Multiple height mounting assembly for a drinking fountain

Abstract

A multiple height mounting assembly is provided for installation of a drinking fountain at a selected one of multiple different mounting positions spaced vertically above a floor or ground surface associated therewith. The mounting assembly includes a mounting plate adapted for secure affixation to a wall structure at a selected vertical elevation position thereon. The mounting plate defines a central aperture for passage of plumbing lines. A set of bolt-receiving mounting holes is formed in the mounting plate in surrounding relation to the central aperture for accommodating subsequent drinking fountain installation onto the mounting plate at a selected one of multiple different vertical elevation positions. In one preferred form, the mounting plate includes multiple apertures each with associated bolt-receiving mounting holes to accommodate installation of multiple drinking fountains thereon.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to drinking fountains and related systems for installing a drinking fountain onto a vertically extending wall structure. More particularly, the present invention relates to an improved mounting assembly for installing one or more drinking fountains onto the wall structure at a selected one of multiple different vertical elevation positions. [0002] Wall-mounted drinking fountains are generally known in the art, wherein a fountain housing is mounted onto a wall structure at a selected vertical position, with the fountain housing supported in an overhanging or cantilevered configuration spaced above the associated floor or ground surface for compliance with federal, state, and local (i.e., building code) regulatory guidelines. Such guidelines are primarily related to facilitating fountain access and use by disabled persons, particularly such as persons confined to a wheelchair. In this regard, these regulatory guidelin...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description,

Problems solved by technology

In new construction, this requires considerable advance attention to detail, since there can be a significant time delay between mounting plate installation, and subsequent fountain installation.

Indeed, in many construction projects, the mounting plate installation often occurs long before the actual drinking fountain is even ordered from a supplier.

Incorrect mounting plate installation requires subsequent, sometimes difficult and costly revision in order to achieve the correct fountain mounting height.

Similarly, in many remodel construction projects wherein facility updating for regulatory compliance is typically required, revision of the mounting plate installation position for compliance with drinking fountain height regulations can be a difficult and costly task.

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