Washable faucet control lever with crank activated detergent dispenser

Abstract

A washable faucet control lever with a crank activated detergent dispenser has a control lever barrel, a detergent reservoir member, and a packaging member. The control rod barrel is provided with a valve rod and a double-rod linkage mechanism, the valve rod is operably connected to the hand control rod, and the double-rod linkage mechanism is configured to rotate along a linkage mechanism rotation axis which is parallel and synchronous with the control rod rotation axis; the detergent reservoir member is configured to contain a liquid detergent therein and includes a reservoir valve; the packaging member defines a closed area therein and an outlet, the packaging member having an outlet valve, and wherein the dispenser comprises a piston, a piston is disposed within the closed region, coupled to the two-rod linkage, and operably configured to translate within the closed region to selectively and simultaneously displace the reservoir valve and the outlet valve to allow liquid detergent to flow through the internal passage of the reservoir member when the hand lever is rotated along the lever rotation axis, entering into the closed area and exiting through the outlet.

Description

[0001] Cross-references

[0002] This application claims the benefit of provisional application serial number 63 / 475,716 filed by the inventor on December 03, 2022. Background of the Invention

[0004] The taps of current bathroom faucets are usually activated by a handle. Currently, handleless faucets are mainly located in restrooms in airports and other places. These handleless faucets are used to significantly reduce the spread of infectious diseases that may have a devastating impact on human health, among other possibilities. However, these faucets are not economical and, moreover, such handleless faucets have a limited service life when compared to lever-type faucets.

[0005] Conventional manually operated faucets in homes are usually adapted with cartridge valves that require a handle to activate; therefore, everyone exposed in homes, schools, or locations where faucets with handles are used is infected by handle-type faucets. Currently, handle-type faucets require turning a lever for activation, however, the spout is provided separately from the handle, because for existing handle-type faucets, water can flow by turning the lever handle at most a right angle.

[0006] Activating the lever may contaminate the lever handle with pathogens. For example, after washing hands, those same hands are again used to activate the lever to shut off the water flow, and thus the hands or other parts of the body may again be contaminated with residual pathogens that were originally left on the lever prior to washing hands. Current faucets are not designed to wash the lever or dispense detergent or antimicrobial solutions when the faucet lever is activated.

[0007] There are many designs of manually operated faucet valves; however, there is a need for a manually operated faucet with a lever-washable detergent dispensing function. Furthermore, such a lever-washable detergent dispensing faucet should be affordable for economic and human health reasons. Furthermore, the design of such a lever-washer detergent dispensing faucet valve should conform to creative modern faucet design features, be durable, and at the same time be arranged to be operated by a consumer.

[0008] In addition, the advent of globalization has facilitated the rapid spread of diseases, which can significantly affect world health and the economy on a large scale; such diseases were previously localized and therefore did not pose a threat to the global economy or human health. It is conceivable that there are unknown pathogens, and at this stage of global human development and beyond, there will always be a threat of life-threatening pathogens.

[0009] Electronic eye faucets or handleless faucets are available, for example, as seen in U.S. Pat. No. 4,767,922 to Stauffer, entitled "Hand-sensing activated faucet controller" or in U.S. Pat. No. 9,347,207 to Chen, entitled "Faucet assembly." However, these faucets are generally not affordable to the global population. Therefore, a faucet system inherently capable of shower control levers and dispensing hand sanitizer while being affordable, thereby mitigating the spread of pathogens in schools, homes, and other institutions and facilities where people share faucets.

[0010] Additionally, by integrating a lever-activated soap dispenser with a washable lever, a significant reduction in pathogen transmission can be achieved. Summary of the invention

[0011] According to embodiments of the disclosed subject matter, the present invention provides greater protection against the spread of pathogens (such as Covid-19 virus, H1N1 virus, influenza virus and other pathogens that can be spread when washing hands. The present invention includes a lever handle activation valve cylinder that effectively operates while dispensing detergent and enables its lever handle to be washed when washing hands.

[0012] The present invention comprises a valve stem assembly for enabling a lever handle to be washed by water flowing from the spout of a bathroom faucet, which preferably utilizes a valve cartridge; this is accomplished by appropriately sizing the length of the lever relative to the positioning of the spout and faucet cartridge of the present invention, thereby enabling the lever to intercept downwardly directed water flow from the spout of the faucet utilizing, preferably, a cartridge valve.

[0013] The valve stem also opens the detergent dispensing unit to dispense detergent from the detergent dispensing unit, and can reduce the solvent flow through the spout of the faucet unit when the control rod is rotated to allow water to flow through the nozzle of the faucet. The stability of the valve stem can also be achieved by applying a valve cover nut to the cartridge mount to stabilize the valve stem. Embodiments of the present invention enable detergent to be dispensed when the control rod is initially rotated, preferably before a large amount of water from the faucet spout, or during timely rotation of the control rod as water flows from the spout of the faucet when the control rod is rotated.

[0014] The faucet assembly is arranged to have at least one valve cartridge, wherein the assembly includes: a faucet having at least one faucet handle; a fluid conduit affected by the faucet handle for activating a cartridge valve; a faucet body having an outlet or spout for releasing fluid at the outlet end and an inlet end in fluid communication with the fluid conduit; a base for mounting the faucet handle and the faucet body. The base has an upper surface and at least one cartridge including a cartridge body having an outer surface, an inner surface defining a longitudinally extending channel extending from an inlet opening to an outlet opening, and at least one side opening extending transversely from the inner surface through the body to the outer surface.

[0015] The valve stem of the barrel unit can have an upper end portion and a lower end portion. The upper end portion of the valve stem can have a device that rotates with the rotation of the control rod. The upper end portion can further have a device for opening the activation of the detergent dispensing unit and also have an attachment that can limit the rotation of the control rod to its predetermined maximum rotation angle. When the valve stem member is located in the passage of the body, the upper end portion extends outwardly beyond the outlet opening of the body. The lower end portion is cylindrical and is configured to cooperate with the inner surface of the body in a rotatable relationship when located in the passage of the body. In addition, the lower portion has a bottom surface that is configured to contact and interact with the upper surface of the movable disk. The geometric sidewall of the lower portion is configured to fit in the passage of the body and is in a rotatable mirror relationship with the inner surface of the body and the inwardly extending sidewall portion that defines at least one fluid receiving area, wherein the receiving area is configured so that it can be rotated to align with the side opening in the body to allow fluid to flow out of the side opening of the body.

[0016] The fluid receiving area is slightly parabolic in character and is defined by the surface of the retaining disk, the lower surface of the valve stem, and a cartridge body sidewall opening.

[0017] The receiving area is configured so that it can be rotated to align with the side opening in the body to allow fluid to flow out of the side opening of the body; a fixed disk, the fixed disk has at least one opening, but preferably two are symmetrically arranged therein, so as to allow a fluid passage from the inlet opening of the body through the side opening of the body when the opening in the fixed disk is aligned with the fluid receiving area in the movable disk, the fixed disk has a side wall capable of interacting with the inner surface of the body; and a sealing ring, the sealing ring is used to stabilize and maintain the fixed disk and the movable disk in the passage of the body, and the sealing ring is also designed to be able to cooperate with the body and engage with the conduit to ensure the stability and reliability of the interaction stress of its function.

[0018] The outer surface of the body preferably includes at least one sealing groove for receiving a sealing member (such as an O-ring). The outer surface of the body can also be provided with a device for placing the valve cartridge in or on a fluid conduit; for example, the feature can be a locking tab and the body can include two diameter locking tabs thereon. The upper surface of the barrel body can be provided with a device for limiting the rotational movement of the valve cartridge when in use; for example, there can be two raised preferably rectangular prism-shaped stop features on the circle of the upper body surface. The position of the raised stop features is used to limit the rotation of the control rod to its maximum predetermined rotation angle. The lower end portion of the valve stem can have a groove on the outside for receiving a seal (such as an O-ring) between the inner surface of the body and the lower end portion of the valve stem. The inner surface of the barrel body can also be provided with a groove for receiving a sealing ring (such as an O-ring) near the inlet end of the body. The sealing ring can preferably be configured by a suitable flexible and elastomeric material (such as silicone or nitrile rubber) or a suitably compatible related sealing intervention (such as fluoroelastomer).

[0019] The fixed disk and the movable disk are preferably made of ceramic. The valve stem is preferably made of metal, preferably stainless steel or brass. The upper end barrel body is preferably made of copper, brass or stainless steel.

[0020] The cartridge body preferably has two side openings and the fixed disc preferably has two openings for allowing water to pass from the inlet opening of the body and then through the side openings of the body when the openings in the fixed disc are aligned with the fluid receiving area in the movable disc. The cartridge body is preferably made of copper, brass, stainless steel or a polymer or hard rubber composite material such as polyetherketone, polyphenylene sulfide, bakelite or related compatible hard composite rubbers or plastics.

[0021] Preferably, there are two fluid receiving areas in the movable disc, and the fixed disc has a locking mechanism that can cooperate with a cooperating groove on the outer surface of the body to ensure limited rotational movement. The preferred two openings on the fixed disc are further aligned relative to each other to accommodate the function of the control rod assembly; the function of the control rod assembly is to ensure that the control rod can be used for washing, while ensuring a convenient position for the function and positioning of the control rod relative to the faucet part when not in use.

[0022] The relationship distance a between the base of the faucet spout and the base of the spindle handle, the distance b between the vertical line of fluid flow from the faucet spout and the base of the spout, and the distance c between the vertical line of fluid flow and the base of the faucet handle satisfy the following relationship:

[0023] The washable control lever handle starts the flow of solvent by rotating the starting spindle, so that the cam attached to the upper end of the valve stem will rotate when the control lever rotates, thereby significantly reducing the spread of pathogens by attaching a crank and a connecting rod to the control lever (wherein such crank affects the connection of the follower to the piston, wherein the piston serves as an extension and retraction starting unit for dispensing detergent). BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the disclosed subject matter, are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification. The accompanying drawings also illustrate embodiments of the disclosed subject matter and, together with the detailed description, serve to explain the principles of the embodiments of the disclosed subject matter. No attempt is made to show structural details in more detail than is necessary for a basic understanding of the disclosed subject matter and the various ways in which it can be practiced.

[0025] Figure 1 An embodiment of a dual handle embodiment of the present invention is shown when the finished unit of the present invention is installed and ready for use.

[0026] Figure 2 The positioning between the control rod, the spout, the barrel and the base of the spout of the finished unit of the present invention is shown. Figure 2 The detergent reservoir 450 and the spout escutcheon 977 are not shown.

[0027] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 Right side view.

[0028] Figure 4 The geometric relationships for positioning of the lever, spout, barrel, and base of the spout for a finished dual handle unit of the present invention are shown.

[0029] Figure 5 The geometric relationships for positioning of the lever, spout, barrel, and base of the spout for a single handle unit of the present invention are shown.

[0030] Figure 6 An embodiment of a cartridge unit 420 is shown.

[0031] Figure 7 Shows Figure 6 Exploded view of the barrel unit.

[0032] Figure 8 A view of the cartridge body 90 is shown.

[0033] Figure 8a Shows Figure 8 A diametrical cross section of the cartridge body 90 is shown.

[0034] Fig. 9 A view of the bonnet nut 205 is shown.

[0035] Fig.10 Shown through Fig. 9 Cross section of the bonnet nut

[0036] Fig.11 A view of the web of the control rod assembly 304 is shown.

[0037] Fig.12 Shows Fig.11 View of the control lever assembly.

[0038] Fig.13 A view showing a stop interceptor is shown.

[0039] Fig.14 A view of the valve stem member 104 is shown.

[0040] Fig.15 A view of the removable disk 102 is shown.

[0041] Fig.16 A view of the fixing disk 112 is shown.

[0042] Fig.17 A plan view of the fixed disk 112 is shown.

[0043] Fig.18 A retaining disc is shown inserted into the interior of the lower end 62 of the cartridge body 90 .

[0044] Fig.19 A plan view of the removable disk 102 is shown.

[0045] Fig. 20 The integration of the fixed disc 112 and the movable disc 102 is shown inserted into the lower portion 62 of the cartridge body 90 when in the closed mode.

[0046] Fig.21 The integration of the fixed disc 112 and the removable disc 102 is shown inserted into the lower portion 62 of the cartridge body 90 when in the open mode.

[0047] Fig. 22 A view of the cartridge from the opening 82 is shown in the closed mode.

[0048] Fig.23 Shown through Fig. 22 The cross section of the cylinder.

[0049] Fig.24 shows a 90 degree counterclockwise rotation Fig. 22 View of the barrel.

[0050] Fig.25 Shows Fig.24 The tube is perpendicular to Fig.23A cross-sectional view in the plane of a plane.

[0051] Fig.26 The fixed tray 112, the orientation of the removable tray 102, and the configuration template 122 for receiving the fixed tray 112 and the removable tray 102 are shown when the system is in the closed mode.

[0052] Fig. 27 The integration of the fixed disc 112, the removable disc 102 in the configuration template is shown when the cartridge is in the closed mode.

[0053] Fig.28 The orientation of the fixed tray 112, the removable tray 102 and the configuration template 122 for receiving the fixed tray 112, the removable tray 102 when the system is in the open mode are shown.

[0054] Fig.29 The integration of the fixed disc 112 , the removable disc 102 in the configuration template 122 is shown when the cartridge is in an open mode and maximum flow rate is enabled through the faucet spout 10 .

[0055] Fig.30 The integration of the fixed disk 112, the movable disk 102 in the configuration template 122 is shown when the cartridge is in open mode and the control lever 20 has been rotated from its rest position through its maximum predetermined rotation angle, thereby being able to reduce the flow rate through the spout 10 of the faucet by partially blocking the opening 114.

