Mounting structure and mounting method of table-board faucet

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of faucet mounting, in particular to a mounting structure and a mounting method of a tabletop faucet. During mounting, a fixing seat is arranged on a mounting hole of a tabletop, a nut is placed in a limiting structure, and an operating part moves upwards from the lower part of the tabletop to penetrate through the fixing seat; when the nut abuts against the bottom of the fixing base, the nut is driven to be in threaded connection with the fixing base by rotating the operation portion, the nut and the fixing base are made to be pressed on the table top, then the operation portion and the supporting portion retreat from the position below the table top, or the operation portion and the supporting portion are left on the table top. The water faucet can be installed on the table top by installing the water faucet on the fixing base, a user does not need to stretch the body below the table top, installation is fast and convenient, the installation efficiency can be improved, the user can install the water faucet by himself / herself, professional installation workers are not needed, and the labor cost is greatly saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of faucet installation, in particular to an installation structure and an installation method of a countertop faucet. Background Art

[0002] During the installation of the countertop faucet, the faucet is generally connected to the faucet through a fixing piece, and the faucet is fixed to the countertop through the fixing piece.

[0003] For example, the patent with publication number CN217352726U discloses a countertop faucet mounting structure and a faucet fixing part, which are used to install the faucet on the countertop, wherein at least one through hole is arranged on the countertop, including a faucet, provided with a mounting portion and a first gasket, wherein the outer diameter of the first gasket is larger than the aperture of the through hole, the mounting portion is located below the first gasket, and the mounting portion enters the through hole from above the countertop until the first gasket abuts against the surface of the countertop; a fixing part, including a connecting sleeve and a nut, wherein the connecting sleeve is threadedly connected to the mounting portion, the nut is located at one end of the connecting sleeve, the outer diameter of the nut is larger than the aperture of the through hole, the fixing part is connected to the mounting portion from below the countertop, and the fixing part can realize bidirectional connection according to the thickness of the countertop.

[0004] The problem with the above technology is that during installation, the user needs to first insert the installation part into the through hole from the top of the table, and then connect the fixing part to the installation part from the bottom of the table. During actual installation, the user needs to put his hand or body under the installation table to operate in order to complete the installation. For some installation tables with small spaces, it is difficult for the user to reach under the installation table, and it is difficult for the user to align the installation part and the fixing part, so the installation operation is inconvenient.

[0005] Therefore, a mounting structure and method of a countertop faucet are proposed to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a countertop faucet installation structure and installation method, which can improve the installation efficiency of the countertop faucet and save labor.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the problem is: a mounting structure for a countertop faucet, including a fixing seat and a nut threadedly connected to the fixing seat, the fixing seat is used to connect the faucet, and also includes a supporting part and an operating part, the lower part of the operating part is connected to the supporting part, the upper part of the supporting part is provided with a limiting structure, the nut is embedded in the limiting structure, and the upper part of the operating part passes through the limiting structure and extends above the supporting part.

[0008] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, it also includes a handle, which is movably arranged on the upper part of the operating part.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, it also includes a traction device, which is movably arranged on the upper part of the operating part.

[0010] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a slot is provided at the bottom of the support portion, and an inserting portion is provided at the bottom of the operating portion, and the inserting portion is inserted into the slot.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the plug-in portion and the slot are riveted, pinned, welded, crimped, bent or injection molded into one piece.

[0012] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the limiting structure is in a groove shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the limiting structure is adapted to the outer shape of the nut.

[0013] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a plurality of limiting openings are arranged on the limiting structure, and a plurality of protrusions are arranged around the outer peripheral wall of the nut, and the protrusions are clamped in the limiting openings.

