Faucet cover and faucet

Abstract

The first and second cover members of the faucet cover are easily assembled together. [Solution] The faucet cover comprises a first cover member 30, a second cover member 40, and a shaft member 8. The first cover member 30 has a first engaging portion, and the second cover member 40 has a second engaging portion. The shaft member 8 passes through the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion, thereby assembling the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 together.

Description

Technical Field

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

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a faucet cover. As shown in FIG. 9, the faucet cover 90 includes a front cover member 91, an upper cover member 93, and a reinforcing plate 95. The front cover member 91 has a stay 92 on the upper surface side of a faucet body (not shown). Further, the front cover member 91 has a plurality of insertion holes 92a in the stay 92.

[0003] A plurality of short columnar fixing members 94 are welded to the upper cover member 93. The fixing member 94 has an annular groove 94a on the outer periphery and a screw hole 94b at the axial center position. The reinforcing plate 95 has a plurality of fixing holes 95a and a mounting piece 96. The fixing hole 95a is formed in a daruma shape having a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion. Further, the mounting piece 96 has an insertion hole 96a.

[0004] When assembling the respective members of the faucet cover 90 to each other, the upper cover member 93 is brought close to the stay 92 of the front cover member 91 from above. Then, the fixing member 94 welded to the upper cover member 93 is inserted into the insertion hole 92a of the stay 92.

[0005] Next, the reinforcing plate 95 is brought close to the stay 92 of the front cover member 91 from below. Then, the annular groove 94a of the fixing member 94 is fitted into the small diameter portion of the fixing hole 95a of the reinforcing plate 95. Further, with the insertion hole 96a of the mounting piece 96 of the reinforcing plate 95 and the screw hole 94b of the fixing member 94 overlapping, a screw is screwed into the screw hole 94b of the fixing member 94. By performing the above operations, the upper cover member 93 and the reinforcing plate 95 are fixed in a state of sandwiching the stay 92 of the front cover member 91.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2017-66611 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0007] By the way, in the faucet cover 90 of Patent Document 1, when assembling the various components, it is necessary to sandwich the stay 92 of the front cover component 91 between the upper cover component 93 and the reinforcing plate 95, and then screw the screws into the upper cover component 93 from the reinforcing plate 95 side. As a result, the assembly process was complicated. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The faucet cover of embodiment 1 comprises a first cover member, a second cover member, and a shaft member, wherein the first cover member has a first engaging portion, and the second cover member has a second engaging portion, and the first cover member and the second cover member are assembled together by the shaft member passing through the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion.

[0009] With this configuration, the first cover member and the second cover member can be easily assembled together by passing the shaft member through the first engaging portion of the first cover member and the second engaging portion of the second cover member.

[0010] Embodiment 2 is a faucet cover of Embodiment 1, further comprising a third cover member having a third engaging portion and a second shaft member separate from the first shaft member which serves as the shaft member, wherein the first cover member has a fourth engaging portion separate from the first engaging portion, and the first cover member and the third cover member are assembled together by the second shaft member passing through the fourth engaging portion of the first cover member and the third engaging portion of the third cover member. With this configuration, the first cover member and the third cover member can be easily assembled together by passing the second shaft member through the fourth engaging portion of the first cover member and the third engaging portion of the third cover member.

[0011] Embodiment 3 is a faucet cover according to Embodiment 1 or Embodiment 2, wherein the first cover member has a first wall portion extending in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member, the second cover member has a second wall portion extending in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the second cover member, the first wall portion has a first through hole as the first engaging portion, the second wall portion has a second through hole as the second engaging portion, and the shaft member passes through the first through hole and the second through hole. With this configuration, the first cover member and the second cover member can be assembled in a more securely positioned state by passing the shaft member through the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0012] Embodiment 4 is a faucet cover as described in Embodiment 3, wherein the first cover member has a curved portion that is curved such that one side intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member is convex, and the first wall portion extends along the inner circumferential surface of the curved portion in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member. With this configuration, the first wall portion having the first through hole as the first engaging portion can be provided with the function of a reinforcing wall.

[0013] Aspect 5 is the faucet cover according to any one of Aspects 1 to 4, further comprising a retaining member for preventing the shaft member from falling out of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the first cover member and the second cover member from detaching due to the shaft member falling out unintentionally.

[0014] The gist of Aspect 6 of the faucet is that it has a faucet body and a faucet cover according to any one of Claims 1 to 5 attached to the faucet body. According to this configuration, a faucet that exhibits the effects of the above faucet cover can be obtained.

Advantages of the Invention

[0015] According to the faucet cover of the present invention, the first cover member and the second cover member can be easily assembled to each other.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a faucet. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a faucet. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the faucet from another angle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a top cover and a side cover with the second cover member omitted. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a top cover and a side cover with the second cover member omitted. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a top cover with the third cover member omitted. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the top cover. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is an enlarged partial perspective view of a top cover of a modification example. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional faucet cover.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] Describe an embodiment of the faucet cover. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the faucet 1 is installed on the wall surface W of the bathroom. Hereinafter, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-rear direction when viewing the faucet 1 toward the wall surface W side will be described as the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, and the front-rear direction of the faucet 1, respectively.

[0018] The faucet 1 includes a faucet body 2, a faucet handle 3 connected to the faucet body 2, and a faucet cover 4 that covers the faucet body 2. <Faucet body> As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the faucet body 2 is configured in a cylindrical shape and is installed on the wall surface W in a state where the axial direction extends in the horizontal direction. Specifically, the faucet body 2 has a cylindrical faucet body 10, a shaft member 20 attached to the faucet body 10, a nut (hereinafter also referred to as a fixing nut 21), and a valve member (not shown).

