Faucet

Abstract

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

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a faucet that can be directly installed on a washbasin using a specially designed water outlet panel; more particularly, the faucet provides a simpler water inlet pipe. Background Technology

[0002] A faucet, also known as a water valve, is widely used in domestic and industrial settings to control the flow of water from pipes. Faucet installation is typically carried out under various work surfaces. To install a faucet, the operator must spend extended periods bending, squatting, or crouching under the dark and narrow control panel where multiple pipes are installed, and further rely on specialized installation tools and individual fittings to complete the installation. This under-counter installation and locking method is uncomfortable for the operator and can also lead to the loss of individual fittings, affecting the installation process and resulting in excessively long operation times.

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, US Patent 20210198874A1 provides a technical solution for fixing a faucet to a countertop using external threads on sleeves and multiple screws. In this technical solution, the cold water control valve and the hot water control valve are respectively fixed to the countertop by screw-on sleeves. The screw-on sleeves used serve two purposes: securing the faucet to the countertop and receiving the piping connected to the cold water control valve and the hot water control valve. Additionally, the sleeves are connected to the faucet's shower head using additional screw-on sleeves. In other words, this US patent provides three separate screw sleeves for connecting the cold water valve, hot water valve, and faucet to the countertop, and gives the sleeves used to fix the faucet multiple technical functions. However, this requires drilling multiple mounting holes in the countertop. This relatively concentrated arrangement of valve and faucet mounting holes not only reduces the strength of the countertop mounting area but also can cause damage to the sink during installation due to uneven stress. Furthermore, since multiple spiral sleeves are located below the washbasin and are separate from each water valve, and there are relatively complex hot and cold water connections between each water valve, this technical solution still brings inconvenience to the operator during installation.

[0004] To overcome the technical defects caused by the above installation method, another US patent, US20240271399A1, specifically designed a water outlet panel assembly. This assembly features connection holes for a cold water valve, a hot water valve, and a faucet, allowing the cold and hot water control valves and the faucet to be connected to the panel. This eliminates the need for a single groove to be cut into the countertop, avoiding damage caused by multiple machining operations, especially on ceramic countertops. This solution effectively reduces the manufacturing cost of countertops, particularly ceramic washbasins. However, the cold and hot water control valves and the faucet are still connected separately at different points on the water outlet panel assembly via their respective spiral components. This means that stress concentration can occur on the limited mounting surface of the water outlet panel assembly due to the machining and installation of multiple mounting holes, potentially damaging the assembly and affecting its lifespan. Furthermore, the cold and hot water also require connection via a sleeve for the faucet, placing functional requirements on the sleeve beyond just connectivity.

[0005] Furthermore, the structure of the water outlet panel assembly in the prior art can be fully understood from patent documents such as US Patent US20230009593A1, Chinese Utility Model Patents CN 221823012 U and CN221837677 U. That is, the water outlet panel assembly is typically constructed with channels adapted to fluid flow, particularly channels adapted to cold water flow, hot water flow, and mixed water flow; these channels are integrally formed with the water outlet panel assembly. Moreover, to adapt to different water output requirements, such as a rain-like or even massage spray effect (e.g., the aforementioned US Patent US20230009593A1), the internal structure of the water outlet panel assembly is very complex.

[0006] Therefore, given the description of the prior art, there are technical problems in achieving more convenient countertop installation of faucets through other means, as well as in more conveniently and effectively integrating hot and cold water circuits on the countertop and connecting the hot and cold water circuits to each other. Utility Model Content

