Support system for a bathroom faucet, and installation method

Abstract

A support system, comprising a faucet frame (30) with a faucet support (41), for recessing a faucet (60) into a wall. For ease of installation in a thin wall, two lateral positioners (42, 43) are provided, which can be positioned on wall studs (11, 12). The faucet frame (30) is oriented so that its height (Z30) is parallel to the studs (11, 12), is fixed along its width (X30), and rests against the studs (11, 12) along its depth (Y30). The faucet support (41) is then positioned between the two studs (11, 12). The support system also includes fasteners (31) for securing the faucet frame (30) to the studs (11, 12).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a water point for a bathroom and to a method for installing a pre-assembled unit or support system belonging to such a water point.

[0002] The present invention relates to the technical field of sanitary tap installation for a bathroom, in particular for a shower or a bathtub.

[0003] DE102004005161A1 describes a bathroom sanitary installation with a recessed box for installing a sanitary tap. The box is received through a wall, being fixed to a back panel belonging to the wall, inside the wall, using dowels.

[0004] DE9208413U1, CH715798B1, EP1936045A1 and DE19507766A1 relate to support frames for sanitary equipment.

[0005] It is common to equip a shower enclosure with a handheld shower head, often called a shower head or hand shower, and a fixed overhead shower head, sometimes called a rain shower. To supply these shower heads, the enclosure is fitted with a faucet, which has one or more controls in the form of a lever, knobs, and / or buttons, that the user can operate to select which shower head is supplied with water, adjust the water flow, and set the water temperature.

[0006] For space and aesthetic reasons, it may be desirable to recess the faucet into a partition wall enclosing the shower cubicle, leaving only the controls protruding inside the cubicle for easy access from within the shower, and the outlets for connecting the shower heads. Generally, the wall consists of a back panel and, on the shower cubicle side, a facing panel positioned at a distance from the back panel, for example, 48 mm (millimeters) from it. The facing panel is covered with a decorative material such as tiles and is usually supported by vertical metal studs. The faucet is designed to be recessed into the wall, positioned between the back panel and the facing panel.Openings are made in the shower panel so that the faucet controls and water outlets can pass through the panel, making them accessible to the user from inside the shower cubicle. The faucet itself is fixed to the back wall with screws.

[0007] However, depending on the building's construction period, the building method used, and the bathroom's location within the building, the back wall can vary considerably. For example, it may be a structural wall of the building, such as a concrete, cinder block, or brick wall, which requires different tools depending on the material. In the case of a renovation, the back wall may consist of the remains of an old partition wall, which is not always in good enough condition to support the faucet. If the wall is a dividing wall, the back wall may be another facing panel facing a different room in the building, which is not always suitable for supporting the faucet.Sometimes, the distance from the back wall is greater than expected, so the faucet sits far back from the wall, requiring a bracket to bring it closer to the wall plate. Sometimes, the back wall isn't flat or vertical, so a bracket is needed to position the faucet parallel to the wall plate. Sometimes, the back wall has a structure or is made of a material that makes it difficult or impossible to securely or easily mount the faucet. If there is no back wall or it's insufficient to support the faucet, a wooden board is usually installed on the wall studs, away from the wall plate. However, this increases the wall thickness. In any case, all these constraints, which can be difficult to predict, complicate the installation of a concealed faucet.

[0008] It is these drawbacks that the invention particularly aims to remedy by proposing a new support system for embedding a bathroom tap in a wall, which, while being easier to install, allows embedding in a particularly thin wall.

[0009] The invention is defined in claim 1.

[0010] A key idea behind the invention is to attach the support system to the wall studs, rather than to a back wall as in the prior art. While the quality, strength, and position of the back wall vary considerably, as explained above, the characteristics of the studs are generally better known. The wall is often a drywall partition with studs. These studs are almost always installed specifically for the renovation or construction of the bathroom where the recessed faucet is to be installed. During the planning phase, the studs can easily be positioned to accommodate the faucet support system. Since the studs support a wall panel, such as plasterboard, to define the bathroom space, they are necessarily vertical.Since it is supported by the uprights, the support system is generally positioned so that the height direction is vertical, or nearly so, relying solely on the orientation and positioning of the uprights. As the uprights extend along the faceplate, the position of one back face of the faceplate relative to the support system in the recessed position, along the depth direction, is almost always the same. It is then only necessary to adjust the position of the tap according to the thickness of a facing layer covering one front face of the faceplate, which represents a relatively small adjustment range.The spacing between the uprights along the width direction is generally standardized and is forty or sixty centimeters, which preferably allows the support system of the invention to have standard dimensions regarding the arrangement of the lateral positioners.

[0011] The idea of ​​using the wall studs as supports rather than a back wall advantageously distributes the weight of the support system along the width and height, rather than the depth. Preferably, the support system is the same thickness as the studs, measured along the depth, for example, 48 mm. The support system of the invention thus allows the faucet to be recessed into a wall where the available space is particularly limited along the depth.

[0012] Alternatively, the support system can be used to install a wall-mounted faucet. In this case, the support system facilitates faucet installation, particularly when a reliable back wall is unavailable.

[0013] Preferably, each lateral positioner includes a front lug, by means of which the tap frame rests against one of the uprights in the opposite direction to the depth direction when the tap frame is in the recessed position. Preferably, the front lug is offset from the tap support along the depth direction. Preferably, the front lug is perpendicular to the depth direction so as to rest against said upright parallel to the depth direction.

[0014] Preferably, each lateral positioner includes a side plate, by means of which the tap frame rests against one of the uprights parallel to the width direction, thus fixedly positioning the tap frame relative to the uprights parallel to the width direction. The side plate preferably projects in the depth direction relative to the tap support. Preferably, the side plate is perpendicular to the width direction, bearing against said upright parallel to the width direction.

[0015] Preferably, the tap frame includes a permanent magnet, to hold the tap frame in the recessed position by magnetic interaction between the permanent magnet and one of the uprights, the permanent magnet being separate from the fastening means.

[0016] Preferably, the support system includes an adjustment system, which comprises: a tapped hole, through which the tap is intended to be supported by the tap support; and an adjusting screw, which is mounted on the tap support and is guided to pivot about an adjustment axis relative to the tap support and is fixed in translation along the adjustment axis relative to the tap support, the adjusting screw comprising: a head, which projects in the direction of depth relative to the tap support, to actuate the adjusting screw in pivoting, and a threaded portion, which is screwed into the tapped hole to translate the tap parallel to the adjustment axis when the adjusting screw is actuated in pivoting.

[0017] Preferably, the support system includes a lower fluid connection, to fluidly connect the tap to a lower shower head, the lower fluid connection being fixed to the tap frame, between the two lateral positioners and at the height of the tap support along the height direction.

[0018] Preferably, the support system includes a top fluid connection, for fluidly connecting the tap to a top shower head, the top fluid connection being fixed to the tap frame, between the two side positioners and offset along the height direction at a distance of at least forty centimeters from the tap support.

[0019] Preferably, the support system includes: an auxiliary frame, which is separate from the tap frame, and which is designed to be fixed to the wall independently of the tap frame; and an auxiliary fluid connection, which is fixed to the auxiliary frame and which is designed to be fluidly connected to the tap.

[0020] Preferably, the water point comprises a pre-assembled unit, including: the support system defined above; and the tap, which is pre-assembled with the tap frame and supported by the tap support so as to protrude in the depth direction relative to the tap support.

[0021] Preferably, the tap includes: a water inlet, which is disposed at a lower end of the tap, being directed in the opposite direction to the height direction; a water outlet; a regulator, to form an outflow of water forced through the water outlet, from an inflow of water admitted through the water inlet; and a control, to control the regulator.

[0022] Preferably, the tap frame is positioned on the studs in the recessed position using the lateral positioners and secured to the studs by the fixing means. Preferably, the wall includes a facing plate, which rests on the studs, so that the tap is received between the tap support and the facing plate, taking into account the depth direction.

[0023] The invention relates to a method according to claim 14. The invention and other advantages thereof will become more apparent in the light of the following description of embodiments according to the invention, this description being given solely by way of example and made with reference to the drawings below. [ FIG 1 ] There figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a water point for a bathroom according to a first embodiment of the invention, comprising a pre-assembled unit in a position to be embedded within a wall. FIG 2 ] There figure 2 is a view similar to the figure 1 showing a support system belonging to the pre-assembled set of the figure 1 . [ FIG 3 ] There figure 3 is a front view of a tap, shown without a temporary cover, and of an adjustment system belonging to the pre-assembled set of the preceding figures. FIG 4 ] There figure 4 is a rear view of the tap and the adjustment system of the figure 3 . [ FIG 5 ] There figure 5 is a side view of the water point of the figure 1 , where the temporary tap cover is replaced by a permanent facade and where a facing panel belonging to the wall is installed and shown in cross-section. FIG 6 ] There figure 6 is a perspective view of part of a pre-assembled assembly according to a second embodiment of the invention, including in particular a main frame and a valve. FIG 7 ] There figure 7 is a partial perspective view of an auxiliary chassis with an auxiliary fitting, belonging to the pre-assembled set of the figure 8 , in a recessed position on wall studs. FIG 8 ] There figure 8 is a partial perspective view of a support system according to a third embodiment of the invention. FIG 9 ] There figure 9 is a longitudinal section of the support system of the figure 8 showing, in particular, an adjustment system. FIG 10 ] There figure 10 is a partial perspective view of a support system and a tap according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.

[0024] THE figures 1 à 5 These illustrations demonstrate a first method of implementing a water supply point for a wet room, such as a bathroom or shower room, whether public or private. In this example, the water supply point is designed to serve a shower cubicle, providing water to two shower heads: a handheld shower head (a shower head) and a fixed, overhead shower head (a rain shower). However, this water supply point is suitable for other types of wet rooms, such as a laundry room, a toilet, or even a kitchen. Furthermore, the water supply point could serve other sanitary fixtures, such as a bathtub, a sink, a washbasin, or a hand basin.

[0025] The water point comprises a pre-assembled unit and a wall into which the pre-assembled unit is embedded.

[0026] The wall includes studs, the studs including at least two studs 11 and 12, a facing plate 13 and a facing 14. The studs 11 and 12 are visible on the figure 1 and the amount 11 is designated on the figure 5 but not visible because it is positioned behind the pre-assembled unit. The facing plate 13 and the facing 14 are visible on the figure 5 The wall preferably forms a dry partition.

