JP6847399B2 - Faucet device and its manufacturing method - Google Patents

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The present invention relates to a faucet device and a method for manufacturing the faucet device, and in particular, a faucet device and a method for manufacturing the faucet device capable of discharging hot water obtained by mixing hot water supplied from a hot water supply source and water supplied from the water supply source. Regarding.

Conventionally, as a faucet device capable of discharging hot water obtained by mixing hot water supplied from a hot water supply source and water supplied from a water supply source, for example, as described in Patent Document 1, a faucet It is known that the outer shell member is provided in a shape corresponding to the type of the device.
Further, a separate casing member is inserted inside the outer shell member of this conventional faucet device. A faucet function unit is built in the casing member, and the faucet function unit mixes hot water and water supplied from each of the water supply source and the water supply source by the primary side flow path, and mixes the hot water and water. It has a function to spit out hot water and stop it.

European Patent Application Publication No. 2586919

However, in the above-mentioned conventional faucet device, since the casing member inserted inside the outer shell member is made of a resin material, the size and shape of the outer shell member can be adjusted according to the type of the faucet device. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a mold for injection molding, and there is a problem that the manufacturing cost is high.
Further, the resin casing member of the conventional faucet device has a problem that the strength is lower than that of the metal casing member and the durability due to aging or the like is also low. As a result, in order to ensure long-term safety, there is a problem that maintenance such as inspection and parts replacement is costly.

On the other hand, if the casing member of a conventional faucet device is cast using a metal such as a copper alloy different from the resin material, it is necessary to take measures to regulate the elution of the lead component from the copper alloy. There is also a problem that the size of the casing member itself becomes large, or that it is easily affected by fluctuations in the copper price.
Further, in consideration of the circumstances of the faucet device that is constantly exposed to hot water, when a stainless steel material having high corrosion resistance is used as the casing member, there is a problem that it is difficult to process the stainless steel material with high processing accuracy.
Therefore, we have realized decopper alloys and decasts, utilized materials other than copper alloys, and have a degree of freedom in design while suppressing manufacturing costs for various specifications depending on the type of faucet device. How to raise it has become an issue that has been requested in recent years.

Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art and the problems requested in recent years, and can improve the degree of freedom in design and suppress the manufacturing cost. It is an object of the present invention to provide a stopper device and a method for manufacturing the same.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is a faucet device capable of discharging and stopping hot water obtained by mixing hot water supplied from a hot water supply source and water supplied from a water supply source. A pedestal member fixed to the installation surface on which the device is installed, and an outer shell member having a substantially tubular support portion formed in a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device and attached to the pedestal member. A metal casing member that is inserted into the support column of the outer shell member and one end of which is fixed to the pedestal member, and a metal casing member that is provided inside the casing member and extends downstream from the pedestal member to supply hot water and water, respectively. A single lever cartridge provided inside the hot water supply flow path and the water supply flow path forming the primary side flow path for supplying, respectively, and the other end side of the casing member, and the hot water supply flow path and the water supply. The single lever cartridge provided with an on-off valve for adjusting the mixing ratio and flow rate of hot water supplied from the flow path and a single lever for opening and closing the on-off valve, and inside the casing member. It is provided and has a connecting member for connecting the downstream ends of the hot water supply flow path and the water supply flow path to the single lever cartridge, and a fixing member for fixing the single lever cartridge to the connecting member. The casing member is formed of a metal plate or pipe with dimensions that can be inserted into the support column of the outer shell member, and is fixed to the pedestal member, and the connecting member is held by the casing member. It is characterized in that it is connected to the pedestal member via the casing member.
In the present invention configured as described above, when assembling the faucet device, a metal casing member is formed in a substantially tubular strut portion of the outer shell member formed in a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device. Is inserted. At that time, the casing member is fixed to the pedestal member in advance while the connecting member is held by the casing member. Thereby, the pedestal member and the connecting member can be connected in the axial direction via the casing member.
Further, the metal casing member can determine the axial space and the distance dimension between the pedestal member and the connecting member in the support column according to the outer shell member having a shape according to the type of the faucet device. At the same time, the strength of the internal structure inserted in the support portion can be increased.
Further, the metal casing member can be formed of a metal plate or pipe so that it can be inserted into the support column of the outer shell member having a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device. As a result, compared to the case where the casing member is injection-molded with a resin material or cast-molded with a metal material, a mold for molding the casing member can be formed for each shape of the outer shell member according to the type of the faucet device. Since it is not necessary to prepare the casing member, the dimensions and shape of the casing member can be easily adjusted by a relatively inexpensive processing method.
Further, since the casing member is formed of a metal plate material or a pipe material, the casing member can be formed thin while maintaining the required strength. As a result, the internal dimensions of the faucet device can be suppressed.
Furthermore, if a casing member that is common to some extent is prepared for the outer shell member having various shapes according to the type of the faucet device, a relatively inexpensive processing method such as cutting the casing member can be performed. Can be adjusted to the desired axial dimension. Thereby, the axial dimensional distance of the casing member between the pedestal member and the connecting member can also be freely set according to the axial dimension of the casing member. Further, the casing member having its axial dimensions adjusted can be easily assembled by simply inserting it into the support column of the outer shell member.
As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the faucet device can be improved, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Further, the present invention is a method for manufacturing a faucet device capable of discharging hot water obtained by mixing hot water supplied from a hot water supply source and water supplied from a water supply source, and the installation surface of the faucet device. A step of preparing a pedestal member to be fixed to the pedestal member, a step of preparing an outer shell member having a substantially tubular support portion attached to the pedestal member according to the type of the faucet device, and the above-mentioned outer shell member. The process of preparing the metal casing member to be inserted into the support column of the above, the process of preparing the hot water supply pipe for supplying the hot water of the hot water source and the water supply pipe for supplying the water of the water supply source, and the above-mentioned hot water supply pipe. A single lever provided on the casing member, comprising an on-off valve for opening and closing the secondary side flow path on the downstream side of the water supply pipe and a single lever for opening and closing the on-off valve. The step of preparing the lever cartridge, the step of preparing the connecting member for connecting the downstream ends of the hot water supply pipe and the water supply pipe and the single lever cartridge inside the casing member, and the step of preparing the single lever cartridge. It has a step of preparing a fixing member to be fixed to the connecting member, and in the step of preparing the metal casing member, the casing member is bent by using a metal plate material or a pipe material. There is formed in a generally at least semi-cylindrical in insertable dimension in the struts of the outer shell member, the connecting member is held in the casing member, the casing member is secured to said base member, said casing member It is characterized in that it is connected to the pedestal member via.
In the present invention configured as described above, when the faucet device is manufactured, the inside of the support column of the outer shell member formed in a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device is made of metal having a substantially semi-cylindrical shape. Casing member is inserted. At that time, the casing member is fixed to the pedestal member in advance while the connecting member is held by the casing member. Thereby, the pedestal member and the connecting member can be connected in the axial direction of the casing member.
In addition, the metal casing member secures the axial space and distance between the pedestal member and the connecting member in the support column according to the outer shell member having a shape according to the type of the faucet device. At the same time, the strength of the structure inside the support portion can be ensured.
Further, the metal casing member can be formed into a substantially semi-cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material so as to be inserted into a support column of an outer shell member having a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device. As a result, compared to the case where the casing member is injection-molded with a resin material or cast-molded with a metal material, a mold for molding the casing member can be formed for each shape of the outer shell member according to the type of the faucet device. Since it is not necessary to prepare the casing member, the dimensions and shape of the casing member can be easily adjusted by a relatively inexpensive processing method.
Further, since the casing member is formed of a metal plate or pipe material in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape, the casing member can be formed thin while maintaining the required strength. As a result, the internal dimensions of the faucet device can be suppressed.
Furthermore, if a casing member that is common to some extent is prepared for the outer shell member having various shapes according to the type of the faucet device, a relatively inexpensive processing method such as cutting the casing member can be performed. Can be adjusted to the desired axial dimension. Thereby, the axial dimensional distance of the casing member between the pedestal member and the connecting member can also be freely set according to the axial dimension of the casing member. Further, the casing member having its axial dimensions adjusted can be easily assembled by simply inserting it into the support column of the outer shell member.
As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the faucet device can be improved, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

According to the faucet device of the present invention and the manufacturing method thereof, the degree of freedom in design can be improved and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

It is the schematic perspective view which looked at the faucet device by 1st Embodiment of this invention from the oblique front. It is an exploded perspective view of the whole faucet device according to 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a central side sectional view of the faucet device according to 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which disassembled the faucet function unit of the faucet device by 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which looked at the faucet function unit of the faucet device by 1st Embodiment of this invention from the oblique rear view. It is a front sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to 1st Embodiment of this invention, and shows the vertical sectional view of each primary side flow path of a hot water side and a water side. FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the upper portion of the faucet function unit in the central side sectional view of the faucet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. It is an exploded perspective view of the casing member of the faucet device according to the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IX-IX of FIG. In the lower casing member of the faucet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a diagram schematically showing a portion of a lower pin engaging hole (or an upper pin engaging hole) when formed by drilling. is there. It is a figure which showed roughly the part of the lower pin engaging hole (or the upper pin engaging hole) when it was formed by bending in the lower casing member of the faucet device according to 1st Embodiment of this invention. .. It is an exploded perspective view of the casing member of the faucet device according to the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing along the XIII-XIII line of FIG. In the central cross-sectional view of the central side surface of the faucet device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, it is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of an enlarged upper portion of the faucet function unit as in FIG. 7. It is a perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the 3rd Embodiment of this invention disassembled. In the central side sectional view of the faucet device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, it is a partially enlarged sectional view which enlarged the upper portion of the faucet function unit as in FIG. 7. It is a perspective sectional view which disassembled the faucet function unit of the faucet device by 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the 5th Embodiment of this invention disassembled. It is a perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the 6th Embodiment of this invention disassembled. It is a perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the 7th Embodiment of this invention disassembled. It is a perspective sectional view which disassembled the faucet function unit of the faucet device by 8th Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, the faucet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
First, FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the faucet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed diagonally from the front.
As shown in FIG. 1, the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention mixes hot water supplied from a hot water supply source (not shown) and water supplied from a water supply source (not shown). It is a so-called "single-lever type" faucet device that stops water from being discharged, and is installed on an installation surface F1 such as a kitchen sink or a washbasin counter.
That is, in this single lever type faucet device 1, hot water whose flow rate and temperature are adjusted by manually rotating a single operation handle 2 so-called "single lever" is spouted 4. Water is stopped from the spout 6 of the water spout.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, in the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment, first, when the operation handle 2 is set to the lowermost water stop operation position, the water is discharged from the water spout 6 of the spout 4. The hot water is stopped.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, when the operation handle 2 is rotated from the water stop operation position to the upper operation position, the hot water discharged from the water discharge port 6 of the spout 4 is set to the water discharge state. It has become like.
That is, in the water discharge state, the operation handle 2 is set to have a larger flow rate of hot water as it is rotated upward (in the direction of the arrow "open" shown in FIG. 1), and is further lowered (the arrow "open" shown in FIG. 1). The flow rate of hot water is set smaller as it is rotated in the "closed" direction).

