Shower head and system

Abstract

The invention provides a showerhead and a system. The showerhead and the system may include a diverter handle and a head connected to the diverter handle. The diverter handle may vary the water output jet exiting the head. The diverter handle may include a guide member including at least one guide rail, a rotating cam connected to the guide member, a handle output including output channels, a diverter for opening or closing at least one of the output channels, and a slider mechanism including a sleeve, the sleeve includes at least one post engaged with the at least one guide rail. The slider mechanism may be adjusted between various positions such that the guide member and the rotating cam rotate, which may cause different output channels to open and / or close.

Description

[0001] Cross - Reference to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 610,241, filed on Dec. 14, 2023, titled "HYPERION HANDLE WITH DIVERTER", the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the technical field of showerheads and handheld devices, and particularly to showerheads and handheld devices that can achieve various settings and generate various spray patterns by diverting fluid in different ways. Background Art

[0004] It may be desirable for showerheads and handheld devices to have various settings and generate various spray patterns. Such settings and spray patterns can be achieved by diverting fluid in different ways. This diversion can be implemented within the head of the showerhead and handheld device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application discloses a showerhead, which includes: a diverter handle, the diverter handle includes: a guiding component, the guiding component includes at least one rail; a rotating cam, the rotating cam is connected to the guiding component; a handle output part, the handle output part includes at least two output channels; a diverter, the diverter is used to open or close at least one of the at least two output channels; and a slider mechanism, the slider mechanism includes a sleeve, wherein the sleeve includes at least one post, and the at least one post engages with the at least one rail; wherein, when the slider mechanism moves from a first position to a second position, the at least one post engages with the at least one rail, so that the guiding component rotates, and further causes the rotating cam to rotate; and wherein, when the rotating cam rotates, a first output channel of the at least two output channels is at least partially opened; and a head, the head is connected to the diverter handle, and the fluid flowing through the diverter handle leaves the showerhead via the head.

[0006] The present application also discloses a system, the system comprising: a bath fitting; a diverter handle, wherein the diverter handle is one of attached to, connected to, contained within, or integrally formed with the bath fitting, the diverter handle comprising: a guiding member, the guiding member comprising a plurality of guide rails; a rotating cam, the rotating cam connected to the guiding member; a handle output portion, the handle output portion comprising a plurality of output channels; a diverter, the diverter for opening or closing at least one of the plurality of output channels; and a slider mechanism, the slider mechanism comprising a sleeve, wherein the sleeve comprises a plurality of posts, each of the plurality of posts engaging at least one of the plurality of guide rails; wherein, when each of the plurality of posts engages each of the plurality of guide rails, the guiding member rotates, causing the rotating cam to rotate; and wherein when the rotating cam rotates, at least one of the plurality of output channels is at least partially opened; and a head, the head connected to the diverter handle, wherein fluid flowing through the diverter handle exits the bath fitting via the head.

[0007] The present application also discloses a showerhead, the showerhead comprising: a diverter handle, the diverter handle comprising: a guiding member, the guiding member comprising at least one guide rail; a rotating cam, the rotating cam connected to the guiding member; a handle output portion, the handle output portion comprising at least two output channels; a diverter, the diverter for opening or closing at least one of the at least two output channels; and a slider mechanism, the slider mechanism comprising a sleeve, wherein the sleeve comprises at least one post, the at least one post engaging the at least one guide rail; wherein adjustment of the slider mechanism causes the guiding member to rotate, thereby causing the rotating cam to rotate; and wherein when the rotating cam rotates, at least one of the at least two output channels is at least partially opened; and a head, the head connected to the diverter handle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary showerhead including an exemplary diverter handle.

[0009] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a first cross-sectional view of the exemplary diverter handle of

[0010] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a first perspective view of the exemplary diverter handle of

[0011] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a second perspective view of the exemplary diverter handle of

[0012] Figure 5 is Figure 1 a first top view of an exemplary diverter handle.

[0013] Figure 6 is Figure 1 a second top view of an exemplary diverter handle.

[0014] Figure 7 is Figure 1 a third top view of an exemplary diverter handle.

[0015] Figure 8 is Figure 1 a fourth top view of an exemplary diverter handle.

[0016] Figure 9 is a perspective view of a first fluid flow achievable via Figure 1 an exemplary diverter handle.

[0017] Figure 10 is a perspective view of a second fluid flow achievable via Figure 1 an exemplary diverter handle.

[0018] Figure 11 is a perspective view of a third fluid flow achievable via Figure 1 an exemplary diverter handle.

