Faucet assembly and personnel transport device

Abstract

The utility model provides a faucet assembly. The faucet assembly comprises a base; the bottom of the middle supporting plate is fixedly mounted on the base, and a first through hole is formed in the middle supporting plate; the first outer decoration plate is arranged on one side of the middle supporting plate; the bearing assembly is provided with a second through hole, the bearing assembly is installed on the middle bearing plate so that the second through hole can be aligned with the first through hole, and the bearing assembly protrudes out of the surface, close to the first outer decoration plate, of the middle bearing plate; the welding bolt comprises a screw rod and a screw cap, the screw cap is welded to the face, close to the middle bearing plate, of the first outer decoration plate, and the welding bolt is positioned in the mode that the screw rod can penetrate through the first through hole and the second through hole; and the fastening nut is in threaded fit with the screw rod to clamp the bearing assembly between the fastening nut and the nut, so that one side of the bearing assembly in the extending direction of the screw rod abuts against the nut, and the other side of the bearing assembly abuts against the fastening nut.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of personnel transport devices, and more particularly to a faucet assembly and a personnel transport device including the faucet assembly. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of passenger transport equipment, such as escalators and moving walkways, handrails are crucial components for passengers to stand and hold onto safely. Their design and operation directly affect the stability and safety of the entire transport system. Handrails are typically driven by handrail rollers to achieve continuous and smooth cyclical movement. These rollers require sufficient running space to ensure smooth operation. They are generally located within the faucet assembly, which consists of two spaced-apart outer panels, allowing the handrail rollers to rotate between the gaps between the panels.

[0003] The two exterior trim panels are typically fixed to the base via an intermediate support plate. Specifically, for aesthetic reasons, it is required that there be no exposed fasteners on the exposed surface of the first exterior trim panel (facing the occupant). Therefore, a fastener located inside the faucet assembly is needed for secure installation. However, in existing fastener technologies, one of the exterior trim panels experiences stress when fastened to the intermediate support plate. This stress causes pits at the connection point on the exterior trim panel, severely affecting aesthetics and potentially impacting usability.

[0004] Therefore, a leading component that can solve the above problems is needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of the prior art. According to one aspect of this disclosure, a faucet assembly is provided, comprising: a base; a middle support plate, the bottom of which is fixedly mounted on the base and has a first through hole; a first outer trim plate, disposed on one side of the middle support plate; a load-bearing component, having a second through hole, wherein the load-bearing component is mounted to the middle support plate such that the second through hole is aligned with the first through hole, and the load-bearing component protrudes from the surface of the middle support plate near the first outer trim plate; a welding bolt, comprising a screw and a nut, wherein the nut is welded to the side of the first outer trim plate near the middle support plate, and the welding bolt is positioned such that the screw can pass through the first through hole and the second through hole; and a fastening nut, threadedly engaged with the screw to clamp the load-bearing component between the fastening nut and the nut, such that the load-bearing component abuts against the nut on one side along the extension direction of the screw and against the fastening nut on the other side.

[0006] For example, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, the first through hole includes a first receiving hole disposed on a side near the first exterior panel, and a portion of the support assembly is disposed in the first receiving hole.

[0007] For example, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, the first receiving hole is provided with an internal thread, and the portion of the bearing assembly is threadedly connected to the first receiving hole, such that the length of the bearing assembly protruding from the intermediate support plate is adjustable.

[0008] For example, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, the first through hole includes a second receiving hole disposed on a side away from the first exterior panel, and at least a portion of the fastening nut is disposed in the second receiving hole.

[0009] For example, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, the first receiving hole and the second receiving hole are adjacent to each other to form a first through hole, and the diameter of the second receiving hole is larger than the diameter of the first receiving hole.

[0010] For example, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, the bearing assembly includes: an adjusting member having an external thread that engages with the thread of the first receiving hole; and a bearing plate disposed between the adjusting member and the nut.

[0011] For example, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, the adjusting member includes a drive groove recessed from the surface of the adjusting member facing the support plate, so as to allow the adjusting member to be turned in conjunction with a drive tool.

[0012] For example, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, the first exterior panel is mounted to the intermediate support plate shown by a plurality of spaced-apart welding bolts, load-bearing components and fastening nuts.

[0013] For example, according to some embodiments of this disclosure, the faucet assembly further includes a second exterior panel disposed on the side of the intermediate support plate away from the first exterior panel.

