FR3068264A1 - INTELLIGENT SHOWER ASSEMBLY - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a shower assembly comprising: - a shower hose (2) comprising a tubular pipe (23) and first and second connection connectors (21, 22) at the ends of the pipe (23), and - a shower head (3) comprising: an input connector (31) intended to be connected to the second connection connector (22), a body (32) including at its base a diffuser having at least one opening for dispensing water, and a device for dispensing a packaged product in capsule form (5), characterized in that the shower assembly further comprises a control device (1) comprising: an input terminal (11) for connection to a water supply source (4) and an output terminal (12) for connection to the first connection connection (21), means for supplying electrical energy, and o at least one sensor for measuring a quantity of water consumed.

Description

INTELLIGENT SHOWER KIT

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the general technical field of bathroom equipment. More specifically, the present invention relates to the field of water distribution accessories in a bathroom, and in particular an assembly including a hose intended to be connected to a water supply source and a knob connectable to the hose to allow distribution. of water.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Today, there is an increasing demand to allow a user to manage his resource consumption, particularly with regard to his water consumption.

We have already proposed a shower head to measure the amount of water consumed during each use.

The pommel includes:

- a turbine which can turn under the effect of the water current

a generator driven in rotation by this turbine to produce an electric current for supplying electrical energy,

- an electronic circuit including means for measuring a quantity of water consumed, and

- light-emitting diodes.

This knob is used to inform the user of his water consumption by varying the colors emitted by the light-emitting diodes. More precisely, the electronic circuit controls in real time the activation of the light-emitting diodes according to a color determined according to the amount of water consumed. For example :

- when the quantity of water consumed is less than 10 liters, the emission color of the light-emitting diodes is green,

- when the quantity of water consumed is between 10 and 20 liters, the emission color of the light-emitting diodes becomes blue,

- when the quantity of water consumed is between 20 and 30 liters, the emission color of the light-emitting diodes becomes purple,

- when the amount of water is more than 30 liters, the emission color of the light-emitting diodes becomes red.

This variation of the color code as a function of the amount of water used allows a user to control his water consumption in real time.

A drawback of this solution is that all of the means for supplying electrical energy, for measuring, for calculating and for controlling are integrated into the shower head.

This induces a price and a significant weight of the shower head.

An object of the present invention is to provide a shower assembly which overcomes at least one of the aforementioned drawbacks.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

To this end, the invention proposes a shower assembly comprising:

a shower hose comprising a tubular pipe and first and second connection fittings at the ends of the pipe, and

- a pommel comprising:

o an input connector intended to be connected to the second connection fitting, o a body including at its base a diffuser having at least one opening for the distribution of water, and o a device for diffusing a product packaged in the form capsule, remarkable in that the shower assembly further comprises a control device comprising:

o an input terminal intended to be connected to a water supply source and an output terminal intended to be connected to the first connection fitting, o means for supplying electrical energy, and o at least one sensor for measure of the amount of water consumed.

The fact that the shower assembly according to the invention comprises a control device disposed between a water supply source and the hose makes it possible to deport the means for supplying electrical energy, measurement, calculation and control, and therefore reduce the cost, weight and complexity of the pommel.

Preferred but non-limiting aspects of the device according to the invention are as follows:

- the pommel may further include a radio identification label reader for reading a label associated with the capsule;

The fact that the knob incorporates a radio-identification label reader makes it possible to have information on the type of product contained in the capsule, such a label reader being inexpensive and having a reduced weight, its integration into the pommel has very little impact on the weight and production costs of the pommel, which makes it possible to offer a multitude of different pommels with each its own use and at an affordable price,

the shower assembly can further comprise means of communication for the exchange of data, such as an identifier of the label read by the radio-identification label reader, between the control device and the pommel ;

The fact that the shower assembly includes means of communication between the label reader and the control device makes it possible to transmit the information relating to the type of product contained in the capsule to the control device, for example for the implementation a dedicated treatment program (chromotherapy, anti-cellulite, weight loss, etc.), or even to allow the management of the stock of capsules available to the user and automatic ordering of consumables, etc.,

- The communication means can comprise at least one electrically conductive wire integrated in the tubular pipe of the flexible;

The fact that the means of communication comprise at least one electrically conductive wire integrated in the tubular pipe of the hose makes it possible to limit external disturbances in the exchange of information between the label reader and the control device, in particular with respect to wireless communication means,

- The tubular pipe may include at least one other electrically conductive wire for supplying electrical energy to the radio-identification tag reader by the control device;

