公开(公告)号：US09915367B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US15272191

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. Ritter ,  Chad J. Cochart ,  Douglas J. Brouwer ,  Christopher M. Shay ,  Brian S. Core ,  Michael W. Smith

IPC: F16K3/02 ,  F16K27/04 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K3/08 ,  B23P15/00 ,  F16K25/00

CPC classification number: F16K27/041 ,  B23P15/001 ,  E03C1/0403 ,  F16K3/0227 ,  F16K3/0236 ,  F16K3/08 ,  F16K25/005 ,  Y10T29/4941 ,  Y10T137/598 ,  Y10T137/7504 ,  Y10T137/86743 ,  Y10T137/86751 ,  Y10T137/88054 ,  Y10T137/9029 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve housing having an internal generally cup-shaped bore, a valve control cartridge inserted into the bore and having a rotatable control stem extending upwardly therefrom, and a bonnet nut having a through-bore. The bonnet nut is threaded to the valve housing such that the control stem extends through the through-bore. Flexible fingers are provided along the through-bore to control a level of resistance to a rotation of the rotatable control stem. The stem is positioned to frictionally engage the flexible fingers as the stem is rotated.

公开(公告)号：US09816637B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US14728585

申请日：2015-06-02

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Douglas J. Brouwer ,  Michael W. Smith ,  Michael A. Niver ,  Chad J. Cochart

IPC: F16K27/06 ,  F16K11/076 ,  F16K35/06 ,  F16K5/02 ,  F16K39/02 ,  F16K11/074 ,  E03C1/042 ,  E03C1/02 ,  F16K31/60 ,  F16K11/00 ,  F16K11/044 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K1/20 ,  F16K11/16 ,  F16K27/02 ,  F16K27/04 ,  F16K11/20

CPC classification number: F16K27/062 ,  E03C1/021 ,  E03C1/023 ,  E03C1/0408 ,  E03C1/042 ,  F16K1/2007 ,  F16K1/2014 ,  F16K1/2021 ,  F16K5/0242 ,  F16K11/0445 ,  F16K11/0743 ,  F16K11/076 ,  F16K11/163 ,  F16K11/207 ,  F16K15/18 ,  F16K15/183 ,  F16K15/188 ,  F16K19/00 ,  F16K19/006 ,  F16K27/0263 ,  F16K27/04 ,  F16K27/065 ,  F16K31/605 ,  F16K35/06 ,  F16K39/024 ,  F16L37/373 ,  Y10T137/2683 ,  Y10T137/5196 ,  Y10T137/6011 ,  Y10T137/7668 ,  Y10T137/86493 ,  Y10T137/86871 ,  Y10T137/87105 ,  Y10T137/87249 ,  Y10T137/87973

Abstract: A testing cap for a valve body includes a base configured to releasably attach to the valve body and to cover an opening in the valve body. The opening is configured to receive a valve cartridge and the base covers the opening in place of the valve cartridge. The testing cap includes a structure extending from the base. The structure is configured to be oriented relative to the valve body in a first orientation and a second orientation. The structure allows fluid to enter the valve body through an inlet port in the valve body and exit the valve body through an outlet port in the valve body when the structure is oriented in the first orientation. The structure covers at least one of the inlet port and the outlet port when the structure is oriented in the second orientation, thereby preventing fluid flow through the valve body.

公开(公告)号：US20170009901A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-12

申请号：US15272191

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. Ritter ,  Chad J. Cochart ,  Douglas J. Brouwer ,  Christopher M. Shay ,  Brian S. Core ,  Michael W. Smith

IPC: F16K27/04 ,  F16K25/00 ,  F16K3/02

CPC classification number: F16K27/041 ,  B23P15/001 ,  E03C1/0403 ,  F16K3/0227 ,  F16K3/0236 ,  F16K3/08 ,  F16K25/005 ,  Y10T29/4941 ,  Y10T137/598 ,  Y10T137/7504 ,  Y10T137/86743 ,  Y10T137/86751 ,  Y10T137/88054 ,  Y10T137/9029 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve housing having an internal generally cup-shaped bore, a valve control cartridge inserted into the bore and having a rotatable control stem extending upwardly therefrom, and a bonnet nut having a through-bore. The bonnet nut is threaded to the valve housing such that the control stem extends through the through-bore. Flexible fingers are provided along the through-bore to control a level of resistance to a rotation of the rotatable control stem. The stem is positioned to frictionally engage the flexible fingers as the stem is rotated.

