US3841346A - Pivotable outlet insertable in plumbing - Google Patents

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US3841346A
US3841346A US00339807A US33980773A US3841346A US 3841346 A US3841346 A US 3841346A US 00339807 A US00339807 A US 00339807A US 33980773 A US33980773 A US 33980773A US 3841346 A US3841346 A US 3841346A
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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
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K11/00—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves
    • F16K11/02—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit
    • F16K11/04—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves
    • F16K11/044—Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valves; Pipe fittings incorporating such valves with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
    • F16K11/0445—Bath/shower selectors
    • 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
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K27/00—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor
    • F16K27/02—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor of lift valves
    • F16K27/0263—Construction of housing; Use of materials therefor of lift valves multiple way valves
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/2496—Self-proportioning or correlating systems
    • Y10T137/2559—Self-controlled branched flow systems
    • Y10T137/265—Plural outflows
    • Y10T137/2668—Alternately or successively substituted outflow
    • Y10T137/268—Responsive to pressure or flow interruption
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T137/00—Fluid handling
    • Y10T137/9464—Faucets and spouts

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  • Nilson I2 1 AppL NOJ 339,807 Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Lawrence Rosen; E. Janet Berry [30) Foreign Application Priority Data Mar. 13. 1972 Switzerland 3667/72 [57] ABSTRACT U-S. 19, An insertable pivotable water outlet for Sys- 251/ 353 terns permitting changes from the tub to shower posi- [5 Cl. tions aid pivotable utlet being provided a [58] Fleld of Search 4/148; 137/] 467, 625-5, spring actuated valve, said valve being held in the 137/801; 251/353 proper position by water pressure.
  • Plumbing systems which comprise a fixed tub outlet and a connection for a shower and which are provided with a spring-loaded, changeover organ. The latter makes it possible to change from the tub outlet to shower while the water pressure is reduced.
  • the present invention has the object of creating a pivotable outlet insertable in a plumbing system which is exchangeable without effort, also by the layman, and which not only permits a pivoting of the outlet about a normally vertical axis, but also makes it possible to direct the tub outlet against the tub wall and thus to avoid the unpleasant noise of the outflowing water jet into the tub.
  • a pivotable outlet designed according to these goals, wherein the changeover from tub to shower occurs while the tub outlet is running by moving a valve counter to the force of a spring; and after the changeover the water pressure holds the valve in the shower position and the tub flow occurs through the valve and its actuating element, which element is further arranged pivotably in addition to the pivotability of the outlet to vary the tub outflow direction.
  • the entire outlet being designed in such a way that the changeover valve permits a pivoting and turning as well as letting the water pass and flow out into the tub or shower.
  • FIG. 1 shows an axial section through a pivotable outlet insertable in a plumbing system
  • FIG. 2 shows a view onto the outlet, as per FIG. I, seen from the operating side.
  • the pivotable outlet 1 shown presents a connecting piece 3 which is provided with grooves 5 to receive ring packings. Between the two grooves there is a limiting slot 7 extending over a part of the circumference, which allows the pivoting outlet 1 to pivot in the intended angular range.
  • a valve housing 9 which is connected with the connecting piece 3 for example by brazing.
  • nipple 11 On the opposite side of the connecting piece 3 of the housing 9 is a threaded nipple 11 for connecting a shower. Said nipple is connected with the interior of the valve housing 9 via a bore 13.
  • the interior of the valve housing 9 is provided with two mutually opposite valve seats 15 and 16, which cooperate with a valve body 17, which comprises a valve plate 18.
  • the valve body 17 is secured to a valve spindle 20.
  • a closing spring 22 lies with its one end on a spring plate 23 of the valve body 17 and with the other on a spring bearing 25 of the valve housing 9.
  • An outflow sleeve 27 is rotatably mounted in the valve housing 9, the seal between the two parts being insured by means of a packing ring 29, which lies in a housing groove 30.
  • the outflow sleeve 27 is also provided with a limiting groove 32, which limits its angle of rotation, a stop screw 33 inserted in the housing 9 protruding into the limiting groove 32 and fixing the two end positions in pivoting.
  • On the outflow sleeve 27 is mounted a turning handle 35, in which the end of the valve spindle is fitted and which is provided with a threaded outlet piece 36. This piece 36 serves to receive an outflow nozzle 38 of thetub outlet.
  • the pivoting outlet 1 can be pushed into a piece of a mixing pipe such as modern mixing systems have.
  • a corresponding screw in the mixing pipe is screwed in until it protrudes into the limiting groove 7 of the connecting piece 3.
  • the seal occurs by the two 0 rings in the grooves 5.
  • the outlet is pivotable about the axis of the connecting piece 3 within a predetermined range.
  • the turning handle 35 is pulled in a direction away from the outlet, whereby, counter to the pressure of the closing spring 22, the valve plate 18 is lifted off the valve seat 15 and pulled onto the opposite valve seat 16.
  • the prevailing water pressure now presses the valve body 17 with the valve plate 18 onto the valve seat 16, so that the water passes through bore 13 into the shower. lf the water pressure drops below a predetermined value, or if the water is turned off, the closing spring 22 pushes the valve plate 18 back onto the valve 15, so that with the next opening of the water it flows out through the tub outlet.
  • the pivotable outlet described constitutes a unit eas ily exchangeable by the layman, the changeover organ for the shower and tob positions being at the same time lodged in the pivot arm and the changeover handle still making it possible to turn the tub outlet nozzle against the tub wall.
  • the described combination is of very simple construction and therefore very safe in operation and inexpensive this being an influential characteristic property for such fittings. It is extremely compact and therefore can be effectively cleaned in a short time. It takes up little space in the bath tub and permits a low noise outflow despite a strong jet an extremely valued property in hotels and apartment buildings.
  • a plumbing fitting for use in tub and shower, or the like use comprising:
  • valve means in said valve chamber including a valve element for selectively blocking one of said first and said second outlets; means for shifting said valve element for said selective blocking; said first outlet terminating in an outflow sleeve, which said sleeve is supported on said fitting body and through which said sleeve the liquid from said first outlet exits; said sleeve having an exit outlet opening; said sleeve being pivotally supported on said body to be pivotable with respect to said body about a first axis; said sleeve outlet opening being directed transversely to said first axis, whereby pivoting of said sleeve redirects exit flow through said opening; said sleeve being connected with and comprising part of said means for shifting said valve element; said sleeve being shiftable with respect
  • said sleeve comprises a plug connection and said fitting body includes means for receiving said plug connection; said plug connection being rotatable with respect to said fitting for causing said sleeve pivoting about said first axis; means for retaining said plug connection in said body while permitting rotation of said plug connection with respect to said body.

