Sink mounting assembly and sink structure

Abstract

The application discloses a sink mounting assembly and a sink structure. The sink mounting assembly comprises a locking seat and a locking belt assembly. The locking seat is provided with a locking structure. The locking belt assembly comprises a locking belt and an abutting block. The middle part of the locking belt is arranged around the locking seat. The two ends of the locking belt correspond to a first end and a second end. The abutting block is arranged at the first end. The locking belt can move around the locking seat in the length direction, so that when the second end is subjected to a pulling force, the first end and the abutting block are pulled to move in the direction close to the locking seat. When the locking belt moves to different positions, the locking belt can be locked and positioned by the locking structure. By preassembling the locking seat and the locking belt assembly on the fastening sheet of the sink, after the sink is mounted on the cabinet table, only the second end of the locking belt needs to be pulled to drive the abutting block to abut upward to the cabinet table, so that the fastening position of the sink mounted on the table is completed, and the operation is simple and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sink installation accessories, and particularly to sink installation components and sink structures. Background Technology

[0002] Kitchen sinks can be installed in three ways: above-counter, mid-counter, and under-counter, with above-counter installation being more popular in the market. Currently, above-counter installations use a hook accessory to connect to the sink fastener, thus fixing the sink to the countertop by pushing it upwards. In this fastening method, the hook needs to be installed inside the cabinet, which is generally a small space, making the operation difficult, time-consuming, and laborious. In addition, the structure of this hook usually requires the use of bolts to tighten the knob, which means that a screwdriver is needed to repeatedly twist until it is tightened during the installation process, making the operation time-consuming and laborious. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main objective of this invention is to propose a sink installation assembly and sink structure, aiming to solve the problem that the installation of existing platform sinks requires the use of bolts to tighten the hook structure, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the water tank mounting assembly proposed in this invention includes:

[0005] A locking base, on which a locking structure is provided; and,

[0006] A locking strap assembly includes a locking strap and a stop block. The middle portion of the locking strap is wound around the locking seat, and its two ends are respectively designated as a first end and a second end. The stop block is disposed at the first end. The locking strap is movable around the locking seat in its length direction, so that when the second end is subjected to tension, it pulls the first end and the stop block together toward the locking seat. The locking strap can be locked and limited by the locking structure when it moves to multiple different positions.

[0007] Optionally, the locking structure includes a limiting part and a latching part opposite to the limiting part, wherein the limiting part and the latching part limit the limiting groove;

[0008] The locking strap passes through the limiting groove and is locked by the locking part.

[0009] Optionally, the locking strap has a plurality of buckle grooves distributed along its length.

[0010] The locking part is elastically telescopic.

[0011] Optionally, the locking part includes a locking arm with one end connected to the locking seat and the other end extending toward the second end of the locking strap, and a locking protrusion provided on the locking arm;

[0012] The protrusion engages with the groove.

[0013] Optionally, the free end of the clamping arm extends into an operating section for the user to operate the clamping arm.

[0014] Optionally, the locking seat has a barb portion and a clamping portion disposed opposite to each other. The barb portion is used to engage with the mounting hole of the water tank fastening plate, and the clamping portion is used to abut against the bottom of the water tank fastening plate.

[0015] Optionally, the locking seat has a groove with an opening facing the barb portion, the groove being used for the water tank fastening plate to fit and extend into;

[0016] The bottom wall of the slot includes the abutting portion.

[0017] Optionally, the locking strap assembly further includes a storage plate disposed on the abutment block, the storage plate having a storage hole extending toward the second end of the locking strap, wherein the second end of the locking strap can pass through the storage hole.

[0018] Optionally, the abutting block is used to abut upwards;

[0019] A cavity extending in the vertical direction is formed on the abutment block.

[0020] To achieve the above objectives, the water tank structure proposed in this invention includes a water tank and the aforementioned water tank mounting assembly. The water tank has a water tank fastening plate, and the locking seat of the water tank mounting assembly is disposed on the water tank fastening plate.

[0021] The water tank mounting assembly includes:

[0022] A locking base, on which a locking structure is provided; and,

[0023] A locking strap assembly includes a locking strap and a stop block. The middle portion of the locking strap is wound around the locking seat, and its two ends are respectively designated as a first end and a second end. The stop block is disposed at the first end. The locking strap is movable around the locking seat in its length direction, so that when the second end is subjected to tension, it pulls the first end and the stop block together toward the locking seat. The locking strap can be locked and limited by the locking structure when it moves to multiple different positions.