[0014] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, S1. The lower part of the fixed seat is passed through the mounting hole of the table top, the nut is placed in the limiting structure, the operating part and the supporting part are placed under the table top, the traction device is passed through the bottom of the fixed seat and extended to the top of the fixed seat, and the operating part and the supporting part are moved upward by pulling the traction device upward, so that the nut is close to the fixed seat; S2. When the nut abuts against the bottom of the fixed seat, the handle is connected to the operating part, and the operating part drives the supporting part to rotate by rotating the handle, so that the nut is screwed to the fixed seat and the nut and the fixed seat are pressed against the installation table top; S3. The handle is detached from the operating part, the traction device, the operating part and the supporting part are withdrawn from under the table top, the limiting structure is detached from the nut, the faucet is fixedly connected to the fixed seat, and the faucet can be installed on the table top.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: during installation, the fixing seat is set on the mounting hole of the countertop, the nut is placed in the limiting structure, the operating part is moved upward from the bottom of the countertop so that the operating part passes through the fixing seat, and the supporting part moves upward with the operating part to drive the nut close to the fixing seat. When the nut abuts against the bottom of the fixing seat, the nut is screwed to the fixing seat by rotating the operating part, so that the nut and the fixing seat are pressed tightly against the countertop. Subsequently, the operating part and the supporting part are withdrawn from under the countertop, or the operating part and the supporting part are left on the countertop, and the faucet is installed on the fixing seat. Then, the faucet can be installed on the countertop without the user having to lean under the countertop. The installation is quick and convenient, which can improve the installation efficiency. Moreover, the user can install it by himself without the need for a professional installation master, which greatly saves labor costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be further explained below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional diagram of the installation structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 An exploded view of the installation structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a structural diagram of the support part and the operating part of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the support portion and the operating portion of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 It is an installation cross-sectional view of the installation structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the installation of the faucet and the installation structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the support part and the nut in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of the support portion and the nut in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Fig. 9 This is a structural diagram of a support portion and a nut in Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0026] Fig.10 It is a cross-sectional view of the support portion and the nut in the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Fig.11 It is a structural diagram of the support part and the nut in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Fig.12 is a cross-sectional view of the support portion and the nut in the fourth embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Fig.13 It is a structural diagram of the support part and the nut in the fifth embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Fig.14 is a cross-sectional view of the support portion and the nut in the fifth embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Fig.15 This is a structural diagram of a support portion and a nut in Embodiment 6 of the present invention;

[0032] Fig.16 is a cross-sectional view of a support portion and a nut in Embodiment 6 of the present invention;

[0033] Fig.17 This is a structural diagram of a support portion and a nut in Embodiment 7 of the present invention;

[0034] Fig.18 is a cross-sectional view of a support portion and a nut in Embodiment 7 of the present invention;

[0035] Fig.19 This is a structural diagram of a support portion and a nut in Embodiment 8 of the present invention;

[0036] Fig. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a support portion and a nut in Embodiment 8 of the present invention;

[0037] Fig.21 It is a structural diagram of the support part and the nut in the ninth embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Fig. 22 It is a cross-sectional view of the support portion and the nut in the ninth embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] In the figure: 1-fixed seat, 2-nut, 21-protrusion, 22-installation cavity, 23-block, 24-limiting column, 25-second boss, 26-installation hole, 27-limiting groove, 3-faucet, 4-support part, 41-limiting structure, 42-slot, 43-limiting mouth, 44-slot, 45-annular limiting protrusion, 46-limiting hole, 47-first boss, 48-installation column, 49-limiting protrusion, 5-operating part, 51-first through hole, 52-second through hole, 53-plug-in part, 6-handle, 7-traction device, 8-table top. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present invention. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the accompanying drawings is to supplement the description of the text part of the specification with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present invention, but it cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0041] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientations, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., and orientations or positional relationships indicated are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "more" is more than two, "greater than", "less than", "exceed" etc. are understood as not including the number itself, and "above", "below", "within" etc. are understood as including the number itself. If there is a description of the first and the second, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and it cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, the terms such as "set", "install", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention in combination with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0043] Reference Figures 1 to 6 , a mounting structure for a countertop faucet, comprising a fixing seat 1 and a nut 2 threadedly connected to the fixing seat 1, the fixing seat 1 being used to connect a faucet 3, characterized in that: it also comprises a support portion 4 and an operating portion 5, the lower portion of the operating portion 5 is inserted into the support portion 4 and fixedly connected to the support portion 4, a limiting structure 41 is arranged on the upper portion of the support portion 4, the nut 2 is embedded in the limiting structure 41, and the support portion 4 is tubular;

[0044] During installation, the fixing seat 1 is set on the mounting hole of the countertop 8, and the operating part 5 is moved upward from the bottom of the countertop 8 so that the operating part 5 passes through the fixing seat 1. The supporting part 4 moves upward with the operating part 5, thereby driving the nut 2 to approach the fixing seat 1. When the nut 2 abuts against the bottom of the fixing seat 1, the nut 2 is screwed to the fixing seat 1 by rotating the operating part 5, so that the nut 2 and the fixing seat 1 are pressed tightly against the countertop 8. Then, the operating part 5 and the supporting part 4 are withdrawn from under the countertop 8, or the operating part 5 and the supporting part 4 are left on the countertop, and the faucet 3 is installed on the fixing seat 1. Then, the faucet 3 can be installed on the countertop 8. This installation structure does not require the user to lean under the countertop 8. The installation is quick and convenient, which can improve the installation efficiency. Moreover, the user can install it by himself without the need for a professional installation master, which greatly saves labor costs.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, in order to facilitate the rotation of the operating portion 5, a handle 6 is further included. The handle 6 is movably disposed on the upper portion of the operating portion 5. The operating portion 5 can be driven to rotate by rotating the handle 6.

