DE69826047T2 - Faucet Installation arrangement - Google Patents

Description

Territory of invention

The The present invention relates to a structure for fastening an article like a faucet on furniture like a counter or a counter. In particular, the present invention relates to a structure that is capable of enabling it simply and safely attach a faucet to a counter being worked only on the top of the counter, being one used on the counter base element (adapter) is used. The The present invention also relates to a structure for fastening of a wall-mounted article such as a towel holder on a wall Using the base element.

background the invention

Conventionally, a structure as in 21 shown as a structure for attaching a desired article, for example a faucet, to a mounting surface of a mounting base, for example a top of a counter.

This structure includes a on a faucet 200 attached threaded pipe 202 one in a counter 204 trained mounting hole 206 into which the threaded pipe 202 is used, and a fastening nut 208 which is designed on the threaded pipe 202 to be screwed. This structure allows the faucet 200 at the bar 204 is attached by the threaded pipe 202 in the mounting hole 206 from the mounting surface, that is, the top, is inserted, and the fastening nut 208 on the hidden side of the counter 204 on the threaded pipe 202 is screwed.

However, this structure requires that the mounting nut 204 on the hidden side of the counter 204 screwed and tightened. The problem arises that this reduces the work efficiency of the installation and it takes a lot of time to attach the faucet.

Around to solve this problem, an adapter assembly to be attached to a counter is proposed. A faucet is attached to the counter by the adapter assembly.

22A . 22B show an example of well-known structures using such an adapter assembly (JPA S63-312435).

In these figures, reference designates 210 an adapter assembly which an adapter 212 , a pair of holders 214 and screw elements 216 whose number ( 2 ) the number of holders 214 corresponds, includes.

In this structure, the screw elements 216 first in each corresponding threaded holes 218 the holder 214 screwed. Then the pair becomes holders 214 steered inward, leaving the holder 214 facing each other, that is the holder 214 become the center of the mounting hole 206 turned. In this state, the holders become 214 from the top of the counter 204 in the mounting hole 206 used.

After they are used, the holders become 214 both turned to the hidden side of the counter 214 to be directed to the outside, and be in contact with the bottom of the counter 204 brought. In this state, the screw elements 216 on the top of the counter 204 bolted to the adapter assembly 210 to install in such a way in the counter that the counter 204 between the adapters 212 and the holders 214 is included.

Thereafter, a lower end portion of the faucet 200 on the adapter 212 fitted, and the faucet 200 comes with a fastener on the adapter 212 attached, bringing the faucet 200 at the bar 204 is attached.

This structure has the advantage that the adapter assembly 210 and the faucet 200 solely by working on the top of the counter 204 on the mounting surface of the counter 204 can be attached.

However, this structure has the following problem. Because the holder 214 each with a screw element 216 with the adapter 212 connected, rotates and shifts each holder 214 around the axis of the corresponding screw element 216 relative to the adapter 212 when on the tap 200 , generally an outflow 220 , a force is exerted in a direction of rotation exceeding an allowable limit. This makes the faucet 200 wobbly in the direction of rotation, so that the attachment stability of the faucet 200 in the direction of rotation around the mounting hole 200 concerning the counter 204 is low.

There is also a possibility that the holder 214 due to the rotation of the holder 214 from the bottom of the counter 204 at the attachment hole 206 going on.

While the above description has been given on the case of attaching the faucet to a mounting base such as a counter, the above problems are in a case of attaching an article other than the faucet to one given mounting base usual.

in the Case of attaching a faucet to the mounting hole in a counter or on a flange of a sink, because the faucet behind a sink or a sink is arranged, the work to attach the faucet behind the sink or the sink be so that a worker a very aching attitude for this Work should occupy, bringing the work efficiency in the installation is reduced. In addition, a special cranked tool is required to a mother from the front of the sink or sink to put on.

In the EP 0 293 655 A1 For example, a faucet is attached to a mounting base, for example a table, with an opening. An adapter for attaching the faucet to the mounting base is either integrally formed with the mounting base or is inserted into the opening, the adapter being configured such that the faucet may be secured to the adapter from an upper surface of the mounting base.

Therefore Various structures have been proposed to make it a faucet to enable at a mounting hole in a mounting base such as a counter or a flange of a sink only by working on the top the mounting base to be attached.

When One of these structures includes a structure on top a counter arranged annular Base element, a arranged on an underside of the counter fastener and a bolt which is formed in a hole formed in the base member is inserted and then into a threaded hole of the fastener is screwed to attach to the base, creating a faucet is attached to the base. This structure is known in the art (JPA H08-93012).

38 to 40 Fig. 15 are perspective views showing the structure of JPA H08-93012. A counter 360 is with a mounting hole formed therein 361 ( 40 ), on which an annular base element 363 is arranged. A horseshoe element 364 is under the mounting hole 361 arranged. The basic element 363 and the horseshoe element 364 are with openings 365 respectively. 366 ( 39 ) Mistake. As in 39 shown is a bolt 367 in the openings 365 and 366 used, and a mother 368 is on one end of the bolt 367 screwed. Then the horseshoe element becomes 364 in the mounting hole 361 down as in 40 used, so that the horseshoe element 364 the bottom of the edge of the mounting hole 361 is facing.

Then the bolt 367 tightened, and the edge of the mounting hole 361 is between the horseshoe element 364 and the base element 363 trapped, causing the base element 363 at the bar 360 is attached.

The basic element 363 is provided with an outer thread formed on the outer edge. A faucet 369 gets to the base element 363 using a fastening nut 370 attached like a union nut.

The horseshoe element 364 is with one in the opening 365 integrated slot 371 provided, and the mother 368 is with tabs 372 which with the slot 371 are engaged. Before the bolt 367 screwed, the bolt becomes 367 pulled up in such a way that the horseshoe element 364 with the bottom of the counter 360 comes in contact, and then come the tabs 372 mother 368 with the slot 371 engaged. Therefore, the bolt can 367 be screwed without the mother 368 to involve in the rotation. After that becomes a licking element 373 in a central hole 374 of the base element 363 used to the rotation of the horseshoe element 364 prevent, so the bolt 367 is tightened.

In the conventional structure for attaching a faucet as mentioned above, the faucet becomes 369 through the fastening nut 370 on the base element 363 attached. The fastening nut 370 however, it is conspicuous and not only destroys the beauty but is also easily subject to the mishap that the mother is lost.

Therefore has the assignee of this application in the Japanese patent application Nos. H09-133583 proposed a structure for attaching a faucet, at which the lower end of the faucet on the base element is adjusted and the faucet by a machine screw the base element is attached.

26A and 27A 15 are longitudinal cross-sectional views showing the structure for attaching the faucet according to the invention of Application No. H09-133583, 26B and 27B 10 are cross-sectional views taken along a line 26B-26B of FIG 26A or a line 27B-27B 27A , and 28 and 29 are cross-sectional views along a line 28-28 of 26A respectively, a line 29-29 from 27A , 30 and 31 Figures are exploded perspective views for explaining the structure.

A mounting hole 304 is in a bar 301 between a back cover 302 and a sink 303 educated. A basic element 380 is at the counter 301 through a horseshoe-shaped disc 382 and screws or bolts 384 attached.

The basic element 380 is with two tabs 383 , which protrude from its inner surface, and with in the projections 383 trained through holes 383H into which the bolts 384 each used, equipped.

The basic element 380 is also with four small protrusions 385 equipped, which protrude from its inner surface and which from the lower end of the base member projecting down to be in contact with the inner surface of the mounting hole 304 to get.

A faucet body 386 has a concave section 388 at its bottom, which on the base element 380 fits and with the base element 380 through a machine screw 390 and an engagement element 392 is connected.

The basic element 380 is at one of the front of the counter 301 facing section with a threaded hole 394 Mistake. The machine screw 390 gets through a frontal hole 396 which is in the faucet body 386 is formed, and an opening 412 , which in a cover ring described later 410 is formed in the threaded hole 394 screwed.

The engagement element 392 is from one in a lower section of the faucet body 386 trained windows 400 held. The window 400 includes as in 30 and 31 shown step sections 402 , with each of which a pen 392c of the engagement element 392 comes into contact, and a concave section 404 in which a head 392a of the engagement element 392 is fitted. The engagement element 392 includes the disc-like head 392a , a pair of thighs 392b which are different from the head 392a starting out, and four pins 392c , which consist of the upper and lower sides of the respective legs 392b protrude.

The thigh 392b are elastic. If no external force on the thighs 392b acts, protrude the thighs 392b from the inner surface of the faucet body 386 through the window 400 , The basic element 380 is with concave sections 406 provided in its outer surface, in which the thighs 392b each introduced. The cover ring 410 covers to a lower outer edge of the faucet body 386 to surround. The cover ring 410 has the opening 412 on.

To the faucet body 386 at the bar 301 attaching becomes the base element 380 first with the disc 382 and the bolt 384 at the bar 301 attached, and then the concave section 388 of the faucet body 386 on the base element 380 fitted. The engagement element 392 beforehand in the window 400 of the faucet body 386 fitted, and the faucet body 386 beforehand with the cover ring 410 covered.

