Faucet

Abstract

The invention discloses a faucet which comprises a faucet water outlet assembly. The water outlet panel mounting assembly comprises an on-table mounting assembly, a water outlet panel assembly and a mixed water pipeline; and a shunt assembly. Wherein, in a first operating state of the faucet, an assembly can be mounted on an operating table above the washstand, so that the fastening assembly climbs and descends along the screw and the guide rail; in a second operating state of the faucet, the fins of the fastening assembly are parallel to the washstand surface, and the mounting flange in the stand mounting assembly and the fins of the fastening assembly jointly clamp the washstand. The second section of the mixed water pipeline is contained in a containing groove in the water outlet panel assembly and can be in fluid communication with the water outlet panel assembly. The faucet further has a first mixed water outlet state suitable for the water outlet panel assembly and a second mixed water outlet state suitable for the faucet water outlet assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a faucet which can be directly installed on a washstand by means of a specially designed water outlet panel; more particularly, the faucet provides a simpler water inlet pipeline. Background Art

[0002] Faucets, also known as water valves, are widely used in life and industry to control the water outlet switch and water flow of water pipes. The installation of faucets is usually carried out under various operating countertops. In order to install the faucet, the operator has to bend over, squat or curl up for a long time under the dark and narrow operating panel with various pipes, and further use special installation tools and separate adapters to complete the installation of the faucet. This under-counter installation and locking installation method, on the one hand, brings discomfort to the operator, and on the other hand, the separate adapter may be lost, affecting the installation process of the faucet, and the operation time is too long.

[0003] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art described above, US Patent US20210198874A1 provides a technical solution for fixing a faucet to a countertop by means of a sleeve external thread and a plurality of screws. In this technical solution, the cold water operating valve and the hot water operating valve are fixed to the countertop by screwing the sleeves, respectively, wherein the screwing sleeves used need to realize the fixing of the faucet on the countertop on the one hand, and on the other hand, they are also used to receive the pipelines connected to the cold water operating valve and the hot water operating valve. In addition, the sleeve is also connected to the spray head of the faucet by means of an additional screwing sleeve. In other words, the US patent sets three separate spiral sleeves to realize the connection between the cold water valve, the hot water valve and the faucet and the countertop, and gives the sleeve for fixing the faucet a variety of technical functions. In view of this, the countertop needs to open multiple mounting holes, and this relatively concentrated arrangement of the water valve mounting holes and the faucet mounting holes not only reduces the strength of the countertop installation area, but also causes damage to the sink due to uneven force during the installation process. Furthermore, since a plurality of spiral sleeves are located under the washbasin and are separated from each water valve, and there are relatively complicated hot and cold water connections between each water valve, this technical solution still brings inconvenience to the operator during installation.

[0004] In order to overcome the technical defects caused by the above-mentioned installation method, another US patent US20240271399A1 specially sets up a water outlet panel assembly. Among them, the water outlet panel is respectively provided with a cold water valve connection hole, a hot water valve connection hole and a faucet connection hole, so that the cold water operating valve, the hot water operating valve and the faucet can be connected to the water outlet panel. As a result, it is only necessary to open a groove suitable for the water outlet panel on the countertop once to avoid damage to the countertop, especially the ceramic countertop, caused by multiple processing. This technical solution effectively reduces the manufacturing cost of the countertop, especially the ceramic washbasin. However, the cold water operating valve, the hot water operating valve and the faucet are still connected to different parts of the water outlet panel assembly through their respective spiral components. This means that stress concentration will occur on the limited installation surface of the water outlet panel assembly due to the processing and installation of multiple installation holes, which will cause damage to the water outlet panel assembly and affect the service life of the water outlet panel assembly. Furthermore, cold water and hot water also need to be connected through the sleeve for the faucet, and functional requirements other than connection are also put forward for the sleeve.

