EP3530164B1 - Birthing tub - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a birthing and relaxation tub, particularly in the clinical field and preferably for use in a delivery room during or immediately before a birthing process. The birthing and relaxation tub has at least one tub body and a water intake formed thereon for receiving an amount of water suitable for bathing and at least one handle that a user can take while bathing and lean on it, e.g. B. can support.

In the prior art, birthing tubs have become known which have a tub body with a water receptacle formed thereon for receiving a quantity of water. In order to give a user of such a birthing tub a better grip during a birthing process and to ensure a high standard of hygiene, a handle can be attached to the upper edge of the tub body and thus outside the water intake. The handle then extends in the longitudinal direction. It is advantageous that this handle prevents constant contact with the water surface and constant wetting with the bath water. The disadvantage is the ergonomics. Supporting yourself on the handle during a contraction is practically impossible, which is why it is not used regularly.

the GB 484 446 A and JP H07 127216 A show bathtubs in which the handles are hygienically fastened with only one end to the upper edge of the tub. The handle from the JP H07 127216 A is a short upstanding stub that cannot be adjusted. The handle of GB 484 446 A is adjustable between a horizontal position adjacent to the top edge of the tub and a vertical position. In both cases, the disadvantage is the ergonomics. Supporting a woman giving birth on the handle during a pressing contraction is practically impossible here.

Conventional bathtubs have also been known which are not used in delivery rooms and which are attached directly to a room wall and in which a handle is screwed directly to the building wall above the bathtub. So reveals the DE 10 2008 034 246 A1 a handle for a bathtub standing right next to a room wall. The handle can be moved away from the room wall against the force of a spring and then rotated into various positions. Such a handle can be assembled in a hygienic manner. A disadvantage, however, is that an accidental pull on the handle also allows rotation, which increases the risk of accidents. Another disadvantage is that such handles can only be attached to the room wall on one side of the tub and therefore do not allow a symmetrical arrangement and use. In addition, in the case of birthing pools, free access at least from both longitudinal sides of the birthing pool is desirable in order to be able to help the woman giving birth if necessary.

Birth tubs have also become known in the prior art, in which a U-shaped handle is attached approximately vertically to the inner surface of the tub body. The handles can be attached on both sides and can be grasped by the user to help her stand up or change position and so on. Such handles facilitate the use of a birthing pool. The disadvantage of this, however, is that the connection points of the handle are, or at least can be, below the water level that occurs during operation. This allows dirt particles and bacteria to accumulate at the connection points and the seals. In order to ensure the necessary hygiene and to reliably avoid infection of the woman giving birth and a newborn, such a birthing tub has to be cleaned after use, with considerable care and a great deal of effort having to be expended on the openings in the inner wall.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a birthing and relaxation tub which can be set up flexibly and used ergonomically which higher hygienic standards can be maintained. This object is achieved by a birthing and relaxation tub with the features of claim 1. Preferred developments and refinements of the invention result from the general description and the description of the exemplary embodiments.

A birthing and relaxation tub according to the invention, in particular for the clinical area and preferably for use in a delivery room, has at least one tub body and a water intake formed thereon for holding a suitable or sensible amount of water for bathing and at least one handle that a user can grasp when bathing. The tub body has an inner wall that defines or limits the water intake and an outer wall. The outer wall includes the upper edge of the tub and at least one outside of the tub body. In this case, the handle comprises a grip body with a first end and at least one second end and is only fastened to the outer wall of the tub body with the first end. The handle body extends from the first end to the second end transversely to a longitudinal extent of the tub body. The handle body includes an elongated portion at the second end and the second end of the handle body terminates in the water intake area. In particular, the handle is attached to and particularly preferably on the upper edge of the tub.

The delivery and relaxation tub according to the invention is particularly suitable and intended for use by women in labor in a delivery room.

In particular, the handle has an adjustable handle body. The handle body is attached only with the first end to the outside of the tub body and in particular to the top of the tub body.

Particularly preferably, at least two handles (in particular of the same type) are included. Preferably two includes similar (or identical) handles. Particularly preferably, (at least) one handle is attached to each longitudinal side. Two handles are preferably fastened (substantially) symmetrically to the longitudinal direction of the tub body on the outer wall of the tub body. In particular, both handles are attached to the top or the upper edge of the tub. The handles or their grip bodies preferably extend essentially in the upright direction and can also be aligned vertically. During operation, a longitudinal direction of the handle body is regularly aligned (transversely to the horizontal and) to the vertical at a slight incline (eg +/-30°).

