JP2003049459A - Branch water supply device for washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a branch water supply device for a washing machine more greatly exhibiting effects capable of fitting faucet metal fittings for the washing machine, even in the case of a combination faucet, miniaturizing the dimension of a water supply header and a hot water supply header, and shortening the whole extension of the water supply pipe compared with those of a single faucet, and capable of securing the supply quantity to the washing machine while suppressing the supply quantity used for a washing and dressing table. SOLUTION: This branch water supply device for the washing machine is so formed that branch metal fittings are connected to respective routes of a water supply pipe and a hot water pipe to be connected to faucet metal fittings for delivering water to a washing bowl installed in the washing and dressing table, a water supply pipe and a hot water pipe for the washing machine are connected to the branch metal fittings, the faucet metal fittings for the washing machine are fitted to the water supply pipe and the hot water pipe for the washing machine, stop cocks are interposed in the respective routes of the water supply pipe and the hot water pipe, and the branch metal fittings are fitted to the upstream water supply pipe and hot water supply pipe of the stop cocks.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a branch water supply device for a washing machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a branch water supply device for a washing machine branched from a water supply pipe such as a vanity and a hot water supply pipe.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional water supply pipe for a washing machine is embedded in a building wall where a washing machine is installed. In this case, in order to raise the water supply pipe from the building foundation, the water supply pipe must be laid on the back side of the building wall by notching the base or covering the wall surface, which requires large-scale construction. Was there.

On the other hand, there is a header piping construction method in which a water supply header and a hot water supply header are used for branching water supply facilities such as toilets, kitchens, bathrooms, vanities, and washing machines for water supply and hot water supply. The piping from the water supply header or the hot water supply header to the water supply equipment has a one-to-one correspondence. When the number of water supply equipment increases, the number of water supply pipe branches increases and the size of the header also increases. The total length of the water supply pipe is also increased due to the laying.
If the size of the water supply header or the hot water supply header is increased due to an increase in the number of branches of the water supply pipe, a large installation space is required and it becomes difficult to secure an installation place. In addition, if the total length of the water supply pipe becomes longer, more water supply pipe material will be required,
It takes time and effort to construct.

By the way, the vanity and the washing machine are often installed near each other, and if the independent water supply pipes are provided, the size of the water supply header and the hot water supply header can be reduced, and the water supply pipe can be reduced. The total extension of can be shortened, which is preferable.

Therefore, there is provided a water supply device for a vanity and a washing machine in which the water supply pipes for the vanity and the washing machine are unified. (For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 8-35
No. 245, JP 2000-205477, etc.) In this case, there is no need to lay a water supply pipe for a washing machine on the back side of a building wall, and there is also an advantage that workability is improved.

[0006]

However, in the conventional water supply device for the vanity and the washing machine, only the branch from the water supply pipe is provided and the faucet for the washing machine is a mixed faucet. Could not respond. Further, a water stopcock is provided on the water supply pipe, and a branch fitting is further provided on the downstream side of the water supply pipe to branch the water supply pipe for the vanity and the water supply pipe for the washing machine. On the other hand, in the bathroom vanity, the water stopper is often squeezed in order to suppress the amount of water supplied, because the water splash from the vanity is disliked. If the water supply amount is suppressed by squeezing the water stop valve in this way, the water supply amount to the washing machine is also reduced, and it becomes impossible to secure a sufficient water supply amount.

Therefore, in the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, a faucet metal fitting for a washing machine can be used with a mixed faucet,
Further, the present invention provides a branch water supply device for a washing machine, which can suppress the amount of water used in the vanity and ensure the amount of water supplied to the washing machine. Further, in the present invention,
(EN) A water supply device for a washing machine with improved workability in which piping can be easily installed on either the left or right side of the vanity table.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe connected to the faucet fitting for discharging water to the wash bowl installed on the vanity are branched into respective paths. The metal fittings are connected, the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe for the washing machine are connected to these branch metal fittings, and the faucet metal fittings for the washing machine are attached to the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe for the washing machine.

