EP3380681B1 - Anchoring element for a plumbing fastener - Google Patents

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EP3380681B1
EP3380681B1 EP16815599.2A EP16815599A EP3380681B1 EP 3380681 B1 EP3380681 B1 EP 3380681B1 EP 16815599 A EP16815599 A EP 16815599A EP 3380681 B1 EP3380681 B1 EP 3380681B1
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Mathieu FILLIOUX
Fabienne Frances
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    • 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
    • E03C1/0401—Fixing a tap to the sanitary appliance or to an associated mounting surface, e.g. a countertop
    • E03C1/0402—Fixing a tap to the sanitary appliance or to an associated mounting surface, e.g. a countertop with mounting from only one side

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  • This presentation relates to the field of sanitary installations.
  • the present disclosure relates to a fixing assembly, in particular for fixing a tap, for example a sink, a washbasin or a bathtub, on an assembly plane.
  • mounting plane is meant here any flat or substantially flat portion of any element (washbasin, bathtub, worktop, etc.), drilled or adapted to be drilled for mounting a valve.
  • the present disclosure relates more particularly still to an anchoring element that can be used in such a fixing assembly, as well as to a method of implementing a valve fixing assembly.
  • the patent application FR 2 994 203 A1 of the applicant describes a valve fixing device according to the preamble of claim 1, having an anchoring element comprising a central base and two lateral arms.
  • the valves are intended to rest on an upper surface of an assembly plane, while the anchoring element is intended to rest on a lower surface of the assembly plane.
  • the arms are adapted to pivot relative to the base to go from a deployed position to a retracted position in which the size of the anchoring element is reduced.
  • the anchor element can be inserted through a hole in the mounting plane when the arms are retracted.
  • the anchoring element offers a large bearing surface on the work surface and secures the taps.
  • the present disclosure relates to an anchoring element for fixing valves according to the appended claims.
  • the present disclosure relates in particular to an anchoring element for a fitting of valves, comprising a base provided with a first through hole, an elastically deformable element provided with a second through hole, the base and the elastically deformable element being assembled so that the first and second holes overlap at least partially so as to form a lumen.
  • a smaller diameter of the lumen is shorter than a smaller diameter of the first hole.
  • the lumen is necessarily bounded at least in part by the elastically deformable member.
  • the size of the light can be sized to hold a rod relative to the anchoring element, the maintenance being effected for example by friction of the rod with the elastically deformable element.
  • the elasticity of the elastically deformable element and the characteristics of the first hole make it possible to modify the inclination of the rod relative to the anchoring element.
  • the second through hole can also be a partially delimited hole, for example an edge of the elastically deformable element, since its outline is sufficient, in combination with the base, to define a slot such that a smaller diameter of the light being shorter than a smaller diameter of the first hole.
  • Such an anchoring element is particularly simple and inexpensive to manufacture.
  • Such an anchoring element comprises a base provided with a first through hole which can allow the insertion of a rod so that the rod has a reference inclination with respect to the anchoring element, the shape of the first hole. being configured to permit modification of the inclination of the rod relative to the reference inclination, the anchoring element further comprising a return element configured to return the rod towards the reference inclination.
  • the rod intended to cooperate with the anchoring element is for example a threaded rod or not, which can be mounted on the valve to be fixed.
  • the reference inclination may denote a substantially right angle between the rod and a principal plane of the anchoring element, or any angle obtained when the rod is inserted into the anchoring element.
  • the reference inclination corresponds to the final inclination of the anchoring element relative to the rod, once the valve has been mounted and fixed.
  • the relative inclination of the anchoring element and of the rod can be modified with respect to the reference inclination, so that the anchoring element has a reduced bulk in a plane transverse to its direction of insertion into a hole in the assembly plane.
  • the present anchoring element offers a particularly robust solution for fixing a valve.
  • the elastically deformable element can form all or part of the return element.
  • the first hole is a cylinder with a circular, oblong, oval, elliptical or the like base, or else a cone.
  • a cylinder is a surface defined by a straight line of fixed direction (generator) describing a closed curve of any shape.
  • the axis of the cone can be inclined with respect to the anchoring element, that is to say form a non-zero and non-right angle with respect to a main plane of the element. anchor.
  • an oblong shape is defined as the convex envelope of two circles of the same diameter offset from one another.
  • An anchoring element having a cylindrical hole can advantageously be obtained by simple cutting, in particular in a metal sheet.
  • An anchor element having a tapered hole may require manufacture by casting, foundry, or involving machining.
  • a smaller diameter of the second hole is shorter than a smaller diameter of the first hole.
  • the anchoring element does not have a hinged part.
  • the inclination of the anchoring element relative to the rod can be modified by varying the elasticity of the elastically deformable element alone. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate any articulation from the anchor member, which further simplifies the anchor member and further reduces its cost.
  • the return element is assembled to the base, in particular by gluing, overmolding or welding.
  • the anchoring element is therefore particularly simple to manufacture.
  • the anchoring element is generally C-shaped.
  • the inclination of the rod relative to the anchoring element can then be obtained, preferably, by pivoting the rod in a plane. perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of C, so that reduce the size of the anchoring element as much as possible, in particular vis-à-vis the direction of insertion of the anchoring element into the orifice of the assembly plane. More generally, the inclination can be obtained by pivoting relative to an axis substantially perpendicular to a larger dimension of the anchoring element.
  • substantially perpendicular direction is meant a direction forming an angle of at most 45 ° with a perpendicular direction.
  • This disclosure also relates to a valve mounting assembly comprising a rod and an anchoring element as described above.
  • the return member is configured to hold the anchor member in position relative to the rod.
  • the return element can be dimensioned so that the holding force which it exerts on the rod exceeds the weight of the anchoring element.
  • the diameter of the rod is less than the smallest diameter of the first hole and the diameter of the rod is greater than the smallest diameter of the lumen.
  • the diameter of the rod is greater than the smaller diameter of the second hole.
  • the valve attachment assembly further includes a locking member configured to cooperate with the rod.
  • the locking member makes it possible to lock the position of the anchoring element on the rod, at least in one direction.
  • the rod is threaded and the locking member is a nut, in particular a nut having an internal thread configured to cooperate with the thread of the rod and, in the extension of the internal thread, a smooth part of greater diameter. to the diameter of the rod.
  • nuts are possible, for example conventional nuts, disengageable nuts or quick-release divisible nuts.
  • the nuts described above have the advantage of adapting to the thickness of the mounting plane and to the length of rod available for screwing depending on the direction in which they are fitted onto the rod.
  • the fact of having the thread in the part closest to the anchoring element or on the contrary in the part furthest from the anchoring element, by turning the nut, respectively makes it possible to offset the location of the anchor. tightening in a place more accessible than the immediate vicinity of the valve, often congested by pipes, or to reduce the length to be screwed.
  • valve fixing assembly can be implemented very simply, from an accessible side of the assembly plane, without requiring access to the other side. Installation is therefore quick and more comfortable for the installer.
  • the mounting plane is clamped between the valve and the valve. anchor element.
  • the position of the anchoring element is locked by means of a locking member, for example a nut as described above.
  • a first embodiment of an anchoring element for a fitting of valves will be described with reference to figures 1 and 2 .
  • the figure 1 has an anchoring element 10, comprising a base 12.
  • the base 12 is provided with a first through hole 14.
  • the first hole 14 allows the insertion of a rod, as will be seen below.
  • the base 12 is here in the general shape of a C, a U or a horseshoe, comprising a central part 16c and two arms 16a, 16b in an arc of a circle, arranged on either side of the central part 16c.
  • the two arms 16a, 16b and the central part 16c are substantially in the same main plane.
  • the general shape of C optimizes the bearing surface of the anchoring element while allowing the easy passage of the supply lines of the valve through the orifice of the assembly plane.
  • the first hole 14 is provided in the central part 16c.
  • the shape of the first hole 14 is configured to allow modification of the inclination of the rod.
  • the first hole 14 has an oblong shape.
  • the inclination of the rod relative to the anchoring element can be modified in a plane defined by the axis of the rod and the largest diameter of the first hole 14.
