Abstract: An anti-scald apparatus for a tub and shower single control faucet which incorporates a novel cam and cam follower arrangement on the hot and cold water valve means which permits substantially more than 180 degrees of rotation of the control handle. Adjustable temperature stops provide both a comfort stop for normal use and a safety stop which can be reached only by activation of a release button carried by the faucet handle by means of which the comfort stop may be overridden by continuing the rotation of the handle.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 21, 1980
Date of Patent:
February 2, 1982
Assignee:
KEL-WIN Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Inventors:
Robert J. Keller, III, Brian G. Fox, Benjamin A. Korec
Abstract: A single lever faucet construction utilizing a removable cartridge assembly and improved force balance and friction control on an operating ball cam member. A pair of valve members are mounted in the cartridge in side-by-side relationship with cam follower control means therefor and means to effect vertical adjustment to compensate for both tolerance variations and wear of parts. An underbody member and adapter therefor with three passageway inlets permits the use of a diverter valve and sink spray arrangement in a single installation.