ES2206554T3 - DEVICE FOR COUPLING SETS OF TAPES TO SANITARY ITEMS, SUCH AS BATTERIES, LAVABOS, BIDETS, BATHTUBS AND SIMILAR ITEMS. - Google Patents

Abstract

THE INVENTION REFERS TO A DEVICE FOR COUPLING TAPES TO SANITARY ITEMS (2), SUCH AS SINKS, WASHERS, BIDETS, BATHROOMS AND SIMILARS THAT INCLUDES A BODY OF FIXING OR BASE (1) THAT CAN BE COUPLED TO A SANITARY ITEMS AND (2) A WALL AND THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE COLD WATER AND HOT WATER SUPPLY PIPES. THE BODY IS PROVIDED WITH SEATS TO SEAL COUPLING ELEMENTS AT THE SAME TIME COUPLINGS IN THE COUPLING SEATS DEFINED ON THE TAP BODY OR TO PROMOTE AND ADJUST A BLOCK THAT MAY BE AVAILABLE AND FIXED IN THE BODY.

Description

Coupling device sets faucets to sanitary ware, such as batteries, sinks, bidets, bathtubs and similar items.

Background of the invention

The present invention refers to a device for coupling sets of taps to items toilets such as batteries, sinks, bidets, bathtubs and Similar.

This particular device can be applied to a edge of a pile or a recess of the same.

As is known, the faucet assemblies are conventionally applied to sanitary ware by means of a hole that is made in the body of the sanitary article and, normally by means of a wall type application.

In order to carry out a coupling of this class, the taps are provided with end pieces threaded or other threaded elements allowing the tap body be fixed to the sanitary article by means of an operation of fixation which has to be carried out from the part bottom of the sanitary article.

With such an arrangement, when the tap body has to be removed, it is necessary to carry carry out very complex disassembly operations and, mainly, is it is necessary to separate the tap coupling assembly from the water conduction system.

Another drawback is that the operations of assembly and disassembly have to be carried out in positions very difficult, since the fixing of the round nut on the threaded portion of the faucet body passing through the hole through, or the fixing of the nuts provided in elements of bar attached to the tap base, is normally carried out in a separate region, away from an easily accessible region, which is why these operations are very difficult to carry cape.

In addition, in the case of a low wall tap, it is necessary to separate the plastering from the wall and the tiles what which forces the operator to have to frequently rebuild the all of the tile clad construction.

The document EP-A-0 293 655 describes a coupling device for taps substantially agree with the preamble of Claim 1.

Content of the invention

In accordance with the above, the purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems above mentioned, by providing a device coupling of faucet assemblies to sanitary ware such such as laundry batteries, sinks, bidets, bathtubs and the like which allows to completely modify the concept of conventional assembly, in order to carry out the fixing operations for coupling of the tap body without the need to access the bottom of the sanitary article or similar.

Within the scope of the purpose above mentioned a main object of the present invention is that of supply such a coupling device which allows the possibility of carrying out a very fast coupling, with the interposition of sealing elements which can be mounted without the need to use mounting tools or similar.

Another object of the present invention is that of supply a coupling device which allows the remove the drive and control unit from the tap, without affect the assemblies of the water supply system. Still Another object of the present invention is to provide a coupling device which is very reliable and safe in its functioning.

In accordance with the present invention, the purpose and objects mentioned above, as well as still other objects which will be more apparent below are achieved by a device for coupling sets of faucets such as laundry batteries, sinks, bidets, bathtubs and similar according to claim 1.

Brief description of the drawings

Other features and advantages of this invention will be more apparent then from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment, although not exclusive, of a device for coupling assemblies of faucets to sanitary ware such as laundry batteries, sinks, bidets, bathtubs and the like, which is illustrated by a indicative, but not limiting, example in the figures of attached drawings, in which:

Figure 1 schematically illustrates the device according to the present invention applied to a tap for a wash cell provided with a shower set.

Figure 2 is an exploded view illustrating the arrangement of the faucet and shower assembly;

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view. awake illustrating the device according to the present invention provided for the application of a tap.

Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view. of an example of a tap for bidets.

