Faucet assembly having a handle subassembly
US7490619B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6977
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A faucet assembly includes a valve subassembly having a valve mechanism and an actuator having an axis. An underbody includes a valve end body for receiving the valve subassembly for connection thereto. A deck plate is configured for coupling to the underbody. A handle adapter is coupled to said faucet assembly to be non-rotatable with respect to the deck plate. A handle subassembly has a hub and a valve operator. The valve operator is rotatably coupled to the hub. The valve operator is connected to the actuator of the valve subassembly to operate the valve subassembly when the valve operator is rotated about the axis to move in relation to the deck plate. The hub is attached to the deck plate via the handle adapter.
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