EP2217840A1 - Robinet - Google Patents

Robinet

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EP2217840A1
EP2217840A1 EP07866772A EP07866772A EP2217840A1 EP 2217840 A1 EP2217840 A1 EP 2217840A1 EP 07866772 A EP07866772 A EP 07866772A EP 07866772 A EP07866772 A EP 07866772A EP 2217840 A1 EP2217840 A1 EP 2217840A1
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Prior art keywords
tap
pipe
seat
coupling means
fitting
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Gyozo Baki
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K11/00—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves
    • F16K11/02—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit
    • F16K11/06—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves, i.e. sliding closure elements
    • F16K11/078—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves, i.e. sliding closure elements with pivoted and linearly movable closure members
    • F16K11/0782—Single-lever operated mixing valves with closure members having flat sealing faces
    • F16K11/0787—Single-lever operated mixing valves with closure members having flat sealing faces with both the supply and the discharge passages being on the same side of the closure members
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
    • E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
    • E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
    • E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0404—Constructional or functional features of the spout
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K27/00—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor
    • F16K27/04—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves
    • F16K27/044—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves slide valves with flat obturating members
    • F16K27/045—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor of sliding valves slide valves with flat obturating members with pivotal obturating members

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a tap, and in particular a tap comprising multiple parts made separately and then assembled to one another.
  • Tap made up of multiple parts, and in particular taps comprising at least one internal body subsequently coated with an external enclosure are known in the art.
  • the taps of the prior art typically envisage the construction of the body and of the tap pipe separately, afterwards such components are assembled and integrally fixed to one another by welding or gluing. Finally, the taps are at least partly coated with external enclosures, for example of metal.
  • Prior art taps exhibit some disadvantages. For example, they are definitely expensive to assemble and do not allow the possibility of replacing single parts of the tap body for example for replacing them with new parts or for making aesthetic customisations of the tap itself.
  • the problem of the present invention is to provide a tap which should solve the disadvantages mentioned with reference to the prior art. [0006] Such disadvantages and limits are solved by a tap in accordance with claim 1. [0007] Other embodiments of the tap according to the invention are described in the subsequent claims.
  • figure 1 shows a perspective exploded view of a tap according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • figure 2 shows a cutaway view of the tap of figure 1 , in an assembled configuration
  • figure 3 shows views according to different angles of a component of the tap of figure 1 ;
  • figure 4 shows views according to different angles of a further component of the tap of figure 1.
  • Tap 1 comprises a tap body 8 that delimits a seating space 12 inside body 8.
  • Tap 4 further comprises a water intercepting element 16, in fluid connection with at least one water outlet for the tap and at least partly seated in said seating space 12.
  • the water intercepting element 16 comprises a mixing cartridge connected to water feeding pipes 20, passing through the tap body 8.
  • the feeding pipes 20 are removably associable to the cartridge so as to allow a quick assembly and/or removal.
  • Tap 4 comprises a tap pipe 28 having a dispensing outlet 32 and a coupling end 36 suitable for being connected to said tap body 8.
  • the tap pipe 28 is mechanically separate from the tap body
  • tap 4 comprises removable coupling means 40, arranged inside the tap body 8, and suitable for interfacing with the fitting portion 48 of pipe 28 inside the tap body 8 so as to lock pipe 28 on the tap body 8.
  • the tap body 8 comprises a fitting block 56 that encloses said seat 52 and, according to an embodiment, said feeding duct 50.
  • Seat 52 is in fluid connection with the water intercepting element 16.
  • the fitting block 56 for example comprises a fitting wall 60 that constitutes an abutment and support element for the water intercepting means 16.
  • the fitting block 56 comprises a shoulder 64 suitable for making a stop in the introduction of pipe 28 into body 8.
  • the coupling end 36 comprises at least one locking seat 68 suitable for receiving, preferably joint-wise, said removable coupling means 40.
  • the locking seat 68 is made by at least one slot 72 arranged on a side wall of the coupling end 36.
  • the coupling end 36 comprises a pair of slots 72 diametrically opposite one another.
