JP2005213907A - Faucet device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a faucet device which spouts and cuts off water by pressing a push button, and positively prevents the breakage of the push button even if a pulling force different from pressing operation is applied to the push button by mischief, erroneous operation, or the like. <P>SOLUTION: The faucet device switches a cutoff state and a spouting state by opening and closing an on-off valve, and includes a faucet body, the on-off valve mounted on the faucet body, the push button mounted on the faucet body to set the faucet body in the cutoff state by closing the on-off valve and to set the faucet body in the spouting state by opening the on-off valve at every pressing operation, and a breakage preventing means arranged between the rear surface of the push button and the faucet body, for preventing the push button from breaking. The breakage preventing means is formed of a first engaging means arranged on the rear surface of the push button, and a second engaging means arranged on the faucet body, and when a pulling force different from the pressing operation is applied to the push button, the first engaging means engages with the second engaging means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a faucet device, and more particularly to a faucet device that operates a push button and switches between a water stop state and a water discharge state by opening and closing an on-off valve.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a faucet device has been known in which opening and closing of a valve body is controlled to be switched between two states of a water stop state and a water discharge state by operating a push button.
For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-169801 (see, for example, Patent Document 1) discloses a push button using a seesaw-type lever that swings around a support shaft, and an operation shaft that moves forward and backward by the operation of the push button ( A faucet device provided with a control rod) and a diaphragm type on-off valve is disclosed. In this faucet device, when the push button is pressed, the operation shaft (control rod) advances and retreats so that the diaphragm type on-off valve is positioned at the open position and the closed position, thereby switching between the water stop state and the water discharge state. It is a thing.

JP-A-10-169801

  When a seesaw lever that swings around the support shaft is placed on the faucet body as a push button, a gap is formed between the push button and the faucet body, and a finger is inserted into this gap by mischief or misoperation. If the push button is pulled up or an object is caught in the gap and the push button is forcibly pulled up, an excessive load is applied to the push button, the operation shaft, etc., and these are damaged.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, and is a faucet device that stops water discharge by pressing the push button, and is different from the pressing operation on the push button due to mischief or erroneous operation. It is an object of the present invention to provide a faucet device that can prevent the push button from being damaged when a tensile force is applied.

In order to achieve the above object, a faucet device that switches between a water stop state and a water discharge state by opening and closing an on-off valve, the faucet body, the on-off valve attached to the faucet body, and the faucet body A push button that closes the on-off valve to make it water-stopped and opens the on-off valve every time a pressing operation is performed, and between the back surface of the push button and the faucet body. A breakage prevention means for preventing breakage of the push button is provided, and the breakage prevention means includes a first engagement means provided on the back surface of the push button and a second engagement means provided on the faucet body. Thus, the first engaging means and the second engaging means are engaged when a tensile force different from the pressing operation is applied to the push button.
According to the present invention configured as described above, for example, when it is not necessary for a child to operate, when it is necessary to prevent an erroneous operation, the push button and the faucet are operated even if the push button is pulled. Since the movement of the push button in the pulling direction is prevented by the breakage prevention means provided on the main body, the push button is not broken. As a result, it is possible to reliably prevent the on-off valve from being operated or the user from being injured at the sharp part of the damaged part.

In the present invention, preferably, the first engagement means and / or the second engagement means includes a buffer material.
According to the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to prevent the push button from being damaged with a simple structure in which the first engaging means and the bent portion of the second engaging means are engaged. .

Preferably, the present invention is characterized in that a buffer material is provided on an engagement surface with which the first engagement means and / or the second engagement means are engaged.
According to the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to suppress the contact sound generated when the breakage preventing means is engaged, and to prevent the breakage preventing means from being worn.

