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Faucet Components

A faucet and component technology, applied in the field of faucet components, can solve problems such as water flow pollution, faucet corrosion or degradation, etc.

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-05-14
KOHLER CO
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This metal surface contact can lead to corrosion or degradation of the components of the faucet and potential contamination of the water flow

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[0032] Before turning to the figures, which illustrate the exemplary embodiments in detail, it is to be understood that the application is not to be limited to the details or methodology set forth in the description or illustrated in the figures. It should also be understood that the methodology employed is for descriptive purposes only and should not be considered limiting.

[0033] Generally refer to figure 1 with Figure 3-4 , a valve (eg, spool, valve assembly, etc., shown as center valve 100 ) for use in a faucet includes, among other components, a valve stem (shown as valve stem 110 ), a body (shown as valve body 120) and a seal (shown as seal 130). The central valve 110 is intended to be manipulated (eg, rotated, etc.) by manipulation of the valve stem 110 to help the user obtain a desired temperature and flow rate of water at the outlet of the faucet. Specifically, the valve rod 110 is configured to rotate relative to the valve body 120 to control water flow. The v...

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Abstract

A faucet assembly includes a non-metallic body, a valve, a handle adapter, and a retaining clip. The non-metallic valve body has a longitudinal opening disposed therein and slots disposed in side portions thereof. The valve is at least partially disposed within the longitudinal opening. The valve includes a body and a stem extending upwardly from the body, and the stem is configured to rotate relative to the body. The handle adapter is removably coupled to the stem and rotatably coupled to the non-metallic valve body. The retaining clip is removably inserted into the slot of the non-metallic valve body to limit longitudinal movement of the valve within the non-metallic valve body.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 287,215, filed January 26, 2016, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] This application relates generally to faucet assemblies. Specifically, this application relates to widespread and centerset faucet assemblies. Background technique [0004] In general, split and center faucet assemblies typically include two separate valve bodies associated with hot and cold water sources, respectively. The valve body can accommodate a valve, such as a fluid mixing valve, to control the amount of water delivered to the user from the two water sources. Depending on the temperature of the water source, one water source may be referred to as "hot" and another as "cold". A handle can be removably coupled to each valve to allow a user to control the temperature and flow rate of the water exi...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): F16K3/04F16K27/04F16K11/22
CPCF16K31/602E03C1/0412F16K3/0272F16K3/08F16K19/006F16K27/045
Inventor D·H·里特B·S·科尔
Owner KOHLER CO