ES2863948T3 - Vertical tap water distribution device - Google Patents

Abstract

A vertical tap water distribution device, comprising - a main column (1) incorporating a main tap (5) and intended to be firmly attached to a floor, - a bypass body (2) and - a second tap (7) attached to the bypass body (2), characterized in that the bypass body (2) is attached to the main column (1) at a frusto-conical and stepped end of the bypass body, which is housed inside the column main (1), thus joining the second tap (7) to the main column (1), where the end of frustoconical and stepped shape is fixed by means of a clamp element (9) that passes through the wall of the main column (1), because it comprises - a cover (8) that surrounds the bypass body (2) and has a curved end that leans hermetically on the outer side of the main column (1), while that the bypass body (2) is inserted in the main column ( 1) and fixed by the clamp element (9), which immobilizes the branch body (2) and facilitates its disassembly, and because it also comprises - a support (3), intended to house a handle of a head of hand shower (4), the support being fixed to the cover (8) of the bypass body (2) and with a fixed inclination with respect to the main column (19, which is determined when the cover (8) is fixed on the main column (1).

Description

DESCRIPTION

Vertical tap water distribution device

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention refers to a vertical tap water distribution device formed by a vertical tap located at one end of a main column that incorporates a water outlet to a second tap that supplies water to a handheld shower head, of according to the preamble of claim 1.

The invention is especially applicable to the faucet and bath component industry.

TECHNICAL PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the current state of the art, bathtubs are preferably secured to the corner formed by two walls and even, if possible, secured to the two corners, thus occupying the entire front of the room, where it is installed.

However, there are situations where it is necessary to install a bathtub separate from the wall or even when it is secured to the wall, sometimes the water pipes cannot be accessed through the wall as they extend through the wall. ground.

In these cases, the general tendency is to use taps located in a vertical structure that is installed on the pavement or floor that supports the bathtub. This type of installation must have a highly resistant floor stud, which must also allow the water pipes to be connected in a simple and effective way. However, the faucets located in these facilities can exhibit a number of problems that are difficult to resolve. The main problem is deciding how to connect the inlet, side to incorporate the handheld shower head and properly align said handheld shower head, once it is placed on its support, in such a way that the water falls into it. the bathtub if the handheld shower head is connected.

This is the reason why these types of faucets are used without the handheld shower head and only have one faucet. In this way, the main need is satisfied, which consists of incorporating a tap to fill the shower. and the structure of the faucet becomes less complex without the handheld shower head, which implies quite high manufacturing costs, since it is essential to properly seal all the water connections.

The present invention solves these problems, which have not been solved in the current state of the art, by providing a device for connection to the main column in a perpendicular way to the tap that incorporates a second tap for adjusting the head of the spoon that Furthermore, it incorporates a support to position the hand shower head in such a way that the water outlet is always directed towards the inside of the bathtub.

Document US7114202B1 is known from the state of the art, which represents the closest prior art that describes a multi-point portable fluid supply system that includes a set of conduits, having a stationary conduit and a conduit positionable in communication. of fluid to each other. A fluid control assembly is disclosed, which includes at least one fixed fluid supply member and one positionable fluid supply member, and is structured to regulate the flow of fluid from the fixed fluid supply member and the fluid supply member. positionable fluid supply, either independently or simultaneously. It also includes a flexible extension of the conduit, structured to allow the positionable fluid supply member to be arranged in a spaced apart relationship from the stationary fluid supply member, thereby allowing fluid to be delivered to any of a plurality of spaced locations. apart using an individual system.

Document CN104226504B describes a water-saving shower device, comprising a water pipe with an upper shower nozzle, a side shower nozzle bypass pipe connected to one side of the water pipe, and a nozzle switching valve. upper shower. The side shower nozzle bypass tube comprises a horizontal section, one end of which is provided with a water outlet connected with a side shower nozzle via a hose. The other end of the horizontal section slopes downward to form an inclined section, and a switching valve of the side shower nozzle is arranged on said inclined section. The tail end of the inclined section is connected to the lateral side of the water tube. Also described is a waste water recycling pipe comprising a waste water recycling valve. The water saving shower device allows to receive the waste water in the water pipe after the shower device has been used and to reduce the aging rate of the water by discharging the waste water.

Document US2014259383A1 is also known from the state of the art. This document describes a bathtub filler tap assembly for attachment to a floor. The bathtub fill faucet assembly includes a spout, a mounting assembly, and a preliminary assembly. The mounting assembly is attached to the gutter and the preliminary assembly. The preliminary assembly is positioned under the ground.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

To achieve the objectives and avoid the aforementioned drawbacks, the present invention describes a vertical tap water distribution device according to claim 1, with which water is conveyed to a main tap and to a second tap that supplies water to a handheld shower head.

