Method and device for fixing a faucet to a mounting

摘要

The invention relates to a method and device for fixing a faucet to a mounting (1), such as a worktop or a sinktop. A fixing collar (2) is fastened to the top surface of a mounting by turning from above one or more set screws (3) extending from the fixing collar (2) over a distance below a bottom surface of the worktop. Turning of the screw is used for raising a clamping claw (4), which is in engagement with the threading of said set screw and which is steered by means of a guide (5) extending downward from the fixing collar and used for disallowing a rotation of the clamping claw (4) along with the set screw (3). The bottom end of a faucet body (10) or its extension is fastened around the fixing collar (2) by expanding the fixing collar (2) by an actuation means, such as a screw (8).

主权项

1. A device for fixing a faucet to a mounting having a hole therein, wherein the device comprises
(a) a fixing collar having a top surface, a bottom surface and an outer surface, the fixing collar being disposable on the mounting in a mounting position wherein the fixing collar is disposed atop the hole in the mounting with a portion of the bottom surface of the fixing collar contacting a top surface of the mounting; (b) a first fastening element or elements configured for extending through the fixing collar and through the hole in the mounting to below a bottom surface of the mounting when the fixing collar is disposed atop the hole in the mounting position; and (c) means, including a second fastening element or elements, for engaging with the first fastening element when the fixing collar is in the mounting position and the first fastening element or elements extend through the fixing collar and through the hole in the mounting to below the bottom surface of the mounting and for enabling the second fastening element or elements to be tightened against the bottom surface of the mounting by manipulation of the first fastening element or elements to fix the fixing collar to the mounting;wherein the fixing collar is expansible upon actuation such that, with the fixing collar fixed to the top surface of the mounting in the mounting position, with a bottom end of a faucet body or an extension thereof disposed around the fixing collar and with actuation of the fixing collar, the outer surface of the fixing collar expands and presses against an inner surface of the faucet body or extension whereby to provide a compression joint between the fixing collar and the faucet body or extension that is sturdier than prior to expansion of the fixing collar and that fixes the faucet to the mounting.