ADA metering faucet mechanism
US6736369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16K31/602
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A metering faucet includes a housing and a faucet metering cartridge positioned within the housing and having an outwardly extending faucet stem which is movable along a stem axis. There is a cartridge cap which is positioned within the housing and has a portion extending over and in contact with the cartridge stem to provide an inward force thereon. A handle is pivotally mounted to the housing on one side of the stem axis, with the handle having a portion which extends through a housing opening to contact the cartridge cap. Upon pivotal movement of the handle, an inward force is applied on the cartridge stem. The handle has a force applying area which extends a substantial distance from the pivotal mounting of the handle and terminates at the diametrical opposite side of the pivotal mounting of the handle.
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