Invention Publication
- Patent Title: ELECTROMECHANICAL SHOWER VALVE
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Application No.: US18360388Application Date: 2023-07-27
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Publication No.: US20240052613A1Publication Date: 2024-02-15
- Inventor: Chad J. Cochart
- Applicant: Kohler Co.
- Applicant Address: US WI Kohler
- Assignee: Kohler Co.
- Current Assignee: Kohler Co.
- Current Assignee Address: US WI Kohler
- Main IPC: E03C1/04
- IPC: E03C1/04 ; E03C1/05 ; F16K11/00 ; F16K31/06

Abstract:
A system for converting a mechanical main valve body of a shower assembly to an electromechanical main valve body. The system includes a mechanical valve body that includes a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, and a connection interface that interchangeably receives one of the mechanical main valve body or the electromechanical main valve body. The electromechanical main valve body includes a first solenoid valve fluidly coupled to a first outlet that directs the mixed water to a first user device in replacement of a second outlet of the mechanical main valve body, and a second solenoid valve fluidly coupled to a third outlet that directs the mixed water to a second user device in replacement of a fourth outlet of the mechanical main valve body. The first and second solenoid valves selectively permit the mixed water to flow through the first and third outlets, respectively.
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