JPS5950816B2 - Freeze-resistant and replaceable hose plug - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to pipe laying equipment, and more particularly to a hose plug mechanism installed outside a building.

BACKGROUND ART With the current installation technology for freeze-resistant hose plugs or zircots, when removing the hose plug for repairing or installing wallboard material, it is common to twist the hose plug from the inside of the pipe wall and remove it.

When attaching a hose plug or zircot to the wall, it is necessary to make the location accessible in order to connect the hose plug to the supply pipe before the end of the work.

After the completion of various stages of construction, it may still be necessary to remove the hose plug for some reason or other, including the installation of side walls.

This removal of the hose spigot is also often done for the hose spigot itself to remove rocks, debris, etc. flowing through the plumbing system of a house under construction.

Furthermore, it is also performed for simple repairs of the hose plug valve mechanism.

If the supply tube is not perfectly aligned with the hole through which the hose plug is inserted, reinstallation of the hose plug becomes difficult.

As a result, some wallboard removal adjacent to the hose spigot is often required to allow reconnection of the supply pipe and hose spigot.

Blinding the hose plug, ie, a complete seal, results in the hose plug and the supply pipe being screwed together.

This prevents leakage within the wall.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a permanently attached or receptacle for a hose spigot that is freeze resistant and allows easy removal of the hose spigot for wallboard installation and hose spigot repair. .

Another object of the invention is to provide a receptacle means for a hose plug that is freeze resistant and provides improved wallboard attachment.

Yet another object of the invention is to provide isotube means to prevent leakage at the connection between the hose plug and the supply pipe, and to provide a route for inadvertent leakage that may occur at locations outside the walls of the structure. It is to provide.

The hose bung receptacle includes a long tube which is attached to the block by flange means or attachments arranged at a slight angle from the horizontal.

The tube is adapted to be attached to the wall of a house or other building.

The end of this tube axially receives the water supply tube.

Clamping means of the supply tube are located at the end of the tube and tightly clamp the supply tube and further position it firmly axially within the supply tube.

This tube is sized to receive a long tubular section of freeze-resistant hose plug or zircon stock at a position approximately coaxial with the water supply tube.

The threaded end of the water supply pipe and the complementary threaded end of the hose plug are connected to each other and become one piece.

Hose plugs are installed from the outside of the building.

The receptacle is attached by axially inserting the tubular end of the hose plug into the portion of the receptacle that extends into the wall of the building.

The hose bung is then rotated into engagement with the threaded end of the water supply tube.

To ensure the connection between the hose plug and the supply pipe, the receptacle is provided with a drainage hole, in which the hose plug is secured to the block-like outer part with suitable fasteners.

This drainage hole provides for the drainage of any water that may escape from the connection between the water supply pipe and the hose plug to the outside of the building.

