Faucet mounting method based on multifunctional mounting structure and water outlet device

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of bathroom accessories, and discloses a faucet mounting method based on a multifunctional mounting structure and a water outlet device. The faucet installation method comprises the following steps that the guide part is placed in the table top installation hole, and the axial direction of the fixing piece coincides with the axial direction of the table top installation hole; the adjusting piece is operated above the table top, so that the adjusting piece drives the locking piece to ascend in the axial direction of the fixing piece till the locking piece abuts against the lower surface of the table top tightly or till the locking piece abuts against the inner side wall of the table top installation hole tightly. According to the invention, the faucet can be mounted on a thick table top and a thin table top at the same time, and the adaptability is high. And after being locked in place, the locking piece is located in the notch of the guide part and cannot intrude into the hollow structure of the fixing piece, so that a drawing hose of the faucet can conveniently penetrate through the hollow structure of the fixing piece, and the locking piece is suitable for a drawing faucet and a common faucet.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of bathroom, in particular to a faucet installation method based on a multifunctional installation structure and a water outlet device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Generally, when installing a faucet on a countertop, a base is first fixed on the countertop, and then the faucet body is fixed to the base, and the water pipe is inserted into the faucet body through the through hole in the middle of the base from below the countertop.

[0003] In the prior art, the base is generally locked on the countertop by bolts and other fasteners under the countertop, and the working space under the countertop is narrow and difficult to operate. To solve the above problems, a countertop quick installation structure of a faucet is provided in Chinese patent CN206015804U. When installing, the whole countertop quick installation structure is installed into the installation hole of the countertop, and then the rotating ring is adjusted. During the rotation process, the adjusting pipe moves upward relative to the countertop, and the annular boss at the bottom of the adjusting pipe also moves upward during the upward movement of the adjusting pipe. The annular boss extrudes the limiting mechanism, so that the guide inclined surface at the bottom of the limiting block guides the limiting block to expand outward along the transition inclined surface at the bottom of the adjusting ring, i.e. the expansion of the expansion fastener; the expansion fastener continuously expands until it is stopped in the installation hole of the countertop. Since the limiting block is provided with a positioning protrusion, during the expansion process, when the expansion fastener expands to the limit position, the edge of the installation hole of the countertop is stopped on the corresponding positioning protrusion.

[0004] However, the above-mentioned countertop quick installation structure can only be applied to ceramic countertops or marble countertops with relatively thick thickness. When the faucet needs to be installed on a stainless steel countertop with relatively thin thickness, since the installation hole on the stainless steel countertop is very shallow, even if the above-mentioned rotating ring is adjusted, the expansion fastener cannot contact the inner wall of the installation hole of the stainless steel countertop, resulting in that the above-mentioned countertop quick installation structure cannot adapt to the stainless steel countertop. SUMMARY

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to provide a faucet installation method based on a multifunctional installation structure and a water outlet device, which can simultaneously satisfy the installation on a countertop with relatively thick thickness and the installation on a countertop with relatively thin thickness, and has strong adaptability.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the present application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] The faucet mounting method based on the multifunctional mounting structure, the faucet includes a faucet body, the multifunctional mounting structure can mount the faucet body to a countertop, the multifunctional mounting structure includes a fixing member, an adjusting member and a locking member; the fixing member includes a guide portion, the guide portion can be mounted to a countertop mounting hole of the countertop, a notch is arranged on the guide portion; the adjusting member can pass through the fixing member and extend into the notch; the locking member can be partially arranged at the notch and connected with the adjusting member, a first guide inclined surface is arranged on the side wall of the notch, the adjusting member can drive the locking member to ascend along the axial direction of the fixing member, and the first guide inclined surface can drive the locking member to expand radially outward during the ascending process of the locking member so that the locking member abuts against the lower surface of the countertop or the locking member abuts against the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole;

[0008] The faucet mounting method includes the following steps:

[0009] S1, the guide portion is placed in the countertop mounting hole, and the axial direction of the fixing member coincides with the axial direction of the countertop mounting hole;

[0010] S2, the adjusting member is operated above the countertop, so that the adjusting member drives the locking member to ascend along the axial direction of the fixing member until the locking member abuts against the lower surface of the countertop or until the locking member abuts against the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole.

[0011] As an optional embodiment of the faucet mounting method based on the multifunctional mounting structure, the locking member includes an outer arc surface;

[0012] In the axial direction of the countertop mounting hole, the size of the countertop mounting hole is greater than the size of the locking member;

[0013] In the step S2, the adjusting member is operated so that the adjusting member drives the locking member to ascend along the axial direction of the fixing member until the outer arc surface abuts against the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole.

[0014] As an optional embodiment of the faucet mounting method based on the multifunctional mounting structure, the locking member includes a top surface;

[0015] In the step S2, the adjusting member is operated so that the adjusting member drives the locking member to ascend along the axial direction of the fixing member until the top surface abuts against the lower surface of the countertop.

[0016] As an optional embodiment of the faucet mounting method based on the multifunctional mounting structure, the adjusting member is threadedly connected with the locking member one by one;

[0017] In the step S2, the adjusting member is screwed above the countertop, so that the adjusting member drives the locking member to ascend along the axial direction of the fixing member.

[0018] As an alternative embodiment of the faucet installation method based on the multifunctional installation structure, the fixing member further comprises a head portion, the head portion is in a hollow structure, and the guide portion is arranged on the lower end surface of the head portion.

[0019] In the step S1, when the guide portion is placed in the countertop installation hole, the head portion is overlapped on the upper surface of the countertop.

[0020] As an alternative embodiment of the faucet installation method based on the multifunctional installation structure, the fixing member further comprises a head portion, the head portion is in a hollow structure, and the guide portion is arranged on the lower end surface of the head portion.

