CN113136926A - Kitchen faucet with pull-out spray head - Google Patents

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CN113136926A
CN113136926A CN202010054339.5A CN202010054339A CN113136926A CN 113136926 A CN113136926 A CN 113136926A CN 202010054339 A CN202010054339 A CN 202010054339A CN 113136926 A CN113136926 A CN 113136926A
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A faucet includes a body having a hose outlet and a non-linear, non-cylindrical neck extending from and away from the hose outlet to a mounting location spaced from the hose outlet. The mounting location is in a fixed position relative to the hose outlet. The faucet includes a faucet spray head that is movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the faucet spray head is positioned away from a mounting location of the neck. The faucet includes a hose attached to the spray head and passing through a hose outlet. The hose includes a first length exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head when the spray head is in the retracted position, and includes a second length exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head. The second length is greater than the first length.

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Kitchen faucet with pull-out spray head
Background
Fluid dispensing devices, particularly faucets, may be found in many different rooms of a building, including but not limited to bathrooms and kitchens. Some kitchen faucets utilize a pull-down or pull-out function to allow the spout faucet body to be removed or disengaged. This allows the user to manipulate the spray head. When the user is finished using the spray head, the spray head typically utilizes a pull back system (e.g., a weight on the water line under the sink) to allow the spray head to retract back into a position where it interfaces with the faucet body. However, if the pullback system becomes jammed (e.g., heavy objects getting caught on items under the sink), retraction of the spray head may be affected.
Faucets are typically designed to have an aesthetic appearance that matches a particular user style or a particular room/home style. For example, faucets may have a variety of different finishes, shapes, etc. to allow users to equip a particular room according to their preferences. However, certain styles determine the degree of flexibility in which users use them. Improvements are still needed.
Disclosure of Invention
The present disclosure relates to faucets. In certain examples, aspects of the present disclosure are particularly directed to a pull-out kitchen faucet having a bare hose and a rigid, non-movable neck.
One aspect of the present disclosure includes a faucet. The faucet includes a body having a hose outlet and a non-linear, non-cylindrical neck extending from the hose outlet and away from the body to a mounting location spaced from the hose outlet. The mounting location is in a fixed position relative to the hose outlet. The faucet includes a faucet spray head that is movable from a retracted position, in which the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in a mounted position, to an extended position, in which the faucet spray head is positioned away from the mounted position of the neck. The faucet includes a hose attached to the spray head and passing through a hose outlet. The hose includes a first length exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head when the spray head is in the retracted position, and includes a second length exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head. The second length is greater than the first length.
Another aspect of the present disclosure includes a faucet. The faucet includes a body having a hose outlet and a non-linear, non-cylindrical neck extending from the hose outlet and away from the body to a mounting location spaced from the hose outlet. The mounting location is in a fixed position relative to the hose outlet. The neck has a first end and a second end. The first end is positioned adjacent the hose outlet and the second end is spaced from the hose outlet. The faucet includes a faucet spray head that is movable from a retracted position, where the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in an installed position, to an extended position, where the faucet spray head is positioned away from the installed position of the neck. The faucet includes a hose attached to the spray head at a ball joint and passing through a hose outlet. The hose is positioned outside of the neck at least when the faucet spray head is in the retracted position, and the hose is exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head. The faucet includes a retention coupling configured to maintain the neck and the faucet spray head in close proximity to one another when the faucet spray head is in an installed position on the neck. The retaining coupling includes a first retaining element connected to the neck and a second retaining element connected to the faucet spray head. At least one of the first retaining element or the second retaining element is a magnet.
Yet another aspect of the present disclosure discloses a faucet. The faucet includes a body having a hose outlet and a non-linear, non-cylindrical neck extending from the hose outlet and away from the body to a mounting location spaced from the hose outlet. The mounting location is in a fixed position relative to the hose outlet. The neck has a first end and a second end. The first end is positioned adjacent the hose outlet and the second end is spaced from the hose outlet. The faucet includes a faucet spray head that is movable from a retracted position, where the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in an installed position, to an extended position, where the faucet spray head is positioned away from the installed position of the neck. When the faucet spray head is in the retracted position, the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in a horizontal orientation, the faucet spray head extends outward and away from the neck, and the faucet spray head is positioned at least as high as the neck from the highest portion of the body. The faucet includes a hose attached to the spray head and passing through a hose outlet. The hose includes a first length exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head when the spray head is in the retracted position, and includes a second length exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head. The second length is greater than the first length. The faucet includes a retention coupling configured to maintain the neck and the faucet spray head in close proximity to one another when the faucet spray head is in an installed position on the neck. The retaining coupling includes a first retaining element connected to the neck and a second retaining element connected to the faucet spray head. At least one of the first retaining element or the second retaining element is a magnet.
