EP4163447A1 - Support system for a bathroom faucet, and installation method - Google Patents

Abstract

A bracket system, comprising a faucet frame (30) with a faucet bracket (41), for recessing a faucet (60) into a wall. To be easy to install in a thin wall, there are two lateral positioners (42, 43) which can be positioned on uprights (11, 12) of the wall. Then, the faucet frame (30) is oriented such that a height direction (Z30) of the frame is parallel to the uprights (11; 12), is fixedly positioned along a width direction (X30) and bears against the uprights (11; 12), along a direction of depth (Y30). Then, the valve support (41) is arranged between the two uprights (11; 12). The support system also includes fastening means (31), for fastening the valve frame (30) to the uprights (11; 12).

Description

The present invention relates to a support system, for recessing a bathroom faucet into a wall or for installing a wall-mounted faucet on the wall, relates to a pre-assembled assembly comprising such a system and such a faucet, relates to a point of water for a bathroom comprising such a pre-assembled assembly or support system and the wall, and relates to a method for installing such a pre-assembled assembly or such a support system.

The present invention relates to the technical field of the installation of fittings for sanitary use for a bathroom, in particular for a shower or a bathtub.

It is known to equip a shower cabin with a hand-held shower head, often called a shower head or hand shower, and a fixed shower head arranged at the top of the cabin, sometimes called a rain shower. To supply these shower heads, the cabin is fitted with a tap, which comprises one or more controls in the form of a lever, handwheels and/or buttons, which the user can operate to select the head which is water supply, adjust the water flow and adjust the water temperature.

For reasons of space and for aesthetic reasons, it may be desirable to embed the tap in a partition delimiting the shower cubicle, leaving only the controls protruding inside the cubicle, so that they are accessible by the user from the shower cubicle, and the outlets, to connect the shower heads. In general, the wall comprises a bottom wall and, on the shower cubicle side, a facing plate, placed at a distance from the bottom wall, for example at 48 mm (millimeters) from the bottom wall. The facing plate is covered with a decorative facing such as a tile and is, most of the time, supported by vertical metal uprights. It is planned to embed the tap in the wall by positioning it between the back wall and the facing plate. Openings are made in the facing plate, so that the tap controls and the water outlets pass through the facing plate to be accessible by the user from the shower cubicle. The faucet is fixed to the back wall using screws.

However, depending on the time of construction of the building, the construction method used and the layout of the bathroom in the building, the back wall can be very different in nature. For example, it may be formed by a structural wall of the building, such as a concrete, block or brick wall, which requires different tools depending on the material considered. In the case of a renovation, the back wall can be made up of the remains of an old partition, which is not always in good condition to support the tap. In the case where the wall is a dividing partition, the back wall can be formed by another facing plate overlooking another room in the building, which is not always suitable for supporting the tap. Sometimes the distance between the bottom wall is higher than expected, so that the faucet is set back far from the facing wall, and a bracket should be fitted to bring the faucet closer to the face plate. facing. Sometimes the bottom wall is not flat or vertical, so a bracket needs to be fitted so that the tap is oriented parallel to the face plate. Sometimes the bottom wall has a structure or is made of a material that does not allow the faucet to be firmly or easily fixed. In the case where the back wall is absent or does not suffice to support the faucet, a wooden plank is generally installed on the wall studs, at a distance from the facing plate. However, the thickness of the wall is then increased. In any case, all these constraints, sometimes difficult to predict, complicate the installation of the built-in tap.

It is these drawbacks that the invention particularly intends to remedy by proposing a new support system for recessing a bathroom faucet into a wall, which, while being easier to install, allows recessing into a wall. particularly thin.

The subject of the invention is a support system, for recessing a bathroom faucet into a wall comprising two parallel uprights, the support system comprising a faucet frame, which defines a direction of width, a direction of depth and a height direction and which includes a faucet holder for supporting the faucet such that the faucet protrudes in the depth direction from the faucet holder. According to the invention, the valve frame further comprises two lateral positioners, which are integral with the valve support and which are arranged on either side of the valve support in the width direction, each lateral positioner being configured to be positioned respectively on one of the two uprights, to position the valve frame in a recessed position relative to the wall. In recessed position, the valve frame is oriented so that the height direction is parallel to the uprights, the valve frame is fixedly positioned relative to the uprights, parallel to the width direction, via the side positioners , the valve frame rests against the uprights, in the opposite direction to the depth direction, via the side positioners, and the faucet is disposed between the two uprights in consideration of the width direction. According to the invention, the support system further comprises fixing means, for fixing the valve frame to the uprights when the valve frame is in the built-in position.

An idea at the base of the invention is to provide for fixing the support system to the uprights of the wall, rather than to a back wall as provided for in the prior art. Indeed, while the quality, resistance and position of the bottom wall is particularly variable as explained above, the characteristics of the uprights are generally better known. Indeed, the wall is often in the form of a drywall comprising the studs. These studs are almost always installed specifically for the renovation or construction of the bathroom in which the concealed faucet is to be installed. In the organization of the site, it is easy to plan to position the uprights at the desired location to position the valve support system. Supporting a facing plate of the wall, such as a plasterboard, to delimit the bathroom, the uprights are necessarily vertical. Being supported by the uprights, the support system is therefore generally positioned so that the direction of height is vertical, or nearly vertical, relying only on the orientation and positioning of the uprights. The uprights extending along the facing plate, the position of a rear face of the facing plate relative to the support system in the recessed position, in the direction of depth, is almost always the same. It is then only necessary to adapt the position of the tap as a function of the thickness of a facing layer covering a front face of the facing plate, which represents a relatively modest adjustment stroke. The spacing between the uprights along the width direction is generally standardized and is forty or sixty centimeters, which preferably makes it possible to provide that the support system of the invention has standard dimensions concerning the arrangement of the lateral positioners.

The idea of resting on the uprights of the wall rather than on a back wall advantageously makes it possible to distribute the size of the support system along the width and height directions, rather than along the depth direction. Preferably, it is obtained that the support system is of the same thickness as the uprights, measured along the depth direction, for example 48 mm. The support system of the invention therefore allows the tap to be embedded in a wall where the available space is particularly reduced in the direction of depth.

Alternatively, the support system can be used to install a surface-mounted faucet on the wall. In this case, the support system facilitates the installation of the valve especially in the case where one does not have a reliable bottom wall.

Preferably, each lateral positioner comprises a front lug, via which the valve frame bears against one of the uprights in the direction opposite to the direction of depth when the valve frame is in the recessed position. Preferably, the front lug is offset relative to the valve support in the direction of depth. Preferably, the front lug is perpendicular to the depth direction to bear against said upright parallel to the depth direction.

Preferably, each side positioner comprises a side cheek, through which the valve frame bears against one of the uprights parallel to the width direction to fixedly position the valve frame with respect to the uprights parallel to the width direction. width direction. The side cheek is preferably projecting along the depth direction relative to the valve support. Preferably the side cheek is perpendicular to the direction of width to bear against said amount parallel to the direction of width.

Preferably, the valve frame comprises a permanent magnet, to hold the valve frame in the recessed position by magnetic interaction between the permanent magnet and one of the uprights, the permanent magnet being separate from the fastening means.

Preferably, the support system includes an adjustment system, which includes: a tapped hole, through which the tap is intended to be supported by the tap bracket; and an adjustment screw, which is mounted on the valve support while being pivotally guided about an adjustment axis relative to the valve support and being fixed in translation along the adjustment axis relative to the valve support , the adjusting screw comprising: a head, which is projected in the direction of the depth direction from the valve holder, for operating the adjusting screw to pivot, and a threaded part, which is screwed into the tapped hole to translate the valve parallel to the adjustment axis when the adjustment screw is actuated in pivoting.

Preferably, the support system comprises a lower fluidic connection, for fluidically connecting the tap to a lower shower head, the lower fluidic connection being fixed on the tap frame, between the two lateral positioners and at the height of the following tap support the height direction.

Preferably, the support system comprises an upper fluidic connector, for fluidically connecting the faucet to an upper shower head, the upper fluidic connector being fixed on the faucet frame, between the two lateral positioners and being offset in the direction of height at a distance of at least forty centimeters from the faucet holder.

Preferably, the support system comprises: an auxiliary frame, which is separate from the faucet frame, and which is designed to be fixed to the wall independently of the faucet frame; and an auxiliary fluidic connection, which is fixed on the auxiliary frame and which is designed to be fluidically connected to the valve.

The subject of the invention is a pre-assembled assembly, comprising: the support system defined above; and the faucet, which is pre-assembled with the faucet frame by being supported by the faucet holder so as to protrude in the depth direction from the faucet holder.

Preferably, the faucet comprises: a water inlet, which is arranged at a lower end of the faucet, being directed in the opposite direction to the direction of height; a water outlet; a regulator, to form an outgoing water flow discharged through the water outlet, from an incoming water flow admitted by the water inlet; and a control, for controlling the adjuster.

The subject of the invention is a water point for a bathroom, comprising the pre-assembled assembly as defined above and the wall, comprising: the two parallel uprights, the tap frame being positioned on the uprights in position d embedding via the lateral positioners and fixed to the uprights by the fixing means, and a facing plate, which rests on the uprights, so that the tap is received between the tap support and the facing plate, in depth direction consideration.

Alternatively, the water point comprises the support system and the tap, as defined above, rather than the preassembled assembly. This variant applies in particular in the case where the tap is installed on the wall. In this case, the valve is supported by the valve support, optionally by means of fittings themselves supported by the valve support, so that the valve projects from the facing plate in the direction of depth.

The subject of the invention is a method for installing the pre-assembled assembly as defined above, the method comprising: a step of positioning the valve frame on the uprights of the wall in the recessed position via the lateral positioners, then that the faucet is supported by the faucet holder; a chassis fixing step valve on the uprights using the fixing means, while the valve frame is in the built-in position; and a step of fluidic connection of the faucet to the water inlet pipes while the faucet frame has been fixed on the uprights in the built-in position.

Alternatively, the method aims to install the support system and the tap as defined above, rather than the pre-assembled assembly. In this case, provision is made for the step of positioning the faucet frame on the wall studs in the recessed position via the side positioners to be carried out while the fittings intended to be fluidly connected to the faucet are supported by the faucet and that the faucet is advantageously not supported by the faucet support. In this case, provision is made for the fluidic connection step to concern the fittings and not the valve. In this case, provision is advantageously made to perform the fluidic connection of the tap to the fittings at a later stage, in particular after the facing plate has been installed. Preferably, the valve is then supported by the valve support via said connectors.