[0027] The studs, particularly studs 11 and 12, are arranged vertically, parallel to each other. They are distributed along the vertical plane of the wall. The studs form the wall's framework, notably supporting the panel 13 and the facing 14. The studs are fixed to the building. Specifically, at one end, the studs are fixed to the floor, possibly via a lower rail attached to the wall, and at one end, the studs are fixed to the ceiling, possibly via an upper rail attached to the wall.

[0028] Each stud 11 and 12 has a front face 15 and a rear face 16 parallel to each other, as well as a side face 17 perpendicular to faces 15 and 16. Face 17 of stud 11 faces the same direction as face 17 of stud 12. Preferably, these faces 17 are separated by a horizontal distance d17, a standard construction distance for building walls, which here is 36 cm (centimeters). The faces 15 of studs 11 and 12 lie in the same vertical plane and face inwards towards the bathroom. The faces 16 of studs 11 and 12 lie in the same vertical plane and face outwards towards the bathroom, offset outwards from the bathroom relative to faces 15, i.e., towards the rear of the wall.Preferably, faces 15 and 16 are separated by a distance d15, measured horizontally, which is a construction standard for building walls, and which here is 48 mm (millimeters). The distance d15 is also the width of face 17.

[0029] Here, the uprights are metal uprights, oriented vertically. In the example, each upright 11 and 12 is formed by a profile with a front flange, forming the front face 15, a rear flange forming the rear face 16 and being parallel to the front flange, as well as a web, forming the side face 17 and connecting the flanges together.

[0030] The facing panel 13 is positioned vertically, parallel to the wall, to define the front of the wall, that is, the face of the wall that faces the interior of the bathroom. The panel 13 is placed between the facing panel 14, which is visible from inside the bathroom, and the studs, which are located within the wall. The panel 13 rests against the front face 15 of the studs, specifically studs 11 and 12. Preferably, the panel 13 is supported by the studs by being fixed to them, for example, with screws or rivets (not shown). The thickness of the panel 13 is approximately ten millimeters, for example, 13 mm.

[0031] Plate 13 is preferably a plasterboard, for example of type "BA13". Plate 13 can alternatively be a rigid polymer plastic plate, such as extruded polystyrene or extruded polyurethane.

[0032] The facing 14, visible from inside the bathroom, is designed to protect the plate 13, while also potentially serving a decorative function. For example, the facing 14 is formed by glued tiles, glued earthenware tiles, a glued stone slab, a waterproof coating, or even a wall made of polymer plastic or composite material.

[0033] Optionally, another facing panel can be provided, resting on face 16 of the wall, which forms a substantially flat vertical rear face 19 of the wall. Alternatively, the studs can be provided, via their face 16, on a more or less flat vertical rear face 19, formed by a load-bearing element, such as a structural wall or an existing partition. In this case, the panel 13 and this face 19 are separated by a distance d15, so that a free space is provided between the studs 11 and 12 to receive the pre-assembled unit.

[0034] The pre-assembled unit includes a support system, which includes a valve frame 30, fixing means 31 and, preferably, an adjustment system 32, a lower fluid connection 33 and an upper fluid connection 34. The pre-assembled unit also includes a valve 60 and, preferably, a conduit 21, fluidly connecting the valve 60 to the lower connection 33, and a conduit 22, fluidly connecting the valve 60 to the upper connection 34.

[0035] The uprights 11 and 12 belong to the wall and not to the support system 30 or the pre-assembled unit. In other words, the pre-assembled unit, in particular the support system 30, is supplied without the uprights 11 and 12, which are already installed when the pre-assembled unit and / or the support system 30 are to be installed. For example, when installing the support system 30, the uprights 11 and 12 are already fixed to the floor and / or ceiling and / or are already supported, via their face 16, on the rear face 19.

[0036] The pre-assembled unit and support system are designed to allow for the recessed installation of the tap 60 into the wall, creating a water outlet with the tap 60 positioned and secured within the wall. For installation purposes, the pre-assembled unit is supplied to the technician pre-assembled; that is, all the components of the pre-assembled unit are already assembled, except for the fixing means 31, which are used to secure the entire pre-assembled unit to the wall as a single unit. The technician then secures the pre-assembled unit in its entirety, without disassembling any of its components. In this example, the pre-assembled unit is supplied with the tap 60 and, preferably, the adjustment system 32, the fittings 33 and 34, the pipes 21 and 22, already mounted to each other and to the tap frame 30, in the arrangement shown in the figure 1 In particular, pipes 21 and 22 already connect fittings 33 and 34 to tap 60.

[0037] We define a width direction X30, a depth direction Y30 and a height direction Z30, which are perpendicular to each other, and which are fixed with respect to the tap frame 30.

[0038] On the figures 1 And 5The faucet frame 30 is in a specific position relative to the wall, known as the "recessed position." This is the final position adopted for both the frame 30 and the faucet 60, ensuring they are recessed into the wall. In the recessed position, the frame 30 is positioned so that the height direction Z30 is upwards and parallel to the uprights, i.e., vertical. The directions X30 and Z30 are also parallel to the plate 13. The X30 direction is perpendicular to the uprights 11 and 12 and runs from upright 12 to upright 11. The depth direction Y30 is perpendicular to the plate 13 and to the uprights 11 and 12. The Y30 direction runs inwards towards the bathroom, i.e., from the rear face 16 to the front face 15.

[0039] The dimensions of the tap frame 30 are adapted to fit inside the wall, between the uprights 11 and 12 and between the back face of the plate 13 and the possible face 19. In particular, along the Y30 direction, the frame 30 has a footprint which does not exceed the distance d15, namely for example 48 mm.

[0040] The tap frame 30, better visible on the figures 1 , 2 And 5 , essentially comprises a tap support 41, a lateral positioner 42 and a lateral positioner 43. Preferably, the tap frame 30 is entirely rigid and non-articulated, for example being made by a welded assembly of metal profiles and plates, in order to be structurally strong and to support in particular the tap 60. Therefore, all the plate or profile-shaped components described below are advantageously welded metal plates or profiles.

[0041] The tap support 41 serves to support the tap 60. In this example, the tap support 41 supports the tap 60 via the adjustment system 32, which is itself directly supported by the tap support 41 and attached to it. The tap support 41 is a flat metal plate, parallel to the X30 and Z30 directions. In the X30 direction, the support 41 is positioned between the lateral positioners 42 and 43. When the frame 30 is in the recessed position as shown in the figure 1 The support is positioned between uprights 11 and 12, taking into account the X30 direction. The support 41 then extends along the same plane as the faces 16 of the uprights and / or extends flat against the face 19. At the very least, the support 41 is set back towards the rear, in the space available between the two uprights 11 and 12, to allow room for the tap 60. As shown in the figure 1 The tap 60 is positioned on one front face of the support 41, that is, it protrudes along the Y30 direction relative to the support 41. As shown in the figure 2 The adjustment system is located on the front face of the support 41, i.e., it protrudes along the Y30 direction relative to the support 41.

[0042] Positioners 42 and 43 are arranged on either side of an assembly including support 41, valve 60, and adjustment system 32, along the X30 direction. In particular, positioner 42 is arranged in the X30 direction relative to support 41, and support 41 is arranged in the X30 direction relative to positioner 43. Each positioner 42 and 43 extends outward from support 41, along the Y30 direction, so as to frame valve 60.

[0043] In the recessed position, positioner 42 extends along the jamb 11 and positioner 43 extends along the jamb 12. Positioners 42 and 43 are essentially contained within the space between the two jambs 11 and 12. Positioner 42 is configured to be positioned on the jamb 11 to guide the positioning of the frame 30 in the recessed position relative to the wall, through mechanical cooperation with the jamb 11. Positioner 43 is configured to be positioned on the jamb 12 to guide the positioning of the frame 30 in the recessed position relative to the wall, through mechanical cooperation with the jamb 12.

[0044] In the present example, each positioner 42 and 43 is generally in the form of an elongated upright along the Z30 direction. More generally, preferably, each positioner 42 and 43 includes a respective side cheek 44 and one or more respective front tabs 45, to cooperate with the relevant upright 11 or 12 and thus ensure the positioning of the frame 30 in the embedded position.

[0045] Each side plate 44 cooperates with the relevant upright by bearing against the face 17, parallel to the X30 direction. In particular, the side plate 44 of the positioner 42 bears against the upright 11 along the X30 direction, and the side plate 44 of the positioner 43 bears against the upright 12 in the opposite direction to X30. The two side plates 44 are thus positioned between the two uprights 11 and 12. Thus positioned between the two uprights 11 and 12, the two side plates 44 fix the position of the frame 30 in translation along the X30 direction and in rotation about an axis parallel to the X30 direction, relative to the wall. To fit between the two uprights, the frame 30, except for the tabs 45, is designed to have a lateral overhang along the X30 direction that does not exceed the aforementioned distance d17. In particular, the cheeks 44 are separated by a distance d17, for example 36 cm.

[0046] In the example, each side plate 44 is a flat metal plate extending perpendicularly along the X30 direction. Each side plate 44 is more elongated along the Z30 direction and narrower along the Y30 direction. Thus, the shape of the side plate 44 corresponds to that of the face 17. The side plate 44 extends over a substantial portion of the height of the relevant upright 11 or 12 along the Z30 direction, and over the entire depth of the upright 11 along the Y30 direction. When installed, the side plates 44 do not protrude beyond the uprights 11 and 12 along the Y30 direction. Being a plate, each side plate 44 is particularly thin along the X30 direction to maximize the space between the two uprights 11 and 12 and to accommodate the valve 60.Each cheek 44 is projecting along the Y30 direction from the plane of the support 41, so that, in the recessed position, the support 41 is positioned at the bottom of the space delimited between the uprights 11 and 12, in order to leave room for the tap 60 while allowing intervention on said tap by the technician from inside the bathroom, in the absence of the facing 14 and the plate 13, or through an access opening 23 made through these, as discussed below.

[0047] It is advantageous to provide that the chassis 30 includes, for each cheek 44, a respective reinforcing rib 46, which extends over all or most of the height of the cheek 44 along the Z30 direction to stiffen it, the positioning rib 46 extending perpendicularly to the Y30 direction, preferably in the same plane as that of the support 41. The positioning rib 46 projects from the cheek 44 towards the other cheek 44, that is to say towards the inside of the chassis 30.