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the operation handle 2 rotates about the central axis (rotation center axis A1) extending in the vertical direction of the faucet device 1 toward the water side (arrow “C” side shown in FIG. 1). When operated, the temperature of the hot water discharged from the spout 6 of the spout 4 is set to the low temperature side.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, when the operation handle 2 is rotated around the rotation center axis A1 toward the hot water side (arrow “H” side shown in FIG. 1), the spout 4 is spouted from the spout 6. The mixing ratio of the discharged hot water is set to a large value.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 2 to 9, the internal structure of the faucet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the entire faucet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 3 is a central side sectional view of the faucet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
First, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment includes a hollow outer shell member 8 formed in a shape corresponding to its type or specifications. The outer shell member 8 includes a strut portion 8a that extends substantially in a tubular shape in the vertical direction, and a spout portion 8b that extends outward from the side surface of the strut portion 8a.
The outer shell member 8 may be made of a metal material or a resin material.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment has a hot water supply pipe 10, a water supply pipe 12, and a fixing bracket 14 (on the lower side (upstream side) of the outer shell member 8). It includes a gripping metal fitting 14a, a fastening metal fitting 14b), and a pedestal member 16, respectively.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pedestal member 16 is fixed by the horseshoe-shaped gripping metal fittings 14a and the fastening metal fittings 14b of the fixing metal fitting 14 in a state of being arranged on the installation surface F1 of the faucet device 1. There is.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pedestal member 16 is formed with a hot water passage hole 16a and a water passage hole 16b, respectively, which penetrate in the vertical direction. A hot water supply pipe 10 for supplying hot water from a hot water supply source (not shown) such as a water heater is connected to the hot water passage hole 16a from below. Similarly, a water supply pipe 12 for supplying water from a water supply source (not shown) such as a water supply is connected to the water passage hole 16b from below.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment includes a faucet function unit 18 described in detail inside the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8.

Next, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the faucet function unit 18 of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the faucet function unit 18 of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention as viewed obliquely from the rear.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment has the lower lower seal holding member 20, the lower seal member 22, and the upper side facing upward from the lower side on the outside of the faucet function unit 18. A lower seal holding member 24, a lower upper seal holding member 26, an upper seal member 28, and an upper upper seal holding member 30 are provided, respectively.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, each of the lower seal member 22 and the upper seal member 28 is watertight between the outer surface of the faucet function unit 18 and the inner surface of the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8. It is intended to seal.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, each of the lower lower seal holding member 20 and the upper lower seal holding member 24 is also for holding the lower seal member 22, while holding the lower upper seal. Each of the member 26 and the upper upper seal holding member 30 is for holding the upper seal member 28.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment has a C-ring from the lower side to the upper side between the outer shell member 8 and the operation handle 2 above the outer shell member 8 in the vertical direction. 32, a seal member 34, a fixing member 36, and a fastener 38 (screw 38a, cap 38b) are provided, respectively.
With respect to these members 32, 34, 36, and 38, the faucet function unit 18 inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8 is watertightly held from above.

Next, FIG. 6 is a front sectional view of the faucet function unit 18 of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and shows a vertical sectional view of each primary side flow path on the hot water side and the water side. Further, FIG. 7 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the upper portion of the faucet function unit 18 in the central side sectional view of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.
First, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 7, the faucet function unit 18 of the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment includes a metal casing member 40 which will be described in detail later. One end side (lower end side) of the metal casing member 40 is fixed to the pedestal member 16 in a state of being inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the faucet function unit 18 is located inside the casing member 40 from the lower side to the upper side and from the inner side to the outer side (or from the upstream side to the downstream side). , Shaft seal member 42 (hot water side shaft seal member 42a, water side shaft seal member 42b), hot water supply pipe 44, water supply pipe 46, shaft seal member 48 (hot water side shaft seal member 48a, water side shaft seal member 48b) , A primary side adapter member 50, a valve seat member 52, a single lever cartridge 54 (fixed valve body 54a, movable valve body 54b, single lever 54c), and a cartridge holding member 56, respectively.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the faucet function unit 18 has a mechanical engaging pin 58 for holding the pedestal member and a mechanical for holding the primary side adapter member on the outer surface of the casing member 40. Each of the engaging pins 60 is provided.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, each of the hot water supply pipe 44 and the water supply pipe 46 includes each of the hot water passage holes 16a and the water passage holes 16b of the lower pedestal member 16 and the upper primary side adapter member. A primary side hot water passage and a primary side water passage are formed so that each of the 50 hot water passage holes 50a and 50 water passage holes 50b communicates with each other.
Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the hot water supply pipe 44 includes a lower connected portion 44a and an upper connected portion 44b, respectively. The lower connected portion 44a of the hot water supply pipe 44 is inserted into the hot water side connection receiving portion 16c at the upper end (downstream end) of the hot water passage hole 16a of the pedestal member 16 via the hot water side shaft seal member 42a to be watertight. It is connected and has a so-called shaft seal. On the other hand, the upper connected portion 44b of the hot water supply pipe 44 is inserted into the hot water side connection receiving portion 50c at the lower end (upstream end) of the hot water passage hole 50a of the primary side adapter member 50 via the hot water side shaft seal member 48a. It is watertightly connected and has a so-called shaft seal.
Similarly, as shown in FIG. 6, the water supply pipe 46 includes a lower connected portion 46a and an upper connected portion 46b, respectively. The lower connected portion 46a of the water supply pipe 46 is inserted into the water side connecting receiving portion 16d at the upper end (downstream end) of the water passage hole 16b of the pedestal member 16 via the water side shaft seal member 42b to be watertight. It is connected and has a so-called shaft seal. On the other hand, the upper connected portion 46b of the water supply pipe 46 is watertightly connected to the water side connection receiving portion 50d at the lower end (upstream end) of the water passage hole 50b of the primary side adapter member via the water side shaft seal member 48b. And so-called shaft seal.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6, in the connection receiving portions 16c, 16d, 50c, 50d of the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50, the connected portions 44a, 44b of the hot water supply pipe 44 and the water supply pipe 46, respectively. , 46a and 46b are provided with clearances d1, d2, d3 and d4, respectively.
Due to these clearances d1, d2, d3, d4, the connected portions 44a, 44b of the hot water supply pipe 44 and the connected portions 46a, 46b of the water supply pipe 46 are connected to the connection receiving portions 16c, 16d of the pedestal member 16. In addition, the primary side adapter member 50 can be moved while maintaining a watertight state within the range of the clearances d1 to d4 in the connection receiving portions 50c and 50d.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, a valve seat member 52 is watertightly connected to the upper surface of the primary side adapter member 50, and a single lever cartridge 54 is mounted on the upper surface of the valve seat member 52. It is watertightly connected. Each of the primary side adapter member 50 and the valve seat member 52 is formed of a resin material such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) in a substantially columnar shape, and is a separate member from each other.
Further, the primary side adapter member 50 and the valve seat member 52 sandwich the bottom portion 74a of the upper casing member 74, which will be described in detail later, with the downstream ends of the hot water supply pipe 44 and the water supply pipe 46 and the single lever. It functions as a connecting member for watertightly connecting the cartridge 54 to each other.
Here, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the structure of the single lever cartridge 54 is the same as that of the well-known single lever cartridge, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted, but typically from below. A fixed valve body 54a, a movable valve body 54b, and a lever 54c are provided upward.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the fixed valve body 54a is fixed to the bottom portion in the single lever cartridge 54.
Next, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the movable valve body 54b is arranged so as to be slidable in translation and rotation with respect to the upper surface of the fixed valve body 54a.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the lever 54c is a single shaft member whose lower end is connected to the movable valve body 54b and its upper end is connected to the operation handle 2.
As shown in FIG. 6, each of the fixed valve body 54a and the movable valve body 54b is a primary side flow path that communicates with each of the hot water passage hole 52a and the water passage hole 52b of the valve seat member 52. A road 54d and a water passage 54e are formed, respectively.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, each of the fixed valve body 54a and the movable valve body 54b is a secondary side flow path for mixing hot water and water supplied from each of the hot water passage 54d and the water passage 54e. Hot and cold water mixing passages 54f are formed respectively. The mixing ratio and the flow rate of the hot water supplied from the hot water passage 54d and the hot water passage 54e to the hot water mixing passage 54f are adjusted according to the position of the movable valve body 54b.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the outlet 54g of the hot water mixing path 54f of the single lever cartridge 54 communicates with the outflow hole 74f on the side surface of the upper casing member 74 of the casing member 40, which will be described in detail later. ..