[0021] Before the step S1 is performed, the faucet body is pre-installed on the fixing member.

[0022] After the step S2, the following step is further included:

[0023] S3, the faucet body is locked on the head portion.

[0024] As an alternative embodiment of the faucet installation method based on the multifunctional installation structure, in the step S3, the faucet locking member is used to lock the faucet body on the head portion.

[0025] As an alternative embodiment of the faucet installation method based on the multifunctional installation structure, the fixing member further comprises a head portion, the head portion is in a hollow structure, and the guide portion is arranged on the lower end surface of the head portion.

[0026] The faucet further comprises a pull hose, and the upper end of the pull hose is connected with the faucet body.

[0027] Before the step S1, the faucet installation method further comprises the following operation:

[0028] The faucet body is pre-installed on the fixing member, and the lower end of the pull hose is passed through the hollow structure of the head portion.

[0029] As an alternative embodiment of the faucet installation method based on the multifunctional installation structure, the locking member is provided with a second guide inclined surface, the second guide inclined surface can abut against the first guide inclined surface, and when the second guide inclined surface ascends along the first guide inclined surface, the first guide inclined surface can drive the locking member to expand radially outward along the fixing member.

[0030] In the step S2, when the adjusting member drives the locking member to ascend along the axial direction of the fixing member, the second guide slope abuts against the first guide slope, and the first guide slope drives the locking member to expand radially outward until the locking member abuts against the lower surface of the table top or until the locking member abuts against the inner side wall of the table top mounting hole.

[0031] A water outlet device comprises:

[0032] A faucet, the faucet comprising a faucet body;

[0033] A multifunctional mounting structure, the faucet body being capable of being mounted to the multifunctional mounting structure so that the faucet is mounted to a table top;

[0034] The faucet is mounted by using the multifunctional mounting structure based faucet mounting method as described above.

[0035] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows:

[0036] The multifunctional mounting structure based faucet mounting method provided by the present application can be mounted to a table top, and the faucet can be mounted to the multifunctional mounting structure. When the faucet is mounted to the table top, the operation of the adjusting member can be performed above the table top, which is convenient. The mounting method can simultaneously satisfy the installation of the faucet on a table top with a relatively large thickness and the installation of the faucet on a table top with a relatively small thickness, and has strong adaptability.

[0037] When facing a thicker countertop (such as a ceramic countertop or a marble countertop), the components of the multifunctional mounting structure have been assembled in place, and the locking piece is arranged relatively close to the lower end of the adjusting piece. The guide part of the fixing piece of the multifunctional mounting structure is installed into the countertop mounting hole of the countertop, and at this time, the axial direction of the fixing piece coincides with the axial direction of the countertop mounting hole. Then the operator operates the adjusting piece above the countertop, and drives the locking piece to ascend along the axial direction of the fixing piece. During the ascending process of the locking piece driven by the adjusting piece, since the depth of the countertop mounting hole is relatively deep, the locking piece gradually moves into the countertop mounting hole, and the first guide inclined surface of the gap can drive the locking piece to expand radially outward along the fixing piece. When the locking piece abuts against the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole and the locking piece cannot continue to ascend, it indicates that the locking piece is installed in place in the countertop mounting hole. At this time, under the extrusion of the first guide inclined surface of the gap on the locking piece and the extrusion of the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole on the locking piece, the position of the locking piece and the fixing piece is relatively fixed, and both of them are simultaneously limited in the countertop mounting hole and cannot move along the axial direction of the fixing piece; at the same time, under the extrusion of the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole on the locking piece, the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole applies an action force to the locking piece along the radial direction of the fixing piece, so that the locking piece and the fixing piece cannot move along the radial direction of the fixing piece, the locking of the fixing piece is fully completed, the fixing piece is not prone to loosen and shake, and thus the stability of the faucet body installation state is ensured. When facing a thinner countertop (such as a stainless steel countertop), the components of the multifunctional mounting structure have been assembled in place, and the locking piece is arranged relatively close to the lower end of the adjusting piece. The guide part of the fixing piece of the multifunctional mounting structure is installed into the countertop mounting hole of the countertop, and at this time, the axial direction of the fixing piece coincides with the axial direction of the countertop mounting hole. Then the operator operates the adjusting piece above the countertop, and drives the locking piece to ascend along the axial direction of the fixing piece. During the ascending process of the locking piece driven by the adjusting piece, since the depth of the countertop mounting hole is relatively shallow, most of the guide part passes through the countertop mounting hole and is located below the countertop. During the ascending process of the locking piece driven by the adjusting piece, the first guide inclined surface of the gap can drive the locking piece to expand radially outward along the fixing piece, so that with the upward movement and outward expansion movement of the locking piece, the locking piece will move to the state of abutting against the lower surface of the countertop. At this time, under the extrusion of the first guide inclined surface of the gap on the locking piece, the position of the locking piece and the fixing piece is relatively fixed; at the same time, under the action force of the mutual abutment of the locking piece and the lower surface of the countertop, the locking piece and the fixing piece cannot move along the axial direction of the fixing piece, nor can they move along the radial direction of the fixing piece, the locking of the fixing piece is fully completed, and thus the stability of the faucet body installation state is ensured.

[0038] The water outlet device provided by the application comprises a faucet, and the faucet body of the faucet is mounted on a countertop by the faucet mounting method based on the multifunctional mounting structure, which can simultaneously satisfy the installation on a thicker countertop and the installation on a thinner countertop, and has high adaptability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0039] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings needed to be used in the description of the embodiments of the present application will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without any creative effort based on the contents of the embodiments of the present application and the drawings.