In this case, the opening becomes 412 the cover ring 410 and the frontal hole 396 of the faucet body 386 previously aligned. In this state, the head becomes 392a of the engagement element 392 through the cover ring 410 pressed, and the thighs 392 are in the window 400 houses. Because the pins 392c in contact with the step sections 402 are, the head becomes 392a through the cover ring 410 from outside into the window 400 pressed so that the thighs 392b as in 29 shown in the window 400 are housed.

In this state, in which the thighs 392b in the window 400 are housed, the faucet body 386 on the base element 380 fitted in ( 27 . 29 ). Then the machine screw 390 through the opening 412 and the frontal hole 396 with a screwdriver D in the threaded hole 394 screwed.

Then the cover ring 410 rotated through 180 ° in the circumferential direction of the faucet to the opening 412 and the head 392a of the engagement element 392 align each other so that the head 392a in the opening 412 enters. As in 26 . 28 shown, protrude the thighs 392b from the inner surface of the faucet body 386 to get into the concave sections 406 to get. In this way, the faucet body 386 safely at the counter 301 attached.

In this structure, the faucet body 386 through the machine screw 390 at the front and the engagement element 392 securely on the back of the base element 380 attached. Even if a lever of the faucet is operated, no recoil in the faucet body 386 caused.

Because the head of the machine screw 390 through the cover ring 410 Covered, users can use the sink 303 the machine screw 390 not see, not to destroy the beauty. The cover ring 410 is through the head 392a of the engagement element 392 prevented from rotating. Therefore, happens with the cover ring 410 not easy the mishap that the cover ring 410 is turned.

As in 27 the machine screw can be shown 390 with a tool like one Screwdriver from the front of the faucet 310 into the threaded hole 394 be screwed. As a worker's hands during this work in the sink 303 can be stored, it is easy to work, leaving the machine screw 390 can be tightened easily and firmly.

32 to 37 are explanatory views of a base member and a structure for attaching a faucet using the base member disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. H09-11178, the assignee of which is the same as this application, 32 FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure for attaching the faucet according to an embodiment of Application No. H09-11178; FIG. 33 is an exploded view of the same, 34 is a perspective view of a fastener, 35 Fig. 10 is an exploded view showing a way of fixing the base member; 36 FIG. 10 is a plan view showing a state of fixing the base member, and FIG 37 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 37-37 36 ,

A mounting hole 304 is in a bar 301 as a mounting plate between a back cover 302 and a sink 303 educated. A basic element 305 is through the mounting hole 304 by screws or bolts 306 and a fastener 307 attached. The basic element 305 is formed in an annular shape and with two convex portions 305a which protrude from an inner surface and in the convex portions 305a trained through holes 305b into which the bolts 306 each used, provided.

Each fastener 307 includes as in 34 shown a tongue section 307a which is at the bottom of the counter 301 comes into contact, a square block-like stopper 307b , which with the inner edge of the mounting hole 304 comes in contact, and a threaded hole 307c ,

As in 35 the bolts are shown 306 each in the through holes 305b used, and the fasteners 307 be on ends of the bolts 306 each screwed. Meanwhile, the tongue sections become 307 aligned to face the center of the base member. In this state, the fasteners 307 down into the mounting hole 304 introduced until the base element 305 on the top of the counter 301 sitting. After that, the bolts are 306 screwed with a screwdriver, so that the fasteners 307 with the bolts 306 turn around a semicircle as indicated by an arrow θ of 36 shown, and the stoppers 307b in contact with the inner surface of the mounting hole 304 come to the further rotation of the fasteners 307 to prevent. In this condition are the tongue sections 307 under the counter 301 positioned. By the bolts 306 be further rotated, move the fasteners 307 by their thread function upwards, so that the tongue sections 307a in contact with the bottom of the counter 301 come. By the bolts 306 be enough tightened, the edge of the mounting hole 304 vertically fixed between the base element 305 and the fasteners 307 trapped, creating the base element 305 safely at the counter 301 is attached.

After that, the faucet 310 on the base element 305 attached. The faucet 310 is in its soil with with a cavity 319a Mistake. The faucet 310 gets to the base element 305 fastened in such a way that the cavity 319a on the base element 305 is fitted. After that, a machine screw 309 in one in a back of the faucet 310 trained hole 308 used and in a threaded hole 309a of the base element 305 screwed, bringing the faucet 310 on the base element 305 is attached.

The faucet 310 is a single lever combination faucet for kitchens comprising a faucet body 312 , which with a hot water supply pipe 311H and one (later with reference to 24 described) water supply pipe is connected, one above the faucet body 312 arranged mixing mechanism 313 , a lever 314 for actuating the mixing mechanism 313 , a the mixing mechanism 313 Covering upper housing 315 , a middle case 317 , which has an integral drain formed therein 316 connected, and one on the upper housing 350 set top case 318 ,

The faucet body 312 includes a cylindrical lower body 319 with the on the base element 305 adapted cavity 319a , a middle body 320 which is different from the lower body 319 extends upward, and an upper body 321 over the middle body 320 ,

A hot water supply hole 322 and a water supply hole (not shown) connected to the hot water supply pipe 311H and the water supply pipe 311L are connected through the middle body 320 and the upper body 321 formed through and stand with a hot water supply port and a water supply port of a fixed valve element 323 in the mixing mechanism 313 in connection. By vertical and horizontal operation of the lever 314 becomes the connection state between the hot water supply port and the water supply port and a combination port through a movable valve element 324 switched to the water temperature and flow rate (mixed water) in a mixed water supply path 325 which is in the upper body 321 is designed to control. The mixed water flows from the end of the outflow 316 through a mixed water chamber 326 in the middle case 317 ,

As mentioned above, to attach the faucet 310 at the bar 301 the basic element 305 first through the bolts 306 and the fasteners 307 at the bar 301 attached, and then the faucet 310 on the base element 305 attached. The basic element 305 Can be attached by simply fixing the fasteners 307 down into the mounting hole 304 be inserted and the bolts 306 at the top of the counter 301 be screwed. Furthermore, the bolts must 306 not be raised, but merely screwed.

If the above faucet is a normal combination faucet not shower type (for hair washing) as in 32 to 37 is shown extend the water supply pipe 311L and the hot water supply pipe 311H from the roof section of the cavity 319a of the faucet body 312 as in 24 shown down.

If the faucet is a combination faucet 310 ' shower type as in 25 is shown, also extends a Mischwasserausflussrohr 311M from the roof section of the cavity 319a down, as in 25 shown. A hose 311h is with the end of the mixed water outflow pipe 311M connected. The hose 311h returns through the base member to the inside of the faucet body and is still above the spout 316 ' with a shower head 316h connected. The shower head 316h is removable at the end of the outflow 316 ' appropriate.

One Such base element, which is used to attach the faucet is used by the shower type, has a relatively small outer diameter, which is substantially the same as that of the faucet body, and an inner diameter of the base member is smaller than the outer diameter.

Since projections are formed on the inner surface of the base member having a small inner diameter, an inner space of the base members 303 . 380 in which pipes are used, rather small.

In the case of the faucet, which is not of the shower type, are the water supply pipe 311L and the hot water supply pipe 311H as in 24 shown at the front of the faucet, while in the case of a faucet 310 ' shower type as in 25 shown the water supply pipe 311L and the hot water supply pipe 311H located at the back of the faucet, as the hose 311h should be located at the front of the faucet. Therefore, the base element should 305 for the shower-type faucet with respect to the case for the normal type. The same applies to the base element 380 ,

In the case of a faucet, which is not of the shower type, the convex portions are 305a positioned at the rear of the faucet to form a relatively large space S ₁ at the front of the base member so that the water supply pipe 311L and the hot water supply pipe 311H be used in the room S ₁ . One behind the convex sections 305a formed space S ₂ is not sufficient to the two tubes 311L and 311H take.

On the other hand, in the case of a shower-type faucet, there are three pipes: the water supply pipe 311L , the hot water dispenser pipe 311H and the mixed water outflow pipe 311M be used, wherein the base member is oriented such that the convex portions 305a as in 25B shown positioned at the front to form the space S ₁ at the back.

As mentioned above, it is necessary to have the proper orientation of the base member 305 . 380 to understand that it allows the faucet is fixed only at the top, according to the type of faucet, and to fix the base member in the right direction.

For most design tasks, the basic elements 305 . 380 be attached by an installer. Since most installers are not experienced in attaching this type of base members, sometimes the installer is misguided in the direction of the base member and fixes the base member in the wrong direction at the counter. In this case, if it is intended to attach the faucet to the base member, pipes may not be inserted into the base member so that the base member should be loosened and reattached. This doubles the effort of fixing work.

