Tub with inflatable seal door.

摘要

For a tub (11) which provides access through a side door (10), an inflatable seal (27) is employed with the fluid connection to the seal (27) being provided through the door hinge structure. In one embodiment, sensors (46,47) are provided in conjunction with the water level in the tub so as to activate the source of pressurized fluid to the seal as well as to deflate the seal at a desired time. In another embodiment, a latching mechanism (75) is utilized so as to provide a secure but easy delatching of the door.