公开(公告)号：US20140020168A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US14036870

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Joseph S. Blake ,  Joseph L. Stauber

IPC: E03D11/10

CPC classification number: E03D11/10 ,  E03D5/012 ,  E03D5/10 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K3/22 ,  F16K31/042 ,  F16K37/0083

Abstract: Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有用于自动控制冲洗阀的枢转的阀致动器的管道固定装置和校准冲洗阀的运动的方法。 阀致动器的电动机可以定位在固定器的碗和陷阱的腿之间以提供紧凑的组装。 沿着阀门横向延伸的皮带传动装置将马达连接到冲洗阀。 校准方法包括建立与硬停止位置相比阻力小的位置的停止点。

公开(公告)号：US20160146373A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-26

申请号：US15009498

申请日：2016-01-28

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： WILLIAM R. BARES ,  Joseph S. Blake ,  Margaret C. Mazz ,  Sarah S. Fitzsimmons ,  Christine N. Meyer

IPC: F16K31/60

CPC classification number: F16K31/602 ,  F16K31/607 ,  Y10T16/469 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于水龙头的手柄组件，其包括被配置成滑动并可拆卸地连接到水龙头手柄上的硅树脂构件，其中所述硅树脂构件包括可以容纳所述水龙头手柄的开口和可被使用者抓握的外表面 。 龙头手柄可以包括用于允许空气从硅树脂构件的开口逸出的纵向凹槽。 手柄组件不需要额外的元件将硅树脂构件连接到龙头手柄。

公开(公告)号：US09249898B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US13797297

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： William R. Bares ,  Joseph S. Blake ,  Margaret C. Mazz ,  Sarah S. Fitzsimmons ,  Christine N. Meyer

IPC: F16K31/60

CPC classification number: F16K31/602 ,  F16K31/607 ,  Y10T16/469 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于水龙头的手柄组件，其包括被配置成滑动并可拆卸地连接到水龙头手柄上的硅树脂构件，其中所述硅树脂构件包括可以容纳所述水龙头手柄的开口和可被使用者抓握的外表面 。 龙头手柄可以包括用于允许空气从硅树脂构件的开口逸出的纵向凹槽。 手柄组件不需要额外的元件将硅树脂构件连接到龙头手柄。

公开(公告)号：US09611633B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14036870

申请日：2013-09-25

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Joseph S. Blake ,  Joseph L. Stauber

IPC: E03D11/10 ,  E03D5/012 ,  E03D5/10 ,  F16K1/22 ,  F16K3/22 ,  F16K37/00 ,  F16K31/04

CPC classification number: E03D11/10 ,  E03D5/012 ,  E03D5/10 ,  F16K1/221 ,  F16K3/22 ,  F16K31/042 ,  F16K37/0083

Abstract: Plumbing fixtures with a valve actuator for automatically controlling pivoting of a flush valve, and methods of calibrating movement of the flush valve, are disclosed. The motor of the valve actuator may be positioned between the bowl of the fixture and a leg of a trapway to provide compact assembly. A belt drive laterally extending along the trapway links the motor to the flush valve. The method of calibrating includes establishing stop points which are at positions of less resistance than hard stop positions.

公开(公告)号：US20140261820A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13797297

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: KOHLER CO.

Inventor： William R. Bares ,  Joseph S. Blake ,  Margaret C. Mazz ,  Sarah S. Fitzsimmons ,  Christine N. Meyer

IPC: F16K31/60

CPC classification number: F16K31/602 ,  F16K31/607 ,  Y10T16/469 ,  Y10T137/9464

Abstract: A handle assembly for a faucet that includes a silicone member configured to slide over and be removable coupled to a faucet handle, wherein the silicone member comprises an opening in which the faucet handle may be received and an external surface that may be gripped by a user. A faucet handle may include a longitudinal groove used to allow air to escape from the opening of the silicone member. The handle assembly does not require additional elements to couple the silicone member to the faucet handle.

Abstract translation: 一种用于水龙头的手柄组件，其包括被配置成滑动并可拆卸地连接到水龙头手柄上的硅树脂构件，其中所述硅树脂构件包括可以容纳所述水龙头手柄的开口和可被使用者抓握的外表面 。 龙头手柄可以包括用于允许空气从硅树脂构件的开口逸出的纵向凹槽。 手柄组件不需要额外的元件将硅树脂构件连接到龙头手柄。