WO1999061713A1 - Robinet a bec reglable et a levier de commande - Google Patents

Robinet a bec reglable et a levier de commande Download PDF

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WO1999061713A1
WO1999061713A1 PCT/US1999/011592 US9911592W WO9961713A1 WO 1999061713 A1 WO1999061713 A1 WO 1999061713A1 US 9911592 W US9911592 W US 9911592W WO 9961713 A1 WO9961713 A1 WO 9961713A1
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spout
faucet
component
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cartridge
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PCT/US1999/011592
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Francesco Knapp
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Masco Corporation
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Priority to EP99924512A priority Critical patent/EP1082500A1/fr
Priority to AU40994/99A priority patent/AU741455B2/en
Priority to JP2000551086A priority patent/JP2002516935A/ja
Priority to US09/701,253 priority patent/US6394133B1/en
Priority to BR9910720-1A priority patent/BR9910720A/pt
Priority to CA002333070A priority patent/CA2333070A1/fr
Publication of WO1999061713A1 publication Critical patent/WO1999061713A1/fr

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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
    • E03C1/04—Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
    • E03C1/0404—Constructional or functional features of the spout

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  • the user must orient himself with a forward direction which under certain circumstances may be difficult to precisely observe.
  • the user no longer orients himself with the spout because the mixing cartridge or mixing valve is traditionally installed in a recess or cavity in the fixed body of the faucet.
  • the position of the operating lever to obtain delivery of a required flow rate of water mixed to a desired temperature must be in reference to a fixed direction with the fixed body. This direction is easily observable when the spout is in a centered forward position.
  • the position of the lever has no relation to the actual orientation of the delivery spout that is adjustable in relation to the fixed body of the valve.
  • the lever In a joystick type faucet, the lever is subject to movement in a first direction to regulate the flow rate from a full flow condition down to a shut-off position and in a second direction which is orthogonal to the first direction to regulate the mixing ratio or temperature mix.
  • the shut-off position is singular, i.e. the faucet is shut off only when the lever is moved to a central position over the fixed delivery spout.
  • the mixing cartridge 21 from which the control lever 25 extends is in fact installed in a cavity or recess 35 of a rotating component 11.
  • the component 11 has the delivery spout 14 integrally formed therewith.
  • the cartridge is retained in the component 11 by the cover 26 which, in this case is secured to the rotating component 11.
  • the longitudinal axis of the cartridge 21 is aligned with the axis of rotation of the spout 14. Consequently, when the delivery spout 14 is adjusted in relation to the fixed body 1, the rotating component 11 also turns, and the mixing cartridge 21 also rotates together with these parts, as illustrated in Figure 3. Therefore, the two axes of movement 31,33 of the operating lever 25 rotate in relation to the fixed body 1, and remain constant or fixed with respect to the spout 14.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates the recess or cavity 35 in the rotating component 11.
  • the cavity 35 that receives the mixing cartridge 21 offers a peripheral area or gap 12, into which open out the lateral delivery openings 22 of the cartridge 21 (which is of the open type) .
  • the gap 12 communicates directly with passage 13 of the delivery spout 14.
  • the central shut-off position of the "joystick" lever 25 always corresponds to the direction of the adjustable spout 14. This shut-off position is selected so that the user is always certain of reaching complete shut-off by moving the lever towards the delivery spout. However, for certain applications, the shut-off position may be reversed, i.e. lifted up in opposition or away from spout 14 or may even be set at a 90 degree offset position for certain applications. In all situations, the shut-off position is permanently set with respect to the spout. Secondly, the orientation of operation is also set with respect to the spout. The application of the invention therefore offers two major advantages for valves with "joystick" operating lever.
  • Both axis A-A and B-B are in the plane of the drawings and aligned with the center vertical plane of the spout 14. These arrangements can turn out to be preferable in some cases, especially in view of certain shapes of the control lever.
  • this type of faucet there are many shut-off positions along an arc where the lever is in a down position away from axis B-B. As such, the lever need not be aligned with the spout to completely shut off the faucet.
  • the user still needs an orientation to correctly set the temperature.
  • the mix position is in the center of the adjustable field of operation and is centered with a fixed spout.
  • the center of the adjustable field is oriented with the adjustable spout and rotated therewith.
  • the application of the invention provides the orientation for the correct operation of the control lever 25.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Hydrology & Water Resources (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Water Supply & Treatment (AREA)
  • Domestic Plumbing Installations (AREA)
  • Multiple-Way Valves (AREA)
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  • Preventing Unauthorised Actuation Of Valves (AREA)
  • Mechanically-Actuated Valves (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un robinet (29), du type à bec réglable (14) et à mitigeur (21) doté d'un seul levier de commande (25) monté dans une cavité ou évidement (35) disponible sur le robinet. L'évidement destiné au montage du mitigeur dans la soupape est formé dans un élément (11) du robinet, solidaire du bec (14). L'élément (11) dans lequel on a monté le mitigeur est raccordé au corps fixe (1) par un couplage hydraulique, pivotant, à deux voies, lequel corps est relié de manière fonctionnelle aux tuyaux d'alimentation. Lorsque l'on règle le bec (14) autour du corps fixe (1), le levier (25) est porté par l'élément (11) de manière à conserver l'orientation du levier (25) par rapport au bec (14).
PCT/US1999/011592 1998-05-26 1999-05-26 Robinet a bec reglable et a levier de commande WO1999061713A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP99924512A EP1082500A1 (fr) 1998-05-26 1999-05-26 Robinet a bec reglable et a levier de commande
AU40994/99A AU741455B2 (en) 1998-05-26 1999-05-26 Faucet with adjustable delivery spout and operating lever
JP2000551086A JP2002516935A (ja) 1998-05-26 1999-05-26 調整可能な送出吐水口及び操作レバーを有する水栓
US09/701,253 US6394133B1 (en) 1998-05-26 1999-05-26 Faucet with adjustable delivery spout and operating lever
BR9910720-1A BR9910720A (pt) 1998-05-26 1999-05-26 Torneira com bico de distribuição ajustável e alavanca de operação
CA002333070A CA2333070A1 (fr) 1998-05-26 1999-05-26 Robinet a bec reglable et a levier de commande