[0019] (Faucet body) As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the faucet body 10 has openings for attaching the shaft member 20 at both axial ends. Further, the faucet body 10 has a hot water supply port 11 and a cold water supply port 12 on the rear side. Further, the faucet body 10 has a shower connection port 14 at a position between the hot water supply port 11 and the cold water supply port 12. Further, the faucet body 10 has a spout for a faucet 13 on the lower side at the central portion in the horizontal direction.

[0020] Sockets 15 and 16 are respectively connected to the hot water supply port 11 and the cold water supply port 12. A hot water supply pipe (not shown) disposed on the back side of the wall portion is connected to the socket 15 connected to the hot water supply port 11. A cold water supply pipe (not shown) disposed on the back side of the wall portion is connected to the socket 16 connected to the cold water supply port 12.

[0021] Furthermore, a pipe 17, which is bent in a roughly L-shape, is connected to the shower connection port 14. A shower hose 18 (see Figure 1) is connected to this pipe 17. A shower head (not shown) is connected to the end of the shower hose 18.

[0022] (Shaft member, nut, valve member) As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the shaft member 20 is connected to the openings at both ends of the faucet body 10 using fixing nuts 21. The shaft member 20 is rotatably connected to the faucet body 10 with its tip protruding from the fixing nuts 21. A faucet handle 3, described later, is attached to the tip of the shaft member 20. The base end of the shaft member 20 is connected to a valve member located inside the faucet body 10. The valve member can be operated via the shaft member 20 by rotating the faucet handle 3. Therefore, the shaft member 20 is also called the operating shaft.

[0023] <Faucet handle> As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the faucet handles 3 are connected to both axial ends of the faucet body 2. Specifically, a temperature control handle 3a, which functions as the faucet handle 3, is connected to a shaft member 20 located at the left end of the faucet body 2. A switching handle 3b, which functions as the faucet handle 3, is connected to a shaft member 20 located at the right end of the faucet body 2. The temperature control handle 3a has a push button 3a1 for switching the rotation range. By rotating the temperature control handle 3a, the water temperature can be adjusted. By rotating the switching handle 3b, it is possible to switch between water flow (on / off) and tap water flow (on / off) and shower water flow.

[0024] <Faucet cover> As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the faucet cover 4 comprises a top cover 5 that covers the top, front, and bottom of the faucet body 2, and a back cover 6 that covers the rear of the faucet body 2. The faucet cover 4 also comprises a pair of side covers 7 that cover both ends in the left and right directions, which are the axial ends of the faucet body 2. By combining the top cover 5, back cover 6, and the pair of side covers 7, the entire faucet body 2 is covered.

[0025] Furthermore, "entirely covered" does not mean only a state in which the faucet body 2 is completely covered by the faucet cover 4, but also includes a state in which most of the faucet body 2 is covered by the faucet cover 4. In other words, it includes a state in which a part of the faucet body 2 is exposed from the faucet cover 4.

[0026] (Top cover) As shown in Figures 4-7, the top cover 5 comprises a first cover member 30 as a front cover member that covers the front of the faucet body 2, and a second cover member 40 as an upper cover member that covers the upper part of the faucet body 2. The top cover 5 also comprises a third cover member 50 as a lower cover member that covers the lower part of the faucet body 2. The top cover 5 is constructed by combining the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50. Note that the second cover member 40 is omitted in Figures 4 and 5. The third cover member 50 is omitted in Figure 6.

[0027] As shown in Figure 7, the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 are assembled to each other using the first shaft member 8a, which will be described later as a shaft member 8. Also, the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 are assembled to each other using the second shaft member 8b, which will be described later as a shaft member 8. In other words, the top cover 5 is equipped with the first shaft member 8a for assembling the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 to each other. The top cover 5 is also equipped with the second shaft member 8b for assembling the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 to each other.

[0028] As shown in Figure 2, when the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50 are assembled together, the top cover 5, when viewed along the left-right direction, has a roughly U-shaped form with a convex front side.

[0029] The materials of the first cover member 30, second cover member 40, and third cover member 50 that constitute the top cover 5 are not particularly limited. For example, metal or resin can be used. Among these, resin is preferred because it can reduce weight and improve moldability. The surface of the resin may also be plated.

[0030] The first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50 may be made of the same material, or they may be made of different materials. If they are made of different materials, the texture of the top cover 5 can be varied, thereby improving its design. Similarly, there are no particular restrictions on the materials of the back cover 6 and side cover 7, which will be described later.

[0031] (First cover member) As shown in Figures 4-7, the first cover member 30 has a front wall portion 31 that extends in the vertical and horizontal directions. The front wall portion 31 is rectangular in shape, elongated in the horizontal direction. When viewed along the horizontal direction, the front wall portion 31 is curved such that the central part in the vertical direction is slightly convex towards the rear.

[0032] The first cover member 30 has an inclined wall (hereinafter also referred to as the "upper inclined wall 32") at the upper end of the front wall portion 31 that extends diagonally upward and backward from substantially the entire longitudinal direction of the front wall portion 31. The first cover member 30 has an inclined wall (hereinafter also referred to as the "downward inclined wall 33") at the lower end of the front wall portion 31 that extends diagonally downward and backward from substantially the entire longitudinal direction of the front wall portion 31.

[0033] When viewing the first cover member 30 along the left-right direction, the overall shape of the first cover member 30 is curved such that the front side, which is one direction intersecting the left-right direction (the longitudinal direction), is convex. The boundary between the front wall portion 31 and the upward inclined wall 32, and the boundary between the front wall portion 31 and the downward inclined wall 33, are referred to as the curved portion 30a of the first cover member (see Figure 6).

[0034] As shown in Figure 4, the upward-sloping wall 32 has notches 32a in the center of the longitudinal direction (left-right) and at both ends in the left-right direction. The notches 32a are cut out from the rear end of the upward-sloping wall 32 toward the front end. Furthermore, the notches 32a are cut out in a figure-eight shape, widening to both the left and right sides as they move from the front end toward the rear end of the upward-sloping wall 32.