• [FIG 1] La figure 1 est une vue en perspective partielle d'un point d'eau pour une salle d'eau selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, comprenant un ensemble préassemblé dans une position d'encastrement au sein d'un mur.
• [FIG 2] La figure 2 est une vue similaire à la figure 1, montrant un système de support appartenant à l'ensemble préassemblé de la figure 1.
• [FIG 3] La figure 3 est une vue de face d'un robinet, montré sans capot provisoire, et d'un système de réglage appartenant à l'ensemble préassemblé des figures précédentes.
• [FIG 4] La figure 4 est une vue de dos du robinet et du système de réglage de la figure 3.
• [FIG 5] La figure 5 est une vue de côté du point d'eau de la figure 1, où le capot provisoire du robinet est remplacé par une façade définitive et où une plaque de parement appartenant au mur est installée et montrée en coupe.
• [FIG 6] La figure 6 est une vue en perspective d'une partie d'un ensemble préassemblé selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention, incluant notamment un châssis principal et un robinet.
• [FIG 7] La figure 7 est une vue en perspective partielle d'un châssis auxiliaire avec un raccord auxiliaire, appartenant à l'ensemble préassemblé de la figure 8, en position d'encastrement sur des montants du mur.
• [FIG 8] La figure 8 est une vue en perspective partielle d'un système de support selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention.
• [FIG 9] La figure 9 est une coupe longitudinale du système de support de la figure 8, montrant notamment un système de réglage.
• [FIG 10] La figure 10 est une vue en perspective partielle d'un système de support et d'un robinet selon un quatrième mode de réalisation de l'invention.

The invention and other advantages thereof will appear more clearly in the light of the following description of embodiments in accordance with the invention, this description being given solely by way of example and made with reference to the drawings below. -below.

• [ FIG 1 ] There figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a water point for a bathroom according to a first embodiment of the invention, comprising a pre-assembled assembly in a recessed position within a wall.
• [ FIG 2 ] There figure 2 is a view similar to the figure 1 , showing a support system belonging to the pre-assembled set of the figure 1 .
• [ FIG 3 ] There picture 3 is a front view of a valve, shown without a temporary cover, and of an adjustment system belonging to the preassembled assembly of the preceding figures.
• [ FIG 4 ] There figure 4 is a rear view of the valve and the adjustment system of the picture 3 .
• [ FIG 5 ] There figure 5 is a side view of the waterhole of the figure 1 , where the temporary faucet cover is replaced by a permanent facade and where a facing plate belonging to the wall is installed and shown in section.
• [ FIG 6 ] There figure 6 is a perspective view of part of a preassembled assembly according to a second embodiment of the invention, including in particular a main frame and a valve.
• [ FIG 7 ] There figure 7 is a partial perspective view of an auxiliary frame with an auxiliary fitting, belonging to the pre-assembled set of the figure 8 , in recessed position on the wall uprights.
• [ FIG 8 ] There figure 8 is a partial perspective view of a support system according to a third embodiment of the invention.
• [ FIG 9 ] There figure 9 is a longitudinal section of the support system of the figure 8 , showing in particular an adjustment system.
• [ FIG 10 ] There figure 10 is a partial perspective view of a support system and a faucet according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.

THE figures 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of a water point for a bathroom, such as a bathroom or a shower room, public or private. In the present example, the water point is intended to serve a shower cubicle, supplying two shower heads, namely a hand-held shower head, i.e. a shower head, and a shower head stationary placed in height, that is to say a sky of rain. However, the water point is suitable for other types of bathroom, such as a laundry room, a bathroom, or even a kitchen. In addition, the water point could serve another sanitary installation, such as a bathtub, a washbasin, a kitchen sink or a washbasin.

The water point comprises a pre-assembled assembly and a wall within which the pre-assembled assembly is embedded.

The wall comprises uprights, the uprights including at least two uprights 11 and 12, a facing plate 13 and a facing 14. The uprights 11 and 12 are visible on the figure 1 and amount 11 is designated on the figure 5 but not visible because arranged behind the pre-assembled assembly. The facing plate 13 and the facing 14 are visible on the figure 5 . The wall is preferably a drywall.

The uprights, in particular the uprights 11 and 12, are arranged vertically, being parallel to each other. The uprights are distributed along the vertical plane of the wall. The amounts form a frame of the wall, in particular to support the plate 13 and the facing 14. The amounts are fixed to the building. In particular, at a lower end, the uprights are fixed to the floor, possibly by means of a lower rail belonging to the wall, and, at an upper end, the uprights are fixed to the ceiling, possibly by means of a top rail belonging to the wall.

Each upright 11 and 12 has a front face 15 and a rear face 16 parallel to each other, as well as a side face 17, perpendicular to the faces 15 and 16. The face 17 of the upright 11 is turned in the direction of the face 17 of the upright 12. Preferably, these faces 17 are separated by a distance d17, measured horizontally, which is a construction standard for the walls of buildings, and which is here 36 cm (centimeters). The faces 15 of the uprights 11 and 12 are arranged along the same vertical plane and face the interior of the bathroom. The faces 16 of the uprights 11 and 12 are arranged along the same vertical plane and are turned towards the outside of the bathroom, being offset towards the outside of the bathroom with respect to the faces 15, it i.e. towards the back of the wall. Preferably, the faces 15 and 16 are separated by a distance d15, measured horizontally, which is a construction standard for the walls of buildings, and which is here equal to 48 mm (millimeters). The distance d15 is also the width of the face 17.

Here, the uprights are metal uprights, oriented vertically. In the example, each upright 11 and 12 is formed by a profile with a front wing, forming the front face 15, a rear wing forming the rear face 16 and being parallel to the front wing, as well as a web, forming the side face 17 and connecting the wings together.

The facing plate 13 is arranged in a vertical plane, parallel to the plane of the wall, to delimit the front of the wall, that is to say the face of the wall which gives towards the interior of the bathroom. The plate 13 is interposed between the facing 14, which is visible from inside the bathroom, and the uprights, which are at the heart of the wall. The plate 13 bears against the front face 15 of the uprights, in particular the uprights 11 and 12. Preferably, the plate 13 is supported by the uprights by being fixed thereto, for example using screws or rivets, not shown. . The thickness of the plate 13 is about ten millimeters, for example 13 mm.

Plate 13 is preferably a plasterboard, for example of the “BA13” type. The plate 13 can alternatively be a rigid polymer plastic plate, of the extruded polystyrene or extruded polyurethane type.

The facing 14, visible from inside the bathroom, aims to protect the plate 13, while possibly having a decorative function. For example, the facing 14 is formed by a glued tile, a glued earthenware, a glued stone slab, a waterproof coating, or even a wall made of polymer plastic material or of composite material.

Optionally, one can provide another facing plate, resting on the face 16 of the wall, which forms a vertical rear face 19 of the wall, substantially flat. Alternatively, provision can be made for the uprights to rest, via their face 16, on a more or less flat vertical rear face 19, formed by a load-bearing element, such as a structural wall or an old partition. Then, the plate 13 and this face 19 are separated from each other by the distance d15, so that, between the uprights 11 and 12, a free space is left to receive the pre-assembled assembly.

The pre-assembled assembly includes a support system, which includes a valve frame 30, fixing means 31 and, preferably, an adjustment system 32, a lower fluid connection 33 and an upper fluid connection 34. The pre-assembled assembly also includes a valve 60 and, preferably, a conduit 21, fluidly connecting the valve 60 to the lower connection 33, and a conduit 22, fluidly connecting the valve 60 to the upper connection 34.

The uprights 11 and 12 belong to the wall and not to the support system 30 or to the pre-assembled assembly. In other words, the pre-assembled assembly, in particular the support system 30, is supplied without the uprights 11 and 12, which are already installed when it is desired to install the pre-assembled assembly and/or the support system 30. By example, when installing the support system 30, the uprights 11 and 12 are already fixed to the floor and/or to the ceiling and/or are already resting, via their face 16, on the rear face 19.

The pre-assembled assembly and the support system aim to embed the faucet 60 in the wall, to obtain the water point with the faucet 60 positioned and fixed in the wall. To carry out the embedding, it is expected that the pre-assembled assembly is supplied pre-assembled to the technician, that is to say that all the elements that the pre-assembled assembly comprises are already assembled with each other, except for the fixing means 31, which are used to fix the pre-assembled unit in one piece to the wall. The fixing of the pre-assembled assembly by the technician is then carried out with the pre-assembled assembly in one piece, without disassembling elements belonging to the pre-assembled assembly. In the present example, the pre-assembled assembly is supplied with the valve 60 and, preferably, the adjustment system 32, the fittings 33 and 34, the pipes 21 and 22, already mounted to each other and to the valve frame. 30, in the arrangement shown in the figure 1 . In particular, lines 21 and 22 already connect fittings 33 and 34 to valve 60.

A direction of width X30, a direction of depth Y30 and a direction of height Z30 are defined, which are perpendicular to each other, and which are fixed with respect to the valve frame 30.

On the figure 1 And 5 , the valve frame 30 is in a particular position with respect to the wall, called the “embedded position”. This is the final position that is adopted for the frame 30 and the valve 60, so that they are embedded in the wall. In the recessed position, the frame 30 is positioned so that the height direction Z30 is directed upwards and is parallel to the uprights, that is to say is vertical. Directions X30 and Z30 are also parallel to plate 13. Direction X30 is perpendicular to uprights 11 and 12 and is directed from upright 12 towards upright 11. Depth direction Y30 is perpendicular to plate 13 and uprights 11 and 12. Direction Y30 is directed towards the inside of the bathroom , that is to say from the rear face 16 towards the front face 15.

The size of the valve frame 30 is adapted to fit inside the wall, between the uprights 11 and 12 and between the rear face of the plate 13 and the possible face 19. In particular, along the direction Y30, the frame 30 has a size that does not exceed the distance d15, namely for example 48 mm.

The valve frame 30, better visible on figure 1 , 2 And 5 , essentially comprises a valve support 41, a side positioner 42 and a side positioner 43. Preferably, the valve frame 30 is entirely rigid and non-articulated, being for example produced by mechanically welded assembly of profiles and metal plates , in order to be structurally resistant and in particular to support the valve 60. Consequently, all the components in the form of plates or sections described below are advantageously plates or mechanically welded metal sections.

The valve support 41 has the function of supporting the valve 60. In the example, the valve support 41 supports the valve 60 via the adjustment system 32, itself directly supported by the valve support 41 in being fixed there. The valve support 41 is here in the form of a flat metal plate, parallel to the directions X30 and Z30. In the direction of the X30 direction, the support 41 is arranged between the lateral positioners 42 and 43. When the frame 30 is in the recessed position as shown in the figure 1 , the support is positioned between the uprights 11 and 12 in consideration of the direction X30. The support 41 then extends along the same plane as the faces 16 of the uprights and/or or extends flat against the face 19. At the very least, the support 41 is set back towards the rear, in space available between the two uprights 11 and 12, in order to make room for the tap 60. As shown in the figure 1 , the valve 60 is arranged on a front face of the support 41, that is to say projects in the direction Y30 with respect to the support 41. As shown in the figure 2 , the adjustment system is arranged on the front face of the support 41, that is to say it projects in the direction Y30 with respect to the support 41.

The positioners 42 and 43 are arranged on either side of an assembly including the support 41, the valve 60 and the adjustment system 32, in the direction X30. In particular, the positioner 42 is arranged in the X30 direction relative to the support 41, and the support 41 is arranged in the X30 direction relative to the positioner 43. Each positioner 42 and 43 extends projecting from support 41, in direction Y30, so as to frame valve 60.

In the built-in position, the positioner 42 extends along the upright 11 and the positioner 43 extends along the upright 12. The positioners 42 and 43 are essentially contained in the space separating the two uprights 11 and 12. The positioner 42 is configured to be positioned on the upright 11, to guide the positioning of the frame 30 in the recessed position relative to the wall, by mechanical cooperation with the upright 11. The positioner 43 is configured to be positioned on the upright 12, to guide the positioning of the frame 30 in the recessed position relative to the wall, by mechanical cooperation with the upright 12.

