Faucet mounting structure

Abstract

According to the faucet installation structure, the second part of the installation base is eccentrically arranged relative to the first part, after the faucet installation structure is installed and locked, the requirement for penetrating through two hoses with G1 / 2 nut joints can be met, and spatial arrangement is reasonable. In addition, the installation structure is further suitable for the drawing type faucet, enough space can be reserved for a guide bush matched with a drawing hose of the drawing type faucet, and it is guaranteed that the drawing process is smooth. According to the faucet mounting structure, the double-bolt structure is adopted, and compared with other faucet mounting structures adopting single-bolt structures, the faucet mounting structure has better stability after being mounted.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of kitchen and bath equipment, in particular to a faucet mounting structure. BACKGROUND

[0002] The faucet is an indispensable bathroom product in people's life, and the traditional basin faucet and kitchen faucet installation is designed to need to pass the faucet hose through the basin or sink mounting hole 301 first, and then the faucet lower mounting pipe is passed through the mounting hole 301, and the installer or user needs to drill into the narrow space under the basin or sink to lock the faucet on the basin or sink with a nut, which is time-consuming and laborious, so there is an on-table installation technology.

[0003] But different countries have different regulations for the faucet hose inlet end nut, the common ones are G3 / 8 nut and G1 / 2 nut, G3 / 8 nut is relatively small in size, and the existing on-table installation technology basically meets the needs, but G1 / 2 nut is large in size, and the existing on-table installation technology mostly cannot pass the two water inlet hoses with G1 / 2 nut joints smoothly after quick installation on the table, which cannot meet the market demand.

[0004] In addition, the installation direction indication of the existing on-table installation structure is mostly through marking on the base, but in actual installation operation, the indication effect is difficult to ensure the accuracy of the installation direction. SUMMARY

[0005] In order to solve at least one of the above problems, the present application provides a faucet mounting structure.

[0006] The present application adopts the following scheme to realize: The present application provides a faucet mounting structure for mounting on a panel with a mounting hole, comprising a mounting seat, two bolts and two mounting claws, the mounting seat comprises a first part and a second part connected with each other, the first part is adapted to be positioned and mounted above the panel and used for mounting connection with the faucet, and the second part is designed to be installed in the mounting hole; The first part comprises an annular body, the annular body defines a first central axis of the first part; the annular body has an installation channel therein, the installation channel can be used to pass through the faucet connecting pipe; the side wall of the annular body is longitudinally provided with two bolt holes, the bolt is rotatably arranged in the bolt hole; the head of the bolt abuts against the first part, and the tail end penetrates into the second part area of the mounting seat; The second part includes a plurality of limiting structures distributed circumferentially; the mounting claw is threadedly connected to the bolt, such that when the bolt is rotated, the mounting claw can be limited by the limiting structures and move upward along the threaded portion of the bolt, so that the mounting claw and the first part are respectively clamped on both sides of the panel, thereby fixing the faucet mounting structure on the panel. The second part defines a second central axis, and there is an eccentric distance between the first central axis and the second central axis.

[0007] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the installation channel is provided with a guide wall structure that matches the shape of the hexagonal nut of the faucet connecting pipe.

[0008] In one embodiment, a portion of the sidewall protrudes into the mounting channel to form a protrusion, and the bolt hole is disposed in the protrusion; a receiving space for accommodating the faucet connecting pipe body is provided between the two protrusions, and the receiving space and the guide wall structure are located on different sides within the mounting channel.

[0009] In one embodiment, the limiting structure includes limiting posts, with a first limiting post and a second limiting post respectively provided on both sides of the bolt, and the lower ends of the first limiting post and the second limiting post being staggered in height.

[0010] In one embodiment, the limiting post extends circumferentially on the side away from the bolt to form an extension wall, and the extension wall is connected to the limiting post.

[0011] In one embodiment, the upper part of the bolt hole is a circular hole structure with a diameter larger than that of the bolt shank, and the lower part of the bolt hole is an enlarged hole structure extending toward the center of the mounting base.

[0012] In one embodiment, the faucet mounting structure further includes a mounting and calibration tool, which includes a limiting part and an indicating part connected to each other. The limiting part is oriented and mounted on the mounting base, and the indicating part is provided with a direction indicator mark.

