Patents Assigned to Beijing Kohler Ltd.
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Publication number: 20240074623Abstract: A shower device includes a spray head and a massage assembly removably coupled to the spray head. The massage assembly includes a massage brush head and a driving mechanism for driving the massage brush head to move with respect to the spray head. The driving mechanism is pluggably mounted into the mounting opening. The massage brush head is removably coupled to an output shaft of the driving mechanism. The massage brush head at least partially protrudes from the spray head. In some embodiments, the massage assembly may be used independent from the spray head, and different massage brush heads may be used based on user preferences. The integration of multiple functions on a shower device improves user conveniences, expands device performance, and enhances the shower experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Applicant: Beijing Kohler Ltd.Inventors: Shaopei WEI, Sai YANG
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Publication number: 20240044116Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an outlet structure having a body defining a fluid flow path and a control mechanism at least partially coupled to a through hole defined by the body. The control mechanism can control a flow of fluid in the fluid flow path. The control mechanism includes a button at least partially extending through the through hole of the body. A flexible cover is coupled to the through hole to seal the button with the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Beijing Kohler Ltd.Inventors: Jiagao Huang, Zheyuan Zhang
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Publication number: 20230356974Abstract: A retractor assembly includes a housing, a cover, a rotary plate, a swing arm, an outlet pipe, and an elastic drive member. The housing includes a cavity. The rotary plate is pivotally mounted within the cavity. The swing arm is pivotally mounted and includes a guide protrusion. The elastic drive member is configured to bias the rotary plate toward a reset position. A side of the rotary plate includes an outer guide groove and in inner guide groove. A first channel and a second channel span between the outer guide groove and the inner guide groove. The guide protrusion is configured to enter the inner guide groove from the outer guide groove via the first channel, and enter the outer guide groove from the inner guide groove via the second channel. The second channel includes a locking groove therein configured to catch the guide protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Beijing Kohler Ltd.Inventors: Xiugui WANG, Peng ZHANG, Hui LI, Guang CHENG
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Publication number: 20230183957Abstract: A shower holder body, a shower holder, and a shower holder assembly are disclosed. The shower holder body includes a body shell including a mounting channel that can at least partially receive one of a pipe or a rod. The mounting channel includes a shell opening for the pipe or the rod to enter or withdraw from the mounting channel. The shower holder body includes a sealing cover detachably coupled to the body shell at the shell opening. The sealing cover can open or close the shell opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Beijing Kohler Ltd.Inventor: Guangyin HUANG
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Patent number: 11662030Abstract: A flow regulating switch valve includes a valve core that includes a switch assembly configured to drive a diaphragm assembly to open or close a water outlet, and also includes a flow regulating assembly that comprises a rotating ring, a sliding block, and a magnet. A control key is configured to control the switch assembly. The rotating ring is connected to the control key and includes an inclined plane that transitions from high to low and is configured to drive the sliding block to slide up and down such that the sliding block drives the magnet to move up and down. The magnet is configured to control the diaphragm assembly to regulate a size of the water outlet.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventor: Pengcheng Xia
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Patent number: 11619314Abstract: A switching valve includes a valve body, a diaphragm, and a driving assembly. The valve body includes a valve cavity, a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet in communication with the valve cavity. The diaphragm includes two unsealing parts connected with the driving assembly and respectively arranged opposite to the first water outlet and the second water outlet. Each unsealing part can control opening or closing of the first water outlet or the second water outlet. The driving assembly can individually drive each of the unsealing parts to switch between opening and closing such that at least one of the first water outlet and the second water outlet is in an open state.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventor: Pengcheng Xia
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Publication number: 20220243434Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a flexible supporting structure that includes a linkage mechanism capable of being bent for adjustment. The linkage mechanism includes at least one row of a linkage plate assembly, and the linkage plate assembly includes at least two linkage toothed plates which are meshed and connected in sequence. At least one end portion of each of the at least two linkage toothed plates is provided with a meshing tooth portion such that a first meshing tooth portion of a first linkage toothed plate is meshed with a second meshing tooth portion of a second linkage toothed plate. The flexible supporting structure is applicable to various products and provides a function of adjusting an angle or a bending degree in a wide range by using linkage between the linkage toothed plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Beijing Kohler Ltd.Inventor: Jiagao Huang