44A FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional shower-type combination faucet; and FIG 44B FIG. 10 is an enlarged sectional view taken along a line 44B-44B of FIG 44A , A faucet 510 is at its upper section with a lever 512 provided in a way that the lever 512 vertically and can pan horizontally. The faucet 510 is at its middle section with a drum section 514 provided in such a way that the drum section 514 can rotate in the circumferential direction and with an outflow 516 , which from the drum section 514 protrudes, is provided. An outflow head 518 is removable at the top of the outflow 516 appropriate. One with the drain head 518 connected hose 520 is starting from the outflow 516 in the faucet 510 withdrawn. The hose 520 extends through the faucet 510 down and is with the mixed water spout 522 connected.

Next to the mixed water discharge pipe 522 extend from the faucet 510 a water supply pipe 524 and a hot water supply pipe 526 downward. Water and hot water from the water supply pipe 524 and the hot water supply pipe 526 are from one in an upper section of the faucet 510 arranged mixing valve (not shown) mixed to provide mixed water at a desired temperature. The mixed water flows out of the head 518 through the mixed water outflow pipe 522 and the hose 520 from. By operating the lever 512 can be toggled between ON and OFF, and the mixing ratio of hot water can be controlled.

45 Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view of principal parts of this combination faucet. A body 530 includes an upper body 530U with which the mixed water outflow pipe 522 , the water supply pipe 524 and the hot water supply pipe 526 are connected, a cylindrical lower body 530B and a back wall-like middle body 530M to connect the upper body 530U and the lower body 530B , The interior of the upper body 530U is divided into a water chamber, a hot water chamber and a mixed water chamber. The upper surface of the upper body 530U has a water hole formed above the water chamber 532 , a hot water opening formed above the hot water chamber 534 and a mixed water opening formed above the mixed water chamber 536 on.

The mixing valve is on the upper side of the body 530 arranged, and a top cover 538 ( 44A and 44B ) is adjusted here to cover the mixing valve. An O-ring 540 ( 45 ) is between the upper body 530U and the drum section 514 arranged to seal between.

The front of the middle body 530M is an open area. The in the outflow 516 retracted hose 520 enters the body through this open area 530 and becomes in the same way as the pipes 522 . 524 and 526 from the lower body 530B pulled out. The lower end of the hose 520 is with a union nut 542 ( 44A . 44B ) to the hose 520 with the lower end of the mixed water outflow pipe 522 connect to.

In the case of the shower type faucet, it is next to the mixing water drainage pipe 522 , the water supply pipe 524 and the hot water supply pipe 526 also the hose 520 as in 44A . 44B and 45 shown in the cylindrical lower body 530B withdrawn. Because the diameter of the lower block 530B is quite small, pushes the union nut 542 at the end of the hose 520 with the mixed water outflow pipe 522 , the water supply pipe 524 and the hot water supply pipe 526 , which are made of metal, during insertion of the hose 520 in the outflow 516 and pulling out the hose 520 from the bottom block 530B together so that it is difficult to hose due to friction 520 in the body 530 use.

In particular, when the work of attaching the faucet on the upper side using the base member as in 26A to 31 and 38 to 40 is executed, the union nut pushes 542 at the end of the tube with a corner portion of the inner periphery of the base member together, so that the insertion of the tube takes a long time.

It It is an object of the invention to solve such a problem and inserting a hose into a body of a shower-type faucet to facilitate.

In a structure for attaching a faucet disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 09-11178, which is incorporated by reference 32 to 35 is shown, the faucet can 310 only by attaching the base element 305 at the bar 301 by means of bolts 306 and the fasteners 307 and by adjusting and attaching the faucet 310 on the base element 305 with the machine screw 309 be attached. Therefore, the attachment work is easy.

Because the head of the machine screw 309 for attaching the faucet 310 on the base element 305 However, outside exposed, the machine screw takes 309 easy damage. The machine screw 309 should be in the back (the back side) of the faucet 310 be screwed to avoid damage or mishaps, so it takes a lot of time, the machine screw 309 to screw.

It is an object of the present invention To provide a structure for attaching a faucet, which allows easy and safe installation of the faucet and further provides a good durability.

Summary the invention

The mentioned above Problems are solved by a structure according to claim 1. The dependent claims define preferred or advantageous embodiments of the present invention Invention.

A Mounting structure of the present invention comprises an adapter assembly, which includes: one on an upper or front surface of a Mounting base to which an article is attached, arranged Adapter, a holder, which from the top or front side the mounting base inserted into the hole in such a manner is that the holder is arranged to a rear surface of the Overlap mounting base and that it interacts with the adapter to the mounting base clamp vertically, and bolts for connecting the adapter and of the holder through the hole and tightening the mounting base through the adapter and the holder. The adapter assembly is on the Mounting base attached and the article is attached to the adapter body, whereby the article is attached to the mounting base. Of the Holder eats with the adapter by at least two bolts or screws connected.

at this structure, the adapter and the holder move, because the adapter and the holder are connected by a plurality of bolts are not in the direction of rotation, even if on the article after the Installing an external force exercised in the direction of rotation becomes, whereby the fixing stability in the direction of rotation improves becomes.

Therefore the article is not in the circumferential direction on the mounting surface of the Mounting base loose, and the holder does not go from the bottom the mounting base through the hole.

The The present invention will be suitable for a case of fixing a faucet to a mounting base such as a counter applied.

Of the Holder can be in a curved Form be formed, which extends along the edge of the hole extends to correspond to the shape of the hole, and the circumferential length of the Halters can be selected to be bigger as the diameter length of the owner.

These Structure allows it to the holder, over a big area along a long distance in the circumferential direction with the bottom the fastening base to be in contact, whereby the clamping force of Halters and the adapter is improved.

According to this Structure is only one holder sufficient for the adapter assembly, which the number of parts is reduced.

There the holder is long in the circumferential direction are the adapter and the holder is connected to positions by the bolts, which from each other spaced in the circumferential direction, whereby the resistance against distortion of the adapter and the holder in the direction of rotation is improved and thus effectively improves the stability in the direction of rotation becomes.

The Bolts are preferred at or about the two ends of the holder in FIG Circumferentially arranged.

There the holder in the circular Arch shape is formed according to the shape of the hole, the holder interferes insertion into the hole of, for example, feed pipes for feeding Water in the case of attaching a faucet not, what with greater Space in the hole is ensured.

According to the present Invention, the holder of a straight and a rectangular element be composed.

Of the Holder can in such a way in the longitudinal direction Retractable that the maximum size of the holder is greater as the diameter of the hole while the minimum size of the holder shorter is the diameter of the hole.

In In this case, it is easy to insert the holder into the hole. Furthermore, the holder can be inserted into the hole after a pair of bolts previously in a pair of threaded holes of the Holders were screwed, leaving the holder and the adapter with each other are connected. After insertion, both ends of the holder the bottom of the mounting base overlap, resulting in work efficiency the installation of the adapter assembly improved.

If the holder in the curved Formed, the holder can be attached to a predetermined section in the closing direction of getting closer to each other or in the opening direction Being away from each other can be deformable, causing insertion of the holder in the hole relieved. Furthermore, the holder in The hole will be inserted after the holder and adapter through a pair of bolts were joined together, which is the working efficiency the installation of the adapter assembly improved.

If a pair of bolts in threaded holes of the Holder is screwed through the adapter, are the holes of the Adapters prefer elongated holes to allow the bolt to to move relative to the holder to the shortening and renewal or the closing or opening deformation of the holder.

If the holder in the curved It is form and deformable in the closing and opening direction preferred that the holder deform elastically in the closing direction can and into the original Shape due to its restoring force to return can.

In In this case, the holder, when the deforming force after the Inserting the holder which is elastically deformed in the closing direction, in the hole is lifted automatically to the original Return shape, to overlap the underside of the mounting base, thus doing the fastening work for the Adapter arrangement facilitates.

If the holder in the curved Shape and elastically deformable, the holder can be made of resin his, and he is with a thin-walled Section in a given section in the circumferential direction provided, whereby the holder is deformable. If the holder is in the longitudinal direction is retractable or deformable, In order to be inserted into the hole, the holder may have one in its Underside trained guide surface, with the guide surface with the edge of the hole is brought into contact and an actuating force exercised on them in order to deform it into a shape which allows the holder in the hole to be used.

Therefore The holder can be easily inserted into the hole.

According to the present Invention, the holder, after the holder into the hole in one Condition was used, in which the adapter and the holder previously connected to one of the bolts, moved to the bottom overlap the mounting base, by placing the holder around one of the bolts on the hidden side of the Mounting base such as a counter rotated by a predetermined angle becomes.

After that The other bolt should be screwed into the threaded hole of the holder become. It is preferred that the other threaded hole of the holder is positioned in a way that the other bolt is straight in the threaded hole can fit.

The Adapter assembly may further include a positioning means for aligning of the other threaded hole of the holder and the other bolt. In this structure, the other bolt can easily into the other Threaded hole of the holder to be screwed.

Of the Holder may be provided with a stopper, which with the other Bolt in one direction, in which the holder around the one Bolt turns, comes in contact, and the stopper can be the positioning means form. With this structure, alignment can be easily done by turning the holder to bring the stopper into contact with the stopper to bring other bolts.

