JP2002081104A - Faucet installing structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a faucet installing structure which allows stable installation of a faucet from the front side of a wall surface erectly arranged at a sink, a wash stand, a bathroom, or the like. SOLUTION: The faucet installing structure which allows installation of a faucet main body 4 in an installation hole 2 of the erected wall surface 1 from the front side of the wall, is comprised of an installing member 13 consisting of a rear plate 14, a front plate 20, and a screw 27. The rear plate 14 is inserted from the front side into the installing hole 2 to be closely stuck to the rear periphery of the installing hole 2. The front plate 20 is closely stuck to the front periphery of the installing hole 2, to thereby face to the rear plate 14. The screw 27 binds the rear plate 14 and the front plate 20 together across the wall surface 1. Thus, the faucet main body 4 is installed on the front plate 20.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a sink, a sink,
The present invention relates to a structure for mounting a faucet on an upright wall surface such as a bathroom.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a faucet is mounted on an upright wall such as a sink, a sink, a bathroom, etc., it is not necessary to work in a narrow space behind the wall due to a cramped posture. FIG. 3 (FIG. 12 of the present application) of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-144083 has been proposed as a structure that can be easily attached by one person. Briefly describing FIG. 12, the mounting opening 32 formed on the wall surface 31 will be described.
Of the water supply pipe 34 from the back side to the front side of the water supply pipe 34
Is joined to the faucet body 33 from the back, and the mounting opening 32 of the wall surface 31 is surrounded by the plate-shaped mounting bracket 35, and the mounting bracket 35 is fixed to the wall surface 31 by screwing a number of screws 36 from the front side. Next, the faucet body 33 is hung on the mounting bracket 35, and the faucet body 3 is screwed from the front side of the wall surface 31 with screws 36a.
3 is screwed to the mounting bracket 35.

In this case, since the mounting bracket is fixed only on the front side of the wall surface, when the faucet main body is hung on the mounting bracket, the weight of the faucet main body is added vertically only from the top to the front side of the mounting bracket. The heavy faucet body cannot be supported in a stable state, and there is a problem that the faucet body may rattle or the fitting may be damaged and the faucet may fall off the fitting. Was.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a water faucet that can be stably mounted from the front side on a wall standing in a sink, a wash basin, a bathroom, or the like.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention,
In a faucet mounting structure in which a faucet main body is mounted on a mounting hole of an upright wall surface only from the front side, a back plate that is inserted into the mounting hole from the front side and closely adheres to a periphery of the mounting hole from the back side, and a front side of the mounting hole. A mounting member is constituted by a front plate closely contacting the periphery and facing the back plate, and a screw for connecting the back plate and the front plate with the wall interposed therebetween, and a faucet body is mounted on the front plate.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the top plate supports the upper end of the base of the faucet body by an upwardly projecting locking claw formed at the upper end, and the support plate formed at the lower end and the base of the faucet main body. The lower end is connected by a stop screw.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a guide pin is inserted into each of the through-holes provided in the front plate and the back plate, and a fixing tool is engaged with both ends of the guide pin to connect the two plates.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the back plate is provided with a positioning projection which comes into close contact with the periphery of the mounting hole on the wall surface.

[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 FIG. 1, the faucet body 4 of the present invention is mounted on a mounting member 13 to be described later, which is mounted on a wall 1 having a base portion 5 formed at a lower portion thereof standing on a sink, a washstand, a bathroom, or the like. By operating the lever 6 up and down and right and left, the water and hot water supplied from the water supply pipe 7 and the hot water supply pipe 8 connected on the back side of the wall surface 1 are mixed by the adjusting unit 9 to mix water. The flow rate and temperature of the base 5
A shower head 11 for discharging the mixed water is supported in a rotatable holder 10 protruding forward from a space between the shower head 11 and the adjusting unit 9 so that the shower head 11 can be drawn out from the holder 10 together with a hose 12. The mounting hole 2 of the wall surface 1 is inserted from the inside of the faucet main body 4, and is connected to the adjusting portion 9 via the water pipe 5 a of the base portion 5 which hangs down to the back side and the mounting hole 2 is inserted.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mounting member 13 is inserted from the front side into a mounting hole 2 formed in a predetermined position of the upright wall surface 1 and is closely attached to the periphery from the back side.
4. A front plate 20 that is in close contact with the periphery of the mounting hole 2 from the front side and tightly attaches the wall surface 1 together with the back plate 14 from both front and back sides, and a plurality of screws 27 that couple the back plate 14 and the front plate 20 together. ing.

