Faucet cover and faucet

Abstract

To stably fix a divided cover member of a faucet cover.SOLUTION: A faucet cover 10 includes a main cover 48 having an opening 47 at a fitting position P of a faucet handle 16 and covering a faucet body 2, and a collar 56 attached to the opening 47 of the main cover 48. Since the main cover 48 includes a first wall part 71 constituting an outer shell 70 of the main cover 48 and a second wall part 72 facing the first wall part 71, the first wall part 71 and the second wall part 72 form a double wall 45. The collar 56 includes an insertion fitting part 73 to a gap β of the double wall 45 directed in an opening direction of the opening 47 of the main cover 48.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a faucet cover and a faucet. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, some so-called wall-mounted faucets are provided with a faucet cover that covers the faucet body. For example, the faucet cover described in Patent Document 1 is provided with a main cover that covers the front and top and bottom directions of the faucet body. Furthermore, this faucet cover is provided with a pair of collars that are attached to an opening formed by the main cover that has a lateral shape with a substantially U-shaped cross section. This conventional faucet cover is configured to cover the sides of the faucet body, which are the mounting positions of the faucet handle, with each of these collars.

[0003] In the above-mentioned conventional document, these divided cover members are called a front cover body and a side cap, respectively. It is also described that the fixing structure of each collar when assembled to the main cover is optional. Examples of the fixing structure include screwing to the faucet body or engaging with the main cover. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-131546 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in a configuration in which multiple split cover parts are assembled together as in the above-mentioned conventional technology, the fixing structure between these split cover parts may affect not only the ease and efficiency of the assembly work, but also the texture of the faucet cover, including its rigidity. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Various aspects of a faucet cover and a faucet that solve the above problems will be described. Aspect 1 is a faucet cover comprising a main cover having an opening at the attachment position of the faucet handle and covering the faucet body, and a collar attached to the opening of the main cover, wherein the main cover has a first wall portion constituting the outer shell of the main cover and a second wall portion opposite the first wall portion, the first wall portion and the second wall portion forming a double wall, and the collar has an insertion fitting portion for fitting into the gap of the double wall facing in the opening direction of the opening.

[0007] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the relative movement of the collar in the opposing direction of the first and second walls constituting the double walls can be restricted based on the fitting state of the insertion fitting portion in the gap between the double walls, thereby ensuring a stable fixing state of the collar to the opening of the main cover.

[0008] In addition, since the opening of the main cover and the gap between the double walls are open in the same direction, simply attaching the collar from the opening direction allows the insertion and fitting portion of the collar to be inserted into and fitted into the gap between the double walls, thereby making the assembly work easier and more efficient.

[0009] In aspect 2, the main cover comprises a main body cover portion that covers the faucet body and a piping cover portion that covers the above of a piping component connected to the faucet body, and the piping cover portion comprises an extension wall that is extended continuously from the main body cover portion and is positioned above the piping component, and a lower wall that is positioned below the extension wall, and the extension wall is the first wall portion and the lower wall is the second wall portion, and the extension wall and the lower wall form the double wall.

[0010] That is, by providing a pipe cover that covers the upper part of the piping member, it becomes difficult for a user to come into contact with the piping member, and this makes it possible to prevent, for example, a situation in which a user who comes into contact with the piping member is surprised by the temperature of the hot water flowing through the piping member.

[0011] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the insertion fitting portion of the collar fits into the gap between the double walls formed by the extension wall and the lower wall facing each other in the vertical direction, thereby restricting the relative movement of the collar in the vertical direction. This ensures a stable fixation of the collar attached to the opening of the main cover even when the piping cover portion is in a position to cover the upper part of the piping member.

[0012] Furthermore, the upper surface of the pipe cover portion constitutes the design surface of the faucet cover, and therefore it is preferable that the upper surface has high rigidity so as not to deform even when a load is applied from above.

[0013] In this regard, according to the above configuration, the collar insertion fitting portion is interposed between the extension wall forming the upper surface of the pipe cover portion and the lower wall located below the extension wall as the outer shell of the main cover. In other words, the collar insertion fitting portion fitted into the gap of the double wall formed by the extension wall and the lower wall functions as a support member supporting the lower part of the extension wall. As a result, the rigidity of the pipe cover portion having the double wall configuration can be increased. This ensures a high quality texture. In addition, the extension wall forming the design surface of the pipe cover portion is extended rearward continuously from the main body cover portion that covers the faucet body, ensuring a high design quality.

[0014] Aspect 3 is a faucet cover as described in Aspect 2, in which when the insertion fitting portion is fitted into the gap between the double walls, the double wall side secondary fitting portion provided on the double wall and the collar side secondary fitting portion provided on the collar engage with each other, thereby restricting relative movement of the collar in the fore-and-aft direction of the faucet body.

[0015] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the collar attached to the opening of the main cover can be fixed more stably. Aspect 4 is a faucet cover as described in Aspect 3, in which the collar has an extension wall abutment portion that abuts the underside of the extension wall when the insertion fitting portion is fitted into the gap of the double walls, and has an upper lower wall fitting portion provided on the extension wall abutment portion as the collar side secondary fitting portion, and the upper lower wall fitting portion fits into the double wall side secondary fitting portion provided on the lower wall.

[0016] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the extension wall abutting portion abutting the lower surface of the extension wall can restrict the relative upward movement of the collar attached to the opening of the main cover, thereby ensuring a more stable fixed state of the collar.

[0017] In addition, when the collar is used as a reference, the relative downward movement of the extension wall can be restricted, and this enhances the function of the collar as a support member that supports the lower part of the extension wall.

[0018] Furthermore, compared to the extension wall that constitutes the outer shell of the main cover, the lower wall often has a higher degree of freedom in designing its shape, so by providing the double-wall secondary fitting portion on the lower wall, a more suitable fitting shape for the collar secondary fitting portion can be formed.

[0019] Aspect 5 is a faucet cover as described in aspect 3 or aspect 4, wherein the collar has a lower wall abutment portion that abuts the underside of the lower wall when the insertion fitting portion is fitted into the gap of the double walls, and has a lower lower wall fitting portion provided on the lower wall abutment portion as the collar side secondary fitting portion, and the lower lower wall fitting portion fits into the double wall side secondary fitting portion provided on the lower wall.

[0020] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the lower wall abutting portion abutting the lower surface of the lower wall can restrict the relative upward movement of the collar attached to the opening of the main cover, thereby ensuring a more stable fixed state of the collar.

[0021] In addition, when the collar is used as a reference, the relative downward movement of the lower wall and the double wall formed by the lower wall can be restricted, and this enhances the function of the collar as a support member that supports the lower part of the lower wall.

