JPH0414120Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Industrial field of application The invention relates to a water faucet for washing tableware, kitchen utensils or similar items.

BACKGROUND TECHNOLOGY Conventionally, when a flushing device is attached to a faucet such as a hot water mixer faucet, an extension hose is connected to the spout of the kitchen mixer faucet, and a shower head for a sink is attached to this hose. There are bathroom mixing faucets with a shower head attached via a shower hose.

The above-mentioned washing tools include shower heads for sinks, washing tools with brushes in addition to shower heads, and shower heads for hair washing, but these washing tools are used while connected to an extension hose and spout. Therefore, it has the disadvantage that it cannot be used effectively for other purposes.

In particular, as the number of dishes, kitchen utensils, and cooking appliances that are washed in the sink increases, the number of items that have unique shapes that are difficult to clean is increasing, so it is becoming essential to use multiple types of washing utensils. Therefore, at present, when cleaning the above-mentioned items, a cleaning brush or a spatula is used.

The water faucet of the present invention is intended to efficiently wash a wide variety of items in consideration of the conventional circumstances.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention The technical problem to be solved by the invention is to provide a faucet consisting of a faucet and a flushing device attached to the faucet with a function that allows multiple types of cleaning functions to be used depending on the purpose. That's true.

Means for Solving the Problems The means of the present invention taken to solve the above-mentioned problems are as follows: A faucet having an extension hose; A connection fitting is fixed to the tip of the extension hose,
The joint is screwed onto this connecting fitting, and a connecting part is formed at the tip of the flushing tool, and this connecting part can be attached to and detached from the joint, and furthermore, the joint is
It has a check valve and a locking body, and the locking body is integrally formed using synthetic resin in the shape of an approximately oblong ring, and the locking body has a push button at one end. , and the inner diameter of the other end is formed to be somewhat larger than the outer diameter of the connection part of the flushing tool, and the wall thickness of this part is increased to form a locking protrusion extending the same length as the inner circumference diameter. In addition, an elastic spring portion is integrally formed that protrudes in an arc shape from the side circumferential surface of the locking protrusion toward the outer periphery, and two locking bodies of the same shape formed in this manner The reason is that they are designed to be used in combination.

Function The multiple types of flushing tools that are attached to and detached from the faucet via joints can be replaced with a single touch depending on the work, and each performs its own function.

Embodiment An example of the implementation of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. In the figure, A is a faucet main body, and this faucet main body A is a hot water mixing faucet 1 with an extension hose 4, which is a faucet.
and a flushing tool 3 that spews hot water from the mixing faucet 1.
and a joint 2 that detachably connects the washing tool 3 and the extension hose 4.

The hot water mixing faucet 1 has a main body 1a with a rotatable conduit 6 provided on the upper part of the main body 1a to which handles 5, 5' for adjusting the flow rate of hot water and water are attached. Same body 1a
One end of the extension hose 4 is connected to the water discharge pipe 7 provided at the lower part of the counter 8, and the hose 4 is passed through the inside of the conduit 6 from the lower surface of the counter 8 and pulled out from the opening at the tip. A connecting fitting 9 is fixed to the tip of the extension hose 4, and the coupling 2 is screwed onto this fitting 9. The extension hose 4 is loosened by a predetermined length on the underside of the counter 8, and a weight 10 is attached so that the tip of the hose 4 is always drawn into the conduit 6.

The joint 2 has a substantially cylindrical shape as shown in the drawings, and has a fitting hole 11 in the front end surface for fitting the connection part 3a of the flushing tool 3, and a rear end surface with a fitting hole 11 for fitting the connection part 3a of the flushing tool 3. A threaded part 12 for screwing is provided in a cylindrical shape, and a check valve 13 is provided inside the cylinder. Further, a fitting groove is provided on the inner periphery of the fitting hole 11, and the locking bodies 15, 15 are fitted into the groove 14 facing each other, and the push button portions of the locking bodies 15, 15 are fitted in the groove 14. 15a, 15a are passed through the outer peripheral surface of the joint 2.

The locking body 15 is integrally formed using synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG.
The inner circumferential diameter of the other end side is formed to be somewhat larger than the outer diameter of the connecting part 3a of the flushing tool 3, and the wall thickness of this part is increased to form a locking protrusion extending the same length as the inner circumferential diameter. A resilient spring portion 1 forms a portion 15b and further projects in an arc shape from the peripheral surface of the locking protrusion 15b toward the outer periphery.
5c are integrally formed.

The above-mentioned locking bodies 15 are used by combining two pieces of the same shape.One of the locking bodies 15 is turned over, the elastic spring parts 15c are made to face each other, and the locking protrusions 15b are aligned with each other. (Figure 9). Then, the locking bodies 15, 15 in this state are installed in the fitting groove 14 of the joint 2 (FIG. 4). In this state, both compression spring parts 15c, 15
c lightly abut the back surfaces of the push buttons 15a of each other,
The locking holes a formed in both inner circumferential surfaces of the locking body 15 on the side of the locking protrusion 15b are maintained in a narrow width state. Also, if you press the push buttons 15a, 15a,
The elastic spring parts 15c, 15c are bent inward, and at the same time, the locking protrusions 15b, 15b mutually slide outward in the ring of the locking body 15. As a result, the locking hole a expands into a perfect circle (FIG. 5).