[0040] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a faucet provided by the first embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 2 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of the faucet provided by the first embodiment of the present application after the water pipe is hidden;

[0042] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of the faucet provided by the first embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of A in Figure 3

[0044] Figure 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a multifunctional mounting structure provided by the first embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 6 is an exploded structural schematic diagram of the multifunctional mounting structure provided by the first embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the multifunctional mounting structure provided by the first embodiment of the present application when the multifunctional mounting structure is mounted in a relatively deep mounting hole;

[0047] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the multifunctional mounting structure provided by the first embodiment of the present application when the multifunctional mounting structure is mounted in a relatively shallow mounting hole.

[0048] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of the multifunctional mounting structure provided by the first embodiment of the present application when the multifunctional mounting structure is in a disassembled state;

[0049] Figure 10 is a structural schematic diagram of a fixing member from a first perspective provided by the first embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Figure 11 is a structural schematic diagram of the fixing member from a second perspective provided by the first embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Figure 12 is a structural schematic diagram of a locking member from a first perspective provided by the first embodiment of the present application;

[0052] Figure 13 ​is a structural schematic view of a second perspective of the locking piece provided by the first embodiment of the present application;

[0053] Figure 14 is a flow chart of a faucet mounting method based on a multifunctional mounting structure provided by the second embodiment of the present application.

[0054] in the figure:

[0055] 100, countertop; 1001, countertop mounting hole;

[0056] 10, faucet body; 20, faucet locking piece; 30, sealing ring;

[0057] 1, fixing piece; 11, head; 111, sealing ring mounting groove; 112, adjusting piece through hole; 113, faucet locking piece avoiding ring groove;

[0058] 12, guide part; 121, notch; 1211, first guide inclined surface; 122, petal body;

[0059] 2, adjusting piece;

[0060] 3, locking piece; 31, outer side curved surface; 32, top surface; 33, second guide inclined surface; 34, locking piece threaded hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0061] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the application clearer, the technical scheme of the embodiments of the application will be described clearly and completely below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the application, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the application described and shown in the drawings can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0062] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but only represents selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments in the application without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the application.

[0063] It should be noted that: similar reference numbers and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0064] In the description of the application, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of the application is used, and are only for the convenience of describing the application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" and the like are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of the application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more.

[0065] In the description of the application, it should be noted that unless otherwise specified and limited, the terms "provided", "connected" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0066] In the application, unless otherwise specified and limited, "on" or "under" of the first feature to the second feature can include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, "on", "above" and "above" of the first feature to the second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The "below", "below" and "below" of the first feature to the second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or only indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0067] The embodiments of the application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the application, and cannot be understood as limiting the application.

[0068] Embodiment one

[0069] Referring to Figures 1-3 The embodiment provides a water outlet device.

[0070] The water outlet device comprises a faucet and a multifunctional mounting structure.

[0071] The faucet comprises a faucet body 10.

[0072] The faucet body 10 can be installed on a multifunctional mounting structure so that the faucet is mounted on the countertop 100. Specifically, the faucet body 10 can be a common basin faucet or a pull-out faucet.

[0073] During installation, a countertop installation hole 1001 is generally formed in the countertop 100 where the user installs the faucet, the multifunctional mounting structure is installed on the countertop 100 at the countertop installation hole 1001, and then the faucet body 10 is installed on the multifunctional mounting structure.

[0074] Specifically, referring to Figures 4-6 In this embodiment, the multifunctional mounting structure includes a fixing member 1, an adjusting member 2, and a locking member 3.

[0075] The fixing member 1 includes a guide portion 12, and the guide portion 12 is provided with a notch 121.

[0076] The adjusting member 2 can pass through the fixing member 1 and extend into the notch 121.

[0077] The locking member 3 includes an outer arc surface 31 and a top surface 32 arranged adjacently, and the locking member 3 can be partially disposed at the notch 121 and connected with the adjusting member 2. The sidewall of the notch 121 is provided with a first guide inclined surface 1211, the adjusting member 2 can drive the locking member 3 to ascend along the axial direction of the fixing member 1, and the first guide inclined surface 1211 of the notch 121 can drive the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing member 1 during the ascending process of the locking member 3, so that the locking member 3 abuts against the lower surface of the countertop 100 or the inner sidewall of the countertop installation hole 1001.

[0078] Further specifically, the locking member 3 is threadedly connected with the adjusting member 2. After the locking member 3 is threadedly connected with the adjusting member 2, the two form a screw nut structure, and the linear motion of the locking member 3 can be realized by screwing the adjusting member 2.

[0079] Specifically, when the multifunctional mounting structure is in an initial state, the adjusting member 2 passes through the fixing member 1 from above the countertop 100 and extends into the notch 121, the locking member 3 is assembled at the lowermost end of the adjusting member 2, and the adjusting member 2 is in a vertical state, that is, the axis of the adjusting member 2 is parallel to the axis of the fixing member 1 at this time. During the ascending process of the locking member 3 driven by the adjusting member 2, the locking member 3 expands radially outward along the fixing member 1, and at the same time, the lower end of the adjusting member 2 also tilts outward with the locking member 3.

[0080] When the countertop 100 is a ceramic countertop or a marble countertop, the ceramic countertop or the marble countertop has a relatively large thickness, and the depth of the countertop mounting hole 1001 is also relatively large. The depth of the countertop mounting hole 1001 allows the locking piece 3 to have sufficient upward movement stroke, so that the outer arc surface 31 of the locking piece 3 abuts against the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole 1001. At this time, the locking piece 3 of the multifunctional mounting structure can be placed in the countertop mounting hole 1001.

