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EP3559358B1
EP3559358B1 EP17909183.0A EP17909183A EP3559358B1 EP 3559358 B1 EP3559358 B1 EP 3559358B1 EP 17909183 A EP17909183 A EP 17909183A EP 3559358 B1 EP3559358 B1 EP 3559358B1
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Bogaç SSIMSIR
Onur Yenilmez
Irmak KIP
Sefa Hazir
Fatih Gerenli
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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
    • E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
    • E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
    • 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
    • E03C1/05—Arrangements of devices on wash-basins, baths, sinks, or the like for remote control of taps
    • E03C1/055—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like
    • E03C1/057—Electrical control devices, e.g. with push buttons, control panels or the like touchless, i.e. using sensors

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  • the present invention relates to the faucet involved in the areas of personal cleaning, said faucet operating both automatically by detecting the presence of a user and manually.
  • At least one sensor is disposed in the cleaning equipment such as a faucet, by means of which the water obtained from a source is delivered to the user, and upon the user placing an object (for example his/her hand or a container he/she wishes to fill with water) within the sensing zone of the sensor, the presence of the object is detected to enable the water to automatically flow from the cleaning equipment.
  • an object for example his/her hand or a container he/she wishes to fill with water
  • US20160208947A1 discloses an electronic plumbing fixture according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the fixture comprises a hot water electronic valve and a cold water electronic valve.
  • the hot water electronic valve and the cold water electronic valve being operable to permit flow of water through the discharge outlet when at least one of the hot water electronic valve is activated and to not permit flow of water through the discharge outlet when both of the hot water electronic valve and the cold water electronic valve are deactivated.
  • the fixture comprises a parameter sensor and the parameter sensor is operable to detect the movement of the handle and to provide information to set at least one parameter of water flowing through the hot water electronic valve and cold water electronic valve based on the movement of the handle.
  • the handle is only used for adjusting the temperature and the flow rate of the water to be discharged, not used for starting or stopping the water flow manually.
  • EP3064660 A1 discloses an electronically controlled sanitary fitting.
  • the sanitary fitting has an operating element and the operating element has a temperature slide and a flow rate slide. These slides are used for setting the temperature and the flow rate of the water. And the positions of the slides are detected by the sensors.
  • WO2014/150123A1 discloses a faucet which includes two sensors. One of these sensors is ultrasonic sensor and the other one is capacitive sensor. These sensors are controlled by a controller. The controller is programmed to enable the ultrasonic sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the capacitance sensing field with the capacitive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the ultrasonic sensor.
  • US2016/032572A1 discloses a touch-free faucet.
  • the faucet comprises two mechanical valves, an electronic control valve and two electronic sensors.
  • the temperature and the flow rate of the water are controlled by the mechanical valves.
  • one sensor controls intermittent water flow and second sensor controls the faucet continuous water made.
  • the water flow cannot be started or stopped by the mechanical valves.
  • the faucet developed according to the present invention is suitable for use in the delivery of the water obtained from a source to a user and comprises at least one body connected with said source, through which the water may pass; at least one water outlet where the water passing through the body is delivered to the user; at least one sensor, which is positioned in said body, has at least one sensing zone and detects the presence of an object in case such object is positioned within the sensing zone; at least one automatic flow mode in which the flow of water is controlled only in a non-contact manner, the flow of water from said water outlet is enabled upon said sensor detecting the presence of the object and the flow of water is interrupted when the object has been removed from the sensing zone; at least one manual flow mode in which the flow of water from the water outlet is controlled only by the contact of the user; at least one mixed flow mode in which the flow of water from the water outlet is able to be controlled both by the user's contact and in a non-contact manner; at least one first adjustment member, which is connected to said body, is capable of rotating about an axis and
  • An object of the present invention is to develop a faucet in which the flow of water is controlled by the contact of a user as well as without the contact of a user.
  • Another object of the present invention is to develop a faucet in which it is possible to perform the control over the temperature and the flow rate even in case of operating without the contact of a user.
  • Another object of the present invention is to develop a faucet in which it is possible to realize the adjustment of the temperature and the flow rate of the water in a precise manner.
  • Another object of the present invention is to develop a faucet which is easy to use, ergonomic, practical, reliable and user friendly.
