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Hot/cold water flow rate regulating device

US5052438A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 23, 1990
Grant dateOct 1, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 23, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87917
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hot/cold water flow rate regulating device, comprising a holder and a cap respectively secured to a mounting plate by a connecting rod and a bolt head stake. A tubular driving member which has a spiral track on its inside is fastened in the cap to drive a link to carry two valve rod assemblies to move up and down so as to respectively regulate the flow rate of hot and cold water and cold water into a mixing chamber for further discharge through a water outlet pipe.

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