Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for fixing a faucet to a mounting (1), such as a worktop or a sinktop. A fixing collar (2) is fastened to the top surface of a mounting by turning from above one or more set screws (3) extending from the fixing collar (2) over a distance below a bottom surface of the worktop. Turning of the screw is used for raising a clamping claw (4), which is in engagement with the threading of said set screw and which is steered by means of a guide (5) extending downward from the fixing collar and used for disallowing a rotation of the clamping claw (4) along with the set screw (3). The bottom end of a faucet body (10) or its extension is fastened around the fixing collar (2) by expanding the fixing collar (2) by an actuation means, such as a screw (8).

Abstract: A water output switch structure of a faucet includes a water output head having a water inlet tube inside that includes a switch valve inside to change water output status of the water output head, a water output cover underneath the water output head, a control unit and a button disposed on the water output cover.

Abstract: The sanitary fitting has a control cartridge which is arranged in an end region of a fitting housing and defines a longitudinal axis (A). The control cartridge and an end, on this side, of the fitting housing are covered by a fitting cap. The fitting cap has a through-passage, through which an actuating shaft of the control cartridge is connected to an actuating lever which is arranged outside the fitting cap, said actuating shaft being pivotable about a pivot axis (B) that runs at right angles to the longitudinal axis (A). A deformable, annular covering element according to the invention is fastened by way of a first rim, facing the control cartridge, to a supporting ring arranged on the control cartridge, and engages in a sealing manner by way of a second rim around the actuating shaft or a connecting element seated thereon.

Abstract: A fixing structure of a faucet is fixed on a sink countertop with a hole and contains a faucet having a housing, a pull-out spray head, a mixing valve, and a water supply set. The water supply set includes a cold-water inlet pipe, a hot-water inlet pipe, and a mixing outlet pipe. A positioning device includes a base having a peripheral fence, a bottom fence, and a mouth. The bottom fence has a limiting face and at least one orifice, the limiting face has a channel, two stop posts, and an abutting face. Two screw rods extend out of the hole and are rotated above the base. Two clamping blocks are screwed with the two screw rods and are limited by the two stop posts to rotate when the two screw rods are rotated, and the two clamping blocks move upwardly to retain a bottom end of the sink countertop.

Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a faucet assembly includes a faucet housing; a faucet spout carried by the faucet housing; at least one water valve disposed in fluid communication with the faucet spout; at least one delivery conduit disposed in fluid communication with the at least one water valve; and at least one magnetic faucet mount assembly including at least one faucet housing connector element carried by the faucet housing and at least one sink connector element adapted for engaging the sink, the at least one faucet housing connector element and the at least one sink connector element magnetically engaging each other.

Abstract: A water-saving valve assembly has a base, a control valve device and a buffer device. The control valve device is mounted in the base. The water-saving valve assembly is mounted on an exit of a water pipe. Users can control the flowing out or stopping of water in the water pipe via the control valve device. The buffer device provides a gradual effect of switching off and can effectively reduce positive and negative pressure waves generated in the water pipe. Noises and damage to the water pipe are also prevented.

Abstract: A constant temperature outlet structure is disclosed. A wall is disposed inside a housing of the constant temperature outlet structure. A cavity and an outlet pipeline are separated by the wall. A hose joint is disposed on the wall. A first hole of the housing is disposed corresponding to the outlet pipeline and a second hole is disposed at the wall. Two ends of the second hole are respectively connecting the cavity and the first hole. Thereby, the electroplating solution accumulated in the cavity surrounding the hose joint can be flowed downwardly from the second hole, through the first hole, and then discharged when the constant temperature outlet structure is slantwise hanged.

Abstract: A plastic faucet body with copper connecting legs contains a plastic member including two seat portions, a connecting portion having at least one exit and a tunnel, and two support feet, each having an inlet and a channel; two copper connecting legs engaged on the two support feet. A bottom end portion of each copper connecting leg beyond a bottom end of the each support foot forms a distance so that between the each copper connecting leg and the each support foot is defined a receiving chamber. A lower coupling portion forms on a connection zone of the each support foot and the each copper connecting leg. A groove communicates with the receiving chamber and the lower coupling portion. A seal element is retained with the groove to stop cold water from the cold water pipe or hot water from the hot water pipe flowing into the lower coupling portion.