[0035] The notches 32a located at both the left and right ends of the upward-sloping wall 32 are notched in a figure-eight shape at the rear end of each notch 32a, but the shape of the outer edges on both sides in the left-right direction extends in a straight line along the front-rear direction towards the front end of the figure-eight section.

[0036] As shown in Figure 6, when the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 are assembled together, the second wall portion 41 of the second cover member 40, which will be described later, is inserted into the notch 32a of the upward inclined wall 32.

[0037] As shown in Figure 6, the downward sloping wall 33, like the upward sloping wall 32, has notches 33a in the center of the longitudinal direction (left-right) and at both ends in the left-right direction. The notches 33a are cut out from the rear end of the downward sloping wall 33 toward the front end. Furthermore, the notches 33a are cut out in a figure-eight shape, widening to both the left and right sides as they move from the front end toward the rear end of the downward sloping wall 33.

[0038] The notches 33a located at both the left and right ends of the downward-sloping wall 33 are notched in a figure-eight shape at the rear end of each notch 33a, but the shape of the outer edges on both sides in the left-right direction extends in a straight line along the front-rear direction towards the front end of the figure-eight section.

[0039] As shown in Figure 5, when the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 are assembled together, the third wall portion 51 of the third cover member 50, which will be described later, is inserted into the notch 33a of the downward-sloping wall 33.

[0040] As shown in Figure 5, the first cover member 30 has a plurality of first wall portions 34 that extend along the vertical and front-to-back directions, which are directions that intersect the longitudinal direction of the first cover member 30. The plurality of first wall portions 34 are arranged side by side in the left-to-right direction.

[0041] The multiple first wall portions 34 have a shape that extends longer in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the multiple first wall portions 34 extend continuously with the front wall portion 31, the upward inclined wall 32, and the downward inclined wall 33 of the first cover member 30. In other words, the multiple first wall portions 34 extend along the inner circumferential surface of the curved portion 30a of the first cover member 30, and in a direction that intersects the longitudinal direction of the first cover member 30.

[0042] The multiple first wall portions 34 extend along the inner circumferential surface of the curved portion 30a of the first cover member 30 and in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member 30, thereby functioning as reinforcing walls that reinforce the first cover member 30.

[0043] In this embodiment, the longitudinal direction of the first cover member 30 is aligned with the left-right direction. Even if the shape of the first cover member 30 is longer in the front-to-back direction than in the left-to-right direction, and the longitudinal direction of the first cover member 30 is aligned with the front-to-back direction, the first wall portion 34 will still extend in the up-down direction and the front-to-back direction. That is, the first wall portion 34 extends in a direction intersecting the direction in which the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 are assembled. The same applies to the second wall portion 41 of the second cover member 40 and the third wall portion 51 of the third cover member 50, which will be described later.

[0044] The first cover member 30 has two first wall portions 34 on the left and right outer sides of the central notches 32a and 33a. The first cover member 30 also has one first wall portion 34 on the left and right outer sides of the left and right end notches 32a and 33a. Hereafter, the first wall portions 34 located on the left and right outer sides of the left and right end notches 32a and 33a will also be referred to as the outermost first wall portion 35. The outermost first wall portion 35 extends along the edges of the left and right end notches 32a and 33a. Hereafter, when simply referred to as "first wall portion 34", the outermost first wall portion 35 will also be included.

[0045] The outermost first wall portion 35 has a notch 35a in the center in the vertical direction, cut out from the rear end towards the front end. This notch 35a is cut out significantly in the vertical direction on the front end side of the outermost first wall portion 35, and then extends linearly in the front-rear direction. The notch 35a of the outermost first wall portion 35 has a so-called bottleneck shape.

[0046] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, when the top cover 5 and the side cover 7 are combined, the first claw portion 73 of the side cover 7, which will be described later, engages with the straight portion of the notch 35a of the outermost first wall portion 35.

[0047] As shown in Figure 7, the multiple first wall portions 34 of the first cover member 30 have through holes at two locations, on the upper end side and the lower end side. The through hole on the upper end side (hereinafter also referred to as "first through hole 34a") functions as a first engaging portion, which will be described later. The through hole on the lower end side (hereinafter also referred to as "fourth through hole 34b") functions as a fourth engaging portion, which will be described later.

[0048] When viewing the first cover member 30 along the left-right direction, the first through holes 34a in the multiple first wall portions 34 are arranged on the same axis. Similarly, the fourth through holes 34b in the multiple first wall portions 34 are arranged on the same axis.

[0049] (Second cover member) As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the second cover member 40, which serves as the upper cover member, is rectangular in shape and elongated in the left-right direction. The length of the second cover member 40 in the left-right direction is approximately equal to the length of the first cover member 30 in the same direction.

[0050] The second cover member 40, when assembled with the first cover member 30 as described later, is positioned on the upper surface of the upward inclined wall 32 of the first cover member 30 and extends diagonally upward and backward along the direction in which the upward inclined wall 32 extends. When viewed along the left-right direction, the second cover member 40 has a slightly curved shape such that its upper side is convex.

[0051] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the second cover member 40 has a plurality of second wall portions 41 on the lower surface of its front end side, extending along the vertical and front-to-back directions, which are directions that intersect the longitudinal direction of the second cover member 40. The plurality of second wall portions 41 are arranged side by side in the left-to-right direction. The plurality of second wall portions 41 have a shape that extends longer in the vertical direction. In other words, the plurality of second wall portions 41 have a shape that protrudes downward.

[0052] The second cover member 40 has two second wall portions 41 in the center in the left-right direction. The second cover member 40 also has two second wall portions 41 at each of the left-right ends. Hereafter, of the two second wall portions 41 located at each of the left and right ends, the outermost second wall portion 41 at each end will also be referred to as the outermost second wall portion 42. That is, the second cover member 40 has one outermost second wall portion 42 at each of the left-right ends. Hereafter, when simply referred to as "second wall portion 41", the outermost second wall portion 42 will also be included.