As a result, even if the faucet fitting for the washing machine is a mixed faucet, it can be attached, the size of the water supply header and the hot water supply header can be reduced, and the total extension of the water supply pipe can be shortened. It can be more effective than a faucet.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, branch fittings are connected in the respective paths of the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe which are connected to the faucet fittings for discharging water to the wash bowl installed on the vanity. The mixing unit was connected to these branch fittings, the water supply pipe for the washing machine was connected to this mixing unit, and the faucet fitting for the washing machine was attached to the water supply pipe for the washing machine.

As a result, the hot water supply pipe for the washing machine can be eliminated as compared with the means according to claim 1, so that the material cost can be saved and the piping space and the size of the faucet fitting for the washing machine can be made compact. be able to.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the mixing unit is provided with adjusting means for adjusting the mixing ratio of hot and cold water, and driving means for driving the adjusting means, and the control is provided on the faucet fitting for the washing machine. The driving means is driven by means.

This makes it possible to easily adjust the temperature of water discharged from the water faucet fitting for the washing machine and improve the usability.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, a water stopcock is interposed in each path of the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe, and a branch metal fitting is connected to the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe on the upstream side of the water stopcock. That is.

As a result, it is possible to suppress the water supply amount used in the vanity, to obtain the water splash preventing effect and the water saving effect, and to secure the water supply amount to the washing machine.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the branch fitting is rotatably connected to the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe about the water supply direction of the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe.

Thus, the directions of the branch fittings connected to the water supply pipe for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe can be easily rotated and changed. Therefore, the water pipe for the washing machine from the branch fitting to the faucet fitting for the washing machine can be easily handled. In particular,
When branching in the cabinet of the vanity to access the water pipe for the washing machine, it is necessary to secure the storage space by keeping the cabinet space away from the water pipe for the washing machine as much as possible. preferable. According to the present invention, by rotating the branch fitting, the water pipe for the washing machine does not have to take a width, and a sufficient storage space can be secured. Furthermore, when installing the mixing unit, the take-out direction can be changed according to the type of the mixing unit, so that various mixing units can be connected.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the branch fitting connects the water supply pipe for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe to each other.
That is, there is an L-shaped elbow that is rotatable about the branching direction.

With this configuration, since the connecting direction, which is the branching direction of the branching metal fitting (for example, the vertical direction), can be tilted up and down, it can be set in any direction, so that an unnecessary load is applied to the water supply pipe for the washing machine. In addition, since there is no need to bend it and the bending stress is relieved, it is possible to easily route from the branch fitting to the faucet fitting for a washing machine. In addition, especially when the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe stand up in the cabinet and the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe are connected to the faucet fitting of the vanity, when the water supply pipe is branched to the hot water supply pipe side, The elbow can shift the connection position in the branching direction by the length of the L-shape of the elbow, so there is no need for the hot water supply pipe and the water pipe for the washing machine from the branch fitting to interfere.
It can be easily routed from the branch fittings to the faucet fittings for washing machines.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe for the washing machine are flexible resin pipes.

As described above, by using the flexible resin pipe, it is possible to easily route from the branch fitting to the faucet fitting for a washing machine in a narrow space. Further, by using a flexible resin pipe, it is possible to easily cut the pipe and adjust the lengths of the washing machine water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe. for that reason,
In particular, even if it is assumed to branch to the left or right side of the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe, it is sufficient to prepare the long one,
The cost of inventory management can be reduced.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the branch fitting and the mixing unit are installed in the cabinet of the vanity, and a tall cabinet is installed adjacent to the vanity to provide the washing machine. The water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe are inserted into the water supply pipe take-out hole provided on the side surface of the cabinet of the vanity and the water supply pipe take-in hole provided in the tall cabinet, and taken into the tall cabinet, and the faucet metal fitting for the washing machine is inserted. And, the faucet metal fitting for the washing machine is arranged in a box which is buried in the side surface of the tall cabinet and has an opening on the front side, while being connected to the water pipe and the hot water supply pipe for the washing machine. The water outlet and the flow rate adjusting means for adjusting the flow rate from the water outlet are provided so as to project from the makeup cover that covers the opening of the box.