The fact that the flexible pipe comprises at least one other electrically conductive wire allows the control device to supply electrical energy to the label reader without requiring the integration of an energy storage battery at the level of the knob, this which further simplifies the design of the knob and reduces its weight,

- the control device can also include:

o at least one temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the water circulating in the shower assembly, and o an activatable solenoid valve to prevent the flow of water through the shower assembly if the measured temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold value;

The fact that the control device includes a temperature sensor and an activatable solenoid valve makes it possible to avoid the risk of burns for the user if the control device detects that the measured temperature is above a predetermined threshold value (in the factory or by the user),

- The control device can further comprise at least one light-emitting diode;

The fact that the control device comprises at least one light-emitting diode makes it possible to set up chromotherapy programs,

- The hose may further comprise at least one longitudinal channel formed in the tubular pipe and extending between the two ends of the tubular pipe, said channel being intended to be associated with the light-emitting diode of the control device;

The fact that the hose further comprises at least one longitudinal channel formed in the tubular pipe allows the light generated by the diode of the control device to be diffused through the hose for the dissemination of visual information through hermetic orifices located on the tubular hose,

- the first and second hose connection fittings, the knob inlet connector, and the output terminal of the control device may each include:

o a central channel for the flow of water, o at least two electrical connectors extending coaxially to the central channel, the electrical connectors being separated along a longitudinal axis of the channel by electrically insulating annular members;

The fact that the first and second hose connection fittings, the knob inlet connector, and the output terminal of the control device is of the “Jack” connector type makes it possible to simplify the electrical connection between the control device, the flexible and the shower head

- the second connection connection and the input connection comprises mechanically engaging locking means, the second connection connection including:

a control element, such as a push button, for disengaging the blocking means so as to decouple the second connection connector and the input connector, and a valve urged by a closing spring in the closing direction, maintained in closed position in decoupled situation;

The fact that the second connection fitting comprises a valve maintained in the closed position when the shower head and the hose are uncoupled makes it possible to avoid splashing of water on the user when the latter dismantles the shower head.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Other advantages and characteristics of the shower assembly according to the invention will emerge more clearly from the description which follows of several variant embodiments, given by way of nonlimiting examples, from the appended FIG. 1 which is a schematic representation of a shower assembly according to the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Referring to Figure 1, the shower assembly includes a control device 1, a hose 2 and a shower head 3 including a device for diffusing a product contained in a capsule.

1. Control device

The control device 1 is arranged between a water supply source 4 and the hose 2 of the shower assembly.

The control device 1 makes it possible to supply the knob 3 with electrical energy. It also makes it possible to process measurement data from the shower set's sensor. The control device 1 also makes it possible to exchange to establish communication between the shower assembly and one (or more) remote device (s).

The control device 1 comprises one (or more) water inlet terminal (s) 11, one (or more) outlet terminal (s) 12, and a housing 13 of any shape in which are housed:

- one (or more) electronic circuit (s),

- means of supplying electrical energy, and

- one (or more) measurement sensor (s).

1.1. Entry and exit terminal

The water inlet terminal (s) 11 is (are) intended to be connected to one (or more) water supply source (s) 4, such as a mixer tap.

The input terminal (s) 11 may consist of one or more male or female tap fittings known to those skilled in the art, such as a 15/21 fitting. , etc.

The output terminal (s) 12 is (are) intended to be connected to one end of the hose.

The output terminal 12 can include:

- a central channel (male or female) for the flow of water to the hose, and

- one (or more) electrical connector (s) for electrically connecting the electronic circuit (s) contained in the housing to one (or more) electrically conductive wire (s) of the hose.

The connector (s) may be coaxial, such as a "Jack" connector. In this case, each connector extends coaxially to the channel of the output terminal, the connectors being separated along the longitudinal axis of the channel by electrically insulating annular members.

1.2. Housing

1.2.1. Electric circuit

The control device 1 further comprises one (or more) electronic circuit (s) housed in the housing 13.

Advantageously, the electronic circuit may include wireless communication means (blue tooth, wifi, etc.) to allow the exchange of data between the shower assembly and a remote terminal. The terminal is for example a mobile telephone of Smartphone type, an electronic tablet (such as an IPAD®), a personal assistant (or “PDA”, acronym of the English expression “Personal Digital Assistant”), or any another type of fixed or mobile terminal known to those skilled in the art.