[0005] In addition, the structure of the water outlet panel assembly in the prior art can be fully known from patent documents such as US Patent US20230009593A1, Chinese Utility Model Patent CN 221823012 U, CN221837677 U, etc. That is, the water outlet panel assembly is usually constructed with channels adapted to the flow of fluids, especially channels adapted to the flow of cold water, hot water and mixed water, and these channels are integrally formed with the water outlet panel assembly. Furthermore, in order to adapt to different water outlet requirements, such as the effect of flying rain or even massage spray (such as the aforementioned US Patent US20230009593A1), the internal structure of the water outlet panel assembly is very complicated.

[0006] Therefore, in view of the description of the prior art, there is a technical problem of achieving more convenient countertop installation of faucets through other means, and more conveniently and effectively integrating hot and cold water pipes on the countertop and connecting the hot and cold water pipes to each other. Summary of the invention

[0007] Therefore, the task of the present invention is to overcome the defects in the prior art and provide a faucet, which includes: a faucet water outlet assembly; a water outlet panel mounting assembly, which includes a control valve assembly, a countertop mounting assembly, a water outlet panel assembly and a mixed water pipeline. The countertop mounting assembly includes a mounting flange, a screw, a pair of guide rails located on both sides of the screw, and a fastening assembly; the screw and the pair of guide rails are arranged between the mounting flange and the fastening assembly and are operably engaged with the mounting flange and the fastening assembly respectively; the fastening assembly is constructed to have at least a fastening nut and a pair of wings pivotally connected to the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut; the water outlet panel assembly includes a panel cover and a panel base that are engaged with each other, and a receiving groove is provided in the panel base; the mixed water pipeline includes a first section arranged vertically and a second section arranged horizontally and a bending section located therebetween. And a diversion assembly, which at least includes a diversion body, and a first water outlet section and a water inlet section are provided in the direction of the diversion body toward the faucet, and a second water outlet section is provided in the direction away from the faucet; wherein the faucet has a first operating state and a second operating state; in the first operating state of the faucet, the assembly can be installed from the operating table above the washbasin, so that the fastening assembly can climb and lower along the screw and the guide rail; in the second operating state of the faucet, each wing of the fastening assembly is parallel to the washbasin surface, and the mounting flange in the on-table mounting assembly and the wings of the fastening assembly jointly clamp the washbasin; wherein the first section of the mixed water pipeline is axially close to the screw in the on-table mounting assembly, and the second section of the mixed water pipeline is accommodated in the accommodating groove in the water outlet panel assembly, and can be fluidly connected to the water outlet panel assembly; wherein the faucet has a first mixed water outlet state suitable for the water outlet panel assembly and a second mixed water outlet state suitable for the faucet water outlet assembly.

[0008] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, each wing is symmetrically arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut, and each wing has a first wing portion and a second wing portion, wherein the length of the second wing portion is at least two-thirds of the length of the wing.

[0009] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, a threaded hole adapted to fit the screw rod is provided in the mounting flange.

[0010] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, the on-table mounting assembly includes two screw rods and two pairs of guide rails and two sets of fastening assemblies that are arranged between the mounting flange and the fastening assembly and are opposite to each other.

[0011] In a non-limiting embodiment according to the present invention, the outlet panel assembly is only provided with mounting holes for the control valve assembly and for the on-table mounting assembly.

[0012] In a non-limiting embodiment according to the present invention, the end of the second section of the mixed water pipeline is further equipped with a joint component, and the mixed water pipeline is fluidly connected to the control valve assembly installed on the water outlet panel assembly via the joint component.

[0013] Furthermore, the water outlet panel assembly is also provided with a panel water outlet component at a position facing the inner side of the washstand, and the control valve assembly is in fluid communication with the panel water outlet component via a valve body therein via a connecting component.

[0014] Furthermore, a valve seat is provided near the mounting hole for mounting the assembly on the countertop in the water outlet panel assembly, and the valve seat is respectively connected to the mixed water pipeline, the cold water pipe in the cold / hot water pipeline under the washbasin, the hot water pipe and a separate faucet pipeline fluid.

[0015] Furthermore, the end of the first section in the mixed water pipeline facing the diverter assembly is in fluid communication with the first water outlet section of the diverter body in the diverter assembly.