Next, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, in the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment, between the outside of the casing member 40 on the side of the single lever cartridge 54 and the inside of the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8. The secondary side flow path forming member 62, the secondary side adapter member 64, and the spacer member 66 are provided, respectively.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment includes a spout side flow path forming member 68 forming the spout flow path 68a and a spout side flow path forming member 68 in the spout portion 8b of the outer shell member 8. Each of the spout forming member 70 forming the water port 6 is provided.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the details of the casing member 40 of the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment will be described together with the processing method of the casing member 40.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the casing member 40 of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IX-IX of FIG.
As shown in FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, the metal casing member 40 of the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment has the lower casing member 72, the upper casing member 74, and the upper casing member 74 from the lower side to the upper side. Each of the upper ring members 76 is provided.
Further, as the metal material of these members 72, 74, 76, a stainless steel material (for example, SUS304 or the like) having relatively high corrosion resistance and relatively high durability and strength is used.
However, the metal material used for the metal casing member 40 of the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment is other than the stainless steel material as long as it has relatively high corrosion resistance and relatively high durability and strength. It may be a metal material of.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, the upper end of the lower casing member 72 and the lower end of the upper casing member 74 are integrally connected to each other by welding or the like, and the upper casing member 74. The upper end of the ring member 76 and the lower end of the upper ring member 76 are integrally connected to each other by welding or the like.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, in the lower casing member 72 in the state before being welded to the upper casing member 74, the metal has a size that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8. It is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by a plate material or a pipe material made of wood.
For example, when the lower casing member 72 made of metal having a substantially cylindrical shape is formed, the thin metal plate material is formed into a curved shape by bending such as roll forming, and finally, the outside is formed. It is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape with dimensions that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the shell member 8.
Alternatively, a metal pipe material having a diameter that can be inserted into the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8 is prepared in advance, and the pipe material is cut or cut to be formed inside the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8. Adjust to the axial length dimension that can be inserted into.
That is, since the casting process using a mold or the like is not adopted when molding the metal lower casing member 72, the lower casing is used for each shape of the outer shell member 8 according to the type of the faucet device 1. It is not necessary to prepare a mold for molding the member 72.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, below the side surface of the lower casing member 72, lower pin engaging holes 72a penetrating in the radial direction by drilling or the like are spaced apart in the circumferential direction. Multiple are formed.
As a result, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 8 and 9, the mechanical engagement pin 58 for holding the pedestal member is inserted into the lower pin engagement hole 72a from the outside. There is. Then, after engaging the mechanical engaging pin 58 with the lower pin engaging hole 72a, the inner end portion thereof engages with the engaging hole 16e on the side surface of the pedestal member 16.
Therefore, the lower casing member 72 is mechanically engaged in the lower pin engaging hole 72a of the lower casing member 72, the mechanical engaging pin 58 for holding the pedestal member, and the engaging hole 16e of the pedestal member 16. Together, it functions as a mechanical engaging means that makes it possible to hold the pedestal member 16.

Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 4, 8 and 9, a plurality of upper pin engaging holes 72b penetrating in the radial direction are formed in the circumferential direction also above the side surface of the lower casing member 72 by drilling or the like. ing.
As a result, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 8 and 9, the mechanical engagement pin 60 for holding the primary side adapter member is inserted into the upper pin engagement hole 72b from the outside. It has become. Then, after engaging the mechanical engaging pin 60 with the upper pin engaging hole 72b, the inner end portion thereof engages with the engaging hole 50e on the side surface of the primary side adapter member 50.
Therefore, the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72, the mechanical engaging pin 60 for holding the primary adapter member, and the engaging hole 50e of the primary adapter member 50 are the lower casing member 72. Functions as a mechanical engagement means that makes it possible to hold the primary side adapter member 50 by mechanical engagement.
In the faucet device of the present embodiment, the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b are mechanically engaged with the lower casing member 72 by drilling a hole in the side surface of the lower casing member 72. It adopts a form that makes it a joint.
However, as the mechanical engaging portion of the lower casing member 72, the lower casing member 72 is bent instead of the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b, so that the lower casing member 72 is bent. A form may be adopted in which an engaging surface or the like is provided on the side surface of the surface to enable mechanical engagement.

Here, FIG. 10 shows a lower pin engaging hole 72a (or an upper pin engaging hole 72b) formed by drilling in the lower casing member 72 of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. ) Is a diagram schematically showing the part.
First, as shown in FIG. 10, when each of the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72 is formed by drilling, the lower pin engaging hole 72 of the lower casing member 72 is engaged. The lower casing member 72 is moved in parallel with the axial central axis A1 of the lower casing member 72 for each arbitrary point Q1 on the inner peripheral surface of the hole 72a (or the upper pin engagement hole 72b). Is projected onto an arbitrary virtual plane S0 perpendicular to the central axis A1 in the axial direction of.
At this time, on the virtual plane S0, each virtual point Q2 located in the vertical direction of each point Q1 exists, and the plane in which all the sets of these points Q2 are connected is the so-called projection planes S1 and S2. Is formed on the virtual plane S0.
That is, in the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment, each of the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72 formed by the drilling process is the shaft of the lower casing member 72. It is possible to form the projection planes S1 and S2 on an arbitrary plane S0 perpendicular to the central axis A1 in the direction.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10, for the side walls located above and below each of the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72, for example, a cutting tool at the time of drilling. Since the shearing force f1 or the like due to (not shown) or the like acts in the direction perpendicular to the central axis A1 in the axial direction of the lower casing member 72 (the radial direction A2 of the lower casing member 72), they are in the A2 direction with each other. It tends to shift.
Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in a state where the upper and lower side walls of the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72 are displaced from each other in the A2 direction, the projection surfaces S1 and S1 The width W1 of the lower casing member 72 in the radial direction A2 in S2 is larger than the thickness W2 of the side wall of the lower casing member 72 (W1> W2).
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, each of the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72 can form the projection surfaces S1 and S2, respectively. When the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60 that engage with the engaging holes 72a and 72b try to move in the vertical direction (center axis A1 direction) with respect to the lower casing member 72, the lower casing member 72 It goes without saying that the inner peripheral surfaces of the engaging holes 72a and 72b form a surface capable of mechanically engaging with the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60, but each mechanical engaging pin It also forms a surface capable of mechanically engaging with each of the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 via the 58 and 60.

Next, FIG. 11 shows a lower pin engaging hole 72a (or an upper pin engaging hole 72b) formed by bending in the lower casing member 72 of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which showed the part of.
First, as shown in FIG. 11, when each of the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72 is formed by bending, a part B1 of the side wall of the lower casing member 72 is formed. , The lower casing member 72 is bent by being pressed by a pressing force (bending force f2) toward the inner direction A2 in the radial direction.
Next, as shown in FIG. 11, at any point Q3 on the inner peripheral surface of the lower pin engaging hole 72a (or the upper pin engaging hole 72b) of the lower casing member 72, the lower casing member 72, respectively. By moving it parallel to the central axis A1 in the axial direction, it is projected onto an arbitrary virtual plane S0 perpendicular to the central axis A1 in the axial direction of the lower casing member 72.
At this time, on the virtual plane S0, there are virtual points Q4 located in the vertical direction of each point Q3, and the plane in which all the sets of these points Q4 are connected is referred to as so-called projection planes S3 and S4. , Formed on the virtual plane S0.
That is, in the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment, each of the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72 formed by bending is in the axial direction of the lower casing member 72. It is possible to form the projection planes S3 and S4 on an arbitrary plane S0 perpendicular to the central axis A1 of the above.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the width W3 of the lower casing member 72 in the radial direction A2 on each of the projection surfaces S3 and S4 is larger than the thickness W4 of the side wall of the lower casing member 72 (W3> W4). ).
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 11, each of the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72 can form the projection surfaces S3 and S4, respectively. When the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60 that engage with the engaging holes 72a and 72b try to move in the vertical direction (center axis A1 direction) with respect to the lower casing member 72, the lower casing member 72 Naturally, the inner peripheral surfaces of the engaging holes 72a and 72b form a surface capable of mechanically engaging with the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60, but each mechanical engaging pin 58 , 60 also form a surface capable of mechanically engaging with each of the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the upper casing member 74 in a state before being welded to the lower casing member 72 has a bottom portion 74a, and a bottomed cup shape having an open upper portion thereof. It is a member of.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the upper casing member 74 is formed so as to extend upward from the bottom portion 74a in a substantially cylindrical shape.
Further, a flange portion 74b protruding outward is formed on the upper edge of the upper casing member 74.
For example, when molding such a bottomed cup-shaped upper casing member 74, the metal thin plate material is drawn to a size that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8. Mold into a bottomed cup shape.
That is, since the casting process using a mold or the like is not adopted when molding the metal upper casing member 74, the upper casing member 74 is used for each shape of the outer shell member 8 according to the type of the faucet device 1. There is no need to prepare a mold for molding.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 6, 7 and 9, in the bottom portion 74a of the upper casing member 74, each of the hot water side communication hole 74c, the water side communication hole 74d, and the mounting hole 74e is formed by drilling. Has been done.
Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 6, the hot water side communication hole 74c of the bottom portion 74a of the upper casing member 74 allows the hot water passage hole 50a of the primary side adapter member 50 below it and the hot water passage hole 52a of the upper valve seat member 52. Can be communicated.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 9, the water flow hole 50b of the primary side adapter member 50 and the water flow hole 52b of the valve seat member 52 below the water side communication hole 74d of the bottom portion 74a of the upper casing member 74. Can be communicated with.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, in the mounting hole 74e of the bottom portion 74a of the upper casing member 74, a protrusion 52c protruding downward from the bottom surface of the valve seat member 52 above the bottom portion 74a is inserted, and then below the protrusion 52c. It is designed to be inserted into the mounting hole 50f of the primary side adapter member 50. As a result, the valve seat member 52 is fixed to the bottom portion 74a of the upper casing member 74.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, on the side surface of the upper casing member 74, a plurality of (for example, two) outflow holes 74f are formed adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction by drilling.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, on the side surface of the upper casing member 74, a plurality of (for example, two) lower protrusion engaging holes are provided on the sides of the upper casing member 74 so as to be separated from each other in the circumferential direction with respect to the outflow holes 74f. Each of the 74 g is formed diagonally to each other by drilling.
Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 2, 5 and 8, a plurality of lower protrusion engaging holes 74g on the side surface of the upper casing member 74 are provided diagonally on the inner peripheral surface of the upper lower seal holding member 24. Each of the (for example, two) protrusions 24a is fitted. As a result, the inner peripheral surface of the upper lower seal holding member 24 is held on the outer peripheral surface of the upper casing member 74.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, on the side surface of the upper casing member 74, a plurality (for example, two) upper protrusions are engaged above each outflow hole 74f and each lower protrusion engagement hole 74g. Each of the holes 74h is formed diagonally to each other by drilling.
Incidentally, as shown in FIGS. 2, 5 and 9, each upper protrusion engaging hole 74h on the side surface of the upper casing member 74 is provided diagonally on the inner peripheral surface of the lower upper seal holding member 26. Each of the plurality of (for example, two) protrusions 26a is fitted. As a result, the inner peripheral surface of the lower upper seal holding member 26 is held at a position above the upper lower seal holding member 24 with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the upper casing member 74.
After these drilling processes, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the outer edge and the lower edge portion of the bottom portion 74a of the bottomed cup-shaped upper casing member 74 are inside the upper opening edge portion 72c of the lower casing member 72. The outer edge and lower edge portion of the bottom portion 74a of the upper casing member 74 and the upper opening edge portion 72c of the lower casing member 72 are welded to each other in a state of being inserted into the lower casing member 72. As a result, the upper end of the lower casing member 72 and the lower end of the upper casing member 74 are integrally connected to each other.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the upper ring member 76 in a state before being welded to the upper casing member 74 is made of metal with dimensions that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8. It is formed in a substantially annular shape by a plate material or a pipe material.
For example, when molding a substantially annular metal upper ring member 76, a metal tube material having a diameter that can be inserted into the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8 is prepared in advance, and the tube material is cut. By processing or cutting, the length dimension in the axial direction that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8 is adjusted.
That is, since the casting process using a mold or the like is not adopted when molding the metal upper ring member 76, the upper ring is formed for each shape of the outer shell member 8 according to the type of the faucet device 1. It is not necessary to prepare a mold for molding the member 76.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a female screw 76a is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the upper annular member 76 by female screw processing.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a male screw 56a formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge holding member 56 can be screwed by the female screw 76a of the upper ring member 76, and the cartridge holding member 56 is the casing member 40. It is fixed to the upper end portion (upper ring member 76) of the.
After such female threading, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the lower edge portion of the upper ring member 76 and the outer edge portion of the flange portion 74b of the upper casing member 74 are welded to each other, and the upper casing member 74 The upper end of the ring member 76 and the lower end of the upper ring member 76 are integrally connected to each other.
In the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment, a female screw 76a is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the upper ring member 76 to form a female side member, and a male screw 56a is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cartridge holding member 56 to form a male side member. The form of screwing each other is adopted. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and a male screw is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the upper annular member 76 to form a male side member, and a female screw is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the cartridge holding member 56 to be screwed together as a female side member. You may adopt the form to make it.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the primary side adapter member 50 is held upward in the lower casing member 72 by the mechanical engagement pin 60, and the valve seat member 52 is the upper casing member. It is held at the bottom 74a inside the 74.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the outer diameter D1 of the substantially columnar primary side adapter member 50 is set to be larger than the outer diameter D2 of the valve seat member 52 (D1> D2).