[0081] When the countertop 100 is a stainless steel countertop, the thickness of the countertop 100 is relatively small, and the depth of the countertop mounting hole 1001 is also relatively small. At this time, even if the locking piece 3 of the multifunctional mounting structure is placed in the countertop mounting hole 1001, the locking piece 3 is limited by the depth of the countertop mounting hole 1001 and does not have sufficient upward movement stroke. Therefore, after the locking piece 3 is locked in place, the top surface 32 of the locking piece 3 abuts against the lower surface of the countertop 100 to achieve locking.

[0082] The multifunctional mounting structure provided in the embodiment can simultaneously satisfy the installation at the countertop 100 with a relatively large thickness and the installation at the countertop 100 with a relatively small thickness, and has high adaptability.

[0083] Referring to Figure 4 and Figure 7In the face of thick thickness of the countertop 100, the various components of the multifunctional mounting structure have been assembled in place, and the locking member 3 is relatively close to the lower end of the adjusting member 2. The faucet body 10 of the faucet can be installed on the fixed member 1 of the multifunctional mounting structure first, and then the guide portion 12 of the fixed member 1 of the multifunctional mounting structure is installed in the countertop mounting hole 1001 of the countertop 100, at this time the axial direction of the fixed member 1 coincides with the axial direction of the countertop mounting hole 1001. Then the operator operates the adjusting member 2 above the countertop 100, and drives the locking member 3 to rise along the axial direction of the fixed member 1 through the adjusting member 2. During the process of the adjusting member 2 driving the locking member 3 to rise, because the depth of the countertop mounting hole 1001 is relatively deep, and the diameter of the countertop mounting hole 1001 is slightly larger than the corresponding diameter of the outer arc surface 31, the locking member 3 gradually moves into the countertop mounting hole 1001, and the first guide inclined surface 1211 of the gap 121 can drive the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixed member 1, when the outer arc surface 31 abuts against the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole 1001 and the locking member 3 cannot continue to rise, it indicates that the locking member 3 is installed in place in the countertop mounting hole 1001. At this time, under the extrusion of the first guide inclined surface 1211 of the gap 121 to the locking member 3 and the extrusion of the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole 1001 to the locking member 3, the position of the locking member 3 is relatively fixed with the fixed member 1, both of which are limited in the countertop mounting hole 1001 and cannot move along the axial direction of the fixed member 1; at the same time, under the extrusion of the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole 1001 to the locking member 3, the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole 1001 applies a force to the locking member 3 along the radial direction of the fixed member 1, so that the locking member 3 and the fixed member 1 cannot move along the radial direction of the fixed member 1, and the locking of the fixed member 1 is fully completed, the fixed member 1 is not easy to loosen and shake, thereby ensuring the stability of the installation state of the faucet body 10. Finally, the faucet body 10 is locked in place on the fixed member 1, that is, the installation of the faucet body 10 on the countertop 100 is completed.

[0084] That is, when facing the countertop 100 with a relatively thick thickness, the multifunctional mounting structure can be fixedly installed on the countertop 100 by means of on-top operation and hole-internal fastening.

[0085] Referring to Figure 8When facing a relatively thin countertop 100, all components of the multi-functional mounting structure are already assembled, with the locking element 3 positioned relatively close to the lower end of the adjusting element 2. First, the faucet body 10 can be installed onto the fixing element 1 of the multi-functional mounting structure. Then, the guide portion 12 of the fixing element 1 is installed into the countertop mounting hole 1001 of the countertop 100, at which point the axial direction of the fixing element 1 coincides with the axial direction of the countertop mounting hole 1001. Next, the operator operates the adjusting element 2 from above the countertop 100, causing the locking element 3 to rise along the axial direction of the fixing element 1. During the upward movement of the locking element 3 by the adjusting element 2, because the countertop mounting hole 1001 is relatively shallow, most of the guide portion 12 passes through the countertop mounting hole 1001 and is located below the countertop 100. During the process of the adjusting component 2 driving the locking component 3 to rise, the first guide slope 1211 of the notch 121 can drive the locking component 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing component 1. Since the axial dimension of the table mounting hole 1001 is small at this time, the locking component 3 does not have enough upward stroke to move into the table mounting hole 1001. Therefore, as the locking component 3 moves upward and outward, the top surface 32 of the locking component 3 will move to abut against the lower surface of the table 100. At this time, under the squeezing action of the first guide slope 1211 of the notch 121 on the locking component 3, the position of the locking component 3 and the fixing component 1 is relatively fixed; at the same time, under the mutual abutment force between the top surface 32 and the lower surface of the table 100, the locking component 3 and the fixing component 1 cannot move axially or radially along the fixing component 1, thus fully locking the fixing component 1 and ensuring the stability of the faucet body 10 installation state. Finally, the faucet body 10 is locked in place on the fastener 1, thus completing the installation of the faucet body 10 on the countertop 100.

[0086] In other words, when facing a relatively thin tabletop 100, this multi-functional installation structure can achieve fixed installation on the tabletop 100 by operating on the tabletop and fastening it from below.

[0087] In summary, the multifunctional installation structure provided in this embodiment allows for easy operation of the adjustment component 2 when installed on the tabletop 100, as it can be operated from above the tabletop 100. Furthermore, it can simultaneously accommodate installation on both thicker and thinner tabletops 100, demonstrating strong adaptability.

[0088] Furthermore, after the multi-functional installation structure provided in this embodiment is installed in place, the faucet body 10 can be directly fixed to the fixing component 1.

[0089] Meanwhile, since the locking member 3 is located in the notch 121 of the guide part 12 after it is locked in place, it will not invade the hollow structure of the fixing member 1, making it convenient for the faucet's pull hose to pass through the hollow structure of the fixing member 1. Therefore, this multi-functional installation structure is suitable for pull faucets and also for ordinary faucets.