  • the anchoring element further comprises a return element 20.
  • the return element 20 here comprises a elastically deformable element.
  • the return element 20 is entirely constituted by the elastically deformable element.
  • the return element 20 here takes the form of an elastically deformable seal (hereinafter “seal 20”), for example a flat seal.
  • the seal 20 may have the same external shape as the base 12, for example include a central part 26c flanked, on either side, by two arms 26a, 26b.
  • the return element 20 is assembled to the base in particular by gluing, overmolding or welding. Moreover, in the example, its thickness is substantially constant.
  • the seal 20 includes a second through hole 24.
  • the second hole 24 is configured to allow the passage of a rod.
  • the second hole 24 may have a larger diameter smaller than the smaller diameter of the rod with which it is intended to cooperate. In this case, the rod is forced into the second hole 24 of the seal 20.
  • the figures 2A and 2B present a fixing assembly comprising a rod 30 and an anchoring element 10.
  • the base 12 and the seal 20 of the anchoring element 10 are assembled.
  • the rod 30, for example cylindrical and / or threaded is inserted into a slot formed by the superposition of the first hole 14 and the second hole 24.
  • a smaller diameter of the second hole 24 is shorter than a diameter of the shank 30.
  • a smaller diameter of the first hole 14 is greater than a diameter of the rod 30.
  • the size of the slot is provided to maintain the rod 30 relative to the anchoring element 10, the maintenance being effected here by friction of the rod 30 with the seal 20.
  • the elasticity of the seal 20 and the dimensions of the first hole 14 make it possible to modify the inclination of the rod 30 relative to the anchoring element 10.
  • a person skilled in the art can size the seal 20, in particular its thickness, its stiffness and the dimensions of the second hole 24, so as to fulfill the desired functions, namely to keep the anchoring element 10 on. the rod 30 despite its weight, allow the inclination of the anchoring element 10 relative to the rod 30 and maintain the valve after fixing.
  • the figures 3A, 3B , 3C and 3D illustrate a method of implementing the valve fixing assembly according to the first embodiment, for fixing a valve 40 in an orifice 52 of an assembly plane 50.
  • the assembly plane is here formed by a sink rim, but the process adapts to any mounting surface drilled or adapted to be drilled, on which it is desired to mount a faucet.
  • the type of valve shown is not limiting either.
  • the rod 30 is assembled to the valve 40, in a conventional manner.
  • This assembly can optionally use one or more intermediate parts.
  • any intermediate parts will be considered as included in the general expression “valves 40”.
  • the anchoring element 10 is mounted on the rod 30. As indicated previously, this can be done by forcibly pushing the rod 30 into the defined slot. by the first and second holes 14, 24, so that the anchoring element 10 is held on the rod 30.
  • the mounting of the anchoring element 10 on the rod 30 gives the anchoring element 10 a certain inclination with respect to the rod 30, called a reference inclination.
  • the reference inclination can be chosen according to the user's needs, within the limit of the freedom offered by the shape of the first hole 14.
  • the reference inclination corresponds for example to the final inclination desired for the element. anchoring 10 relative to the rod 30, that is to say the relative inclination of these elements when the valve is mounted and fixed.
  • FIG. 3A The situation after assembly of the rod 30 to the valve 40 and assembly of the anchoring element 10 on the rod 30 is shown in Figure figure 3A .
  • H has been noted the plane representing the reference inclination (reference position) of the anchoring element with respect to the rod.
  • the figure 3A also shows rigid or flexible pipes 54 which can be connected to water inlets, preferably after complete fixing of the valve 40.
  • the anchoring element 10 is inclined relative to the rod 30.
  • the inclination of the anchoring element relative to the rod is modified by an angle T relative to the reference inclination.
  • the angle T can be of the order of 45 °, for example between 30 ° and 60 °. Lower angles are in fact accessible but may prove to be insufficient to sufficiently reduce the size of the anchoring element.
  • the return element tends to return the anchoring element 10 to its reference inclination.
  • the anchoring element must be maintained, for example manually, in its modified inclination.
  • the size of the anchoring element 10 perpendicular to its direction of insertion into the orifice 52 is reduced. As a result, it is possible to engage the anchoring element 10 in the orifice 52, more precisely to engage the rod 30 and the anchoring element 10 in the orifice 52. Further, from the when an arm 16b of the base 12 is engaged in the orifice 52, the inclination of the anchoring element 10 relative to the rod 30 is maintained by itself thanks to the fact that the arm 16b comes in abutment against the orifice 52. At this stage, it is no longer necessary to manually hold the anchoring element 10 so that it retains its modified inclination with respect to the rod 30.
  • the fixing assembly can thus be inserted into the orifice 52, as shown in figure 3C .
  • the anchoring element 10 has a size which l 'prevents coming out of the orifice 52 again.
  • the anchoring element 10 can come into contact with the surface of the mounting plane 50 opposite the valve 40 to hold said valve 40.
  • the anchoring element 10 can then be brought closer to the assembly plane 50, optionally so as to enclose the assembly plane 50 between the element d. anchor 10 and tap 40.
  • the figure 4 presents a nut 60 which can be used in addition to the rod 30 and the anchoring element 10 previously described, so as to lock the position of the anchoring element 10 on the rod 30, at least in one direction.
  • the nut 60 has an internal thread 62 configured to cooperate with the thread of the rod 30 and, in the extension of the internal thread 62, a smooth part 64 of diameter greater than the diameter of the rod 30.
  • the nut may include an outer surface 66. capable of allowing it to be clamped, for example a cylindrical surface with a hexagonal base (“hexagonal surface”).
  • the nut 60 can be screwed onto the rod 30 from the free end of the rod 30.
  • Such a nut 60 can be screwed in two positions. According to a first position corresponding to the direction shown in figure 4 , the thread 62 is disposed in the part furthest from the anchoring element 10. Thus, the smooth part 64 surrounds the rod 30 and the length to be screwed so that the upper part 68 comes into contact with the element. anchor 10 is reduced by the length of smooth portion 64. This minimizes tightening time, making the fastener assembly even faster to install.
  • the nut 60 is screwed onto the rod with the internal thread 62 disposed in the most part. away from the anchoring element 10. This corresponds to the reverse orientation of that of the figure 4 .
  • the figure 6 is a bottom view of an anchoring element 10 according to a second embodiment.
  • the bottom view of the anchoring element 10 of the first embodiment is shown in the figure. figure 5 .
  • the first hole 14 and the second hole 24 have a circular section. In addition, they are here concentric. As indicated previously, the second hole 24 has a smaller diameter than that of the first hole 14. In this embodiment, the lumen is entirely defined by the second hole 24.
  • the inclination of the anchoring element relative to the rod can be modified essentially in a plane passing through the rod and by the direction in which the first oblong hole 14 extends.
  • the second embodiment has the following advantage: the inclination of the anchoring element in relation to the rod can be changed in all planes passing through the rod. Such an arrangement of the first and second holes offers increased flexibility of use.
  • the figures 7 and 8 show, in perspective, a third embodiment of a fixing assembly, more particularly suitable for valves requiring fixing at two points.
  • the figure 7 illustrates a reference tilt, while the figure 8 illustrates a modified tilt from the reference tilt.
  • the base 12 of the anchoring element 10 comprises two first holes 14a, 14b, allowing the respective insertion of two rods 30a, 30b.
  • the return element 20 can take the form of a flat gasket similar to that previously described.
  • the return element 20 and the base 12 may form a single slot intended to cooperate with one of the rods 30a, 30b, or two slots, namely one slot per first hole 14a, 14b.
  • the configuration having a single lumen in cooperation with a single first hole, typically the first hole 14b, facilitates the sliding of the other first hole 14a along the corresponding rod 30a (see figure 8 ).
  • a single second hole intended to form a lumen as described above with the first hole 14b would, in this example, be sufficient.
  • the figure 9 presents a fourth embodiment in which the base 12 comprises two first holes 14a, 14b, here having substantially circular arc shapes.
  • the return element 20 comprises two second holes 24a, 24b, here having substantially circular shapes.
  • a smaller diameter of the first holes 14a, 14b is respectively greater than a smaller diameter of the second holes 24a, 24b.
  • the inclination of the anchoring element 10 relative to the rods 30a, 30b is accompanied by a rotational movement of the anchoring element 10. Such a movement can make it easier to exert the force to be applied to maintain a modified inclination of the anchoring element with respect to its reference inclination.
  • first and second holes can be interchanged from one embodiment to the other; the shapes presented in the context of anchoring elements comprising two first holes can be adapted to anchoring elements comprising a single first hole, and vice versa.
  • the holes have primarily been presented as cylindrical, they can also be tapered or in any other form suitable for their function. Therefore, the description and the drawings should be taken in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.