[0016] Furthermore, in the first mixed water outlet state, the cold and hot mixed water from the water inlet section of the diversion body flows through the mixed water pipeline and is supplied to the panel water outlet component through the control valve assembly; wherein, in the second mixed water outlet state, the cold and hot mixed water from the water inlet section of the diversion body flows through the second water outlet section and is supplied to the faucet water outlet assembly via the faucet pipeline.

[0017] Based on the above invention, the faucet according to the present invention is more conveniently installed on the countertop by means of the countertop mounting assembly integrated with the water outlet panel assembly, and the specially designed mixed water pipeline improves the strength and rigidity of the water outlet panel assembly; and further simplifies the arrangement of the fluid pipeline of the faucet under the washstand by means of the diverter assembly 3 and the valve seat. The advantages of the embodiments according to the present invention will also be further described below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional perspective view of a faucet according to the present invention mounted on a wash basin surface is shown; Figure 2 A three-dimensional view showing a water outlet panel mounting assembly, a platform mounting assembly and a flow diversion assembly installed as one body according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 The three-dimensional exploded view of the water outlet panel mounting assembly, the platform mounting assembly and the diversion assembly after being separated; Figure 4 Shows Figure 2 A three-dimensional exploded view of the outlet panel mounting assembly shown; Figure 5 Shows Figure 2 A three-dimensional perspective view of one non-limiting embodiment of an on-stage mounting assembly is shown; Figure 6 Shows Figure 2A three-dimensional perspective view of another non-limiting embodiment of an on-stage mounting assembly is shown; Figure 7 A three-dimensional perspective view of a mixed water pipeline separated from a water outlet panel mounting assembly is shown; Figure 8 The mixed water pipeline is shown installed on the water outlet panel mounting assembly; Fig. 9 Shows Figure 2 A three-dimensional perspective view of the diverter assembly shown; Fig.10 Shows Fig. 9 A three-dimensional exploded view of the diverter assembly is shown; Fig.11 The first step of installing the assembled water outlet panel mounting assembly, the countertop mounting assembly and the diverter assembly in the faucet according to the present invention from the countertop to the washbasin is shown; Fig.12 The second step of installing the assembled water outlet panel mounting assembly, the countertop mounting assembly and the diverter assembly in the faucet according to the present invention from the countertop to the washbasin is shown; Fig.13 The water connection of the faucet according to the present invention after being installed on a wash basin is shown; Fig.14 The specific water path of the faucet according to the present invention after being installed on a washstand is shown.

[0019] Reference numerals 1-Faucet water outlet assembly 2-Water outlet panel installation components 21- Control valve assembly 211- Knob 212- Valve cover 213- Valve core 214- Valve body 22- Table mounting assembly 221- Mounting flange 2211- Threaded hole 222- Screw 223- Guide rail 224- Fastening assembly 2241- Fastening nut 22411- Wing stop groove 2242- Wing 22421- First wing 22422- Second wing 225- End stop 23- water outlet panel assembly 231- panel cover 2311- first mounting hole 232- panel base 2321- second mounting hole 2322- receiving groove 23221- first receiving groove 23222- second accommodating groove 233- panel water outlet component 234- connecting component 235- blocking component 24- Mixed water pipeline 241- First section 242- Second section 243- Joint component 3-Diversion components 31- flow dividing body 311- first water outlet section 312- water inlet section 313- second water outlet section 32- First pipeline joint 33- One-way valve 34- Reversing valve 35- Second pipeline joint 4-Cold / hot water pipeline H in - Hot water inlet C in - Cold water Hy- Mixed water H out1 -First mixed water H out2 - Second mixed water DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the following description of the detailed embodiments is merely illustrative of exemplary embodiments and is not intended to limit the broader aspects of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figures 1 to 14 The components and installation methods of the faucet according to the present invention are shown, wherein Figure 1 The faucet according to the present invention is shown to be installed on a washstand.