In the present example, each positioner 42 and 43 is in the general form of an elongated upright in the direction Z30. More generally, preferably, each positioner 42 and 43 comprises a respective side flange 44 and one or more respective front ears 45, to cooperate with the amount 11 or 12 concerned and thus ensure the positioning of the frame 30 in the recessed position.

Each side cheek 44 cooperates with the amount concerned by bearing against the face 17, parallel to the direction X30. In particular, the cheek 44 of the positioner 42 comes to bear in the direction X30 against the upright 11 and the cheek 44 of the positioner 43 comes to bear in the opposite direction of the direction X30 against the upright 12. The two cheeks 44 are therefore arranged between the two uprights 11 and 12. Thus received between the two uprights 11 and 12, the two flanges 44 fix the position of the frame 30 in translation along the direction X30 and in rotation around an axis parallel to the direction X30, relative to the ripe. To be able to fit between the two uprights, provision is made for the frame 30, except as regards the lugs 45, to have a lateral bulk along the direction X30 which does not exceed the aforementioned distance d17. In particular, the flanges 44 are separated by the distance d17, for example 36 cm.

In the example, each flange 44 is in the form of a flat metal plate, which extends perpendicular to the direction X30. Each flange 44 has a more elongated shape in the direction Z30 and a narrower shape in the direction Y30. Thus, the shape of the cheek 44 corresponds to that of the face 17. The cheek 44 extends over a substantial part of the height of the post 11 or 12 concerned along the direction Z30, and over the entire depth of the post 11 along the direction Y30. In the built-in position, the flanges 44 do not protrude from the uprights 11 and 12, in the direction Y30. Presented in the form of a plate, each cheek 44 is particularly thin along the X30 direction to leave as much space as possible between the two uprights 11 and 12 and in order to accommodate the tap 60. Each cheek 44 projects along the direction Y30 from the plane of the support 41, so that, in the built-in position, the support 41 is positioned at the bottom of the space delimited between the uprights 11 and 12 , in order to make room for the faucet 60 while allowing an intervention on said faucet by the technician from inside the bathroom, in the absence of the facing 14 and the plate 13, or else via an access opening 23 provided through the latter, as discussed below.

Provision can advantageously be made for the frame 30 to comprise, for each cheek 44, a respective reinforcing rib 46, which extends over all or most of the height of the cheek 44 in the direction Z30 to stiffen it, the positioner 46 extending perpendicularly to the direction Y30, preferably in the same plane as that of the support 41. The positioner rib 46 protrudes from the cheek 44 in the direction of the other cheek 44, that is to say towards inside the chassis 30.

Here, two front lugs 45 are provided for each lateral positioner 42 and 43. However, a single lug 45 could be provided, or a number of lugs 45 greater than two. Each lug 45 cooperates with the amount concerned by bearing against the face 15 of said amount, in the opposite direction to the direction Y30. In particular, each ear 45 of the positioner 42 comes into abutment in the opposite direction of the direction Y30 against the upright 11 and each ear 45 of the positioner 43 comes into abutment in the opposite direction of the direction Y30 against the upright 12. Each ear 45 is therefore arranged on the front of the uprights 11 and 12, that is to say between the uprights and the plate 13, as visible on the figure 1 And 5 . Thus received on the front of the uprights 11 and 12, the ears 45 bring the frame 30 into abutment against the uprights 11 and 12 in the opposite direction of the direction Y30, fix the frame in rotation around an axis parallel to the direction Z30, by relative to the wall, and fix the frame 30 in rotation around an axis parallel to the direction X30, relative to the wall. In the example, each ear 45 is in the form of a flat metal plate, which extends perpendicular to the direction Y30. For each positioner 42 and 43, the lugs 45 are distributed in the direction Z30, so that the lugs 45 are supported distributed along the uprights 11 and 12. Each lug 45 is particularly thin in the direction Y30 so as not to form too much extra thickness between the uprights and the plate 13. Each lug 45 faces the outside of the frame 30. In particular, for the positioner 42, each lug 45 projects along the direction X30 from the flange 44 In particular, for the positioner 43, each lug 45 projects in the opposite direction of the direction X30 from the flange 44. Thus positioned, each lug 45 is offset in the direction Y30 with respect to the valve support 41 and the possible positioner ribs 46. In other words, the valve 60 is positioned between the lugs 45 and the support 41, in the direction of the direction Y30.

The valve support 41 is fixed relative to the positioners 42 and 43, being fixedly attached thereto. The positioners 42 and 43 are fixedly attached to each other. For this, in the present example, provision is made for the frame 30 to comprise three crosspieces, namely a crosspiece 47, a crosspiece 48 and a crosspiece 49. However, a single crosspiece or a number of crosspieces other than three could be provided. Each crosspiece 47, 48 and 49 is preferably in the form of a profile. Each crosspiece 47, 48 and 49 is elongated in the direction X30, and connects the positioner 42 to the positioner 43, to fix the positioners 42 and 43 to each other. Like the rungs of a ladder, the crosspieces 47, 48 and 49 are distributed successively in this order along the positioners 42 and 43, in the direction of the direction Z30. The crosspiece 47 connects together the lower ends of the two positioners 42 and 43, in particular of the two cheeks 44. The crosspiece 49 connects between them the upper ends of the two positioners 42 and 43, in particular of the two cheeks 44. The crosspiece 48 connects between it an intermediate part of the two positioners, in particular of the two flanges 44. Thus, the crosspiece 47 is a lower crosspiece, the crosspiece 48 is an upper crosspiece and the crosspiece 49 is a top crosspiece. In the recessed position of the frame, each crosspiece 47, 48 and 49 does not protrude from the uprights 11 and 12 in the direction Y30. In the example, each crosspiece 47, 48 and 49 comprises a plate 51, perpendicular to the direction Z30, and a crosspiece rib 50, perpendicular to the direction Y30, these two wings being arranged in an elbow and both connecting the two positioners 42 and 43. Each plate 51 connects the cheeks 44 together. The crosspiece ribs 50 of the crosspieces are preferably in the same plane as the positioner ribs 46 and each crosspiece rib 50 connects the two positioner ribs 46 to each other.

The valve support 41 is here supported by the crosspieces 47 and 48. In particular, the support 41 has a lower end which is attached to the crosspiece 47, in particular to its crosspiece rib 50 directed along the direction Z30, and one end upper which is attached to the crosspiece 48, in particular to its crosspiece rib 50 directed in the opposite direction to the direction Z30. The valve support 41 is then in the same plane as the crosspiece ribs 50 of the crosspieces 47, 48 and 49. The valve support 41 is then arranged between the crosspieces 47 and 48, while the crosspiece 49 is beyond the crosspiece 48. The crosspieces 47 and 48 and the positioners 42 and 43 form a first frame surrounding the valve support 41 and the valve 60. The crosspieces 48 and 49 and the positioners 42 and 43 form a second frame adjacent to the first frame, at the above the first frame.

The provisions of the frame 30 described previously, concerning in particular the cheeks 44 and the ears 45, allow the technician to put the frame 30 in the position of embedding in the wall, while the plate 13 and the facing 14 are not yet in place. on the uprights 11 and 12, by translating the frame 30 relative to the wall, in the opposite direction of the direction Y30, to introduce it between the uprights 11 and 12 until reaching the recessed position. In particular, the ribs 46 are turned towards the inside of the flanges 44 so as not to oppose this setting in the recessed position.

In particular, this setting in position of embedding in the wall of the frame 30 is carried out on the uprights 11 and 12 while the uprights are already in place, for example already fixed to the floor and/or to the ceiling.

Preferably, the positioners 42 and 43 allow the frame 30 to slide along the uprights 11 and 12, that is to say in the direction Z30 with respect to the wall, which allows the technician to adjust the vertical position of the chassis 30. Once the desired position has been reached, the technician fixes the chassis 30 to the uprights 11 and 12 using the fixing means 31, which, in practice, immobilizes the chassis 30 in the direction Z30. For example, the technician places the frame 30 so that the tap 60 is positioned at a height of about 110 cm above the ground, in the direction Z30. The fixing means 31 therefore fix the frame 30 on the uprights 11 and 12 when the frame 30 is in the recessed position.

In the present example, the fixing means 31 are formed by screws or other similar fixing members, which are installed in the uprights 11 and 12 crossing the positioners 42 and 43, here crossing the flanges 44. advantageously several fixing members per positioner 42 and 43, distributed along the positioners 42 and 43 in the direction Z30.

Once the frame 30 is fixed in the recessed position on the uprights 11 and 12, the uprights support the frame 30 and therefore the valve 60 preassembled with said frame 30.

Preferably, the frame 30 comprises one or more permanent magnets 52. Here, four magnets 52 are provided, but a single magnet 52 or a number of magnets 52 other than four can be provided. Each magnet 52 aims to maintain the frame 30 in the recessed position by magnetic interaction between the magnet 52 and one of the uprights 11 or 12, which are made of ferromagnetic metal. The magnets 52 are provided in addition to the fixing means 31, and are intended to temporarily hold the frame 30 in the recessed position on the uprights 11 and 12 before the fixing means 31 are installed by the technician, which allows the technician to have his hands free to adjust the position of the frame 30 along the uprights 11 and 12 and to install the fixing means 31 once the desired position has been reached. Preferably, the magnets 52 are powerful enough to hold the frame 30 stationary in the position of embedding on the uprights 11 and 12, while the frame 30 carries all the preassembled elements, including in particular the valve 60.

In the present example, each positioner 42 and 43 carries two respective magnets 52, distributed along the direction Z30. In particular, the magnets 52 are fixed on the flanges 44, for example by crimping.

At a minimum, the faucet 60 comprises at least one water inlet, one water outlet, one adjuster and one adjustment control. The function of the adjuster is to form an outgoing water flow, discharged through the water outlet, from an incoming water flow, admitted by the water inlet, with a possibility of adjustment of 'a parameter concerning the outgoing water flow by the user, using the command. This parameter may concern the flow rate of the outgoing water flow and/or the temperature of the outgoing water flow and/or the fact that the outgoing water flow is directed towards one outlet rather than another. In practice, each adjuster is formed by a cartridge. It is possible to provide a mixing regulator to regulate the temperature, a flow regulator to regulate the flow rate and/or a selection regulator to select the water outlet through which the outgoing flow escapes. The same adjuster can provide several of these functions at the same time, and the same control can make it possible to control several of these functions at the same time. Each water inlet, water outlet and adjuster are advantageously fixed relative to each other, being supported by a valve body belonging to the valve 60. Each control is supported by the adjuster that it controls. Each command is for example in the form of a tilting and/or pivoting lever, a rotary wheel, or a push button.

The faucet 60 of this example comprises a faucet body 69, on which each adjuster is fixed and carrying each water inlet and each water outlet. In other words, the body 69, the adjusters, the inputs and the outputs form a one-piece assembled assembly.

