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Title:
FAUCET CONTROL STRUCTURE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2021/019550
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
A faucet control structure is disclosed. The faucet control structure includes a first control valve, configured to provide inflow of water. The faucet control structure also includes a second control valve, configured to provide time-controlled inflow of water. The faucet control structure also includes an inlet unit, configured to provide inflow of water from one or more adjoining tubes corresponding to the position of the first control valve. The faucet control structure also includes a valve body, configured to provide a connecting place for the one or more adjoining tubes with the faucet. The enables stopping of over-use of water.

Inventors:
GADAGKAR PRABODH (IN)
Application Number:
PCT/IN2020/050424
Publication Date:
February 04, 2021
Filing Date:
May 11, 2020
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
GADAGKAR PRABODH (IN)
International Classes:
E03C1/04; F16K21/02
Foreign References:
JP4313617B22009-08-12
CN106321922A2017-01-11
CN207597502U2018-07-10
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
MAHURKAR, Anand (IN)
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Claims:
CLAIMS:

1. A faucet control structure (10), comprising: a first control valve (20) configured to provide inflow of water, wherein the first control valve is fabricated to operate first operational motion; a second control valve (40) configured to provide time -controlled inflow of water; an inlet unit (80) configured to provide inflow of water from one or more adjoining tubes corresponding to the position of the first control valve; and a valve body (30) configured to provide a connecting place for the one or more adjoining tubes with the faucet.

2. The faucet control structure (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first operational motion corresponds to a horizontal motion.

3. The faucet control structure (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second control valve (40) comprises of push - pull control and horizontal movement control.

4. The faucet control structure (10) as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a water discharge unit (50), and configured to discharge water corresponding to the position of the first control valve (20) and the second control valve (40).

5. The faucet control structure (10) as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the one or more adjoining tubes comprises of pre-defined temperature tubes.

Description:
FAUCET CONTROL STRUCTURE

FIELD OF INVENTION

[0001] Embodiments of a present disclosure relates to water dispenser, and more particularly to water faucet structure and various controlling mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] Faucet here refers to a regulator for controlling the flow of liquid. A structured tap dispenser is basically designed to enable proper water flow. The structured tap dispenser is principally used to threadedly connect to water pipe. Here, design of the faucet or the tap water dispenser plays an important role in fulfilling the requirement of a user. Another aspect of the structured tap dispenser is to control water wastage by providing manual regulating mechanism. A standard feature of a good faucet is to provide different temperature water flow at same time.

[0003] In conventional approach, a normal faucet has a rotatory controlling valve or a horizontal controlling valve for water flow control. Whenever a user wishes to use, the controlling valve enables proper usage. Main disadvantage is that normal conventional faucet doesn’t provide any mechanism to stop over-use of water. Most effective way would be to provide a time-controlled valve usage, so to avoid wasting water. Simultaneous a manual control would help user to use as needed.

[0004] Hence, there is a need for an improved water faucet structure and therefore address the aforementioned issues.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

[0005] In accordance with one embodiment of the disclosure, a faucet control structure is provided. The faucet control structure includes a first control valve. The first control valve is configured to provide inflow of water. The faucet control structure also includes a second control valve. The second control valve is configured to provide time-controlled inflow of water.

[0006] The faucet control structure also includes an inlet unit. The inlet unit is configured to provide inflow of water from one or more adjoining tubes corresponding to the position of the first control valve. The faucet control structure also includes a valve body. The valve body is configured to provide a connecting place for the one or more adjoining tubes with the faucet.

[0007] To further clarify the advantages and features of the present disclosure, a more particular description of the disclosure will follow by reference to specific embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended figures. It is to be appreciated that these figures depict only typical embodiments of the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting in scope. The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the appended figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The disclosure will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail with the accompanying figures in which:

[0009] FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a front view of a faucet control structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0010] FIG. 2 is a schematic representation of an embodiment representing another exemplary view of the faucet control structure of FIG. 1 in accordance of an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0011] FIG. 3 is a schematic representation of an embodiment representing side view of the faucet control structure of FIG. 1 in accordance of an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0012] FIG. 4 is a schematic representation of an exemplary embodiment representing similar faucet control structure in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] Further, those skilled in the art will appreciate that elements in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and may not have necessarily been drawn to scale. Furthermore, in terms of the construction of the device, one or more components of the device may have been represented in the figures by conventional symbols, and the figures may show only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the figures with details that will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the disclosure, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the figures and specific language will be used to describe them. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended. Such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated online platform, and such further applications of the principles of the disclosure as would normally occur to those skilled in the art are to be construed as being within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0015] The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process or method that comprises a list of steps does not include only those steps but may include other steps not expressly listed or inherent to such a process or method. Similarly, one or more devices or subsystems or elements or structures or components preceded by "comprises... a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other devices, subsystems, elements, structures, components, additional devices, additional subsystems, additional elements, additional structures or additional components. Appearances of the phrase "in an embodiment", "in another embodiment" and similar language throughout this specification may, but not necessarily do, all refer to the same embodiment.

[0016] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The system, methods, and examples provided herein are only illustrative and not intended to be limiting.