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, a single lever cartridge 54 is arranged above the valve seat member 52 in the upper casing member 74.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the male screw 56a of the cartridge holding member 56 is screwed into the female screw 76a of the upper ring member 76 above the single lever cartridge 54, so that the single lever cartridge 54 is moved to the upper casing member 74. It is held in a pressed state above the valve seat member 52 inside. That is, the cartridge holding member 56 is a fixing member that fixes the single lever cartridge 54 to the valve seat member 52.
At this time, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the outlet 54g of the hot water mixing path 54f of the single lever cartridge 54 communicates with the outflow hole 74f of the upper casing member 74.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, a secondary side flow path 78 is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the upper casing member 74 and the inner peripheral surface of the secondary side flow path forming member 62 on the outer side thereof. ing. The hot water flowing out from the outflow port 54g of the hot water mixing path 54f of the single lever cartridge 54 flows out to the secondary side flow path 78 through the outflow hole 74f of the upper casing member 74.
Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the hot water in the secondary side flow path 78 flows from the outflow hole 62a formed on the spout side side surface of the secondary side flow path forming member 62 into the secondary side adapter member 64. After flowing out to the road 64a, it flows out to the spout flow path 68a in the spout side flow path forming member 68.

Next, the operation of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above will be described with reference to the assembly method and the processing method of the faucet device 1.
First, according to the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment, when the faucet device 1 is assembled, the inside of the substantially cylindrical strut portion 8a of the outer shell member 8 formed in a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device 1. On the other hand, a substantially cylindrical faucet function unit 18 is inserted.
At that time, in the casing member 40 of the faucet function unit 18, the pedestal member is previously interposed via the mechanical engagement pin 58 for holding the pedestal member and the mechanical engagement pin 60 for holding the primary side adapter member. Each of 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 can be held. As a result, the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 can be connected in the axial direction via the casing member 40.
Further, the metal casing member 40 is used in the axial direction between the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 in the support column portion 8a according to the outer shell member 8 having a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device 1. In addition to being able to determine the space and distance dimensions of the outer shell member 8, it is possible to increase the strength of the internal structure of the faucet function unit 18 or the like inserted in the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8.
Further, the metal casing member 40 can be formed into a substantially cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material so as to be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8 having a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device 1. it can.
As a result, the casing member 40 is molded for each shape of the outer shell member 8 according to the type of the faucet device 1, as compared with the case where the casing member 40 is injection-molded with a resin material or cast-molded with a metal material. Since it is not necessary to prepare a mold for the casing member 40, the dimensions and shape of the casing member 40 can be easily adjusted by a relatively inexpensive processing method.
Further, since the casing member 40 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material, the casing member 40 can be formed thin while maintaining the required strength. As a result, the internal dimensions of the faucet device 1 can be suppressed.
Further, if a casing member 40 that is made common to some extent is prepared for the outer shell member 8 having various shapes according to the type of the faucet device 1, the casing member 40 can be relatively cut or processed. It can be adjusted to a desired axial dimension by an inexpensive processing method. As a result, the axial dimensional distance of the casing member 40 between the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 can also be freely set according to the axial dimension of the casing member 40. Further, the casing member 40 in a state where the dimensions in the axial direction are adjusted can be easily assembled by simply inserting the casing member 40 into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8.
As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the faucet device 1 can be improved, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Further, it is assumed that the lower casing member 72, which is the mechanical engaging means of the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment, is not provided with the pin engaging holes 72a and 72b and the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60. In the case of, for example, when the casing member 40 is formed of a metal plate material or a pipe material in a substantially semi-cylindrical shape, particularly, the side portion of the lower casing member 72 is in a smooth state without unevenness. It becomes. This causes a problem that it is difficult for the lower casing member 72 to hold the pedestal member 16 and the primary adapter member 50.
Therefore, it is necessary to provide a surface or an engaging portion on the side portion of the casing member 40 by some means so that the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 can be mechanically engaged and held.
Therefore, according to the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment, even if the lower casing member 72 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material, the lower casing member 72 can be used as a mechanical engagement means. By bending or drilling the side portions of the 72, the lower pin engaging hole 72a and the upper pin engaging hole 72b can be formed, respectively.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, each of the engaging holes 72a and 72b of the lower casing member 72 has an inner peripheral surface thereof with respect to the axial direction of the lower casing member 72 (direction of the central axis A1). The projection surfaces S1 to S4 can be formed by projecting onto the vertical surface S0, and the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 are axially oriented with respect to the lower casing member 72 (in the direction of the central axis A1). It is possible to form a surface capable of mechanically engaging with the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 when the relative movement is attempted.
That is, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the engaging holes 72a and 72b of the lower casing member 72 are projected onto the plane S0 perpendicular to the axial direction (direction of the central axis A1) of the lower casing member 72. The fact that the projection surfaces S1 to S4 can be formed by causing the projection surfaces S1 to S4 means that the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 move relative to the lower casing member 72 in the axial direction (direction of the central axis A1). When attempting to do so, the engaging holes 72a and 72b of the lower casing member 72 can be mechanically engaged with the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 via the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60. It will also be possible to form a casing.
Therefore, the lower casing member 72 can hold the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50 by the engaging holes 72a and 72b of the lower casing member 72 capable of forming such projection surfaces S1 to S4. Will be.
As a result, the lower casing member 72 is mechanically engaged in the lower pin engaging hole 72a of the lower casing member 72, the mechanical engaging pin 58 for holding the pedestal member, and the engaging hole 16e of the pedestal member 16. Together, it functions as a mechanical engaging means that makes it possible to hold the pedestal member 16.
Further, in the upper pin engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72, the mechanical engaging pin 60 for holding the primary adapter member, and the engaging hole 50e of the primary adapter member 50, the lower casing member 72 is a machine. It functions as a mechanical engagement means that makes it possible to hold the primary side adapter member 50 by target engagement.
As a result, even if the casing member 40 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material, the casing member 40 can surely hold the pedestal member 16 and the primary side adapter member 50.

Further, according to the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in particular, depending on the amount of heat of the hot water flowing in the hot water supply pipe 44, the hot water supply pipe 44 or the water supply pipe 46 around the hot water supply pipe 46, or , Each connected portion 44a, 44b of the hot water supply pipe 44 and each connected portion 46a, 46b of the water supply pipe 46 may move in the axial direction due to thermal expansion.
On the other hand, in the faucet device 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the connected portions 44a and 44b of the hot water supply pipe 44 and the connected portions 46a and 46b of the water supply pipe 46 are pedestal members. It is possible to move while maintaining a watertight state within the range of each clearance d1 to d4 in each of the connection receiving portions 16c and 16d of 16 and the connection receiving portions 50c and 50d of the primary side adapter member 50. As a result, it is possible to absorb the movement of the connected portions 44a and 44b of the hot water supply pipe 44 and the connected portions 46a and 46b of the water supply pipe 46 due to thermal expansion.

Further, according to the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the single lever cartridge 54 can be arranged on the bottom portion 74a of the upper casing member 74. As a result, the single lever cartridge 54 can be reliably held by the bottomed upper casing member 74.