Of the Stopper may be an elastic clip which elastically on the other bolts fits. This structure prevents a shift the holder due to the rebound just after the stopper through the rotation of the holder comes into contact with the other bolt, and also prevents the holder from being disconnected between the other bolt and the stopper from the other bolt moved away when the other bolt in the threaded hole under the condition is screwed that the stopper in contact with the other bolt is.

Of the Stopper can be made of a magnet, or a magnet is attached to the stopper and the other pin is made of one Magnetic material made to the wobble between the other Bolt and the stopper due to the magnetic attraction in between to prevent.

Of the Adapter may be provided with a stopper which extends from his Floor down and which extends in a direction in which the holder rotates around one of the bolts, in contact with the holder comes to position the holder, and the stopper can do that Represent positioning means. Even with this structure can the holder should be positioned in the correct position.

The Adapter assembly may further comprise a resistance means for rotating of the holder together with the bolt, when in the threaded hole The bolt screwed down the holder is turned. Therefore, the holder can simply by turning the bolt on the side of the mounting surface of the Mounting base can be rotated, and the holder can easily in be positioned a predetermined position.

Coating material or lubricant may be applied to the surface of the bolt or threaded hole to increase the frictional force, and this may constitute the resistance means. A nut for preventing the fall of the holder, which on the lower end of the Bolzens screwed, can function as a locking nut. The locking nut may constitute the resistance means.

Of the Adapter can be fitted with a completely around its edge at the front end, which is to be placed on the mounting base formed flange exhibit. Therefore, a big one contact area between the adapter and the mounting surface, that is one size Sealing surface, ensured become.

One Base element for attaching a faucet is a base element for attachment to a faucet mounting plate such as a counter through a hole, with a faucet attached by the faucet is brought into engagement with the base element from the upper side. The Base element is a cylindrical element, which in such a Way is arranged, that its axial direction perpendicular to the faucet mounting plate, the base member is asymmetric as regards the direction from the back to the front in the state in which it is the faucet mounting plate is installed, and the base member is marked to indicate the front or back of the base member.

The Marking on the base element makes it easier to recognize the right one Direction of the base element. The marking is made by a coloring, because this is easy to distinguish.

The base member is symmetrical with respect to the lateral direction in the state where it is installed on the faucet mounting plate, as the base member of the earlier applications, which is incorporated herein by reference 26 to 31 and 32 to 37 is shown, the base member has a pair of convex portions, which are formed symmetrically with respect to the lateral direction on the inner surface of the base member, wherein the convex portions are each provided with a through hole, which passes vertically through them, and the convex portions are shifted with respect to the center of the base member to the front or rear side, so that the base member is asymmetrical with respect to the direction from back to front.

A Structure may be used to construct such a structure Base element to attach a faucet to a counter.

In In this case, the faucet is provided with a marker to indicate the attachment direction of the base member, so that a Installer, who intends to fix the faucet, the correct direction of the base element according to the mark choose can.

For example, when the base member is provided with a color A (for example, blue) on the front side and a color B (for example, black) on the back side, the color A side of the base member is arranged to face forward in the case in which the faucet has the color A, and the side of the base element with the color B is arranged in the case to show forward when the faucet has the color B. Therefore, the same base member can be used both with a two-pipe faucet: a water supply pipe and a hot water supply pipe as in FIG 4 shown as well as being used with a faucet with a mixed water outflow pipe and a hose adjacent to the two pipes, and with the base member it is easy to detect the correct direction of the base member.

One Faucet may include: a faucet body, with which a water supply pipe, a Hot water supply pipe and a Mischwasserabflussrohr are connected, wherein this extending downward, a laterally protruding from the faucet body Outflow pipe, removably attached to the end of the spout Outflow head and a hose, which connected to the outflow head is down through the spout and passes through the faucet body and connected to the mixed water outflow pipe, the faucet a lower part, which also on the on the mounting base through the hole fixed base element fits, causing the faucet is fastened, wherein the lower part of the faucet is an annular part is, through which the water supply pipe, the hot water supply pipe, the mixed water outflow pipe and the hose can be used. The faucet is preferred with a guide part to lead the insertion of the tube provided, wherein the guide member from the annular Part extends into the interior of the hole.

The guide part to lead the hose allows the hose to pass smoothly through the faucet body, if the hose to install the faucet in the faucet is used.

The guide member preferably includes a cylindrical portion through which the tube is inserted, and a protrusion projecting laterally from an upper portion of the cylindrical portion and in contact with the inner surface of the annular member, the outer surface of the cylindrical portion in contact with the hot water supply pipe, the water supply pipe and the mixed water outflow pipe. It is preferred that the guide piece has a standing Section which is vertical on the cylindrical portion along the respective tubes. It is further preferable that the cylindrical portion and the standing portion are respectively provided with cavities in which the respective tubes are fitted. This structure allows the faucet to be firmly resisted by the leader of a lateral force exerted on the tubes.

Of the Faucet is preferably provided with a replacement guide piece, which in relation arranged on the respective tubes on the opposite side of the guide piece is where the replacement leader in contact with the inner surface of the annular Part and the respective tubes is. More preferred is the replacement lead with cavities provided in which the respective tubes are fitted, this Structure allows the faucet via the guide piece, a lateral exerted on the tubes Force to resist.

at a structure for attaching a faucet, wherein a Base element through a hole of a counter on the mounting base is attached and the faucet on the base element at the top the counter is fitted, the base element is a cylindrical Element which is arranged in such a way that its axial direction extends perpendicular to the counter, that is bottom end of the faucet fitted to the base member is the faucet on the base element by a screw fastening, which in the base element through the lower section of the faucet screwed, fixed, a cover ring is rotatable about the lower Section of the tap rotatably adjusted to the screw fastening To hide, the cover ring has an opening or a recess at the back of the faucet, is the opening or recess formed to face the screw attachment, by turning the cover ring, the lower portion of the Faucet one formed in its outer surface concave portion in which an elastic engagement element is inserted, and enters a part of the engagement member the opening or the recess engaged to the rotation of the cover ring to prevent.

at This structure is the screw fastening by the cover ring Covered so that the screw fastening is not visible even then is when the screw fastening on the front of the faucet is screwed, causing the beauty is improved and damage screw fixing is prevented.

The Engagement element is with the opening or Deepening of the cover engaged, bringing the unwanted rotation the cover ring around the faucet is prevented.

at In this structure, it is preferable that the screw fastening is arranged on the front of the faucet, and the engagement element on the side or the back of the faucet is arranged.

The The present invention may also be applied to a wall article like a towel rail or a handle bar on a wall too Fasten.

at a structure for fixing a wall article, in which a Base element is fixed to a wall through a hole and the Wall article with the base element on the front of the wall in Engagement, whereby the wall article is attached, is the base element a cylindrical member arranged in such a manner is that its axial direction extends perpendicular to the wall, if the wall article is fitted to the base element, it is the wall article attached to the base member by a screw fastener which through the side surface of the wall article is screwed into the base member, a cover ring is rotatable adapted around the wall item to hide the screw fastening, the cover ring has an opening or a depression, the opening or depression is formed, by facing the cover of the screw fastening to lie opposite The wall article has a formed in its outer surface concave portion in which an elastic engagement element is inserted, and is a part of the engagement member with the opening or the recess engaged to prevent the rotation of the cover ring:

Short description the drawing

1 Fig. 13 is a view showing a structure for attaching a faucet to the counter as an embodiment of the present invention in its installed state;

2 is an enlarged view of which are the main parts of the 1 shown structure shows

3 is a view showing the main parts of 2 in the state in which a faucet and an adapter assembly are separated from each other,

4A . 4B are views showing the composition of the adapter assembly of 3 demonstrate,

5 is a perspective view showing an adapter of the adapter assembly from its bottom,

6 Fig. 12 is a view showing the adapter assembly in the state in which the adapter, a holder and screw members are separated from each other,

7 is a view showing the adapter assembly attached to a counter,

8th is a plan view of the adapter in the adapter assembly,

9A . 9B FIGS. 10 are views showing steps of the method of attaching the adapter assembly to the counter;

10 is a view which follows a step 9 of the method of attaching the adapter assembly to the counter,

11 is a view which follows a step 10 of the method of attaching the adapter assembly to the counter,

12 Fig. 10 is a view showing principal parts of another embodiment of the present invention;

13 Fig. 12 is a view showing principal parts of still another embodiment of the present invention;

14A . 14B are views showing still another embodiment of the present invention,

15A . 15B are views showing still another further embodiment of the present invention,

16 FIG. 14 is a view illustrating some steps of the method of attaching an adapter assembly to a counter according to the embodiment of FIG 15 represents,

17 is a view following what steps 16 represents,

18 is a view showing some of the steps of 16 various steps of the method for securing the adapter assembly of the embodiment of 15 shows,

19A . 19B are views showing still another embodiment of the present invention,

20 Fig. 10 is a view showing still another embodiment of the present invention;

21 Fig. 14 is a view showing an example of a conventional structure for attaching a faucet,

22A . 22B FIG. 14 is views showing an example of a conventional structure for attaching a faucet by using an adapter assembly; FIG.

