CN220725276U - Tap head - Google Patents

Abstract

Embodiments of the present utility model provide a faucet. Tap with water source connection the joint and the water outlet nozzle are connected, the tap includes: the main body is provided with a plurality of grooves, the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle are relatively fixedly arranged on the main body; and a mount to which the body is rotatably connected. The tap can meet the requirement of the water outlet nozzle on the premise of changing the position of the device, the body may be rotatable integrally with respect to the mount. Because the relative position between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle can be fixed, no matter whether a pipeline is arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle, the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle cannot rotate relatively, so that sealing elements such as sealing rings are not required to be arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle. Therefore, after the faucet is used for a long time, the sealing effect is not reduced, and the problem of water leakage is solved. Therefore, the faucet has longer service life and more stable performance.

Description

Tap head

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of waterways, in particular to a faucet.

Background

As people's demands for quality of life are increasing, faucets have become an indispensable commodity.

Existing faucets have a water source connection fitting and a water spout. The water source connection joint is arranged on a vertical pipe of the faucet, and the water outlet nozzle is arranged on the gooseneck. To enhance the use experience, the gooseneck is typically rotatable relative to the riser. Thus, by rotating the gooseneck, the water outlet nozzle can rotate with the axis of the riser pipe as the shaft, thereby changing the water outlet position. In order to realize the rotating function, two pipelines which can rotate relatively are arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle in the prior art. In order to prevent water leakage between the two pipelines, a sealing ring is arranged at the joint of the two pipelines.

However, during rotation, the seal ring may be subject to friction. After the faucet is used for a long time, the sealing ring can be worn due to friction, so that the sealing effect is reduced, and water leakage occurs.

Disclosure of Invention

In order to at least partially solve the problems of the prior art, embodiments of the present utility model provide a faucet. The tap has water source attach fitting and water outlet, and the tap includes: the main body, the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle are relatively fixedly arranged on the main body; and a mount to which the body is rotatably connected.

The faucet provided by the embodiment of the utility model has the advantages that the main body can integrally rotate relative to the mounting seat on the premise that the position of the water outlet nozzle can be changed. Because the relative position between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle can be fixed, no matter whether a pipeline is arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle, the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle cannot rotate relatively, and therefore sealing elements such as sealing rings are not required to be arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle. Therefore, after the faucet is used for a long time, the sealing effect is not reduced, and the problem of water leakage is solved. Therefore, the faucet has longer service life and more stable performance. Even if a sealing element is arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle, the sealing element can synchronously rotate along with the main body, so that the sealing element can not be worn due to rotation.

Illustratively, the body is rotatably coupled to the mount about a predetermined straight line. Therefore, the connecting structure between the main body and the mounting seat is simple, and the manufacturing cost of the faucet is low.

Illustratively, one of the body and the mount is provided with a slider, and the other of the body and the mount is provided with an arcuate slot encircling a predetermined line, the slider being slidably connected to the arcuate slot. By sliding the slider in the arc-shaped groove, it is possible to realize that the main body is rotatably connected to the mount with the above-mentioned predetermined straight line as an axis. Therefore, the structure of the main body connected to the mounting seat is simpler. And, the stability of main part rotation is higher.

The arc-shaped groove has an open end along the extending direction thereof, and the other is provided with a through groove for the slider to pass through, one end of the through groove is communicated to the open end, and the other end of the through groove is communicated to the outside of the other along the direction of a predetermined straight line. The installation of slider and arc wall is comparatively convenient, and main part and mount pad are convenient for realize connecting.

The arcuate slot also illustratively has a closed end disposed opposite the open end in the direction of extension, the open end being provided with a stop member that limits the slide out of the open end. The slider can slide between the closed end and the limiting member. Therefore, the rotation angle of the main body is limited, so that the water outlet nozzle can be ensured to rotate within an expected range, and the water outlet position can be ensured to meet the use requirement.

