SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT AND COMMUNICATE FAUCET VALVE POSITION
    13.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT AND COMMUNICATE FAUCET VALVE POSITION 有权
    检测和通信龙头阀位置的系统和方法

    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.

    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。

    Shower system
    15.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12023692B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-02

    申请号:US17579801

    申请日:2022-01-20

    Applicant: KOHLER CO.

    Abstract: A shower system includes on one or more valves and a plurality of showerheads. The plurality of showerheads are electrically coupled to one another and configured to receive electrical signals from one another. The plurality of showerheads are fluidly coupled to the one or more valves and configured to receive water therefrom. The plurality of showerheads includes a sprayer, one or more sensors, and an integrated user interface. The sprayer is configured to dispense water provided by the one or more valves. The one or more sensors are configured to register motion gestures made by a user. The integrated user interface is configured to control operation of the sprayer. The one or more sensors generates an internal signal to the plurality of showerheads corresponding to the motion gesture. One of the plurality of showerheads is a master showerhead.

    Flushometer
    16.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10689837B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-23

    申请号:US15380606

    申请日:2016-12-15

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A flushometer valve includes a hollow body and a piston assembly disposed inside the hollow body for controlling operation of the flushometer valve. The piston assembly and hollow body define an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber and a pressure chamber. The piston assembly includes a flow guide, a piston top, and an insert. The flow guide is movable relative to the hollow body between an open position, in which the outlet chamber is fluidly connected to the inlet chamber, and a closed position, in which the outlet chamber is fluidly disconnected from the inlet chamber. The piston top is coupled to the flow guide, includes a first material, and has a bleed passage that fluidly connects the pressure chamber and the inlet chamber. The insert is disposed within the bleed passage, includes a second material, and has a bore that fluidly connects the bleed passage and the pressure chamber.

    System, apparatus and method for creating and/or dispensing a mixture of water and a personal care liquid
    19.
    发明授权
    System, apparatus and method for creating and/or dispensing a mixture of water and a personal care liquid 有权
    用于产生和/或分配水和个人护理液体的混合物的系统,设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US09546474B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-17

    申请号:US14090969

    申请日:2013-11-26

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Inventor: Chad J. Cochart

    CPC classification number: E03C1/046 A47K2005/1218 A47K2210/00

    Abstract: A system for dispensing or and/or creating a mixture of water and a personal care liquid (PC), such, as soap, shampoo, antibacterial liquids, disinfectant liquids, liquid dishwashing detergents, or other sanitization fluids. The system, in one embodiment, is used in conjunction with a faucet that is mounted adjacent a washbasin to dispense the mixture. In an embodiment, a mixing unit is included in the system that comprises a venturi and a pressure compensating control device. In another embodiment, a pinch valve is utilized to control the introduction of the PCL into the water flow. In yet another embodiment, at least one water pressure actuatable valve is utilized to control the introduction of the PCL into the water flow.

    Abstract translation: 用于分配和/或产生水和个人护理液(PC)的混合物的系统,例如肥皂,洗发剂,抗菌液体,消毒液体,液体餐具洗涤剂或其它消毒液。 在一个实施例中,该系统与与洗脸盆相邻安装的龙头结合使用以分配混合物。 在一个实施例中,包括文丘里管和压力补偿控制装置的系统中包括混合单元。 在另一个实施例中,夹管阀用于控制PCL进入水流中。 在另一个实施例中,至少一个水压致动阀被用于控制PCL引入到水流中。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT AND COMMUNICATE FAUCET VALVE POSITION
    20.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD TO DETECT AND COMMUNICATE FAUCET VALVE POSITION 有权
    检测和通信龙头阀位置的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150308587A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:US14791009

    申请日:2015-07-02

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A faucet configured for touchless actuation that includes a spout; a mechanical valve configured to move between an open state and a closed state and having a member radially 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; an electronic valve configured to move between an open state and a closed state; and a system configured to detect and communicate a state of the faucet in response to the position of the member.

    Abstract translation: 配置为包括喷口的无接触致动的水龙头; 机械阀构造成在打开状态和关闭状态之间移动并且具有响应于机械阀在打开状态和关闭状态之间的操作而在打开位置和关闭位置之间可径向移动的构件; 构造成在打开状态和关闭状态之间移动的电子阀; 以及被配置为响应于所述构件的位置来检测和通信所述龙头的状态的系统。

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