GB2620146A

GB2620146A - Sanitaryware wall fitting with improved alignment and fixing

Info

Publication number: GB2620146A
Application number: GB2209490.8A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Freshwater Adam
Original assignee: Bristan Group Ltd
Current assignee: Bristan Group Ltd
Priority date: 2022-06-28
Filing date: 2022-06-28
Publication date: 2024-01-03
Also published as: GB2620146A8; GB202209490D0

Abstract

A sanitaryware mounting arrangement 100 for securing at least a part of a sanitaryware fitting to a wall surface. The sanitaryware mounting arrangement comprises a mounting body having a first surface arranged, in use, to face and engage with a wall surface and a second surface arranged, in use, to face away from the wall surface. At least one attachment portion 112 is rotatably connected to the mounting body 110. Thee or each attachment portion has an axis of rotation and has a through-hole 118 dimensioned and arranged to receive fixing means therethrough to secure the sanitaryware mounting arrangement to the wall surface in. Thee or each attachment portion is arranged such that the position and/or orientation of the through-hole relative to the mounting body can be adjusted by relative rotation of the attachment portion with respect to the mounting body about the axis of rotation.

Description

Sanitaryware Wall Fitting with Improved Alignment and Fixing The present invention relates to a sanitaryware fitting. More particularly, the present invention relates to a wall-mounted structure for a sanitaryware fitting having improved alignment and fixing structures.

Sanitaryware fittings may take many suitable forms. Sanitaryware fittings generally comprise fluid-carrying plumbed-in elements such as, for example, taps, valves and shower units. Other such elements which may support the fluid-carrying sanitaryware fittings and may or may not be integrated with the sanitaryware fittings may include plumbing fixtures such as basins, toilets (including pans and cisterns) baths or shower enclosures, or structures such as shelving or other framework to support the sanitaryware fitting.

Installation of sanitaryware fittings is generally accomplished by connecting the sanitaryware fitting to a suitable wall surface. Commonly, a sanitaryware fitting such as a tap, valve or shower unit is connected to a wall surface adjacent or above a plumbing fixture such as a basin, bath or shower unit. The sanitaryware fitting is secured to the outside of a wall surface and connected directly to the pipe work or indirectly via one or more hoses beneath the plumbing fixture or, as a further variation, the sanitaryware fitting and pipe(s) are connected to a mounting structure attached to the wall surface.

It is known in the art to attach such sanitaryware fittings to a wall using fixing means such as screws, bolts or nails. However, a drawback of such means is that it is difficult to provide accurate location and alignment of holes for such fixing means, particularly when dealing with hard or brittle wall surfaces such as stone, marble or tile. This can lead to damage when attempting to form a new securing hole, or to product which is not optimally aligned. Both cases result in a poor user experience.

Therefore, there are limitations in the art which limit the scope and utilisation of such sanitaryware fittings. The present invention, in embodiments, aims to address these issues.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sanitaryware mounting arrangement for securing at least a part of a sanitaryware fitting to a wall surface, the sanitaryware mounting arrangement comprising: a mounting body having a first surface arranged, in use, to face and engage with a wall surface in use and a second surface arranged, in use, to face away from the wall surface; at least one attachment portion rotatably connected to the mounting body, the or each attachment portion having an axis of rotation and comprising a through-hole dimensioned and arranged to receive fixing means therethrough to secure the sanitaryware mounting arrangement to the wall surface in use, wherein the or each attachment portion is configured and arranged such that the position and/or orientation of the through-hole relative to the mounting body can be adjusted by relative rotation of the attachment portion with respect to the mounting body about the axis of rotation.

In one embodiment, the or each through-hole is offset from the axis of rotation.

In one embodiment, the or each through-hole is elongate.

In one embodiment, the or each through-hole is racetrack shaped.

In one embodiment, the or each attachment portion is rotationally captured within the mounting body.

In one embodiment, the or each attachment portion is rotationally captured within a through-aperture formed in the mounting body.

In one embodiment, the through-aperture is delimited by an annular sidewall of the mounting arrangement, the sidewall comprising a bevelled portion.

In one embodiment, the sidewall comprises opposing first and second bevelled portions such that the annular sidewall tapers to a central portion of smaller diameter.

In one embodiment, the or each attachment portion comprises an annular groove, the central portion of the annular sidewall engaging with the annular groove to rotationally capture the attachment portion.

