JP2002066190A - Water feeding unit for washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a water feeding unit for washing machine, which is convenient for assembling a faucet and piping in construction, prevents erroneous operation in use, is convenient for use, and has a good appearance. SOLUTION: A pipe 8 is raised from the underfloor 7 through a through hole 5 bored in the floor face 4 near a washing machine 1. A faucet 11 to feed hot water to the washing machine 1 is connected to the tip end of the pipe 8.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a washing machine water supply unit for supplying hot and cold water to a washing machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an opening is provided in a floor near a washing machine, a pipe is started up from under the floor in the opening, and a water supply unit for a washing machine for supplying hot and cold water to the washing machine is connected to a tip of the pipe. FIG. 1 of Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2-45325 (FIG. 3 of the present application). Briefly describing FIG. 3, the floor surface 31 has an opening 3 that is opened in a substantially rectangular shape.
There is provided an opening lid 33 which is formed in a rectangular shape in accordance with the opening 32 and whose peripheral edge bulges upward. In the vicinity of the opening 32, a washing machine 34 is placed directly on the floor 31 along the longitudinal direction of the opening 32. A water tap 35 is provided at one longitudinal end of the front surface of the waterproof lid 33, and a drain trap 38 is provided at the other end thereof by being inserted into a mounting hole of the waterproof lid 33. A water outlet 36 of the water faucet 35 is provided to project obliquely upward from a side wall of the water faucet 35, and a water supply hose 37 for supplying hot water to the washing machine 34 is connected to the water outlet 36. . Further, a drain hose 39 of the washing machine 34 is connected to the drain trap 38. When the washing machine 34 is used, water transmitted through the water pipe below the floor is supplied to the washing machine 34 through the water tap 35 and the water supply hose 37, and the drain hose 39 is used after use.
And drained through a drain trap 38.

[0003] In the above, the water tap is provided on the upper surface of the waterproof lid, and the water supply hose connecting the water tap and the water inlet of the washing machine needs to be set up along the side of the washing machine. So it became long and was in the way. Also,
Since the water tap is connected at a low position near the floor, it is difficult to operate the water tap, and if a box of detergent or the like falls and carelessly comes in contact with the water tap, it causes a malfunction. Furthermore, the faucet was unattractive because it was barely connected.

[0004]

The problem to be solved by the present invention is that a faucet can be easily attached and installed at the time of construction.
Also, when using the washing machine, there is no erroneous operation,
An object of the present invention is to provide a water supply unit for a washing machine that is easy to use and has a good appearance.

[0005]

According to the present invention, a pipe is set up from under the floor in a through hole formed in a floor near a washing machine, and a faucet for supplying hot water to the washing machine is connected to a tip of the pipe. Things.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the faucet is provided at a height substantially equal to a water supply port of the washing machine.

According to a third aspect, the pipe is covered by a cover.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the cover has an inspection port.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2,
The washing machine 1 is installed at an appropriate position in the vanity room, such as next to the vanity stand 2, and is placed on the waterproof pan 10. The waterproof pan 10 is formed of a synthetic resin and has a peripheral edge protruding to prevent drainage from the washing machine 1 from overflowing. A drain trap is attached to one corner of the waterproof pan 10, and the drain trap is connected to a drain pipe (both not shown).

A through hole 5 is formed in the floor 4 near the washing machine 1, and a pipe 8 such as a water supply pipe or a hot water supply pipe disposed under the floor 7 is inserted into the through hole 5. Along the wall 3 rising from the floor surface 4, the washing machine 1 is raised up to the same height as the water supply port 1 a, and a faucet 11 for supplying hot and cold water to the washing machine 1 is attached to a tip thereof. In this case, pipe 8
Is preferably fixed to the floor surface 4 using the fixing tool 6, since the fixing can be firmly performed.

The faucet 11 is formed by a mixing section 12 and a water discharging section 13. The mixing section 12 is inserted from inside the cover 21 into a mounting hole formed in a parallel surface 21a of the cover 21 to be described later. Parallel surface 21 by nut 15
A handle 16 is provided on the upper side of the decorative cover 15a so that the flow rate of hot water supplied to the washing machine 1 can be adjusted. In this embodiment, a handle-type faucet is attached.
The type of faucet, such as a thermostatic faucet, is not limited.