[0056] Fig.31 The configuration of the cartridge with the lever 20, fixed disc 112 and movable disc 102 oriented in the closed mode is shown.

[0057] Fig.32 The arrangement of the control rod 20, fixed disc 112 and movable disc 102 is shown when the cartridge is in open mode and maximum flow rate is achievable through the spout 10. The control rod 20 does not abut the stop 61 .

[0058] Fig.33 The arrangement of the lever 20, fixed disc 112 and movable disc 102 is shown when the cartridge is in open mode and the lever 20 has been rotated its maximum predetermined angle to reduce flow.

[0059] Fig.34 Shown for left-handed users Fig.31 of the view.

[0060] Fig.35 Shown for left-handed users Fig.32 of the view.

[0061] Fig.36Shown for left-handed users Fig.33 of the view.

[0062] Fig.37 The barrel unit 604 configuration is shown in the closed mode. The crank unit 410 and the lever unit 304 are not shown.

[0063] Fig.38 The configuration of the cylinder unit 604 in the open mode is shown. The crank unit 410 and the lever unit 304 are not shown.

[0064] Fig.39 An embodiment of a crank unit 410 is shown.

[0065] Fig.40 An embodiment of a cartridge unit 420 is shown.

[0066] Fig.41 A cross-sectional view of the detergent priming unit in a vertical symmetry plane is shown for an embodiment of the detergent priming unit 430 .

[0067] Fig.42 A cross-sectional view of a valve for regulating detergent fluid from the fluid reservoir to the detergent priming unit 440 is shown.

[0068] Fig.43 A cross section of an embodiment of a detergent reservoir unit 450 is shown.

[0069] Fig.44 An assembled configuration of the crank unit 410 and the drum unit 420 is shown, with a cross-sectional view of the detergent priming unit 430 , a cross-sectional view of the valve adjustment unit 440 , and a cross-sectional view of the detergent reservoir unit 450 .

[0070] Fig.45 Labeled portions of the crank unit 410 are shown.

[0071] Fig.46 The positioning of the crank unit 410 on the barrel unit 420 is shown. The valve cover nut 205 is not shown.

[0072] Fig.47 The positioning of the crank unit 410 and the lever unit 305 on the barrel unit 420 is shown. The valve cover nut 205 is not shown.

[0073] Fig.48 An external view of an embodiment of a detergent priming unit 498 is shown.

[0074] Fig.48a Shows Fig.48 View of area 466. Figure 48b Shows Fig.48 View of area 468.

[0075] Fig.49 A marked portion of the packaging unit 498 for the detergent priming unit is shown in a vertical plane of symmetry for the internal configuration of the packaging unit 498 .

[0076] Fig.50a Shown in Fig.49 4 is a cross-sectional view through line 560 in a vertical plane at right angles to the cylindrical height of packaging unit 498 shown in FIG.

[0077] Fig.50b A cross-sectional view in a vertical plane through line 510 at right angles to the cylindrical height of the packaging unit 498 is shown.

[0078] Fig.50c A cross-sectional view in a vertical plane through line 520 at right angles to the cylindrical height of the packaging unit 498 is shown.

[0079] Fig.50d A cross-sectional view in a vertical plane through line 530 at right angles to the cylindrical height of the packaging unit 498 is shown.

[0080] Fig.51 A labeled portion of the detergent priming unit 430 is shown in a vertical plane of symmetry.

[0081] Fig.52 A labeled portion of the detergent priming unit 430 is shown in a horizontal plane of symmetry.

[0082] Fig.53 An embodiment of a cross-sectional view of a valve distribution unit 484 in a diametric plane is shown, wherein valves 471 , 474 , 482 and the spring 483 are not shown in the diametric plane.

[0083] Fig.54 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment end cap component 475 of the valve dispensing unit 430 is shown.

[0084] Fig.55 An embodiment of a spring member for a valve dispensing unit 483 is shown.

[0085] Fig.56 A cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a component 470 for a valve dispensing unit 484 is shown.

[0086] Fig.57 A cross-sectional view in a plane that is highly symmetrical to the cylindrical arrangement of an embodiment of a piston unit 449 for a detergent activating unit is shown.

[0087] Fig.58 The plane passing through the cylindrical arrangement of the member 485 at right angles to the height is shown. Fig.56 A view of the line 500.

[0088] Fig.59 Shows Fig.57 Left side view of piston unit 449.

[0089] Fig.60 Shown in Fig.57 A cross-sectional view of the height of the cylindrical arrangement of the piston unit 449 in a plane at right angles through the line 502 .

[0090] Fig.61 A cross-sectional view through line 504 in a plane at right angles to the cylindrical arrangement height of member 493 is shown.

[0091] Fig.62 A cross-sectional view in a vertical plane of a cylindrically arranged inlet detergent valve unit 440 is shown.

[0092] Fig.63 A cross-sectional view in a vertical plane of the package 680 of the inlet detergent valve unit 440 is shown.

[0093] Fig.64 A relational view in a vertical plane of components 681, 682 for an inlet detergent valve unit is shown.

[0094] Fig.65 A spring member 621 for the inlet detergent valve unit 440 is shown.

[0095] Fig.66 Shown is the inclusion Fig.67 View of line 700 looking upward in the horizontal plane of line 681.

[0096] Fig.67 Shown is the inclusion Fig.67 A view looking down at 682 in the horizontal plane of line 702.

[0097] Fig.68 A view of the components 682 and 632 of the inlet valve unit 440 in a vertical symmetry plane is shown.

[0098] Fig.69 A cross-sectional profile view looking downward 682 in a horizontal plane containing line 704 is shown.

[0099] Fig.70 A view of a vertical symmetry plane of the internal components of the valve unit 440 is shown.

[0100] Fig.71 A view in a vertical plane showing the configuration of the detergent reservoir unit 450 is shown.

[0101] Fig.72 A view in a vertical symmetry plane of a choke point for enabling or disabling the flow of detergent from a detergent reservoir is shown.

[0102] Fig.73 A view of a stopper for enabling or inhibiting detergent flow past a choke point 720 is shown.

[0103] Fig.74 A top view of the detergent reservoir unit 450 is shown.

[0104] Fig.75 A section in a vertical plane of the stopper 726 inserted into the choke point 720 in the closed mode is shown.

[0105] Fig.76 A cross section in a vertical plane of the stopper 726 inserted into the choke point 720 in the open mode is shown.

[0106] Fig.77 A vertical section through the detergent unit and detergent priming unit is shown when assembled, and the invention is directed to the position of the control lever in the off mode.

[0107] Fig.78 A section in a horizontal plane through the detergent priming unit when assembled is shown, with the invention in closed mode. The position of the control lever in a top view of the crank unit 410 is also shown.

[0108] Figure 78a A configuration stage of the detergent priming unit in the closed mode is shown to illustrate the relationship between the input end of the detergent valve 632, the piston unit and the output detergent valve 482.

[0109] Fig.79 A vertical section through the detergent unit and detergent priming unit is shown when assembled and in priming mode with respect to the position of the control lever of the present invention.

[0110] Fig.80 A section in a horizontal plane through the detergent priming unit when assembled is shown and the position of the lever for the present invention with a top view of the crank unit 410 in priming mode.

[0111] Fig.80a The configuration stage of the detergent priming unit in the priming mode for associating the relationship between the input of detergent and the output of detergent is shown. The input valve 632 is closed, while the output valve 482 is opened.

[0112] Figure 80b The position of the piston is shown in relation to the opening of the valve outlet valve 484 and the closing of the valve 632.

[0113] Fig.81 A vertical section through the detergent unit and detergent priming unit is shown when assembled, with the invention in priming mode for a maximum predetermined rotation of the control lever.The piston unit 491 has been retracted.

[0114] Fig.82 A section in a horizontal plane through the detergent priming unit when assembled is shown in top view, and the position of the control lever in the priming mode for the present invention.

[0115] Figure 82a The configuration phase of the detergent priming unit in the priming mode is shown, for the input of detergent and the output of detergent and the relationship between the closing of the detergent inlet valve and the closing of the detergent outlet valve.

[0116] Figure 82b The configuration of the detergent priming unit 430 for closing the outlet valve 484 and opening the inlet valve 632 is depicted.

[0117] Fig.83 A vertical section in a plane symmetrical to the detergent priming unit and the detergent reservoir is shown with respect to the positions of the crank unit 410, the drum unit 420 and the lever unit 304 in an inactive or off mode of the present invention.

[0118] Fig.84 The configuration of the lever, movable disk 102, and fixed disk 112 for the closed mode of FIG. 88 is shown.

[0119] Fig.85 A vertical section in a plane symmetrical to the detergent priming unit 430 and the detergent reservoir unit 450 with respect to the positions of the crank unit 410, the drum unit 420 and the lever unit 304 in an active or open mode of the present invention is shown.

[0120] Fig.86 Shows that Fig.90 Configuration of the control lever 20, the movable disk 102, and the fixed disk 112 in the open mode.

[0121] Fig.87 An arrangement 820 for mounting and stabilizing a cartridge unit 420 for use with a wash basin is shown.

[0122] Figure 88a An arrangement 861 for interfacing with the cartridge unit 420 and enabling water to flow from the inlet to the cartridge valve 420 is shown.

[0123] Figure 88b An arrangement 863 for directing water from an inlet to an internal passage 861 is shown.

[0124] Figure 88c Shown by Figure 88b A cross section of 861 of 963 is shown in FIG.

[0125] Figure 88d An arrangement is shown for directing water from outlet cartridge mount 829 of 820 to a conduit connected to spout 10 .

[0126] Figure 88e A cross section of the assembly of the cartridge 420, the bonnet nut 205 and the inlet interface member 861 to the cartridge mount 820 is shown.

[0127] Fig.89 A cross section of the assembly of cartridge 420, bonnet nut 205, inlet interface component 861, cartridge mounting and stabilizing component 820 and component 865 and inlet component 869 is shown.

[0128] Fig.90 The configuration of the mounting block 981 of the present invention relative to the wash basin is shown.

[0129] Fig.91 The configuration of the lower cover plate of the present invention when installed relative to a wash basin is shown.

[0130] Fig.92 The configuration of the escutcheon of the present invention when installed with a wash basin is shown.

[0131] Fig.92a The configuration of the nozzle assembly is shown.

[0132] Fig.93 There is shown a first step for mounting and securely attaching the present invention to its mounting base using rubber washers 834 and nuts 833. A detergent priming unit is also mounted to the mounting base.

[0133] Fig.93a A front view of the first step for installing and securely attaching the present invention to its mounting base using rubber washers 834 and nuts 833 is shown.

[0134] Fig.94 The next stage is shown in which the barrel unit 420, the rotation stopper 404, the valve cover nut 205, and the cam unit 410 of the present invention are assembled in sequence.

[0135] Fig.94a , then assemble the escutcheon 940.

[0136] Fig.94b The assembly of the spout unit 975, the pop-up unit and the lever unit 304 is shown.

[0137] Fig.95 The assembly of the present invention without the detergent reservoir unit 450 is shown.

[0138] Fig.96 The configuration of the present invention when assembled with a wash basin and a detergent reservoir unit 450 installed is shown.

[0139] Fig.97 An exploded view showing the configuration of the components of the present invention.

[0140] Fig.98a An image of a configuration 861 ' for interfacing with the cartridge unit 420 and enabling water to reach the cartridge valve from the inlet is shown.

[0141] Fig.98b An alternative configuration 863' is shown that is compatible with a device for connecting to the interface 861', a cartridge mount 820', an input conduit connected to the interface 861', and an output from the cartridge mount 820'.

[0142] Fig.98c A cross section of an alternative arrangement 820' for mounting the cartridge unit 420, the bonnet nut 205, and the inlet interface member 861' is shown.

[0143] Fig.99 A cross section of the assembly of cartridge unit 420, bonnet nut 205, inlet interface component 861 ', cartridge mounting and stabilizing component 820', and component 863' is shown.

[0144] Fig.100 An alternative configuration 104' of the valve stem unit of the present invention is shown.

[0145] Fig.101 An alternative arrangement 89 ′ for a stop interceptor is shown.

[0146] Fig.102 The cartridge unit is shown assembled with an alternative stopper 89 and an alternative valve stem 104'.

[0147] Fig.103 An alternative configuration of a control lever handle unit for a rectangular cross-section inlet of a cartridge valve stem is shown.

[0148] Fig.104 Shown is a cross section of a bonnet nut having a circular cross section for stabilizing an alternative cartridge system.

[0149] Fig.105 Shown is a view of a bonnet nut 205 having a circular cross-section 205 for stabilizing an alternative cartridge system.

[0150] Fig.106 A view of a crank unit 810 having a rectangular cross-section for assembly with a valve stem replacement 104' is shown.

[0151] Fig.107An alternative configuration of a barrel unit assembled with a stop 89 and a crank alternative 810 is shown.

[0152] Fig.108 An alternative embodiment of a cam 410" is shown for activating the detergent priming unit.

[0153] Fig.109 The cam replacement 410" is shown assembled with a cartridge valve unit 420.

[0154] Fig.110 The cartridge valve unit is shown assembled with an alternative cam embodiment 410 ″ and a control rod 20 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0155] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 The configuration of an embodiment of the present invention is shown as seen in a faucet mount relative to a wash basin.