In one embodiment, the or each attachment portion extends between the first and second surfaces of the mounting body.

In one embodiment, a surface of the or each attachment portion adjacent the second surface of the mounting body further comprises a gripping portion to facilitate rotation of the attachment portion by a user.

In one embodiment, the gripping portion is arranged around a perimeter of the attachment portion.

In one embodiment, the mounting body comprises substantially planar first and second surfaces.

In one embodiment, the sanitaryware fitting comprises a shower fitting and the mounting body is configured to secure at least a part of the shower fitting to the wall surface.

In one embodiment, the mounting body comprises a mounting bracket comprising at least one plumbing connection connectable to a fluid source, the mounting arrangement being configured to secure one or more fluid-carrying plumbing fixings of the shower fitting to the fluid source in fluid-tight connection therebetween.

In one embodiment, the mounting arrangement is integrated with a sanitaryware fitting in the form of a shower fitting.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a shower fitting comprising a sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims.

In one embodiment, the shower fitting is a concealed shower fitting such that a portion of the shower fitting is located behind a wall surface.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for mounting a sanitaryware fitting using the sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, the method comprising: a) forming a hole in the wall surface; b) engaging the first surface of the mounting body with the wall surface such that the mounting body is positioned in a desired location and orientation; c) rotating an attachment portion such that at least a part of the respective through-hole aligns with the hole in the wall surface; and d) securing the mounting arrangement to the wall surface using fixing means extending through the through-hole of the attachment portion and into the hole in the wall surface.

In one embodiment, the method further comprises: e) forming one or more further holes in the wall surface; and f) rotating one or more further attachment portions such that at least a part of the respective through-hole of each attachment portion aligns with the respective further hole in the wall surface; and g) securing the mounting arrangement to the wall surface using fixing means extending through the through-hole of the or each attachment portion and into the or each further hole in the wall surface.

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a shower fitting utilising a sanitaryware fixing according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 shows a rear view of the shower fitting of Figure 1; Figure 3 shows a rear view of the shower fitting of Figure 1 with a mounting portion removed; Figure 4 shows a rear view of an alternative embodiment of a sanitaryware fitting in the form of a bar shower fitting; Figure 5 shows a view of the bar shower fitting of Figure 4 together with mounting brackets according to an embodiment; Figure 6 shows a perspective view of a mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention for fitting, in embodiments, parts of the shower fitting of Figures 1 tO 3 to a wall surface and/or for fitting parts of the shower fitting of Figures 4 and 5 to a wall surface; Figure 7 is section taken through a central portion of the mounting bracket of Figure 6; Figures 8a, 8b and Sc show different orientations of attachment portions of the mounting bracket of Figures 6 and 7; Figure 9 shows a rear perspective view of a concealed shower fitting according to an embodiment of a further sanitaryware example in which the present invention may be utilised; Figure 10 shows a rear view of the concealed shower fitting of Figure 9; Figure 11 shows a perspective view of a sanitaryware support fitting according to an embodiment of a further sanitaryware example in which the present invention may be utilised; Figure 12 shows a rear view of the sanitaryware support fitting of Figure 11.

Figures 1 to 3 show a sanitaryware fitting in the form of a shower fitting 10. The shower fitting 10 comprises a shower body 12, plumbing fixings 14, 16 and supply conduits 18, 20 connected between the shower body 12 and the plumbing fixings 14, 16.

The shower body 12 comprises a shower housing 22 and a flow and temperature control selector 24. A port 26 extends from the shower housing 22 and can be connected to a shower head (not shown).

The plumbing fixings 14, 16 are shown in more detail in Figures 2 and 3. As shown, each plumbing fixing comprises a fluid-tight connector 28 arranged to connect to supply pipework (not shown) and a surround 30.

The shower fitting 10 is arranged to be connected to a wall surface (not shown). The wall surface will, in general, be vertically orientated although certain wall surfaces may be at an angle to the vertical. The shower fitting 10 is connected to a wall surface at three points.

First, a mounting ring 50 is provided at the rear of the shower housing 22. This is shown in Figures 2 and 3. Figure 3 shows the mounting ring 50 attached to the shower housing 22 and Figure 3 shows the mounting ring spaced from the shower housing 22.