The back plate 14 is formed in the shape of a rectangular plate slightly larger than the mounting hole 2 formed by connecting two circular holes up and down, and the water pipe 5a protruding rearward from the base 5 at the center. And a first opening hole 15 through which the hose 12 is inserted, and first screw holes 16 into which the screws 27 are inserted are formed in the upper, lower, left and right corners, respectively, in a horizontal direction. Back plate 1 adjacent to one of
A second screw hole 17 for screwing a support screw 18 used when inserting the screw 4 into the mounting hole 2 is formed. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, nuts 19 to which screws 27 are coupled in alignment with the first screw holes 16 are fixed to the back surface side of the back plate 14 with an adhesive or the like.

The back plate 14 is formed such that the width A is larger than the width C of the mounting hole 2 of the wall surface 1 and the length B is larger than the length D of the mounting hole 2. Although it can be brought into close contact with the peripheral edge, it cannot be inserted from the front side to the back side of the mounting hole 2 in the direction shown in FIG. 2, so that the back plate 14 is rotated 90 degrees from FIG. Then, the orientation is changed to a state in which the height in the vertical direction is reduced, and inserted into the mounting hole 2, and after the back plate 14 is inserted into the mounting hole 2, the orientation is changed back to the original state, as shown in FIG. The back plate 14 can be brought into close contact with the peripheral edge of the mounting hole 2 from behind the wall surface 1.

The front plate 20 is a rectangular plate having substantially the same shape as the back plate 14. The front plate 20 faces the back plate 14 with the wall 1 interposed therebetween, and sandwiches the wall 1 from both front and rear sides. A second opening hole 21 is formed in the left and right ends of the lower portion, which faces the first opening hole 15 in the horizontal direction, and a third screw hole facing the lower first screw holes 16 formed in the back plate 14 in the horizontal direction. Each of the upper left and right ends is provided with a cutout hole 23 which is horizontally opposed to the upper first screw hole 16 formed in the back plate 14 and has a cutout upper surface. I have. A locking claw 2 for supporting the faucet body 4 is provided between the notches 23 on the upper end side of the front plate 20.
4 are formed in a pair protruding upward in an L-shape, and the lower end is bent 90 degrees so as to be horizontal so as to form a support plate 25 protruding forward. A pair of fourth screw holes 26 to which stop screws 28 for connection are connected are formed at appropriate intervals.

In order to attach such an attachment member 13 to the wall surface 1, first hold the support screw 18 in the hand and hold the back plate 14 in FIG.
3 is rotated from the state shown in FIG. 3 so that it is inserted into the mounting hole 2 from the front side in a state where the height in the vertical direction is reduced, and after the back plate 14 reaches the back side of the wall surface 1, it is rotated again to the original position. hand,
As shown in FIG. 4, the back plate 14 is brought into close contact with the periphery of the mounting hole 2.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, a screw 27 is tightened from the front side of the wall surface 1 to the plate hole 3 formed so as to communicate with the first screw hole 16 of the back plate 14 at the upper peripheral edge of the mounting hole 2. And the nut 19 of the back plate 14 and the back plate 1
4 is fixed.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the front plate 20 is slid upward from below the mounting hole 2 on the front side of the wall surface 1,
The left and right cutouts 23 are respectively engaged with the heads 27 a of both screws 27.

In this state, the screws 27 are tightened into the left and right third screw holes 22 and the lower plate hole 3 of the front plate 20 so that the back plate 14 is removed.
To the nut 19, and the back plate 14 and the front plate 20
Is tightly attached, the mounting member 13 is fixed to the wall surface 1.