As described above, even when the push button is accidentally operated in the pulling direction due to mischief or erroneous operation, the push button can be reliably prevented from being damaged, and the function of the push button is lost and the user is injured. This can be surely prevented.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing a hot and cold water mixing faucet that is a faucet device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view when the on-off valve unit and the push button unit of the present invention are attached to the currant spout body.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 100 denotes a hot and cold water mixing faucet according to the present embodiment. The hot and cold water mixing faucet 100 projects from a bathroom panel 200 fixed to a bathroom wall. Yes. This hot and cold water mixing faucet 100 mainly includes a faucet body 300, a push button unit 120, and a shower head 102.
The faucet body 300 is composed of a hot and cold water mixing main body 101 for mixing hot water and a connecting pipe 107 connecting the hot water and hot water mixing body 110, the hot and cold water mixing main body 101 and the hot water and water discharging body 110.
A push button unit 120 is attached to the front end portion of the currant spout main body 110 via an opening / closing valve unit 32 and an attachment plate 111.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the hot and cold mixing body 101 includes a temperature adjustment dial 103 on the left side as viewed from the user, a shower opening / closing handle 104 for discharging water from the shower head 102 on the right side, and a currant discharge on the lower side. A currant connection port 105 that communicates with the water body 110 is provided, and a shower connection port 106 that communicates with the shower head 102 is provided at the upper rear portion.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the currant spout body 110 includes a spout 112 and a stop cock 113 at the lower part, and is configured to receive an on-off valve unit 32 at the front end. The hot / cold water adjusted to an appropriate temperature by 152 is guided to the on-off valve unit 32 and discharged from the water outlet 112.

The attachment plate 111 is a substantially semicircular metal plate as shown in FIG. 6, and is attached to the front end portion of the currant spout main body 110 with four screws 115.
The mounting plate 111 is formed with two fixing flange portions 114 for attaching the push button unit 120 to the left and right above, and the base plate 130 constituting the push button unit 120 is a washer on the fixing flange portion 114. It is fixed with screws 118 via 119.
Further, the mounting plate 111 has an opening hole (not shown) for receiving the on-off valve unit 32 and an opening hole (not shown) for receiving the engaging member 116 (breakage preventing means) for preventing the push button 121 from being damaged due to mischief. (Not shown) is provided, and a seating surface 116a of the engaging member 116 is inserted into the opening hole and attached using a screw 124.

Next, the push button unit 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a cross section of the push button unit, and FIG. 8 is a rear view showing the back face of the push button unit. FIG. 9 is a rear view showing the rear surface of the push button. The push button unit 120 is composed of a push button 121 for water discharge and a base plate 130 to which the push button 121 is attached.
The push button 121 is generally semi-circular when viewed from the front, is generally V-shaped when viewed from the side, has a cup-like shape with an open rear side, and is sized to receive the mounting plate 111 and the base plate 130 on the rear side. Has been.
As shown in FIG. 9, on the back side of the push button 121, two rotation shafts 122, which are axis lines, are formed inwardly from both upper side surfaces thereof. The push buttons 121 are rotatably supported by the base plate 130 by the two rotating shafts 122 being received in the holes 132 formed in the button mounting portion 131 of the base plate 130.
Further, at the lower center of the back side of the push button 121, an engaging member 123 (breakage preventing means) for preventing the push button 121 from being damaged due to mischief and the like, a part of the surface on the base plate 130 side and a part of the opposite surface A shock absorber 125 integrally formed of an elastic body such as rubber is attached to the push button 121 with a screw 124 on an engaging member 123. When the push button 121 is pressed and pushed in, the cushioning material 125 comes into contact with the base plate 130 to restrict the movement of the push button 121 and to prevent abnormal noise and wear generated at the time of contact.
Further, the engagement member 123 is not exposed by providing the engagement member 123 using the space behind the push button 121. Therefore, the push button 121 which is safe and has a good design can be obtained without being touched by the user.
The engaging member 123 is a metal plate, and a bent portion 123a is formed at the tip thereof.
A leaf spring engaging projection 126 is formed at the center of the upper back of the push button 121. When the leaf spring engaging protrusion 126 is engaged with the tip of the leaf spring 133 attached to the base plate 130, the push button 121 is urged toward the direction in which the push button 121 is pushed.
Further, an operation projection 127 is formed on the back side of the push button 121, and a cushioning material 128 such as a nonwoven fabric is attached to the tip thereof. When the push button 121 is pressed, the operation protrusion 127 pushes the operation portion 36 of the on / off valve unit 32 protruding from the currant water spouting body 110 through the mounting plate 111 and the base plate 130 to open / close the on / off valve unit 32. It is possible to prevent abnormal noise and wear that occur at the time of contact. In this embodiment, the push button 121 is made of resin, and the surface is plated with metal.