[0007] Therefore, the objective of this utility model is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a faucet, comprising: a faucet water outlet assembly; a water outlet panel mounting assembly, which includes a control valve assembly, a countertop mounting assembly, a water outlet panel assembly, and a mixing water pipeline. The countertop mounting assembly includes a mounting flange, a screw, a pair of guide rails located on both sides of the screw, and a fastening assembly; wherein the screw and the pair of guide rails are disposed between the mounting flange and the fastening assembly and are operably engaged with the mounting flange and the fastening assembly respectively; the fastening assembly is configured to have at least a fastening nut and a pair of flaps pivotally connected to the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut; the water outlet panel assembly includes a panel cover and a panel base that engage with each other, and the panel base has a receiving groove; the mixing water pipeline includes a vertically arranged first section, a horizontally arranged second section, and a bent section located between the two. The faucet includes a diversion assembly, comprising at least a diversion body, with a first outlet section and an inlet section in the direction facing the faucet, and a second outlet section in the direction away from the faucet. The faucet has a first operating state and a second operating state. In the first operating state, the assembly can be mounted on the operating platform above the washbasin, allowing the fastening assembly to rise and fall along the screw and guide rail. In the second operating state, the flanges of the fastening assembly are parallel to the washbasin surface, and the mounting flange in the platform-mounted assembly and the flanges of the fastening assembly together clamp the washbasin. A first section of the mixing water pipe approaches the screw in the platform-mounted assembly axially, while a second section of the mixing water pipe is housed in a receiving groove in the outlet panel assembly and is in fluid communication with the outlet panel assembly. The faucet has a first mixed water outlet state suitable for the outlet panel assembly and a second mixed water outlet state suitable for the faucet outlet assembly.

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

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

[0010] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, the platform mounting assembly includes two opposing screws and two pairs of guide rails disposed between the mounting flange and the fastening assembly, as well as two sets of fastening assemblies.

[0011] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet panel assembly is provided only with mounting holes for the control valve assembly and for the tabletop mounting assembly.

[0012] In a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, the end of the second section of the mixing water pipeline is further provided with a connecting member, and the mixing water pipeline is in fluid communication with the control valve assembly installed on the water outlet panel assembly via the connecting member.

[0013] Furthermore, the water outlet panel assembly is provided with a panel water outlet component on the part facing the inside of the washbasin, and the control valve assembly is in fluid communication with the panel water outlet component through the valve body therein via a connecting component.

[0014] Furthermore, a valve seat is provided near the mounting hole for the countertop mounting component in the water outlet panel assembly. This valve seat is in fluid communication with the mixing water pipe, the cold water pipe and hot water pipe in the cold / hot water pipe located under the washbasin, and the separate faucet pipe.

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

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

[0017] Based on the above-described contents of this utility model, the faucet of this utility model achieves more convenient countertop installation through a countertop mounting component that is integrated with the water outlet panel assembly. Furthermore, the specially designed mixing water pipeline improves the strength and rigidity of the water outlet panel assembly. Moreover, the arrangement of the fluid pipeline under the washbasin is further simplified by utilizing the diversion component 3 and the valve seat. The advantages of the embodiments of this utility model will be further described below. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A three-dimensional perspective view of a faucet installed on a washbasin according to the present invention is shown.

[0019] Figure 2 A three-dimensional perspective view of the water outlet panel mounting assembly, the tabletop mounting assembly, and the diversion assembly, according to a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, is shown after they are installed as a single unit.

[0020] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 The exploded three-dimensional view of the water outlet panel mounting assembly, the platform mounting assembly, and the diversion assembly after separation.

[0021] Figure 4 It shows Figure 2The exploded three-dimensional view of the water outlet panel mounting assembly shown.

[0022] Figure 5 It shows Figure 2 A three-dimensional perspective view of a non-limiting embodiment of the stage-mounted components shown;

[0023] Figure 6 It shows Figure 2 A three-dimensional perspective view of another non-limiting embodiment of the stage-mounted component shown;

[0024] Figure 7 A three-dimensional perspective view shows the mixing water piping separated from the outlet panel mounting assembly;

[0025] Figure 8 The diagram shows the state of the mixing water piping installed to the outlet panel mounting assembly;

[0026] Figure 9 It shows Figure 2 A three-dimensional perspective view of the shunt component shown;

[0027] Figure 10 It shows Figure 9 A three-dimensional exploded view of the splitter component shown;

[0028] Figure 11 The first step of installing the assembled water outlet panel mounting assembly, countertop mounting assembly and diversion assembly of the faucet according to the present invention from the countertop to the washbasin is shown.

[0029] Figure 12 The second step of mounting the assembled water outlet panel assembly, countertop mounting assembly, and diversion assembly of the faucet according to the present invention from the countertop to the washbasin is shown.

