CA1289163C - Pivoting faucet nozzle - Google Patents
Pivoting faucet nozzleInfo
- Publication number
- CA1289163C CA1289163C CA000584315A CA584315A CA1289163C CA 1289163 C CA1289163 C CA 1289163C CA 000584315 A CA000584315 A CA 000584315A CA 584315 A CA584315 A CA 584315A CA 1289163 C CA1289163 C CA 1289163C
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- Prior art keywords
- passageway
- body member
- tube
- assembly
- pivoting
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L27/00—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement
- F16L27/08—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe
- F16L27/0804—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another
- F16L27/0808—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another the joint elements extending coaxially for some distance from their point of separation
- F16L27/0812—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another the joint elements extending coaxially for some distance from their point of separation with slide bearings
- F16L27/0816—Adjustable joints, Joints allowing movement allowing adjustment or movement only about the axis of one pipe the fluid passing axially from one joint element to another the joint elements extending coaxially for some distance from their point of separation with slide bearings having radial sealing
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E03—WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE
- E03C—DOMESTIC PLUMBING INSTALLATIONS FOR FRESH WATER OR WASTE WATER; SINKS
- E03C1/00—Domestic plumbing installations for fresh water or waste water; Sinks
- E03C1/02—Plumbing installations for fresh water
- E03C1/08—Jet regulators or jet guides, e.g. anti-splash devices
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Abstract
ABSTRACT
Disclosed is a pivoting faucet nozzle assembly comprising a body member having a first circular passageway adapted to receive an end portion of an inlet tube and a second passageway comprising an outlet communicating with the first opening. The second passageway has a shoulder disposed a predetermined distance from a central axis of the first passageway. The end of the tube has a longitudinally extending tab which engages with the shoulder upon pivoting of the body member to either of two angular limits, e.g. 45°, from a central position in which the tab is substantially centered in the second passageway. The nozzle can be pivoted enough to rinse the walls of a sink but not enough to spray water on the counter top in which the sink is mounted.
Disclosed is a pivoting faucet nozzle assembly comprising a body member having a first circular passageway adapted to receive an end portion of an inlet tube and a second passageway comprising an outlet communicating with the first opening. The second passageway has a shoulder disposed a predetermined distance from a central axis of the first passageway. The end of the tube has a longitudinally extending tab which engages with the shoulder upon pivoting of the body member to either of two angular limits, e.g. 45°, from a central position in which the tab is substantially centered in the second passageway. The nozzle can be pivoted enough to rinse the walls of a sink but not enough to spray water on the counter top in which the sink is mounted.
Description
This in~ention relates to a pivoting nozzle faucet assembly.
U.S. patent No. 3,841,346 of Robert Amblank, issued October 15, 1974, discloses a pivotable water outlet which can direct water into either a tub or a shower. When directing water into the tub, the nozzle can be pivoted through a limited range.
The amount of pivoting is controlled by a stop screw which extends through a housing wall into a limiting groove in an outflow sleeve to which the nozzle is attached.
U.S. patent No. 2,878,059 of H.A. Limle, issued ~larch 17, 1959, discloses a modified faucet which can be turned from a normal down position to a straight up position to act as a fountain. It is not adapted to be pivoted during use.
U.S. patent No. 2,790,632 of C.W. Mellette, issued April 30, 1957, discloses a spout with an adjustable discharge head which incorporates a valve mechanism to control the discharge of water. If tilted past certain limits, no water flows; if turned straight up, there is a reduced flow of water.
U.S. patent No. 2,570,635 of O.F. Beyer, Jr., issued October 9, 1951, discloses a spout with a nozzle that can be freely rotated through 360 to direct water up or down.
U.S. patent No. 1,217,512 of P.F. Silberman, issued February 27, 1917, discloses a faucet attachment or fixture which has a soap container which connects to hot and could water faucets. The container can turn about a horizontal axis. No mechanism is provided to limit the amount of turning.
U.S. patent No. 904,673 of W.E. Bideker, issued 3~i3 November 24, 1908, discloses a rotatable nozzle tip for fire hoses.
The present invention provides a novel pivoting faucet nozzle assemhly with a discharge head that can be pivoted side to side within limits, e.g. 45 either side. This facilitates rinsing out a sink while aYoiding spraying water on to the counter top.
Thus, in accordance with a broad aspect of the invention, there is provided a pivoting faucet nozzle assembly comprising a body member having a first circular passageway extending from an ex~erior surface region of said body a first predetermined distance lnto said body, said first passageway receiving an outlet portion of a supply tube and said body having a second passageway extending from a different exterior surface region of said body a second predetermined distance into said body, said second passageway intersectiny said first passageway, said second passageway having a shoulder disposed a predetermined ` distance from a central axis of said first passageway, said distance being less than the xadius of said first passageway, said end of said tube having a longitudinally extending tab which extends inko said second passageway and engages with said shoulder upon pivoting of said body member to either of two angular limits from a central position in which said tab is substantially centered in said second passageway, said assembly including means to retain said body member against longitudinal movement on said outlet tube while permitting rotational movement and means providing a seal between said tube and said body member.