When the faucet 60 is supported by the support 41, the body 69, carrying the water inlets and the water outlets of the faucet 60, are arranged, along the direction Y30, between the lugs 45 and the support 41, or even , between the rear face of the plate 13 and the face 19. In the direction X30, the body 69, the water inlets and the water outlets are arranged between the positioners 42 and 43. In the direction Z30, the body 69, the water inlets and the water outlets are arranged between the crosspieces 47 and 48.

The valve body 69 advantageously has the general shape of a parallelepiped or of a rectangular plate, flattened in the direction of the direction Y30. The valve body 69 has a lower end 70, facing in the opposite direction to the direction Z30. The end 70 is therefore opposite the crosspiece 47. The valve body 69 has an upper end 71, facing in the direction of the direction Z30. The end 71 is therefore facing the crosspiece 48. The valve body 69 also has a side 72, connecting the ends 70 and 71 and being opposite the positioner 42. The valve body 69 also has an opposite side 73, which is opposite the positioner 43 and connects the ends 70 and 71. The side 72 is directed in the direction of the direction X30 and the side 73 is directed in the opposite direction. The valve body 69 has a front face 74 visible on the picture 3 , delimited by the ends 70 and 71 and by the sides 72 and 73, and turned in the direction of the direction Y30, that is to say towards the inside of the bathroom, towards the plate 13. The valve body 69 has a rear face 75 visible on the figure 4 , delimited by the ends 70 and 71 and by the sides 72 and 73, and turned in the direction of the direction Y30, that is to say towards the valve support 41.

As shown on the figure 3 And 4 , the faucet 60 of this example comprises several water inlets, namely a water inlet 61 to admit an incoming water flow F61 and a water inlet 62 to admit an incoming water flow F62. Preferably the flow F61 is hot water and the flow F62 is water at room temperature, or vice versa. The faucet 60 of this example comprises several water outlets, namely an outlet 63, called “main outlet” and an outlet 64, called “secondary outlet”. The valve 60 of the present example comprises a regulator 65, ensuring a mixing of the two incoming water flows F61 and F62 coming from the inlets 61 and 62, to form an outgoing water flow F65 by mixing the incoming water flows F61 and F62. The proportions of the mixture can be controlled by a mixing control 66, carried by the adjuster 65. In the present example, the control 66 is in the form of a rotary wheel. Optionally, the adjuster 65 incorporates a thermostatic function to thermoregulate the mixture. The faucet 60 of the present example further comprises a regulator 67, which ensures both a flow rate adjustment and a selection of which outlet 63 and 64 delivers the outgoing water flow F65. The valve 60 includes a control 68 to control the adjuster 67. In the present example, the adjuster 65 carries the control 66, which is in the form of a rotary wheel. Flow F65 passes through adjuster 67 being directed either towards outlet 63 or towards outlet 64, depending on the position of control 68. Depending on the position of control 68, adjuster 67 authorizes or prohibits circulation of flow F65 in acting on its flow. Adjuster 67 carries control 68, which is in the form of a rotary wheel.

Preferably, the adjusters 65 and 67 are fixed on the face 74 of the valve body 69. This facilitates their subsequent maintenance if necessary. Preferably, the adjusters 65 and 67 do not exceed, or slightly exceed the uprights 11 and 12 in the direction Y30 when the frame 30 is in the built-in position. Controls 66 and 68 are carried by adjusters 65 and 67 beyond uprights 11 and 12 in direction Y30. Ultimately, each adjuster is arranged between the valve support 41 and its control, in the direction Y30.

In the present example, as partially visible on the figure 4 , internal ducts of the tap 60, for the circulation of the water flows F61, F62 and F65 between the inlets 61 and 62, the adjusters 65 and 67 and the outlets 63 and 64 are formed directly by the body 69. In other words, the body 69 comprises a duct connecting the inlet 61 to the adjuster 65 for the flow F61, a duct connecting the inlet 62 to the adjuster 65 for the flow F62, a duct connecting the adjuster 65 to the adjuster 67 for the flow F61, a duct connecting the regulator 67 to the outlet 63 for the flow F61, when it is directed towards this outlet 63 by the regulator 67, and a pipe connecting the regulator 67 to the outlet 64 for the flow F61, when it is directed towards this output 64 by adjuster 67.

In this example, as shown in the figures 2 to 4 , the valve 60 is mounted on the valve support 41 via the valve body 69, which is mounted on the adjustment system 32. The adjustment system 32 allows adjustment of the position of the valve by the technician with respect to to the support 41, in particular in translation in the direction Y30. Any suitable adjustment system for adjusting the position of the valve 60 can be provided, but a preferred example is described below.

The adjustment system 32 comprises two adjustment screws 84. Each screw 84 is mounted on the support 41 while being guided in pivoting around an adjustment axis Y84 with respect to the support 41. The screw 84 has no another degree of freedom, up to clearance. In particular, each screw 84 is fixed in translation along the adjustment axis Y84 relative to the support 41. To support each screw 84 while allowing it to pivot, the system comprises for example two respective support bearings 85, which are fixed to the support 41 and respectively support screws 84. Preferably, axis Y84 is parallel to direction Y30. Preferably the screws 84, as well as any bearings 85, are arranged projecting in the direction Y30 from the support 41. Preferably the screws 84 are arranged side by side along the direction X30.

Each screw 84 includes a head 86, which projects in the direction of the depth direction Y30 with respect to the valve support 41, and which protrudes from the body 69, or at least, which is accessible from the front face 74. Head 86 includes a footprint or geometry that allows it to be actuated by the technician to adjust the position of valve 60, while valve 60 is in place on support 41 and frame 30 is fixed in place. mounting position.

Each screw 84 comprises a threaded part 89, between the head 86 and the bearing 85. The adjustment system 32 further comprises two threaded holes 87, which are here formed directly in the valve body 69. The threaded part 89 of each screw 84 is screwed into one of the tapped holes 87. Thus, a pivoting actuation of the screws 84 around their axis Y84, via their head 86, causes the valve 60 to translate parallel to the adjustment axes Y84, relative to the support 41. The screws 84 being distributed along the direction X30 on the support 41, one can also slightly play on the orientation of the tap 60 around an axis parallel to the direction Z30 by screwing one screw 84 more than the other.

Optionally, the adjustment system 32 further comprises support screws 88, here four screws 88, supported by the valve 60. The screws 88 are distributed around the screws 84, preferably at the periphery of the valve 60, here at four corners of the valve body 69. Each support screw 88 crosses the body 69 right through by being received in a respective threaded hole made through said body 69. Each support screw 88 is parallel, or almost parallel to direction Y30. Each support screw 88 has a respective head, projecting in the direction of the Y30 direction, and accessible to the technician for screwing from the face 74 of the valve body 69. Opposite the head, each screw support 88 comprises a support end which comes to bear, in the opposite direction of the direction Y30, against the support 41. Thus, the selective tightening or loosening of each screw 88 makes it possible to obtain a slight inclination of the tap 60 with respect to to the support 41, around an axis parallel to the direction X30, in addition to the inclination around the axis parallel to the direction Z30. The screws 88 bearing against the support 41, their tightening makes it possible to obtain a stability of the position of the valve 60 on the support 41, the screws 88 acting as support feet.

Preferably, the valve 60 also includes a housing, which is fixedly integral with the valve body 69, and forms a protective envelope around the latter.

The housing comprises a peripheral wall 80, which is permanently fixed to the valve body 69. The peripheral wall 80 is of tubular shape and extends all around the valve body 69, successively covering the end 70, the side 72, the end 71 and the side 73. The wall 80 is traversed by the water inlets and the tap water outlets 60, so that they face the outside of the housing. As seen on the figure 3 And 4 , there wall 80 is open at a front end, to leave the front face 74 accessible to the technician, and at a rear end, where the body 69 is supported by the adjustment system 32 attaching it to the support 41.

As shown on the figure 5 , preferably, the access opening 23 is formed in the plate 13 and the facing 14 so as to correspond to the external contours of the valve 60, in particular of the peripheral wall 80. When the plate 13 and the facing 14 are in place after the valve 60 and the frame 30 are in the recessed position, a front end of the wall 80 advantageously comes flush with the facing 14, that is to say does not exceed or barely exceeds the next facing 14 direction Y30. On the other hand, preferably, the controls 66 and 68 pass through the opening 23 by projecting in the direction Y30 with respect to the facing 14, in order to be able to be actuated by the user of the bathroom. To obtain this precise positioning of the valve 60, the technician can act on the adjustment system 32 while the valve 60 and the frame 30 are in the recessed position, before and/or after the installation of the plate 13 and the facing 14.

The adjustment system 32 makes it possible in particular to precisely adapt the position of the valve 60 along the direction Y30 to take account of the thickness of the facing 14, which varies according to the type of facing chosen, even though the thickness of the plate 13 is generally relatively constant. The adjustment system 32 also makes it possible to slightly adjust the orientation of the valve 60, which is generally not necessary insofar as the uprights 11 and 12 on which the valve 60 is fixed via the frame 30 are almost always precisely positioned vertically.

Preferably, the valve 60 includes a temporary cover 81, shown in the figure 1 , which covers the front face 74 of the valve body and the adjusters, in particular to protect them while the technician installs the frame 30 in the recessed position in the absence of the plate 13 and the facing 14, and during a subsequent step where the plate 13 and the facing 14 are installed, after the installation of the frame 30. This avoids the accidental introduction of dust into the valve 60 and preserves it from shocks. The temporary cover 81 advantageously belongs to the aforementioned box, by being fixed, for example using four screws, on the wall 80, to form a protective envelope around the valve body 69, the adjusters 65 and 67 and their control 66 and 68 respectively. In particular, when the cover 81 is in place, the technician no longer has access to the adjustment system 32. In the absence of this cover 81, the technician has access to the adjustment system 32 from the face 74, rendered accessible.

Preferably, the faucet 60 includes a definitive faceplate 82, shown in the figure 5 . Preferably, the final facade 82 is put in place only when the valve 60 and the frame are fixed in the built-in position, the plate 13 and the facing 14 are installed and the position of the valve 60 with respect to the frame 30 is adjusted using the adjustment system 32. The final facade 82 is installed to replace the temporary cover 81. The facade 82 comes to cover the opening 23 in a sealed manner. The facade 82 also closes the peripheral wall 80, coming to cover its front end, as shown in the figure 5 . When the front 82 is in place, the face 74 is hidden so that the adjustment system 32 is no longer accessible. On the other hand, the controls 66 and 68 cross the facade, possibly being covered by a decorative cap and/or bearing graduations, to allow the user to operate the controls 66 and 68 from inside the room. water when the facade 82 is in place.

Preferably, as shown in the figure 1 , 3 And 4 , the inlets 61 and 62 open out at the end 70 of the valve body 69, so as to be directed downwards, that is to say in the opposite direction to the direction Z30. Thus, the inlets 61 and 62 can be easily connected to water supply pipes, not shown, which generally project upwards from the ground, between the uprights 11 and 12 and between the plate 13 and the face. 19. Preferably, as shown on the figure 1 And 2 , the crosspiece 47 carries an opening 76, here formed in the plate 51, intended to be traversed by these water inlet pipes.