[0013] In one embodiment, the limiting portion is provided with a limiting hole, and the lower part of the side wall is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure; the shape of the limiting hole is adapted to the shape of the snap-fit ​​structure, so that the installation and correction tool can be oriented and fitted onto the snap-fit ​​structure of the mounting base.

[0014] In one embodiment, the shape of the limiting portion is designed to fit the mounting channel, and the limiting portion is adapted to be oriented into the mounting channel in the middle of the mounting base, so that the installation correction tool can be oriented onto the mounting base; the limiting portion includes a wedge-shaped guide section.

[0015] In one embodiment, the shape of the limiting portion is designed to fit the mounting channel, and the limiting portion is adapted to be oriented into the mounting channel in the middle of the mounting base, so that the mounting and correction tool can be oriented onto the mounting base; one side of the limiting portion is provided with an elastic protrusion structure, which is used to cooperate with the mounting hole.

[0016] The technical solution provided by this invention has the following technical effects: 1. This invention provides a faucet mounting structure in which the second part of the mounting base is eccentrically positioned relative to the first part. After the faucet mounting structure is installed and locked, it can accommodate two flexible hoses with G1 / 2 nut connectors, and the space arrangement is reasonable. Furthermore, this mounting structure is also suitable for pull-out faucets, providing sufficient space for the guide bushing of the pull-out hose to ensure smooth pulling. The faucet mounting structure of this invention uses a double-bolt structure, which provides better stability after installation compared to some other faucet mounting structures that use a single-bolt structure.

[0017] 2. The faucet installation structure also includes an installation alignment tool. This tool is used to ensure the accuracy of the installation direction during the installation of the faucet installation structure. After the faucet installation structure is completed, when installing the faucet, it ensures that the faucet is not tilted. This prevents the need to return and readjust the position of the faucet installation structure if the faucet is found to be tilted after installation, thus avoiding the cumbersome installation process and improving the convenience of installation. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the faucet installation structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the faucet installation structure of the aforementioned embodiment; Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the mounting base of the aforementioned embodiment; Figure 4 This is a front view of the faucet mounting structure of the aforementioned embodiment; Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the faucet mounting structure of the aforementioned embodiment; Figure 6 This is a top view of the faucet mounting structure of the aforementioned embodiment passing through the connecting pipe; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the faucet mounting structure of the aforementioned embodiment from another direction; Figure 8 This is a full sectional view of the faucet installation structure of the aforementioned embodiment; Figure 9 This is a diagram of the faucet installation structure and the faucet installation in the aforementioned embodiment; Figure 10 This is an installation diagram of the faucet installation structure and the pull-out faucet in the aforementioned embodiments; Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the installation and calibration tool described in the foregoing embodiment; Figure 12 This is a perspective view of the installation and calibration tool and the faucet installation structure of the aforementioned embodiment. Figure 13 This is a perspective view of the installation and calibration tool and the faucet installation structure of the second embodiment. Figure 14 This is a full sectional view of the installation and calibration tool and the faucet installation structure of the second embodiment; Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the installation and calibration tool and the faucet installation structure of the third embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention, primarily used to illustrate the embodiments and to explain the operating principles of the embodiments in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification. With reference to these drawings, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and the advantages of the present invention. Components in the drawings are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0020] The present invention will now be further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0021] Example 1 Reference Figures 1-9 As shown, this embodiment provides a faucet mounting structure 100, which can be installed on a panel 300 having mounting holes 301, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the mounting structure 100 allows the faucet 200 to be installed onto the panel 300 of a sink or basin. The faucet mounting structure 100 includes a mounting base 1, a bolt 2, a mounting claw 3, a locking cap 4, and a sealing ring 5. The mounting base 1 includes a first part 11 and a second part 12 that are interconnected. When the mounting base 1 is installed in conjunction with the mounting hole 301 of the sink or basin, the first part 11 is designed to be installed above the panel 300 and is used for connection with the faucet; the second part 12 is designed to extend through and be installed into the mounting hole 301 of the panel 300.

[0022] The first part 11 includes an annular body 110, in which an installation channel 113 is provided. The installation channel 113 can be used to pass through structures such as faucet connecting hoses and inlet nuts. The annular body 110 includes a side wall 112 extending circumferentially, and a snap-fit ​​structure 111 is provided at the lower part of the side wall 112.

