JP3079749U - Water saving faucet - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a water-saving faucet that does not require an operation of removing dirt on a handle and consumes less water. A water discharge pipe (8) extending from a water control unit (7) controlling water flow through a water pipe (3) by operating a handle (2) to a water discharge port (9) is provided.
A flexible hollow water chamber 10 communicating with the inside of the water discharge pipe was provided, and the water discharge port was located above the handle and opened. The water chamber is formed of a transparent material, and is detachably provided on the water discharge pipe. The water discharge pipe has an inclined portion 10a which is inclined upward, and a water chamber is provided in the inclined portion.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a water-saving faucet mainly used for hand washing.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a water control portion b composed of a top c opened and closed by turning a handle a and a valve seat d, and a water discharge pipe f extending from the water control portion b to a water discharge port e. Faucet with different configurations are known.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The above-mentioned conventional faucet is not suitable for hand washing. That is, since the handle a is turned with dirty hands, the handle a must be soiled, and it is necessary to remove dirt by an operation such as applying water to the handle a after washing the hands. If you wash your hands with soap while the water is running out, water consumption will increase, so stop water and wash your hands while floating dirt with soap. Water must be consumed.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a water-saving faucet that does not require an operation of cleaning a handle and consumes less water.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In the present invention, a flexible hollow water chamber communicating with the inside of the water discharge pipe is provided in the water discharge pipe extending from the water control section that controls water flow through the water pipe by operating the handle to the water discharge port, and the water discharge port is provided with the handle. The above-mentioned object is achieved by opening above and above the window. If the water chamber is formed of a transparent material and is detachably provided on the water discharge pipe, it is convenient for use and repair, and the water discharge pipe has an inclined portion that is inclined upward, Providing a water chamber in the inclined portion makes it easier to store water in the water chamber.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a faucet in which the flow of water from a water pipe 3 is controlled by operating a handle 2. A water control section 7 is constituted by a top 5 provided on a shaft 4 rotated by the handle 2 and a valve seat 6 on which the top 5 is seated. Water was supplied from water outlet 9.

Although such a configuration is not particularly different from a conventional faucet, in the present invention, a flexible hollow water chamber 10 made of a synthetic resin is provided in the middle of the water discharge pipe 8 and the chamber 10a is formed. By communicating with the inside of the water discharge pipe 8 and pressing the water chamber 10 with a finger or the like, water stored in the water chamber 10 was discharged from the water discharge port 9. The water chamber 10 is detachably attached to the water discharge pipe 8 with a screw 11 or the like so that the water chamber 10 can be easily replaced. The water outlet 9 is located above the handle 2 and is opened, so that water coming out of the water outlet 9 cleans the handle 2. The water chamber 10 is preferably made of a transparent synthetic resin because it is possible to check the presence or absence of water from the outside. It is preferable that the water chamber 10 is attached to the upwardly inclined portion 8 a formed in the water discharge pipe 8. It is convenient for storing water. Although the capacity of the water chamber 10 is arbitrary, it is set so as to obtain an amount of water enough to foam soap with water received in the palm of the hand.

The water outlet 9 may be constantly located above the handle 2, but as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a turning node 12 is provided at an intermediate portion of the water discharge pipe 8 so that the water outlet 9 is provided on the handle 2. If it is turned to a position out of the way, it can be used as a faucet for beverages other than hand washing, for example. It is preferable that the handle 2 is made of a material having a small amount of irregularities and easy to clean as shown in FIG. 2. The handle 2 is not limited to a rotary type and may be a lever type or push type handle.

In the faucet 1 having the configuration shown in FIG. 2, one or both hands of a dirty hand are placed under the water outlet 9 and the front water chamber 10 is pressed with a finger. It can be received in the palm of your hand, and this water is used to raise dirt using soap. After that, turning the handle 2 and washing the hands in earnest, the tap water is applied to the handle 2 from the spout 9 so that water can be stopped without soiling the hands after the washing. it can. The opening 10b of the water chamber 10 preferably has an appropriately large diameter so that water flowing in the water discharge pipe 8 can enter. When a faucet is newly installed, air enters the water chamber 10. However, if the water chamber 10 is repeatedly pressed and expanded automatically twice or three times during the distribution of tap water, the air is released.

[0010]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, in the present invention, a flexible hollow water chamber is provided in the water discharge pipe extending from the water control section of the water pipe to the water discharge port, and the water discharge port is opened above the handle. Therefore, hand washing with soap can be performed in a water-saving state without contaminating the handle, and the structure is simple and inexpensive to manufacture. By forming the water chamber with a transparent material, a water-saving type can be achieved. Preparation of washing can be confirmed, and by providing the water chamber on an inclined portion inclined above the water discharge pipe, the water chamber can be filled with water during use of tap water.

[Submission date] March 13, 2001 (2001.3.13)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0002

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0002]

[Prior art]

Conventionally, as shown in FIG. 1, a water control section b composed of a top c opened and closed by rotation of a handle a and a valve seat d, and a water discharge pipe f extending from the water control section b to a water discharge port e are provided. Faucet with different configurations are known.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a cutaway side view of a conventional faucet.

FIG. 2 is a cutaway side view of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along a line 4-4 in FIG. 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 faucet, 2 handles, 3 water pipes, 7 water control section, 8
Discharge pipe, 8a inclined section, 9 water outlet, 10 water chamber, 1
0b opening,

[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] March 13, 2001 (2001.3.1)
3)

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] Fig. 4

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

FIG. 4

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] A flexible hollow water chamber communicating with the inside of a water discharge pipe is provided in a water discharge pipe extending from a water control section for controlling water flow through a water pipe by operating a handle to the water discharge port. A water-saving faucet, which is located above the handle and opened. 2. The water-saving faucet according to claim 1, wherein the water chamber is formed of a transparent material and is detachably provided on the water discharge pipe. 3. The water-saving faucet according to claim 1, wherein the water discharge pipe has an inclined portion inclined upward, and the water chamber is provided in the inclined portion.