Thus, the water pipe and the hot water pipe for the washing machine can be easily routed through the cabinet of the vanity and the tall cabinet. Therefore, it is only necessary to raise the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe on the vanity, and it is not necessary to bury the water supply pipe for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe on the back side of the wall of the building as in the conventional case, and the workability is improved. Also, because the faucet metal fittings for the washing machine can be installed so as to be buried in the tall cabinet, it is possible to have a neat appearance shape,
It is possible to provide a space around the water that is comfortable for the user. Further, in particular, by providing the storage part in the tall cabinet, it is possible to secure a space for storing the laundry near the washing machine, which further improves usability.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the box is attached to a mounting plate body, and the mounting plate body is mounted so as to cover the wall side opening of the tall cabinet. is there.

[0025] Thus, the water supply pipe for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe can be easily routed from the cabinet of the vanity cabinet to the tall cabinet by utilizing the opening. Further, especially when the tall cabinet is installed on either the left or right side of the vanity, the faucet fitting for the washing machine can be easily provided by changing the mounting position of the mounting plate body.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, when the water supply hose for the washing machine is connected to the water outlet of the faucet fitting for the washing machine, the valve is opened to enable water supply, and the water supply hose is removed. The reason is that a water shutoff valve was installed to shut off the water when the valve was closed.

As a result, if the water supply hose for the washing machine is not connected, the water stop state is maintained, and if the water supply hose is connected, the water can be passed, and the water supply hose is disconnected by any chance. However, since it is in a water-stop state, there is no water leakage and it can be used with confidence.

[0028]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, a branch water supply device for a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided in a tall cabinet 2 adjacent to a vanity 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the vanity 1 is provided with a faucet metal fitting 3 for discharging water to the wash basin 1b. Further, a tall cabinet 2 is installed adjacent to the vanity 1, and a faucet metal fitting 4 for a washing machine is attached to the back side and the central portion of the side surface of the tall cabinet 2.

As shown in FIG. 2, the water supply pipes 5 and 5b and the hot water supply pipes 5c and 5e which are connected to the faucet 3 for discharging water to the wash basin 1b installed on the vanity stand 1 have water stopped. A branch metal fitting 6 is connected to the water supply pipe 5 on the upstream side of the water stop plug 7 with a plug 7 interposed. Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the water pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5d for the washing machine are connected to the branch fitting 6, and the water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5d for the washing machine are used for the washing machine. The water faucet metal fitting 4 is attached.

As shown in FIG. 7, the tall cabinet 2 has a storage portion 2a that can be pulled out on the lower side of the front side, and a storage portion 2b of an open shelf is formed on the upper side of the front side. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, when the tall cabinet 2 is installed beside the vanity 1, a spacer 14 is attached to the vanity 1 to close the gap. Further, the gap packing 15 is attached to the side of the washbasin to prevent splashed water from entering the gap when the washbasin is used.

Now, a specific branch connection of the water supply pipe will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7. As shown in FIG. 2, the water supply pipe 5 and the hot water supply pipe 5c laid from the header in the cabinet 1a of the vanity stand 1 are raised from the floor.
The water supply pipe 5 and the hot water supply pipe 5c are pulled out to above the pipe holder 31 mounted in the cabinet 1a and cut.
Next, the one-touch joint 8 is connected to the ends of the water supply pipe 5 and the hot water supply pipe 5c. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the branch fittings 6 are connected to the respective one-touch joints 8, and the branch fittings 6
Connect the stopcock 7 to. Both connections are mating connections,
Moreover, the quick fastener 9 is prevented from coming off, and further, the quick fastener 9 is prevented from coming off,
A cover 10 is provided.