23A . 23B are perspective views of a base element,

24A . 24B FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing the attached state of a faucet; FIG.

25A . 25B are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing the attached state of the faucet,

26A . 26B FIG. 15 are cross-sectional views showing an example of an earlier application; FIG.

27A . 27B are cross-sectional views illustrating the example of 26 show at the installation

28 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 28-28 of 26 ,

29 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 29-29 of 27 .

30 FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the attachment structure of FIG 26 shows,

31 FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the attachment structure of FIG 26 shows,

32 Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of another prior application;

33 FIG. 11 is an exploded view for explaining the structure of the example of FIG 32 .

34 FIG. 14 is a perspective view for explaining the structure of the example of FIG 32 .

35 FIG. 11 is an exploded view for explaining the structure of the example of FIG 32 .

36 is a plan view for explaining the Structure of the example of 32 .

37 FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the structure of the example of FIG 32 .

38 Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the related art;

39 Fig. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing an example of the related art;

40 Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of related art;

41 is an exploded perspective view of a faucet,

42 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the state of installation of the in 41 shown faucet shows

43 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 43-43 of 42 .

44A . 44B FIG. 4 is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing a conventional faucet; FIG.

45 is an exploded view of main parts of the in 44A and 44B shown faucet,

46A . 46B FIG. 4 are cross-sectional views showing an example of attaching a faucet; FIG.

47A . 47B are cross-sectional views illustrating the example of 46A . 46B show at the installation

48 FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a cover ring and a faucet body of the example of FIG 46A . 46B shows,

49 FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the faucet body of the example of FIG 46A . 46B shows,

50 FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the faucet body of the example of FIG 46A . 46B from his bottom shows,

51 is a perspective view which main parts of the faucet in the example of 46A . 46B shows, and

52 Fig. 16 is a perspective view showing an example of attaching a towel holder.

Description of the preferred embodiments

in the Below are embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings described.

1 shows a mounted on a counter (mounting base) faucet. In this figure, reference numeral designates 10 the faucet as an article, and reference numerals 12 refers to the counter.

The faucet 10 includes one perpendicular to the counter 12 standing faucet body 14 , one from the faucet body 14 extending spout 18 which is an outflow 16 from which water flows out, and a pivotable at an upper portion of the faucet body 14 arranged control lever 20 ,

The base end of the spout 18 is on a cylindrical section 22 fixed, which rotatably on the faucet body 14 is adjusted. The spout 18 can be lateral together with the cylindrical section 22 swing.

The faucet body 14 has a stopper (not shown) for defining the limit of the lateral pivotal movement of the spout 18 on, leaving the spout 18 can pivot laterally within an angular range defined by the stopper.

The faucet 10 is at the counter 12 through one in the counter 12 trained hole 24 attached.

reference numeral 26 indicates supply pipes for supplying water and hot water to the faucet 10 , The upper ends of the supply pipes 26 are through the hole 24 with the faucet body 14 connected.

As in 2 shown is the faucet 10 by an adapter arrangement 28 at the bar 12 attached.

4A . 4B . 5 . 6 . 7 and 8th show concretely the structure of the adapter assembly 28 ,

The adapter arrangement 28 includes an adapter 30 , a holder 32 and a pair of bolts 34 . 36 , as in 4A . 4B shown.

The adapter 30 which is on the top (Mounting surface) of the counter 12 is to sit, is an upper counterpart of a mechanism for clamping the counter and is generally formed in a cylindrical shape. The adapter 30 is with an annular flange 38 which is on the outer edge on the side of the counter 12 is trained. The flange 38 is about a ring-like sealing element 40 in sealing contact with the top of the counter 12 ,

The adapter 30 has one from the bottom of the adapter 30 downwardly projecting annular projection 42 on. The ring-like sealing element 40 is so at the bottom of the adapter 30 attached it to the annular ledge 42 fits.

The adapter 30 is with upper and lower annular recesses 44 , which are formed in its outer edge, configured, in which each ring-like sealing elements 46 be fitted. The adapter 30 is in sealed contact with the inner edge of a cylindrical portion via the ring-like seal members 48 ( 2 ), which will be described later and at the lower end of the faucet body 14 is arranged.

The adapter 30 is with semicircular lugs 50 (two lugs in this embodiment) which are formed inwardly projecting on its inner surface ( 8th ). The approaches 50 are each with a through hole 52 provided vertically as in 6 and 8th shown passes through the neck and into which the bolt 34 . 36 is used.

The adapter 30 is also with four semicircular protrusions 54 provided, which are formed in such a manner in its inner surface that the projections 54 are circumferentially spaced by predetermined distances from each other ( 8th ). The adapter 30 has guide projections 56 on which of the bottoms of the tabs 54 each to a level lower than the bottom of the flange 38 protrude down.

The guide projections 56 be in the hole with a given game 24 fitted to the adapter 30 to lead, so that the adapter 30 through the hole 24 at the bar 12 is attached.

The guide projections 56 facilitate the positioning of the adapter 30 in the right position. That is, the bottom of the adapter 30 Can work properly with the top of the counter 12 around the hole 24 be contacted to prevent the adapter 30 relative to the hole 24 is positioned in a staggered place. Therefore, a large contact area between the adapter 30 and the counter 12 , that is, a large sealing area, to be ensured.

A holder 32 will be on the bottom of the counter 12 as in 2 and 4 placed around the counter 12 with the adapter 30 include. The holder 32 is with a variety of on the upper surface over the whole edge of the holder 32 trained teeth 58 Mistake. These teeth 58 Be firm against the bottom of the counter 12 pressed.

The holder 32 is generally formed in a curved configuration, particularly in a circular arc configuration, whose length in the circumferential direction is longer than that of a semicircle of the hole 24 is.

The holder 32 has protrusions 60 . 62 which are formed on its inner surface at positions near the ends in the circumferential direction inwardly projecting. The projections 60 . 62 are each with a threaded hole 64 provided by the projection 60 . 62 as in 6 passes vertically. Bolts 34 . 36 be in the respective threaded holes 64 the projections 60 . 62 screwed.

A lead 62 is in a lower position than the other projection 60 formed and with a semi-circular elastic clip 66 (Contact portion) provided as an alignment means on its upper surface. The elastic clip 66 is concentric with the threaded hole 64 educated.

The bolt 34 is longer by a fixed length than the bolt 36 , where the bolt 34 into the threaded hole 64 is screwed and the lower end of the bolt 34 from the bottom of the holder 32 sticking out until the bolt 36 the threaded hole 64 in the holder 32 reached. A mother 68 ( 6 . 11 ) is on the lower end of the bolt 34 which is from the bottom of the holder 32 protrudes down, screwed.

The mother 68 prevents the holder 32 falls. The mother 68 also works as a locking nut (resistance element) to rotate the holder 32 with the rotation of the bolt 34 before installation at the counter 12 ,

The method of attaching the adapter assembly 28 this embodiment of the counter 12 is referring to 9 to 11 described.

As in 9A shown is the longer bolt 34 in a through hole 52 of the adapter 30 and the threaded hole 64 of the owner 32 screwed until the lower end of the bolt 34 out the bottom of the holder 32 protrudes. The mother 68 gets on the protruding lower end of the bolt 34 screwed and screwed completely up, with the mother 68 as a locking nut works to the holder 32 together with the bolt 34 to turn.

The holder 32 is then around the bolt 34 turned to the right in such a way that the free end of the holder 32 radially as in 9A shown by the adapter 30 projecting. Then the adapter assembly 28 as in 9B shown inclined. In this state, the holder becomes 32 starting from its free end into the hole 24 used.

Therefore, the holder can 32 just in the hole 24 used and on the hidden side of the counter 12 be positioned.

After that, the shorter bolt 36 in the other through hole 52 used down. The lower section of the bolt 36 protrudes from the bottom of the adapter 30 out down.

Following the above step will be the bolt 34 turned to the holder 32 together with the bolt 34 on the hidden side of the counter 12 as in 10 shown to turn.

Once the holder 32 as indicated by an arrow A of 10 shown to a position along the edge of the hole 24 was rotated, fits the elastic clip 66 elastic on the shorter bolt 36 , which makes that in the lead 62 trained threaded hole 64 coaxial with the bolt 36 is positioned.

The bolt 36 then gets into the threaded hole 64 which is now the bolt 36 is facing, as in 11 shown screwed. Further screwing the bolts 34 and 36 in the threaded holes 36 pulls the holder 32 from the in 11 shown position upwards, so that the holder 32 in contact with the bottom of the counter 12 around the hole 24 comes around ( 7 ).

By tightening the bolts 34 and 36 becomes the counter 12 firmly vertically between the adapters 30 and the holder 32 trapped. In this way, the adapter assembly 28 at the bar 12 appropriate.