The base plate 130 is a substantially semicircular member as shown in FIG. 8, and reinforcing ribs are formed on the plate surface. Button mounting portions 131 for rotatably mounting the push buttons 121 are formed at both upper ends on the front side of the base plate 130.
Two locking pieces 134 are formed at the lower portion of the base plate 130, and two fixing projections 135 are formed at the upper portion, and are fixed to the mounting plate 111.
Further, the base plate 130 is formed with a hole 137 for exposing the operation portion 36 of the on-off valve unit 32 received in the currant spout main body 110 to the front side of the base plate 130. A rectangular notch is formed at the center of the upper side of the base plate 130, and a stainless steel leaf spring 133 is attached so as to extend upward from the bottom of the notch. The base plate 130 in the present embodiment is made of resin.

Next, the basic structure of the on-off valve unit 32 which is a pilot type on-off valve device will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10, the on-off valve unit 32 includes an operation unit 36 that is pressed by the pressing operation when the user presses the push button 121, a push bar 38 whose base end is coupled to the operation unit 36, And a pilot valve 40 provided at the tip of the push rod 38. Here, a coil spring 42 as a buffer means is provided between the tip (lower end) of the push rod 38 and the pilot valve 40. The on-off valve unit 32 is further provided with a pilot valve port (pressure release hole) 44 below the pilot valve 40, a diaphragm type main valve 46 with which the pilot valve 40 abuts and disengages from the pilot valve port 44, and this A housing 50 is formed on the back surface of the main valve 46 for forming a pressure chamber 48 for accommodating the push rod 38, the pilot valve 40 and the coil spring 42, and a valve seat 52 on which the surface of the main valve 46 is seated and separated. I have. Further, a seal member 54 is provided at a portion of the housing 50 where the push bar 38 is inserted. Further, a small hole (primary pressure inlet) 56 is formed on the outer peripheral side of the main valve 46.

Next, the basic operation of the on-off valve unit 32 will be described. In the on-off valve unit 32, the pilot valve 40 provided in the pressure chamber 48 is brought into contact with and dissociated from the pilot valve port 44 of the main valve 46, thereby opening and closing the pilot valve 40, and stopping and discharging water. It is supposed to switch.
First, when switching from the water discharge state to the water stop state, the pilot valve 40 must be pushed by the push rod 38 in the direction in which the pilot valve 40 abuts the pilot valve port 44. At this time, the push bar 38 receives an upward force due to the water pressure acting on the area corresponding to the cross-sectional area thereof, and further has a sliding frictional resistance due to the seal member 54. It is necessary to push the operation portion 36 against these. However, this force (operation force) is a small value.

  Next, when the pilot valve 40 comes into contact with the pilot valve port 44 of the main valve 46, the primary pressure water in the primary side water passage flows into the pressure chamber 48 through the small hole 56, and accordingly, the main valve 46. Moves toward the valve seat 52 at a slow speed. As a result, the main valve 46 is seated on the valve seat 52 and switched to the water stop state.

  Further, in the on-off valve unit 32, the coil spring 42 as a buffer means is provided between the push rod 38 and the pilot valve 40, that is, in the pressure chamber 48. Therefore, the pilot spring 40 is provided in the coil spring 42. No force acts on the pilot valve port 44 until the pilot valve 40 abuts the pilot valve port 44, and a small force may be applied.

  Further, when switching from the water stop state to the water discharge state, if the operation unit 36 is pushed, the pilot valve 40 is connected to the pilot valve port (pressure release) of the main valve 46 by a pilot valve switching holding mechanism 62 and an urging spring 69 described later. The pressure chamber 48 is opened, the main valve 46 is separated from the valve seat 52, and water is discharged (see FIG. 12).

  In the on-off valve unit 32, as described above, the moving speed of the main valve 46 is intentionally reduced. This is to suppress the occurrence of water hammer when the main valve 46 is closed. That is, when the primary water flows into the pressure chamber 48 from the small hole 56 provided in the main valve 46, the pressure chamber 48 is filled with the primary pressure water, and the main valve 46 moves toward the valve seat 52. However, since the small hole 56 usually has a very small diameter, the inflow speed of water into the pressure chamber 48 can be suppressed, thereby suppressing the moving speed (closing speed) of the main valve 46 and the water hammer when the main valve is closed. I try to suppress the occurrence of.