[0090] The faucet provided in this embodiment has its body 10 installed on the countertop 100 via the aforementioned multi-functional installation structure. When installing the faucet, the adjustment component 2 can be operated from above the countertop 100, making it convenient to operate. It can also meet the requirements of installation on both thick and thin countertops 100, making it highly adaptable.

[0091] Furthermore, in this embodiment, see Figure 5 In order to enable the first guide slope 1211 to drive the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing member 1 during the upward movement of the locking member 3, the first guide slope 1211 is inclined relative to the vertical direction, and the horizontal dimension of the notch 121 gradually increases along the downward direction.

[0092] That is, the higher up the gap 121 is, the smaller the horizontal dimension of the gap 121 (i.e. the gap of the gap 121), so the locking part 3 will be driven to expand outward.

[0093] Furthermore, the two opposite sides of the notch 121 are both first guide slopes 1211.

[0094] Specifically, see Figure 9 When it is necessary to remove the multi-functional mounting structure from the tabletop 100, turn the adjusting member 2 in the second clockwise direction opposite to the first clockwise direction, so that the locking member 3 descends and disengages from the inner wall of the tabletop mounting hole 1001 or the lower surface of the tabletop 100; after the locking member 3 disengages from the tabletop 100, the operator can remove the entire multi-functional mounting structure from the tabletop mounting hole 1001.

[0095] Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the faucet, see... Figure 6 The faucet body 10 is locked to the fixing part 1 by the faucet locking part 20.

[0096] Specifically, after the multi-functional mounting structure is installed on the countertop 100, the faucet locking member 20 is threaded through the faucet body 10 and abuts against the fixing member 1 of the multi-functional mounting structure, thereby locking the faucet body 10 onto the fixing member 1 of the multi-functional mounting structure.

[0097] Optionally, the faucet locking element 20 is a screw.

[0098] Further, see Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figures 10 to 13The locking member 3 is provided with a second guide slope 33, which can abut against the first guide slope 1211. When the second guide slope 33 rises along the first guide slope 1211, the first guide slope 1211 can drive the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing member 1.

[0099] Through the cooperation of the first guide slope 1211 and the second guide slope 33, it is fully guaranteed that the first guide slope 1211 of the notch 121 can drive the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing member 1 during the upward movement of the locking member 3.

[0100] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fixing member 1 also includes a head 11, which has a hollow structure. A guide portion 12 is disposed on the lower end surface of the head 11 and is projected along the axial direction of the head 11. The edge projection of the guide portion 12 falls into the edge projection of the head 11.

[0101] By setting the head 11 and making the outer diameter of the head 11 larger than the outer diameter of the guide part 12, the head 11 can sit on the upper surface of the table 100 when the guide part 12 passes through the table mounting hole 1001, which facilitates the installation of the fastener 1 on the table 100.

[0102] Understandably, once the locking element 3 is locked in place, the position of the head 11 relative to the table 100 will not change.

[0103] Meanwhile, since the locking element 3 will not invade the hollow structure of the head 11 after it is locked in place, it is convenient for the pull-out hose to pass through the head 11. Therefore, this multi-functional installation structure is suitable for both ordinary faucets and pull-out faucets.

[0104] More specifically, the lower end of the faucet body 10 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the head 11, and the faucet locking member 20 is threaded through the faucet body 10 and abuts against the head 11 of the fixing member 1.

[0105] Optionally, the side of the head 11 is provided with a faucet locking member clearance ring groove 113; and / or, the lower end surface of the head 11 is provided with a sealing ring mounting groove 111.

[0106] Furthermore, the side of the locking head 11 is provided with a faucet locking member clearance ring groove 113. After the lower end of the faucet body 10 is fitted onto the outer periphery of the head 11, the faucet locking member 20 passes through the side wall of the faucet body 10 and continues to be screwed into the faucet locking member clearance ring groove 113 until one end of the faucet locking member 20 abuts against the bottom of the faucet locking member clearance ring groove 113.

[0107] That is, if the faucet locking member clearance groove 113 is not provided, the faucet locking member 20 will quickly abut against the head 11 after the thread passes through the side wall of the faucet body 10; while after the faucet locking member clearance groove 113 is provided, the faucet locking member 20 has a larger stroke when screwed into the head 11 of the fixing member 1, making the locking of the faucet body 10 more stable.

[0108] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a sealing ring mounting groove 111 is provided on the lower surface of the head 11. A sealing ring 30 can be installed in the sealing ring mounting groove 111; with this configuration, when the faucet body 10 is installed on the head 11, the sealing ring 30 is sandwiched between the head 11 and the upper surface of the countertop 100, which can prevent water seepage or leakage between the faucet body 10 and the head 11, while increasing the friction between the multi-functional mounting structure and the countertop 100, ensuring the user's experience.

[0109] Specifically, see Figure 10 and Figure 11 In this embodiment, the guide portion 12 includes at least two petals 122, the upper end of each petal 122 is connected to the lower end surface of the head 11, at least two notches 121 are formed between the at least two petals 122, and a locking member 3 is provided at each notch 121. The adjusting member 2 and the locking member 3 are connected by threads in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0110] The presence of at least two notches 121 ensures that the multi-functional installation structure includes at least two locking elements 3, thereby guaranteeing the stable installation of the fixing element 1 on the countertop 100 and ultimately ensuring the stable installation of the faucet body 10.

[0111] It is understandable that, since the first guide slope 1211 is inclined relative to the vertical direction, the horizontal dimension of the notch 121 gradually increases along the top-down direction; that is, the thickness of the petal 122 gradually decreases along the top-down direction.