[0022] The faucet according to the present invention comprises a faucet outlet assembly 1, an outlet panel mounting assembly 2, a flow divider assembly 3 and a cold / hot water pipeline 4. Specifically, the outlet panel mounting assembly 2 is arranged between the faucet outlet assembly 1 and the washbasin to achieve the connection between the faucet outlet assembly 1 and the washbasin; and the cold / hot water pipeline 4 arranged under the washbasin can be connected to the outlet panel mounting assembly 2 and the flow divider assembly 3 respectively by means of a valve seat (not shown) having multiple fluid passages to achieve the supply of hot water, cold water and hot and cold mixed water, see Figure 13 to Figure 14 In particular, such a valve seat with multiple fluid passages is generally disposed in the water outlet panel mounting assembly 2, which will be described in detail later.

[0023] The faucet water outlet assembly 1 at least includes a spray device and a water filter device, and its structure is often described in the prior art, so it will not be repeated here. This article will further describe the structure and technical features of the water outlet panel installation assembly 2 and the diversion assembly 3 that make substantial contributions to the present invention, especially the structure and technical role of the platform installation assembly 22 and the mixed water pipeline 24 in the water outlet panel installation assembly 2.

[0024] Outlet panel mounting kit See also Figures 2 to 3In a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, the outlet panel mounting assembly 2 at least includes a control valve assembly 21, a table mounting assembly 22, and an outlet panel assembly 23. The control valve assembly 21 is partially embedded in one end of the longitudinal length of the outlet panel assembly 23; further, a mounting hole for the table mounting assembly 22 is provided substantially along the axial center line of the outlet panel assembly 23, so as to operably engage the table mounting assembly 22 with the outlet panel assembly 23.

[0025] Table Mounting Components In the on-table mounting assembly 22, the mounting flange 221 is generally located above the water outlet panel assembly 23 and is detachably engaged with the mounting hole located at the axial center line of the water outlet panel assembly 23. Further, by means of the mounting flange 221, the faucet water outlet assembly 1 and the water outlet panel assembly 23 are connected as one.

[0026] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 The table mounting assembly 22 further includes a screw 222, a pair of guide rails 223 and a fastening assembly 224. The screw 222 can be screwed axially into the threaded hole 2211 in the mounting flange 221. In particular, Figure 5 In the non-limiting embodiment shown, a pair of guide rails 223 are further provided on both sides of the screw rod 222 . The pair of guide rails 223 are parallel to the axial center line of the screw rod 222 and axially engaged to the vicinity of the threaded hole 2211 in the mounting flange 221 .

[0027] A fastening assembly 224 is also provided at the end of the guide rail 223 and the screw rod 222 away from the mounting flange 221. The fastening assembly 224 is configured to have at least a fastening nut 2241 and a pair of fins 2242, wherein each fin 2242 is symmetrically provided on the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut 2241 and is pivotally connected to the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut 2241. In particular, each fin 2242 has a first wing 22421 and a second wing 22422, wherein the second wing 22422 has a length significantly greater than the first wing 22421; in particular, the length of the second wing 22422 is at least 2 / 3 of the length of the wing 2242. In addition, the fastening nut 2241 is also provided with a pair of first through holes on its base. The pair of first through holes are axially arranged on the base of the fastening nut 2241 , and are symmetrically arranged relative to the central axis of the fastening nut 2241 , and are respectively close to the second wing portion 22422 of each wing piece 2242 .

[0028] The fastening nut 2241 in the fastening assembly 224 is also constructed with a pair of wing stop grooves 22411 arranged symmetrically along its central axis, and each wing stop groove 2243 has an inclined side, which can respectively abut against the wing side of each wing 2242 that points generally downward.

[0029] In addition, the fastening assembly 224 further includes an end stopper 225. The end stopper 225 is further provided with a pair of second through holes on the main body. The pair of second through holes are symmetrically arranged relative to the central axis of the end stopper 225. In particular, each second through hole of the end stopper 225 corresponds to each first through hole of the fastening nut 2241 one by one, that is, each second through hole and each first through hole have a common central axis.

[0030] Based on this structure, one end of the pair of guide rails 223 can be connected to the mounting flange 221, while the other end of the pair of guide rails 223 is connected to the end stop 225 via the first through hole of the fastening nut 2241 and the second through hole of the end stop 225, forming an on-table mounting assembly 22 with mounting function.

