CN109788877B - Intelligent shower compartment - Google Patents

Abstract

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智能淋浴隔间(SSC)(100)是封闭隔间，其设置有水‑空气喷头系统(WANS)，为了洗涤、冲洗或烘干目的，该水‑空气喷头系统分别喷出肥皂水/空气、纯水/空气或单独的空气。SSC(100)包括带有加热器和传感器的水箱(104)、水泵(218)、用于喷出水/空气混合物的空气压缩机(220)以及用于连接WANS的、具有电子阀的管道/软管系统。SSC(100)由电子控制系统支持，该电子控制系统控制洗涤、冲洗、干燥、水流速、空气流速和压力。SSC(100)设置有高度可调节的网状椅子(HANC)(110)，其既提供安全性又提供舒适性，不会妨碍洗涤、冲洗和干燥循环。SSC(100)不需要连接水/排水系统，因为既包含水箱又包含排水箱。因此，SSC(100)被认为是便携式系统。

A Smart Shower Compartment (SSC) (100) is an enclosed compartment provided with a water-air jet system (WANS) that sprays soapy water/air, respectively, for washing, rinsing or drying purposes. Pure water/air or air alone. The SSC (100) includes a water tank (104) with heaters and sensors, a water pump (218), an air compressor (220) for spraying the water/air mixture, and piping with electronic valves for connection to the WANS/ Hose system. The SSC (100) is supported by an electronic control system that controls washing, rinsing, drying, water flow, air flow and pressure. The SSC (100) is provided with a height adjustable mesh chair (HANC) (110) which provides both safety and comfort without interfering with the wash, rinse and dry cycles. The SSC (100) does not require connection to a water/drainage system as it contains both a water tank and a drain tank. Therefore, the SSC (100) is considered a portable system.

Description

Translated fromChinese

智能淋浴隔间Smart shower cubicle

技术领域technical field

本发明总体涉及淋浴系统，更具体地涉及一种智能淋浴隔间，其为老年人和残疾人提供封闭隔间的便携式淋浴组件。The present invention relates generally to shower systems, and more particularly to an intelligent shower cubicle that provides a portable shower assembly with enclosed cubicles for the elderly and disabled.

背景技术Background technique

对于活动性降低的那些人(包括老年人和残疾人)，进入和离开通常的淋浴室可能是困难的。大多数淋浴室包括用于在淋浴室内部容纳水的凸起的壁。这种壁对于一些使用者来说是个障碍，因为它需要使用者跨过该壁进入浴室。对于那些由于受伤或损伤而导致活动性降低的人来说，这可能是困难的，甚至是危险的，因为使用者必须一次一条腿跨过淋浴室壁，同时保持单脚平衡。虽然这容易被具有正常健康和力量的人实现，但是身体损伤和年龄会迅速降低人从事这样的日常活动的能力。For those with reduced mobility, including the elderly and disabled, entering and leaving the usual shower room can be difficult. Most shower enclosures include raised walls for containing water inside the shower enclosure. Such a wall is a hindrance for some users because it requires the user to step over the wall to enter the bathroom. For those with reduced mobility due to injury or injury, this can be difficult and even dangerous because the user must step across the shower wall one leg at a time while balancing on one foot. While this is easily accomplished by a person of normal health and strength, physical impairment and age can rapidly reduce a person's ability to perform such daily activities.

因此，需要一种解决上述问题的智能淋浴隔间。Therefore, there is a need for a smart shower cubicle that solves the above-mentioned problems.

发明内容SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

智能淋浴隔间(SSC)是封闭隔间，其设置有水-空气喷头系统(WANS)，为了洗涤、冲洗或烘干目的，该水-空气喷头系统分别喷出肥皂水/空气、纯水/空气或单独的空气。SSC包含带有加热器和传感器的水箱、水泵、喷出水/空气混合物的空气压缩机以及与WANS连接的、具有电子阀的管道/软管系统。SSC由电子控制系统支持，该电子控制系统控制洗涤、冲洗、干燥、水流速、空气流速和压力。SSC设置有高度可调节的网状椅子(HANC)，其既安全又舒适，不会妨碍洗涤、冲洗和干燥循环。SSC不需要连接水/排水系统，因为它既包含水箱又包含排水箱。因此，SSC被认为是便携式系统。A Smart Shower Compartment (SSC) is an enclosed compartment provided with a water-air jet system (WANS) that sprays soapy water/air, pure water/water, respectively, for washing, rinsing or drying purposes. air or air alone. The SSC contains a water tank with heater and sensors, a water pump, an air compressor that sprays a water/air mixture, and a piping/hose system with electronic valves connected to the WANS. The SSC is supported by an electronic control system that controls washing, rinsing, drying, water flow, air flow and pressure. The SSC is provided with a height-adjustable mesh chair (HANC) that is safe and comfortable and does not interfere with the washing, rinsing and drying cycle. The SSC does not require a water/drainage connection as it contains both a water tank and a drain tank. Therefore, SSC is considered a portable system.