Various other aspects will be set forth in the description that follows. These aspects may relate to individual features as well as combinations of features. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the broad inventive concepts upon which the embodiments disclosed herein are based.
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The following drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present disclosure and therefore do not limit the scope of the disclosure. The drawings are not to scale and are intended for use in conjunction with the explanations in the following detailed description. Embodiments of the present disclosure will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like numerals denote like elements.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a faucet with a spray head in a retracted position according to one example of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the faucet of FIG. 1, with the spray head in an extended position and the hose having a first length.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the faucet of FIG. 1, with the spray head in an extended position and the hose having a second length.
Fig. 4 is a side cross-sectional view of the faucet of fig. 1.
Detailed Description
Various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts and assemblies throughout the several views. References to various embodiments do not limit the scope of the claims appended hereto. Additionally, any examples set forth in this specification are not intended to be limiting and merely set forth some of the many possible embodiments for the appended claims.
The present disclosure relates to a faucet that includes a pull-out design, as well as a bare water hose. The exposed water hose allows for greater maneuverability of the faucet spray head while ensuring that the faucet does not interfere with the workspace below the faucet so that tableware and/or food can be handled without obstruction.
Fig. 1 shows a faucet 100 including a body 102, a neck 104, a faucet spray head 106, and a hose 108. Faucet spray head 106 is removable from mounting location 110 on neck 104. As shown in fig. 1, the showerhead 106 is docked. Fig. 2 shows the spray head 106 removed from the mounting location 110. Fig. 3 shows the spray head 106 extended away from the mounting location 110 while the hose 108 is being pulled out. The spray head 106 may be movable away from the body 102 and neck 104 to allow a user the ability to manipulate the spray head 106 during use. This is facilitated by having excess length of hose 108 stored partially under the mounting surface (e.g., countertop) of faucet 100. In some embodiments, faucet 100 is at least partially decorative in nature and features non-functional elements.
Faucet 100 is configured to dispense water from a water source out of a spray head outlet 112 of spray head 106. Further, the faucet 100 is configured to be controlled (i.e., on/off, water volume and water temperature) by conventional methods (e.g., the handle 114) and/or by gestures or voice. Although the faucet 100 may be a pull-out kitchen faucet, the present disclosure contemplates other types of faucets, including, but not limited to, pull-down faucets. Although the present disclosure will be discussed with respect to kitchen faucets for purposes of example, the systems described herein may be implemented with any type of pull-down faucet and/or pull-out faucet (including side-assist squirt faucets). In some examples, faucet 100 is a showerhead in a shower. In some examples, faucet 100 is any fluid dispensing device configured to dispense fluid therefrom.
The main body 102 includes a hose outlet 116. In some examples, the body 102 may include a handle 114. The body 102 may have a variety of different shapes and sizes to provide a variety of different appearances with different aesthetics. The body 102 may be mounted in a variety of different locations, such as, but not limited to, a countertop, a wall, a ceiling, and the like. In some examples, the body 102 is secured to a location, such as near a kitchen sink.
The hose outlet 116 of the main body 102 surrounds the hose 108. In some examples, the hose outlet 116 includes a seal 118 around the hose 108 to help reduce water flow into the body 102. In some examples, the seal 118 is a rubber grommet that surrounds the hose 108 and allows the hose 108 to move relative to the seal 118. In some examples, the seal 118 is connected to the hose 108 and is configured to rest in contact with the body 102.
The neck 104 is shown as having a non-linear shape. In some examples, the neck 104 is shown as a curved shape having a curved portion. In some examples, the neck 104 is at least partially arcuate. In some examples, the neck 104 is L-shaped. In some examples, the neck is non-cylindrical. The neck 104 extends away from the body 102 from the hose outlet 116 to a mounting location 110 spaced from the hose outlet 116. The neck 104 has a first end 120 and a second end 122. First end 120 is positioned adjacent hose outlet 116, and second end 122 is further from hose outlet 116 than first end 120 and is adjacent mounting location 110. In some examples, the neck 104 is a rigid, immovable extension from the body 102; thus, the mounting location 110 is in a fixed position relative to the hose outlet 116. Faucet spray head 106 is connected to neck 104 in a horizontal orientation when spray head 106 is in a retracted position at mounting location 110.
It is contemplated within the scope of the present disclosure that neck 104 may have a variety of different shapes. The neck 104 does not completely surround the hose 108, allowing the hose 108 to move freely. In some examples, neck 104 guides hose 108 from spray head 108 to hose outlet 116, but neck 104 does not restrict movement of hose 108 when spray head 106 is disengaged from mounting location 110. In some examples, the neck 104 is blade-shaped. In some examples, the neck 104 is constructed of metal. In some examples, the neck 104 is constructed of plastic. In some examples, the neck 104 is constructed of a flexible material.