[0017] In the following specification and the claims, reference will be made to a number of terms, which shall be defined to have the following meanings. The singular forms“a”,“an”, and“the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. [0018] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a faucet control structure. The faucet control structure includes a first control valve. The first control valve is configured to provide inflow of water. The faucet control structure also includes a second control valve. The second control valve is configured to provide time- controlled inflow of water. [0019] The faucet control structure also includes an inlet unit. The inlet unit is configured to provide inflow of water from one or more adjoining tubes corresponding to the position of the first control valve. The faucet control structure also includes a valve body. The valve body is configured to provide a connecting place for the one or more adjoining tubes with the faucet. [0020] FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of a front view of a faucet control structure

(10) in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The term“faucet structure” refers to the fabricated portion of the faucet structure. In one embodiment, the faucet (10) may be fabricated with metal, plastic and the like. In such embodiment, a water discharge unit (50) is fabricated to protrude out. [0021] The faucet control structure (10) includes a first control valve (20). The first control valve (20) is configured to regulate outflow of water from the water discharge unit (50). In one such embodiment, the first control valve (20) control the inflow of water inside the faucet control structure.

[0022] In one embodiment, the first control valve (20) may be protruding horizontal handle fabricated with the faucet body. In such embodiment, the first control valve is fabricated to operate first operational motion. In one exemplary embodiment, the first operational motion corresponds to a horizontal motion (70).

[0023] Moreover, in another embodiment, the first control valve (20) is mechanically mounted over the faucet (10) body. Here, the first control valve operates horizontally (70) for enabling closing and opening of the said valve (as shown in FIG. 4)

[0024] In operation, moving the first control valve (20) to one horizontal end leads to outflow of water from pre-defined temperature tubes. In one exemplary embodiment, the right horizontal movement may provide hot water. In such exemplary embodiment, the left horizontal movement may provide cold water.

[0025] The faucet control structure (10) also includes a second control valve (40). The second control valve (40) is configured to regulate time-controlled outflow of water from the water discharge unit (50).

[0026] In one such embodiment, the second control valve (40) enable time control inflow of water inside the faucet control structure. In another embodiment, the second control valve (40) comprises of push - pull control and horizontal movement control (as shown in FIG. 2) [0027] In one exemplary embodiment, the push-pull control valve enables time- controlled outflow of water from the faucet. Here, in such embodiment, the outflow of water is stopped after automatic pull of the push-pull control valve. Stoppage to water flow enables saving of water automatically.

[0028] In another exemplary embodiment, the horizontal movement control valve enables outflow of water from the faucet till the manually closing of the said valve. Here, in such embodiment, water flow is controlled manually.

[0029] The faucet control structure (10) also includes a valve body (30). The valve body is configured to provide a connecting place for the one or more adjoining tubes with the faucet. In one embodiment, the valve body is fabricated inside a horizontal hollow tube.

[0030] As used here, the term“valve” refers to a device for controlling the passage of fluid or air through a pipe, duct, etc., especially an automatic device allowing movement in one direction only. It would be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, that any control valve placed in association with appropriate pre -defined temperature tubes will enable control of outflow of water from that particular tube. Here, in such exemplary embodiment, the control valve may be the first control valve (20) and the second control valve (40).

[0031] In another embodiment, the one or more adjoining tubes comprises of pre defined temperature tubes. Here, in one embodiment, the pre -defined temperatures may be in association with hot water and cold water. As used here, the term“tube” refers to a long, hollow cylinder of metal, plastic, glass, etc. for holding or transporting something, chiefly liquids or gases.

[0032] The faucet control structure (10) also includes an inlet unit (80). The inlet unit (80) is configured to provide inflow of water from one or more adjoining tubes corresponding to the position of the first control valve (20).

[0033] Furthermore, the faucet control structure (10) further includes the water discharge unit (50). The water discharge unit (50) is configured to discharge water corresponding to the position of the first control valve and the second control valve.

[0034] In structural configuration, in the above described faucet structure (10), the first control valve (20) and the second control valve (40) is manly fabricated with the faucet valve body (30). The water discharge unit (50) is structurally protruded out. The first control valve (20) and the second control valve (40) enables control of inflow of water for discharging through the water discharge unit (50). In one exemplary embodiment, the first control valve (20) controlling allows water discharge control to the second control valve (40). (as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4)

[0035] Present disclosure of faucet control structure enables stopping of over -use of water. The structure disclosed provide proper time -controlled valve usage. Automatic control of valve thus provides less wastage of water after certain amount of water outflow.

[0036] While specific language has been used to describe the disclosure, any limitations arising on account of the same are not intended. As would be apparent to a person skilled in the art, various working modifications may be made to the method in order to implement the inventive concept as taught herein.

[0037] The figures and the foregoing description give examples of embodiments. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that one or more of the described elements may well be combined into a single functional element. Alternatively, certain elements may be split into multiple functional elements. Elements from one embodiment may be added to another embodiment. For example, order of processes described herein may be changed and are not limited to the manner described herein. Moreover, the actions of any flow diagram need not be implemented in the order shown; nor do all of the acts need to be necessarily performed. Also, those acts that are not dependant on other acts may be performed in parallel with the other acts. The scope of embodiments is by no means limited by these specific examples.