The (or at least one or each) handle preferably has a detachable handle body and is in particular detachably fastened to the tub body. The handle as a whole or its handle body is particularly preferably arranged or fastened on the tub body in an adjustable and detachable manner. In particular, the handle or its handle body can be detached and removed from the tub body by hand without tools. In particular, no tools and no special tools are required to detach the handle or its handle body. The handle or its handle body can preferably be fixed to the tub body by hand (and without tools).

A birthing and relaxation tub according to the invention has many advantages. A significant advantage is that only a first end of the handle is attached to and in particular on top of the tub body. This means that the second end is not attached to the tub body, but ends freely in space and without contact with the tub body. As a result, it is not necessary to break through the tub body at the second end, so that there are no hygienic weak points at the second end of the handle body. It is not necessary to set up the birthing pool on a room wall. The birthing and relaxation tub can be placed in the middle of a room and is preferably accessible from at least three sides. Hygienic construction and ergonomic use are made possible. The cleaning effort is low. Access can also be possible from four sides.

The upper rim of the tub faces upwards and separates the interior of the tub body from the environment. Most of the time, the upper rim of the tub is at least partially or essentially flat. The upper edge of the tub can preferably be used at least in part as a shelf.

The tub body has an inner surface that is (usually only) partially wetted by an amount of water suitable for bathing.

An adjustable handle may or may not be detachable. If the adjustable handle is not detachable, it can e.g. B. be adjustable in two or more positions. By pulling up against a spring force, for example, the handle can be twisted after a rotation of the handle has been unlocked. After releasing, the handle locks back into place.

The handle is particularly preferably only adjustable if you use both hands on a handle or have to make different movements one after the other. For example, you first have to remove or pull out a safety element such as a safety bolt or a safety pin in order to then be able to adjust the handle to the desired position. This has the significant advantage that an unintentional adjustment through an unwanted or accidental pulling or pressing of the handle is not possible, which significantly increases safety, especially in the sensitive area of birthing pools.

An adjustable handle (detachable or non-detachable) offers many advantages. In particular, the handle is adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the tub body. It is preferred that the first end of the handle body remains essentially stationary during an adjustment. Pivoting of the handle body between a first and a second position is particularly possible and preferred. It is also possible that the handle body for two or more different Positioning rotated or pivoted in two or more different positions or placed or mounted in two or more different positions. An adjustment of the second end of the handle body is preferably possible, in particular in the longitudinal direction, by in particular at least 50 mm. An adjustment in the longitudinal direction by 100 mm or more is preferably possible. A preferred adjustment range is 50 mm to 300 mm or from 70 mm to 170 mm. An adjustment to z. B. 150 mm allows people of different sizes a physiological and ergonomic handling z. B. when pushing during a contraction.

In all of the configurations, the handle body comprises a first end, at which the handle body is connected or can be connected to the tub body. The handle body includes a second end. In principle, the second end can have any configuration. For example, the second end can also be formed on a round loop or on a ring or as a ring. In the context of the present application, the second end is understood to be a point or area of the grip body that is remote from the first end. The second end may be shaped like a double-ended sausage, but may also form part of a ring or loop remote from the first ring.

The birthing and relaxation tub comprises at least one tub body and a water receptacle formed thereon for receiving a quantity of water that is suitable or sensible for bathing and comprises at least one handle that a user can grasp when bathing. The handle comprises an adjustable and/or detachable handle body with a first end and at least one second end and is fastened only with the first end to the tub body, in particular adjustable and/or detachable.

In all of the configurations, , that the first end of the grip body is attached in an upper area to the tub body or on an upper side of the tub body. In particular, the handle body is fastened with the first end to an upper side of the tub body. The handle body is fastened to the tub body with the first end on an outside of the tub body. For hygiene, it is usually sufficient that the handle is attached to the top of the tub body.

The second end of the handle body ends in an inner area in the area of the water intake. The second end of the handle body can be located both above a water level (usually occurring when bathing) and below the (typically provided) water level. The handle body preferably consists of a metallic material or has a metallic surface. In particular, at least the surface can be made of stainless steel or, for example, be chrome-plated. It is also possible to use similar materials that are easy to clean and which are insensitive to the cleaning and cleaning agents required for cleaning.