The coupling 2 has a threaded portion 12 attached to the hose 4 described above.
It is screwed onto the connecting fitting 9 at the tip of the water mixing faucet 1, and is held in a fitted manner by the tension of the extension hose 4 at the opening at the tip of the conduit 6 of the hot water mixing faucet 1.

Connection part 3a of the flushing tool 3 inserted into the joint 2
has a substantially tubular shape, and is integrally protruded from the rear end of the main body of the flushing device 3, and its tip portion is formed to have a somewhat smaller diameter than the outer portion, and a rubber gasket 16 is fitted onto its circumference. A locking groove 17 having a predetermined width is provided in the peripheral surface of the central portion of the connecting portion 3a.

To join the connecting part 3a of the flushing tool 3 to the joint 2, push the push buttons 15a, 15a to fully open the locking hole a, then insert the connecting part 3a, and release the push buttons 15a, 15a. The locking hole a is closed as shown in FIG. 4, and both locking protrusions 15b, 1
The inner peripheral part of 5b is locked in the locking groove 17, and the flushing tool 3
The connecting portion 3a cannot be removed from the joint 2. At this time, the connecting portion 3a is tightly fitted into the inner surface of the fitting hole 11 to prevent water leakage. Then, hot water is sent from the extension hose 4 to the joint 2 and the connection part 3 in the above state.
It passes through a and flows into the washing tool. Moreover, when disconnecting the connection part 3a, press the button 15a again.
15a to release the engagement and then remove it.

There are several types of flushing utensils 3 equipped with a connecting portion 3a at the rear end in order to efficiently perform work in the sink, and each of these flushing utensils 3 has a unique structure depending on its various functions. be.

The washing tool 3 shown in FIG. 2 is for discharging water, and is normally worn. This flushing tool 3 includes a spout 18 and shower holes 19 formed around the spout 18 to allow hot water to flow in from the connecting portion 3a.
Water is spouted from the shower hole 19 and the water spout 18 is switched by pushing a switching part 20 protruding from the spherical head. This washing tool 3
has a wide range of uses, so leave it on during normal use.

The washing tool 3' shown in FIG. 6 has a spatula 22 at the tip of a grip part 21, and a large number of injection holes 23 are bored in parallel near the base of the spatula 22. It is useful for removing burnt food stuck to frying pans, etc.

The flushing tool 3'' shown in FIG. 7 has a brush 25 installed at the tip of the support tube 24, and a large number of injection ports 23' are bored in this part of the support tube 24. It is used to clean the inside of the mixer.
3'' can be removed with the spatula 22 and brush 25 and at the same time washed away with water jetted from the jetting ports 23, 23', so that the cleaning work can be carried out efficiently.

Each of the above-mentioned washing tools 3 is normally held at the tip of a conduit 6 via a joint 2, and when in use, it is removed from the conduit 6 and the extension hose 4 is extended for use.

In addition, the faucet A of the present invention can also be used for bathroom use, and a water washing tool 3 such as a shower head or a shower head for hair washing is connected to the hose end of the bathroom hot water mixer faucet via a joint 2. The washing tool 3 can be used differently depending on the user.

Effects of the invention The faucet of the present invention is composed of a faucet and multiple types of flushing devices that are selectively and detachably connected to the faucet via a joint. Since flushing tools can be changed and used in a single click, a wide variety of tasks performed using water faucets can be carried out efficiently by selecting and using a flushing tool with the appropriate function for the task. .

Furthermore, since the type (function) of the flushing tool can be changed, the usage of the faucet can be greatly increased compared to the conventional method, and the cost of the flushing tool itself can be reduced.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a water faucet in which the present invention is implemented, Fig. 2 is a partially cutaway front view showing the state in which the flushing tool and the joint are connected, and Fig. 3 is a view showing the state in which the flushing tool is removed from the joint. 4 is a sectional view taken along the line X-X in FIG. 2, FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the Y-Y line in FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway front view showing a washing tool with a spatula. FIG. 7 is a partially cutaway front view showing a brush-type flushing tool, and FIGS. 8 and 9 are perspective views showing a locking body. A... Water faucet, 1... Faucet, 2... Fitting, 3
...Washing tool, 4...Extension hose.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A faucet for washing tableware, kitchen utensils, or similar items, including a faucet with an extension hose 4 and multiple types of flushing tools selectively and detachably connected to the extension hose 4 via a joint 2. A connecting fitting 9 is fixed to the tip of the extension hose, and the fitting 2 is connected to this connecting fitting.
On the other hand, a connecting part 3a is formed at the tip of the flushing tool 3, and this connecting part 3a can be attached to and detached from the joint 2. Furthermore, the joint is connected to the check valve 1.
3 and a locking body 15, the locking body 15
is integrally formed in the shape of an oblong ring using synthetic resin, and this locking body has a push button 15a at one end, and the inner diameter of the other end is the same as that of the flushing tool 3. It is formed somewhat larger than the outer diameter of the connecting part 3a, and the wall thickness of this part is thickened to form a locking protrusion 15b extending the same length as the inner circumferential diameter, and further, the side circumferential surface of this locking protrusion 15b is The elastic spring part 15c is integrally formed to project in an arc shape toward the outer periphery, and two locking bodies 15 having the same shape formed in this manner are used in combination. A water faucet characterized by: