公开(公告)号：US20040199993A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-14

申请号：US10412164

申请日：2003-04-11

Applicant: INTERBATH INC.

Inventor： Le Trong Bui

IPC: A47K003/20

CPC classification number: E03C1/06 ,  E03C1/0408 ,  E03C1/108 ,  Y02A20/202

Abstract: A mounting structure for a handheld showerhead is provided with an integral vacuum breaker device that breaks the fluid communication between the shower pipe and the supply hose upon the occurrence of back pressure in the water supply system. The mounting structure comprises a mount body that is coupleable to a shower pipe at its inlet end and to a supply hose at its outlet end. A vacuum breaker is provided within the mount body in-line between the inlet end and the outlet end. When positive fluid pressure is applied to the vacuum breaker, water flows through the vacuum breaker to a supply hose and handheld showerhead coupled to the outlet end. When negative fluid pressure or back pressure is applied to the shower pipe, the vacuum breaker seals the channel within the mount body to break fluid communication between the inlet end and the outlet end, thus preventing the back pressure from drawing contaminated water through the supply hose and showerhead. A cradle for holding the handheld showerhead is pivotally coupled to the mount body, and the mount body is rotatable about the shower pipe. The handheld showerhead is thereby provided with a mounting structure that integrates a vacuum breaker for preventing contamination due to back pressure in the water supply system, while providing a full range of motion for mounting in a desired position.

Abstract translation: 用于手持式淋浴头的安装结构设置有一体的真空断路器装置，其在供水系统中发生背压时破坏淋浴管和供应软管之间的流体连通。 安装结构包括安装体，其在其入口端处可连接到淋浴管，并且在其出口端处连接到供应软管。 真空断路器在入口端和出口端之间在线内设置在安装体内。 当正压流体压力被施加到真空破碎器时，水流过真空断路器到与出口端连接的供应软管和手持式喷头。 当对淋浴管施加负流体压力或背压时，真空破坏器密封安装体内的通道以破坏入口端和出口端之间的流体连通，从而防止背压从受污染的水中通过供应软管 和淋浴头。 用于固定手持花洒的托架可枢转地联接到安装体上，并且安装体可以围绕淋浴管转动。 手持花洒由此设置有安装结构，该安装结构集成了用于防止由于供水系统中的背压引起的污染的真空断路器，同时提供用于安装在期望位置的全范围的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20040199995A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-14

申请号：US10412165

申请日：2003-04-11

Applicant: INTERBATH, INC.

Inventor： Le Trong Bui

IPC: E03C001/04 ,  E03C001/08

CPC classification number: E03C1/084 ,  E03C1/08

Abstract: A device enables a user to selectively change the flow of water produced by a waterspout between aerated flow and non-aerated flow. The device is preferably implemented as an adapter that is threaded to or otherwise coupled to the end of a waterspout such as a kitchen or bathroom faucet waterspout or a bathtub waterspout. The device includes a closure mechanism that is operable by a user to permit or prevent aeration of water flowing through the adapter. The adapter may include a control ring that may be rotated by a user to selectively open and close bores for introducing air into the interior of the adapter. When the control ring is turned to an open position, air is introduced and an aerated water flow is produced. When the ring is turned to a closed position, air is not introduced and non-aerated or laminar flow is produced. A user is thereby enabled to select the desired type of flow.

Abstract translation: 一种装置使得使用者能够选择性地改变由充气流和非充气流之间的水口产生的水的流动。 该装置优选地被实施为适配器，该适配器被螺纹连接到或者耦合到诸如厨房或卫生间水龙头水龙头或浴缸水槽的水龙头的端部。 该装置包括可由使用者操作以允许或防止通过适配器的水通风的封闭机构。 适配器可以包括控制环，该控制环可以由用户旋转以选择性地打开和关闭用于将空气引入适配器的内部的孔。 当控制环转到打开位置时，引入空气并产生充气水流。 当环转到关闭位置时，不引入空气，并且不产生空气或层流。 因此，用户能够选择所需类型的流程。