[0053] As shown in Figure 7, the multiple second wall portions 41 have through holes (hereinafter also referred to as "second through holes 41a") on their lower end sides. When viewing the second cover member 40 along the left-right direction, the second through holes 41a of the multiple second wall portions 41 are arranged on the same axis. The second through holes 41a of the second wall portions 41 function as second engagement portions, which will be described later.

[0054] The second cover member 40 has two engaging walls 43 on its lower rear end, at both ends in the left-right direction, that extend along the vertical and front-back directions, which are directions that intersect the longitudinal direction of the second cover member 40. In other words, the two engaging walls 43 have a shape that protrudes downward. The two engaging walls 43 have engaging holes 43a.

[0055] Furthermore, the second cover member 40 has a protruding wall 44 that projects downward from the center in the left-right direction on the lower surface of the rear end side. The protruding wall 44 has an elongated shape in the left-right direction. The protruding wall 44 also has an insertion hole 44a that penetrates in the front-rear direction.

[0056] (Third cover member) As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the third cover member 50, which serves as the lower cover member, is rectangular in shape and elongated in the left-right direction. The length of the third cover member 50 in the left-right direction is approximately equal to the lengths of the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 in the same direction.

[0057] As described later, the third cover member 50, when assembled with the first cover member 30, is positioned on the lower surface of the downward-sloping wall 33 of the first cover member 30 and extends diagonally downward and rearward along the direction in which the downward-sloping wall 33 extends. When viewed along the left-right direction, the third cover member 50 has a slightly curved shape such that the lower side is convex.

[0058] As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the third cover member 50 has a plurality of third wall portions 51 on the upper surface of its front end side, extending along the vertical and front-to-back directions, which are directions that intersect the longitudinal direction of the third cover member 50. The plurality of third wall portions 51 are arranged side by side in the left-to-right direction. The plurality of third wall portions 51 have a shape that extends longer in the vertical direction. In other words, the plurality of third wall portions 51 have a shape that protrudes upward.

[0059] The third cover member 50 has two third wall portions 51 in the center in the left-right direction. The third cover member 50 also has two third wall portions 51 at each of the left-right ends. Hereinafter, the outermost of the two third wall portions 51 located at each of the left and right ends will also be referred to as the outermost third wall portion 52. That is, the third cover member 50 has one outermost third wall portion 52 at each of the left-right ends. Hereafter, when simply referred to as "third wall portion 51," the outermost third wall portion 52 will also be included.

[0060] As shown in Figure 7, the multiple third wall portions 51 have through holes (hereinafter also referred to as "third through holes 51a") on their upper end sides. When viewing the third cover member 50 along the left-right direction, the third through holes 51a of the multiple third wall portions 51 are arranged on the same axis. The third through holes 51a of the third wall portions 51 function as third engaging portions, which will be described later.

[0061] The third cover member 50 has two engaging walls 53 on its upper surface at the rear end, extending along the vertical and front-to-back directions, which are directions that intersect the longitudinal direction of the third cover member 50, at both ends in the left-to-right direction. In other words, the two engaging walls 53 have a shape that protrudes upward. The two engaging walls 53 have engaging holes 53a.

[0062] Furthermore, the third cover member 50 has a roughly semicircular notch 54 that protrudes forward in the center of the left-right direction at its rear end. When the top cover 5 and the back cover 6 are combined, this notch 54, together with a roughly semicircular notch 66 of the back cover 6 (described later), forms a circular through-hole. This through-hole is through which the outlet 13 for the faucet of the faucet body 10 is inserted. The third cover member 50 also has a pair of insertion holes 55 on both the left and right sides of the notch 54. When the top cover 5 and the back cover 6 are combined, the pair of insertion holes 55 overlap with a pair of insertion holes 67 of the back cover 6 (described later). Furthermore, when the faucet cover 4 is temporarily fixed to the faucet body 10, the pair of insertion holes 55 also overlap with a pair of screw holes (not shown) of the faucet body 10. Therefore, the top cover 5 and the back cover 6 are fixed to the faucet body 2 by inserting screws through the pair of insertion holes 55 in the third cover member 50 and the pair of insertion holes 67 in the back cover 6, and screwing them into the screw holes in the faucet body 10.

[0063] (Shaft member) As shown in Figures 4-6, the shaft member 8 is composed of a rod-shaped member with a circular cross-section and the same diameter along its entire length. The first shaft member 8a, located above in the vertical direction, and the second shaft member 8b, located below, have the same shape. The lengths of the first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b are slightly shorter than the lengths of the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50 in the left-right direction. When the members constituting the top cover 5 are combined, the first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b have a length that allows them to pass through both the first through-hole 34a and the fourth through-hole 34b, which are located in the outermost first wall portions 35 at both left and right ends of the first cover member 30.

[0064] The material of the shaft member 8 is not particularly limited; for example, metal or resin can be used. Among these, metal is preferred because it can improve strength and durability. If metal is used, stainless steel is preferred.

[0065] (Side cover) As shown in Figure 5, the pair of side covers 7 are symmetrical and have almost the same shape. Therefore, the description below will focus on the side cover 7 located on the right, and the description of the side cover 7 located on the left will be omitted.

[0066] The side cover 7 has a flat plate portion 70 that is aligned in the vertical and front-to-back directions. The flat plate portion 70 has a roughly U-shape, with the front side being convex. The outer edge of the flat plate portion 70 of the side cover 7 has a shape that follows the inner edges of the first cover member 30, second cover member 40, and third cover member 50 of the top cover 5 when the top cover 5 and the side cover 7 are combined.