[0046] The upper portion of the operating portion 5 is provided with a first through hole 51 , and the handle 6 is movably inserted into the first through hole 51 , or the upper portion of the operating portion 5 and the handle 6 are provided with grooves that can be engaged with each other.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, in order to facilitate the upward and downward movement of the operating portion 5, a traction device 7 is further included. The traction device 7 is movably disposed on the upper portion of the operating portion 5. The operating portion 5 can be driven to move by pulling the traction device 7 up and down.

[0048] The traction device 7 is a rope, a second through hole 52 is provided on the upper portion of the operating portion 5, and the end of the traction device 7 is passed through the second through hole 52, or an annular groove is provided on the upper portion of the operating portion 5, and the end of the traction device 7 is wound in the annular groove.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment, in order to conveniently fix the operating portion 5 on the supporting portion 4 , a slot 42 is provided at the bottom of the supporting portion 4 , and an inserting portion 53 is provided at the bottom of the operating portion 5 , and the inserting portion 53 is inserted into the slot 42 .

[0050] In a preferred embodiment, the plug-in portion 53 and the slot 42 are riveted, pinned, welded, crimped, bent or injection molded into one piece.

[0051] In Example 1, as referenced Figure 2 and 3 , the limiting structure 41 is groove-shaped, and the cross-sectional shape of the limiting structure 41 is adapted to the shape of the nut 2;

[0052] A plurality of limiting openings 43 are provided on the limiting structure 41, and a plurality of protrusions 21 are provided around the outer peripheral wall of the nut 2. The protrusions 21 are clamped in the limiting openings 43. The limiting openings 43 and the protrusions 21 can better fix the nut 2 and prevent the nut 2 from detaching from the limiting structure 41 during rotation.

[0053] In Example 2, as reference Figure 7 and 8 The limiting structure 41 is a plurality of card slots 44 arranged around the top of the support portion 4. A mounting cavity 22 is extended downward from the bottom of the nut 2. A plurality of card blocks 23 adapted to the card slots 44 are arranged around the inner wall of the mounting cavity 22. During installation, the mounting cavity 22 is covered on the top of the support portion 4, and the card blocks 23 are engaged with the card slots 44.

[0054] In Example 3, as reference Fig. 9 and 10 The limiting structure 41 is an annular limiting protrusion 45 arranged on the top of the support part 4, and an installation cavity 22 extends downward from the bottom of the nut 2. The cross-sectional shape of the installation cavity 22 is adapted to the shape of the annular limiting protrusion 45. During installation, the installation cavity 22 covers the annular limiting protrusion 45.

[0055] In Example 4, as reference Fig.11 and 12 The limiting structure 41 is a plurality of limiting holes 46 arranged around the top edge of the support portion 4. An installation cavity 22 extends downward from the bottom of the nut 2. A plurality of limiting columns 24 are arranged in the installation cavity 22. During installation, the installation cavity 22 is covered on the top of the support portion 4, and the limiting columns 24 are inserted into the limiting holes 46.

[0056] In Example 5, as reference Fig.13 and 14The limiting structure 41 is a first boss 47 extending outward around the top edge of the support portion 4, and a plurality of mounting columns 48 are arranged on the top of the first boss 47. A second boss 25 extends outward from the top edge of the nut 2, and a plurality of mounting holes 26 are arranged on the second boss 25. During installation, the second boss 25 is overlapped on the top of the first boss 47, the mounting columns 48 are inserted into the mounting holes 26, and the nut 2 is embedded in the inner side of the support portion 4.

[0057] In Example 6, as reference Fig.15 and 16 The limiting structure 41 is a first boss 47 extending outward around the top edge of the support portion 4, and a plurality of limiting holes 46 are provided on the first boss 47. A second boss 25 extends outward from the top edge of the nut 2, and a plurality of limiting columns 24 are provided at the bottom of the second boss 25. During installation, the second boss 25 is overlapped on the top of the first boss 47, the limiting columns 24 are inserted into the limiting holes 46, and the nut 2 is embedded in the inner side of the support portion 4.

[0058] In Example 7, as reference Fig.17 and 18 The limiting structure 41 is a plurality of limiting protrusions 49 arranged around the top edge of the support portion 4, and a plurality of limiting grooves 27 are arranged on the bottom edge of the nut 2. During installation, the bottom edge of the nut 2 overlaps the top edge of the support portion 4, and the limiting protrusions 49 are inserted into the limiting grooves 27.