[0048] Here, two front tabs 45 are provided for each lateral positioner 42 and 43. However, a single tab 45 could be provided, or more than two tabs 45. Each tab 45 cooperates with the relevant upright by bearing against the face 15 of said upright, in the opposite direction to Y30. In particular, each tab 45 of the positioner 42 bears against the upright 11 in the opposite direction to Y30, and each tab 45 of the positioner 43 bears against the upright 12 in the opposite direction to Y30. Each tab 45 is therefore located on the front of the uprights 11 and 12, that is, between the uprights and the plate 13, as shown in the diagrams. figures 1 And 5Thus received on the front of the uprights 11 and 12, the lugs 45 bring the frame 30 against the uprights 11 and 12 in the opposite direction to Y30, fix the frame in rotation about an axis parallel to the direction Z30, relative to the wall, and fix the frame 30 in rotation about an axis parallel to the direction X30, relative to the wall. In the example, each lug 45 is in the form of a flat metal plate, extending perpendicularly to the direction Y30. For each positioner 42 and 43, the lugs 45 are distributed along the Z30 direction, so that the lugs 45 are supported evenly along the uprights 11 and 12. Each lug 45 is particularly thin along the Y30 direction so as not to form too much of a thickness between the uprights and the plate 13. Each lug 45 is turned outwards from the frame 30.In particular, for the positioner 42, each lug 45 protrudes along the X30 direction from the cheek 44. In particular, for the positioner 43, each lug 45 protrudes in the opposite direction to X30 from the cheek 44. Thus positioned, each lug 45 is offset in the Y30 direction relative to the valve support 41 and any positioner ribs 46. In other words, the valve 60 is positioned between the lugs 45 and the support 41, in the Y30 direction.

[0049] The tap support 41 is fixed relative to the positioners 42 and 43, being permanently attached to them. The positioners 42 and 43 are permanently attached to each other. For this purpose, in the present example, the frame 30 is provided with three cross members, namely a cross member 47, a cross member 48, and a cross member 49. However, a single cross member or a number of cross members other than three could be provided. Each cross member 47, 48, and 49 is preferably in the form of a profile. Each cross member 47, 48, and 49 is elongated along the X30 direction and connects the positioner 42 to the positioner 43, thus fixing the positioners 42 and 43 to each other. Like the rungs of a ladder, the cross members 47, 48 and 49 are distributed successively in that order along the positioners 42 and 43, in the direction of Z30. The cross member 47 connects the lower ends of the two positioners 42 and 43, in particular the two cheeks 44.Cross member 49 connects the upper ends of the two positioners 42 and 43, specifically the two cheeks 44. Cross member 48 connects an intermediate portion of the two positioners, specifically the two cheeks 44. Thus, cross member 47 is a lower cross member, cross member 48 is an upper cross member, and cross member 49 is a top cross member. In the frame's fixed position, each cross member 47, 48, and 49 does not protrude beyond the uprights 11 and 12 in the Y30 direction. In the example, each cross member 47, 48, and 49 comprises a plate 51, perpendicular to the Z30 direction, and a cross member rib 50, perpendicular to the Y30 direction, these two flanges being arranged at an angle and both connecting the two positioners 42 and 43. Each plate 51 connects the cheeks 44 to each other.The crossbeam ribs 50 of the crossbeams are preferably in the same plane as the positioner ribs 46 and each crossbeam rib 50 connects the two positioner ribs 46 to each other.

[0050] The tap support 41 is here supported by the cross members 47 and 48. In particular, the support 41 has a lower end which is attached to the cross member 47, in particular to its cross member rib 50 directed along the Z30 direction, and an upper end which is attached to the cross member 48, in particular to its cross member rib 50 directed in the opposite direction to the Z30 direction. The tap support 41 is then in the same plane as the crossbeam ribs 50 of the crossbeams 47, 48 and 49. The tap support 41 is then positioned between the crossbeams 47 and 48, while the crossbeam 49 is beyond the crossbeam 48. The crossbeams 47 and 48 and the positioners 42 and 43 form a first frame surrounding the tap support 41 and the tap 60. The crossbeams 48 and 49 and the positioners 42 and 43 form a second frame adjacent to the first frame, above the first frame.

[0051] The previously described arrangement of the frame 30, particularly concerning the end caps 44 and the lugs 45, allows the technician to position the frame 30 in the wall recess, even before the plate 13 and the facing 14 are in place on the uprights 11 and 12. This is achieved by sliding the frame 30 relative to the wall, in the opposite direction to Y30, to insert it between the uprights 11 and 12 until it reaches the recessed position. Specifically, the ribs 46 are oriented inwards towards the end caps 44 so as not to obstruct this recessed positioning.

[0052] In particular, this positioning of the frame 30 into the wall is carried out on the uprights 11 and 12 while the uprights are already in place, for example already fixed to the floor and / or ceiling.

[0053] Preferably, the positioners 42 and 43 allow the frame 30 to slide along the uprights 11 and 12, i.e., in the Z30 direction relative to the wall, enabling the technician to adjust the vertical position of the frame 30. Once the desired position is reached, the technician secures the frame 30 to the uprights 11 and 12 using the fastening means 31, which, in practice, immobilizes the frame 30 in the Z30 direction. For example, the technician positions the frame 30 so that the tap 60 is positioned at a height of approximately 110 cm from the floor, in the Z30 direction. The fastening means 31 thus secure the frame 30 to the uprights 11 and 12 when the frame 30 is in the recessed position.

[0054] In the present example, the fixing means 31 are formed by screws or other similar fixing elements, which are implanted in the uprights 11 and 12 by passing through the positioners 42 and 43, here by passing through the cheeks 44. Advantageously, several fixing elements are provided per positioner 42 and 43, distributed along the positioners 42 and 43 in the direction Z30.

[0055] Once the frame 30 is fixed in the recessed position on the uprights 11 and 12, the uprights support the frame 30 and therefore the tap 60 pre-assembled with said frame 30.

[0056] Preferably, the frame 30 includes one or more permanent magnets 52. Here, four magnets 52 are provided, but a single magnet 52 or a number other than four may be used. Each magnet 52 is intended to hold the frame 30 in its fixed position by magnetic interaction between the magnet 52 and one of the uprights 11 or 12, which are made of ferromagnetic metal. The magnets 52 are provided in addition to the fastening means 31 and are intended to provide temporary support for the frame 30 in its fixed position on the uprights 11 and 12 before the fastening means 31 are installed by the technician. This allows the technician to have their hands free to adjust the position of the frame 30 along the uprights 11 and 12 and to install the fastening means 31 once the desired position is reached.Preferably, the magnets 52 are powerful enough to hold the frame 30 immobile in the recessed position on the uprights 11 and 12, while the frame 30 carries all the pre-assembled elements, including in particular the tap 60.

[0057] In the present example, each positioner 42 and 43 carries two respective magnets 52, distributed along the Z30 direction. In particular, the magnets 52 are fixed to the cheeks 44, for example by crimping.

[0058] At a minimum, the 60 mm tap includes at least one water inlet, one water outlet, a regulator, and a control for adjusting the flow. The regulator's function is to create an outgoing water flow, discharged through the water outlet, from an incoming water flow admitted through the water inlet. The user can adjust a parameter related to the outgoing water flow using the control. This parameter may relate to the flow rate of the outgoing water flow, the temperature of the outgoing water flow, and / or whether the outgoing water flow is directed to one outlet rather than another. In practice, each regulator consists of a cartridge. A mixing regulator may be provided to adjust the temperature, a flow regulator to adjust the flow rate, and / or a selection regulator to select the water outlet through which the outgoing flow is discharged.A single regulator can perform several of these functions simultaneously, and a single control can operate several of these functions at once. Each water inlet, water outlet, and regulator is advantageously fixed relative to the others, being supported by a valve body belonging to valve 60. Each control is supported by the regulator it operates. Each control may take the form, for example, of a tilting and / or pivoting lever, a rotary handwheel, or a push button.

[0059] The tap 60 in this example comprises a tap body 69, to which each regulator is attached and which carries each water inlet and each water outlet. In other words, the body 69, the regulators, the inlets, and the outlets form a single, assembled unit.

[0060] When the tap 60 is supported by the bracket 41, the body 69, carrying the water inlets and outlets of the tap 60, is arranged, along the Y30 direction, between the lugs 45 and the bracket 41, or alternatively, between the rear face of the plate 13 and the face 19. Along the X30 direction, the body 69, the water inlets and the water outlets are arranged between the positioners 42 and 43. Along the Z30 direction, the body 69, the water inlets and the water outlets are arranged between the cross members 47 and 48.

[0061] The valve body 69 advantageously has a general parallelepiped or rectangular plate shape, flattened in the Y30 direction. The valve body 69 has a lower end 70, facing in the opposite direction to the Z30 direction. End 70 is therefore opposite the cross member 47. The valve body 69 has an upper end 71, facing in the Z30 direction. End 71 is therefore opposite the cross member 48. The valve body 69 also has a side 72, connecting ends 70 and 71 and facing the positioner 42. The valve body 69 also has an opposite side 73, which is opposite the positioner 43 and connects ends 70 and 71. Side 72 is oriented in the X30 direction and side 73 is oriented in the opposite direction. The valve body 69 has a front face 74 visible on the figure 3 , delimited by the ends 70 and 71 and by the sides 72 and 73, and oriented in the direction Y30, i.e. towards the interior of the bathroom, towards the plate 13. The tap body 69 has a rear face 75 visible on the figure 4 , delimited by the ends 70 and 71 and by the sides 72 and 73, and turned in the direction of Y30, that is to say towards the tap support 41.

[0062] As shown on the figures 3 And 4The tap 60 in this example includes several water inlets, namely a water inlet 61 for admitting an incoming water flow F61 and a water inlet 62 for admitting an incoming water flow F62. Preferably, the flow F61 is hot water and the flow F62 is water at room temperature, or vice versa. The tap 60 in this example includes several water outlets, namely an outlet 63, referred to as the "main outlet," and an outlet 64, referred to as the "secondary outlet." The tap 60 in this example includes a regulator 65, which mixes the two incoming water flows F61 and F62 from the inlets 61 and 62 to form an outgoing water flow F65 by mixing the incoming water flows F61 and F62. The proportions of the mixture are controlled by a mixing control 66, carried by the regulator 65. In the present example, the control 66 is in the form of a rotary handwheel.Optionally, the regulator 65 incorporates a thermostatic function for temperature control of the mixing. The valve 60 in this example also includes a regulator 67, which provides both flow rate adjustment and selection of which outlet 63 and 64 discharges the outgoing water flow F65. The valve 60 includes a control 68 to operate the regulator 67. In this example, the regulator 65 carries the control 66, which is in the form of a rotary handwheel. The flow F65 passes through the regulator 67, being directed either to outlet 63 or to outlet 64, depending on the position of the control 68. Depending on the position of the control 68, the regulator 67 allows or prevents the flow of the flow F65 by acting on its flow rate. The regulator 67 carries the control 68, which is in the form of a rotary handwheel.

