A shower faucet quick-mounting structure

Abstract

The application discloses a shower faucet quick-mounting structure, which comprises a water inlet joint, a convex ring is arranged on the outer periphery of the water inlet joint, a first outer thread is arranged on the outer periphery of the water inlet joint at the inner side of the convex ring, the first outer thread can be connected with a pre-buried joint in a wall body, and the water inlet joint at the outer side of the convex ring can be connected with a water pipe; a connecting piece comprises a vertical section, the vertical section is sleeved on the outer periphery of the water inlet joint, the outer side surface of the vertical section can be abuttingly matched with the convex ring, an empty space is formed between the vertical section and the outer side of the wall body, a locking nut is further arranged on the outer periphery of the water inlet joint, the locking nut can be abuttingly matched with the inner side surface of the vertical section, so that the connecting piece is fixed on the water inlet joint; a shell of the faucet, the shell can be matched and connected with the connecting piece, so that the shell is arranged on the outer side of the wall body, the back plate of the shell is abuttingly matched with the outer side of the wall body, the positional relationship between the pre-buried joint and the wall body can not be considered, and the wall installation of the faucet can be quickly completed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a quick-installation structure for a shower faucet, which can be well applied to the design of storage faucets. Background Technology

[0002] With societal development, people's demands for living standards are increasing. In the bathroom industry, this has led to the combination of shower and storage functions, resulting in the currently popular storage faucets. However, existing storage faucets are primarily installed by connecting the valve body and the pre-embedded water outlet pipe via a rigid connecting pipe. The length, depth, and level are adjusted through this rigid connecting pipe. Because the existing storage faucet installation structure is very compact, the mounting surface on the back of the faucet is generally flat, and the rigid connecting pipe typically passes through the mounting surface and is threaded onto the valve body. This makes the installation requirements for the pre-embedded water outlet pipe quite high. If the pre-embedded water outlet pipe protrudes too much or is recessed too deeply during installation, problems such as not fitting snugly against the wall or being impossible to install will occur. Furthermore, when the storage faucet is not fitted snugly against the wall, a gap exists between the faucet and the wall, resulting in insecure installation, easy loosening, unsightly appearance, and easy accumulation of dirt and grime.

[0003] Existing faucet installations primarily rely on curved feet for adjusting length, depth, and level. This adjustment process requires maintaining both distance and levelness, making it difficult and prone to resulting in the faucet not fitting snugly against the wall, not being level, or not perpendicular to the wall, affecting both usability and aesthetics. Curved feet are also expensive. Furthermore, if the pre-embedded connectors are not perpendicular to the wall, the faucet cannot be adjusted for level or perpendicularity, and may even be impossible to install. Additionally, adjusting the overall level and the distance between the two pre-embedded connectors during installation is challenging, hindering quick faucet installation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a quick-installation structure for a shower faucet.

[0005] This invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A quick-install structure for a shower faucet includes: a water inlet connector with a raised ring on its outer periphery, a first external thread on the outer periphery of the water inlet connector located inside the raised ring, the first external thread being able to connect to a pre-embedded connector in the wall, and the water inlet connector located outside the raised ring being able to connect to a water pipe; a connecting piece, the connecting piece including a vertical section, the vertical section being sleeved on the outer periphery of the water inlet connector, the outer side of the vertical section being able to abut against the raised ring, a clearance being formed between the vertical section and the outer side of the wall, and a locking nut also being provided on the outer periphery of the water inlet connector, the locking nut being able to abut against the inner side of the vertical section to fix the connecting piece to the water inlet connector; and a faucet housing, the housing being able to connect with the connecting piece to realize that the housing is located on the outer side of the wall, the back plate of the housing abutting against the outer side of the wall.

[0007] In this embodiment of the invention, the connecting piece further includes a transverse section, which can rest on the bottom plate of the housing.

[0008] In this embodiment of the invention, the bottom plate of the housing is provided with an upwardly recessed first groove and a second groove, the transverse section is provided with a locking bolt that can extend into the first groove, and the front end of the transverse section is provided with an upwardly curved hook that can cooperate with the second groove.

[0009] In this embodiment of the invention, the vertical section is provided with a first slot, and the water inlet connector can move within the first slot so that the connecting piece can move up and down relative to the water inlet connector.

[0010] In this embodiment of the invention, a second slot is provided on the back plate of the housing, and the connecting piece can move within the second slot so that the housing can move laterally relative to the connecting piece.

[0011] In this embodiment of the invention, a water channel body is also provided inside the housing, and the water pipe is a flexible hose. One end of the flexible hose is connected to a water inlet connector located inside the convex ring, and the other end of the flexible hose is connected to the water channel body.

