WO2017038874A1 - 自動水栓 - Google Patents
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
- E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
- E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
- E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
- E03C1/042—Arrangements on taps for wash-basins or baths for connecting to the wall
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- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
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- E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
- E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
- E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
- E03C1/057—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like touchless, i.e. using sensors
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
- E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
- E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
- E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
- E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
- E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
- E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
- E03C2001/0415—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths having an extendable water outlet
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
- E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
- E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
- E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
- E03C2001/0417—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths having space-saving features, e.g. retractable, demountable
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- the present invention relates to an automatic faucet.
- This application claims priority based on Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-171227 filed in Japan on August 31, 2015, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- automatic faucets have been used for kitchen counters, toilets, and bathroom vanities.
- the automatic faucet automatically discharges water when a detection sensor (sensor unit) such as an infrared sensor, photoelectric sensor, or radio wave sensor detects an object such as a hand, and automatically when the object comes out of the detection area of the detection sensor. It is configured to stop water.
- a detection sensor such as an infrared sensor, photoelectric sensor, or radio wave sensor
- the above-mentioned automatic faucet includes, for example, a base that is fixed to a top plate of a kitchen counter or a bathroom vanity, and has a support projecting from the top and a water outlet that discharges water.
- a water discharge portion that is disposed on the tip end side of the water discharge portion and has a head portion that is detachable and drawable from the support, and a detection sensor is provided on the support of the water discharge portion (for example, , See Patent Document 1).
- the detection sensor provided on the support body detects the detected object and automatically discharges water from the water discharging unit.
- the automatic faucet disclosed in Patent Document 1 is arranged so that the detection sensor portion and the rear end portion of the water discharge head in a state of being held by the support overlap in a plan view.
- the automatic faucet disclosed in Patent Document 1 is such that the support body and the water discharge head look good and are integrated in a state where the pulled-out head portion is returned to the original state and held by the support body. It is configured.
- the sensor unit detection sensor
- the water discharge unit when the sensor unit (detection sensor) is disposed above or in front of the water discharge head (on the user side) and the water discharge unit is configured, it is used when the water discharge head is returned to the support. It is conceivable that a person's hand covers the sensor part, and it is difficult to see the portion on which the water discharge head is mounted (that is, the tip of the support) and to return the water discharge head to the support.
- the present invention makes it possible to improve the operability when the water discharge head is attached to and detached from the support, and particularly to greatly improve the operability when the water discharge head is returned to the support and attached to the support. Provide automatic faucets.
- the automatic water faucet of the present invention includes a support body that protrudes with the rear end side fixed, and a water discharge head that is provided with a hose connected thereto and is detachably supported on the front end side of the support body and is detachable.
- An automatic water faucet provided with the water discharge head and a sensor part provided on the front end side of the support in front of or near the water discharge head so as to overlap in the vertical direction or the front-rear direction.
- a rear end side of the water discharge head is detachably and detachably fitted to hold the water discharge head, and protrudes forward in the direction of drawing the water discharge head.
- a guide portion that engages with the water discharge head and guides the water discharge head in a direction along the drawing direction.
- the “upward or near side” in the present invention includes an oblique state (upward and near side) (upward and near side).
- the guide portion is provided so as to be connected to the sensor portion and the holding portion.
- the automatic faucet is provided with an inclined portion provided on the distal end side in the pulling direction of the guide portion, and the distal end side is formed in a pointed shape.
- the automatic water faucet of the present invention it is possible to improve the operability when attaching / detaching the water discharge head of the water discharge section to / from the support, and particularly to greatly improve the operability when returning the water discharge head to the support.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X1-X1 shown in FIG. 3 and is a cross-sectional view showing a water discharge part of an automatic water faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the sensor part and support body of the water discharging part of the automatic faucet which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line X2-X2 shown in FIG. 3 and is a view showing a guide portion of the water discharge portion of the automatic water faucet according to the embodiment of the present invention.