  Next, the structure of the on-off valve unit (pilot-type on-off valve device) 32 will be described more specifically with reference to FIGS. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a water stop state (closed state) in the on-off valve unit (pilot type on-off valve device), and FIG. 12 shows a water discharge state (open state) in the on-off valve unit (pilot type on-off valve device). It is sectional drawing.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the on-off valve unit 32 includes the operation unit 36, push rod 38, pilot valve 40, coil spring 42 serving as a buffer means, pilot valve port (pressure release hole) already described with reference to FIG. A diaphragm-type main valve 46 having 44, a housing 50 (50a, 50b) for forming a pressure chamber 48, a valve seat 52, a seal member 54, and a small hole 56 are provided.

  Next, a cleaning pin 58 is inserted into the small hole (primary pressure inlet) 56 described above, and the water flow area of the primary pressure inlet of the small hole 56 is reduced. Accordingly, as described above, the closing speed of the main valve 46 is made gentle by suppressing the inflow speed of the primary pressure into the pressure chamber, and the water hammer generated at the closing time can be reduced.

The housing 50 forming the pressure chamber 48 includes a first housing 50a that mainly surrounds a space in which the pilot valve 40 is disposed, and a second housing 50b that surrounds a space on the back side of the main valve 46.
Further, an assembly nut 60 for assembling the on-off valve unit 32 is assembled on the outermost peripheral side by assembling four parts of the operation portion 36, the first housing 50a, the second housing 50b, and the valve seat 52. Yes.

  The on-off valve unit 32 further includes a pilot valve switching holding mechanism 62. The pilot valve switching and holding mechanism 62 is interlocked with the push button 121 described above, and every time the push button 121 is pushed, that is, every time the operation unit 36 is pushed, the water discharge state position and the water stop state of the pilot valve 40. The function of repeatedly switching the position and holding the pilot valve 40 at the water discharge state position and the water stop state position is provided.

  The pilot valve switching and holding mechanism 62 may be a mechanism that is generally used in a knock type ballpoint pen knock mechanism or the like, but in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. An inverted heart-shaped cam groove 66 that is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the first housing 50a and moves along the lower side of the pin 64 while elastically deforming, and for holding the pin 64 in a water-stopped state (closed state) A heart cam mechanism formed from the protrusions 68.

  Here, the detailed structure and operation of the pilot valve switching holding mechanism (heart cam mechanism) 62 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is an enlarged view showing a pilot valve switching holding mechanism (heart cam mechanism) used in the on-off valve unit. As shown in FIG. 13, each time the user performs a pressing operation on the push button 121, the lower end portion 64 a of the pin 64 is moved to a position (water stop state), b position (push-in state), c position (water discharge state), Move in the order of the d position (pressed state). That is, at the position a (water stop state), the lower end portion 64a of the pin 64 is held by the holding protrusion 64, and the water stop state is held. Next, when the water discharge operation is performed from the water stop state to the water discharge state, the lower end portion 64a of the pin 64 moves along the shape of the cam groove 66 and falls to the b position (pressed state), and then the c position (water discharge state). The water discharge state is maintained at this position. Next, when the water stop operation is performed from the water discharge state to the water stop state, the lower end portion 64a of the pin 64 moves along the shape of the cam groove 66 from the c position (water discharge state) and falls to the d position (push-in state). Then, it moves to a position (water discharge state), and a water stop state is maintained at this position.

  Since the pilot valve switching and holding mechanism 62 is a heart cam mechanism, only the reciprocating motion (vertical motion) of the push rod 38 acts on the seal member 54 that seals the pressure chamber 48. Since the rotational motion does not act, the burden on the seal member 54 is reduced, and high reliability is obtained.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, reference numeral 69 denotes an urging spring. When the urging spring 69 is operated to switch from the water stop state to the water discharge state, that is, the push button 121 is pressed. In this case, the holding at the water stop state by the pilot valve switching holding mechanism 62 is released, the operation unit 36 is biased upward, the pilot valve 40 is disengaged from the valve body 42, and can be easily switched to the water discharge state. It is like that.

  Next, the connecting portion between the push rod 38 and the pilot valve 40 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the movement distance (displacement amount) in the stroke direction of the push rod 38 is absorbed into the pressure chamber 48 at the tip (lower end) of the push rod 38 as described above. A coil spring 42 which is a buffer means is provided. A large diameter portion 38 a is formed at the tip (lower end) of the push rod 38, and a packing 40 a is attached to the tip of the pilot valve 40. The pilot valve 40 has a hollow portion 40b, and a coil spring 42 is built in the hollow portion 40b. An insertion hole 40c into which the push rod 38 is slidably inserted is formed above the pilot valve 40. The pilot valve 40 is made of an elastically deformable resin material. When the pilot valve 40 is assembled, the push rod 38 is inserted into the insertion hole 40c while the pilot valve 40 is deformed, and the large portion of the push rod 38 is inserted into the hollow portion 40b. The diameter portion 38a is accommodated. Here, the coil spring 42 acts in a direction to separate the push rod 38 and the pilot valve 40.