Further, according to the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, for example, when a single lever cartridge 54 having a relatively small plane cross-sectional size is used, the single lever cartridge 54 is used. Even when the size of the plane cross section (outer diameter D2) of the valve seat member 52 to which the 54 is connected is set to be relatively small, the outer diameter D1 of the primary side adapter member 50 is set to the outer diameter of the valve seat member 52. It can be set larger than D2 (D1> D2).
Therefore, in the primary side adapter member 50, it is possible to sufficiently secure a space in which each of the hot water supply pipe 44 and the water supply pipe 46 is connected in the axial direction.

Further, according to the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment, the primary side adapter member 50 and the valve seat member 52, which are connecting members, are made of a resin material. Thereby, it is possible to provide the primary side adapter member 50 and the valve seat member 52 which are inexpensive and lightweight, and also can secure the leaching performance.

Further, according to the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment, when the bottomed upper casing member 74 is formed, the metal plate material is drawn, so that there is no seam due to welding or the like. , Can be integrally formed in a bottomed cup shape.
As a result, there is no possibility that the water around the single lever cartridge 54 held by the upper casing member 74 will come into contact with water at a joint such as welding of the upper casing member 74.
Therefore, the risk of corrosion of the metal upper casing member 74 can be reduced.

In the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment described above, the mode in which each of the hot water supply pipe 44 and the water supply pipe 46 is a separate member from the pedestal member 16 below the hot water supply pipe 44 has been described. Each of the 44 and the water supply pipe 46 may be provided integrally with the pedestal member 16.
Further, in the faucet device 1 according to the present embodiment, the mode in which the hot water supply pipe 44 and the water supply pipe 46 are separate members from each other has been described, but each flow path (hot water supply) in each of the supply pipes 44 and 46 has been described. As long as the flow path and the water supply flow path are independent of each other, the hot water supply pipe 44 and the water supply pipe 46 may be provided integrally with each other.

Next, the faucet device according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13.
FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the casing member of the faucet device according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XIII-XIII of FIG.
Here, in the casing member 140 of the faucet device 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the casing member of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. The same parts as those of 40 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the casing member 140 of the faucet device 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention faces from the bottom to the top, the lower casing member 172, the intermediate casing member 174, and the upper casing. A member 74 and an upper ring member 76 are provided, respectively.
That is, in the casing member 140 of the faucet device 100 of the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the lower casing member 72 of the casing member 40 of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention described above. The corresponding members have a different structure in that they are two metal members, a substantially cylindrical lower casing member 172 and an intermediate casing member 174.
Further, as the metal material of the lower casing member 172 and the intermediate casing member 174, a stainless steel material (for example, SUS304 or the like) having relatively high corrosion resistance and relatively high durability and strength is used.
However, the metal material used for the metal casing member 140 of the faucet device 100 according to the present embodiment is other than the stainless steel material as long as it has relatively high corrosion resistance and relatively high durability and strength. It may be a metal material of.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the outer peripheral surface of the upper edge portion 172a of the lower casing member 172 and the inner peripheral surface of the lower opening end portion 174a of the intermediate casing member 174 are integrated with each other by welding or the like. It is connected to the.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the inner peripheral surface of the upper opening end portion 174b of the intermediate casing member 174 and the outer peripheral surface of the bottom portion 74a of the bottomed upper casing member 74 are integrally integrated with each other by welding or the like. It is connected to the.

Here, as shown in FIG. 12, in the lower casing member 172 before being welded to the intermediate casing member 174, a metal plate material or a pipe material having a size that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8 is used. , The shape in cross-sectional view is formed in a substantially C shape. As a result, both side edge portions 172b and 172c of the lower casing member 172 are formed so as to have a predetermined distance d101 [mm] in the circumferential direction.
For example, when molding the metal lower casing member 172, the metal thin plate material is formed into a curved shape by bending such as roll molding, and finally, the outer shell member 8 is formed. The size is such that it can be inserted into the support column 8a, and the shape in cross-sectional view thereof is formed into a substantially C-shape.
Alternatively, a metal pipe material having a diameter that can be inserted into the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8 is prepared in advance, and the pipe material is cut or cut to be formed inside the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8. It is adjusted to the length dimension in the axial direction that can be inserted into the lower casing member 172, and the predetermined spacing is approximately d101 [mm] in the circumferential direction between the side edge portions 172b and 172c of the lower casing member 172. A vertical groove G101 having a groove width of the same size is formed.
That is, when molding the metal lower casing member 172, a casting process using a mold or the like is not adopted, so that the lower casing is used for each shape of the outer shell member 8 according to the type of the faucet device 100. It is not necessary to prepare a mold for molding the member 172.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a plurality of lower engaging holes 172d penetrating in the radial direction are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction below the side surface of the lower casing member 172 by drilling or the like. There is.
As a result, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the mechanical engaging pin 58 for holding the pedestal member was inserted into the lower engaging hole 172d from the outside to engage with the lower engaging hole 172d. After that, the inner end portion thereof engages with the engaging hole 16e on the side surface of the pedestal member 16.
Therefore, the lower casing member 172 is mechanically engaged with the lower engaging hole 172d of the lower casing member 172, the mechanical engaging pin 58 for holding the pedestal member, and the engaging hole 16e of the pedestal member 16. As a result, it functions as a mechanical engaging means that makes it possible to hold the pedestal member 16.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the intermediate casing member 174 in the state before being welded to the upper casing member 74 is also made of metal with dimensions that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8. It is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape by a plate material or a pipe material.
For example, when forming a substantially cylindrical metal intermediate casing member 174, the metal thin plate material is formed into a curved shape by bending such as roll forming, and finally the outer shell is formed. It is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape with dimensions that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the member 8.
Alternatively, a metal pipe material having a diameter that can be inserted into the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8 is prepared in advance, and the pipe material is cut or cut to be formed inside the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8. Adjust to the axial length dimension that can be inserted into.
That is, since the casting process using a mold or the like is not adopted when molding the metal intermediate casing member 174, the intermediate casing member 174 is used for each shape of the outer shell member 8 according to the type of the faucet device 1. There is no need to prepare a mold for molding.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, a plurality of engaging holes 174c penetrating in the radial direction are also formed in the circumferential direction on the side surface of the intermediate casing member 174 by drilling or the like.
As a result, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the mechanical engagement pin 60 for holding the primary side adapter member was inserted into the engagement hole 174c from the outside to engage with the engagement hole 174c. Later, the inner end portion thereof engages with the engaging hole 50e on the side surface of the primary side adapter member 50.
Therefore, in the engaging hole 174c of the intermediate casing member 174, the mechanical engaging pin 60 for holding the primary side adapter member, and the engaging hole 50e of the primary side adapter member 50, the lower casing member 172 is mechanical. It functions as a mechanical engagement means that enables the primary side adapter member 50 to be held by engagement.

