公开(公告)号：US20140026980A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US13787262

申请日：2013-03-06

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Perry D. Erickson ,  Roger W. Murphy ,  William R. Bares

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 ,  B05B1/185 ,  E03C1/055 ,  E03C2001/026 ,  E03C2001/028 ,  E03C2001/0415 ,  Y10T137/1842 ,  Y10T137/598

Abstract: A faucet is provided. The faucet has a spout and a sprayhead releasably coupled to the spout. A hose having a magnetically responsive collar thereon provides fluid through the spout to the sprayhead. A magnet is located in the faucet such that when the sprayhead is coupled to the spout, the collar magnetically couples to the magnet, thereby applying sufficient magnetic force to the hose to retain the sprayhead against the spout.

Abstract translation: 提供水龙头。 水龙头具有可释放地联接到喷口的喷口和喷头。 在其上具有磁性响应的套管的软管将流体通过喷口提供给喷头。 磁体位于水龙头中，使得当喷头联接到喷口时，套环磁耦合到磁体，从而向软管施加足够的磁力以将喷头保持抵靠喷口。

公开(公告)号：US20130160868A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-27

申请号：US13768993

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Steven T. Radder

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/04 ,  E03C1/0404 ,  Y10T137/598 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A faucet includes an outer housing having a surface formed of a first material. The outer housing has an entry and an outlet, and a valve cartridge is positioned at least partly in the outer housing and is configured to control flow of water to the outlet. An insulator sleeve is positioned at least partly in the outer housing between a wall of the outer housing and the valve cartridge. A collar having a surface made of a second material different from the first material is at least partly nested within the insulator sleeve outside of the valve cartridge. The insulator sleeve is made of a material that acts to galvanically insulate the outer housing from the collar.

Abstract translation: 水龙头包括具有由第一材料形成的表面的外壳。 外部壳体具有入口和出口，并且阀芯至少部分地定位在外部壳体中并且构造成控制到出口的水流。 绝缘体套筒至少部分地定位在外壳体的外壳体的壁和阀芯之间。 具有由与第一材料不同的第二材料制成的表面的套环至少部分嵌套在阀芯外部的绝缘体套筒内。 绝缘体套管由用于将外壳与轴环电隔离的材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US10260653B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-16

申请号：US15786109

申请日：2017-10-17

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Chad J. Cochart

IPC: F16K37/00 ,  F16K11/00 ,  E03C1/05 ,  F16K11/078

Abstract: A faucet that includes a mechanical valve having an outer member and a valve member, wherein the valve member is configured to move radially relative to the outer member between an open position and a closed position; a ring disposed at least partially around the outer member and configured to move in response to the movement of the valve member; and a switch configured to open and close in response to the movement of the ring.

公开(公告)号：US20180073226A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15819076

申请日：2017-11-21

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Daniel E. Smith

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 ,  E03C2001/0415 ,  E03C2001/0417

Abstract: A sprayhead retraction assembly includes a hose coupled at a first end to a faucet sprayhead and at a second end to a water source. The assembly further includes a first member having a first portion that is engaged with the hose between the first and second ends of the hose. The assembly further includes a constant-force spring coupled at a first end to a second portion of the first member and coupled at a second end to a fixed surface.

公开(公告)号：US20180030698A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15662946

申请日：2017-07-28

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Amruta Shyam Velapure ,  Fred Ogreenc ,  John C. Esche

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  B05B1/30 ,  B05B1/18 ,  B05B7/02 ,  B05B1/14

CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 ,  B05B1/002 ,  B05B17/0607

Abstract: A sprayer including a fluid carrier having an inlet configured to receive water from a water source and an outlet for emitting water, and including a vibration source coupled to a portion of the fluid carrier between the inlet and the outlet. When the sprayer is in a first mode of operation, water is emitted from the outlet in a first pattern; and when the sprayer is in a second mode of operation, the vibration source is configured to oscillate the fluid carrier such that water is emitted from the outlet in a second pattern.