[0014] A roller capable of rotating relative to the first outer trim panel is provided between the first outer trim panel and the second outer trim panel, and the roller does not overlap with the intermediate support plate in a direction perpendicular to the intermediate support plate.

[0015] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a personnel transport device is also proposed, comprising: a faucet assembly according to an embodiment of this disclosure; and a handrail belt that engages with the outer periphery of the roller such that the outer periphery of the roller moves together with the handrail belt at the same speed. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1A perspective view of the overall faucet assembly according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown;

[0017] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 Cross-sectional view of the faucet component;

[0018] Figure 3 Show Figure 2 A three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the faucet assembly at the mounting point via welding bolts;

[0019] Figure 4a and Figure 4b A schematic diagram of an adjusting member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown, wherein, Figure 4b Show along Figure 4a The cross-sectional view taken by the cut line AA in the diagram.

[0020] Figure Labels

[0021] 1. Intermediate support plate; 11. First through hole; 111. First receiving hole; 112. Second receiving hole.

[0022] 21 First exterior trim panel, 22 Second exterior trim panel,

[0023] 3. Supporting component, 30. Second through hole, 31. Adjusting component, 311. Drive groove, 312. External thread, 32. Supporting plate.

[0024] 4 welding bolts, 41 nuts, 42 threaded rods.

[0025] 5 bases

[0026] 6 rollers

[0027] 7. Tighten the nuts. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise stated, the terms used herein have their ordinary meanings in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings represent the same parts.

[0029] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a faucet assembly is provided that can be used in, for example, personnel transport devices (not shown) such as escalators and moving walkways, as... Figure 1 As shown, the faucet assembly may include a first outer trim panel 21 and a second outer trim panel 22 spaced apart. Rollers 6 are mounted on the first outer trim panel 21 and the second outer trim panel 22 and are rotatable relative to the first outer trim panel 21 and the second outer trim panel 22. The rollers 6 are used to cooperate with the handrail belt (not shown) of the personnel transport device, so that the outer periphery of the rollers 6 can move together with the handrail belt at the same speed.

[0031] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As can be seen, the first exterior trim panel 21 and the second exterior trim panel 22 are mounted to the intermediate support plate 1, and the bottom of the intermediate support plate 1 is fixedly mounted to the base 5, thereby vertically mounting the first exterior trim panel 21 and the second exterior trim panel 22 on the base 5. Specifically, as... Figure 1 It can be seen that the roller 6 and the intermediate support plate 1 do not overlap in the direction perpendicular to the intermediate support plate 1, so as to reduce the thickness of the faucet assembly and allow the roller 6 to roll without interference.

[0032] In order to allow the large-area first and second exterior trim panels 21 and 22 to be mounted to the intermediate support plate 1 without any exposed fastening devices on the exposed surface of the first exterior trim panel 21 (facing the occupant), fastening devices located inside the faucet assembly are required, particularly such as... Figure 2 The multiple fastening devices shown are used to achieve this. However, in the prior art, in order to ensure the installation and fixing effect, stress is generated at the location of the fastening device. This stress may cause pits to appear on the originally flat and smooth surface of the exterior panel facing outwards, which affects the aesthetics. The faucet assembly disclosed herein solves the above problem.

[0033] The faucet assembly according to this disclosure also includes a support component 3, welding bolts 4, and fastening nuts 7. These three components work together to, for example, fix the first outer trim panel 21 to the intermediate support plate 1. Specifically, the first outer trim panel 21 can be installed to the intermediate support plate 1 using multiple spaced-apart welding bolts 4, support components 3, and fastening nuts 7. Multiple mounting points ensure installation strength and distribute stress caused by installation. Specifically, the intermediate support plate 1 may have, for example, multiple first through holes 11. The support component 3 may include second through holes 30. The first through holes 11 and second through holes 30 can be aligned to allow corresponding welding bolts 4 to pass through. The welding bolts 4 may include nuts 41 and screws 42. Nuts 41 can be welded to the side of the first outer trim panel 21 facing the intermediate support plate, while screws 42 can extend into the first through holes 11 of the intermediate support plate 1 to engage with the fastening nuts 7 for secure installation.

[0034] Furthermore, the support component 3 can be mounted to the intermediate support plate 1 such that the second through hole 30 can be aligned with the first through hole 11 and the support component 3 protrudes from the surface of the intermediate support plate 1 near the first outer trim panel 21. Specifically, for example, the support component 3 can be welded to the intermediate support plate 1, or the support component 3 can be integrally formed with the intermediate support plate 1. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first through hole 11 may include a first receiving hole 111 disposed on one side near the first outer trim panel 21, and a portion of the support component 3 is disposed in the first receiving hole 111 to achieve installation and positioning.