Illustratively, the open end is further provided with a connecting aperture, and the limiter comprises a limiter post connected to the connecting aperture. After the sliding block slides into the opening end, the limiting column can be connected to the connecting hole, so that the limiting column can form limiting at the opening end, and the sliding block can be limited to slide out of the opening end.

The stop member may include a stop disposed on a side wall of the arcuate slot, the stop having a stop surface extending from the side wall in a direction of a predetermined straight line, and a guide ramp extending from an end of the stop surface facing away from the side wall toward the side wall and facing away from the closed end. When the sliding block passes through the guide inclined plane, the sliding block can slide in the arc-shaped groove. The limiting surface can form limiting at the opening end, so that the sliding block can be limited to slide out of the opening end.

Illustratively, the outer side wall of the mounting seat is provided with a hand feeling rubber ring encircling a preset straight line, and the mounting seat and the main body clamp the hand feeling rubber ring. Through setting up different feel rubber rings, can be used for adjusting the size of the rotatory strength of main part to improve user's use experience.

Illustratively, the mount includes a mounting member and a mounting adapter member for clamping the base when the mounting member is connected in place with the mounting adapter member, the body being rotatably connected to the mounting member. The mounting piece and the mounting adapting piece can improve the connection strength with the base through clamping the base.

Illustratively, the mounting member is provided with a threaded post to which the mounting adapter is threadably connected. Through threaded connection's mode, installed part and installation adapter can be convenient for install and dismantle. And the mounting piece and the mounting adapter can be suitable for bases with different thicknesses, and the applicability of the faucet is good.

The faucet further includes a reducing member having oppositely disposed large-sized ends that abut the mounting member when the mounting member is connected in place with the mounting adapter and small-sized ends that abut the base when the mounting member is connected in place with the mounting adapter. By arranging the reducing piece, the contact area between the faucet and the base can be reduced. Thus, the faucet can be suitable for a small-sized base, and the faucet has high applicability.

In the summary, a series of concepts in a simplified form are introduced, which will be further described in detail in the detailed description section. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

Advantages and features of the utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

The following drawings are included to provide an understanding of the utility model and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. Embodiments of the present utility model and their description are shown in the drawings to explain the principles of the utility model. In the drawings of which there are shown,

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a faucet according to an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the faucet shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the riser of the body shown in FIG. 2; and

fig. 4 is a perspective view of the mounting adapter shown in fig. 2.

Wherein the above figures include the following reference numerals:

100. a main body; 110. a riser; 120. a water outlet member; 130. a slide block; 200. a mounting base; 210. a mounting member; 211. a threaded column; 212. an external thread; 220. installing an adapter; 221. an internal thread; 230. an arc-shaped groove; 231. an open end; 232. a closed end; 233. a sidewall; 234. an end wall; 235. a bottom wall; 236. chamfering; 240. a through groove; 241. a groove; 250. a connection hole; 260. an annular groove; 300. a reducing member; 310. a large-size end; 320. a small-sized end; 400. hand feeling rubber ring.

Detailed Description

In the following description, numerous details are provided to provide a thorough understanding of the utility model. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the following description illustrates preferred embodiments of the utility model by way of example only and that the utility model may be practiced without one or more of these details. Furthermore, some technical features that are known in the art have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the utility model.

Embodiments of the utility model provide a faucet. The tap may be used for water tapping. The faucet may be applied to any suitable scene including, but not limited to, a bathroom, kitchen, or outdoors. The faucet may comprise any suitable type of faucet, including but not limited to a conventional faucet, a water purification faucet, a heating faucet, or a water purification heating faucet. The faucet of the embodiment of the present utility model will be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments.

The faucet may have a water source connection fitting (not shown due to angle issues) and a water spout (not shown due to angle issues). The water source connection fitting may be for connection to a water source. The water source includes, but is not limited to, a tank or municipal waterway. The water source may supply water. Water may enter the faucet through a water source connection fitting. The water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle can be communicated. The water passing through the water source connection joint can flow out through the water outlet nozzle. The user can take out the water flowing out from the water nozzle. For example, the water source connection joint and the water outlet nozzle can be directly communicated, or a pipeline for communicating the water source connection joint and the water outlet nozzle can be arranged.

