Abstract: A valve enclosure and side handle faucet system comprising the valve enclosure. The valve enclosure comprises an inlet portion, an outlet portion and a valve cavity. The valve enclosure further comprises a ball valve and is mounted to the side of a spout such that fluid enters the valve cavity perpendicularly from a fluid inlet line and exits the cavity perpendicularly from an outlet such that the distance between the input and output flow to the cavity is minimized.

Abstract: To improve the switching characteristics of a sanitary switchover valve (1) it is suggested that a valve piston (6) of the switchover valve (1) is designed in such a way that a fluid which flows in through a valve inlet (3) of the switchover valve (1) into a valve body (2) of the switchover valve (1), both in a first switching position (7) and in a second switching position (8) can flow around a connecting element (12), which forms a middle section of the valve piston (6), on all sides. To this end, it is envisaged that an outer diameter (15) of the connecting element (12) is smaller than an outer diameter (17) of a second end section (14) of the valve piston (6), where the second end section (14) is arranged in the region of a second valve outlet (5) of the valve body 2.

Abstract: A sanitary insert part (1), including a main body (2) which provides a radially oriented outer surface (3), and an elastic regulating body (4), wherein the base body (2) forms a regulating core (5) having a regulating profile (6) and a regulating gap (7) is formed between the regulating body (4) and the regulating profile (6), such that an opening cross section (8) of the regulating gap (7) can be varied by a pressure-dependent loading of the regulating body (4), characterized in that the main body (2) forms a radially outwardly open receptacle (9), the regulating body (4) is arranged in the receptacle (9), and an external diameter (10) of the regulating body (2) is matched to an outer diameter (11) of the outer surface (3).

Abstract: A two-way faucet includes a hollow faucet body; a rotatable water guide seat positioned in the faucet body; a rocker arm water guide assembly coupled to the rotatable water guide seat, the rocker arm water guide assembly including a supporting water guide seat and a supporting water guide tube in communication with the supporting water guide seat; a reversing outlet assembly assembled to one end of the supporting water guide tube afar from the supporting water guide seat, the reversing outlet assembly defining an upper outlet and a lower outlet; an outlet tube hermetically connected to the reversing outlet assembly and in communication with the upper outlet; and a shower outlet assembly having a switch assembled to one end of the outlet tube afar from the reversing outlet assembly, the shower outlet assembly being detachably supported on the supporting water guide seat.

Abstract: A diverter assembly (12) for use with a faucet assembly (10) including a diverter valve (78) secured to an inlet end (80) of a sprayer tube (46) and removably received within a connector (62).

Abstract: A switching valve contains a sleeve member, a plug member, and a damping spring. The sleeve member includes a watering segment, a spraying segment, a peripheral fence, a side fence, a channel, a first watering chamber, and a second watering chamber. The peripheral fence has a first valve seat, a second valve seat, and at least one set of inlet. The first valve seat has a conical first closing face and a plurality of stop blocks. The second valve seat has a conical second closing face. The plug member includes a first sealing portion, a second sealing portion, and guiding ribs. The first sealing portion has a first ring, and the second sealing portion has a second ring. Each guiding rib has a guide face, and between any two adjacent guiding ribs is defined a slot. The damping spring is mounted between the side fence and the plug member.

Abstract: A diverter valve which is operable to divert a water supply to a spray includes an undiverted through passage for another water supply, such as filtered water.

Abstract: A diverter assembly (12) for use with a faucet assembly (10) including a diverter valve (78) secured to an inlet end (80) of a sprayer tube (46) and removably received within a connector (62).

Abstract: A diverter assembly (12) for use with a faucet assembly (10) including a diverter valve (78) secured to an inlet end (80) of a sprayer tube (46) and removably received within a connector (62).

Abstract: Gravity and flow operated diverter valves are disclosed for diverting liquid flow from one source to either of two output destinations, the valves including a housing defining an inlet opening through a base wall, a first outlet opening through a first upper wall and a second outlet opening through a second upper wall. A valve member is movably suspended within the housing by a first end when no liquid is flowing into the inlet opening. The valve member is pivotable in a first direction to seal the first outlet opening and pivotable in a second direction to seal the second outlet opening. On successive liquid flows into the inlet opening the valve member automatically and alternatingly seals the first outlet opening and the second outlet opening. Related dishwasher designs are also disclosed.

Abstract: An automatic water distributor contains a base including a chamber, a first outlet channel, a second outlet channel, and at least one inflow channel; between the chamber and the first outlet channel being defined a hole; a valve member including a valve core, the valve core including a plunger portion, a shaft portion, and a first passage, the first passage including a spout; a distributing plug retained on the top end of the shaft portion; a buffer device fixed in the chamber of the valve member and including a second passage, the second outlet channel, and a stop wall, wherein the stop wall keeps a buffer distance from the spout so that after the water sprayed from the spout flushes the stop wall, a watering reaction is forced on the plunger portion so that a downward movement of the valve core at a shifting instant is decreased.

