JP2004107921A - Vertical faucet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vertical faucet capable of widely ensuring a washing place without having any projection, facilitating cleaning and freely layouting a panel board or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The vertical faucet is so constituted that exhaust ports 15 and 9 and a shower outlet 14 are nearly provided to right under a cock body 6 arranging a temperature control handle 7 and a switching handle 8 in a vertical line. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vertical faucet installed in a bathroom.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a horizontal faucet 51 as shown in FIG. 15 is installed in a bathroom. The faucet 51 has a faucet main body 52 extending in the lateral direction, and a temperature control handle 53 at both ends. A flow control handle 54 is provided, and a switching handle 56, a shower hose 58, and a swing water discharge pipe 60 are provided below (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-158956
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the case of such a conventional horizontal faucet, there is a problem in that it protrudes toward the washing place side, and when the body is washed at the washing place side, a feeling of pressure is generated, which may hinder the operation and is difficult to use.
In addition, since the horizontal faucet is usually installed below the mirror, there is a problem in that the mirror cannot be extended to the lower side and layout and design are restricted.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been devised in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and does not provide a vertical faucet that has no protrusions, can widely use a washing place, and can freely perform a mirror layout and the like. The first gist is that a water outlet and a shower outlet are provided immediately below a faucet body in which a temperature control handle and a switching handle are arranged in a line in a vertical line.
A second point is that a storage shelf is integrally provided above the faucet main body.
A third point is that a lighting unit is integrally provided above the faucet main body.
A fourth gist is that a shower hook protruding sideways is provided above the faucet body.
A fifth gist is that a shower hook is provided above the faucet main body so as to project obliquely forward from the side.
A sixth gist is that the faucet main body has a structure in which a water supply pipe can be introduced into the faucet body from either the upper side or the lower side.
[0006]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a bathroom. In the bathroom 1, a washing basin 3 is formed on a side of a bathtub 2, and a tub base 4 is provided on a wall surface on the washing basin 3 side. 5 is installed in the horizontal direction, and a vertical faucet main body 6 extending in the vertical direction perpendicular to the mirror 5 is installed. The faucet main body 6 has a temperature control handle 7 for temperature control, A switching handle 8 for switching is provided in a vertical line, a shower hose 10 extends from directly below the faucet main body 6, and a swing water discharge pipe 9 is provided directly below the faucet main body 6.
In addition, a shower hook 12 for hanging a shower head 11 attached to the tip of the shower hose 10 is formed on the upper part of the faucet main body 6 so as to protrude laterally.
[0007]
FIG. 2 shows a side cross-section of the faucet body 6, FIG. 3 shows a front view thereof, and FIG. 4 shows an enlarged cross-sectional plan view of the faucet body 6. The faucet body 6 is vertically long. The function part is built in the case 13, and the temperature control handle 7 and the switching handle 8 described above are arranged in a vertical line on the front side of the case 13. A water outlet connection part 15 is provided, and a shower outlet 14 is provided on the rear side thereof. The shower hose 14 is connected to the shower outlet 14, and the head discharge water pipe 9 is connected to the water outlet connection part 15. It is connected.
A water supply pipe 16 and a hot water supply pipe 17 are provided in the case 13, and the water supply pipe 16 and the hot water supply pipe 17 are connected to a water supply connection section 16a and a hot water supply connection section 17a on the upper surface from above. I have.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a space S is formed in the case 13 in the vertical direction.
[0008]
In such a vertical faucet main body 6, since there is no protrusion protruding toward the washing place 3, the space of the washing place 3 can be widely secured, and an operation such as washing the body on the washing place 3 side is performed. At this time, there is no sense of oppression and there is no hindrance to the operation.
In addition, since it is a vertical type, the sewage falls down along the case 13, so that the sewage hardly accumulates and the cleaning becomes easy.
In addition, since the handles 7, 8, the swinging water discharge pipe 9, and the shower outlet 14 are located close to each other, it is possible to clearly determine which handle 7, 8 should be turned to discharge water from, and to improve operability. The number of erroneous operations is reduced, and the handles 7 and 8 can be installed at a height that can be easily reached while sitting on a bath chair in the washing room 3. 9 and the operation of the shower head 11 can be satisfactorily performed in conjunction with each other. When the handle is located at a far position as in the related art, it is difficult to know where water is discharged from. The use of 9 is easy because it is near.
