DE202015100508U1 - Adapter for mounting between a fitting and a support surface - Google Patents

Abstract

An adapter for mounting between a fitting (1) and a support surface (5) comprising: a body (16; 32), which body has a passageway (18; 34) for guiding at least supply lines (6,7) through the adapter to the fitting (1); and a part for supporting a further armature (15; 41), the adapter being provided with successive duct sections (21, 22, 23, 24; 39, 43, 45) for passing a fluid through the adapter to the further armature (15 41), and wherein at least one of the channel sections (21, 22, 23, 24, 39, 43, 45) is formed in the body (16, 32) adjacent to the feedthrough channel (18, 34), characterized in that Part for supporting a further armature (15; 41) in a further component (19; 33) arranged around the body (16; 32) whose angular position relative to the body (16; 32) at least in one before assembly of the adapter certain angular range is adjustable.

Description

The invention relates to an adapter for mounting between a fitting and a support surface, comprising:
a body, which body has a feed-through channel for guiding at least supply lines through the adapter to the fitting; and
a part to support another fitting,
wherein the adapter is provided with successive channel sections to guide a fluid through the adapter to the other fitting, and
wherein at least one of the channel sections is formed in the body adjacent to the feedthrough channel.

The invention also relates to a fitting comprising a fitting and an adapter set.

The DE 196 08 482 A1 describes a mixing valve mounted on a pedestal device having a separate outlet port for delivering a separate fluid such as clean water. The water for this separate orifice may be supplied, for example, through a pipe or hose connection laid through the base. The water may have passed a special filter before. The mouth can be guided almost tangentially from the side of the base. In one embodiment, the separate outlet mouth is provided on a separate base or a separate base for the fitting. In one embodiment, a cable extends through a molded body mounted in the socket.

This embodiment can be used as an accessory for existing fittings, in particular those having a through a hole in a sink feasible male or through such a hole feasible separate supply lines in combination with a threaded neck. The foot of such a fitting is based on the body in the base. The only problem is that the spigot or the supply line to the existing fitting on the body must be passed over or through the body. Since both the separate outlet mouth and the existing fitting should be aligned correctly with respect to the sink, you can not rotate the base arbitrarily relative to the existing valve. Thus, the base is not suitable for certain existing fittings.

The invention has for its object to provide an adapter and kit of parts that make it possible to align the fitting and the other fitting both correctly with respect to a sink and to lead the supply lines through the adapter with comparatively many valve geometries.

This object is achieved according to a first aspect by the adapter according to the invention, which is characterized in that the part for supporting a further valve in a body arranged around the other component is included, the angular position relative to the body at least before mounting the adapter at least in one certain angular range is adjustable.

The further fitting may be an attachment of the further component or an integral part thereof. The supply lines and a threaded neck of an existing fitting can be passed through the feedthrough channel. The housing or the body of this fitting can be supported on the adapter, which can be arranged between the fitting and a support surface, such as a countertop or the drainer of a sink. The passageway extends from one axial end of the body to the opposite axial end, for example parallel to a vertical axis of the body. The feedthrough channel may have a cross section that deviates from a circle centered on a central vertical axis of the body. For example, it may have recesses at a certain height, which form a support surface for the fitting, or in which one or more of the channel sections are formed. The feed-through channel can additionally or alternatively be arranged eccentrically. Alternatively, the position of a further supply line for the further fluid in the feedthrough channel can be predetermined by the arrangement of a connection. Without having to provide a further passage, the supply lines and a threaded neck of the fitting to be placed on the adapter can still be passed through the passageway by choosing an appropriate angular position (with respect to one, e.g., central, vertical axis of the body) for the body , The angular position of the other component can be set largely independently of it. With the adapter, an existing valve can be extended by the additional valve for another fluid. The further fluid may be, for example, boiling water, filtered (for example, softened or decarbonated) water, or carbonated water. Since the adapter is provided with successive channel sections in order to guide a fluid through the adapter to another fitting, in addition to the existing hole in the support surface no further hole needs to be attached. Since the part for supporting a further armature is included in a further component arranged around the body whose angular position relative to the body at least in a certain angular range is adjustable at least before mounting the adapter, the body can be arranged so that the armature with respect to For example, a sink properly is aligned and the other fitting is independently positioned correctly. The certain angular range may, for example, have a circumference of at least 45 °.

