht auf.Furthermore, the shower device 1 has a lighting arrangement 8, also to be explained, with at least one light source for the emission of light.

Wesentlich ist nun, dass die Strukturanordnung 4 eine schon angesprochene Austrittsöffnung 9, hier und vorzugsweise eine einzige Austrittsöffnung 9, für den Austritt des von der Düsenanordnung 7 abgegebenen Wassers W bereitstellt. Für den Austritt von Wasser W bildet die Austrittsöffnung 9 eine lichte Weite aus.It is essential that the structural arrangement 4 provides an already mentioned outlet opening 9, here and preferably a single outlet opening 9, for the exit of the water W discharged from the nozzle arrangement 7. For the outlet of water W, the outlet opening 9 forms a clear width.

Die Strukturanordnung 4 weist einen um den Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 umlaufenden, äußeren Randbereich 11 auf. Wie in den Darstellungen gemäß Fig. 2 und 3 zu erkennen ist, ist der Randbereich 11 vorliegend dadurch definiert, dass er um die Austrittsöffnung 9 umläuft. Dabei kann es, wie in den Fig. 2 und 3 gezeigt, vorgesehen sein, dass sich der Randbereich 11 vom Rand 10 ausgehend in eine Ebene erstreckt, die von der Ebene, die von dem Rand 10 gebildet ist, im montierten Zustand nach oben hin beabstandet ist.The structural arrangement 4 has an outer edge region 11 which surrounds the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. As in the illustrations according to Fig. 2 and 3 can be seen, the edge region 11 is defined here by the fact that it circulates around the outlet opening 9. It can, as in the Fig. 2 and 3 shown, provided that the edge portion 11 extending from the edge 10 in a plane which is spaced from the plane which is formed by the rim 10 in the mounted state upwards.

Der Randbereich 11 ist vorzugsweise aus einem undurchsichtigen Material, insbesondere aus einem Kunststoffmaterial, gebildet. Damit eignet er sich gut zum Verdecken der Düsenanordnung 7 und/oder der Beleuchtungsanordnung 8, wie noch erläutert wird.The edge region 11 is preferably formed from an opaque material, in particular from a plastic material. Thus, it is well suited for concealing the nozzle assembly 7 and / or the lighting assembly 8, as will be explained.

Fig. 2 und 3 zeigen zwei Varianten für den Duschbetrieb der vorschlagsgemäßen Duschvorrichtung 1, bei denen unterschiedliche Wasserstrahlbilder 2, 3 erzeugt werden. Dabei wird deutlich, dass bei der Erzeugung beider Wasserstrahlbilder 2, 3 die Austrittsöffnung 9 zu jedem Zeitpunkt nur anteilig mit austretendem Wasser W belegt ist. Dies bedeutet, dass die Austrittsöffnung 9 viel größer ist, als für den Austritt des von der Düsenanordnung 7 erzeugten Wassers an sich erforderlich wäre. Dies eröffnet aber die Möglichkeit der Erzeugung von Wasserstrahlbildern, die mit den üblichen, kleinen Austrittsöffnungen 9 nicht erzeugbar sind. Fig. 2 and 3 show two variants for the shower operation of the proposed shower device 1, in which different water jet images 2, 3 are generated. It is clear that in the production of both water jet images 2, 3, the outlet opening 9 is occupied at all times only proportionally with leaking water W. This means that the outlet opening 9 is much larger than would be necessary for the exit of the water produced by the nozzle arrangement 7 per se. However, this opens up the possibility of generating water jet images that can not be generated with the usual, small outlet openings 9.

Der Schnittansicht A-A gemäß Fig. 2 ist zu entnehmen, dass die Düsenanordnung 7 an dem von der Strukturanordnung 4 bereitgestellten Randbereich 11 entlang zumindest eines Abschnitts des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 verteilt angeordnet ist. Es wurde schon darauf hingewiesen, dass die Düsenanordnung 7 dem Verlauf des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 folgt.The sectional view AA according to Fig. 2 It can be seen that the nozzle arrangement 7 distributes along the edge region 11 provided by the structural arrangement 4 along at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 is arranged. It has already been pointed out that the nozzle arrangement 7 follows the course of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.

In einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist die Düsenanordnung 7 an dem von der Strukturanordnung 4 bereitgestellten Randbereich 11 entlang zumindest eines Viertels des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9, weiter vorzugsweise entlang zumindest der Hälfte des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9, verteilt angeordnet. Hier und vorzugsweise ist es so, dass die Düsenanordnung 7 entlang des gesamten Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 verteilt angeordnet ist.In a preferred embodiment, the nozzle arrangement 7 is distributed on the edge region 11 provided by the structure arrangement 4 along at least one quarter of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, more preferably along at least half of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. Here and preferably, it is such that the nozzle arrangement 7 is distributed along the entire edge 10 of the outlet opening 9.

Aus Fig. 2 ergibt sich ferner, dass während des Duschbetriebs der Weg des von der Düsenanordnung 7 abgegebenen Wassers W jeweils vom Randbereich 11 in Richtung der Austrittsöffnung 9 und anschließend durch die Austrittsöffnung 9 verläuft. Komponenten des Weges des von der Düsenanordnung 7 abgegebenen Wassers W sind in Fig. 2 mit den Bezugszeichen 12, 13 angedeutet.Out Fig. 2 also shows that during the shower operation, the path of the water discharged from the nozzle arrangement 7 W in each case extends from the edge region 11 in the direction of the outlet opening 9 and then through the outlet opening 9. Components of the path of the water W discharged from the nozzle assembly 7 are in Fig. 2 with the reference numerals 12, 13 indicated.