In this state, the guide projections become 56 of the adapter 30 with the given game in the hole 24 fitted, and the lower upper surface of the flange 38 ' of the adapter 30 is over the ring-like sealing element 40 with predetermined pressure in sealing contact with the top of the counter 12 , 7 shows this condition.

As the bolt 34 is screwed, the mother works 68 no more than locking nut and works from there only as an element to prevent the holder from falling 32 , as in 7 shown.

After the adapter assembly 28 as mentioned above at the counter 12 has been fastened, becomes the cylindrical section 48 at the bottom of the faucet body 40 on the adapter as in 3 shown adjusted and a fixing screw 70 is through an opening 74 a cover ring 72 , which is rotatably arranged around the faucet body, and an opening 76 of the cylindrical section 48 in a threaded hole 78 of the adapter 30 screwed. Therefore, the faucet body 14 and the adapter 30 fixed together and do not rotate relative to each other.

The cover ring 72 is then rotated to the opening 76 of the cylindrical section 48 and the fixing screw 70 in the faucet body 14 to hide. A side cover 80 gets into the opening 74 the cover ring 72 fitted to the opening 74 to close ( 2 ).

Because the holder 32 in this embodiment by screwing the two bolts 34 . 36 with the adapter 30 connected, the displacement of the holder occurs 32 relative to the adapter 30 not in the direction of rotation, even if an external force in the direction of rotation after installation on the faucet 10 is exercised. A great attachment stability in the direction of rotation can be obtained, thus solving problems of the kind that the faucet 10 on the counter 12 becomes loose in the direction of rotation and that the holder 32 through the hole 24 coming out from the hidden side.

The holder 32 is in a way along the edge of the hole 24 extending arcuate shape formed with a long circumferential length, so that the holder 32 with the bottom of the counter 12 can be in contact over a large area along the long distance in the circumferential direction, bringing the to the counter 12 exerted clamping force of the holder 32 and the adapter 30 is improved.

According to the structure is only a holder 32 sufficiently, the adapter assembly 28 which reduces the number of parts.

Because the holder 32 is long in the circumferential direction, the adapter 30 and the holder 32 through the bolts 34 . 36 connected at circumferentially spaced-apart positions, whereby the resistance to distortion or bending of the adapter 30 and the owner 32 is improved in the direction of rotation and thus the stability in the direction of rotation is effectively improved.

Because the holder 32 in the circular arc shape according to the shape of the hole 24 is formed, hinders the holder 32 the insertion of the supply pipes 26 or the like in the hole 24 not what a big room in the hole 24 is ensured.

In this embodiment, the elastic clip 66 arranged as a positioning element for positioning the holder in the correct location in such a manner that the bolt 36 and the threaded hole 66 are arranged coaxially with each other, wherein the bolt 36 and the threaded hole 64 simply concentric with each other only by turning the holder 32 for screwing the bolt 36 into the threaded hole 64 can be arranged.

Because the elastic clip 66 elastic on the bolt 36 is adjusted to move the holder away 32 To prevent, the holder never moves by turning away from its place when the bolt 36 after positioning the holder 32 into the threaded hole 64 is screwed as soon as the holder 32 is positioned. Therefore, the bolt can 36 into the threaded hole 64 be screwed while the holder 32 held in the right place.

In the structure of this embodiment, since the mother 68 as a locking nut works, the holder 32 together with the bolt 34 be turned by simply the bolt 34 is rotated after the holder 32 in the hole 24 was used. The holder 32 can easily on the hidden side of the counter 12 be turned until the elastic clip 66 on the bolt 36 fits.

As a means for turning the holder 32 with the bolt 34 may be a coating material or a lubricant on the surface of the bolt 34 or the threaded hole 64 be applied to increase the friction force.

The flange 38 is in this embodiment over the entire circumferential length of the adapter 30 at the side of the counter 12 arranged, whereby a large contact surface, that is a large sealing surface, between the adapter 30 and the top of the counter 12 is ensured.

12 shows another embodiment of the present invention. The holder 32 has a circular arc stopper 90 on which from a portion of the edge of the threaded hole 64 protrudes. The holder 32 is positioned in the direction of rotation by the stopper 90 in contact with the bolt 36 is brought.

The bolt 36 is made of a magnetic material, and the stopper 90 is made of a magnet or a magnet is on the stopper 90 attached to a wobble between the bolt 36 and the stopper 90 by the magnetic attraction between the bolt 36 and to prevent the magnet. An arrow A in 12 shows the direction of rotation and the range of rotation of the stop 32 ,

13 shows another another embodiment of the present invention. The adapter 30 is with a rectangular plate-like stopper 82 provided, which extends from its bottom to the bottom. The bolt 36 and the threaded hole 64 of the owner 32 are aligned coaxially with each other by the stopper 82 in contact with the inner surface of the holder 32 is brought.

14A . 14B show yet another embodiment of the present invention. A holder 92 is formed in a rectangular plate-like shape, that is, straight and in a rectangular shape whose length in the longitudinal direction is larger than the diameter of the hole 24 ,

The holder 92 is about the diameter of the hole 24 on the hidden side of the counter 12 arranged. Bolts 34 . 36 be in through holes 52 of the top of the counter 12 arranged adapters 30 used and then put in a pair of threaded holes 64 . 64 screwed, which in the holder 92 are formed, so the counter 12 vertically between the adapter 30 and the holder 92 is clamped to the adapter assembly 28 at the bar 12 to fix.

Also in this embodiment, since the holder 92 and the adapter 30 through the two bolts 34 . 36 are connected to each other, a large mounting stability in the direction of rotation can be obtained.

15A . 15B show still another another embodiment of the present invention.

The adapter 30 has approaches 50 on, each with a through hole 94 are provided, whose horizontal cross section is like an elongated hole, so that one in the through hole 94 inserted bolt 34 . 36 in the horizontal direction within the through hole 94 can move.

The holder 96 is generally in a straight and rectangular shape as the embodiment of 14 educated. The holder 96 includes a middle section 68 and two end sections 100 . 100 in the longitudinal direction, which is separate from the central portion 98 are formed.

The end sections 100 . 100 are in such egg arranged so that they are relative to the central portion 98 slide in the longitudinal direction. That is, in this embodiment, the holder 96 retractable in the longitudinal direction. The insertion rate of the holder 92 is set in such a way that the maximum size of the holder 96 in the longitudinal direction, that is, in the state in which the end portions are positioned to be completely spaced from each other, is larger than the diameter of the hole 24 while the minimum size of the holder 96 in the longitudinal direction, that is, in the state in which the end portions 100 . 100 are in the closest position to each other, is shorter than the diameter of the hole 24 ,

The end sections 100 . 100 are each with a sloping guide surface 102 equipped, which is inclined to the end upwards.

An example of a method for attaching the adapter assembly 28 in this embodiment at the counter 12 is referring to 16 to 17 described.

First, the holder 96 set, the largest size as in (I) of 16 to have, and in this state near the hole 24 brought to the holder 96 in the hole 24 use.

The guide surfaces 102 get to the edge of the hole 24 as in (II) of 16 shown in contact. If on the holder 96 From this state, a force is exerted downward, the holder 96 automatically shortened until the holder 96 so small that he is in the hole 24 is used because the guide surfaces 102 as in (III) of 16 shown lead to shortening. That is, the two end sections 100 . 100 glide in the direction in which they get closer to each other.

According to the sliding of the end sections 100 . 100 come the bolts 34 . 36 within the range of through holes 94 closer to each other.

According to the states of (II) and (III) of 16 becomes the holder 96 in the hole 24 used. Then the holder 96 as in (IV) of 17 shown extended.

The holder 96 can be extended by putting on the bolts 34 . 36 a force in the direction of arrows B in (IV) of 17 is exercised. Alternatively, a return spring may be previously in the holder 96 be used, so that the holder 96 is extended by both end sections 100 . 100 be pressed by the spring force of the return spring to the outside.

Thereafter, the adapter assembly 28 by tightening the bolts 34 . 36 as in (V) of 17 shown at the counter 12 attached.

The installation of the adapter 28 at the bar 12 In this embodiment, by another method as in 18 shown performed.

The holder 96 is previously in the shortened state as indicated by arrows B in (I) of 18 is set and then in this state as in (II) of 18 shown inserted in the hole. After insertion, the holder becomes 96 lengthened by the bolts 34 . 36 in the direction of arrows C (II) of 18 are pressed, and the adapter assembly 28 will be at the counter 12 fastened by the bolts 34 . 36 be attracted.

19A . 19B show another another embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment, a holder 104 made of resin to be shaped generally in a curved configuration, and in particular in a circular arc configuration.

Also in this embodiment, the length of the holder 104 in the circumferential direction longer than that of a semicircle of the hole 24 ,

The holder 104 is formed with a notch formed in the inner surface in the middle of the circumferential direction 106 provided so that a thin-walled section 108 through the notch 106 is formed. The holder 104 may be on the thin-walled section 108 in the closing direction of arrows F in 19B deform elastically and can return to its original state by its restoring force when the deforming force is released.