[0023] The first part 11 is also provided with bolt holes 114, which are disposed in the side wall 112 of the annular body 110. In this embodiment, a portion of the side wall 112 protrudes into the mounting channel 113 to form a protrusion 115, and the bolt holes 114 are disposed in the protrusion 115. Figure 8 As shown, bolt holes 114 extend longitudinally through the first portion 11, i.e., in a direction perpendicular to the table surface. Bolt holes 114 are used to pass through bolts 2. Bolts 2 are rotatably mounted in bolt holes 114. Bolts 2 pass through the first portion 11 via bolt holes 114, with the head of bolt 2 abutting against the first portion 11 and the end penetrating into the area of ​​the second portion 12 of the mounting base 1.

[0024] Reference Figures 1-5 The second part 12 includes multiple limiting structures 120 distributed circumferentially, and each limiting structure 120 includes a limiting post 121. Figure 5 The figure shows a first limiting post 121a and a second limiting post 121b on both sides of the bolt 2. A mounting claw 3 is threaded onto the bolt 2 and has an internal threaded hole 31. The bolt 2 is threaded onto the mounting claw 3 through the internal threaded hole 31. The mounting claw 3 can rotate with the bolt 2, or it can move up and down around the threaded portion of the bolt 2, limited by the limiting post 121. Furthermore, the outer diameter of the limiting post 121 is smaller than the mounting hole 301, allowing the second part 12 to smoothly pass through the mounting hole 301 of the sink or basin. Two bolts 2 and two corresponding mounting claws 3 are provided, resulting in a total of four limiting posts 121 shown in the figure.

[0025] See Figures 3-5 The limiting post 121 extends circumferentially on the side away from the bolt 2 to form an extension wall 122. The extension wall 122 is connected to the limiting post 121, so that the second part 12 formed by the limiting structure 120 can provide guidance and limitation for the mounting hole 301 of the mounting base 1 to be installed in the sink or basin, and ensure that after the faucet mounting structure 100 is installed, the water pipe on the faucet can smoothly pass from the table through the mounting channel 113 in the middle of the mounting base 1 to the underside of the table.

[0026] Reference Figure 7The mounting claw 3 can be rotated to a retracted position, in which it is essentially housed inside the second part 12, allowing the second part 12 and the mounting claw 3 to pass smoothly through the mounting hole 301 of the sink or basin. (See reference...) Figure 5 The mounting claw 3 can also be rotated in another direction to an open position, in which the mounting claw 3 protrudes from the second part 12. Furthermore, the mounting claw 3 can be moved upward by the threaded portion of the limiting post 121 around the limiting bolt 2 until it abuts against the lower surface of the panel of the sink or basin, thereby clamping the mounting claw 3 and the first part 11 onto both sides of the panel, thus fixing the faucet mounting structure 100 onto the panel of the sink or basin, achieving tabletop mounting and fixing of the faucet mounting structure 100, which is quick and convenient to install.

[0027] Reference Figures 3-5 and Figure 7 The length of the first limiting post 121a is greater than that of the second limiting post 121b, that is, the lower end of the first limiting post 121a is lower than the lower end of the second limiting post 121b. The lower ends of the two are staggered in height, so that the mounting claw 3 can rotate inward to retract or rotate outward to open at this staggered position. Thus, the limiting post 121 can provide rotational guidance and angle limit for the inward rotation and outward rotation of the mounting claw 3, and also provide guidance for the mounting claw 3 to adjust and adapt to different basin panel thicknesses.

[0028] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first part 11 defines a first central axis C1. The second part 12 defines a second central axis C2. The second part 12 is eccentrically positioned relative to the first part 11, that is, there is an eccentric distance A between the first central axis C1 and the second central axis C2. Because the second part 12 is eccentrically positioned relative to the first part 11, the second part 12 can avoid the mounting channel 113 of the first part 11, and thus the mounting channel 113 of the first part 11 can be used to pass through a nut with a larger diameter. For example, when using a water pipe equipped with a G1 / 2 nut connector, the G1 / 2 nut connector can smoothly pass through the mounting channel 113 in the middle of the mounting base 1 from the platform after the platform mounting structure is installed.