Der Zeichnung ist weiter zu entnehmen, dass im montierten Zustand das Austreten des Wassers W aus der Austrittsöffnung 9 jedenfalls eine nach unten gerichtete Bewegungskomponente aufweist. Hier und vorzugsweise ist es so, dass die nach unten gerichtete Bewegungskomponente des Wassers W ausschließlich gravitationsbedingt ist. Die Düsenanordnung 7 selbst erzeugt also hier und vorzugsweise keine nach unten gerichtete Kraftkomponente auf das Wasser W. Alternativ ist es grundsätzlich denkbar, dass die Düsenanordnung 7 eine nach unten gerichtete Kraftkomponente auf das Wasser W ausübt, also eine Beschleunigung des Wassers W nach unten hin bewirkt.The drawing can also be seen that in the assembled state, the escape of the water W from the outlet opening 9 in any case has a downward movement component. Here and preferably, it is such that the downward movement component of the water W is exclusively gravitational. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the nozzle arrangement 7 exerts a downward force component on the water W, ie causes an acceleration of the water W downwards ,

Der Weg des von der Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 erzeugten Lichts L ist in den Fig. 2 und 3 mit den Bezugszeichen 14 und 15 angedeutet. Daraus wird deutlich, dass hier und vorzugsweise das von der Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 erzeugte Licht L zumindest zum Teil, weiter vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen, aus der Austrittsöffnung 9 austritt. Damit wird die Austrittsöffnung 9 doppelt genutzt, nämlich einerseits für den Austritt von Wasser W und andererseits für den Austritt für Licht L, was den konstruktiven Aufbau der Duschvorrichtung 1 vereinfacht.The path of the light L generated by the lighting device 8 is in the Fig. 2 and 3 indicated by the reference numerals 14 and 15. It is clear from this that here and preferably the light L generated by the illumination arrangement 8 emerges from the outlet opening 9 at least partially, more preferably substantially. Thus, the outlet opening 9 is used twice, namely on the one hand for the discharge of water W and on the other hand for the outlet for light L, which simplifies the structural design of the shower device 1.

Wie in Fig. 1 gezeigt, ist die Einbaulage der Duschvorrichtung 1 vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen horizontal, so dass die der Austrittsöffnung 9 zugeordnete Durchtrittsfläche 9a im montierten Zustand im Wesentlichen horizontal ausgerichtet ist. Dabei ist die Austrittsöffnung 9 bezogen auf eine Symmetrieachse 9b vorzugsweise symmetrisch ausgestaltet, wobei die Symmetrieachse 9b hier und vorzugsweise im Wesentlichen vertikal, also von oben nach unten verlaufend, ausgerichtet ist.As in Fig. 1 the installation position of the shower device 1 is preferably substantially horizontal, so that the outlet opening 9 associated Passage surface 9a in the assembled state is oriented substantially horizontally. In this case, the outlet opening 9 is preferably configured symmetrically with respect to an axis of symmetry 9b, wherein the symmetry axis 9b here and preferably substantially vertically, that is, running from top to bottom, aligned.

Wie oben angedeutet, ist die Düsenanordnung 7 bei den dargestellten Ausführungsformen entlang des gesamten Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 verteilt angeordnet. Unabhängig von der Erstreckung der Düsenanordnung 7 entlang des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 kann die Verteilung gleichmäßig oder ungleichmäßig vorgesehen sein.As indicated above, the nozzle arrangement 7 is distributed along the entire edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 in the illustrated embodiments. Regardless of the extent of the nozzle assembly 7 along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, the distribution may be provided uniformly or non-uniformly.

Fig. 2 zeigt, dass der Weg 12 des von der Düsenanordnung 7 abgegebenen Wassers W aus mehreren unterschiedlichen Richtungen vom Randbereich 11 zur Austrittsöffnung 9, hier und vorzugsweise auf einen Mittenbereich 16 der Austrittsöffnung 9 zu, verläuft. Der Mittenbereich 16 liegt hier und vorzugsweise im Bereich des Flächenschwerpunkts der Austrittsöffnung 9. Fig. 2 shows that the path 12 of the output from the nozzle assembly 7 water W from several different directions from the edge portion 11 to the outlet opening 9, here and preferably on a central region 16 of the outlet opening 9 to. The middle region 16 lies here and preferably in the region of the centroid of the outlet opening 9.

Fig. 2 zeigt, dass sich auf Grund der gleichmäßigen Verteilung der Düsenanordnung 7 entlang des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 ein sternförmiger Verlauf des Weges 12 ergibt. Je nach Wasserstrahlbild 2, 3 ändert sich der Flächenanteil, zu dem das während des Duschbetriebs von der Düsenanordnung 7 abgegebene Wasser W die Durchtrittsfläche 9a der Austrittsöffnung 9 durchtritt. Grundsätzlich kann der Flächenanteil während des Duschbetriebs zu jedem Zeitpunkt weniger als 50%, vorzugsweise weniger als 40%, und, weiter vorzugsweise wie hier, weniger als 20% betragen. Aus der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 2 wird deutlich, dass der Flächenanteil 9a hier sogar weitaus weniger als 20% beträgt. In besonders bevorzugter Ausgestaltung ist es so, dass zumindest bei einem Wasserstrahlbild 2 (Fig. 2) nur ein Rand-naher Bereich der Austrittsöffnung 9 mit austretendem Wasser W belegt ist, so dass jedenfalls der Mittenbereich 16 frei von Wasser W ist. Fig. 2 shows that due to the uniform distribution of the nozzle assembly 7 along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, a star-shaped course of the path 12 results. Depending on the water jet image 2, 3, the area proportion changes, at which the water W delivered by the nozzle arrangement 7 during the shower operation, passes through the passage surface 9a of the outlet opening 9. In principle, the area fraction during the shower operation may be less than 50%, preferably less than 40%, and, more preferably, less than 20% at any time. From the illustration according to Fig. 2 It becomes clear that the area ratio 9a here is even far less than 20%. In a particularly preferred embodiment, it is such that at least in the case of a water jet image 2 (FIG. Fig. 2 ) only one edge-near region of the outlet opening 9 is occupied with leaking water W, so that in any case the central region 16 is free of water W.

Die Fig. 2 bis 4 zeigen, dass der Randbereich 11 einen beträchtlichen Bauraum für die Düsenanordnung 7 bereitstellt, so dass eine Mehrzahl unterschiedlicher Düsen der Düsenanordnung 7 zur Anwendung kommen können.The Fig. 2 to 4 show that the edge region 11 provides considerable space for the nozzle arrangement 7, so that a plurality of different nozzles of the nozzle arrangement 7 can be used.