Preferably, the outlet 63 opens onto one of the sides 72 and 73 of the valve body 69, so as to be directed laterally, that is to say in the direction of the direction X30. Thus, the outlet 63 can be easily connected to the connector 33, which is carried by the lower crosspiece 47 or by the upper crosspiece 48. The connector 33 is itself fixed at the height of the valve support 41, between the positioners 42 and 43 The fluidic connection is made through conduit 22, which connects outlet 63 to connector 33.

In detail, the connector 33 is fixed to the frame 30, between the two positioners 42 and 43 and between the two crosspieces 47 and 48, being carried by one of these crosspieces, by one of these positioners, and/ or by the valve support 41 itself. Here, the connector 33 is fixed on the crosspiece 47, in particular on its plate 51, close to one of the positioners 42 and 43. Fixed at this location, the connector 33 is particularly well placed to connect the outlet 63 to a shower head 78 called "lower shower head", symbolically represented by a center line on the figure 1 . The shower head 78 is preferably a hand-held shower head, or shower head or hand shower. When the technician puts the frame 30 in the recessed position, the connector 33 is already placed in the right place for a future connection to this head 78, namely close to the tap 60 and at a height of about 110 cm from the ground, in the direction Z30.

More precisely, the connector 33 comprises an inlet mouth 91, visible on the figure 2 , through which the fitting 33 is connected to the pipe 21, as shown in the figure 1 . Provision is advantageously made for this inlet mouth 91 to be perpendicular to the direction Y30, here being oriented in the direction Z30. Thus, the layout of the pipe 21 is optimized, the pipe 21 forming a single bend with a slight curvature. Preferably, it is provided that the connector 33 comprises an outlet mouth 92, via which the connector 33 is connected to the head 78 to supply it with the outgoing water flow F65 supplied by the pipe 21. This outlet mouth 92 is directed along the direction Y30 to be able to pass through an opening 24, visible on the figure 5 , formed in the plate 13 and the facing 14. The outlet mouth 92 can then be connected to the head 78 through the opening 24, once the plate 13 and the facing 14 are installed.

Preferably, the outlet 64 opens at the end 71 of the valve body 69, so as to be directed upwards, that is to say in the direction of the direction Z30. Thus, the outlet 64 can be easily connected to the connector 34, which is arranged between the positioners 42 and 43, well above the valve support 41 in the direction Z30, being carried by the top crosspiece 49, by the intermediate conduit 22. Preferably, as shown in the figure 1 And 2 , crosspiece 48 carries an opening 77, here formed in plate 51, through which conduit 22 passes.

In detail, the connector 34 is fixed on the frame 30 by being offset in the direction Z30 with respect to the tap 60 and to the tap support 41, in order to be positioned for example at approximately 220 cm from the ground when the frame is fixed in mounting position. For this, it is provided for example that the connector 34 is at a distance of 100 cm from the valve support 41, in the direction Z30. The connector 34 is then found above the user. More generally, provision is made for the connection 34 to be at a distance of at least 40 cm.

Here, the connector 34 is fixed on the underside of the plate 51 of the crosspiece 47, halfway between the positioners 42 and 43. Fixed at this place, the connector 34 is particularly well placed to connect the outlet 64 to a head of shower 79 called "upper shower head", symbolically represented by a centerline on the figure 1 . The shower head 79 is preferably a fixed shower head, directing the flow of water downwards or obliquely. For example, head 79 is a rain sky. When the technician puts the frame 30 in the recessed position, the connector 34 is already placed in the right place for a future connection to this head 79, namely well above the tap 60 and at a height of about 220 cm from the ground, in the direction Z30.

More precisely, the connector 34 comprises an inlet mouth 93, visible on the figure 2 , through which fitting 34 is connected to line 22, as shown in figure figure 1 . Provision is advantageously made for this inlet mouth 93 to be perpendicular to the direction Y30, here being oriented in the opposite direction to the direction Z30. Thus, the layout of the pipe 22 is optimized, the pipe 22 being almost rectilinear and vertical. Preferably, it is provided that the connector 34 comprises an outlet mouth 94, via which the connector 34 is connected to the head 79 to supply it with the outgoing water flow F65 supplied by the pipe 22. This outlet mouth 94 is directed along the direction Y30 to be able to pass through an opening, not visible in the figures but similar to the opening 24, made in the plate 13 and the facing 14. The outlet mouth 94 can then be connected to the head 79 through opening 24, once plate 13 and facing 14 are installed.

Along the direction Y30, the valve body 69, the adjustment system 32, the inlets 61, 62, the outlets 63, 64, and, preferably, the adjusters 65, 67, occupy a space in depth, along the direction Y30 , which is advantageously less than the distance d15, that is to say here, less than 48 mm. Preferably, on the other hand, the controls 66 and 68, as well as the housing, protrude from it to pass through the opening 23 of the plate 13.

Thanks to these provisions, it is possible to implement a method for installing the pre-assembled assembly in the wall. To carry out this process, the valve frame 30 is first positioned in the recessed position, while the wall is for the moment devoid of the plate 13 and the facing 14. At this time, the uprights 11 and 12 are already installed in the wall, being the studs of the wall. For this, the frame 30 is presented and it is made to translate relative to the uprights 11 and 12 in the direction of the latter, parallel to the direction Y30. The positioning of the frame 30 is carried out while the frame 30 already supports the valve 60 via the adjustment system 32 and the fittings 33 and 34, already connected to the valve 60 by the pipes 21 and 22. Preferably, the protective cover 81 is in place to protect valve 60. Preferably, fittings 33 and 34 are provided with respective caps for protection. At this stage, heads 78 and 79 are not connected. This positioning of the frame 30 positions all the elements it carries in their final position, except for the possible adjustment of the position of the valve 60 using the system 32.

Before setting up the fixing means 31, the height of the frame 30 can be adjusted in the direction Z30 by sliding the frame along the uprights 11 and 12. The frame 30 is advantageously temporarily held in place by the magnets 52. Once the desired position has been reached, the frame 30 is fixed to the uprights 11 and 12 using the fixing means 31.

Once the frame 30 is fixed on the uprights 11 and 12, the inlets 61 and 62 of the tap 60 are fluidly connected to the water inlet pipes by passing them through the opening 76. Optionally, before or after this connection, can temporarily remove the cover 81, to reach the adjustment system 32 and adjust the position of the valve 60 relative to the frame 30, in particular its orientation around axes parallel to the directions X30 and Z30. Once this possible adjustment has been made, the cover 81 is replaced.

Next, the plate 13 is prepared by arranging the openings for the valve 60 and the connections 33 and 34, in particular the openings 23 and 24. The plate 13 is mounted by leaning it against and fixing it on the face 15 of the uprights 11 and 12, while threading the opening 23 over the tap 60 as shown in the figure 5 and by aligning the two other openings with the fittings 33 and 34. Once the plate 13 has been fixed, the facing 14 is applied, taking care not to block the orifices which have been formed in the plate 13. The cover 81 protects the tap 60 and the plugs protect the connections during all these stages.

Once the plate 13 and the facing 14 have been installed, the cover 81 is removed. Using the adjustment system 32, the position of the valve 60 is adjusted, in particular its position in the direction Y30 to take thickness of the facing 14. Once the adjustment has been made, the final facade 82 is installed as shown in the figure 5 , to close the valve housing 60 and seal the opening 23 in a sealed manner.

Once the plate 13 and the facing 14 have been installed, the plugs which closed off the connections 33 and 34 are removed, and the heads 78 and 79 are respectively connected thereto. Care is taken to provide sealing means to seal the interstitial space between the connectors 33 and 34 and the respective orifice of the plate 13 through which they protrude.

THE figure 6 And 7 relate to a second embodiment of a water point for a bathroom, which is identical to the first embodiment of the figures 1 to 5 , except for the features discussed below. The same reference signs are retained to designate identical characteristics. Reference signs increased by 100 or 200 are used for the embodiment of the figures 6 to 7 to designate characteristics that correspond to those of figures 1 to 5 , but with some differences.

For the embodiment of figures 6 to 7 , as shown in the figure 6 , valve frame 30 is replaced by valve frame 130. The pre-assembled set of figure 6 And 7 does not include the top connector 34. Therefore, while the valve frame 130 is identical to the frame 30, the frame 130 does not include the crosspiece 49, but only the crosspieces 47 and 48. In addition, the frame 130 includes positioners 142 and 143, which are respectively identical to positioners 42 and 43, except that these positioners 142 and 143 have only one respective ear 45 instead of two. These lugs 45 are arranged at the height of the valve 60, between the crosspieces 47 and 48. The positioners 142 and 143 are not equipped with ribs 46, which are absent from the frame 130. Instead of the flange 44, each positioner 142 and 143 has a cheek 144 which is shorter in the direction Z30. Each flange 144 connects the crosspiece 47 to the crosspiece 48, so that the frame 130 forms a single frame around the tap 60 and the support 41, this frame being formed by the positioners 142 and 143 and the crosspieces 47 and 48. 22 is missing from the pre-assembled set of figure 6 And 7 . The frame 130 has four magnets 52 identical to those defined for the embodiment of the figures 1 to 5 , except that these magnets 52 are all positioned between the crosspieces 47 and 48. Each flange 144 carries two of the magnets 52, distributed along the direction Z30. The fixing means 31 are received through the positioners 142 and 143, in particular through the flanges 144.

For the embodiment of figure 6 And 7 , the frame 130, the tap 60, the adjustment system 32, the pipe 21 and the connector 33 constitute a first pre-assembled sub-assembly belonging to the pre-assembled assembly, in that these elements are supplied already assembled, i.e. i.e. in the condition shown on the figure 6 , to the technician. The technician can therefore put this first sub-assembly in one piece in the position of embedding in the wall, on the uprights 11 and 12, according to the same process as described above. On the other hand, contrary to the embodiment of the figures 1 to 5 , the outlet 64 of the valve 60 of the embodiment of the figure 6 And 7 is supplied not connected to a pipe. The opening 77 is advantageously retained for connection of the outlet 64 to a conduit by the technician during installation.

For the embodiment of figure 6 And 7 , the pre-assembled assembly preferably comprises a second pre-assembled sub-assembly shown in the figure 7 , which is separate and independent from the first pre-assembled assembly shown in the figure 6 . In particular, the support system for figure 6 And 7 comprises the valve frame 130 described above, and an auxiliary frame 190 which is separate and independent from the frame 130 and which belongs to the second pre-assembled sub-assembly.

A width direction X190, a depth direction Y190 and a height direction Z190 are defined, which are mutually perpendicular, and which are fixed with respect to the auxiliary frame 190.

On the figure 7 , the frame 190 is in a recessed position relative to the wall, being positioned on two uprights 111 and 112 belonging to the wall, or belonging to another nearby wall. This is the final position that is adopted for the frame 190, so that it is embedded in the wall. The uprights 111 and 112 have the same characteristics as the uprights 11 and 12. In the recessed position, the frame 190 is positioned so that the height direction Z190 is directed upwards and is parallel to the uprights, that is ie is vertical. Directions X190 and Z190 are also parallel to a facing plate carried by uprights 111 and 112 similarly to plate 13. Direction X190 is perpendicular to uprights 111 and 112. Direction Y190 is perpendicular to facing plate and to Uprights 111 and 112. Direction Y190 is directed towards the interior of the bathroom.