As shown in fig. 1-4, the faucet may include a main body 100 and a mounting base 200.

The body 100 may take any suitable shape including, but not limited to, an inverted L-shape, an inverted U-shape, or an inverted J-shape. Both the water source connection fitting and the water outlet may be provided on the main body 100. Corresponding components may be provided in the main body 100 according to the type of tap. Illustratively, a filter cartridge may be disposed within the body 100. The filter cartridge may be used to filter water passing through the water source connection to provide clean water to the user. Thus, the tap may be a water purifying tap. Alternatively and/or in addition, a heater may be disposed within the body 100. The heater may be used to heat water passing through the water source connection to provide hot water to the user. As such, the faucet may be a hot water faucet. Alternatively and/or in addition, an electronic control board may be disposed within the body 100. An electronic control board may be used to control the relevant components within the faucet. As such, the faucet may be a smart faucet.

The water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle can be relatively fixed. That is, the water source connection fitting and the water outlet nozzle may be relatively fixedly provided on the main body 100. In this way, the relative position between the water source connection joint and the water outlet nozzle can be kept unchanged. Sealing elements such as a sealing ring are not required to be arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle. In the embodiment where a pipeline is arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle, the pipeline can also adopt a pipeline fixed by an integral piece and the like. Therefore, the pipe does not need to be provided with a sealing member such as a seal ring.

Mount 200 may be mounted to a base such as a sink by welding, bonding, clamping, or any other suitable means. The main body 100 is rotatably connected to the mount 200. In some embodiments, the body 100 may be rotatably connected to the mount 200 with a predetermined straight line as an axis. The direction of the predetermined straight line may be arbitrary, for example, collinear with the central axis of the mount 200. In this way, the water outlet nozzle can be rotated along the predetermined straight line. In the rotating process, the water outlet nozzles can be in the same plane. In this way, the connection structure between the main body 100 and the mounting seat 200 is simple, and the manufacturing cost of the faucet is low. In other embodiments, the body 100 may be rotatably coupled to the mount 200 centering on a predetermined point. In this way, the water outlet nozzle can be rotated along the predetermined point. During rotation, the water outlet may not be in the same plane. In any event, as the main body rotates, the water source connection fitting and the water spout may rotate in synchronization. Thus, the water outlet nozzle can change the position, and the tap can change the water outlet position so as to meet the use requirement of a user.

In summary, the faucet provided by the embodiment of the utility model can rotate the main body 100 integrally relative to the mounting base 200 on the premise of meeting the requirement that the position of the water outlet nozzle can be changed. Because the relative position between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle can be fixed, no matter whether a pipeline is arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle, the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle cannot rotate relatively, and therefore sealing elements such as sealing rings are not required to be arranged between the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle. Therefore, after the faucet is used for a long time, the sealing effect is not reduced, and the problem of water leakage is solved. Therefore, the faucet has longer service life and more stable performance. Even if a sealing member is provided between the water source connection fitting and the water outlet nozzle, the sealing member rotates in synchronization with the main body 100, and thus the sealing member is not worn by the rotation.

Illustratively, the body 100 may include a riser 110 and a water outlet 120. The water outlet 120 may be secured to the riser 110. The standpipe 110 may be rotatably connected to the mount 200 with respect to an axis that is about the predetermined line described above. The predetermined line may be collinear with the central axis of the riser 110. A water source connection fitting may be provided on the riser 110. In embodiments where a filter element and/or heater is provided within the faucet, the filter element and/or heater may be provided on the standpipe 110. The water outlet nozzle may be provided on the water outlet 120. The water outlet 120 includes, but is not limited to, a gooseneck or a cross-pipe. In embodiments where a circuit board is provided within the faucet, an electronic control board may be provided within the spout 120.