Incidentally, since the fitting connection is made instead of the screw connection as described above, the branch fitting 6 can be rotated while keeping the watertightness about the water supply direction as an axis. Therefore, even when the tall cabinet 2 is arranged on the left side of the vanity table 1, the direction of the connecting portion of the water pipe 5a for the washing machine and the water pipe 5d for the washing machine provided on the branch fitting 6 is changed from right to left. Since the washing machine water supply pipe 5a can be branched and connected to the water supply pipe 5 by rotating the water supply pipe 5a in a different direction,
The piping in the cabinet 1a can be easily routed, and the storage space for the cabinet 1a can be easily secured.

The term "fitting connection" means that one of the connecting portions has a convex shape in a sectional view and the other connecting portion has a concave shape in a sectional view. It means that the connection is made by inserting and fitting into the connecting portion having a concave shape. Further, an O-ring 27 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the convex shape or the inner peripheral portion of the concave shape to ensure water tightness at the time of connection. The O-ring 27 is 2
It is preferable to provide one or more.

Further, the quick fastener 9 has a C shape in plan view having an opening on its side surface. Then, protrusions (for example, flanges) are formed at joints of the connection portions such as the connection portion between the one-touch joint 8 and the branch fitting 6 and the connection portion between the water stopper 7 and the branch fitting 6 when fitted. The quick fastener 9 is attached from the side so as to sandwich both of these protrusions. At this time, both protrusions enter the opening of the quick fastener 9 and hold it,
The fitted connection part is controlled so that it will not come off due to water pressure. Note that the quick fastener 9 and the fitting portion are covered with a cover 10 so that the quick fastener 9 does not come into contact with and come off.

Next, from the branch fitting 6 to the water pipe 5a for the washing machine.
The branching of the washing machine hot water supply pipe 5d will be described. The water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5d for the washing machine are flexible resin pipes such as a cross-linked polyethylene pipe and a polybutene pipe. The inner diameters of the water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5d for the washing machine are 10 mm, which are smaller than those of the upstream water supply pipe 5 and the hot water supply pipe 5c (inner diameter 13 mm).
This is achieved by reducing the diameters of the washing machine water supply pipe 5a and the washing machine hot water supply pipe 5b (resin pipe) branched for the washing machine,
This is because flexibility can be utilized even in a short length, and the water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5b for the washing machine can be easily handled. In addition, in order to secure the water supply amount, the water pipe 5a for the washing machine branched for the washing machine
Also, the inner diameter of the hot water supply pipe 5b for the washing machine is preferably φ10 mm or more. Particularly, the water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5d for the washing machine are inserted into the water supply pipe taking-out hole 12 provided on the side surface of the cabinet 1a of the vanity 1 and the water supply pipe taking-in hole 13 provided in the tall cabinet 2. Tall cabinet 2
When it is taken into the inside and connected to the faucet metal fitting 4 for the washing machine, the effect is large because the arrangement is restricted.

When connecting the water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5d for the washing machine, it is preferable that the branch fitting 6 interposes an L-shaped elbow 11 which is rotatable about the branch direction. The connection of the elbow 11 is similar to the above-mentioned fitting connection. In addition, quick fastener 9
It is covered by the cover 10 while being prevented from coming off.

Furthermore, the cabinet 1a of the vanity 1
As shown in FIG. 2, the water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5d for the washing machine, which are branched inside, are provided on the side surface of the cabinet 1a of the vanity 1 with the water supply pipe take-out hole 12 (φ45 mm) and the tall cabinet 2 Water supply pipe intake hole 13 (φ4
5 mm) and taken into the tall cabinet 2 and connected to the faucet metal fitting 4 for the washing machine.

Specifically, the water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5d for the washing machine are connected to the one-touch joint 100 attached to the faucet metal fitting body 101, respectively. The water valve 102a and the hot water valve 10 are provided on the faucet metal fitting body 101.
2b are provided, and the valve opening can be adjusted by the water side handle 22a and the hot water side handle 22b, respectively. Further, the hot and cold water passing through the water side valve 102a and the hot water side valve 102b are respectively checked by the check valve 10.
The water is mixed in the mixing chamber 104 through 3 and is discharged from the water discharge port 21. Further, the water discharge port 21 is provided with a water shutoff valve 24 which is opened when the water supply hose for a washing machine is connected to enable water supply and which is closed when the water supply hose is removed to stop water. .