[0067] As shown in Figure 5, the side cover 7 has a notch 71 extending forward at the rear end of the flat plate portion 70. The side cover 7 has a peripheral wall 72 that surrounds the front side of the notch 71 in the flat plate portion 70, and a portion above and below the notch 71. The peripheral wall 72 extends inward in the left-right direction, which is the thickness direction of the flat plate portion 70.

[0068] The side cover 7 has a pair of claw portions (hereinafter also referred to as "first claw portions 73") that protrude inward in the left-right direction, located forward of the peripheral wall 72 of the flat plate portion 70. The pair of first claw portions 73 are arranged vertically. The pair of first claw portions 73 extend in the thickness direction of the flat plate portion 70 and have claws at their tips that protrude in a direction that separates them from each other along the vertical direction. When the side cover 7 and the top cover 5 are combined, the first claw portions 73 engage with the notches 35a of the outermost first wall portion 35 of the first cover member 30.

[0069] The side cover 7 has a pair of projections 74 that protrude inward in the left-right direction on both the upper and lower sides of the notch 71 at the rear end of the flat plate portion 70. When the top cover 5 and the side cover 7 are combined, the pair of projections 74 engage with the engagement holes 43a, 53a of the engagement walls 43, 53 of the second cover member 40 and the third cover member 50 of the top cover 5.

[0070] The side cover 7 has a claw portion (hereinafter also referred to as the "second claw portion 75") at its rear end above the notch 71. The second claw portion 75 extends rearward from the rear end of the flat plate portion 70 and has a claw that protrudes downward at its tip. When the side cover 7 and the back cover 6 are combined, the second claw portion 75 engages with the step of the protruding wall 62 of the back cover 6, which will be described later.

[0071] As shown in Figure 4, when the side cover 7 is combined with the top cover 5, the flat portion 70 of the side cover 7 is positioned on both outer sides of the extension lines of the first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b from unintentionally detaching from the top cover 5. The side cover 7 functions as a retaining member to prevent the first shaft member 8a from falling out of the first through hole 34a of the first cover member 30 and the second through hole 41a of the second cover member 40. Similarly, the side cover 7 functions as a retaining member to prevent the second shaft member 8b from falling out of the fourth through hole 34b of the first cover member 30 and the third through hole 51a of the third cover member 50.

[0072] (Back cover) As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the back cover 6 has a flat plate portion 60 that runs along the vertical and horizontal directions. The flat plate portion 60 is rectangular in shape and elongated in the horizontal direction. The flat plate portion 60 has three through holes 61 running along the horizontal direction. Of the three through holes 61, the leftmost through hole 61 is for inserting the hot water inlet 11 of the faucet body 10. The rightmost through hole 61 is for inserting the cold water inlet 12 of the faucet body 10. The central through hole 61 is for inserting the shower connection port 14 of the faucet body 10.

[0073] The back cover 6 has a pair of projecting walls 62 that protrude forward on the outer sides of the three through holes 61 in the left-right direction of the flat plate portion 60, and at an upper position in the vertical direction. The pair of projecting walls 62 have a recessed step downward. Note that in Figure 2, only the left projecting wall 62 of the pair is visible.

[0074] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the back cover 6 has a side wall 63 that extends forward from the outer peripheral edge of the flat plate portion 60 along the thickness direction of the flat plate portion 60. The side wall 63 extending from the upper end of the flat plate portion 60 has two notches 64 that extend backward in the center in the left-right direction. The side wall located between the two notches 64 (hereinafter also referred to as the "insertion wall 65") is inserted into the insertion hole 44a (see Figure 6) of the second cover member 40 of the top cover 5 when the top cover 5 and the back cover 6 are combined, and engages with the insertion hole 44a.

[0075] In the back cover 6, the side wall 63 extending from the lower end of the flat plate portion 60 has a roughly semicircular notch 66 in the center in the left-right direction that protrudes toward the rear. The back cover 6 also has a pair of insertion holes 67 on both the left and right sides of the notch 66.

[0076] <Mechanism for assembling the top cover> The assembly mechanism for assembling the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50, which constitute the top cover 5, will be described below.

[0077] As shown in Figure 7, first, the second cover member 40 is brought close to the first cover member 30 from slightly above and behind the first cover member 30. Multiple second wall portions 41 of the second cover member 40 are inserted into the notches 32a of the upper inclined wall 32 of the first cover member 30, and the second cover member 40 is placed on the upper surface of the upper inclined wall 32. Because the notches 32a of the upper inclined wall 32 are cut in a figure-eight shape, it is easy to insert the second wall portions 41 of the second cover member 40 into the notches 32a. That is, after the second wall portions 41 come into contact with the sides of the figure-eight shaped notches 32a, they are guided from the wider side to the narrower side, making it easier to insert them into the notches 32a.

[0078] When the multiple second wall portions 41 of the second cover member 40 are inserted into the notches 32a of the upward inclined wall 32, the outermost second wall portion 42 of the second cover member 40 is inserted into the notches 32a located at both the left and right ends of the first cover member 30 and contacts the straight portions of the notches 32a at both ends. By the outermost second wall portion 42 contacting the straight portions of the notches 32a, the displacement of the second cover member 40 relative to the left and right direction of the first cover member 30 is suppressed. In this state, the multiple first through holes 34a located on the upper end side of the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 and the multiple second through holes 41a of the second wall portion 41 of the second cover member 40 are arranged on the same axis.

[0079] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the first shaft member 8a is inserted from the left and right directions into multiple first through holes 34a and second through holes 41a arranged on the same axis, passing through both the first and second through holes 34a and 41a. By inserting the first shaft member 8a, the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 are assembled in a position relative to each other. Furthermore, the lower surface of the second cover member 40 abuts against the upper surface of the upward inclined wall 32, and the front end of the notch 32a abuts against the front end of the second wall portion 41, thereby restricting the relative rotation of the second cover member 40 with respect to the first shaft member 8a.