[0031] In view of this, if Figure 5 As shown, the above-table mounting assembly 22 has a first operating state, that is, the wing side of the first wing portion 22421 of each wing 2242 of the fastening assembly 224 generally pointing downwards respectively abuts against each wing stop groove 2243 of the fastening nut 2241. In the first operating state, the above-table mounting assembly 22 can pass through the mounting hole opened in the water outlet panel assembly 23 and be arranged in the mounting hole. Further, the operator can realize the climbing and lowering of the fastening assembly 224 along the external thread of the screw 222 by screwing the screw 222 in the threaded hole 2211 of the mounting flange 221 above the washstand, so as to adjust the distance between the mounting flange 221 and the fastening assembly 224 based on the thickness of the washstand countertop. When the distance between the mounting flange 221 and the fastening assembly 224 is substantially equal to the thickness of the washstand countertop, the operator can continue to screw the screw 222 to make it climb upward. Since the second wing 22422 of each wing 2242 of the fastening assembly 224 has a length significantly greater than the first wing 22421, during the screwing process, due to the effect of gravity, each wing 2242 begins to pivot toward the second wing 22422, so that each wing 2242 is parallel to the washbasin surface. The operator can then climb upward by further screwing the screw 222, so that the mounting flange 221 of the table mounting assembly 22 and the wings 2242 of the fastening assembly 224 clamp the washbasin together, entering the second operating state.

[0032] Alternatively, Figure 6Another non-limiting design concept of the above-the-counter mounting assembly 22 is provided, that is, the above-the-counter mounting assembly 22 also includes a pair of axially symmetrically arranged screw rods 222, a pair of guide rails 223 respectively close to each screw rod 222, and a fastening assembly 224 for each screw rod. Further, two threaded holes 2211 corresponding to the two screw rods 222 are also provided in the mounting flange 221, so that the operator can adjust each screw rod 222 respectively to achieve the switching of the above-the-counter mounting assembly 22 between the first operating state (loosening the washbasin) and the second operating state (clamping the washbasin).

[0033] In view of this, the present invention provides a different installation method from the prior art by using a separate threaded connection component under the wash basin surface through the above-mentioned above-table installation component 22 that is integrated with the water outlet panel component 23, thereby avoiding the various inconveniences of the operator's operation under the wash basin surface. Fig.11 Insert the water outlet panel installation assembly 2 from above the wash basin and refer to Fig.12 , install the water outlet panel installation component 2 on the washstand.

[0034] Mixing water line integrated into the outlet panel assembly See also Figures 4 to 8 The water outlet panel assembly 23 at least includes a panel cover 231 and a panel base 232 that can be coupled to each other in a snap-fit ​​manner. The panel cover 231 and the panel base 232 have a first mounting hole 2311 and a second mounting hole 2321, respectively. In particular, the first mounting hole 2311 and the second mounting hole 2321 are substantially coaxial and are substantially located at the axial center of the panel cover 231 and the panel base 232 in the water outlet panel assembly 23. More particularly, the water outlet panel assembly 23 is further provided with a narrow and long panel water outlet component 233 at a portion facing the inner side of the washstand. The mixed water pipeline 24 according to the present invention is partially disposed in the panel base 232 in the water outlet panel assembly 23.

[0035] The mixed water pipeline 24 is configured to have at least a first section 241 arranged vertically, a second section 242 arranged horizontally, and a bending section connected between the first section 241 and the second section 242 . Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Fig.11It can be observed that the first section 241 of the mixed water pipeline 24 approaches the screw 222 in the platform mounting assembly 22 in the axial direction, and passes through the space surrounded by a pair of fins 2242 near the fastening nut 2241 close to the water outlet panel assembly 23 with the help of the bent section. The bent section of the mixed water pipeline 24 generally extends further toward the panel base 232 of the water panel assembly 23 along the axial direction of the screw 222, and extends to the panel base 232 of the water outlet panel assembly 23 through the second section 242 of the mixed water pipeline 24. Accordingly, a receiving groove 2322 capable of receiving the second section 242 of the mixed water pipeline 24 is constructed in the panel base 232 of the water panel assembly 23 along the longitudinal length, and the receiving groove 2322 includes a first receiving groove 23221 and a second receiving groove 23222, see Figure 7 The first receiving groove 23221 is generally located at a longitudinal side of the panel base 232 away from the panel water outlet component 233 , and the second receiving groove 23222 is located at a longitudinal end of the panel base 232 and is transverse to the first receiving groove 23221 and merges into the first receiving groove 23221 .