Bei dem dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Düsenanordnung 7 eine erste Gruppe 17 aus mindestens zwei Düsen 18 erster Art auf. Hier und vorzugsweise weist die erste Gruppe 17 mehr als zwei Düsen 18 erster Art auf. Bei dem dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Düsenanordnung 7 ferner eine zweite Gruppe 19 aus mindestens zwei Düsen 20 zweiter Art auf. Hier und vorzugsweise weist die zweite Gruppe 19 eine Vielzahl von Düsen 20 zweiter Art auf. Grundsätzlich ist es auch denkbar, jedoch hier nicht dargestellt, dass die Düsenanordnung 7 eine dritte Gruppe aus mindestens zwei Düsen dritter Art, sowie weitere Gruppen aus Düsen weiterer Arten aufweist.In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the nozzle arrangement 7 has a first group 17 of at least two nozzles 18 of the first type. Here, and preferably, the first group 17 has more than two nozzles 18 of the first kind. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the nozzle assembly 7 further comprises a second group 19 of at least two nozzles 20 of the second kind. Here, and preferably, the second group 19 has a plurality of nozzles 20 of the second kind. In principle, it is also conceivable, but not shown here, that the nozzle arrangement 7 has a third group of at least two nozzles of the third kind, as well as further groups of nozzles of other types.

Bei dem dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel handelt es sich bei der Düse 18 erster Art ganz allgemein um eine Schwalldüse. Dies soll vorliegend bedeuten, dass ein beschleunigter Einzelstrahl von der Düse 18 erster Art nicht ausgeht. Im einfachsten Fall handelt es sich bei der Düse 18 erster Art um eine einfache Schlauchöffnung. Alternativ kann es sich bei der Düse 18 erster Art auch um eine Schlitzdüse handeln, wie in Fig. 5 gezeigt ist.In the illustrated and so far preferred embodiment, the nozzle 18 of the first type is generally a spill nozzle. In the present case, this should mean that an accelerated single jet does not start from the nozzle 18 of the first kind. In the simplest case, the nozzle 18 of the first type is a simple hose opening. Alternatively, the nozzle 18 of the first type may also be a slot nozzle, as in FIG Fig. 5 is shown.

Fig. 2 zeigt beispielhaft, dass eine Ventilanordnung 21 vorgesehen ist, mit der die Düsenanordnung 7 mit Wasser W ansteuerbar, also mit Wasser W beaufschlagbar ist, welches Wasser W von der Düsenanordnung 7 wie oben angesprochen abgegeben wird. In den Fig. 2 und 3 ist eine Ventilanordnung 21 beispielhaft dargestellt, deren in der Zeichnung links dargestellter Eingang an eine Wasserversorgung angeschlossen ist und deren in der Zeichnung rechts dargestellte Ausgänge an die erste Gruppe 17 von Düsen 18 erster Art und an die zweite Gruppe 19 von Düsen 20 zweiter Art angeschlossen sind. Die Düsenanordnung 7 ist in diesem Sinne mittels der Ventilanordnung 21 hydraulisch ansteuerbar. Die Ventilanordnung 21 ist wiederum von einer hier nicht dargestellten Steueranordnung elektrisch ansteuerbar. Fig. 2 shows by way of example that a valve arrangement 21 is provided, with which the nozzle arrangement 7 can be controlled with water W, that is, with water W can be acted upon, which water W is discharged from the nozzle arrangement 7 as mentioned above. In the Fig. 2 and 3 is a valve assembly 21 exemplified, the left shown in the drawing input is connected to a water supply and their outputs shown in the drawing on the right are connected to the first group 17 of nozzles 18 of the first kind and to the second group 19 of nozzles 20 of the second kind , The nozzle assembly 7 is hydraulically actuated in this sense by means of the valve assembly 21. The valve assembly 21 is in turn electrically actuated by a control arrangement, not shown here.

In besonders bevorzugter Ausgestaltung können in Abhängigkeit von der Art des gewünschten Wasserstrahlbildes 2, 3 verschiedene Düsen 18, 20 der Düsenanordnung 7, hier und vorzugsweise Düsen 18, 20 unterschiedlicher Art, angesteuert werden. Grundsätzlich können auch Größen wie Wasserdruck oder Volumenstrom mittels der Ventilanordnung 21 oder einer weiteren Ventilanordnung eingestellt werden.In a particularly preferred embodiment, depending on the nature of the desired water jet image 2, 3 different nozzles 18, 20 of the nozzle assembly 7, here and preferably nozzles 18, 20 of different types, are controlled. In principle, variables such as water pressure or volume flow can also be set by means of the valve arrangement 21 or a further valve arrangement.

Beispielsweise kann die Düsenanordnung 7 mittels der Ventilanordnung 21 derart angesteuert werden, dass das Wasserstrahlbild 2 über zumindest einen Teil des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 einen Schwallstrahl ergibt, der vom Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 abgeht. Dies ist beispielhaft in Fig. 2 gezeigt. Hier sind die Düsen 18 erster Art der Düsenanordnung 7 angesteuert, also mit Wasser W beaufschlagt, so dass das von der Düsenanordnung 7 abgegebene Wasser W über den Randbereich 11 zum Rand 10 gelangt und dort in Form eines Schwallstrahls abgeht.For example, the nozzle arrangement 7 can be controlled by means of the valve arrangement 21 in such a way that the water jet pattern 2 results in a surge jet over at least part of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, which emerges from the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. This is exemplary in Fig. 2 shown. Here the nozzles 18 of the first type of nozzle arrangement 7 are actuated, that is to say subjected to water W, so that the water W delivered by the nozzle arrangement 7 reaches the edge 10 via the edge area 11 and leaves there in the form of a surge jet.