- the automatic faucet A As shown in FIG. 1 and FIGS. 2 to 4, the automatic faucet A according to the present embodiment is provided, for example, on a bathroom vanity B, and includes a support 1 and a spout 2 that discharges water. Yes.
- the automatic faucet A includes a water discharge section 4 including a water discharge head 3 that is disposed on the distal end side of the support 1 and that is detachable from the support 1 and that can be pulled out.
- the support base 1 is fixedly projected on the cabinet of the vanity table B, the standing wall surface of the wash bowl, or the like.
- the water discharger 4 (automatic faucet A) is installed to protrude obliquely downward.
- the water discharger 4 of the present embodiment is provided on the front end side of the support 1.
- the water discharge part 4 is comprised so that the sensor part 5 which has the detection sensor 5a, and the support body 1 may be provided integrally.
- the water discharge unit 4 is configured to automatically discharge water when an object such as a hand is detected by the detection sensor 5a (sensor unit 5), and to automatically stop water when the object is out of the detection range of the detection sensor 5a. Has been.
- the automatic faucet A is configured to be used as a manual faucet by operating the manual operation unit when it is desired to continue water discharge for a long time, for example, when water is drawn.
- the sensor unit 5 is provided above (or in front of) the water discharge head 3 held by the support 1 and is provided so as to overlap the water discharge head 3 in the vertical direction (or front-rear direction). Yes.
- the sensor unit 5 and the water discharge head 3 are each formed in a substantially semicircular cross section.
- the sensor unit 5 and the water discharge head 3 are opposed to each other such that the sensor unit 5 and the water discharge head 3 overlap each other, and the planar lower surface 5b of the sensor unit 5 and the planar upper surface 3a of the water discharge head 3 are in plane contact.
- the tip part of the water discharging part 4 which combined the sensor part 5 and the water discharging head 3 is comprised in the state which hold
- a cylindrical holding portion 6 is provided.
- a hose (flexible pipe) 7 is inserted into the holding portion 6 so as to be able to advance and retreat, and the tip of the hose 7 is connected to the water discharge head 3 so that the water discharge head 3 can discharge water and be drawn.
- a concave fitting hole 3 c is formed in the rear end surface 3 b of the water discharge head 3.
- the automatic faucet A of the present embodiment is provided with a flat guide portion 8 extending from the front surface 1a of the support 1 to the front in the pulling direction T1.
- the water discharge head 3 is provided with a guide recess 9 that is recessed forward from the rear end surface in the pull-out direction T1.
- a guide portion 8 is provided between the sensor portion 5 and the holding portion 6. As shown in FIG. 5, the lower end of the guide portion 8 is connected to the upper portion of the holding portion 6. The guide part 8 protrudes above the holding part 6. The upper end of the guide portion 8 is connected to the planar lower surface 5 b of the sensor portion 5. That is, the guide portion 8 is integrally connected to the sensor portion 5 and the holding portion 6.
- a substantially triangular notch is provided on the distal end side in the extending direction of the guide portion 8 along the drawing direction T1.
- an inclined portion 8 a is provided on the distal end side in the extending direction of the guide portion 8.
- the lower end of the inclined portion 8a approaches the upper end side from the rear end side of the inclined portion 8a toward the front end.
- the guide portion 8 is formed with the tip 8b on the tip side.
- the height dimension of the cusp 8b gradually decreases from the rear end side toward the front end.
- the tip of the pointed portion 8 b of the guide portion 8, and the contact point between the guide portion 8 and the lower surface 5 b of the sensor portion 5 is arranged at a position on the back side in the pulling direction T ⁇ b> 1 from the tip of the holding portion 6. .
- the guide portion 8 is provided on the distal end side of the support 1, and the guide recess 9 is provided in the water discharge head 3. According to these configurations, when the water discharge head 3 is returned from the pulled-out state, the holding portion 6 is fitted into the fitting hole 3c of the water discharge head 3, and the water discharge head 3 is rotated around the axis.
- the guide portion 8 can be easily engaged with the guide recess 9 by adjusting the position and orientation of the water discharge head 3.