It is understood that the frame 190 can be placed in the recessed position at a different place from the frame 130, either on separate uprights 111 and 112, or on the same uprights 11 and 12, but at any desired height relative to the chassis 130 following direction Z30. In particular, one may wish to place frame 190 below or above frame 130.

The auxiliary frame 190 comprises a crosspiece 149, here supporting an auxiliary fluid connection 134 belonging to the second pre-assembled subassembly, supplied assembled with the auxiliary frame 190. The auxiliary frame 190 also comprises a side positioner 242 and a side positioner 243. Preferably , the fully rigid and non-articulated frame 190, being produced by mechanically welded assembly of sections and metal plates, to be structurally resistant and support in particular the connection 134. Consequently, all the components in the form of plate or sections described below, are advantageously welded metal plates or sections.

The positioners 242 and 243 are arranged on either side of the connection 134 and of the crosspiece 149, in the direction X190. In particular, the positioner 242 is arranged in the X190 direction relative to the connector 134, and the connector 134 is arranged in the X190 direction relative to the positioner 243.

In the present example, in the recessed position, the positioner 242 extends along the upright 111 and the positioner 243 extends along the upright 112. The positioner 242 is configured to be positioned on the upright 111, to guide THE positioning of the frame 190 in the recessed position, by mechanical cooperation with the upright 111. The positioner 243 is configured to be positioned on the upright 112, to guide the positioning of the chassis 190 in the recessed position relative to the wall, by mechanical cooperation with the upright 112.

Preferably, each positioner 242 and 243 comprises a respective side flange 244 and one or more respective front ears 245, to cooperate with the amount 111 or 112 concerned and thus ensure the positioning of the frame 190 in the recessed position. Here, a single lug 245 is provided per positioner 242 and 243.

Each side cheek 244 cooperates with the amount concerned by bearing against it parallel to the direction X190. In particular, the cheek 244 of the positioner 242 comes to bear in the direction X190 against the upright 111 and the cheek 244 of the positioner 143 comes to bear in the opposite direction against the upright 112. The two cheeks 244 are therefore arranged between the two uprights 111 and 112. In the example, each flange 244 is in the form of a flat metal plate, which extends perpendicularly to the direction X190. In the built-in position, the cheeks 244 do not protrude from the uprights 111 and 112, in the direction Y190.

Each lug 245 cooperates with the amount concerned by bearing against it in the opposite direction to the direction Y190. In particular, lug 245 of positioner 242 bears against upright 111 and lug 245 of positioner 243 bears against upright 112. Each lug 245 is therefore arranged on the front of the uprights, i.e. that is to say between the uprights and the facing plate, to put the frame 190 in abutment against the uprights in the opposite direction of the direction Y190, to fix the frame in rotation around an axis parallel to the direction Z190 and to fix the frame 190 in rotation around an axis parallel to the direction X190, relative to the wall. In the example, each ear 245 is in the form of a flat metal plate, which extends perpendicular to the direction Y190. Each lug 245 is particularly thin in the direction Y190 so as not to form too much extra thickness between the uprights and the facing plate. Each ear 245 is turned towards the outside of the frame 190. In particular, for the positioner 242, the ear 245 projects along the direction X190 from the cheek 244, whereas for the positioner 243, the ear 45 protrudes in the opposite direction.

If necessary, the recessed position of the frame 190 can be reversed, by pivoting the frame 190 half a turn around an axis parallel to the direction Y190, to orient the direction Z190 downwards. Then the positioner 242 is positioned on the upright 112 and the positioner 243 is positioned on the upright 111.

The crosspiece 149 has the function of supporting the connector 134, similarly to the crosspiece 49 supporting the connector 34. The crosspiece 149 is preferably in the form of a section, being elongated in the direction X190. Crosspiece 149 connects positioner 242 to positioner 243, to secure positioners 242 and 243 together. In particular, the crosspiece 149 connects the flanges 244 together. In the recessed position of the frame, the crosspiece 149 does not protrude from the uprights in the direction Y190. Like the crosspieces 47, 48 and 49, the crosspiece 149 advantageously comprises a plate, perpendicular to the direction Z190, and a crosspiece rib, perpendicular to the direction Y190, these two wings being arranged in an elbow and both connecting the two positioners 242 and 243, especially their cheeks 244.

Preferably, frame 190 includes one or more permanent magnets 152, similar to magnets 52. Here, two magnets 152 are provided. In particular, each magnet 152 is fixed respectively on one of the flanges 244, for example by crimping.

Each magnet 152 aims to maintain the frame 190 in the recessed position by magnetic interaction between the magnet 152 and one of the uprights, which are made of ferromagnetic metal. The magnets 152 are provided in addition to the fixing means 31, and are intended to temporarily hold the frame 190 in the recessed position on the uprights before the fixing means 31 are installed by the technician, which allows the technician to have your hands free to adjust the position of the frame 190 along the uprights and to install the fixing means 31 once the desired position has been reached.

The provisions of the frame 190 described previously allow the technician to place the frame 130 in the recessed position in the wall, while the facing plate is not in place. This can be done before or after the 130 frame has been installed. For this, the frame 190 is translated relative to the wall, in the opposite direction of the direction Y190, to introduce it between the uprights until it reaches the recessed position. The positioners 242 and 243 allow the frame 190 to slide along the uprights, which makes it possible to adjust the vertical position of the frame 190. This sliding is carried out independently of the position of the frame 130. Once the desired position has been reached, the technician fixes frame 190 to the uprights using fastening means 31, which include screws or other fasteners for this other frame 190. Frame 190 is then immobilized in direction Z190. As for the frame 130, the fixing means 31 are located in the uprights crossing the positioners 242 and 243, in particular the cheeks 244.

Once the two frames 30 and 190 have been fixed, the technician can for example connect the outlet 64 of the valve 60 fluidly with the connector 134 using a conduit similar to conduit 22.

The connector 134 advantageously makes it possible to fluidically connect the valve 60, in particular the outlet 64 of the valve 60, to a shower head similar to the head 79, or to a shower head of another type.

Alternatively, the subset of the figure 7 can be used in combination with the pre-assembled set of figures 1 to 5 , without the subset of the figure 6 , for example with connector 134 fluidly connected to outlet 63, while connector 33 is disconnected or removed.

THE figure 8 And 9 relate to a third embodiment of a water point for a bathroom, which is identical to the first embodiment of the figures 1 to 5 , except for the features discussed below. The same reference signs are retained to designate identical characteristics. Reference signs increased by 300 are used for the embodiment of the figure 8 And 9 to designate characteristics that correspond to those of figures 1 to 5 , but with some differences.

For the embodiment of figure 8 And 9 , valve frame 30 is replaced by valve frame 330, which is identical to frame 30 except for the differences described below. The frame 330 differs from the frame 30 in that the frame 330 has a valve support 341 different from the valve support 41 and an adjustment system 332 different from the adjustment system 32. The valve 60 is also replaced by a valve 360, which may be identical to or different from the faucet 60. In particular, the frame 330 is particularly suitable for supporting a standard built-in faucet on the market, which has not been specially designed to be supported by such a frame 330. The faucet 360 advantageously comprises two water inlets to be connected to the water supply pipes, a water outlet to be connected to connection 33 and a water outlet to be connected to connection 34, as well as the necessary adjusters and controls. The valves 360 are represented schematically in broken lines on the figure 8 And 9 .

For the frame 330, the valve support 341 is formed directly by a part of the ribs 46 extending between the crosspieces 47 and 48. The valve support 341 is therefore formed in two separate side parts, one being formed by the rib 46 carried by the positioner 42, the other formed by the rib 46 carried by the positioner 43. The frame 330 does not include the support 41 described previously. Instead of the support 41, the crosspieces 47 and 48 and the positioners 42 and 43 define a free space for positioning the valve 360, while the valve is supported by the support 341 via the adjustment system 332.

The valve 360 is mounted on the valve support 341 via its valve body, which is mounted on the adjustment system 332. The adjustment system 332 allows adjustment of the position of the valve 360 by the technician with respect to to the support 341, in particular in translation along the direction Y30.

The adjustment system comprises two adjustment screws 384. Each screw 384 is mounted on the support 341. In particular, each screw 384 is mounted on one of the ribs 46 forming the support 341, crossing the support 341. Each screw 384 is guided in pivoting around an axis of adjustment Y384 with respect to the support 341. The axes Y384 are advantageously parallel to the direction Y30. Each screw 384 has no other degree of freedom than this rotation, except for play, relative to the frame 330. In particular, each screw 384 is fixed in translation along the adjustment axis Y384 relative to the support 341. To support each screw 384 while allowing its pivoting, the system comprises for example two respective support bearings 385, which are fixed to the support 341 and respectively support the screws 384. Each bearing 385 is supported by one of the ribs 46 forming the one of the parts of the support 341. For example, each bearing 385 is in the form of a tube centered on the axis Y384 and through which the screw 384 passes. Preferably, while the screws 384 cross the support 341 right through, any bearings 385 are arranged projecting in the direction Y30 from the support 341. Preferably the screws 84 are arranged at the same height in the direction Z30 , being distant along the direction X30.

Each screw 384 comprises a respective head 386, which projects in the direction of the depth direction Y30 with respect to the support 341 and the bearing 385. The screws 384 being disposed on either side of the valve 360, they are accessible for the technician even when the frame 330 is in the built-in position. Head 386 includes a footprint or geometry that allows it to be actuated by the technician to adjust the position of valve 360, while valve 360 is supported by support 341 via adjustment system 332 and the chassis 330 is fixed in the built-in position.

Each screw 384 includes a threaded portion 389, beyond the bracket 341. In other words, the bracket 341 is between the threaded portion 389 and the head 386.

The adjustment system 332 further comprises two connecting pieces 396, carrying tapped holes 387 and a support panel 395. The threaded part 389 of each screw 384 is screwed into one of the tapped holes 387. Thus, each piece of connection 396 is carried by one of the screws 384, via the tapped hole 387. The support panel 395 is as to him attached to the connecting pieces 396, which support it. The support panel 395 is formed for example by a panel of wood, plywood, melamine or the like. Support panel 395 is disposed at the rear of chassis 330. In other words, chassis 330 is disposed in the Y30 direction relative to panel 395. Panel 395 is rotated perpendicular, or nearly perpendicular, to the Y30 direction. The valve 360 is fixed to the panel 395 via a front face of the panel, that is to say a face facing in the direction of the Y30 direction. The tap 360 then projects along the direction Y30 from the panel 395 and relative to the support 341. The fact that the panel 395 is made of wood or similar material makes it easy to fix the tap 360, whatever the shape of the faucet, making the necessary holes in the panel 395, whose material is easy to work, possibly in situ by the technician. The 395 panel is therefore adaptable to several forms of taps.

The panel 395 being fixed to the connecting pieces 396, themselves screwed on the screws 384, a pivoting actuation of the screws 384 around their axis Y384, via their head 386, translates the panel 395, and therefore the valve 360, parallel to the axes of adjustment Y384, with respect to the support 341. The screws 384 being distributed along the direction X30 on the support 341, one can also slightly play on the orientation of the valve 360 around an axis parallel to the direction Z30 by tightening one screw 384 more than the other.

