A simple installation module applied to a table top installation

Abstract

The application discloses a simple installation module applied to installation of a table top, which comprises a fixing base capable of being fixed in a table top installation hole, at least one guide rod is connected to the lower portion of the fixing base, a connecting rod mechanism is arranged on the connecting rod mechanism and is capable of being matched with the guide rod, and a screw rod is matched and connected with the connecting rod mechanism. The application can realize quick installation of the table top product and has strong structural stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a simple installation module for countertop installation, suitable for faucet installation, such as in the installation of water purifier faucets. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most faucets are wall-mounted due to the limited space under the countertop, making installation inconvenient. The majority of faucets on the market are currently installed under the countertop, especially water purifier faucets and kitchen faucets. However, these installations have several drawbacks: 1. Poor visibility under the countertop, requiring installers to crawl under the countertop, increasing the difficulty of installation due to numerous steps. 2. Limited space under the countertop, with numerous pipes and wiring obstructing vision and workspace, hindering the use of tools like wrenches. 3. Inconvenient disassembly and assembly, with numerous pipes under the countertop requiring installers to bend over, which is time-consuming and laborious. While there are convenient installation structures available, these structures lack stability and are not particularly convenient to operate. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a simple installation module for countertop installation.

[0004] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A simple installation module for countertop mounting includes: a mounting base that can be fixed in a mounting hole in the countertop, with at least one guide rod connected below the mounting base; a linkage mechanism having a guide portion that can cooperate with the guide rod; and a screw that cooperates with the linkage mechanism.

[0006] In this embodiment of the invention, the linkage mechanism includes an upper connector and a lower connector connected to each other. The lower connector can move closer to or further away from the upper connector. The upper connector and the lower connector are connected by a linkage assembly, and a limit block is provided between the upper connector and the lower connector.

[0007] In this embodiment of the invention, the connecting rod assembly includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. The two sides of the upper connecting member are respectively hinged to one end of the first connecting rod, and the two sides of the lower connecting member are respectively hinged to one end of the second connecting rod. The other end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the other end of the second connecting rod. The upper connecting member is provided with a first through hole for the screw to pass through, and the lower connecting member is threadedly connected to the screw.

[0008] In this embodiment of the invention, the lower connector is provided with an inclined surface that cooperates with the second connecting rod so that the included angle between the two is not less than 90°.

[0009] In this embodiment of the invention, the lower connector is provided with a groove, and a nut that cooperates with the screw is provided in the groove.

[0010] In this embodiment of the invention, the inner wall of the groove is provided with protruding ribs that can cooperate with the outer peripheral wall of the nut.

[0011] In this embodiment of the invention, the lower connector is further provided with a second through hole for the screw to pass through, and the second through hole corresponds to and cooperates with the groove.

[0012] In this embodiment of the invention, a reset device is provided between the upper connector and the lower connector.

[0013] In this embodiment of the invention, the fixing base includes a body, the lower end of which is provided with a protruding ring that mates with a mounting hole, and the body above the protruding ring is provided with a flange that supports the platform. The middle part of the body is provided with a through hole, and a connecting ring that can be fixedly connected to the body is provided in the through hole. At least one guide rod is provided below the connecting ring, and the connecting ring is also provided with a third through hole for a screw to pass through, and the screw is mounted on the third through hole.

[0014] In this embodiment of the invention, the connecting ring is provided with a connecting piece that mates with the side wall of the body, the connecting piece is provided with a first connecting through hole, and the side wall of the body is provided with a second connecting through hole that mates with the first connecting through hole.

[0015] This invention provides a simple installation module for countertop mounting, offering the following advantages: 1. The linkage mechanism has an arc-shaped cross-section in the transverse direction, making it easier to insert into the mounting hole. The smaller the eccentricity, the less upward flipping force during locking. 2. The inclined surface on the lower connector ensures the linkage mechanism's rods can only expand outwards, not inwards, guaranteeing normal structural use. 3. The guide portion of the lower connector, designed to cooperate with the guide rod, acts as a limit, preventing the linkage mechanism from easily flipping during use (movement between the upper and lower connectors), ensuring structural stability. 4. The support column between the upper and lower connectors provides limit and support after the bolts are tightened, preventing over-tightening that could break the lower connector at the mounting nut. 5. Most components are injection-molded, achieving functionality while reducing overall cost. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1This is the three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0018] Figure 2 This is the three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0019] Figure 3 This is an explosion illustration of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 4 This is an explosion illustration of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage mechanism in this invention. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage mechanism in this invention. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage mechanism in this invention. Figure 3 .