通过进一步阅读以下说明书和附图，本发明的这些及其他特征将变得显而易见。These and other features of the present invention will become apparent upon further reading of the following specification and drawings.

附图说明Description of drawings

图1是根据本发明的智能淋浴隔间的立体图。Figure 1 is a perspective view of a smart shower cubicle according to the present invention.

图2是示出根据本发明的智能淋浴隔间的系统设计的示意图。Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a system design of a smart shower cubicle according to the present invention.

图3是示出根据本发明的智能淋浴隔间的热空气系统的示意图。3 is a schematic diagram illustrating a hot air system of a smart shower cubicle according to the present invention.

图4是示出根据本发明的智能淋浴隔间的液压系统的示意图。Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the hydraulic system of the smart shower cubicle according to the present invention.

在所有附图中，类似的附图标记始终表示对应的特征。Like reference numerals indicate corresponding features throughout the drawings.

具体实施方式Detailed ways

智能淋浴隔间(SSC)是封闭隔间，其包括水-空气喷头系统(WANS)，为了洗涤、冲洗或烘干目的，该水-空气喷头系统分别喷出肥皂水/空气、纯水/空气或单独的空气。SSC包含带有加热器和传感器的水箱、水泵和用于喷出水/空气混合物的空气压缩机。具有电子阀的管道/软管系统与WANS连接。SSC由电子控制系统支持，该电子控制系统控制洗涤、冲洗、干燥、水流速、空气流速和压力。A Smart Shower Compartment (SSC) is an enclosed compartment that includes a water-air sprinkler system (WANS) that sprays soapy water/air, pure water/air, respectively, for washing, rinsing, or drying purposes or air alone. The SSC contains a water tank with heater and sensors, a water pump and an air compressor for spraying the water/air mixture. A pipe/hose system with electronic valve is connected to WANS. The SSC is supported by an electronic control system that controls washing, rinsing, drying, water flow, air flow and pressure.

SSC设置有高度可调节的网状椅子(HANC)，其既安全又舒适，不会妨碍洗涤、冲洗和干燥循环。SSC不需要连接外部水/排水系统，因为它既包含水箱又包含排水箱。因此，SSC被认为是便携式系统。The SSC is provided with a height-adjustable mesh chair (HANC) that is safe and comfortable and does not interfere with the washing, rinsing and drying cycle. The SSC does not require connection to an external water/drainage system as it contains both a water tank and a drain tank. Therefore, SSC is considered a portable system.

本发明的智能淋浴隔间100为老年人和残疾人提供尊严、独立性和隐私，并大大降低了浴室受伤的风险。SSC可以作为安全的豪华工具用于那些想要享受放松和恢复活力的沐浴体验的人，同时利用压缩空气和水的动力来同时实现最大程度的清洁和最少的水消耗。SSC提供卫生，其中温暖的压缩空气代替毛巾用于最后阶段的干燥。加热系统用于调节水温。Thesmart shower cubicle 100 of the present invention provides the elderly and disabled with dignity, independence and privacy, and greatly reduces the risk of bathroom injuries. The SSC can be used as a safe luxury tool for those who want a relaxing and rejuvenating bathing experience, while harnessing the power of compressed air and water to simultaneously achieve maximum cleaning and minimum water consumption. SSC provides hygiene where warm compressed air is used in the final stage of drying instead of towels. A heating system is used to regulate the water temperature.

智能隔间被编程为提供多个程序，例如，“全面洗涤”程序，其包括肥皂水循环，然后是水洗循环，最后是用于干燥的暖空气循环。另一个程序“精神振作洗涤”仅涉及冷水循环，然后是干燥循环。The smart compartments are programmed to provide multiple programs, for example, a "full wash" program that includes a soapy water cycle, then a water wash cycle, and finally a warm air cycle for drying. Another program, "Refreshing Wash", involves only a cold water cycle followed by a drying cycle.