[0009]
Next, in the bathroom 1 shown in FIG. 5, the mirror 5 has a vertically long shape, and along the vertically long mirror 5, a faucet main body 6 in which a vertically long storage shelf 21 is integrated is installed. For example, as shown in an enlarged perspective view of FIG. 6, a plurality of storage shelves 21 and 21 can be formed by integrally rising upward from the faucet main body 6, and a cover portion at an upper end portion can be formed. A shower hook 12 is provided on the side 21a so as to protrude laterally, and a shower hook 12 can also be provided on the lower side. Each shower hook 12 has a vertical direction for hooking the shower head 11. Can be formed beforehand.
[0010]
In such a configuration, the faucet main body 6 and the storage shelf 21 form a sense of unity, can perform a good storage function, and improve the aesthetic appearance in the bathroom.
In addition, since the shower hooks 12 are integrally formed so as to protrude, there is no need to separately install a shower hook on a wall surface of a bathroom or the like, so that the construction work is easy and the shower hook exists on the wall surface. As a result, the wall surface can be easily cleaned.
Further, since the shower hook 12 projects to the side, the shower hose 10 is easy to use without interfering with the handles 7, 8.
[0011]
As shown in a partially enlarged perspective view of FIG. 7 and a plan view of FIG. 8, a shower hook 12 projecting obliquely forward (about 30 ° obliquely forward) from the side of the cover 21a may be provided. The shower hook 12 is provided with a guide groove 12b communicating with a vertical hook groove 12a for hooking the shower head 11, and the shower hose 10 is inserted into the guide groove 12b, so that the shower head 11 is moved. The shower hook 12 can be configured so as to be able to be hooked on the hook groove 12a, and by providing such a shower hook 12, even if the shower head 11 is directed in the direction of the mirror 5, the watering range can be increased. And it is easy to use.
[0012]
Next, in the bathroom shown in FIG. 9, the lighting unit 18 is integrally formed on the faucet main body 6, and the lighting unit 18 is arranged in the vertical direction as shown in an enlarged exploded perspective view of FIG. Fluorescent lamp 18a and a detachable cover 18b capable of covering the front and side surfaces of the fluorescent lamp 18a. The cover 18b has a shape and color that are integrated with the faucet main body 6. It can be formed so that an aesthetic appearance extending upward integrally can be obtained.
[0013]
In a configuration in which the faucet main body 6 and the lighting unit 18 are provided along the side of the vertical mirror 5, the mirror 5 can be extended to the lower side, and the mirror 5 capable of photographing the whole body can be obtained. Can be installed, and the mirror 5 can be freely laid out.
That is, in the related art, it is necessary to provide a faucet fitting below the mirror, so that the mirror cannot be extended downward, but in this example, even if the mirror is freely extended downward, The faucet main body 6 can be arranged at a height position that is easy to use.
[0014]
11, 12, and 13 show the faucet body 6 in the cold district specification. In the cold district specification, the water supply pipe 16 and the hot water supply pipe 17 are used as the horizontal drawing pipe, and the faucet body 6 is used. It is guided into the case 13 from below.
That is, as shown in FIG. 13, the water supply pipe 16 and the hot water supply pipe 17 are set up from below in the space S in the vertical direction in the case 13, and the water supply connection part 16 a and the hot water supply connection part 17 a on the upper surface side It can be connected, and can be used in cold districts with the same members as the faucet main body 6 shown in FIGS.
In this case, a counter 19 is provided horizontally below the faucet body 6 in order to hide the horizontal drawing pipe, and the water supply pipe 16 and the hot water supply pipe 17 are satisfactorily placed in a box 20 provided on the bottom side of the counter 19. It can be concealed, and as shown in FIG. 14, an extremely clean bathroom can be obtained.
[0015]
In this case, the shower outlet 14 and the swinging water discharge pipe 9 may be concealed in the box 20 below the counter 19, and furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, The swing water discharge pipe 9 may be extended below the box body 20, and the swing water discharge pipe 9 may be arranged below the box body 20.