Thereby, at the time of water discharge operation to switch from the water stop state to the water discharge state, the large diameter portion 38a at the tip of the push rod 38 and the upper side of the pilot valve 40 are engaged by the urging force of the coil spring 42. In conjunction with the movement of the push rod 38, it is separated from the pilot valve port 44 formed in the main valve 46 (see FIG. 12).
In the water stop operation for switching from the water discharge state to the water stop state, when the pilot valve 40 abuts on the pilot valve port 44 formed in the main valve 46, the large diameter portion 38a of the push rod 38 is separated from the upper side of the pilot valve 40. However, the moving distance (displacement amount) of the push rod 38 in the stroke direction is absorbed by the coil spring 42 (see FIG. 11).

  As a result, during the water stop operation, there is a difference in operating force between (1) until the pilot valve 40 contacts the pilot valve port 44 and (2) after the pilot valve 40 contacts the pilot valve port 44. (Unevenness) is eliminated, and the operational feeling is preferable.

  Furthermore, in the on-off valve unit 32, as described above, the upward force (water pressure acting on the area corresponding to the cross-sectional area of the push rod 38) received by the water pressure in the pressure chamber 48 acts on the push rod 38. In order to reduce the operation force in the operation unit 36, the diameter of the push rod 38 is preferably as small as possible. For example, the push rod 38 may be formed with a smaller diameter than the pilot valve port 44 of the main valve 46 (not shown). Thereby, even at the time of high water pressure, the operating force (pushing force) can be lowered and reliable water-stopping can be ensured.

  Further, when the pilot valve 40 is stopped, that is, when the pilot valve 40 is seated on the pilot valve port 44, the pilot valve 40 receives the primary pressure, and as a result, the pilot valve 40 is seated on the pilot valve port 44. The force works in the direction to make sure the water stop function.

  Further, the push bar 38 is formed of stainless steel. For this reason, even when the push rod 38 has a small diameter, sufficient corrosion resistance is obtained for use in water, and reliability is improved.

As shown in FIG. 14, the hot and cold water mixing faucet 100 configured as described above has a currant spout main body 110 on the upper part of the mounting bracket 201 in which the hot and cold water mixing main body 101 of the faucet main body 300 is attached to the bathroom panel 200. The hot water / water mixing body 101 is connected to the hot water / water mixing main body 101 and the hot water / water mixing water whose temperature is adjusted to the appropriate temperature from the hot water / water mixing main body 101 to the currant spout main body 110 and the shower head 102, respectively. The The shower head 102 is held at a predetermined position away from the faucet body 300.
The currant spout body 110 is disposed in the protruding portion 202 of the bathroom panel 200 and is attached so that the spout 112 and the stop cock 113 are exposed in the holes 203 and 204 provided on the lower surface of the protruding portion 202. It has been. (See Figure 5)

A mounting plate 111 is fixed to the front end portion of the currant spout main body 110 with four screws 115, the on-off valve unit 32 is inserted from the front surface of the mounting plate 111, and the currant spout main body 110 is inserted by the on-off valve unit mounting nut 117. It is fixed to. (See FIG. 6) Further, the seat surface 116a of the engaging member 116 is inserted into an opening (not shown) for receiving the engaging member 116 provided on the front surface of the mounting plate 111. 110 is fixed to the front end face.
The push button unit 120 locks the two locking pieces 134 of the base plate 130 to a locking surface 111 a provided at the lower end of the mounting plate 111 fixed to the front surface of the currant spout body 110, and then The two fixing flanges 114 provided on the upper part and the two fixing protrusions 135 provided on the upper part of the base plate 130 are overlapped, and are fastened and fixed by the fixing screws 118 from the upper side via the washer 119. (See Figure 6)
By disposing the engagement member 116 and the engagement member 123 in the space behind the push button 121 in this way, the engagement members 116 and 123 are not exposed from the push button 121, and thus can be touched by the user. The push button 121 is safe and has good design.
After the hot water / water mixing faucet 100 is attached to the bathroom panel 200, the currant spout main body 110, the currant connecting pipe 107, and the mounting bracket 201 are covered with a cover (not shown), and the shower connecting pipe 108 is connected to the bathroom panel 200. It is arrange | positioned by the back side of this so that the designability may not be impaired.