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DOMAINE DE L'INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

Le présent exposé concerne le domaine des installations sanitaires.This presentation relates to the field of sanitary installations.

En particulier, le présent exposé concerne un ensemble de fixation, notamment pour la fixation d'une robinetterie, par exemple d'évier, de lavabo ou de baignoire, sur un plan de montage. Par plan de montage, on entend ici toute portion plane ou sensiblement plane d'un élément quelconque (lavabo, baignoire, plan de travail, etc.), percée ou adaptée à être percée pour le montage d'une robinetterie. Le présent exposé concerne plus particulièrement encore un élément d'ancrage pouvant être utilisé dans un tel ensemble de fixation, ainsi qu'un procédé de mise en œuvre d'un ensemble de fixation de robinetterie.In particular, the present disclosure relates to a fixing assembly, in particular for fixing a tap, for example a sink, a washbasin or a bathtub, on an assembly plane. By mounting plane is meant here any flat or substantially flat portion of any element (washbasin, bathtub, worktop, etc.), drilled or adapted to be drilled for mounting a valve. The present disclosure relates more particularly still to an anchoring element that can be used in such a fixing assembly, as well as to a method of implementing a valve fixing assembly.

ARRIÈRE-PLAN TECHNOLOGIQUETECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

On connaît des dispositifs de fixation du type dit « par le dessus », qui ne nécessitent aucun accès en-dessous du plan de montage lors de la fixation d'une robinetterie.There are known fixing devices of the so-called "from above" type, which do not require any access below the assembly plane when fixing a valve.

Par exemple, la demande de brevet FR 2 994 203 A1 de la demanderesse décrit un dispositif de fixation de robinetterie selon le préambule de la revendication 1, ayant un élément d'ancrage comportant une embase centrale et deux bras latéraux. La robinetterie est destinée à prendre appui sur une surface supérieure d'un plan de montage, tandis que l'élément d'ancrage est destiné à prendre appui sur une surface inférieure du plan de montage. Les bras sont adaptés à pivoter par rapport à l'embase pour passer d'une position déployée à une position rétractée dans laquelle l'encombrement de l'élément d'ancrage est diminué. Ainsi, l'élément d'ancrage peut être inséré à travers un orifice du plan de montage lorsque les bras sont rétractés. Lorsque les bras sont déployés, l'élément d'ancrage offre une grande surface d'appui sur le plan de travail et assure une fixation de la robinetterie.For example, the patent application FR 2 994 203 A1 of the applicant describes a valve fixing device according to the preamble of claim 1, having an anchoring element comprising a central base and two lateral arms. The valves are intended to rest on an upper surface of an assembly plane, while the anchoring element is intended to rest on a lower surface of the assembly plane. The arms are adapted to pivot relative to the base to go from a deployed position to a retracted position in which the size of the anchoring element is reduced. Thus, the anchor element can be inserted through a hole in the mounting plane when the arms are retracted. When the arms are deployed, the anchoring element offers a large bearing surface on the work surface and secures the taps.

Cependant, un tel élément d'ancrage comprend des parties mobiles, ce qui réduit sa robustesse, augmente son coût et sa difficulté de fabrication. Il existe donc un besoin pour un nouveau type de dispositif de fixation de robinetterie.However, such an anchoring element comprises movable parts, which reduces its robustness, increases its cost and its manufacturing difficulty. There is therefore a need for a new type of valve fixing device.

PRÉSENTATION DE L'INVENTIONPRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

A cet effet, le présent exposé concerne un élément d'ancrage pour une fixation de robinetterie selon les revendications annexées. Le présent exposé concerne en particulier un élément d'ancrage pour une fixation de robinetterie, comprenant une embase munie d'un premier trou traversant, un élément élastiquement déformable muni d'un deuxième trou traversant, l'embase et l'élément élastiquement déformable étant assemblés de sorte que les premier et deuxième trous se superposent au moins partiellement de façon à former une lumière. Un plus petit diamètre de la lumière est plus court qu'un plus petit diamètre du premier trou.To this end, the present disclosure relates to an anchoring element for fixing valves according to the appended claims. The present disclosure relates in particular to an anchoring element for a fitting of valves, comprising a base provided with a first through hole, an elastically deformable element provided with a second through hole, the base and the elastically deformable element being assembled so that the first and second holes overlap at least partially so as to form a lumen. A smaller diameter of the lumen is shorter than a smaller diameter of the first hole.

Comme un plus petit diamètre de la lumière est plus court qu'un plus petit diamètre du premier trou, la lumière est nécessairement délimitée au moins en partie par l'élément élastiquement déformable. Ainsi, la taille de la lumière peut être dimensionnée pour maintenir une tige par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage, le maintien s'effectuant par exemple par friction de la tige avec l'élément élastiquement déformable. Parallèlement, l'élasticité de l'élément élastiquement déformable et les caractéristiques du premier trou permettent de modifier l'inclinaison de la tige par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage.Since a smaller diameter of the lumen is shorter than a smaller diameter of the first hole, the lumen is necessarily bounded at least in part by the elastically deformable member. Thus, the size of the light can be sized to hold a rod relative to the anchoring element, the maintenance being effected for example by friction of the rod with the elastically deformable element. At the same time, the elasticity of the elastically deformable element and the characteristics of the first hole make it possible to modify the inclination of the rod relative to the anchoring element.

Le deuxième trou traversant peut également être un trou partiellement délimité, par exemple un bord de l'élément élastiquement déformable, dès lors que son contour suffit, en combinaison avec l'embase, à définir une lumière telle qu'un plus petit diamètre de la lumière étant plus court qu'un plus petit diamètre du premier trou.The second through hole can also be a partially delimited hole, for example an edge of the elastically deformable element, since its outline is sufficient, in combination with the base, to define a slot such that a smaller diameter of the light being shorter than a smaller diameter of the first hole.

Un tel élément d'ancrage est particulièrement simple et peu coûteux à fabriquer.Such an anchoring element is particularly simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Un tel élément d'ancrage comprend une embase munie d'un premier trou traversant pouvant permettre l'insertion d'une tige de sorte que la tige présente une inclinaison de référence par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage, la forme du premier trou étant configurée pour permettre de modifier l'inclinaison de la tige par rapport à l'inclinaison de référence, l'élément d'ancrage comprenant en outre un élément de rappel configuré pour rappeler la tige vers l'inclinaison de référence.Such an anchoring element comprises a base provided with a first through hole which can allow the insertion of a rod so that the rod has a reference inclination with respect to the anchoring element, the shape of the first hole. being configured to permit modification of the inclination of the rod relative to the reference inclination, the anchoring element further comprising a return element configured to return the rod towards the reference inclination.

La tige destinée à coopérer avec l'élément d'ancrage est par exemple une tige filetée ou non, pouvant être montée sur la robinetterie à fixer. L'inclinaison de référence peut désigner un angle sensiblement droit entre la tige et un plan principal de l'élément d'ancrage, ou tout angle obtenu lorsque la tige est insérée dans l'élément d'ancrage. De préférence, l'inclinaison de référence correspond à l'inclinaison finale de l'élément d'ancrage par rapport à la tige, une fois la robinetterie montée et fixée.The rod intended to cooperate with the anchoring element is for example a threaded rod or not, which can be mounted on the valve to be fixed. The reference inclination may denote a substantially right angle between the rod and a principal plane of the anchoring element, or any angle obtained when the rod is inserted into the anchoring element. Preferably, the reference inclination corresponds to the final inclination of the anchoring element relative to the rod, once the valve has been mounted and fixed.

Grâce à la forme du premier trou, l'inclinaison relative de l'élément d'ancrage et de la tige peut être modifiée par rapport à l'inclinaison de référence, de façon que l'élément d'ancrage présente un encombrement réduit dans un plan transverse à sa direction d'insertion dans un orifice du plan de montage. Une fois l'élément d'ancrage passé de l'autre côté dudit orifice, l'élément de rappel rétablit l'inclinaison de la tige par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage. Ainsi, l'élément d'ancrage se retrouve bloqué d'un côté du plan de montage opposé à la robinetterie, ce qui assure le maintien de la robinetterie.Thanks to the shape of the first hole, the relative inclination of the anchoring element and of the rod can be modified with respect to the reference inclination, so that the anchoring element has a reduced bulk in a plane transverse to its direction of insertion into a hole in the assembly plane. Once the anchoring element has passed to the other side of said orifice, the return element re-establishes the inclination of the rod relative to the anchoring element. Thus, the anchoring element is found blocked on one side of the assembly plane opposite the valve, which ensures the maintenance of the valve.