Abstract translation: 阀组件包括具有内部大致杯状孔的阀壳体，插入孔中的阀控制盒，并具有从其向上延伸的可旋转控制杆，以及具有通孔的发动机罩螺母。 阀帽螺母被拧到阀壳体上，使得控制杆延伸穿过通孔。 柔性指状物沿通孔设置以控制对可旋转控制杆的旋转的阻力水平。 杆被定位成当杆旋转时摩擦地接合柔性指状物。

公开(公告)号：US20150308593A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-29

申请号：US14696040

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Douglas J. Brouwer ,  Michael W. Smith

IPC: F16L19/04 ,  F16L19/02

CPC classification number: F16L19/048 ,  F16L19/0206

Abstract: A coupling system for interconnecting a tube to a valve body is provided. The valve body has a body portion and a nipple extending from the body portion, and the nipple has a threaded external surface and an internal wall defining a bore. The coupling system further includes an adapter having opposing first and second ends, a nut defining a hole through which the first end passes, and a compression fitting located between the nipple, the adapter, and the nut such that when the nut is tightened onto the nipple, the compression fitting inhibits removal of the adapter from the valve body. The adapter defines a passageway extending from the first end to the second end, wherein the first end is received in the bore and the second end is configured to couple to the tube. The nut has an internally threaded surface configured to engage the threaded external surface.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于将管与阀体互连的联接系统。 阀体具有主体部分和从主体部分延伸的接头，并且接头具有螺纹外表面和限定孔的内壁。 联接系统还包括具有相对的第一和第二端的适配器，限定第一端通过的孔的螺母和位于接头，适配器和螺母之间的压缩配件，使得当螺母被紧固到 接头，压缩配件阻止适配器从阀体上移除。 适配器限定从第一端延伸到第二端的通道，其中第一端被容纳在孔中，并且第二端被配置为联接到管。 螺母具有被配置成接合螺纹外表面的内螺纹表面。

公开(公告)号：US20150184757A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-02

申请号：US14657520

申请日：2015-03-13

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： David H. Ritter ,  Chad J. Cochart ,  Douglas J. Brouwer ,  Christopher M. Shay ,  Brian S. Core ,  Michael W. Smith

IPC: F16K3/02 ,  B23P15/00

CPC classification number: F16K27/041 ,  B23P15/001 ,  E03C1/0403 ,  F16K3/0227 ,  F16K3/0236 ,  F16K3/08 ,  F16K25/005 ,  Y10T29/4941 ,  Y10T137/598 ,  Y10T137/7504 ,  Y10T137/86743 ,  Y10T137/86751 ,  Y10T137/88054 ,  Y10T137/9029 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a valve housing having an internal generally cup-shaped bore, a valve control cartridge inserted into the bore and having a rotatable control stem extending upwardly therefrom, and a bonnet nut having a through-bore. The bonnet nut is threaded to the valve housing such that the control stem extends through the through-bore. Flexible fingers are provided along the through-bore to control a level of resistance to a rotation of the rotatable control stem. The stem is positioned to frictionally engage the flexible fingers as the stem is rotated.

Abstract translation: 阀组件包括具有内部大致杯状孔的阀壳体，插入孔中的阀控制盒，并具有从其向上延伸的可旋转控制杆，以及具有通孔的发动机罩螺母。 阀帽螺母被拧到阀壳体上，使得控制杆延伸穿过通孔。 柔性指状物沿通孔设置以控制对可旋转控制杆的旋转的阻力水平。 杆被定位成当杆旋转时摩擦地接合柔性指状物。

公开(公告)号：US20140261808A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13802163

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： Douglas J. Brouwer ,  Michael W. Smith ,  Michael A. Niver ,  Chad J. Cochart

IPC: F16K39/02

CPC classification number: F16K27/062 ,  E03C1/021 ,  E03C1/023 ,  E03C1/0408 ,  E03C1/042 ,  F16K1/2007 ,  F16K1/2014 ,  F16K1/2021 ,  F16K5/0242 ,  F16K11/0445 ,  F16K11/0743 ,  F16K11/076 ,  F16K11/163 ,  F16K11/207 ,  F16K15/18 ,  F16K15/183 ,  F16K15/188 ,  F16K19/00 ,  F16K19/006 ,  F16K27/0263 ,  F16K27/04 ,  F16K27/065 ,  F16K31/605 ,  F16K35/06 ,  F16K39/024 ,  F16L37/373 ,  Y10T137/2683 ,  Y10T137/5196 ,  Y10T137/6011 ,  Y10T137/7668 ,  Y10T137/86493 ,  Y10T137/86871 ,  Y10T137/87105 ,  Y10T137/87249 ,  Y10T137/87973

Abstract: A universal valve body includes a front face having a circular opening for receiving a valve cartridge, a rear face, a frustoconical side wall connecting the front face to the rear face, and a first inlet port and a first outlet port obliquely disposed in the frustoconical side wall. A cap for the valve body includes a base and a structure extending from the base. The structure extending from the base may block at least one of the inlet port or outlet port in the valve body. A service valve for a valve body includes a base rotatable between an open orientation and a closed orientation relative to the valve body and a tab extending from the base. When the base is in the open orientation, the tab prevents removal of a cover from the valve body.

Abstract translation: 通用阀体包括具有用于接纳阀芯的圆形开口的前表面，后表面，连接前表面与后表面的截头圆锥形侧壁，以及倾斜地设置在截头圆锥体中的第一入口端口和第一出口端口 侧墙。 用于阀体的盖包括基部和从基部延伸的结构。 从基座延伸的结构可以阻塞阀体中的入口端口或出口端口中的至少一个。 一种用于阀体的维修阀，包括可在相对于阀体的开放方向和闭合方位之间旋转的基座和从基座延伸的突出部。 当基座处于打开方向时，该卡舌防止盖子从阀体上移除。