The mounting ring 50 is secured to the wall surface and to the shower body via connector 52 on the shower body 12 which is received in a complementary aperture 54 on the mounting ring 50. The mounting ring 50 and shower housing 22 are secured to one another by means of a grub screw 56.

The mounting ring 50 is secured to wall surface by means of attachment portions 60.

These will be described in detail below in relation to the bracket 100 of Figures 6 to 8.

The grub screw 56 can then be tightened to secure the shower housing 22 to the mounting ring 50.

In embodiments, the attachment portions 60 of the mounting ring 50 are sufficient alone to fixedly secure the shower fitting 10 on a wall surface such that the plumbing fixings 14, 16 need not be structurally connected to the wall surface and/or respective supply pipework (not shown). However, this need not be the case and, in embodiments, the plumbing fixings 14, 16 may also be secured to a wall surface by means of a bracket comprising attachment portions such as that described below with reference to Figures 6 to 8.

Figures 4 and 5 show an alternative embodiment of a sanitaryware fitting in the form of a bar shower fitting 70. The bar shower fitting 70 comprises an elongate shower body 72 having separate flow and temperature control selectors 74, 76 at opposing ends of the shower body 72. Plumbing fixings 78, 80 are located at the rear of the shower body 72 and a port 82 extends from the shower body 72 and can be connected to a shower head (not shown). Supply conduits (not shown) extend from the plumbing fixings 78, 80 to the port 82 within the shower body 72.

Each plumbing fixing 78, 80 comprises a fluid-tight connector 84 arranged to connect to supply pipework (not shown) and a surround 86.

The shower fitting 70 is arranged to be connected to a wall surface (not shown). The wall surface will, in general, be vertically orientated although certain wall surfaces may be at an angle to the vertical. In contrast to the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3, the shower fitting 70 is fixedly connected to a wall surface at two points which correspond to the respective plumbing fixings 78, 80.

In embodiments, this achieved through use of a wall-mounted bracket 100 (Figure 5). The wall-mounted bracket 100 is secured to a wall surface and to supply pipework, and the respective connectors 84 of the plumbing fixings 78, 80 are then secured to the wall-mounted bracket 100. The structure and operation of the wall-mounted bracket 100 will now be described with reference to Figures 6 to 8.

Figures 6 to 8 show a wall-mounted bracket 100 for use with embodiments of the shower fitting 10 of Figures 1 to 3 and for use with the shower fitting 70 of Figures 4 and 5. The bracket 100 comprises a screw thread fitting 102 for connection to the fluid tight connector 24 of the shower fitting 10. The bracket 100 further comprises a base structure 104 which, in use, is substantially parallel to the wall surface and adjacent thereto when connected to the wall surface.

Attachment portions 110 are provided to enable the bracket 100 to be secured to a wall surface. Attachment portions 110 broadly correspond to the attachment portions 60 of the mounting ring 50. Attachment portions 60, 110 may, in embodiments, take the form of attachment inserts in the mounting ring 50 or bracket 100 respectively. However, other variations of attachment portions would be apparent to the skilled person. For example, the attachment portions may be formed by over moulding. The function and operation of the attachment portions 110 will now be described with reference to Figures 6 to 8.

A challenge when fixing a sanitaryware fitting to a wall surface is achieving the correct

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alignment of the parts on the wall surface such that the part is straight with respect to the vertical/horizontal directions or aligned with a particular feature or chosen direction. Often, a part is secured to a wall surface by first forming a deep and narrow hole in the wall surface (for example, using a drill) and then securing the part to a wall surface using a fixing means such as screws, bolts or nails.

In order to secure the part to the wall surface, an aperture is generally provided in the part so that the fixing means pass through the aperture to secure the part to the wall. However, a common problem when fixing such items to a wall is that an initial hole may be drilled in a position offset from the desired position or a second or subsequent hole may be drilled in imperfect alignment with the first hole.

This may be particularly pronounced when attempting to form holes in brittle or difficult to manipulate surfaces such as tiles or other ceramics, where it is not possible to form another hole adjacent to an already formed hole without causing significant damage or breakage of the wall material.

In embodiment, the attachment portions 60, 110 are provided to address these issues. For brevity, attachment portion(s) 110 will be referred to in the description below.

However, the following discussion equally applies to the attachment portions 60 of the embodiment of Figures 1 to 3 described above, and to attachment portions 250, 350 described below with reference to Figures 9 to 12.