[0063] Preferably, the adjusters 65 and 67 are fixed to face 74 of the valve body 69. This facilitates their subsequent maintenance if necessary. Preferably, the adjusters 65 and 67 do not protrude, or only slightly protrude, beyond the uprights 11 and 12 in the Y30 direction when the frame 30 is in the recessed position. The controls 66 and 68 are supported by the adjusters 65 and 67, protruding beyond the uprights 11 and 12 in the Y30 direction. Ultimately, each adjuster is positioned between the valve support 41 and its control, in the Y30 direction.

[0064] In this example, as partially visible on the figure 4 The internal conduits of the tap 60, for the circulation of the water flows F61, F62 and F65 between the inlets 61 and 62, the regulators 65 and 67 and the outlets 63 and 64 are formed directly by the body 69. In other words, the body 69 includes a conduit connecting the inlet 61 to the regulator 65 for the flow F61, a conduit connecting the inlet 62 to the regulator 65 for the flow F62, a conduit connecting the regulator 65 to the regulator 67 for the flow F61, a conduit connecting the regulator 67 to the outlet 63 for the flow F61, when it is directed to this outlet 63 by the regulator 67, and a conduit connecting the regulator 67 to the outlet 64 for the flow F61, when it is directed to this outlet 64 by the regulator 67.

[0065] In this example, as shown on the figures 2 à 4 The valve 60 is mounted on the valve support 41 via the valve body 69, which is mounted on the adjustment system 32. The adjustment system 32 allows the technician to adjust the position of the valve relative to the support 41, specifically by translation along the Y30 direction. Any suitable adjustment system for adjusting the position of the valve 60 can be provided, but a preferred example is described below.

[0066] The adjustment system 32 comprises two adjusting screws 84. Each screw 84 is mounted on the support 41 and is guided to pivot about an adjustment axis Y84 relative to the support 41. The screw 84 has no other degrees of freedom, except for backlash. In particular, each screw 84 is fixed in translation along the adjustment axis Y84 relative to the support 41. To support each screw 84 while allowing it to pivot, the system includes, for example, two respective support bearings 85, which are fixed to the support 41 and respectively support the screws 84. Preferably, the axis Y84 is parallel to the direction Y30. Preferably, the screws 84, as well as any bearings 85, are projecting in the direction Y30 from the support 41. Preferably, the screws 84 are arranged side by side along the direction X30.

[0067] Each screw 84 includes a head 86, which is projecting in the direction of the depth Y30 relative to the tap support 41, and which protrudes from the body 69, or at least, which is accessible from the front face 74. The head 86 includes a recess or geometry which enables it to be operated by the technician to adjust the position of the tap 60, while the tap 60 is in place on the support 41 and the frame 30 is fixed in the recessed position.

[0068] Each screw 84 includes a threaded portion 89, located between the head 86 and the bearing 85. The adjustment system 32 further includes two tapped holes 87, which are formed directly in the valve body 69. The threaded portion 89 of each screw 84 is screwed into one of the tapped holes 87. Thus, pivoting the screws 84 around their axis Y84, via their heads 86, translates the valve 60 parallel to the adjustment axes Y84, relative to the support 41. Since the screws 84 are distributed along the X30 direction on the support 41, the orientation of the valve 60 can also be slightly adjusted around an axis parallel to the Z30 direction by tightening one screw 84 more than the other.

[0069] Optionally, the adjustment system 32 further includes support screws 88, here four screws 88, supported by the valve 60. The screws 88 are distributed around the screws 84, preferably at the periphery of the valve 60, here at the four corners of the valve body 69. Each support screw 88 passes completely through the body 69, being received in a respective threaded hole provided through said body 69. Each support screw 88 is parallel, or nearly parallel, to the Y30 direction. Each support screw 88 has a respective head, projecting in the Y30 direction, and accessible to the technician for tightening from the face 74 of the valve body 69. Opposite the head, each support screw 88 has a bearing end which bears against the support 41 in the opposite direction to Y30.Thus, selectively tightening or loosening each screw 88 allows for a slight tilt of the tap 60 relative to the support 41, around an axis parallel to the X30 direction, in addition to the tilt around the axis parallel to the Z30 direction. Since the screws 88 bear against the support 41, tightening them ensures the stability of the tap 60's position on the support 41, with the screws 88 acting as support feet.

[0070] Preferably, the tap 60 also includes a housing, which is fixedly attached to the tap body 69, and forms a protective casing around it.

[0071] The housing includes a peripheral wall 80, which is permanently fixed to the valve body 69. The peripheral wall 80 is tubular in shape and extends all around the valve body 69, successively covering the end 70, the side 72, the end 71, and the side 73. The water inlets and outlets of the valve 60 pass through the wall 80, so that they open to the outside of the housing. As can be seen in the figures 3 And 4 , the wall 80 is open at a front end, to leave the front face 74 accessible to the technician, and at a rear end, where the body 69 is supported by the adjustment system 32 attaching it to the support 41.

[0072] As shown on the figure 5 Preferably, the access opening 23 is formed in the plate 13 and the facing 14 so as to correspond to the outer contours of the tap 60, in particular the peripheral wall 80. When the plate 13 and the facing 14 are in place after the tap 60 and the frame 30 are in the recessed position, one front end of the wall 80 advantageously comes flush with the facing 14, i.e., does not protrude or barely protrudes from the facing 14 in the Y30 direction. Conversely, preferably, the controls 66 and 68 pass through the opening 23, projecting in the Y30 direction from the facing 14, so that they can be operated by the bathroom user. To achieve this precise positioning of the tap 60, the technician can act on the adjustment system 32 while the tap 60 and the frame 30 are in the recessed position, before and / or after the installation of the plate 13 and the facing 14.

[0073] The adjustment system 32 allows, in particular, for precise adjustment of the position of the tap 60 along the Y30 direction to accommodate the thickness of the facing 14, which varies depending on the type of facing chosen, even though the thickness of the plate 13 is generally relatively constant. The adjustment system 32 also allows for slight adjustment of the orientation of the tap 60, which is generally unnecessary since the uprights 11 and 12, to which the tap 60 is attached via the frame 30, are almost always precisely vertical.

[0074] Preferably, the tap 60 includes a temporary cover 81, shown on the figure 1 The cover, which protects the front face 74 of the valve body and the regulators, is designed to safeguard them, particularly during the installation of the frame 30 in its recessed position without the plate 13 and the facing 14, and during a subsequent step after the frame 30 is installed, when the plate 13 and the facing 14 are fitted. This prevents the accidental introduction of dust into the valve 60 and protects it from impacts. The temporary cover 81 is advantageously integrated into the aforementioned housing, attaching, for example, with four screws, to the wall 80, thus forming a protective enclosure around the valve body 69, the regulators 65 and 67, and their respective controls 66 and 68. In particular, when the cover 81 is in place, the technician no longer has access to the adjustment system 32. In the absence of this cover 81, the technician has access to the adjustment system 32 from the face 74, which is made accessible.

[0075] Preferably, the tap 60 includes a final front panel 82, shown on the figure 5 Preferably, the final front panel 82 is installed only when the tap 60 and the frame are fixed in the recessed position, the plate 13 and the facing 14 are installed, and the position of the tap 60 relative to the frame 30 is adjusted using the adjustment system 32. The final front panel 82 is installed in place of the temporary cover 81. The front panel 82 covers the opening 23 in a watertight manner. The front panel 82 also closes the peripheral wall 80, covering its front end, as shown in the figure. figure 5 When the front panel 82 is in place, the front panel 74 is hidden so that the adjustment system 32 is no longer accessible. However, the controls 66 and 68 pass through the front panel, possibly covered by a decorative cap and / or bearing graduations, to allow the user to operate the controls 66 and 68 from inside the bathroom when the front panel 82 is in place.

[0076] Preferably, as shown on the figures 1 , 3 And 4 The inlets 61 and 62 open at the end 70 of the tap body 69, so as to be directed downwards, i.e., in the opposite direction to Z30. Thus, the inlets 61 and 62 can be easily connected to water supply lines, not shown, which are generally projecting upwards from the floor, between the uprights 11 and 12 and between the plate 13 and the face 19. Preferably, as shown in the figures 1 And 2, the crossbeam 47 has an opening 76, here formed in the plateau 51, intended to be crossed by these water supply pipes.

[0077] Preferably, the outlet 63 opens onto one of the sides 72 and 73 of the valve body 69, so that it is directed laterally, i.e., in the direction X30. Thus, the outlet 63 can be easily connected to the fitting 33, which is supported by the lower cross member 47 or the upper cross member 48. The fitting 33 is fixed at the height of the valve support 41, between the positioners 42 and 43. The fluid connection is made via the conduit 22, which connects the outlet 63 to the fitting 33.

[0078] In detail, the fitting 33 is fixed to the frame 30, between the two positioners 42 and 43 and between the two cross members 47 and 48, being supported by one of these cross members, by one of these positioners, and / or by the tap support 41 itself. Here, the fitting 33 is fixed to the cross member 47, specifically to its plate 51, near one of the positioners 42 and 43. Fixed at this location, the fitting 33 is particularly well positioned to connect the outlet 63 to a shower head 78, referred to as the "lower shower head," symbolically represented by a center line on the figure 1 The shower head 78 is preferably a hand shower, or shower head or hand shower. When the technician places the frame 30 in the recessed position, the fitting 33 is already positioned correctly for future connection to this head 78, namely near the tap 60 and at a height of approximately 110 cm from the floor, along the Z30 direction.

[0079] More specifically, fitting 33 includes an inlet opening 91, visible on the figure 2 , through which fitting 33 is connected to pipe 21, as shown in the figure 1 Advantageously, this inlet 91 is designed to be perpendicular to the Y30 direction, here oriented along the Z30 direction. This optimizes the arrangement of the pipe 21, as the pipe 21 forms a single bend with a slight curve. Preferably, the fitting 33 includes an outlet 92, through which the fitting 33 is connected to the head 78 to supply it with the outgoing water flow F65 from the pipe 21. This outlet 92 is oriented along the Y30 direction to allow it to pass through an opening 24, visible on the figure 5 , provided in the plate 13 and the facing 14. The outlet mouth 92 can then be connected to the head 78 through the opening 24, once the plate 13 and the facing 14 are installed.

[0080] Preferably, the outlet 64 opens at the end 71 of the valve body 69, so as to be directed upwards, i.e., in the direction Z30. Thus, the outlet 64 can be easily connected to the fitting 34, which is located between the positioners 42 and 43, well above the valve support 41 in the direction Z30, being carried by the top cross member 49, via the conduit 22. Preferably, as shown in the figures 1 And 2 , the crossbeam 48 has an opening 77, here formed in the plateau 51, crossed by the conduit 22.