[0022] A sixth aspect is a faucet equipped with the faucet cover according to any one of the first to fifth aspects. Effect of the Invention

[0023] According to the present invention, the split cover members of the faucet cover can be stably fixed. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0024] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a faucet. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the faucet body and the piping member. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the faucet body and piping components when installed on a wall. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the faucet. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a side view of the faucet with the collar and undercover removed. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the faucet (cross-section taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 5). [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a fitting structure of the collar. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a side view of the collar. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the faucet (cross-section taken along line IX-IX in FIG. 6). [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the vicinity of a double-wall secondary fitting portion provided on the lower wall. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a perspective view for explaining a fitting structure between an upper and lower wall fitting portion as a collar side secondary fitting portion and a double wall side secondary fitting portion. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view for explaining a fitting structure between a lower lower wall fitting portion as a collar side secondary fitting portion and a double wall side secondary fitting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0025] An embodiment of a faucet cover and a faucet will be described below with reference to the drawings. (Wall-mounted cover faucet) As shown in Figures 1 to 6, the faucet 1 of this embodiment has a configuration as a so-called wall-mounted cover faucet, comprising a faucet body 2, a piping member 3 connected to the faucet body 2, and a faucet cover 10 that covers the faucet body 2 and the piping member 3.

[0026] (Faucet body) More specifically, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the faucet body 2 is provided with a hot water supply port 11 and a cold water supply port 12. The faucet body 2 of this embodiment is provided with a discharge port 13 and a shower connection port 14 for discharging hot and cold water supplied through these respective water supply ports 11 and 12. Furthermore, the faucet body 2 is provided with a temperature control faucet handle 15 and a switching faucet handle 16. That is, the faucet body 2 of this embodiment has a temperature control function that can adjust the temperature of hot and cold water flowing out from the discharge port 13 and the shower connection port 14 by operating the temperature control faucet handle 15. The faucet body 2 also has a switching function that can switch the discharge form of hot and cold water through the discharge port 13 and the shower connection port 14 by operating the switching faucet handle 16. The faucet 1 of this embodiment is thus configured as a so-called hot and cold water mixing faucet.

[0027] Specifically, the faucet body 2 of this embodiment has a substantially cylindrical outer shape. The faucet body 2 has a discharge port 13 and a shower connection port 14 at a substantially central position in the axial direction of the cylindrical shape (see FIG. 6, left-right direction in the figure). Furthermore, the hot water side and cold water side water supply ports 11, 12 are also provided in two positions spaced apart from each other in the axial direction of the faucet body 2, sandwiching the discharge port 13 and the shower connection port 14 therebetween. The temperature control and switching faucet handles 15, 16 are attached to the faucet body 2 so as to be rotatable about their axes, with their axial ends 2a, 2b as attachment positions.

[0028] More specifically, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the faucet body 2 is arranged in a state of extending horizontally and approximately parallel to the wall 20 on which the faucet 1 is installed. In addition, in this state, the faucet body 2 of this embodiment is arranged with its discharge port 13 on the lower side (lower side in Figs. 5 and 6). Furthermore, the faucet body 2 is configured such that the water supply ports 11, 12 and the shower connection port 14, which are the piping connection parts 21, face the wall 20 located on the rear side of the faucet body 2 (right side in Fig. 5). That is, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the near side toward the wall 20 is the front side and the far side is the rear side, based on the faucet body 2. In addition, the faucet 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the multiple piping members 3 connected to each of these piping connection parts 21 each extend rearward of the faucet body 2.

[0029] (Piping components) Specifically, sockets 23, 24 with stop valves 22 having a flow rate adjustment function are attached to the hot water side and cold water side water supply ports 11, 12, respectively, as their piping members 3. Thus, the faucet 1 of this embodiment is configured so that the water supply ports 11, 12 of the faucet body 2 are connected via these sockets 23, 24 to the hot water side water supply pipe 25 and the cold water side water supply pipe 26, respectively, which are arranged on the back side of the wall portion 20.

[0030] Furthermore, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, a substantially straight connection pipe 27 and a connection pipe 28 bent into a substantially L-shape are attached to the shower connection port 14 as the piping members 3. In the faucet 1 of this embodiment, a substantially straight connection pipe 27b is further connected to the L-shaped bent connection pipe 28. As a result, the faucet 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the shower hose 29 connected to the shower connection port 14 via the shower connection pipes 27, 28, 27b is pulled out to the lower side of the faucet body 2 based on the bent shape of the connection pipe 28.

[0031] (Faucet cover) In the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the faucet cover 10 is formed by assembling together a plurality of divided cover members 30. Specifically, the faucet cover 10 includes a top cover 31, a middle cover 32, and an under cover 33 as the divided cover members 30. The faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured to cover the faucet main body 2 and each of the piping members 3 connected to the faucet main body 2 with the top cover 31, middle cover 32, and under cover 33 assembled together.

[0032] In detail, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the top cover 31 comprises a cover main body 40 that covers the front and vertical directions of the faucet main body 2, and an extension wall 41 that is extended continuously from this cover main body 40 and is positioned above each piping component 3.

[0033] Specifically, in the top cover 31 of this embodiment, the cover body 40 has an outer shape with a substantially U-shaped cross section that surrounds the radial outside of the faucet body 2 having a substantially cylindrical outer shape. Furthermore, the extension wall 41 has an outer shape of a substantially flat plate that is continuous with the upper wall portion 40a of the cover body 40 and extends toward the rear side of the faucet body 2. The top cover 31 of this embodiment is configured such that the cover body 40 and the extension wall 41 are integrally formed by plastic processing using a metal material.

[0034] In addition, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the middle cover 32 has a rear cover 42 that covers the rear of the faucet body 2, and a lower wall 43 that faces the extension wall 41 of the top cover 31 at a position lower than the extension wall 41.

[0035] Specifically, in the middle cover 32 of this embodiment, the rear cover 42 has a generally flat plate-like outer shape extending in the up-down direction. The rear cover 42 has a plurality of through holes 44a-44c penetrating the flat plate shape in the thickness direction. Furthermore, the rear cover 42 has the respective piping connections 21, which have a generally short cylindrical outer shape and are provided on the faucet body 2, inserted into the respective through holes 44a-44c. Thus, the middle cover 32 of this embodiment is configured such that the rear cover 42, which has a vertical wall-like outer shape, covers the rear side of the faucet body 2 while being supported by the faucet body 2.

[0036] In the middle cover 32 of this embodiment, the lower wall 43 has a generally flat plate-like outer shape extending from the upper end portion 42a of the rear cover 42 toward the rear side of the faucet body 2. Furthermore, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the middle cover 32 has its rear cover 42 and the lower wall 43 integrally formed by resin molding. As a result, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the middle cover 32 has a generally L-shaped side shape.

[0037] Furthermore, based on its substantially L-shaped side shape, the middle cover 32 of this embodiment has a lower wall 43 disposed below the extended wall 41 of the top cover 31 while supported by the faucet body 2. As a result, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the extended walls 41 of the top cover 31 and the lower wall 43 of the middle cover 32, which are disposed above each of the piping members 3, form a double wall 45 that faces each other in the vertical direction.

