Automatic Apparatus for Washing Feet

Abstract

Automatic apparatus for washing feet comprising: a containment body 10 intended for being placed on the floor and delimiting a tank 20; washing means 31, 81, 91; 41, 82, 92 arranged in the containment body 10 for operating at tank 20 ; and a device 50 for actuating the washing means connected to the containment body 10 . Apparatus 1 is characterised in that it is provided with a support structure 60 suitable for supporting a user in standing position. The support structure 60 is connected to the containment body 10 and is provided with a gripping portion 61 . The actuating device 50 is connected to the support structure 60 in the proximity of the gripping portion 61.

1 - 78 . (canceled) 
   
   
       79 . Automatic apparatus for washing feet comprising:
 a containment body intended for being placed on the floor and delimiting a tank;   washing means arranged in said containment body for operating at said tank; and   a device for actuating said washing means connected to said containment body;   
     wherein said apparatus is provided with a support structure suitable for supporting in standing position a user, said support structure being connected to said containment body and being provided with a gripping portion, and characterised in that said actuating device is connected to said support structure in the proximity of said gripping portion. 
   
   
       80 . Apparatus according to  claim 79 , wherein said support structure comprises at least one arm having a first end connected to said containment body, said arm extending towards the front side of said containment body with the second end at a predetermined height from the floor, said arm being articulated for allowing the adjustment of said height. 
   
   
       81 . Apparatus according to  claim 80 , wherein said gripping portion is provided with two appendices that serve as grips, said actuating device being arranged between the two appendices of said gripping portion, said gripping portion being connected to the second end of said arm in intermediate position between said two appendices. 
   
   
       82 . Apparatus according to  claim 79 , wherein said washing means comprise means for cleaning feet which comprise at least one roller capable of axially rotating for generating a cleaning mechanical action in contact with a foot, said roller ( 31 ) comprising a tubular body whereon a coating of spongy material is applied. 
   
   
       83 . Apparatus according to  claim 82 , wherein said coating of spongy material exhibits at least one ring shaped protruding portion intended for cleaning between toes. 
   
   
       84 . Apparatus according to  claim 82 , wherein said means for cleaning feet comprise a duct for feeding detergent fluid connectable to the tubular body of said roller, said tubular body being provided with a plurality of holes for allowing the detergent fluid to exit impregnating said coating of spongy material. 
   
   
       85 . Apparatus according to  claim 82 , wherein said roller is arranged at a distance from the bottom of said tank such as to allow the introduction of a foot between said roller and the bottom itself. 
   
   
       86 . Apparatus according to  claim 79 , wherein said washing means comprise means for rinsing feet, which comprise at least one shower dispensing device, said shower device being arranged on an appendix of said containment body, which extends from the back side of the latter projecting over said tank. 
   
   
       87 . Apparatus according to  claim 79 , comprising means for drying feet arranged in said containment body, wherein said means for drying feet comprise at least one fan. 
   
   
       88 . Apparatus according to  claim 79 , comprising a first tank intended for containing a detergent fluid and obtained inside said containment body. 
   
   
       89 . Apparatus according to  claim 88 , wherein said cleaning means comprise a first pump that draws inside the first tank and is hydraulically connected to said duct for feeding detergent fluid. 
   
   
       90 . Apparatus according to  claim 89 , wherein said first pump is actuable by said actuating device concurrently with the motor of said roller. 
   
   
       91 . Apparatus according to  claim 79 , comprising a second tank intended for containing water for rinsing and obtained inside said containment body. 
   
   
       92 . Apparatus according to  claim 91 , wherein said feet rinsing means comprise a second pump that draws inside said second tank and is hydraulically connected to said water feeding duct. 
   
   
       93 . Apparatus according to  claim 79 , comprising a third tank intended for collecting the detergent fluid and the rinsing water that flow inside said tank, and obtained inside said containment body. 
   
   
       94 . Apparatus according to  claim 93 , comprising discharge means intended for emptying third tank, said discharge means comprising a third pump, that draws inside said third tank, and a discharge duct hydraulically connected to said third pump. 
   
   
       95 . Apparatus according to  claim 94 , wherein said discharge outlet is obtained in said support structure in the proximity of said gripping portion. 
   
   
       96 . Apparatus according to  claim 88 , wherein said containment body consists of a closed shell shaped so as to exhibit a concave zone corresponding to said tank and so as to delimit a closed volume around said tank, said closed volume being divided into three chambers, a first and a second chamber being obtained at the side walls of said tank and respectively form said first and said second tank, a third chamber being obtained on the bottom of said tank ( 20 ) and forming said third tank, said tank communicating with said third chamber through a draining outlet. 
   
   
       97 . Apparatus according to  claim 91 , wherein said containment body consists of a closed shell shaped so as to exhibit a concave zone corresponding to said tank and so as to delimit a closed volume around said tank, said closed volume being divided into three chambers, a first and a second chamber being obtained at the side walls of said tank and respectively form said first and said second tank, a third chamber being obtained on the bottom of said tank ( 20 ) and forming said third tank, said tank communicating with said third chamber through a draining outlet. 
   
   
       98 . Apparatus according to  claim 93 , wherein said containment body consists of a closed shell shaped so as to exhibit a concave zone corresponding to said tank and so as to delimit a closed volume around said tank, said closed volume being divided into three chambers, a first and a second chamber being obtained at the side walls of said tank and respectively form said first and said second tank, a third chamber being obtained on the bottom of said tank ( 20 ) and forming said third tank, said tank communicating with said third chamber through a draining outlet.