The handle body extends from the first end to the second end transversely to a longitudinal extent of the tub body. As a result, a user of a relaxation tub or a user of a birthing tub can simply enclose the handle body extending transversely to the longitudinal extension of the tub body with his hand in order to hold on to it or, for example, to sit up or support himself with the help of the handle body.

In all of the configurations, it is particularly preferred that the handle body is attached in a detachable manner. In particular, the handle body is detachably attached to the tub body. A removable handle body makes it easier to clean the handle and the tub body.

Preferably, the handle has a (particularly widened) foot at the first end. The foot is preferably connected to the tub body. It is possible and preferred that the handle body and the foot are separate components. In particular, the handle body and the foot are preferably connected to one another so that they can be separated without tools. As a result, a person who wants to clean the birthing and relaxation tub can separate the handle body from the tub body without using special tools, so that the handle and also the birthing and relaxation tub or bathtub as a whole can be easily cleaned.

The foot is preferably connected to the tub body without a gap. A full-surface seal, in particular, is preferably arranged between the foot and the tub body.

In all configurations it is possible for the handle to have more than two ends. At the first end of the handle, the handle is connected or can be connected to the tub body. For example, the handle can have a third end. To this end, the handle body may have a body portion that extends from the first end to the second end and a second body portion that extends from the first end to the third end.

The handle body is preferably slipped onto a holding device connected to the tub body and/or possibly plugged into it. For example, a holding device can be accommodated on the tub body, which includes an upwardly projecting holding mandrel. Such a retaining mandrel can be positively and cohesively connected to the tub body and/or the foot. The handle body, which has an adapted cavity, can be slipped onto such a holding mandrel. It is possible that the holding device and the handle body each have a non-round and mutually adapted outer shape, so that a non-rotatable connection is created.

However, it is also possible for a non-rotatable connection to be ensured via a separate safety unit. Such a safety unit can in particular comprise a safety pin or at least one safety pin, with which a non-rotatable connection between the tub body and in particular the handle body and the holding device (in particular in several angular positions) is made possible. In simple configurations, at least one bore or a groove or the like can be formed on the handle body, in which, for example, the locking pin engages in order to accommodate the handle body in a rotationally fixed manner and/or secured in the vertical direction. It is particularly advantageous if the locking pin has to be actuated separately.

The fuse unit may be spring loaded. For example, a locking pin can be preloaded into the engaged position by a spring, so that a defined reset must first take place in order to adjust the position of the handle body.

A securing unit can secure the handle. It is possible and preferred that the handle can only be moved away from its position after actuation of the safety unit or a safety unit. For example, the security unit can directly prevent twisting. However, it is also possible for the safety unit to prevent an axial movement and for the handle to be rotated or adjusted only after the safety unit has been removed and the handle has been moved axially.

In all configurations, it is particularly preferred that the handle body can be brought into at least two (different) angular positions relative to the tub body. In particular, the handle body can be fastened in the at least two angular positions on the tub body. For example, the holding device can have a non-round or polygonal outer profile, onto which the handle body is fitted with a correspondingly adapted non-round or polygonal inner profile becomes.

If the holding device has, for example, an external hexagon and a cavity in the handle body has an internal hexagon, the handle can be positioned in six different positions. Orientation in correspondingly more angular positions is also possible if the handle body and the holding device are designed accordingly.

It is also possible and preferable for the handle body to be pivotably attached to the tub body and fixed in predetermined or arbitrary angular positions by a securing unit.

The handle body preferably has a non-round section at the first end. Preferably the foot has a matching non-round portion. The non-round portions on the handle body and foot preferably cooperate. This enables a torsion-proof connection.

In particular, the handle body comprises a guide section at the first end, which is guided on a matching guide section on the foot. In particular, both guide sections have a rotationally symmetrical contour. One or both guide sections are preferably of cylindrical design. A high force can be transmitted through the guide sections. Cone section-shaped guide sections or the like are also possible.

The handle body is attached to the tub body at the first end and includes at (or near) the second end an elongate portion terminating freely in space spaced from the tub body. In preferred embodiments, the handle body has a U-shaped or z. B. V- or L-shaped section at the first end. The U-shaped section runs, in particular, transversely to the tub body. A first leg of the U, V or L-shaped section is then preferably connected to the tub body. The second leg of the U-, V- or L-shaped section ends freely in space or transitions into a or the elongated section or is connected to such a section. Then the elongated section ends freely in space. The first leg can be connected to the outer wall on the outer surface of the tub body via a connection running transversely to the leg. Or the end of the first leg is connected directly to the outer wall on the upper side and/or the outside of the tub body.