In one embodiment, the successive channel sections comprise at least one channel section provided in the body, a channel section formed between the body and the further component, and a channel section in the further component, wherein at least one sealing element is arranged between the body and the further component.

As a result, it is not necessary to provide in the further component a channel extending to the lower end of the further component for the fluid, to which a supply line guided through a hole in the support surface is to be connected. As a result, the body can have a larger diameter, and thus also the feedthrough channel can be wider. The channel section formed between the body and the further component connects the channel sections formed in the body or in the further component in such a way that the connection is maintained in relation to the body even when the angular position of the further component is adjusted. The at least one sealing element prevents leakage of fluid through a gap formed between the body and the further component.

In a particular variant of this embodiment, the at least one sealing element comprises in the axial direction on opposite sides of the channel portion formed between the body and the further component, annular sealing elements.

At least in the axial region between the annular sealing elements, the body will have a circular-cylindrical side surface, except for an area forming the channel section. The further component will have a corresponding circular cylindrical inner surface. In between, a gap is formed, which is closed at axial ends by the annular sealing elements. An escape of fluid in the axial direction is thus effectively prevented in a simple manner.

In one embodiment, the adapter, for example the body, at an axial end, with respect to a vertical axis of the body, has a port connected to one of the channel sections, for example the channel section in the body, for coupling to a fluid delivery line.

The respective axial end is located in the mounted state on the support surface axial end. The connection provided there is accessible through a hole in the support surface, through which the supply line for the further fluid or a connecting piece provided with the connection is feasible. By the adapter no armored hose for the other fluid needs to be performed. This makes it possible to guide the additional fluid along a highly angled flow path through the adapter. The adapter can thus be more compact. The port is set up for coupling to a connector at the end of the supply line. For example, it can be threaded.

In one embodiment, the adapter has a support surface oriented in relation to a vertical axis of the body for supporting the armature, and the support surface for supporting the armature is recessed with respect to an axial end of the adapter.

The fitting can thus be partially sunk into the adapter. The overall height of the assembly of adapter and fitting is so comparatively low. The adapter forms a kind of sleeve for receiving a foot of the fitting, which is therefore supported laterally. It is therefore relatively unlikely for a user to mount the fitting askew. The stability of the overall assembly is also relatively high.

In a variant of this embodiment, the support surface for supporting the fitting is formed on the body and forms an axial end of the further component, the axial end of the adapter.

The other component thus surrounds the foot of the valve and is also adjustable relative to this at least before mounting the adapter in angular position. The production of the body and of the further component are thereby simplified.

In one embodiment, the further fitting can be mounted on the further component.

The other component, but also the adapter as a whole, can therefore be relatively simple and compact, since no parts such as valves are arranged in it. Several types of other fittings may be used in conjunction with the adapter. In addition, the other fitting can be removably mounted, so that, for example, seals can be replaced.

In a first embodiment, the further fitting can be mounted projecting from one side surface of the further component.

In this embodiment, the adapter may be made compact, without an outlet of the other fitting in operation directly next to an outlet of the valve set on the adapter is difficult or even the manipulation of controls of the set on the adapter fitting. The dimensions of the assembly of adapter, fitting and other fitting are laterally increased in one direction, and only by the other fitting. The assembly position may be spaced apart from an axial end of the further component located in operation near the support surface. As a result, the further fitting can be mounted floating above the support surface.

In an alternative embodiment, the further armature can be mounted in a projecting manner by a surface of the further component which is oriented predominantly in the axial direction with respect to a vertical axis of the body.

In this embodiment, the further armature can be arranged at a greater distance to the mounted on the adapter fitting. Operating elements of the fitting mounted on the adapter are therefore relatively easily accessible and the outlet of this valve is better swiveled. In addition, the other fitting a standard fitting as they are placed on a horizontal support surface may be.

In general, if the adapter comprises the further fitting, it can be arranged projecting from one side surface of the further component.