Um sicherzustellen, dass sich über den Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 ein gleichmäßiger Schwallstrahl ergibt, ist der Düsenanordnung 7 vorzugsweise eine insbesondere umlaufende Speicherrinne 22 zugeordnet. Die Speicherrinne 22 ist weiter vorzugsweise zwischen der Düsenanordnung 7 im Übrigen, hier zwischen den Düsen erster Art 18, und dem Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 angeordnet, in die die Düsenanordnung 7 im Übrigen, hier die Düsen 18 erster Art, Wasser W einleitet, bzw. einleiten. Das Wasser W tritt dabei gleichmäßig über die Kante 23 der Speicherrinne 22, was die Basis für einen über den Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 gleichmäßigen Schwallstrahl ist. Die Speicherrinne 22 ist vorliegend Bestandteil der Düsenanordnung 7 und ist entsprechend am Randbereich 11 entlang zumindest eines Abschnitts des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9, hier über den gesamten Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9, verteilt angeordnet.To ensure that over the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 results in a uniform surge jet, the nozzle assembly 7 is preferably associated with a particular circumferential storage channel 22. The storage channel 22 is moreover preferably arranged between the nozzle arrangement 7, in this case between the nozzles of the first type 18, and the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, into which the nozzle arrangement 7, moreover introduces water W, in this case the nozzles 18 of the first type, or . initiate. The water W occurs uniformly over the edge 23 of the storage channel 22, which is the basis for a uniform over the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 surge jet. The storage channel 22 is in this case part of the nozzle arrangement 7 and is correspondingly arranged at the edge region 11 along at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, here over the entire edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 distributed.

Zur Erzeugung des Wasserstrahlbildes 3, das in Fig. 3 gezeigt ist, lässt sich die Düsenanordnung 7 mittels der Ventilanordnung 21 derart ansteuern, dass das Wasserstrahlbild 3 über zumindest einen Teil des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 eine Vielzahl von Einzelstrahlen ergibt, deren Weg eine Flugbahn von der Düsenanordnung 7 über den Randbereich 11 hinweg in die Austrittsöffnung 9 ist. Hier werden ausschließlich die Düsen 20 zweiter Art mit Wasser W angesteuert, wie ebenfalls in Fig. 3 gezeigt ist.For generating the water jet image 3, the in Fig. 3 is shown, the nozzle assembly 7 can be controlled by means of the valve assembly 21 such that the water jet image 3 over at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 results in a plurality of individual jets whose path is a trajectory of the nozzle assembly 7 over the edge region 11 in the time Outlet opening 9 is. Here only the nozzles 20 of the second type are controlled with water W, as also in Fig. 3 is shown.

Um die obige Flugbahn des Wassers W realisieren zu können, ist es vorgesehen, dass zumindest ein Teil der Düsen der Düsenanordnung 7, hier die Düsen 20 zweiter Art, im montierten Zustand gegenüber der Horizontalen 24 nach oben geneigt angeordnet ist bzw. sind. Bei dem dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist die obige Neigung der Düsen 20 zweiter Art gegenüber der Horizontalen 24 um einen Winkel α von etwa 55° vorgesehen. Vorzugsweise liegt der Neigungswinkel α gegenüber der Horizontalen 24 in einem Bereich zwischen 30° und 80°, weiter vorzugsweise in einem Bereich zwischen 40° und 70°.In order to be able to realize the above trajectory of the water W, it is provided that at least part of the nozzles of the nozzle arrangement 7, in this case the nozzles 20 of the second type, are arranged inclined upward relative to the horizontal 24 in the installed state. In the illustrated and thus preferred embodiment, the above inclination of the nozzles 20 is of the second type the horizontal 24 provided by an angle α of about 55 °. Preferably, the angle of inclination α relative to the horizontal 24 is in a range between 30 ° and 80 °, more preferably in a range between 40 ° and 70 °.

Die Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 kann grundsätzlich mehrere Lichtquellen 25, 26 aufweisen. Hier und vorzugsweise ist es so, dass die Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 mindestens eine Lichtquelle 25 aufweist, die im Randbereich 11 der Austrittsöffnung 9 angeordnet ist. In besonders bevorzugter Ausgestaltung ist die Lichtquelle 25 entlang zumindest eines Abschnitts des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 angeordnet. Hier und vorzugsweise ist es sogar so, dass die Lichtquelle 25 entlang des gesamten Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 angeordnet ist. Dabei ist es weiter vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass die Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 als Lichtquelle 25 ein LED-Band aufweist, das entlang zumindest eines Abschnitts des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 angeordnet ist. Wie in der Darstellung gemäß Fig. 2 gezeigt, ist das LED-Band hier und vorzugsweise entlang des gesamten Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 angeordnet. Eine weitere Lichtquelle 26 ist in Fig. 5 gezeigt und wird weiter unten noch erläutert.The illumination arrangement 8 can basically have a plurality of light sources 25, 26. Here and preferably, it is such that the illumination arrangement 8 has at least one light source 25, which is arranged in the edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the light source 25 is arranged along at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. Here and preferably, it is even the case that the light source 25 is arranged along the entire edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. It is further preferably provided that the illumination assembly 8 as the light source 25 has an LED strip, which is arranged along at least a portion of the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. As in the illustration according to Fig. 2 As shown, the LED band is arranged here and preferably along the entire edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. Another light source 26 is in Fig. 5 and will be explained below.

Im Übrigen kann die Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 eine nicht dargestellte Lichtquelle aufweisen, die sich im montierten Zustand im Bereich der Austrittsöffnung 9, in Fig. 2 oberhalb des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9, weiter vorzugsweise oberhalb des Mittenbereichs 16 der Austrittsöffnung 9, befinden kann. Weitere Lichtquellen der Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 sind denkbar.Incidentally, the lighting assembly 8 may include a light source, not shown, which in the assembled state in the region of the outlet opening 9, in Fig. 2 above the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, more preferably above the central region 16 of the outlet opening 9 may be located. Further light sources of the illumination arrangement 8 are conceivable.