Each attachment portion 110 comprise a main body 112 which is received within a circular aperture 114 in the base portion 104 of the mounting bracket 100. The circular aperture 114 is delimited by annular bevelled edges 114a of the base portion 104. This is best shown in Figure 7. The bevelled edges 114a thus form a circular aperture 114 which has a tapering cross-section through the thickness of the base portion 104.

The cross-section is such that, from a front surface 104a of the base portion 104 to a rear surface of the base portion 104b, the diameter of the circular aperture 114 decreases to a narrowest point of the circular aperture 114 at a central region thereof, and increases thereafter towards the rear surface 104b.

The tapered cross section of each circular aperture 114 is arranged to receive and rotatably secure a respective attachment portion 110 therein. The main body 112 of the attachment portion 112 may be formed from an at least partially deformable material (such as plastic or rubber) to enable insertion in the circular aperture 114 of the base portion 104 to be captured thereby. Alternatively, the main body 112 of the attachment portion 110 may be formed in two sections and joined after insertion into the circular aperture 114. As a further alternative, the base portion 104 may be formed in two sections which are then joined to enable the attachment portions 110 to be captured therein.

In the final two alternatives, the attachment portion 110 may be formed from any suitable material, for example a metal such as steel or brass, or a plastic material that has limited deformability. Alternatively or additionally, the attachment portion may comprise a central portion formed from a different material from the outer portion; for example, a central portion formed from brass and an outer portion formed from rubber or deformable plastic.

Once secured in the circular aperture 114, the attachment portion 110 is rotationally captured therein and operable to rotate with respect to the mounting bracket 100 about an axis X-X (Figure 7). The attachment portion 110 may rotate freely within the circular aperture 114, or may rotate in discrete, predefined amounts, such as may be achieved through a plurality of detents and grooves which capture the detents to provide a "click and hold" type of rotation.

Such an arrangement may enable rotation of the attachment portion 110 to a specific rotational orientation such that the attachment portion 110 will then remain in that orientation. However, if required, this can be achieved in numerous ways. For example, variations of this can be provided with varying degrees of ease of rotation of the attachment portion 110 due to variance of mechanical friction, physical arrangements (such as detents and grooves) or ease of access to rotate the respective parts.

Mechanical friction may be specified by materials choice (e.g. smooth metal, brushed metal, plastics, rubber or alternatives), or by physical design (e.g. amount of play between the attachment portion 110 and a respective circular aperture 114). The skilled person would be readily aware of variations to achieve designed levels of ease or resistance to rotation of the attachment portion 110 in the circular aperture 114.

An annular handgrip portion 116 is provided around the periphery of the main body 112 adjacent and on the same side as the front surface 104a of the base portion 104 of the mounting bracket 100.

to The handgrip portion 116 forms a ridged or castellated feature around the periphery of the main body 112 and assists with providing frictional engagement of a user's finger(s) or hand with the attachment portion 110 to facilitate rotation thereof.

The main body 112 has a through-hole 118 formed therein to enable suitable fixing means (not shown) to extend therethrough to secure the bracket 100 to a wall surface.

In embodiments, the through-hole 118 may take any suitable configuration provided that the shape and/or location of the through-hole 118 is such that rotation of the attachment portion 110 relative to the base portion 104 results in a change in position and/or orientational configuration of the through-hole 118 relative to the base portion 104.

For example, the through-hole 118 may be centred on the axis of rotation X-X but may have a non-circular shape with at least a degree of asymmetry such that rotation of the attachment portion 110 results in a changed rotational orientation and configuration of the through-hole 118 relative to the base portion 104.

Alternatively, the through-hole 118 may have infinite rotational symmetry (e.g. may be circular) but be offset from the axis X-X such that such that rotation of the attachment portion 110 results in a changed location of the through-hole 118.

In the embodiment of Figures 6 to 8, the through-hole 118 is elongate. In other words, the through-hole 118 has a length which is different from the width thereof. In embodiments, the through-hole is elongate with curved or semi-circular ends to form a race track shape (also known as a discorectangle). However, this is non-limiting and other forms and shapes may be used as appropriate as described above. In embodiments, the through-hole 118 is centred on the axis X-X and has two degrees of rotational symmetry such that rotation by 180 degrees results in no change in rotational orientation or location of the through-hole 118.