Illustratively, one of the body 100 and the mount 200 may have a slider 130 disposed thereon. The other of the body 100 and the mount 200 may be provided with an arc-shaped groove 230. In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the slider 130 may be provided on the main body 100. In embodiments where the body 100 includes a riser 110, the slider 130 may be disposed on the riser 110. An arc-shaped groove 230 may be provided on the mount 200. The arc-shaped groove 230 may surround the predetermined straight line. Arcuate slot 230 may be semi-circular, quarter-circular, or any other suitable arc. The slider 130 is slidably coupled to the arcuate slot 230. The arc-shaped groove 230 can provide a better guiding function for the slider 130. By sliding the slider 130 within the arc-shaped groove 230, it is possible to realize that the main body 100 is rotatably connected to the mount 200 with the above-described predetermined straight line as an axis. Therefore, the structure of the main body 100 connected to the mounting base 200 is simplified. Further, the stability of rotation of the main body 100 is high.

Illustratively, the number of sliders 130 may be any number, including but not limited to two as shown, such as one, three, or others. In an embodiment in which the number of sliders 130 is plural, the plural sliders 130 may be spaced apart around the above-described predetermined straight line. The sliders 130 may be slidably coupled to the arcuate slots 230 in a one-to-one correspondence.

Illustratively, the arcuate slot 230 may have an open end 231 along its direction of extension. The other of the body 100 and the mount 200 may also be provided with a through slot 240. That is, the arc-shaped groove 230 and the through groove 240 may be provided on the same one of the body 100 and the mount 200. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the arcuate slot 230 and the through slot 240 may be provided on the mount 200. One end of the through slot 240 may be connected to the open end 231. The arc groove 230 and the through groove 240 may communicate. The other end of the through groove 240 may communicate to the outside of the body 100 or the mount 200 where it is located in the direction of the above-described predetermined straight line. The through slot 240 may be provided for the slider 130 to pass through. Thus, the arcuate slot 230 and the through slot 240 may be generally L-shaped. The slider 130 may slide into the through groove 240 from the outside of the other of the body 100 and the mount 200 in the direction of the above-described predetermined straight line, and then slide into the arc groove 230 through the open end 231 so as to be slidable within the arc groove 230. Conversely, the slider 130 may slide into the through-slot 240 through the open end 231 and then may slide out of the other of the body 100 and the mount 200 in the direction of the predetermined straight line described above. Therefore, the slider 130 is conveniently mounted with the arc-shaped groove 230, and the main body 100 and the mounting seat 200 are conveniently connected.

Illustratively, the arcuate slot 230 may include a bottom wall 235 and a pair of oppositely disposed side walls 233. The bottom wall 235 may surround the predetermined straight line. The pair of side walls 233 may extend outwardly from edges of the bottom wall 235 in the direction of the above-described predetermined straight line, respectively. The bottom wall 235 and the pair of side walls 233 may enclose an arcuate slot 230. A chamfer 236 may be provided on the sidewall 233 at the open end 231. The chamfer 236 may increase the size of the open end 231 to further facilitate sliding of the slider 130 in.

Illustratively, the through slots 240 may be provided with inwardly recessed grooves 241. Similar to chamfer 236 described above, groove 241 may increase the size of channel 240, thereby further facilitating passage of slider 130.

Illustratively, the arcuate slot 230 may also have a closed end 232. The closed end 232 may be disposed opposite the open end 231 in the extending direction. The arcuate slot 230 may also include an end wall 234. The end wall 234 may extend outwardly from an edge of the bottom wall 235 in the direction of extension. The end wall 234 may form a closed end 232. A stop may be provided at the open end 231. The stop may limit the sliding of the slider 130 out of the open end 231. The stop may comprise any suitable structure, such as a stop post or stop tab. That is, the slider 130 may pass through the stopper so as to be able to enter the arc-shaped groove 230. The slider 130 may then slide between the closed end 232 and the stop. In this way, the rotation angle of the main body 100 is limited, so that the water outlet nozzle can be ensured to rotate within an expected range, and the water outlet position can be ensured to meet the use requirement.

Illustratively, the angle of rotation of the body 100 may be between 60 degrees and 160 degrees. Further, the rotation angle of the body 100 may be between 80 degrees and 140 degrees. Still further, the rotation angle of the body 100 may be between 100 degrees and 120 degrees.

