公开(公告)号：US20170073944A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15358419

申请日：2016-11-22

Applicant: Kohler Co.

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

IPC: E03C1/04 ,  B05B1/18 ,  E03C1/05

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

Abstract: A faucet includes a spout; a sprayhead that is moveable relative to the spout between a docked position and an undocked position; a magnet associated with the spout and having a bore; and a magnetically responsive collar associated with the sprayhead and moveable relative to the magnet in an axial direction as the sprayhead moves between the docked and undocked positions. In the docked position, magnetic forces between the magnet and the collar attract a center of the collar to align with a center of the magnet in the axial direction with the collar in the bore of the magnet.

Abstract translation: 水龙头包括喷嘴; 喷头，其能够相对于在停靠位置和离开位置之间的喷口移动; 与喷嘴相关联并具有孔的磁体; 以及与喷头相关联的磁响应的轴环，并且当喷头在对接和脱离位置之间移动时相对于磁体在轴向方向上可移动。 在对接位置，磁体和套环之间的磁力吸引轴环的中心，使其与磁体的中心在轴向方向上与磁环的孔中的轴环对准。

公开(公告)号：US09284723B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US14080309

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: Kohler Co.

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

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 ,  B05B15/65 ,  E03C2001/0415 ,  Y10T137/598

Abstract: A faucet includes a spout and a sprayhead movable between a docked position, in which the sprayhead is in contact with the spout, and an undocked position, in which the sprayhead is spaced apart from the spout. The faucet also includes a hose that includes a tubular portion having an inlet end and an outlet end and configured to provide fluid through the spout to the sprayhead and a magnetically responsive end portion coupled to the outlet end and configured to be freely and rotatably received within a portion of the sprayhead. A magnet is located in the spout such that when the sprayhead is in the docked position, the magnet magnetically attracts the magnetically responsive end portion of the hose so as to retain the sprayhead against the spout.

Abstract translation: 水龙头包括喷口和喷头，其可在喷头与喷口接触的对接位置和喷头与喷口间隔开的离散位置之间移动。 水龙头还包括软管，其包括管状部分，该管状部分具有入口端和出口端，并且构造成将流体通过喷口提供给喷头，以及耦合到出口端并被配置为可自由地和可旋转地接收在内部的磁性响应端部 喷头的一部分。 磁体位于喷嘴中，使得当喷头处于对接位置时，磁体磁吸引软管的磁响应端部，以将喷头保持在喷口上。

公开(公告)号：US09074698B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US13794631

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Chad J. Cochart

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

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：US08863780B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US13768993

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  Steven T. Radder

IPC: F16K21/00 ,  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：US20140261747A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14206601

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： William Bares ,  John C. Esche

IPC: E03C1/04

CPC classification number: E03C1/0403 ,  F16K19/00 ,  F16K19/006 ,  F16L37/00 ,  F16L37/144 ,  Y10T137/0502 ,  Y10T137/6014 ,  Y10T137/86815 ,  Y10T137/86823

Abstract: A mixing valve for a faucet includes a body configured to receive therein end portions of a fluid supply line and a fluid outlet line, and a coupler. The coupler is configured for insertion through a sidewall of the body to engage features of the fluid supply line and the fluid outlet line so as to retain the fluid supply line and the fluid outlet line within the body.

Abstract translation: 用于水龙头的混合阀包括构造成在其中容纳流体供应管线和流体出口管线的端部和联接器的主体。 联接器构造成用于插入通过主体的侧壁以接合流体供应管线和流体出口管线的特征，以便将流体供应管线和流体出口管线保持在主体内。

公开(公告)号：US20140054478A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US13794614

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： John C. Esche

IPC: F16K31/05

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：US20140053906A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US13794638

申请日：2013-03-11

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche ,  David E. Hansen ,  Jeffrey C. Hildebrand

IPC: F16K37/00

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

Abstract: A faucet having an electronic valve is provided. The faucet includes a spout having a first end through which a fluid exits, a second end coupled to a faucet body, and a sidewall disposed between the first end and the second end. The spout extends along a curved longitudinal axis. A sensor is disposed completely within the spout along a curved portion of the sidewall. The sensor is operatively coupled to the electronic valve.

Abstract translation: 提供一种具有电子阀的水龙头。 水龙头包括具有流体出口的第一端，与水龙头本体连接的第二端和设置在第一端和第二端之间的侧壁的喷口。 喷嘴沿着弯曲的纵向轴线延伸。 传感器沿着侧壁的弯曲部分完全设置在喷口内。 传感器可操作地联接到电子阀。

公开(公告)号：US10458565B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-29

申请号：US15140127

申请日：2016-04-27

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John C. Esche

IPC: F16K31/05 ,  F16K31/06 ,  E03C1/04 ,  F16K37/00 ,  F16K31/40 ,  E03C1/05

Abstract: A system for a faucet including 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 that is movable relative to the sealing surface to fluidly connect and disconnect the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet; and a solenoid configured to selectively couple and decouple the sealing element to the sealing surface to fluidly disconnect and connect the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The lifter manually overrides the solenoid operated valve during a power failure, the lifter includes threads that thread to the solenoid operated valve, such that a rotation of the lifter in a first direction moves the lifter through the threads relative to the valve body to decouple the sealing element from the sealing surface.

公开(公告)号：US10358801B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-23

申请号：US15662946

申请日：2017-07-28

Applicant: Kohler Co.

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

IPC: E03C1/00 ,  E03C1/04 ,  B05B7/02 ,  B05B1/14 ,  B05B1/18 ,  B05B1/30 ,  B05B17/06 ,  B05B1/00

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：US20180073225A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

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

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.