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Publication number: 20220243438Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to sensing faucet assembly that includes a faucet body, an input water control unit, a control box and a sensor. The faucet body includes a faucet water passage. The control box includes a first water passage and a second water passage. The input water control unit includes a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet. The first water passage communicates with the faucet water passage and the first water outlet, and the control box is equipped with a solenoid valve. The second water passage communicates with the faucet water passage and the second water outlet, and the input water control unit is provided with a valve core for controlling the communication and the blocking of the second water outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: Beijing Kohler Ltd.Inventors: Jiagao Huang, Peng Zhang
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Patent number: 11338399Abstract: A method that includes heating a bar having an outer diameter and a length to a first temperature for a first time; extruding the heated bar to form a hollow blank having a wall thickness; forming a semi-finished blank by closing one end; bending the semi-finished blank to have an angle between first and second parts of the semi-finished blank; placing the bent semi-finished blank in a die, which is heated to a second temperature; forming a shell by injecting a gas onto or into the bent semi-finished blank after closing the die through a gas inlet in the die at a pressure for a second time, which causes the bent semi-finished blank to fit a cavity of the bathroom hardware shell shaping die; removing the shell from the die and forming a water faucet hole therein; and plating an outer surface of the shell with a coating.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventors: Xiaojun Wang, Zhaoyang Cheng, Junhui Zhang
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Patent number: 11198146Abstract: A showerhead structure that includes a spherical member having an internal fluid passage that extends in a longitudinal direction, a pivot assembly, and a showerhead assembly. The pivot assembly includes a sleeve encircling a first portion of the spherical member with a first gap between at least a part of the sleeve and the first portion; a locating ring encircling a second portion of the spherical member with a second gap between at least a part of the locating ring and the second portion; and a gasket disposed between the sleeve and the locating ring in the longitudinal direction, wherein a portion of the gasket contacts the spherical member. The showerhead assembly is freely rotatable relative to and about the spherical member through the pivot assembly, so that the showerhead automatically adjusts to a horizontal position due to gravity.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Beijing Kohler Ltd.Inventor: Guangyin Huang
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Publication number: 20210372535Abstract: A switching valve includes a valve body, a diaphragm, and a driving assembly. The valve body includes a valve cavity, a water inlet, a first water outlet, and a second water outlet in communication with the valve cavity. The diaphragm includes two unsealing parts connected with the driving assembly and respectively arranged opposite to the first water outlet and the second water outlet. Each unsealing part can control opening or closing of the first water outlet or the second water outlet. The driving assembly can individually drive each of the unsealing parts to switch between opening and closing such that at least one of the first water outlet and the second water outlet is in an open state.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Beijing Kohler Ltd.Inventor: Pengcheng Xia
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Publication number: 20210262575Abstract: A flow regulating switch valve includes a valve core that includes a switch assembly configured to drive a diaphragm assembly to open or close a water outlet, and also includes a flow regulating assembly that comprises a rotating ring, a sliding block, and a magnet. A control key is configured to control the switch assembly. The rotating ring is connected to the control key and includes an inclined plane that transitions from high to low and is configured to drive the sliding block to slide up and down such that the sliding block drives the magnet to move up and down. The magnet is configured to control the diaphragm assembly to regulate a size of the water outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: Beijing Kohler Ltd.Inventor: Pengcheng Xia
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Patent number: 11002371Abstract: A flow regulating switch valve includes a valve core that includes a switch assembly configured to drive a diaphragm assembly to open or close a water outlet, and also includes a flow regulating assembly that comprises a rotating ring, a sliding block, and a magnet. A control key is configured to control the switch assembly. The rotating ring is connected to the control key and includes an inclined plane that transitions from high to low and is configured to drive the sliding block to slide up and down such that the sliding block drives the magnet to move up and down. The magnet is configured to control the diaphragm assembly to regulate a size of the water outlet.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2019Date of Patent: May 11, 2021Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventor: Pengcheng Xia
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Patent number: D866711Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventors: Jordan Meyers, Chia Ying Lee, Sophie Su
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Patent number: D866716Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventors: Jordan Meyers, Chia Ying Lee, Sophie Su
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Patent number: D872238Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventors: Jordan Meyers, Chia Ying Lee, Sophie Su
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Patent number: D872840Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventors: Jordan Meyers, Chia Ying Lee, Sophie Su
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Patent number: D882737Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventors: Jordan Meyers, China Ying Lee, Sophie Su
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Patent number: D903052Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventors: Han Chew, Sophie Su, Chia Ying Lee
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Patent number: D920472Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: BEIJING KOHLER LTD.Inventors: Han Chew, Sophie Su, Chia Ying Lee