[0035] Preferably, the first receiving hole 111 may be provided with an internal thread, and the portion of the bearing component 3 disposed in the first receiving hole 111 may be threadedly connected to the first receiving hole 111, so that the length of the bearing component 3 protruding from the intermediate support plate 1 is adjustable. For example, the thickness of the intermediate support plate 1 may be between 1 and 21 mm, and the length of the bearing component 3 protruding from the intermediate support plate 1 may be adjusted within the range of 0.5 to 15 mm, for example, within the range of 0.5 to 10 mm, or for example, within the range of 1 to 9 mm. With this adjustable setting, it is possible to accommodate errors that occur during installation due to the large area of ​​the first outer trim panel 21 and the intermediate support plate 1, so that even if the first outer trim panel 21 and the intermediate support plate 1 have different gaps at different positions, they can still be reliably installed.

[0036] As described above, multiple nuts 41 can be welded to the side of the first outer trim panel 21 near the intermediate support plate 1, and the welding bolt 4 is positioned such that the screw 42 can pass through a corresponding first through hole 11 and a second through hole 12 aligned with the first through hole 11 on the intermediate support plate 1. The nuts 41 can also abut against the portion of the support assembly 3 protruding from the intermediate support plate 1. Specifically, the support assembly 3 can be clamped between the fastening nut 7 and the nuts 41 by the threaded engagement of the fastening nut 7 with the screw 42, such that the support assembly 3 abuts against the nuts along the extension direction of the screw 42. By abutting the nuts 42 and the support assembly 3 along the extension direction of the screw 42, even if a large stress is applied to the welding bolt 4 due to the tightening of the fastening nut 7, the abutting action of the nuts 41 and the support assembly 3 will balance and offset these stresses, preventing them from being transmitted to the first outer trim panel 21 through the nuts 41, thus avoiding pitting on the surface of the first outer trim panel 21 away from the intermediate support plate 1 under these stresses. Furthermore, due to the arrangement of the bearing component 3, when the exposed surface of the first outer trim panel 2 receives external force, the force can be transmitted and dispersed through the bearing component, further increasing the strength of the faucet component.

[0037] The fastening nut 7 can abut against the surface of the intermediate support plate 1 to achieve fastening. Alternatively, the first through hole 11 may also include a second receiving hole 112 disposed on the side away from the first outer trim panel 21. For example, the first receiving hole 111 and the second receiving hole 112 may be adjacent to each other to form the first through hole 11, and at least a portion of the fastening nut 7 may be disposed in the second receiving hole 112. The fastening nut 7 being disposed inside the intermediate support plate 1 is beneficial for reducing the thickness of the faucet assembly. For example, when the diameter of the fastening nut 7 is larger than the first receiving hole 111, the fastening nut 7 may abut against the stepped portion within the first through hole 11 of the intermediate support plate 1. Or, as... Figure 3 As shown, for example, the diameter of the fastening nut 7 can be smaller than the diameter of the first receiving hole 111, so that the fastening nut 7 can directly abut against the side of the bearing assembly 3 away from the nut 41, so that the force can be applied directly to the bearing assembly 3 without passing through the intermediate support plate 1.

[0038] Furthermore, the diameter of the second receiving hole 112 can be larger than the diameter of the first receiving hole 111, thereby making it easier to tighten the fastening nut 7 with a tool to achieve a secure installation.

[0039] For example, the load-bearing component 3 is a single-piece component, or it may include multiple components. For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the support assembly 3 may include an adjusting member 31 and a support plate 32. The support plate 32 is disposed between the adjusting member 31 and the nut 41 for abutting against the nut 41 in the extending direction of the screw 42. In particular, as Figure 3 As shown, the aperture of the support plate 32 is smaller than the aperture of the adjusting member 31. For example, the aperture of the support plate 32 is approximately equal to the diameter of the screw 42, so that the support plate 32 can abut against the nut 41 over a larger area.

[0040] Furthermore, in order to adjust the position of the adjusting member 31 relative to the intermediate support plate 1, such as... Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, the adjusting member 31 may include an external thread 312 disposed on its outer periphery and a drive groove 311 recessed from the surface of the adjusting member 31 toward the support plate 32. The drive groove 311 can cooperate with a drive tool to allow the adjusting member 31 to be screwed. For example, as Figure 4a As shown, the drive groove 311 can be a straight groove, or it can be an internal hexagonal groove, a star-shaped groove, a cross groove, etc. This allows for adjustment of the length of the adjusting member 31 protruding from the intermediate support plate 1, ensuring that, even with manufacturing errors, the nuts 41 at multiple locations abut against the corresponding support plates 32.