According to the faucet device 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention described above, since the lower casing member 172 is formed in a substantially C-shape in the cross-sectional view thereof, the lower casing member 172 is formed in a substantially C-shape. When forming the metal plate material, it can be easily formed by a relatively inexpensive bending process.
Further, by changing only the lower casing member 172 that is formed by a relatively inexpensive bending process, it is possible to prepare various types of casing members 40 according to the type of the faucet device 1. It is also possible to realize further cost reduction.
Therefore, the degree of freedom in designing the faucet device 100 can be improved, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Next, the faucet device according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.
FIG. 14 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the upper portion of the faucet function unit in the central side sectional view of the faucet device according to the third embodiment of the present invention, as in FIG. 7. Further, FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
Here, in the faucet device 200 according to the third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the same parts as those of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 4 and 7 are the same. Reference numerals are given, and these description will be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, in the faucet device 200 according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the casing member 240 and the connecting member 250 (primary side adapter portion 250A, valve seat portion) of the faucet function unit 218. Only the respective structures of 250B) are the casing member 40 and the connecting member (primary side adapter member 50, valve seat) of the faucet function unit 18 of the faucet function unit 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 4 and 7. It is different from each structure of the member 52).
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, in the casing member 240 of the faucet function unit 218 of the faucet device 200 of the present embodiment, a substantially cylindrical stepped casing member 272 and an upper ring. Each member 76 is provided. Further, the upper ring member 76 is integrally connected to the upper end portion of the stepped casing member 272 by welding.
That is, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the stepped casing member 272 before the upper ring member 76 is welded is a metal plate or a metal plate having a size that can be inserted into the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8. It is a single member that is formed in a cylindrical shape by a pipe material and is not a bottomed shape.
Therefore, the stepped casing member 272 is a member in which the cylindrical lower casing member 72 of the faucet device 1 and the bottomed upper casing member 74 according to the first embodiment are integrally connected by welding. Is different.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a constriction (step portion 272a) is formed in the intermediate portion in the vertical direction of the stepped casing member 272 by drawing a metal plate material or a pipe material. There is. As a result, the stepped portion 250a of the connecting member 250 is in contact with the constriction (stepped portion 272a) of the stepped casing member 272 from below, and the connecting member 250 is held by the stepped casing member 272 via the seal member 252. It has become so.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the connecting member 250 of the faucet device 200 of the present embodiment is formed of a resin material such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) in a substantially columnar shape.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the connecting members 250 (primary side adapter portion 250A, valve seat portion 250B) are integrally formed with each other. That is, the connecting member 250 corresponds to a faucet device 1 primary side adapter member 50 and a valve seat member 52 integrally formed according to the first embodiment of the present invention. This is different from the form in which the primary side adapter member 50 and the valve seat member 52 of the faucet device 1 are separate members.
Here, as shown in FIG. 14, the outer diameter D201 of the primary side adapter portion 250A below the step portion 250a of the connecting member 250 is from the outer diameter D202 of the valve seat portion 250B above the step portion 250a of the connecting member 250. Is also set large (D201> D202).
Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, inside the casing member 240 of the faucet function unit 218, the mechanical engagement pins 58 and 60 are the upper and lower pin engagement holes 272b of the stepped casing member 272. By engaging with each of the engaging hole 16e of the pedestal member 16 and the engaging hole 250b of the connecting member 250 via 272c, each of the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 250 is held by the stepped casing member 272. ..
Therefore, each of the pin engaging holes 272b and 272c of these stepped casing members 272, the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60, the engaging holes 16e of the pedestal member 16, and the engaging holes 250b of the connecting member 250, respectively. Is adapted to function as a mechanical engagement means that allows the stepped casing member 272 to hold the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 250 by mechanical engagement.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, in the connecting member 250 inside the casing member 240, the lower end side (upstream side) of each of the hot water passage hole 250c and the water passage hole 250d is a shaft seal member 48a. , 48b are watertightly connected to the respective supply pipes 44, 46, and are so-called shaft-sealed.
On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the upper end side (downstream side) of each of the hot water passage hole 250c and the water passage hole 250d of the connecting member 250 is the hot water passage 54d of the fixed valve body 54a of the single lever cartridge 54. It is watertightly connected to each of the water passage 54e and the so-called surface seal.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a plurality of (for example, two) outflows similar to the outflow holes 74f of the first embodiment are discharged on the side surface of the stepped casing member 272 above the engaging holes 272c. Holes 272d, a plurality of (for example, two) lower protrusion engaging holes 272e similar to the lower protrusion engaging holes 74g of the first embodiment, and a plurality of holes similar to the upper protrusion engaging holes 74h of the first embodiment (for example, two). For example, each of the two) upper protrusion engaging holes 272f is formed by drilling.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the outflow hole 272d of the stepped casing member 272 communicates with the outlet 54g of the hot water mixing passage 54f of the single lever cartridge 54, and the outlet 54g of the hot water mixing passage 54f. The hot water flowing out of the water flows out to the secondary side flow path 78 through the outflow hole 272d of the stepped casing member 272.
Then, as shown in FIG. 14, the hot water in the secondary side flow path 78 flows from the outflow hole 62a formed on the spout side side surface of the secondary side flow path forming member 62 into the secondary side adapter member 64. After flowing out to the road 64a, it flows out to the spout flow path 68a in the spout side flow path forming member 68.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 153, according to the faucet device 200 according to the third embodiment of the present invention described above, when the faucet device 200 is assembled, the faucet device 200 is formed into a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device 200. A substantially cylindrical faucet function unit 218 is inserted into the substantially cylindrical strut portion 8a of the outer shell member 8.
At that time, the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 250 can be held in advance in the casing member 240 of the faucet function unit 218 via the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60. As a result, the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 250 can be connected in the axial direction via the casing member 240.
Further, the metal casing member 240 allows an axial space between the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 250 in the strut portion 8a according to the outer shell member 8 having a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device 200. And the distance dimension can be determined, and the strength of the internal structure of the faucet function unit 218 or the like inserted in the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8 can be increased.
Further, the metal casing member 240 can be formed into a substantially cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material so as to be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8 having a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device 200. it can.
As a result, as compared with the case where the casing member 240 is injection-molded with a resin material or cast-molded with a metal material, the casing member 240 is provided for each height of the outer shell member 8 according to the type of the faucet device 1. Since it is not necessary to prepare a mold for molding, the dimensions and shape of the casing member 240 can be easily adjusted by a relatively inexpensive processing method.
Further, since the stepped casing member 272 of the casing member 240 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by the metal plate material or the pipe material, the casing member 240 can be formed thin while maintaining the required strength. As a result, the internal dimensions of the faucet device 200 can be suppressed.
Further, if the casing member 240 which is made common to some extent is prepared for the outer shell member 8 having various shapes according to the type of the faucet device 200, the casing member 240 can be relatively cut or processed. It can be adjusted to a desired axial dimension by an inexpensive processing method. Thereby, the axial dimensional distance of the casing member 240 between the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 250 can also be freely set according to the axial dimension of the casing member 240. Further, the casing member 240 in a state where the dimensions in the axial direction are adjusted can be easily assembled by simply inserting the casing member 240 into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8.
As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the faucet device 200 can be improved, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Further, according to the faucet device 200 according to the present embodiment, the stepped portion 272a of the stepped casing member 272, the pin engaging holes 272b and 272c, the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60, and the engaging holes 16e of the pedestal member 16 , And each of the engaging holes 250b of the connecting member 250 functions as mechanical engaging means that allows the stepped casing member 272 to hold the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 250 by mechanical engagement.
As a result, even if the casing member 240 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material, the casing member 240 can reliably hold the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 250.

Further, according to the faucet device 200 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, when a single lever cartridge 54 having a relatively small plane cross-sectional size is used, the single lever cartridge 54 is used. Even when the size of the plane cross section (outer diameter D202) of the valve seat portion 250B of the connecting member 250 to which the 54 is connected is set to be relatively small, the outer diameter D201 of the primary side adapter portion 250A of the connecting member 250 is set. Can be set larger than the outer diameter D202 of the valve seat portion 250B (D201> D202).
Therefore, in the primary side adapter portion 250A of the connecting member 250, it is possible to sufficiently secure a space in which each of the hot water supply pipe 44 and the water supply pipe 46 is connected in the axial direction.

Next, the faucet device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17.
FIG. 16 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the upper portion of the faucet function unit in the central side sectional view of the faucet device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, as in FIG. 7. Further, FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
Here, in the faucet device 300 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, and FIGS. 14 and 14 The same parts as those of the faucet device 200 according to the third embodiment of the present invention shown in 15 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the faucet device 300 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, only the respective structures of the casing member 340 and the connecting member 350 of the faucet function unit 318 are shown in FIGS. 14 and 17. It is different from the respective structures of the casing member 240 and the connecting member 250 of the faucet function unit 218 of the faucet function unit 218 of the faucet device 200 according to the third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG.
Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the casing member 340 of the faucet function unit 318 of the faucet device 300 of the present embodiment, a straight metal cylindrical casing having no constriction (step portion) is provided. A member 372 and a metal upper ring member 376 are provided, respectively. Further, the upper ring member 376 is integrally connected to the upper end portion of the cylindrical casing member 372 by welding, and a female screw 376a is formed on the inner peripheral surface thereof.
Therefore, the cylindrical casing member 372 is different from the stepped casing member 272 of the faucet device 200 according to the third embodiment.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the connecting member 350 of the faucet device 300 of the present embodiment is formed of a resin material such as polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) in a substantially columnar shape, but the third embodiment is performed. The step portion 250a such as the connecting member 250 of the form is not provided.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the cylindrical casing member 372 in the state before being welded to the upper ring member 376, the metal has a size that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8. It is formed in a cylindrical shape by a plate material or a pipe material made of wood.
For example, when molding the cylindrical casing member 372, the thin metal plate material is formed into a curved shape by bending such as roll molding, and finally, the inside of the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8 is formed. It is formed into a nearly cylindrical shape with dimensions that can be inserted into.
Alternatively, a metal pipe material having a diameter that can be inserted into the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8 is prepared in advance, and the pipe material is cut or cut to be formed inside the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8. Adjust to the axial length dimension that can be inserted into.
That is, since the casting process using a mold or the like is not adopted when molding the metal cylindrical casing member 372, the cylindrical casing member 372 is used for each shape of the outer shell member 8 according to the type of the faucet device 300. There is no need to prepare a mold for molding.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, on the side surface of the cylindrical casing member 372, a plurality of pin engaging holes 372a and 372b penetrating in the radial direction are formed at intervals in the circumferential direction by drilling or the like. There is.
As a result, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60 are inserted from the outside into the pin engaging holes 372a and 372b of the corresponding cylindrical casing member 372. It has become. Then, after the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60 are engaged with the pin engaging holes 372a and 372b, their inner ends are the engaging holes 16e on the side surface of the pedestal member 16 and the engaging holes of the connecting member 350. It is designed to engage with each of the 350a. As a result, each of the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 350 is held by the cylindrical casing member 372.
Therefore, the upper and lower pin engaging holes 372a and 372b of these cylindrical casing members 372, the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60, the engaging holes 16e of the pedestal member 16, and the engaging holes 350a of the connecting member 350. Each of them functions as a mechanical engagement means that enables the stepped casing member 272 to hold the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 350 by mechanical engagement.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the connecting member 350 inside the casing member 340, the lower end side (upstream side) of each of the hot water passage hole (not shown) and the water passage hole 350b is respectively. It is watertightly connected to the supply pipes 44 and 46 via the shaft seal members 48a and 48b.
On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the upper end side (downstream side) of each of the hot water passage hole (not shown) and the water passage hole 350b of the connecting member 350 is the fixed valve body 54a of the single lever cartridge 54. It is watertightly connected to each of the hot water passage 54d and the water passage 54e.
Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the outer surface of the connecting member 350 and the inner surface of the cylindrical casing member 372 are made watertight by the sealing member 352. Further, a secondary side flow path 378 is formed between the outer surface of the single lever cartridge 54 and the inner surface of the cylindrical casing member 372.
As a result, the hot water flowing out from the outlet 54g of the hot water mixing path 54f of the single lever cartridge 54 to the secondary side flow path 378 flows through the outflow hole 372c of the cylindrical casing member 372 in the secondary side adapter member 64. After flowing out to 64a, it flows out to the spout flow path 68a in the spout side flow path forming member 68.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, according to the faucet device 300 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention described above, when the faucet device 300 is assembled, the faucet device 300 is formed into a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device 300. A substantially cylindrical faucet function unit 318 is inserted into the substantially cylindrical strut portion 8a of the outer shell member 8.
At that time, the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 350 can be held in advance in the casing member 340 of the faucet function unit 318 via the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60. As a result, the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 350 can be connected in the axial direction via the casing member 340.
Further, the metal casing member 340 allows an axial space between the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 350 in the strut portion 8a according to the outer shell member 8 having a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device 300. And the distance dimension can be determined, and the strength of the internal structure of the faucet function unit 318 or the like inserted in the support column 8a of the outer shell member 8 can be increased.
Further, the metal casing member 340 can be formed into a substantially cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material so as to be inserted into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8 having a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device 300. it can.
As a result, the casing member 240 is molded for each shape of the outer shell member 8 according to the type of the faucet device 1, as compared with the case where the casing member 340 is injection-molded with a resin material or cast-molded with a metal material. Since it is not necessary to prepare a mold for the casing member 240, the dimensions and shape of the casing member 240 can be easily adjusted by a relatively inexpensive processing method.
Further, since the cylindrical casing member 372 of the casing member 340 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by the metal plate material or the pipe material, the casing member 340 can be formed thin while maintaining the required strength. As a result, the internal dimensions of the faucet device 300 can be suppressed.
Further, if a casing member 340 that is shared to some extent is prepared for the outer shell member 8 having various shapes according to the type of the faucet device 300, the casing member 340 can be relatively cut or processed. It can be adjusted to a desired axial dimension by an inexpensive processing method. Thereby, the axial dimensional distance of the casing member 340 between the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 350 can also be freely set according to the axial dimension of the casing member 340. Further, the casing member 340 in a state where the dimensions in the axial direction are adjusted can be easily assembled by simply inserting the casing member 340 into the support column portion 8a of the outer shell member 8.
As a result, the degree of freedom in designing the faucet device 300 can be improved, and the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