[0038] In this state, the middle cover 32 of this embodiment is configured such that the height of the lower wall 43 extending from the upper end 42a of the rear cover 42 to the rear side of the faucet body 2 gradually decreases toward the tip 43a. In the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the lower wall 40b of the cover body 40 constituting the top cover 31 is fastened to the lower end 42b of the rear cover 42 constituting the middle cover 32 using a screw member 46. Furthermore, in this state, the top cover 31 of this embodiment is supported by the faucet body 2 together with the middle cover 32. In the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the top cover 31 and the middle cover 32 form a main cover 48 having openings 47, 47 at the mounting positions P of the faucet handles 15, 16 to the faucet body 2.

[0039] That is, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, when the main cover 48 is formed, the cover body 40 of the top cover 31 and the rear cover 42 of the middle cover 32 form a body cover part 50 that covers the radial outside over almost the entire circumference of the faucet body 2 having a substantially cylindrical shape. Furthermore, in the faucet cover 10, the extension wall 41 of the top cover 31 and the lower wall 43 of the middle cover 32 form a double wall 45 at a position above each piping member 3 connected to the faucet body 2, forming a piping cover part 51 that covers the upper part of each of the piping members 3. In this state, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the top cover 31 and the middle cover 32 that form the main cover 48 form a pair of openings 47, 47 facing the axial direction at the positions where the axial ends 2a, 2b of the faucet body 2 are located.

[0040] In addition, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the undercover 33 is assembled to the top cover 31 and the middle cover 32 that form the main cover 48 from below.

[0041] Specifically, the undercover 33 of this embodiment includes a bottom wall portion 33b disposed below each piping member 3 and a pair of side wall portions 33c, 33c disposed on the sides of each piping member 3 when assembled to the top cover 31 and the middle cover 32. The undercover 33 has a substantially box-like outer shape in which the bottom wall portion 33b and each side wall portion 33c, 33c are integrally formed by using a resin material. Furthermore, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the front end portion 33a of the undercover 33 is fastened to the lower end portion 42b of the rear cover 42 constituting the middle cover 32 in a manner in which the lower wall portion 40b of the cover main body 40 constituting the top cover 31 is sandwiched therebetween. The faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is thus configured such that the undercover 33 forms a second piping cover portion 52 that covers the lower and lateral sides of each piping member 3 below the piping cover portion 51.

[0042] In addition, undercover 33 of this embodiment has an insertion hole 53 provided in bottom wall portion 33b. And, faucet 1 of this embodiment is configured so that shower hose 29 connected to shower connection pipe 27b is pulled out to the outside of undercover 33 through insertion hole 53.

[0043] The undercover 33 of this embodiment also has a pair of engaging protrusions 54, 54 protruding upward from the bottom wall portion 33b near each side wall portion 33c, 33c. Specifically, each of these engaging protrusions 54, 54 has an engaging claw 55 at its tip portion. Furthermore, each of these engaging protrusions 54, 54 is formed integrally with the undercover 33 by resin molding. Thus, in the undercover 33 of this embodiment, each of these engaging protrusions 54, 54 has elasticity.

[0044] Furthermore, when the undercover 33 of this embodiment is assembled to the top cover 31 and middle cover 32 that form the main cover 48, the engaging protrusions 54, 54 engage with the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43 that constitutes the middle cover 32. That is, in the undercover 33 of this embodiment, the engaging protrusions 54, 54 form a so-called snap fit by utilizing the engaging claws 55 provided at the tip portions of the engaging protrusions 54, 54 and their elasticity. This makes it possible for the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment to maintain a temporary assembly state of the top cover 31, middle cover 32, and undercover 33 to the faucet body 2.

[0045] The faucet cover 10 of this embodiment also includes a pair of collars 56, 56 attached to the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48 as the divided cover members 30. In the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the collars 56, 56 are formed using resin. Furthermore, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48 facing the axial direction of the faucet body 2 are formed with side openings 57, 57 based on the cover shape of the faucet body 2 by the body cover part 50 and the double wall 45 of the piping cover part 51. The faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the collars 56, 56 fit into the side openings 57, 57, and each of the collars 56, 56 functions as a side cover part 58 that covers the side of the faucet body 2.

[0046] Specifically, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, each collar 56 has a wall portion 56c that has a substantially flat plate-like outer shape extending in the up-down direction and the front-rear direction and covers the opening 47 of the main cover 48. In addition, each collar 56 has a substantially cylindrical tubular portion 59 provided in a manner that penetrates the wall portion 56c of each collar 56 in the thickness direction coaxially with the faucet body 2 at the front end portion arranged on the side of the faucet body 2. Furthermore, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the connecting shafts 60, 60 used for attaching each faucet handle 15, 16 provided at the axial end portions 2a, 2b of the faucet body 2, which are the attachment positions P, are inserted into the insertion holes 59x formed by the tubular portions 59. Thus, the faucet 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the faucet handles 15, 16 for temperature control and switching are attached to the faucet body 2 with the sides of the faucet body 2 covered by the collars 56, 56.

[0047] In the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the top cover 31 constitutes a first cover member 61. The middle cover 32 constitutes a second cover member 62. The under cover 33 constitutes a third cover member 63. And the pair of collars 56, 56 constitute a fourth cover member 64.

[0048] (Faucet cover installation procedure) When assembling the faucet cover 10, first, the middle cover 32 is assembled to the faucet body 2. Specifically, the middle cover 32 is assembled in such a manner that the approximately short cylindrical shapes of the piping connections 21 provided on the faucet body 2 are inserted into the through holes 44a to 44c provided on the rear cover 42. That is, the hot water side and cold water side water inlets 11 and 12 are inserted into the through holes 44a and 44b of the rear cover 42, respectively. Furthermore, the shower connection port 14 is inserted into the through hole 44c located between these through holes 44a and 44b. Furthermore, in this state, the corresponding piping members 3 are connected to the piping connections 21, respectively. That is, the sockets 23 and 24 are connected to the hot water side and cold water side water inlets 11 and 12 using nuts 65, respectively. Moreover, the shower connection pipes 27, 28, 27b are sequentially connected to the shower connection port 14. The middle cover 32 of this embodiment is thus configured so that its rear cover 42 is supported by the pipe connection parts 21 of the faucet body 2, and is assembled to the faucet body 2 with the pipe connection parts 21 positioned below the lower wall 43.

[0049] In the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the generally straight connection pipe 27 connected to the shower connection port 14 has threaded grooves (not shown) at both axial ends thereof. That is, by utilizing these threaded grooves, the connection pipe 27 is configured such that one axial end thereof is screwed to the shower connection port 14 without using a nut 65, and the connection pipe 28 having a generally L-shaped bent shape is screwed to the other axial end thereof.