Um eine indirekte Ausleuchtung der Austrittsöffnung 9 sowie des aus der Austrittsöffnung 9 austretenden Wassers W zu realisieren, ist die Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 vorzugsweise mit einer Reflektoranordnung 27 ausgestattet, wobei die Lichtstrahlen zumindest einer Lichtquelle 25, 26 der Beleuchtungsanordnung8 von der Reflektoranordnung 27 reflektiert werden und anschließend durch die Austrittsöffnung 9 austreten. Bei dem dargestellten und insoweit bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel weist die Reflektoranordnung 27 einen haubenartigen Reflektor 28 auf, der sich hier und vorzugsweise über die gesamte Austrittsöffnung 9 erstreckt. Weiter vorzugsweise und in den Fig. 2 und 3 dargestellt ist es so, dass sich der Reflektor 28 über zumindest einen Teil des Randbereichs 11 der Austrittsöffnung 9, insbesondere über den gesamten Randbereich 11 der Austrittsöffnung 9, erstreckt. Es wurde bereits darauf hingewiesen, dass sich durch eine derartige Reflektoranordnung 27 eine optische Tiefenwirkung bei einem Blick in die Austrittsöffnung 9 gibt.In order to realize an indirect illumination of the outlet opening 9 as well as the water W emerging from the outlet opening 9, the lighting arrangement 8 is preferably equipped with a reflector arrangement 27, the light beams of at least one light source 25, 26 of the illumination arrangement 8 being reflected by the reflector arrangement 27 and subsequently passing through exit the outlet opening 9. In the illustrated preferred embodiment, the reflector assembly 27 has a hood-like reflector 28 which extends here and preferably over the entire outlet opening 9. Further preferably and in the Fig. 2 and 3 it is shown that the reflector 28 over at least part of the edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9, in particular over the entire edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9, extends. It has already been pointed out that such a reflector arrangement 27 gives an optical depth effect when looking into the outlet opening 9.

Beide in der Zeichnung dargestellten Ausführungsformen weisen eine rundliche Austrittsöffnung 9, insbesondere eine kreisrunde Austrittsöffnung 9, auf. Anstelle der kreisrunden Ausgestaltung der Austrittsöffnung 9 kann grundsätzlich eine elliptische Ausgestaltung der Austrittsöffnung 9 oder eine Ausgestaltung der Austrittsöffnung 9 nach Art eines Langloches vorgesehen sein. Die rundliche Ausgestaltung erlaubt einen stetigen Verlauf des Wasserstrahlbildes 2, 3 entlang des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9, wie ebenfalls bereits erläutert wurde.Both embodiments shown in the drawing have a roundish outlet opening 9, in particular a circular outlet opening 9, on. Instead of the circular configuration of the outlet opening 9, an elliptical configuration of the outlet opening 9 or a configuration of the outlet opening 9 in the manner of a slot can basically be provided. The round design allows a continuous course of the water jet image 2, 3 along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, as also already explained.

Alternativ kann die Austrittsöffnung 9 aber auch mehreckig ausgestaltet sein. In besonders bevorzugter Ausgestaltung ist die Austrittsöffnung 9 dann dreieckig, viereckig, fünfeckig oder sechseckig ausgestaltet. Dabei ist wie oben angedeutet zu berücksichtigen, dass zumindest eine Ecke der Austrittsöffnung 9 scharfkantig und/oder zumindest eine Ecke der Austrittsöffnung 9 abgerundet sein kann bzw. können.Alternatively, the outlet opening 9 but also be configured polygonal. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the outlet opening 9 is then triangular, quadrangular, pentagonal or hexagonal configured. It is to be considered, as indicated above, that at least one corner of the outlet opening 9 can have a sharp edge and / or at least one corner of the outlet opening 9 can or may be rounded.

Grundsätzlich kann die Austrittsöffnung 9 auch mehrseitig ausgestaltet sein, wobei die Austrittsöffnung 9 beispielsweise dreiseitig, vierseitig, fünfseitig oder sechsseitig ausgestaltet ist. Dabei umfasst eine solche mehrseitige Ausgestaltung alle Formgebungen der Austrittsöffnung 9, bei denen sich einzelne Seiten identifizieren lassen. Vorzugsweise ist zumindest eine dieser Seiten zumindest abschnittsweise gerade ausgebildet.In principle, the outlet opening 9 can also be configured multi-sided, wherein the outlet opening 9 is designed, for example, three-sided, four-sided, five-sided or six-sided. In this case, such a multi-sided embodiment comprises all shapes of the outlet opening 9, in which individual pages can be identified. Preferably, at least one of these sides is at least partially straight.

Bei einer sowohl hinsichtlich der Erzeugung des Wasserstrahlbildes 2, 3 als auch in gestalterischer Hinsicht vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung ist der Randbereich 11 zumindest abschnittsweise, vorzugsweise in dem der Austrittsöffnung 9 zugewandten Abschnitt des Randbereichs 11, trichterförmig ausgestaltet, wobei im montierten Zustand der trichterförmige Abschnitt 29 des Randbereichs 11 sich nach unten hin verjüngend ausgestaltet ist. Der trichterförmige Abschnitt 29 bildet hier einen Übergangsabschnitt von der Düsenanordnung 7 zu dem Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9. Bei dem in Fig. 2 gezeigten Wasserstrahlbild 2 ergibt sich eine laminare Strömung von der Kante 23 der Speicherrinne 22 hin zum Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9.In one embodiment, which is advantageous both with respect to the production of the water jet image 2, 3 and in terms of design, the edge region 11 is funnel-shaped at least in sections, preferably in the section of the edge region 11 facing the outlet opening 9, wherein in the assembled state the funnel-shaped section 29 of the edge region 11 is designed to taper downwards. The funnel-shaped section 29 here forms a transition section from the nozzle arrangement 7 to the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. In the in Fig. 2 shown water jet image 2 results in a laminar flow from the edge 23 of the storage channel 22 toward the edge 10 of the outlet opening. 9

In der Zeichnung ebenfalls dargestellt ist die Tatsache, dass dem obigen, trichterförmigen Abschnitt 29 von unten ein weiterer Trichterabschnitt 30 angesetzt ist, der die Duschvorrichtung 1 einerseits gestalterisch weiter verbessert. Andererseits ist es denkbar, zwischen den beiden trichterförmigen Abschnitten 29, 30 weitere Düsen anzuordnen, die zusätzlich zu der vorschlagsgemäßen Düsenanordnung 7 zu dem jeweiligen Wasserstrahlbild 2, 3 beitragen können, indem das von diesen weiteren Düsen abgegebene Wasser W durch den zwischen den beiden trichterförmigen Abschnitten 29, 30 erzeugten Spalt 31 nach außen tritt.Also shown in the drawing is the fact that above the funnel-shaped portion 29 from below another funnel portion 30 is attached, which further improves the shower device 1 on the one hand design. On the other hand, it is conceivable to arrange further nozzles between the two funnel-shaped sections 29, 30 which, in addition to the proposed nozzle arrangement 7, can contribute to the respective water-jet image 2, 3 by the water W discharged from these further nozzles through the between the two funnel-shaped sections 29, 30 generated gap 31 comes to the outside.

