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公开(公告)号：US10000913B2
公开(公告)日：2018-06-19
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
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09822902B2
公开(公告)日：2017-11-21
申请号：US14791009
申请日：2015-07-02
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： John C. Esche , Chad J. Cochart
IPC: E03C1/05 , F16K37/00 , F16K11/00 , F16K11/078
CPC classification number: F16K37/0041 , E03C1/057 , F16K11/078 , F16K19/006 , F16K37/00 , Y10T137/8242
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.
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公开(公告)号：US09334634B2
公开(公告)日：2016-05-10
申请号：US14206601
申请日：2014-03-12
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： William Bares , John C. Esche
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。
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公开(公告)号：US09181685B2
公开(公告)日：2015-11-10
申请号：US13787262
申请日：2013-03-06
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： John C. Esche , Perry D. Erickson , Roger W. Murphy , William R. Bares
IPC: E03C1/04
CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 , B05B1/185 , E03C1/055 , E03C2001/026 , E03C2001/028 , E03C2001/0415 , Y10T137/1842 , Y10T137/598
Abstract: A faucet is provided. The faucet has a spout and a sprayhead releasably coupled to the spout. A hose having a magnetically responsive collar thereon provides fluid through the spout to the sprayhead. A magnet is located in the faucet such that when the sprayhead is coupled to the spout, the collar magnetically couples to the magnet, thereby applying sufficient magnetic force to the hose to retain the sprayhead against the spout.
Abstract translation: 提供水龙头。 水龙头具有可释放地联接到喷口的喷口和喷头。 在其上具有磁性响应的套管的软管将流体通过喷口提供给喷头。 磁体位于水龙头中，使得当喷头联接到喷口时，套环磁耦合到磁体，从而向软管施加足够的磁力以将喷头保持抵靠喷口。
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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.
Inventor： John C. Esche , Chad J. Cochart
CPC classification number: F16K37/0041 , E03C1/057 , F16K11/078 , F16K19/006 , F16K37/00 , Y10T137/8242
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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公开(公告)号：US20130153070A1
公开(公告)日：2013-06-20
申请号：US13767657
申请日：2013-02-14
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： John C. Esche , William R. Bares
IPC: F17D1/08
CPC classification number: F17D1/08 , E03C1/0404 , Y10T137/9464
Abstract: A faucet is disclosed having a faucet base, a faucet spout mounted on the base and configured to swivel relative thereto, a female connector sleeve having an axial through channel, and a male connector sleeve having an axial through channel that is in fluid communication with the axial through channel of the female connector sleeve, the male connector sleeve being telescopically received within the female connector sleeve. The faucet further includes a first tube connected between one of the male and female connector sleeves and a fluid control valve, and a second tube separately formed from the spout, the female connector, and the male connector and connected between the other of the male and female connector sleeves and an outlet of the spout by internally extending within the spout. The male connector sleeve rotates within and relative to the female connector sleeve when the spout and second tube swivel relative to the base.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种水龙头，其具有水龙头基座，安装在基座上并被配置为相对于其旋转的水龙头喷嘴，具有轴向通过通道的阴连接器套筒和具有轴向通道的阳连接器套筒，所述轴向通道与所述水龙头底座流体连通， 阴连接器套筒的轴向通过通道，阳连接器套筒可伸缩地容纳在阴连接器套筒内。 龙头还包括连接在阳连接器套管和阴连接器套管中的一个之间的第一管和流体控制阀，以及从喷口，阴连接器和阳连接器分别形成的第二管，并连接在阳和 阴连接器套管和喷嘴的出口通过在喷口内部延伸。 当喷嘴和第二管相对于基座旋转时，阳连接器套筒在内连接器套筒内并相对于阴连接器套筒旋转。
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公开(公告)号：US10273669B2
公开(公告)日：2019-04-30
申请号：US15610934
申请日：2017-06-01
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： John C. Esche , David E. Hansen
Abstract: A method for controlling touchless operation of a faucet that includes turning on a sensor of the faucet in response to receiving a signal that a mechanical valve of the faucet is in an open position, wherein the mechanical valve is movable between the open position and a closed position; shifting an electronic valve of the faucet from a closed state, in which a fluid does not flow from the faucet, to an open state, in which the fluid is configured to flow from the faucet, in response to a first interruption of a field of detection of the sensor; and shifting the electronic valve to the closed state in response to a second interruption of the field of detection of the sensor, so long as the second interruption follows the first interruption within a predetermined period of time.
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公开(公告)号：US09840831B1
公开(公告)日：2017-12-12
申请号：US15180974
申请日：2016-06-13
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： John C. Esche , Daniel E. Smith
IPC: E03C1/04
CPC classification number: E03C1/0404 , E03C2001/0415
Abstract: A sprayhead retraction assembly includes a first member defining first and second projections, a first pulley axially connected to the first projection, the first pulley configured to receive a hose, a second pulley axially connected to the second projection, and a constant-force spring defining a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the second pulley, such that the constant-force spring is configured to coil around the second pulley, and wherein the second end is configured to be coupled to a surface.
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9.发明授权公开(公告)号：US09062790B2
公开(公告)日：2015-06-23
申请号：US13794638
申请日：2013-03-11
Applicant: Kohler Co.
Inventor： John C. Esche , David E. Hansen , Jeffrey C. Hildebrand
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。
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公开(公告)号：US20140069520A1
公开(公告)日：2014-03-13
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。
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