Patent · US Expired

Cartridge for a single-handle mixer faucet

US6363969B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 10, 2001
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86815
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a cartridge for a single lever mixer faucet comprising a fixed (4) and a moveable sealing washer (3) which are arranged in a housing (1), whereby the movable sealing washer (3) comprises a recess (15) for engaging with a control tappet (9) of a control handle (11) which traverses a pivot support (10). The invention provides that the moveable sealing washer (3) comprises, on the surface thereof which faces the control tappet (9) and which is located in the area of the outer periphery of the washer (3), a step (14) which serves as a volume stop that can cross over with regard to the pivot support (10).

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