[0156] refer to Figure 2 , Figure 2 The geometric positioning relationship of the base 12 of the faucet spout 10 and the distance 14 marked as a from the base 16 of the lever handle 20 of the faucet 10 are shown, wherein the lever handle 20 can be realized by a rotational movement device when the lever handle 20 is attached to the cartridge assembly 420. The lever handle 20 is rotatable by the upper portion of the main shaft connected to the faucet cartridge valve. The lever 20 is preferably configured to have an upper flat surface area 201 and a lower curved surface area 202 to better promote the distribution of liquid on the upper flat surface area 201 and the adhesion of liquid to the lower curved surface area 202, thereby substantially promoting the washing of the total surface area of ​​the lever 20 when the lever 20 is arranged to intercept the line 777 of flow from the spout portion 8. Figure 2 Not shown are the components detergent reservoir 450 and spout escutcheon 977. The control lever 20 is preferably made of brass or stainless steel.

[0157] refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 . Line 777 shows the vertical flow direction of the fluid from the faucet spout portion 8 of the faucet 10 on the faucet mount. The horizontal distance 24 (marked as b) between the line 444 and the line 777 and in the plane containing the line 444 and the line 777 makes the vertical line 555 protrude between the line 444 and the line 777 and in the plane containing the line 444 and the line 777, and wherein the line 555 is a vertical line of the axis 555 of the cartridge unit 420.

[0158] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 2 , the geometric length 26 of the handle control rod 20, denoted by c, can be determined by the inequality is related to the geometric distance a and the geometric distance b, when the relationship When present in the faucet, the control lever handle 20 is capable of intersecting the line 777 of fluid flow from the spout portion 8 of the spout 10 of the faucet; therefore, the control lever portion 20 can be exposed to interact with the fluid flowing out of the spout portion 8 of the spout 10.

[0159] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 The geometric configuration of a single lever faucet unit is shown.

[0160] refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 An embodiment of a cartridge unit 420 is shown. Figure 7 , Figure 7 4 shows the exploded components of the barrel unit 420. Figure 6 As shown, the cartridge 420 includes a body 90 having an exterior surface 64 and an interior passage 68 . Figure 8 shows the configuration of the body 90, and Figure 8a FIG. 9 shows the configuration of the cross section of the body 90. Figure 8 As shown, the outer surface is preferably generally cylindrical so as to be easily located in a flow conduit for fluid and thereby enable an inline valve between the conduit and the outlet of the faucet to function. The body may be formed of a variety of materials such as metals, metal alloys or other practically compatible economical non-metallic composite materials or thermoplastics.

[0161] like Figure 8a As shown, the internal passage 68 of the body 90 defines a longitudinally extending passage 68 through the body. The passage 68 preferably extends from an inlet opening 70 at the bottom of the body to a lateral outlet opening 82 at the top of the body. The passage 68 preferably has a cylindrical configuration that facilitates the use of rotating components therein, and may also have one or more sections or segments to accommodate the sizes and shapes of various components therein. As shown, the passage has an upper portion 76 and a lower wider cross-sectional diameter section 78, the upper portion 76 preferably having a diameter of Figure 8a The narrower cross-sectional diameter is shown to correspond to the size of region 57 of the valve stem 104, and the lower wider cross-sectional diameter section 78 is preferably wider to accommodate other components of the valve, such as the disk, sealing ring and rotatable base portion of the valve stem 104.

[0162] The body further includes at least one side opening 82 extending laterally through the body from the interior passage 68 to the exterior surface of the body 90. The side opening 82 is preferably positioned to be consistent with current faucet designs because water or other fluid flowing upward through the inlet end 70 of the body into the passage 68 will encounter the fixed disk and pass through the opening therein when in the open valve mode until it enters the receiving area of ​​the movable disk and can then flow out of the side opening 82 in the body to continue supplying the faucet body and the outlet of the faucet.

[0163] Therefore, the one or more side openings 82 for this embodiment should preferably be positioned to accommodate fluid flowing out of the side openings 82 in an unimpeded manner within the design. For fluid flow characteristics, the openings are preferably rectangular, but may have other configurations. As shown, two such side openings 82 are shown, which are compatible with the number of openings and receiving areas in the disc.

[0164] For fluid flow features, the openings 82 are preferably rectangular, but may have other configurations. As shown, two such side openings 82 are shown, which are compatible with the number of openings and receiving areas in the disc.

[0165] Fig. 9 The configuration of the body stop interceptor member 205 is shown, and Fig.10 A cross section of the component 205 is shown.

[0166] refer to Figure 8 , the body 90 has an upper substantially flat surface 130 which can have means for limiting the rotation of the handle 20 and thus the valve stem 104. The means for limiting the rotation of the valve stem 104 are realized by raised features 60 and 61, wherein the features 60 and 61 are designed to limit the rotation of the valve stem 104 by the control lever 20 to a maximum predetermined rotation angle; such limitation can be achieved when the stops 60 and 61 are rigidly connected to the upper surface 130 of the cartridge body 90. As will be shown, the maximum predetermined rotation angle limits the range of movement of the opening of the movable disc 102 against the fixed disc 112 and thus enables the desired coordination of the various flow openings to be achieved within a certain predetermined rotation range. Fig.15 An embodiment of such a removable disk is shown in Fig.16An embodiment of such a fixed disk is shown in FIG. The stop features 60 and 61 are enabled on the upper surface 130 and arranged so that the center of the circle is located on the rotation axis of the valve stem portion 57, and the stop features 60, 61 positions can represent endpoints on separate radii, wherein the radii originate from a common point in the plane of the surface 130 located on the rotation axis of the valve stem portion 57.

[0167] refer to Fig.10 9, the inner flange 47 of the bonnet nut 205 contacts the outer region of the body surface portion 130. The access region opening 45 of the bonnet nut 205 engages with and surrounds the region 59 of the valve stem 104; however, the access opening 45 of the bonnet nut 205 is substantially free to rotate around the region 59 of the valve stem 104. The bonnet nut 205 fully accommodates the passive stop 60, the passive stop 61 and the active stop 404, so that there is a measurable distance between the inner region of 205, the passive stop 60, the passive stop 61 and the active stop 404, thereby stabilizing the valve stem 104 when the active stop 404 engages with the region 56 of the valve stem 104. The member 65 of the active stop 404 interacts with the static stop 60 and the static stop 61 to substantially allow a maximum predetermined rotation angle of the valve stem 104. The bonnet nut 205 is used to ensure the stability of the valve stem 104 and, by extension, ensure the stabilizing function of the cartridge unit 604 .

[0168] refer to Fig.14 , Fig.14 The cartridge unit member 104, commonly referred to as a ceramic faucet unit, is shown. The valve stem 104 includes a reduced cylindrical diameter region 57 of the valve stem member 104. An upper region 58 of the region 57 is adjacent to a lower region 52 of the region 57. The region 58 is configured to Fig.12 The control lever handle unit 304 is in a rotatable relationship, and the region 52 will be shown as being configured with Fig.39 The faucet system components 410 are shown in a rotatable relationship.

[0169] Region 59 of region 57 is adjacent to region 52. Region 59 is configured to be substantially frictionless and is configured to abut against Fig.10 The inner portion 45 of the component member 205 shown in FIG. 1 moves substantially frictionlessly.

[0170] Region 56 of region 57 adjoins region 59 . Fig.14 The region 56 is configured with Fig.13 The inner portion 34 of 404 is depicted in a rotatable relationship.

[0171] refer to Fig.13 , the faucet unit component 404 is used to interact with the body stops 60, 61 when assembled with the area 56 of the upper valve stem portion 57. The component 65 of the component 404 will be shown to interact with the body stop 61 and the body stop 60, and will also be shown to achieve a predetermined angular rotation of the area 57, and thus ensure the rotation of the movable disk 102 through the valve stem 104.

[0172] refer to Fig.12 , when the valve stem 104 is in a locked relationship with the control rod unit 304, the portion 58 of the valve stem 104 enables the rotation of the valve stem 104; this locking means between the outer region 58 of the region 57 of the 104 and the inner portion 34 of the control rod unit 304 can be achieved by a grooved locking between the region 58 of the portion 57 and the inner wall of the circular slot 34 of the 304. The inner wall 34 of the 410 is also grooved for the locking means of the region 52 with the region 57 of the valve stem 104, while the inner portion 34 of the 404 is grooved for the locking means of the region 55 with the region 57 of the valve stem 104. The region 59 of the region 57 is substantially smooth and enables the rotation of the inner surface 45 of the 205 to move substantially without friction on the surface 59 of the region 57. Fig. 9 shows the configuration of the component 205, and Fig.10 A cross section is shown of the member 205. It will be shown that such locking can be achieved by means of a rectangular slot.

[0173] like Fig.14 As shown, region 57 is a portion of the valve stem 104 of the cartridge unit 604. The region 57 has an upper portion 58 configured to be Fig.12 The inner surface 34 of the control rod assembly 304 shown in FIG. 1 is engaged in a rotatable relationship and is configured to engage in a rotatable relationship with the lower portion 66 , which is configured to be received within the body 90 when the valve stem 104 is located within the channel 68 of the body 90 .

[0174] like Fig.14 As shown, region 57 is a portion of the valve stem 104 of the cartridge unit 604. The region 57 has an upper portion 52 adjacent to an upper region 58, which is configured to Fig.39 The inner surface 34 of the crank assembly 410 shown in FIG. 4 is engaged in a rotatable relationship and is configured to engage in a rotatable relationship with the lower portion 66 , which is configured to be received within the body 90 when the valve stem 104 is located within the passage 68 of the body 90 .

[0175] like Fig.14 As shown, the valve stem 104 has a region 59, which is configured to Fig. 9 and Fig.10 The bonnet nut 205 shown in the figure rotates independently and substantially frictionlessly within the member 45 and is configured to rotate independently and substantially frictionlessly with the lower portion 66, which is configured to be received within the interior of the body 90 when the valve stem 104 is located within the passage 68 of the body 90. The region 59 is adjacent to the member region 52.

[0176] like Fig.14 As shown, the region 57 of the valve stem 104 has a portion 56 configured to be Fig.13 The inner surface 34 of the stop assembly 404 shown in FIG. 1 is engaged in a rotatable relationship and is configured to engage in a rotatable relationship with the lower portion 66, which is configured to be received within the interior of the body 90 when the valve stem 104 is located within the passage 68 of the body 90. The region 56 is adjacent to the region 59.

[0177] refer to Fig.14 The valve stem 104 of the cartridge 604 has a lower portion 66 that is configured to rotatably engage with the internal passage 68 of the body 90 when the valve stem 104 is located within the passage 68 of the body 90. Fig.14 As shown, the upper portion 55 of the valve stem 104 can have a groove 85 for receiving at least one sealing ring 72. Fig.14 When the valve stem 104 is integrated into the passage 68 of the body 90, the sealing ring 72 is used to prevent leakage around the valve stem in the area 55. Fig.14 As shown, the lower portion 66 of the valve stem 104 can have at least one groove 87 for the sealing ring 74. Fig.14 When the valve stem 104 is integrated in the passage 68 of the body 90, the sealing ring 74 is used to prevent leakage between the inner surface of the body 90 and the lower end portion 66 of the valve stem 104. The sealing ring 74 is located in the inclusion 87 of the valve stem 104.

[0178] The upper end region 57 of the valve stem 104 may preferably have a threaded fit or other snap fit, slide-in, friction fit, or gripping surface for attaching the cartridge to the faucet handle so as to be rotatable and function with the handle 20. The lower end portion 66 of the valve stem 104 has a bottom surface 96 to which the feature 98 is attached. Figure 6 The upper portion 58 of the region 57 shown in FIG. 5 is configured to fit within Fig.12 The valve stem 104 can be formed of a one-piece structure of stainless steel, brass or zinc alloy or copper alloy or other safety metal plastic.

[0179] The bottom surface 96 of the valve stem 104 preferably has a rectangular prismatic feature 98 extending from the surface 96. The rectangular prismatic feature 98, when received within the rectangular prismatic slot 100 of the movable disk 102 within tolerance, will be shown to allow interaction with the movable disk 102 such that when the upper portion of the spindle 58 region 57 of the valve stem 104 fits within the faucet handle assembly 304 and the lever 20 is rotated a predetermined angle, it will in turn cause the movable disk 102 to rotate substantially the predetermined angle of the lever assembly 304 and thereby activate the open / close feature of the cartridge valve. Fig.12 The configuration of a faucet handle assembly 304 is shown. Fig.15 Shows the configuration of a removable disk.

[0180] refer to Fig.14 The area defined by the areas 57 and 59 is free to move substantially frictionlessly within the area of ​​reduced diameter 45 of the valve cover nut 205. The valve cover nut serves to substantially ensure the stability of the cartridge unit.

[0181] refer to Fig.15 , Fig.15 The configuration of the movable disk 102 is shown. The movable disk 102 can have an inclusion 110, which is contained by parabolic arc 91 and mirrored parabolic arc 94, parabolic arc 92 and mirrored parabolic arc 95, line segment 96 and mirrored line segment 97. The inclusion is further defined by line segment 95 and line segment 99. The inclusion 110 is mirrored on the opposite surface of the movable disk 102. The movable disk 102 further has a preferably prismatic inclusion 100, wherein the inclusion 100 is used to accommodate the extended tab 98 of the valve stem 57, so that when the unit 57 is activated and rotated for its utility by activation of the control lever 20, the movable disk 102 can be rotated against the fixed disk 112, and the disk 102 allows fluid to pass through the port 114 of the fixed disk 112 into the port 110 of the movable disk 102.