Alternatively, the further fitting, if the adapter comprises it, be arranged projecting from a predominantly aligned in the axial direction surface of the other component.

In one embodiment, at least a portion of the further component is rotatably mounted in relation to the rest of the adapter during operation at an angle within at least a certain angular range around the body.

Consequently, the further fitting can be pivoted out of the way during operation. This is useful if the additional fluid is a less needed fluid such as boiling water. The further component can be mounted rotatably on the body as a whole. Alternatively, it may be constructed in several parts, wherein a part fixed at least during operation on the body and another part is rotatably mounted on this part.

In one embodiment, which may in particular have the features of the two embodiments explained above, the further component has a part which is eccentric with respect to a central vertical axis of the body and has a surface oriented predominantly in the direction of the support surface, one of which is radial outer portion is set back relative to a radially inner portion in the axial direction.

As a result, the eccentric part in the vicinity of the body during operation can be arranged comparatively low-lying, which keeps the overall height of the assembly of fitting and adapter low. At the same time, the eccentric part can be guided over any raised parts of the support surface, such as the edge of a sink. In particular, when the eccentric member is pivotable about the vertical axis in operation, the pivoting movement is not so easily hindered.

In one variant, the eccentric part of the further component has an offset on both axially opposite sides in the axial direction.

The close to the body part of the other component may therefore have a relatively small axial dimension, which in turn keeps the overall height of the assembly of valve and adapter low.

In one embodiment, a connector for a connector, such as an angle connector, of a fluid supply line is disposed on a side wall of the passageway to provide fluid communication with the channel sections.

In this way, a connection for the supply line but at the same time be provided a comparatively further feedthrough channel.

According to a further aspect of the invention, the kit of parts comprises a fitting and an adapter according to the invention.

In one embodiment, the fitting is provided with a threaded lug which can be guided through the lead-through channel, and the kit of parts further comprises a device having a component which has an internal thread which fits onto the threaded lug, which means for fixing the fitting to the fitting between the support surface and the fitting Adapter is set up on the support surface.

Therefore, the adapter need not have means for fixing the same to the support surface. Instead, it is clamped between the fitting and the support surface using the existing fittings of the fitting. On the one hand, the adapter therefore remains comparatively simple. On the other hand, no adjustments to the support surface need to be made for mounting. In particular, it is not necessary to install additional holes.

In one embodiment, the fitting is a mixing fitting.

For such an embodiment, the adapter is particularly suitable because a plurality of supply lines are to be passed through the feedthrough channel.

According to a third aspect of the invention, which has independent significance, an adapter for mounting between a fitting and a support surface is provided, comprising:
a body part, which body part has a feed-through channel for guiding at least supply lines through the adapter to the fitting,
wherein the passageway extends from an axial end of the body portion to an opposite axial end with respect to a vertical axis of the adapter; and
a part for the axial support of another fitting, characterized in that
the adapter is designed eccentrically in axial plan view and
the part for axially supporting the further fitting is arranged in the eccentric section.

This aspect of the invention has for its object to provide an adapter that allows the other armature comparatively little affects the operation of the aufzusetzenden fitting on the adapter and the amount of assembly in the range of this valve also limits.

Characterized in that the adapter is designed eccentrically in axial plan view, is next to the patch on the adapter fitting section available, in which the part is arranged for axial support of the other fitting. The footprint of the adapter is thereby not increased as much as would be the case with enlargement of the diameter of a rotationally symmetrical adapter. The fact that the other fitting is placed next to the part to support the patch fitting, the patch fitting can be lower. This reduces the likelihood that the original mounting means of the fitting can no longer be used to fix the entire assembly to the support surface. The operation of the valve is not, or only in a relatively small extent, affected by the other fitting.

In one embodiment, the adapter is provided with successive channel sections to guide a fluid through the adapter to the other fitting.

This eliminates the need to lead a hose separately through the support surface or on her to another fitting.

In a variant of this embodiment, the adapter, for example the body part, at one axial end has a connection to one of the channel sections, for example the channel section in the body part, for coupling to a supply line for the fluid.