Abstract: An automatic water distributor contains a body including a first outflow cavity, a second outflow cavity, at least one first and second inlets; the first inlet communicating with the first outflow cavity through a hole in the body; the body including a spaced fringe with a through aperture to space the first and the second inlets; a valve core inserting through the hole and the through aperture and including a first segment and a second segment; a water plug sliding on the valve core; a first resilient element fitted on the valve core, including two ends abutting against the first segment and the water plug respectively; a second resilient element fitted on the valve core and including two ends abutting against the second segment and the spaced fringe individually, wherein an elasticity coefficient of the second resilient element is less than that of the first resilient element.

Abstract: A faucet includes a faucet body, a control knob, a follower and a switching valve. The faucet body has a water inlet, a water outlet and a switching port. The switching valve includes a driven rod moved with the control knob, a sealing plate having a plurality of connecting holes, a pressure release plate detachably pressing the sealing plate, and an elastic member mounted between the sealing plate and the pressure release plate. Thus, the switching valve can release the water pressure in the faucet body automatically so that the sealing plate is moved downward by its gravity to detach from the switching port, and the water inlet, the switching port and the water outlet are connected at a normal state to allow passage of water to prevent the water from being introduced into the shower head at the next usage.

Abstract: Gravity and flow operated diverter valves are disclosed for diverting liquid flow from one source to either of two output destinations, the valves including a housing defining an inlet opening through a base wall, a first outlet opening through a first upper wall and a second outlet opening through a second upper wall. The housing is operable in a configuration with the base wall arranged vertically beneath the first and second upper walls. A valve member has a first end, a second end, and a central portion, the valve member being movably suspended within the housing by the first end when no liquid is flowing into the inlet opening. The valve member is pivotable in a first direction to seal the first outlet opening and pivotable in a second direction to seal the second outlet opening.

Abstract: A diverter assembly configured to be connected to a faucet assembly that may be installed on a sink. The diverter assembly includes a diverter and a mechanism for dispensing fluid, such as a sprayer. The diverter assembly may be connected to a tube connected to an outlet of the faucet. The diverter assembly may redirect flow from the outlet of the faucet to the sprayer upon activation of the sprayer.

Abstract: An automatic water diverter is provided, in which a flange is disposed on a passage of a valve seat, so as to form a through hole. In addition, an upper and a lower side of the passage are respectively connected to an upper and a lower outlet pipe, and two sides of the passage are respectively connected to an inlet pipe. A diverting assembly is disposed within the passage, and a seal is fixed on a diverting rod of the diverting assembly, so as to seal the through hole. Moreover, a check valve is disposed on a lower side of the diverting rod. A sliding sleeve is disposed between the tapered seal and the check valve, and has a via hole corresponding to the inlet pipe. The sliding sleeve has a spring disposed therein, and two heads of the spring are pressed against the flange and the sliding sleeve respectively.

Abstract: A faucet includes a faucet body, and a switching device including a switching valve mounted on the water outlet pipe of the faucet body, and a control valve adjustably mounted on the switching valve and connected to a shower head. Thus, the valve seat of the control valve is rotated to change and control the water outlet modes of the faucet exactly, thereby enhancing the switching function and working efficiency of the faucet. In addition, the faucet body only needs to provide a single screw bore for mounting the switching device without having to provide two screw bores which have to align with each other, thereby facilitating fabrication of the faucet, and thereby decreasing the costs of fabrication.

Abstract: A diverter valve may include a body portion and a lid portion. The lid and body portions may define a fluid chamber. The lid portion may include a first stop and a second stop. A closure member may at least partially be received within the fluid chamber. A movable member, such as a handle, may be operatively associated with closure member. The movable member may be selectively movable relative to the lid portion between the first and second stops. A stop member may be selectively positioned on the lid portion. When positioned between the first and second stops, the stop member may limit movement of the movable member to between the stop member and one of the first and second stops. The first stop, the second stop, or both, may also comprise a stop member.

Abstract: A diverter assembly configured to be connected to a faucet assembly that may be installed on a sink. The diverter assembly includes a diverter and a mechanism for dispensing fluid, such as a sprayer. The diverter assembly may be connected to a tube connected to an outlet of the faucet. The diverter assembly may redirect flow from the outlet of the faucet to the sprayer upon activation of the sprayer.

Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a diverter valve assembly mounted to an inlet of a cold-water pillar and is in fluid communication with a control valve disposed on a hot-water pillar. The diverter valve assembly selectively controls water flow through a spout and a hand spray. The faucet assembly includes a cold-water pillar and a hot-water pillar that are pivotally connected to a bridge that allows adjustment of a distance between the hot and cold-water pillars.

Abstract: A side control faucet is provided with a separate diverter valve which is connected to a single outlet from the valve body. The diverter valve is connected to a spout and to an auxiliary water dispenser, such as a side spray or water filtration dispenser. The separate diverter assembly allows the use of a single valve body to be used for both side spray and non-side spray faucet models. The side control faucet design reduces the number of parts required for a side control valve body for a side control faucet.