[0030] Figure 13 The water circuit connection of the faucet according to the present invention after installation on the washbasin is shown;

[0031] Figure 14 The specific water path of the faucet according to this utility model after installation on the washbasin is shown.

[0032] Figure Labels

[0033] 1-Faucet water outlet assembly

[0034] 2-Water outlet panel mounting components

[0035] 21- Control valve assembly 211- Knob 212- Valve cover 213- Valve core 214- Valve body

[0036] 22- Platform mounting assembly 221- Mounting flange 2211- Threaded hole 222- Screw 223- Guide rail 224- Fastening assembly 2241- Fastening nut 22411- Wing stop groove 2242- Wing 22421- First wing 22422- Second wing 225- End stop

[0037] 23- Water outlet panel assembly 231- Panel cover 2311- First mounting hole 232- Panel base 2321- Second mounting hole 2322- Receiving groove 23221- First receiving groove

[0038] 23222-Second receiving tank; 233-Panel water outlet component; 234-Connecting component; 235-Anti-clogging component

[0039] 24- Mixing water piping 241- First section 242- Second section 243- Connecting components

[0040] 3-Shunting Components

[0041] 31- Diversion Main Body; 311- First Outlet Section; 312- Inlet Section; 313- Second Outlet Section

[0042] 32- First pipeline connection 33- Check valve 34- Directional valve 35- Second pipeline connection

[0043] 4-Cold / Hot Water Piping

[0044] H in - Hot water inlet C in - Cold inlet water Hy- Mixed water

[0045] H out1 -First mixed effluent H out2 -Second Mixed Water Outlet Detailed Implementation

[0046] Those skilled in the art will understand that the following detailed description of embodiments is merely an illustration of exemplary models and is not intended to limit the broader aspects of this disclosure.

[0047] Figures 1 to 14 The components of the faucet according to this utility model and its installation method are shown, wherein... Figure 1 The illustration shows the faucet according to the present invention installed on the washbasin.

[0048] The faucet according to this utility model includes a faucet outlet assembly 1, an outlet panel mounting assembly 2, a diverter assembly 3, and hot / cold water pipes 4. Specifically, the outlet panel mounting assembly 2 is disposed between the faucet outlet assembly 1 and the washbasin to connect the faucet outlet assembly 1 and the washbasin; while the hot / cold water pipes 4, located below the washbasin, can be connected to the outlet panel mounting assembly 2 and the diverter assembly 3 respectively by means of valve seats (not shown) with multiple fluid passages to supply hot water, cold water, and hot-cold mixed water. See [reference needed]. Figures 13 to 14 In particular, this valve seat with multiple fluid passages is generally located within the outlet panel mounting assembly 2, which will be described in detail later.

[0049] The faucet water outlet assembly 1 includes at least a spray device and a water filter device, the structure of which is often described in the prior art and will not be repeated here. This article will further describe the structural and technical features of the water outlet panel mounting assembly 2 and the diversion assembly 3, which make substantial contributions to this utility model, especially the structure and technical function of the countertop mounting assembly 22 and the mixing water pipe 24 in the water outlet panel mounting assembly 2.

[0050] Water outlet panel mounting components

[0051] See Figures 2 to 3 In a non-limiting embodiment of the present invention, the water outlet panel mounting assembly 2 includes at least a control valve assembly 21, a platform mounting assembly 22, and a water outlet panel assembly 23. The control valve assembly 21 is partially embedded in one longitudinal end of the water outlet panel assembly 23. Furthermore, a mounting hole for the platform mounting assembly 22 is provided generally along the axial centerline of the water outlet panel assembly 23, so as to operably engage the platform mounting assembly 22 with the water outlet panel assembly 23.

[0052] Components installed on the stage

[0053] In the tabletop mounting assembly 22, the mounting flange 221 is generally located above the water outlet panel assembly 23 and is detachably engaged with the mounting hole located at the axial centerline of the water outlet panel assembly 23. Furthermore, the faucet outlet assembly 1 and the water outlet panel assembly 23 are connected as one unit by means of the mounting flange 221.