  • Faucet A) Body (A1) Water outlet (A2) Sensor (A3) First adjustment member (A4) Second adjustment member (A5) Illuminating mechanism (A6) Light source (A7) Light carrier (A8) Potentiometer (P) Control unit (K) Flexible member (L) Switch (B) First water inlet (S1) Second water inlet (S2) Water delivery line (S3) First control member (C1) Second control member (C2) Collection chamber (T) Detail (D)
  • the faucet comprising a sensor and enabling the water obtained from a source to be delivered to a user are commonly used.
  • such faucet allow the control over the flow of water only by means of the sensor and it is not possible to disable the sensor control in the equipment to carry out the control manually.
  • such equipment comprise various components to enable the adjustment of the water temperature, such components are not ergonomic in terms of use and the adjustment of temperature may not be achieved with desired degree of precision.
  • said faucet do not contain the components intended to provide the flow rate control and the user is not able to adjust the flow rate that is appropriate for his/her need.
  • an electronically controlled faucet is described, which is developed according to the present invention with a view to provide a solution for said problems.
  • the faucet (A) developed according to the present invention is suitable for use in the delivery of the water obtained from a source (such as a municipal water distribution network or a water storage tank) (or in the delivery of a washing liquid that may contain a cleaning agent) to a user and comprises at least one body (A1), which is connected with said source preferably via a delivery line and through which the water may pass; at least one water outlet (A2) where the water passing through the body (A1) is delivered to the user; at least one sensor (A3), which is positioned in said body (A1), has at least one sensing zone and detects the presence of an object in case such object is positioned within the sensing zone (said sensor being able to be an IR sensor, ultrasonic sensor or microwave sensor); and at least one automatic flow mode in which the flow of water is controlled only in a non-contact manner, the flow of water from said water outlet is enabled upon said sensor (A3) detecting the presence of the object and the flow of water is interrupted
  • the faucet (A) developed, a detailed sectional view of which is provided in Figure 2 further comprises at least one manual flow mode in which the flow of water from the water outlet (A2) is controlled only by the contact of the user; at least one mixed flow mode in which the flow of water from the water outlet (A2) is able to be controlled both by the user's contact and in a non-contact manner; at least one first adjustment member (A4), which is connected to said body (A1), is capable of rotating about an axis, enables via said rotational motion the adjustment (preferably manually) of the temperature of the water that is to pass through the body (A1) to be delivered to the user via the water outlet (A2) in all the flow modes and may preferably be a faucet handle; at least one second adjustment member (A5), which is connected to said body (A1), is capable of rotating about an axis, enables via said rotational motion the adjustment (preferably manually) of the flow rate of the water that is to pass through the body (A1) to be delivered to the user via the water outlet (A2) in
  • the faucet (A) operates in the mixed flow mode wherein the user is able to control the flow of water from the water outlet (A2) either in a non-contact manner or by way of triggering the switch (B) via the first adjustment member (A4) and/or the second adjustment member (A5).
  • the switch (B) When the user wishes to change the flow mode of the faucet (A), he/she triggers said switch (B) and thus determines the flow mode that is appropriate for his/her need. Owing to the three different flow modes that the faucet (A) includes, the highest level of ability is provided in terms of meeting the user's need.
  • the first adjustment member (A4) and the second adjustment member (A5) which may preferably be a faucet handle, it is possible to adjust both the temperate and the flow rate of the water for all the flow modes according to the user's need and in a precise and ergonomic manner, and owing to the realization of such adjustment process by means of the control unit (K), it is possible to maintain such adjustment data as recorded in the control unit (K), thereby ensuring that the same settings are preserved in the different flow modes. In this way, when a user performs the change of flow mode in line with his/her need, he/she does not have to perform a separate adjustment in the temperature and flow rate settings and thus a user friendly faucet may be obtained.
  • the switch (B) contained by the faucet (A) developed comprises a first triggering condition for switching into the manual flow mode, a second triggering condition for switching into the automatic flow mode, a third triggering condition for switching into the mixed flow mode and a fourth triggering condition for the control over the flow of water from the water outlet (A2) in the manual flow mode and mixed flow mode wherein said triggering conditions are registered in the control unit (K).
  • the faucet (A) switches into the manual flow mode when said switch (B) is triggered with the first triggering condition (for example, when triggered for a predetermined period of time, preferably for 3 seconds), the faucet (A) switches into the automatic flow mode when said switch (B) is triggered with the second triggering condition (for example, when triggered for a predetermined period of time, preferably for 5 seconds) and the faucet (A) switches into the mixed flow mode when said switch (B) is triggered with the third triggering condition (for example, when triggered for a predetermined period of time, preferably for 7 seconds).