[0024] In the technical solution provided by this invention, the locking seat is provided with a locking structure. Before the sink is installed, the locking seat can be pre-installed on the sink fastening plate. After the sink is installed on the countertop, since the second end of the locking strap passes around the locking seat, only external force is needed to pull the second end of the locking strap, which will drive the abutment block to move towards the locking seat through the first end of the locking strap until the abutment block touches the countertop. At the same time, since the locking strap can be locked and limited by the locking structure when it moves to multiple different positions, after the locking strap is locked, only the external force needs to be released to complete the locking of the locking strap, which is to say, the fastening installation of the sink is completed. This installation method only requires reaching into the cabinet to pull the second end of the locking strap, which is extremely convenient to operate. At the same time, it is not limited by the small space of the cabinet, and does not require the use of a screwdriver for tedious screw-tightening operations. Compared with the traditional installation method, it is more convenient and labor-saving. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water tank structure provided by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank and water tank mounting components;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the diagram;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the water tank and its mounting components.

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified structural diagram of part B in the diagram.

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[0034] The realization of the objective, functional features and advantages of the present invention will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0035] 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 a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indication, the directional indication is only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0037] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this invention involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. If the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0038] Kitchen sinks can be installed in three ways: top-mount, mid-mount, and undermount, with top-mount installation being more popular in the market. Currently, top-mount installations use a hook to fix the sink to the countertop. In this method, the hook needs to be installed inside the cabinet, which is usually quite small, making the operation difficult, time-consuming, and labor-intensive. In addition, the structure of this hook usually requires the use of bolts to tighten the knob, which means that a screwdriver is needed to repeatedly twist until it is tightened during the installation process, making the operation time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0039] In view of this, the present invention proposes a sink installation component and sink structure, aiming to solve the problem that the installation of existing countertop sinks requires a bolt-tightening structure to lock the hook structure, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Figures 1 to 5 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the water tank structure provided by the present invention.

[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 5The sink mounting assembly 100 includes a locking base 1 and a locking band assembly 2. The locking base 1 is provided with a locking structure 11. The locking band assembly 2 includes a locking band 21 and a stop block 22. The middle part of the locking band 21 is wrapped around the locking base 1, and its two ends are respectively a first end and a second end. The stop block 22 is provided at the first end. The locking band 21 can move around the locking base 1 in its length direction, so that when the second end is subjected to tension, the first end and the stop block 22 are pulled together to move towards the locking base 1. The locking band 21 can be locked and limited by the locking structure 11 when it moves to multiple different positions.

[0041] In the technical solution provided by this invention, the locking seat 1 is provided with a locking structure 11. Before the sink is installed, the locking seat 1 can be pre-installed on the sink fastening piece 210. After the sink is installed on the countertop 2000, since the second end of the locking strap 21 passes around the locking seat 1, only external force is needed to pull the second end of the locking strap 21, which will drive the abutment block 22 to move closer to the locking seat 1 through the first end of the locking strap 21 until the abutment block 22 abuts against the countertop 2000. Because the locking strap 21 can be locked and limited by the locking structure 11 when it moves to multiple different positions, after the locking strap 21 is locked, the locking of the locking strap 21 can be completed by simply releasing the external force, which is to say, the fastening installation of the sink is completed. This installation method only requires reaching into the cabinet and pulling the second end of the locking strap 21, which is extremely convenient. At the same time, it is not limited by the small space of the cabinet, and there is no need to use a screwdriver to perform the tedious operation of tightening bolts. Compared with the traditional installation method, it is more convenient and labor-saving.

[0042] The locking strap 21 and the locking structure 11 can remain in contact until the abutment block 22 is pressed against the cabinet countertop 2000 to complete the locking. Alternatively, the second end of the locking strap 21 can be pulled to press the abutment block 22 against the cabinet countertop 2000 before locking with the locking structure 11. However, for ease of installation, please refer to [the relevant documentation]. Figure 5In this embodiment, the locking structure 11 includes a limiting part 111 and a latching part 112 opposite to the limiting part 111. The limiting part 111 and the latching part 112 limit a limiting groove. The locking strap 21 passes through the limiting groove and is locked by the latching part 112. The limiting groove is defined by the latching part 112 and the limiting part 111, which facilitates the insertion of the locking strap 21. Therefore, the locking strap 21 can be inserted through the limiting groove during pre-assembly, so that the locking strap 21 always keeps in contact with the latching part 112, thereby limiting the position of the locking strap 21. During installation, the second end of the locking strap 21 can be pulled into place to lock immediately without the need for manual alignment and tightening, further simplifying the installation process.

[0043] There are many ways to lock and limit the locking strap 21 when it moves to multiple different positions. This can be achieved using a stainless steel cable tie, a beaded cable tie, or even a strong magnetic adsorption structure. Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking strap 21 has multiple grooves 211 distributed along its length; the locking part 112 is elastically telescopic. The locking strap 21 is locked by engaging the locking part 112 with the grooves 211. Simultaneously, due to the elasticity of the locking part 112, the locking strap 21 can press the locking part 112 forward and pass through the limiting groove, while in the reverse direction, it can be promptly locked by the rebounding locking part 112.