[0041] The faucet component disclosed herein has a simple structure and is easy and quick to install. The stress generated by the fastening installation is balanced and offset by the load-bearing component, so that the stress will not be transmitted to the first outer trim panel through the nut. This avoids the formation of pits on the surface of the first outer trim panel away from the intermediate support plate under stress, and also provides better strength.

[0042] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a personnel transport device (not shown), such as an escalator or moving walkway, is also proposed, which includes a faucet assembly and a handrail belt (not shown) more in accordance with this disclosure. The handrail belt is designed to engage with a roller 6 of the aforementioned faucet assembly, such that the outer circumference of the roller 6 can move together with the handrail belt at the same speed to achieve a cyclical rotation of the handrail belt.

[0043] It should be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative and not limiting. For example, the above embodiments (and / or aspects thereof) can be used in combination with each other. Furthermore, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of this disclosure without departing from the scope of this disclosure. The functions or performance of the various elements or modules described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are by no means limiting, but merely exemplary embodiments. Many other embodiments and modifications within the spirit and scope of the claims will be apparent to those skilled in the art after reading the above description. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should be determined by reference to the appended claims and the full scope of their equivalents.

[0044] In the appended claims, the terms “comprising” and “wherein” are used as simple English equivalents to the corresponding terms “including” and “in which”. Furthermore, in the following claims, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc., are used merely as notations and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects.

Claims

1. A faucet assembly comprising: comprising a base, an intermediate support plate fixedly installed on the base, provided with a first through hole, a first outer panel provided on one side of the intermediate support plate, a load bearing assembly provided with a second through hole, the load bearing assembly is installed to the intermediate support plate such that the second through hole is aligned with the first through hole, and the load bearing assembly protrudes from a surface of the intermediate support plate close to the first outer panel, a welding bolt comprising a screw rod and a nut, the nut is welded to a side of the first outer panel close to the intermediate support plate, the welding bolt is positioned such that the screw rod can pass through the first through hole and the second through hole, a fastening nut threadedly engaged with the screw rod to clamp the load bearing assembly between the fastening nut and the nut, such that one side of the load bearing assembly along the extension direction of the screw rod abuts against the nut, and the other side abuts against the fastening nut.

2. The faucet assembly according to claim 1, wherein the first through hole comprises a first receiving hole provided on a side close to the first outer panel, and a portion of the load bearing assembly is arranged in the first receiving hole.

3. The faucet assembly according to claim 2, wherein the first receiving hole is provided with an internal thread, and the portion of the load bearing assembly is threadedly connected with the first receiving hole, such that the length of the load bearing assembly protruding from the intermediate support plate is adjustable.

4. The faucet assembly according to claim 3, wherein the first through hole comprises a second receiving hole provided on a side away from the first outer panel, and at least a portion of the fastening nut is arranged in the second receiving hole.

5. The faucet assembly according to claim 4, wherein the first receiving hole and the second receiving hole are adjacent to form the first through hole, and the diameter of the second receiving hole is greater than the diameter of the first receiving hole.

6. The faucet assembly according to claim 3, wherein the load bearing assembly comprises: an adjusting member provided with external threads threadedly engaged with the first receiving hole, a load bearing plate arranged between the adjusting member and the nut.

7. The faucet assembly according to claim 6, wherein the adjusting member comprises a driving groove recessed from a surface of the adjusting member facing the load bearing plate, to allow engagement with a driving tool such that the adjusting member can be screwed.

8. The faucet assembly according to any one of the preceding claims 1, wherein the first outer panel is installed to the intermediate support plate by a plurality of the welding bolts, the load bearing assembly, and the fastening nut arranged at intervals.

9. The faucet assembly according to any one of the preceding claims 1-8, wherein the faucet assembly further comprises a second outer panel provided on a side of the intermediate support plate away from the first outer panel, a roller rotatable relative to the first outer panel is arranged between the first outer panel and the second outer panel, and the roller does not overlap with the intermediate support plate in a direction perpendicular to the intermediate support plate.

10. A people conveyor, characterized in that, comprising the faucet assembly according to claim 9, A handrail band that cooperates with the outer circumference of the roller such that the outer circumference of the roller moves together with the handrail band at the same speed.

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