[0054] See Figure 5 and Figure 6 The platform mounting assembly 22 also includes a screw 222, a pair of guide rails 223, and a fastening assembly 224. The screw 222 can be axially screwed into a threaded hole 2211 in the mounting flange 221. Specifically, in Figure 5In the non-limiting embodiment shown, a pair of guide rails 223 are also provided on both sides of the screw 222. The pair of guide rails 223 are parallel to the axial center line of the screw 222 and are axially engaged to the vicinity of the threaded hole 2211 in the mounting flange 221.

[0055] At the ends of the guide rail 223 and screw 222 away from the mounting flange 221, a fastening assembly 224 is also provided. The fastening assembly 224 is configured to have at least a fastening nut 2241 and a pair of flaps 2242, wherein each flap 2242 is symmetrically disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut 2241 and is pivotally connected to the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut 2241. Specifically, each flap 2242 has a first flap 22421 and a second flap 22422, wherein the second flap 22422 has a length significantly greater than that of the first flap 22421; specifically, the length of the second flap 22422 is at least 2 / 3 of the length of the flap 2242. Additionally, the fastening nut 2241 also has a pair of first through holes in its base. The first through holes are arranged axially on the base of the fastening nut 2241 and symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the fastening nut 2241, and are respectively close to the second wing 22422 of each wing 2242.

[0056] The fastening nut 2241 in the fastening assembly 224 is also constructed with a pair of wing stop grooves 22411 arranged symmetrically along its central axis. Each wing stop groove 2243 has an inclined side, and each inclined side can abut against the wing side of each wing 2242 that is generally pointing downwards.

[0057] Additionally, the fastening assembly 224 also includes an end stop 225. The end stop 225 has a pair of second through holes on its main body. These second through holes are arranged symmetrically with respect to the central axis of the end stop 225. Specifically, each second through hole of the end stop 225 corresponds one-to-one with each first through hole of the fastening nut 2241, meaning that each second through hole and each first through hole share a common central axis.

[0058] Based on this structure, one end of the pair of guide rails 223 can be connected to the mounting flange 221, while the other end of the pair of guide rails 223 is connected to the end stop 225 via the first through hole of the fastening nut 2241 and the second through hole of the end stop 225, forming a tabletop mounting assembly 22 with mounting function.

[0059] In view of this, such as Figure 5As shown, the countertop mounting assembly 22 has a first operating state, in which the first wing portion 22421 of each wing 2242 of the fastening assembly 224, pointing generally downwards, abuts against the wing stop groove 2243 of each wing of the fastening nut 2241. In this first operating state, the countertop mounting assembly 22 can pass through the mounting hole opened in the water outlet panel assembly 23 and be positioned within the mounting hole. Further, by screwing the screw 222 in the threaded hole 2211 of the mounting flange 221 above the washbasin, the operator can raise and lower the fastening assembly 224 along the external thread of the screw 222, adjusting the distance between the mounting flange 221 and the fastening assembly 224 based on the thickness of the washbasin countertop. When the distance between the mounting flange 221 and the fastening assembly 224 is approximately equal to the thickness of the washbasin countertop, the operator can continue to screw the screw 222 to raise it upwards. Since the second wing 22422 of each wing 2242 of the fastening assembly 224 has a significantly longer length than the first wing 22421, during the tightening process, due to gravity, each wing 2242 begins to pivot toward the second wing 22422, so that each wing 2242 is parallel to the washbasin surface. The operator can then climb upwards by further tightening the screw 222, so that the mounting flange 221 of the mounting assembly 22 on the table and each wing 2242 of the fastening assembly 224 together clamp the washbasin, entering the second operating state.

[0060] Alternatively, Figure 6 Another non-limiting design concept for the benchtop mounting assembly 22 is provided, namely, the benchtop mounting assembly 22 further includes a pair of axially symmetrically arranged screws 222, a pair of guide rails 223 respectively close to each screw 222, and a fastening assembly 224 for each screw. Furthermore, the mounting flange 221 also has two threaded holes 2211 corresponding to the two screws 222 respectively, allowing the operator to adjust each screw 222 individually to switch the benchtop mounting assembly 22 between a first operating state (releasing the washbasin) and a second operating state (clamping the washbasin).