Illustratively, a connecting aperture 250 may also be provided at the open end 231. The stopper may include a stopper post connected to the connection hole 250. The stop post may comprise any suitable structure such as a screw or a latch. In the embodiment shown in the figures, the connection hole 250 may pass through the pair of side walls 233. In this manner, the stopper posts may be coupled to the pair of side walls 233 so that the open ends 231 may be blocked. In other embodiments not shown in the figures, the connection hole 250 may be provided on the bottom wall 235. As such, the stopper post may be connected to the bottom wall 235 so as to be disposed at the open end 231. In any event, after the slider 130 slides into the open end 231, a limit post may be coupled to the coupling hole 250, so that a limit may be formed at the open end 231, and thus the slider 130 may be limited from sliding out of the open end 231.

Illustratively, the stop may include a stop disposed on the sidewall 233 of the arcuate slot 230. The stop may have a stop surface and a guide ramp surface. The stop surface may extend from the sidewall 233 in a direction of a predetermined straight line. The guide ramp may extend from an end of the stop surface facing away from the side wall 233 toward the side wall 233 and facing away from the closed end 232. The slider 130 may slide into the open end 231 via a guide ramp and during passage through the guide ramp, the slider 130 may be interference fit with the side wall 233 of the arcuate slot 230. After the slider 130 passes the guide slope, it can slide in the arc-shaped groove 230. The limiting surface may form a limit at the open end 231, and may further limit the sliding block 130 from sliding out of the open end 231.

Illustratively, a handfeel rubber ring 400 may be provided on the outer sidewall of the mount 200. The handfeel rubber ring 400 includes, but is not limited to, a rubber ring or a silicone ring. The handfeel rubber ring 400 may surround the predetermined straight line. In embodiments where mount 200 includes mount 210, handfeel rubber 400 may be disposed on mount 210. The mounting member 210 may be provided with an annular groove 260 surrounding the predetermined straight line. A handfeel rubber ring 400 may be provided on the annular groove 260. In embodiments where the body 100 includes a riser 110, the mount 210 may be inserted into the riser 110. The body 100 may at least partially enclose the mount 200. The mount 200 and the body 100 may clamp the handfeel rubber ring 400. By providing different handfeel rubber rings 400, the force of rotation of the main body 100 can be adjusted, thereby improving the user experience.

Illustratively, mount 200 may include a mount 210 and a mount adapter 220. The mounting member 210 and the mounting adapter 220 may be connected by any suitable means, such as a snap fit or a bayonet fitting. The mounting member 210 and the mounting adapter 220 may be attached in place by directly or indirectly clamping a base such as a sink. The body 100 is rotatably connected to the mount 210. In embodiments where the mount 200 is provided with an arcuate slot 230, the arcuate slot 230 may be provided on the mount 210. The mounting member 210 and the mounting adapter 220 can improve the connection strength with the base by clamping the base.

Illustratively, the mount 210 may have a threaded post 211 disposed thereon. The mounting adapter 220 may be threadably connected to the threaded post 211. Specifically, the threaded post 211 may be provided with external threads 212. The mounting adapter 220 may be provided with internal threads 221. The internal threads 221 may be threadably coupled to the external threads 212. The mounting adapter 220 includes, but is not limited to, a nut. In this manner, the mounting member 210 and the mounting adapter 220 can be easily installed and removed by means of a threaded connection. Moreover, the mounting member 210 and the mounting adapter 220 can be suitable for bases with different thicknesses, and the faucet has better applicability.

Illustratively, the faucet may also include a reducer 300. The reducing member 300 may have a large-sized end 310 and a small-sized end 320 disposed opposite each other. The reducing member 300 may be clamped between the mounting member 210 and the base when the mounting member 210 is coupled in place with the mounting adapter 220. Specifically, the large-sized end 310 may abut the mount 210 and the small-sized end 320 may abut the base. By providing the reducing member 300, the contact area of the faucet with the base can be reduced. Thus, the faucet can be suitable for a small-sized base, and the faucet has high applicability.