Next, a method of constructing the faucet metal fitting 4 for the washing machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. This faucet metal fitting 4 (water supply device) for a washing machine is disposed in a box 18 which is embedded in a tall cabinet 2 and has an opening on the front side, connected to a water supply pipe 5a for a washing machine and a hot water supply pipe 5d for a washing machine. There is. As a procedure for construction, as shown in FIG. 9, the box 18 is fitted into the mounting opening 16a of the mounting plate body 16, and then the box 18 is fixed so as to sandwich the mounting plate body 16 with the fixing frame 19. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the opening 17 provided in the central portion on the back side of the side surface of the tall cabinet 2 is attached to a mounting plate body 16 to which a box 18 is fixed.
Fix by covering with.

When fixing the above-mentioned mounting plate body 16 to the tall cabinet 2, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 10, the washing machine inserted into the tall cabinet 2 through the insertion hole 18a provided in the bottom surface of the box 18. The water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5b for the washing machine are inserted and taken out into the box 18. Next, a water pipe 5a for the washing machine and a hot water pipe 5b for the washing machine are cut to a predetermined length with a pipe cutter, and the one-touch joint 100 is attached to the ends of the water pipe 5a for the washing machine and hot water pipe 5b for the washing machine. Attach. In addition, you may cut in a predetermined length beforehand and may be carried in to a spot. However, although the tall cabinet 2 can be installed on either the left or right of the vanity 1, the optimum lengths of the water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5b for the washing machine are different when installed on the left and right. for that reason,
Considering inventory management with one product lineup, it is preferable to prepare the product lineup with the longer optimum length.

Then, the faucet metal fitting body 101 for a washing machine is attached to the one-touch joint 100. The connection between the one-touch fitting 100 and the faucet metal fitting body 4a for the washing machine is
It is the above-mentioned fitting connection, and further, the quick fastener 1
It is controlled so that it does not come out at 05. Then, the makeup cover 20 is attached. The spout 21 and the spout 2
The water side handle 22 a and the hot water side handle 22 b for adjusting the flow rate from 1 are projected from the decorative cover 20 covering the opening of the box 18.

By providing the mounting plate body 16 as described above, the water supply pipe 5a for the washing machine and the hot water supply pipe 5b for the washing machine in the tall cabinet 2 can be easily handled and the workability is improved. In addition, tall cabinet 2
If the opening 17 is provided in advance in the central portion on the back side of the left and right sides of the bathroom, and the mounting plate body 16 is covered, whichever side of the vanity 1 the tall cabinet 2 is installed, It suffices to mount the box 18 on the mounting plate body 16, which improves workability and facilitates inventory management.

In the above embodiment, the case where the tall cabinet 2 is installed has been described, but the cabinet 1a of the vanity 1 and the mirror cabinet 26 are described.
A water supply device (water faucet metal fitting 4) for a washing machine may be provided in.
In this case, the box 18 may be embedded in the side surface of the cabinet 1a of the vanity 1 or the mirror cabinet 26 to install the water supply device for the washing machine in the same manner as described above, or the cabinet 1a of the vanity 1 or the mirror. Cabinet 26
Forming an opening on a side surface of the mounting plate body 16 covering the opening
The box 18 may be embedded in the box to provide a water supply device (water faucet metal fitting 4) for a washing machine.

FIG. 11 shows another embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, the branch water supply device for a washing machine is used as a vanity 1.
It is the same as the above-mentioned embodiment that it is provided in the tall cabinet 2 adjacent to the, but the different part is that the mixing unit 106 is provided in the cabinet 1a and one is provided to the faucet metal fitting 113 for the washing machine. Water pipe for washing machine 11
I just connected with 1. The specific configuration will be described below.