[0081] In detail, the fitting 34 is fixed to the frame 30, offset in the Z30 direction relative to the tap 60 and the tap support 41, so that it is positioned, for example, approximately 220 cm from the floor when the frame is installed in the recessed position. For this purpose, the fitting 34 is, for example, 100 cm from the tap support 41, along the Z30 direction. The fitting 34 is then positioned above the user. More generally, the fitting 34 is designed to be at least 40 cm away.

[0082] Here, fitting 34 is fixed to the underside of plate 51 of cross member 47, midway between positioners 42 and 43. Fixed at this location, fitting 34 is particularly well positioned to connect outlet 64 to a shower head 79, referred to as the "upper shower head," symbolically represented by a center line on the figure 1 The shower head 79 is preferably a fixed shower head, directing the water flow downwards or at an angle. For example, the head 79 is a rain shower. When the technician positions the frame 30 in the recessed position, the fitting 34 is already in the correct location for future connection to this head 79, namely well above the tap 60 and at a height of approximately 220 cm from the floor, along the Z30 direction.

[0083] More specifically, fitting 34 includes an inlet opening 93, visible on the figure 2 , through which fitting 34 is connected to pipe 22, as shown in the figure 1 Advantageously, this inlet 93 is designed to be perpendicular to the Y30 direction, here oriented in the opposite direction to the Z30 direction. This optimizes the layout of the pipe 22, making it almost straight and vertical. Preferably, the fitting 34 includes an outlet 94, through which the fitting 34 is connected to the head 79 to supply it with the outgoing water flow F65 from the pipe 22. This outlet 94 is oriented along the Y30 direction to pass through an opening, not shown in the figures but similar to the opening 24, formed in the plate 13 and the facing 14. The outlet 94 can then be connected to the head 79 through the opening 24, once the plate 13 and the facing 14 are installed.

[0084] Along the Y30 direction, the valve body 69, the adjustment system 32, the inlets 61, 62, the outlets 63, 64, and preferably the regulators 65, 67, occupy a depth along the Y30 direction that is advantageously less than the distance d15, i.e., less than 48 mm. Preferably, however, the controls 66 and 68, as well as the housing, extend beyond this depth to pass through the opening 23 in the plate 13.

[0085] Thanks to these provisions, a method can be implemented to install the pre-assembled unit in the wall. To perform this method, the tap frame 30 is first positioned in its recessed position, while the wall is currently without the plate 13 and the facing 14. At this point, the studs 11 and 12 are already installed in the wall. The frame 30 is then positioned and translated relative to the studs 11 and 12, in their direction, parallel to the Y30 direction. The frame 30 is positioned while it already supports the valve 60 via the adjustment system 32 and the fittings 33 and 34, which are already connected to the valve 60 by the pipes 21 and 22. Preferably, the protective cover 81 is in place to protect the valve 60. Preferably, the fittings 33 and 34 are fitted with their respective caps for protection. At this stage, the heads 78 and 79 are not connected.This positioning of the chassis 30 positions all the elements it carries in their final position, except for the possible adjustment of the position of the tap 60 using the system 32.

[0086] Before installing the fixing means 31, the height of the chassis 30 can be adjusted along the Z30 direction by sliding the chassis along the uprights 11 and 12. The chassis 30 is advantageously held temporarily in place by the magnets 52. Once the desired position is reached, the chassis 30 is fixed to the uprights 11 and 12 using the fixing means 31.

[0087] Once the frame 30 is fixed to the uprights 11 and 12, the inlets 61 and 62 of the valve 60 are smoothly connected to the water supply pipes by passing them through the opening 76. Optionally, before or after this connection, the cover 81 can be temporarily removed to access the adjustment system 32 and adjust the position of the valve 60 relative to the frame 30, in particular its orientation around axes parallel to the X30 and Z30 directions. Once this adjustment, if any, has been made, the cover 81 is replaced.

[0088] Next, plate 13 is prepared by creating openings for tap 60 and fittings 33 and 34, specifically openings 23 and 24. Plate 13 is mounted by placing it against and securing it to face 15 of uprights 11 and 12, while threading opening 23 onto tap 60 as shown in the diagram. figure 5 and by aligning the two other openings with the fittings 33 and 34. Once the plate 13 is fixed, the facing 14 is applied, taking care not to obstruct the orifices that have been formed in the plate 13. The cover 81 protects the tap 60 and the plugs protect the fittings during all these steps.

[0089] Once plate 13 and facing 14 are installed, cover 81 is removed. Using adjustment system 32, the position of tap 60 is adjusted, specifically its position along direction Y30 to account for the thickness of facing 14. Once adjusted, the final front panel 82 is installed as shown in the diagram. figure 5 , to close the valve housing 60 and seal the opening 23 in a watertight manner.

[0090] Once plate 13 and facing 14 are installed, the plugs that sealed fittings 33 and 34 are removed, and heads 78 and 79 are connected to them respectively. Care is taken to provide means of sealing to seal the interstitial space between fittings 33 and 34 and the respective orifice of plate 13 through which they protrude.

[0091] THE figures 6 And 7 concern a second embodiment of a water point for a bathroom, which is identical to the first embodiment of figures 1 à 5 except for the features discussed below. The same reference signs are retained to designate identical features. Reference signs augmented by 100 or 200 are used for the embodiment of the figures 6 à 7 to designate characteristics that correspond to those of figures 1 à 5 , but which have differences.

[0092] Regarding the method of implementation of figures 6 à 7 as shown on the figure 6 The tap frame 30 is replaced by the tap frame 130. The pre-assembled set of figures 6 And 7does not include the upper fitting 34. Therefore, while the valve frame 130 is identical to the frame 30, the frame 130 does not include the cross member 49, but only the cross members 47 and 48. Furthermore, the frame 130 includes positioners 142 and 143, which are identical to positioners 42 and 43, respectively, except that these positioners 142 and 143 have only one lug 45 each instead of two. These lugs 45 are positioned at the height of the valve 60, between the cross members 47 and 48. The positioners 142 and 143 are not equipped with the ribs 46, which are absent from the frame 130. In place of the cheek 44, each positioner 142 and 143 has a cheek 144 that is shorter along the Z30 direction. Each cheek 144 connects the cross member 47 to the cross member 48, so that the chassis 130 forms a single frame around the tap 60 and the support 41, this frame being formed by the positioners 142 and 143 and the cross members 47 and 48.Conduit 22 is missing from the pre-assembled set of . figures 6 And 7 The chassis 130 features four magnets 52 identical to those defined for the embodiment of the figures 1 à 5 except that these magnets 52 are all positioned between the cross members 47 and 48. Each side 144 carries two of the magnets 52, distributed along the direction Z30. The fastening means 31 are received through the positioners 142 and 143, in particular through the sides 144.

[0093] Regarding the method of implementation of figures 6 And 7 The chassis 130, the tap 60, the adjustment system 32, the pipe 21 and the fitting 33 constitute a first pre-assembled sub-assembly belonging to the pre-assembled assembly, in that these elements are supplied already assembled, i.e. in the state shown on the figure 6 to the technician. The technician can then place this first sub-assembly, a single unit, into the recessed position in the wall, on studs 11 and 12, using the same method described previously. However, unlike the method of implementation of the figures 1 à 5 , outlet 64 of tap 60 of the embodiment of figures 6 And 7 is supplied unconnected to a pipe. Opening 77 is advantageously retained for connection of outlet 64 to a pipe by the technician during installation.

[0094] Regarding the method of implementation of figures 6 And 7 The pre-assembled set preferably includes a second pre-assembled subset shown on the figure 7 , which is separate and independent from the first pre-assembled set shown on the figure 6 In particular, the support system for figures 6 And 7includes the tap frame 130 described above, and an auxiliary frame 190 which is separate and independent from the frame 130 and which belongs to the second pre-assembled sub-assembly.

[0095] We define a width direction X190, a depth direction Y190 and a height direction Z190, which are perpendicular to each other, and which are fixed with respect to the auxiliary chassis 190.

[0096] On the figure 7 The frame 190 is in a recessed position relative to the wall, positioned on two studs 111 and 112 belonging to the wall, or to another nearby wall. This is the final position adopted for the frame 190, so that it is recessed into the wall. The studs 111 and 112 have the same characteristics as the studs 11 and 12. In the recessed position, the frame 190 is positioned so that the height direction Z190 is directed upwards and parallel to the studs, that is, vertical. The X190 and Z190 directions are also parallel to a facing plate supported by the uprights 111 and 112 in a similar manner to plate 13. The X190 direction is perpendicular to the uprights 111 and 112. The Y190 direction is perpendicular to the facing plate and to the uprights 111 and 112. The Y190 direction is directed towards the interior of the bathroom.

[0097] It is understood that the frame 190 can be placed in a different fixed position than the frame 130, either on separate uprights 111 and 112, or on the same uprights 11 and 12, but at any desired height relative to the frame 130 along the Z30 direction. In particular, it may be desirable to place the frame 190 below or above the frame 130.

[0098] The auxiliary frame 190 includes a cross member 149, which here supports an auxiliary fluid fitting 134 belonging to the second pre-assembled sub-assembly, supplied assembled with the auxiliary frame 190. The auxiliary frame 190 also includes a lateral positioner 242 and a lateral positioner 243. Preferably, the frame 190 is entirely rigid and non-articulated, being made by welded assembly of metal profiles and plates, in order to be structurally strong and to support, in particular, the fitting 134. Consequently, all the plate or profile-shaped components described below are advantageously welded metal plates or profiles.

[0099] Positioners 242 and 243 are arranged on either side of fitting 134 and cross member 149, along the X190 direction. In particular, positioner 242 is arranged in the X190 direction relative to fitting 134, and fitting 134 is arranged in the X190 direction relative to positioner 243.

[0100] In this example, in the recessed position, positioner 242 extends along stud 111 and positioner 243 extends along stud 112. Positioner 242 is configured to be positioned on stud 111 to guide the positioning of frame 190 in the recessed position through mechanical cooperation with stud 111. Positioner 243 is configured to be positioned on stud 112 to guide the positioning of frame 190 in the recessed position relative to the wall through mechanical cooperation with stud 112.

[0101] Preferably, each positioner 242 and 243 comprises a respective side plate 244 and one or more respective front tabs 245, to cooperate with the relevant upright 111 or 112 and thus ensure the positioning of the frame 190 in the recessed position. Here, only one tab 245 is provided per positioner 242 and 243.