Par conséquent, le présent élément d'ancrage offre une solution particulièrement robuste pour la fixation d'une robinetterie.Therefore, the present anchoring element offers a particularly robust solution for fixing a valve.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, l'élément élastiquement déformable peut former tout ou partie de l'élément de rappel.In certain embodiments, the elastically deformable element can form all or part of the return element.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, le premier trou est un cylindre à base circulaire, oblongue, ovale, elliptique ou analogue, ou encore un cône. On rappelle qu'un cylindre est une surface définie par une droite de direction fixe (génératrice) décrivant une courbe fermée de forme quelconque. En ce qui concerne le cône, l'axe du cône peut être incliné par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage, c'est-à-dire former un angle non nul et non droit par rapport à un plan principal de l'élément d'ancrage. On rappelle qu'une forme oblongue est définie comme l'enveloppe convexe de deux cercles de même diamètre décalés l'un par rapport à l'autre.In certain embodiments, the first hole is a cylinder with a circular, oblong, oval, elliptical or the like base, or else a cone. It is recalled that a cylinder is a surface defined by a straight line of fixed direction (generator) describing a closed curve of any shape. With regard to the cone, the axis of the cone can be inclined with respect to the anchoring element, that is to say form a non-zero and non-right angle with respect to a main plane of the element. anchor. It will be recalled that an oblong shape is defined as the convex envelope of two circles of the same diameter offset from one another.

Un élément d'ancrage présentant un trou cylindrique peut avantageusement être obtenu par simple découpe, en particulier dans une feuille métallique. Un élément d'ancrage présentant un trou conique peut nécessiter une fabrication par moulage, fonderie, ou impliquant un usinage.An anchoring element having a cylindrical hole can advantageously be obtained by simple cutting, in particular in a metal sheet. An anchor element having a tapered hole may require manufacture by casting, foundry, or involving machining.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, un plus petit diamètre du deuxième trou est plus court qu'un plus petit diamètre du premier trou.In some embodiments, a smaller diameter of the second hole is shorter than a smaller diameter of the first hole.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, l'élément d'ancrage est dépourvu de partie articulée. En effet, l'inclinaison de l'élément d'ancrage par rapport à la tige peut être modifiée en jouant sur la seule élasticité de l'élément élastiquement déformable. Par conséquent, il est possible d'éliminer de l'élément d'ancrage toute articulation, ce qui simplifie encore l'élément d'ancrage et réduit davantage son coût.In some embodiments, the anchoring element does not have a hinged part. In fact, the inclination of the anchoring element relative to the rod can be modified by varying the elasticity of the elastically deformable element alone. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate any articulation from the anchor member, which further simplifies the anchor member and further reduces its cost.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, l'élément de rappel est assemblé à l'embase notamment par collage, surmoulage ou soudage. L'élément d'ancrage est donc particulièrement simple à fabriquer.In certain embodiments, the return element is assembled to the base, in particular by gluing, overmolding or welding. The anchoring element is therefore particularly simple to manufacture.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, l'élément d'ancrage est en forme générale de C. L'inclinaison de la tige par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage peut alors être obtenue, de préférence, par pivotement de la tige dans un plan perpendiculaire à l'axe de symétrie du C, de façon à diminuer l'encombrement de l'élément d'ancrage au maximum, notamment vis-à-vis de la direction d'insertion de l'élément d'ancrage dans l'orifice du plan de montage. Plus généralement, l'inclinaison peut être obtenue par pivotement par rapport à un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire à une plus grande dimension de l'élément d'ancrage. Par direction sensiblement perpendiculaire, on entend une direction faisant un angle d'au plus 45° avec une direction perpendiculaire.In some embodiments, the anchoring element is generally C-shaped. The inclination of the rod relative to the anchoring element can then be obtained, preferably, by pivoting the rod in a plane. perpendicular to the axis of symmetry of C, so that reduce the size of the anchoring element as much as possible, in particular vis-à-vis the direction of insertion of the anchoring element into the orifice of the assembly plane. More generally, the inclination can be obtained by pivoting relative to an axis substantially perpendicular to a larger dimension of the anchoring element. By substantially perpendicular direction is meant a direction forming an angle of at most 45 ° with a perpendicular direction.

Le présent exposé concerne également un ensemble de fixation de robinetterie comprenant une tige et un élément d'ancrage tel que précédemment décrit.This disclosure also relates to a valve mounting assembly comprising a rod and an anchoring element as described above.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, l'élément de rappel est configuré pour maintenir en position l'élément d'ancrage par rapport à la tige. En particulier, l'élément de rappel peut être dimensionné de façon que la force de maintien qu'il exerce sur la tige surpasse le poids de l'élément d'ancrage.In some embodiments, the return member is configured to hold the anchor member in position relative to the rod. In particular, the return element can be dimensioned so that the holding force which it exerts on the rod exceeds the weight of the anchoring element.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, le diamètre de la tige est inférieur au plus petit diamètre du premier trou et le diamètre de la tige est supérieur au plus petit diamètre de la lumière. Ainsi, la tige est enfoncée de force dans la lumière formée au moins partiellement par l'élément élastiquement déformable. La tige est donc correctement maintenue par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage et l'élasticité de l'élément élastiquement déformable assure le rappel de la tige dans l'inclinaison de référence par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage.In some embodiments, the diameter of the rod is less than the smallest diameter of the first hole and the diameter of the rod is greater than the smallest diameter of the lumen. Thus, the rod is forced into the slot formed at least partially by the elastically deformable element. The rod is therefore correctly held relative to the anchoring element and the elasticity of the elastically deformable element ensures the return of the rod in the reference inclination relative to the anchoring element.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, le diamètre de la tige est supérieur au plus petit diamètre du deuxième trou.In some embodiments, the diameter of the rod is greater than the smaller diameter of the second hole.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, l'ensemble de fixation de robinetterie comprend en outre un organe de verrouillage configuré pour coopérer avec la tige. L'organe de verrouillage permet de verrouiller la position de l'élément d'ancrage sur la tige, au moins dans un sens.In some embodiments, the valve attachment assembly further includes a locking member configured to cooperate with the rod. The locking member makes it possible to lock the position of the anchoring element on the rod, at least in one direction.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, la tige est filetée et l'organe de verrouillage est un écrou, en particulier un écrou ayant un taraudage configuré pour coopérer avec le filetage de la tige et, dans le prolongement du taraudage, une partie lisse de diamètre supérieur au diamètre de la tige.In certain embodiments, the rod is threaded and the locking member is a nut, in particular a nut having an internal thread configured to cooperate with the thread of the rod and, in the extension of the internal thread, a smooth part of greater diameter. to the diameter of the rod.

D'autres types d'écrous sont possibles, par exemple des écrous classiques, des écrous débrayables ou des écrous divisibles à serrage rapide. Cependant, les écrous précédemment décrits ont l'avantage de s'adapter à l'épaisseur du plan de montage et à la longueur de tige disponible pour le vissage selon le sens dans lequel ils sont emmanchés sur la tige. Le fait de disposer le taraudage dans la partie la plus proche de l'élément d'ancrage ou au contraire dans la partie la plus éloignée de l'élément d'ancrage, en retournant l'écrou, permet respectivement de déporter l'emplacement du serrage à un endroit plus accessible que le voisinage immédiat de la robinetterie, souvent encombré par des conduites, ou de diminuer la longueur à visser.Other types of nuts are possible, for example conventional nuts, disengageable nuts or quick-release divisible nuts. However, the nuts described above have the advantage of adapting to the thickness of the mounting plane and to the length of rod available for screwing depending on the direction in which they are fitted onto the rod. The fact of having the thread in the part closest to the anchoring element or on the contrary in the part furthest from the anchoring element, by turning the nut, respectively makes it possible to offset the location of the anchor. tightening in a place more accessible than the immediate vicinity of the valve, often congested by pipes, or to reduce the length to be screwed.