Optionally, the adjustment system 332 further comprises support screws 388, here four screws 388. The screws 388 are supported by the valve support 341. Each rib 46 forming part of the support 341 carries two of the screws 388 , which are distributed on either side of the screw 384, in the direction Z30. In other words, the screws 388 are distributed at the four corners of the frame formed by the crosspieces 47 and 48, all around the tap 360. Each support screw 388 has a respective tapped hole formed in the support 341. Each support screw 388 is parallel to the Y30 direction. Each support screw 388 has a respective head, projecting in the direction of the Y30 direction and accessible to the technician for screwing when the frame 330 is in the built-in position. Opposite the head, each bearing screw 388 comprises a bearing end which bears, in the opposite direction of the direction Y30, against the panel 395. Thus, the selective tightening or loosening of each screw 388 makes it possible to obtain a slight inclination of the panel 395, and therefore of the valve 360, relative to the support 341, around an axis parallel to the direction X30, in addition to the inclination around the axis parallel to the direction Z30. The screws 388 bearing against the panel 395, their tightening makes it possible to obtain a stability of the position of the valve 360 on the support 341, the screws 388 acting as support feet.

As for the embodiment of figures 1 to 5 , the embodiment of figure 8 And 9 provides for the two pipes 21 and 22, which are not shown on the figure 8 And 9 , the pipe 21 connecting the valve 360 to the connection 33 and the pipe 22 connecting the valve to the connection 34.

There figure 10 relates to a fourth embodiment, which implements the same principles as that of the first embodiment of the figures 1 to 5 . Reference signs increased by 400 are used for the embodiment of the figure 10 to designate characteristics that correspond to those of figures 1 to 5 , but with some differences.

On the figure 10 , amounts 11 and 12 of the wall, identical to those described above, are shown schematically in broken lines. The wall also comprises the facing plate 13, the possible facing 14, as well as, possibly, the other facing plate resting on the face 16 of the uprights 11 and 12, these elements not being shown on the figure 10 , but corresponding to those of the figure 5 .

For the figure 10 , the faucet frame 30 is replaced by the faucet frame 430 and the faucet 60 is replaced by a faucet 460. The faucet 460 differs from the faucet 60 in that the faucet 460 is intended to be applied to the wall, it that is to say positioned entirely, or for most of its size, in the direction Y30 with respect to the facing plate 13. The tap 460 shown is a thermostatic mixer tap, with a single mixed water outlet, a flow adjustment knob and a setpoint temperature adjustment knob. However, another type of tap may be provided instead.

The size of the valve frame 430 is adapted to fit inside the wall, between the uprights 11 and 12 and between the rear face of the plate 13 and the possible face 19. In particular, along the direction Y30, the chassis 430 has a footprint that does not exceed the distance d15 shown on the figure 1 , namely for example 48 mm.

The valve frame 430 essentially comprises a valve support 441, a side positioner 442 and a side positioner 443. Preferably, the valve frame 430 is entirely rigid and non-hinged, like the frame 30.

The valve support 441 has the function of supporting the valve 460. The valve support 441 is for example in the form of a single crosspiece, preferably metallic, parallel to the direction X30, and connects the lateral positioners 442 and 443 between them. In the direction of the X30 direction, the support 441 is therefore arranged between the lateral positioners 442 and 443. When the frame 430 is in the recessed position as shown in the figure 10 , the support 441 is positioned between the uprights 11 and 12 in consideration of the direction X30, so as to be found inside of the wall behind the plate 13. Unlike the support 41, it is possible to provide that the support 441 extends up to the height of the plane of the faces 15 of the uprights 11 and 12 in the direction Y30, rather than being recessed at the level of the faces 16 as is the support 41, since it is provided here that the valve 460 is to be applied. The support 441 is therefore not necessarily set back towards the rear, in the space available between the two uprights 11 and 12, because it is not compulsory to leave room for the tap 460.

The valve support 441 also comprises here, preferably, one or more connectors, here two connectors 433, which are fixed directly on the valve support 441, between the two positioners 442 and 443. For example, each connector 433 comprises a flange mounting bracket, through which fitting 433 is secured to valve bracket 441 with screws, as shown in Fig. figure 10 . In particular, each connector 433 passes through a rib 450 belonging to the crosspiece forming the support 441, said rib 450 being perpendicular to the direction Y30. The flanges of the connectors 433, if they are provided, are for example in abutment in the opposite direction of the direction Y30, against said rib 450, as shown in the figure 10 .

Preferably, each connector 433 includes an inlet mouth 491, through which the connector 433 can be connected to a running water supply, once the support system 430 is installed in the wall. Then, one of the connectors 433 is connected to a hot water inlet, the other to a cold water inlet, in order to supply the inlets 461 and 462 of the tap 460 respectively with hot water and cold water. Provision is advantageously made for this inlet mouth 491 to be perpendicular to the direction Y30, here being oriented in the opposite direction to the direction Z30. The inlet mouth 491 is intended to be placed inside the wall, within the space occupied by the uprights 11 and 12 in the direction Y30.

Preferably, each connector 433 includes an outlet mouth 492, through which one of the connectors 433 is intended to be connected to the inlet 461 of the valve 460 and the other connector 433 is intended to be connected to the inlet 462, so that the inlets 461 and 462 are fed by the water inlets via the fittings 433. Each outlet mouth 492 is directed in the direction Y30 to be able to pass through an opening similar to the opening 24 of the figure 5 , formed in the plate 13 and the facing 14. The outlet mouth 492 can then be connected to the corresponding inlet 461 or 462 through the opening 24, once the plate 13 and the facing 14 are installed. In the present case, the valve 460 is therefore installed and connected to the outlet mouths 492 after the plate 13, and the possible facing 14, are themselves installed. Provision is also made for the inputs 461 and 462 to be oriented in the opposite direction to the direction Y30.

In the example of the figure 10 , the tap 460, once connected to the fittings 433, is rigidly supported by the tap support 441 via said fittings 433. The fittings 433 therefore provide both the fluidic connection between the water inlets of the building and the faucet 460, but also the structural support of the faucet 460 on the support system 430.

Advantageously, along the direction X30, the fittings 433 are spaced apart by a center distance corresponding to the center distance of the corresponding inlets 461 and 462 of the valve 460.

As shown on the figure 10 , the valve 460 is arranged on a front face of the support 441, that is to say projects in the direction Y30 with respect to the support 441. As shown in the picture 2 , the adjustment system is arranged on the front face of the support 441, that is to say it projects in the direction Y30 with respect to the support 41.

Along the direction X30, the positioners 442 and 443 are arranged on either side of an assembly including the support 441 and the valve 460, when the valve 460 is installed. In particular, the positioner 442 is disposed in the X30 direction with respect to the support 441, and the support 441 is disposed in the X30 direction with respect to the positioner 443. Unlike the embodiment of the figures 1 to 5 , the embodiment of the figure 10 authorizes that each positioner 442 and 443 does not extend projecting from the support 441, in the direction Y30 and does not frame the valve 460.

In the recessed position of the 430 system, as shown in the figure 10 , positioner 442 extends along upright 11 and positioner 443 extends along upright 12. Positioners 442 and 443 are essentially contained in the space separating the two uprights 11 and 12. The positioner 442 is configured to be positioned on the upright 11, to guide the positioning of the frame 430 in the recessed position relative to the wall, by mechanical cooperation with the upright 11. The positioner 443 is configured to be positioned on the upright 12, to guide the positioning of the frame 430 in the recessed position relative to the wall, by mechanical cooperation with the upright 12.

In the present example, each positioner 442 and 443 is in the general form of a bracket. More generally, preferably, each positioner 442 and 443 comprises a respective side cheek 444 and one or more respective front lugs 445, to cooperate with the upright 11 or 12 concerned and thus ensure the positioning of the frame 430 in the recessed position.

Each side cheek 444 cooperates with the amount concerned by bearing against the face 17, parallel to the direction X30. In particular, the cheek 444 of the positioner 442 comes to bear in the direction X30 against the upright 11 and the cheek 444 of the positioner 443 comes to bear in the opposite direction of the direction X30 against the upright 12. The two cheeks 444 are therefore arranged between the two uprights 11 and 12. Thus received between the two uprights 11 and 12, the two flanges 444 fix the position of the frame 430 in translation along the direction X30 and in rotation around an axis parallel to the direction X30, relative to the ripe. To be able to fit between the two uprights, provision is made for the frame 430, except as regards the lugs 445, to have a lateral bulk along the direction X30 which does not exceed the aforementioned distance d17. In particular, the flanges 444 are separated by the distance d17, for example 36 cm.

In the example, each flange 444 is in the form of a flat metal plate, which extends perpendicularly to the direction X30. Each positioner 442 and 443 is fixedly attached to the valve support 441, advantageously via the flange 444. For this embodiment, it is not mandatory for each flange 444 to project along the direction Y30 vis-à-vis -support screw 441. On the contrary, as shown in the figure 10 , the support 441 extends for example at the same level as the flanges 444 in the direction Y30.

Here, a single front lug 445 is provided respectively for each lateral positioner 442 and 443. Each lug 445 cooperates with the upright 11 or 12 concerned by bearing against the face 15 of said upright, in the opposite direction to the direction Y30. In particular, the lug 445 of the positioner 442 comes into abutment in the opposite direction of the direction Y30 against the upright 11 and the lug 45 of the positioner 443 comes into abutment in the opposite direction of the direction Y30 against the upright 12. Each ear 445 is therefore intended to be arranged on the front of the uprights 11 and 12, that is to say between the uprights and the plate 13. Thus received on the front of the uprights 11 and 12, the ears 445 put the frame 430 in abutment against the uprights 11 and 12 in the opposite direction of the direction Y30, fix the frame 430 in rotation around an axis parallel to the direction Z30, relative to the wall, and fix the frame 430 in rotation around an axis parallel to the X30 direction, relative to the wall. In the example, each ear 445 is in the form of a flat metal plate, which extends perpendicular to the direction Y30. For each positioner 442 and 443, the lugs 445 are distributed at the level of the valve support 441, in the direction Z30. Each lug 445 is particularly thin in the direction Y30 so as not to form too much extra thickness between the uprights and the plate 13. Each lug 445 faces the outside of the frame 430. In particular, for the positioner 442, the 445 projects in direction X30 from cheek 444. In particular, for positioner 443, lug 445 projects in the opposite direction to direction X30 from cheek 444.

Each ear 445 is preferentially coplanar with the rib 450 of the crosspiece forming the support 441, otherwise slightly forward along the direction Y30 with respect to said rib 450. Thus positioned, each ear 445 is advantageously offset in the direction Y30 with respect to the mouths input 491 fittings 433, so that these mouths can be received behind the plate 13 of the wall. The inlet mouths 491 are advantageously arranged on the back of the rib 450 of the crosspiece forming the support 441, in the opposite direction to the direction Y30. Preferably, the outlet mouths 492 project relative to the lugs 445 and/or to the rib 450 of the crosspiece forming the support 441 in the direction Y30, in particular to cross the plate 13 and to be able to be fluidly coupled to the inlets 461 and 462 matching.

