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公开(公告)号:US12258740B2
公开(公告)日:2025-03-25
申请号:US18462665
申请日:2023-09-07
Applicant: KOHLER CO.
Inventor: Andrew James Stokes , Michael J. Strege
Abstract: A valve trim assembly for use in a shower environment. The valve trim assembly includes an outer covering and a valve assembly. The outer covering includes a first axis disposed through a midpoint of the outer covering. The valve assembly is at least partially disposed within the outer covering and configured to control a flow of fluid. The valve assembly includes a nut coupled to the outer covering, an adapter at least partially disposed within the nut and rotatable about the first axis, and an elongated joint coaxially aligned with the adapter. The nut and the adapter cooperatively define a joint where the adapter rotates within the nut to maintain engagement between the outer covering and a wall.
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公开(公告)号:US20220162837A1
公开(公告)日:2022-05-26
申请号:US17514525
申请日:2021-10-29
Applicant: KOHLER CO.
Inventor: Andrew James Stokes , Michael J. Strege
Abstract: A valve trim assembly for use in a shower environment. The valve trim assembly includes an outer covering and a valve assembly. The outer covering includes a first axis disposed through a midpoint of the outer covering. The valve assembly is at least partially disposed within the outer covering and configured to control a flow of fluid. The valve assembly includes a nut coupled to the outer covering, an adapter at least partially disposed within the nut and rotatable about the first axis, and an elongated joint coaxially aligned with the adapter. The nut and the adapter cooperatively define a joint where the adapter rotates within the nut to maintain engagement between the outer covering and a wall.
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公开(公告)号:US20160097466A1
公开(公告)日:2016-04-07
申请号:US14965526
申请日:2015-12-10
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Max Bock-Aronson , Murali Natarajan , Benjamin W. Marotz , Michael J. Strege , Jeffrey Schumacher , Joel Smith , Sharathkumar Badiger
CPC classification number: F16K31/53 , E03C1/0412 , F16K31/602 , Y10T137/6024
Abstract: A handle assembly configured to control water flow through a faucet valve. The handle assembly includes an output shaft rotatable about a first axis and configured to be operatively coupled to the valve; an input shaft rotatable about a second axis that is configured substantially transverse to the first axis, the input shaft configured to engage the output shaft to rotate the output shaft upon rotation of the input shaft; a handle coupled to the input shaft and configured to rotate the input shaft upon rotation of the handle about the second axis; and a saddle interconnecting the input shaft and the output shaft. The saddle includes a body having a channel that supports one of the input shaft and the output shaft, and a post extending away from the body and engaging an opening in the other of the input shaft and the output shaft.
Abstract translation: 手柄组件,其构造成控制通过水龙头阀的水流。 手柄组件包括可围绕第一轴线旋转并构造成可操作地联接到阀门的输出轴; 所述输入轴可围绕第二轴线旋转,所述第二轴线基本上横向于所述第一轴线,所述输入轴构造成接合所述输出轴以在所述输入轴旋转时旋转所述输出轴; 手柄,其联接到所述输入轴并且构造成当所述手柄围绕所述第二轴线旋转时旋转所述输入轴; 以及将输入轴和输出轴互连的马鞍。 鞍座包括具有支撑输入轴和输出轴中的一个的通道的本体,以及远离主体延伸并接合输入轴和输出轴中的另一个中的开口的柱。
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公开(公告)号:US20140252257A1
公开(公告)日:2014-09-11
申请号:US13794544
申请日:2013-03-11
Applicant: KOHLER CO.
Inventor: Benjamin W. Marotz , Max Bock-Aronson , Murali Natarajan , Michael J. Strege
IPC: F16K31/60
CPC classification number: F16K31/602 , E03C1/0412 , F16K31/53 , Y10T137/6024 , Y10T137/6977 , Y10T137/9464
Abstract: A handle assembly for a valve system is provided. The handle assembly includes a body defining a cavity, an input shaft at least partially located in the cavity, a handle coupled to the input shaft, and a first gear located in the cavity and coupled to the input shaft. The handle assembly further includes an output shaft at least partially located in the cavity, a second gear coupled to the output shaft and located in the cavity engaging the first gear, and at least one key supported by the body. At least one of the input shaft and the output shaft include a first portion having cross-section that is other than circular, and the first portion selectively engages the at least one key, thereby limiting rotation of the at least one of the input shaft and the output shaft.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于阀系统的手柄组件。 手柄组件包括限定空腔的主体,至少部分地位于空腔中的输入轴,联接到输入轴的手柄,以及位于空腔中并联接到输入轴的第一齿轮。 手柄组件还包括至少部分地位于空腔中的输出轴,联接到输出轴并位于与第一齿轮啮合的空腔中的第二齿轮,以及由主体支撑的至少一个键。 所述输入轴和所述输出轴中的至少一个包括具有不同于圆形的横截面的第一部分,并且所述第一部分选择性地接合所述至少一个键,由此限制所述输入轴和所述输入轴中的至少一个的旋转 输出轴。
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公开(公告)号:US09234606B2
公开(公告)日:2016-01-12
申请号:US14476232
申请日:2014-09-03
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Max Bock-Aronson , Murali Natarajan , Benjamin W. Marotz , Michael J. Strege , Jeffrey Schumacher , Joel Smith , Sharathkumar Badiger
CPC classification number: F16K31/53 , E03C1/0412 , F16K31/602 , Y10T137/6024
Abstract: A handle assembly for a valve system is provided. The handle assembly includes a first gear coupled to an input shaft, a handle coupled to the input shaft, a second gear coupled to an output shaft and positioned to engage the first gear, and a saddle interconnecting the input shaft and the output shaft.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于阀系统的手柄组件。 手柄组件包括联接到输入轴的第一齿轮,联接到输入轴的手柄,联接到输出轴并被定位成接合第一齿轮的第二齿轮以及将输入轴和输出轴互连的鞍座。
