ES1094635U - Adjustable timed head for faucets. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Adjustable timer head for taps, of the type of which include a head with a rod or shaft with axial displacement by means of an upper push-button and with a bushing in which displacements of internal parts are established to effect the opening and closing of the tap, timed, is characterized in that internally includes a piece threadedly mounted with respect to the mounting sleeve located inside the body of the head, having provided that that internal and displaceable piece, sliding through the aforementioned socket, sits on a seal lower, counting said internal part and displaceable with holes in the direction of the generatrices to allow the passage of water to the corresponding faucet, being camouflaged and inaccessible from the outside with an anti-vandalism. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an adjustable timed head for faucets, whose obvious purpose is to automatically cut the passage of water, after a set period of time and once the user has made the push to start the tap .

The object of the invention is to achieve a timed and adjustable head that is totally invulnerable to vandalism, effective in its function, safe in operation and suitable for installation in high security establishments, being also versatile as it can adapt to all types of mounts

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As is known, the function of a tap is to dispense water for washing, after opening it by means of levers, push buttons, etc.

Obviously, a timed head for taps offers a convenience of use that is highly appreciated by the user or people with decision-making capacity when performing an installation.

Its reason for being is saving water, since it prevents the tap from remaining open for a long time if the user forgets to close it, or voluntarily does not do so to continue enjoying the water.

In public establishments such as schools, shopping centers, prisons, gyms, public swimming pools, etc., the waste of water is very high, so that with the timed heads incorporated into the taps, this waste of water is usually partly mitigated.

However, despite the known advantages of timed taps, there are frequent demands for new technical contributions, required by new needs, ownership of establishments, architects, trends, etc.

It is clear that the current awareness in many sectors of Spanish society about water saving, permanently means that technical solutions have to be incorporated into this type of faucet, which contribute to achieving additional percentages of water savings.

In the timed heads, regulation systems are required that the own owner of the premises can establish at will, motivated mainly by the characteristics of use that the staff can give (regulation of flow, time, volume of water thrown in each maneuver, etc.).

There are timed heads that regulate the flow rate of water at the entrance of the same, while others modify the path of the rod associated with the head itself, to reduce the operating time, and as a result the closure of the tap occurs beforehand to the volume of water thrown per maneuver is smaller.

This regulation, in the latter case, is usually done from outside the tap, which entails a series of inconveniences such as:

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When part of the device appears outside the tap, the sealing mechanism itself is a potential source of water leakage, so that with the use, dirt and low performance and care of this type of tap, the system fails too much frequency.

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Any user can modify or damage it, simply with a screwdriver, thus altering the route previously established by the installer or property of the premises, so that this possibility makes it a totally vulnerable and low security product, since as it is possible to cancel it and eliminate in an instant all the engineering development carried out for this purpose, the system is useless and inefficient.

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The possibility of access to the internal mechanism to be able to regulate the head, promotes vandalism such as the elimination of protectors or decorative plugs, breakage of components that integrate the system of regulation, destruction and disablement of the operation of the tap, and even causing permanent and Continuous water leaks through it.

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Another drawback presented by conventional timed tap systems is that they are inadequate for high security installations, that is, a head with access from the outside would be impossible to install in places where safety is the first requirement for any installed device, such as for example it happens in prisons.

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Another drawback is maintenance, since there are possibilities of system failure, maintenance operations are common and in many cases cause a total change of the tap in question.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The adjustable timed head for taps that the invention proposes, solves in a completely satisfactory way the problems and inconveniences mentioned above, since the head is designed so that the regulation is carried out from the inside, prior to disassembly of the head mount, in such a way that with such a proposal, the head is totally invulnerable to vandalism, it is effective in its function, preventing anyone from modifying the established parameters, in addition to being safe, avoiding water leaks.

Also noteworthy is the fact that the faucet in which the adjustable timer head of the invention is applicable, can be installed in any type of establishment, as well as adapting to different types of mounts, such as the so-called "soft pulse", " anti-blocking or security ”,“ from source ”, etc.

More specifically, the head of the invention, being of the type that incorporates a push button for its actuation, as well as a movable axial rod, and other elements to be able to establish the opening of the passage of water towards the tap rod after the pulsation, It has the particularity of including an internal part that acts as a seat of a lower seal, and whose internal part is axially movable by means of a thread that allows it to be placed in the position desired by the installer, simply by turning it manually, sliding on a bushing established to the effect inside the head, thus fixing certain desired position of regulation.

5 That internal part also has holes in its generatrix that allow the passage of water on its way to the exit or spout of the tap itself.

According to the aforementioned characteristics, it is totally impossible to access from the outside the regulating element of the tap head, since it is necessary to carry out the

10 disassembly by unscrewing the mount, extracting it outside the faucet body, and establishing the desired regulation, returning it or reassembling it so that the system is fully protected and inviolable.