Figure 5 is a side elevation view schematic illustrating the body or mounting base for coupling of a sink or bidet tap;

Figure 6 is a perspective view illustrating the body or mounting base for a bidet tap or sink;

Figures 7 to 19 show embodiments, not of according to the invention, but useful for understanding the invention, and more specifically;

Figure 7 is a top plan view partially in cross section, illustrating the device preselected coupling for coupling a tap bathtub.

Figure 7a illustrates a modified embodiment. of Figure 7;

Figure 7b illustrates a mounting body provided with a fixing screw for fixing said wall mounting body;

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view. partially illustrating a bathtub faucet;

Figure 9, is a perspective view awake illustrating a bathtub faucet, before applying same;

Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view. partially lateral illustrating the body or mounting base for a lowered assembly, provided with a switching element for bathtub;

Figure 11 is a view illustrating the body Mounting or base provided for a recessed mounting, with one element bathtub switch;

Figure 12 is a side view illustrating the mounting body or base, intended for a lowered assembly, with a switching element for bathtub.

Figure 13 is a perspective view illustrating a body or mounting base for a set lowered

Figure 14 is a front view illustrating the body or mounting base, for a lowered assembly, without the element switching

Figure 15 is a partially view sectioned illustrating a mounting coupling element.

Figure 16 is a front view illustrating a body or mounting base for a recessed assembly, without the element switching, and which can be coupled by an element of assembly, to the drive block and tap control.

Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view. taken substantially along the section line XVII-XVII of Figure 16;

Figure 18 illustrates the connection element of round nut for connecting the body or mounting base, provided for a reduced set, with or without the element of switching or drive block and regulation; Y

Figure 19 is an additional sectional view. transverse taken substantially along the section line XIX-XIX of Figure 18.

Description of preferred embodiments

With reference to the figures above mentioned, the device for coupling a set of faucet to sanitary ware, such as bathroom batteries, sinks, bidets, bathtubs and the like, in accordance with the present invention, It is intended to be coupled to a tap assembly having a hollow space for hidden mounting inside the part upper of the coupling device, and comprises a body of assembly, which has generally been indicated by the reference numeric (1), and can be attached to a sanitary item indicated generally by numerical reference (2), by means of fixing, comprising a fixing collar (5), which can be arranged under the sanitary article and can be fixed by a screw (6) which can be accessible from the top of the mounting body (1).

To said mounting body (1) the hot and cold water supply ducts, which have been generally indicated by the numerical reference (7).

The main feature of this invention is that on the upper surface of the mounting body sealable seats or recesses are provided, indicated with the numerical reference (10), arranged with a relationship mutually adjacent and intended for tight fitting in your inside of a coupling accessory generally indicated with the numerical reference (11), which is constituted by a first length (12), which can be fitted into the seat (10), and a second length or portion (13) possibly having different diametral dimensions, which can be embedded in the coupling seat or recess (14) correspondingly formed in the body of the tap or drive and regulation block for this, which can be coupled to the mounting body (1).

In portions (12) and (13) are applied sealing rings (16), which act on the surfaces sides of the respective seats, or seals acting as a butt joint in the two extreme portions.

In addition, the mounting body is provided, next to the bottom or base of it, with a recess circumferential (20) in which a fixing block (21) defined in The tap body can be fitted.

The coupling procedure described may be applied to various types of faucets, by modifying adequate mounting base thereof.

For example, as clearly shown in the Figures 1 and 2, it is possible to apply a wash basin tap (30) provided with a shower element (31) which is coupled, to through a flexible hose (32), through a seat formed in the mounting body (1).

Figure 7a illustrates a modified embodiment. of Figure 7, in which the mounting body (1) is provided with water supply ducts (80) and (81) formed by extensible and flexible tubular elements.

In particular, the mentioned ducts can be coupled to the mounting body (1) both laterally and in the lower part of said mounting body.

The mounting body (1) is coupled to a wall by means of a plug element or threaded element (6 '), or it is coupled to a sanitary article by means of a fin (5) and a screw (6).

Figures 3 to 6 show a bidet tap (40), which is provided with a drive rod (41) for actuating an associated ratchet, having a prolonged portion (42) intended to butt in an element of stop (43) defined in the mounting body, in order to maintain the ratchet drive rod in an established position even if the tap body is disassembled.

In order to disassemble the tap body, in particular, a button (4) and ratchet assembly are provided, which can be removed from the prolonged portion (42) of the drive rod (41) whereby the assembly can be easily removed.