[0061] In view of this, the present invention provides a different installation method from the prior art, which uses a countertop mounting component 22 integrated with the water outlet panel assembly 23, unlike the separate threaded connection component located under the washbasin surface. This avoids the various inconveniences for operators operating under the countertop mentioned above. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 11 Insert the water outlet panel mounting assembly 2 from above the washbasin, and refer to... Figure 12 Install the water outlet panel mounting component 2 on the washbasin.

[0062] Mixing water piping integrated into the water outlet panel assembly

[0063] See Figures 4 to 8The water outlet panel assembly 23 includes at least a panel cover 231 and a panel base 232 that can be snapped together. The panel cover 231 and the panel base 232 each have a first mounting hole 2311 and a second mounting hole 2321. Specifically, the first mounting hole 2311 and the second mounting hole 2321 are substantially coaxial and located essentially at the axial center of the panel cover 231 and the panel base 232 in the water outlet panel assembly 23. More specifically, the water outlet panel assembly 23 also has a narrow, elongated panel water outlet component 233 on the portion facing the inside of the washbasin. The mixing water pipe 24 according to this invention is partially disposed in the panel base 232 of the water outlet panel assembly 23.

[0064] The mixing water pipeline 24 is configured to have at least a vertically arranged first section 241 and a horizontally arranged second section 242, as well as a bend connecting the first section 241 and the second section 242. Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 11 As can be observed, the first section 241 of the mixing water pipe 24 approaches the screw 222 in the platform mounting assembly 22 axially, and passes through the space surrounded by a pair of flaps 2242 near the fastening nut 2241 of the outlet panel assembly 23 by means of a bend. The bend of the mixing water pipe 24 extends further axially toward the panel base 232 of the water panel assembly 23, and extends through the second section 242 of the mixing water pipe 24 to the panel base 232 of the outlet panel assembly 23. Accordingly, a receiving groove 2322 for receiving the second section 242 of the mixing water pipe 24 is constructed longitudinally in the panel base 232 of the water panel assembly 23, the receiving groove 2322 including a first receiving groove 23221 and a second receiving groove 23222, see [reference needed]. Figure 7 The first receiving groove 23221 is generally located on the longitudinal side of the panel base 232 away from the panel water outlet component 233, and the second receiving groove 23222 is transverse to the first receiving groove 23221 at the longitudinal end of the panel base 232 and flows into the first receiving groove 23221.

[0065] Further, see Figure 4 A connecting component 243 is also provided at the end of the second section 242 of the mixing water pipe 24. This connecting component 243 is substantially engaged with the second receiving groove 23222 in the panel base 232 by means of mechanical means such as snapping or screwing, thereby connecting the mixing water pipe 24 to the fluid passage constructed in the valve body 214 of the control valve assembly 21. Thus, the user can operate the valve core 213 by the knob 211 of the control valve assembly 21 to control the water output of the mixing water pipe 24.

[0066] Furthermore, see Figure 4The valve body 214 of the control valve assembly 21 is connected to the panel water outlet component 233 via the connecting component 234, thereby enabling the controlled delivery of hot and cold mixed water to the panel water outlet component 233 and its spraying. The formation of the hot and cold mixed water will be described in detail below.

[0067] In view of this, the water outlet panel assembly 23 according to the present invention effectively utilizes the internal space of the water outlet panel assembly 23 by constructing a receiving groove 2322 near one longitudinal side of the panel base 232 and a specially designed mixing water pipe 24 that can be connected to the water outlet panel assembly 23, thus avoiding the complex solution of connecting different cold / hot water valve joints to the mixing water pipe in the prior art to achieve mixing water. Furthermore, the water outlet panel assembly 23 according to the present invention only has an opening for receiving the control valve assembly 21 and a mounting hole passing through the panel cover 231 and the panel base 232 on the panel cover 231 of the water outlet panel assembly 23, thereby avoiding the need for multiple cold / hot water valve and faucet mounting holes on the panel as described in the prior art. This design also improves the strength and rigidity of the water outlet panel assembly 23 according to the present invention and extends the service life of the water outlet panel assembly 23 according to the present invention and the faucet according to the present invention.