[0080] Multiple first through holes 34a located on the upper end side of the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 function as first engagement portions, and multiple second through holes 41a in the second wall portion 41 of the second cover member 40 function as second engagement portions.

[0081] As shown in Figure 7, the third cover member 50 is then brought closer to the first cover member 30 from slightly below and behind. Multiple third wall portions 51 of the third cover member 50 are inserted into the notches 33a of the downward-sloping wall 33 of the first cover member 30, and the third cover member 50 is placed on the lower surface of the downward-sloping wall 33. Because the notches 33a of the downward-sloping wall 33 are cut in a figure-eight shape, it is easy to insert the third wall portions 51 of the third cover member 50 into the notches 33a. That is, after the third wall portions 51 come into contact with the sides of the figure-eight shaped notches 33a, they are guided from the wider end to the narrower end, making it easier to insert them into the notches 33a.

[0082] When the multiple third wall portions 51 of the third cover member 50 are inserted into the notches 33a of the downward-sloping wall 33, the outermost third wall portion 52 of the third cover member 50 is inserted into the notches 33a located at both the left and right ends of the first cover member 30 and contacts the straight portions of the notches 33a at both ends. By the outermost third wall portion 52 contacting the straight portions of the notches 33a, the displacement of the third cover member 50 relative to the left and right direction of the first cover member 30 is suppressed. In this state, the multiple fourth through holes 34b located on the lower end side of the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 and the multiple third through holes 51a of the third wall portion 51 of the third cover member 50 are arranged on the same axis.

[0083] As shown in Figures 5 and 7, the second shaft member 8b is inserted from the left and right directions into the multiple fourth through holes 34b and third through holes 51a, which are arranged on the same axis, thereby passing through the multiple fourth through holes 34b and third through holes 51a. By inserting the second shaft member 8b, the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 are assembled in a position relative to each other. Furthermore, the upper surface of the third cover member 50 abuts against the lower surface of the downward inclined wall 33, and the front end of the notch 33a abuts against the front end of the third wall portion 51, thereby restricting the relative rotation of the third cover member 50 with respect to the second shaft member 8b.

[0084] Multiple fourth through holes 34b located on the lower end side of the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 function as a fourth engagement portion, and multiple third through holes 51a in the third wall portion 51 of the third cover member 50 function as a third engagement portion.

[0085] By following the above procedure, the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50 that constitute the top cover 5 are assembled together. The above procedure may be performed in any order as appropriate. Also, by performing the above procedure in the reverse order, the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50 that constitute the top cover 5 can be removed.

[0086] <Mechanism for assembling the faucet cover> The assembly mechanism for assembling the top cover 5, back cover 6, and side cover 7, which constitute the faucet cover 4, will be described below.

[0087] As shown in Figure 5, the pair of side covers 7 are brought close to the left and right sides of the top cover 5 assembled in the above procedure. The flat plate portions 70 of the pair of side covers 7 are inserted into the inner circumference of the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50 of the top cover 5. Then, the pair of first claw portions 73 of the side covers 7 are inserted into the bottleneck-shaped notch 35a of the outermost first wall portion 35 of the first cover member 30 and engaged with the straight portion of the notch 35a.

[0088] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the pair of upper and lower protrusions 74 on the flat plate portion 70 of the side cover 7 are inserted into the engagement holes 43a and 53a of the engagement walls 43 and 53 of the second cover member 40 and the third cover member 50, respectively, and engaged with the engagement walls 43 and 53.

[0089] The side cover 7 is positioned relative to the first cover member 30 by the engagement of a pair of first claws 73 of the side cover 7 with the straight portion of the notch 35a of the outermost first wall 35. The side cover 7 is positioned relative to the second cover member 40 by the insertion of a pair of upper and lower protrusions 74 of the side cover 7 into the engagement holes 43a of the engagement wall 43 of the second cover member 40. Similarly, the side cover 7 is positioned relative to the third cover member 50 by the insertion of a pair of upper and lower protrusions 74 of the side cover 7 into the engagement holes 53a of the engagement wall 53 of the third cover member 50.

[0090] As shown in Figure 2, the back cover 6 is then brought closer to the faucet body 10 of the faucet body 2 from the rear. The hot water inlet 11, the cold water inlet 12, and the shower connection port 14 of the faucet body 10 are then inserted through the three through holes 61 in the flat plate portion 60 of the back cover 6. The faucet outlet 13 of the faucet body 10 is then positioned in the semicircular notch 66 in the side wall 63 at the lower end of the back cover 6. The pair of insertion holes 67 in the side wall 63 at the lower end of the back cover 6 are then positioned to overlap with the pair of screw holes (not shown) of the faucet body 10.

[0091] Next, the top cover 5, with the side cover 7 attached, is brought closer to the faucet body 10 from the front. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the side wall 63 of the back cover 6 is positioned on the inner circumference side of the second cover member 40 and the third cover member 50 of the top cover 5, so that the pair of through holes 67 in the side wall 63 at the lower end of the back cover 6 overlap with the pair of through holes 55 in the third cover member 50. Then, the approximately semicircular notch 66 in the side wall 63 at the lower end of the back cover 6 comes into contact with the approximately semicircular notch 54 in the third cover member 50. This creates an approximately circular through hole surrounding the outlet 13 for the faucet of the faucet body 10.

[0092] Furthermore, the insertion wall 65 of the side wall 63 at the upper end of the back cover 6 is inserted into the insertion hole 44a of the second cover member 40. As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the top cover 5, back cover 6, and side cover 7 are temporarily fastened together by engaging the second claw portion 75 of the side cover 7 with the step of the protruding wall 62 of the flat plate portion 60 of the back cover 6.