The through-hole 118 is shaped and arranged to receive screws, bolts or other fixing means. The curved end surfaces of the through-hole 118 thus enable a close interface with the fixing means (which will have a circular cross section shaft) to ensure accurate location.

In addition, the through-hole 118 is delimited at an upper end by a bevel formed on the main body 112 around the periphery of the through-hole 118 on the same side as the front surface 104a of the base portion 104 of the mounting bracket 100. This bevel structure again provides an interface with fixing means such as screws which have tapered surfaces on the screwheads.

In order to address the issues of misalignment, the attachment portion 110 is operable to rotate within the aperture 114 on the mounting base 104 when desired by a user. This enables the elongate through-hole 118 to be rotated to such that a preferred alignment (e.g. level or arranged parallel to a desired surface) and/or location (e.g. vertical/horizontal positioning) of the mounting bracket 100 can be achieved whilst securing, using fixing means, the mounting bracket 100 to an existing hole in the wall surface which may not be optimally aligned or located. Additionally or alternatively, the elongate through-hole 118 can be rotated to secure, using fixing means, the mounting bracket 100 to a second or further hole in the wall surface which is sub-optimally aligned or located with respect to a first hole. The range of possible rotation and alignment is shown in Figure 8 where Figures 8a, 8b and 8c show different rotational orientations of the attachment portions 110.

This is a significant improvement over existing arrangements which have little or no flexibility with regard to rotational and positional orientation of securing holes with respect to a sanitaryware fixing, and enables accurate and precise orientation and location of fixings without the need to drill further holes in a wall surface.

The present invention has general applicability to many types of product or sanitaryware fitting. A further exemplary embodiment is described with reference to Figures 9 and 10, and a yet further embodiment is described with reference to Figures11 and 12.

Figures 9 and 10 show a mounting solution according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 9 and 10 show rear-facing views of a sanitaryware fitting in the form of a concealed shower fitting 200. The concealed shower fitting 200 is designed to be located in a recess or enclosure behind a wall surface such that only a part of the shower fitting 200 is visible to the user in normal use.

The shower fitting 200 comprises a shower body 202, plumbing fixings 204, 206 and supply conduits 208, 210 connected between the shower body 202 and the plumbing fixings 204, 206.

The shower body 202 is, in use, at least partly recessed within or behind a wall surface (not shown). The shower body 202 comprises a shower plate 212 and a flow and temperature control selector 214. The shower plate 212 is a dividing line between parts visible in use and those hidden from normal view. The shower plate 212 will be visible to a user as will the control selector 214. A port 216 extends from the shower body 202 and can be connected to a shower head (not shown).

The shower fitting 200 is arranged to be connected to a wall surface (not shown). The wall surface will, in general, be vertically orientated although certain wall surfaces may be at an angle to the vertical. The part of the wall surface to which the shower fitting 200 may be connected may comprise a recess in an larger wall surface, or may be a back panel hidden behind a wall surface or partition visible to the user in use. The shower fitting 200 is connected to a wall surface at two points.

In this regard, the shower fitting 200 comprises two securing projections 218 which extend downwardly from a rear surface of the shower body 202 adjacent the supply conduits 208, 210. Each securing projection 218 comprises an attachment portion 250. Each attachment portion 250 corresponds generally to the configuration and structure of the attachment portion 110 as described in the embodiments of Figures 6 to 8. However, in this instance, the attachment portions 250 are connected directly to the shower body 202 of the shower fitting 200 to enable accurate alignment thereof when fitting such a concealed shower fitting 200.

Figures 11 and 12 show rear-facing views of a mounting fitting in the form of a sanitaryware furniture support bracket 300. The support bracket is designed to be attached to a wall surface such that sanitaryware support fittings such as plumbing fixings (e.g. toilets, basins, shower enclosures) or support structures such as shelving units or cupboards (which may or may not enclose or partly enclose the sanitaryware fitting) can be attached to a wall surface.

The support bracket 300 comprises attachment portions 350. Each attachment portion 350 corresponds generally to the configuration and structure of the attachment portion 110 as described in the embodiments of Figures 6 to 8. However, in this instance, the attachment portions 350 are connected to a part for accurate alignment and securing of a support feature to a sanitaryware fitting.