Abstract: A molded waterway assembly for a centerset faucet including a hot water inlet tube, a cold water inlet tube, and a central body of a coupler overmolded within hot and cold water bodies of the coupler.

Abstract: A drinking water faucet capable of discharging waste water includes a main body, a valve base, a water control unit, a connecting tube and a securing nut. A receiving space that is through and downward is formed inside the main body, and a trough room and an air hole are formed at front portion of the receiving space, upper portion of which has a water outlet tube. A water outlet hole and water inlet tube are located at upper and lower portions of the valve base respectively, and a water control space and discharging portion are formed at front portion of the valve base. The reflux of waste water can be prevented to contaminate the filtering components by using the combination of the air hole, the discharging portion, a waste water import tube and a waste water export tube, so the drinking water becomes more clean and safe to drink.

Abstract: The present invention provides a faucet with a wand that has a geometric orientation of the wand and/or a geometric relationship between components of the faucet.

Abstract: A faucet handle includes a handle having a containment space, the containment space having an assembly aperture on a top surface, the assembly aperture accepting a limiting member, with two limiting ribs disposed adjacent to two opposite sides of the assembly aperture. A plurality of adjusting members respectively have a through aperture and two engaging columns adjacent to sides of the through aperture. Each engaging column is inserted between the two limiting ribs of the handle. The adjusting member also has two engaging slots adjacent to another side of the through aperture and an assembly device having an assembly base. The assembly base has an assembly space and two positioning columns adjacent to the assembly space, and each positioning column engages with an engaging slot of the adjusting member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a valve for water faucet including an outlet pipe seat having a connecting seat via a first injection molding, an outlet pipe connector assembled to the connecting seat, and a hot water valve seat and a cold water valve seat integrally wrapping around the outlet pipe seat and the outlet pipe connector via a second injection molding. Each water valve seat includes a copper pipe sleeve secured to a water inlet pipe. The outlet pipe seat is formed with leak-proof rings on an outer surface thereof. Each water valve seat is formed with a water inlet pipe having a positioning post thereon and an annular wall set around the water inlet pipe. The copper pipe sleeve defines a positioning hole for receiving the positioning post when the copper pipe sleeve is positioned in the chamber between the annular wall and the water inlet pipe.

Abstract: A modular sensor activated faucet assembly provides a spout that can be coupled and removed from its mounting base quickly and easily for installation and service. A water tight connection can be established between the mounting base and the spout without the use of tools or additional mechanical connections, thus allowing the spout to be installed by simply plugging into its base. A seamless spout construction defining a hollow interior bifurcated by integral internal wall structure provides a wet chamber between its mounting end and the outlet and a flow pipe inside the spout. The modular base provides a cooperating flow pipe. When the spout is mounted onto the base, the flow pipes are configured to nest together in close relation such that one or more seals can be disposed between the flow pipes to provide a water tight seal between the spout and base.

Abstract: A faucet assembly for dispensing liquid from a beverage source includes a housing having a body and a cover coupled to the body. The body is configured to mount to a structure associated with the beverage source. The cover is movable relative to the body while the body is connected to the structure to provide access to an interior of the housing. The faucet assembly also includes an insert positioned within the housing in fluid communication with the beverage source to direct the liquid through the housing. The insert is removable from the housing when the cover is moved to provide access to the interior of the housing. The faucet assembly further includes an actuator supported by the housing. The actuator is movable relative to the housing to selectively inhibit fluid flow through the insert.

Abstract: A faucet comprises a spout, and a valve assembly that can be positioned in at least three different positions so as to draw water from a cold water reservoir, a hot water reservoir and lukewarm water reservoir. The valve assembly may comprise three valves, one valve for opening and closing the flow of water between each valve and the reservoirs. The lukewarm water reservoir receives water from the cold water reservoir which sits therein and raises up to room temperature. At least one handle provides for controlling the valves of the faucet so as to draw water from each reservoir or simultaneously from at least two reservoirs. A plumbing system including the faucet, conduits for each reservoir and a lukewarm water reservoir is also provided.