The end in question is the end located in the mounted state of the adapter on the support surface. The connection provided there is accessible through a hole in the support surface, through which the supply line for the fluid or a connecting piece provided with the connection is feasible. By the adapter no armored hose for the fluid needs to be performed. This allows the fluid to pass along a highly angled flow path through the adapter.

In a particular variant, the connection is arranged on a side wall of the feedthrough channel.

The feedthrough channel can thereby be quite far.

In one embodiment, the part for supporting the further armature is arranged in a component arranged around a body part, whose rotational angle position relative to the body can be adjusted at least within a certain angular range, at least prior to assembly of the adapter.

Supply lines and a threaded neck of an existing fitting can be passed through the feedthrough channel. The feedthrough channel may have a cross section that deviates from a circle centered on a central vertical axis of the body. For example, it may have recesses at a certain height, which form a support surface for the fitting, or in which one or more of the channel sections are formed. The feed-through channel can additionally or alternatively be arranged eccentrically. Alternatively, the position of a further supply line for the further fluid in the feedthrough channel can be predetermined by the arrangement of a connection. Without having to provide a further passage, the supply lines and a threaded neck of the valve to be placed on the adapter can still be guided through the feedthrough channel by choosing a suitable angular position (relative to the vertical axis of the body or a parallel vertical axis) for the body. Since the part for supporting a further armature is included in a further component arranged around the body whose angular position relative to the body is adjustable at least within a certain range, at least prior to assembly of the adapter, the body can be arranged such that the armature can be arranged with respect to For example, a sink properly is aligned and the other fitting is independently positioned correctly.

In a variant of this embodiment, the successive channel sections comprise a channel section provided in a body comprising the body part, a channel section formed between the body and the component, and a channel section in the component, wherein at least one sealing element is arranged between the body and the component.

In this way, it is not necessary to provide in the component a passage extending to the lower end of the component for the fluid to be supplied to the further fitting, to which a supply line guided through a hole in the support surface is to be connected. As a result, the body can have a larger diameter and consequently the feedthrough channel can be wider. The channel section formed between the body and the component which can be adjusted in angular position connects the channel sections formed in the body or in the component in such a way that the connection is maintained even when the angular position of the component is adjusted and remains at least liquid-tight. The at least one sealing element prevents leakage of fluid through a gap formed between the body and the further component.

In a particular variant of this embodiment, the at least one sealing element comprises in the axial direction on opposite sides of the channel portion formed between the body and the component, annular sealing elements.

At least in the axial region between the annular sealing elements, the body will have a circular-cylindrical side surface, except for an area forming the channel section. The component will have a corresponding circular cylindrical inner surface. In between a circular cylindrical jacket-shaped gap is formed, which is closed at axial ends by the annular sealing elements. An escape of fluid in the axial direction is thus effectively prevented in a simple manner.

In one embodiment, the part for supporting the further armature is included in a component which is rotatably mounted in at least a certain angular range during operation about a body comprising the body part.

This makes it possible to swing away the other fitting when it is not needed or, for example, to wipe the support surface under the eccentric portion.

In one embodiment, the eccentric section has a surface, which in operation is oriented predominantly in the direction of the support surface, of which a radially outer section is set back in the axial direction in relation to a radially inner section.

If the support surface in the vicinity of the intended area for mounting the adapter has raised structures such as the edge of a sink, the adapter can nevertheless be mounted. In the area of the fitting, the height of the assembly can remain comparatively low with the fitting mounted on the adapter.

An even lower height is achieved when the eccentric portion has an offset on both axially opposite sides in the axial direction.

In one embodiment, the eccentric portion has a predominantly aligned in the axial direction surface, wherein the eccentric portion is arranged for projecting from this surface arrangement of the further fitting.

The other fitting therefore does not need to have any special design. In particular, it may have a spout with a conventional shape.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided a kit of parts comprising a fitting and an adapter according to the third aspect of the invention.

In one embodiment of the kit of parts, the fitting is provided with a threaded through the lead-through passage, the kit of parts further comprising a device having a component having an appropriate on the threaded neck internal thread, which means for tightening the valve with the between the support surface and the Fitting mounted adapter is set up on the support surface.