除了上述循环之外，还可以包括其他不同的程序。触摸屏控制面板106用于编程，并且还可以用作娱乐工具。触摸屏控制面板106可以是具有便于编程和结合到其他电路中的附加组件的基于微处理器的系统，例如基于

微控制器的系统。示例性Arduino微控制器电路可以通过

(Bluetooth是布鲁特斯SIG有限公司(Bluetooth SIG,Inc.)的注册商标。)(BT模块)与Sony Experia防水智能手机(或其他智能手机)通信，并运行循环程序。由于Arduino以12V DC运行；它连接至系统中的12V DC电源(SMPS)。Arduino具有用于实现这一目的的预编程的P1D控制器算法。由于液压系统中的电磁阀额定电压为24VAC，因此内置了24V变压器。使用机械继电器将该电源切换到电磁阀。继电器由触摸屏控制面板106的微控制器控制。In addition to the above loops, other different programs can be included. The touchscreen control panel 106 is used for programming and can also be used as an entertainment tool. The touchscreen control panel 106 may be a microprocessor-based system with additional components that facilitate programming and incorporation into other circuits, such as

microcontroller system. An exemplary Arduino microcontroller circuit can be

(Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.) (BT module) communicates with a Sony Experia waterproof smartphone (or other smartphone) and runs a loop program. Since the Arduino runs on 12V DC; it is connected to the 12V DC power supply (SMPS) in the system. Arduino has a pre-programmed P1D controller algorithm for this purpose. Since the solenoids in the hydraulic system are rated at 24VAC, a 24V transformer is built in. This power is switched to the solenoid valve using a mechanical relay. The relays are controlled by the microcontroller of the touchscreen control panel 106 .

SSC使用25加仑的水箱。包括加热元件和传感器/恒温器、柱塞泵/发动机、空气压缩机、高压软管、管道、空气-水喷头、肥皂喷头、高度可调节的网状椅子、平板电脑、管道配件和备件。组件通过电子学方法连接以通过控制面板106提供可编程性。SSC uses a 25 gallon tank. Includes heating elements and sensors/thermostats, plunger pumps/motors, air compressors, high pressure hoses, plumbing, air-water sprinklers, soap dispensers, height-adjustable mesh chairs, tablets, plumbing fittings and spare parts. The components are connected electronically to provide programmability through thecontrol panel 106 .

现在参照图1，本发明的智能淋浴隔间100具有限定隔间100的内部容积体的围挡侧壁160、围挡底壁162和围挡顶壁164。为了便于进入淋浴隔间内部，沿着一个侧壁160的开口设置有入口门116以允许通过该入口门116进入。入口门116从侧壁160向外枢转，入口门116与侧壁160中的开口对准，以在入口门116关闭时密封隔间防止漏水。SSC 100设置有安全锁，只要从内部打开入口门116，该安全锁就可以在紧急情况下停止整个系统。触摸屏控制面板106设置在围挡顶壁164的外面。铰接的通道门108沿围挡顶壁164的开口设置。该通道门108可以具有设置的允许使用者的四肢穿过以接触触摸屏控制面板106的孔隙。Referring now to FIG. 1 , thesmart shower cubicle 100 of the present invention has anenclosure side wall 160 , anenclosure bottom wall 162 and an enclosuretop wall 164 that define the interior volume of thecompartment 100 . To facilitate access to the interior of the shower compartment, anaccess door 116 is provided along an opening in one of theside walls 160 to allow access through theaccess door 116 . Theaccess door 116 pivots outwardly from theside wall 160, and theaccess door 116 is aligned with the opening in theside wall 160 to seal the compartment against water leakage when theaccess door 116 is closed. The SSC 100 is provided with a safety lock which can stop the entire system in an emergency as long as theentry door 116 is opened from the inside. The touchscreen control panel 106 is disposed outside the enclosuretop wall 164 . A hingedaccess door 108 is positioned along the opening of the enclosuretop wall 164 . Theaccess door 108 may have apertures provided to allow the user's limbs to pass through to access the touchscreen control panel 106 .