Abstract: A faucet assembly 10 including base 28 configured to be supported by a sink deck 12, a waterway 22 supported by the base 28, and a valve cartridge 18, 20 fluidly coupled to the waterway 112 way 22. A delivery spout 26 is illustratively supported by the base 28 and receives an outlet conduit 46 in fluid communication with the waterway 22.

Abstract: A valve includes a generally cylindrical housing including first and second end portions that are offset from each other along a longitudinal axis of the generally cylindrical housing. First and second inlet ports are arranged on one of said first or second end portions, and at least one outlet port is arranged on one of said first or second end portions. A disk is disposed in the generally cylindrical housing and is configured to independently control both mixing and flow rate of fluid flowing into at least one of the first and second inlet ports.

Abstract: A faucet assembly (10, 200, 300) including a waterway (28, 228, 328) fluidly coupled to a valve assembly (26). In one illustrative embodiment, a valve body (54, 206, 306) receives the waterway (28, 228, 328), and at least one retainer (64, 66, 216, 316, 318) restrains movement of the waterway (28, 228, 328).

Abstract: A dual faucet structure includes a main body and two metallic pipes integrally formed with a cold water pipe and a hot water pipe of the main body. The main body has a water outlet between the cold water pipe and the hot water pipe. Each of the two metallic pipes has axial protrusions or grooves around an inner wall thereof. The cold water pipe and the hot water pipe have mating grooves or protrusions on outer walls thereof by injection molding to connect with the two metallic pipes. The present invention uses the environment friendly material to form the main body which connects with the metallic pipes. The dual faucet structure of the present invention is cost-effective and provides stable water flow and is environment friendly and has larger torque.

Abstract: A shower assembly with supporting arm has: a water inlet connected to the supporting arm and to a descending pipe; a switching valve body fixed and connected to the end of the pipe through an outer water inlet and having an outer and a inner water outlet connected to a ascending inner tube in the pipe; and an upper branch pipe fixed to the location of the water inlet and connected to the inner tube, of which the end has one or at least one upper water outlet, wherein the switching valve body has a valve core inside, which makes the pipe connected to the outer and the inner water outlet respectively or simultaneously. The switching valve body that is at the end of the pipe controls the current export from the upper and the outer water outlet beneath the switching valve body.

Abstract: An outlet fitting for discharging a fed liquid, in particular a sanitary water supply fitting, has a basic body with a connection for connecting to a liquid supply, and an outlet body connected to the basic body. The disclosure concerns a basic body for use with an outlet body, an outlet body for use with a basic body, as well as their combination in an outlet fitting wherein the outlet body forms a liquid container that is removable from the basic body and can be mounted, for example, on a washbasin or sink.

Abstract: An water-temperature-independent faucet includes a thermal-insulation core containing therein a water inlet and a water outlet, and being laterally formed with a socket that is communicated with the water inlet and the water outlet; a control valve deposited in the socket for selectively communicating the water inlet with the water outlet; a housing defining therein an accommodating space for receiving the thermal-insulation core; and an inlet conduit having one end fittingly engaged with the water inlet through an O-ring.

Abstract: A shape memory faucet has a base configured to be coupled to a surface, a spray head configured to direct a spray of fluid, and a faucet spout disposed between the base and the spray head, the faucet spout comprising a waterway and at least one elongated member formed from a shape memory alloy material. The faucet spout having the elongated member(s) formed from the shape memory alloy material is deformable from an initial shape corresponding to a rest position to a displaced shape corresponding to a deployed position. The elongated member(s) formed from the shape memory alloy material are operable to return the faucet spout to the rest position when released from the deployed position.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a faucet (10), comprising: a gearbox having an engaged state in which a handle (24) of the faucet is engaged to a valve (36) of the faucet, and a disengaged state in which the handle (24) is disengaged from the valve (36); wherein the gearbox is adapted to turn to the engaged state by pressing the handle towards the valve, and to turn to the disengaged state otherwise; thereby preventing unintentional turning on/off of the faucet, resulting in not putting a user thereof in jeopardy.