The tubular portion of the receptacle is slightly angled relative to the locking block to aid drainage.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of the device of FIG. 1 with a freeze-resistant hose plug. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The best mode for carrying out the invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In these drawings, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals. First, refer to FIG. FIG. 1 shows a freeze-resistant hose plug that is intended to be installed on the exterior wall of a building. Flange means formed by a rectangular block 12 are attached to an elongated tubular element 20. The block 12 has a plurality of holes 14 formed in its square shape. These holes are adapted to receive fastening means, such as screws or nails, used to attach the hose plug receptacle to a structural element of the building. Hole 16 is used to securely attach the hose bung to the receptacle after removal. Drain hole 18 extends partially through block 12. This hole 18 drains water that accumulates or leaks when the hose stopper is incompletely installed, or when water leaks due to severe cold weather that exceeds the freezing resistance of the device. The tube 20 is mounted at an angle α from the horizontal, as best shown in FIG. This slightly upward angle α improves the drainage of water generated during installation. This avoids leakage within the walls that could damage the structure. This angle α is preferably in the range of about 1° to 10° from horizontal. The edges of the block 12 are chamfered to improve the appearance of the receptacle. This chamfer is designated by reference numeral 24. An internally disposed cylindrical containment and alignment ring 22 is located at the terminal end of tube 20 . As best seen in FIG. 1, the alignment ring 22 has a slit 26. The damage line 26 runs along the length of the ring 22. This crack 26 allows the ring 22 to expand and enclose the water supply pipe. In FIG. 2, ring 22 is shown operatively disposed about supply pipe 28. Ring 22 is shown in FIG. If the ring 22 is formed of a relatively hard and flexible material, it can be used in two segments, making it easier to attach to the supply tube. It is also possible to use a cylindrical means 22 for enclosing and aligning which does not have a crack in its longitudinal direction. In this case, this ring 22 is connected along the supply pipe 28 to the second
Attachment is performed by inserting it axially in the position shown in the figure. The metal tightening band 23 is attached to the tube 20 as shown in FIG.
is used to securely tighten the terminal end of the ring 22 around the ring 22. Such fastening means in the form of long strips with threaded controls are well known in the art. Tube 20 must deform slightly to grip ring 22. For this reason, it becomes necessary to split the tube 20 slightly from its end in the length direction. This makes it easier to grip the ring 22. Tube 20 can be cut to various lengths. In this way, walls of different thicknesses and hose plugs of different sizes can be accommodated. The threaded portion 30 of the supply tube 28 is connected to the wall 8 as shown in FIG.
considerably further away. Thereby, the antifreeze ability of the hose plug 32 can be utilized. Hose bung 32 is of well-known construction, with a valve mechanism located within the wall and an actuating rod 40 extending outwardly through bonnet 38 to drive portion 36 . The bonnet 38 employs a well-known enclosing mechanism, which allows rotation of the actuating rod 40 without leakage. The actuating rod 40 is connected to a threaded portion 50 that is connected to an internal thread 48 that is folded into the body of the hose plug 32 . A valve seed 46 is positioned adjacent the overflow 48 of the valve body. Valve seed 46 cooperates with replaceable seal 44 to act as a water stop or valve mechanism. Water flows around the threads 48 and 50 via passages not shown. It can be used as an alternative to the known globe type valve mechanism which operates similar to that described above. The innermost end of the hose plug 32 is provided with a threaded portion, into which the threaded end 30 of the supply pipe 28 is received. The particular stopper shown includes external threads 52 to allow the stopper to fit into larger pipes. Setup and Operation The apparatus of the present invention is commonly used in homes or other buildings under construction. The device can also be installed in existing buildings where it is desired to install freeze-resistant hose plugs. The supply tube 28 is first placed at the location where the installation is to take place. Its end is threaded and the containment and alignment ring 22 is placed at a suitable distance from the feed tube 28.
and set the supply tube at the desired location within the hose bung receptacle. The exposed end of the threaded groove 30 of the supply tube 28 is then inserted into the end of the tube 20 and positioned at the desired location within the tube 20. Next, firmly tighten the fastening band 23 around the tube 20,
A receptacle is placed and secured to the structure 8. Thereafter, the hose plug 32 is installed by inserting it axially into the receptacle and rotating the plug until screwing of the supply tube 28 is ensured. The exterior 12 of the receptacle 10 is then permanently affixed to the wallboard of the building. Wallboard or other trim materials may be used for the sides of the building. According to this structure, there is no need to adjust the hose plug after the installation of the wall plate is completed. The hose plug is placed at a suitable distance from the side of the wall, which facilitates the installation of the hose relative to the threaded area 34. Receptacle 10 is preferably formed from injectable plastic. Examples of such plastics include ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) and polyvinyl chloride. Naturally, any suitable building material can also be used. Although the present invention has been described using a preferred embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various changes can be made within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A freeze-resistant hose plug receptacle, comprising flange means adapted to be fixed to an external wall of a building;
Said flange means has a hole adapted to receive a freeze resistant hose plug through a number of persons, substantially coaxial with said hole and frozen in said flange means, with an end portion extending from said flange means. a sealing and aligning tubular ring sized to slidably enter and engage the interior of the tube at said end; has a bore,
The punched hole receives the exterior of the water supply pipe through it and moves it within the pipe to a position accessible to the hose plug when the hose plug is inserted axially through the hole. A freeze resistant replaceable hose plug adapted to axially position said water supply pipe having a threaded end and further comprising means for securing said cylindrical ring within said pipe. 2. A hose plug receptacle according to claim 1, wherein the tube is slightly angled with respect to the flange, thereby facilitating drainage of water through the hole. Features a freeze-resistant hose plug that is replaceable. 3. The hose plug receptacle according to claim 1, which is resistant to freezing and is replaceable, characterized in that the flange is provided with water drainage means, whereby water is drained from the pipe. hose plug.