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the linkage mechanism in this invention.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the second state of the linkage mechanism in this invention.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the first installation state of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the second installation state of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the third installation state of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0029] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the third installation state of the present invention. Figure 2 . Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] The term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the invention. In the description of the invention, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. Moreover, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be interchanged where appropriate so that the embodiments of the invention described herein can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0032] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a simple installation module for countertop mounting includes: a fixing base 10 that can be fixed in the mounting hole 110 of the countertop 100. In actual use, the fixing base can be directly connected to the faucet body, thus enabling quick installation of the faucet. At least one guide rod 11 is connected below the fixing base. To ensure better stability of the invention, two guide rods are provided, symmetrically arranged with respect to the axis of the screw described below (see the accompanying drawings for details); a linkage mechanism 20, which is provided with guide portions 21 that can cooperate with the guide rods. As mentioned above, a pair of guide portions are also provided. In a preferred embodiment, the guide portion can be a guide hole 21 (see the accompanying drawings for details). Figure 3 Meanwhile, the guide part can also be a U / V groove, which can ensure that the linkage mechanism will not flip when it changes its own state, thus improving its structural stability; a screw 30 is connected to the linkage mechanism. The screw mainly drives the linkage mechanism to change its own state, as shown in the attached drawings and the following description.

[0033] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the linkage mechanism includes an upper connecting member 22 and a lower connecting member 23 connected together. More specifically, a reset device 40 is provided between the upper and lower connecting members. This reset device can be a spring or other device. Referring to the accompanying drawings, in the embodiment shown, the reset device is a reset spring. Preferably, the reset spring is sleeved on the outer circumference of the screw. In a normal or unloaded state, the reset spring spreads the upper and lower connecting members apart, maintaining them in an extended state (i.e., the distance between them is at its maximum). The lower connecting member can move closer to or further away from the upper connecting member. In use, the upper... When the position of the connector no longer changes, and the screw continues to rotate, the lower connector moves towards the upper connector, at which point the reset device is compressed. The upper and lower connectors are connected by a linkage assembly, which can be composed of at least two connecting rods, as will be explained later. A limit block 24 is provided between the upper and lower connectors. This limit block can be located below the upper connector or above the lower connector. When the limit block contacts the upper and lower connectors respectively, that is, when the distance between the upper and lower connectors is the smallest, the fixing seat is fixedly installed on the table.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the linkage assembly includes a first link 25 and a second link 26. The two sides of the upper connector are hinged to one end of the first link, and the two sides of the lower connector are hinged to one end of the second link. The other end of the first link is hinged to the other end of the second link. Referring to the accompanying drawings, more specifically, one of the first or second links is Y-shaped. The drawing shows the second link as Y-shaped, with its opening located at the other end of the second link, which is hinged to the other end of the first link. Both the upper and lower connectors are arc-shaped. In use, a slot 27 is provided on both sides of the upper and lower connectors, and one end of the first and second links is hinged to it within the slot. Whether it is the two slots of the upper connector or the two slots of the lower connector, they form an included angle θ on the transverse plane. Preferably, this included angle θ is an obtuse angle. Referring to the accompanying drawings. Figure 7 The upper connector is provided with a first through hole 221 for the screw to pass through. In one embodiment, the screw cannot directly drive the upper connector to move. When the upper connector is blocked, the lower connector is threaded to the screw, and the lower connector will move relative to the upper connector under the action of the screw, so as to fix the fixing seat on the table.

[0035] To allow the connecting rod assembly to extend smoothly, the lower connector is provided with an inclined surface 231 that mates with the second connecting rod so that the included angle between the two is not less than 90°. See the attached drawings for details. Figure 8As shown in Figure 9, a protrusion is provided on the side wall of the slot of the lower connector to form the aforementioned inclined surface. In this way, when the upper connector and the lower connector are close together, the connecting rod assembly opens outward. In a preferred embodiment, the hinge point A on the same side of the upper connector and the lower connector is on the same vertical line, while the hinge point B of the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod is not on this line.

[0036] To better protect the lower connector, a groove 232 is provided on the lower connector, and a nut 50 that mates with the screw is placed in the groove. The inner wall of the groove has raised ribs 233 that mate with the outer wall of the nut. The ribs can hold the nut in the groove, and there is a gap between the outer wall of the nut and the inner wall of the groove, which facilitates the installation and removal of the nut. The lower connector also has a second through hole 234 for the screw to pass through. The second through hole mates with the groove. The diameter of both the second through hole and the first through hole can be larger than the outer diameter of the screw. That is to say, in use, the first and second through holes do not directly mate with the threads of the screw.