Le présent exposé concerne également un procédé de mise en œuvre d'un ensemble de fixation de robinetterie tel que précédemment décrit, pour la fixation d'une robinetterie dans un orifice d'un plan de montage, comprenant les étapes consistant à :

  • assembler la tige à la robinetterie ;
  • monter l'élément d'ancrage sur la tige ;
  • incliner l'élément d'ancrage par rapport à la tige ;
  • engager l'élément d'ancrage dans l'orifice.
This presentation also relates to a method of implementing a valve fixing assembly as described above, for fixing a valve in an orifice of an assembly plan, comprising the steps of:
  • assemble the stem to the faucet;
  • mount the anchoring element on the rod;
  • tilting the anchoring element relative to the rod;
  • engage the anchoring element in the hole.

Grâce aux propriétés de l'élément d'ancrage, l'ensemble de fixation de robinetterie peut être mis en œuvre de manière très simple, par un côté accessible du plan de montage, sans nécessiter d'accès à l'autre côté. La mise en œuvre est donc rapide et plus confortable pour l'installateur.Thanks to the properties of the anchoring element, the valve fixing assembly can be implemented very simply, from an accessible side of the assembly plane, without requiring access to the other side. Installation is therefore quick and more comfortable for the installer.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, une fois que l'élément d'ancrage a complètement dépassé le plan de montage et a été rappelé dans son inclinaison de référence par l'élément de rappel, on enserre le plan de montage entre la robinetterie et l'élément d'ancrage.In certain embodiments, once the anchoring element has completely passed the mounting plane and has been returned to its reference inclination by the return element, the mounting plane is clamped between the valve and the valve. anchor element.

Dans certains modes de réalisation, après avoir enserré le plan de montage, on verrouille la position de l'élément d'ancrage grâce à un organe de verrouillage, par exemple un écrou tel que décrit précédemment.In certain embodiments, after having gripped the mounting plane, the position of the anchoring element is locked by means of a locking member, for example a nut as described above.

BRÈVE DESCRIPTION DES DESSINSBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

L'invention et ses avantages seront mieux compris à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit, de modes de réalisation de l'invention donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs. Cette description se réfère aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente, en perspective, une vue éclatée d'un élément d'ancrage selon un premier mode de réalisation ;
  • les figures 2A et 2B sont deux vues en perspective, respectivement par le dessus et par le dessous, d'un ensemble de fixation selon le premier mode de réalisation ;
  • les figures 3A, 3B, 3C et 3D illustrent un procédé de montage d'une robinetterie d'évier à l'aide de l'ensemble de fixation selon le premier mode de réalisation ;
  • la figure 4 représente en perspective et en coupe un écrou pouvant appartenir à un ensemble de fixation de robinetterie ;
  • les figures 5 et 6 représentent respectivement, en vue de dessous, des éléments d'ancrage selon le premier et un deuxième modes de réalisation ;
  • les figures 7 et 8 représentent, en perspective, un troisième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de fixation de robinetterie ;
  • la figure 9 représente, en vue de dessous, un élément d'ancrage selon un quatrième mode de réalisation.
The invention and its advantages will be better understood on reading the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention given by way of non-limiting examples. This description refers to the accompanying drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 shows, in perspective, an exploded view of an anchoring element according to a first embodiment;
  • the figures 2A and 2B are two perspective views, respectively from above and from below, of a fixing assembly according to the first embodiment;
  • the figures 3A, 3B , 3C and 3D illustrate a method of mounting a sink faucet using the fixing assembly according to the first embodiment;
  • the figure 4 shows in perspective and in section a nut that may belong to a valve mounting assembly;
  • the figures 5 and 6 respectively show, in a bottom view, anchoring elements according to the first and a second embodiments;
  • the figures 7 and 8 show, in perspective, a third embodiment of a valve fixing assembly;
  • the figure 9 shows, in bottom view, an anchoring element according to a fourth embodiment.

DESCRIPTION DÉTAILLÉE DE L'INVENTIONDETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Un premier mode de réalisation d'un élément d'ancrage pour une fixation de robinetterie va être décrit en référence aux figures 1 et 2.A first embodiment of an anchoring element for a fitting of valves will be described with reference to figures 1 and 2 .

La figure 1 présente un élément d'ancrage 10, comprenant une embase 12. L'embase 12 est munie d'un premier trou traversant 14. Le premier trou 14 permet l'insertion d'une tige, comme on le verra par la suite. L'embase 12 est ici en forme générale de C, de U ou de fer à cheval, comportant une partie centrale 16c et deux bras 16a, 16b en arc de cercle, disposés de part et d'autre de la partie centrale 16c. Les deux bras 16a, 16b et la partie centrale 16c sont sensiblement dans un même plan principal. La forme générale de C optimise la surface d'appui de l'élément d'ancrage tout en permettant le passage aisé des conduites d'alimentation de la robinetterie à travers l'orifice du plan de montage.The figure 1 has an anchoring element 10, comprising a base 12. The base 12 is provided with a first through hole 14. The first hole 14 allows the insertion of a rod, as will be seen below. The base 12 is here in the general shape of a C, a U or a horseshoe, comprising a central part 16c and two arms 16a, 16b in an arc of a circle, arranged on either side of the central part 16c. The two arms 16a, 16b and the central part 16c are substantially in the same main plane. The general shape of C optimizes the bearing surface of the anchoring element while allowing the easy passage of the supply lines of the valve through the orifice of the assembly plane.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, le premier trou 14 est prévu dans la partie centrale 16c.In this embodiment, the first hole 14 is provided in the central part 16c.

La forme du premier trou 14 est configurée pour permettre de modifier l'inclinaison de la tige. Pour ce faire, dans le présent mode de réalisation, le premier trou 14 présente une forme oblongue. Ainsi, l'inclinaison de la tige par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage peut être modifiée dans un plan défini par l'axe de la tige et le plus grand diamètre du premier trou 14.The shape of the first hole 14 is configured to allow modification of the inclination of the rod. To do this, in the present embodiment, the first hole 14 has an oblong shape. Thus, the inclination of the rod relative to the anchoring element can be modified in a plane defined by the axis of the rod and the largest diameter of the first hole 14.

Comme indiqué précédemment, l'élément d'ancrage comprend en outre un élément de rappel 20. L'élément de rappel 20 comprend ici un élément élastiquement déformable. Dans ce mode de réalisation, l'élément de rappel 20 est entièrement constitué par l'élément élastiquement déformable. Plus précisément, l'élément de rappel 20 prend ici la forme d'un joint (ci-après « joint 20 ») élastiquement déformable, par exemple un joint plat. Pour des facilités d'assemblage, le joint 20 peut avoir la même forme extérieure que l'embase 12, par exemple comporter une partie centrale 26c flanquée, de part et d'autre, de deux bras 26a, 26b.As indicated above, the anchoring element further comprises a return element 20. The return element 20 here comprises a elastically deformable element. In this embodiment, the return element 20 is entirely constituted by the elastically deformable element. More precisely, the return element 20 here takes the form of an elastically deformable seal (hereinafter “seal 20”), for example a flat seal. For ease of assembly, the seal 20 may have the same external shape as the base 12, for example include a central part 26c flanked, on either side, by two arms 26a, 26b.

L'élément de rappel 20 est assemblé à l'embase notamment par collage, surmoulage ou soudage. Par ailleurs, dans l'exemple, son épaisseur est sensiblement constante.The return element 20 is assembled to the base in particular by gluing, overmolding or welding. Moreover, in the example, its thickness is substantially constant.

Le joint 20 comprend un deuxième trou traversant 24. Le deuxième trou 24 est configuré pour permettre le passage d'une tige. Cependant, du fait de l'élasticité du joint 20, le deuxième trou 24 peut avoir un plus grand diamètre inférieur au plus petit diamètre de la tige avec laquelle il est destiné à coopérer. Dans ce cas, la tige est enfoncée en force dans le deuxième trou 24 du joint 20.The seal 20 includes a second through hole 24. The second hole 24 is configured to allow the passage of a rod. However, due to the elasticity of the seal 20, the second hole 24 may have a larger diameter smaller than the smaller diameter of the rod with which it is intended to cooperate. In this case, the rod is forced into the second hole 24 of the seal 20.