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公开(公告)号:US09151405B2
公开(公告)日:2015-10-06
申请号:US13794544
申请日:2013-03-11
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Benjamin W. Marotz , Max Bock-Aronson , Murali Natarajan , Michael J. Strege
CPC classification number: F16K31/602 , E03C1/0412 , F16K31/53 , Y10T137/6024 , Y10T137/6977 , Y10T137/9464
Abstract: A handle assembly for a valve system is provided. The handle assembly includes a body defining a cavity, an input shaft at least partially located in the cavity, a handle coupled to the input shaft, and a first gear located in the cavity and coupled to the input shaft. The handle assembly further includes an output shaft at least partially located in the cavity, a second gear coupled to the output shaft and located in the cavity engaging the first gear, and at least one key supported by the body. At least one of the input shaft and the output shaft include a first portion having cross-section that is other than circular, and the first portion selectively engages the at least one key, thereby limiting rotation of the at least one of the input shaft and the output shaft.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于阀系统的手柄组件。 手柄组件包括限定空腔的主体,至少部分地位于空腔中的输入轴,联接到输入轴的手柄,以及位于空腔中并联接到输入轴的第一齿轮。 手柄组件还包括至少部分地位于空腔中的输出轴,联接到输出轴并位于与第一齿轮啮合的空腔中的第二齿轮,以及由主体支撑的至少一个键。 输入轴和输出轴中的至少一个包括具有不同于圆形的横截面的第一部分,并且第一部分选择性地接合至少一个键,从而限制输入轴和 输出轴。
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公开(公告)号:US20230417029A1
公开(公告)日:2023-12-28
申请号:US18462665
申请日:2023-09-07
Applicant: KOHLER CO.
Inventor: Andrew James Stokes , Michael J. Strege
CPC classification number: E03C1/0409 , F16B7/182
Abstract: A valve trim assembly for use in a shower environment. The valve trim assembly includes an outer covering and a valve assembly. The outer covering includes a first axis disposed through a midpoint of the outer covering. The valve assembly is at least partially disposed within the outer covering and configured to control a flow of fluid. The valve assembly includes a nut coupled to the outer covering, an adapter at least partially disposed within the nut and rotatable about the first axis, and an elongated joint coaxially aligned with the adapter. The nut and the adapter cooperatively define a joint where the adapter rotates within the nut to maintain engagement between the outer covering and a wall.
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公开(公告)号:US11781296B2
公开(公告)日:2023-10-10
申请号:US17514525
申请日:2021-10-29
Applicant: KOHLER CO.
Inventor: Andrew James Stokes , Michael J. Strege
CPC classification number: E03C1/0409 , F16B7/182
Abstract: A valve trim assembly for use in a shower environment. The valve trim assembly includes an outer covering and a valve assembly. The outer covering includes a first axis disposed through a midpoint of the outer covering. The valve assembly is at least partially disposed within the outer covering and configured to control a flow of fluid. The valve assembly includes a nut coupled to the outer covering, an adapter at least partially disposed within the nut and rotatable about the first axis, and an elongated joint coaxially aligned with the adapter. The nut and the adapter cooperatively define a joint where the adapter rotates within the nut to maintain engagement between the outer covering and a wall.
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公开(公告)号:US09816641B2
公开(公告)日:2017-11-14
申请号:US14965526
申请日:2015-12-10
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Max Bock-Aronson , Murali Natarajan , Benjamin W. Marotz , Michael J. Strege , Jeffrey Schumacher , Joel Smith , Sharathkumar Badiger
CPC classification number: F16K31/53 , E03C1/0412 , F16K31/602 , Y10T137/6024
Abstract: A handle assembly configured to control water flow through a faucet valve. The handle assembly includes an output shaft rotatable about a first axis and configured to be operatively coupled to the valve; an input shaft rotatable about a second axis that is configured substantially transverse to the first axis, the input shaft configured to engage the output shaft to rotate the output shaft upon rotation of the input shaft; a handle coupled to the input shaft and configured to rotate the input shaft upon rotation of the handle about the second axis; and a saddle interconnecting the input shaft and the output shaft. The saddle includes a body having a channel that supports one of the input shaft and the output shaft, and a post extending away from the body and engaging an opening in the other of the input shaft and the output shaft.
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公开(公告)号:US20140367598A1
公开(公告)日:2014-12-18
申请号:US14476232
申请日:2014-09-03
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor: Max Bock-Aronson , Murali Natarajan , Benjamin W. Marotz , Michael J. Strege , Jeffrey Schumacher , Joel Smith , Sharathkumar Badiger
CPC classification number: F16K31/53 , E03C1/0412 , F16K31/602 , Y10T137/6024
Abstract: A handle assembly for a valve system is provided. The handle assembly includes a first gear coupled to an input shaft, a handle coupled to the input shaft, a second gear coupled to an output shaft and positioned to engage the first gear, and a saddle interconnecting the input shaft and the output shaft.
Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于阀系统的手柄组件。 手柄组件包括联接到输入轴的第一齿轮,联接到输入轴的手柄,联接到输出轴并被定位成接合第一齿轮的第二齿轮以及将输入轴和输出轴互连的鞍座。
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