[0012] In this embodiment of the invention, the back plate of the housing is recessed into the housing to form a second groove, and the back plate of the housing can abut against the outer side of the wall.

[0013] In this embodiment of the invention, a support piece is also included. One end of the support piece can abut against the outer side of the wall, and the other end of the support piece can cooperate with the connecting piece. After the connecting piece is installed, the support piece can ensure that the distance between the vertical section and the wall remains unchanged.

[0014] In this embodiment of the invention, the support plate is disposed above the vertical section, and the housing is able to support the support plate.

[0015] In this embodiment of the invention, a second external thread is provided on the outer periphery of the water inlet connector located on the inner side of the convex ring. The locking nut is connected to the second external thread. A stepped surface is formed between the first external thread and the second external thread. The stepped surface can abut against the outer side of the wall.

[0016] The quick-installation structure of a shower faucet of the present invention has the following advantages: it reduces the number of accessories, simplifies the structure, and facilitates installation; at the same time, it eliminates the need to consider the positional relationship between the pre-embedded joint and the wall. Whether it is protruding or recessed, the distance between the connecting piece and the wall can be kept constant, so that the shell can be supported (hung) on ​​the connecting piece. After locking from below, the faucet installation is completed. This ensures that the back plate of the shell can fit snugly against the wall surface in different installation environments without large gaps. At the same time, the connecting piece can move up and down relative to the wall, which can ensure the horizontality of the product after installation. The shell can also move laterally relative to the connecting piece. With the cooperation of the hose, the size requirements for hot and cold water inlets are reduced, which can adapt to more installation environments. It can also form a modular production, reducing the cost of producing multiple models. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 3 . Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to represent selected embodiments of the invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0029] Referring to the accompanying drawings, a quick-install structure for a shower faucet includes: a water inlet connector 10, with a raised ring 11 on its outer periphery. The raised ring can be polygonal and can be rotated using a tool. A first external thread 12 is provided on the outer periphery of the water inlet connector located inside the raised ring. The first external thread can connect to a pre-embedded connector 21 within a wall 20. The water inlet connector located outside the raised ring can connect to a water pipe 31. A connecting piece 40 includes a vertical section 41, which is sleeved around the outer periphery of the water inlet connector. The outer surface of the vertical section abuts against the raised ring. The vertical section forms a clearance 32 with the outer side of the wall, and a locking nut 15 is provided on the outer periphery of the water inlet connector. The locking nut can abut against the inner side of the vertical section to fix the connecting piece on the water inlet connector. The distance of the clearance can be kept consistent, that is, the positional relationship between the connecting piece and the wall remains unchanged after each installation. This can keep the back plate of the housing always in contact with the wall. The faucet housing 30 can be connected with the connecting piece to realize that the housing is set on the outer side of the wall, and the back plate 31 of the housing abuts against the outer side of the wall.

[0030] Preferably, the connecting piece further includes a transverse section 42, which can rest on the bottom plate 32 of the housing. The bottom plate of the housing is provided with an upwardly recessed first groove 33 and a second groove 34. The transverse section is provided with a locking bolt 43 that can extend into the first groove. The front end of the transverse section is provided with an upwardly curved hook 44, which can cooperate with the second groove. By supporting the connecting piece above the housing and the transverse section below, the housing can be prevented from tilting downward or detaching.

[0031] Furthermore, the vertical section is provided with a first slot 45, within which the water inlet connector can move, allowing the connecting piece to move vertically relative to the water inlet connector. The back plate of the housing is provided with a second slot 35, within which the connecting piece can move, allowing the housing to move laterally relative to the connecting piece. This allows for the adaptation to two different pre-embedded connector sizes, and also enables the structure to be applied to faucets of different specifications, facilitating flexible installation. In use, the faucet has two water inlets, one for cold water and one for hot water, which means there are two pre-embedded connectors and two water inlet connectors and connecting plates. By adjusting the height of the connecting plates, the housing is ensured to be horizontal after installation. Referring to the attached drawings, the back plate of the housing is recessed into the housing to form a second groove. The second groove has a vertical plate 36 inside the housing. After installation, the outer side of the vertical section can abut against the vertical plate. The distance L1 between the vertical plate and the back plate is fixed, which can be matched with the distance L2 between the connecting plate and the wall. Both distances are fixed. In this way, regardless of whether the pre-embedded connector protrudes from the wall, is flush with the wall, or is inside the wall, the back plate can be installed to fit against the wall. The back plate of the housing can abut against the outer side of the wall.

[0032] Furthermore, the housing is also equipped with a water channel body 50, which is mainly used for passage. The water passage pipe is a flexible hose 31. One end of the flexible hose is connected to the water inlet connector located inside the convex ring, and the other end of the flexible hose is connected to the water channel body. It can be connected by screws, which can flexibly adapt to the distance of the pre-embedded connector and the design of different models (mainly sizes) of faucets.