The connection configuration up to the branch metal fitting 6 is the same as that of the above-mentioned embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted. A mixing unit 106 is fitted and connected to each of the branch fittings 6 on the water supply side and the hot water supply side. The mixing unit 106 is provided with a mixing ratio adjusting gear 107, and the mixing ratio of the hot and cold water can be adjusted by rotating the gear. Furthermore,
The drive unit 10 is provided below the mixing unit 106.
8 are provided. A motor (not shown) and a battery (not shown) are incorporated in the drive unit 108, and the power of the motor is transmitted to the drive gear 109. Here, since the drive gear 109 and the mixing ratio adjusting gear 107 are installed in a meshed state, as a result, the mixing ratio adjusting gear 107 can be driven by the power of the motor.

The motor is connected via a signal line 110 to a control unit (not shown) provided inside the faucet metal fitting 113 for the washing machine. The control unit is provided with an adjusting handle 114, and the faucet fitting 113 for the washing machine is provided.
It is installed so as to project to the front of the. This allows
By moving the adjusting handle 114, a signal is emitted from the control unit, and the signal is transmitted to the motor via the signal line 110 so that the driving of the motor can be controlled. Therefore, the adjustment handle 114
By moving the, it is possible to change the mixing ratio of hot and cold water.

Next, a one-touch joint 112 is provided on the upper part of the mixing unit 106, and the hot-water mixed water is guided to this one-touch joint 112. The water supply pipe 111 for the washing machine is connected to the one-touch joint 112, and the water supply pipe 111 for the washing machine is connected to the faucet fitting 113 for the washing machine. In addition, water pipe 1 for washing machine
Reference numeral 11 is a flexible resin pipe such as a cross-linked polyethylene pipe or a polybutene pipe as in the above-mentioned embodiment. Therefore, it goes without saying that it has the same effect as the above-mentioned embodiment,
Since only one pipe is required, handling is easier.

Further, the water faucet fitting 113 for a washing machine is provided with an opening / closing handle 115 and a water outlet 21, and by operating the opening / closing handle 113, the amount of water discharged from the water outlet 21 can be adjusted or stopped. You can

[0049]

As described above, in the branch water supply device for a washing machine in which the water supply pipe is branched, even if the faucet metal fitting for the washing machine is a mixed faucet, the water supply header and the hot water supply header can be reduced in size. The effect that the total length of the water supply pipe can be shortened can be exerted more than that of the single faucet. Especially, if the mixing unit is installed in the cabinet, only one branch pipe is required, and the effect of facilitating the handling can be further enhanced.
The end portion of the branch water supply device for a washing machine can be made compact, which is more advantageous in terms of installation space and aesthetics.

Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a water supply device for a washing machine in which the pipes can be easily routed to either the left or right side of the vanity, and the workability is improved. Furthermore, since a branch metal fitting is connected to the water supply pipe on the upstream side of the water stopcock, the amount of water supply used in the vanity can be suppressed, and water splash prevention effect and water saving effect can be obtained, and The amount of water supply can be secured.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows a water supply device for a vanity and a washing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows the arrangement of the water supply pipe in the cabinet of the vanity shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 shows a partial cross-sectional structure around the branch fitting and the faucet fitting for a washing machine of FIG.

FIG. 4 shows an external structure around the branch fitting of FIG.

5 shows a cross section taken along line AA in FIG.

6 shows a cross section taken along line BB in FIG.

FIG. 7 shows a tall cabinet to which the faucet fitting for the washing machine of FIG. 1 is attached.

FIG. 8 shows a mounting structure of a mounting plate body of the tall cabinet in FIG.

9 shows a mounting structure for mounting a faucet metal fitting for a washing machine on the mounting plate body of FIG.

FIG. 10 shows a procedure for mounting a water faucet metal fitting for a washing machine in the box in FIG.