[0182] Furthermore, the upper surface of the movable disk 102 is arranged as a segment described as a cross-section of a cylinder defined by two parallel chords shaped to fit within the generally cylindrical portion of the channel 68 in the lower portion 78 of the channel 68. The diameter inclusions 110 in the lower portion of the movable disk 102 serve as fluid receiving ports (harbors) for the movable disk 102.

[0183] A movable disc 102 included in the body in the passage 68 enables the device on its upper surface 104 to contact and interact with the bottom surface 96 of the lower end portion of the valve stem 66 in a rotatable relationship. As shown, the upper surface 104 is preferably configured with a slot 100 for receiving the tab 98 therein. The disc upper surface can preferably be defined as a portion of a cross-section of a solid cylinder defined by symmetrical parallel chords that are shaped to fit within the preferably generally cylindrical portion of the passage 68 in the lower portion 78 of the passage 68. Preferably, there are two side wall portions that preferably define two fluid receiving areas 110 within the movable disc 102. The receiving areas 100 are configured so that when the disc 102 is rotated to align the receiving areas 100 with the side openings 82 in the body 68, it will allow fluid to flow out of the side openings of the body for supplying a faucet with fluid installed, the fluid entering the cartridge from the conduit through the open inlet 70 of the cartridge.

[0184] refer to Fig.16 , Fig.16 A fixed disc 112 is shown. The disc 112 is fixed in a position for interacting with the movable disc 102. The fixed disc 112 is preferably provided with an opening 114 extending through the fixed disc 112 for enabling fluid to flow from the inlet end 70 of the body 90 and then into the passage 68, and through the fixed disc and then into the receiving area 110 of the movable disc, and then out of the side opening 82 of the body when the cartridge is in the open position mode. The fixed disc 112 can preferably have a recess 115 containing a lubricant; the lubricant in the recess containing the lubricant is used to reduce the friction between the movable disc 102 and the fixed disc 112, thereby further prolonging the functional integrity of the movable disc 102 and the fixed disc 112. The fixed disc is further provided with a diameter tab 118; the tab 118 enables the disc 112 to be fixed in a recess in the internal passage 68 of the body cartridge 90.

[0185] refer to Fig.17 , Fig.17 Another view of the fixed plate 112 is shown. Fig.18 , Fig.18 The configuration of the retaining disc 112 is shown, the retaining disc 112 being positioned with radial tabs 118 recessed into the body 90 of the cartridge unit. Fig.19 , Fig.19 A view of the removable disk 102 is shown. Fig. 20 , Fig. 20 1 shows the relationship between the movable disk 102 and the fixed disk 112 when the cartridge valve unit 604 is in the closed mode, thereby substantially preventing liquid from flowing from the conduit 70 through the passage 68 to the side opening 82. Fig.21 , Fig.214 shows the relationship between the movable disk 102 and the fixed disk 112 when the cartridge valve unit 420 is in the open mode, thereby allowing liquid to flow from the conduit 70 through the channel 68 and to the side opening 82. As will be shown, when the control lever handle 20 (when fitted to Fig.14 When the portion 58 of the area 57 of the valve stem 104 shown in the figure can be rotated to reduce and cut off the flow, the disabling and enabling of the flow of liquid through the valve cylinder unit is enabled. Therefore, when the handle 20 is turned, the handle 20 opens the valve from the opening mode of the valve to the closing mode, and opens the valve from the closing mode of the valve.

[0186] refer to Fig. 22 , Fig. 22 A view from the side opening 82 of the cartridge unit 420 is shown when the cartridge unit 420 is in the closed mode. Fig.23 Shows Fig. 22 A radial section of the view is shown, and here the radial section is located in the symmetry plane of the most substantial dimension of the preferably rectangular prismatic slot 100 across the movable disk 102.

[0187] refer to Fig.24 , Fig.24 Shows Fig. 22 A view of the barrel 420 rotated 90 degrees. Fig.25 Shows Fig.24 A view of a radial section, wherein the radial section lies in the plane of symmetry of the smaller dimension of the preferably rectangular prismatic slot 100 across the movable disk 102.

[0188] For the sake of clarity, refer to e.g. Fig.23For the washing of the control rod 20, when the control rod handle 20 is attached to the valve stem portion 58 of the valve stem 104, the rotation of the valve stem 104 can realize the opening and closing of the valves 102, 112, and thus the practicality of the present invention can be realized. When the control rod arm 20 is attached to the valve stem area 58 of the valve stem 104 and the control rod 20 is opened to rotate through a maximum predetermined angle, the washing of the control rod 20 of the present invention can be realized, and the maximum predetermined angle is greater than the angle of rotation to enable the control rod 20 to intercept the flow line 777 from the spout 10. The initial maximum predetermined rotation of the valve stem 104 from the closed mode of the barrel 420 by the control lever 20 will be shown to reduce the flow rate through the spout 10 to enable the detergent to be spread on one hand and have the option of washing hands; the subsequent reverse rotation of the control lever 20 through a predetermined angle can increase the flow rate through the spout 10 for washing hands with a greater flow rate; the subsequent reverse rotation through a predetermined angle enables the control lever 20 to intercept the flow line 22 from the spout 10 and also increase the flow rate through the spout 10 to its pre-designed maximum value, thereby enabling the option of washing the control lever 20 and further washing hands. The subsequent reverse rotation of the control lever 20 through a predetermined angle can reposition the control lever arm 20 back to a static position in which the flow of liquid is prohibited. Therefore, the reduction in the solvent flow rate through the spout 10 can significantly save the use of water as a solvent, and washing the control lever 20 significantly reduces the spread of pathogens, thereby enhancing health and safety.

[0189] refer to Fig.16 The fixing disk 112 can have preferably a pair of radial extensions 118, which are used to lock the fixing disk 112 in the internal channel 68 of the cartridge body 90; thus, the reliability and stability of the cartridge unit 420 can be achieved. Fig.18 As shown. The means for locking the fixed disk 112 can be realized when an inclusion is designed in the internal channel 68 of the body 90 and the inclusion in the channel 68 of the body 90 is sized to accommodate and fit the radial extension 118 of the fixed disk 112. The fixed disk 112 is engaged with the movable disk 102 located in the channel 68 of the cartridge body 90 and engaged with the conduit 70, wherein preferably, the opening 114 in the fixed disk 112 accommodates the receiving portion 110 flowing to the movable disk 102, and then flows to the outside of the body 90 of the cartridge unit 420 through the side opening 82.

[0190] refer to Fig.25, the conduit 70 is outside the internal passage 68, therefore, in order to ensure the reliability of the cartridge unit, an elastomeric seal 88 is introduced to engage the fixed disk 112 and the conduit 70 in the area 132 of the cartridge body 90. The sealing ring 88 included in the part 132 is used to apply pressure between the fixed valve member 112 and the movable valve member 102. The pressure applied by the sealing ring 88 ensures the optimal function of the cartridge for liquid flow. The fixed disk 112 can also have a dimple-shaped feature 115 containing a lubricant; the lubricant in the dimple-shaped feature 115 is used to ensure that the movable disk 102 moves substantially frictionlessly on the surface of the fixed disk 112 and is also used to extend the functional integrity of the cartridge unit 420.

[0191] refer to Fig.26 , Fig.26 Shows when Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an exploded view of the position of the tab 118, the orientation of the movable disk 102 and the orientation fixed disk 112, and the sequence of adjacent assembly of a section through the lower portion 132 of the cartridge body 90 when the faucet system is shown in an off mode but arranged to enable liquid to flow to the faucet when activated. Fig. 27 ,and Fig.26 compared to, Fig. 27 Shows when Figure 1 The movable disc 102 and the fixed disc 112 are integrated and relatively adjacently oriented in the channel 68 of the lower portion 132 of the body 90 when the faucet system is in the closed mode, but are arranged to enable liquid to flow to the faucet when activated.

[0192] refer to Fig.28 , Fig.28 Shown in Figure 1 The faucet system shown in FIG is in an activated mode but arranged to allow liquid to flow substantially through the spout 10 when the control lever 20 does not intercept the flow line 777 from the spout 10 to the lavatory, the position of the tab 118, the orientation of the movable disk 102, the orientation of the fixed disk 112, and the sequence of adjacent assembly through the section of the lower portion 132 of the cartridge body 90. Fig.29 ,and Fig.28 compared to, Fig.29 Shows when Figure 1 The movable disc 102 and the fixed disc 112 are integrated and relatively adjacently oriented in the channel 68 of the lower portion 132 of the body 90 when the faucet system is in an activated mode but arranged to enable liquid to flow substantially through the spout 10 .

[0193] refer to Fig.30 , Fig.30 Shows when Figure 1The movable disc 102 and the fixed disc 112 are integrated and relatively adjacently oriented in the channel 68 of the lower portion 132 of the body 90 when the faucet system is in the start-up mode but arranged to reduce the flow of liquid through the spout 10, wherein when washing hands with soap, reducing the flow rate of the liquid saves water as a solvent.

[0194] refer to Fig.31 , Fig.31 The sequence of adjacent assembly and relative orientation of the handle 20, the orientation of the movable disk 102, and the orientation of the fixed disk 112 is shown when the faucet system is in the off mode and liquid cannot flow through the spout 10 of the faucet assembly for the right-hand position of the faucet cartridge 420.

[0195] refer to Fig.32 , the removable disk 102 is shown with a symmetry line 1020 of the removable disk 102; now referring to Fig.31 The 1020 is consistent with the characteristics of a rigid body. Fig.31 The initial orientation of the axis of symmetry 1020 of 102 and after the control rod 20 has performed its predetermined rotation angle Fig.32 thereby indicating the direction and angle of rotation of the movable disk 102 from the inactive mode to the practical mode configuration, in which the lever arm 20 is not arranged to intercept the flow line 22 of the portion 8 of the nozzle 10.

[0196] refer to Fig.33 , the predetermined maximum rotation of the movable disk 102 is shown by the symmetry line 1020 of the movable disk 102; now referring to Fig.32 The 1020 is consistent with the characteristics of a rigid body. Fig.32 The initial orientation of the axis of symmetry 1020 of 102 and after the control rod 20 has performed its predetermined maximum rotation angle Fig.33 Thus, when the cartridge system 604 is in this mode, the flow rate of the solvent (e.g., water) is significantly reduced to enable hand washing with soap, thereby enabling economic use of water as mentioned, and by extension economic, environmental, and health protection, since the lever is now washed by the hands that have been washed before the cartridge system returns to its inactive mode by the rotation of the lever 20, thereby also mitigating the spread of pathogens. Washing of the lever 20 is enabled when the lever 20 is reversely rotated to intercept the liquid flow line 22 from the nozzle 10, thereby preventing the lever 20 from coming into contact with the solvent flow line from the nozzle 10 when the hands are washed.

[0197] refer to Fig.34 , Fig.35 and Fig.36 , shown is an embodiment of the present invention Fig.31 , Fig.32 and Fig.33 A configuration in which the cartridge valve 420 is configured to be activated by turning the lever counterclockwise for activation of the system. This system is a configuration in which the cartridge unit is located on the left side of the base of the faucet basin and is more suitable for left-handed people.

[0198] refer to Fig.37 , Fig.37 An embodiment is shown of the right hand side cartridge valve 420 in an inactive mode, wherein the member 65 attached to the valve stem 104 will abut against the stop member 60 to effect closure of the opening 114 of the fixed disc 112 .

[0199] refer to Fig.38 , Fig.38 An embodiment is shown in which the right hand cartridge valve 420 is in an active mode and wherein rotation of the valve stem 104 from the closed configuration of the cartridge 420 through a maximum predetermined angle will be limited by the stop member 61 when the member 65 of the valve stem 104 intercepts the body stop member 61 .

[0200] refer to Fig.39 , Fig.39 An embodiment of a crank attachment component unit 410 is shown. Fig.40 An embodiment of a cartridge unit 420 is shown without the bonnet nut 205 . Fig.41 A substantially symmetrical cross-section of an embodiment of the detergent priming unit 430 in a vertical plane is shown. Fig.42 A substantially symmetrical cross-section in a vertical plane of an embodiment of the valve component unit 440 is shown. Fig.43 A substantially symmetrical cross-section of an embodiment of the detergent reservoir unit 450 in a vertical plane is shown. Fig.44 An integration of component units 410 , 420 , 430 , 440 , 450 is shown.

[0201] refer to Fig.45 , the crank component unit 410 shows a crank region 460 with a connecting rod 496. The crank unit 410 has a cylindrical inner groove attachment region 462. The inner groove attachment 462 locks to the region 52 of the upper stem portion 57 of the valve stem 104 in the complete unit of the present invention, so that the rotation of the valve stem 104 substantially simultaneously rotates the crank component unit 410. The crank unit component 410 is preferably made of a non-corrosive metal such as copper, brass, in order to ensure maximum and prolonged functional reliability.

[0202] refer to Fig.46 , Fig.46The integration of the crank attachment component unit 410 with the portion 52 of the upper portion 57 of the valve stem unit 104 for the cartridge unit 420 is shown. The crank component unit 410, the control rod 20 and the upper portion 57 constitute a rigid body, whereby consistent with the properties of a rigid body, the crank 460 will rotate in accordance with the direction of clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the control rod 20, and furthermore, the crank 460 rotation occurs substantially relatively unchanged in the angular configuration relative to the control rod 20. The vertex of the angle characterizing the angular separation is located on the common axis of rotation of the valve stem 104 and the control rod 20, thus enabling the crank component 460 and the control rod 20 to be substantially unchanged in the predetermined angular interval when the crank 460 and the control rod 20 are attached to the valve stem 104. The crank 460 is thus substantially constrained to move in a plane. Furthermore, the crank 460 and the control rod 20 are arranged to be individually fitted to the upper valve stem portion 57 by slot fitting, so that the position change of the separation angle between the control rod 20 and the crank 460 can be easily manipulated.