[0050] In the middle cover 32 of this embodiment, the through hole 44c through which the shower connection port 14 is inserted has a slit-like hole shape that opens to the lower side of the faucet body 2 when the faucet 1 is installed on the wall section 20. Thus, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to connect the connection pipes 27, 28, 27b to the shower connection port 14 before assembling the middle cover 32 to the faucet body 2.

[0051] In the faucet 1 of this embodiment, next, the top cover 31 is assembled to the faucet body 2. Specifically, the top cover 31 is assembled by attaching the top cover 31 from the front side of the faucet body 2 in a manner that the faucet body 2, which has a substantially cylindrical outer shape, is placed inside the cover body 40, which has a substantially U-shaped cross section. As a result, the top cover 31 and middle cover 32 assembled to the faucet body 2 form the main cover 48, which has its body cover portion 50 and piping cover portion 51.

[0052] In the faucet 1 of this embodiment, in this state, collars 56, 56 are attached to the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48, more specifically, to the side openings 57, 57 formed by the body cover portion 50 and the piping cover portion 51, from the axial direction of the faucet body 2. The faucet 1 of this embodiment is thus configured such that, with the sides of the faucet body 2 covered by the collars 56, 56, the faucet handles 15, 16 for adjusting temperature and switching are attached to the faucet body 2.

[0053] Furthermore, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the undercover 33 is then assembled in a state where it covers each of the piping members 3 arranged in a position below the main cover 48. As a result, the faucet 1 of this embodiment is configured so that each of the divided cover members 30 constituting the faucet cover 10 is assembled to the faucet main body 2 in a state where it covers the faucet main body 2 and each of the piping members 3.

[0054] In the faucet 1 of this embodiment, when the undercover 33 and the collars 56, 56 are assembled, the side wall 33c of the undercover 33 and the wall 56c of each collar 56 are flush with each other. As described above, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is capable of maintaining the temporary assembly state of each divided cover member 30 by the snap-fit ​​function formed by the engagement protrusions 54, 54 provided on the undercover 33. In this state, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the lower wall 40b of the cover body 40 constituting the top cover 31 and the front end 33a of the undercover 33 are screwed to the lower end 42b of the rear cover 42 constituting the middle cover 32.

[0055] (Faucet installation procedure) As shown in Fig. 3, when the faucet 1 is installed on the wall section 20, the hot water side and cold water side sockets 23, 24 are connected using nuts 66 to the hot water side and cold water side water supply pipes 25, 26 that are pulled out from the back side of the wall section 20 to the installation surface 20s. Thus, the faucet 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the faucet body 2 is positioned in front of the wall section 20 while being supported by the sockets 23, 24 as the piping members 3.

[0056] Specifically, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, this installation work is performed with only the undercover 33 removed from the divided cover members 30 constituting the faucet cover 10. That is, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the upper parts of the sockets 23, 24 are covered by the piping cover part 51 formed by the extension wall 41 of the top cover 31 and the lower wall 43 of the middle cover 32, and the connection nut 66 is operated from the lower side. Furthermore, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the hot water side and cold water side sockets 23, 24 connected to the faucet body 2 are thereby connected to the water supply pipes 25, 26, and then the undercover 33 is assembled. In this state, the faucet 1 of this embodiment is configured to fix the undercover 33 by fastening using the screw member 46.

[0057] The faucet 1 of this embodiment is provided with a bracket 67 for installation, which is fixed to the installation surface 20s at a position where the water supply pipes 25, 26 arranged on the back side of the wall 20 are drawn out to the installation surface 20s. Specifically, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the bracket 67 has a substantially rectangular flat plate-like outer shape having insertion holes 67a, 67b for the water supply pipes 25, 26. In addition, when the faucet 1 of this embodiment is installed on the wall 20 as described above, the extension wall 41 of the top cover 31 and the rear end portion of the under cover 33 constituting the faucet cover 10 are each fitted into the edge portion of the bracket 67. Furthermore, in this state, the rear end portion of the under cover 33 of the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is screwed to the bracket 67. As a result, the faucet 1 of this embodiment is configured such that the faucet cover 10 covers the faucet body 2 and each piping member 3 without any gap between the faucet cover 10 and the installation surface 20s of the wall 20.

[0058] (Color fitting structure) As shown in Figs. 4 to 9, in the faucet 1 of this embodiment, the top cover 31 and the middle cover 32 assembled to the faucet body 2 as described above form the main cover 48 having the body cover portion 50 and the piping cover portion 51. Furthermore, in the piping cover portion 51, the extension wall 41 of the top cover 31 and the lower wall 43 of the middle cover 32 form a double wall 45 facing each other in the vertical direction. Specifically, in this piping cover portion 51, the extension wall 41 forms the upper surface 51s of the piping cover portion 51, which is the design surface, and is positioned as a first wall portion 71 that constitutes the outer shell 70 of the main cover 48. Furthermore, the lower wall 43 is positioned as a second wall portion 72 that faces the first wall portion 71. Furthermore, in the main cover 48, the gap β of the double wall 45 formed by the extension wall 41 and the lower wall 43 constitutes a part of each of the openings 47, 47. In other words, the gap β of the double wall 45 opens to the side of the faucet 1 (in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface in FIG. 5, and in the left-right direction in FIG. 6) in the same manner as the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48. In the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the collars 56, 56 serving as the divided cover members 30 attached to the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48 each include an insertion fitting portion 73 for fitting into the gap β of the double wall 45.

[0059] More specifically, as shown in Figs. 4, 5 and 7, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, when the divided cover members 30 excluding the collars 56 are assembled, a pair of holes 74, 74 opening to the sides are formed. That is, the hole diameter Q of each of these holes 74, 74 is determined by the side shape of the top cover 31 and the side shape of the undercover 33, specifically, the edge shape formed by the upper end portion of the side wall portion 33c extending along the edge portion 41x below the extension wall 41. Furthermore, each of the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment has a side shape R of the wall portion 56c that is approximately equal to the hole diameter Q of each of the holes 74, 74. Thus, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, each of the collars 56, 56 cooperates with the side wall portions 33c, 33c of the undercover 33 assembled below them to cover the sides of the faucet body 2 and each piping member 3 without any gaps.

[0060] Each of the collars 56, 56 in this embodiment has a step 75 provided at the lower end of the wall 56c, 56c. Furthermore, the undercover 33 in this embodiment is configured so that the upper end portions of the side wall portions 33c, 33c overlap the step portions 75, 75 when the step portions 75, 75 are disposed inside the faucet cover 10. Thus, the faucet cover 10 in this embodiment is configured so that the wall portions 56c, 56c of each of the collars 56 and the side wall portions 33c, 33c of the undercover 33 are aligned in the vertical direction and flush with each other without any gaps.