The main tap is connected to a main column integrally attached through a means of reversible fixing to a fixed column that is coupled to the pavement by a fixing device. To achieve this, the main column incorporates unions attached to each of the ends of the two water tubes of the main column for easy coupling to the corresponding tubes of the fixed column.

The second tap is attached to the main column through a bypass body having a stepped frusto-conical end housed within the main column.

The bypass body is fixed to the main column by means of a clamp element that passes through the wall of the main column to reach the frusto-conical end of the bypass body, which immobilizes the bypass body, on the one hand and, on the other hand, it facilitates its disassembly.

In addition, the bypass body is surrounded by a cap that provides protection and enhances its appearance in the form of a frame. The cover is fixed to the branch body by means of the adapter to the hose of the hand shower head, which immobilizes the two parts.

The cover of the bypass body further comprises a bracket for fixing the handle to the hand shower head. Since the cover has a fixed position with respect to the main column, just like the bracket, if the shower head is fixed to the bracket and the tap is open, the water will fall into the bathtub and will not splash out.

The bypass body also comprises a cartridge calibrated to prevent the passage of water to the second tap at a temperature higher than a set value, to prevent a user from being burned.

The main column is reversibly connected to a fixed column, in such a way that the two taps form a single removable assembly. Both the fixed column and the main column house a cold water pipe and a hot water pipe, which are fixed by means of joints. The bypass body also comprises channels through which the respective cold water and hot water pipes of the main and bypass column channels are joined, connected to the water channels, to supply water to the second tap.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

To complete the description of the invention and provide a better understanding of its characteristics according to a preferred embodiment thereof. A set of drawings is attached, in which the following figures have been represented in an illustrative, but not limiting manner.

Figure 1 represents an elevation view of the vertical tap water distribution device object of the present invention.

Figure 2 represents a side view of the vertical tap water distribution device object of the present invention in the position of use near a bathtub.

Figure 3 represents a sectional view of the connection of the water distribution body to the tap of the hand shower head with the main water supply column to the main tap.

Figure 4 represents a sectional view of the body for distributing water to the tap of the hand shower head.

Figure 5 represents a plan view of the device of the invention in section at the height of the second tap. Below is a list of the references used in the figures:

1 Main column

2 Bypass body

3 Support

4 Hand shower head

5 Main tap

6 Cartridge calibrated

7 Second tap

8 Lid

9 Clamp element

10 Shower head hose

11 Fixed column

12 Cold water pipe

12 'hot water pipe

13 Cold water bypass channel

13 'Hot water diversion channel

14 Cold water channel

14 'hot water channel

15 Board

16 O-rings

17 Soil

18 Pavement

19 Main body

20 Fixation

21 Leveling element

22 Drill

23 Frame

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Figure 1 represents the vertical tap water distribution device of the invention showing a fixed column (11) tied to the ground to which the main column (1) of the device of the invention is fixed. Said main column (1) contains the main tap (5) and the bypass body (2) to supply water to the second tap (7) connected to the hand shower head (4).

Figure 3 shows how there are, inside the fixed column (11), two tubes (12, 12 ') to transport cold water and hot water, respectively. These tubes (12, 12 ') are joined to others that are coupled with the main column (1) to bring hot and cold water to the main tap (5). The tubes (12, 120) of the fixed column (11) are joined to the tubes (12, 12 ') of the main column (1) by means of joints (15) incorporated by the tubes (12, 12') of the main column (1) at its free ends. These gaskets (15) also incorporate O-rings (16) to improve sealing.

Figure 3 also shows how one of the ends of the bypass body (2) has a frusto-conical and stepped shape by means of which it joins the main column (1) through a hole. The frustoconical structure has two channels (14, 14 '). one for cold water (14) and the other for hot water (14 ') to provide hydraulic communication between the cold water tube (12) and the hot water tube (12') of the fixed column (11) and the tubes (12, 12 ') corresponding (121, 12') from the main column (1) towards the main tap (5). Each of these channels (14, 14 ') shows bypass channels (13, 13') a, along the bypass body (20) to transport the water from the fixed column (11) to the second tap (7) .