[0059] In Example 8, as reference Fig.19 and 20 The limiting structure 41 is a plurality of slots 44 arranged around the top edge of the support portion 4, and a plurality of blocks 23 are arranged on the bottom edge of the nut 2. During installation, the bottom edge of the nut 2 overlaps the top edge of the support portion 4, and the blocks 23 are engaged in the slots 44.

[0060] In Example 9, as referenced Fig.21 and 22 The limiting structure 41 is a plurality of limiting holes 46 arranged around the top edge of the support portion 4, and a plurality of limiting columns 24 are arranged on the bottom edge of the nut 2. During installation, the bottom edge of the nut 2 overlaps the top edge of the support portion 4, and the limiting columns 24 are inserted into the limiting holes 46.

[0061] Installation steps:

[0062] S1. First, the lower part of the fixing seat 1 is inserted into the mounting hole of the table 8, the nut 2 is placed in the limiting structure 41, the operating part 5 and the supporting part 4 are placed under the table 8, the traction device 7 is passed through the bottom of the fixing seat 1 and extends to the top of the fixing seat 1, and the traction device 7 is pulled upward to move the operating part 5 and the supporting part 4 upward, so that the nut 2 is close to the fixing seat 1;

[0063] S2. When the nut 2 abuts against the bottom of the fixing seat 1, the handle 6 is connected to the operating part 5, and the operating part 5 drives the supporting part 4 to rotate by rotating the handle 6, so that the nut 2 is screwed to the fixing seat 1 and the nut 2 and the fixing seat 1 are pressed tightly against the mounting table 8;

[0064] S3, disengage the handle 6 from the operating part 5, withdraw the traction device 7, the operating part 5 and the supporting part 4 from under the table top 8, disengage the limiting structure 41 from the nut 2, and fix the faucet 3 to the fixing seat 1, so that the faucet 3 can be installed on the table top 8.

[0065] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made using the contents of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting structure for a countertop faucet, comprising a fixing seat (1) and a nut (2) threadedly connected to the fixing seat (1), wherein the fixing seat (1) is used to connect a faucet (3), and is characterized in that: It also comprises a support portion (4) and an operating portion (5), wherein the lower portion of the operating portion (5) is connected to the support portion (4), the upper portion of the support portion (4) is provided with a limiting structure (41), the nut (2) is embedded in the limiting structure (41), and the upper portion of the operating portion (5) passes through the limiting structure (41) and then extends to the upper portion of the support portion (4).

2. The installation structure of a countertop faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a handle (6), wherein the handle (6) is movably arranged on the upper part of the operating part (5).

3. The installation structure of a countertop faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a traction device (7), wherein the traction device (7) is movably arranged on the upper part of the operating part (5).

4. The installation structure of a countertop faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the support portion (4) is provided with a slot (42), and the bottom of the operating portion (5) is provided with an inserting portion (53), and the inserting portion (53) is inserted into the slot (42).

5. The installation structure of a countertop faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The plug-in portion (53) and the slot (42) are riveted, pinned, welded, crimped, bent or injection-molded into one piece.

6. The installation structure of a countertop faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting structure (41) is in the shape of a groove, and the cross-sectional shape of the limiting structure (41) is adapted to the outer shape of the nut (2).

7. The installation structure of a countertop faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting structure (41) is provided with a plurality of limiting openings (43), and a plurality of protrusions (21) are provided around the outer peripheral wall of the nut (2), and the protrusions (21) are clamped in the limiting openings (43).

8. An installation method for installing the installation structure of the countertop faucet according to claim 7, characterized in that: The installation steps include: S1. The lower part of the fixing seat (1) is passed through the mounting hole of the table (8), the nut (2) is placed in the limiting structure (41), the operating part (5) and the supporting part (4) are placed below the table (8), the traction device (7) passes through the bottom of the fixing seat (1) and extends to the top of the fixing seat (1), and the traction device (7) is pulled upward to move the operating part (5) and the supporting part (4) upward, so that the nut (2) is close to the fixing seat (1); S2. When the nut (2) abuts against the bottom of the fixing seat (1), the handle (6) is connected to the operating portion (5), and the operating portion (5) drives the supporting portion (4) to rotate by rotating the handle (6), so that the nut (2) is screwed to the fixing seat (1) and the nut (2) and the fixing seat (1) are pressed tightly against the mounting table (8); S3, the handle (6) is separated from the operating part (5), the traction device (7), the operating part (5) and the supporting part (4) are withdrawn from under the table top (8), the limiting structure (41) is separated from the nut (2), and the faucet (3) is fixedly connected to the fixing seat (1), so that the faucet (3) can be installed on the table top (8).

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