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A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a pivoting faucet nozzle assembly according to the invention, Figure 2 is an isometric~ view of an end portion of the inlet tube of tha assembly, and Figure 3 is a cross sectional isometric view 2a : B
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of the nozzle and part of the inlet tube.
Referring to Figure 1~ the faucet assembly 10 comprises a nozzle or head portion 12 attached to one end of an inlet tube lg. The other end of the inlet tube 14 is adapted to be attached to a water supply pipe (not shown) where a retaining nut 15 presses a split plastic ring 16 against the end of the pipe. A
resilient 0-ring 18 forms a seal with the pipe in well known manner. The inlet tube can be rotated about a vertical axis.
The nozzle 12 is secured against longitudinal movement on tube 14 by a screw 20, the tip of which fits in groove 22 (Figure 2) of tube 14. The screw 20 does not, however, engage the bottom of groove 22 which would interfere with pivoting movement of nozzle 12.
; Figure 1 shows the nozzle as being provided with an aerator and filter screen 24 but this is not essential.
Referring to Figure 2 again, it is seen that the end portion of tube 14 has a second groove 27. Groove 27 is provided with a resilient 0-ring 30 which forms a seal with the nozzle while allowing the nozzle to pivot on the tube 14. The end of tube 14 is provided wikh a longitudinally extendin~ tab 32 which limits the amount of pivoting of the nozzle 12, as will be explained in connection with Figure 3.
Referring to Figure 3, the nozzle or body member 12 has a first circular passageway 35 adapted to receive an end portion 36 of inlet tube 14 (only part of which is shown). ~ second passageway 36, comprising a fluid outlet, communicates with the first passageway 35. The second passageway has a shoulder 40 disposed a predetermined distance from a central axis 41 of the first passageway, the distance being less than the radius of the first passageway 35. In the position shown in Figure 3, the tab 32 is centered in the seconcl passageway 36. Howeverr if the nozzle 12 is pivoted sufficiently, the tab 32 will engaye with shoulder 40 ~o preven~ further pivoting.
The outlet opening 43 is provided with threads, not numbered, to receive an aerator and filter screen assembly.
The passageways in the nozzle, which are preferably at right angles to one another, can be easily provided by machining, as will be understood by those skilled in the art. For example, the second passageway 36 can be formed first and a first part of it enlarged to form the shoulder 40. The first passageway 35 can then be formed which results in cutting away part of the shoulder up to a plane through the end 50 of the shoulder. The lower end of the second passageway can then be enlaryed to provide the opening 43 for the aerator and filter screen assembly.
The end 50 of the shoulder 40 limits the extent to which the nozzle can be pushed on to the tube 14.
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U.S. patent No. 3,841,346 of Robert Amblank, issued October 15, 1974, discloses a pivotable water outlet which can direct water into either a tub or a shower. When directing water into the tub, the nozzle can be pivoted through a limited range.
The amount of pivoting is controlled by a stop screw which extends through a housing wall into a limiting groove in an outflow sleeve to which the nozzle is attached.
U.S. patent No. 2,878,059 of H.A. Limle, issued ~larch 17, 1959, discloses a modified faucet which can be turned from a normal down position to a straight up position to act as a fountain. It is not adapted to be pivoted during use.
U.S. patent No. 2,790,632 of C.W. Mellette, issued April 30, 1957, discloses a spout with an adjustable discharge head which incorporates a valve mechanism to control the discharge of water. If tilted past certain limits, no water flows; if turned straight up, there is a reduced flow of water.
U.S. patent No. 2,570,635 of O.F. Beyer, Jr., issued October 9, 1951, discloses a spout with a nozzle that can be freely rotated through 360 to direct water up or down.
U.S. patent No. 1,217,512 of P.F. Silberman, issued February 27, 1917, discloses a faucet attachment or fixture which has a soap container which connects to hot and could water faucets. The container can turn about a horizontal axis. No mechanism is provided to limit the amount of turning.
U.S. patent No. 904,673 of W.E. Bideker, issued 3~i3 November 24, 1908, discloses a rotatable nozzle tip for fire hoses.
The present invention provides a novel pivoting faucet nozzle assemhly with a discharge head that can be pivoted side to side within limits, e.g. 45 either side. This facilitates rinsing out a sink while aYoiding spraying water on to the counter top.
Thus, in accordance with a broad aspect of the invention, there is provided a pivoting faucet nozzle assembly comprising a body member having a first circular passageway extending from an ex~erior surface region of said body a first predetermined distance lnto said body, said first passageway receiving an outlet portion of a supply tube and said body having a second passageway extending from a different exterior surface region of said body a second predetermined distance into said body, said second passageway intersectiny said first passageway, said second passageway having a shoulder disposed a predetermined ` distance from a central axis of said first passageway, said distance being less than the xadius of said first passageway, said end of said tube having a longitudinally extending tab which extends inko said second passageway and engages with said shoulder upon pivoting of said body member to either of two angular limits from a central position in which said tab is substantially centered in said second passageway, said assembly including means to retain said body member against longitudinal movement on said outlet tube while permitting rotational movement and means providing a seal between said tube and said body member.