[0203] In addition, the connecting rod 496 freely articulated to the crank 460 enables the piston 491 to translate when the connecting rod 496 is attached to the piston 491, thereby enabling the piston 491 to activate the opening and closing of the valve to enable the liquid detergent to be dispensed from the detergent activation unit 430. In other words, the connecting rod 496 and the crank 460 form a double-bar linkage. In addition, the functions of the crank 460 and the connecting rod 496 can be realized at multiple angular positions on the valve stem 104, and thus the detergent activation unit can be conveniently positioned to open the dispensing of liquid detergent by the action of the crank 460. Therefore, the detergent dispensing system can be conveniently positioned on the faucet mounting base for interaction in the annular space of the crank unit 410. Fig.46 It is used to illustrate the positioning of the crank unit 410 relative to the control rod assembly 304; in the assembly of the present invention, the positioning of the valve cover nut 205 will precede the positioning of the crank unit 410, followed by the positioning of the control rod unit 305.

[0204] refer to Fig.47 , Fig.47 Shown is the integration of the crank unit component 410 and the control rod unit 304 with the upper part 57 of the valve stem unit 104 of the barrel unit 420; therefore, as described above, the integration of the crank unit 410 and the control rod 20 with the upper part 57 basically constitutes a rigid body, and therefore, the opening of the rotation of the control rod 20 opens the rotation of the valve stem 104, thereby starting the rotation of the crank unit 410. Fig.47 It is used to illustrate the positioning of the crank unit 410 relative to the control rod assembly 304.

[0205] refer to Fig.48 , component 498 shows an embodiment of a packaging unit or packaging member 498 for coupling with a detergent priming unit 430. Referring to component 498, the component 498 is arranged as an open cylinder 464 characterized by being adjacent to a radial prismatic flange 465. The prismatic flange 465 can have an access opening 497; the opening 497 is used as a means for securely attaching the package 498 to a wash basin faucet mount. The cylindrical component 464 can further have a spiral groove opening 487; the spiral groove opening 487 will be shown to be capable of attaching a liquid detergent reservoir member 450. In addition, the cylindrically arranged area 464 can have a means for attaching a conduit 478; the conduit is used to guide liquid detergent from the interior of the cylindrically arranged component 464. The cylindrically arranged area is further characterized by an area 466 and an area 468. The detergent priming package 498 is preferably configured from bakelite, melamine or nylon.

[0206] refer to Fig.48a , Fig.48a Depicted is a region 468 of the cylindrically arranged member 464. The cylindrically arranged region 468 has a spiral groove on the interior and will be shown to be compatible with a closed end cap 475.

[0207] refer to Fig.48b , Figure 48b A region 466 of the cylindrically arranged member 464 is depicted. The region 466 of the cylindrically arranged region 464 can have a guide channel 492, wherein the guide channel will be shown to substantially restrict the piston 491 to a translational movement.

[0208] refer to Fig.49 , Fig.49 An embodiment of a vertical planar cross-section of a component 464 of the cylindrical arrangement for a package 498 is shown, wherein the planar cross-section may contain the cylindrical axis of the cylindrical arrangement 464, and the axis contains the center of the circular cross-section of the cylinder 464. The cylindrical arrangement 464 can also have a groove for containing sealing rings 480, 481, 489, 490. In the assembly of the present invention, the sealing rings 481, 480, 489, 490 are used to substantially resist leakage of detergent fluid from the interior region 487 of the cylindrical arrangement 464.

[0209] refer to Fig.49 , the cylindrically arranged component 464 has its internal area modified for insertion, translation, stability and optimal function of the piston unit component 449.

[0210] Fig.50aA notional cross section of the cylindrical arrangement 464 is shown in a plane containing line 560 , and the plane containing line 560 is perpendicular to the cylindrical axis of the cylindrical arrangement 464 .

[0211] Fig.50b A conceptual cross section of the cylindrical arrangement 464 is shown in a plane containing line 510, and the plane containing line 510 is perpendicular to the cylindrical axis of the cylindrical arrangement 464. Fig.50b The cross section defined can have a detergent fluid outlet conduit attachment 478. The outlet attachment is sandwiched between a sealing ring 480 and a sealing ring 481. It will be shown that in the assembly of a normally functional unit of the present invention, the outlet valve unit 482 is excluded from the area of ​​a certain length defined by the line 510 and the line 560 of the 464.

[0212] Fig.50c A notional cross section of the cylindrical arrangement 464 is shown in a plane containing line 520 , and the plane containing line 520 is perpendicular to the cylindrical axis of the cylindrical arrangement 464 .

[0213] Fig.50d A conceptual cross section of the 464 is shown in a plane containing the line 530, and the plane containing the line 530 is perpendicular to the cylindrical axis of the cylindrical arrangement 464. The radially paired slots 492 will contain the line 530 in an area of ​​a certain length. It will be shown that the radial slots are used to substantially resist the rotation of the piston unit 449 when radially paired flanges 495 are implemented on the piston 491, so that the piston 491 is forced to translate in the slots 492 by the flanges. The radially paired slots 492 of the cylindrical arrangement 464 do not extend to the area of ​​the cylinder 464, where the slots 492 would affect the function of the O-rings 489, 490. The sealing rings 489, 490 can enter in the area defined by the lines 520 and 530 of the inner wall of the cylindrical arrangement 464.

[0214] refer to Fig.49 , the cylindrically arranged component 464 can have a detergent receiving area 487. In the functional unit of the present invention, liquid detergent can enter the detergent area 487 after the detergent fluid in the area 487 has been substantially drained. The inner wall of the area 487 of the cylindrical arrangement 464 can have a circular flange 477. It will be shown that the circular flange 477 is used to contain the outlet valve unit 482.

[0215] refer to Fig.51 , Fig.51 4 shows an embodiment of a planar cross section of a detergent priming unit 430. The detergent priming system 430 includes the stabilizing package component 498 already described, Fig.53 The outlet valve assembly unit 484 and Fig.57 The piston component unit 449 is shown. The piston component 449 is preferably configured from bakelite, melamine or nylon.

[0216] refer to Fig.53 , Fig.53 An embodiment of a detergent outlet unit 484 is shown. Fig.54 , Fig.55 and Fig.56 An embodiment of a separate component of the detergent outlet 484 is shown. Fig.54 , Fig.54 An embodiment of an end cap component 475 of the detergent outlet unit 484 is shown. The component 475 is arranged to be characterized by a solid cylindrical portion 471, which is adjacent to an external spiral groove cylindrical ring 474 to enable spiral insertion in a compatible groove area 468 of the cylindrical arrangement 464. The external spiral groove component 474 has a smaller radius than the cylindrical arrangement component 471. An external grooved, preferably solid cylindrical area 473 having a radius smaller than 474 is adjacent to the circular face member 471, but is not continuously included by the cylindrical ring 474. Reference Fig.55 , Fig.55 A spring 483 is shown which is dimensioned to be spiraled within the slots 472, 473 so that one end of the spring 483 can be secured when the 475 is attached in the region 468 of the cylindrical arrangement 464. The components 471, 474, 473 are arranged to be geometrically concentric. Fig.56 , component 470 is characterized by a cylindrical arrangement that is continuously concentric with a cylindrically arranged area 476 of a smaller radius. The cylindrically arranged area 476 has a spiral groove to be compatible with the spring member 483. The groove member 476 is used to stabilize the spring 483 and preferably completely conceals the member 485. When the 475, 483, 470 are integrated in the functional unit of the present invention, the sum of the cylindrical height of the cylinder 473 and the height of the cylinder 476 is less than the sum of the relaxed length of the spring 483, thereby achieving the compressed length of the spring 483. It will be shown that when the invention works according to the design, the compressed length of the spring 483 is predetermined to be greater than the maximum translation of the piston unit 449. The outlet valve 484 component can preferably be configured from bakelite, melamine or nylon, while the spring unit 483 is preferably made of stainless steel to resist the humid environment of the faucet.

[0217] refer to Fig.57 , Fig.57An embodiment of a piston member unit 449 is shown. The piston member 449 is preferably a cylindrical arrangement and can have a region 491 , wherein the region 491 is pre-arranged to move against the inner wall of the cylindrical arrangement 464 substantially without friction. Fig.58 A cross section of the 491 through the line 502 is shown, wherein the line 502 lies in a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the cylindrical arrangement 464. The part 449 further has a ramp upper part 488, wherein the upper ramp part 488 is predetermined to act as a wedge for the movement of the valve 632 to open.

[0218] refer to Fig.57 , component 486 is adjacent and concentric with the cylindrical arrangement 491 and is in the region 487 of the cylindrical arrangement 464. The component 486 has a smaller radius than the radius of 491. The component 486 with reduced radius is used to obtain detergent liquid in the region 487 and also to open the distribution of fluid detergent from the region 487. It will be shown that the reduced radius of 486 compared to the radius of the member 491 is used for the leading edge of the piston unit 449 to open the contact with 482 of the outlet valve unit 484 to be able to distribute detergent liquid through the outlet 478 and to replenish the regions 487, 498 with detergent fluid in the region 487. The flange component 493 and the flange component 494 are adjacent to the component 491 and are located in the region 466 of the cylindrical arrangement 464. The flanges 493, 494 can have entry slots 454, 455. The entry slots 454 , 455 enable the piston unit 449 to be articulatedly connected to the connecting rod 496 .

[0219] refer to Fig.57 , the piston member 449 has a raised flange 495 in the radial direction. The radial paired flanges are preferably arranged vertically and positioned in the radial entry slot 492 in the area 466 of the cylindrical body 464. The radial paired flanges are intended to act within the limits of the paired entry slot 492. The radial paired flanges 495 serve to resist the rotation in the movement of the piston unit 449 and thereby substantially limit the translational movement of the piston unit 449. In addition, the radial flanges 495 enable the piston member to remain within the influence of the sealing rings 489 and 490.

[0220] refer to Fig.58 , Fig.58 Shown by Fig.53 A cross section of line 500. Reference Fig.59 , Fig.59 Shown from the left Fig.57 A view of the piston assembly 449. Reference Fig.60 , Fig.60 Shows Fig.57 A cross-sectional projection of component 491 in a plane containing line 502, wherein the plane is perpendicular to the height of cylindrical arrangement 449. Fig.61 , Fig.61 Shows Fig.57 A cross-sectional projection of component 491 in a plane containing line 503 , wherein the plane is perpendicular to the height of cylindrical arrangement 449 .

[0221] refer to Fig.52 , Fig.52 A cross-sectional view of the detergent priming unit 430 is shown in a horizontal plane containing a cross-sectional view of the detergent outlet conduit 478. Access slot 497 enables the detergent priming unit 430 to be securely attached to the mounting base of a faucet so that the detergent priming unit 430 is within the influence of the crank 460 and follower 496 in the functional unit of the present invention.

[0222] refer to Fig.62 , Fig.62 An embodiment of a vertical semicircular arrangement cross section of a valve component unit 440 is shown, the valve being used to enable detergent to flow to a reservoir area 487. The components of the valve component unit 440 are referenced 680, 681, 682, 621. Fig.63 Component 680 is shown, Fig.64 Components 681, 682 are shown, and Fig.65 A spring component 621 is shown. The outlet valve 484 component may preferably be configured from bakelite, melamine or nylon, while the spring unit 483 is preferably made of stainless steel for resisting the wet environment of a faucet. The inlet valve 440 component may preferably be configured from bakelite, melamine or nylon, while the spring unit 621 is preferably made of stainless steel for resisting the wet environment of a faucet.

[0223] refer to Fig.63 , component 680 shows a cylindrically arranged container 624. The container 624 has an area 626 for receiving the inner spiral groove of the outer spiral groove component 623. A shoulder 629 is provided inside the container 624 at the distal area of ​​the area 626. Fig.62 As shown, Fig.64 The valve member 682 is shown to rest freely on the shoulder 629 inside the container 624. The container 624 has an external spiral groove for inserting a connection thereto. Fig.71 In the conduit part 724 of the inner tank detergent conduit depicted in. The region 624 distal to the region 626 expands conically into the reservoir region 487 of the cylinder 464.

[0224] refer to Fig.64 The component 681 shown in FIG. Fig.64 An annular component 623 is shown, which has a spiral groove on its outer curved surface. The component 623 has a circular inlet opening 622 concentrically, which serves as a conduit for detergent fluid. A component 625 is adjacent to and concentric with the component 623, and the component 625 is annular. The radius of the component 625 is less than the radius of the component 623, but greater than the radius of the component inlet conduit opening 622. The component 625 serves as a guide for the spring component 621.

[0225] refer to Fig.64 682, which is arranged in a composite shape characterized by a solid truncated cone 634 adjacent to a preferably solid cylindrical section 627, wherein the larger base radius of the solid truncated cone 634 is common to the radius of the cylinder 627. The preferably solid cylinder 627 is concentrically adjacent to the circular face of the alternative cylinder 631, wherein the cylinder 631 can have a radius greater than the radius of the cylinder 627. The alternating circular faces of the cylinder 631 can further be concentric with the alternating solid cylinder 638, wherein the alternating solid cylinder 638 has a radius for inserting Fig.64 The inner spiral groove of the outer spiral groove extension 639 of the depicted component 632. The outer groove extension 639 is adjacent to the 632. The component 632 is arranged to be characterized as a cylinder that can have a part-spherical component, wherein the cylindrical section has an inner spiral groove. The cylindrical component 631 can further have a conduit channel 628 extending from the circular face of the cylinder 631 to the alternate face of the cylinder 631. The channel 628 enables detergent to flow to the area 487 of the detergent priming unit 430.