[0036] Further, see Figure 4 A joint component 243 is also provided at the end of the second section 242 of the mixed water pipeline 24, and the joint component 243 is generally joined to the second receiving groove 23222 in the panel base 232 by a mechanical method such as snapping or screwing, so that the mixed water pipeline 24 can be connected to the fluid passage constructed in the valve body 214 of the control valve assembly 21. Thus, the user can manipulate the valve core 213 through the knob 211 of the control valve assembly 21 to control the water output of the mixed water pipeline 24.

[0037] Further, see Figure 4 The valve body 214 of the control valve assembly 21 is connected to the panel water outlet component 233 via the connecting component 234, so that the cold and hot mixed water can be delivered to the panel water outlet component 233 in a controlled manner and sprayed out. The formation of the cold and hot mixed water will be described in detail below.

[0038] In view of this, the water outlet panel assembly 23 according to the present invention effectively utilizes the internal space of the water outlet panel assembly 23 by constructing a receiving groove 2322 near one longitudinal side of the panel base 232, and a specially designed mixed water pipeline 24 that can be connected to the water outlet panel assembly 23, avoiding the complex solution of connecting different cold / hot water valve joints with the mixed water pipeline to achieve mixed water in the prior art. Further, the water outlet panel assembly 23 according to the present invention is only provided with an opening for accommodating the control valve assembly 21 on the panel cover 231 of the water outlet panel assembly 23, and a mounting hole passing through the panel cover 231 and the panel base 232, thereby avoiding the setting of multiple cold / hot water valves and faucet mounting holes on the panel as described in the above-mentioned prior art. This design also improves the strength and rigidity of the water outlet panel assembly 23 according to the present invention, and prolongs the service life of the water outlet panel assembly 23 according to the present invention and the faucet according to the present invention.

[0039] Shunt Components Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The flow dividing assembly 3 according to the present invention is shown. The flow dividing assembly 3 comprises at least a flow dividing body 31. In particular, the flow dividing body 31 is configured as a flow-through portion extending in the axial direction, which forms a first water outlet section 311 and a water inlet section 312 adjacent to each other in the direction toward the faucet, and forms a second water outlet section 313 in the direction away from the faucet.

[0040] In particular, the first water outlet section 311 and the water inlet section 312 are both provided with a locking structure on their outer circumferences to respectively cooperate with the first pipeline joint 32 to realize the installation of the fluid pipeline. Optionally, a one-way valve 33 can also be provided inside the first water outlet section 311, so that the first water outlet section 311 is only used for outward water discharge.

[0041] In particular, the second water outlet section 313 is also provided with a second pipeline connector 35, so as to connect the second water outlet section 313 to the fluid pipeline by means of the second pipeline connector 35. Specifically, the second pipeline connector 35 can be connected to the second water outlet section 313 by a threaded connection or a snap-on connection. Optionally, a reversing valve 34 can also be provided in the second water outlet section 313 to adapt to the switching of different waterway flow directions.

[0042] Further, Figure 2 , Fig.13 and Fig.14The installation of the mixed water pipeline 24 and the cold / hot water pipeline 4 between the water outlet panel assembly 23 and the diverter assembly 3 is shown, thereby schematically illustrating the hot and cold water mixing method according to the present invention, and the two usage states of the hot and cold mixed water flowing out from the faucet water outlet assembly 1 and spraying from the panel water outlet component 233. In particular, a valve seat (not shown) is also constructed at the mounting hole of the water outlet panel assembly 23, and the valve seat has multiple channels that can be connected to the cold water pipeline, the hot water pipeline, and the conveying of hot and cold mixed water. The cold / hot water pipeline 4 arranged under the washbasin can be connected to the water outlet panel mounting assembly 2 and the diverter assembly 3 by means of the valve seat to realize the supply of hot water, cold water and hot and cold mixed water, see Figure 13 to Figure 14 More specifically, the valve seat with multiple fluid passages is generally disposed in the outlet panel mounting assembly 2 at a location close to the aforementioned mounting hole.