FIG. 11 shows a water supply device for a vanity and a washing machine according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 vanity 1a Vanity cabinet 1b washbasin 2 tall cabinets 2a, 2b storage 3 Faucet fittings for vanity 4,113 Faucet fittings for washing machines 101 Main body of faucet 5 water pipe 5c Hot water supply pipe 5a, 111 Water pipe for washing machine 5d Hot water supply pipe for washing machine 5b Water pipe for vanity 5e Hot water supply pipe for vanity 6 branch fittings 7 Stopcock 8,100,112 Joint (One-touch joint) 9,105 Quick fastener 10 covers 11 L type elbow 12 Water supply pipe outlet 13 Water supply pipe intake hole 14 Spacer 15 Gap packing 16 Mounting plate 16a mounting opening 17 openings 18 boxes 19 fixed frame 20 makeup covers 21 spout 22a Water side handle 22b Hot water handle 24 water stop valve 25 drainage pipe 26 Mirror (mirror cabinet) 27 O-ring 31 pipe holder 102a Water side valve 102b Hot water valve 103 Check valve 104 mixing chamber 106 mixing unit 107 Mixing ratio adjusting gear 108 drive unit 109 drive gear 110 signal line 114 adjustment handle 115 open / close handle

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A branch metal fitting is connected to each of a water supply pipe and a hot water supply pipe connected to a faucet fitting for discharging water to a wash bowl installed on a vanity, and these branch fittings are used for a washing machine. A branch water supply device for a washing machine, characterized in that a water supply pipe and a hot water supply pipe are connected, and a water tap fitting for the washing machine is attached to the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe for the washing machine. 2. A branch metal fitting is connected to each path of a water supply pipe and a hot water supply pipe connected to a faucet fitting for discharging water to a wash bowl installed on a vanity, and a mixing unit is connected to these branch fittings. A branch water supply device for a washing machine, characterized in that a water pipe for a washing machine is connected to the mixing unit, and a faucet metal fitting for a washing machine is attached to the water pipe for the washing machine. 3. The mixing unit comprises adjusting means for adjusting a mixing ratio of hot and cold water, and driving means for driving the adjusting means, and the driving means is driven by a control means provided on a faucet metal fitting for a washing machine. The branch water supply device for a washing machine according to claim 2, wherein 4. A water stop cock is interposed in each path of the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe, and a branch metal fitting is connected to the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe upstream of the water stop pipe. The branch water supply device for a washing machine according to any one of 1 to 3. 5. The water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe are rotatably connected to the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe about the water supply direction of the hot water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe, as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4. Branch water supply system for washing machines. 6. The branch fitting includes an L-shaped elbow that is rotatable about the branch direction when connecting the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe for the washing machine. 4. The branch water supply device for a washing machine according to any one of 4 to 5. 7. The branch water supply device for a washing machine according to claim 1, wherein the water supply pipe and the hot water supply pipe for the washing machine are flexible resin pipes. 8. The branch fitting and the mixing unit are installed in a cabinet of the vanity, and a tall cabinet is installed adjacent to the vanity, and the water pipe for the washing machine and the hot water pipe are provided. It is inserted into the water supply pipe outlet hole provided on the side surface of the cabinet of the vanity and the water supply pipe inlet hole provided in the tall cabinet, taken in the tall cabinet, and connected to the faucet metal fitting for the washing machine, and The faucet metal fitting for a washing machine is embedded in the side surface of a tall cabinet and is connected to the water pipe for a washing machine and the hot water supply pipe in a box having an opened front surface. The branch water supply device for a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a flow rate adjusting means for adjusting a flow rate is provided so as to protrude from a decorative cover covering the opening of the box. 9. The box according to claim 8, wherein the box is mounted on a mounting plate, and the mounting plate is mounted so as to cover an opening on the wall side of the tall cabinet. Branch water supply device for a washing machine described. 10. The water outlet of the faucet metal fitting for a washing machine has a valve opened to enable water supply when a water supply hose for a washing machine is connected, and a valve closed when a water supply hose is removed. The branch water supply device for a washing machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a water stop valve for stopping water.