[0226] Fig.66 A relatively upward view is shown 681 through a horizontal plane at right angles to the height of the cylindrical ring 625, wherein the plane contains Fig.64 Line 700. Fig.67 A recessed view of 682 is shown passing through a horizontal plane containing line 702 and wherein the plane is parallel to the circular face of cylinder 631 . Fig.69 A recessed view of 632 is shown, wherein the spiral groove extension 639 passes through the Fig.68 The plane of line 704 is parallel to the circular face of cylinder 631. Fig.70A vertical cross section is shown of the configuration of the part 681 and the part 682 implemented with the spring member 621. The extreme ends of the spring 621 cover the parts 625 and 627, so that the spring 621 can be compressed when the cylinder 631 is opened to translate the part 632 from the shoulder 629 of 624. The shoulder acts as a support base for the part 631.

[0227] refer to Fig.71 , Fig.71 An embodiment of a detergent component accommodating unit 450 is shown. The detergent accommodating unit has a preferably cylindrical detergent reservoir 716 having a device 726 for making the detergent from the detergent reservoir 716 flow or prohibiting the detergent from the detergent reservoir 716 flow. The component 712 of the detergent reservoir is used as a spiral groove cover. The removal of the spiral groove cover 712 can refill the detergent accommodating reservoir. The detergent accommodating reservoir can also have an opening 714. The opening 714 is used to enable the detergent fluid to enter the region 487 of 464 when the movement of the piston 491 causes a pressure difference between the region 487 and the atmospheric pressure in the detergent accommodating reservoir 716 and the opening 714 causes the pressure in the accommodating reservoir 716 to be atmospheric pressure. The detergent reservoir 450 is preferably made of polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate plastic or related compatible transparent or perspective recyclable plastics. A transparent or see-through reservoir enables better management of detergent solution for timely refilling or replacement of the detergent reservoir 450. Due to the expected multiple interventions of the reservoir 450 to refill or replace recyclable materials for the reservoir 450 are preferred, thereby enabling environmental, energy and material savings.

[0228] refer to Fig.71 , the detergent holding unit can have a preferably cylindrical conduit 722, preferably having a radius smaller than 716 but adjacent to the detergent holding reservoir 716. The conduit can have a thicker wall cylindrical region 720, wherein the radius of the central concentric opening or internal passage 718 is smaller than the radius of the cylindrical arrangement 722.

[0229] refer to Fig.71 The lower region of the 722 has an internal spiral groove for accommodating Fig.62 The inclusion of the valve component 440 shown in FIG. Fig.72 , Fig.72A cross section of an inclusion 732 that can be located in the annular region 720 is shown, the inclusion 732 being configured to accommodate a member 726, thereby enabling the member 726 to enable or inhibit the flow of detergent from the detergent reservoir 716. The member 726 can be configured from Bakelite, melamine, nylon, or other suitable compatible material.

[0230] refer to Fig.73 , Fig.73 A component 726 is shown. The component 726 is arranged to characterize a solid truncated cone 721 adjoining a rectangular prism 727, which serves as a lever for the opening movement of the truncated cone 721. The truncated cone 721 can have a duct 728, wherein the duct can have a radial opening on the curved surface of the truncated cone 721.

[0231] refer to Fig.74 , Fig.74 A top view of an embodiment of a container 716 is shown. Fig.75 , Fig.75 The orientation of the member 726 in the region 732 of 720 is shown when the member 726 inhibits the flow of detergent from the holding reservoir 716. The conduit 718 is then substantially vertically aligned with the conduit 728 such that the flow of detergent fluid from the holding reservoir 716 is inhibited. Fig.76 , Fig.76 The orientation of the member 726 in the region 732 is shown as the member 726 flows detergent from the detergent holding reservoir 716. The conduit 718 is then aligned substantially parallel to the conduit 728, allowing detergent fluid to flow from the holding reservoir 716.

[0232] refer to Fig.77, the clockwise rotation direction of the control rod 20 for the present invention will now be formulated. The counterclockwise rotation direction of the control rod 20 is a mirror image of the clockwise rotation direction. The description of the function of the entity is for the following embodiment: substantially roughly discharging detergent while enabling water to flow through the nozzle 10 for washing hands, thereby coordinating between the translation of the piston substantially parallel to the axis of the cylindrical arrangement 464. The compression length of the spring 483, the radius of the crank 460, the stroke of the valve 482 before discharging detergent, and the withdrawal of the connecting rod 496 before the maximum predetermined rotation angle of the control rod 20 is completed can all be achieved and are dimensioned within the maximum predetermined rotation angle of the control rod 20 and the radius of the crank 460. In an embodiment of the present invention, it is preferred that the leading edge 486 of the piston 491 is substantially close to the outlet valve 482 in an inactive state for timely dispensing of detergent. Preferably, when the crank has been retracted when the control rod 20 is rotated from the closed position to its maximum predetermined rotation angle, washing of the control rod 20 can be achieved during the reverse rotation of the control rod 20 and after the maximum predetermined rotation angle of the control rod 20 is completed. When the stoppers 60, 61 limit the control rod 20 to its predetermined maximum rotation angle, the vertical flow line of water from the spout 10 is not intercepted by the control rod 20. Therefore, as can be seen, the practicality of the present invention arranges the use of the present invention to wash hands only with detergent before the maximum predetermined rotation of the control rod 20 when water flows through the spout 10, and then chooses to wash the control rod after the maximum predetermined rotation of the control rod 20 is completed. Therefore, when the movable disc 102 and the fixed disc 112 are configured to rotate 90 degrees for the maximum opening of 114, the predetermined maximum rotation angle of the control rod 20 is greater than 90 degrees, so the stops 60, 61 are not arranged separately to be diametrically opposed for the 90 degree orientation of the control rod 20 and the spout 10.

[0233] refer to Fig.77 , Fig.77 Shown by Fig.39 4 is a cross-sectional view of a vertical plane of the assembled configuration of the crank component unit 410 shown in FIG. Fig.77 The depicted configuration shown in the inactive configuration depicts Fig.40 The barrel component 420 shown in Fig.41 The detergent activating unit shown in Fig.42 The inlet valve component unit shown in Fig.43 The detergent containing unit 450 is shown in FIG.

[0234] refer to Fig.78 , Fig.78 Shown with Fig.77 A cross-section of the detergent activating unit 430 associated with the valve stem 104 and the crank unit 410 in a horizontal plane.

[0235] refer to Fig.77 , the portion 486 of the piston member 491 is constrained to be substantially close to the valve member 482, so that the spring member 483 is present in its relaxed configuration and is therefore able to close the outlet 478 through the valve member 482. Fig.77 , when the reservoir valve 632 is deactivated, the member 631 rests on the shoulder 629, thereby enabling detergent to flow through the conduit 628 to the area 487 of 464 when the system is ready to be turned on to begin operation, wherein this priming action constitutes a back and forth movement of the piston 491 to open and close the valve member 632. The back and forth movement of the piston member 491 activates the opening and closing of the valve 632, thereby enabling Fig.71 The pressure differential between the interior volume 716 of the detergent reservoir 450 and the region 487 of the cylinder 454 depicted in FIG. 4 is used for the detergent priming unit 430 , thereby enabling fluid flow of detergent to 487 .

[0236] refer to Fig.78 , Fig.78 Shows when Fig.81 When the configuration depicted in the figure exists as an inactive configuration, Fig.39 The crank component unit 410 shown in Fig.40 The barrel component 420 shown in Fig.41 The detergent activating unit shown in Fig.42 The inlet valve component unit shown in Fig.43 The integrated arrangement of the detergent containing unit is shown in a cross-sectional view in a horizontal plane. The member 495 is positioned within the groove 437 of the crank unit 410.

[0237] refer to Figure 78a , Figure 78a A graphical representation of the inactive state of the present invention is shown. In the inactive state, when the control lever handle is parallel to member 496, the valve 632 is normally open and the valve 482 is normally closed. The leading edge 486 of the piston member 491 is substantially adjacent to the valve 482, and furthermore, the outlet spring 483 and the inlet spring 621 are in a relaxed state. Figure 78a , leading edge 486 and valve 632 are positioned between lines 1021 and 1022. Outlet 478 will be positioned between lines 1022 and 1023. Outlet 478 is sized smaller in diameter than the spacing between lines 1022 and 1023, so by selecting the travel of the leading edge to be greater than the spacing between lines 1021 and 1022 before valve 478 opens, both valve 632 and valve 482 can be closed to enable pressure to build in 487 before valve 482 opens, thereby dispersing fluid through conduit 478 while valve 632 remains closed.

[0238] Preferably, the detergent is discharged substantially simultaneously with or immediately before the water starts to flow through the spout 10. The detergent can be discharged in advance when the movable disk 102 sufficiently blocks the area 114 of the fixed disk 112 so that the valve stem 104 can be rotated by the control rod 20 so that the action crank 460 and the follower 496 can start the detergent discharge before the water flows through the opening 114 of the fixed disk. Therefore, the angular position of the crank 410 on the valve stem 104, the lifting of the crank 410, the follower 495, the leading edge 464 and the geometric relationship between the valve 482 can allow the detergent to be discharged in time within the rotation interval of the control rod 20.

[0239] refer to Fig.79 , Fig.79 Shows Fig.39 The crank unit 410 shown in Fig.40 A view of the integrated configuration of the cartridge component 420 shown in FIG. 1 , and Fig.41 The detergent activating unit shown in Fig.42 The inlet valve component unit shown in Fig.43 A cross-sectional view of the detergent containing unit shown in FIG. Fig.79 In the configuration, when the control rod 20 is rotated clockwise at a predetermined angle, the crank unit 410 is at its maximum displacement, and the spring 483 applies the maximum restoring force to the outlet valve unit 482. In addition, the piston 491 is substantially restricted by the channel 492 to only move in translation, thereby enabling the predictable function of the present invention to be achieved.

[0240] refer to Fig.79 The rotation of the control rod 20 enables the bevel 488 of the piston 491 to act as a wedge to intercept and open the vertical translation of the valve member 632, thereby Fig.64 The inlet valve member 682 shown in FIG. 6 is displaced from its seat 629 and thus the deformation of the opening spring 621 and thus the restoring force on the spring 621 is enabled and thus the member 632 is enabled Fig.57 The normal force is transmitted on the piston unit component 449 shown in .

[0241] therefore, Fig.57 The piston unit component 449 shown is subjected to the axial force of the outlet spring member 483 and the normal force of the inlet spring member 621, so that when the inlet spring member 621 is able to act with an excellent spring constant to counteract the effect of the spring 483 on the piston unit 449, the piston unit 449 is arranged to be fixed and thereby invalidate any effect of the spring 483 on the rotating valve stem 104.

[0242] In addition, the vertical movement of the valve member 632 further enables the valve 632 to close, thereby prohibiting the liquid detergent from flowing through the conduit 628 to the area 487 of the cylinder 464, so that fluid pressure can be established in the area 487 of the cylinder 464 when the control rod 20 continues to rotate, and when the valve 482 is still closed, the valve member 632 continues to maintain stress on the piston member 449.

[0243] refer to Fig.79 The control rod 20, the crank unit 460 and the rod 104 basically act as a rigid body, so that the clockwise movement of the control rod 20 enables the crank 410 to translate the piston 491, thereby enabling the piston extension 486 to intercept and translate and open the outlet valve 482, and thus enable the detergent fluid to be ejected through the outlet 478.

[0244] refer to Fig.79 , the crank 460 translates the piston extension during its ascending interval by a measure substantially of the length of the crank 460. Thus, when the torsional displacement of the spring member 483 is permitted by the physical properties of the spring member 483, the spring member 483 will therefore torsional displace substantially the length of the crank 460. The crank member 460 is thus predetermined to perform its maximum translation before performing a maximum predetermined clockwise rotation angle of the control rod 20.

[0245] Upon initial rotation of the lever 20 , hands can be washed while detergent is activated and water flows through the spout 10 , and the faucet is reversed to its off mode without activating the lever 20 for washing.

[0246] refer to Fig.80 , Fig.80 It is shown that Fig.79 Horizontal cross section of the depicted configuration.

[0247] refer to Fig.80a , Fig.80a The closing of valve 632 and the opening of valve 482 are shown between lines 1022 and 1023. Crank 460 is now at its maximum lift force and spring 482 is now exerting a maximum restoring force while spring 621 exerts a force on piston member 491. The control rod 20 has not yet rotated through its maximum predetermined angle. The geometric relationship of fixed disk 112, movable disk 102 and the configuration of control rod 20 relative to fixed stops 60, 61 are shown in FIG. Fig.25 As shown in FIG. 1 , the fixed stops 60 , 61 are positioned on the upper surface 130 .

[0248] refer to Fig.81 , Fig.81A configuration is depicted in which the control rod 20 has performed its maximum predetermined clockwise rotation angle and the control rod 20 is prevented from further rotation by the limiting barrel body stop. The connecting rod 496 will retract as the influence of the spring 483 decreases, wherein the influence of the spring 621 on the piston 491 is the greatest, wherein further rotation is limited by the force of the body stop 61 and the spring 621 acting on the piston 491, so that a solvent (such as water) can flow without interruption when using the present invention. Fig.81 Configuration, valves 632 and 483 are both closed.

[0249] refer to Fig.82 , Fig.82 Depicted Fig.81 A top view of the configuration shown in FIG.