[0043] See also Fig.14 Specifically, the hot water pipe in the cold / hot water pipeline 4 is connected to the valve seat, thereby transferring the hot water H in The hot water inlet passage in the valve seat is supplied to the hot water inlet passage, and the cold water pipe in the cold / hot water pipe 4 is connected to the valve seat, so that the cold water inlet C in The cold water inlet passage in the valve seat is supplied to the cold water inlet passage in the valve seat. In addition, the valve seat is also provided with a mixed water passage to supply the cold and hot mixed water Hy in the valve seat to the water inlet section 312 of the diverter assembly 3 through a specially configured mixed water pipeline 24 .

[0044] Further, see Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Fig.11 The first section 241 of the mixed water pipeline 24 is connected to the end of the diverter assembly 3 to the first water outlet section 311 of the diverter assembly 3, so that the cold and hot mixed water Hy from the water inlet section 312 of the diverter body 31 can flow through the mixed water pipeline 24 and be supplied to the panel water outlet component 233 through the control valve assembly 21, thereby realizing the first mixed water outlet H out1 , that is, water out of the panel, see Fig.14 Furthermore, the hot and cold mixed water Hy from the water inlet section 312 of the diversion body 31 flows through the second water outlet section 313 and is supplied to the faucet outlet assembly 1 via the pipeline, thereby realizing the second mixed water outlet H out2 , that is, water comes out of the faucet.

[0045] In view of this, the faucet according to the present invention simplifies the piping arrangement under the washbasin through the cooperation between its diverter assembly 3 and the valve seat, making it easier to connect and mix hot and cold water, thus overcoming the defects of the prior art.

[0046] In summary, the faucet according to the present invention achieves more convenient installation on the countertop through the countertop mounting assembly 22 that is integrated with the water outlet panel assembly 23; and through the construction of the accommodating groove 2322 on the panel base 232 of the water outlet panel assembly 23, and the specially designed mixing water pipeline 24, the strength and rigidity of the water outlet panel assembly 23 are improved, and its service life is extended; and further with the help of the diversion assembly 3 and the valve seat, the arrangement of the fluid pipeline of the faucet of the present invention under the washbasin is simplified.

[0047] Here, the embodiments of the present invention are exemplified and described, but those skilled in the art should know that the above and other various changes, omissions, and additions can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It should not be limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and it includes all possible embodiments that can be embodied within the scope and equivalent scope of the features recorded in the attached claims.

[0048] The dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be understood as being strictly limited to the exact numerical values ​​recited. Instead, unless otherwise indicated, each such dimension is intended to represent the recited value and a functionally equivalent range around that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as "40 mm" is intended to represent "about 40 mm".

[0049] All documents cited in the "Detailed Description" are, in relevant part, incorporated herein by reference; the reference to any document shall not be construed as an admission that it is prior art with respect to the present invention. In the event that any meaning or definition of a term in this written document conflicts with any meaning or definition of the term in a document incorporated by reference, the meaning or definition assigned to the term in this written document shall prevail.

[0050] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended to cover all such changes and modifications within the scope of the present invention in the appended claims.