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DE3112615A1 (de) * 1981-03-30 1982-10-07 Ideal-Standard Gmbh, 5300 Bonn Wannenfuell- und brausebatterie
US4933080A (en) * 1989-01-13 1990-06-12 Associated Mills Inc. Housing with replaceable filter cartridge for use with shower head
US5016664A (en) * 1990-08-06 1991-05-21 Cole Mark F Automatic switching valve
US5881754A (en) * 1997-08-18 1999-03-16 Wei; Ming Te Valve device for faucet and spray gun
WO2001023096A1 (de) * 1999-09-29 2001-04-05 Weidmann Plastics Technology Ag Brausekopf
US20060157128A1 (en) * 2005-01-14 2006-07-20 Frackowiak Steven A Swing spout with positional locking device
US20070251590A1 (en) * 2006-05-01 2007-11-01 Hal Weinstein Dual articulated faucet for lavatory bowls
US20120211108A1 (en) * 2011-02-21 2012-08-23 Alexander Yeh Industry Co., Ltd. Faucet assembly
US8312897B2 (en) 2008-12-16 2012-11-20 Kohler Co. Diverter valve

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US1091552A (en) * 1912-11-06 1914-03-31 George M Westerberg Faucet and drinking-fount.
US1666531A (en) * 1928-04-17 Diverter valve
US1763877A (en) * 1926-08-12 1930-06-17 Bucknell Supply Company Combination spout and diverter
US2790632A (en) * 1954-06-03 1957-04-30 Chase Brass & Copper Co Spout with adjustable discharge head
US3086748A (en) * 1961-05-24 1963-04-23 Kohler Co Diverter spout

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DE121950C (de) *
US1666531A (en) * 1928-04-17 Diverter valve
US1091552A (en) * 1912-11-06 1914-03-31 George M Westerberg Faucet and drinking-fount.
US1763877A (en) * 1926-08-12 1930-06-17 Bucknell Supply Company Combination spout and diverter
US2790632A (en) * 1954-06-03 1957-04-30 Chase Brass & Copper Co Spout with adjustable discharge head
US3086748A (en) * 1961-05-24 1963-04-23 Kohler Co Diverter spout

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3112615A1 (de) * 1981-03-30 1982-10-07 Ideal-Standard Gmbh, 5300 Bonn Wannenfuell- und brausebatterie
US4933080A (en) * 1989-01-13 1990-06-12 Associated Mills Inc. Housing with replaceable filter cartridge for use with shower head
US5016664A (en) * 1990-08-06 1991-05-21 Cole Mark F Automatic switching valve
US5881754A (en) * 1997-08-18 1999-03-16 Wei; Ming Te Valve device for faucet and spray gun
WO2001023096A1 (de) * 1999-09-29 2001-04-05 Weidmann Plastics Technology Ag Brausekopf
US20060157128A1 (en) * 2005-01-14 2006-07-20 Frackowiak Steven A Swing spout with positional locking device
US20070251590A1 (en) * 2006-05-01 2007-11-01 Hal Weinstein Dual articulated faucet for lavatory bowls
US8312897B2 (en) 2008-12-16 2012-11-20 Kohler Co. Diverter valve
US20120211108A1 (en) * 2011-02-21 2012-08-23 Alexander Yeh Industry Co., Ltd. Faucet assembly

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