[0112] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the edge diameter of the top surface 32 is greater than the edge diameter of the guide portion 12, and the diameter of the outer arc surface 31 is the same as the diameter of the circle formed by at least two petals 122.

[0113] It should be noted that the edge diameter of the top surface 32 is the diameter of the arc-shaped edge of the top surface 32 that is away from the axis of the fixing member 1.

[0114] The edge diameter of the top surface 32 is larger than the edge diameter of the guide portion 12, so that when facing a thinner table surface 100, the top surface 32 can abut against the lower surface of the table surface 100.

[0115] The diameter of the outer arc surface 31 is the same as the diameter of the circle formed by at least two petals 122. This arrangement allows the locking member 3 to pass through the tabletop mounting hole 1001 along with the fixing member 1 when the multi-functional mounting structure is in its initial state. When the locking member 3 expands outwards, its top surface 32 abuts against the lower surface of the tabletop 100 when facing a thinner tabletop 100; and its outer arc surface 31 abuts against the inner surface of the tabletop mounting hole 1001 when facing a thicker tabletop 100.

[0116] More specifically, in this embodiment, in order to balance manufacturing cost, manufacturing difficulty and disassembly difficulty, the guide part 12 includes two petals 122, the upper end of each petal 122 is connected to the lower end surface of the head 11, two notches 121 are formed between the two petals 122, and a locking member 3 is provided at each notch 121, and the adjusting member 2 and the locking member 3 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0117] Specifically, the first guide slope 1211 is disposed on the valve body 122.

[0118] Optionally, the locking member 3 is provided with a locking member threaded hole 34 that can be threadedly connected to the adjusting member 2; and / or

[0119] The fixing member 1 is provided with an adjustment member through hole 112, and the adjustment member 2 can pass through the adjustment member through hole 112 and extend into the notch 121.

[0120] See Figure 11 In this embodiment, in order to limit the installation position of the adjusting member 2 and enable the adjusting member 2 to be quickly threadedly connected to the locking member 3, the fixing member 1 is provided with an adjusting member through hole 112, through which the adjusting member 2 can pass and extend into the notch 121. Further, the inner ring of the head 11 is provided with an adjusting member through hole 112, through which the adjusting member 2 can pass and extend into the notch 121. More specifically, the inner ring of the head 11 is provided with an adjusting member through hole post, and the adjusting member through hole 112 passes through the adjusting member through hole post.

[0121] Specifically, adjusting component 2 is a bolt.

[0122] See Figure 12 and Figure 13 The locking component 3 is provided with a locking component threaded hole 34 that can be threadedly connected to the adjusting component 2, so as to facilitate the threaded connection between the adjusting component 2 and the locking component 3.

[0123] Example 2

[0124] This embodiment provides a faucet installation method based on a multifunctional installation structure.

[0125] Specifically, the faucet of the water outlet device in Embodiment 1 is installed using the faucet installation method based on the multi-functional installation structure of this embodiment.

[0126] Specifically, the faucet includes a faucet body 10. A multi-functional mounting structure can mount the faucet body 10 onto a countertop 100. The multi-functional mounting structure includes a fixing member 1, an adjusting member 2, and a locking member 3. The fixing member 1 includes a guide portion 12, which can be mounted on a countertop mounting hole 1001 of the countertop 100. A notch 121 is provided on the guide portion 12. The adjusting member 2 can pass through the fixing member 1 and extend into the notch 121. The locking member 3 can be partially placed at the notch 121 and connected to the adjusting member 2. A first guide slope 1211 is provided on the side wall of the notch 121. The adjusting member 2 can drive the locking member 3 to rise and fall along the axial direction of the fixing member 1. During the rising process of the locking member 3, the first guide slope 1211 can drive the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing member 1 so that the locking member 3 abuts against the lower surface of the countertop 100 or the locking member 3 abuts against the inner side wall of the countertop mounting hole 1001.

[0127] See Figure 14 The faucet installation method includes the following steps:

[0128] S1. Place the guide part 12 in the table mounting hole 1001, and make the axial direction of the fastener 1 coincide with the axial direction of the table mounting hole 1001.

[0129] S2. Operate the adjusting member 2 above the tabletop 100 so that the adjusting member 2 drives the locking member 3 to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member 1 until the locking member 3 abuts against the lower surface of the tabletop 100 or until the locking member 3 abuts against the inner wall of the tabletop mounting hole 1001.

[0130] The faucet installation method based on the multi-functional installation structure provided in this embodiment can simultaneously meet the requirements of installing the faucet on both thick and thin countertops, making it highly adaptable.

[0131] When facing a thick countertop 100, all components of the multi-functional mounting structure are already assembled, with the locking element 3 positioned relatively close to the lower end of the adjusting element 2. First, the faucet body 10 can be installed onto the fixing element 1 of the multi-functional mounting structure. Then, the guide portion 12 of the fixing element 1 is installed into the countertop mounting hole 1001 of the countertop 100, at which point the axial direction of the fixing element 1 coincides with the axial direction of the countertop mounting hole 1001. Next, the operator operates the adjusting element 2 from above the countertop 100, causing the locking element 3 to rise along the axial direction of the fixing element 1. During the process of the adjusting member 2 driving the locking member 3 to rise, since the table mounting hole 1001 is relatively deep, the locking member 3 gradually moves into the table mounting hole 1001. The first guide slope 1211 of the notch 121 can drive the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing member 1. When the locking member 3 abuts against the inner wall of the table mounting hole 1001 and makes the locking member 3 unable to continue to rise, it indicates that the locking member 3 is installed in place in the table mounting hole 1001. At this point, under the squeezing action of the first guide slope 1211 of the notch 121 on the locking member 3 and the squeezing action of the inner wall of the table mounting hole 1001 on the locking member 3, the positions of the locking member 3 and the fixing member 1 are relatively fixed, and both are restricted within the table mounting hole 1001 and cannot move axially along the fixing member 1; at the same time, under the squeezing action of the inner wall of the table mounting hole 1001 on the locking member 3, the inner wall of the table mounting hole 1001 applies a radial force to the locking member 3 along the fixing member 1, so that neither the locking member 3 nor the fixing member 1 can move radially along the fixing member 1, thus fully locking the fixing member 1, and the fixing member 1 is not easy to loosen or shake, thereby ensuring the stability of the faucet body 10 installation state. Finally, the faucet body 10 is locked in place on the fixing member 1, thus completing the installation of the faucet body 10 on the table 100.