Preferably, the positioners 442 and 443 allow the frame 430 to slide along the uprights 11 and 12, that is to say in the direction Z30 relative to the wall, which allows the technician to adjust the vertical position of the frame 430 on uprights 11 and 12 already in place in the wall. Once the desired position has been reached, the technician fixes the frame 430 to the uprights 11 and 12 using fastening means 431. In practice, this immobilizes the frame 430 in the direction Z30. For example, the technician places the frame 430 so that the outlet mouths 492 are positioned at a height of about 110 cm above the ground, in the direction Z30. The fixing means 431 therefore fix the frame 30 on the uprights 11 and 12 when the frame 430 is in the recessed position.

Here also, the fixing means 431 can be formed by screws or other similar fixing members, which are implanted in the uprights 11 and 12 passing through the positioners 442 and 443, for example the flanges 444. Several fixing devices by positioner 442 and 443.

Once the frame 430 is fixed in the recessed position on the uprights 11 and 12, the uprights support the frame 430 and its preassembled connectors 433. For the embodiment of the figure 10 , the valve 460 is not preassembled and is mounted at a later stage, in particular after having mounted the plate 13 and the facing 14, if any.

Preferably, frame 430 includes one or more permanent magnets 452. Here, two magnets 452 are provided. Each magnet 452 aims to maintain the frame 430 in the recessed position by magnetic interaction between the magnet 452 and one of the uprights 11 or 12, which are made of ferromagnetic metal. The magnets 452 are provided in addition to the fixing means 431, and are intended to temporarily hold the frame 430 in the recessed position on the uprights 11 and 12 before the fixing means 431 are installed by the technician, which allows the technician to have his hands free to adjust the position of the frame 430 along the uprights 11 and 12 and to install the fastening means 431 once the desired position has been reached. Preferably, the magnets 452 are powerful enough to keep the frame 430 stationary in the position of embedding on the uprights 11 and 12, while the frame 30 carries all the preassembled elements, in particular the connectors 433.

In the present example, each positioner 442 and 443 carries one of the two magnets 452. In particular, the magnets 452 are fixed to the flanges 444, for example by crimping.

In this embodiment of the figure 10 , the valve position adjustment system described above is provided. However, the adjustment of the position of the valve 460 with respect to the valve support 441 can optionally be provided, belonging for example to the valve 460 itself or to the fittings 433.

Thanks to these provisions, it is possible to implement a method for installing the frame 430 in the wall and the tap 460 on the wall. To carry out this process, the frame 430 is first positioned in the recessed position, while the wall is for the moment devoid of the plate 13 and the facing 14. At this time, the uprights 11 and 12 are already installed in the wall, in the case of wall studs. For this, the frame 430 is presented and it is made to translate relative to the uprights 11 and 12 in the direction of the latter, parallel to the direction Y30. The positioning of the frame 430 is carried out while the frame 430 does not yet support the valve 460, but, preferably, already supports the connectors 433. It is alternatively possible to provide that the connectors 433 are installed on the frame 430 only after positioning and/or or fixing the frame 430 in the recessed position in the wall, however before the installation of the plate 13. Preferably, the mouths 492 of the connectors 433 are provided with respective caps to be protected, as long as they are not connected at tap 460.

Before setting up the fixing means 431, the height of the frame 430 can be adjusted in the direction Z30 by sliding the frame along the uprights 11 and 12. The frame 430 is advantageously temporarily held in place by the magnets 452. Once the desired position has been reached, the frame 30 is fixed to the uprights 11 and 12 using the fixing means 431.

Once the frame 430 is fixed on the uprights 11 and 12, the inlet mouths 491 of the connectors 433 are connected to the corresponding water inlets. Then or in parallel, the plate 13 is prepared by arranging there the openings intended to be crossed by the outlet mouths 492 of the connectors 433 and/or by the inlets 461 and 462 of the valve 460.

The plate 13 is mounted by leaning it against and fixing it on the face 15 of the uprights 11 and 12, while threading the aforementioned openings around the mouths 492. Once the plate 13 has been fixed, the facing 14 is applied, taking care to do not block the orifices which have been formed in the plate 13. The plugs fitted to the mouths 492 protect the fittings 433 during all these stages.

Once the plate 13 and the facing 14 have been installed, the plugs which closed off the mouths 492 are advantageously removed. takes care to provide sealing means to seal off the interstitial space between the outlet mouths 492 and the respective orifice of the plate 13 through which they protrude.

It is advantageously provided that the auxiliary frame 190 described in connection with the figure 7 can be used in combination with the frame 430, for example in the case where a shower head is desired for the same water point.

Any feature described for one of the embodiments or a variant can be implemented in the other embodiments and variant described, as far as technically possible.

Claims (14)

Support system, for recessing a bathroom faucet (60; 360) into a wall, or for installing a faucet (460) on the wall, the wall comprising two parallel uprights (11; 12), the system support comprising a faucet frame (30; 130; 330; 430), which defines a width direction (X30), a depth direction (Y30) and a height direction (Z30) and which comprises a faucet holder ( 41; 341; 441) for supporting the valve (60; 360; 460) so that the valve (60; 360; 460) protrudes in the depth direction (Y30) from the valve support (41; 341 ; 441),
characterized in that : • the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) further comprises two lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443), which are integral with the valve support (41; 341; 441) and which are disposed on either side of the valve support (41; 341; 441) along the width direction (X30), each side positioner (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443) being configured to be positioned respectively on one of the two uprights (11; 12), to position the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) in a recessed position with respect to the wall, where: ◆ the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is oriented so that the height direction (Z30) is parallel to the uprights (11; 12), ◆ the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is fixedly positioned relative to the uprights (11; 12), parallel to the width direction (X30), via the lateral positioners (42, 43; 142 , 143; 442, 443), ◆ the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) rests against the uprights (11; 12), in the opposite direction to the direction of depth (Y30), via the lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443), and ◆ the valve support (41; 341; 441) is arranged between the two uprights (11; 12) in consideration of the width direction (X30); And • the support system further comprises fixing means (31; 431), for fixing the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) on the uprights (11; 12) when the valve frame (30; 130 ; 330; 430) is in the built-in position. A support system according to claim 1, wherein each side positioner (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443) includes a front lug (45; 445), through which the valve frame (30; 130 ; 330; 430) bears against one of the uprights (11, 12) in the opposite direction to the direction of depth (Y30) when the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is in the built-in position, the front lug (45; 445) being perpendicular to the direction of depth (Y30) to bear against said upright (11, 12 ) parallel to the depth direction (Y30). Support system according to claim 2, wherein the front lug (45) is offset from the valve support (41; 341) in the direction of depth (Y30). A support system according to any preceding claim, wherein each side positioner (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443) comprises a side flange (44; 444), through which the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) bears against one of the uprights (11, 12) parallel to the direction of width (X30) when the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is in position d embedding, to fixedly position the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) relative to the uprights (11, 12) parallel to the width direction (X30), the side flange (44; 444) being perpendicular to the width direction (X30) to bear against said upright (11, 12) parallel to the width direction (X30). Support system according to Claim 4, in which the side flange (44) projects in the direction of depth (Y30) with respect to the valve support (41; 341). A support system according to any preceding claim, wherein the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 440) includes a permanent magnet (52; 452) to hold the valve frame (30; 130; 330 ; 430) in the recessed position by magnetic interaction between the permanent magnet (52; 452) and one of the uprights (11; 12), the permanent magnet (52; 452) being separate from the fixing means (31 ; 431). A support system according to any preceding claim, wherein the support system includes an adjustment system (32), which includes: • a threaded hole (87; 387), through which the tap (60; 360) is intended to be supported by the tap support (41; 341); And • an adjustment screw (84; 384), which is mounted on the valve support (41; 341) being guided in pivoting around an adjustment axis (Y84; Y384) with respect to the valve support (41); 341) and being fixed in translation along the adjustment axis (Y84; Y384) relative to the valve support (41; 341), the adjustment screw (84; 384) comprising: ◆ a head (86; 386), which projects in the direction of the depth direction (Y30) with respect to the valve support (41; 341), for actuating the adjustment screw (84; 384) in pivoting, And ◆ a threaded part (89; 389), which is screwed into the tapped hole (87; 387) to translate the valve (60; 360) parallel to the adjustment axis (Y84; Y384) when the adjustment screw ( 84; 384) is actuated in pivoting. A support system according to any preceding claim, wherein the support system includes a lower fluid connection (33), for fluidly connecting the faucet (60; 360) to a lower shower head (78), the fluid connection (33) being fixed on the valve frame (30; 130; 330), between the two lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143) and at the height of the valve support (41; 341) in the height direction (Z30). A support system according to any preceding claim, wherein the support system includes an upper fluid connection (34), for fluidly connecting the faucet (60; 360) to an upper shower head (79), the fluid connection upper (34) being fixed on the valve frame (30; 130; 330), between the two lateral positioners (42, 43) and being offset in the direction of height (Z30) at a distance of at least forty centimeters relative to the valve support (41; 341). A support system according to any preceding claim, wherein the support system comprises: • an auxiliary frame (190), which is separate from the faucet frame (30; 130; 330), and which is designed to be fixed to the wall independently of the faucet frame (60; 360); And • an auxiliary fluidic connection (134), which is fixed on the auxiliary frame (190) and which is designed to be fluidically connected to the valve (60; 360). Pre-assembled set, including: • the support system according to any one of the preceding claims; And • the valve (60; 360), which is preassembled with the valve frame (30; 130; 330) being supported by the valve support (41; 341) so as to project along the depth direction (Y30 ) relative to the valve support (41; 341). A preassembled assembly according to claim 11, wherein the valve (60; 360) comprises: • a water inlet (61, 62), which is arranged at a lower end (70) of the tap (60; 360), being directed in the opposite direction to the height direction (Z30); • a water outlet (63, 64); • a regulator (65, 67), to form an outgoing water flow (F65) discharged through the water outlet (63, 64), from an incoming water flow (F61, F62) admitted by the water inlet (61, 62); And • a command (66, 68), for controlling the adjuster (65, 67). Water point for a bathroom, including: • the preassembled assembly according to any one of claims 11 and 12 or the support system according to any one of claims 1 to 10 and the valve (460); And • the wall, including: ◆ the two uprights (11; 12) parallel, the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) being positioned on the uprights (11; 12) in the recessed position via the lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443) and fixed to the uprights (11; 12) by the fixing means (31; 431), and ◆ a facing plate (13), which rests on the uprights (11; 12), so that: ∘ the valve (60; 360) is received between the valve support (41; 341) and the facing plate (13), in consideration of the depth direction (Y30), or ∘ the tap (460) is supported by the tap support (41) so as to project from the facing plate (13) in the depth direction (Y30). A method of installing the preassembled assembly according to any of claims 11 or 12, or the support system according to any of claims 1 to 10, the method comprising: • a step of positioning the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) on the uprights (11; 12) of the wall in the recessed position via the lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443 ), while : ◆ the valve (60; 360) is supported by the valve support (41; 341) or ◆ connectors (433) intended to be fluidly connected to the valve (460) and to support the valve (460) are supported by the valve support (441); • a step of fixing the valve frame (30; 130; 330) on the uprights (11; 12) using the fixing means (31), while the valve frame (30; 130; 330) is in recessed position; And • a step of fluidic connection of the valve (60; 360) or said fittings (433) to the water inlet pipes while the valve frame (30; 130; 330; 430) has been fixed on the uprights ( 11; 12) in recessed position.

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