Patent ID: 6334226
Filing Date: 2002-01-01
Classification: E03C

Abstract:
A faucet support member configured to releasably fix a faucet in a mounting hole that is formed in a base plate, the faucet having at least one of a base end portion and a handy spray, the faucet support member comprising:a support seat provided to support the base end portion of the faucet, the support seat having a bottom surface configured to engage the base plate when the faucet support member is releasably fixed to the base plate; a plurality of connectors configured to extend through the support seat and to extend from the bottom surface of the support seat; a plurality of tightening members configured to be movable along the plurality of connectors, each tightening member having an upper surface configured to engage the base plate when the faucet support member is fixed to the base plate, wherein the plurality of tightening members are pivotally attached to the plurality of connectors such that front end portions of the plurality of tightening members are directed inward when the plurality of tightening members are inserted through the mounting hole, and the front end portions of the tightening members are rotated to be directed outward when the tightening members are opened beyond a diameter of the mounting hole; and a plurality of turning prevention members operatively engaging the plurality of connectors and configured to prevent the plurality of tightening members from being turned when the plurality of tightening members open beyond the diameter of the mounting hole, wherein the plurality of tightening members are moved toward the bottom surface of the support seat to grip the base plate between the bottom surface of the support seat and the upper surface of each tightening member when the plurality of tightening members open beyond the diameter of the mounting hole, thereby supporting the faucet on the base plate.