Abstract: A faucet including a flow reducing insert positioned within an interior of a faucet body, the body and insert having tapered portions that are configured to reduce flow through the faucet when the insert is moved downstream laterally with the body. The insert and the body further having straight portions downstream from the tapered portions with the straight portion including features that permit liquid passing between the tapered portions to flow into the interior and through a downstream end of the faucet. A flow reducer with an insert and interior walls similarly configured to the faucet above.

Abstract: A faucet that permits an installer to select any of a plurality of desired spout rotational ranges of the spout with respect to the faucet base. The faucet can include adjustable components that allow the installer to select a degree of rotation of the spout with respect to the base. The degree of rotation can be any suitable range between 0° and 360°, inclusive, in either the clockwise or counterclockwise direction. When the degree of rotation is 360°, the spout may rotate through multiple rotations of 360°. In some embodiments, the installer can choose between a preselected number of rotational ranges. In other embodiments, the selectable range of rotation is variable and the installer can select between a desired suitable range.

Abstract: A plastic faucet body with copper connecting legs contains a plastic member including two seat portions, a connecting portion, and two support feet; each support foot having an inlet and a channel; the connecting portion having at least one exit and a tunnel; two copper connecting legs, each being engaged on the each support foot and having a threaded section; wherein a bottom end of the each copper connecting leg extends a predetermined distance from the each support foot so as to define a fitting section on the each copper connecting leg; a lower coupling portion is formed on a connection zone of the each support foot and the each copper connecting leg; a plastic sleeve has at least one seal element to provide a sealing effect and to prevent water from leakage via the lower coupling portion and has a seal inner face formed on the plastic sleeve.

Abstract: A faucet control handle structure, which can be used in different water control bases with different sizes, including a control handle and a adjustable device, wherein the control handle has a receiving space that has two positioning ribs cross each other to engage with the adjustable device. The adjustable device has an adjustable base, a clamping piece and an adjustable unit, wherein the adjustable base has a sleeve hole, one end of which has a plurality of wedging edges formed at the opening end thereof. A clamping piece that can be adjusted to move back and forth is then formed in an opposing direction of the wedging edge. According to the above structure, since the adjustable device is located at the receiving space of the control handle, it can be used for water control sticks with different sizes of the water control base to enhance the practicability of the faucet handle and increase the convenience during the assembly process.

Abstract: An electronic control switch with at least two operating states for water faucets. The control switch has at least one control section, a base section, and a guide for a motion of the two sections relative to one another. At least one sensor is located in one section and at least two magnets are located in the other section, or alternatively at least two sensors are located in one section and at least one magnet is located in the other section, and each magnet associated with an operating state enters a detection region of a sensor at least at times in the course of the relative motion. The magnets at least have different magnetic field strengths or different spacings from the sensor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a faucet including a cartridge assembly with a radially offset key.

Abstract: A faucet structure includes a main body, a water collecting base, a water output head and a water control valve. The main body is tubular with thin body wall, having a receiving space that receives the water collecting base having two water inlet holes and one water outlet hole on lower portion thereof, and a water inlet channel and a water outlet channel extends from the water inlet hole and water outlet hole. A valve base is formed on sideway of the water inlet channel and the water outlet channel. The faucet includes the main body and the water collecting base respectively, so the complexity of the main body is reduced, and the manufacturing process is simplified. Also, the structure of the main body can be simplified to a thin-wall structure to reduce material and further reduce manufacturing costs.

Abstract: An electronic shower system comprises in major part a console and plumbing assembly and effective for reducing water use and cost by enabling the storage and use of preset shower settings, the shower console configured to adjust the flow of hot and cold water from hot and cold water lines fluidly attached to a shower faucet via the use of motors and water valves and where the console can further comprise such additional features as a radio unit.

