JP3019371U - Simple auxiliary lever for saving water in faucet - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] (Modified) [Purpose] Because of the faucet handle made of resin, anyone can feel secure in putting on and taking it off, no tools are required, and a simple water-saving auxiliary lever that is also excellent in design is obtained. [Structure] Put the binding band on the resin handle while holding it with your hands so that the two bent legs of the auxiliary lever equipped with the binding band fits in the vertically recessed part of the resin handle, or Secure with a hook-and-loop fastener. Therefore, the binding band is made of rubber or a material similar to rubber, and the shape is a ring shape with both ends closed, a band shape with both ends open, or two band shapes connected by a hook-and-loop fastener, both of which have auxiliary levers. It has a plurality of tubular portions that accommodate two legs. The auxiliary lever is a lightweight and strong roll-formed light metal wire rod or a resin molded product, and has two bent legs for attaching to a binding band. Forked 2
The legs of the book have some adjustment ability according to the concave shape of the resin handle.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a water-saving auxiliary lever for a faucet faucet.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Traditionally, water saving methods for faucets have been to use water-saving tops to limit the amount of water that comes out of the faucet, and to replace the faucet faucet handle with a lever handle that is easier to handle. There was a way to do it.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 As described in the prior art, the former is effective as a water-saving method because it can regulate the total amount, but it has the problem that it is difficult for an amateur to install it, and it is inconvenient when a large amount of water is urgently needed. It was The latter is less problematic in that respect, but most of them have a structure in which the handle is removed and a tool such as a screwdriver is used, so again it was difficult to install, and it was particularly difficult for women to handle. In addition, there are many discomforts in terms of design, and there is the problem that they do not match the product design around faucets in recent years. The present invention has been made in view of such problems of the conventional technology, and the purpose of the present invention is, in particular, for a resin faucet handle called an acrylic handle, so that anyone can use it. The aim is to provide a simple water-saving prosthetic lever that does not require tools and can be installed with peace of mind, and is also excellent in design.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 To achieve the above object, the water-saving auxiliary lever of the present invention uses a flexible binding band such as rubber to be fixed to the resin handle, unlike the conventional method. From an ergonomic point of view, the resin handles are generally within a certain size, including the diameter and height, and most of them have a common vertical portion to prevent them from slipping. Since it has, the water-saving auxiliary lever in the present invention has a configuration based on these. In other words, the binding band is put on the resin handle while holding the two bent legs of the prosthesis lever with the binding band fitted in the vertical recess of the resin handle. The binding band may have a ring shape with both ends closed or a band shape with both ends open, but it is preferably considerably smaller than the outer circumference of the resin handle in order to generate a sufficient binding force. Alternatively, the length may be adjustable. In this way, the auxiliary lever can be fixed so that it can be used practically. It is desirable that the material of the auxiliary lever is a light metal wire rod that is lightweight and has high strength and is easy to bend, or a resin molded product having high strength. Further, it is desirable that the bifurcated portion of the auxiliary lever has a flexible structure that can be opened or closed slightly depending on the shape of the resin handle and the shape of the vertical recess. On the other hand, a reinforcing bar may be provided at a right angle to maintain the lever shape.

[0005]

[Action]

 The auxiliary lever for water saving of the faucet faucet of the present invention, which has been devised as described above, is a recess in which the bifurcated portion and two legs of the auxiliary lever enter the vertical direction of the resin handle by the binding force and the frictional force of the binding band. It brings about the action of being retained. In addition, the auxiliary lever has a shape and length that are easy to handle, which provides a lever action that allows the faucet to be opened and closed with a small force of a fingertip or a child. Moreover, since the bifurcated portion of the auxiliary lever can be slightly opened and closed by elasticity, there is a slight adjusting action according to the concave shape of the resin handle.

[0006]

【Example】

 Examples will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5, the binding band 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e is made of, for example, rubber or a material similar to rubber, and has a wall thickness of about 1 mm on average of about 1 mm by a die molding process. Is shaped like a ring or a strip. The circumference or length is about 135 mm and 120 mm, respectively. More specifically, two or more tubular portions for accommodating the two bent legs 7a and 7b of the auxiliary lever 5 are provided at predetermined portions. Each of the binding bands 2d has a length of about 80 mm, and the corresponding surface fasteners are attached inside and outside with an adhesive.

The auxiliary lever 5 is made of aluminum wire or a resin having high mechanical strength such as Duracon, and is formed integrally by roll forming and argon welding depending on the design in the former case, and by injection molding in the latter case. It The wire diameter is about 6 mm, and the effective length of the auxiliary lever 5 is about 80 mm from the bent portion 9 for the standard type and about 105 mm for the long type. The width of the lever is about 40 mm at the bent portion 9 and about 35 mm at the tip of the lever even in the standard and long types. The length of the foot is about 40 mm for both types. Aluminum wire is anodized and rust-proofed and colored. In the case of resin, the reinforcing bar 8 is provided near the bending portion 9 to secure the strength. The three-dimensional design of the auxiliary lever 5 is free, such as small bending and corrugation processing, within the above range.

[Effect of device]

 Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

The auxiliary lever for water saving according to claim 1 has a simple structure, and since it does not require tools, it can be easily attached / detached by a woman, and can handle most types of resin handles, thus protecting water resources. And it is useful for enlightenment and can reduce the water and sewerage charges. Also, in the case of a band-shaped binding belt with both ends open, the part sandwiched by the bifurcation of the prosthetic lever can be seen as it is, so that the design of the resin handle is not spoiled and rather a strong harmony is produced. If the handle is made of resin, such as a shower mixer, it can be installed without hiding it, which is very effective.

In the water-saving auxiliary lever of the second aspect, the binding belt is divided into two, and since the surface fastener is provided, the attachment / detachment is further facilitated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a resin handle of a general faucet faucet and a water-saving auxiliary lever.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the water-saving auxiliary lever of FIG. 1 is installed on a resin handle.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a resin handle of a general faucet faucet and an auxiliary lever for water saving according to claim 2;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the binding band 2b.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the binding band 2c.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A Faucet B Water faucet handle C Water saving auxiliary lever 1 Recesses 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e Binding band 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d Cylindrical parts 4a, 4b Surface fastener 5 Auxiliary lever 6 Bifurcated part 7a, 7b Foot 8 Reinforcing bar 9 Bending part

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An auxiliary lever (5), which is made of metal or resin and has two legs (7a, 7b) of a bifurcated portion (6) formed on only one side and bent substantially at right angles, and the bifurcated portion (5). 6) a tubular portion (3) for accommodating the two bent legs (7a, 7b)
a tool-less faucet composed of a rubber having two or more a, 3b) or a ring-shaped or band-shaped binding band (2a, 2b, 2c, 2e) which is similar to rubber and has a strong anti-slip effect Simple auxiliary lever (C) for water saving of the resin handle (B) of the faucet. 2. A surface having a tubular portion (3a, 3b) for accommodating two bent legs (7a, 7b) of the auxiliary lever (5) and being divided into two at the center, such as a Velcro. The simple auxiliary lever for water saving of the resin handle of the faucet faucet according to claim 1, further comprising a rubber or a band-like binding band (2d) which is attached and detached by the fasteners (4a, 4b) and whose length is adjusted.