Shower faucet installation structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses a shower faucet installation structure that enables wall-mounted installation of a storage platform. The shower faucet installation structure includes a housing, a valve body, a connecting nut, a curved foot, a storage platform, and a first locking element. The valve body is installed inside the housing, with the connecting nut at its input end. The connecting nut is threaded to one end of the curved foot, and the other end of the curved foot is used to connect to a water inlet pipe pre-embedded in the wall. The storage platform is positioned above the housing, and several connecting posts are fixedly arranged on its lower surface. The lower wall of the housing has connecting holes that mate with the connecting posts; these connecting holes are oblong holes extending perpendicular to the wall. The first locking element passes through the connecting holes from bottom to top and is threaded to the lower end of the connecting posts. This utility model achieves complete wall-mounted installation of the shower faucet by first installing the main structure of the shower faucet, such as the housing and valve body, and then installing the storage platform, requiring only two adjustments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of shower technology, and specifically refers to a shower faucet installation structure. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, shower units with storage platforms on the market are commonly installed in two ways: one is through concealed curved feet, allowing the shower unit to be installed flush against the wall. This method requires high precision in the installation of the concealed curved feet, ensuring that the two curved feet are relatively horizontal and that the threaded holes are highly perpendicular to the wall. Otherwise, the shower unit cannot be completely flush against the wall, and resolving this requires completely removing the shower unit for adjustment, which is quite troublesome. The other method is through exposed curved feet, allowing the shower unit to be installed off-wall. While this method reduces the precision requirements for the curved feet installation, exposed curved feet are more obtrusive in appearance, affecting the overall aesthetics. Furthermore, the inability to flush against the wall creates unnecessary hard-to-clean areas, impacting the user experience.

[0003] To resolve the above contradictions, a shower with an adjustable platform position is needed, enabling simple and effective wall-mounted installation, especially for the platform. In existing technologies, one installation method achieves wall-mounted installation by directly extending the top surface of the platform. However, since the relative position of the platform and the shower body cannot be changed, the precision requirements for the water pipe thread holes are not reduced during actual installation, and there is still a high probability that the shower will not be completely flush against the wall. Another installation method involves installing the shower body first and then the platform, but the first and second mounting plates, which serve as guide structures, are structurally redundant, increasing cost and manufacturing difficulty. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of this utility model is to provide a shower faucet installation structure to solve the problems existing in the prior art and to enable the wall-mounted installation of the storage platform.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is: A shower faucet installation structure includes a housing, a valve body, a connecting nut, a curved foot, a platform, and a first locking member. The valve body is installed inside the housing, and its input end is provided with the connecting nut. The connecting nut is threadedly connected to one end of the curved foot, and the other end of the curved foot is used to connect to a water inlet pipe pre-embedded in the wall. The platform is located above the housing, and a plurality of connecting posts are fixedly provided on its lower surface. The lower wall of the housing is provided with connecting holes that mate with the connecting posts. The connecting holes are oblong holes extending in a direction perpendicular to the wall. The first locking member passes through the connecting holes from bottom to top and is threadedly connected to the lower end of the connecting posts.

[0006] A connector is provided below the storage platform, and the connecting column is integrally formed on the lower surface of the connector.

[0007] Preferably, a plurality of reinforcing ribs are provided between the circumferential surface of the connecting column and the lower surface of the connecting member.

[0008] The housing contains a fixed post opposite to the connecting post. The upper surface of the fixed post is recessed to form a movable groove for the lower end of the connecting post to move and engage. The connecting hole is located on the bottom wall of the movable groove.

[0009] Preferably, the upper opening of the movable groove is provided with a guide slope.

[0010] A one-way valve is installed inside the connecting nut.

[0011] The valve body is provided with at least one water outlet pipe that extends upward through the storage platform, and the edge of the storage platform near the wall is provided with an movable notch for the water outlet pipe to pass through.

[0012] The valve body is secured within the housing by a number of second locking elements.

[0013] After adopting the above technical solution, the present invention has the following technical effects: This invention allows the shower faucet to be fully flush against the wall by first installing the main structure of the shower faucet, such as the outer shell and valve body, and then installing the mounting platform. This can be achieved through two adjustments. Furthermore, the connecting hole in this invention is directly set on the outer shell as a guide mechanism, which simplifies the structure, greatly reduces the requirements for processing precision, saves costs, and helps companies optimize their products. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0018] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view along the BB direction.

[0019] Explanation of icon numbers: 1-Outer shell; 11-Connecting hole; 12-Fixing post; 13-Moving groove; 14-Guide slope; 2-Valve body; 21-Outlet pipe; 3-Connecting nut; 4-Curved foot; 5-Placement platform; 51-Moving notch; 6-First locking element; 7-Connecting element; 71-Connecting post; 72-Reinforcing rib; 8-One-way valve; 9-Second locking element; 10-Switch valve core; 20-Temperature regulating valve core. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To further explain the technical solution of this utility model, the following detailed description is provided through specific embodiments.

[0021] refer to Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model discloses a shower faucet installation structure, including a housing 1, a valve body 2, a connecting nut 3, a curved leg 4, a storage platform 5, and a first locking member 6; The valve body 2 is installed inside the housing 1. Its input end (located on the back of the shower faucet) is provided with a connecting nut 3. The connecting nut 3 is threaded to one end of the curved leg 4. The other end of the curved leg 4 is used to connect to the water inlet pipe pre-embedded in the wall. The storage platform 5 is positioned above the outer casing 1 to cover the valve body 2 and other components inside the outer casing 1, and several connecting columns 71 are fixedly arranged on its lower surface. The lower wall of the outer casing 1 is provided with a connection hole 11 that matches the connecting post 71. The connection hole 11 is a waist hole (i.e., a racetrack-shaped through hole) extending in a direction perpendicular to the wall. The first locking member 6 is inserted into the connecting hole 11 from bottom to top and is threadedly connected to the lower end of the connecting post 71.

