Compact Drain Assembly for Sinks and the Like

Abstract

A compact drain assembly for sinks and the like, comprising at least one drain duct which can be coupled hermetically at a drain hole which is provided at least at the lateral surface of a sink and has at least one portion which is at the same level as, or lower than, the bottom of the sink. An element for closing the drain is further provided which affects the drain duct.

Description

[0001]The present invention relates to a compact drain assembly for sinks and the like.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]As is known, sinks and the like have a drain assembly which is generally provided by means of a drain pipe or the like which is connected to a hole provided at the bottom of each bowl of the sink and the like.[0003]The overflow safety drain duct must then be connected to the drain pipe and requires the provision on the sink of an additional hole, which is generally provided a few centimeters from the upper rim of the sink.[0004]With this embodiment, therefore, it is necessary to use under the bottom of the sink an underlying space which is usually larger than 120 mm.[0005]Moreover, the placement of the overflow requires providing a hole in the bowl for inserting the drain inlet, setting a maximum level in the bowl which is not variable in any manner.[0006]Another drawback further consists in that it is necessary to provide several elements, which cause difficulties...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The aim of the invention is to eliminate the drawbacks mentioned above by providing a compact drain assembly for sinks and the like which allows to reduce drastically the space required for the drain under the sink, thus contributing to a better utilization and optimization of the spaces in the household environment.

[0008]Within this aim, an object of the invention is further to achieve the overflow function without having to provide additional holes in the bowl except for the drain hole.

[0009]Another object of the present invention is to provide a drain assembly which, thanks to its particular constructive characteristics, is capable of giving the greatest assurances of reliability and safety in use.

[0010]Still another object of the present invention is to provide a compact drain assembly for sinks and the like which can be obtained easily starting from commonly commercially available elements and materials and is also competitive from a merely economical standpoint.

Problems solved by technology

Another drawback further consists in that it is necessary to provide several elements, which cause difficulties during installation.

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