网格结构112限定淋浴隔间内部容积体的地板部分，限定地板部分的网格结构112设置在围挡底壁162上方并允许水通过地板排出和进入围挡底壁162。水箱104附接至智能淋浴隔间100的一个侧壁160的外部部分。一个或多个水输送喷头114设置在淋浴隔间内，并可通过歧管240操作(如图2和图3所示)。柱塞式水泵218具有通过入口供应管线230连接至水箱104的入口。可以在水泵218和水箱104之间设置连接的入口过滤器232。旁通软管234可以使入口过滤器232与水箱104的连接形成分路。与控制阀222对应的沐浴凝胶容器224连接至水泵218的入口部分。Thegrid structure 112 defines the floor portion of the interior volume of the shower compartment, thegrid structure 112 defining the floor portion is disposed above theenclosure bottom wall 162 and allows water to drain through the floor and into theenclosure bottom wall 162 . Thewater tank 104 is attached to the outer portion of oneside wall 160 of thesmart shower cubicle 100 . One or more waterdelivery spray heads 114 are disposed within the shower compartment and are operable through manifold 240 (shown in Figures 2 and 3).Plunger water pump 218 has an inlet connected totank 104 byinlet supply line 230 . A connectedinlet filter 232 may be provided between thewater pump 218 and thewater tank 104 .Bypass hose 234 may shunt the connection ofinlet filter 232 to tank 104 . Theshower gel container 224 corresponding to thecontrol valve 222 is connected to the inlet portion of thewater pump 218 .

水泵218的柱塞连接至马达216，马达216致动柱塞以对从水泵218的出口流到高压管线228的水加压，高压管线228供给歧管240和肥皂输送歧管214。肥皂输送歧管214供给肥皂输送喷头213。空气压缩机220还连接至歧管240，以允许空气和/或水的可调节混合物穿过水输送喷头114。The plunger ofwater pump 218 is connected tomotor 216 which actuates the plunger to pressurize water flowing from the outlet ofwater pump 218 tohigh pressure line 228 , which suppliesmanifold 240 andsoap delivery manifold 214 . Thesoap delivery manifold 214 feeds thesoap delivery jets 213 .Air compressor 220 is also connected tomanifold 240 to allow a regulated mixture of air and/or water to pass through waterdelivery spray head 114 .

如图4所示，设置有排水管406。排水管406可以设置在围挡底壁162中，并因此适于从围挡底壁162排出水。可以在排水管连接处连接排水箱，排水箱接收并存储来自排水管406的流出物。图4中所示的特定实施方式示出了液压系统400。该液压系统400负责洗涤和冲洗循环，并且包括水入口，其中电磁阀408c设置在该入口和水箱104之间。最初，在监测温度的同时填充水箱104。电磁阀408c用于填充箱，而内置温度传感器用于监测温度。水位/浮动开关205设置在水箱104内，以调节水箱104中的水位。排水电磁阀408d设置在水箱104的排出口和排水管406之间。只要温度不在接受的限度内，就会通过排水电磁阀408d水泻流。当水箱中有足够的水时(由水位/浮动开关205测量)，淋浴循环开始。排水/流动泵410设置在水箱104和一对阀408a和408b之间。阀408a供给歧管452a，歧管452a供给雾喷头402。在一个实施方式中，可以有多达十四个雾喷头负责润湿循环，十八个喷淋喷头负责皂洗和淋浴循环。阀408b供给歧管452b，歧管452b供给喷淋喷头404。在排水/流动泵410与阀408a和408b的连接之间设置的是包括与压力泵414和止回阀416对应的液体肥皂容器412的加料装置。洗涤循环开始于启动泵410并使用电磁阀408a通过雾喷头402喷出水。在“喷雾”达预定的秒数之后，关闭阀408a，并且打开阀408b以启动通过喷淋喷头进行的流动。可以通过启动小压力泵414将肥皂添加到喷淋器中。As shown in FIG. 4, adrain pipe 406 is provided. Adrain 406 may be provided in theenclosure bottom wall 162 and thus adapted to drain water from theenclosure bottom wall 162 . A drain tank may be connected at the drain connection, which receives and stores effluent from thedrain 406 . The particular embodiment shown in FIG. 4 shows ahydraulic system 400 . Thehydraulic system 400 is responsible for the wash and rinse cycles and includes a water inlet with asolenoid valve 408c positioned between the inlet and thewater tank 104 . Initially, thewater tank 104 is filled while monitoring the temperature.Solenoid valve 408c is used to fill the tank, while a built-in temperature sensor is used to monitor temperature. A water level/float switch 205 is provided in thewater tank 104 to adjust the water level in thewater tank 104 . Thedrain solenoid valve 408d is provided between the drain port of thewater tank 104 and thedrain pipe 406 . As long as the temperature is not within acceptable limits, water will flow through thedrain solenoid valve 408d. When there is enough water in the tank (measured by the water level/float switch 205), the shower cycle begins. A drain/flow pump 410 is provided between thetank 104 and a pair ofvalves 408a and 408b.Valve 408a feeds manifold 452a, which feedsmist spray head 402. In one embodiment, there may be up to fourteen mist spray heads for the wetting cycle and eighteen spray heads for the soaping and showering cycles.Valve 408b feeds manifold 452b, which feedsshowerhead 404. Disposed between the connection of the drain/flow pump 410 and thevalves 408a and 408b is a dosing device including a liquid soap container 412 corresponding to apressure pump 414 and acheck valve 416. The wash cycle begins by activating thepump 410 and spraying water through themist spray head 402 using thesolenoid valve 408a. After "spraying" for a predetermined number of seconds,valve 408a is closed andvalve 408b is opened to initiate flow through the shower head. Soap can be added to the shower by activating thesmall pressure pump 414.

