Top mounting faucet assembly
AssigneeSterling Plumbing Group, Inc.
InventorsBruce M. Sauter, Kevin G. Short, Peter P. Beltemacchi
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Abstract
A top mounted valve assembly having a block member with a hinged arm which is fitted through from the top of a supporting surface and actuated by a threaded actuating member. As the actuating member is turned in one direction, the hinged arm engages the underside of the supporting surface. To disengage the faucet, the actuating member is turned in the opposite direction which permits removal. Both single and dual handle faucets can be top mounted by the mounting assembly disclosed herein. An aesthetically appearing faucet results wherein the actuating mechanism is hidden.
Claims14
A valve assembly for mounting on a support, the support having a wall with an opening, a supporting surface at one side, and a clamping surface at an opposite side, the valve assembly comprising:
- a riding member having at least one pivot arm adapted to be extended and retracted, said riding member adapted to be inserted through said opening when said pivot arm is in a retracted position;
- a valve body adapted to be positioned on said supporting surface;
- a threaded actuating member extending through a portion of said valve body for actuation from a position on said supporting surface at said one side and also threadably engaging said riding member;
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- a guide member connected to said valve body and extendable through the support wall such that the riding member is operatively guided by said guide member;
- whereby rotation of said threaded actuating member can effect movement of said riding member toward said clamping surface and engagement of said pivot arm in an extended and blocking position that can restrict movement of said riding member through the supporting surface.
A valve assembly for mounting on a support, the support having a wall with an opening, a supporting surface at one side, and a clamping surface at an opposite side, the valve assembly comprising:
- a riding member having at least one pivot arm, said riding member adapted to be inserted through said opening when said pivot arm is in a retracted position;
- a valve body adapted to be positioned on said supporting surface;
- a threaded actuating member extending through a portion of said valve body for actuation from a position on said supporting surface at said one side and also threadably engaging said riding member;
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- spring means biasing the pivot arm towards an unretracted position;
- whereby rotation of said threaded actuating member can effect movement of said riding member toward said clamping surface where the unretracted pivot arm can restrict movement of said riding member through the supporting surface.
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