Also say that the head is completely camouflaged, because no user is able to know if a mount is regulated or not, and in what position.

In short, in accordance with the aforementioned, the timed adjustable head for taps of the invention, compared to the external regulation system presented by conventional faucets, in this case the regulation is carried out from the inside, so the tap

20 as a whole it will be totally invulnerable to vandalism acts, in addition to being totally effective in its function, since the established parameters cannot be modified, mainly because it is ignored that it is possible to do so.

It also offers the particularity that the tap is safe, because there are no points

25 potential water leaks, being the interior system, and therefore not requiring any sealing system.

The tap is also suitable, since it can be installed in high security establishments, since it is not possible to access any element

30 internal.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that will then be made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is attached, forming an integral part thereof, a set of drawings where illustrative and not limiting, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a representation corresponding to a view according to a sectional elevation and in which the tap head is shown in a maximum operating position and in a minimum operating position.

Figure 2.- It shows another view also in sectioned side elevation, but in this case in its application on the structure of a tap with spout.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

As can be seen in the aforementioned figures, the adjustable timed head, applicable to taps (1) with its outlet spout (2), has an actuation button (3) by means of which an inward axial displacement is carried out and logically downwards, of an internal rod (4), seen in Figure 1 and with reference (5) the adjustment path from the maximum operating position shown in the left half to the minimum pressed or operating position shown in the middle right.

In addition to the corresponding sealing gasket (6) for the bushing (7) that is mounted under the push button (3), a lower support gasket (8) of the rod (4) is provided, and in whose gasket (8) sits precisely an internal piece (9) that is movable and that is mounted by means of thread (10) for its displacement with respect to the bushing (7), presenting this inner piece (9) as a sealing element with respect to the bushing (7), a gasket (eleven). In addition, in figure 1 it is clearly visible the drag notches (12) and the shaft assembly with joints (13), also showing the holes (14) in the direction of the generatrices of the inner part (9).

Well, according to what has been described, the aforementioned internal part (9), as a fundamental element of the described head, acts as a seat of the lower seal (8), by axial displacement with respect to the thread (10) that allows it to be placed in the position desired by the installer, simply by turning it manually and sliding on the bushing (7), to achieve a certain desired position.

According to these characteristics, it is not possible to access from the outside of the tap to carry out the regulation, since it is necessary to unscrew the mount, take it out and establish the desired regulation, then it is mounted again and the system remains

5 fully protected and inviolable, being an additional feature of its camouflage, because no user is able to know whether or not a mount is regulated and in what position.

In short, the tap with the adjustable timed head described would work as follows:

The internal part (9), at the installer's will, will move axially by means of the thread

(10) through the bushing (7), and as a consequence, this movement leads to the fact that the shaft assembly with seals (13), which provide the closure and timing 15 of the tap, move upwards or towards below, limiting the clearance (15) of the pushbutton (3) with the bushing (7), so that if the clearance (16) between the pushbutton (3) is greater or lesser, the axis assembly travel (4-13) it is also greater or less, and therefore the travel time of this will be proportional to it, thus achieving that the volume of water that comes out in each maneuver is greater or less, as desired by the

20 that is performing the corresponding regulation.

From this structuring, a series of advantages are achieved, including the following:

25 The flow and response time regulation system is carried out and established from the inside, being camouflaged.

The system cannot be accessed from outside, which confers it as a regulation system totally invulnerable to vandalism.

30 It is an effective device, since the user cannot modify the established parameters, even because it is not visible, its possible alteration by it is ignored.

Since the regulation system is not visible externally, the device is much safer.

The system can be installed in high security establishments, since it is not possible

5 access any internal element. The system can be adapted to other frames, such as the so-called "Soft Press", "Anti-blocking or Security", "Source", etc., being extremely versatile.

Claims (2)

 R E I V I N D I C A C I O N E S 1.- Adjustable timed head for faucets, of the type that include a head with a shaft or shaft with axial displacement by actuation of an upper push button and with a bushing in which movements of internal parts are established to perform the opening and closing The faucet, in a timed manner, is characterized in that it internally includes a threadedly mounted part with respect to the mounting bushing located inside the head body, it being provided that that internal and movable part, sliding through the aforementioned bushing, seats on a joint lower closure, counting 10 said internal and movable part with holes in the direction of the generatrices to allow the passage of water towards the corresponding tap spout, being camouflaged and inaccessible from the outside with an anti-vandalism character. 2.- Adjustable timed head for taps, according to claim 1, characterized in that 15 The system is capable of being implanted in taps such as "soft pulsation", "Anti-blocking or Security", "source", and the like.