[0068] shunt component

[0069] Figure 9 and Figure 10 A diversion assembly 3 according to the present invention is shown. The diversion assembly 3 includes at least a diversion body 31. In particular, the diversion body 31 is configured as a flow passage extending axially, having a first water outlet section 311 and a water inlet section 312 adjacent to each other in the direction toward the faucet, and a second water outlet section 313 in the direction away from the faucet.

[0070] Specifically, both the first outlet section 311 and the inlet section 312 are provided with locking structures on their outer peripheral surfaces to cooperate with the first pipeline connector 32 to install the fluid pipeline. Optionally, a one-way valve 33 can also be provided inside the first outlet section 311, so that the first outlet section 311 is used only for discharging water.

[0071] Specifically, the second outlet section 313 is also equipped with a second pipe connector 35 to connect the second outlet section 313 to a fluid pipeline. Specifically, the second pipe connector 35 can be engaged with the second outlet section 313 via a threaded connection or a snap-fit ​​connection. Optionally, a reversing valve 34 may also be installed within the second outlet section 313 to accommodate switching between different water flow directions.

[0072] Furthermore, Figure 2 , Figure 13and Figure 14 The diagram illustrates the installation of the mixing water line 24 and the hot / cold water line 4 between the water outlet panel assembly 23 and the diversion assembly 3, thus schematically illustrating two usage states according to the present invention: hot and cold water flowing from the faucet outlet assembly 1 and spraying from the panel outlet component 233, respectively. Specifically, a valve seat (not shown) is constructed at the mounting hole of the water outlet panel assembly 23, which has multiple channels for connecting the cold water line, the hot water line, and for conveying the hot and cold water mixture. The hot / cold water line 4, located under the washbasin, can be connected to the water outlet panel mounting assembly 2 and the diversion assembly 3 via this valve seat to supply hot water, cold water, and hot-cold water mixtures. See [reference needed]. Figures 13 to 14 More specifically, this valve seat with multiple fluid passages is generally located in the outlet panel mounting assembly 2 near the aforementioned mounting hole.

[0073] See Figure 14 Specifically, the hot water pipe in the cold / hot water pipe 4 is connected to the valve seat, thereby allowing hot water H to enter. in The hot water is supplied to the corresponding hot water inlet passage in the valve seat, while the cold water pipe in the cold / hot water line 4 is connected to the valve seat, thereby supplying the cold water C. in The cold water is supplied to the corresponding cold inlet passage in the valve seat. In addition, the valve seat is also provided with a mixing water passage so that the cold and hot mixed water Hy in the valve seat can be supplied to the inlet section 312 of the diversion assembly 3 through a specially configured mixing water pipe 24.

[0074] Further, see Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 11 The first section 241 of the mixing water pipe 24, facing the end of the diversion assembly 3, is connected to the first outlet section 311 of the diversion assembly 3. This allows the hot and cold mixed water Hy from the inlet section 312 of the diversion body 31 to flow through the mixing water pipe 24 and be supplied to the panel outlet component 233 via the control valve assembly 21, thereby achieving the first mixed water outlet H. out1 This refers to the water outlet on the panel, see [link / reference]. Figure 14 Furthermore, the hot and cold mixed water Hy from the inlet section 312 of the diversion body 31 flows through the second outlet section 313 and is supplied to the faucet outlet assembly 1 via a pipeline, thereby realizing the second mixed water outlet H. out2 This refers to water coming out of a tap.

[0075] In view of this, the faucet of this utility model, through the cooperation of its diversion component 3 and valve seat, simplifies the layout of the pipes under the washbasin, makes it easier to connect and mix hot and cold water, and overcomes the defects of the prior art.

[0076] In summary, the faucet of this utility model achieves more convenient countertop installation through the integrated countertop mounting component 22 that is connected to the water outlet panel assembly 23; the strength and rigidity of the water outlet panel assembly 23 are improved and its service life is extended by constructing a receiving groove 2322 on the panel base 232 in the water outlet panel assembly 23 and the specially designed mixing water pipe 24; and further, the arrangement of the fluid pipe of the faucet under the washbasin is simplified by the diversion component 3 and the valve seat.