[0019] Although the present disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail herein. It should be understood, however, that the drawings and detailed description presented herein are not intended to limit the present disclosure to the particular embodiments disclosed, but on the contrary, are intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Detailed Description

[0020] The present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals always denote like parts. For the sake of clarity in illustrating the features of the present invention, the proportional relationships of the elements are not necessarily maintained in the drawings.

[0021] First, turn to Figure 1, the showerhead 1 may include a head 5 integrally formed with, attached to, or connected to the diverter handle 10. The diverter handle 10 as described herein may be attached to, connected to, included within, or integrally formed with the system and bath fittings. The bath fittings may be any bath fittings known now or developed later, including but not limited to handheld devices, showerheads, etc. The diverter handle 10 as described herein may be attached to, connected to, included within, or integrated with, for example, handheld devices, showerheads, and other devices.

[0022] The head 5 may be any head of a showerhead known now or developed later, and may include any form of nozzle 15 as needed. The diverter handle 10 may be integrally formed with the head 5 such that it is a single component. The diverter handle 10 may be a separate component separate from the head 5. When separated, the diverter handle 10 may be standardized such that it can be attached to and connected to various different heads 5. The diverter handle 10 may be integrally formed with, attached to, or connected to the head 5 in any suitable manner, including but not limited to via a bayonet, threads, multiple clip connections, or ultrasonic welding the diverter handle 10 to the head 5. The diverter handle 10 may be attached to a fluid input (not shown) at the base 20. As discussed in more detail herein, the diverter handle 10 may divert the fluid in a selectable manner and may control the fluid flow to the head 5, where the fluid may be water or any other suitable fluid. The diverter handle 10 may include a handle body 25, which may be used to protect the internal components of the diverter handle 10. The diverter handle 20 may include a slider mechanism 30, which may be used to control the fluid flow.

[0023] Turning to Figure 2 , the fluid may enter the diverter handle 10 at the inlet point 35 of the inlet pipe 40, and the inlet pipe 40 may be located at the base 20 of the diverter handle 10. The inlet pipe 40 may include threads 45 or other structures for attaching the inlet pipe 40 to the fluid input. The fluid may travel through the inlet pipe 40 in the direction of arrow 50, enter and pass through the guide member 55, and enter and pass through the rotary cam 60. The guide member 55 and the rotary cam 60 may be fixed to each other in any suitable manner, including but not limited to integrally formed with each other, attached to each other, or connected to each other. This configuration may allow the movement of the rotary cam 60 to cause the movement of the guide member 55.

[0024] The lip seal 65 can be placed at the connection point 70 between the rotary cam 60 and the head 5. The lip seal 65 can help prevent fluid from leaking out of the diverter handle 10 via the connection point 70. The lip seal 65 can have less friction than an O-ring seal, which can help maintain a low amount of friction when the rotary cam 60 rotates, as discussed in more detail below. The spring 75 can be placed at the base 80 of the guide member 55 and can apply a substantially uniform force to the lip seal 65 at the connection point 70.

[0025] The fluid can travel in the direction of arrow 85 after flowing through the rotary cam 60 and can leave the diverter handle 10 via the output channel 90 on the handle output 95. The fluid can then travel in the direction of arrow 100 through the nozzle channel 105, which can be coupled to a specific nozzle 15 of the showerhead 1. The fluid can leave different nozzles 15 based on the positioning of the rotary cam 60.

[0026] The user can activate different positions of the rotary cam 60 by adjusting the slider mechanism 30, thereby activating different output channels 90. Turning to Figure 3 , the slider mechanism 30 of the diverter handle 10 can engage the rotary cam 60 (the rotary cam 60 is formed on or otherwise connected to the guide member 55), such that when the slider mechanism 30 is adjusted, different output channels 90 of the handle output 95 can be opened and / or closed. Although Figure 3 the handle output 95 includes two output channels 90, any number of output channels can be contemplated. The slider mechanism 30 can include a switch button 110 (the switch button 110 is attached to or integrally formed with the elongated portion 115), but other actuation mechanisms can also be used. The elongated portion 115 can be attached to or integrally formed with the sleeve 120, and the sleeve 120 can engage the guide member 55.

[0027] As Figure 4 shown, the guide member 55 can include guide rails 125. The guide rails 125 can be of any suitable size and shape and can be formed in the guide member 55. The guide rails 125 can be formed as depressions in the guide member 55. The guide rails 125 can be substantially diamond-shaped and can be formed around and in the substantially cylindrical guide member 55. Although Figure 4 the guide member 55 includes two guide rails 125, any number of guide rails can be contemplated. The guide rails 125 can be used to rotate the guide member 55 and, due to the connection between the two, cause the rotary cam 60 to rotate.