However, the present invention is not limited to the specific arrangements and embodiments disclosed. Any suitable form of sanitary fitting may be used with the invention; for example, a tap, bath tap, shower unit, bar shower or any other sanitary fitting which has at least a part connectable to a wall surface by means of suitable fixing means secured in one or more holes formed in a wall surface.

The skilled person would readily be aware of variations which fall within the scope of the present claims.

For example, the attachment portions 60, 110, 250, 350 need not extend fully through an aperture in a mounting base portion. Instead, attachment portions 60, 110, 250, 350 may be located in a suitable recess in the mounting base portion with an aperture in the base of the mounting base portion corresponding to the through-hole 18 so that fixing means can pass thereth rough.

Embodiments of the present invention have been described with particular reference to the examples illustrated. While specific examples are shown in the drawings and are herein described in detail, it should be understood, however, that the drawings and detailed description are not intended to limit the invention to the particular form disclosed. It will be appreciated that variations and modifications may be made to the examples described within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement for securing at least a part of a sanitaryware fitting to a wall surface, the sanitaryware mounting arrangement comprising: a mounting body having a first surface arranged, in use, to face and engage with a wall surface in use and a second surface arranged, in use, to face away from the wall surface; at least one attachment portion rotatably connected to the mounting body, the or each attachment portion having an axis of rotation and comprising a through-hole dimensioned and arranged to receive fixing means therethrough to secure the sanitaryware mounting arrangement to the wall surface in use, wherein the or each attachment portion is configured and arranged such that the position and/or orientation of the through-hole relative to the mounting body can be adjusted by relative rotation of the attachment portion with respect to the mounting body about the axis of rotation.
2. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the or each through-hole is offset from the axis of rotation.
3. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the or each through-hole is elongate.
4. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 3, wherein the or each through-hole is racetrack shaped.
5. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each attachment portion is rotationally captured within the mounting body.
6. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the or each attachment portion is rotationally captured within a through-aperture formed in the mounting body.
7. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 6, wherein the through-aperture is delimited by an annular sidewall of the mounting arrangement, the sidewall comprising a bevelled portion.
8. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 7, wherein the sidewall comprises opposing first and second bevelled portions such that the annular sidewall tapers to a central portion of smaller diameter.
9. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 8, wherein the or each attachment portion comprises an annular groove, the central portion of the annular sidewall engaging with the annular groove to rotationally capture the attachment portion.
10. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the or each attachment portion extends between the first and second surfaces of the mounting body.
11. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a surface of the or each attachment portion adjacent the second surface of the mounting body further comprises a gripping portion to facilitate rotation of the attachment portion by a user.
12. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 11, wherein the gripping portion is arranged around a perimeter of the attachment portion.
13. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting body comprises substantially planar first and second surfaces.
14. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 13, wherein the sanitaryware fitting comprises a shower fitting and the mounting body is configured to secure at least a part of the shower fitting to the wall surface.
15. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to claim 14, wherein the mounting body comprises a mounting bracket comprising at least one plumbing connection connectable to a fluid source, the mounting arrangement being configured to secure one or more fluid-carrying plumbing fixings of the shower fitting to the fluid source in fluid-tight connection therebetween.
16. A sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the mounting arrangement is integrated with a sanitaryware fitting in the form of a shower fitting.
17. A shower fitting comprising a sanitaryware mounting arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims.
18. A shower fitting according to claim 17, wherein the shower fitting is a concealed shower fitting such that a portion of the shower fitting is located behind a wall surface.
19. A method for mounting a sanitaryware fitting using the sanitaryware mounting is arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 16, the method comprising: a) forming a hole in the wall surface; b) engaging the first surface of the mounting body with the wall surface such that the mounting body is positioned in a desired location and orientation; c) rotating an attachment portion such that at least a part of the respective through-hole aligns with the hole in the wall surface; and d) securing the mounting arrangement to the wall surface using fixing means extending through the through-hole of the attachment portion and into the hole in the wall surface.
20. A method according to claim 19, wherein step a) further comprises: e) forming one or more further holes in the wall surface; and the method further comprises: f) rotating one or more further attachment portions such that at least a part of the respective through-hole of each attachment portion aligns with the respective further hole in the wall surface; and g) securing the mounting arrangement to the wall surface using fixing means extending through the through-hole of the or each attachment portion and into the or each further hole in the wall surface.