[0093] With the top cover 5, back cover 6, and side cover 7 temporarily attached, screws are inserted through a pair of insertion holes 55 in the third cover member 50 and a pair of insertion holes 67 in the side wall 63 of the back cover 6. By screwing these screws into the threaded holes of the faucet body 10, the top cover 5 and back cover 6 are fixed to the faucet body 10.

[0094] By following the above steps, the top cover 5, back cover 6, and side cover 7 that make up the faucet cover 4 are assembled together. The above steps may be performed in any order as appropriate.

[0095] As shown in Figures 1-3, when assembling the components that make up the faucet 1, sockets 15 and 16 are connected to the hot water inlet 11 and the cold water inlet 12 of the faucet body 10, respectively. Also, piping 17 is connected to the shower connection port 14 of the faucet body 10. Furthermore, faucet handles 3 are connected to both axial ends of the faucet body 2.

[0096] By following the above steps, the components that make up the faucet 1 are assembled. The order of the above steps may be changed as appropriate. <Operation and Effects of This Embodiment> (1) The first shaft member 8a passes through the first through hole 34a (first engagement portion) of the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 and the second through hole 41a (second engagement portion) of the second wall portion 41 of the second cover member 40. In this way, the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 are assembled together. Similarly, the second shaft member 8b passes through the fourth through hole 34b (fourth engagement portion) of the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 and the third through hole 51a (third engagement portion) of the third wall portion 51 of the third cover member 50. In this way, the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 are assembled together. Therefore, the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 can be easily assembled together. Also, the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 can be easily assembled together. Furthermore, since the first to fourth engaging portions are through holes 34a, 41a, 51a, and 34b, respectively, and the cover members are assembled together by passing the shaft member 8 through them, the cover members can be assembled in a more securely positioned state.

[0097] (2) A single first shaft member 8a is positioned so as to pass through multiple first and second engagement portions provided along the entire length of the top cover 5. Similarly, a single second shaft member 8b is positioned so as to pass through multiple third and fourth engagement portions provided along the entire length of the top cover 5. This allows the first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b to function as reinforcing members that reinforce the strength of the top cover 5. The first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b can serve both as fixing members and as reinforcing members.

[0098] (3) The first and second engaging portions are alternately arranged along the longitudinal direction of the top cover 5. Specifically, a second engaging portion is positioned between two first engaging portions, and a first engaging portion is positioned between two second engaging portions. In addition, third and fourth engaging portions are alternately arranged along the longitudinal direction of the top cover 5. Specifically, a fourth engaging portion is positioned between two third engaging portions, and a third engaging portion is positioned between two fourth engaging portions. Therefore, it is easier to suppress deformation of the first to third cover members 30, 40, and 50 in a direction that separates them from each other.

[0099] (4) The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are spaced apart from each other, except for the first through hole 34a (first engaging portion) in the outermost first wall portion 35 and the second through hole 41a (second engaging portion) in the outermost second wall portion 42. The spaced-apart arrangement of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion makes it easier to distribute the stress applied to the top cover 5 through the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion. The arrangement of the third engaging portion and the fourth engaging portion is similar, making it easier to distribute the stress applied to the top cover 5 through the third engaging portion and the fourth engaging portion.

[0100] (5) By removing the first shaft member 8a, the assembly of the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 can be easily released. Similarly, by removing the second shaft member 8b, the assembly of the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 can be easily released. Furthermore, when replacing the top cover 5, it is not necessary to replace the entire top cover 5. If necessary, at least one of the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50 can be replaced. As a result, the cost of the components can be reduced compared to replacing the entire top cover 5.

[0101] (6) Since the top cover 5 is composed of a combination of the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50, each can be made of a different material. When the top cover 5 is made of different materials, the texture of the top cover 5 can be varied, thereby improving its design.

[0102] (7) The first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 extends along the inner circumferential surface of the curved portion 30a of the first cover member 30 and in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member 30. Therefore, the first wall portion 34 has the function of a reinforcing wall that reinforces the first cover member 30. The first wall portion 34, which functions as a reinforcing wall, can be used as a member that provides a first through hole 34a (first engagement portion) for assembling the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 together. Similarly, the first wall portion 34, which functions as a reinforcing wall, can be used as a member that provides a fourth through hole 34b (fourth engagement portion) for assembling the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 together. Because the shape of the first cover member 30 can be used efficiently, it can contribute to miniaturizing the first cover member 30.

[0103] (8) The side cover 7 functions as a retaining member to prevent the first shaft member 8a from falling out of the first through hole 34a (first engagement portion) of the first cover member 30 and the second through hole 41a (second engagement portion) of the second cover member 40. Similarly, the side cover 7 functions as a retaining member to prevent the second shaft member 8b from falling out of the fourth through hole 34b (fourth engagement portion) of the first cover member 30 and the third through hole 51a (third engagement portion) of the third cover member 50. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 from detaching due to the first shaft member 8a or the second shaft member 8b falling out unintentionally, or to prevent the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 from detaching.

[0104] <Example of changes> This embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined with each other to the extent that they do not contradict each other technically.

[0105] In this embodiment, the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30, the second wall portion 41 of the second cover member 40, and the third wall portion 51 of the third cover member 50 had through holes as first to fourth engaging portions, but the embodiment is not limited to this.

[0106] As shown in Figure 8, the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 may have notches 36 as first and fourth engaging portions. The second wall portion 41 of the second cover member 40 may have notches 46 as second engaging portions. The third wall portion 51 of the third cover member 50 may have notches 56 as third engaging portions. In other words, the first to fourth engaging portions are not limited to through holes.

[0107] In this embodiment, the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 has a first through hole 34a as a first engaging portion and a fourth through hole 34b as a fourth engaging portion, but the embodiment is not limited to this configuration. The first through hole 34a as a first engaging portion and the fourth through hole 34b as a fourth engaging portion may be the same through hole. That is, when the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50 are combined, the through holes as the first engaging portion, the second engaging portion, and the third engaging portion may be arranged on the same axis. In this embodiment, the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50 can be assembled together by a single shaft member.