  • the first triggering condition for example, when triggered for a predetermined period of time, preferably for 3 seconds
  • the faucet (A) switches into the automatic flow mode when said switch (B) is triggered with the second triggering condition (for example, when triggered for a predetermined period of time, preferably for 5 seconds)
  • the faucet (A) switches into the mixed flow mode when said switch (B) is triggered with the third triggering condition (for example,
  • the switch (B) When the switch (B) is triggered with the fourth triggering condition (for example, when triggered momentarily for a very short time (push-pull action)), the water is enabled to flow in case it is not flowing from the water outlet (A2) or the flow of water is enabled to stop in case it is flowing, if the faucet (A) is currently in the normal flow mode or mixed flow mode.
  • the control unit (K) does not permit the flow of water to be controlled with the switch (B) and permits the control over the flow of water to be performed only by means of the sensor (A3).
  • connection of the first adjustment member (A4) and the second adjustment member (A5) with the control unit and the determination of the extent of rotation of these adjustment members are realized with at least one potentiometer (P).
  • the faucet (A) developed comprises at least one digital encoder for said connection and for the determination of the extent of rotation.
  • said connection and determination of the extent of rotation are realized in a wireless manner in which case the faucet (A) developed comprises at least two magnets positioned in the first adjustment member (A4) and/or the second adjustment member (A5) and at least one detection member on which a voltage is enabled to be induced as a result of the movements of said magnets, said detection member being connected with the control unit (K) and enabling the extent of rotation to be determined by means of the control unit (K) according to the voltage change on said member (said detection member being able to be in the form of a coil, a hall sensor or a magnetic induction switch [reed switch]).
  • the first adjustment member (A4) and the second adjustment member (A5) are preferably positioned side by side on the horizontal plane.
  • said members are positioned one on the top of the other in the body (A1) as shown in Figure 1 . In this way, a compact and ergonomic structure may be achieved.
  • said switch (B) is also positioned in the body (A1) in a way to be disposed under said members that are positioned one on the top of the other wherein, in order to prevent said members that are positioned one on the top of the other from continuously triggering the switch (B) by way of contact with said switch (B) and to enable the user to trigger the switch (B) by means of said members in case needed, the faucet (A) developed comprises at least one flexible member (L) (e.g.
  • a spring which is positioned within the body (A1) in a way to be located between a bottom of the body (A1) and the underlying adjustment member, applies in its free state a force on the underlying adjustment member in a way to prevent the contact of the adjustment members with the switch (B) and enables the adjustment members to move away from the switch (B) and thus enables the triggering action to end when the adjustment members have been moved so that they approach the switch (B) for the purpose of triggering and when said members have been released after the triggering.
  • the first adjustment member (A4) and the second adjustment member (A5) may perform both a rotational motion along the radial axis and a linear motion on the vertical plane, and accordingly, it becomes possible to enable the faucet (A) to be easily controlled by the user.
  • the faucet (A) developed further comprises at least one potentiometer (P) with two shafts arranged one within the other or at least one digital encoder with two shafts arranged one within the other in order to allow the adjustment of the temperature and the flow rate of the water by the control unit (K) depending on the rotational motion of the first adjustment member (A4) and the second adjustment member (A5).
  • the faucet (A) developed comprises at least two magnets positioned in the first adjustment member (A4) and/or the second adjustment member (A5) and at least one detection member on which a voltage is enabled to be induced as a result of the movements of said magnets, said detection member being connected with the control unit (K) and enabling the extent of rotation to be determined by means of the control unit (K) according to the voltage change on said member (said detection member being able to be in the form of a coil, a hall sensor or a magnetic induction switch [reed switch]) in order to allow the adjustment of the temperature and the flow rate of the water by the control unit (K) depending on the rotational motion of the first adjustment member (A4) and the second adjustment member (A5).
  • the faucet (A) developed comprises at least one mixing unit, which enables the water to be delivered to the water outlet (A2) in line with the temperature and flow rate settings determined by means of the first adjustment member (A4) and the second adjustment member (A5).