Ein besonders gefälliger, gestalterischer Gesamteindruck ergibt sich bei den dargestellten Ausführungsbeispielen dadurch, dass die Düsenanordnung 7 und die Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 derart angeordnet sind, dass bei montiertem Zustand bei Aufsicht 32 auf die Sichtfläche der Duschvorrichtung 1, speziell auf die Austrittsöffnung 9, in Fig. 2, 3 nach oben, die Düsenanordnung 7 und die Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 durch die Anordnung im Randbereich 11 der Austrittsöffnung 9 durch den Randbereich 11 verdeckt und damit nicht sichtbar ist bzw. sind. Dies kann grundsätzlich auch nur für eine der Komponenten Düsenanordnung 7 und Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 vorgesehen sein. Damit ist bzw. sind die Düsenanordnung 1 und/oder die Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 für eine Person, die unter der Duschvorrichtung 1 steht, vorteilhafterweise verborgen.A particularly pleasing, overall design impression results in the illustrated exemplary embodiments in that the nozzle arrangement 7 and the illumination arrangement 8 are arranged in such a way that in the mounted state in the case of supervision 32 the visible surface of the shower device 1, especially the outlet opening 9, in FIG Fig. 2 . 3 to the top, the nozzle assembly 7 and the lighting assembly 8 is covered by the arrangement in the edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9 through the edge region 11 and thus is not visible or are. In principle, this can also be provided only for one of the components nozzle arrangement 7 and illumination arrangement 8. Thus, the nozzle assembly 1 and / or the lighting assembly 8 for a person who is under the shower device 1 is or are advantageously hidden.

Um die oben angesprochene, verborgene Anordnung der Düsenanordnung 7 bzw. der Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 weiter zu verbessern, ist es vorzugsweise vorgesehen, dass die Strukturanordnung 4 eine Blende 33 aufweist, die den Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 bereitstellt und die zumindest einen Teil der Düsenanordnung 7 und/oder der Beleuchtungsanordnung 8 bei der obigen Aufsicht 32 auf die Sichtfläche der Duschvorrichtung 1 abdeckt. Hier und vorzugsweise ist die Blende 33 zumindest zum Teil im Wesentlichen trichterförmig und wird durch die beiden trichterförmigen Abschnitte 29, 30 bereitgestellt. Alternativ kann es auch vorgesehen sein, dass die Blende 33 andere Formen aufweist und beispielsweise im Wesentlichen ringförmig ist. Wie der Zeichnung zu entnehmen ist, bildet die Blende 33 hier einen Teil des oben angesprochenen Randbereichs 11 der Austrittsöffnung 9.In order to further improve the above-mentioned, hidden arrangement of the nozzle arrangement 7 or the illumination arrangement 8, it is preferably provided that the structure arrangement 4 has an aperture 33 which provides the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 and the at least part of the nozzle arrangement 7 and / or the illumination assembly 8 covers in the above supervision 32 on the visible surface of the shower device 1. Here, and preferably, the aperture 33 is at least partially substantially funnel-shaped and is provided by the two funnel-shaped portions 29, 30. Alternatively, it can also be provided that the diaphragm 33 has other shapes and is substantially annular, for example. As can be seen from the drawing, the diaphragm 33 here forms part of the above-mentioned edge region 11 of the outlet opening 9.

Die Austrittsöffnung 9 der vorschlagsgemäßen Duschvorrichtung 1 ist vergleichsweise groß, wie weiter oben bereits erläutert worden ist. Hier und vorzugsweise beträgt das kleinste lichte Innenmaß 34 der Austrittsöffnung 9 mindestens 150mm, weiter vorzugsweise mindestens 200mm, weiter vorzugsweise mindestens 400mm, weiter vorzugsweise mindestens 500mm und bei einer für besonders große Räume geeigneten Variante vorzugsweise mindestens 800mm. Je nach Einbauort ergibt sich bei geeigneter Wahl der Austrittsöffnung 9 ein entsprechend einzigartiger Gesamteindruck.The outlet opening 9 of the proposed shower device 1 is comparatively large, as has already been explained above. Here and preferably, the smallest clear internal dimension 34 of the outlet opening 9 is at least 150 mm, more preferably at least 200 mm, more preferably at least 400 mm, more preferably at least 500 mm, and preferably at least 800 mm in a variant suitable for particularly large spaces. Depending on the installation results in a suitable choice of the outlet opening 9, a correspondingly unique overall impression.

Fig. 5 zeigt eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung einer vorschlagsgemäßen Duschvorrichtung 1 in einer Darstellung gemäß Fig. 4. Wie schon erläutert, entspricht der Aufbau dieser weiteren Duschvorrichtung 1 dem Aufbau der in den Fig. 1 bis 4 dargestellten Duschvorrichtung 1. Fig. 5 shows a further preferred embodiment of a proposed shower device 1 in a representation according to Fig. 4 , As already explained, the structure of this further shower device 1 corresponds to the structure of the in the Fig. 1 to 4 illustrated showering device 1.

Eine Besonderheit der in Fig. 5 dargestellten Duschvorrichtung 1 besteht darin, dass die Düsenanordnung 7 durch eine Mehrzahl linearer Leistenabschnitte 39 realisiert ist, die entlang des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 angeordnet sind. Insoweit ist das Merkmal der Verteilung der Düsenanordnung 7 entlang des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 wie oben angedeutet weit zu verstehen.A peculiarity of in Fig. 5 illustrated shower device 1 is that the nozzle assembly 7 is realized by a plurality of linear strip portions 39 which are arranged along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. In that regard, the feature of the distribution of the nozzle assembly 7 along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 as indicated above wide to understand.