Then, the support screws 18 of the back plate 14, which protrude greatly from the wall surface 1 toward the front side, are tightened all the way, and are retracted inside the wall surface 1 as shown in FIG. Work ends.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the base 5 of the faucet body 5 is fitted from the front side of the mounting member 13 and
The water pipe 5 a and the hose 12 are inserted into the mounting holes 2 of the wall surface 1, and the upper end of the base 5 is locked to the locking claws 24 of the front plate 20, and is drilled on the bottom surface of the base 5. Screw hole and top plate 20
The faucet main body 4 can be coupled to the mounting member 13 by facing the fourth screw holes 26 formed in the support plate 25 and tightening them with the stop screws 28.

FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the present invention. The mounting member 13a is inserted from the front side into the mounting hole 2 drilled at a predetermined position on the wall surface 1 standing upright, and the back plate 14a is brought into close contact with the periphery from the back side. A front plate 20 for tightly attaching the wall 1 together with the plate 14a from both front and back sides.
a, and a plurality of screws 27 for connecting the back plate 14a and the front plate 20a.

The back plate 14a is formed in a rectangular plate shape slightly larger than the mounting hole 2 in which two circular holes are vertically connected, and a first opening hole 15 is formed in the center.
First screw holes 16 for inserting the respective screws 27 are respectively formed in the upper, lower, left and right corners in the horizontal direction, and a guide pin 29 is inserted adjacent to one of the first screw holes 16. A first insertion hole 17a is formed. A plurality of positioning projections 30 (three in this embodiment) are provided on the periphery of the first opening 15. Since other structures are the same as those in the previous embodiment, the same structures are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description is omitted.

The front plate 20a is a rectangular plate having substantially the same shape as the back plate 14a. The front plate 20a faces the back plate 14a with the wall 1 interposed therebetween, and sandwiches the wall 1 from both sides.
A second centrally facing the first opening hole 15 in the center in the horizontal direction.
Opening holes 21 are formed, and third screw holes 22 are formed in the upper, lower, left and right corners, respectively, to face the first screw holes 16 formed in the back plate 14a in the horizontal direction. Also,
A second insertion hole 22a is formed at a position facing the first insertion hole 17a formed on the back plate 14a in the horizontal direction. Further, between the third screw holes 22 on the upper side of the front plate 20a, a locking claw 24 for supporting the faucet main body 4 is moved upward L.
The support plate 25 is formed in a pair so as to protrude in the shape of a letter, and the lower end side is bent 90 degrees so as to be horizontal, and forms a support plate 25 protruding forward. A pair of fourth screw holes 26 to which the screws 28 are connected are formed at appropriate intervals.

The guide pin 29 is rod-shaped and has circumferential grooves near both ends. The guide pins 29 are attached to both plates 14.
The E-shaped fixing tool 29a is engaged with the circumferential groove in a state where the fixing tool 29a is inserted into the insertion holes 17a and 22a of the first and second fixing tools 29a and 20a. The two plates 14a and 20a are rotatably connected around the guide pin 29.

In order to attach such an attaching member 13a to the wall surface 1, first, as shown in FIG.
0a is rotated by 180 degrees, and both plates 14a,
The front plate 20a is in a state where the main plate 20a is substantially linear.
The back plate 14a is inserted into the mounting hole 2 by hand, and after reaching the back side of the wall surface 1, each positioning protrusion 30 of the back plate 14a is brought into contact with the periphery of the mounting hole 2, and the front plate 20a is returned to the original position again. By rotating, the back plate 14a is brought into close contact with the periphery of the mounting hole 2 as shown in FIG. At this time, since the two plates 14a, 20a are connected by the guide pins 29 even if the hand is unexpectedly released from the front plate 20a, it is possible to prevent the back plate 14a from dropping and being lost on the back side of the wall surface 1. .

From this state, the third screw hole 22 of the front plate 20a is removed.
If the screw 27 is inserted into the lower plate hole 3 and coupled to the nut 19, and the wall surface 1 is tightly attached by the back plate 14a and the front plate 20a, the mounting member 13a is fixed to the wall surface 1.