[0028] Turning to Figure 5, the sleeve 120 may include a post 130 that may engage with the guide rail 125 of the guide member 55. The post 130 may be fitted into the recess of the guide rail 125. The post 130 may have a width shorter than the width of the guide rail 125 such that the post 130 may move and translate within the guide rail 125. Such engagement may cause the guide member 55 and the rotary cam 60 to rotate when the slider mechanism 30 translates within the diverter handle 10. The guide rail 125 may be of any suitable steepness. A less steep guide rail 125 may allow the guide member 55 to rotate more than a steeper guide rail 125. As an example, when the guide rail 125 is steeper, the guide member 55 may rotate 60 degrees, while when the guide rail 125 is less steep, the guide member 55 may rotate 120 degrees.

[0029] The slider mechanism 30 may translate within the diverter handle 10 and may assume any number of positions. In a first position, the post 130 of the sleeve 120 may abut against the first stop 135 of the guide rail 125 at the connection point 140 between the guide member 55 and the rotary cam 60. In such a position, the slider mechanism 30 may be prevented from further rising towards the head 5. When the slider mechanism 30 moves towards a second position, the post 130 of the sleeve 120 may translate within the guide rail 125. Such translation may cause the guide member 55 to rotate such that the post 130 of the sleeve 120 may abut against the second stop 145 of the guide rail 125 at the base 150 of the guide rail 125. In such a position, the slider mechanism 30 may be prevented from moving downwards towards the base 20 of the diverter handle 10. Although the above positions are discussed, the slider mechanism 30 may assume any number of positions when translating within the diverter handle 10 along the guide rail 125. As discussed above, the steepness of the guide rail 125 may result in a difference in the rotatability of the guide member 55. When steeper, the guide member 55 may only rotate a certain amount such that only certain ports may be opened or closed to the fluid flow.

[0030] Now turning to Figure 6 , the handle output portion 95 may include a diverter 155 having open output channels 160, 165 and closed output channels 170, 175. The open output channels 160, 165 may be similar to the output channels 90 as discussed with reference to Figure 3 . Although Figure 6 shows two open output channels 160, 165 and two closed output channels 170, 175, any number of open and closed output channels may be present. When the guide member 55 rotates, as described above, the handle output portion 95 may also rotate. Such rotation may cause the spray pattern of the fluid exiting the handle output portion 95 to change as different output channels 90 may be opened such that water may flow into different nozzle channels 105 and exit from different nozzles 15.

[0031] In a first position of rotation of the rotary cam 60 caused by rotation of the guide member 55, as Figure 6 shown, fluid can only flow through the open output channels 160, 165 of the diverter 155. No fluid can flow through channels 170, 175 because they are closed by the diverter 155. As described above, the slider mechanism 30 can be translated so that the guide member 55 and the rotary cam 60 rotate to any number of positions. Such rotation can cause the diverter 155 to partially open certain channels. As Figure 7 shown, the rotary cam 60 can rotate to a second position such that fluid can partially flow through output channels 180, 185, 190, 195 and the diverter 155 does not necessarily cover any of the channels. In a third position of rotation of the rotary cam 60 caused by rotation of the guide member 55, as Figure 8 shown, fluid can only flow through the open output channels 200, 205 of the diverter 155. No fluid can flow through channels 210, 215 because they are closed by the diverter 155.

[0032] As Figure 9 shown, as an example of such variable fluid flow, the diverter handle 10 can provide a fluid flow 220. The fluid flow 220 can be Figure 6 the result of the position of the diverter handle 10. As Figure 10 shown, as another example of such variable fluid flow, the diverter handle 10 can provide a fluid flow 225. The fluid flow 225 can be Figure 7 the result of the position of the diverter handle 10. As Figure 11 shown, as another example of such variable fluid flow, the diverter handle 10 can provide a fluid flow 230. The fluid flow 230 can be Figure 8 the result of the position of the diverter handle 10. Any number of arrangements can be achieved using the diverter handle 10 described herein, and any number of fluid flows can be associated with different arrangements of the diverter handle 10.