Abstract: A drinking water faucet capable of discharging waste water includes a main body, a valve base, a water control unit, a connecting tube and a securing nut. A receiving space that is through and downward is formed inside the main body, and a trough room and an air hole are formed at front portion of the receiving space, upper portion of which has a water outlet tube. A water outlet hole and water inlet tube are located at upper and lower portions of the valve base respectively, and a water control space and discharging portion are formed at front portion of the valve base. The reflux of waste water can be prevented to contaminate the filtering components by using the combination of the air hole, the discharging portion, a waste water import tube and a waste water export tube, so the drinking water becomes more clean and safe to drink.

Abstract: A showerhead system includes an arm structure adapted to couple to a water pipe to receive water flow therefrom. The arm structure includes a first fluid conduit, a second fluid conduit, and a mode selector operatively coupled to the first fluid conduit and the second fluid conduit. The mode selector transitions between a first setting to direct water flow from a first chamber to a second chamber positioned below the first chamber and a second setting to direct water flow from the first chamber to a third chamber positioned below the first chamber. The second chamber is in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit and the third chamber is in fluid communication with the second fluid conduit. The showerhead system further includes a spray head configured to distribute the water from at least one of the first and second the fluid conduits.

Abstract: A faucet assembly has: a faucet body having a containment space with an opening, the opening having a water outlet with an assembly tube extending into the containment space; a connecting tube disposed in the containment space of the faucet body, an end of the connecting tube having a connecting section connected to the assembly tube, another end of the connecting section having a securing section adjacent to the opening, the securing section having an inner threaded section on an inner sidewall; and a tube-shaped coupling member having an axial connecting aperture, an end of the coupling member having an outer threaded section, another end of the coupling member having a narrowed section with an axial screw aperture connected to the connecting aperture, a screw member locked with the screw aperture, and the inner threaded section of the connecting tube locked with the outer threaded section of the coupling member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for assembling a faucet spout to retain a tube within a body of the faucet spout.

Abstract: An easy-to-install faucet structure includes an inner tube, a main body, a water control unit and a water outlet head. The inner tube is disposed in a through space of the main body, and has a tube base that has a plurality of rib units at an inner periphery thereof. A plurality of guiding slots are formed between each rib unit, so that when water inner tubes and a water outlet of the water control unit pass through the inner tube, they can be guided to directly pass through a second path of the connecting portion without further bundling to achieve the goal of easy tube connection and installation to simplify the assembly process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a die cast component, in particular a water outlet fitting, comprising a base body produced from metal or a metal alloy by the die casting method and having a cavity in which a number of openings are provided by means of which the cavity is accessible from the outside, the cavity being at least partially filled with a casting core that is in two-dimensional contact with the inside of the base body and in which at least one channel is provided for the conveyance of fluid, wherein the casting core is provided with reinforcing ribs and/or bars, wherein in particular bars which pass through the channel are provided in the channel. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing this type of die casting component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a die cast component, in particular a water outlet fitting, comprising a base body produced from metal or a metal alloy by the die casting method and having a cavity in which a number of openings are provided by means of which the cavity is accessible from the outside, the cavity being at least partially filled with a casting core that is in two-dimensional contact with the inside of the base body and in which at least one channel is provided for the conveyance of fluid, the casting core being made of a material the melting point of which is lower than the melting point of the material from which the base body is produced, and that the outside of the casting core rests with at least substantially all of its surface against the inside of the base body. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing this type of die casting component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a die cast component, in particular a water outlet fitting, comprising a base body produced from metal or a metal alloy by the die casting method and having a cavity in which a number of openings are provided by means of which the cavity is accessible from the outside, the cavity being at least partially filled with a casting core that is in two-dimensional contact with the inside of the base body and in which at least one channel is provided for the conveyance of fluid, wherein in a predominant part of the contact surface, in particular in the entire or almost the entire contact surface region between the casting core and the base body, the wall thickness of the casting core is as great as or greater than the wall thickness of the base body. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for producing this type of die casting component.

Abstract: A faucet control structure includes an outlet head, a switch rod and a valve body. The outlet head is provided therein with a through-hole, a downward outlet end and an inlet chamber. The outlet end and the inlet chamber are separated by the through-hole. One end of the switch rod is enlarged to form a pulling head, and the other end is provided with a restricting groove. The valve body has a partitioning plate whose front surface is provided with two clamping claws. An inverted U-shaped flexible piece is integrally formed atop the valve body. Both sides of the flexible piece are provided with a bending section respectively. The bending sections provide a force for supporting the valve body when the valve body is compressed by an external force, and provide a restoring force to the valve body after the external force is removed.