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the locking part 112 includes a locking arm 1121 with one end connected to the locking seat 1 and the other end extending towards the second end of the locking strap 21, and a locking protrusion 1122 provided on the locking arm 1121; the locking protrusion 1122 engages with the locking groove 211. Since the locking protrusion 1122 is provided on the locking arm 1121, and one end of the locking arm 1121 is connected to the locking seat 1, the locking protrusion 1122 can move away from or closer to the locking groove 211 as the locking arm 1121 deforms, thereby realizing the locking and unlocking of the locking strap 21 and the locking part 112.

[0045] When the sink needs to be disassembled, the latch 1122 needs to be disengaged from the locking groove 211. To provide a more stable locking force, the latch arm 1121 is typically made of a relatively hard material. For ease of disassembly, please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5In this embodiment, the free end of the locking arm 1121 extends into an operating part 1123, allowing the user to operate the locking arm 1121. The extended operating part 1123 enables the user to operate it, increasing the lever arm required to deform the locking arm 1121 and reducing the force required for operation, making it more user-friendly. Furthermore, the user can use a screwdriver or other long, thin object to insert between the operating part 1123 and the locking strap 21 to push the locking protrusion 1122 out of the latch groove 211, thereby unlocking the locking strap 21.

[0046] It should be noted that there are many ways to pre-install the locking seat 1 onto the sink fastening plate 210. It can be installed using bolts or a locking mechanism. Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking seat 1 has a barb portion 12 and a clamping portion 13 arranged opposite to each other. The barb portion 12 is used to engage with the mounting hole of the sink fastening plate 210, and the clamping portion 13 is used to abut against the bottom of the sink fastening plate 210. It is understood that the sink fastening plate 210 is a necessary component for mounting a sink on a platform. The sink fastening plate 210 also has mounting holes. In this embodiment, the barb portion 12 is engaged with the mounting hole of the sink fastening plate 210, so that the clamping portion 13 can abut against the bottom of the sink fastening plate 210, thereby allowing the locking seat 1 to be detachably and securely fastened onto the sink fastening plate 210.

[0047] The abutment 13 has various structural forms, and its main function is to cooperate with the barb 12 to fasten the locking seat 1 onto the water tank fastening piece 210. Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking seat 1 has a slot with an opening facing the barb 12, which is used for the water tank fastening piece 210 to fit into; the bottom wall of the slot includes the abutment 13. By fastening and fitting the locking seat 1 to the water tank through the slot, the locking seat 1 can not only be fastened in the vertical direction, but also move in other directions, ensuring the stable installation of the locking seat 1.

[0048] Because the thickness of the countertop 2000 varies depending on the usage scenario, the distance between the sink fastening piece 210 and the bottom of the countertop 2000 may change after the sink is installed on the countertop 2000. Therefore, the locking strap 21 is usually quite long to ensure that the abutment block 22 has sufficient vertical travel to accommodate countertops 2000 of different thicknesses. However, a long locking strap 21 will have a long extension after locking, which is not only unsightly but also affects the cabinet space. Generally, it can be shortened, but this reduces the possibility of reusing the locking strap 21. Therefore, in this embodiment, the locking strap assembly 2 also includes a storage plate 23 disposed on the abutment block 22. The storage plate 23 has a storage hole 231 that passes through the second end of the locking strap 21, wherein the second end of the locking strap 21 can pass through the storage hole 231. The storage plate 23 and the storage hole 231 allow the second end of the lock strap 21 to pass through the storage hole 231 and be stored upwards, without obstructing the cabinet space or needing to be cut, thus enabling the lock strap 21 to be reused.

[0049] In a typical kitchen environment, sinks often need to hold both hot and cold water. With significant temperature variations, the shrinkage and deformation of the abutment block 22 could lead to structural loosening. Therefore, in this embodiment, the abutment block 22 is used to push upwards; a cavity 223 extending vertically is formed on the abutment block 22. The cavity 223 reduces the overall deformation of the abutment block 22, greatly reducing the possibility of structural loosening. Simultaneously, because the cavity 223 extends vertically, it also maximizes the preservation of the structural strength of the abutment block 22, minimizing deformation caused by compression.

[0050] Since the pulling force of the abutment comes from the locking strap 21, and the locking strap 21 needs to go around the locking seat 1 to change the direction of the force, the locking strap 21 and the abutment block 22 are usually inclined. The upward component of the inclined pulling force presses the abutment block 22 against the cabinet countertop 2000. This requires consideration of the angle between the locking strap 21 and the abutment block 22, because if the angle is too large, the upward component of the inclined pulling force will be too small, while the horizontal pulling force will be too large, thus causing the abutment block 22 to not stably abut against the cabinet countertop 2000. In view of this, in this embodiment, the abutment block 22 includes an abutment top 221 and a connecting end 222. The abutment top 221 is higher than the connecting end 222, and the first end of the locking strap 21 is located at the connecting end 222. By setting the abutment 221 higher than the connection end 222, the angle between the locking strap 21 and the abutment 221 can be increased or decreased, resulting in a larger upward component of the tilting pull of the locking strap 21, thus ensuring that the abutment is firmly and tightly pressed against the cabinet countertop 2000.