Les figures 2A et 2B présentent un ensemble de fixation comprenant une tige 30 et un élément d'ancrage 10. Sur ces figures, l'embase 12 et le joint 20 de l'élément d'ancrage 10 sont assemblés. En outre, sur ces figures, la tige 30, par exemple cylindrique et/ou filetée, est insérée dans une lumière formée par la superposition du premier trou 14 et du deuxième trou 24. Comme il ressort de la figure 2A, un plus petit diamètre du deuxième trou 24 est plus court qu'un diamètre de la tige 30. Par ailleurs, comme il ressort de la figure 2B, un plus petit diamètre du premier trou 14 est supérieur à un diamètre de la tige 30.The figures 2A and 2B present a fixing assembly comprising a rod 30 and an anchoring element 10. In these figures, the base 12 and the seal 20 of the anchoring element 10 are assembled. In addition, in these figures, the rod 30, for example cylindrical and / or threaded, is inserted into a slot formed by the superposition of the first hole 14 and the second hole 24. As it emerges from the figure 2A , a smaller diameter of the second hole 24 is shorter than a diameter of the shank 30. Moreover, as emerges from the figure 2B , a smaller diameter of the first hole 14 is greater than a diameter of the rod 30.

Ainsi, la taille de la lumière est prévue pour maintenir la tige 30 par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage 10, le maintien s'effectuant ici par friction de la tige 30 avec le joint 20. Parallèlement, l'élasticité du joint 20 et les dimensions du premier trou 14 permettent de modifier l'inclinaison de la tige 30 par rapport à l'élément d'ancrage 10.Thus, the size of the slot is provided to maintain the rod 30 relative to the anchoring element 10, the maintenance being effected here by friction of the rod 30 with the seal 20. At the same time, the elasticity of the seal 20 and the dimensions of the first hole 14 make it possible to modify the inclination of the rod 30 relative to the anchoring element 10.

Grâce à ses connaissances, l'homme du métier peut dimensionner le joint 20, en particulier son épaisseur, sa raideur et les dimensions du deuxième trou 24, de façon à remplir les fonctions souhaitées, à savoir maintenir l'élément d'ancrage 10 sur la tige 30 malgré son poids, permettre l'inclinaison de l'élément d'ancrage 10 par rapport à la tige 30 et maintenir la robinetterie après fixation.Thanks to his knowledge, a person skilled in the art can size the seal 20, in particular its thickness, its stiffness and the dimensions of the second hole 24, so as to fulfill the desired functions, namely to keep the anchoring element 10 on. the rod 30 despite its weight, allow the inclination of the anchoring element 10 relative to the rod 30 and maintain the valve after fixing.

Les figures 3A, 3B, 3C et 3D illustrent un procédé de mise en oeuvre de l'ensemble de fixation de robinetterie selon le premier mode de réalisation, pour la fixation d'une robinetterie 40 dans un orifice 52 d'un plan de montage 50. Le plan de montage est ici formé par un rebord d'évier, mais le procédé s'adapte à tout plan de montage percé ou adapté à être percé, sur lequel on souhaite monter une robinetterie. Par ailleurs, le type de robinetterie représenté n'est pas non plus limitatif.The figures 3A, 3B , 3C and 3D illustrate a method of implementing the valve fixing assembly according to the first embodiment, for fixing a valve 40 in an orifice 52 of an assembly plane 50. The assembly plane is here formed by a sink rim, but the process adapts to any mounting surface drilled or adapted to be drilled, on which it is desired to mount a faucet. Furthermore, the type of valve shown is not limiting either.

Dans une première étape, on assemble la tige 30 à la robinetterie 40, de manière classique. Cet assemblage peut éventuellement utiliser une ou plusieurs pièces intermédiaires. Pour la suite de l'exposé, les éventuelles pièces intermédiaires seront considérées comme comprises dans l'expression générale « robinetterie 40 ».In a first step, the rod 30 is assembled to the valve 40, in a conventional manner. This assembly can optionally use one or more intermediate parts. For the remainder of the description, any intermediate parts will be considered as included in the general expression “valves 40”.

Par ailleurs, avant ou après d'assembler la tige 30 à la robinetterie 40, on monte l'élément d'ancrage 10 sur la tige 30. Comme indiqué précédemment, ceci peut être fait en enfonçant de force la tige 30 dans la lumière définie par les premier et deuxième trous 14, 24, de façon que l'élément d'ancrage 10 soit maintenu sur la tige 30. Le montage de l'élément d'ancrage 10 sur la tige 30 confère à l'élément d'ancrage 10 une certaine inclinaison par rapport à la tige 30, dite inclinaison de référence. L'inclinaison de référence peut être choisie en fonction des besoins de l'utilisateur, dans la limite de la liberté offerte par la forme du premier trou 14. L'inclinaison de référence correspond par exemple à l'inclinaison finale souhaitée pour l'élément d'ancrage 10 par rapport à la tige 30, c'est-à-dire l'inclinaison relative de ces éléments lorsque la robinetterie est montée et fixée.Furthermore, before or after assembling the rod 30 to the valve 40, the anchoring element 10 is mounted on the rod 30. As indicated previously, this can be done by forcibly pushing the rod 30 into the defined slot. by the first and second holes 14, 24, so that the anchoring element 10 is held on the rod 30. The mounting of the anchoring element 10 on the rod 30 gives the anchoring element 10 a certain inclination with respect to the rod 30, called a reference inclination. The reference inclination can be chosen according to the user's needs, within the limit of the freedom offered by the shape of the first hole 14. The reference inclination corresponds for example to the final inclination desired for the element. anchoring 10 relative to the rod 30, that is to say the relative inclination of these elements when the valve is mounted and fixed.

La situation après assemblage de la tige 30 à la robinetterie 40 et montage de l'élément d'ancrage 10 sur la tige 30 est représentée sur la figure 3A. Sur cette figure, on a noté H le plan représentant l'inclinaison de référence (position de référence) de l'élément d'ancrage par rapport à la tige. La figure 3A représente en outre des conduites rigides ou flexibles 54 qui peuvent être raccordées à des arrivées d'eau, de préférence après la fixation complète de la robinetterie 40.The situation after assembly of the rod 30 to the valve 40 and assembly of the anchoring element 10 on the rod 30 is shown in Figure figure 3A . In this figure, H has been noted the plane representing the reference inclination (reference position) of the anchoring element with respect to the rod. The figure 3A also shows rigid or flexible pipes 54 which can be connected to water inlets, preferably after complete fixing of the valve 40.

Ensuite, comme illustré sur la figure 3B, on incline l'élément d'ancrage 10 par rapport à la tige 30. Ici, l'inclinaison de l'élément d'ancrage par rapport à la tige est modifiée d'un angle T par rapport à l'inclinaison de référence. L'angle T peut être de l'ordre de 45°, par exemple compris entre 30° et 60°. Des angles inférieurs sont de fait accessibles mais peuvent s'avérer insuffisants pour réduire suffisamment l'encombrement de l'élément d'ancrage. L'élément de rappel tend à rappeler l'élément d'ancrage 10 dans son inclinaison de référence. Ainsi, l'élément d'ancrage doit être maintenu, par exemple manuellement, dans son inclinaison modifiée.Then, as shown in the figure 3B , the anchoring element 10 is inclined relative to the rod 30. Here, the inclination of the anchoring element relative to the rod is modified by an angle T relative to the reference inclination. The angle T can be of the order of 45 °, for example between 30 ° and 60 °. Lower angles are in fact accessible but may prove to be insufficient to sufficiently reduce the size of the anchoring element. The return element tends to return the anchoring element 10 to its reference inclination. Thus, the anchoring element must be maintained, for example manually, in its modified inclination.

Du fait de son inclinaison modifiée, l'encombrement de l'élément d'ancrage 10 perpendiculairement à sa direction d'insertion dans l'orifice 52 est réduit. Par suite, il est possible d'engager l'élément d'ancrage 10 dans l'orifice 52, plus précisément d'engager la tige 30 et l'élément d'ancrage 10 dans l'orifice 52. De plus, à partir du moment où un bras 16b de l'embase 12 est engagé dans l'orifice 52, l'inclinaison de l'élément d'ancrage 10 par rapport à la tige 30 est maintenue d'elle-même grâce au fait que le bras 16b vient en butée contre l'orifice 52. A ce stade, il n'est plus nécessaire de maintenir manuellement l'élément d'ancrage 10 pour qu'il conserve son inclinaison modifiée par rapport à la tige 30.Due to its modified inclination, the size of the anchoring element 10 perpendicular to its direction of insertion into the orifice 52 is reduced. As a result, it is possible to engage the anchoring element 10 in the orifice 52, more precisely to engage the rod 30 and the anchoring element 10 in the orifice 52. Further, from the when an arm 16b of the base 12 is engaged in the orifice 52, the inclination of the anchoring element 10 relative to the rod 30 is maintained by itself thanks to the fact that the arm 16b comes in abutment against the orifice 52. At this stage, it is no longer necessary to manually hold the anchoring element 10 so that it retains its modified inclination with respect to the rod 30.

