Spring-loaded rotational limit stop
US6758242B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/86823
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotational limit stop comprising a substantially circular disc having an upper surface, a lower surface and a perimeter surface, the perimeter surface containing a plurality of teeth on one portion thereof, a central aperture passing through the center of the circular disc, and a plurality of resilient spring legs extending downwards from the lower surface of the disc, such that the resilient spring legs of the rotational limit stop flex to accommodate the compression forces as a faucet assembly containing the rotational limit stop is being assembled.
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