In one embodiment of the parts set, the fitting is a mixing fitting.

The invention will be explained below with regard to further features and advantages with reference to the description of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Showing:

1 schematically the parts of a suitable addition to a further fitting by means of an adapter fitting;

2 a bottom view of the fitting of 1 ;

3 the arrangement of the valve before mounting the adapter;

4 a perspective view of the assembly of valve, adapter and other fitting;

5 a simplified cross-sectional view of the in 3 shown assembly;

6 a simplified cross-sectional view from another direction of the in 3 and 4 illustrated assembly;

7 a simplified perspective view of the in 3 - 5 illustrated assembly;

8th a perspective view of a second assembly of a fitting, an adapter and another fitting in the assembled state;

9 a simplified cross-sectional view of a first variant of the in 7 illustrated adapter; and

10 a simplified cross-sectional view of a second variant of in 8th illustrated adapter.

A conventional single-lever mixer 1 has an outlet 2 , a control lever 3 and a fitting housing 4 in which a (not shown) mixing valve is arranged. The mixing valve 1 is for mounting on a suitable surface 5 as a countertop in a kitchen or drainer of a sink or an integral provided in the immediate vicinity of the sink integral surface of the sink.

On the underside there are connections for the ends of two water-carrying hoses 6 . 7 provided connectors 8th . 9 arranged. These connectors 8th . 9 are configured in the example shown to be screwed into the terminals. Other types of connection are possible. The mixing valve also has at the bottom of an internally threaded hole into which a threaded neck 10 can be screwed.

To the mixer tap on the base 5 to attach is in the pad 5 a through hole 11 appropriate. The thread approach 10 and the two tubes 6 . 7 be through the through hole 11 guided. On the other side, a fastening device is provided, which in this example a perforated plate 12 and one on the threaded neck 10 fitting mother 13 includes to the perforated plate 12 to those of the mixing valve 1 opposite side of the pad 5 consulted. The thread approach 10 and the tubes 6 . 7 are doing through the hole in the perforated plate 12 guided. In this way, the mixing valve 1 on the surface 5 attached.

The mixing valve 1 can by using a first adapter 14 ( 4 - 7 ) to another fitting 15 be supplemented without leaving additional holes in the pad 5 need to be drilled. In this case, the existing fastening device can be used further, and be it that the here replaceable threaded neck 10 if necessary, it must be exchanged for a longer thread.

The first adapter 14 has a body 16 with a central vertical axis 17 on which body 16 a feedthrough channel 18 to guide at least the hoses 6 . 7 and the thread approach 10 through the first adapter 14 to the attached mixing valve 1 having. The execution channel 18 extends from an axial end of the body 16 to the opposite axial end. The first adapter 14 further comprises a separate second component 19 to support the other fitting 15 ,

The other fitting 15 is designed for dispensing a liquid such as treated drinking water. This can be, for example, hot water, filtered water or carbonated drinking water. At a lower axial end in operation, the body is 16 therefore with a connector for a connector at the end of a supply line 20 provided for the liquid. The connection is in one in the feedthrough channel 18 projecting bulge provided. The feedthrough channel consequently has a cross-section in this region which deviates from a circular shape centered on the vertical axis.

The port is followed by a substantially axially extending first channel section 21 at the other end to a substantially radially extending second channel section 22 ( 6 ).

The first and the second channel section 21 . 22 So are in the bulge, next to the feedthrough channel 18 educated. The second channel section 22 flows into one between the body 16 and the second component 19 formed annular gap 23 which forms another channel section. At this height, the annular gap 23 otherwise widened to form the channel section. In the second component 19 is a third channel section 24 provided to the through the annular gap 23 formed channel section connects and at the other end with a in one Housing of the other fitting 15 arranged (not shown) valve unit is connected.

Two annular seals 25 . 26 prevent liquid from the annular gap 23 escapes. These seals 25 . 26 are in circumferential grooves in the second component 19 arranged. In an alternative embodiment, alternatively or additionally, the body 16 with at least one circumferential groove for receiving one of the seals 25 . 26 be provided. Relative to the vertical axis 17 are the seals 25 . 26 arranged on axially opposite sides of that annular gap portion having a channel portion for connection of the second channel portion 22 with the third channel section 24 forms. In an alternative embodiment, a plurality of sealing elements, even with a different profile, may be arranged on the opposite sides.