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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ITTO980448 ITTO980448A1 (it) 1998-05-26 1998-05-26 Rubinetto con becco di erogazione e leva di comando orientabili.
ITTO98A000448 1998-05-26

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JP (1) JP2002516935A (fr)
CN (1) CN1118601C (fr)
AU (1) AU741455B2 (fr)
BR (1) BR9910720A (fr)
CA (1) CA2333070A1 (fr)
IT (1) ITTO980448A1 (fr)
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US3373770A (en) * 1965-06-24 1968-03-19 Modern Faucet Mfg Co Swing spout control mechanism
US3653407A (en) * 1969-02-27 1972-04-04 Broen Armatur As Mixing valve having a swivel spout
US4262699A (en) * 1978-06-28 1981-04-21 American Standard Inc. Sanitary fitting

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3373770A (en) * 1965-06-24 1968-03-19 Modern Faucet Mfg Co Swing spout control mechanism
US3653407A (en) * 1969-02-27 1972-04-04 Broen Armatur As Mixing valve having a swivel spout
US4262699A (en) * 1978-06-28 1981-04-21 American Standard Inc. Sanitary fitting

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TW440661B (en) 2001-06-16
CN1118601C (zh) 2003-08-20
AU741455B2 (en) 2001-11-29
ITTO980448A1 (it) 1999-11-26
CN1303453A (zh) 2001-07-11
AU4099499A (en) 1999-12-13
JP2002516935A (ja) 2002-06-11
EP1082500A1 (fr) 2001-03-14
BR9910720A (pt) 2001-10-23

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