Further, according to the water faucet device 300 according to the present embodiment, the upper and lower pin engaging holes 372a and 372b of the cylindrical casing member 372, the mechanical engaging pins 58 and 60, the engaging holes 16e of the pedestal member 16 and the like. Each of the engaging holes 350a of the connecting member 350 functions as a mechanical engaging means that allows the stepped casing member 272 to hold the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 350 by mechanical engagement.
As a result, even if the casing member 340 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material, the casing member 340 can reliably hold the pedestal member 16 and the connecting member 350.

Next, the faucet device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
Here, in the faucet device 400 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 18, the same parts as those of the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4 are designated by the same reference numerals. The description of is omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 18, in the faucet function unit 418 of the faucet device 400 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, from the outside to a predetermined mounting position P401 outside the lower casing member 472 of the casing member 440. It is equipped with an attachable retaining ring 460.
The retaining ring 460 serves as a mechanical engaging means that enables the lower casing member 472 of the casing member 440 to hold the connecting member (primary side adapter member 450) at a predetermined mounting position P401 by mechanical engagement. It is supposed to work.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, when assembling the faucet function unit 418, the primary side adapter member 450 is inserted into the inside from below the lower casing member 472 of the casing member 440.
Then, as shown in FIG. 18, the upper end of the primary side adapter member 450 is watertightly connected to the lower end of the bottom portion 74a of the bottomed upper casing member 74 in a state of holding the valve seat member 452.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of locking holes 450a are provided on the outer peripheral surface of the primary side adapter member 450 at intervals in the circumferential direction. Further, on the side surface of the lower casing member 472 on the outside of each locking hole 450a of the primary side adapter member 450, a retaining ring mounting hole 472a is provided so as to face in the radial direction.
Further, a plurality of locking projections 40a projecting inward are provided on the inner surface of the retaining ring 460, and each of these projections 40a is provided from the outside with respect to each retaining ring mounting hole 472a of the lower casing member 472. When attached, each locking projection 460a is locked in a state of being inserted into each locking hole 450a of the primary side adapter member 450 via each retaining ring mounting hole 472a of the lower casing member 472. As a result, the lower casing member 472 can hold the primary side adapter member 450 inside the lower casing member 472.
As a result, the lower casing member 472 is mechanical in each of the protrusions 40a of the retaining ring 460, the retaining ring mounting holes 472a of the lower casing member 472, and the locking holes 450a of the primary adapter member 450. It can function as a mechanical engagement means that enables the primary side adapter member 450 to be held at a predetermined mounting position P401 by engagement.

Next, the faucet device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 19 is an exploded perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
Here, in the faucet device 500 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 19, according to the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4 and the fifth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. The same parts as those of the faucet device 400 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 19, in the faucet function unit 518 of the faucet device 500 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention, from the inside to a predetermined mounting position P501 inside the lower casing member 72 of the casing member 40. It includes a generally annular snap-fit member 560 that can be attached.
The snap-fit member 560 is a mechanical engagement means that enables the lower casing member 72 of the casing member 40 to hold the connection member (primary side adapter member 550) inside the casing member 40 at a predetermined mounting position P501 by mechanical engagement. It is designed to function as.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, when assembling the faucet function unit 518, first, with respect to the annular fitting groove 550a formed along the outer peripheral surface of the primary side adapter member 550. An annular snap-fit member 560 is fitted from the outside.
After that, the primary side adapter member 550 with the snap-fit member 560 fitted in the fitting groove 550a is inserted into the internal predetermined mounting position P501 from below the lower casing member 72 of the casing member 40.
Then, as shown in FIG. 19, the upper end of the primary side adapter member 550 is watertightly connected to the lower end of the bottom portion 74a of the bottomed upper casing member 74 in a state of holding the valve seat member 452.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 19, a plurality of locking projections 560a protruding outward are provided on the outer surface of the snap-fit member 560 in a state of being attached to the outer peripheral surface of the primary side adapter member 550 at intervals in the circumferential direction. It is provided.
Then, each of the locking projections 560a of the snap-fit member 560 elastically fits into the engaging hole 72b of the lower casing member 72 at a predetermined mounting position P501 in the lower casing member 72, and engages with the snap-fit member 560. It will be in a stopped state.
As a result, the lower casing member 72 can hold the primary side adapter member 550 inside the lower casing member 72.
As a result, the lower casing member 72 is a machine for each of the locking projections 560a of the snap-fit member 560, the fitting groove 550a of the primary side adapter member 550, and the engagement holes 72b of the lower casing member 72. It can function as a mechanical engagement means that enables the primary side adapter member 550 to be held at a predetermined mounting position P501 by the target engagement.

Next, the faucet device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
Here, in the faucet device 600 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 20, according to the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4 and the fifth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. The same parts as those of the faucet device 400 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 20, in the faucet function unit 618 of the faucet device 600 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, from the inside to a predetermined mounting position P601 inside the lower casing member 472 of the casing member 440. It includes a generally annular snap-fit member 660 that can be attached.
The snap-fit member 660 functions as a mechanical engaging means that enables the lower casing member 472 of the casing member 440 to hold the connecting member (primary side adapter member 650) at a predetermined mounting position P601 by mechanical engagement. It has become like.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, when assembling the faucet function unit 618, first, with respect to the annular fitting groove 650a formed along the outer peripheral surface of the primary side adapter member 650. An annular snap-fit member 660 is fitted from the outside.
After that, the primary side adapter member 650 in which the snap-fit member 660 is fitted into the fitting groove 650a is inserted into a predetermined mounting position P601 inside from below the lower casing member 472 of the casing member 440.
Then, as shown in FIG. 20, the upper end of the primary side adapter member 650 is watertightly connected to the lower end of the bottom portion 74a of the bottomed upper casing member 74 in a state of holding the valve seat member 452.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 20, on the outer surface of the snap-fit member 660 in a state of being attached to the outer peripheral surface of the primary side adapter member 650, locking inclined protrusions 660a protruding outward are spaced apart in the circumferential direction. There are multiple. Each locking inclined projection 660a has a shape in which the outer surface thereof is inclined outward from the upper side to the lower side, and elastically fits into each retaining ring mounting hole 472a provided above the side surface of the lower casing member 472. It can be fitted.
Then, each locking inclined projection 660a of the snap-fit member 660 is elastically fitted into the retaining ring mounting hole 472a of the lower casing member 472 at a predetermined mounting position P601 in the lower casing member 472. , It becomes a locked state.
As a result, the lower casing member 472 can hold the primary side adapter member 650 inside the lower casing member 472.
As a result, each of the locking inclined protrusions 660a of the snap-fit member 660, the fitting groove 650a of the primary side adapter member 650, and the retaining ring mounting holes 472a of the lower casing member 472 are each of the lower casing member 472. Can function as a mechanical engagement means that allows the primary side adapter member 650 to be held at a predetermined mounting position P601 by mechanical engagement.

Next, the faucet device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 21 is an exploded perspective sectional view of the faucet function unit of the faucet device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.
Here, in the faucet device 700 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 21, according to the faucet device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4 and the fifth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. The same parts as those of the faucet device 400 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, as shown in FIG. 21, in the faucet function unit 718 of the faucet device 700 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined primary side adapter member 750 on the side surface of the lower casing member 772 of the casing member 740 is attached. A plurality of snap-fit portions 772a are provided at the mounting position P701.
Further, on the outer peripheral surface of the primary side adapter member 750, a plurality of snap-fit portions 750a are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction.
At least one of these snap-fit portions 750a and 772a is elastically deformable, and the lower casing member 772 of the casing member 740 mechanically engages with the primary side adapter member 750 at a predetermined mounting position. It is designed to function as a mechanical engaging means that can be held by P701.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, when assembling the faucet function unit 718, first, first
It is inserted into a predetermined mounting position P701 inside from below the lower casing member 772 of the casing member 740.
Then, as shown in FIG. 21, the upper end of the primary side adapter member 750 is watertightly connected to the lower end of the bottom portion 74a of the bottomed upper casing member 74 in a state of holding the valve seat member 452.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 21, the snap-fit portion 750a on the outer surface of the primary side adapter member 750 and the snap-fit portion 772a on the inner surface of the lower casing member 772 are elastically fitted and locked to each other. It becomes.
As a result, the lower casing member 772 can hold the primary side adapter member 650 at the predetermined mounting position P701.
As a result, in each of the snap-fit portion 750a of the primary adapter member 750 and the snap-fit portion 772a of the lower casing member 772, the lower casing member 472 mechanically engages the primary adapter member 750 in a predetermined mounting position. It can function as a mechanical engaging means that can be held by P701.

The metal casing members 40, 140, 240, 340 used in the faucet devices 1, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700 according to the first to eighth embodiments of the present invention described above. In 440 and 740, a form in which the outer shell member 8 is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape by a metal plate material or a pipe material with dimensions that can be inserted into the support column portion 8a has been described.
However, in the present embodiment, the shape of the metal casing member is not necessarily limited to a perfect cylindrical shape continuously formed over the entire circumference, and may be a semi-cylindrical shape, or this semi-cylindrical shape. It may have a shape extending in the circumferential direction and less than a perfect cylinder, a shape less than a semi-cylinder, and the like. In short, the shape of the metal casing member may be at least a semi-cylindrical shape or a plate shape smaller than a semi-cylindrical shape.