[0102] Each side plate 244 cooperates with the relevant upright by bearing against it parallel to the X190 direction. In particular, the side plate 244 of the positioner 242 bears against the upright 111 along the X190 direction, and the side plate 244 of the positioner 143 bears against the upright 112 in the opposite direction. The two side plates 244 are therefore positioned between the two uprights 111 and 112. In the example, each side plate 244 is a flat metal plate extending perpendicularly to the X190 direction. When fixed in place, the side plates 244 do not protrude beyond the uprights 111 and 112 along the Y190 direction.

[0103] Each lug 245 cooperates with the relevant upright by bearing against it in the opposite direction to Y190. In particular, the lug 245 of the positioner 242 bears against the upright 111, and the lug 245 of the positioner 243 bears against the upright 112. Each lug 245 is therefore positioned on the front of the uprights, that is, between the uprights and the facing plate, to bring the frame 190 against the uprights in the opposite direction to Y190, to fix the frame in rotation about an axis parallel to the Z190 direction, and to fix the frame 190 in rotation about an axis parallel to the X190 direction, relative to the wall. In the example, each lug 245 is a flat metal plate extending perpendicularly to the Y190 direction. Each 245 ear is particularly thin along the Y190 direction so as not to form too much of an overthickness between the uprights and the facing plate.Each ear 245 is turned outwards from the chassis 190. In particular, for the positioner 242, the ear 245 protrudes in the direction X190 from the cheek 244, whereas for the positioner 243, the ear 45 protrudes in the opposite direction.

[0104] If necessary, the mounting position of the frame 190 can be reversed by rotating the frame 190 half a turn around an axis parallel to the Y190 direction, so that the Z190 direction is oriented downwards. Then the positioner 242 is positioned on the upright 112 and the positioner 243 is positioned on the upright 111.

[0105] Cross member 149 supports fitting 134, similarly to cross member 49 which supports fitting 34. Cross member 149 is preferably in the form of a profile, elongated along the X190 direction. Cross member 149 connects positioner 242 to positioner 243, securing them together. In particular, cross member 149 connects the side plates 244. When recessed into the chassis, cross member 149 does not protrude beyond the uprights along the Y190 direction. Like the crossbeams 47, 48 and 49, the crossbeam 149 advantageously comprises a plate, perpendicular to the direction Z190, and a crossbeam rib, perpendicular to the direction Y190, these two wings being arranged according to an elbow and both connecting the two positioners 242 and 243, in particular their cheeks 244.

[0106] Preferably, the chassis 190 includes one or more permanent magnets 152, similar to the magnets 52. Here, two magnets 152 are provided. In particular, each magnet 152 is fixed respectively to one of the cheeks 244, for example by crimping.

[0107] Each magnet 152 is designed to hold the frame 190 in its recessed position through magnetic interaction between the magnet 152 and one of the uprights, which are made of ferromagnetic metal. The magnets 152 are provided in addition to the fastening means 31 and are intended to temporarily hold the frame 190 in its recessed position on the uprights before the fastening means 31 are installed by the technician. This allows the technician to have their hands free to adjust the position of the frame 190 along the uprights and to install the fastening means 31 once the desired position is reached.

[0108] The previously described arrangement of frame 190 allows the technician to position frame 130 in the wall recess, even before the facing panel is in place. This can be done before or after frame 130 has been installed. To do this, frame 190 is moved relative to the wall, in the opposite direction to Y190, to be inserted between the studs until it reaches the recessed position. Positioners 242 and 243 allow frame 190 to slide along the studs, thus enabling adjustment of its vertical position. This sliding movement is independent of the position of frame 130. Once the desired position is reached, the technician secures frame 190 to the studs using fasteners 31, which include screws or other fasteners for this other frame 190. Frame 190 is then immobilized along the Z190 direction.As with the chassis 130, the fixing means 31 are implanted in the uprights by passing through the positioners 242 and 243, in particular the cheeks 244.

[0109] Once the two frames 30 and 190 are fixed, the technician can, for example, connect the outlet 64 of the tap 60 fluidly with the fitting 134 using a conduit similar to conduit 22.

[0110] Fitting 134 advantageously allows for the smooth connection of tap 60, in particular outlet 64 of tap 60, to a shower head similar to head 79, or to a shower head of another type.

[0111] Alternatively, the subset of the figure 7 can be used in combination with the pre-assembled set of figures 1 à 5 , without the subset of the figure 6 , for example with fitting 134 fluidly connected to outlet 63, while fitting 33 is disconnected or removed.

[0112] THE figures 8 And 9concern a third embodiment of a water point for a bathroom, which is identical to the first embodiment of figures 1 à 5 except for the features discussed below. The same reference symbols are retained to designate identical features. Reference symbols augmented by 300 are used for the embodiment of the figures 8 And 9 to designate characteristics that correspond to those of figures 1 à 5 , but which have differences.

[0113] Regarding the method of implementation of figures 8 And 9The tap frame 30 is replaced by the tap frame 330, which is identical to the frame 30 except for the differences described below. The frame 330 differs from the frame 30 in that the frame 330 has a tap support 341 that differs from the tap support 41 and an adjustment system 332 that differs from the adjustment system 32. The tap 60 is also replaced by a tap 360, which may be identical to or different from the tap 60. In particular, the frame 330 is especially suitable for supporting a standard commercially available concealed tap, which was not specifically designed to be supported by such a frame 330. The tap 360 advantageously includes two water inlets for connection to the water supply lines, one water outlet for connection to fitting 33, and one water outlet for connection to fitting 34, as well as the necessary regulators and controls. The 360 ​​tap is represented schematically in dashed lines on the figures 8 And 9 .

[0114] For the frame 330, the tap support 341 is formed directly by a portion of the ribs 46 extending between the cross members 47 and 48. The tap support 341 is therefore formed in two separate lateral parts, one formed by the rib 46 carried by the positioner 42, the other formed by the rib 46 carried by the positioner 43. The frame 330 does not include the support 41 described previously. In place of the support 41, the cross members 47 and 48 and the positioners 42 and 43 define a free space for positioning the tap 360, while the tap is supported by the support 341 via the adjustment system 332.

[0115] The tap 360 is mounted on the tap support 341 via its tap body, which is mounted on the adjustment system 332. The adjustment system 332 allows the technician to adjust the position of the tap 360 relative to the support 341, in particular in translation along the Y30 direction.

[0116] The adjustment system includes two adjusting screws 384. Each screw 384 is mounted on the support 341. In particular, each screw 384 is mounted on one of the ribs 46 forming the support 341, passing through the support 341. Each screw 384 is guided to pivot about an adjusting axis Y384 relative to the support 341. The axes Y384 are advantageously parallel to the Y30 direction. Each screw 384 has no other degree of freedom than this rotation, within play, relative to the frame 330. In particular, each screw 384 is fixed in translation along the adjustment axis Y384 relative to the support 341. To support each screw 384 while allowing its pivoting, the system includes, for example, two respective support bearings 385, which are fixed to the support 341 and respectively support the screws 384. Each bearing 385 is supported by one of the ribs 46 forming one of the parts of the support 341.For example, each bearing 385 is in the form of a tube centered on the Y384 axis, through which the screw 384 passes. Preferably, while the screws 384 pass completely through the support 341, the bearings 385 are projecting in the Y30 direction from the support 341. Preferably, the screws 84 are arranged at the same height along the Z30 direction, while being spaced apart along the X30 direction.

[0117] Each screw 384 has a corresponding head 386, which protrudes in the depth direction Y30 relative to the support 341 and the bearing 385. Since the screws 384 are positioned on either side of the valve 360, they are accessible to the technician even when the frame 330 is in the recessed position. The head 386 has a recess or geometry that allows it to be operated by the technician to adjust the position of the valve 360, while the valve 360 ​​is supported by the bracket 341 via the adjustment system 332 and the frame 330 is fixed in the recessed position.

[0118] Each screw 384 includes a threaded portion 389, beyond the support 341. In other words, the support 341 is located between the threaded portion 389 and the head 386.

[0119] The adjustment system 332 further includes two connecting pieces 396, each with tapped holes 387, and a support panel 395. The threaded portion 389 of each screw 384 is screwed into one of the tapped holes 387. Thus, each connecting piece 396 is supported by one of the screws 384, via the tapped hole 387. The support panel 395 is attached to the connecting pieces 396, which support it. The support panel 395 is made, for example, of wood, plywood, melamine, or a similar material. The support panel 395 is positioned at the rear of the frame 330. In other words, the frame 330 is positioned in the Y30 direction relative to the panel 395. The panel 395 is rotated perpendicularly, or nearly perpendicularly, to the Y30 direction. The 360 ​​tap is fixed to the 395 panel via a front face of the panel, i.e. a face turned in the direction of Y30.The 360 ​​tap then protrudes along the Y30 direction from the panel 395 and relative to the support 341. Because the panel 395 is made of wood or a similar material, the 360 ​​tap can easily be fixed, regardless of the tap's shape, by drilling the necessary holes in the easily workable panel 395, possibly on-site by the technician. The panel 395 is therefore adaptable to various tap shapes.

[0120] With the panel 395 fixed to the connecting pieces 396, which are themselves screwed onto the screws 384, a pivoting action of the screws 384 around their axis Y384, via their head 386, translates the panel 395, and therefore the tap 360, parallel to the adjustment axes Y384, relative to the support 341. As the screws 384 are distributed along the X30 direction on the support 341, it is also possible to slightly adjust the orientation of the tap 360 around an axis parallel to the Z30 direction by tightening one screw 384 more than the other.

[0121] Optionally, the adjustment system 332 also includes support screws 388, here four screws 388. The screws 388 are supported by the tap support 341. Each rib 46 forming part of the support 341 carries two of the screws 388, which are distributed on either side of the screw 384, along the Z30 direction. In other words, the screws 388 are distributed at the four corners of the frame formed by the cross members 47 and 48, all around the tap 360. Each support screw 388 has a corresponding tapped hole in the support 341. Each support screw 388 is parallel to the Y30 direction. Each support screw 388 has a corresponding head, projecting in the Y30 direction and accessible to the technician for tightening when the frame 330 is in the recessed position. Opposite the head, each support screw 388 includes a support end which bears against the panel 395 in the opposite direction to Y30.Thus, selectively tightening or loosening each screw 388 allows for a slight tilt of the panel 395, and therefore of the tap 360, relative to the support 341, around an axis parallel to the X30 direction, in addition to the tilt around the axis parallel to the Z30 direction. Since the screws 388 bear against the panel 395, tightening them ensures the stability of the tap 360's position on the support 341, with the screws 388 acting as support feet.

[0122] As with the method of implementation of the figures 1 à 5 , the method of implementation of figures 8 And 9 includes the two pipes 21 and 22, which are not shown on the figures 8 And 9 , pipe 21 connecting tap 360 to fitting 33 and pipe 22 connecting tap to fitting 34.

[0123] There figure 10 concerns a fourth embodiment, which implements the same principles as the first embodiment of the figures 1 à 5 Augmented reference signs of 400 are used for the embodiment of the figure 10 to designate characteristics that correspond to those of figures 1 à 5 , but which have differences.

[0124] On the figure 10 The wall uprights 11 and 12, identical to those described above, are shown schematically in dashed lines. The wall also includes the facing plate 13, the possible facing 14, and possibly the other facing plate resting on the face 16 of the uprights 11 and 12; these elements are not shown in the diagram. figure 10 , but corresponding to those of the figure 5 .

[0125] For the figure 10 The tap frame 30 is replaced by the tap frame 430, and the tap 60 is replaced by a tap 460. The tap 460 differs from the tap 60 in that it is designed to be surface-mounted, meaning that it is positioned entirely, or for the majority of its length, in the Y30 direction relative to the wall plate 13. The tap 460 shown is a thermostatic mixing valve with a single mixed water outlet, a flow control knob, and a setpoint temperature control knob. However, another type of tap may be used instead.

[0126] The dimensions of the tap frame 430 are adapted to fit inside the wall, between the studs 11 and 12 and between the rear face of the plate 13 and the optional face 19. In particular, along the Y30 direction, the frame 430 has a footprint that does not exceed the distance d15 shown on the figure 1 , for example 48 mm.

[0127] The tap frame 430 essentially comprises a tap support 441, a side positioner 442 and a side positioner 443. Preferably, the tap frame 430 is entirely rigid and not hinged, like the frame 30.

[0128] The tap support 441 serves to support the tap 460. The tap support 441 may, for example, be a single cross member, preferably made of metal, parallel to the X30 direction, connecting the lateral positioners 442 and 443. In the X30 direction, the support 441 is therefore positioned between the lateral positioners 442 and 443. When the frame 430 is in the recessed position as shown in the diagram... figure 10 The support 441 is positioned between the studs 11 and 12 along the X30 direction, so that it is located inside the wall behind the plate 13. Unlike support 41, support 441 can be designed to extend to the level of the face 15 of the studs 11 and 12 along the Y30 direction, rather than being set back at the face 16 as support 41 is, since the faucet 460 is intended to be surface-mounted. Therefore, support 441 does not necessarily have to be set back into the space between the two studs 11 and 12, as it is not mandatory to leave room for faucet 460.

[0129] The tap support 441 also preferably includes one or more fittings, here two fittings 433, which are fixed directly to the tap support 441, between the two positioners 442 and 443. For example, each fitting 433 includes a fixing collar, by means of which the fitting 433 is fixed to the tap support 441 using screws, as shown in the figure 10 In particular, each fitting 433 passes through a rib 450 belonging to the cross member forming the support 441, said rib 450 being perpendicular to the Y30 direction. The flanges of the fittings 433, if provided, are, for example, butted against said rib 450 in the opposite direction to Y30, as shown in the figure 10 .

[0130] Preferably, each fitting 433 includes an inlet 491, through which the fitting 433 can be connected to a water supply once the support system 430 is installed in the wall. Then, one of the fittings 433 is connected to a hot water supply and the other to a cold water supply, in order to supply hot and cold water to the inlets 461 and 462 of the tap 460, respectively. Advantageously, this inlet 491 is perpendicular to the Y30 direction, in this case oriented in the opposite direction to the Z30 direction. The inlet 491 is intended to be located inside the wall, within the space occupied by the studs 11 and 12 along the Y30 direction.

[0131] Preferably, each fitting 433 includes an outlet 492, through which one of the fittings 433 is intended to be connected to the inlet 461 of the tap 460 and the other fitting 433 is intended to be connected to the inlet 462, so that the inlets 461 and 462 are supplied by the water inlets via the fittings 433. Each outlet 492 is oriented in the Y30 direction to be able to pass through an opening similar to the opening 24 of the figure 5 The opening provided in plate 13 and facing 14 allows the outlet 492 to be connected to the corresponding inlet 461 or 462 through the opening 24, once plate 13 and facing 14 are installed. In this case, the valve 460 is therefore installed and connected to the outlets 492 after plate 13, and optionally facing 14, have themselves been installed. It is also assumed that inlets 461 and 462 are oriented in the opposite direction to Y30.

[0132] In the example of the figure 10 The tap 460, once connected to the fittings 433, is rigidly supported by the tap support 441 via said fittings 433. The fittings 433 therefore provide both the fluid connection between the building's water inlets and the tap 460, and the structural support of the tap 460 on the support system 430.

[0133] Advantageously, along the X30 direction, the fittings 433 are spaced at a center distance corresponding to the center distance of the corresponding inlets 461 and 462 of the valve 460.

[0134] As shown on the figure 10 The tap 460 is positioned on one front face of the support 441, that is, it protrudes along the Y30 direction relative to the support 441. As shown in the figure 2 The adjustment system is located on the front face of support 441, i.e., it protrudes along the Y30 direction relative to support 41.

[0135] Along the X30 direction, positioners 442 and 443 are arranged on either side of an assembly including support 441 and valve 460, when valve 460 is installed. In particular, positioner 442 is arranged in the X30 direction relative to support 441, and support 441 is arranged in the X30 direction relative to positioner 443. Unlike the embodiment of figures 1 à 5 , the method of implementation of the figure 10 allows each positioner 442 and 443 not to protrude beyond the support 441, along the Y30 direction and not to frame the valve 460.

[0136] In the recessed position of the 430 system, as shown on the figure 10 Positioner 442 extends along stud 11 and positioner 443 extends along stud 12. Positioners 442 and 443 are essentially contained within the space between the two studs 11 and 12. Positioner 442 is configured to be positioned on stud 11 to guide the positioning of frame 430 into the recessed position relative to the wall, through mechanical cooperation with stud 11. Positioner 443 is configured to be positioned on stud 12 to guide the positioning of frame 430 into the recessed position relative to the wall, through mechanical cooperation with stud 12.

[0137] In the present example, each positioner 442 and 443 is generally shaped like a bracket. More generally, and preferably, each positioner 442 and 443 includes a respective side plate 444 and one or more respective front tabs 445, to cooperate with the relevant upright 11 or 12 and thus ensure the positioning of the frame 430 in the recessed position.

[0138] Each side plate 444 cooperates with the relevant upright by bearing against the face 17, parallel to the X30 direction. In particular, the side plate 444 of the positioner 442 bears against the upright 11 along the X30 direction, and the side plate 444 of the positioner 443 bears against the upright 12 in the opposite direction to X30. The two side plates 444 are therefore positioned between the two uprights 11 and 12. Thus positioned between the two uprights 11 and 12, the two side plates 444 fix the position of the frame 430 in translation along the X30 direction and in rotation about an axis parallel to the X30 direction, relative to the wall. To fit between the two uprights, the chassis 430, except for the lugs 445, is designed to have a lateral overhang along the X30 direction that does not exceed the aforementioned distance d17. In particular, the cheeks 444 are spaced at a distance d17, for example, 36 cm.

[0139] In the example, each cheek 444 is a flat metal plate extending perpendicularly along the X30 direction. Each positioner 442 and 443 is fixedly attached to the tap support 441, advantageously via the cheek 444. For this embodiment, it is not necessary for each cheek 444 to protrude along the Y30 direction relative to the support 441. On the contrary, as shown in the figure 10 , support 441 extends for example to the same level as cheeks 444 along the Y30 direction.

[0140] Here, a single front ear 445 is provided for each lateral positioner 442 and 443. Each ear 445 cooperates with the relevant upright 11 or 12 by bearing against the face 15 of said upright, in the opposite direction to Y30. In particular, the lug 445 of the positioner 442 bears against the upright 11 in the opposite direction of Y30 and the lug 45 of the positioner 443 bears against the upright 12 in the opposite direction of Y30. Each lug 445 is therefore intended to be positioned on the front of the uprights 11 and 12, that is to say between the uprights and the plate 13. Thus received on the front of the uprights 11 and 12, the lugs 445 bring the frame 430 against the uprights 11 and 12 in the opposite direction of Y30, fix the frame 430 in rotation about an axis parallel to the direction Z30, with respect to the wall, and fix the frame 430 in rotation about an axis parallel to the direction X30, with respect to the wall.In the example, each lug 445 is a flat metal plate extending perpendicularly along the Y30 direction. For each positioner 442 and 443, the lugs 445 are distributed at the height of the tap support 441, along the Z30 direction. Each lug 445 is particularly thin along the Y30 direction to avoid creating an excessive thickness between the uprights and the plate 13. Each lug 445 faces outwards from the frame 430. Specifically, for positioner 442, lug 445 protrudes along the X30 direction from the end plate 444. Specifically, for positioner 443, lug 445 protrudes in the opposite direction to X30 from the end plate 444.

[0141] Each lug 445 is preferably coplanar with the rib 450 of the cross member forming the support 441, or otherwise slightly forward along the Y30 direction relative to said rib 450. Thus positioned, each lug 445 is advantageously offset in the Y30 direction relative to the inlet ports 491 of the fittings 433, so that these ports can be received behind the wall plate 13. The inlet ports 491 are advantageously arranged on the back of the rib 450 of the cross member forming the support 441, in the opposite direction to Y30. Preferably, the outlet mouths 492 are projecting from the ears 445 and / or the rib 450 of the cross member forming the support 441 along the Y30 direction, in particular to pass through the plate 13 and to be able to be fluidly coupled to the corresponding inlets 461 and 462.

[0142] Preferably, the positioners 442 and 443 allow the frame 430 to slide along the studs 11 and 12, i.e., in the Z30 direction relative to the wall. This enables the technician to adjust the vertical position of the frame 430 on the studs 11 and 12 already installed in the wall. Once the desired position is reached, the technician secures the frame 430 to the studs 11 and 12 using fastening means 431. In practice, this immobilizes the frame 430 in the Z30 direction. For example, the technician positions the frame 430 so that the outlet openings 492 are positioned at a height of approximately 110 cm from the floor, in the Z30 direction. The fixing means 431 therefore fix the frame 30 onto the uprights 11 and 12 when the frame 430 is in the recessed position.