公开(公告)号：US09341278B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13794614

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche

IPC: F16K31/06 ,  F16K31/50 ,  F16K31/05 ,  F16K31/40

CPC classification number: F16K31/05 ,  E03C1/0404 ,  E03C1/057 ,  E03C2001/0415 ,  E03C2001/0418 ,  F16K31/06 ,  F16K31/0655 ,  F16K31/40 ,  F16K37/0041

Abstract: A system for manually overriding a solenoid operated valve in an event of power failure is provided. The system includes a solenoid operated valve and a lifter. The solenoid operated valve includes a valve body including a sealing surface, a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, a sealing element selectively separating the fluid inlet from the fluid outlet and a solenoid configured to selectively couple and decouple the sealing element to the sealing surface. The lifter is threadedly coupled to the solenoid operated valve. Rotation of the lifter relative to the valve body in a first direction causes the lifter to decouple the sealing element from the sealing surface.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于在电源故障的情况下手动覆盖电磁阀的系统。 该系统包括电磁阀和升降器。 电磁阀包括阀体，其包括密封表面，流体入口和流体出口，选择性地将流体入口与流体出口分离的密封元件和被配置为选择性地将密封元件耦合和分离到密封表面的螺线管。 升降器螺纹连接到电磁阀。 提升器相对于阀体沿第一方向的旋转使升降器将密封元件与密封表面分离。

公开(公告)号：US20150240462A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14710383

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  David E. Hansen

IPC: E03C1/05

CPC classification number: E03C1/057 ,  E03C2001/0415 ,  F16K37/0041 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/87917 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A touchless faucet including a tubular spout having a curved portion including an inlet end through which a fluid flow enters the spout and an outlet end through which the fluid flow exits the spout. The outlet end is located forward and downward of an apex of the curved portion and the inlet end is located rearward and downward of the apex. The faucet also includes an electronic valve for controlling the fluid flow and a sensor disposed completely within the spout along an underside of the curved portion adjacent the apex. The sensor includes a transmitter for emitting a signal and a receiver for detecting an interruption of the signal within a detection zone that does not intersect with the fluid flow from the outlet end of the spout. The sensor communicates with the electronic valve to control the fluid flow when the interruption of the signal is detected.

Abstract translation: 一种无头龙头，其包括具有弯曲部分的管状喷嘴，所述弯曲部分包括入口端，流体流通过所述入口端流入所述喷口，所述出口端通过所述流出口离开所述喷口。 出口端位于弯曲部分的顶点的前方和下方，入口端位于顶点的后方和下方。 水龙头还包括用于控制流体流动的电子阀和沿邻近顶点的弯曲部分的下侧完全设置在喷口内的传感器。 传感器包括用于发射信号的发射器和用于检测检测区域内的信号的中断的接收器，该检测区域中的信号不与来自喷口的出口端的流体流相交。 当检测到信号的中断时，传感器与电子阀通信以控制流体流动。

公开(公告)号：US20140053925A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US13794631

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Chad J. Cochart

IPC: F16K37/00

CPC classification number: F16K37/0041 ,  E03C1/057 ,  F16K11/078 ,  F16K19/006 ,  F16K37/00 ,  Y10T137/8242

Abstract: A system for detecting and communicating a mechanical valve position in a faucet is provided. The system includes a mechanical valve having an open state and a closed state, a control stem configured to selectively operate the valve between the open state and the closed state, a member movable between an open position and a closed position in response to operation of the mechanical valve between the open state and the closed state. The system further includes a ring disposed at least partially around the mechanical valve and having a switch disposed on the ring. Moving the member from the closed position to the open position actuates the switch.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于检测和传送水龙头中的机械阀位置的系统。 该系统包括具有打开状态和关闭状态的机械阀，配置成在打开状态和关闭状态之间选择性地操作阀的控制杆，响应于操作中的操作而在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动的构件 机械阀门处于打开状态和关闭状态。 该系统还包括至少部分地围绕机械阀设置的环，并且具有设置在环上的开关。 将构件从关闭位置移动到打开位置可以启动开关。

公开(公告)号：US10106963B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-23

申请号：US15819076

申请日：2017-11-21

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Daniel E. Smith

IPC: E03C1/04

Abstract: A sprayhead retraction assembly includes a hose coupled at a first end to a faucet sprayhead and at a second end to a water source. The assembly further includes a first member having a first portion that is engaged with the hose between the first and second ends of the hose. The assembly further includes a constant-force spring coupled at a first end to a second portion of the first member and coupled at a second end to a fixed surface.

公开(公告)号：US10072402B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US15818946

申请日：2017-11-21

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Daniel E. Smith

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 ,  E03C2001/0415 ,  E03C2001/0417

Abstract: A method of installing a sprayhead retraction assembly includes providing a portion of a hose in a groove defined by a first pulley, and coupling a first end of a constant-force spring to a first surface. The method further includes coupling a second end of the constant-force spring to a second pulley, and coiling the constant-force spring around the second pulley, wherein the second pulley is coupled to and offset from the first pulley.