[0108] In this embodiment, the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 extends along the inner circumferential surface of the curved portion 30a of the first cover member 30 and in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member 30, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The first wall portion 34 may extend from at least one of the front wall portion 31, the upward inclined wall 32, and the downward inclined wall 33 of the first cover member 30 in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member 30.

[0109] In this embodiment, the first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b are each composed of a single shaft member 8, but the embodiment is not limited to this. The first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b may each be divided into two or more parts. For example, the first shaft member 8a may be divided into two parts and configured to be inserted into the first cover member 30, etc., from both the left and right sides, respectively.

[0110] In this embodiment, the first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b were inserted into the first cover member 30 etc. from the left and right directions, but the embodiment is not limited to this. At least one of the first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b may be inserted from the front-to-back direction or the up-and-down direction. For example, the first through hole 34a of the first wall portion 34 of the first cover member 30 and the second through hole 41a of the second wall portion 41 of the second cover member 40 may overlap in the front-to-back direction. The first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 may then be assembled together by inserting the shaft member 8 from the rear. The assembly of the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 is similar.

[0111] In this embodiment, the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 are assembled to each other using the first shaft member 8a, and the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 are assembled to each other using the second shaft member 8b, but the embodiment is not limited to this configuration. Either the first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40, or the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50, may be assembled to each other using the shaft member 8, while the other is assembled to each other by another method. Other methods include, for example, screw fastening or snap-fit ​​engagement.

[0112] In this embodiment, the shaft member 8 was configured with a circular cross-section, but it is not limited to this configuration. At least one of the first shaft member 8a and the second shaft member 8b may have a polygonal or elliptical cross-section. Specific examples of a shaft member 8 with a polygonal cross-section include, for example, a rectangular prism or a hexagonal prism. A rectangular prism may also be an elongated plate-shaped member. If the cross-section of the shaft member 8 is polygonal, and the shapes of the through holes 34a, 34b, 41a, and 51a on the top cover 5 side are also polygonal to match the cross-section of the shaft member 8, the shaft member 8 can also restrict the relative rotation of the top covers 5.

[0113] In this embodiment, the top cover 5 had a first cover member 30, a second cover member 40, and a third cover member 50, but it is not limited to this configuration. The first cover member 30 and the second cover member 40 may be made of a single member, or the first cover member 30 and the third cover member 50 may be made of a single member. In addition, the top cover 5 may have a fourth cover member in addition to the first cover member 30, the second cover member 40, and the third cover member 50.

[0114] In this embodiment, the faucet cover 4 had a top cover 5, a back cover 6, and a pair of side covers 7, but is not limited to this embodiment. At least one of the back cover 6 and the pair of side covers 7 may be omitted.

[0115] In this embodiment, the pair of side covers 7 functioned as retaining members, but the embodiment is not limited to this. In addition to the pair of side covers 7, for example, the faucet handle 3 may be configured to function as a retaining member.

[0116] In this embodiment, it was assumed that the faucet 1 is installed facing the wall W side as shown in Figure 1, but the embodiment is not limited to this configuration. The installation configuration of the faucet 1 may be reversed as appropriate in relation to Figure 1, with respect to the vertical, horizontal, and front-to-back directions of the faucet 1. For example, the faucet 1 may be positioned so that the front-to-back direction in Figure 1 is the vertical direction. That is, the faucet 1 may be positioned facing upwards or downwards relative to the orientation of the faucet 1 in Figure 1. Also, the faucet 1 may be positioned facing left or right relative to the orientation of the faucet 1 in Figure 1. [Explanation of symbols]

[0117] 1... Faucet, 2... Faucet body, 4... Faucet cover, 5... Top cover, 6... Back cover, 7... Side cover, 8... Shaft member, 8a... First shaft member, 8b... Second shaft member, 10... Faucet body, 20... Shaft member, 21... Fixing nut, 30... First cover member, 34... First wall section, 34a... First through hole (first engagement section), 34b... Fourth through hole (fourth engagement section), 40... Second cover member, 41... Second wall section, 41a... Second through hole (second engagement section), 50... Third cover member, 51... Third wall section, 51a... Third through hole (third engagement section).

Claims

1. A faucet cover comprising a first cover member, a second cover member, and a shaft member, The first cover member has a first engaging portion, and the second cover member has a second engaging portion. A faucet cover characterized in that the first cover member and the second cover member are assembled to each other by the shaft member passing through the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion.

2. Furthermore, it includes a third cover member having a third engaging portion, and a second shaft member separate from the first shaft member which serves as the shaft member. The first cover member has a fourth engaging portion separate from the first engaging portion, The faucet cover according to claim 1, wherein the first cover member and the third cover member are assembled together by the second shaft member passing through the fourth engaging portion of the first cover member and the third engaging portion of the third cover member.

3. The first cover member has a first wall portion extending in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member, The second cover member has a second wall portion that extends in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the second cover member, The first wall portion has a first through hole as the first engaging portion, The second wall portion has a second through hole which serves as the second engaging portion. The faucet cover according to claim 1, wherein the shaft member penetrates the first through hole and the second through hole.

4. The first cover member has a curved portion that is curved such that one side intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member is convex, The faucet cover according to claim 3, wherein the first wall portion extends along the inner circumferential surface of the curved portion and in a direction intersecting the longitudinal direction of the first cover member.

5. Furthermore, the faucet cover according to claim 1 is further provided with a retaining member to prevent the shaft member from falling out of the first engaging portion and the second engaging portion.

6. A faucet having a faucet body and a faucet cover according to any one of claims 1 to 5 attached to the faucet body.

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