[0022] In this invention, when installing a shower faucet, the valve body 2 and other components are first pre-installed into the outer casing 1. Then, the curved leg 4 is connected to the water inlet pipe embedded in the wall. The valve body 2 and the curved leg 4 are then connected by the connecting nut 3. Since the relative position of the valve body 2 and the outer casing 1 is fixed at this time, the relative position of the valve body 2 and the curved leg 4 can be adjusted by rotating the connecting nut 3, so that the outer casing 1 can be installed against the wall first. After that, the platform 5 is placed on top of the outer casing 1, so that the connecting post 71 fixed below the platform 5 is aligned with the corresponding connecting hole 11 on the outer casing 1. The relative position of the connecting post 71 and the connecting hole 11 can be adjusted by moving the platform 5, so that the platform 5 can also be installed against the wall. Then, the first locking member 6 is inserted into the connecting hole 11 and locked with the connecting post 71.

[0023] Through the above solution, this utility model first installs the main structure of the shower faucet, such as the outer shell 1 and valve body 2, and then installs the mounting platform 5. The shower faucet can be completely flush against the wall through two adjustments. In addition, the connecting hole 11 in this utility model is directly set on the outer shell 1 as a guide mechanism. The structure is simple, the requirements for processing precision are greatly reduced, and the cost is saved, which is conducive to enterprises to optimize products.

[0024] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention.

[0025] A connector 7 is provided below the aforementioned storage platform 5, and the aforementioned connecting post 71 is integrally formed on the lower surface of the connector 7. The storage platform 5 and the connector 7 can be connected by non-removable glue or by a detachable assembly method, such as plug-in, snap-fit, or screw fastening. Therefore, the connecting post 71 and the storage platform 5 can be formed independently, making the storage platform 5 a replaceable part, which can meet the production needs of different products and the usage needs of different users.

[0026] Furthermore, a number of reinforcing ribs 72 are provided between the circumferential surface of the connecting column 71 and the lower surface of the connector 7, which can improve the structural strength of the connecting column 71.

[0027] The outer casing 1 is provided with a fixing post 12 opposite to the connecting post 71. The upper surface of the fixing post 12 is recessed to form a movable groove 13 for the lower end of the connecting post 71 to move and cooperate. The connecting hole 11 is provided on the bottom wall of the movable groove 13.

[0028] Furthermore, the upper opening of the aforementioned movable groove 13 is provided with a guide ramp 14 to facilitate the quick entry of the connecting column 71 into the movable groove 13 when the mounting platform 5 is installed.

[0029] The connecting nut 3 is equipped with a one-way valve 8, which can prevent water in the valve body 2 from flowing back towards the inlet pipe.

[0030] The valve body 2 is provided with at least one water outlet pipe 21 that extends upward through the storage platform 5, and the storage platform 5 is provided with an movable notch 51 near the wall for the water outlet pipe 21 to pass through.

[0031] The valve body 2 is secured within the housing 1 by several second locking elements 9, achieving relative fixation with the housing 1. During the installation of the shower faucet, both can be pre-assembled as a single unit with components such as the switch valve core 10 and its button, the thermostatic valve core 20 and its knob. Furthermore, both the first locking element 6 and the second locking element 9 can be screws.

[0032] Generally speaking, the water inlet pipes embedded in the wall include cold water pipes and hot water pipes. Therefore, in practical applications, there are two pairs of connecting nuts 3 and curved feet 4.

[0033] The above embodiments and figures are not intended to limit the product form and style of this utility model. Any appropriate changes or modifications made by those skilled in the art should be considered as not departing from the patent scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A shower faucet installation structure, characterized in that: Includes housing, valve body, connecting nut, curved foot, storage platform, and first locking element; The valve body is installed inside the housing, and its input end is provided with the connecting nut. The connecting nut is threaded to one end of the curved leg, and the other end of the curved leg is used to connect to the water inlet pipe embedded in the wall. The storage platform is located above the outer shell, and several connecting columns are fixedly arranged on its lower surface. The lower wall of the outer casing is provided with a connection hole that matches the connecting post. The connection hole is a waist hole that extends in a direction perpendicular to the wall. The first locking member is inserted into the connecting hole from bottom to top and is threadedly connected to the lower end of the connecting post.

2. The shower faucet installation structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A connector is provided below the storage platform, and the connecting column is integrally formed on the lower surface of the connector.

3. The shower faucet installation structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Several reinforcing ribs are provided between the circumferential surface of the connecting column and the lower surface of the connecting member.

4. The shower faucet installation structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The housing contains a fixed post opposite to the connecting post. The upper surface of the fixed post is recessed to form a movable groove for the lower end of the connecting post to move and engage. The connecting hole is located on the bottom wall of the movable groove.

5. The shower faucet installation structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The upper opening of the movable groove is provided with a guide slope.

6. The shower faucet installation structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A one-way valve is installed inside the connecting nut.

7. The shower faucet installation structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The valve body is provided with at least one water outlet pipe that extends upward through the storage platform, and the edge of the storage platform near the wall is provided with an movable notch for the water outlet pipe to pass through.

8. The shower faucet installation structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The valve body is secured within the housing by a number of second locking elements.

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