再次参照图1，高度可调节的网状椅子(HANC)110具有附接至限定地板部分的网格结构112的基部151和从该基部151向上延伸的伸缩管152，网格结构(网状椅子110)附接至伸缩管152的上部部分。如图1所示，网状椅子110具有成一定角度放置的脚部支撑部分、成一定角度放置的小腿支撑部分、成一定角度放置的大腿/臀部支撑部分和成一定角度放置的背部支撑部分。Referring again to FIG. 1, a height adjustable mesh chair (HANC) 110 has a base 151 attached to amesh structure 112 defining a floor portion and atelescoping tube 152 extending upwardly from thebase 151, the mesh structure (mesh chair 110) Attached to the upper portion of thetelescoping tube 152. As shown in FIG. 1,mesh chair 110 has an angled foot support portion, an angled calf support portion, an angled thigh/hip support portion, and an angled back support portion.

另外，沿一个围挡侧壁160设置的垂直延伸的输水管123将水输送喷头114连接至歧管240。智能淋浴隔间100是便携式的，并且由于在围挡底壁162的外面设置有轮102，可以将其推到其可操作的位置。Additionally, a vertically extendingwater delivery tube 123 disposed along one of theenclosure side walls 160 connects the waterdelivery spray head 114 to themanifold 240 . Thesmart shower cubicle 100 is portable and can be pushed into its operable position due to the presence ofwheels 102 on the outside of theenclosure bottom wall 162 .

如图3所示，热空气输送系统300负责干燥过程(其在完成淋浴循环后开始)和在淋浴过程中添加暖空气，并包括连接至热空气软管的离心通风机301，离心通风机301供给热空气歧管302，热空气歧管302供给热空气软管340，热空气软管340连接至热空气喷头314。也可以代替离心式通风机301从空气压缩机220提供空气，从而使空气压缩机220可以连接至热空气软管303。加热元件326设置在热空气软管303内，热空气软管303可以具有嵌入其中的温度传感器以监测热空气温度。为了调节热空气输送系统300的加热元件的功率，已经使用了固态继电器(SSR)。单相变频器418(如图4所示)为离心式通风机301提供动力。单相变频器418控制离心式通风机301(在该实施方式中为空气泵)的速度。如果用空气压缩机220代替离心式通风机301来产生空气，则使用电磁空气控制阀来控制空气流量。已经编程了四种不同的设置，以通过触摸屏控制面板106的微控制器中的程序来选择。As shown in Figure 3, the hotair delivery system 300 is responsible for the drying process (which begins after the shower cycle is completed) and the addition of warm air during the shower, and includes acentrifugal fan 301 connected to a hot air hose, thecentrifugal fan 301Hot air manifold 302 is supplied, which feedshot air hose 340 , which is connected to hotair spray head 314 . It is also possible to supply air from theair compressor 220 instead of thecentrifugal fan 301 so that theair compressor 220 can be connected to thehot air hose 303 . Theheating element 326 is disposed within thehot air hose 303, which may have a temperature sensor embedded therein to monitor the hot air temperature. To regulate the power of the heating elements of the hotair delivery system 300, solid state relays (SSRs) have been used. A single-phase frequency converter 418 (shown in FIG. 4 ) powers thecentrifugal fan 301 . A single-phase frequency converter 418 controls the speed of the centrifugal fan 301 (air pump in this embodiment). If theair compressor 220 is used instead of thecentrifugal fan 301 to generate air, an electromagnetic air control valve is used to control the air flow. Four different settings have been programmed to be selected by programming in the microcontroller of the touchscreen control panel 106 .