The elongate section is preferably arranged inclined to the vertical in normal operation. For example, an angle of the elongated section to the vertical can be greater than 5° or greater than 10° or greater than 15°. It is also possible for an angle to the vertical to be adjustable.

In all configurations it is preferred that an enlarged head is formed at the distal end of the second leg or the elongate section. An enlarged head is advantageous at the distal or second end, since this end ends freely in the interior of the tub body and therefore there is always a risk that a user of the birthing tub will hit it. An enlarged head (preferably more than 15% or more than 50%) then increases the contact area, thus avoiding pain or injury. The head is preferably rounded, crowned or spherical in shape.

In all of the configurations, the second end of the handle body ends in the area of the water intake and is in particular located below the maximum water level. In particular, the head at the second end of the handle body lies below a maximum intended water level of the water intake.

It is preferred that the second end of the handle body is at least 2 cm, or at least 4 cm, or at least 6 cm an inner wall of the tub body is spaced. A minimum distance ensures that a risk of crushing is completely avoided or at least largely avoided.

In all configurations, it is preferred that the foot comprises an anchoring device fastened to the tub body and/or the frame device of a tub body. Such an anchoring device can in particular comprise an anchor plate or also several anchor plates and at least one anchor pin. The foot can be securely anchored on or in the tub body via an anchor plate and one or more anchor pins. The anchor pins can be used for anchoring in the volume of the tub body.

In particular, the foot has a cover panel on the upper side of the tub body.

In all configurations it is preferred that at least one outflow and at least one inflow are provided. The drain is usually at the lowest point of the inner wall of the tub body. The inlet can be attached to the upper side of the tub body, so that no breakthrough on the inner wall of the tub body is necessary for the inlet.

Preferably, apart from the drain (and possibly at least one inlet), the tub body has a closed and uninterrupted inner surface. An overflow is particularly preferably not formed on the tub body. It is particularly preferred that the birthing and relaxation tub does not have an overflow. This is very important for hygienic reasons in the clinical area. Bacteria of a first bacterial strain could settle in the overflow. Another user or even a baby could later come into contact with bacteria from this first strain of bacteria. This can result in serious health problems for the mother or the newborn. A tub body that apart from the drain (and possibly at least one inlet) has a closed and uninterrupted inner surface is then very advantageous, since the tub body construction-related prevents such infections. The tub body preferably has no opening for an inlet on the inner surface.

The tub body is regularly double-walled, at least in sections.

Although a birthing and relaxation tub is described in the general description and in the exemplary embodiment, it is also possible to construct other bathtubs according to the invention. In this respect, the invention is preferably not limited to birthing tubs, but can also be used in other tubs.

Further advantages and features of the present invention result from the exemplary embodiments which are explained below with reference to the enclosed figures.

Figur 1

eine schematische perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Gebär- und Entspannungswanne;

Figur 2

ein vergrößertes Detail der Gebär- und Entspannungswanne nach Figur 1 mit einem Handgriff;

Figur 3

einen Handgriff für die Gebär- und Entspannungswanne nach Figur 1 in einer perspektivischen Darstellung;

Figur 4

den Handgriff nach Figur 3 in einer Seitenansicht;

Figur 5

einen weiteren Handgriff für die Gebär- und Entspannungswanne nach Figur 1;

Figur 6

noch einen Handgriff für die Gebär- und Entspannungswanne nach Figur 1;

Figur 7

eine Draufsicht auf noch einen weiteren Handgriff für die Gebär- und Entspannungswanne nach Figur 1;

Figur 8

noch einen Handgriff für die Gebär- und Entspannungswanne nach Figur 1;

Figur 9

noch einen Handgriff für die Gebär- und Entspannungswanne nach Figur 1;

Figur 10

eine Seitenansicht eines Fußes eines Handgriff für die Gebär- und Entspannungswanne nach Figur 1; und

Figur 11

eine Draufsicht auf den Fuß nach Figur 10.

In the figures show:

figure 1

a schematic perspective view of a birthing and relaxation tub according to the invention;

figure 2

an enlarged detail of the birthing and relaxation tub figure 1 with a handle;

figure 3

a handle for the birthing and relaxation tub figure 1 in a perspective view;

figure 4

the handle figure 3 in a side view;

figure 5

another step for the birthing and relaxation tub figure 1 ;

figure 6

one more step for the birthing and relaxation tub figure 1 ;

figure 7

a top view of yet another handle for the birthing and relaxation tub figure 1 ;

figure 8

one more step for the birthing and relaxation tub figure 1 ;

figure 9

one more step for the birthing and relaxation tub figure 1 ;

figure 10

a side view of a foot of a handle for the birthing and relaxation tub figure 1 ; and

figure 11

a top view of the foot figure 10 .

figure 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a birthing tub 1 with a tub body 2 and a boarding aid 30, which can have several steps 31.

Furthermore, the birthing pool 1 comprises a holding arm, which can be adjusted in its angular position by means of an adjustment 43 . A radial adjustment of the cable 41 is possible at eyelets 42 on the holding arm 40 . A user of the birthing pool can hold on to the retaining rope 41 .

On the upper side 26 of the tub body 2, a handle 4 is attached to each of the longitudinal sides. Furthermore, an inlet 28 is mounted on the upper side 26 . A drain or outlet 27 is drawn in in a highly schematic manner with dashed lines.

The tub body 2 comprises an inner wall 21 defining the water receptacle 3 and an outer wall 21a. The outer wall 21a is formed by the upper rim 21b of the tub and at least one outside 21c of the tub body 3 . The handle 4 is attached to the tub body 2 in particular on the upper side 26 on the upper tub edge 21b, but is also attached to the tub body 2 on the outside 21c

On the tub body 2 two handles 4 are attached. The handles 4 are arranged symmetrically to the longitudinal extent of the tub body 2 . Both handles 4 are identical here.

Setting units 32 and displays ensure reliable operation.

figure 2 shows an enlarged section of a birthing tub 1, a part of the tub body 2 and a handle 4 being shown enlarged here. The water receptacle 3 is formed in the interior of the tub body 2 and can be filled with water, for example up to the maximum water level 20 shown in dotted lines.

On the top 26 of the tub body 2, the handle 4 is attached. The handle 4 comprises a handle body 5 and a foot 8, the foot 8 resting on the upper side 26 of the tub body 2 or being attached thereto. A cover panel 25 is arranged thereon.

The grip body 5 here has a U-shaped section 15, with the opening of the "U" extending downwards. The handle body is attached to the tub body 2 with its first end, while the second end 7 extends freely into the room.

The second leg 17 of the here U-shaped section is extended downwards by an elongate section 18 or leg and finally terminates at a head 19 of increased diameter to avoid injury and pain in the event of an impact thereon. The free distance 33 from the leg 17 or elongated section 18 to the inner wall 21 of the tub body is dimensioned such that a risk of crushing is largely avoided.

figure 3 12 shows the handle in a perspective view, the parts of the anchoring device 22 which are located below the surface of the tub body 2 in the mounted and installed state being visible here. For anchoring, the anchoring device 22 with the anchor plate and the anchor pins is embedded in the tub body or injected there, so that the anchoring device 22 creates a fixed connection with the tub body 2 . The cover panel 25 covers the connection point.

In other configurations, it is possible for the foot 8 and/or the anchor plate 23 to be attached to an outer side 21c on an outer peripheral wall. Then the handle body 5 z. B. at an angle of about 270 ° away from the outer edge of the tub body, upwards over the tub rim and then in an arc into the area of water intake. Or the handle body 5 does not extend perpendicularly away from the anchor plate 23, but z. B. upwards parallel to the surface and then in an arc into the area of water absorption.

figure 4 Figure 12 shows a side view, where it can be seen that the elongate portion 18 is inclined at an angle 29 to the vertical.

A holding device 9 inside the handle body 5 is shown in dashed lines. The holding device 9 makes it possible to orientate the handle 4 in different angular positions relative to the tub body. This achieves more flexible use and the handle can be adjusted according to the body size of the user of a birthing pool. In addition, the handle 4 can be removed, making cleaning of the handle and the tub body 2 easier.

figure 5 shows another view in which it is also visible that the head 19 of the attack 4 is below the maximum water level 20.

figure 6 shows a variation with a partially cut handle body, whereby the inner structure is visible here. The tub body 2 has a holding device 9 in the form of a holding mandrel 10 which extends upwards from the upper side 26 of the tub body 2 and onto which the handle 4 is attached. A non-rotatable connection between the tub body 2 and the handle 4 is achieved by appropriate profiling of the cross sections of the holding device 9 and the inner contour of the handle 4 and/or by the safety device 14 shown. Furthermore, a fuse in the vertical direction can also be achieved via the fuse unit 14 .

figure 7 shows a plan view of a schematically cut cross section, with hexagonal cross sections being formed here, for example, on the holding mandrel 10 and the corresponding inner contour in the handle body 5 .

As a result, the handle 4 with the handle body 5 can basically be plugged onto the holding mandrel 10 in six different positions. Of these, there are three positions 11, 12 and 13 within the tub body, so that suitable positioning of the handle within the tub body is possible for three people of different sizes. The possible position 11 is shown in dotted lines and the possible position 13 is shown in broken lines.

A large number of positions can be set using a corresponding polygon. However, it is also possible for the retaining mandrel 10 to be cylindrical or the like and, for example, to have vertically aligned grooves on the outside or a corresponding number of radially extending bores, into which, for example, a securing unit 14 according to FIG figure 6 can be introduced radially from the outside. Angular fixation and vertical fixation can also be achieved via this.

In figure 8 is still a handle 4 for the birthing and relaxation tub 1 after figure 1 shown in a view in the longitudinal direction of the tub body. As in all cases, the handle 4 extends essentially transversely or at least also transversely to a longitudinal direction of the tub body 2. The handle 4 comprises a first end 6, which is captively accommodated here on the foot 8 firmly connected to the tub body 2. The handle 4 can be removed or turned upwards by pulling outwards after actuating the operating button 36 . Then the handle 4 can be fixed again in a different angular position. By releasing the spring-loaded control button into the in 8 In the engagement position shown, the handle 4 is automatically secured again on the base 8 and can no longer be rotated or pulled off upwards, since the securing pin of the securing unit 14 engages in the securing groove 34 of the base 8 .

The handle 4 extends from a first end 6 on a first leg 16 via a U-shaped section 15 and a second leg 17 to the convex or rounded head 19 at the distal end. The head 19 is at a sufficient distance from the tub body or the inner wall of the birthing and relaxation tub 1 so that there is no risk of pinching.

By turning the grip body 5 back onto the base, the grip body 5 has correspondingly different angular alignments with respect to the longitudinal direction of the tub body 2 . A different longitudinal positioning of the second end of the handle 4 is achieved. As a result, the handle can be adapted to the different body and limb sizes of the woman giving birth.

As figure 9 shows, the grip body 5 of the handle 4 does not have to have a U-shaped section in all configurations. It is also possible that the first leg 16 of the handle body directly inwards z. B. protrudes almost horizontally from the foot. An acute angle or an obtuse angle can be formed between the first leg 16 and the second leg 17 . A right angle is also possible. Also in the embodiment after 9 the foot 8 includes a locking groove 34 into which a pin of a locking unit 14 engages so that the handle 4 cannot be unintentionally pulled off upwards.

figure 10 shows a side view of a foot 8 for a handle 4 of a birthing and relaxation tub figure 1 . The non-round section 37 can be clearly seen, which corresponds to a correspondingly or matching non-round section in the first end of the handle body 5 . This enables the handle 4 to be firmly seated on the tub body 2 . Above the non-circular section 37, which is embodied here as an external polygon, a guide section 35, which is in particular designed to be rotationally symmetrical, is provided. The guide section 35 interacts with a corresponding guide section 38 in the first end 6 of the handle body 5 . This increases the guide surface. The power that can be transmitted is greater and the handle is better guided and held on the foot. The non-round section 37 can, for. B. can be tightly connected all around to the base plate of the foot 8 via an (optional) weld seam 44 shown here in dotted lines. A circumferential and/or edge-tight seal 45 can be provided under the base plate.

figure 11 shows a top view of the foot figure 10 , wherein the non-round enlarged section 37 and the round guide section 35 arranged above it can be seen.