[0132] In other words, when facing a thick tabletop 100, this multi-functional mounting structure can be fixedly installed on the tabletop 100 by operating on the table and fastening it in the holes.

[0133] When facing a relatively thin countertop 100, all components of the multi-functional mounting structure are already assembled, with the locking element 3 positioned relatively close to the lower end of the adjusting element 2. First, the faucet body 10 can be installed onto the fixing element 1 of the multi-functional mounting structure. Then, the guide portion 12 of the fixing element 1 is installed into the countertop mounting hole 1001 of the countertop 100, at which point the axial direction of the fixing element 1 coincides with the axial direction of the countertop mounting hole 1001. Next, the operator operates the adjusting element 2 from above the countertop 100, causing the locking element 3 to rise along the axial direction of the fixing element 1. During the process of the adjusting element 2 causing the locking element 3 to rise, because the depth of the countertop mounting hole 1001 is relatively shallow, most of the guide portion 12 passes through the countertop mounting hole 1001 and is located below the countertop 100. During the upward movement of the adjusting component 2 and the locking component 3, the first guide slope 1211 of the notch 121 drives the locking component 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing component 1. Therefore, as the locking component 3 moves upward and outward, it will move to a state of contact with the lower surface of the countertop 100. At this time, under the squeezing action of the first guide slope 1211 of the notch 121 on the locking component 3, the position of the locking component 3 and the fixing component 1 is relatively fixed. At the same time, under the mutual contact force between the locking component 3 and the lower surface of the countertop 100, the locking component 3 and the fixing component 1 cannot move axially or radially along the fixing component 1, thus fully locking the fixing component 1 and ensuring the stability of the faucet body 10 installation state. Finally, the faucet body 10 is locked in place on the fixing component 1, thus completing the installation of the faucet body 10 on the countertop 100.

[0134] In other words, when facing a relatively thin tabletop 100, this multi-functional installation structure can achieve fixed installation on the tabletop 100 by operating on the tabletop and fastening it from below.

[0135] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the locking member 3 includes an outer arc surface 31.

[0136] Along the axial direction of the table mounting hole 1001, the size of the table mounting hole 1001 is larger than the size of the locking member 3.

[0137] In step S2, the adjusting member 2 is operated so that the adjusting member 2 drives the locking member 3 to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member 1 until the outer arc surface 31 abuts against the inner side wall of the table mounting hole 1001.

[0138] That is, when facing a thicker tabletop 100, the diameter of the tabletop mounting hole 1001 is slightly larger than the diameter of the outer arc surface 31; the locking member 3 can gradually move into the tabletop mounting hole 1001, and the outer arc surface 31 can abut against the inner wall of the tabletop mounting hole 1001.

[0139] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the locking member 3 includes a top surface 32.

[0140] In step S2, the adjusting member 2 is operated so that the adjusting member 2 drives the locking member 3 to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member 1 until the top surface 32 abuts against the lower surface of the platform 100.

[0141] That is, when facing a thin tabletop 100, the axial dimension of the tabletop mounting hole 1001 is too small, resulting in the outer arc surface 31 of the locking member 3 not having enough contact surface to abut against the inner wall of the tabletop mounting hole 1001. Therefore, the top surface 32 is used to abut against the lower surface of the tabletop 100.

[0142] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the adjusting member 2 and the locking member 3 are connected by threads in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0143] In step S2, the adjusting member 2 is screwed on the table 100, causing the adjusting member 2 to drive the locking member 3 to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member 1.

[0144] The adjusting component 2 and the locking component 3 are connected by a thread, and the adjusting component 2 can be operated by screwing. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0145] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the fixing member 1 also includes a head 11, which has a hollow structure, and a guide portion 12 is disposed on the lower end surface of the head 11.

[0146] In step S1, when the guide part 12 is placed in the table mounting hole 1001, the head 11 overlaps the upper surface of the table 100.

[0147] That is, the head 11 can prevent the fastener 1 from falling off the tabletop mounting hole 1001.

[0148] Furthermore, before performing step S1, the faucet body 10 is pre-installed on the fixing member 1.

[0149] Following step S2, the following steps are also included:

[0150] S3. Lock the faucet body 10 to the head 11.

[0151] Alternatively, in step S3, the faucet body 10 is locked to the head 11 using the faucet locking member 20.

[0152] Specifically, the faucet locking component 20 is a bolt or screw.

[0153] Alternatively, the faucet may also include a pull-out hose, the upper end of which is connected to the faucet body 10.

[0154] Before step S1, the faucet installation method also includes the following operations:

[0155] The faucet body 10 is pre-installed on the fixing member 1, and the lower end of the pull hose is passed through the hollow structure of the head 11.

[0156] In other words, the faucet can be a pull-out faucet.

[0157] Of course, in other embodiments, the faucet can also be a regular faucet. In this case, the upper end of the water pipe of the regular faucet is connected to the faucet body 10, and the lower end of the water pipe passes through the hollow structure of the head 11.