The second component 19 is around the body 16 rotatably arranged. Its angular position (relative to the vertical axis 17 ) is therefore changeable at least before installation. After assembly, the hoses would 6 . 7 , the thread approach 10 and the supply line 20 make this possible difficult or impossible. Due to the fact that in the annular gap 23 a circumferential channel portion is formed, the liquid-conducting connection between the second channel portion remains 22 and the third channel section 24 upon adjustment of the angular position of the second component 19 receive.

Characterized in that the height, ie the axial dimension, of the second component 19 bigger than that of the body 16 is, forms a kind of sleeve for receiving the lower end of the mixing valve 1 , The body 16 provides an annular support surface 27 for the mixing valve 1 ready. This support surface 27 is opposite the axial end of the second component 19 set back. The mixing valve 1 lies in the lower area substantially against the second component 19 at.

In the illustrated embodiment, the further fitting 15 partially integrated into the adapter. In particular, a protruding part of the adapter is at the same time part of the housing for receiving the (not shown) valve module. The housing is powered by a control lever 28 locked. An outlet 29 In operation, it is in fluid communication with the valve module inside the housing. The spout 29 the other fitting 15 and the spout 2 the mixing valve 1 are arranged substantially parallel to each other during operation. The housing of the other fitting 15 stands from a side surface 30 (That is, a radially oriented surface) of the second component 19 from.

In an alternative embodiment, the further fitting is 15 on the second component 19 mountable, so that the housing of the other fitting 15 from the second component 19 for example, by unscrewing, is solvable.

A second adapter 31 ( 8th - 10 ) is shown in two different embodiments. The second adapter 31 is for mounting between the mixing valve 1 ( 1 - 3 ) and the pad 5 set up. In a first variant ( 9 ) has the adapter 31 ' a body 32 and a second component disposed therearound 33 on. In a second variant ( 10 ) is the adapter 31 '' executed essentially in one piece.

In both variants is a feedthrough channel 34 to guide the hoses 6 . 7 and the thread approach 10 the mixing valve 1 through the adapter 31 to the mixing valve 1 intended. The execution channel 34 runs, in this example substantially parallel to a vertical axis 35 from an axial end of the body part in which it is provided to the opposite axial end.

Viewed in plan view is the second adapter 31 eccentrically designed. In the first variant is only the second component 33 eccentrically designed. The body 32 is designed essentially rotationally symmetrical, at least as regards its external shape. The second component 33 has a body part arranged around the body and an eccentric part. The eccentric part stands sideways from around the body 32 arranged part off.

In the second variant, the adapter 31 '' also on a laterally projecting eccentric part.

In both variants, the eccentric part has an upper surface 36 and a lower surface 37 on. The entire eccentric part, and consequently also the upper and lower surfaces 36 . 37 , Has a height offset .DELTA.h in the axial direction. This allows the eccentric part to float freely over raised parts of the pad 5 to be ordered. In the first variant is the second component 33 also pivotable in operation about the vertical axis, which is facilitated by the height offset .DELTA.h. In particular, the eccentric part of the second component 33 over an upright sink edge 38 ( 8th ) are pivoted.

In both variants is the second adapter 31 with a channel 39 provided, extending itself to a mounting connection 40 for another fitting 41 extends. The other fitting 15 is therefore not part of the adapter 31 but she gets on the adapter 31 mounted, and protruding from the upper surface 36 , The mounting connection 40 is with one inner thread 42 Mistake. In an embodiment in which the further fitting 41 also at the lower end only has an opening with an internal thread, a separate (not shown) coupling piece can be supplied to a fluid-conducting connection between the other fitting 41 and the second adapter 31 manufacture. The dispensed liquid, such as hot water, filtered water or carbonated water, through the adapter channel 39 to the mounting connection 40 guided.