In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the azimuth or positional relationships indicated by the azimuth terms such as "front", "rear", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "transverse", "vertical", "horizontal", and "top", "bottom", etc., are generally based on the azimuth or positional relationships shown in the drawings, merely for convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and these azimuth terms do not indicate and imply that the apparatus or elements referred to must have a specific azimuth or be constructed and operated in a specific azimuth, without limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model; the orientation terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer relative to the outline of the components themselves.

For ease of description, regional relative terms, such as "above … …," "above … …," "upper surface at … …," "above," and the like, may be used herein to describe regional positional relationships of one or more components or features to other components or features illustrated in the figures. It will be understood that the relative terms of regions include not only the orientation of the components illustrated in the figures, but also different orientations in use or operation. For example, if the element in the figures is turned over entirely, elements "over" or "on" other elements or features would then be included in cases where the element is "under" or "beneath" the other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term "above … …" may include both orientations of "above … …" and "below … …". Moreover, these components or features may also be positioned at other different angles (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or other angles), and all such cases are intended to be encompassed herein.

It is noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments in accordance with the present application. As used herein, the singular is also intended to include the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and furthermore, it is to be understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising" when used in this specification are taken to specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, components, assemblies, and/or combinations thereof.

It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and the like in the description and claims of the present application and the above figures are used for distinguishing between similar objects and not necessarily for describing a particular sequential or chronological order. It is to be understood that the data so used may be interchanged where appropriate such that embodiments of the present application described herein may be implemented in sequences other than those illustrated or described herein.

The present utility model has been illustrated by the above-described embodiments, but it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are for purposes of illustration and description only and are not intended to limit the utility model to the embodiments described. In addition, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present utility model is not limited to the embodiments described above, and that many variations and modifications are possible in light of the teachings of the utility model, which variations and modifications are within the scope of the utility model as claimed. The scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

Claims (9)

1. A faucet having a water source connection fitting and a water spout, comprising:

the water source connecting joint and the water outlet nozzle are relatively fixedly arranged on the main body; and

a mount, the body rotatably connected to the mount,

the main body is rotatably connected to the mount with a predetermined straight line as an axis,

one of the main body and the mounting seat is provided with a sliding block, the other of the main body and the mounting seat is provided with an arc-shaped groove surrounding the preset straight line, and the sliding block is slidably connected to the arc-shaped groove.

2. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the arcuate slot has an open end along an extension thereof, and the other one is further provided with a through slot for the slider to pass therethrough, one end of the through slot being connected to the open end, and the other end of the through slot being connected to the outside of the other one in a direction of the predetermined straight line.

3. The faucet of claim 2, wherein the arcuate slot further has a closed end disposed opposite the open end along the extension, the open end having a stop member disposed thereon for limiting the sliding movement of the slider out of the open end.

4. A tap as claimed in claim 3 wherein said open end is further provided with a connection aperture and said stop member includes a stop post connected to said connection aperture.

5. A tap as claimed in claim 3 wherein said stop member includes a stop disposed on a side wall of said arcuate slot, said stop having a stop surface extending from said side wall in the direction of said predetermined straight line and a guide ramp extending from an end of said stop surface facing away from said side wall toward said side wall and away from said closed end.

6. The faucet of claim 1, wherein a handfeel rubber ring surrounding the predetermined straight line is provided on an outer sidewall of the mount, and the mount and the main body clamp the handfeel rubber ring.

7. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the mount includes a mounting member and a mounting adapter member, the mounting member being adapted to clamp the base when coupled in place with the mounting adapter member, the main body being rotatably coupled to the mounting member.

8. The faucet of claim 7, wherein the mounting member is provided with a threaded post, and the mounting adapter is threadably coupled to the threaded post.

9. The faucet of claim 7, further comprising a reducing member having oppositely disposed large and small sized ends, the large sized end abutting the mounting member when the mounting member is connected in place with the mounting adapter, and the small sized end abutting the base when the mounting member is connected in place with the mounting adapter.