Spray head 106 is removable so as to be detachable from neck 104 to allow for user manipulability to align spray head 106. Spray head 106 may include a user input 124 positioned thereon to allow a user to switch the characteristics of the water discharged at spray head outlet 112. In some examples, the spray head 106 may include a plurality of user inputs 124. In some examples, user input 124 is positioned on a side of faucet spray head 106 to facilitate ergonomic use of spray head 106 and user input 124 simultaneously. In the depicted example, a pair of user inputs 124 are positioned on opposite sides of faucet spray head 106 to facilitate ergonomic use of spray head 106 by a user's thumbs and/or fingers when the user grasps spray head 106 to manipulate it. In some examples, operation of user input 124 may facilitate switching a valve located within showerhead 106. The user input 124 may switch characteristics of the discharged water, such as, but not limited to, volume and/or temperature. In some examples, the user input 124 is one of a button, a touch-sensitive surface, and the like.
Hose 108 is connected to spray head 106 at ball joint 125 and passes through hose outlet 116. The hose 108 is exposed between the hose outlet 116 of the main body 102 and the spray head 106. In some examples, the hose 108 is at least partially decorative. In some examples, hose 108 includes a pull-back device (e.g., a weight, spring, reel, etc.) attached to hose 108 to automatically retract hose 108, and thus spray head 106, when hose 108 extends from hose outlet 116. In some examples, the hose 108 may include a collar secured around it such that the collar stops at the hose outlet 116 to prevent the hose 108 from retracting more than a predetermined amount into the hose outlet 116, thereby ensuring that the wand 106 is not pulled down to the hose outlet 116 by the pull-back device. The hose 108 can be any of a number of different types, including but not limited to a nylon braided hose, a metal braided hose, a flexible hose, a coated hose, and the like.
The hose 108 may have a variety of different lengths depending on the size and shape of the faucet 100. Further, when the spray head 106 is in the installed position 110, a portion of the length of the hose 108 may be stored out of sight (e.g., partially within the body 102 and under a counter where the faucet 100 is installed). In some examples, when the spray head 106 is in the retracted position, the hose 108 has a first length where the hose 108 is exposed between the hose outlet 116 and the faucet spray head 106. In some examples, as shown in fig. 3, hose 108 has a second length exposed between hose outlet 116 and faucet spray head 106, wherein the second length is greater than the first length. In some examples, the hose 108 has a plurality of second lengths depending on the amount the hose 108 is pulled out.
Retaining coupling 126 is configured to hold neck 104 and faucet spray head 106 in close proximity to one another when faucet spray head 106 is in installed position 110, as shown in fig. 1. The retention coupling 126 includes a first retention element 128 of the neck 104 and a second retention element 130 of the spray head 106. In some examples, at least one of the first retaining element 128 or the second retaining element 130 is a magnet 133. In some examples, the magnet is a coated neodymium magnet. In some examples, at least one of the first or second retaining elements 128, 130 includes a mechanical mechanism to latch the first and second retaining elements 128, 130 to each other. In some examples, the first retaining element 128 of the neck 104 is at least partially positioned within the spray head 106 when the spray head 106 is in the retracted position. In some examples, the first retaining element 128 is at least partially a protrusion 131, the protrusion 131 configured to mate with a corresponding recess 132 of the spray head 106. In some examples, magnets 133 are located within recesses 132 and/or on protrusions 131. In some examples, when neck 104 and spray head 106 are positioned in close proximity to one another, coupling 126 is maintained in mounting position 110.
Fig. 4 shows a side cross-sectional view of faucet 100. As described above, the neck 104 is shown as having an arcuate L-shape. The spray head 106 is shown retracted and positioned in the installed position 110. Faucet spray head 106 is connected to neck 104 in a horizontal orientation at mounting location 110, with faucet spray head 106 extending outwardly and away from neck 104, such that faucet spray head 106 is positioned at least as high as neck 104 from the highest portion of body 102. This arrangement allows sufficient space below the faucet 100 to handle dishes and/or food without disturbing the faucet 100.
The various embodiments described above are provided by way of illustration only and should not be construed to limit the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize various modifications and changes that may be made without following the example embodiments and applications illustrated and described herein, and without departing from the true spirit and scope of the following claims.

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1. A faucet, comprising:
a main body having a hose outlet;
a non-linear, non-cylindrical neck extending from the hose outlet and away from the body to a mounting location spaced from the hose outlet, wherein the mounting location is in a fixed position relative to the hose outlet;
a faucet spray head movable from a retracted position in which the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in an installed position to an extended position in which the faucet spray head is positioned away from the installed position of the neck; and
a hose attached to the faucet spray head and passing through a hose outlet, the hose comprising:
a first length of exposure between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head when the spray head is in the retracted position; and
a second length exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head, wherein the second length is greater than the first length.
2. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the hose outlet includes a seal around the hose.
3. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the hose is connected to the spray head at a ball joint.
4. The faucet of claim 1, further comprising a retention coupling configured to retain the neck and the faucet spray head in close proximity to one another, the retention coupling comprising:
a first retaining element connected to the neck; and
a second retaining member connected to the faucet spray head,
wherein at least one of the first retaining element or the second retaining element is a magnet.
5. The faucet of claim 4, wherein the first retaining element is positioned at least partially within the faucet spray head when the faucet spray head is in the retracted position.
6. The faucet of claim 4, wherein the first retaining element is at least partially a protrusion configured to mate with a corresponding recess of the faucet spray head.
7. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the hose is a braided hose.
8. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the body includes a handle, wherein the handle controls at least one of a volume or a temperature of water discharged from the faucet spray head.
9. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the faucet spray head includes a user input to control at least one of a volume, a spray pattern, or a temperature of water discharged from the faucet spray head.
10. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in a mounted position in a horizontal orientation when the faucet spray head is in a retracted position.
11. The faucet of claim 1, wherein the neck has a curved shape, and wherein when the faucet spray head is in the retracted position, the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in a horizontal orientation, the faucet spray head extending outward and away from the neck such that the faucet spray head is positioned at least as high as the neck from the highest portion of the body.
12. A faucet, comprising:
a main body having a hose outlet;
a non-linear, non-cylindrical neck extending from the hose outlet and away from the body to a mounting location spaced from the hose outlet, wherein the mounting location is in a fixed position relative to the hose outlet, the neck having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is positioned adjacent the hose outlet and the second end is spaced from the hose outlet;
a faucet spray head movable from a retracted position in which the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in a mounted position to an extended position in which the faucet spray head is positioned away from the mounted position of the neck;
a hose attached to the faucet spray head at a ball joint and passing through a hose outlet, the hose positioned outside of the neck, wherein the hose is exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head at least when the faucet spray head is in a retracted position; and
a retaining coupling configured to retain the neck and the faucet spray head in close proximity to one another when the faucet spray head is in a mounted position on the neck, the retaining coupling comprising:
a first retaining element connected to the neck; and
a second retaining member connected to the faucet spray head,
wherein at least one of the first retaining element or the second retaining element is a magnet.
13. The faucet of claim 12, wherein the hose outlet includes a seal around the hose.
14. The faucet of claim 12, wherein the first retaining element is at least partially a protrusion configured to mate with a corresponding recess of the faucet spray head, and wherein the first retaining element is at least partially positioned within the faucet spray head when the faucet spray head is in the retracted position.
15. The faucet of claim 12, wherein the neck has an L-shape, and wherein when the faucet spray head is in the retracted position, the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in a horizontal orientation, the faucet spray head extending outward and away from the neck such that the faucet spray head is positioned at least as high as the neck from the highest portion of the body.
16. The faucet of claim 12, wherein the magnet is a coated neodymium magnet.
17. A faucet, comprising:
a main body having a hose outlet;
a non-linear, non-cylindrical neck extending from the hose outlet and away from the body to a mounting location spaced from the hose outlet, wherein the mounting location is in a fixed position relative to the hose outlet, the neck having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is positioned adjacent the hose outlet and the second end is spaced from the hose outlet;
a faucet spray head movable from a retracted position in which the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in a mounted position to an extended position in which the faucet spray head is positioned away from the mounted position of the neck; wherein when the faucet spray head is in the retracted position, the faucet spray head is connected to the neck in a horizontal orientation, the faucet spray head extending outwardly and away from the neck such that the faucet spray head is positioned at least as high as the neck from a highest portion of the body;
a hose attached to the faucet spray head and passing through a hose outlet, the hose comprising:
a first length of exposure between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head when the spray head is in the retracted position; and
a second length exposed between the hose outlet and the faucet spray head, wherein the second length is greater than the first length.
A retaining coupling configured to retain the neck and the faucet spray head in close proximity to one another when the faucet spray head is in a mounted position on the neck, the retaining coupling comprising:
a first retaining element connected to the neck; and
a second retaining member connected to the faucet spray head,
wherein at least one of the first retaining element or the second retaining element is a magnet.
18. The faucet of claim 17, wherein the first retaining element is at least partially a protrusion configured to mate with a corresponding recess of the first retaining element or the second retaining element.
19. The faucet of claim 17, wherein the magnet is a coated neodymium magnet.
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