Ferner handelt es sich hier bei den Düsen 18 erster Art um Schlitzdüsen, deren Schlitze wiederum entlang des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 angeordnet sind. Dadurch wird die gleichmäßige Erzeugung des Schwallstrahles entlang des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 bei dem in Fig. 2 dargestellten Wasserstrahlbild begünstigt. Insoweit ist es bei dem in Fig. 5 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel auch nicht unbedingt notwendig, eine der Düsenanordnung 7 zugeordnete Speicherrinne 22 in der in Fig. 2 gezeigten Ausprägung zu realisieren. Die in Fig. 5 gezeigte Speicherrinne 22 ist weitaus flacher, so dass ein Abfluss des in der Speicherrinne 22 verbleibenden Wassers W nach der Benutzung der Duschvorrichtung 1 unproblematisch ist.Furthermore, the nozzles 18 of the first type are slot nozzles whose slots are in turn arranged along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9. Thereby, the uniform generation of the surge jet along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 at the in Fig. 2 illustrated water jet image favors. In that regard, it is in the in Fig. 5 illustrated embodiment, not absolutely necessary, one of the nozzle assembly 7 associated storage channel 22 in the in Fig. 2 realization realized. In the Fig. 5 shown storage channel 22 is much flatter, so that an outflow of remaining in the storage channel 22 water W after using the shower device 1 is not a problem.

Schließlich ist bei dem in Fig. 5 dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel bemerkenswert, dass eine zusätzliche Lichtquelle 26 in Form von entlang des Randes 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 verteilter Leuchtmittel 26a, insbesondere LEDs, vorgesehen ist, der einen Teil des von der Düsenanordnung 7 abgegebenen Wassers W anstrahlt. Hier und vorzugsweise ist es so, dass die weitere Lichtquelle 26 das auf der oben angesprochenen Flugbahn befindliche Wasser W anstrahlt, so dass das auf der Flugbahn befindliche Wasser W nach Art eines Lichtleiters wirkt. Hierdurch kommt es zu optisch besonders interessanten Beleuchtungseffekten.Finally, at the in Fig. 5 illustrated embodiment, that an additional light source 26 in the form of distributed along the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9 bulbs 26a, in particular LEDs, is provided which irradiates a portion of the output from the nozzle assembly 7 W water. Here and preferably, it is such that the further light source 26 on the above-mentioned trajectory located water W illuminates, so that the water located on the trajectory W acts like a light guide. This leads to optically particularly interesting lighting effects.

Es darf noch darauf hingewiesen werden, dass die vorschlagsgemäße Duschvorrichtung 1 grundsätzlich weitere Düsenanordnungen aufweisen kann, die in üblicher Art und Weise ausgestaltet und angeordnet sein können. Beispielsweise können auch zusätzliche Düsen in der Sichtfläche der Duschvorrichtung 1 angeordnet sein, ohne dass die Gesamtvorrichtung von der vorschlagsgemäßen Lehre abweicht.It should also be pointed out that the proposed shower device 1 can basically have further nozzle arrangements which can be configured and arranged in the usual way. For example, additional nozzles can be arranged in the visible surface of the shower device 1 without the overall device deviating from the proposed teaching.

Nach einer weiteren Lehre, der eigenständige Bedeutung zukommt, wird eine Duschanordnung 35 mit einer Raumdecke 37 und einem Raumboden 38 sowie mit einer Duschvorrichtung 1 gemäß der erstgenannten Lehre beansprucht, wobei die Duschvorrichtung 1 in oder an die Raumdecke 36 über dem Raumboden 37 montiert ist.According to another teaching, which has independent significance, a shower arrangement 35 is claimed with a ceiling 37 and a room floor 38 and a shower device 1 according to the first-mentioned teaching, wherein the shower device 1 is mounted in or on the ceiling 36 above the room floor 37.

Die Montage in die Raumdecke 36 ist in Fig. 1 gezeigt. Die Austrittsöffnung 9 liegt dabei etwa in der Ebene der Raumdecke 36, bei der es sich grundsätzlich um eine abgehängte Raumdecke handeln kann. Auf alle Ausführungen zu der vorschlagsgemäßen Duschvorrichtung 1 darf verwiesen werden.The installation in the ceiling 36 is in Fig. 1 shown. The outlet opening 9 lies approximately in the plane of the ceiling 36, which may in principle be a suspended ceiling. Reference may be made to all versions of the proposed shower device 1.

Die Duschvorrichtung 1 kann auch an eine Raumdecke 36 montiert und vorzugsweise an die Raumdecke 36 angesetzt sein. Es ist dabei denkbar, dass der wesentliche Teil der Duschvorrichtung 1 im montierten Zustand nach unten versetzt zu der Raumdecke 36 angeordnet ist.The shower device 1 can also be mounted on a ceiling 36 and preferably attached to the ceiling 36. It is conceivable that the essential part of the shower device 1 is arranged offset in the mounted state down to the ceiling 36.

Wie oben angesprochen, kommt dem Verhältnis zwischen dem kleinsten lichten Innenmaß 34 der Austrittsöffnung 9 zu der Höhe 37 der Austrittsöffnung 9 oder der Raumdecke 36 über einem Raumboden 38 besondere Bedeutung zu. Hier und vorzugsweise ist das Verhältnis zwischen dem kleinsten lichten Innenmaß 34 der Austrittsöffnung 9 zu der Höhe 37 der Austrittsöffnung 9 oder der Raumdecke 36 über dem Raumboden 38 größer als 0,05, weiter vorzugsweise größer als 0,1, weiter vorzugsweise größer als 0,2 und insbesondere größer als 0,3.As mentioned above, the ratio between the smallest internal dimension 34 of the outlet opening 9 to the height 37 of the outlet opening 9 or the ceiling 36 on a room floor 38 is of particular importance. Here and preferably, the ratio between the smallest internal dimension 34 of the outlet opening 9 to the height 37 of the outlet opening 9 or the ceiling 36 above the room floor 38 is greater than 0.05, more preferably greater than 0.1, more preferably greater than 0, 2 and in particular greater than 0.3.

