JPH10281371A - Faucet attaching ring for water purifier - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve attachability to and detachability from a faucet, by forming a knurling tool which has specific outside diameter, groove thickness, groove depth, and groove pitch within specified range on the outer surface of a faucet attaching ring which urns on the circumference face and fixes a water purifier on the tip of a faucet. SOLUTION: In the fixing body in which a faucet approaches a water purifier by the turning movement of an attaching ring 14 and the tip of the faucet is brought into pressure contact with a packing, a slid-stopping knurling tool 15 is formed on the outer surface of the faucet attaching ring 14. This knurling tool 15 is set so that its outside diameter S is in the range of 40-60 mm, groove thickness H is 3-7 mm, and groove pitch L is 1-5 mm, and is installed at least over 2/3 on the outer surface. Therefore, when a user holds the water purifier with his one hand, and grabs and turns the attaching ring 14 with his other hand, he easily can turn it without causing its sliding.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a faucet mounting ring for a water purifier, which is suitable for use, for example, when fixing to a faucet via an adapter.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, tap water to be drunk as drinking water contains various odors such as bacteria and chalky odor, and is widely used to make this tap water safer and more delicious. A water purifier is used. As this water purifier,
Calcium odor, musty odor, trihalomethane, etc. of water are removed by an adsorbent such as activated carbon, and bacteria,
What has a function which removes a turbidity component etc. is known.

Conventionally, such water purifiers are classified into a stationary type, a faucet direct connection type, an undersink type, and the like according to a type of installation. However, the water purifier itself is compact and the main body is attached to the faucet. Water purifiers that are directly connected to the faucet have become the mainstream because of the advantage of not taking up much water.

[0004] Fig. 5 shows an example of a conventional faucet direct connection type water purifier. In this figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a water purifier, and reference numeral 2 denotes a faucet. The water purifier 1 includes an adapter 3 fitted around the faucet 2 and engaged therewith, a mounting ring 4 engaged with the adapter 3, a water purifier main body 5 screwed to the mounting ring 4, and the water purifier main body 5. And a thin plate-shaped packing 6 interposed between the faucet 2.

In the water purifier 1 having the above structure, since the water purifier main body 5 and the mounting ring 4 are screwed together, by rotating the outer peripheral surface of the mounting ring 4, they move in a direction approaching each other. I do. The adapter 3 is engaged with the mounting ring 4, and the adapter 3 is engaged with the faucet 2. A packing 6 is interposed between the water purifier main body 5 and the faucet 2. Therefore, the faucet 2 and the water purifier main body 5 approach each other due to the rotation of the outer peripheral surface of the mounting ring 4, and the faucet 2 is fixed in a state where the tip of the faucet 2 is pressed against the packing 6.

[0006]

However, the above-mentioned conventional faucet mounting ring for a water purifier has the following problems. In this type of water purifier 1, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, mounting rings 4 having various shapes are used for fixing the water purifier main body 5 to the tip of the faucet 2, as shown in FIGS. . In the mounting ring 4 shown in these figures, a plurality of protrusions and grooves are provided on the outer peripheral surface to have a slip preventing function.

However, although these attachment rings 4 are provided with an anti-slip function, they are actually used when the water purifier is purchased and installed, or when the water purifier is attached and detached for periodic cleaning after purchase. When turned, the hand was slippery and difficult to use. When the hands were wet, the problem became more remarkable, and the shape was not preferable.

The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide a faucet attachment ring for a water purifier, which is excellent in attachment to and detachment from a faucet.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following constitution. The faucet mounting ring for a water purifier according to claim 1, which is a faucet mounting ring for a water purifier for fixing the water purifier to a tip of a water tap by rotating an outer peripheral surface, wherein the outer peripheral surface has an outer diameter; 60 mm, groove thickness; H = 3-7 mm, groove depth; D = 0.5-2 mm,
A knurl having a groove pitch of L = 1 to 5 mm is provided at least 2/3 or more of the outer periphery.

Therefore, according to the faucet mounting ring for a water purifier of the present invention, the outer diameter of the knurl is 40 to 60 mm in order to prevent operability and increase in size of the water purifier, and the groove thickness is the same as that of the fingertip. The groove depth is 3 to 7 mm from the slipperiness due to the contact area with the knurl, and the groove depth is 0.5 to 2 from the feeling of the fingertip and the knurl catching and gripping.
The groove pitch is preferably 1 to 5 mm from the viewpoint of the fingertip and the knurl being easily caught by the groove, and the knurl is preferably disposed at least 2/3 or more of the outer periphery.

The faucet mounting ring for a water purifier according to claim 2 is the same as the faucet mounting ring for water purifier of claim 1,
It is characterized by being composed of a plastic resin whose surface has been subjected to Cr plating.

Therefore, according to the faucet mounting ring for a water purifier of the present invention, it is possible to prevent adhesion of scale and mold.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a faucet mounting ring for a water purifier according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. In these figures, the same components as those in FIG. 5 shown as the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. The point that the faucet mounting ring for a water purifier of the present invention is different from that of the conventional example is a configuration of a non-slip function provided on an outer peripheral surface. Therefore, the mounting ring will be described below.