Abstract: A weight assembly for a faucet being fixed on a hose and contains a body including an open groove with a first opening, a vertical height of the groove being slightly more that a diameter of the hose, a horizontal depth of the groove along a Y-axis direction being larger than the diameter of the hose; the body including a hole, an upper receiving seat, and a lower receiving seat; a first retaining member received in the hole, the upper and the lower receiving seats, and including an open locking recess with a second opening; the locking recess including a concavely arcuate defining fence; a vertical height of the second opening on the Z-axis direction being equal to or more than the vertical height of the groove; a second retaining member used to screw with a top end of the first retaining member.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic plumbing fixture fitting, such as an electronic faucet.

Abstract: A faucet outlet structure with a close and hollow water curtain is disclosed. The structure has a faucet body having a water outlet tube extending forward at an upper portion of the faucet body, a water outlet formed at a front portion of the water outlet tube, and a water stopping portion disposed inside the water outlet. When the water from the faucet flows down through the water stopping portion, a close and hollow water curtain is generated, so that the water can flow through a larger area to increase the washing efficiency and to further achieve the goal of saving water.

Abstract: An outlet of a spigot has a bottom seat, a neck, a head and a flow passage. The bottom seat has a bottom face. The neck is formed on and protrudes upward from the bottom seat. The head is formed on and protrudes forward from the neck and has a bottom side. The flow passage is formed in the outlet between the bottom seat, the neck and the head and has at least one inlet hole and an outlet hole. The inlet hole is formed through the bottom face of the bottom seat and communicates with the flow passage. The outlet hole is U-shaped, is formed in the head opposite to the neck and communicates with the flow passage.

Abstract: A faucet has a hollow main body. The main body has a mounting section, an extending section, at least one inlet and a passage. The mounting section has a top and a bottom. The extending section is mounted securely on the top of the mounting section and has an extending direction and at least one elongated outlet. The at least one elongated outlet is formed in the extending section and has a maximal length along the extending direction of the extending section. The at least one inlet is formed in the bottom of the mounting section. The passage is formed in the main body and communicates with the at least one elongated outlet and the at least one inlet. Because the elongated outlets are elongated along the extending direction of the extending section, an efflux from the elongated outlet can conform to hands of users and enhance washing efficiency.

Abstract: An assembly structure of a faucet control handle that used in different sizes of water control bases includes a control handle and an adjustable unit, wherein a receiving space of the control handle has a first and a second wedging ribs cross each other at the periphery of an opening of the receiving space. The adjustable unit has an adjustable base, a clamping piece and an adjustable element, wherein the adjustable base has a connecting hole that forms a wedging edge at one end thereof, and the clamping piece that can be adjusted is formed facing the wedging edge. Since the control handle's receiving space has the adjustable unit, the faucet handle in the present invention can be used in different water control bases with different sizes of water control sticks to increase the practicability of the faucet handle, and further increase the convenience during the assembly process.

Abstract: A faucet control structure includes an outlet head, a switch rod and a valve body. The outlet head is provided therein with a through-hole, a downward outlet end and an inlet chamber. The outlet end and the inlet chamber are separated by the through-hole. One end of the switch rod is enlarged to form a pulling head, and the other end is provided with a restricting groove. The valve body has a partitioning plate whose front surface is provided with two clamping claws. An inverted U-shaped flexible piece is integrally formed atop the valve body. Both sides of the flexible piece are provided with a bending section respectively. The bending sections provide a force for supporting the valve body when the valve body is compressed by an external force, and provide a restoring force to the valve body after the external force is removed.

Abstract: An electronic faucet comprises a spout having a passageway configured to conduct fluid flow through the spout, an electrically operable valve coupled to the passageway, and a single capacitive sensor coupled to a portion of the faucet. The single capacitive sensor provides both a touch sensor and a proximity sensor for the electronic faucet.