In figure 3 it can be seen how the bypass body (2) is fixed to the main column (1) by means of a clamp element / (9) that is fixed, by means of a hole in the main column (1 ), at the end of the frustoconical structure of the bypass body (2). By means of the fixation it is possible to axially immobilize the bypass body (2) to the main column (1). This fixing system also makes it possible to easily access the interior of the main column, (1) and the branch body (2) in the event of disassembly. The bypass body (2) is connected to the main column (1) by means of a hole in the main column (1) into which the frusto-conical end of the bypass body (2) is inserted until it is fixed by the element clamp (9), while a protection cap (8) that surrounds the branch body (2) leans hermetically on the outer side of the main column (1), for which it has the corresponding curved shape. Furthermore, the cover (8) is fixed to the bypass body (2) by means of the adapter with the hose () 10) of the hand shower head (4). In this way, the joint is immobilized in the plane perpendicular to the axis of the bypass body (2).

The main column (1) can incorporate a thermostatic cartridge to control the temperature of the water leaving the main tap (5), in such a way that it can be adjusted.

However, the temperature of the water leaving the bypass body (2) is not yet adjusted, due to that, to prevent the water from passing to a higher temperature than a previously set value to avoid burns through the water coming out from the hand shower head (4), the channels of the bypass body (2) end in a calibrated cartridge (6). This limitation does not occur in the main tap (5), since it is very common to have to fill water at a high temperature quickly in the bathtub, since a cartridge is normally incorporated without temperature limitations.

The calibrated cartridge (6) is located at one end of the bypass body (2) that is part of it and is also surrounded by the cap (8), which provides protection and acts as a frame.

The mixture of hot and cold water produced in the calibrated cartridge (6) is controlled by the second tap (7) which, therefore, controls the temperature of the water that comes out of this calibrated cartridge (6) through a channel that leads to a hole, in which the hose (10) of the hand shower head (4) is located.

The cover (8) of the bypass body (2) incorporates a support (3) to house the handle of the head of said hand (4). Since the cover (8) has a fixed position with respect to the axis of the main column (1) ,. Just like the support (3), the water outlet through the control shower head (4) is always directed towards the inside of the bathtub and will not splash outwards.

A fixing device is required to fix the fixed column (11) to the ground. This device is composed of a body (19) from which fixing elements (20) project, each with a leveling element (21) and a hole (22).

The leveling holes (21) level the device and ensure that the fixed column (11) remains vertical, regardless of the type of pavement (18) on which it is placed. There are holes made in the pavement (18) positioned in relation to the holes (22) to introduce chemical plugs that ensure that the device is firmly fixed on the pavement (18), Subsequently the device is covered on the ground (17) with mortar and the mouth of the device, projecting from the ground (17), is covered with a frame (8) incorporating the fixed column (11).

It is understood that the present invention should not be limited to the embodiment described herein. Other configurations can be executed by those skilled in the art in light of the present disclosure. Accordingly, the scope of the invention is defined by the following claims.

Claims (6)

1. - A vertical tap water distribution device, comprising - a main column (1) that incorporates a main tap (5) and is intended to be firmly attached to a floor, - a branch body (2) and - a second tap (7) connected to the bypass body (2), characterized in that the bypass body (2) is attached to the main column (1) at a frustoconical and stepped end of the bypass body, which is housed inside the main column (1), thus joining the second tap (7) to the main column (1), where the frusto-conical and stepped end is fixed by means of a clamp element (9) that passes through the wall of the main column (1), because it comprises - a cover (8) that surrounds the bypass body (2) and has a curved end that leans hermetically on the outer side of the main column (1), while the bypass body (2) is inserted in the main column (1) and fixed by the clamp element (9), which immobilizes the branch body (2) and facilitates its disassembly, and because it also comprises - a support (3), intended to house a handle of a hand-held shower head (4), the support being fixed to the cover (8) of the bypass body (2) and with a fixed inclination with respect to the column main (19, which is determined when the cover (8) is fixed on the main column (1). 2. The vertical tap water distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that the bypass body (2) comprises a calibrated cartridge (6) that prevents the passage of water to the second tap (7) at a higher temperature higher than a set value. The vertical tap water distribution device according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover (8) is fixed to the bypass body (2) by means of an adapter to fix a hose (10) of the head of hand shower (4) up to the device. The vertical tap water distribution device according to claim 2, characterized in that the main column (1) is fixed to a column (11) fixed in use in a reversible way, so that the two taps (5 , 7) form a removable assembly. 5. The vertical tap water distribution device according to claim 4, characterized in that the fixed column / (11) and the main column (1) house a cold water pipe (12) and a hot water pipe ( 12 ') that are fixed by means of gaskets (15). 6. The vertical tap water distribution device according to claim 5, characterized in that the bypass body (2) comprises channels (14, 14 ') that provide continuity to the cold water pipe (12) and to the pipe of hot water (12 ') from the main column (1) and bypass channels (13, 13') connected to the respective channels of cold water (14) and hot water (14 ') to supply water to the second tap (7 ).