In the first variant is the second adapter 31 ' with a first channel section 43 in the body 32 provided at one end to an angle connector connector 44 and at another end on one between the body 32 and the second component 33 formed annular gap 45 followed. In the annular gap 45 is between an upper circumferential annular seal 46 and a lower circumferential annular seal 47 a channel portion formed on the first channel portion 43 and the adapter channel 39 followed. The second component 33 is on the body 32 rotatably mounted so that its angular position, relative to the vertical axis 35 , both before mounting this variant of the second adapter 31 ' as well as in operation is adjustable. The through the annular gap 45 formed channel section allows rotation through 360 ° without the fluid-leading connection to the other fitting 41 is interrupted.

The angle connector connection 44 , allows a supply line for that through the other fitting 41 fluid to be dispensed into the duct 34 to lead and connect there, as the angle connector connector 44 in a sidewall 48 of the execution channel 34 is provided. This angle connector connection 44 is also in the second variant of the second adapter 31 '' intended.

At the top is the feedthrough channel 34 in both variants of the second adapter 31 expanded to an annular support surface 49 for the mixing valve 1 darzubieten. The annular support surface 49 is, viewed in the axial direction, opposite to an upper end of the second adapter 31 set back so that a lower portion of the mixing valve is also supported laterally.

The second adapter 31 is designed comparatively flat in both variants. This allows in many cases the reuse of the threaded neck 10 to assemble from the second adapter 31 and the mixer tap 1 with the help of the mother 13 and the perforated plate 12 on the surface 5 to fix.

In general, the second adapter 31 '' be so firmly clamped in the second variant that an adjustment of the rotational angle position is no longer possible. That's the second adapter 31 '' in this variant easier to manufacture and it can be made even flatter.

Because of that, the other fitting 41 in both variants of an upper surface 36 an eccentric portion of the second adapter 31 arranged distantly, he can in greater lateral distance to the mixing valve 1 to be ordered. This can therefore be easier to use. Furthermore, the other fitting 15 a standard fitting for mounting on a horizontal support surface.

The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but may be modified within the current or future scope of protection.

So can the other fitting 41 also partially in the second adapter 31 be integrated. Instead of the angle connector connection 44 can also be a recess in the duct 34 be provided, at the lower axial end of a connector connector is provided.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

mixing fitting

2

outlet

3

operating lever

4

fitting housing

5

document

6

Hot water hose

7

Cold water hose

8th

Hot water connector

9

Cold water connector

10

threaded extension

11

Through hole

12

perforated plate

13

mother

14

1. adapter

15

Further fitting

16

body

17

vertical axis

18

Through channel

19

2nd component

20

supply line

21

1st channel section

22

2nd channel section

23

annular gap

24

3rd channel section

25

Upper seal

26

Lower seal

27

support surface

28

Control lever of the other valve

29

Outlet of the other fitting

30

side surface

31

2. Adapter

32

body

33

2nd component

34

Through channel

35

vertical axis

36

Upper surface

37

Lower surface

38

sink edge

39

adapter channel

40

mounting connection

41

Further fitting

42

inner thread

43

1st channel section

44

Angle connector port

45

annular gap

46

Upper seal

47

Lower seal

48

Channel sidewall

49

Annular support surface

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 19608482 A1 [0003]

Claims (18)