[0250] refer to Figure 82a , Figure 82a The diagram shows the active state when the control rod 20 has been rotated through its maximum predetermined rotation angle and the leading edge 464 has been retracted from the valve 482 while being acted upon by the spring 483 with a reduced axial force.

[0251] refer to Figure 82a , crank 460 has now also been retracted and the selection of the size of the cross section of outlet conduit 478 and the separation between wire 1022 and wire 1023 have enabled the closure of valves 482 and 632. The combined force of spring 621 on piston 491 and the reduction of the force of spring 482 coupled to the biasing force combined with the action of stop member 61 fixes the control rod at its maximum predetermined rotation angle, thereby enabling water or any other solvent to flow through the spout 10 without interrupting hand washing.

[0252] The reverse rotation of the lever 20 enables the lever 20 to intercept the flow line 777 from the spout 10, thereby cleaning the lever and further cleaning the hands. Further reverse rotation of the lever to its rest position can refill the area 487 of the cylinder 464, preparing for the practical use of the present invention.

[0253] refer to Figure 82b , Figure 82b Shown with Figure 82a Compare the cross-sections including outlet 478. When crank 460 is retracted when lever 20 is rotated to its maximum predetermined angle, outlet 478 is activated between regions 1023, 1024, thereby enabling valves 632 and 482 to be in a closed mode, thereby minimizing dripping or leakage.

[0254] when Fig.81When the system depicted in FIG. 1 is deactivated after use, the control rod 20 is rotated counterclockwise, thereby enabling the valve member 632 to open while the valve 482 is closed, so that further counterclockwise rotation of the control rod 20 can generate a pressure difference in the area 487, and thus when the valve member 482 can be closed before opening the valve 632, detergent can flow in the area 487. The system is now in a state for its next practical function.

[0255] The detergent activating unit 430 is arranged to be positioned within the circle affected by the detergent activating unit 430, so that the detergent activating unit 430 can be flexibly positioned on the faucet mounting base. In addition, multiple configurations can be used to distribute fluid in a timely manner when the control lever 20 is rotated.

[0256] refer to Fig.83 , Fig.83 A vertical cross section in a plane symmetrical to the detergent priming unit and the detergent reservoir is shown with respect to the position of the crank unit 410, the drum unit and the lever unit in an inactive or off mode of the present invention.

[0257] refer to Fig.84 , Fig.84 Shown for Fig.83 The configuration of the control lever, the removable disk 102 and the fixed disk in the closed mode.

[0258] refer to Fig.85 , Fig.85 A vertical cross section in a plane of symmetry of the detergent activating unit and the detergent reservoir is shown in relation to the positions of the crank unit 410, the drum unit and the lever unit in an active or open mode of the present invention.

[0259] refer to Fig.86 , Fig.86 Shows that Fig.85 Configuration of the lever, removable disk 102, and fixed disk in the open mode.

[0260] refer to Fig.87 , Fig.87The cross-sectional configuration of a substantially cylindrically arranged cartridge mount 820 is shown, which has a slot 821 for mounting the cartridge unit 420. The member 820 is used to laterally close the cartridge unit 420, wherein there is a space for the cartridge unit 420 between the inner wall of 820 and the outer wall of the cartridge body 90. The member 820 is also used to prevent the rotational movement of the cartridge body 90 when the cartridge body 90 is associated with the cartridge mount 820 and the tabs 128 of the cartridge body 90 are recessed in the symmetrically arranged slots 821 on the peripheral area 819 of the member 820. In the assembly unit of the present invention, when the flange 128 of the cartridge body 130 is recessed in the slot 821 of the cartridge mount 820, the cartridge valve unit 420 is stabilized in the area 801 of the cartridge mount 820.

[0261] refer to Fig.87 , the cylindrically arranged member 820 is configured with a grooved upper end 819 having a smaller diameter, and the grooved upper end 819 is used to receive the valve cover nut 205. The lower end of the member 820 is configured with a larger diameter area 826. The larger diameter area 826 is configured with a spiral groove passage 827 for connecting to the inlet conduit and a preferably spiral groove area 831 for connecting to the outlet conduit. The outer surface of the cartridge mount 820 located between the upper reduced diameter area 819 and the lower larger diameter area 826 has a spiral groove for rigidly attaching the cartridge mount 820 to the mounting surface by a nut. Fig.90 Such a mounting surface 981 is shown in FIG.

[0262] refer to Figure 88a , Figure 88a An interface 861 for a cartridge unit 420 is shown. The interface 861 includes a conduit 70 for allowing water to pass through the opening 114 of the fixed disk 112. The surface 859 on the upper portion of 861 engages with the lower surface 123 of the fixed disk 112 through a seal 88 to provide a seal between the member 861 and the fixed disk 112 to prevent leakage between 861 and 820. A space 900 can be formed between the inner wall of the cartridge mount 820 and the outer periphery of the flange surface 858 of the interface 861, so that the output flow can flow from the region 110 of the movable valve 102 to the region 829 of the cartridge mount 820, so that the fluid can flow to the spout 10 through 865; when the fixed disk 112 is located in the region 132 of the cartridge body 90, the 861 is firmly attached to the region 827 of the cartridge mount 820.

[0263] refer to Figure 88b , Figure 88bAn interface inlet attachment 863 is shown with a conduit 70. The interface conduit has a larger outer spiral groove diameter region 866 and a smaller outer spiral groove diameter region 869. The larger outer groove diameter region 866 locks into the inner groove diameter region 824 of 861 and is preferably welded to 861. Means 868 are provided for inserting the conduit 863 into the groove region 824 of 861. The smaller diameter region 869 of 863 engages with a waterline attachment from an inlet source. Figure 88c A cross-sectional view of the inlet conduit 863 is shown.

[0264] refer to Figure 88d , Figure 88d An outlet attachment 865 having a conduit 874 for connection to the spout 10 of the faucet unit is shown. The outlet conduit 865 is configured with external spiral groove end portions 870, 872 and a region 871 between the groove region 870 and the groove region 972. The region 871 can have a means for insertion into the passage 831 of the cartridge mount 820. Preferably, 865 is welded to the cartridge mount 820.

[0265] refer to Figure 88e , when the interface 861 is securely locked in 827 of the lower region 826 of 820, and the lower surface 123 of the fixed disk 112 of the cartridge 420 engages with the upper surface 859 of 861, and the valve cover nut 205 is attached to 820 to allow the flange 47 of the valve cover nut 205 to be securely applied to the upper surface 130 of the cartridge body 90, and the open region 45 of the valve cover nut 205 completely surrounds the region 59 of the valve stem 104, then the valve stem 104 is arranged to be stabilized for interaction with the disk assembly. The gasket 822 engages with 820 and 205.

[0266] refer to Figure 88e When the bonnet nut 205 is securely associated with the upper surface 130 of the body 90 of the cartridge unit 420 and the bonnet nut 205 is securely attached to the cartridge mount 820, a seal 88 is included between the upper surface of 861 and the lower surface 123 of the fixed disk 112 to prevent leakage between the outer surface of 861 and the inner surface of the cartridge 820. The seal 88 engages the flange 859 and surface 858 of the upper surface of 861 with the lower face 123 of the fixed cartridge 112. The lower groove end 864 of the 861 will also be securely attached to the cartridge mount 820 at 827.

[0267] refer to Figure 88e, the upper region 858 of 861 is configured to receive an elastomeric seal 116 between the ledge 858 of 861 and the lower portion 132 of the barrel body 90; such a seal 116 is used to prevent leakage between the outer surface of 861 and the inner surface of 820.

[0268] refer to Figure 88e , an elastomeric seal 119 can be used to attach between the lower portion 824 of 861 and the lower portion 826 of 820. The seal 119 is used to prevent leakage between 861 and 820.

[0269] refer to Fig.89 , Fig.89 Shown when the input tap water supply attachment 863 is attached at the inlet opening 824 of the 861 and preferably welded to the 861 and the output water attachment 965 is attached at the inlet opening 831 of the cartridge mount 820 and preferably welded to the 820 Figure 88e When the water line is connected from the conduit 865 to the spout 10, the conduit 865 is used to guide water to the spout 10. The attachments 865 and 863 are preferably made of copper, brass or stainless steel and welded to the member 820.

[0270] refer to Fig.90 , Fig.90 A portion of an embodiment 981 of the present invention is shown for installation for use with a wash basin. Fig.48 The detergent priming unit 430 shown is fixed, which can be done in a variety of ways; one available means for fixing the detergent priming unit includes an access slot 935 for receiving a fastener, to which a nut is attached for coupling the detergent priming unit 430 to the embodiment member 981. The embodiment member 981 has an access opening 947 for receiving a cartridge housing 820, which is used to enable a nut 933 to securely secure the cartridge housing 820 to the mounting base 981. The embodiment member 981 has an access opening 947 for receiving a cartridge housing 820 to allow the nut 933 to securely secure the cartridge housing 820 to the embodiment 981.

[0271] refer to Fig.90 , the embodiment 981 can have a passage 939 for receiving a spout assembly to allow a nut to secure the spout assembly to the base 981 .

[0272] refer to Fig.90, the mounting base 981 can have an opening 943 for setting the detergent priming unit 430 and also have an access opening 935 for receiving a bolt 948. When the nut 942 is applied to 948 in a manner that the components 930, 981 of the drum priming unit 430 and the base component 465 are abutted and firmly associated, the bolt 948 firmly associates the lower cover plate 930 and the detergent priming unit 430.

[0273] refer to Fig.91 , Fig.91 An embodiment of a lower cover plate 930 for engaging with the mounting base 981 when the mounting base 981 is associated with a wash basin is shown. In order to secure the lower cover plate 930, a variety of methods can be used; one available device for securing the detergent priming unit involves having an entry slot 935" for receiving a bolt 948 to which a nut 942 for securing the detergent priming unit 430 is attached. The embodiment member 930 has a plurality of entry openings 947", wherein the diameter measurement of the openings 947" is greater than the measurement of the most significant diameter of the nut 933. The openings 947" enable access to the cartridge mount 820.

[0274] refer to Fig.91 , the embodiment 930 can have a passage 939 ″ for receiving the spout assembly 10 and allowing a nut 933 to secure the spout assembly 10 to the base 981 and the lower cover plate 930 .

[0275] refer to Fig.91 , the lower cover plate 930 can have an opening 943" for setting the detergent activating unit 430 and also have an entry opening 935". When the nut 942 is applied to 948 in a manner that the components 930, 981 and the base component 465 of the drum activating unit 430 are adjacent and firmly associated, the bolt 948 firmly associates the lower cover plate 930 and the detergent activating unit 930.

[0276] Fig.92 An escutcheon embodiment 940 is shown for mounting on a surface 981 when the embodiment is associated with a lavatory. To secure the escutcheon 940, a variety of means may be used; one available means for securing the escutcheon 940 involves having an entry slot 955 for receiving the control stem assembly 304, the entry slot 955 being configured such that when the control stem assembly is attached to the region 58 of the stem portion 57 of the valve stem 104, the lower surface of the control stem assembly abuts against the surface of the escutcheon embodiment 940. To further secure the escutcheon 940 or protective cover 940, when the spout 10 is included in the opening 953 and the escutcheon 975 is attached to the lower end of the spout 10, the lower edge of the escutcheon 975 abuts against the surface of the escutcheon 940.

[0277] When the lower portion 724 of the detergent reservoir unit 450 is attached to the area 487 of the detergent priming unit 430, Fig.92 The escutcheon 940 shown in FIG. 1 can also have an access opening 957 that receives the lower portion 724 of the detergent reservoir unit 450. Nuts are used to secure the detergent priming unit 430. Fig.92 When the outlet conduit 478 is received by the opening 951 of the detergent activating unit 430 , the inlet opening 951 is able to obtain detergent.

[0278] refer to Fig.92a , Fig.92a A nozzle assembly 975 for use with a nozzle 10 is shown, wherein the nozzle escutcheon 977 of the nozzle assembly 975 is capable of abutting against an elastomeric gasket 976, and the elastomeric gasket 976 abuts against a surface 981 in the assembly of the present invention and is associated with a lower region of the nozzle 10. Nut 944 is applied to the lower surface of 981 to securely attach the nozzle assembly 975 to the 981. In the assembly of the nozzle assembly 975, an elastomeric gasket 945 is preferably between the nut 944 and the lower surface of 981. The opening 939" of the lower cover gasket 930 is capable of accommodating the diameter size of the nut 944.

[0279] refer to Fig.93 , Fig.93 An exploded view of the nut 933, rubber washer 934 and cartridge housing 820, detergent priming unit 430, fastener 948 and nut 94 relative to mounting base 981 is shown.

[0280] Fig.93a Shown in Fig.93 9. A front view of the nut 933, the washer 934, and the cartridge housing 920 assembled on the faucet mounting base 981 shown in FIG.

[0281] refer to Fig.94 , Fig.94 The spatial positioning of the assembly sequence of detergent priming unit 430, crank unit 410 and drum unit 430, valve cover nut 205 and stopper attachment 404 for an embodiment where detergent priming unit 430 is activated when right hand side lever 20 is rotated is shown. Lever handle 305 is not shown.

[0282] refer to Fig.94a , Fig.94a Shows Fig.94 Assembly with escutcheon 940.

[0283] refer to Fig.94b , Fig.94b Shows Fig.94aAssembly with the spout assembly 975 and the lever handle 304. The screws for attaching the lever unit 304 and the escutcheons for the screws are not shown.