[0051] Furthermore, to achieve the above objectives, the present invention also provides a sink structure 1000, which includes a sink 200 and a sink mounting assembly 100 as described in the above technical solution. The sink 200 has a sink fastening plate 210, and the locking seat 1 of the sink mounting assembly 100 is disposed on the sink fastening plate 210. It should be noted that the detailed structure of the sink mounting assembly 100 of the sink structure 100 can be referred to the embodiments of the sink mounting assembly 100 described above, and will not be repeated here. Since the sink mounting assembly 100 described above is used in the sink mounting assembly 100 of the present invention, the embodiments of the sink mounting assembly 100 of the present invention include all the technical solutions of all embodiments of the sink mounting assembly 100 described above, and the achieved technical effects are also completely the same, and will not be repeated here.

[0052] Specifically, the installation method based on the water tank structure 1000 includes the following steps:

[0053] The second end of the locking strap 21 is inserted into the mounting hole of the water tank fastening piece 210;

[0054] The second end of the locking strap 21 is inserted into the limiting groove on the locking seat 1, and the locking seat 1 is pushed along the length direction of the locking strap 21 until the barb portion 12 on the locking seat 1 is engaged into the mounting hole of the water tank fastening piece 210.

[0055] Install the sink 200 onto the cabinet countertop 2000 so that the second end of the locking strap 21 and the abutment block 22 extend into the bottom of the cabinet countertop 2000;

[0056] An external force pulls the second end of the locking strap 21 until the abutment block 22 touches the cabinet countertop 2000 upwards.

[0057] As can be seen from the above installation process, before installing the water tank 200, the locking strap 21 is first passed through the mounting hole of the water tank fixing piece, and then the second end of the locking strap 21 is passed through the limiting groove on the locking seat 1. The locking seat 1 is then pushed along the length direction of the locking strap 21 until the locking seat 1 is fastened to the water tank fastening piece 210. This can avoid the problem that it is difficult to pass the locking strap 21 through the limiting groove when the locking seat 1 is installed first and the locking strap assembly 2 is installed after the water tank 200 is installed because the water tank fastening piece 210 is close to the side wall of the water tank 200.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made under the concept of the present invention using the description and drawings of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sink mounting assembly, characterized in that, include: A locking base, on which a locking structure is provided; and, A locking strap assembly includes a locking strap and a stop block. The middle portion of the locking strap is wound around the locking base, and its two ends are respectively designated as a first end and a second end. The stop block is disposed at the first end. The locking strap is movable around the locking base in its length direction, so that when the second end is subjected to tension, the first end and the stop block are pulled together to move towards the locking base. The locking strap can be locked and limited by the locking structure when it moves to multiple different positions. The locking seat has a barb portion and a clamping portion arranged opposite to each other. The barb portion is used to engage with the mounting hole of the water tank fastening plate, and the clamping portion is used to abut against the bottom of the water tank fastening plate. The locking base has a slot with an opening facing the barb portion, and the slot is used for the water tank fastening piece to fit and extend into. The bottom wall of the slot includes the abutting portion; The middle part of the locking strap is wrapped around the barb portion of the locking seat and is used to pass through the mounting hole of the water tank fastening plate.

2. The water tank mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking structure includes a limiting part and a latching part opposite to the limiting part, wherein the limiting part and the latching part limit the limiting groove; The locking strap passes through the limiting groove and is locked by the locking part.

3. The sink mounting assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The locking strap has multiple buckle grooves distributed along its length. The locking part is elastically telescopic.

4. The sink mounting assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The locking part includes a locking arm with one end connected to the locking seat and the other end extending toward the second end of the locking strap, and a locking protrusion provided on the locking arm; The protrusion engages with the groove.

5. The sink mounting assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The free end of the clamping arm extends into an operating section, allowing the user to operate the clamping arm.

6. The water tank mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking strap assembly also includes a storage plate disposed on the abutment block, the storage plate having a storage hole extending toward the second end of the locking strap, wherein the second end of the locking strap can pass through the storage hole.

7. The water tank mounting assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The abutting block is used to push upwards; A cavity extending in the vertical direction is formed on the abutment block.

8. A water tank structure, characterized in that, The device includes a water tank and a water tank mounting assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the water tank has a water tank fastening plate and the locking seat of the water tank mounting assembly is disposed on the water tank fastening plate.

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