  According to the present embodiment, the push button unit 120 is mounted so that the mounting plate 111 mounted on the front surface of the currant spout main body 110 covers the currant spout main body 110 and the protruding portion 202 of the bathroom panel 200. Compared to a faucet device in which a push button is arranged on the faucet body, the push button 121 can be made larger and the degree of freedom in design is expanded. Further, since the push button 121 is configured to rotate with the button mounting portion 131 of the base plate 130 as an axis, any position of the push button 121 can be operated with a small operating force, and the usability is improved. Moreover, the attachment method is also very easy and it is excellent in workability.

  In the hot and cold water mixing faucet 100 of the present invention, when the user sets a desired water temperature with the temperature adjustment dial 103 of the hot and cold water mixing main body 101, the mixing ratio of hot and cold water is adjusted, and hot water and hot water mixed at an appropriate temperature is discharged. . When the push button 121 is pressed, water is discharged from the water outlet 112 of the currant water outlet main body 110, and water is discharged from the shower head 102 by rotating the shower opening / closing handle 104.

  The flow of hot water in the faucet body 300 at this time will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 14, hot water flowing into the hot water mixing body 101 from a water supply pipe and a hot water supply pipe (not shown) is used for hot water and water. The flow rate is adjusted to an appropriate flow rate by a stop cock 151 provided for each of the water, passes through a filter and a check valve unit (not shown) for each of hot water and water, and flows into the temperature control valve 152. . The temperature control valve 152 is a thermostat type hot and cold water mixing valve. Hot water and water supplied from a water supply pipe and a hot water supply pipe (not shown) are automatically adjusted to a set temperature. leak.

  When the shower opening / closing handle 104 is rotated to obtain water discharge from the shower head 102, the hot / cold water is supplied from the shower head 102 via the shower opening / closing valve unit 109 and the shower connecting pipe 108 provided in the hot / cold water mixing body 101. Water is discharged. In addition, when it is desired to obtain the karan water spouting, when the push button 121 of the push button unit 120 is pressed, the hot water mixing body 101 flows into the karan water spouting body 110 via the kalan connecting pipe 107 and enters the karan water spouting body 110. Water is discharged from the water outlet 112 through the open / close valve unit 32 provided.

  Next, the operation of the hot and cold water mixing tap 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 shows the position of the push button when the on-off valve unit is in a water stop state, FIG. 16 shows the position of the push button when the operating portion of the on-off valve unit is pushed to the maximum, and FIG. It is side surface sectional drawing which shows the position of a push button when is in a water discharging state.

First, when the on-off valve unit 32 is in a water stop state as shown in FIG. 11, the pilot valve switching holding mechanism 62 of the on-off valve unit 32 is in the state a in FIG. At this time, the push button 121 is in the position shown in FIG. 15, and the operation protrusion 127 is always in contact with the operation portion 36 of the on-off valve unit 32 via the cushioning material 128.
Thus, until the push button 121 is pressed, the operation protrusion 127 of the push button 121 is always in contact with the operation portion 36 of the on-off valve unit 32. Although wear due to the pressing force is generated in each of the operation protrusion 127 and the operation portion 36, the wear of the both can be prevented by providing the cushioning material 128, and the malfunction of the push button 121 and the on-off valve unit 32 is surely ensured. Can be prevented. In addition, when the user performs an operation in the pulling direction of the push button 121, the operation protrusion 127 and the operation unit 36 of the on-off valve unit 32 are temporarily separated, and then the user stops the operation in the pulling direction. In this case, the operation protrusion 127 and the operation portion 36 of the on-off valve unit 32 come into contact again, and an abnormal noise is generated. However, the provision of the cushioning material 128 can prevent the abnormal noise from being generated. There is no discomfort.
Further, the leaf spring 133 attached to the base plate 130 is slightly curved in contact with the leaf spring engaging protrusion 126 of the push button 121. Due to the restoring force of the leaf spring 133, the push button 121 is urged rearward, that is, in the direction in which the push button 121 is pushed.