[0029] See Figure 6To facilitate the insertion of the G1 / 2 hexagonal nut, the inner wall of the mounting channel 113 is provided with a guide wall structure 1131 that matches the shape of the hexagonal nut of the faucet connecting pipe. A receiving space for accommodating the faucet connecting pipe body is provided between the two protrusions 115. This receiving space and the guide wall structure 1131 are located on opposite sides within the mounting channel 113. Therefore, when inserting the G1 / 2 water pipe, after the first water pipe 71 passes through the mounting base 1, the body of the first water pipe 71 can be moved to the other side of the guide wall structure 1131, creating space within the receiving space between the two protrusions 115. This allows the second G1 / 2 water pipe 72 to also smoothly pass under the countertop along the guide wall structure 1131.

[0030] The faucet mounting structure 100 provided in this embodiment, after being installed and locked, can meet the requirement of threading two flexible hoses with G1 / 2 nut connectors, and the space arrangement is reasonable. Furthermore, referring to… Figure 10 The mounting structure 100 is also suitable for pull-out faucets 200a, providing sufficient space for the guide bushing 74 that accompanies the pull-out hose 73 of the pull-out faucet 200a, ensuring smooth pull-out operation. The faucet mounting structure 100 provided in this embodiment uses a double-bolt structure, which offers better stability after installation compared to some other faucet mounting structures that use a single-bolt structure.

[0031] A cap 4 is also installed at the lower end of bolt 2. The cap 4 is used to prevent bolt 2 from being rotated beyond its limit position when the faucet mounting structure 100 is disassembled, which would cause the mounting claw 3 to fall off bolt 2. A sealing ring 5 is provided between the first part 11 of the mounting base 1 and the countertop, thereby improving the sealing performance between the mounting base 1 and the countertop.

[0032] The upper part of the bolt hole 114 is a circular hole structure 1141 larger than the outer diameter of the bolt 2's threaded portion, and the lower part of the bolt hole 114 is an enlarged hole structure 1142 extending towards the center of the mounting base. The circular hole structure 1141 and the enlarged hole structure 1142 can have a natural transition. The circular hole structure 1141 restricts the head position of the bolt 2, preventing the bolt 2 from shifting towards the center of the mounting base 1 after tightening, thus hindering the passage of the water pipe with the G1 / 2 nut connector through the mounting base 1. The enlarged hole structure 1142 allows the bolt 2 to drive the mounting claw 3 to tilt towards the center of the mounting base 1 when the faucet mounting structure 100 is placed into the mounting hole 301 of a sink or basin, making it easier for the faucet mounting structure 100 to be inserted into the mounting hole 301.

[0033] See Figures 11-12The faucet mounting structure 100 also includes an installation and calibration tool 6. The installation and calibration tool 6 includes a limiting portion 61 and an indicating portion 62 connected to each other. In this embodiment, the limiting portion 61 has a limiting hole 611, the shape of which is adapted to the shape of the snap-fit ​​structure 111, allowing the installation and calibration tool 6 to be oriented onto the snap-fit ​​structure 111 of the mounting base 1. The indicating portion 62 has direction indicator marks 621 and 622, which, for example, indicate the forward direction. The direction indicator marks include an arrow 621 and indicator text 622. The installation and calibration tool 6 is used to ensure the accuracy of the installation direction during the installation of the faucet mounting structure 100, and to ensure that the faucet direction is not deviated when installing the faucet after the faucet mounting structure 100 is installed. This prevents the need to return and adjust the position of the faucet mounting structure 100 if the faucet is found to be deviated after installation, thus avoiding cumbersome installation procedures and improving installation convenience.

[0034] The installation and correction tool 6 can be made by die-cutting from cardboard. It is simple and convenient to use, environmentally friendly and recyclable, and saves costs.

[0035] Example 2 See Figures 13-14 The installation and calibration tool in this embodiment is different from that in embodiment 1, but the rest is the same as in embodiment 1.

[0036] In this embodiment, the installation and calibration tool 6a includes a limiting portion 61a and an indicating portion 62a. The shape of the limiting portion 61a is designed to fit the installation channel 113, and the limiting portion 61a is adapted to be oriented into the installation channel 113 in the middle of the mounting base 1, so that the installation and calibration tool 6 can be oriented and installed on the mounting base 1. The indicating portion 62a also has direction indicating marks 621 and 622, the same as in embodiment 1. The indicating portion 62a is connected to the upper end of the limiting portion 61a and is used to indicate the installation direction.

[0037] The limiting part 61a includes a wedge-shaped guide section 612. When the mounting hole 301 of the sink or basin is large, the wedge-shaped guide section 612 can pass through the mounting channel 113 and cooperate with the mounting hole 301 to adjust the position of the mounting seat 1 of the faucet mounting structure 100, ensuring that the faucet mounting structure 100 is installed in the center and improving the installation reliability of the faucet mounting structure 100.