Adapter for mounting between a fitting ( 1 ) and a support surface ( 5 ), comprising: a body ( 16 ; 32 ), which body has a feedthrough channel ( 18 ; 34 ) for guiding at least supply lines ( 6 . 7 ) through the adapter to the fitting ( 1 ) having; and part to support another fitting ( 15 ; 41 ), wherein the adapter with successive channel sections ( 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 ; 39 . 43 . 45 ) to pass a fluid through the adapter to the other fitting ( 15 ; 41 ) and at least one of the channel sections ( 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 ; 39 . 43 . 45 ) in the body ( 16 ; 32 ) next to the duct ( 18 ; 34 ), characterized in that the part for supporting a further fitting ( 15 ; 41 ) in one around the body ( 16 ; 32 ) arranged further component ( 19 ; 33 ) whose rotational angle position relative to the body ( 16 ; 32 ) is adjustable at least in a certain angular range at least before mounting the adapter. An adapter according to claim 1, wherein the successive channel sections ( 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 ; 39 . 43 . 45 ) at least one in the body ( 16 ; 32 ) channel section ( 21 . 22 ; 43 ), one between the body ( 16 ; 32 ) and the further component ( 19 ; 33 ) formed channel section ( 23 ; 45 ) and a channel section ( 24 ; 39 ) in the further component ( 19 ; 33 ) and between the body ( 16 ; 32 ) and the further component ( 19 ; 33 ) at least one sealing element ( 25 . 26 ; 46 . 47 ) is arranged. Adapter according to claim 2, wherein the at least one sealing element ( 25 . 26 ; 46 . 47 ) in the axial direction on opposite sides of the body ( 16 ; 32 ) and the further component ( 19 ; 33 ) formed channel section ( 23 ; 45 ), annular sealing elements comprise. Adapter according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the adapter, for example the body ( 16 ), at one with respect to a vertical axis ( 17 ; 35 ) of the body ( 16 ) axial end on one of the channel sections ( 21 . 22 . 23 . 24 ; 39 . 43 . 45 ), for example the channel section ( 21 ; 43 ) in the body ( 16 ; 32 ), subsequent connection ( 44 ) for coupling to a supply line ( 20 ) for the fluid. An adapter according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the adapter has an in relation to a vertical axis of the body ( 16 ; 32 ) axially directed support surface ( 27 ; 49 ) for supporting the valve ( 1 ), and wherein the support surface ( 27 ; 49 ) for supporting the valve ( 1 ) is recessed with respect to an axial end of the adapter. Adapter according to claim 5, wherein the support surface ( 27 ; 49 ) for supporting the valve ( 1 ) on the body ( 16 ; 32 ) is formed and an axial end of the further component ( 19 ; 33 ) forms the axial end of the adapter. Adapter according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the further fitting ( 41 ) on the further component ( 33 ) is mountable. An adapter according to claim 7, wherein the further armature is mountable projecting from a side surface of the further component. Adapter according to claim 7, wherein the further fitting ( 41 ) of a with respect to a vertical axis ( 35 ) of the body ( 32 ) predominantly in the axial direction aligned surface ( 36 ) of the further component ( 33 ) is mounted remotely mountable. Adapter according to one of claims 1-7, comprising the further fitting ( 15 ), whereby the further fitting ( 15 ) from a side surface ( 30 ) of the further component ( 19 ) is arranged projecting. Adapter according to one of claims 1-7, comprising the further fitting, wherein the further armature is arranged projecting from a predominantly aligned in the axial direction surface of the further component Adapter according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least a portion of the further component ( 19 ; 33 ) in operation with respect to the rest of the adapter over an angle within at least a certain angular range around the body ( 16 ; 32 ) is rotatably mounted. Adapter according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the further component ( 33 ) one with respect to a central vertical axis ( 35 ) of the body ( 32 ) eccentric part, one in operation predominantly in the direction of the support surface ( 5 ) aligned surface ( 37 ), of which a radially outer portion is set back relative to a radially inner portion in the axial direction. Adapter according to claim 13, wherein the eccentric part of the further component ( 33 ) has an offset (Δh) on both axially opposite sides in the axial direction. Adapter according to one of the preceding claims, wherein on a side wall ( 48 ) of the feedthrough channel ( 34 ) a connection ( 44 ) For a connector, for example an angle connector, a supply line for the fluid is arranged to provide a fluid-conducting connection with the channel sections (FIG. 21 . 23 . 39 ). Parts kit comprising a fitting ( 1 ) and an adapter ( 14 ; 31 ) according to any one of the preceding claims. A kit of parts according to claim 16, wherein the fitting ( 1 ) with a through the feedthrough channel ( 18 ; 34 ) threadable approach ( 10 ), further comprising means ( 12 . 13 ) with a component ( 13 ), the on the thread approach ( 10 ) has matching internal thread, which device ( 12 . 13 ) for tightening the valve ( 1 ) with the between the support surface ( 5 ) and the fitting ( 1 ) mounted adapter ( 14 ; 31 ) on the support surface ( 5 ) is set up. Kit according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the fitting ( 1 ) is a mixing valve.

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