Because the holder 104 in the closing direction (arrow F direction) is deformed, the holder 104 in its standing orientation without tilting the holder 104 in the hole 24 be used.

The holder 104 can be deformed by the two ends are taken in the direction in which they come closer to each other, that is, in the closing direction. Alternatively, the holder 104 be deformed by placing on middle sections of the bolt 34 . 36 inward forces are applied, or by forces acting inwardly on portions of the bolts 34 . 36 be exercised, which from the upper ends of the through holes 94 protrude. Alternatively, the holder 104 with an annular and inclined guide surface 102 equipped on its bottom, with the holder 104 through the guide surface 102 can be deflected to be deformed.

After inserting the holder 104 in the hole 24 the applied force is released, so that the holder 104 in the original shape spreads to the bottom of the counter 12 to overlap. Thereafter, the adapter assembly by tightening the bolt 34 . 36 at the bar 12 attached.

20 is still another embodiment of the present invention and shows an example in which the present invention is applied to an article other than taps.

In this figure, reference numeral designates 110 a handle bar as an article, which has a cylindrical section 111 has at its end.

The handlebar 110 is on a wall 112 as a mounting base by a in the wall 112 formed hole 116 using the adapter assembly 28 attached.

More specifically described is the adapter assembly 28 on the wall 112 attached, and the cylindrical section 111 gets on the adapter 30 the adapter assembly 28 customized. The adapter 30 has a threaded hole 122 on, and the cylindrical section 111 has an opening 120 on. The handlebar 110 can on the wall 122 be attached by a machine screw 118 through the opening 120 of the cylindrical section 111 into the threaded hole 122 of the adapter 30 is screwed.

The adapter arrangement 28 may be one of the aforementioned embodiments. In the example of 20 is the use of the adapter assembly 28 of in 15 shown embodiment shown.

Even though the embodiments of the present invention are described in detail embodiments only by way of example, so that the present invention is based on another Article can be applied as the faucet and the handlebar can, and various changes can do it be made without the spirit and scope of the invention to leave.

23A . 23B are perspective views of a base member. 23B is a perspective view from the opposite side compared with 23A ,

A basic element 380 ' is the same as the base element 380 from 26 to 31 , however, has another threaded hole 395 on the diametrically opposite side of the threaded hole 394 up and has two pairs of wells 406 each pair being formed in such a manner that the threaded hole 394 . 395 positioned between them. The basic element 380 ' is symmetrical in plan view with respect to a connecting direction of the threaded holes 394 and 395 , Like the base element mentioned above 380 is the basic element 380 ' with two protrusions 363 , which protrude from its inner surface, and in the projections 383 trained through holes 383H , in which each bolt is used, provided, with the through holes 383H parallel to the axis of the cylindrical base member 380 ' extend. The projections 383 are closer to the threaded hole 395 as at the threaded hole 394 positioned. Therefore, a large gap S ₁ on the side of the threaded hole 394 and a small space S ₂ on the side of the threaded hole 395 with respect to a line containing the projections 383 and 383 connects, formed.

A section of the end face of the base member 380 ' over the threaded hole 394 is marked with a blue mark A, and a portion of the end face above the threaded hole 395 is marked with a black mark B

The bottom of the faucet (for example, the outer surface of the cover ring 410 in 30 ) is also marked with a blue or black mark.

The other components of the base element 380 ' are the same as those of the base element 380 ,

By using the base element 380 ' can either be a faucet with two pipes as in 24 shown or a faucet with three pipes and a hose as in 25 shown attached to a counter. In this case, it is noted in the installation instructions or a corrugated container that the base element 380 ' should be set in such a way that the mark of the same color as the mark on the faucet is positioned towards the front of the counter. Therefore, even an installer who is not experienced in the attachment of this type of base member, the base member 380 ' put on the counter without confusion in the right direction.

For example, if the bottom of the faucet with. a blue marker is highlighted, the base element 380 ' positioned on the counter in such a way that the page marked with the blue mark A is positioned to look forward. It should be noted that the colors are not limited to blue and black, but may be red, yellow, green or the like NEN. Alternatively, it may be decided from the outset that the color marked with the same color as the one on the tap should be positioned as the back.

Even though the mark preferably applied by ink, paint or the like The coloring can be be provided by any method.

The Labeling may be performed by any other method, which is a Differentiation provides, be applied. But the coloring is preferred for its simplicity.

As described above It this structure that the faucet easily and safely at one Mounting base such as a counter on the top of the mounting base is attached. In this case, the structure provides a simple Distinguishing the correct direction of the base element regardless of the type of faucet ready, bringing the work efficiency of the installation is improved.

41 is an exploded perspective view of a faucet, 42 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the state of installation of the in 41 shown faucet, and 43 is a cross-sectional view taken along a line 43-43 of 42 ,

A hose guide piece 546 and a pipe guide part 550 are in the body 530 used, whose components are the same as those of the body 530 out 44A . 44B ,

The hose guide piece 546 includes a cylindrical section 546a , a flange formed in a semicircular mouth-like configuration 546b which is from an upper edge of the cylindrical section 546a projects upwards, and a standing section 546c which extends from a rear portion of the upper end of the cylindrical portion 546a extends upwards. The hose guide piece 546 is in with outer surfaces of the cylindrical portion 546a and the standing section 546c trained cavities 548a . 548b and 548c formed, which extend vertically and in which a Mischwasserausflussrohr 522 , a water supply pipe 524 or a hot water supply pipe 526 be used.

The outer edge of the flange 546b is formed in a circular arc shape, which extends along the inner edge of the lower body 530B of the body 530 extends.

The pipe guide piece 550 includes a curved wall 550a and a flange 550b which is formed in a semicircular mouth-like configuration and from an upper edge of the curved wall 550a protrudes outwards.

The curved wall 550a is in a configuration like a half cylinder, which is divided in the axial direction. The outer surface of the curved wall 550a is curved like a cylinder. The curved wall 550a is with three cavities 552a . 552b . 552c provided, which are formed in its inner surface and extending vertically and in which the mixed water drain pipe 522 , the water supply pipe 524 or the hot water supply pipe 526 be used.

The outer edge of the flange 550b is in a way along the inner edge of the lower body 530B of the body 530 extending arcuate shape formed.

If the leaders 546 . 550 as structured above in the lower body 530B of the body 530 are used, the outer surfaces of the flanges 546b . 550b the respective guide pieces 546 . 550 in contact with the inner surface of the lower body 530B of the body 530 , and the pipes 522 . 524 . 526 are in the caves 548a . 548b . 548c of the guide piece 546 and the caves 552a . 552b . 552c of the guide piece 550 fitted so that the leader pieces 546 . 550 suitable in the body 530 are housed.

If the hose 520 in the lower body 530B from the outflow 516 is inserted, the end of the hose 520 from the leader 546 guided, so that the hose 520 smoothly through the lower body 530B can go through. In this embodiment, the hose guide piece 546 the standing section 546c on. Because the hose 520 from the inclined discharge 516 is inserted, which abuts the end of the hose 520 arranged union nut 542 diagonally and down with the standing section 546c together, glides along the standing section 546c down to the cylindrical section 546a get in and get out of the cylindrical section smoothly 546a pulled out under the tap.

The pipe guide piece 550 is also in the lower body 530B of the body 530 as well as the hose guide piece 546 houses, leaving the pipes 522 . 524 . 526 between the leaders 546 and 550 are included. That is, the pipes 522 . 524 . 526 are at the lower body 530B through the guide pieces 546 . 550 supported, whereby stress concentrations of compounds (usually brazed) between the tubes 522 . 524 . 526 and the body 530 be avoided if a lateral external force on the pipes 522 . 524 and 526 acts, bringing the durability of the connections between the pipes 522 . 524 . 526 and the body 530 is improved.

The faucet with the guide pieces 546 . 550 is with the same structure as in 26A . 26B to 31 attached to the counter. That is, the base element 380 will be at the counter 301 with the horseshoe disk 382 and the bolt 384 attached. Then the faucet without the hose 520 down to the base element 380 customized. The machine screw 390 gets through the opening 512 the cover ring 510 into the threaded hole 394 of the base element 380 screwed, and then the cover ring 410 turned 180 ° to the head 392a of the engagement element 392 with the opening 412 to engage.

After attaching the faucet to the counter, the hose becomes 520 in the outflow 516 the faucet and below the counter 301 pulled out. The hose 520 gets to the bottom of the mixed water outflow pipe 522 through the union nut 542 connected. Furthermore, a water pipe and a hot water pipe with the water supply pipe 524 or the hot water supply pipe 526 connected.

As As described above, the hose can be easily used when the faucet is installed, thereby increasing the working efficiency of the Installation is significantly improved.

