Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Supply outlet for a sink or bath
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-24
2002-01-01
Huson, Gregory L. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Supply outlet for a sink or bath
C004S676000, C004S678000, C004S695000, C004S696000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06334226
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to a faucet support member for fixing a faucet on a base plate, such as for a washstand and/or a draining board.
BACKGROUND ART
A faucet support member according to the conventional art is already known as shown In Japanese Laid-open patent No. Sho 63-321435 (1988), wherein bolts are pivotably inserted downward into a support seat which supports the base end portion of the faucet for the purpose of fixing the faucet on a base plate, such as for a washstand and/or draining board, while spirally fixing or screwing a tightening member onto each of the same bolts.
And, when mounting such a faucet support member on the base plate, the tightening members are inserted into a mounting hole which is drilled in the base plate, under the condition that front end portions thereof are directed inward. Then the bolts are turned or rotated while keeping the front end portions of the tightening members directing outward by inserting a finger from an opening of the support seat, thereby shifting or moving the tightening members upward, so as to grip the base plate between the bottom surface of the support seat and the upper surfaces of the tightening members.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a faucet support member for fixing a faucet in a mounting hole made in a base plate, comprising: tightening members which are fixed to a support seat, which is provided to support a base end portion of a faucet, by connectors so that the tightening members are pivotable with the connectors and slidable along the connectors, and which are formed so that the tightening members can be inserted into the mounting hole when the front end portions thereof are directed inward, and open beyond the diameter of the mounting hole when the front end portions of the tightening members are directed outward; and members for preventing the tightening members opening beyond the diameter of the mounting hole from being turned further, wherein the tightening members opening beyond the diameter of the mounting hole are moved toward the bottom surface of the support seat to grip the base plate between the bottom surface of the support seat and an upper surface of the tightening members, thereby supporting the faucet on the base plate.
The present invention is characterized in that the members for prevention from turning are provided on the support seat or on the tightening members, and further that a plurality of turning prevention members are detachable.
The present invention is characterized in that the connectors or the turning prevention members are positioned so that external side surfaces of the connectors or the turning prevention members are in contact with an internal surface of the mounting hole when the support seat is fixed at a predetermined position.
The present invention is characterized in that the connectors are bolts, and onto the same connectors are screwed the tightening members.
The present invention is characterized in that a convex portion for holding a water conducting pipe, which is inserted in the support seat, is formed in an opening portion of the support seat, and that the connectors are positioned on the convex portion.
The present invention is characterized in that the tightening members are constructed so that they inhibit the water conducting pipe from being inserted into the opening portion of the support seat when the front ends thereof are directed inward.
The present invention is characterized in that a cover ring is pivotably mounted on an outer periphery of the support seat, while on a peripheral wall of the cover ring a penetrating hole is drilled, into which a fixing member for fixing the base end portion of the faucet onto the support seat can be inserted. Further, the cover ring covers the fixing member with the peripheral wall thereof so as to prevent the fixing member from being shifted in a loosening direction thereof.
The present invention is characterized in that a plurality of the connectors are provided on the support seat, being separated at a distance, and further a spacer is provided on each of the connectors for maintaining the distance.
The present invention is characterized in that the spacer is provided on each of the connectors in a detachable manner, and that the spacer is formed on the support seat in a mountable manner.
The present invention is characterized in that a plurality of the connectors are two bolts, and further that bolt penetrating holes are drilled in the spacer, so as to penetrate the bolts through the bolt penetrating holes, and that nuts are screwed onto the same bolts.
The present invention is characterized in that an insertion bore is drilled on the spacer for inserting the turning prevention members therein.
The present invention is characterized in that a plurality of the connectors are provided being independently pivotable.
The present invention is characterized in that two tightening members are provided, and the inner surfaces of both tightening members are in contact with each other when the front ends of both tightening members are directed inward, that a resistance portion is formed on an upper portion of each of the tightening members, that a buffer member Is attached on an upper portion of each of the tightening members, and that a curved surface is formed on an upper portion of each of the tightening members.
The present invention is characterized in that a guide member is provided on the support seat so that it is in contact with the inner periphery surface of the mounting hole when attaching the support seat onto the base plate. The guide member is constructed so that it is detachable from the support seat and the guide member is constructed with a main body of the guide member and a guide body, and the guide body is detachable from the guide member main body. Further, the guide member is constructed so that it is adjustable at the portion to be attached depending upon a size of the mounting hole.
The present invention is characterized in that an adapter member lies between the support seat and the base end portion of the faucet.
The present invention is characterized in that an upper surface of the front end portion of the each tightening members is inclined toward the base plate while being attached with the connectors by the base end portion thereof.
The faucet support member according to the present invention is for use in fixing a faucet to a base plate, such as on a washstand and/or on a draining board, or on a wall, wherein a mounting hole is drilled in the base plate, into which the faucet support member is mounted, and to the same faucet support member a base end portion of the faucet is fixed, and a flexible hose for use of a handy spray is inserted into an opening portion, which is provided in the same faucet support member.
In the faucet support member, the opening portion Is drilled into a substantially cylinder-like support seat for supporting the base end portion of the faucet, for inserting the hose for use of the handy spray therein, and in the same opening portion are formed convex portions for holding the hose for use of the handy spray, also enabling the insertion into each of the convex portions of a connector, being directed downward and pivotable or rotatable, while screwing tightening members to the same connectors. Also, in the faucet support member, rod-like members for preventing from turning are provided on the bottom surface of the support seat, projecting downward.
The tightening members are formed so that they can be inserted into the mounting hole when their front ends are directed inward, while they open beyond the diameter of opening of mounting hole when their front ends are directed outward.
By turning or rotating the connectors in a clock-wise direction after inserting the tightening members into the mounting hole, under the condition that their front ends are directed inward, the tightening members turn therewith. However they abut on the turning prevention members when they rotate about a half revo
Hasebe Hideyuki
Inada Sigemiti
Tokunaga Osamu
Huson Gregory L.
Huynh Khoa
Pillsbury & Winthrop LLP
Toto Ltd.
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