  • the slots do not lead into the internal delivery channel of the pipe, so that the coupling means 40 are not influenced by the water dispensed by pipe 28.
  • the coupling end 36 comprises a sealing element 76, such as for example an O-ring of polymeric material suitable for ensuring the fluid seal between the coupling end 36 of pipe 28 and the tap body 8.
  • the removable coupling means 40 are inserted in special through holes 80 of the fitting block 56 so as to intercept the fitting portion 48 of pipe 28 preventing the removal of pipe 28 from the tap body 8.
  • the removable coupling means 40 comprise at least one fork element 84 suitable for being inserted joint-wise between the tap body 8 and the fitting portion 48.
  • the fork element 84 comprises a pair of branches 86, suitable for being at least partly inserted in holes 80 of the fitting block 56, said branches 86 being connected by a crosspiece 88 accessible from the interior of body 8 for allowing the gripping of the removable coupling means 40 also following the insertion of the fork element 84 in the relevant holes 80.
  • crosspiece 88 can be gripped for example with pliers for allowing easy extraction and consequent removal of the pipe.
  • the crosspiece may be replaced by any means suitable for allowing the gripping and extraction of the removable coupling means 40, such as for example an eyebolt or a tooth.
  • the intercepting element 16 is arranged abutted against the fitting wall 60 of the fitting block 56 so as to lock the removable coupling means 40 in the seat, in an assembled configuration of the tap.
  • tap 4 comprises a first coating element 92 of body 8 suitable for' being removably fitted around the tap body 8.
  • the first coating element 92 comprises at least one opening 96 suitable for overlapping relative to said seat 52 of the tap body 8 so as to allow the introduction of pipe 28.
  • tap 4 comprises a ring nut 100 suitable for locking the intercepting means 16 on body 8, in abutment against said wall 60 of the fitting block 60.
  • ring nut 100 in an assembled configuration on body 8, locks the first coating element 92 into the seat, directly interfacing on a side edge 102 of the first coating element 92 or by the interposition of a cover 104.
  • tap 4 comprises a second coating element 108 of pipe 28, removably associable to pipe 28.
  • the second coating element 108 is associated to pipe 28 by snap-wise coupling means 110.
  • the snap-wise coupling means 110 comprise at least one elastic tooth 112 and a relative seat 114 suitable for constraining the second coating element 108 to pipe 28 relative to an axial movement, directed in parallel to a prevailing extension axis X-X of the pipe, and to a movement of rotation relative to the same axis X-X.
  • Tooth 112 and seat 114 may be associated to pipe 28 and to the coating element or vice versa.
  • the second coating element 108 comprises an aerator for the water flow to be dispensed.
  • At least one between the tap body 8 and pipe 28 are made of a food grade plastic material.
  • 108 is made of a metal material.
  • the tap according to the invention allows overcoming the disadvantages of the prior art.
  • the tap allows assembling the various components in a quick, inexpensive and reversible manner. In other words, it is possible to remove the single parts of the tap according to quick and above all, non destructive operations.
  • the various elements are assembled reversibly, that is, removably, without any use of permanent connecting means such as welding or gluing.
  • permanent connecting means such as welding or gluing.
  • the plastic components and the cartridge are made of materials approved for drinking water, so as to not be subject to risks of release of metals in the water. In this way it is possible to use coating elements of any metal material, for example even of
  • the tap body configuration allows removing the various components in a quick and easy manner without having to perform any destructive operations. In fact, the tap exhibits no welded or glued parts. [0046]
  • the tap according to the present invention allows reducing the production and assembly cost and times.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Quick-Acting Or Multi-Walled Pipe Joints (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne un robinet (4) comprenant un corps (8) pourvu d'un espace de siège (12) à l'intérieur du corps (8), un élément interceptant l'eau (16), un tube de robinet (28) ayant un orifice de distribution (32) et une extrémité de couplage (36) conçue pour être raccordée au dit corps de robinet (8). Le tube de robinet (28) est séparé mécaniquement du corps de robinet (28) et peut être associé de manière amovible au corps de robinet (28). En outre, le tube de robinet (28) comprend une extrémité de couplage (36) ayant une partie d'ajustement (48) qui peut être introduite au moins partiellement dans un siège (52) du corps de robinet (8) de sorte à être en connexion fluidique avec l'élément interceptant l'eau (16). De manière avantageuse, le robinet (4) comprend des moyens de couplage amovibles (40) disposés à l'intérieur du corps de robinet (8) et appropriés pour se raccorder à la partie de fixation (48) à l'intérieur du corps de robinet (8) de sorte à bloquer le tube (28) sur le corps de robinet (8).
EP07866772A 2007-11-27 2007-11-27 Robinet Withdrawn EP2217840A1 (fr)

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