Bei Wasserstrahlbildern 2, 3, die von dem Rand 10 der Austrittsöffnung 9 abgehen, kommt es regelmäßig im Laufe des nach unten gerichteten Weges 13 des Wassers W zu einem Punkt der Bündelung des Wassers W, ähnlich einem Brennpunkt bei optischen Systemen. Hier und vorzugsweise ist es so, dass der Punkt der Bündelung bei der vorschlagsgemäßen Duschanordnung 35 oberhalb des Raumbodens 38 gelegen ist, über dem die Duschanordnung 35 montiert ist. Dies hat sich in Versuchen für die Gebrauchstauglichkeit des betreffenden Wasserstrahlbildes 2, 3 als vorteilhaft herausgestellt.In water jet images 2, 3, which depart from the edge 10 of the outlet opening 9, it comes regularly in the course of the downward path 13 of the water W to a point of concentration of the water W, similar to a focal point in optical systems. Here and preferably, it is so that the point of bundling in the proposed shower arrangement 35 is located above the room floor 38, over which the shower arrangement 35 is mounted. This has proven to be advantageous in tests for the serviceability of the relevant water jet image 2, 3.

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  1. Shower device for creating at least one water jet pattern (2, 3) with a structural assembly (4), with a nozzle assembly (7) and with a lighting assembly (8), wherein
    the structural assembly (4) provides an exit opening (9) for the emergence of the water (W) discharged by the nozzle assembly (7), characterized in that the structural assembly has an outer edge region (11) running about the edge (10) of the exit opening (9), in that the exit opening (9) during the shower operation is in particular only partly occupied with emerging water (W) at any given time, in that the nozzle assembly (7) is arranged distributed along at least a portion of the edge (10) of the exit opening (9) at the edge region (11), especially along at least a quarter of the edge (10) of the exit opening (9), and in that the path of the water (W) discharged by the nozzle assembly (7) during the shower operation runs each time from the edge region (11) in the direction of the exit opening (9) and then through the exit opening (9).
  2. Shower device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the light (L) generated by the lighting assembly (8) emerges at least for a part, preferably substantially, from the exit opening (9).
  3. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the path (12, 13) of the water (W) discharged by the nozzle assembly (7) runs from several different directions from the edge region (11) to the exit opening (9), preferably to a center region (16) of the exit opening (9), further preferably in a star pattern.
  4. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the portion of area through which the water (W) discharged by the nozzle assembly (7) during the shower operation passes through the passage area (9a) of the exit opening (9) at any given time is less than 50%, preferably less than 40%, and more preferably less than 20%.
  5. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the nozzle assembly (7) comprises a first group (17) of at least two nozzles (18) of a first kind, preferably in that the nozzle assembly (7) comprises a second group (19) of at least two nozzles (20) of a second kind, more preferably in that the nozzle assembly (7) comprises a third group of at least two nozzles of a third kind, more preferably in that the nozzle (18) of the first kind is a splash jet nozzle, and/or in that the nozzle (20) of the second kind is a single jet nozzle, and/or in that the nozzle of the third kind is a splash jet nozzle or a single jet nozzle.
  6. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a valve assembly (21) is provided, with which the nozzle assembly (7) can be actuated with water (W), preferably in that different nozzles of the nozzle assembly (7), preferably nozzles of a different kind, are actuated in dependence on the kind of water jet pattern (2, 3), more preferably in that the nozzle assembly (7) is actuatable by means of the valve assembly (21) so that the water jet pattern (2, 3) produces a splash jet across at least a portion of the edge (10) of the exit opening (9) that emerges from the edge (10) of the exit opening (9), and/or produces a multitude of single jets across at least a portion of the edge (10) of the exit opening (9), whose path is a trajectory from the nozzle assembly (7) across the edge region (11) into the exit opening (9).
  7. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the nozzle assembly (7) is coordinated with a preferably encircling storage channel (22), into which the nozzle assembly (7) generally channels water (W).
  8. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least a portion of the nozzles of the nozzle assembly (7), especially the nozzles (20) of the second kind, is/are tilted upward in the mounted condition relative to the horizontal (24).
  9. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lighting assembly (8) comprises at least one light source (25, 26), which is arranged in the edge region (11) of the exit opening (9), preferably in that the light source (25, 26) is arranged along at least a segment of the edge (10) of the exit opening (9), further preferably in that the lighting assembly (8) has an LED ribbon which is arranged along at least a segment of the edge (10) of the exit opening (9), and/or in that the lighting assembly (8) has a reflector arrangement (27) and in that the light of the lighting assembly (8) is reflected by the reflector arrangement (27) and then emerges through the exit opening (9), preferably in that the reflector arrangement (27) comprises a hood-shaped reflector (28), preferably in that the reflector (28) extends across the entire exit opening (9), more preferably in that the reflector (28) extends across at least a portion of the edge region (11) of the exit opening (9).
  10. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the exit opening (9) is round in configuration, preferably in that the exit opening (9) is circular in configuration or in that the exit opening (9) is elliptical in configuration or in that the exit opening (9) is configured in the manner of an elongated hole or in that the exit opening (9) is a polygon, preferably in that the exit opening (9) is triangular, square, pentagonal or hexagonal, and/or in that the exit opening (9) is multi-sided, preferably in that the exit opening (9) is three-sided, four-sided, five-sided or six-sided.
  11. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the edge region (11) is funnel-shaped at least for a portion, preferably in the segment of the edge region (11) facing the exit opening (9), and in that in the mounted condition the funnel-shaped segment (29) of the edge region (11) tapers downward.
  12. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the nozzle assembly (7) and/or the lighting assembly (8) are/is arranged so that in the mounted condition when looking at the exit opening (9), the nozzle assembly (7) and/or the lighting assembly (8) are/is not visible due to the arrangement in the edge region (11) of the exit opening (9), preferably in that the structural assembly (4) comprises a cover (33), which provides the edge (10) of the exit opening (9) and which hides at least one portion of the nozzle assembly (7) and/or of the lighting assembly (8), preferably in that the cover (33) is substantially funnel-shaped or substantially ring-shaped.
  13. Shower device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the smallest clear internal dimension (34) of the exit opening (9) is at least 150 mm, more preferably at least 200 mm, more preferably at least 400 mm, more preferably at least 500 mm and more preferably at least 800 mm.
  14. Shower assembly with a shower device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the shower device (1) is mounted in or on a ceiling (36).
  15. Shower assembly according to Claim 14, characterized in that the ratio between the smallest clear internal dimension (34) of the exit opening (9) and the height (37) of the exit opening (9) or the ceiling (36) above a floor (38) is greater than 0.05, preferably greater than 0.1, more preferably greater than 0.2, more preferably greater than 0.3.
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