For application to a bathtub or to the edge of a outside bath or shower, the mounting body or base, which has also indicated by the numerical reference (1) is provided with side fitting elements (50), (80) and (81), for coupling to the water supply system by means of accessories Mounting coming from the wall.

In addition, an inclined panel (51) is provided to allow the bathtub faucet (55) to be fixed by means of a fixing ratchet provided on the bottom of it.

If desired, it would also be possible to supply a mounted flow body, indicated by the numerical reference (60), which may be provided with a switching element (61) to change the region of water supply, in order to produce that water is supplied through a water supply outlet arranged, for example, at the overflow outlet or through a shower element or similar.

Even in this embodiment, the tap body is connected by using connection accessories (11) which are provided with sealing elements in the form of ring, allowing a quick tight coupling of the water supply system.

With reference to figures 16 to 19, the body mounting (60) to be mounted with a lowered ratio or flow is provided, on the front of it, with seats threaded (70) to fit inside screws fixing, which are introduced through slots (71) of a ring-shaped nut (72) having a toothed element (73) fitting with a ring portion (74) defined by the element of mounting to the drive and control block (75).

In this regard it should be noted that the nut in the form of a ring (74) it can be rigid with said block of drive and regulation (75).

The connection to the water system is carried out by connection fittings fitting into the appropriate seats.

From the following description will be it seems that the invention fully achieves the purpose and objects to which it has been destined.

In particular, it has to be pointed out that a coupling device has been supplied, for coupling from faucet assemblies to sanitary ware such as batteries of washing, sinks, bidets, bathtubs and the like which are easy to use and very functional since it is possible to remove the body of the faucet or drive and drive block thereof, independent of its function, without the need to disassemble the connection to the water supply system through the use of tools or similar.

The invention, as described, is susceptible of various modifications and variations, all of which will be included within the scope of the attached claims.

Claims (8)

1. Faucet coupling device for sanitary articles, such as bathroom batteries, sinks, bidets, bathtubs and the like, said faucets being of the type presenting a hollow space for concealing the upper part of the coupling device in a concealed manner, said device comprising a mounting body (1) for attaching to a sanitary article (2) said mounting body (1) being adapted to be arranged and to be detachably fixed inside said hollow body of said faucet, being also provided a fixing screw (6 6 ') to pass through a passage in said mounting body, by which the fixing screw is arranged to be accessible from the upper side of the mounting body to cooperate with a fixing bracket (5) below the sanitary article (2), characterized in that said mounting body (1) can be connected to cold and hot water supply pipes (7), and comprises furthermore, connection assemblies, said mounting body (1) including attachable housings (10) for tightly fitting the connection elements (11) that can be fitted in turn in the coupling housings (14) defined in a block (75) ) for actuating and regulating said tap, each of said connecting elements (11) comprising a first part (12) to fit into said attachable housing (10) and a second part (13) to fit into a seat of said coupling housing (14), seals or sealing rings (16) being applied on said first (12) and second (13) parts in order to provide a tight relationship between said attachable housing and said coupling housing, and because said mounting body (1) is provided with a channel to allow a flexible shower element tube or a ratchet rod to pass through said first and second parts of said connection elements, presenting a The diameter dimensions may be different, and because the mounting body (1) is provided with a circular groove (20) at the bottom thereof for detachably fixing said mounting body by a fixing ratchet inside said tap body. 2. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that said fixing screw (6) can be fitted with a lower clamp (5) in order to be coupled with a lower part of said sanitary article. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that said branching housings (10) are formed on the upper surface of said mounting body (1). Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the through passage channel allows a flexible tube (32) of a shower element (31) to pass through. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that the passage through channel allows a ratchet rod (41) to pass through, said ratchet rod being provided with an elongated part (42) that can be fitted with a flange (43). ) formed on the upper part of said mounting body (1), an actuation button (44) being provided for actuating said ratchet rod (41) said actuation button (44) being coupled through a clamp (45) to said ratchet bar (41). 6. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that said mounting body (1) is provided with lateral engagement elements (50,80, 81). 7. Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that said mounting body (1) comprises water supply pipes constituted by flexible and extensible tubular elements. Device according to Claim 7, characterized in that said pipes are coupled to said mounting body (1) either laterally or at the bottom of said mounting body.