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A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a pivoting faucet nozzle assembly according to the invention, Figure 2 is an isometric~ view of an end portion of the inlet tube of tha assembly, and Figure 3 is a cross sectional isometric view 2a : B
.
of the nozzle and part of the inlet tube.
Referring to Figure 1~ the faucet assembly 10 comprises a nozzle or head portion 12 attached to one end of an inlet tube lg. The other end of the inlet tube 14 is adapted to be attached to a water supply pipe (not shown) where a retaining nut 15 presses a split plastic ring 16 against the end of the pipe. A
resilient 0-ring 18 forms a seal with the pipe in well known manner. The inlet tube can be rotated about a vertical axis.
The nozzle 12 is secured against longitudinal movement on tube 14 by a screw 20, the tip of which fits in groove 22 (Figure 2) of tube 14. The screw 20 does not, however, engage the bottom of groove 22 which would interfere with pivoting movement of nozzle 12.
; Figure 1 shows the nozzle as being provided with an aerator and filter screen 24 but this is not essential.
Referring to Figure 2 again, it is seen that the end portion of tube 14 has a second groove 27. Groove 27 is provided with a resilient 0-ring 30 which forms a seal with the nozzle while allowing the nozzle to pivot on the tube 14. The end of tube 14 is provided wikh a longitudinally extendin~ tab 32 which limits the amount of pivoting of the nozzle 12, as will be explained in connection with Figure 3.
Referring to Figure 3, the nozzle or body member 12 has a first circular passageway 35 adapted to receive an end portion 36 of inlet tube 14 (only part of which is shown). ~ second passageway 36, comprising a fluid outlet, communicates with the first passageway 35. The second passageway has a shoulder 40 disposed a predetermined distance from a central axis 41 of the first passageway, the distance being less than the radius of the first passageway 35. In the position shown in Figure 3, the tab 32 is centered in the seconcl passageway 36. Howeverr if the nozzle 12 is pivoted sufficiently, the tab 32 will engaye with shoulder 40 ~o preven~ further pivoting.
The outlet opening 43 is provided with threads, not numbered, to receive an aerator and filter screen assembly.
The passageways in the nozzle, which are preferably at right angles to one another, can be easily provided by machining, as will be understood by those skilled in the art. For example, the second passageway 36 can be formed first and a first part of it enlarged to form the shoulder 40. The first passageway 35 can then be formed which results in cutting away part of the shoulder up to a plane through the end 50 of the shoulder. The lower end of the second passageway can then be enlaryed to provide the opening 43 for the aerator and filter screen assembly.
The end 50 of the shoulder 40 limits the extent to which the nozzle can be pushed on to the tube 14.
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Claims (5)
1. A pivoting faucet nozzle assembly comprising a body member having a first circular passageway extending from an exterior surface region of said body a first predetermined distance into said body, said first passageway receiving an outlet portion of a supply tube and said body having a second passageway extending from a different exterior surface region of said body a second predetermined distance into said body, said second passageway intersecting said first passageway, said second passageway having a shoulder disposed a predetermined distance from a central axis of said first passageway, said distance being less than the radius of said first passageway, said end of said tube having a longitudinally extending tab which extends into said second passageway and engages with said shoulder upon pivoting of said body member to either of two angular limits from a central position in which said tab is substantially centered in said second passageway, said assembly including means to retain said body member against longitudinal movement on said outlet tube while permitting rotational movement and means providing a seal between said tube and said body member.
2. An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said end portion of said tube has a first external groove adapted to receive an O-ring to provide a seal with said body member.
3. An assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein said end portion of said tube has a second external groove adapted to receive an end of a screw through said body member whereby said body member is retained in position longitudinally of said inlet tube.
4. An assembly as claimed in claim 3 wherein said body member is pivotable about 45° either side of said central position.
5. An assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein said second passageway extends substantially at right angles to said first passageway.
Priority Applications (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000584315A CA1289163C (en) | 1988-11-28 | 1988-11-28 | Pivoting faucet nozzle |
| GB8924409A GB2226109A (en) | 1988-11-28 | 1989-10-30 | Pivoting faucet nozzle |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000584315A CA1289163C (en) | 1988-11-28 | 1988-11-28 | Pivoting faucet nozzle |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| CA1289163C true CA1289163C (en) | 1991-09-17 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| CA000584315A Expired - Fee Related CA1289163C (en) | 1988-11-28 | 1988-11-28 | Pivoting faucet nozzle |
Country Status (2)
| Country | Link |
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| CA (1) | CA1289163C (en) |
| GB (1) | GB2226109A (en) |
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1988
- 1988-11-28 CA CA000584315A patent/CA1289163C/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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1989
- 1989-10-30 GB GB8924409A patent/GB2226109A/en not_active Withdrawn
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| GB2226109A (en) | 1990-06-20 |
| GB8924409D0 (en) | 1989-12-20 |
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