[0033] It will be apparent from the foregoing description that certain aspects of the present invention are not limited to the specific details of the examples shown herein, and thus other modifications, applications, variations, or their equivalents can be contemplated by those skilled in the art. However, many such changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications of this construction will be apparent to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and drawings. Additionally, unless stated to the contrary above, it should be noted that all of the drawings are not drawn to scale. All such changes, modifications, variations, and other uses and applications that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention are considered to be covered by the present invention as limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A shower head, comprising: A shunt handle, the shunt handle comprising: a guide component, the guide component comprising at least one guide rail; a rotating cam connected to the guide member; A handle output portion, the handle output portion comprising at least two output channels; A shunt, the shunt being used to open or close at least one of the at least two output channels; as well as a slide mechanism comprising a sleeve, wherein the sleeve comprises at least one post, the at least one post engaging the at least one guide rail; wherein when the slide mechanism moves from the first position to the second position, the at least one post engages with the at least one guide rail, causing the guide member to rotate, thereby causing the rotating cam to rotate; and wherein, when the rotating cam rotates, a first output channel of the at least two output channels is at least partially opened; and A head is connected to the diverter handle, wherein fluid flowing through the diverter handle exits the showerhead through the head.

2. The showerhead of claim 1, wherein the head comprises a plurality of nozzles.

3. The showerhead of claim 2, wherein the plurality of nozzles are connected to the at least two output channels via a plurality of nozzle channels.

4. The showerhead of claim 1, wherein the diverter handle further comprises an inlet port, wherein fluid flows into the diverter handle via the inlet port.

5. The showerhead of claim 1, wherein when the slider mechanism is in the first position, the first output channel is open.

6. The showerhead of claim 1, wherein when the slider mechanism is in the second position, a second output channel of the at least two output channels is at least partially open.

7. The showerhead of claim 1, wherein when the slider mechanism is in a third position, a second output channel of the at least two output channels is open.

8. The showerhead of claim 1, wherein the diverter handle and the head are integrally formed with each other.

9. A system, comprising: Bath accessories; A diverter handle, wherein the diverter handle is one of attached to, connected to, contained within, or integrally formed with the bath accessory, the diverter handle comprising: A guide component, the guide component comprising a plurality of guide rails; a rotating cam connected to the guide member; A handle output part, wherein the handle output part includes a plurality of output channels; A shunt, the shunt being used to open or close at least one of the plurality of output channels; as well as a slider mechanism comprising a sleeve, wherein the sleeve comprises a plurality of posts, each of the plurality of posts engaging at least one of the plurality of rails; wherein when each of the plurality of posts is engaged with each of the plurality of guide rails, the guide member rotates, causing the rotating cam to rotate; and wherein when the rotating cam rotates, at least one of the plurality of output channels is at least partially opened; and A head is connected to the diverter handle, wherein fluid flowing through the diverter handle exits the bath accessory via the head.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the head comprises a plurality of nozzles.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the plurality of nozzles are connected to the plurality of output channels via a plurality of nozzle channels.

12. The system of claim 9, wherein the diverter handle further comprises an access port, wherein fluid flows into the diverter handle via the access port.

13. The system according to claim 9, wherein: When the slide mechanism is in the first position, a first output channel of the plurality of output channels is open.

14. The system of claim 9, wherein when the slide mechanism is in the second position, a first output channel and a second output channel of the plurality of output channels are at least partially open.

15. The system according to claim 9, wherein: When the slide mechanism is in the third position, a second output channel of the plurality of output channels is open.

16. The system of claim 9, wherein the diverter handle and the head are integrally formed with one another.

17. A shower head, comprising: A shunt handle, the shunt handle comprising: a guide component, the guide component comprising at least one guide rail; a rotating cam connected to the guide member; A handle output portion, the handle output portion comprising at least two output channels; A shunt, the shunt being used to open or close at least one of the at least two output channels; as well as a slide mechanism comprising a sleeve, wherein the sleeve comprises at least one post, the at least one post engaging the at least one guide rail; wherein the adjustment of the sliding member mechanism causes the guide component to rotate, thereby causing the rotating cam to rotate; and wherein when the rotating cam rotates, at least one of the at least two output channels is at least partially opened; and A head is connected to the diverter handle.

18. The showerhead of claim 17, wherein the diverter handle further comprises an inlet port, wherein fluid flows into the diverter handle via the inlet port, and wherein fluid flowing through the diverter handle exits the showerhead via the head.

19. The showerhead of claim 17, wherein the head comprises a plurality of nozzles, and wherein the plurality of nozzles are connected to the at least two output channels via a plurality of nozzle channels.

20. The showerhead of claim 17, wherein when the slider mechanism is in the first position, a first output channel of the at least two output channels is at least partially open.

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