- the guide recess 9 is engaged with the guide portion 8, whereby the water discharge head 3 is guided in the front-rear direction along the pull-out direction T1. That is, the water discharge head 3 is guided so that the axial direction of the water discharge head 3 is along the drawing direction T1. Accordingly, the water discharge head 3 can be stored in the original position while the holding portion 6 is suitably fitted.
- the tip 8b (inclined portion 8a) is formed on the distal end side of the guide portion 8, even if the water discharge head 3 is slightly inclined with respect to the guide portion 8, the water discharge head 3 is rotated around the axis. If the position and orientation of the water discharge head 3 are adjusted by operating, for example, the pointed portion 8b of the guide portion 8 can be easily engaged with the guide recessed portion 9. Then, when the water discharge head 3 is fitted into the holding portion 6 with the pointed portion 8 b engaged with the guide recess 9, the position and orientation of the water discharge head 3 are guided to the guide portion 8. It is automatically guided to a predetermined wearing state (that is, holding state). Therefore, the operability of the storing operation of the water discharge head 3 can be further enhanced.
- a predetermined wearing state that is, holding state
- the guide unit 8 and the guide recess 9 are provided. By providing, it becomes possible to perform the storing operation of the water discharge head 3 easily. That is, according to the automatic faucet A of the present embodiment, the operability when the water discharge head 3 is attached to and detached from the support body 1 is improved, and in particular, the operability when the water discharge head 3 is returned to the support body 1 is greatly improved. Is possible.
- the guide recess 9 of the water discharge head 3 is engaged with the guide portion 8 and stored. -Since it is hold
- the guide portion 8 is connected to the sensor portion 5 and the holding portion 6, and therefore, when the water discharge head 3 is pulled out from the support body 1 as shown in FIG. 3.
- the sensor unit 5 that is cantilevered in a state of protruding from the support 1 can be supported by the guide unit 8 and the holding unit 6. Thereby, the reinforcement effect of the sensor part 5 by the guide part 8 and the holding
- the sensor unit 5 and the support 1 are made of resin, the above-described reinforcing effect is effective.
- the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned one embodiment, and can be changed suitably in the range which does not deviate from the meaning.
- the automatic faucet A is illustrated and described as having a straight shape, but the automatic faucet A may have a shape different from the straight shape, such as a gooseneck shape. Good. Even in this case, the above-described contents may be used with the fixed side to the counter or the wall as the rear end side and the side with the water discharge port as the front end side.
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1a 前面
2 吐水口
3 吐水ヘッド
3a 上面
3b 後端面
3c 嵌合孔
4 吐水部
5 センサ部
5a 検知センサ
5b 下面
6 保持部
7 ホース
8 ガイド部
8a 傾斜部
8b 尖部
9 ガイド凹部
A 自動水栓
B 洗面化粧台
T1 引出方向
Claims (3)
- 支持体と、ホースを接続して設けられるとともに前記支持体の先端側に着脱可能且つ引出可能に支持された吐水ヘッドと、前記吐水ヘッドの上方あるいは手前の前記支持体の先端側に前記吐水ヘッドと上下方向あるいは前後方向に重なるように設けられたセンサ部とを備える自動水栓であって、
前記支持体に、前記吐水ヘッドの後端側を着脱可能且つ引出可能に嵌合させて前記吐水ヘッドを保持する保持部と、
前記吐水ヘッドの引出方向の前方に突出し、引き出した前記吐水ヘッドを前記支持体の先端側に戻す際に前記吐水ヘッドに係合し、前記吐水ヘッドを前記引出方向に沿う方向に案内するガイド部と、
を備えていることを特徴とする自動水栓。 - 請求項1記載の自動水栓において、
前記ガイド部は、前記センサ部と前記保持部に連接して設けられている自動水栓。 - 請求項1または請求項2に記載の自動水栓において、
前記ガイド部の前記引出方向の先端側に設けられた傾斜部を備え、
前記先端側が尖状に形成されている自動水栓。
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