The electronic circuit may also include one (or more) memory (s) for storing data measured by the sensors or received from the remote terminal and / or the knob.

Preferably, the electronic circuit further comprises a processing unit for processing data measured by the sensors or received from the remote terminal and / or the knob.

7.2.2. Means of power supply

The control device 1 also comprises means for supplying electrical energy contained in the housing 13.

These supply means make it possible to produce the electrical energy necessary for the operation of the electronic card (s), as well as for the operation of the hose 2 and of the knob 3, as will be described in more detail. in the following

The means of supplying electrical energy may for example consist of:

- a turbine which can turn under the effect of a current of water and

a generator driven in rotation by this turbine to produce an electric current for supplying electrical energy.

Of course, the means of supplying electrical energy can be of any other type known to those skilled in the art (rechargeable battery or not, connection to a mains supply for built-in versions, etc.).

1.2.3. Measuring sensor

The control device 1 may further comprise one (or more) sensor (s) for measuring data relating to the water supply of the shower assembly.

For example, the control device 1 may include a sensor for measuring the flow of water flowing through the shower assembly. Measuring the water flow can allow the electronic circuit processing unit:

- to estimate the water consumption with each shower,

- to estimate a level of scaling of the shower assembly (for example by comparing the flow measured with a set value, possibly measured during the installation of the shower assembly and recorded in the memory of the electronic circuit ).

The control device 1 can also include a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the water circulating through the shower assembly. The temperature measurement can allow the electronic circuit processing unit to estimate an electrical energy consumption with each shower.

Of course, the monitoring device can include other types of sensor depending on the intended application. For example one (or more) sensor (s) making it possible to measure one (or more) parameter (s) representative (s) of the water quality (pH measurement sensor, sensor for measuring dissolved oxygen, nitrate and / or ammonium and / or calcium and / or chloride and / or fluoride measurement sensor, etc.)

1.3. Other elements of the control system

The control device 1 can also include other optional elements such as a display screen for displaying information to the user. This display screen can for example be arranged on one side of the housing.

As a variant or in combination, the control device 1 may include one (or more) light-emitting diode (s) (or "LED", acronym for the Anglo-Saxon expression "Light-Emitting Diode"). In particular, the control device 1 may include one (or more) light-emitting diode (s) extending over the face of the housing intended to come opposite a fixing wall on which the (or) are mounted water supply source (s) (ie the back of the housing). This allows the fixing wall (TV Ambilight) to be illuminated and the colored light to be diffused by reverberation throughout the shower. The control device 1 can also comprise one (or more) light-emitting diode (s) mounted (s) at the output terminal (s) to emit light radiation towards the interior of the hose.

The control device 1 can also include a battery for storing part of the energy produced by the means of supplying electrical energy contained in the housing.

2. Flexible

The flexible 2 makes it possible to connect the knob 3 to the control device 1 in order to ensure the supply of water to the knob 3. It notably comprises first and second connection fittings 21, 22 and a tubular pipe 23 between the first and second connection fittings 21.22.

2.1. Tubular pipe

The tubular pipe 23 can be made of a translucent electrically insulating and waterproof material.

The hose 2 can also include reinforcing fibers integrated into the tubular pipe. Such reinforcing fibers, known to those skilled in the art, make it possible to improve the mechanical resistance of the hose.

The hose 2 may further comprise longitudinal channels formed in the tubular pipe and extending between the two ends of the tubular pipe. In the case where the control device comprises one (or more) light-emitting diode (s) mounted on the output terminal, the longitudinal channels make it possible to diffuse the radiation emitted by the diode (s) ) light emitting (s) along hose 2.

Advantageously, the hose 2 comprises at least one electrically conductive wire integrated in the tubular pipe. In other words, each electrically conductive wire is embedded in the material constituting the tubular pipe 23. Each electrically conductive wire extends between the ends of the tubular pipe 23. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the flexible 2 includes five electrically conductive wires.

Some of these electrically conductive wires allow the passage of an electric current (from the control device) for the supply of electrical energy to the knob 3. Others of these electrically conductive wires allow the passage of signals for the communication of information between the control device 1 and the knob 3. On the other hand, these electrically conductive wires can allow the control of additional accessories integrated into the knob, such as a loudspeaker, a light-emitting diode, a solenoid valve, a motor. dedicated for a scrub application etc.

2.2. First connection fitting

The first connection fitting 21 is intended to be connected to the output terminal 12 of the control device 1.

