Fluid switch-over device

US10794500B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Hansgrohe SE · DE

Inventors

• Christiane Klein · Lagny-sur-Marne, FR
• Fabian Melle · Durbach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 13, 2018
• Grant date: Oct 6, 2020
• Expiry date: Nov 1, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC E): Fixed Constructions
• CPC primary: E03C2201/30
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A fluid switch-over device of the type that may be used in sanitary shower devices, the fluid switch-over device including a housing body which includes a fluid inlet channel and a plurality of fluid outlet channels arranged fluidically in parallel, a switch-over body which includes a fluid inlet, at least one fluid outlet and a fluid duct from the fluid inlet to the fluid outlet and is disposed within the housing body to be translationally movable axially parallel and rotationally movable in a combined manner in relation to a longitudinal axis between at least two different operating positions. The switch-over body in each of the different operating positions is in fluid connection with the fluid inlet channel via its fluid inlet and differentially unblocks or blocks at least partially a fluid connection of its fluid outlet to the respective fluid outlet channel. An actuation unit for actuating the switch-over body includes an operating element disposed on the housing body to be user-operable.