JPH0557062U - Single lever type mixed faucet - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] In a single-lever type mixed faucet, the objective is to improve the operability of the lever, prevent damage to the lever, and enhance safety. [Constitution] In a single-lever type mixed faucet 10 for performing water discharge, water stoppage, and temperature control by rotating a lever 24, the shape of the lever 24 is such that the tip end thereof is located below the base end in a depressed state. The line connecting the tip end and the base end of the lever 24 is substantially horizontal in the pushed-up state.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial application]

 The present invention relates to a single-lever type mixed faucet, and more particularly to a lever having a feature in the form of a lever.

[0002]

[Problems to be solved by conventional techniques and devices]

 A single-lever type mixed faucet, in which water is discharged, water is stopped, and temperature is controlled by turning the lever, is widely used.

As shown in FIG. 3, in this single lever type water faucet, when the water is stopped, the lever 100 is in a slightly upward posture relative to the horizontal position, and when the lever 100 is pushed up, that is, when the lever 100 is rotated upward. There is a type in which water is discharged and the amount of water is adjusted by doing so.

By the way, in the case of this water faucet, as shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 3, the lever 100 is in a state of protruding obliquely upward in the water discharge state, and in this state, the lever 100 is operated to rotate in the left and right directions. There is a problem in terms of operability when the temperature is adjusted by adjusting the temperature. This is because the lever 100 is to be pivotally operated around a largely tilted rotation axis as shown in the figure.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and the gist thereof is a single-lever type mixed faucet that performs water discharge, water stoppage, and temperature control by rotating a lever. In the depressed state, the tip of the lever is located below the base end of the lever.

[0006]

[Action and effect of the device]

 In the faucet of the present invention, the lever is adapted to be downward in the depressed state. Therefore, in a faucet of the type that performs water discharge, water stoppage and water volume adjustment by vertical rotation operation, when pushing up the lever and discharging water while rotating it to the left and right direction to perform temperature adjustment operation, The inclination of the pivot axis of the lever is reduced, which facilitates the left-right pivot operation.

In particular, according to the present invention, it is possible to make the lever to be substantially horizontal when the lever is pushed up. In this case, the right and left rotation axis is vertical and the operability is good. Since the tip does not protrude upwards, when arranging a mirror cabinet, etc. on the upper side of the faucet, it is not necessary to secure an operation space for rotating the lever protruding upwards to the left or right. You can save money.

Moreover, since the lever does not project upward, it is difficult for a hand or an object to hit the lever, which enhances safety and avoids damage to the lever or an article.

In the present invention, the line connecting the tip end and the base end of the lever is substantially horizontal, which means that the tilt angle with respect to the horizontal line is an upward angle of 20 ° or less.

[0010]

【Example】

 Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In FIGS. 1 and 2, reference numeral 10 denotes a single-lever type mixed faucet for a washbasin, which is installed on the upper surface 12 of the outer peripheral portion of the bowl.

Reference numeral 14 is a pillar-shaped faucet body, and a water discharge port 16 extends obliquely upward from a base end portion. The spout 16 is composed of a fixed part 18 on the base side and a movable part 20 on the tip side, and the movable part 20 is fitted onto the fixed part 18 so that the slide can be moved with respect to the fixed part 18. ing. That is, the water discharge port 16 can be expanded and contracted in an oblique direction.

On the rear side of the faucet body 14 on the side opposite to the water discharge port 16, an operation section 22 for operating a pop-up type drain plug at the bottom of the washbasin is provided.

An operating lever 24 is provided at the upper end of the faucet body 14. The operation lever 24 is for performing water discharge, water stop, water amount adjustment and temperature adjustment. In this example, the temperature adjustment is performed by the left / right turning operation, and the water discharge, water stop and The amount of water is adjusted.

In the water faucet 10 of this example, when the shape of the lever 24 is pushed down, that is, when the water is stopped, the tip of the lever 24 is located below the base end, and when it is pushed up, that is, when the spout is fully opened. The lever 24 has a shape in which the tip end and the base end have substantially the same height, that is, the lever 24 has a shape in which the tip end and the base end are horizontal.

In some cases, the tip of the lever 24 may be located above or below the base end to some extent in the water discharge fully opened state, but as shown in FIG. 1, a line connecting the tip of the lever 24 and the base end. It is desirable that the inclination angle α with respect to the horizontal line is less than 20 °.

In the water faucet 10 of the present embodiment, when the lever 24 is pushed up from the water stopped state to the upper rotation end, the tip end and the base end of the lever 24 are just horizontal. Therefore, when the lever 24 is rotated in the left-right direction in order to adjust the temperature in this state, the rotation axis becomes substantially vertical, and the operation is easy.

Further, since the lever 24 does not protrude upward, there is no risk of a hand or an article hitting the tip of the lever 24, safety is improved, and damage to the lever 24 or the article is prevented.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, this is merely an example, and the present invention can be applied to a single-lever type mixed faucet for purposes other than a washbasin, and depending on the case. It can be applied to a single-lever type mixed faucet in which the temperature is adjusted by turning up and down and the water is stopped, water is stopped and water is adjusted by turning left and right. In, it is possible to configure in a form in which various changes are added based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a single-lever type mixed faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the same faucet.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the background of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Mixing Faucet 14 Faucet Main Body 16 Water Discharge Port 24 Lever

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A single-lever type mixed faucet for controlling water discharge, water stoppage, and temperature control by rotating a lever, wherein the lever is shaped so that the tip of the lever is lower than its base end when pushed down. A single-lever type mixed faucet characterized by being shaped like 2. The water faucet according to claim 1, wherein the lever has a shape such that a line connecting a tip end and a base end of the lever is substantially horizontal when pushed up. Single lever type mixed faucet.