The first connection fitting 21 may consist of a male or female fitting fitting known to those skilled in the art such as a 15/21 fitting. This first connector 21 comprises a central channel for the flow of water to the pipe, and one (or more) electrical connector (s) making it possible to electrically connect the electronic circuit (s) contained in the housing 13 to one (or more) electrically conductive wire (s) of pipe 23.

The connector (s) may be coaxial, such as a "Jack" connector. In this case, each connector extends coaxially to the central channel, the connectors being separated along the longitudinal axis of the channel by electrically insulating annular members.

2.3. Second connection fitting

The second connection connector 22 is intended to be connected to an input connector 31 of the knob 3.

The second connector 22 is preferably a removable female connector including a central channel for the circulation of water, this second connector 22 being able to be connected to the male connector input connector 31 of the knob 3.

In particular, the second connector 22 and the input connector 31 are pluggable into one another and lockable in the coupled position thanks to mechanically engaging locking means.

The actuation of a control element, such as a push button or a sliding sleeve, disengages the locking means so as to decouple the second connector 22 and the input connector 31.

Advantageously, the second connector 22 may comprise a valve biased by a closing spring in the closing direction, maintained in the closed position in the decoupled situation. This valve makes it possible to avoid the flow of water contained in the pipe 23 of the hose 2 when the second connector 22 and the inlet connector 31 are decoupled. When the second connector 22 and the input connector 31 are coupled, the valve is moved to an open position allowing the circulation of water between the hose 2 and the knob 3.

Furthermore, the second connector 22 may include a non-return valve to prevent the product contained in the capsule (in particular when it is a detergent product) from rising up in the hose and being able to be diffused on the skin of the user the next time you use the shower kit.

The implementation and operation of such a connection fitting are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in more detail below.

The reader will appreciate that the second connector 22 advantageously comprises one (or more) electrical connector (s) making it possible to electrically connect the hose to the knob. The connector (s) may be coaxial, such as a "Jack" connector. In this case, each connector extends coaxially to the central channel, the connectors being separated along the longitudinal axis of the channel by electrically insulating annular members.

3. Pommel

The knob 3 allows the diffusion of water for the shower.

Advantageously, the shower assembly may include several heads 3 different each dedicated to a particular use. For example, the shower set may include:

- a first pommel dedicated to cleaning the shower area, and intended to receive detergent capsules or anti-lime products, etc.

- a second knob dedicated to massage use,

- a third knob dedicated to washing use, etc.

Each knob 3 comprises an input connector 31, a head 32, possibly a body 33, a broadcasting device and a radio-identification label reader.

3.1. Head, body and input connectors

The head 32 is of any shape. It has at its base on a diffuser including openings through which water can escape in a jet. Such a head 32 of the knob 3 is known to a person skilled in the art and will not be described in more detail below.

The knob 3 can optionally comprise a hollow body 33 (for the supply of water to the head) extending longitudinally and forming a gripping part. However, in certain variant embodiments, the knob 3 may have no body.

The knob may also include input means (such as a button) to activate one (or more) function (s) of the control device.

As described above, the knob 3 further comprises an input connector 31 intended to be connected to the hose 2. The input connector 31 is preferably of the male type. She understands :

- a central channel for the circulation of water between the hose and the knob, and

- one (or more) electrical connector (s) for electrically connecting the hose to the pommel in order to supply electrical energy to the radio-identification tag reader and allow information to be transmitted between the RFID tag reader and control device.

The connector (s) may be coaxial, such as a "Jack" connector. In this case, each connector extends coaxially to the central channel, the connectors being separated along the longitudinal axis of the channel by electrically insulating annular members.

3.2. Diffusion device

The pommel 3 also comprises a device for diffusing a product packaged in the form of capsules 5. The product to be diffused is for example a shampoo, a soap, a cream, a foaming agent, a skin care product and / or the hair, an antibacterial product, essential oils, detergent or any other liquid, gel, solid or water-soluble powder product.

Such a diffusion device is described in the document FR 3 005 073 in the name of the applicant.

This diffusion device can be mounted on the head 32 of the knob 3. It notably comprises a housing intended to receive a capsule, means for perforating the capsule, and a mixing chamber intended to ensure the mixing of the product contained in the capsule to the flow of water from the hollow body.

Preferably when the shower assembly comprises several heads 3 each dedicated to a respective use, the shape of the housing (and therefore of the capsules containing the product to be diffused) varies from one head 3 to the other. This avoids the risks for the user of using a detergent product in the knob 3 dedicated to massage use, etc.

3.3. Label reader

Advantageously, the knob 3 may include a radio identification tag reader mounted on the broadcasting device.

The label reader allows an identifier contained in a radio-identification label attached to the capsule 5 to be read. It is electrically connected to the electrical connector (s) of the input connector 31.

Radio-identification - or "RFID" (from the English "Radio Frequency Identification") - is a method for memorizing and retrieving data remotely using markers called "radio-identification tag" ("RFID tag" or "RFID transponder" in English).

RFID tags are small objects, such as self-adhesive tags, including an antenna associated with an electronic chip that allows them to receive and respond to radio requests made by a tag reader. Radio-identification tags are passive devices, requiring no source of energy other than that supplied without contact and by induction by the tag reader when it is interrogated. This makes it possible to limit the dimensions of the label (thickness of the order of a sheet and size of a few millimeters) as well as its mass (negligible mass), and therefore to make this label compatible with a large number of objects of daily life.

Each label includes a substrate (or encapsulation) supporting an antenna associated with an electronic chip which allow the label to receive and respond to radio requests sent from the label reader.

The label reader allows:

- supplying energy to the label attached to a capsule 5,

- issue an identification request to the label, and

- to receive the label identifier in response.

The tag reader is connected to the electrical connector (s) of the input connector 31 to supply it with electrical energy and allow data transmission (such as the tag identifier, the production batch number of the capsule, etc.) between the knob 3 and the control device 1.

4. Principle of operation

We will now describe in more detail the operating principle of the shower assembly according to the invention.

It is assumed that the shower set includes two separate heads 3 each dedicated to a respective use:

- A first knob 3 dedicated to “cleaning” use, and intended to receive detergent and / or anti-limescale capsules 5,

- A second knob 3 dedicated to “well-being” use, and intended to receive capsules 5 containing essential oils.

It is also assumed that the shower assembly is installed in the user's shower (control device 1 connected to the water supply source 4, hose 2 connected to the control device 1).

The user who wishes to clean his shower space, connects the first shower head 3 to the hose 2 by engaging the input connectors 31 on the second connector 22.

The control device 1 supplies the label reader with electrical energy via the hose 2 (the current coming from the control device 1 flowing through the electrical connectors and the electrical wires embedded in the pipe).

The user then inserts a capsule 5 into the diffusion device.

The control device 1 transmits a command to the label reader through the electrical wires contained in the hose of the hose 23 to command the label reader to extract the identifier contained on the fixed radio-identification label. capsule 5.

The label reader generates:

- an electromagnetic field for supplying the label, and

- a label query signal.

In response to the interrogation signal, the label transmits its identifier to the reader, and possibly other information contained in the label (production date, batch number, etc.). The label reader then transmits the data collected to the control device 1 via the hose 2.

The control device 1 processes the identifier of the label (as well as any other information extracted from the label), in particular to check whether it corresponds to a capsule 5 adapted to the diffusion device, for example by comparing the identifier of the label to a correspondence table contained in the memory of the control device 1.

The control device 1 can also set up a program adapted to the type of capsule 5, for example by controlling the illumination of the light-emitting diodes according to one or more illumination colors, by controlling the activation of music on a terminal. remote such as a smartphone, by displaying on the display screen the type of capsule used, by controlling a solenoid valve to adapt the water flow to this precise use, etc.

If he wishes to take a shower, the user disconnects the first pommel, installs the second pommel, and inserts a capsule 5 in the second pommel.

The label reader extracts the identifier from the label and transmits it to the control device 1 which processes the identifier and determines from the identifier of the label:

- the application associated with the label,

- any options relating to said application:

o such as a message for the attention of the user informing him of a situation or action to be carried out (for example choosing a desired atmosphere (tonic calm, etc.), or o such as an action to carried out by the processing device (for example “controlling the lighting of the light-emitting diodes according to a predetermined color”, “authorizing / prohibiting communication with a remote terminal”, “measuring the quantity of water consumed”, “measuring the water temperature ", etc.).

5. Conclusions

The shower set described above is the first smart and connected shower set. It reinvents the shower by allowing:

- Collect and monitor data from the shower, water temperature, consumption, flow, duration from your smartphone,

- Control your shower from your smartphone depending on the type of capsule, the time of day or the day of the week,

- To protect children thanks to a built-in hitchhiking valve that cuts off the flow when the water temperature reaches a preset safety limit,

- To use any compatible interchangeable pommel, whether for well-being, body and hair washing, massage and pteiR a large number of other applications each associated with a capsule,

- Control a chromotherapy lamp and a playlist according to the time, the day of the week, or the capsule used,

- Inform the user thanks to the LEDs incorporated in the body of the hose on its consumption or the water temperature at a glance,

- Filter all toxic agents present in the water with a smartphone alert when the filter needs to be changed,

- Recognize the capsules consumed and thus place automatic recommendations from a customer account.

Different types of shower heads can be offered for the shower set (non-exhaustive list):

- "Well-being": diffusion of essential oils, perfumes and cosmetics for well-being,

- "Cleaning / maintenance": high pressure jet with diffusion of cleaning agents and anti-limescale to clean the shower in a few seconds,

- "Massage": massages the body while diffusing a treatment, anti-cellulite, etc.,

- "Foaming": knob for delivering foam in combination with shower gel or shampoo capsules but also capsules for children with pink foam and bubble gum flavored,

- "Animals": foaming pommel with ergonomics suitable for washing animals.

From the insertion of a capsule in the pommel, the extraction of the information contained by the radio-identification label allows the control device to possibly

- Control a song list (or "playlist" in English) on a remote terminal such as a smartphone, playing a song list may for example depend:

o the type of capsule, o the time of the shower, o the day of the week or the WE or the year, o the temperature of the shower and o if possible the gender of the person (the sex can potentially be recovered from the user's Spotify account).

- Control a chromotherapy program: depending on the aforementioned elements, use of an internal program in the box or download of a list of colors to control the LED (s) of the control device; the color is not necessarily constant and unique, but can change during the shower in agreement with a chromotherapist to agree with the type of Zen capsule, relaxing, energizing ... and the duration of the shower.

- Flash the LEDs of the shower set in red when using a detergent to alert the user.

The reader will have understood that many modifications can be made to the invention described above without materially departing from the new teachings and the advantages described here.

Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be incorporated within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. Shower set including: a shower hose (2) comprising a tubular pipe (23) and first and second connection fittings (21, 22) at the ends of the pipe (23), and - a pommel (3) comprising: o an input connector (31) intended to be connected to the second connection connector (22), o a body (32) including at its base a diffuser having at least one opening for the distribution of water, and o a device for distributing a product packaged in the form of a capsule (5), characterized in that the shower assembly also comprises a control device (1) comprising: o an input terminal (11) intended to be connected to a water supply source (4) and an output terminal (12) intended to be connected to the first connection fitting (21), o means for supply of electrical energy, and o at least one sensor for measuring a quantity of water consumed. 2. Shower assembly according to claim 1, wherein the pommel (3) further comprises a radio-identification label reader for reading a label associated with the capsule (5). 3. Shower assembly according to claim 2, which further comprises communication means for the exchange of data, such as an identifier of the label read by the radio-identification label reader, between the device for control (1) and the knob (3). 4. Shower assembly according to claim 3, wherein the communication means comprise at least one electrically conductive wire integrated in the tubular pipe (23) of the hose (2). 5. Shower assembly according to claim 4, in which the tubular pipe (23) comprises at least one other electrically conductive wire for supplying electrical energy to the radio-identification tag reader by the control device (1). . 6. Shower assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the control device (1) further comprises: o at least one temperature sensor to measure the temperature of the water circulating in the shower assembly, and o an activatable solenoid valve to prevent the flow of water through the shower assembly if the measured temperature is higher than a predetermined threshold value. 7. Shower assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the control device (1) further comprises at least one light-emitting diode. 8. Shower assembly according to claim 7, wherein the hose (2) further comprises at least one longitudinal channel formed in the tubular pipe (23) and extending between the two ends of the tubular pipe (23), said channel being intended to be associated with the light-emitting diode of the control device (1). 9. Shower assembly according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the first and second connection fittings (21, 22) of the hose (2), the inlet connection (31) of the shower head (3), and the output terminal (12) of the control device (1) each include: o a central channel for the flow of water, o at least two electrical connectors extending coaxially to the central channel, the electrical connectors being separated along a longitudinal axis of the channel by electrically insulating annular members. 10. Shower assembly according to one of the preceding claims, in which the second connection connector (22) and the inlet connector (31) comprise mechanically engaging locking means, the second connection connector including: o a control element, such as a push button, to disengage the locking means so as to decouple the second connection fitting and the input connector, and o a valve biased by a closing spring in the closing direction, 5 maintained in the closed position in a decoupled situation.