[0051] When introducing elements of the present invention or its preferred embodiment(s), the articles "a", "an", "the" and "said" are intended to indicate the presence of one or more elements. The terms "comprising", "including" and "having" are intended to be inclusive and mean that in addition to the listed elements, additional elements may be present. Many modifications and variations may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the above-described embodiments should not be used to limit the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet, characterized in that: include: Faucet water outlet assembly (1); A water outlet panel installation assembly (2) comprises a control valve assembly (21), a platform installation assembly (22), a water outlet panel assembly (23) and a mixed water pipeline (24), wherein: The on-table mounting assembly (22) comprises a mounting flange (221), a screw rod (222), a pair of guide rails (223) located on both sides of the screw rod (222), and a fastening assembly (224); wherein the screw rod (222) and the pair of guide rails (223) are arranged between the mounting flange (221) and the fastening assembly (224) and are operably engaged with the mounting flange (221) and the fastening assembly (224) respectively; the fastening assembly (224) is constructed to have at least a fastening nut (2241) and a pair of fins (2242) pivotally connected to the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut (2241); The water outlet panel assembly (23) comprises a panel cover (231) and a panel base (232) which are joined to each other, and a receiving groove (2322) is provided in the panel base (232); The mixed water pipeline (24) comprises a first section (241) arranged vertically, a second section (242) arranged horizontally, and a bending section located between the first section (241) and the second section (242). as well as A flow diversion assembly (3) comprising at least a flow diversion body (31), wherein a first water outlet section (311) and a water inlet section (312) are provided in the direction of the flow diversion body (31) facing the faucet, and a second water outlet section (313) is provided in the direction away from the faucet; The faucet has a first operating state and a second operating state; in the first operating state of the faucet, the assembly (22) can be installed on the operating table above the washbasin, so that the fastening assembly (224) climbs and descends along the screw rod (222) and the guide rail (223); in the second operating state of the faucet, each wing (2242) of the fastening assembly (224) is parallel to the washbasin surface, and the mounting flange (221) in the on-table mounting assembly (22) and each wing (2242) of the fastening assembly (224) jointly clamp the washbasin; The first section (241) of the mixed water pipeline (24) is axially close to the screw (222) in the platform mounting assembly (22), and the second section (242) of the mixed water pipeline (24) is accommodated in the accommodation groove (2322) in the water outlet panel assembly (23) and can be fluidically connected to the water outlet panel assembly (23); The faucet has a first mixed water outlet state applicable to the water outlet panel assembly (23) and a second mixed water outlet state applicable to the faucet water outlet assembly (1).

2. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each wing (2242) is symmetrically arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut (2241), and each wing (2242) has a first wing portion (22421) and a second wing portion (22422), wherein the length of the second wing portion (22422) is at least two-thirds of the length of the wing (2242).

3. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting flange (221) is provided with a threaded hole (2211) adapted to the screw rod (222).

4. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The on-table mounting assembly (22) comprises two screw rods (222) and two pairs of guide rails (223) arranged between the mounting flange (221) and the fastening assembly (224) and facing each other, as well as two groups of fastening assemblies (224).

5. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet panel assembly (23) is only provided with mounting holes for the control valve assembly (21) and the on-stage mounting assembly (22).

6. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the second section (242) of the mixed water pipeline (24) is also equipped with a joint component (243), and the mixed water pipeline (24) is fluidically connected to the control valve assembly (21) installed on the water outlet panel assembly (23) via the joint component (243).

7. The faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water outlet panel assembly (23) is also provided with a panel water outlet component (233) at a position facing the inside of the wash basin, and the control valve assembly (21) is in fluid communication with the panel water outlet component (233) via the valve body (214) therein via the connecting component (234).

8. The faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that: A valve seat is also provided near the mounting hole for the above-table mounting assembly (22) in the water outlet panel assembly (23), and the valve seat is respectively connected to the mixed water pipeline (24), the cold water pipe in the cold / hot water pipeline (4) under the washbasin, the hot water pipe and a separate faucet pipeline fluid.

9. The faucet according to claim 8, characterized in that: The end of the first section (241) in the mixed water pipeline (24) facing the flow diversion component (3) is in fluid communication with the first water outlet section (311) of the flow diversion body (31) in the flow diversion component (3).

10. The faucet according to claim 9, characterized in that: In the first mixed water outlet state, the cold and hot mixed water from the water inlet section (312) of the diversion body (31) flows through the mixed water pipeline (24) and is supplied to the panel water outlet component (233) through the control valve assembly (21); In the second mixed water outlet state, the cold and hot mixed water from the water inlet section (312) of the diversion body (31) flows through the second water outlet section (313) and is supplied to the faucet water outlet assembly (1) via the faucet pipeline.

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