[0033] In Embodiment 1 of the present invention:

[0034] It also includes a support plate 46, one end of which can abut against the outer side of the wall, and the other end of which can mate with a connecting plate. After the connecting plate is installed, the support plate ensures that the distance L2 between the vertical section and the wall remains unchanged. The support plate is positioned above the vertical section, and the housing can be supported above the support plate. The support plate can be formed by stamping the vertical and horizontal sections together. The support plate can be horizontally positioned. In this embodiment, the locking nut mates with the first external thread.

[0035] In Embodiment 2 of the present invention:

[0036] The water inlet connector located on the inner side of the convex ring has a second external thread 13 on its outer periphery. The locking nut is connected to the second external thread. A stepped surface 14 is formed between the first external thread and the second external thread. At the same time, the first external thread and the second external thread are located on the inner side of the convex ring. The stepped surface can abut against the outer side of the wall. In this embodiment, the part of the pre-embedded connector that protrudes from the wall can be cut off first.

[0037] In this invention, the locking nut, connecting piece, and water inlet connector are assembled and connected to the pre-embedded connector. The water inlet connector is screwed in until it cannot be rotated (in Embodiment 1, the support piece is used to hold the wall in place; in Embodiment 2, the step surface is used to hold the wall in place). The height of the two connecting pieces can be adjusted by the first slot, and then the connecting piece is locked onto the water inlet connector. The hose is then connected to the water inlet connector. The back plate of the housing is then placed against the wall, and the second slot is aligned with the connecting piece. The housing is moved from top to bottom so that it rests on the connecting piece. Finally, the bottom is fixed with the locking bolt, thus completing the installation.

[0038] The foregoing description illustrates and describes preferred embodiments of the present invention. As previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A quick-installation structure for a shower faucet, characterized in that, include: The water inlet connector has a convex ring on its outer periphery, and a first external thread on the outer periphery of the water inlet connector located inside the convex ring. The first external thread can be connected to a pre-embedded connector in the wall, and the water inlet connector located outside the convex ring can be connected to a water pipe. The connecting piece includes a vertical section, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the water inlet connector. The outer side of the vertical section can abut against the convex ring. A clearance is formed between the vertical section and the outer side of the wall. A locking nut is also provided on the outer periphery of the water inlet connector. The locking nut can abut against the inner side of the vertical section to fix the connecting piece on the water inlet connector. The faucet housing can be connected with a connecting piece to allow the housing to be mounted on the outside of a wall, with the back plate of the housing abutting against the outside of the wall.

2. The quick-installation structure for a shower faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting piece also includes a transverse section that can rest on the bottom plate of the housing.

3. The quick-installation structure for a shower faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom plate of the housing is provided with an upwardly recessed first groove and a second groove. The transverse section is provided with a locking bolt that can extend into the first groove. The front end of the transverse section is provided with an upwardly curved hook that can cooperate with the second groove.

4. A quick-installation structure for a shower faucet according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The vertical section is provided with a first slot, and the water inlet connector can move within the first slot so that the connecting piece can move up and down relative to the water inlet connector.

5. A quick-installation structure for a shower faucet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The back plate of the housing is provided with a second slot, and the connecting piece can move within the second slot so that the housing can move laterally relative to the connecting piece.

6. A quick-installation structure for a shower faucet according to any one of claims 1-3 and 5, characterized in that, The housing also contains a water channel body, and the water pipe is a flexible hose. One end of the flexible hose is connected to the water inlet connector located inside the convex ring, and the other end of the flexible hose is connected to the water channel body.

7. A quick-installation structure for a shower faucet according to claim 6, characterized in that, The back plate of the housing is recessed into the housing to form a second slot, and the back plate of the housing can abut against the outer side of the wall.

8. A quick-installation structure for a shower faucet according to any one of claims 1-3, 5, and 7, characterized in that, It also includes a support plate, one end of which can abut against the outside of the wall, and the other end of which can cooperate with a connecting plate; after the connecting plate is installed, the support plate can ensure that the distance between the vertical section and the wall remains unchanged.

9. A quick-installation structure for a shower faucet according to claim 8, characterized in that, The support plate is positioned above the vertical section, and the housing can support the support plate from above.

10. A quick-installation structure for a shower faucet according to any one of claims 1-3, 5, and 7, characterized in that, The water inlet connector located on the inner side of the convex ring has a second external thread on its outer periphery. The locking nut is connected to the second external thread. A stepped surface is formed between the first external thread and the second external thread. The stepped surface can abut against the outer side of the wall.

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