Since the counter 19 for hiding such pipes 16 and 17 is provided at the right height in a state where the user sits on the bath chair in the washing room 3, it is possible to place shampoo, soap and the like on the counter 19 well. Yes, the bathroom is more convenient to use.
[0016]
【The invention's effect】
The vertical faucet of the present invention has a water outlet and a shower outlet located directly below a faucet body in which a temperature control handle and a switching handle are arranged in a vertical line, so that there is no projection and a washing place is provided. It can be widely secured, and because it is a vertical type, it is difficult for sewage to collect, cleaning is easy, and when it is installed along a mirror, the mirror can be extended to the bottom, and the layout of the mirror is small. It will be easy.
In addition, since the handle, the water outlet, and the shower outlet are close to each other, the operability is improved without erroneous operation of the handle.
[0017]
In addition, since the storage shelf is integrally provided above the faucet main body, a storage function can be obtained, and there is a sense of unity, and the aesthetic appearance of the bathroom is improved.
[0018]
In addition, since the lighting unit is integrally provided above the faucet main body, the aesthetic appearance of the bathroom can be improved with integrated lighting.
[0019]
In addition, since the shower hook which protrudes to the side is provided above the faucet main body, it is not necessary to separately install the shower hook on the wall, so that the wall can be easily cleaned and the installation work is easy. It becomes. In addition, since the hook is on the side, the shower hose does not interfere with the handle of the faucet, and is easy to use.
[0020]
In addition, by providing a shower hook projecting obliquely from the side to the front above the faucet main body, it is not necessary to separately install the shower hook on the wall, so that the wall can be easily cleaned and the construction work can be performed. It will be easy. Further, since the hook protrudes obliquely toward the side from the side, water spray from the shower head does not interfere with other components, which makes it easy to use.
[0021]
Further, since the faucet main body has a structure in which the water supply pipe can be guided inside from either the upper side or the lower side, the cold faucet specification can be provided by common parts.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a bathroom provided with a vertical faucet.
FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of a vertical faucet.
FIG. 3 is a front configuration diagram of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged plan cross-sectional configuration diagram of a vertical faucet.
FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of a bathroom in which a vertical faucet with an integrated storage shelf is installed.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view of a vertical faucet provided with a storage shelf.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a vertical faucet provided with a storage shelf provided with a shower hook projecting obliquely forward from the side.
FIG. 8 is a plan view of FIG. 7;
FIG. 9 is a configuration diagram of a bathroom in which a vertical faucet with an integrated lighting unit is installed.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of a lighting unit.
FIG. 11 is a side cross-sectional configuration diagram showing the configuration of a vertical faucet for cold districts.
FIG. 12 is a front configuration diagram of FIG. 11;
FIG. 13 is an enlarged configuration diagram in plan section of FIGS. 11 and 12;
FIG. 14 is a configuration diagram of a bathroom provided with a counter.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a conventional horizontal faucet.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bathroom 3 Washing place 5 Mirror 6 Water faucet main body 7 Temperature control handle 8 Switching handle 9 Swing water discharge pipe 10 Shower hose 11 Shower head 12 Shower hook 13 Case 14 Shower outlet 15 Water discharge port connection part 16 Water supply pipe 16a Water supply connection part 17 Hot water supply pipe 17a Hot water supply connection part 18 Lighting part 18a Fluorescent lamp 18b Cover 19 Counter 20 Box 21 Storage shelf S Space

Claims (6)

A vertical faucet, wherein a water outlet and a shower outlet are provided immediately below a faucet body in which a temperature control handle and a switching handle are arranged in a vertical line. The vertical faucet according to claim 1, wherein a storage shelf is integrally provided above the faucet body. The vertical faucet according to claim 1, wherein a lighting unit is integrally provided above the faucet main body. The vertical faucet according to claim 1, wherein a shower hook protruding laterally is provided above the faucet body. The vertical faucet according to claim 1, wherein a shower hook is provided above the faucet main body, the shower hook protruding obliquely from the side toward the near side. The vertical faucet according to claim 1, wherein the faucet main body has a structure in which a water supply pipe can be introduced from either the upper side or the lower side.

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