Spa

Abstract

A spa apparatus includes an internal support structure having a front end and a rear end; a basin removably coupled and supported by the internal support structure proximate the front end, with the basin including a fluid circulation device; a seat coupled to the internal support structure, intermediate the basin and the rear end of the internal support structure; and at least a first and second shroud panel removably coupled to the internal support structure and configured to enclose a portion of the internal support structure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a spa apparatus according to one example embodiment including an internal support structure with arched members.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the spa apparatus of FIG. 1 according to one example embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a spa apparatus with a shroud removably coupled to and supported by the internal support structure according to one example embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the spa of FIG. 3 according to one example embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a top schematic view of a spa apparatus according to one example embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a side schematic view of a spa apparatus according to one example embodiment, illustrating the seatback and armrest in a forward position and the seatback and armrest in a backward position (broken lines), with the armrest maintained in a horizontal aspect relative to the support structure.

FIG. 7 is a perspective exploded view of the spa apparatus of FIG. 3 according to one example embodiment.

FIG. 8A is a side plan view of an example embodiment of an armrest including an insert member and a cover.

FIG. 8B is a perspective view of the armrest illustrated in FIG. 8A.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a removable basin for a spa apparatus.

FIG. 10 is a perspective schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of a seat mechanism for a spa apparatus, without the seatback and seat cushion upholstery.

FIG. 11A is a partial side view of the seat mechanism illustrated in FIG. 10, with the seatback raised prior to a fold over movement.

FIG. 11B is a partial side view of the seat mechanism illustrated in FIG. 10, with the seatback folded over the seat cushion for shipping.

FIG. 12 is a partial side view of an exemplary embodiment of a seat for a spa apparatus, with an armrest in a first position (solid line) and in a second position (broken lines), with the armrest maintained in a horizontal aspect relative to the support structure.

Claims

1. A spa apparatus comprising: an internal support structure having a front end and a rear end;a basin removably coupled and supported by the internal support structure proximate the front end, with the basin including a fluid circulation device;a seat coupled to the internal support structure, intermediate the basin and the rear end of the internal support structure; andat least a first and second shroud panel removably coupled to the internal support structure and configured to enclose a portion of the internal support structure.

2. The spa of claim 1, including a third shroud panel, with the third shroud panel coupled to the first and second shroud panels.

3. The spa of claim 2, wherein the first and second shroud panels each define an arched channel proximate a lower edge of each panel.

4. The spa of claim 1, wherein the internal support structure comprises a first arched member and a second arched member, with the arched members maintained in a spaced apart relationship by a plurality of cross-members, each arched member defining two legs, with each leg including an adjustable foot pad.

5. The spa of claim 4, wherein the first and second arched members are each configured to engage and support the respective first and second shroud panels.

6. The spa of claim 4, wherein each arched member is composed of one of a material selected from a group consisting of metal, plastic, and a combination of metal and plastic.

7. The spa of claim 1, wherein the internal support structure is composed of metal.

8. The spa of claim 7, wherein the basin is composed of a material other than metal.

9. The spa of claim 1, wherein the basin is removable from the internal support structure.

10. The spa of claim 1, wherein at least one magnet couples each shroud panel to each internal support structure.

11. The spa of claim 1, wherein electrical components and plumbing components associated with the spa are supported and secured to the internal support structure

12. The spa of clam 11, wherein the electrical components are positioned on one side of the internal support structure and the plumbing components are positioned on another side of the internal support structure.

13. An internal support structure for a spa, the spa including a fluid retaining basin and a seat, the internal support structure comprising: a first support member, including two legs;a second support member, including two legs;at least one cross member coupled to each support member and configured to maintain the support members in a spaced apart relationship;a first shroud panel removably coupled to the first support member; anda second shroud panel removably coupled to the second support member,wherein the first and second shroud panels enclose a portion of each of the support members.

14. The internal support structure of claim 13, including a third shroud panel, with the third panel coupled to the first and second shroud panels.

15. The internal support structure of claim 13, wherein the first and second shroud panels each define an arched channel proximate a lower edge of each panel.

16. The internal support structure of claim 13, wherein each of the first and second support members is configured in an arch and maintained in a spaced apart relationship by a plurality of cross-members, each arched support member defining two legs, with each leg including an adjustable foot pad.

17. The internal support structure of claim 16, wherein the first and second arched members are each configured to engage and support the respective first and second shroud panels.

18. The internal support structure of claim 16, wherein each arched member is composed of one of a material selected from a group consisting of metal, plastic, and a combination of metal and plastic.

19. The internal support structure of claim 16, wherein the internal support structure is composed of metal.

20. The internal support structure of claim 19, wherein the basin is composed of a material other than metal.

21. The internal support structure of claim 13, wherein the basin is removable from the internal support structure.

22. The internal support structure of claim 13, wherein at least one magnet couples each shroud panel to each internal support structure.

23. The spa of claim 13, wherein electrical components and plumbing components associated with the spa are supported and secured to the internal support structure.

24. The spa of clam 23, wherein the electrical components are positioned on one side of the internal support structure and the plumbing components are positioned on another side of the internal support structure.

25. A spa apparatus comprising: an internal support structure having a front end and a rear end;a basin removably coupled and supported by the internal support structure proximate the front end, with the basin including a fluid circulation device;a seat coupled to the internal support structure, intermediate the basin and the rear end of the internal support structure; anda means for enclosing removably coupled to the internal support structure, wherein a portion of the internal support structure is enclosed.

26. The spa of claim 25, wherein the internal support structure comprises a first arched member and a second arched member, with the arched members maintained in a spaced apart relationship by a plurality of cross-members, each arched member defining two legs, with each leg including an adjustable foot pad.

27. The spa of claim 26, wherein the first and second arched members are each configured to engage and support the means for enclosing.

28. The spa of claim 26, wherein each arched member is composed of one of a material selected from a group consisting of metal, plastic, and a combination of metal and plastic.

29. The spa of claim 25, wherein the internal support structure is composed of metal.

30. The spa of claim 29, wherein the basin is composed of a material other than metal.

31. The spa of claim 25, wherein the basin is removable from the internal support structure.