A fitting 17 is attached to the primary side of the faucet 11 to facilitate connection with the pipe 8. To connect the pipe 8, the pipe 8 is cut to a predetermined length.
Can be connected simply by inserting it into the joint 17. The joint 17 is provided with a confirmation hole 18 so that the pipe 8
By checking the confirmation hole 18 after inserting the pipe, it is possible to easily determine whether the pipe 8 is correctly connected.

The faucet 11 and the pipe 8 are covered with a cover 21 above the floor 4. The cover 21 is formed of a synthetic resin, and has a shape like a vertically long cylinder divided into four parts, and is slightly concave below the upper parallel surface 21a.
The water outlet 13 is attached to the recess 22. A coupler 19 is connected to the water outlet 13, and the coupler 19 and the water supply port 1 a of the washing machine 1 are connected by a water supply hose 20. In this embodiment, the cover is formed separately from the waterproof pan, but may be formed integrally.

In the middle of the pipe 8 inside the cover 21, a water hammer preventing device for reducing a water hammer generated when the water supply to the washing machine 1 is suddenly stopped by operating the handle 16 and dust, sand and the like are caught. By providing an auxiliary function unit 9 such as a strainer for collecting water (in this embodiment, a flow rate adjustment unit with a strainer), the burden on the faucet 11 and the pipe 8 is reduced, and the occurrence of water leakage and failure is reduced. To be comfortable to use. The auxiliary function unit 9
If the joint 17 is connected in advance similarly to the faucet 11, the pipe 8 can be easily connected.

An inspection port 23 is provided at the front of the cover 21 so as to be detachable. Therefore, faucet 1
In the case where inspection of the pipe 8 and the auxiliary function unit 9 is performed after the installation of 1, the maintenance and inspection of the pipe 8 and the auxiliary function unit 9 can be easily performed by removing the inspection port 23.

[0016] In the above configuration, the under-floor pipe is inserted into the through hole formed in the floor near the washing machine.
At the time of construction, faucet installation and piping are easy. Also, the piping is covered with a cover, so that the appearance is good.

Further, since the faucet is provided at the same height as the water supply port of the washing machine, the handle provided on the upper surface of the cover can be easily operated, and there is no possibility of erroneous operation. Also,
Since the water outlet is provided at the top of the cover, the washing machine and the water outlet can be connected with a short water supply hose.

Further, since the cover is provided with an inspection port, maintenance and inspection of the piping and the auxiliary function section can be easily performed even after the installation.

Further, since the pipe is set up in the toilet room and covered with a cover, the temperature is higher than the outside air even in winter, so that it is hard to freeze and there is no possibility of breakage.

[0020]

According to the present invention, a pipe is set up from under the floor in a through hole formed in the floor near the washing machine, and a faucet for supplying hot and cold water to the washing machine is connected to the end of the pipe. Easy installation of faucet and piping.

Further, since the water faucet is provided at substantially the same height as the water supply port of the washing machine, it is easy to operate the handle for adjusting the amount of water supplied to the washing machine, and the water supply hose is connected to the washing machine with a short water supply hose. The spout can be connected.

Further, since the pipe is covered with the cover, the pipe has a good appearance, and there is no possibility of the pipe being frozen and damaged in winter.

Further, since the cover is provided with an inspection port, maintenance and inspection of the piping and the auxiliary function section can be easily performed even after the installation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall view of a washroom using a water supply unit for a washing machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Washing machine 1a Water supply port 4 Floor surface 5 Through hole 8 Piping 11 Water faucet 13 Water outlet 16 Handle 20 Water supply hose 21 Cover 23 Inspection port

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A washing machine characterized in that a pipe is set up from under the floor in a through hole formed in a floor near the washing machine from below the floor, and a faucet for supplying hot water to the washing machine is connected to an end of the pipe. Water supply unit. 2. The water supply unit for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the water faucet is provided at a height substantially equal to a water supply port of the washing machine. 3. The water supply unit for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the pipe is covered by a cover. 4. The water supply unit for a washing machine according to claim 3, wherein the cover has an inspection port.