L'ensemble de fixation peut ainsi être inséré dans l'orifice 52, comme cela est représenté à la figure 3C.The fixing assembly can thus be inserted into the orifice 52, as shown in figure 3C .

Une fois que l'autre bras 16a se trouve hors de l'orifice 52, du côté du plan de montage 50 opposé à la robinetterie 40, plus rien ne maintient l'élément d'ancrage 10 dans son inclinaison modifiée. Par conséquent, le joint 20, formant élément de rappel, rappelle l'élément d'ancrage 10 dans son inclinaison de référence par rapport à la tige 30. Dans son inclinaison de référence, l'élément d'ancrage 10 présente un encombrement qui l'empêche de sortir à nouveau de l'orifice 52. L'élément d'ancrage 10 peut venir au contact de la surface du plan de montage 50 opposée à la robinetterie 40 pour maintenir ladite robinetterie 40.Once the other arm 16a is outside the orifice 52, on the side of the mounting plane 50 opposite the valve 40, nothing more maintains the anchoring element 10 in its modified inclination. Consequently, the seal 20, forming a return element, recalls the anchoring element 10 in its reference inclination relative to the rod 30. In its reference inclination, the anchoring element 10 has a size which l 'prevents coming out of the orifice 52 again. The anchoring element 10 can come into contact with the surface of the mounting plane 50 opposite the valve 40 to hold said valve 40.

Au besoin, s'il n'est pas suffisamment proche du plan de montage 50, l'élément d'ancrage 10 peut ensuite être rapproché du plan de montage 50, éventuellement de manière à enserrer le plan de montage 50 entre l'élément d'ancrage 10 et la robinetterie 40.If necessary, if it is not sufficiently close to the assembly plane 50, the anchoring element 10 can then be brought closer to the assembly plane 50, optionally so as to enclose the assembly plane 50 between the element d. anchor 10 and tap 40.

La figure 4 présente un écrou 60 pouvant être utilisé en complément de la tige 30 et de l'élément d'ancrage 10 précédemment décrits, de façon à verrouiller la position de l'élément d'ancrage 10 sur la tige 30, au moins dans un sens. L'écrou 60 a un taraudage 62 configuré pour coopérer avec le filetage de la tige 30 et, dans le prolongement du taraudage 62, une partie lisse 64 de diamètre supérieur au diamètre de la tige 30. L'écrou peut comprendre une surface extérieure 66 apte à permettre son serrage, par exemple une surface cylindrique à base hexagonale (« surface six-pans »). L'écrou 60 peut être vissé sur la tige 30 à partie de l'extrémité libre de la tige 30.The figure 4 presents a nut 60 which can be used in addition to the rod 30 and the anchoring element 10 previously described, so as to lock the position of the anchoring element 10 on the rod 30, at least in one direction. The nut 60 has an internal thread 62 configured to cooperate with the thread of the rod 30 and, in the extension of the internal thread 62, a smooth part 64 of diameter greater than the diameter of the rod 30. The nut may include an outer surface 66. capable of allowing it to be clamped, for example a cylindrical surface with a hexagonal base (“hexagonal surface”). The nut 60 can be screwed onto the rod 30 from the free end of the rod 30.

Un tel écrou 60 peut être vissé dans deux positions. Selon une première position correspondant au sens représenté sur la figure 4, le taraudage 62 est disposé dans la partie la plus éloignée de l'élément d'ancrage 10. Ainsi, la partie lisse 64 entoure la tige 30 et la longueur à visser pour que la partie supérieure 68 vienne en contact de l'élément d'ancrage 10 est réduite de la longueur de la partie lisse 64. Cela permet de minimiser le temps de serrage, ce qui rend l'ensemble de fixation encore plus rapide à installer.Such a nut 60 can be screwed in two positions. According to a first position corresponding to the direction shown in figure 4 , the thread 62 is disposed in the part furthest from the anchoring element 10. Thus, the smooth part 64 surrounds the rod 30 and the length to be screwed so that the upper part 68 comes into contact with the element. anchor 10 is reduced by the length of smooth portion 64. This minimizes tightening time, making the fastener assembly even faster to install.

Selon une deuxième position, utile notamment dans le cas où la longueur de tige dépassant du plan de montage n'est pas suffisante pour utiliser la première position, l'écrou 60 est vissé sur la tige avec le taraudage 62 disposé dans la partie la plus éloignée de l'élément d'ancrage 10. Cela correspond à l'orientation inverse de celle de la figure 4.According to a second position, useful in particular in the case where the length of the rod protruding from the mounting plane is not sufficient to use the first position, the nut 60 is screwed onto the rod with the internal thread 62 disposed in the most part. away from the anchoring element 10. This corresponds to the reverse orientation of that of the figure 4 .

Les figures 6 à 9 présentent un élément d'ancrage ou un ensemble de fixation dans d'autres modes de réalisation. Sur ces figures, les éléments correspondant ou identiques à ceux du premier mode de réalisation recevront le même signe de référence et ne seront pas décrits à nouveau.The figures 6 to 9 present an anchor element or a fastening assembly in other embodiments. In these figures, the elements corresponding or identical to those of the first embodiment will receive the same reference sign and will not be described again.

La figure 6 est une vue de dessous d'un élément d'ancrage 10 selon un deuxième mode de réalisation. A titre de comparaison, la vue de dessous de l'élément d'ancrage 10 du premier mode de réalisation est représentée sur la figure 5.The figure 6 is a bottom view of an anchoring element 10 according to a second embodiment. For comparison, the bottom view of the anchoring element 10 of the first embodiment is shown in the figure. figure 5 .

Dans le deuxième mode de réalisation représenté sur la figure 6, le premier trou 14 et le deuxième trou 24 sont à section circulaire. De plus, ils sont ici concentriques. Comme indiqué précédemment, le deuxième trou 24 a un diamètre inférieur à celui du premier trou 14. Dans ce mode de réalisation, la lumière est entièrement définie par le deuxième trou 24.In the second embodiment shown in figure 6 , the first hole 14 and the second hole 24 have a circular section. In addition, they are here concentric. As indicated previously, the second hole 24 has a smaller diameter than that of the first hole 14. In this embodiment, the lumen is entirely defined by the second hole 24.

Dans le premier mode de réalisation (figure 5), l'inclinaison de l'élément d'ancrage par rapport à la tige peut être modifiée essentiellement dans un plan passant par la tige et par la direction dans laquelle s'étend le premier trou oblong 14. Le deuxième mode de réalisation (figure 6) présente l'avantage suivant : l'inclinaison de l'élément d'ancrage par rapport à la tige peut être modifiée dans tous les plans passant par la tige. Un tel agencement des premier et deuxième trous offre une souplesse d'utilisation accrue.In the first embodiment ( figure 5 ), the inclination of the anchoring element relative to the rod can be modified essentially in a plane passing through the rod and by the direction in which the first oblong hole 14 extends. The second embodiment ( figure 6 ) has the following advantage: the inclination of the anchoring element in relation to the rod can be changed in all planes passing through the rod. Such an arrangement of the first and second holes offers increased flexibility of use.

Les figures 7 et 8 représentent, en perspective, un troisième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de fixation, plus particulièrement adapté pour les robinetteries nécessitant une fixation en deux points. La figure 7 illustre une inclinaison de référence, tandis que la figure 8 illustre une inclinaison modifiée par rapport à l'inclinaison de référence.The figures 7 and 8 show, in perspective, a third embodiment of a fixing assembly, more particularly suitable for valves requiring fixing at two points. The figure 7 illustrates a reference tilt, while the figure 8 illustrates a modified tilt from the reference tilt.

