Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Druckgussbauteil, insbesondere Wasserauslaufarmatur, umfassend einen im Druckgießverfahren aus Metall oder einer Metalllegierung hergestellten Grundkörper (1) mit einem Hohlraum, in dem mehrere Öffnungen (2, 3, 4) vorgesehen sind, durch welche der Hohlraum von außen zugänglich ist, wobei der Hohlraum zumindest teilweise mit einem Gießkern (5) gefüllt ist, der mit der Innenseite des Grundkörpers (1) in flächigem Kontakt steht und in dem wenigstens ein Kanal (6) zur Fluidführung vorgesehen ist, wobei in einem überwiegenden Teil der Kontaktfläche, insbesondere in dem gesamten oder nahezu dem gesamten Kontaktflächenbereich zwischen dem Gießkern (5) und dem Grundkörper (1) die Wandstärke des Gießkerns (5) gleich groß oder größer ist als die Wandstärke des Grundkörpers (1).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a faucet with a wand that has a geometric orientation of the wand and/or a geometric relationship between components of the faucet. In an exemplary embodiment, the faucet comprises a hub, a spout, an outlet, and a handle. The hub is operable to connect to a mounting surface. The spout includes a receptor and a wand. The receptor is operable to connect to the hub. The wand is operable to mount in the receptor. The wand is operable to pull away from the receptor. The spout has an upstream end, a downstream end, and a highest point between the upstream end and the downstream end.
Abstract:
A faucet system including: a first set of faucet components including at least a water regulating device and a water dispensing device, wherein the water regulating device and the water dispensing device include advertising indicia of a first theme; a second set of faucet components including at least a water regulating device and a water dispensing device, wherein the water regulating device and the water dispensing device include advertising indicia of a second theme, wherein the first and second set of faucet components are configured to be interchangeably connected to a base.
Abstract:
A faucet spout and method of manufacturing the same in which a layer of structural plastic is injection molded in two or more pieces and joined to form an armature having a waterway through it. A platable plastic layer is overmolded on some or all of the armature to provide a detailed decorative surface that is plated by deposition of a metal or metal alloy coating.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a soap dispenser (11) for use with a fluid outlet, such as a tap (15). The soap dispenser (11) comprises a soap holder (213) for holding a soap cartridge. The soap holder comprises at least one upper aperture in an upper region through which fluid enters the soap holder, and at least one lower aperture in a lower region through which fluid exits the soap holder. The soap holder incorporates at least one diverting section (25) to divert any fluid moving in an upward direction back into the holder. The soap dispenser also comprises a connection arrangement for connecting the soap holder with respect to the fluid outlet. In use the soap holder is positioned underneath the fluid outlet such that fluid enters the holder through the at least one upper aperture. The fluid then passes over the soap cartridge and exits through the at least one lower aperture to provide a user with a soapy fluid.
Abstract:
A faucet (10) is disclosed which has an outer housing (16) formed of zinc which has a lower entry (17), an upper outlet (19), and a side cavity (20). There is a supply line structure (44) extendible from the lower entry into or adjacent the side cavity, and a valve cartridge (56) positioned in the side cavity. A plastic insulator sleeve (26) is positioned in the side cavity between a wall of the outer housing and the valve cartridge. A brass collar (54) is nested within the insulator sleeve and positioned outside of the valve cartridge. Hence, the advantages of a zinc outer housing are achieved while avoiding galvanic corrosion due to contact between brass and zinc surfaces. The insulator sleeve also facilitates rotational and axial alignment, and sealing.