CARTRIDGE UNDERBODY ATTACHMENT

摘要

The present invention is a cartridge underbody attachment for a single co ntrol faucet. The attachment generally comprises a valve body having a cartr idge housing that seats within a spout body. The spout body comprises a wide central portion opening into a sideways extending cylindrical port having a notch formed therein. The cartridge housing is inserted through the open bo ttom of the spout body. The cartridge housing generally comprises a cover ha ving defined apertures, and a pentagonal housing attached to the rear surfac e of the cover. Valve hoses soldered within the pentagonal housing are in fl uid communication with the apertures. A pin on the cover locks into the notc h in the spout body to securely retain the cartridge housing, such that the housing can form an off-axis connection with the valve cartridge. A cartridg e support housing and retainer nut further secure the valve body and cartrid ge within the spout body.