应当理解，本发明不限于上述实施方式，而是包括所附权利要求范围内的任何和所有实施方式。It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes any and all embodiments within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims (16)

1. A smart shower stall, comprising:

a shower stall having an enclosure bottom wall, an enclosure top wall, and a plurality of enclosure sidewalls defining an interior volume, wherein one enclosure sidewall has defined therein a side opening configured to allow a user to step into the interior volume of the shower stall;

an access door attached to the enclosure sidewall defining the side opening therein, the access door adapted to operatively seal the side opening and prevent leakage when the access door is closed;

a grid structure defining a floor portion of the shower stall interior volume, the grid structure defining the floor portion being disposed above the enclosure bottom wall and allowing water to drain through the floor and into the enclosure bottom wall;

a water tank connected to an exterior portion of one sidewall of the shower stall;

a water pump connected to the water tank;

a manifold connected to the water pump;

at least one water delivery spray head disposed within the shower stall and operable through the manifold;

a drain disposed in the enclosure bottom wall and adapted to drain water from the enclosure bottom wall;

a drain tank connected to the drain pipe, the drain tank receiving and storing water drained from the bottom wall of the enclosure;

a height adjustable, mesh chair having a base attached to the floor section and telescoping tubes extending upwardly from the base, the telescoping tubes having an upper portion, the chair having a lattice structure support portion attached to the upper portion of the telescoping tubes;

a top opening defined in the enclosure top wall, the top opening adapted to allow a user to contact an exterior portion of the shower stall when the user is seated within the shower stall;

an access door attached to the enclosure top wall, the access door adapted to operatively seal the top opening and prevent leakage when the access door is closed, but still allow the user to access an exterior portion of the shower compartment;

a touch screen control panel operable by said at least one water delivery spout, said touch screen control panel disposed on said enclosure top wall, said touch screen control panel having means for programming said shower stall and displaying entertainment to said user.

2. A smart shower stall as claimed in claim 1, wherein the grid structure support section comprises:

a foot support portion disposed at an angle;

a lower leg support portion disposed at an angle;

an angled thigh/hip support portion; and

an angled back support portion.

3. The intelligent shower stall of claim 1, further comprising a roller on which the enclosure bottom wall is mounted.

4. The intelligent shower stall of claim 1, further comprising a water conduit disposed along at least one containment wall, the water conduit connecting the at least one water jet to the manifold.

5. The intelligent shower stall of claim 1, further comprising a thermostat disposed within the water tank and a heating element.

6. The intelligent shower stall of claim 1, further comprising:

a shower gel container disposed within the smart shower stall;

a control valve connected to the shower gel container, the water pump having an inlet connected to the control valve and the water tank;

a soap delivery manifold, the water pump having an outlet connected to the soap delivery manifold; and

a soap delivery nozzle disposed in the shower bay and connected to the soap delivery manifold.

7. The intelligent shower stall of claim 6, further comprising an inlet filter disposed between the water pump inlet and the water tank.

8. The intelligent shower stall of claim 6, wherein the water pump is a plunger pump.

9. The intelligent shower stall of claim 8, further comprising a plunger pump motor connected to the plunger pump for high pressure delivery of soap and water to the spray head.

10. The intelligent shower stall of claim 9, further comprising a single phase inverter connected to and powering the plunger pump.

11. The smart shower stall of claim 1, further comprising an air compressor connected to the manifold.

12. The smart shower stall of claim 11, further comprising an air heating element disposed between the air compressor and the manifold.

13. The intelligent shower stall of claim 12, further comprising a level/float switch disposed within the water tank for regulating the flow/level of water into the water tank.

14. The smart shower stall of claim 1, further comprising a solenoid valve connected between the water tank and the drain, the solenoid valve being selectively energized to allow water to drain directly from the water tank to the drain.

15. The intelligent shower stall of claim 14, further comprising means for draining the water tank until a desired water temperature in the water tank is reached.

16. The smart shower stall of claim 15, wherein the touch screen control panel further comprises means for initiating a shower, rinse and dry sequence applied to a user within the shower stall.

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