[0061] 4, 5, and 7 to 9, each of the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment has a wall-like protrusion 76 erected on an inner side surface 56s of the wall portion 56c facing each of the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48. Furthermore, in each of the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment, the wall-like protrusion 76 extends along the side shape R of each of the collars 56, 56. Each of the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment is configured to be assembled to the main cover 48 in such a manner that the wall-like protrusion 76 is inserted into each of the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48.

[0062] Specifically, as shown in Figures 7 to 9, each of the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment has, as its wall-like protrusion 76, an annular wall 77 having a ring shape surrounding the tubular portion 59 that penetrates the front end portion (the right end portion in Figure 8) of each of the collars 56, 56 as described above. Each of the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment has, as its wall-like protrusion 76, an upper end wall 78 that extends linearly along the upper end portion of each of the collars 56, 56 that are arranged to extend in the front-rear direction of the faucet 1.

[0063] That is, each of the collars 56, 56 in this embodiment is attached to each of the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48 with the annular wall 77 disposed inside the cover main body 40 constituting the top cover 31. Furthermore, with each of the collars 56, 56 attached to each of the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48, its upper end wall 78 is disposed below the extension wall 41 that is continuous with the upper wall portion 40a of the cover main body 40 and extends rearward. Thus, each of the collars 56, 56 in this embodiment is configured such that its annular wall 77 abuts against the inner surface 40sb of the cover main body 40, and its upper end wall 78 abuts against the lower surface 41sb of the extension wall 41 at the edge portion 41x of the extension wall 41.

[0064] In addition, each collar 56, 56 of this embodiment has a substantially U-shaped folded wall 79 standing on the inner surface 56s, continuing from the upper end wall 78, at the rear end portion (the left end in FIG. 8) of the wall portion 56c, 56c, as its wall-like protrusion 76. In addition, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the tip portion 41a of the extension wall 41, which is extended rearward from the upper wall portion 40a of the cover body 40, also has a substantially U-shaped folded shape with the folded wall 79 disposed on the inside. Furthermore, when each collar 56, 56 is attached to each opening 47, 47 of the main cover 48, the lower end portion 79b of the folded wall 79 abuts against the upper surface 43sa side of the lower wall 43 at the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43 located below the extended wall 41. As a result, each collar 56, 56 in this embodiment is configured so that the folded wall 79 and the upper end wall 78 function as an insertion fitting portion 73 for the gap β of the double wall 45 formed by the extension wall 41 and the lower wall 43 that face each other in the vertical direction.

[0065] That is, in this embodiment, the upper end wall 78 constituting the insertion fitting portion 73 abuts against the lower surface 41sb of the extension wall 41, thereby restricting the upward movement of each of the collars 56, 56 relative to the piping cover portion 51. Furthermore, the lower end portion 79b of the folded wall 79 also constituting the insertion fitting portion 73 abuts against the upper surface 43sa side of the lower wall 43, thereby restricting the downward movement of each of the collars 56, 56 relative to the piping cover portion 51. Thus, in this embodiment, the faucet cover 10 can ensure a stable fixed state of each of the collars 56, 56 attached to each of the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48, even when the piping cover portion 51 is in a position where it covers each of the piping members 3.

[0066] 7 to 12, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment includes a double-wall secondary fitting portion 80 provided on the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43 forming the double wall 45 of the piping cover portion 51, and a collar secondary fitting portion 81 provided on each collar 56, 56. Furthermore, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, as described above, when the insertion fitting portion 73 of each collar 56, 56 is fitted into the gap β of the double wall 45, the double-wall secondary fitting portion 80 and the collar secondary fitting portion 81 fit into each other. Thus, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured to restrict the relative movement of each collar 56, 56 in the direction in which the piping cover portion 51 having the double wall 45 extends, that is, in the front-rear direction of the faucet body 2.

[0067] More specifically, as described above, the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment function as the insertion fitting portion 73 by being inserted into the gap β of the double wall 45 with the upper end wall 78 provided on the inner surface 56s of the wall portion 56c abutting against the lower surface 41sb of the extension wall 41. Furthermore, each of the collars 56, 56 in this state has an upper lower wall fitting portion 83 provided on the upper end wall 78 constituting the extension wall abutment portion 82. Each of the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment is configured such that the upper lower wall fitting portion 83 fits into the double wall secondary fitting portion 80 provided on the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43 as the collar secondary fitting portion 81.

[0068] Specifically, in each of the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment, the upper-lower-wall fitting portion 83 provided on the upper end wall 78 is configured as a convex fitting portion 84 that protrudes below the upper end wall 78. The double-wall side auxiliary fitting portion 80 provided on the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43 has a fitting recess 85 in which the upper-lower-wall fitting portion 83 is located on the inside by inserting the upper end wall 78 as an extension wall abutment portion 82 into the gap β of the double walls 45.

[0069] More specifically, in each collar 56, 56 of this embodiment, the upper lower wall fitting portion 83 is composed of a pair of fitting protrusions 86, 86 spaced apart in the extension direction of each collar 56, 56. In addition, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, an upper flange portion 87 extending along the edge portion 43x of the upper surface 43sa of the lower wall 43 is provided. The fitting recess 85 constituting the double-wall side auxiliary fitting portion 80 is formed by partially cutting out the upper flange portion 87 provided on the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43.

[0070] That is, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, a fitting recess 85 formed as a double-wall-side auxiliary fitting portion 80 by cutting out an upper flange portion 87 erected on the upper surface 43sa of the lower wall 43 opens in the direction of the opening of the gap β of the double wall 45. Thus, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured such that, by inserting the insertion fitting portion 73 of each collar 56, 56 into the gap β of the double wall 45, an upper lower wall fitting portion 83 having a configuration as a convex fitting portion 84 is disposed within the fitting recess 85.

[0071] In the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the upper surface 43sa of the lower wall 43 is provided with a pair of projections 88, 88 projecting upward at both ends of the fitting recess 85 spaced apart in the extension direction of the upper flange portion 87. Furthermore, a reinforcing rib 89 connecting these two projections 88, 88 is provided on the upper surface 43sa of the lower wall 43. In the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, this expands the fitting allowance of the fitting recess 85 relative to the convex fitting portion 84 of the collar side auxiliary fitting portion 81, and also strengthens the fitting strength.

[0072] Each collar 56, 56 of this embodiment also includes a lower wall abutting portion 90 that abuts against the lower surface 43sb side of the lower wall 43 when the insertion fitting portion 73 provided on the inner surface 56s of the wall portion 56c is fitted into the gap β of the double wall 45. In each collar 56, 56 of this embodiment, the lower wall abutting portion 90 extends linearly along the lower end portion of each collar 56, 56, and thus has a configuration as a lower end wall 91 having a wall-like protrusion shape similar to the upper end wall 78 constituting the extended wall abutting portion 82. Furthermore, each collar 56, 56 includes a lower lower wall fitting portion 92 provided on the lower wall abutting portion 90. In this embodiment, each of the collars 56, 56 has a configuration in which the lower lower wall fitting portion 92 fits into the double wall secondary fitting portion 80 provided on the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43 as its collar secondary fitting portion 81, similar to the upper lower wall fitting portion 83.