[0284] refer to Fig.95 , Fig.95 The assembly of the nozzle unit 10, the lifting rod 18 and the valve cover nut 205 is shown. Fig.94b 820. When the bonnet nut 205 is securely associated with the cartridge mount 820 and the region 45 of the bonnet nut 205 surrounds the region 59 of the valve stem assembly 104, optimal stability of the valve stem 104 is facilitated. By applying a Teflon coating to the surface 59 of the valve stem unit 104, the outer surface of the region 59 of the valve stem unit 104 is able to rotate substantially frictionally against the inner surface 45 of the bonnet nut.

[0285] refer to Fig.96 , Fig.96 Shown in area 487 assembled with detergent reservoir unit 450 Fig.95 The access opening 487 is spirally grooved to be compatible with the outer spirally grooved portion 724 of the reservoir unit 450 so that when the portion 724 is spirally entered into the passage 487, the detergent reservoir 450 is securely attached to the detergent priming unit 430.

[0286] refer to Fig.97 , Fig.97 An exploded conceptual diagram of an embodiment of the present invention is shown with a lower cover plate 930. The diameter of the opening 947 of the lower cover plate 930 is superior to the diameter of the most significant diameter of the nut 933, thereby minimizing the interaction effect with the drum unit when the detergent activating unit is activated.

[0287] In addition, when the nut 944 is attached to Fig.97 When the area 955 of the nozzle 10 is shown, the lower cover plate 930 is firmly engaged with the mounting block 981; in this way, the nut 944 is used to fix 930 to the lower surface 981. When the screw 948 is introduced from the upper surface of 498 through the opening 497 of 498 and then through the opening 935 of 981 and then through the opening 935" of 930, the lower cover plate is further stabilized, so that the screw fastener can be selected and applied to firmly combine the body 465 of the detergent priming unit 430, the mounting block 981 and the lower cover plate 930 together through one or more nut fasteners 942.

[0288] Thus and in summary, the figure depicts a washable faucet lever with a crank-activated detergent dispenser having a lever barrel 420 having a valve stem 104 operably coupled to a hand lever 20 and operably coupled to a dual-rod linkage mechanism, the hand lever 20 being configured to rotate along a lever rotation axis and the dual-rod linkage being configured to rotate along a linkage rotation axis parallel to and synchronized with the lever rotation axis. In other words, the piston 491 is configured to translate along a single and linear translation axis within the enclosed region 468 when the hand lever 20 is rotated along the lever rotation axis to selectively and simultaneously displace the reservoir valve 632 and the outlet valve 482. In other words, the piston 491 is configured to cause the hand control lever 20 to translate within the closed area 468 when the hand control lever 20 is rotated along the control lever rotation axis and in a counterclockwise or clockwise rotation to selectively and simultaneously shift the reservoir valve 632 and the outlet valve 482, that is, one push or rotation of the hand control lever 20 will cause the valves 632, 482 to open (or close).

[0289] The washable faucet lever with crank-activated detergent dispenser also includes a detergent reservoir member 450 configured to contain liquid detergent therein, the detergent reservoir member having an internal passage 718 configured to receive liquid detergent, and the detergent reservoir member having a reservoir valve 632 coupled to the detergent reservoir member 450 and operably configured to selectively translate to open and allow liquid detergent to flow through the internal passage 718 and to close and restrict liquid detergent from flowing through the internal passage 718. In addition, the dispenser also includes a packaging member 498 defining an enclosed area 468 therein, defining an outlet 478, the packaging member 498 having an outlet valve 482 disposed within the enclosed area 468 and operably configured to selectively translate to open and allow liquid detergent to flow through the outlet 478, to close and restrict liquid detergent from flowing through the outlet 478, and biased with a spring 483 retained by the packaging member 498.

[0290] In addition, the washable faucet lever with crank-activated detergent dispenser may also include a piston 491 disposed within the enclosed area 468, coupled to the dual-rod linkage, and operably configured to translate within the enclosed area 468 upon rotation of the hand lever 20 along the lever rotation axis to selectively and simultaneously displace the reservoir valve 632 and the outlet valve 482 to allow liquid detergent to flow through the internal passage 718, into the enclosed area 468, and out through the outlet 478. In one embodiment, the linkage rotation axis is coaxial with respect to the lever rotation axis.

[0291] In one embodiment of the present invention, a mounting base 981 is used, and the mounting base 981 defines an opening, wherein the control rod barrel 420 is arranged in the opening and is coupled to the opening by at least one fastener, is coupled to the packaging member 498 by at least one fastener, and the mounting base 981 defines another opening, wherein the faucet member is arranged in the other opening. The faucet member includes a spout 10 having an opening, the opening being configured to discharge liquid therefrom, and the faucet member is coupled (i.e., directly or indirectly) to the mounting base 981 by at least one fastener. The dispenser will also include a protective cover 940, which defines an opening in which the control rod barrel 420 is arranged, the protective cover 940 covers the packaging member 498, defines an opening in which the faucet member is arranged, and defines an opening in which the detergent reservoir member 450 is arranged.

[0292] In some embodiments, the protective cover 940 defines an internal passage that is fluidly coupled to the outlet 478 and configured to allow liquid detergent to flow therethrough, and the reservoir valve 632 is spring-biasedly coupled to the detergent reservoir member 450. Additionally, in some embodiments, the internal passage 718 is spatially configured within the detergent reservoir member 450 to enable liquid detergent to be received therein based on gravity.

[0293] refer to Fig.98a , Fig.98b and Fig.98c , shows another embodiment of the waterline system entering the drum unit and the waterline system leaving the drum unit for use in the present invention. Fig.98a , Fig.98b and Fig.98cThe embodiment shown is an alternative to the one previously described, and therefore, only the information related to the embodiment for installation and assembly needs to be described. The valve chamber is composed of an inlet pipe 961', a main pipe body 920', and an outlet / inlet sleeve 963'. The inlet pipe 961' is preferably made of copper or stainless steel of brass and is formed with an inlet passage 70'. The outer periphery of the upper end of the inlet pipe 961' is formed with an annular engagement section 958' with a larger diameter. The middle part is milled to form a stepped section. An annular flow guide rib 967' with a larger diameter is adjacent to the lower side of the stepped section. A water sealing ring 119' is adapted below the flow guide rib 967'. The lower end of the inlet pipe 961' below the flow guide rib 967' is milled with a locking external thread section 964'. The main pipe body 920' is also made of copper, brass or stainless steel and is milled to form an internal receiving passage 901'. The inner circumference of the receiving channel 901' near its lower end is formed with an annular stop section 925'. An external thread section 921' with a smaller diameter is formed on the outer circumference of the upper end of the main pipe body 920'. The edge of the upper opening is cut into two diameter notches 921'. The middle part of the main pipe body 920' is formed with a main external thread section 903' with a certain length. The lower end of the main pipe body 920' below the main thread section 903' is a smaller diameter section milled with a fastening external thread section 902'. The water sealing ring 117' is adapted to the small diameter section. The outlet / release sleeve 963' is made by die casting. The center thereof has a stepped adaptation flow channel 910. The opening of the larger diameter section of the adaptation flow channel 910' is formed with a fastening internal thread section 904', and its smaller diameter section is formed with a locking internal thread section 909'. The lower side of the outlet / inlet pipe 50' is formed with an inlet pipe 908', and the lateral side thereof is formed with an outlet pipe 906'. Both the inlet pipe 908' and the outlet pipe 906' are communicated with the adapting flow channel 910'. In addition, the outer periphery of the end of the inlet pipe 908' is formed with an inlet external thread section 907', ​​and the outer periphery of the end of the pipe 906' is formed with an outlet external thread section 905'.

[0294] refer to Fig.99, when assembled, the inlet pipe 961' is first matched with the receiving channel 901' of the main body 920', wherein the engaging section 958' is engaged with the stop section 925' of the main body 920'. At this time, the inlet pipe 961' is preliminarily assembled with the main body 920', wherein the locking external thread section 964' of the inlet pipe 961' extends from the main body 920' to be screwed into the locking internal thread section 909' of the outlet / inlet sleeve 963'. The locking external thread section 47'902' of the main body 920' is tightened with the fastening internal thread section 904' of the outlet / inlet pipe 963'. In this case, the inlet pipe 961', the main body 920' and the outlet / inlet pipe 963' are integrally associated together. A valve chamber 801' having a certain depth is defined between the upper end of the joint section 958' of the inlet pipe 961' and the upper opening of the receiving passage 901' of the main body 920'. Moreover, an annular outlet passage 900' having a certain size is defined between the outer peripheral wall of the pipe 961' and the inner peripheral wall of the main body 920' and the larger diameter section of the outlet / inlet sleeve 963'. At this point, the assembly for the function of the cartridge chamber is completed by inserting the cartridge unit and stabilizing the cartridge by the valve cover nut.

[0295] refer to Fig.100 , Fig.100 An alternative embodiment of a valve stem portion 57' for cartridge 604 is shown. The valve stem portion 57' has an upper region 258 configured as a rectangular prism for inserting portion 258 into the rectangular passage 234 of control rod assembly 814; Fig.103 The control lever assembly 814 is shown in FIG. The cam attachment area 252 is adjacent to the portion 258 of the valve stem portion 258; the area 252 fits into the rectangular access opening 234 of the cam unit 810. Fig.106 The crank unit 810 is shown in FIG. The cylindrical region 259 adjoins the region 252 of the valve stem portion 57 ′, and the cylindrical region 259 is adapted to Fig.105 The valve cover nut 205 is shown in the smooth inner circular opening 45. The valve cover nut 205 is securely attached to the cartridge housing 920 when assembled, and thus the valve cover nut is inhibited from moving when the control rod assembly 814 is rotated. Fig.104 A cross-sectional view of the valve cover nut 205 is shown in FIG. Fig.101 , Fig.101 An alternative embodiment 89 is shown for intercepting the body stops 260, 261 and thus limiting the rotation of the control lever unit to its maximum predetermined rotation angle. The embodiment 89 has a close fit in Fig.100 A rectangular opening is shown above region 256 of region 57 ′ of valve stem unit 104 ′. Fig.102 The configuration of 89 is shown fitted onto an upper surface 230 of cartridge body 90 .

[0296] refer to Fig.107 , when the cartridge valve stem has been inserted into the body passage 68, the member 89 is first attached to the region 256; the bonnet nut 814 is then applied to the cartridge housing 920 to stabilize the cartridge unit; the bonnet nut 814 now completely surrounds the member 89. Subsequently, the cam body unit 810 is attached over the bonnet nut, and then the control rod assembly 814 is attached.

[0297] Other features and advantages will become apparent from the following description, which is preferably made with respect to the accompanying drawings, which together disclose embodiments of the invention. Fig.108 An alternative embodiment for interacting with a detergent priming unit is shown.

Claims

1. A washable faucet lever with a crank-activated detergent dispenser, comprising: a lever barrel having a valve stem operably coupled to a hand lever configured to rotate along a lever rotation axis and to a dual-bar linkage configured to rotate along a linkage rotation axis that is parallel and synchronized with the lever rotation axis; a detergent reservoir member configured to contain liquid detergent therein, the detergent reservoir member having an interior passage configured to receive the liquid detergent, and the detergent reservoir member having a reservoir valve coupled to the detergent reservoir member and operably configured to selectively translate to open and allow the liquid detergent to flow through the interior passage and to close and restrict the liquid detergent from flowing through the interior passage; a packaging member defining an enclosed area therein, the packaging member defining an outlet, the packaging member having an outlet valve disposed within the enclosed area and operably configured to selectively translate to open and allow the liquid detergent to flow through the outlet, to close and restrict the liquid detergent from flowing through the outlet, and the packaging member being biased by a spring retained by the packaging member; as well as A piston is disposed within the enclosed area, coupled to the two-bar linkage and operably configured to translate within the enclosed area when the hand lever is rotated along the lever rotation axis to selectively and simultaneously shift the reservoir valve and the outlet valve to allow the liquid detergent to flow through the internal passage, into the enclosed area and out through the outlet.

2. The washable faucet lever with crank-activated detergent dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The piston is configured to translate along a single and linear translation axis within the enclosed region upon rotation of the hand lever along the lever rotation axis to selectively and simultaneously displace the reservoir valve and the outlet valve.

3. The washable faucet lever with crank-activated detergent dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The piston is configured to translate within the enclosed area when the hand lever is rotated along the lever rotation axis and in one of a counterclockwise or clockwise rotation to selectively and simultaneously displace the reservoir valve and the outlet valve.

4. The washable faucet lever with crank-activated detergent dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The linkage rotation axis is coaxial with respect to the control rod rotation axis.

5. The washable faucet lever with crank-activated detergent dispenser according to claim 1, further comprising: a mounting base defining an opening in which the lever barrel is disposed and coupled to the opening by at least one fastener, the mounting base being coupled to the packaging member by at least one fastener, and the mounting base defining an opening in which a faucet member is disposed, the faucet member including a spout having an opening configured to discharge liquid therefrom, and the faucet member being coupled to the mounting base by at least one fastener; as well as A protective cover defines an opening in which the lever barrel is disposed, the protective cover covers the packaging member, defines an opening in which the faucet member is disposed, and defines an opening in which the detergent reservoir member is disposed.

6. The washable faucet lever with crank-activated detergent dispenser according to claim 5, wherein: The protective cover defines an interior passage that is fluidly coupled to the outlet and is configured to allow the liquid detergent to flow therethrough.

7. The washable faucet lever with crank-activated detergent dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The reservoir valve is coupled to the detergent reservoir member by a spring bias.

8. The washable faucet lever with crank-activated detergent dispenser according to claim 1, wherein: The inner passage is spatially configured in the detergent reservoir member such that the liquid detergent can be received in the inner passage based on gravity.

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