  • Said mixing unit preferably comprises at least one first water inlet (S1) connected with a line supplying hot water to the faucet (A); at least one second water inlet (S2) connected with a line supplying cold water to the faucet (A); at least one collection chamber (H) into which the first water inlet (S1) and the second water inlet (S2) open and in which the hot water coming from the first water inlet (S1) and the cold water coming from the second water inlet (S2) mix with each other; at least one water delivery line (S3) connected on one side with the collection chamber (H) and on the other side with said body (A1) to enable the hot water and cold water mixed within said collection chamber (H) to be delivered via the water outlet (A2) to the user; at least one first control member (C1), which is connected with the control unit (K) and which controls the input of the required quantity of the hot - cold water to the collection chamber (H) in accordance with the temperature setting determined by the user by means of the first adjustment member (A4); and at least one second control member (
  • Said first control member (C1) and/or second control member (C2) preferably comprise(s) at least one motor wherein said motor may be a DC motor with reducer and encoder, while it is also possible for said motor to be a motor with belt-and-pulley link or a step motor.
  • the faucet developed preferably further comprises at least one temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the water that exits from said water delivery line (S3). Said temperature sensor is connected with the control unit (K) and it checks whether or not the temperature of the water is at the temperature value determined by means of the first adjustment member (A4) and regulates the operation of said first control member (C1) such that the water will be at the determined temperature value.
  • the intake of cold water via the second water inlet (S2) to the collection chamber (H) is enabled to be performed by means of the first control member (C1) until the determined temperature value is reached.
  • the intake of hot water via the first water inlet (S1) to the collection chamber (H) is enabled to be performed by means of the first control member (C1) until the determined temperature value is reached. Accordingly, the faucet is enabled to operate in a precise manner thereby obtaining a reliable equipment.
  • the faucet (A) developed comprises at least one illuminating mechanism (A6), which is positioned in said body (A1) and which enables the illumination in different colors and/or in different brightness levels according to the water temperature, water flow rate and the currently active flow mode of the faucet (A).
  • the illuminating mechanism (A6) preferably comprises at least one light source (A7) (e.g. a LED) positioned inside the body (A1) and at least one light carrier (A8), which is preferably positioned between the first adjustment member (A4) and the second adjustment member (A5) and which enables the light emitted from said light source (A7) to be guided onto the body (A1).
  • the illuminating mechanism (A6) further comprises more than one light sources (A7) with the ability to emit the light in different colors (in a way capable of performing the color change in 8 steps) and the light carrier (A8) moves said lights onto the body (A1).

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  1. Robinet (A) approprié pour une utilisation dans la distribution à un utilisateur de l'eau obtenue à partir d'une source et comprenant :
    - au moins un corps (A1) relié à ladite source, à travers lequel l'eau peut passer ;
    - au moins une sortie d'eau (A2) où l'eau passant à travers le corps (A1) est distribuée à l'utilisateur ;
    - au moins un capteur (A3), qui est positionné dans ledit corps (A1), présente au moins une zone de détection et détecte la présence d'un objet dans le cas où un tel objet est positionné à l'intérieur de la zone de détection ; et
    - au moins un mode d'écoulement automatique dans lequel l'écoulement d'eau est commandé uniquement d'une manière sans contact, l'écoulement d'eau à partir de ladite sortie d'eau (A2) est autorisé lorsque ledit capteur (A3) détecte la présence de l'objet et l'écoulement d'eau est interrompu lorsque l'objet a été retiré de la zone de détection
    - au moins un mode d'écoulement manuel dans lequel l'écoulement d'eau à partir de la sortie d'eau (A2) est commandé uniquement par un contact de l'utilisateur ;
    - au moins un premier élément d'ajustement (A4), qui est relié audit corps (A1), est capable de tourner autour d'un axe et permet, via ledit mouvement de rotation, l'ajustement de la température de l'eau qui doit passer à travers le corps (A1) pour être distribuée à l'utilisateur via la sortie d'eau (A2) dans tous les modes d'écoulement ;
    - au moins une unité de commande (K), qui est reliée au premier élément d'ajustement (A4), détermine le degré de rotation du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et permet en conséquence l'ajustement de la température de l'eau à distribuer à l'utilisateur via la sortie d'eau ;
    caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre
    - au moins un mode d'écoulement mixte dans lequel l'écoulement d'eau à partir de la sortie d'eau (A2) peut être commandé à la fois par le contact de l'utilisateur et sans contact ;
    - au moins un second élément d'ajustement (A5), qui est relié audit corps (A1), est capable de tourner autour d'un axe et permet, via ledit mouvement de rotation, l'ajustement du débit d'écoulement de l'eau qui doit passer à travers le corps (A1) pour être distribuée à l'utilisateur via la sortie d'eau (A2) dans tous les modes d'écoulement ; dans lequel l'unité de commande (K) est également reliée au second élément d'ajustement (A5) et détermine le degré de rotation du second élément d'ajustement (A5) et permet, en conséquence, l'ajustement du débit d'écoulement de l'eau devant être distribuée via la sortie d'eau ; et
    - au moins un commutateur (B), qui est relié à l'unité de commande (K) et audit premier élément d'ajustement (A4) ou audit second élément d'ajustement (A5), peut être actionné mécaniquement ou de manière tactile au moyen du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et/ou du second élément d'ajustement (A5) et permet, lorsqu'il est actionné, la commutation entre lesdits modes d'écoulement ou de commander l'écoulement d'eau à partir de la sortie d'eau (A2) dans le mode d'écoulement manuel et/ou dans le mode d'écoulement mixte.