1 Faucet device according to the first embodiment of the present invention 2 Operation handle 4 Spout 6 Spout 8 Outer shell member 8a Strut part 8b Spout part 10 Hot water supply pipe (primary side flow path)
12 Water supply pipe (primary side flow path)
14 Fixing metal fittings 14a Gripping metal fittings 14b Fastening metal fittings 16 Pedestal member 16a Hot water flow hole 16b Water flow hole 16c Hot water side connection receiving part 16d Water side connection receiving part 16e Engagement hole 18 Water faucet function unit 20 Lower lower seal holding member 22 Lower Seal member 24 Upper lower seal holding member 24a Protrusion 26 Lower upper seal holding member 28 Upper sealing member 30 Upper upper seal holding member 32 C ring 34 Sealing member 36 Fixing member 38 Fastener 38a Screw 38b Cap 40 Casing member 42 Shaft sealing member 42a Hot water side shaft seal member 42b Water side shaft seal member 44 Hot water supply pipe (primary side flow path, hot water supply flow path)
44a Lower connected part (connected part)
44b Upper connected part (connected part)
46 Water supply pipe (primary side flow path, water supply flow path)
46a Lower connection part 46b Upper connection part 48 Shaft seal member 48a Hot water side shaft seal member 48b Water side shaft seal member
50 Primary side adapter member (connection member)
50a Hot water flow hole 50b Water flow hole 50c Hot water side connection part 50d Water side connection part 50e Engagement hole 50f Mounting hole 52 Valve seat member (connection member)
52a Hot water flow hole 52b Water flow hole 52c Protrusion 54 Single lever cartridge 54a Single lever cartridge fixed valve body 54b Single lever cartridge movable valve body (open / close valve)
54c Lever of single lever cartridge 54d Hot water passage in single lever cartridge (primary side flow path)
Water passage (primary side flow path) in the 54e single lever cartridge
Hot water mixing path (secondary flow path) in the 54f single lever cartridge
Outlet of hot water mixing path of 54g single lever cartridge 56 Cartridge holding member (fixing member)
56a Male screw 58 Mechanical engagement pin for holding the pedestal member (second mechanical engagement means)
60 Mechanical engaging pin for holding the primary side adapter member (mechanical engaging means, first mechanical engaging means)
62 Secondary side flow path forming member 62a Outflow hole 64 Secondary side adapter member 64a Flow path 66 Spacer member 68 Spout side flow path forming member 68a Spout flow path 70 Spout forming member 72 Lower casing member 72a Lower pin engaging hole (Mechanical engaging means, second engaging part)
72b Upper pin engaging hole (mechanical engaging means, first engaging part)
72c Upper opening edge 74 Upper casing member 74a Bottom of upper casing member (bottom surface of upper casing member)
74b Flange part of the upper casing member 74c Hot water side communication hole at the bottom of the upper casing member 74d Water side communication hole at the bottom of the upper casing member 74e Mounting hole at the bottom of the upper casing member 74f Outflow hole on the side surface of the upper casing member 74g Upper casing Lower protrusion engagement hole on the side surface of the member 74h Upper protrusion engagement hole on the side surface of the upper casing member 76 Upper ring member 76a Female screw 78 Secondary side flow path 100 Water faucet device according to the second embodiment of the present invention 140 Casing member 172 Lower casing member 172a Upper edge 172b Side edge 172c Side edge 172d Lower engagement hole 174 Intermediate casing member 174a Lower opening end 174b Lower opening end 174c Engagement hole 200 Faucet according to the third embodiment of the present invention Device 218 Water faucet function unit 240 Casing member 250 Connection member 250A Primary side adapter part 250B Valve seat part 250a Step part 250b Engagement hole 250c Hot water flow hole 250b Water flow hole 252 Seal member 272 Stepped casing member 272a Step part 272b Lower pin Engagement hole 272c Upper pin engagement hole 272d Outflow hole 272e Lower protrusion engagement hole 272f Upper protrusion engagement hole 300 Faucet device according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention 318 Faucet function unit 340 Casing member 350 Connecting member 350a Engagement Hole 350b Water flow hole 352 Seal member 372 Cylindrical casing member 372a Lower pin engaging hole 372b Upper pin engaging hole 372c Outflow hole 376 Upper ring member 376a Female screw 378 Secondary side flow path 400 Water according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention Plug device 418 Water faucet function unit 440 Casing member 450 Primary side adapter member (connection member)
450a Locking hole 452 Valve seat member (connecting member)
460 Retaining ring 460a Locking protrusion 472 Lower casing member 472a Retaining ring mounting hole 500 Faucet device according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention 518 Faucet function unit 550 Primary side adapter member (connecting member)
550a Fitting groove 560 Snap-fit member 560a Locking protrusion 600 Faucet device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention 618 Faucet function unit 650 Primary side adapter member (connecting member)
660 Snap-fit member 660a Locking inclined protrusion 700 Faucet device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention 718 Faucet function unit 750 Primary side adapter member (connecting member)
750a Snap fit part 772 Lower casing member 772a Snap fit part A1 Rotation center axis, axial center axis of lower casing member A2 Radial direction of lower casing member A3 Inward direction in radial direction of lower casing member B1 Lower side Part of the side wall of the casing member D1 Outer diameter of the primary adapter member D2 Outer diameter of the valve seat member D201 Outer diameter of the primary adapter of the connecting member D202 Outer diameter of the valve seat of the connecting member d1 Clearance d2 Clearance d3 Clearance d4 Clearance d101 Interval F1 Installation surface f1 Shearing force f2 Bending force G101 Vertical groove P401 Primary side adapter member mounting position P501 Primary side adapter member mounting position P601 Primary side adapter member mounting position P501 Primary side adapter member mounting position Q1 Down pin engagement Arbitrary point on the inner peripheral surface of the joint hole (or upper pin engaging hole) Q2 Arbitrary point on the inner peripheral surface of the lower pin engaging hole (or upper pin engaging hole) Q3 Lower pin engaging hole (or Arbitrary point on the inner peripheral surface of the upper pin engaging hole) Q4 Arbitrary point on the inner peripheral surface of the lower pin engaging hole (or upper pin engaging hole) S0 At the central axis in the axial direction of the lower casing member Any virtual plane perpendicular to the S1 projection plane (second projection plane)
S2 projection plane (first projection plane)
W1 Width of projection surface W2 Thickness of side wall of lower casing member W3 Width of projection surface W4 Thickness of side wall of lower casing member

Claims (4)

A faucet device that enables spouting and stopping of hot water that is a mixture of hot water supplied from a hot water supply source and water supplied from a water supply source.
The pedestal member fixed to the installation surface where the faucet device is installed,
An outer shell member formed in a shape corresponding to the type of the faucet device and having a substantially tubular strut portion attached to the pedestal member, and an outer shell member.
A metal casing member that is inserted into the strut portion of the outer shell member and one end side of which is fixed to the pedestal member.
A hot water supply flow path and a water supply flow path provided inside the casing member and extending downstream from the pedestal member to form a primary side flow path for supplying hot water and water, respectively.
A single lever cartridge provided inside the other end side of the casing member, which is an on-off valve for adjusting the mixing ratio and flow rate of the hot water supply flow path and the hot water supplied from the water supply flow path, and the opening / closing of the hot water supply flow path. The single lever cartridge with a single lever that allows the valve to be opened and closed, and the single lever cartridge.
A connecting member provided inside the casing member and connecting the downstream ends of the hot water supply flow path and the water supply flow path to the single lever cartridge.
A fixing member for fixing the single lever cartridge to the connecting member,
Have,
The casing member is formed of a metal plate or pipe with dimensions that can be inserted into the support column of the outer shell member, and is fixed to the pedestal member.
A faucet device characterized in that the connecting member is held by the casing member and connected to the pedestal member via the casing member. The hot water supply flow path and the water supply flow path are formed by a supply pipe separate from the pedestal member and the connection member.
The faucet device according to claim 1, wherein the supply pipe includes a connected portion that is inserted into each connection receiving portion of the pedestal member and the connecting member and is watertightly connected. It is a method of manufacturing a faucet device that makes it possible to discharge and stop hot water that is a mixture of hot water supplied from a hot water supply source and water supplied from a water supply source.
The process of preparing the pedestal member to be fixed to the installation surface of the faucet device, and
A process of preparing an outer shell member having a substantially tubular support portion to be attached to the pedestal member according to the type of the faucet device, and a process of preparing the outer shell member.
The process of preparing the metal casing member to be inserted into the support column of the outer shell member, and
The process of preparing the hot water supply pipe that supplies the hot water from the hot water source and the water supply pipe that supplies the water from the water supply source, respectively.
An on-off valve that enables opening and closing of the hot water supply pipe and the secondary side flow path on the downstream side of the water supply pipe,
A step of preparing a single lever cartridge provided on the casing member, which comprises a single lever that enables opening and closing operation of the on-off valve, and
A step of preparing a connecting member for connecting the downstream ends of the hot water supply pipe and the water supply pipe to the single lever cartridge inside the casing member, and
It has a step of preparing a fixing member for fixing the single lever cartridge to the connecting member.
In the process of preparing the metal casing member, the casing member is bent by using a metal plate material or a pipe material, so that the casing member can be inserted into the strut portion of the outer shell member, and is approximately at least a half cylinder. Formed into a shape
A method for manufacturing a faucet device, wherein the connecting member is held by the casing member, the casing member is fixed to the pedestal member, and is connected to the pedestal member via the casing member. In the step of preparing the hot water supply pipe and the water supply pipe, respectively, the hot water supply pipe and the water supply pipe are formed separately from the pedestal member and the connecting member, and the pedestal member and the connecting member are respectively formed. The method for manufacturing a faucet device according to claim 3, wherein the connection receiving portion of the above is inserted to form a connected portion to be watertightly connected.

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