A faucet connector that is easy to install on a countertop

Abstract

This utility model discloses a faucet connector that is easy to install on a countertop, including a fixing base, a fastener, and a fixing member. The fixing base is installed on the countertop and is threadedly connected to the fixing member to lock the fastener to the countertop. The fixing base has a water pipe hole for the faucet water pipe to pass through, and the inner wall of the water pipe hole has a threaded part for connecting the faucet. The fastener has a first positioning surface and a second positioning surface. The fastener is installed under the countertop, and the first positioning surface is in contact with the underside of the countertop. The fastener has a fixing hole for the fixing member to pass through. The fixing member passes through the fixing hole and is threadedly connected to the fixing base to lock the fixing base to the countertop. When installing the faucet, either free end of the fastener can extend into the mounting hole on the countertop and then into the bottom of the countertop, eliminating the need for manual entry under the countertop for fixing. This simplifies the installation process, reduces the installation difficulty, and reduces the labor intensity of the installers, making it highly practical and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a faucet installation accessory, specifically a faucet connector that is easy to install on a countertop. Background Technology

[0002] Countertop installation is essential for bathroom fixtures such as basin faucets, kitchen faucets, and faucet-mounted soap dispensers. Installing faucets on countertops often presents challenges during renovations, especially in kitchen sinks. Since the countertop is fixed, and the sink is typically also fixed to it, with the faucet mounting holes located inside the sink, installation requires inserting the faucet into the holes from top to bottom and then tightening the fasteners from under the countertop. During installation, one hand holds the faucet while the other reaches under the countertop to tighten the fasteners. Due to the limited space and the inability to see the connection points, installation is both laborious and time-consuming. Some installers even lie supine under the countertop to see the connection points, but this requires assistance from another installer as they cannot straighten the faucet. Furthermore, the confined space and limited tool access can easily lead to insecure faucet connections. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a faucet connector with a simple structure, convenient installation, and which can be installed on a countertop.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a faucet connector that is easy to install on a countertop, including a fixing base, fasteners and fixing parts.

[0005] The fixing base is installed on the countertop and is threadedly connected to the fixing component to lock the fastener to the countertop; the fixing base has a water pipe hole for the faucet water pipe to pass through, the inner wall of the water pipe hole has a threaded part for connecting the faucet, the inner wall of the water pipe hole also has a mounting seat for fastening the fixing component, and the mounting seat has a threaded hole extending along the axial direction of the water pipe hole.

[0006] The fastener has a first positioning surface and a second positioning surface. The fastener is installed under the table surface and the first positioning surface is in contact with the lower end face of the table surface. The fastener is provided with a fixing hole for a fixing member to pass through. The fixing member passes through the fixing hole and is threadedly connected to the fixing seat to lock the fixing seat and the table surface.

[0007] Preferably, the inner wall of the fastener of the present invention is provided with a semi-circular protrusion extending toward the center of the fastener, and the fixing hole is provided through the upper surface to the lower surface of the protrusion.

[0008] Preferably, the fastener of this invention is semi-circular in shape and has two free ends that are easy to extend into the mounting hole on the table and embed the fastener as a whole under the table.

[0009] Preferably, the outer diameter of the ring in this invention is larger than the inner diameter of the mounting hole on the table, so that the fastener fits against the lower end face of the table.

[0010] Preferably, the fastener of this invention has an anti-slip pad on the side facing the fixed base that is in contact with the underside of the table surface.

[0011] Preferably, the fixing seat of this utility model has a sealing gasket on the side facing the fastener that abuts against the table surface.

[0012] Preferably, the fixing component of this utility model includes a cap and a threaded rod, one end of which is fixedly connected to one end face of the cap. Both the cap and the threaded rod are cylinders, and the outer circumferential diameter of the cap is larger than the outer circumferential diameter of the threaded rod. When the faucet connector is fixedly installed, one end face of the cap abuts against the second positioning surface.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects: The fastener is designed as a semi-circular ring. During faucet installation, any free end of the fastener can be inserted into the mounting hole of the countertop and then into the bottom of the countertop. The fastener is then tightened by rotating the fixing part and the fixing seat to raise the fastener, thereby shortening the height between the fastener and the fixing seat, so that the fixing seat is tightened on the countertop and covers the mounting hole. Then, the lower end of the faucet body is connected to the threaded part of the fixing seat to complete the faucet installation. This type of faucet connector can directly install and fix the faucet on the countertop. Compared with most current faucet installation processes, it eliminates the need for manual entry under the countertop for fixing, simplifying the installation process, reducing installation difficulty, and reducing the labor intensity of installers. It has strong practicality and convenience. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Other features, objects, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model with a faucet-type soap dispenser installed on a countertop; Figure label: 1—Fixed seat, 10—Water pipe hole, 11—Threaded part.

[0015] 2—Fastener, 20—First positioning surface, 21—Second positioning surface, 22—Fixing hole, 23—Protrusion, 24—Free end.

[0016] 3—Fixed component, 30—Cap, 31—Threaded rod.

[0017] 4—Fixed component, 40—Mounting hole.

[0018] 5—faucet, 6—mounting base, 60—threaded hole. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a faucet connector that is easy to install on a countertop includes a mounting base 1, a fastener 2, and a fixing member 3.

[0023] The fixing base 1 is installed on the countertop 4 and is threadedly connected to the fixing member 3 to lock the fastener 2 to the countertop 4. The fixing base 1 has a water pipe hole 10 for the faucet water pipe to pass through. The inner wall of the water pipe hole 10 has a threaded part 11 for connecting the faucet 5. The inner wall of the water pipe hole 10 also has a mounting seat 6 for fastening the fixing member 3. The mounting seat 6 extends along the axial direction of the water pipe hole 10 and has a threaded hole 60. The fastener 2 has a first positioning surface 20 and a second positioning surface 21. The fastener 2 is installed under the countertop 4 and the first positioning surface 20 is in contact with the lower end face of the countertop 4. The fastener 2 has a fixing hole 22 for the fixing member 3 to pass through. The fixing member 3 passes through the fixing hole 22 and is threadedly connected to the fixing base 1 to lock the fixing base 1 to the countertop 4.

[0024] Specifically, the fastener 2 is semi-circular in shape and has two free ends 24 that are easy to extend into the mounting hole 40 on the table and embed the fastener 2 entirely under the table.

[0025] With this setup, during installation, the fastener 2 can be tilted and either free end 24 inserted into the mounting hole 40 on the countertop, allowing the entire fastener 2 to extend into the mounting hole and into the bottom of the countertop. Then, the fastener 2 is straightened, and the fixing seat 1 and fixing member 3 are rotated and tightened from above the countertop to raise the fastener 2, thereby shortening the height between the fastener 2 and the fixing seat 1. This allows the fixing seat 1 to be secured to the countertop and cover the mounting hole 40. Finally, the lower end of the faucet body 5 is connected to the threaded portion 11 of the fixing seat 1, completing the faucet installation. This type of faucet connector allows for direct installation and fixation of the faucet on the countertop 4. Compared to most current faucet installation processes, it eliminates the need for manual entry under the countertop, simplifying the installation process, reducing installation difficulty, and lowering the labor intensity of installers. It is highly practical and convenient.

[0026] With this configuration, before installation, the fastener 3 can be passed through the fixing hole 22 on the fastener 2. The inner sidewall of the fastener 2 is provided with a semi-circular protrusion 23 extending toward the center of the fastener 2. The fixing hole 22 is provided through the upper and lower surfaces of the protrusion 23.

[0027] In addition, the fastener 2 is in the shape of a semi-circular ring, and the outer diameter of the ring is larger than the inner diameter of the mounting hole 40 on the table surface, so that the fastener 2 fits against the lower end face of the table surface 4.

[0028] To further improve the connector's stability during installation and prevent slippage of the fastener 2, the fastener 2 is provided with an anti-slip pad on the side facing the fixing base 1, which abuts against the underside of the platform 4. The anti-slip pad can be made of anti-slip materials such as rubber.

[0029] To ensure that the mounting holes on the countertop will not leak after the faucet is installed, a sealing gasket is provided on the side of the fixing base 1 facing the fastener 2, which is in contact with the countertop 4.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fixing member 3 includes a cap 30 and a threaded rod 31. One end of the threaded rod 31 is fixedly connected to one end face of the cap 30. Both the cap 30 and the threaded rod 31 are cylindrical, and the outer diameter of the cap 30 is larger than the outer diameter of the threaded rod 31. When the faucet connector is fixedly installed, one end face of the cap 30 abuts against the second positioning surface 21. To ensure that the fixing member 3 does not rotate with the fixing seat during installation, a limiting groove is provided on the lower end face of the protrusion 23. The limiting groove can be polygonal or irregular in shape, and the shape of the cap 30 matches the shape of the limiting groove. For example, if the limiting groove is hexagonal, the cap 30 is also hexagonal. This ensures that the fixing member will not rotate when the fixing seat is rotated, making the installation more secure.

[0031] It should also be noted that, in order to prevent the fastener 3 from loosening after being tightened to the mounting base 6, a nut is tightened on the screw 31 of the fastener 3 to make the faucet connector more securely installed.

[0032] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A faucet connector that is easy to install on a countertop, characterized in that: It includes a mounting base (1), fasteners (2) and fasteners (3); The fixing seat (1) is installed on the tabletop (4) and is threadedly connected to the fixing member (3) to lock the fastener (2) to the tabletop (4); the fixing seat (1) has a water pipe hole (10) for the faucet water pipe to pass through, the inner wall of the water pipe hole (10) has a threaded part (11) for connecting the faucet (5), the inner wall of the water pipe hole (10) also has a mounting seat (6) for fastening the fixing member (3), the mounting seat (6) has a threaded hole (60) extending along the axial direction of the water pipe hole (10). The fastener (2) has a first positioning surface (20) and a second positioning surface (21). The fastener (2) is installed under the table (4) and the first positioning surface (20) is in contact with the lower end face of the table (4). The fastener (2) has a fixing hole (22) for the fixing member (3) to pass through. The fixing member (3) passes through the fixing hole (22) and is threadedly connected to the fixing seat (1) to lock the fixing seat (1) and the table (4).

2. The faucet connector for easy countertop installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the fastener (2) is provided with a semi-circular protrusion (23) extending toward the center of the fastener (2), and the fixing hole (22) is provided through the upper surface to the lower surface of the protrusion (23).

3. A faucet connector for easy countertop installation according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fastener (2) is semi-circular and has two free ends (24) that are easy to insert into the mounting hole (40) on the table and embed the fastener as a whole under the table.

4. A faucet connector for easy countertop installation according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the ring is larger than the inner diameter of the mounting hole (40) on the table surface, so that the fastener (2) fits against the lower end face of the table surface (4).

5. A faucet connector for easy countertop installation according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fastener (2) has an anti-slip pad on the side facing the fixed seat (1) that is in contact with the underside of the table surface (4).

6. A faucet connector for easy countertop installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing seat (1) has a sealing gasket on the side facing the fastener (2) that abuts against the table surface (4).

7. A faucet connector for easy countertop installation according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastener (3) includes a cap (30) and a threaded rod (31), one end of which is fixedly connected to one end face of the cap (30).

8. A faucet connector for easy countertop installation according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both the cap (30) and the threaded rod (31) are cylindrical.

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