[0073] More specifically, in each of the collars 56, 56 of this embodiment, the lower lower wall fitting portion 92 is formed by partially cutting out the lower wall abutment portion 90 having a configuration as the lower end wall 91. That is, in the lower lower wall fitting portion 92 of this embodiment, the cut-out portion of the lower end wall 91 forms the fitting recess 93, and the remaining cut-out portion of the lower end wall 91 forms the convex fitting portion 94. And, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the convex fitting portion 95 and fitting recess 96 constituting the double wall secondary fitting portion 80 on the lower wall 43 side are respectively fitted into the fitting recess 93 and convex fitting portion 94 constituting the lower lower wall fitting portion 92.

[0074] Specifically, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, a lower flange portion 97 extending along the edge portion 43x is provided on the lower surface 43sb of the lower wall 43. In the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the convex fitting portion 95 and the fitting recess 96 constituting the double-wall side secondary fitting portion 80 are formed by partially cutting out the lower flange portion 97 provided on the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43.

[0075] That is, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, a fitting recess 96 formed as a double-wall-side auxiliary fitting portion 80 by cutting out a lower flange portion 97 erected on the lower surface 43sb of the lower wall 43 opens in the direction of the opening of the gap β of the double wall 45. In this way, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the insertion fitting portion 73 of each collar 56, 56 is inserted into the gap β of the double wall 45, and the convex fitting portion 94 of the lower lower wall fitting portion 92 is disposed in the fitting recess 96.

[0076] In each collar 56, 56, a fitting recess 93 formed as a lower lower wall fitting portion 92 by cutting out a lower end wall 91 provided on an inner surface 56s of the wall portion 56c opens in a direction in which the insertion fitting portion 73 is inserted into the gap β of the double wall 45. Thus, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured such that the insertion fitting portion 73 of each collar 56, 56 is inserted into the gap β of the double wall 45, and a convex fitting portion 95 serving as the double wall side secondary fitting portion 80 is disposed in the fitting recess 93.

[0077] 5, 7, 9, and 10, the lower wall 43 of this embodiment has an engagement recess 98 provided at a position that becomes the bottom of the engagement recess 85 that constitutes the double-wall secondary engagement portion 80. The faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured such that, when the engagement claw 55 of the engagement protrusion 54 provided on the undercover 33 engages with this engagement recess 98, the engagement protrusion 54 functions as a snap fit, as described above.

[0078] (double wall reinforced structure) 4 to 6, 10 and 11, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, a plurality of rib-shaped portions 100 are provided on the upper surface 43sa of the lower wall 43. Thus, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured to reinforce the double wall 45 formed by the extension wall 41 of the top cover 31 and the lower wall 43 of the middle cover 32.

[0079] 6 and 12, in the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the lower surface 43sb of the lower wall 43 is provided with a plurality of piping abutment portions 101 that abut against each piping member 3 arranged below the lower wall 43. Thus, the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment is configured to increase the support rigidity of the piping cover portion 51 having the double wall 45.

[0080] (action) In the faucet cover 10 of this embodiment, the collars 56 are attached to the openings 47 of the main cover 48 with the insertion fitting portion 73 of each collar 56 fitting into the gap β of the double wall 45 provided in the main cover 48. This restricts the relative movement of the collars 56 in the opposing direction of the first wall portion 71 and the second wall portion 72 that constitute the double wall 45.

[0081] Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described. (1) The faucet cover 10 includes a main cover 48 that has openings 47, 47 at the mounting positions P of the faucet handles 15, 16 and covers the faucet body 2, and collars 56, 56 attached to the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48. The main cover 48 also includes a first wall portion 71 that constitutes an outer shell 70 of the main cover 48, and a second wall portion 72 that faces the first wall portion 71, whereby the first wall portion 71 and the second wall portion 72 form a double wall 45. Each collar 56, 56 includes an insertion fitting portion 73 that fits into a gap β of the double wall 45 facing in the direction in which the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48 are opened.

[0082] According to the above configuration, the relative movement of each of the collars 56, 56 in the opposing direction of the first wall portion 71 and the second wall portion 72 constituting the double wall 45 can be restricted based on the fitting state of the insertion fitting portion 73 with respect to the gap β of the double wall 45. This makes it possible to ensure a stable fixed state of each of the collars 56, 56 with respect to each of the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48.

[0083] In addition, since the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48 and the gap β of the double wall 45 open in the same direction, simply by attaching the collars 56, 56 from the opening direction, the insertion fitting portions 73 of the collars 56, 56 can be inserted and fitted into the gap β of the double wall 45. This makes it possible to facilitate and streamline the assembly work.

[0084] (2) The main cover 48 comprises a main body cover portion 50 that covers the faucet main body 2, and a piping cover portion 51 that covers the upper part of the piping member 3 connected to the faucet main body 2. The piping cover portion 51 comprises an extension wall 41 that is disposed above the piping member 3 by being continuously extended from the main body cover portion 50, and a lower wall 43 that is disposed below the extension wall 41. The main cover 48 has the extension wall 41 as a first wall portion 71 and the lower wall 43 as a second wall portion 72, and the extension wall 41 and the lower wall 43 form a double wall 45.

[0085] That is, by providing the piping cover part 51 that covers the upper part of the piping member 3, it becomes difficult for a user to come into contact with the piping member 3. This makes it possible to prevent, for example, a situation in which a user who comes into contact with the piping member 3 is surprised by the temperature of the hot water flowing through the piping member 3.

[0086] Furthermore, according to the above configuration, the insertion fitting portions 73 of the collars 56, 56 fit into the gap β of the double wall 45 formed by the extension wall 41 and the lower wall 43 facing each other in the vertical direction, thereby restricting the relative movement of the collars 56, 56 in the vertical direction. This ensures a stable fixed state of the collars 56, 56 attached to the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48 even when the piping cover portion 51 is in a position covering the upper part of the piping member 3.

[0087] Furthermore, the upper surface 51s of the pipe cover portion 51 constitutes the design surface of the faucet cover 10. For this reason, it is preferable that the pipe cover portion 51 has high rigidity so as not to deform even when a load is applied from above.

[0088] In this respect, according to the above configuration, the insertion fitting portion 73 of each collar 56, 56 is interposed between the edge portion 41x of the extension wall 41 forming the upper surface 51s of the piping cover portion 51 and the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43 located below the extension wall 41 as the outer shell 70 of the main cover 48. In other words, the insertion fitting portion 73 of each collar 56, 56 fitted into the gap β of the double wall 45 formed by the extension wall 41 and the lower wall 43 functions as a support member supporting the lower portion of the extension wall 41. As a result, the rigidity of the piping cover portion 51 having the configuration of the double wall 45 can be increased. This ensures a high texture. In addition, the extension wall 41 forming the design surface of the piping cover portion 51 is extended rearward continuously from the main body cover portion 50 covering the faucet main body 2, thereby ensuring a high design quality.

