Pressure balance unit
    23.
    发明授权
    Pressure balance unit 有权
    压力平衡单元

    公开(公告)号:US09069359B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-30

    申请号:US13802149

    申请日:2013-03-13

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    CPC classification number: G05D7/0676 G05D23/1393 Y10T137/2521

    Abstract: A pressure balance unit for a valve assembly includes a first shell having a tongue extending therefrom, a second shell having a groove indented therein, and a sliding element having a shaft defining an axis. The groove in the second shell is configured to receive the tongue from the first shell for aligning the shells. The first and second shells are united using a sonic welding process. The first shell defines a first bore and the second shell defines a second bore. The first and second bores include inlet ports in circumferential faces thereof, the ports defining openings transverse to the axis. The sliding element includes a first end movable along the axis within the first bore and a second end movable along the axis within the second bore. The ends of the sliding element open and close the inlet ports by sliding across the ports.

    Abstract translation: 用于阀组件的压力平衡单元包括具有从其延伸的舌部的第一壳体,具有凹入其中的凹槽的第二壳体和具有限定轴线的轴的滑动元件。 第二壳体中的凹槽构造成从第一壳体接收舌片以对准壳体。 使用声波焊接工艺将第一和第二壳合并。 第一壳体限定第一孔,第二壳体限定第二孔。 第一和第二孔包括其周向表面中的入口端口,该端口限定横向于该轴线的开口。 滑动元件包括沿着第一孔内的轴线移动的第一端和沿第二孔内的轴线移动的第二端。 滑动元件的端部通过滑过端口而打开和关闭入口端口。

    VALVE ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED CONNECTIONS
    24.
    发明申请
    VALVE ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED CONNECTIONS 有权
    阀组件具有改进的连接

    公开(公告)号:US20130043419A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-21

    申请号:US13660921

    申请日:2012-10-25

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A valve assembly is provided. The valve assembly includes a valve housing and a harbor provided at a lower portion of the valve housing. The valve housing has an internal bore for receiving a valve control cartridge, and the harbor has a first recess suitable for receiving a water supply tube, and a second recess suitable for receiving a second water tube, wherein the harbor also has a slot. The valve assembly further includes the water supply tube mounted in the first recess, the second water tube mounted in the second recess, and a retainer clip positioned in the slot with that clip simultaneously engaging both tubes. The retainer clip comprises a first leg and a second leg connected by a waist to define there between a retaining area, and at least the first leg has formed thereon a notch adjacent a heel of the leg.

    Abstract translation: 提供阀组件。 阀组件包括阀壳体和设置在阀壳体的下部处的港口。 阀壳体具有用于接收阀控制盒的内孔,并且所述港口具有适于接收供水管的第一凹部和适于接收第二水管的第二凹槽,其中所述港口还具有狭槽。 阀组件还包括安装在第一凹槽中的供水管,安装在第二凹槽中的第二水管和定位在槽中的保持夹,同时夹住两个管。 保持器夹具包括第一腿部和第二腿部,该腿部由腰部连接以在保持区域之间限定,并且至少第一腿部在其上形成有邻近腿部的跟部的切口。

    SHOWER SYSTEM
    25.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20220250098A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-11

    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.

    DRAIN SYSTEM FOR BATHTUB
    26.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210180304A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-17

    申请号:US17117325

    申请日:2020-12-10

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    Abstract: A drain system for controlling a water level in a bathtub includes a drain exit assembly coupled to an exit drain of the bathtub and configured to receive water exiting the bathtub, a valve fluidly coupled to the drain exit assembly and operably coupled to a motor, and a pressure sensor communicatively coupled to the valve and in fluid communication with the drain exit assembly. The motor is configured to change the operational state of the valve based on a pressure sensed by the pressure sensor to control a water level within the bathtub.

    Concentric diverter cartridge
    30.
    发明授权
    Concentric diverter cartridge 有权
    同心转向筒

    公开(公告)号:US09182045B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-10

    申请号:US13802186

    申请日:2013-03-13

    Applicant: Kohler Co.

    CPC classification number: F16K11/00 F16K11/0743 G05D23/1313 Y10T137/86863

    Abstract: A diverter cartridge for a fluid mixing valve includes an inlet adapter having a first inlet port, a second inlet port, a first outlet port and a second outlet port. The cartridge further includes a diverter plate having a first inlet channel and a second inlet channel. The diverter plate is rotatable relative to the inlet adapter between a first end position, a second end position, and a neutral position between the first and second end positions. Rotation of the diverter plate from the neutral position toward the first end position increases a volume flow rate through the cartridge and diverts the fluid to the first outlet port. Rotation of the diverter plate from the neutral position toward the second end position increases a volume flow rate through the cartridge and diverts the fluid to the second outlet port.

    Abstract translation: 用于流体混合阀的分液筒包括具有第一入口,第二入口,第一出口和第二出口的入口适配器。 墨盒还包括具有第一入口通道和第二入口通道的转向板。 转向板可以在第一端部位置,第二端部位置和第一和第二端部位置之间的中性位置之间相对于入口适配器旋转。 转向板从中立位置向第一终端位置的旋转增加了通过盒的体积流量并将流体转移到第一出口。 转向板从中立位置朝向第二端部位置的旋转增加了通过盒的体积流量并将流体转移到第二出口。

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