46A . 47A Fig. 15 are vertical cross-sectional views showing a structure for attaching a faucet, 46B . 47B are cross-sectional views taken along a line 46B and a line 47B-47B, respectively 46A respectively. 47A . 48 . 49 . 50 Figs. 15 are perspective views showing the interior of a faucet body, and Figs 51 Fig. 15 is a perspective view showing the state in which a water pipe and a hot water pipe are connected to the faucet body.

A mounting hole 704 is in a bar 701 between a rear cover 702 and a sink 703 educated. A basic element 780 is at the counter 701 through the mounting hole 704 by means of a horseshoe disk 782 and bolts 784 attached. A faucet body 786 has a concave section 788 at its bottom which leads to the base element 780 fits and with the base element 780 through a machine screw 790 and an engagement element 792 connected is.

The basic element 780 is at a section which is the front of the counter 701 facing, with a threaded hole 794 Mistake. The machine screw 790 is by a in the faucet body 786 trained frontal hole 786 and one in a cover ring 810 , which will be described later, formed hole in the threaded hole 794 screwed.

The engagement element 792 is characterized by a in a lower portion of the outer edge of the faucet body 786 trained deepening 800 held. The depression 800 includes, as in 48 and 50 shown, recess sections 802 with each of which each thigh 792b of the engagement element 792 comes into contact, and a circular concave section 804 in which a head 792a of the engagement element 792 is fitted.

The engagement element 792 includes the disc-like head 792a and a pair of thighs 792b which is out of the head 792a protrude. The thigh 792b are elastic to the head 792a pretension to get out of the concave section 804 stand out.

The cover ring 810 covers to a lower outer edge of the faucet body 786 to surround. The cover ring 810 has the opening 812 and a cavity 814 which are formed to face each other in a diametrical direction.

To attach the faucet 786 at the bar 701 becomes the base element 780 first through the glass 782 and the bolts 784 attached, and then the concave section 788 of the faucet body 786 on the base element 780 customized. The engagement element 792 beforehand in the recess 800 of the faucet body 786 adapted, and the faucet body 786 beforehand with the cover ring 810 covered.

In this case, the opening 812 the cover ring 810 and the frontal hole 796 of the faucet body 786 previously aligned ( 47 ). In this state is the head 792a of the engagement element 792 in the cavity 814 houses, so that the cover ring 810 in the slightly locked state.

In this state, the faucet body 786 on the base element 780 adjusted, and the opening 812 and the frontal hole 786 be with the threaded hole 794 aligned ( 47A . 47B ). Then the machine screw 790 through the opening 812 and the frontal hole 796 from a screwdriver D into the threaded hole 794 screwed.

Then the cover ring 811 rotated in the circumferential direction of the faucet by 180 °. As in 46A . 46B shown, the head becomes 792a of the engagement element 792 in the opening 812 used. In this way, the faucet body 786 safely at the counter 701 attached.

In this structure, the faucet body 786 on the base element 780 adapted and is by the machine screw 790 securely on the base element 780 attached so that even if a lever of the faucet is operated, no recoil in the faucet body 786 is produced.

Because the head of the machine screw 790 through the cover ring 810 Covered, users can use the sink 703 the head of the machine screw 790 not see, so as not to affect the beauty. The cover ring 810 gets off the head 792a of the engagement element 792 prevented from turning. Therefore, the cover ring 810 prevented from turning by anyone's mishap.

The cover ring 810 Can be rotated by the head 792a from the in 46 shown state is pressed inward.

As in 47A . 47B the machine screw can be shown 790 with a tool like a screwdriver on the front of the faucet 710 into the threaded hole 794 be screwed. As a worker's hands during this work in the sink 703 can be arranged, it is easy to work, so that the machine screw 790 can be tightened easily and firmly.

As in 50 shown is the top of the concave section 788 of the faucet body 786 with a water pipe opening 820 and a water pipe opening 822 provided with which a water pipe 830 or a hot water line 832 ( 51 ) are connected. As in 48 . 48 shown is the upper surface of the faucet body 786 with a water hole 840 and a hot water opening 842 provided, which with the water pipe opening 820 or the hot water pipe opening 822 and continues to be with a mixed water port 844 Mistake. A mixing valve is over the faucet body 786 arranged so that water from the water opening 840 and hot water from the hot water opening 842 are mixed by the mixing valve, and the mixed water from the mixed water opening 844 into a mixed water chamber in the faucet body 786 arrives. The mixed water opening is connected to a mixed water path 846 connected to the faucet body 786 extends. The inside of the mixed water path 846 stands with the interior of the outflow 850 in connection. The mixing valve is controlled by a single lever (not shown) located on top of the faucet.

A basic element 902 can on a wall 900 be attached to a wall article such as a towel rail 904 or a handlebar (not shown) on the base member 902 to fix. To the towel holder 904 on the base element 902 To attach, the above-mentioned structure for attaching the faucet body to the base member is used.

Although de cover ring the opening 812 may have a recess instead of the opening 812 be educated.

Claims (13)

Structure in which an article ( 10 ) on an upper or front surface of a mounting base ( 12 ), the structure comprising: (a) the mounting base ( 12 ) with a hole ( 24 ), on which the article ( 10 (b) one on the upper or front surface of the mounting base (FIG. 12 ) arranged adapter ( 30 ), and (c) a holder ( 32 ; 92 ; 96 ; 104 ), which from the upper or front side of the mounting base ( 12 ) in such a way into the hole ( 24 ) is inserted, that the holder ( 32 ; 92 ; 96 ; 104 ) is arranged, a lower or rear surface of the mounting base ( 12 ), the structure being characterized in that the adapter ( 30 ) and the holder ( 32 ; 92 ; 96 ; 104 ), which are in the hole ( 24 ) with at least two bolts ( 34 . 36 ) are pressed in the direction in which they come closer together to the adapter ( 30 ) at the mounting base ( 32 ; 92 ; 96 ; 104 ) and that after the adapter ( 30 ) at the mounting base ( 12 ), the article ( 10 ) on the adapter ( 30 ) is attached. Structure for attaching an article ( 10 ) according to claim 1, wherein the article is a faucet ( 10 ), which at the mounting base like a counter ( 12 ) is to be attached. A structure for securing an article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holder ( 32 ; 104 ) is formed in a curved shape, which along the edge of the hole ( 24 ) extends to the shape of the hole ( 24 ) and that the circumferential length of the holder ( 32 ) is set so that it is greater than the length of the diameter of the holder ( 32 ; 104 ). Structure for attaching an article ( 10 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holder ( 92 ; 96 ) is made of a straight and rectangular element. Structure for attaching an article ( 10 ) according to claim 4, wherein the holder ( 96 ) is retractable in the longitudinal direction, and the Einziehrate the holder ( 96 ) is set such that the maximum size of the holder ( 96 ) is greater than the diameter of the hole ( 24 ), while the minimum size of the holder ( 96 ) is shorter than the diameter of the hole ( 24 ). Structure for attaching an article ( 10 ) according to claim 3, wherein the holder ( 104 ) at a given section ( 108 ) is deformable in the closing direction of the closer approach to each other or in the opening direction of the greater distance from each other. A structure for securing an article according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the holder ( 96 . 104 ) at least one guide surface formed on its underside ( 102 ) and wherein the guide surface ( 102 ) in contact with the edge of the hole ( 24 ) and an acting force is exerted on it to deform its shape in order to give it to the holder ( 96 . 104 ) to allow into the hole ( 24 ) to be used. Structure for attaching an article ( 10 ) according to any one of claims 1-7, further comprising a positioning means ( 66 . 82 ) for aligning a threaded hole of threaded holes ( 64 ) of the holder ( 32 ) with one of the bolts ( 36 ). Structure for attaching an article ( 10 ) according to claim 8, wherein the holder ( 32 ) with a stopper ( 66 ) which is in one direction in contact with one of the bolts ( 36 ) comes in which the holder ( 32 ) around the other bolt ( 34 ), and wherein the stopper ( 66 ) forms the positioning means. Structure for attaching an article ( 10 ) according to claim 9, wherein the stopper is an elastic clip ( 66 ) which fits elastically on one of the bolts. A structure for securing an article according to claim 8, wherein the adapter ( 30 ) with a stopper ( 82 ), which extends from the bottom down and which with the holder ( 32 ) comes into contact in a direction in which the holder ( 32 ) around one of the bolts ( 34 ) turns to the holder ( 32 ), and wherein the stopper ( 82 ) forms the positioning means. Structure for attaching an article ( 10 ) according to any one of claims 1-11, further comprising a directly or indirectly between the one of the bolts ( 34 . 36 ) and the corresponding threaded hole ( 64 ) arranged resistance means to voltage between the bolt ( 34 . 36 ) and the threaded hole ( 64 ) when the bolt ( 34 . 36 ) is rotated to the rotation of the bolt on the holder ( 32 . 92 ) to transfer the holder ( 32 . 92 ) with the bolt ( 34 . 36 ) to turn. Structure for fixing an article ( 10 ) according to any one of claims 1-12, wherein the adapter ( 30 ) one around its entire edge on the front side, which on the mounting base ( 12 ), formed flange ( 38 ) having.