[0089] (3) The faucet cover 10 includes a double-wall secondary fitting portion 80 provided on the double wall 45 of the piping cover portion 51, and a collar secondary fitting portion 81 provided on each collar 56, 56. Furthermore, in the faucet cover 10, the double-wall secondary fitting portion 80 and the collar secondary fitting portion 81 are fitted together when the insertion fitting portion 73 of each collar 56, 56 is fitted into the gap β of the double wall 45. This restricts the relative movement of each collar 56, 56 in the front-rear direction of the faucet body 2 in the faucet cover 10. By adopting such a configuration, the collars 56, 56 attached to the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48 can be fixed more stably.

[0090] (4) Each collar 56, 56 has an extension wall abutting portion 82 that abuts against the lower surface 41sb side of the extension wall 41 when its insertion fitting portion 73 is fitted into the gap β of the double wall 45. Each collar 56, 56 also has an upper lower wall fitting portion 83 provided on the extension wall abutting portion 82 as its collar side secondary fitting portion 81. Furthermore, the faucet cover 10 has a double wall side secondary fitting portion 80 provided on the lower wall 43 that constitutes the double wall 45. In the faucet cover 10, the upper lower wall fitting portion 83 provided on each collar 56, 56 fits into the double wall side secondary fitting portion 80 provided on the lower wall 43.

[0091] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the extension wall abutment portion 82 abutting against the lower surface 41sb side of the extension wall 41 can restrict the relative upward movement of each of the collars 56, 56 attached to each of the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48. This can ensure a more stable fixed state of each of the collars 56, 56.

[0092] In addition, when each of the collars 56, 56 is used as a reference, it is possible to restrict the relative downward movement of the extension wall 41. This makes it possible to strengthen the function of each of the collars 56, 56 as a support member that supports the lower part of the edge portion 41x of the extension wall 41.

[0093] Furthermore, compared to the extension wall 41 constituting the outer shell 70 of the main cover 48, the lower wall 43 often has a higher degree of freedom in designing its shape. Therefore, by providing the double-wall secondary fitting portion 80 on the lower wall 43, a more suitable fitting shape for the collar secondary fitting portion 81 can be formed.

[0094] (5) Each collar 56, 56 has a lower wall abutting portion 90 that abuts against the lower surface 43sb side of the lower wall 43 when its insertion fitting portion 73 is fitted into the gap β of the double wall 45. Also, each collar 56, 56 has a lower lower wall fitting portion 92 provided on the lower wall abutting portion 90 as its collar side secondary fitting portion 81. And, in the faucet cover 10, the lower lower wall fitting portion 92 provided on each collar 56, 56 fits into the double wall side secondary fitting portion 80 provided on the lower wall 43.

[0095] According to the above-mentioned configuration, the lower wall abutment portion 90 abutting on the lower surface 43sb side of the lower wall 43 can restrict the relative upward movement of each of the collars 56, 56 attached to each of the openings 47, 47 of the main cover 48. This can ensure a more stable fixed state of each of the collars 56, 56.

[0096] In addition, when each of the collars 56, 56 is used as a reference, it is possible to restrict the relative downward movement of the lower wall 43 and the double wall 45 formed by this lower wall 43. This makes it possible to strengthen the function of each of the collars 56, 56 as a support member that supports the lower part of the edge portion 43x of the lower wall 43.

[0097] The above embodiment can be modified as follows: The above embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that no technical contradiction occurs.

[0098] In the above embodiment, the top cover 31 as the first cover member 61 is formed by integrally forming the cover body 40 and the extension wall 41 by plastic processing using a metal material. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the material of the top cover 31 may be changed as desired, for example, to a resin. Furthermore, the top cover 31 may be formed by integrally connecting the cover body 40 and the extension wall 41 that are formed separately. The cover body 40 and the extension wall 41 may be made of different materials.

[0099] In the above embodiment, the cover body 40 has a generally U-shaped cross section and covers the front and top and bottom directions of the faucet body 2. However, the shape of the cover body 40 is not limited to this and may be changed as desired. For example, the cover body 40 may be configured to cover the front and top of the faucet body 2. That is, it is sufficient if the extension wall 41 extending continuously from the body cover portion 50 can be configured to be positioned above the piping member 3. Furthermore, for example, the cover body 40 may be configured to have only a portion corresponding to the upper wall portion 40a that is positioned in front of the faucet body 2. The cover body 40 may be configured to cover the front-rear and top-bottom directions of the faucet body 2.

[0100] In the above embodiment, the faucet 1 is configured as a so-called wall-mounted hot and cold water mixing faucet. The faucet body 2 is arranged to extend horizontally and substantially parallel to the wall 20. The faucet body 2 is connected to the hot water and cold water sockets 23, 24, and the shower connection pipes 27, 28, 27b connected in series as the piping member 3 arranged below the extension wall 41 in a state connected to the faucet body 2.

[0101] However, this is not limiting, and the number of piping members 3 arranged below the extension wall 41 while connected to the faucet body 2, and their uses may be changed as desired. For example, the piping member 3 for the shower does not have to be below the extension wall 41. Also, piping members 3 other than the hot water side and cold water side sockets 23, 24 and the shower connection pipes 27, 28, 27b may be located below the extension wall 41. Furthermore, the shape of the faucet body 2 may also be changed as desired. And the type of the faucet 1 does not necessarily have to be a hot and cold water mixing faucet.

[0102] In the above embodiment, the middle cover 32 serving as the second cover member 62 is made of a resin material. The middle cover 32 includes a substantially flat rear cover 42 that covers the rear of the faucet body 2 while being supported by the faucet body 2, and a lower wall 43 that faces the extension wall 41 of the top cover 31 at a position lower than the extension wall 41.

[0103] However, the material of the middle cover 32 is not limited thereto, and may be changed as desired, for example, to a metal, etc. Furthermore, the shape of the middle cover 32 may also be changed as desired. For example, the shape of the portion of the middle cover 32 that corresponds to the rear cover 42 does not necessarily have to be a substantially flat plate shape.

[0104] In the above embodiment, the undercover 33 is formed using a resin material. Furthermore, the undercover 33 has a generally box-like outer shape having a bottom wall portion 33b and side wall portions 33c, 33c that cover the lower and side portions of the piping member 3. The undercover 33 thus functions as a second piping cover portion 52 that covers the piping member 3 below the piping cover portion 51.