[0037] More specifically: the fixing base includes a body 12, the lower end of which is provided with a protruding ring 13 that mates with a mounting hole. The protruding ring mates with the peripheral wall of the mounting hole to ensure that the fixing base will not wobble axially. Preferably, the protruding ring can be an arc-shaped piece. A flange 14 that supports the table surface is provided on the body above the protruding ring. In this invention, the fixing base is mainly secured to the table surface by the protruding ring and the upper connecting piece. A through hole 15 is provided in the middle of the body for threading through the pipe fittings of the faucet, etc. A component that can be fixedly connected to the body is provided in the through hole. The connecting ring 16 has a hollowed-out center for connecting pipes such as faucets. At least one guide rod is located below the connecting ring; for better stability, two guide rods are used, preferably located only on the lower connector. The two guide rods are symmetrically arranged relative to the axis of the screw. The connecting ring also has a third through hole 161 for the screw to pass through. The screw rests on the third through hole, with its head contacting and engaging with the connecting ring on the periphery of the third through hole, preventing it from falling off. The connecting ring has a connecting piece 162 that mates with the side wall of the main body. The connecting piece has a first connecting through hole 163, and the side wall of the main body has a second connecting through hole 17 that mates with the first connecting through hole. The connecting ring and the main body are connected by connecting bolts, the first connecting through hole, and the second connecting through hole.

[0038] Specifically, this invention features: a fixed base that engages with a guide portion on the linkage mechanism via a guide rod, serving to guide and prevent the linkage mechanism from flipping; a limiting block between the lower and upper connecting parts, after tightening, provides limiting and support, preventing the bolt from over-tightening and causing breakage at the hinge of the linkage mechanism (in one embodiment, a short pin is used for connection at the hinge); the outward tilt design (sloping surface) of the lower connecting part ensures that the linkage assembly can only expand outwards and not inwards when locked. The linkage mechanism is horizontally arc-shaped, making it easier to insert into the mounting hole. The smaller eccentricity reduces the upward flipping force during locking. The reset device uses its own elasticity to open the linkage mechanism, facilitating insertion into the mounting hole; during disassembly and assembly, the linkage mechanism is unfolded, making it easy to remove the device from the mounting hole; the nut and groove use an interference fit, making nut replacement convenient, and compared to directly machining threads on the linkage mechanism, the threads are less prone to damage and provide a better pre-locking feel.

[0039] See the attached diagram in the instruction manual. Figures 10-13 The installation process of this invention is as follows: First, place the entire device into the mounting hole (it can be inserted at an angle for easy access), at which point the flange rests on the upper surface of the platform at the mounting hole; rotate the locking bolt, and the entire linkage mechanism moves upward until its upper end (that is, the upper end of the upper connector) touches the lower surface of the platform. Then, continue to rotate the bolt, causing the linkage assembly to open outward under force until the limiting blocks contact and engage with the upper and lower connectors respectively. At this point, the entire device is installed and fixed on the platform. Preferably, in this state, the first linkage and the upper connector are in a horizontal state, contacting and engaging with the lower surface of the platform. The reverse is the disassembly process of this invention.

[0040] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A simple installation module for countertop mounting, characterized in that, include: A mounting base that can be fixed in a mounting hole on a tabletop, with at least one guide rod connected below the mounting base; a linkage mechanism having a guide part that can cooperate with the guide rod; and a screw that cooperates with the linkage mechanism. The linkage mechanism includes an upper connector and a lower connector connected to each other. The lower connector can move closer to or further away from the upper connector. The upper connector and the lower connector are connected by a linkage assembly. A limit block is provided between the upper connector and the lower connector. The connecting rod assembly includes a first connecting rod and a second connecting rod. The two sides of the upper connecting member are respectively hinged to one end of the first connecting rod, and the two sides of the lower connecting member are respectively hinged to one end of the second connecting rod. The other end of the first connecting rod is hinged to the other end of the second connecting rod. The upper connecting member is provided with a first through hole for the screw to pass through, and the lower connecting member is threadedly connected to the screw. The lower connector is provided with an inclined surface that cooperates with the second connecting rod so that the included angle between the two is not less than 90°; The upper connector and the lower connector are arc-shaped.

2. The simplified installation module for countertop mounting according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower connector is provided with a groove, and a nut that mates with the screw is provided in the groove.

3. The simplified installation module for countertop installation according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the groove is provided with raised ribs that can cooperate with the outer peripheral wall of the nut.

4. A simplified installation module for countertop mounting according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lower connector is also provided with a second through hole for the screw to pass through, and the second through hole corresponds to and cooperates with the groove.

5. A simplified installation module for countertop mounting according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, A reset device is provided between the upper connector and the lower connector.

6. A simplified installation module for countertop mounting according to claim 5, characterized in that, The fixing base includes a body, the lower end of which is provided with a protruding ring that mates with a mounting hole. Above the protruding ring, the body is provided with a flange that supports the platform. The middle part of the body is provided with a through hole, and a connecting ring that can be fixedly connected to the body is provided in the through hole. At least one guide rod is provided below the connecting ring. The connecting ring is also provided with a third through hole for a screw to pass through, and the screw is mounted on the third through hole.

7. A simplified installation module for countertop mounting according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connecting ring is provided with a connecting piece that mates with the side wall of the main body. The connecting piece is provided with a first connecting through hole, and the side wall of the main body is provided with a second connecting through hole that mates with the first connecting through hole.

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