Next, when the guide pins 29 are pushed by hand and slid inside the wall surface 1, the work of mounting the mounting member 13a on the wall surface 1 is completed. Thereafter, the faucet body 4 may be connected to the mounting member 13a as in the previous embodiment.

[0027]

According to the present invention, in a water faucet mounting structure in which a water faucet main body is mounted in a mounting hole of an upright wall surface only from the front side, the water faucet is inserted from the front side into the mounting hole and closely attached to the periphery of the mounting hole from the back side. A back plate to be attached, a front plate closely contacting the front side peripheral edge of the mounting hole and facing the back plate, and a mounting member formed by screws for connecting the back plate and the front plate with the wall interposed therebetween, and the faucet main body is formed on the front plate. Attach. Therefore, the mounting member can be mounted only from the front side of the wall surface, and is tightly fixed to the wall surface since the wall surface is narrowly fitted from both front and rear sides, so that the faucet body can be mounted in a stable state.

The top plate supports the upper end of the base portion of the faucet body by an upwardly protruding locking claw formed at the upper end, and a support plate formed at the lower end and protruding forward and a base plate of the faucet body. The lower end of the faucet is connected with a stop screw, so that the amount of protrusion from the wall of the faucet body can be reduced forward, the appearance is improved, and a wide work space such as a sink, wash basin, and bathroom can be secured. it can.

Further, a guide pin is inserted into each of the insertion holes provided in the front plate and the back plate, and a fixing tool is engaged with both ends of the guide pin to connect the two plates. When inserted into the back side, even if the hand is unexpectedly released, the mounting member does not drop to the back side of the wall surface, so that parts can be prevented from being lost, and workability is improved.

Further, since the back plate is provided with a positioning projection which is in close contact with the peripheral edge of the mounting hole on the wall surface, the rear plate can be easily held on the peripheral edge of the mounting hole on the wall surface, and the front plate can be closely attached and the screws can be inserted. , Can be easily tightened.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view of a state in which a faucet main body is mounted on a wall surface.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a mounting member.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram when a back plate is inserted into a mounting hole in a wall surface.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view from the back side in a state where the back plate is in close contact with a wall surface.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view from the front side with the back plate fixed to the wall surface.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view from the front side in a state where the mounting member is fixed to a wall surface.

FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state where the mounting member is fixed to a wall surface.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a mounting member according to another embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view in a case where a back plate is inserted into a mounting hole in a wall surface in another embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view from the back side in a state where a back plate is in close contact with a wall surface in another embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view from the front side in a state where the mounting member is fixed to a wall surface in another embodiment.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a conventional technique.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Wall surface 2 Mounting hole 4 Water faucet main body 5 Base part 13, 13a Mounting member 14, 14a Back plate 17a First insertion hole 20, 20a Front plate 22a Second insertion hole 24 Locking claw 25 Support plate 27 Screw 28 Stop screw 29 Guide pin 29a Fixture

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A faucet mounting structure in which a faucet main body is mounted in a mounting hole of an upright wall surface only from the front side, and a back plate which is inserted into the mounting hole from the front side and closely adheres to the periphery of the mounting hole from the back side. A mounting member is formed by a front plate closely contacting the front side peripheral edge of the mounting hole and facing the back plate, and a screw connecting the back plate and the front plate across the wall surface, and attaching the faucet body to the front plate. A faucet mounting structure characterized by the following. 2. The faucet supports an upper end of a base portion of the faucet body by an upwardly protruding locking claw formed at an upper end, and a forwardly protruding support plate formed at a lower end and a base of the faucet body. 2. The faucet mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the lower ends are connected by stop screws. 3. A guide pin is inserted into each of the through holes formed in the front plate and the back plate, and the two plates are joined by engaging a fixing member at both ends of the guide pin. 1
Or the mounting structure of the faucet according to 2. 4. The faucet mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein said back plate is provided with a positioning projection which is in close contact with a peripheral edge of a mounting hole on a wall surface.