  2. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit capteur (A3) est un capteur infrarouge, un capteur ultrasonore ou un capteur hyperfréquence.
  3. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et/ou ledit second élément d'ajustement (A5) est/sont une poignée de robinet.
  4. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit commutateur (B) est un microrupteur.
  5. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ledit commutateur (B) comporte une première condition de déclenchement pour commuter dans le mode d'écoulement manuel, une deuxième condition de déclenchement pour commuter dans le mode d'écoulement automatique, une troisième condition de déclenchement pour commuter dans le mode d'écoulement mixte et une quatrième condition de déclenchement pour commander l'écoulement d'eau depuis la sortie d'eau (A2) dans le mode d'écoulement manuel et le mode d'écoulement mixte et en ce que lesdites conditions de déclenchement sont enregistrées dans l'unité de commande (K).
  6. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un potentiomètre (P) pour la connexion du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et du second élément d'ajustement (A5) à l'unité de commande (K) et pour la détermination du degré de rotation de ces éléments d'ajustement par l'unité de commande (K).
  7. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un codeur numérique pour la connexion du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et du second élément d'ajustement (A5) à l'unité de commande (K) et pour la détermination du degré de rotation de ces éléments d'ajustement par l'unité de commande (K).
  8. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend, pour la connexion sans fil du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et du second élément d'ajustement (A5) avec l'unité de commande (K) et pour la détermination sans fil du degré de rotation de ces éléments d'ajustement par l'unité de commande (K), au moins deux aimants positionnés dans le premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et/ou le second élément d'ajustement (A5) et au moins un élément de détection sur lequel une tension est autorisée à être induite en résultats des déplacements desdits aimants, ledit élément de détection étant relié à l'unité de commande (K) et permettant de déterminer le degré de rotation au moyen de l'unité de commande (K) en fonction du changement de tension sur ledit élément.
  9. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de détection est une bobine, un capteur à effet Hall ou un commutateur à induction magnétique.
  10. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et le second élément d'ajustement (A5) sont positionnés sur le plan horizontal et/ou lesdits éléments d'ajustement sont positionnés côte à côte.
  11. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le premier élément d'ajustement (A4), le second élément d'ajustement (A5) et le commutateur (B) sont positionnés dans le corps (A1) de telle sorte qu'un élément d'ajustement soit sur le dessus de l'autre élément d'ajustement et ledit commutateur (B) soit positionné sous lesdits éléments d'ajustement dans le corps (A1).
  12. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend, afin d'empêcher les éléments qui sont positionnés les uns sur les autres de déclencher en continu le commutateur (B) par l'intermédiaire d'un contact avec ledit commutateur (B) et de permettre à l'utilisateur de déclencher le commutateur (B) au moyen desdits éléments en cas de besoin, au moins un élément flexible (L) tel qu'un ressort, qui est positionné à l'intérieur du corps (A1) de manière à être situé entre un fond du corps (A1) et l'élément d'ajustement sous-jacent, applique dans son état libre une force sur l'élément d'ajustement sous-jacent de manière à empêcher le contact des éléments d'ajustement avec le commutateur (B) et permet aux éléments d'ajustement de s'éloigner du commutateur (B) et permet ainsi la fin de l'action de déclenchement lorsque les éléments d'ajustement ont été déplacés de telle sorte qu'ils s'approchent du commutateur (B) à des fins de déclenchement et lorsque lesdits éléments ont été libérés après le déclenchement.