[0077] The embodiments of this utility model have been illustrated and described herein, but those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, omissions, and additions can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. It should not be understood as limited to the specific embodiments described herein, but encompasses all possible embodiments embodied within the scope and equivalents of the features described in the appended claims.

[0078] The dimensions and values ​​disclosed herein should not be construed as strictly limited to the precise numerical values ​​stated. Rather, unless otherwise specified, each such dimension is intended to represent the value and a functionally equivalent range around that value. For example, a dimension disclosed as “40 mm” is intended to represent “approximately 40 mm”.

[0079] All documents referenced in the “Detailed Description” section are incorporated herein by reference in the relevant sections; no reference to any document should be construed as an admission that it is prior art concerning this utility model. In the event of any conflict between the meaning or definition of any term in this written document and the meaning or definition of any term in the referenced documents, the meaning or definition assigned to the term in this written document shall prevail.

[0080] While specific embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that many other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to cover all such changes and modifications within the scope of the present invention.

[0081] When describing elements of the present invention or their preferred embodiments(s), the articles “a,” “an,” “the,” and “the” are intended to indicate the presence of one or more elements. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are intended to be inclusive and mean that additional elements may be present in addition to the listed elements. Many modifications and variations may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope thereof. Therefore, the above embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A faucet, characterized in that, include: Faucet water outlet assembly (1); The water outlet panel mounting assembly (2) includes a control valve assembly (21), a tabletop mounting assembly (22), a water outlet panel assembly (23), and a mixing water pipeline (24), wherein, The platform mounting assembly (22) includes a mounting flange (221), a screw (222), a pair of guide rails (223) located on both sides of the screw (222), and a fastening assembly (224); wherein the screw (222) and the pair of guide rails (223) are arranged between the mounting flange (221) and the fastening assembly (224) and are operably engaged with the mounting flange (221) and the fastening assembly (224) respectively; the fastening assembly (224) is configured to have at least a fastening nut (2241) and a pair of flaps (2242) pivotally connected to the outer peripheral surface of the fastening nut (2241); The water outlet panel assembly (23) includes a panel cover (231) and a panel base (232) that are joined together, and the panel base (232) is provided with a receiving groove (2322); The mixing water pipeline (24) includes a vertically arranged first section (241) and a horizontally arranged second section (242) and a bend section located between the two; as well as The diversion assembly (3) includes at least a diversion body (31), and the diversion body (31) is provided with a first water outlet section (311) and a water inlet section (312) in the direction facing the faucet, and a second water outlet section (313) is provided in the direction away from the faucet. The faucet has a first operating state and a second operating state. In the first operating state, the faucet can be mounted on the operating table above the washbasin, so that the fastening assembly (224) can climb and lower along the screw (222) and the guide rail (223). In the second operating state, each wing (2242) of the fastening assembly (224) is parallel to the washbasin surface, and the mounting flange (221) in the mounting assembly (22) and each wing (2242) of the fastening assembly (224) together clamp the washbasin. The first section (241) of the mixing water pipe (24) approaches the screw (222) in the platform mounting assembly (22) along the axial direction, while the second section (242) of the mixing water pipe (24) is housed in the receiving groove (2322) in the water outlet panel assembly (23) and is in fluid communication with the water outlet panel assembly (23). The faucet has a first mixed water outlet state applicable to the water outlet panel assembly (23) and a second mixed water outlet state applicable to the faucet water outlet assembly (1).

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

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

4. The faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The platform mounting assembly (22) includes two opposing bolts (222) and two pairs of guide rails (223) and two sets of fastening assemblies (224) arranged between the mounting flange (221) and the fastening assembly (224).

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

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

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

8. The faucet according to claim 5, characterized in that, A valve seat is also provided near the mounting hole for the countertop mounting component (22) in the water outlet panel assembly (23). The valve seat is in fluid communication with the mixing water pipe (24), the cold water pipe and hot water pipe in the cold / hot water pipe (4) located under the washbasin, and the separate faucet pipe.

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

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

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