Overall, the present invention provides an advantageous birthing and relaxation tub that allows for easier use. It can be high and the highest hygienic standards are observed. Clean-up is easier as the handle or handles are placed just outside the waterline. Nevertheless, the handles protrude into the space of the tub and extend transversely to the body of the tub, so that they can be conveniently, effectively and easily grasped by the user's hand, e.g. B. pull up or support. <b>Reference mark list</b>: 1 Birth and relaxation tub 21c outside 22 anchorage device 2 tub body 23 anchor plate 3 water absorption 24 anchor pin 4 handle 25 cover panel 5 grip body 26 top 6 first end 27 drain 7 second end 28 Intake 8th Foot 29 angle 9 holding device 30 boarding aid 10 retaining mandrel 31 Step 11 first angular position 32 adjustment unit 12 second angular position 33 Distance 13 third angular position 34 locking groove 14 safety unit, safety pin 35 guide section 36 control knob 15 U-shaped section 37 non-circular section 16 first leg 38 guide section 17 second leg 39 non-circular section 18 elongated section 40 holding arm 19 head 41 Rope 20 water level 42 eyelet 21 inner wall 43 adjustment 21a outer wall 44 Weld 21b upper edge of the tub 45 poetry

Claims (15)

1. Birthing and relaxation pool (1), in particular for use in the clinical area, comprising at least one pool body (2) and a water receptacle (3) configured thereat, for receiving a quantity of water suitable for bathing, and comprising at least one handle (4) for a user to grip during bathing,

   wherein the pool body (2) comprises an inner wall (21) defining the water receptacle (3) and an outer wall (21a), wherein the outer wall (21a) comprises the top edge (21b) of the pool and an outside surface (21c) of the pool body (3),

   wherein the handle (4) comprises a handle body (5) with a first end (6) and at least one second end (7), and is attached to the outer wall (21a) of the pool body (2) with its first end (6) only,

   wherein the handle body extends from the first end to the second end transverse to the longitudinal extension of the pool body, and wherein the handle body (5) is attached to the pool body (2) by its first end (6), and at its second end (7) comprises an elongated section (18), and

   wherein the second end (7) of the handle body (5) ends within the range of the water receptacle (3).
2. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to claim 1,
   wherein two handles (4) are symmetrically attached to the pool body (2).
3. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the handle (4) is adjustable.
4. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to claim 1 or 2 or 3, wherein the handle body (5) is removably attached.
5. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle (5) comprises a base (8) at its first end (6), and wherein the base (8) is connected with the pool body (2), and wherein the handle body (5) and the base (8) are in particular separate elements, and wherein the handle body (5) and the base (8) are disconnectable.
6. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle body (5) is placed on and/or in a holding device (9) which is connected with the pool body (2).
7. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a securing unit (13) secures the handle body (5) to the pool body (2) and in particular to the base (8).
8. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle body (5) can be brought to at least two angular positions (11, 12) relative to the pool body, and/or wherein the handle body (5) is pivotally mounted to the pool body (2).
9. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle body (5) comprises at its first end, a non-round section (39) interacting with a fitting non-round section (37) on the base (8), and wherein in particular the handle body (5) comprises at its first end a guide section (38) that is guided by a fitting guide section (35) in the base (8).
10. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein an enlarged head (19) is configured at the distal end (7) of the elongated section (18), wherein the head (19) is preferably configured rounded, globe-like or spherical.
11. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle body (5) comprises at its first end (6) a U-shaped section (15), and a first leg (16) of the U-shaped section (15) is connected with the pool body (2), and wherein in particular the second leg (17) of the U-shaped section (15) makes a transition to an elongated section (18), wherein in operation as intended the elongated section (18) is inclined, in particular to the vertical.
12. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the second end (7) of the handle body (5) ends beneath a maximum of the provided water level (20) of the water receptacle (3), and/or wherein the second end (7) of the handle body (5) is at least 2 cm or at least 4 cm spaced apart from the inner wall (21) of the pool body (2).
13. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the base (8) comprises an anchoring device (22) attached to the pool body (2), and wherein the anchoring device (22) in particular comprises an anchor plate (23) and at least one anchor pin (24), and/or wherein the base (8) comprises a cover (25) on the top face (26) of the pool body (2) .
14. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein a drain (27) and at least one inlet (28) is provided, and wherein in particular the pool body (3) comprises a closed inner surface (29), apart from the drain (27) and optionally at least one inlet.
15. The birthing and relaxation pool (1) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the handle (4) is attached to the pool body at the top edge of the pool (21b).

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