Abstract: A diverter valve comprises a housing having inlets, a first outlet, and a second outlet. The inlets are connected to hot and cold water supplies, and mixing of the hot and cold water occurs both inside the housing and inside a mixing chamber external to the valve. The first outlet is connected to a spout, and the second outlet is connected to a spray unit. A valve element is mounted in the housing, movable between a closed position and an open position with respect to the first outlet. A piston member comprising a first piston at the bottom end of the valve element, and a second smaller piston at the top end of the valve is responsive to pressure differential between the second outlet and the inlet for movement to a first and second position. When a lower pressure exists at the second outlet, the piston member moves to the second position, closing off the first outlet. The valve also includes a flow regulator to regulate the flow through the second outlet.

Abstract: A side spray diverter valve with anti-siphoning and flow regulation of the water diverted to the spray head. A ported valve plunger sliding in a sleeve admits water from the inlet to the spout in one position while a lower O-ring seals the spray outlet. In the other position, the sleeve has axially directed ports which screen and trap particulates in the water over a predetermined size. The flow rate of screened water to the spray is regulated by the lower O-ring pressing against grooves in the wall of the sleeve.

Abstract: A faucet includes a space coupled to a sprayer device and water reservoirs, and a valve device received in the space of the faucet for controlling the water to flow out through either the faucet or the sprayer device. The valve device includes a housing secured in the space of the faucet, a valve stem slidably received in the housing, a plug secured on top of the valve stem, and another plug secured to the lower portion of the valve stem and having a flat upper surface for engaging with the lower peripheral portion of the housing and for solidly blocking the water.

Abstract: A faucet device includes a faucet member having one or more ports for coupling to water reservoirs and a water outlet. The faucet member includes a hole and a chamber communicating with each other. A hose has one end coupler for selectively securing to the hole of the faucet member, and a sprayer device coupled to the other end. A valve device may be used for controlling the water to flow out through the sprayer device and the outlet of the faucet member. A lock cap may be selectively secured to the hole of the faucet member when the coupler is disengaged from the faucet member.

Abstract: A valve device includes a cold water inlet and a hot water inlet communicating with a chamber, and one or more ports, a valve housing received in the chamber of the valve device and having a channel for receiving a safety valve. A valve element is engaged in the valve housing for controlling the flowing of the hot water and the cold water through either of the ports. The safety valve may be used for shutting off the hot water when the cold water is shut off inadvertently, so as to prevent the users from being hurt by the hot water inadvertently.

Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a body, a pressure-stabilizing device, a temperature adjustment device, a flow-rate control valve, and a faucet end unit. The pressure-stabilizing device is disposed between a pair of cold-water and hot-water input passages and a pair of cold-water and hot-water output passages so as to permit flow of cold water and hot water from the cold-water and hot-water input passages into cold-water and hot-water inlets in the temperature adjustment device through the cold-water and hot-water output passages at the same flow rate even when the water pressures in the cold-water and hot-water input passages are different. The cold and hot water flow from the cold-water and hot-water inlets to a water discharge port at a ratio, which can be selected by rotating a rotary knob, thereby feeding a selected temperature of water to the faucet end unit. The flow-rate control valve is disposed between the temperature adjustment device and the faucet end unit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the structure of a water passage splitter of a water tap that can automatically switch on or off the water passage. Such water switch is disposed inside the valve of a water tap, and the water switch assembly comprises a valve element, a valve rod, a fixing bracket, a baffle cover, and an external washer. The valve rod is disposed inside the valve element, and the internal stopper, fixing bracket, baffle cover, and external washer are arranged in sequential order from the front end to the back end; wherein the fixing bracket newly added to the present invention comprises a plurality of small protruding dots and a plurality of ringlike concave surfaces, and they are disposed between the internal stopper and the baffle cover. When switching the passage of the water supply, the fixing bracket can timely provide the flowing pressure of the water supply.

Abstract: A water mixer for a sink, the water mixer comprising a mixing chamber having a hot water tap pillar and cold water tap pillar for controlling a supply of hot and cold water to respective inlets of a mixing chamber. Outlets from the mixing chamber supply water to the hollow interiors of the hot and cold water tap pillars which are interconnected by a mixer conduit joined with a nozzle for discharging water to the sink. The mixing chamber is provided with a shuttle valve formed by a truncated conical poppet valve receivable in a valve seat in response to water pressure from hot and or cold mixing chamber acting of a plate member connected by shaft to the poppet valve. The pressure on the plate develops when a spray head valve is operated to cause a flow of water from the mixing chamber to the spray head.

Abstract: A V-shaped internal combustion engine in which banks of cylinders are V-shaped relative to each other and in which an intake manifold 40 is disposed between the V-shaped banks of cylinders, wherein a hydraulic pressure control valve 50 for controlling hydraulic pressures that are supplied to a hydraulic pressure control device is disposed at an end of a cylinder block 4 in a direction of a crankshaft between the V-shaped banks of cylinders.