Next, when the user presses the push button 121, the push button 121 moves to the position shown in FIG. At this time, the cushioning material 125 attached to the engaging member 123 of the push button 121 abuts the base plate 130 to restrict the movement of the push button 121, and the cushioning material prevents abnormal noise and wear generated at the abutment. Yes.
By providing the cushioning material 125, it is possible to prevent the bottom end surface 121a of the push button 121 from interfering with the lower surface of the protruding portion 202 of the bathroom panel 200, and malfunction of the push button unit 120 or damage to the bathroom panel 200. Can be prevented. Further, the cushioning material 125 can prevent the generation of abnormal noise, and does not give the user unpleasant feeling. Further, wear of the contact portion between the push button 121 and the base plate 130 can be reliably prevented, and malfunction of the push button 121 and the on-off valve unit 32 can be reliably prevented.
If a plurality of protrusions 125a such as ribs are provided at the tip of the cushioning material 125, the contact area with the base plate 130 is reduced, and the effect of preventing the generation of abnormal noise is further increased.
At this time, the operation protrusion 127 pushes the operation portion 36 to bring the pilot valve switching holding mechanism 62 into the state of b in FIG. On the other hand, since the bending amount of the leaf spring 133 is reduced, the urging force that the leaf spring 133 acts on the push button 121 is reduced.

Next, when the user releases the push button 121, the operation portion 36 of the on-off valve unit 32 is pushed back to the position shown in FIG. At this time, the pilot valve switching holding mechanism 62 is in a state of c in FIG. When the operation unit 36 is pushed back to the position shown in FIG. 12, the push button 121 is pushed forward by the operation unit 36 and moved to the position shown in FIG.
On the other hand, the leaf spring 133 is biased in the direction in which the push button 121 is pushed, but overcomes the bias force of the leaf spring 133 and moves the push button 121 to the position of FIG. When the push button 121 is pushed forward by the biasing force of the biasing spring 69, the push button 121 tends to move forward past the position of FIG. However, since the urging force that pushes the push button 121 backward by the leaf spring 133 is acting on the push button 121, the push button 121 is prevented from excessively moving forward.
Further, a resistance member 136 is attached between the push button 121 and the base plate 130 (see FIG. 8), and a frictional force that resists the movement of the push button 121 is exerted by the resistance member 136. For this reason, vibration caused by the inertia of the push button 121 and the urging force of the urging spring 69 and the leaf spring 133 can be quickly damped. As a result, the push button 121 moves quickly from the position shown in FIG. 16 to the position shown in FIG. 17 without passing through the position shown in FIG. 17 without vibrating.
When the water discharge state is maintained, a gap is formed between the engagement member 116 of the attachment plate 111 and the cushioning material 125 attached to the engagement member 123 of the push button 121. With this configuration, even if a change with time occurs in the on-off valve unit 32, the push button unit 120, or the peripheral parts thereof, the sliding of the push button 121 is not affected and is permanently opened and closed. The valve unit 32 can be reliably operated.

  When the user presses the push button 121 again, the operation protrusion 127 of the push button 121 comes into contact with the operation portion 36 of the on / off valve unit 32 through the cushioning material 128 so that the on / off valve unit 32 is as shown in FIG. The pilot valve switching holding mechanism 62 returns to the state a in FIG. 12, and the push button 121 also returns to the state shown in FIG. As described above, since the cushioning material 128 is used for the operation protrusion 127, it is possible to prevent abnormal noise and wear that occur at the time of contact.

Here, the operation of the damage preventing means according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing a state of the breakage preventing means when a tensile force is applied to the push button.
When the on-off valve unit 32 is in a water stop state, a sufficient gap is formed between the engaging member 116 of the mounting plate 111 and the cushioning material 125 attached to the engaging member 123 of the push button 121. (See FIG. 15) Further, even when the on-off valve unit 32 is in a water discharge state, that is, even when the operation portion 36 protrudes most, the engagement members 116 and 123 are not engaged so that a certain gap is formed. The engaging members 116 and 123 are attached. (Refer to FIG. 17) Thereby, even if the dimension of the on-off valve unit 32, the push button 121, and the peripheral parts vary or the change in the size with time occurs, the sliding of the push button 121 is not hindered. Can be reliably performed.
As shown in FIG. 18, for example, when the push button 121 is pulled forward due to mischief or misoperation of a child, the folded portion 116a of the engaging member 116 and the cushioning material 125 attached to the engaging member 123 are engaged. If the push button 121 is further operated in the pulling direction, the push button 121 can be prevented from moving. Further, since the cushioning material 125 is used, it is possible to suppress a contact sound when the contact member 116 is in contact with the engagement member 116 and to prevent the engagement member 116 and the engagement member 123 from being worn.
Accordingly, it is possible to reliably prevent the push button 121 from being damaged and the on-off valve unit 32 from being operated, or the user from being injured by a sharp part of the damaged part.
In this embodiment, the cushioning material 125, which is an elastic body such as rubber, is attached to the engaging member 123, which is a breakage prevention means. However, it is possible to prevent the push button from being broken without the cushioning material 125 being attached. It is.

1 is an overall perspective view showing a hot and cold water mixing faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing in the state which attached the push button unit and the on-off valve unit to the currant spout main body. It is the front view which attached the pushbutton unit to the faucet body by the embodiment of the present invention. It is the side view which attached the pushbutton unit to the faucet body by the embodiment of the present invention. It is sectional drawing seen along the BB line in FIG. It is sectional drawing seen along the DD line | wire of FIG. It is sectional drawing of a pushbutton unit. It is a rear view which shows the back surface of a pushbutton unit. It is a rear view which shows the back surface of a push button. It is the schematic which shows the basic structure of an on-off valve unit. It is sectional drawing which shows the water stop state (closed state) in an on-off valve unit. It is sectional drawing which shows the water stop state (closed state) in an on-off valve unit. It is a figure which shows the pilot valve switching holding | maintenance mechanism (heart cam mechanism) used for an on-off valve unit. It is sectional drawing seen along the AA line of FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the position of a pushbutton when an on-off valve unit is a water stop state. It is sectional drawing which shows the position of a pushbutton when the operation part of an on-off valve unit is pushed most. It is sectional drawing which shows the position of a pushbutton when an on-off valve unit is in a water discharging state. It is sectional drawing which shows the state of a damage prevention means when tensile force is added to the push button.

Explanation of symbols

32 ... Opening / closing valve unit 36 ... Operation part 38 ... Push rod 40 ... Pilot valve 42 ... Coil spring 44 ... Pilot valve port (pressure release hole)
46 ... Main valve 48 ... Pressure chamber 50 ... Housing 52 ... Valve seat 54 ... Sealing member 56 ... Small hole 62 ... Pilot valve switching holding mechanism 64 ... Pin 68 ... Holding projection 69 ... Energizing spring 100 ... Hot water mixing faucet
101 ... Hot water mixing body
102 ... Shower head
103 ... Temperature adjustment dial
104 ... Shower opening / closing handle
105 ... Karan connection port
106 ... Shower connection port
107 ... Karan connecting pipe
108 ... Shower connection pipe
109 ... Shower on / off valve unit
110 ... Karan spout body
111 ... Mounting plate
112 ... Water outlet
113, 151 ... stop cock
114 ... Flange for fixing
115, 118, 124, 129 ... screw
116, 123 ... engaging member (breakage preventing means)
117 ... Opening / closing valve unit mounting nut
119 ... Washer
120 ... push button unit
121 ... push button
122 ... Rotating shaft
125, 128 ... cushioning material
126 ... leaf spring engaging projection
127 ... Operation protrusion
130 ... Base plate
131 ... Button mounting part
133 ... leaf spring
134 ... locking piece
135 ... Fixing protrusion
136... Resistance member
132, 137, 203, 204 ... hole
152 ... Temperature control valve
200 ... Panel panel
201 ... Mounting bracket
202 ... Protrusion
300 ... faucet body

Claims (3)

  A faucet device that switches between a water stop state and a water discharge state by opening and closing an on-off valve, the faucet body, the on-off valve attached to the faucet body, and attached to the faucet body each time a pressing operation is performed. Damage prevention for preventing breakage of the push button between the push button which closes the on-off valve to make the water stop state and opens the on-off valve to make the water discharge state, and the back surface of the push button and the faucet body And the breakage prevention means comprises a first engagement means provided on the back surface of the push button and a second engagement means provided on the faucet body. The faucet device according to claim 1, wherein the first engaging means and the second engaging means are engaged when different tensile forces are applied.   The faucet device according to claim 1, wherein each of the first engaging means and the second engaging means includes a bent portion to be engaged. The faucet device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first engagement means and / or the second engagement means includes a buffer material.

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