In FIGS. 1 to 3, reference numeral 14 denotes a faucet mounting ring for a water purifier. As shown in FIG. 1, a non-slip knurl 15 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the mounting ring 14.
Are formed. As shown in FIG. 2, the knurl 15 has an outer diameter S of 40 to 60 mm and a groove thickness H of 3 to 7 m.
m, and the groove depth D is 0.5 to 2 m as shown in FIG.
m and the groove pitch L are set in the range of 1 to 5 mm, and are arranged at least 2/3 or more of the outer peripheral surface.

Regarding the outer diameter S, if it is less than 40 mm,
Since it is difficult to grasp with a finger and a large force is required at the time of rotation, and if it exceeds 60 mm, in addition to interference with the water purifier main body, the material cost is increased.
A range from 0 to 60 mm is appropriate. Regarding the groove thickness H, if it is less than 3 mm, the contact area with the fingertip becomes small and it becomes slippery. 3mm because the cost increases
A range of ７7 mm is appropriate.

When the groove depth D is less than 0.5 mm, the knurling 15 groove is less likely to be caught on the fingertip and becomes slippery and difficult to form.
If the distance is more than 0.5 mm, an unpleasant and uncomfortable feeling is generated at the fingertip, so the range of 0.5 mm to 2 mm is appropriate. Regarding the groove pitch L, if the groove pitch is less than 1 mm, the knurled 15 groove is less likely to be caught on the fingertip and becomes slippery, and is difficult to mold. A range of 1 to 5 mm is appropriate because it becomes slippery.

The mounting ring 14 is made of ABS resin plastic and has a thickness of 3 in consideration of pressure resistance and moldability.
mm, and the surface thereof is subjected to a Cr plating process.

FIG. 4 shows a water purifier 1 using the mounting ring 14 having the above configuration. Here, for example, the outer diameter S is 50 m
m, a groove thickness H of 5 mm, a groove depth D of 1.5 mm, and a groove pitch L of 3 mm. Thus, when the user holds the water purifier main body 5 with one hand and grips and rotates the mounting ring 14 with the other hand, the user is less likely to slip and can perform the rotation operation without hindrance.

Further, since the mounting ring 14 is made of a plastic resin whose surface is subjected to a Cr plating process, it is difficult for scale and mold to adhere. In addition, the operation for using raw water and purified water by the water purifier 1 and the operation of attaching and detaching the water purifier 1 to and from the faucet 2 by the mounting ring 4 are the same as those in the above-described conventional example, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

According to the faucet mounting ring for a water purifier of the present embodiment, a non-slip knurl is formed on the outer circumference of the mounting ring over the entire circumference. It can be done easily. In addition, since the surface of the mounting ring is subjected to Cr plating, it is difficult for scales and molds to adhere to the mounting ring. Therefore, it is possible to prevent slippage and maintain hygiene during rotation operation. .

In the above embodiment and the conventional example, the material of the water purifier main body and the adapter is preferably made of plastic such as ABS resin in consideration of strength and moldability, and the thickness thereof is preferably 3 mm or more. preferable. Further, although the mounting ring is made of ABS resin, the present invention is not limited to this, and another plastic resin that can be plated with Cr may be used.

[0022]

As described above, according to the faucet mounting ring for the water purifier according to the first aspect, the outer diameter of the faucet mounting ring is 40 to 6 mm.
0mm, groove thickness 3-7mm, groove depth 0.5-2mm, groove pitch 1-5mm
It has a configuration of three or more. Accordingly, when the water purifier is attached or detached, the rotation operation of the mounting ring can be easily performed with one hand without slipping, so that there is an excellent effect that the attachment / detachment operation can be performed quickly.

According to the faucet mounting ring for a water purifier according to the second aspect, the faucet mounting ring is made of a plastic resin whose surface is subjected to Cr plating. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the rotation operation from being hindered without attaching scale or mold, and to achieve an excellent effect of maintaining hygiene.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and is a plan view of a mounting ring having a knurl formed on an outer peripheral surface.

FIG. 2 is a front sectional view of a mounting ring.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a main part of the knurl.

FIG. 4 is a view showing an embodiment of the present invention, and is a front view in which a water purifier is fixed to a faucet by a mounting ring.

FIG. 5 is a front view in which a water purifier is fixed to a faucet by a conventional mounting ring.

FIG. 6 is an external perspective view showing an example of a conventional mounting ring.

FIG. 7 is an external perspective view showing an example of a conventional mounting ring.

FIG. 8 is an external perspective view showing an example of a conventional mounting ring.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 water purifier 2 faucet 4,14 mounting ring 15 knurl

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Kazuhiko Matsubayashi Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. 2-3-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A faucet attachment ring for a water purifier for fixing a water purifier to a tip of a water tap by rotating an outer peripheral surface, the outer peripheral surface having an outer diameter; S = 40 to 60 mm, a groove thickness; = 3 to 7 mm, groove depth; D = 0.5 to 2 mm, groove pitch; L = 1 to 5 mm. A knurl having a length of at least 2/3 or more of the outer circumference is provided. . 2. A water purifier according to claim 1, wherein said faucet mounting ring is made of a plastic resin whose surface is plated with Cr.