[0143] Here too, the fixing means 431 can be formed by screws or other similar fixing elements, which are implanted in the uprights 11 and 12 by passing through the positioners 442 and 443, for example the cheeks 444. Advantageously, several fixing elements are provided per positioner 442 and 443.

[0144] Once the frame 430 is fixed in the recessed position on the uprights 11 and 12, the uprights support the frame 430 and its pre-assembled fittings 433. For the embodiment of the figure 10 , tap 460 is not pre-assembled and is fitted at a later stage, in particular after fitting plate 13 and optional facing 14.

[0145] Preferably, the frame 430 includes one or more permanent magnets 452. Here, two magnets 452 are provided. Each magnet 452 is intended to hold the frame 430 in its recessed position by magnetic interaction between the magnet 452 and one of the uprights 11 or 12, which are made of ferromagnetic metal. The magnets 452 are provided in addition to the fastening means 431 and are intended to provide temporary support for the frame 430 in its recessed position on the uprights 11 and 12 before the fastening means 431 are installed by the technician. This allows the technician to have their hands free to adjust the position of the frame 430 along the uprights 11 and 12 and to install the fastening means 431 once the desired position is reached.Preferably, the magnets 452 are powerful enough to hold the chassis 430 immobile in the mounting position on the uprights 11 and 12, while the chassis 30 carries all the pre-assembled elements, including the fittings 433.

[0146] In the present example, each positioner 442 and 443 carries one of the two magnets 452. In particular, the magnets 452 are fixed to the cheeks 444, for example by crimping.

[0147] In this implementation of the figure 10 The tap position adjustment system described above is not provided. However, adjustment of the tap position 460 relative to the tap support 441 may be provided, for example, by the tap 460 itself or by the fittings 433.

[0148] Thanks to these provisions, a method can be implemented to install the frame 430 in the wall and the surface-mounted tap 460. To perform this method, the frame 430 is first positioned in its recessed position, while the wall is currently without the plate 13 and the facing 14. At this point, the uprights 11 and 12 are already installed in the wall, as they are the wall studs. To do this, the frame 430 is positioned and then moved relative to the uprights 11 and 12 in their direction, parallel to the Y30 direction. The positioning of the frame 430 is carried out while the frame 430 does not yet support the tap 460, but preferably already supports the fittings 433. Alternatively, the fittings 433 can be installed on the frame 430 only after the frame 430 has been positioned and / or fixed in the recessed position in the wall, however before the plate 13 has been installed.Preferably, the 492 mouths of the fittings 433 are fitted with respective plugs for protection, as long as they are not connected to the tap 460.

[0149] Before installing the fastening means 431, the height of the chassis 430 can be adjusted along the Z30 direction by sliding the chassis along the uprights 11 and 12. The chassis 430 is advantageously held temporarily in place by the magnets 452. Once the desired position is reached, the chassis 30 is fixed to the uprights 11 and 12 using the fastening means 431.

[0150] Once the frame 430 is fixed to the uprights 11 and 12, the inlet spouts 491 of the fittings 433 are connected to the corresponding water inlets. Then, or simultaneously, the plate 13 is prepared by creating the openings for the outlet spouts 492 of the fittings 433 and / or the inlets 461 and 462 of the tap 460.

[0151] Plate 13 is mounted by placing it against and fixing it to the face 15 of the uprights 11 and 12, while threading the aforementioned openings around the mouths 492. Once plate 13 is fixed, the facing 14 is applied, taking care not to obstruct the holes that have been formed in plate 13. The plugs fitted to the mouths 492 protect the fittings 433 during all these steps.

[0152] Once the plate 13 and the facing 14 are installed, the plugs that blocked the openings 492 are advantageously removed. Finally, the tap 460 is installed on the surface, in particular by connecting the inlets 461 and 462 with the outlet openings 492. Preferably, care is taken to provide sealing means to tightly close the interstitial space between the outlet openings 492 and the respective orifice of the plate 13 through which they protrude.

[0153] It is advantageously anticipated that the auxiliary chassis 190 described in connection with the figure 7 can be used in combination with chassis 430, for example in the case where a shower head is desired for the same water point.

[0154] Any feature described for one of the embodiments or variants may be implemented in the other embodiments and variants described, insofar as technically possible.

Claims

1. A water point for a washroom, comprising a wall, a tap (60; 360) and a support system, for embedding the washroom tap (60; 360) in the wall, or for surface-mounting the tap (460) on the wall, the wall comprising two parallel uprights (11; 12), the support system comprising a tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430), which defines a width direction (X30), a depth direction (Y30) and a height direction (Z30) and which comprises a tap support (41; 341; 441) supporting the tap (60; 360; 460) so that the tap (60; 360; 460) protrudes along the depth direction (Y30) relative to the tap support (41; 341; 441), wherein: • the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) further comprises two lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443), which are integral with the tap support (41; 341; 441) and which are arranged on either side of the tap support (41; 341; 441) in the width direction (X30), • each lateral positioner (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443) is respectively positioned on one of the two uprights (11; 12), to position the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) in a built-in position relative to the wall, where: ◆ the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is oriented so that the height direction (Z30) is parallel to the uprights (11; 12), ◆ the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is fixed in position relative to the uprights (11; 12), parallel to the width direction (X30), by means of lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443), ◆ the tap support (41; 341; 441) is arranged between the two uprights (11; 12) with respect to the width direction (X30); and • the support system further comprises fixing means (31; 431), by which the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is fixed to the uprights (11; 12) in the built-in position, characterised in that: the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) rests against the uprights (11; 12), opposite the depth direction (Y30), by means of the lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443).

2. The water point according to claim 1, wherein each lateral positioner (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443) comprises a front lug (45; 445), via which the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) bears against one of the uprights (11; 12) opposite to the depth direction (Y30) when the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is in the built-in position, the front lug (45; 445) being perpendicular to the depth direction (Y30) so as to bear against said upright (11, 12) parallel to the depth direction (Y30).

3. The water point according to claim 2, wherein the front lug (45) is offset relative to the tap support (41; 341) in the depth direction (Y30).

4. The water point according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each lateral positioner (42, 43; 142, 143; 442; 443) comprises a side panel (44; 444), via which the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) bears against one of the uprights (11,12) parallel to the width direction (X30) when the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is in the built-in position, for fixedly positioning the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) with respect to the uprights (11,12) parallel to the width direction (X30), the side panel (44; 444) being perpendicular to the width direction (X30) so as to bear against said upright (11,12) parallel to the width direction (X30).

5. The water point according to claim 4, wherein the side panel (44) protrudes in the depth direction (Y30) relative to the tap support (41; 341).

6. The water point according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 440) comprises a permanent magnet (52; 452), for holding the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) in the built-in position by magnetic interaction between the permanent magnet (52; 452) and one of the uprights (11; 12), the permanent magnet (52; 452) being separate from the fixing means (31; 431).

7. The water point according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support system comprises an adjustment system (32), which comprises: • a tapped hole (87; 387), through which the tap (60; 360) is intended to be supported by the tap support (41; 341); and • an adjusting screw (84; 384), which is mounted on the tap support (41; 341) while being pivotably guided about an adjusting axis (Y84; Y384) relative to the tap support (41; 341) and while being translationally fixed along the adjusting axis (Y84; Y384) relative to the tap support (41; 341), the adjusting screw (84; 384) comprising: ◆ a head (86; 386), which protrudes in the depth direction (Y30) relative to the tap support (41; 341), for pivotably actuating the adjusting screw (84; 384), and ◆ a threaded portion (89; 389), which is screwed into the tapped hole (87; 387) to cause the tap (60; 360) to translate parallel to the adjusting axis (Y84; Y384) when the adjusting screw (84; 384) is pivotably actuated.

8. The water point according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support system comprises a lower fluid connection (33), for fluidly connecting the tap (60; 360) to a lower shower head (78), the lower fluid connection (33) being fixed to the tap frame (30; 130; 330), between the two lateral positioners (42, 43; 142,143) and at the level of the tap support (41; 341) along the height direction (Z30).

9. The water point according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support system comprises an upper fluid connection (34), for fluidly connecting the tap (60; 360) to an upper shower head (79), the upper fluid connection (34) being fixed to the tap frame (30; 130; 330), between the two lateral positioners (42, 43) and being offset along the height direction (Z30) at a distance of at least forty centimetres from the tap support (41; 341).

10. The water point according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the support system comprises: • an auxiliary frame (190), which is separate from the tap frame (30; 130; 330), and which is designed to be fixed to the wall independently of the frame of the tap (60; 360); and • an auxiliary fluid connection (134), which is fixed to the auxiliary frame (190) and is designed to be fluidically connected to the tap (60; 360).

11. The water point according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the water point comprises a preassembled unit comprising: • the support system; and • the tap (60; 360), which is pre-assembled with the tap frame (30; 130; 330) by being supported by the tap support (41; 341) so as to protrude along the depth direction (Y30) with respect to the tap support (41; 341).

12. The water point according to claim 11, wherein the tap (60; 360) comprises: • a water inlet (61, 62) arranged at a lower end (70) of the tap (60; 360) and pointing away from the height direction (Z30); • a water outlet (63, 64); • a regulator (65, 67), to form an outgoing water flow (F65) discharged through the water outlet (63, 64), from an incoming water flow (F61, F62) admitted through the water inlet (61, 62); and • a control (66, 68), to operate the regulator (65, 67).

13. The water point according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: • the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) is positioned on the uprights (11; 12) in the built-in position via the lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443) and fixed to them by the fixing means (31; 431), and • the wall comprises a facing plate (13), which rests on the uprights (11; 12), so that: ∘ the tap (60; 360) is received between the tap support (41; 341) and the facing plate (13), with respect to the depth direction (Y30), or ∘ the tap (460) is supported by the tap support (41) so as to protrude from the facing plate (13) in the depth direction (Y30).

14. A method for installing the pre-assembled unit belonging to the water point according to any one of claims 11 or 12, or the support system belonging to the water point according to any one of claims 1 to 10, the method comprising: • a step of positioning the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) on the uprights (11; 12) of the wall in the built-in position via the lateral positioners (42, 43; 142, 143; 442, 443), while: ◆ the tap (60; 360) is supported by the tap support (41; 341) or ◆ fittings (433) intended to be fluidically connected to the tap (460) and to support the tap (460) are supported by the tap support (441); • a step for securing the tap frame (30; 130; 330) to the uprights (11; 12) using the fixing means (31), while the tap frame (30; 130; 330) is in the built-in position; and • a step of fluidically connecting the tap (60; 360) or said fittings (433) to water inlet pipes while the tap frame (30; 130; 330; 430) has been fixed to the uprights (11; 12) in the built-in position.

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