[0105] However, the material of the undercover 33 is not limited to this, and may be changed as desired, for example, to a metal. Furthermore, the shape of the undercover 33 may also be changed as desired. For example, the undercover 33 does not necessarily have to cover the entire lower and lateral sides of the piping member 3. Furthermore, the faucet cover 10 may not have a divided cover member 30 equivalent to such an undercover 33.

[0106] In the above embodiment, the collars 56, 56 are formed using resin, but the material of the collars 56, 56 may be changed as desired, for example, to a metal, etc. Furthermore, the shape of the collars 56, 56 may also be changed as desired.

[0107] In the above embodiment, the top cover 31 and the middle cover 32 assembled to the faucet body 2 form the main cover 48 having the body cover portion 50 and the piping cover portion 51. In the piping cover portion 51, the extension wall 41 of the top cover 31 and the lower wall 43 of the middle cover 32 form a double wall 45 that faces each other in the vertical direction.

[0108] However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number and shape of the divided cover members 30 constituting the main cover 48 may be changed as desired. For example, the main cover 48 may be configured to be formed by one or three or more divided cover members 30. Furthermore, the shape of the main cover 48 may also be changed as desired. For example, the shape of the main body cover portion 50 may also be changed as desired. And the shape of the piping cover portion 51 may also be changed as desired.

[0109] Furthermore, the arrangement of the double wall 45 may also be changed as desired. For example, the pipe cover portion 51 may not have the double wall 45. And, the main cover 48 may not have the pipe cover portion 51.

[0110] In this case, for example, a portion of the top cover 31 constituting the body cover part 50, which corresponds to the cover body 40, is set as a first wall portion 71 constituting the outer shell 70 of the main cover 48. Also, a second wall portion 72 facing the first wall portion 71 is provided at a position inside the first wall portion 71, for example, at the attachment position P of the faucet handle. And, the first wall portion 71 and the second wall portion 72 may be configured to form the double wall 45.

[0111] The shape of the insertion fitting portion 73 provided on the collar 56 is arbitrary. The shape of the gap β of the insertion fitting portion 73 into which the insertion fitting portion 73 fits may also be changed arbitrarily.

[0112] In the above embodiment, the double-wall-side secondary fitting portion 80 is provided on the lower wall 43 constituting the double wall 45 of the piping cover portion 51. However, this is not limited thereto, and the double-wall-side secondary fitting portion 80 may be provided on the extension wall 41. Furthermore, the double-wall-side secondary fitting portion 80 may be provided on the extension wall 41 and the lower wall 43.

[0113] The shape, number, and arrangement of the double wall secondary fitting portion 80 may be changed as desired. The shape, number, and arrangement of the collar secondary fitting portion 81 may also be changed as desired.

[0114] In the above embodiment, the collar 56 is provided with the extension wall abutment portion 82 and the lower wall abutment portion 90. However, this is not limiting, and for example, the collar 56 may not have the lower wall abutment portion 90. The collar 56 may also have the extension wall abutment portion 82 provided independently of the insertion fitting portion 73. The lower wall abutment portion 90 may abut against the upper surface 43sa of the lower wall 43. The collar 56 may also have no portion abutting against the lower surface 41sb of the extension wall 41 provided independently of the insertion fitting portion 73 and no portion abutting against the upper surface 43sa of the lower wall 43.

[0115] The shape, number, and arrangement of the upper lower wall fitting portion 83 may be changed as desired. The shape, number, and arrangement of the lower lower wall fitting portion 92 may also be changed as desired.

[0116] Next, the technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and modified examples will be described. (i) A first cover member having a cover body covering the front and vertical directions of the faucet body and the extension wall integrally formed therewith, and a second cover member having a rear cover covering the rear of the faucet body while supported by the faucet body and the lower wall integrally formed therewith.

[0117] According to the above configuration, the cover body of the first cover member and the rear cover of the second cover member form a body cover section that covers the faucet body in the front-rear and up-down directions. Also, the extension wall of the first cover member and the lower wall of the second cover member form a piping cover section having double walls that face each other in the up-down direction. This makes it easy to cover the faucet body in the front-rear and up-down directions, as well as the upward direction of the piping members.

[0118] Furthermore, the first and second cover members form a main cover having an opening at the attachment position of the faucet handle, and the gap between the double walls constituting the piping cover opens in the direction of the opening. By fitting a collar to the main cover using the gap between the double walls, the side of the faucet body can be covered with the collar stably fixed.

[0119] (b) A second pipe cover portion is provided below the pipe cover portion to cover the piping member. According to the above-mentioned configuration, the lower side of the piping member located below the piping cover part can be covered, and the side of the piping member can be covered in cooperation with the collar fitted into the gap between the double walls forming the piping cover part. [Explanation of symbols]

[0120] 1... faucet, 2... faucet body, 3... piping component, 10... faucet cover, 15, 16... faucet handle, 45... double wall, 47... opening, 48... main cover, 56... collar, 70... outer shell, 71... first wall portion, 72... second wall portion, 73... insertion fitting portion, P... mounting position, β... gap.

Claims

1. A main cover that covers the faucet body and has an opening at a position where the faucet handle is attached; a collar attached to the opening of the main cover; The main cover has a first wall portion constituting an outer shell of the main cover and a second wall portion opposed to the first wall portion, and the first wall portion and the second wall portion form a double wall, The collar has an insertion fitting portion that fits into the gap between the double walls facing the opening direction of the opening.

2. The main cover is A body cover portion that covers the faucet body; A piping cover portion that covers an upper portion of a piping member connected to the faucet body, The piping cover portion is an extension wall that is continuously extended from the main body cover portion and is disposed above the piping member; a lower wall disposed below the extension wall, The extension wall is the first wall portion, and the lower wall is the second wall portion, The faucet cover of claim 1 , wherein said extension wall and said lower wall form said double wall.

3. When the insertion fitting portion is fitted into the gap between the double walls, A double wall side secondary fitting portion provided in the double wall; By fitting the collar side secondary fitting portion provided on the collar, The relative movement of the collar in the front-rear direction of the faucet body is restricted. The faucet cover according to claim 2.

4. The collar includes an extension wall abutment portion that abuts against a lower surface of the extension wall when the insertion fitting portion is fitted into the gap between the double walls, and As the collar side secondary fitting portion, An upper and lower wall fitting portion is provided on the extension wall abutment portion, The faucet cover according to claim 3 , wherein the upper lower wall fitting portion fits into the double wall secondary fitting portion provided on the lower wall.

5. The collar includes a lower wall abutment portion that abuts against a lower surface of the lower wall when the insertion fitting portion is fitted into the gap between the double walls, and As the collar side secondary fitting portion, A lower lower wall fitting portion is provided on the lower wall abutment portion, The faucet cover according to claim 3 , wherein the lower lower wall fitting portion fits into the double wall secondary fitting portion provided on the lower wall.

6. A faucet comprising the faucet cover according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

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