[0038] Example 3 See Figure 15 This embodiment is a further improvement on the installation and calibration tool of Embodiment 2.

[0039] In this embodiment, an elastic protrusion structure 613 is provided on one side of the limiting part 61b of the installation and calibration tool 6b. When the mounting hole 301 of the sink or basin is large, the elastic protrusion structure 613 cooperates with the mounting hole 301 to drive the position of the mounting seat 1 of the faucet mounting structure 100 to move towards the mounting claw 3, ensuring that the mounting claw 3 and the lower surface of the sink or basin panel have a sufficiently large contact area, thereby improving the installation reliability of the faucet mounting structure 100.

[0040] The mounting base 1 has a storage groove (not shown) for the elastic protrusion structure of the installation and calibration tool and an angled guide for the installation and removal of the elastic protrusion structure (not shown) on its lower side. The elastic protrusion structure 613 is partially stored in the storage groove, ensuring that the installation and calibration tool can be easily removed after it is installed.

[0041] Although the invention has been specifically shown and described in conjunction with preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail may be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims, all of which shall be within the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. A faucet mounting structure for mounting on a panel with mounting holes, characterized in that, Includes a mounting base, two bolts, and two mounting claws. The mounting base includes a first part and a second part connected to each other. The first part is adapted to be positioned above the panel and used for mounting to a faucet. The second part is designed to extend through the mounting hole. The first part includes an annular body that defines a first central axis of the first part; the annular body has an installation channel that can be used to pass through a faucet connecting pipe; two bolt holes are longitudinally provided through the sidewall of the annular body, and bolts are rotatably inserted into the bolt holes; the head of the bolt abuts against the first part, and the end of the bolt inserts into the second part of the mounting base. The second part includes a plurality of limiting structures distributed circumferentially; the mounting claw is threadedly connected to the bolt, such that when the bolt is rotated, the mounting claw can be limited by the limiting structures and move upward along the threaded portion of the bolt, so that the mounting claw and the first part are respectively clamped on both sides of the panel, thereby fixing the faucet mounting structure on the panel. The second part defines a second central axis, and there is an eccentric distance between the first central axis and the second central axis.

2. The faucet installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the installation channel is provided with a guide wall structure that matches the shape of the hexagonal nut of the faucet connecting pipe.

3. The faucet installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A portion of the sidewall protrudes into the mounting channel to form a protrusion, and the bolt hole is disposed in the protrusion; a receiving space for accommodating the faucet connecting pipe body is provided between the two protrusions, and the receiving space and the guide wall structure are located on different sides of the mounting channel.

4. The faucet installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting structure includes limiting posts, with a first limiting post and a second limiting post respectively provided on both sides of the bolt, and the lower ends of the first limiting post and the second limiting post being staggered in height.

5. The faucet installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The limiting post extends circumferentially on the side away from the bolt to form an extension wall, which is connected to the limiting post.

6. The faucet installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the bolt hole is a circular hole structure with a diameter larger than that of the bolt shank, and the lower part of the bolt hole is an enlarged hole structure extending towards the center of the mounting base.

7. The faucet installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The faucet mounting structure also includes a mounting and calibration tool, which includes a limiting part and an indicating part connected to each other. The limiting part is oriented and installed on the mounting base, and the indicating part is provided with a direction indicator mark.

8. The faucet installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting part is provided with a limiting hole, and the lower part of the side wall is provided with a snap-fit ​​structure; the shape of the limiting hole is adapted to the shape of the snap-fit ​​structure, so that the installation and correction tool can be oriented and fitted onto the snap-fit ​​structure of the mounting base.

9. The faucet installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The shape of the limiting portion is designed to fit the mounting channel, and the limiting portion is adapted to be oriented into the mounting channel in the middle of the mounting base, so that the installation and correction tool can be oriented onto the mounting base; the limiting portion includes a wedge-shaped guide section.

10. The faucet installation structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The shape of the limiting portion is designed to fit the mounting channel, and the limiting portion is adapted to be oriented into the mounting channel in the middle of the mounting base, so that the mounting and correction tool can be oriented onto the mounting base; one side of the limiting portion is provided with an elastic protrusion structure, which is used to cooperate with the mounting hole.

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