[0158] Specifically, in this embodiment, the locking member 3 is provided with a second guide slope 33, which can abut against the first guide slope 1211, and when the second guide slope 33 rises along the first guide slope 1211, the first guide slope 1211 can drive the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing member 1.

[0159] In step S2, when the adjusting member 2 drives the locking member 3 to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member 1, the second guide slope 33 abuts against the first guide slope 1211, and the first guide slope 1211 drives the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing member 1 until the locking member 3 abuts against the lower surface of the platform 100 or until the locking member 3 abuts against the inner sidewall of the platform mounting hole 1001.

[0160] Through the cooperation of the first guide slope 1211 and the second guide slope 33, it is fully guaranteed that the first guide slope 1211 of the notch 121 can drive the locking member 3 to expand radially outward along the fixing member 1 during the upward movement of the locking member 3.

[0161] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the multi-functional installation structure is consistent with the multi-functional installation structure in Embodiment 1, and will not be described again here.

[0162] Obviously, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

[0163] Note that in the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "some embodiments," "other embodiments," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A faucet installation method based on a multi-functional installation structure, wherein the faucet includes a faucet body (10), characterized in that, The multi-functional mounting structure enables the faucet body (10) to be mounted on the countertop (100). The multi-functional mounting structure includes a fixing member (1), an adjusting member (2), and a locking member (3). The fixing member (1) includes a guide portion (12), which can be mounted in the countertop mounting hole (1001) of the countertop (100). The guide portion (12) has a notch (121). The adjusting member (2) can pass through the fixing member (1) and extend into the notch (121). The locking member (3) can be partially placed in the notch. (121) and connected to the adjusting member (2), the side wall of the notch (121) is provided with a first guide slope (1211), the adjusting member (2) can drive the locking member (3) to rise and fall along the axial direction of the fixing member (1), and during the rising process of the locking member (3), the first guide slope (1211) can drive the locking member (3) to expand radially outward along the fixing member (1) so that the locking member (3) abuts against the lower surface of the table (100) or the locking member (3) abuts against the inner side wall of the table mounting hole (1001); The faucet installation method includes the following steps: S1. Place the guide part (12) in the table mounting hole (1001) and make the axial direction of the fastener (1) coincide with the axial direction of the table mounting hole (1001). S2. Operate the adjusting member (2) above the tabletop (100) so that the adjusting member (2) drives the locking member (3) to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member (1) until the locking member (3) abuts against the lower surface of the tabletop (100) or until the locking member (3) abuts against the inner wall of the tabletop mounting hole (1001).

2. The faucet installation method based on a multi-functional installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking element (3) includes an outer arc surface (31); Along the axial direction of the table mounting hole (1001), the size of the table mounting hole (1001) is larger than the size of the locking member (3); In step S2, the adjusting member (2) is operated so that the adjusting member (2) drives the locking member (3) to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member (1) until the outer arc surface (31) abuts against the inner sidewall of the table mounting hole (1001).

3. The faucet installation method based on a multi-functional installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member (3) includes a top surface (32); In step S2, the adjusting member (2) is operated so that the adjusting member (2) drives the locking member (3) to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member (1) until the top surface (32) abuts against the lower surface of the platform (100).

4. The faucet installation method based on a multi-functional installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting member (2) and the locking member (3) are connected by threads in a one-to-one correspondence; In step S2, the adjusting member (2) is screwed on the table (100) so that the adjusting member (2) drives the locking member (3) to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member (1).

5. The faucet installation method based on a multi-functional installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener (1) also includes a head (11), which has a hollow structure, and the guide (12) is disposed on the lower end surface of the head (11); In step S1, when the guide part (12) is placed in the table mounting hole (1001), the head (11) overlaps the upper surface of the table (100).

6. The faucet installation method based on a multi-functional installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener (1) also includes a head (11), which has a hollow structure, and the guide (12) is disposed on the lower end surface of the head (11); Before performing step S1, the faucet body (10) is pre-installed on the fastener (1). Following step S2, the following steps are also included: S3. Lock the faucet body (10) to the head (11).

7. The faucet installation method based on a multi-functional installation structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, In step S3, the faucet body (10) is locked to the head (11) using a faucet locking member (20).

8. The faucet installation method based on a multifunctional installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener (1) also includes a head (11), which has a hollow structure, and the guide (12) is disposed on the lower end surface of the head (11); The faucet also includes a pull-out hose, the upper end of which is connected to the faucet body (10); Before step S1, the faucet installation method further includes the following operations: The faucet body (10) is pre-installed on the fixing member (1), and the lower end of the pull hose passes through the hollow structure of the head (11).

9. The faucet installation method based on a multifunctional installation structure according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The locking member (3) is provided with a second guide slope (33), which can abut against the first guide slope (1211). When the second guide slope (33) rises along the first guide slope (1211), the first guide slope (1211) can drive the locking member (3) to expand radially outward along the fixing member (1). In step S2, when the adjusting member (2) drives the locking member (3) to rise along the axial direction of the fixing member (1), the second guide slope (33) abuts against the first guide slope (1211), and the first guide slope (1211) drives the locking member (3) to expand radially outward along the fixing member (1) until the locking member (3) abuts against the lower surface of the table (100) or until the locking member (3) abuts against the inner wall of the table mounting hole (1001).

10. A water outlet device, characterized in that, include: The faucet includes a faucet body (10). A multi-functional installation structure, wherein the faucet body (10) can be installed on the multi-functional installation structure so that the faucet is installed on the countertop (100); The faucet is installed using the faucet installation method based on a multifunctional installation structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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