Dans un tel ensemble de fixation, l'embase 12 de l'élément d'ancrage 10 comprend deux premiers trous 14a, 14b, permettant l'insertion respective de deux tiges 30a, 30b. L'élément de rappel 20 peut prendre la forme d'un joint plat similaire à celui précédemment décrit. L'élément de rappel 20 et l'embase 12 peuvent former une seule lumière destinée à coopérer avec l'une des tiges 30a, 30b, ou deux lumières, à savoir une lumière par premier trou 14a, 14b. La configuration présentant une seule lumière en coopération avec un seul premier trou, typiquement le premier trou 14b, facilite le coulissement de l'autre premier trou 14a le long de la tige correspondante 30a (voir figure 8). En d'autres termes, il n'est pas nécessaire que le joint 20 présente deux deuxièmes trous. Un seul deuxième trou destiné à former une lumière telle que précédemment décrite avec le premier trou 14b serait, dans cet exemple, suffisante.In such a fixing assembly, the base 12 of the anchoring element 10 comprises two first holes 14a, 14b, allowing the respective insertion of two rods 30a, 30b. The return element 20 can take the form of a flat gasket similar to that previously described. The return element 20 and the base 12 may form a single slot intended to cooperate with one of the rods 30a, 30b, or two slots, namely one slot per first hole 14a, 14b. The configuration having a single lumen in cooperation with a single first hole, typically the first hole 14b, facilitates the sliding of the other first hole 14a along the corresponding rod 30a (see figure 8 ). In other words, it is not necessary for the seal 20 to have two second holes. A single second hole intended to form a lumen as described above with the first hole 14b would, in this example, be sufficient.

Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 7 et 8, lorsque l'élément d'ancrage se trouve dans son inclinaison de référence par rapport aux tiges 30a, 30b, les tiges 30a, 30b occupent respectivement dans les premiers trous 14a, 14b des positions proches l'une de l'autre. Lorsque l'inclinaison de l'élément d'ancrage 10 est modifiée par rapport à l'inclinaison de référence (figure 8), les tiges 30a, 30b occupent respectivement dans les premiers trous 14a, 14b des positions éloignées l'une de l'autre. Ceci traduit le fait que l'encombrement de l'élément d'ancrage 10 est réduit, lorsque son inclinaison est modifiée par rapport à l'inclinaison de référence, par rapport à la direction des tiges 30a, 30b, qui correspond généralement à la direction d'insertion de l'ensemble de fixation dans l'orifice 52 du plan de montage 50.As can be seen from figures 7 and 8 , when the anchoring element is in its reference inclination relative to the rods 30a, 30b, the rods 30a, 30b respectively occupy in the first holes 14a, 14b positions close to one another. When the inclination of the anchoring element 10 is modified with respect to the reference inclination ( figure 8 ), the rods 30a, 30b respectively occupy in the first holes 14a, 14b positions remote from each other. This reflects the fact that the size of the anchoring element 10 is reduced, when its inclination is modified with respect to the reference inclination, with respect to the direction of the rods 30a, 30b, which generally corresponds to the direction of insertion of the fastener assembly into the hole 52 of the mounting plane 50.

La figure 9 présente un quatrième mode de réalisation dans lequel l'embase 12 comporte deux premiers trous 14a, 14b, ayant ici des formes sensiblement en arc de cercle. L'élément de rappel 20 comporte deux deuxièmes trous 24a, 24b, ayant ici des formes sensiblement circulaires. Un plus petit diamètre des premiers trous 14a, 14b est respectivement supérieur à un plus petit diamètre des deuxièmes trous 24a, 24b. Dans ce mode de réalisation, du fait de la forme en arc de cercle des premiers trous 14a, 14b, l'inclinaison de l'élément d'ancrage 10 par rapport aux tiges 30a, 30b, s'accompagne d'un mouvement de rotation de l'élément d'ancrage 10. Un tel mouvement peut permettre d'exercer plus facilement la force à appliquer pour maintenir une inclinaison modifiée de l'élément d'ancrage par rapport à son inclinaison de référence.The figure 9 presents a fourth embodiment in which the base 12 comprises two first holes 14a, 14b, here having substantially circular arc shapes. The return element 20 comprises two second holes 24a, 24b, here having substantially circular shapes. A smaller diameter of the first holes 14a, 14b is respectively greater than a smaller diameter of the second holes 24a, 24b. In this embodiment, due to the circular arc shape of the first holes 14a, 14b, the inclination of the anchoring element 10 relative to the rods 30a, 30b is accompanied by a rotational movement of the anchoring element 10. Such a movement can make it easier to exert the force to be applied to maintain a modified inclination of the anchoring element with respect to its reference inclination.

Dans un ensemble de fixation à deux points, rien n'impose que les deux tiges 30a, 30b aient la même dimension. Les dimensions des premiers et deuxièmes trous correspondants peuvent être adaptées en conséquence.In a two-point fixing assembly, nothing requires that the two rods 30a, 30b have the same dimension. The dimensions of the corresponding first and second holes can be adapted accordingly.

Bien que la présente invention ait été décrite en se référant à des exemples de réalisation spécifiques, des modifications peuvent être apportées à ces exemples sans sortir de la portée générale de l'invention telle que définie par les revendications. En particulier, des caractéristiques individuelles des différents modes de réalisation illustrés/mentionnés peuvent être combinées dans des modes de réalisation additionnels. Par exemple, les formes des premiers et deuxièmes trous peuvent être échangées d'un mode de réalisation à l'autre ; les formes présentées dans le cadre d'éléments d'ancrage comprenant deux premiers trous peuvent être adaptées aux éléments d'ancrage comprenant un unique premier trou, et réciproquement. En outre, bien que les trous aient essentiellement été présentés comme cylindriques, ils peuvent également être coniques ou de toute autre forme convenant à leur fonction. Par conséquent, la description et les dessins doivent être considérés dans un sens illustratif plutôt que restrictif.Although the present invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments, modifications can be made to these examples without departing from the general scope of the invention as defined by the claims. In particular, individual characteristics of the different illustrated / mentioned embodiments can be combined in additional embodiments. For example, the shapes of the first and second holes can be interchanged from one embodiment to the other; the shapes presented in the context of anchoring elements comprising two first holes can be adapted to anchoring elements comprising a single first hole, and vice versa. Further, although the holes have primarily been presented as cylindrical, they can also be tapered or in any other form suitable for their function. Therefore, the description and the drawings should be taken in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.

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  1. An anchor element (10) for fastening a plumbing fixture (40), the element comprising a base (12) having a first through hole (14), and an elastically deformable element (20) having a second through hole (24), the base (12) and the elastically deformable element (20) being assembled together so that the first and second holes (14, 24) are superposed at least in part in order to form an opening, the anchor element being characterized in that a smallest diameter of the opening is shorter than a smallest diameter of the first hole (14).
  2. An anchor element (10) according to claim 1, wherein the first through hole (14) enables a rod (30) to be inserted so that the rod (30) presents a reference angle of inclination (H) relative to the anchor element (10), the shape of the first hole (14) being configured to enable the angle of inclination of the rod (30) to be modified relative to the reference angle of inclination (H), the elastically deformable element (20) being configured to return the rod (30) towards the reference angle of inclination (H).
  3. An anchor element (10) according to claim 1 or claim 2, the anchor element (10) not having any hinged portion.
  4. An anchor element (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the elastically deformable element (20) is assembled with the base (12) in particular by adhesive, by overmolding, or by welding.
  5. A plumbing fastener assembly comprising a rod (30) and an anchor element (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4.
  6. A plumbing fastener assembly according to claim 5, wherein the diameter of the rod (30) is less than the smallest diameter of the first hole (14) and the diameter of the rod (30) is greater than the smallest diameter of the opening.
  7. A plumbing fastener assembly according to claim 5 or claim 6, further comprising a locking member (60) configured to co-operate with the rod (30).
  8. A plumbing fastener assembly according to claim 7, wherein the rod (30) is threaded and the locking member (60) is a nut, in particular a nut with tapping (62) configured to co-operate with the thread of the rod (30), and also having, extending from the tapping (62), a smooth portion (64) of diameter greater than the diameter of the rod (30).
  9. A method of using a plumbing fastener assembly according to any one of claims 5 to 8 for fastening a plumbing fixture (40) in an orifice (52) in a mounting plane (50), the method comprising the steps consisting in:
    - assembling the rod (30) to the plumbing fixture (40);
    - mounting the anchor element (10) on the rod (30);
    - inclining the anchor element (10) relative to the rod (30); and
    - engaging the anchor element (10) in the orifice (52) .
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