  13. Robinet (A) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 11 ou 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un potentiomètre (P) ou au moins un codeur numérique à deux arbres agencés l'un dans l'autre afin de permettre l'ajustement de la température et du débit d'écoulement de l'eau par l'unité de commande (K) en fonction du mouvement de rotation du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et du second élément d'ajustement (A5).
  14. Robinet (A) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 11 ou 12, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins deux aimants positionnés dans le premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et/ou le second élément d'ajustement (A5) et au moins un élément de détection, tel qu'une bobine, un capteur à effet Hall ou un commutateur à induction magnétique, sur lequel une tension est autorisée à être induite en raison des mouvements desdits aimants, ledit élément de détection étant relié à l'unité de commande (K) et permettant de déterminer le degré de rotation au moyen de l'unité de commande (K) en fonction du changement de tension sur ledit élément, afin de permettre l'ajustement de la température et du débit d'écoulement de l'eau par l'unité de commande (K) en fonction du mouvement de rotation du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et du second élément d'ajustement (A5).
  15. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins une unité de mélange qui permet à l'eau d'être distribuée à la sortie d'eau (A2) conformément aux réglages de température et de débit d'écoulement déterminés au moyen du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et du second élément d'ajustement (A5).
  16. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 15, caractérisé en ce que ladite unité de mélange comprend au moins une première entrée d'eau (S1) reliée à une conduite alimentant en eau chaude le robinet (A) ; au moins une seconde entrée d'eau (S2) reliée à une conduite alimentant en eau froide le robinet (A) ; au moins une chambre de collecte (H) dans laquelle la première entrée d'eau (S1) et la seconde entrée d'eau (S2) débouchent et dans laquelle l'eau chaude provenant de la première entrée d'eau (S1) et l'eau froide provenant de la seconde entrée d'eau (S2) se mélangent l'une avec l'autre ; au moins une conduite de distribution d'eau (S3) reliée d'un côté à la chambre de collecte (H) et de l'autre côté audit corps (A1) pour permettre à l'eau chaude et à l'eau froide mélangées à l'intérieur de ladite chambre de collecte (H) d'être distribuées via la sortie d'eau (A2) à l'utilisateur ; au moins un premier élément de commande (C1), qui est relié à l'unité de commande (K) et qui commande l'entrée de la quantité requise d'eau chaude-froide dans la chambre de collecte (H) en fonction du réglage de température déterminé par l'utilisateur au moyen du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) ; et au moins un second élément de commande (C2) qui est relié à l'unité de commande (K) et qui permet à l'eau présentant la température souhaitée à l'intérieur de la chambre de collecte (H) de passer à travers le corps (A1) pour être distribuée à la sortie d'eau (A2) en fonction du débit d'écoulement déterminé par l'utilisateur au moyen du second élément d'ajustement (A5).
  17. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 16, caractérisé en ce que le premier élément de commande (C1) et/ou le second élément de commande (C2) comprennent au moins un moteur.
  18. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 17, caractérisé en ce que ledit moteur est un moteur à courant continu avec réducteur et codeur ou est un moteur à courroie et poulie ou est un moteur pas-à-pas.
  19. Robinet (A) selon la revendication 16, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend au moins un capteur de température, qui mesure la température de l'eau qui sort de ladite conduite de distribution d'eau (S3) et est reliée à l'unité de commande (K), dans lequel l'unité de commande vérifie si oui ou non la température de l'eau mesurée par le capteur de température est à la valeur de température déterminée au moyen du premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et régule ledit premier élément de commande (C1) de telle sorte que l'eau sera à la valeur de température déterminée.
  20. Robinet (A) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes caractérisé en ce qu'
    - il comprend au moins un mécanisme d'éclairage (A6), qui est positionné dans ledit corps (A1) et qui permet l'éclairage dans différentes couleurs et/ou dans différents niveaux de luminosité en fonction de la température de l'eau, du débit d'écoulement d'eau et du mode d'écoulement actuellement actif du robinet (A) et
    - le mécanisme d'éclairage (A6) comprend au moins une source de lumière (A7) positionnée à l'intérieur du corps (A1) et au moins un support de lumière (A8), qui permet à la lumière émise à partir de ladite source de lumière (A7) d'être guidée jusque sur le corps (A1) et
    - le support de lumière (A8) est positionné entre le premier élément d'ajustement (A4) et le second élément d'ajustement (A5).
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