Abstract

A timer-operated tap or timer cartridge for a device forming a timer-operated tap includes at least one opening for the inlet of the supply fluid and at least one opening for the outlet of the supply fluid. A main closure member is received in a main seat formed in at least one outlet or inlet opening to close the tap and is removed from the main seat to open the tap and allow the passage of the supply fluid between the inlet and outlet openings. Control means for controlling the movement of the main closure member by means of a control rod; and timer means intended for moving the main closure member into the seat thereof at the end of a given time interval preceding the removal thereof. An element forming an intermediate closure member and an associated intermediate seat may also be provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 7/01 - Control of flow without auxiliary power
• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths

Abstract

The invention relates to a single-lever, timed mixer tap comprising a push-button that makes it possible to control the passage of water between at least one water-supply inlet, in particular two inlets for hot water and cold water, respectively, and at least one outlet for the mixed water, a mixing block having a portion that is rotatably movable in relation to a stationary portion in order to vary the temperature of the mixed water, and a timer cartridge, characterised in that the mixing block and the timer cartridge are mounted separately from one another and the push-button is mounted translatably and rotatably movable, and in that at least one member for transmitting the movement of the push-button is provided, which is designed to transmit a translational movement to an actuator rod of the timer cartridge as well as a rotational movement to the movable portion of the mixing block.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
• F16K 11/00 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid
• F16K 21/10 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening with hydraulic brake cylinder acting on the closure member

Abstract

Method for fitting a shower panel, notably for communal use, intended to be surface-mounted on a wall, comprising a housing (1), of U-shaped cross section defining, between its opening and at least one front wall (2), an interior space housing the shower controls, notably on a timer, and the pipes or ducts for connecting the hot and/or cold water inlets, the controls and at least one main water outlet, notably fitted with a shower head, and at least one element for supporting the panel on the wall, which element is intended to be fixed to the wall, for example two cross-members—an upper one and a lower one—and characterised in that it comprises the following steps: the support is fixed to the wall; then the U-shaped housing is fixed to the support and the interior space is closed.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths

Abstract

The invention relates to a single-lever, timed mixer tap comprising a push-button 1 that makes it possible to control the passage of water between at least one water-supply inlet, in particular two inlets for hot water and cold water, respectively, and at least one outlet for the mixed water, a mixing block 11 having a portion that is rotatably movable in relation to a stationary portion in order to vary the temperature of the mixed water, and a timer cartridge 6, characterised in that the mixing block and the timer cartridge are mounted separately from one another and the push-button is mounted translatably and rotatably movable, and in that at least one member for transmitting the movement of the push-button is provided, which is designed to transmit a translational movement to an actuator rod 6' of the timer cartridge as well as a rotational movement to the movable portion of the mixing block.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 21/10 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening with hydraulic brake cylinder acting on the closure member
• E03D 3/04 - Self-closing flushing valves with piston valve and pressure chamber for retarding the valve-closing movement

Abstract

The invention relates to a timer-operated tap or timer cartridge for a device forming a timer-operated tap, comprising at least one opening (2) for the inlet of the supply fluid, in particular hydraulic, for example water, and at least one opening (3) for the outlet of the supply fluid; a main closure member (4) being capable of being received in a main seat formed in at least one outlet or inlet opening to close the tap and of being removed from the main seat in order to open the tap and allow the passage of the supply fluid between the inlet and outlet openings; control means for controlling the movement of the main closure member by means of a control rod; and timer means intended for moving the main closure member into the seat thereof at the end of a given time interval preceding the removal thereof, an element (27) forming an intermediate closure member and an associated intermediate seat also being provided, the arrangement being such that the movement between the positions in the intermediate seat and outside of the intermediate seat of the intermediate closure member is controlled by the timer means, a synchronisation being carried out between the movements of the main and intermediate closure members, respectively, by means of the supply fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 21/10 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening with hydraulic brake cylinder acting on the closure member
• E03D 3/04 - Self-closing flushing valves with piston valve and pressure chamber for retarding the valve-closing movement

Abstract

Method for fitting a shower panel, notably for communal use, intended to be surface-mounted on a wall, comprising a housing (1) of U-shaped cross section defining, between its opening and at least one front wall (2), an interior space housing the shower control elements, notably on a timer, and the pipes or ducts for connecting the hot and/or cold water inlets, the controls and at least one main water outlet, notably fitted with a showerhead, and at least one element for supporting the panel on the wall, which element is intended to be fixed to the wall, for example two crossmembers - an upper and a lower one -, and characterized in that it comprises the following steps: the support is fixed to the wall; then the U-shaped housing is fixed to the support and the interior space is closed.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths

Abstract

The invention relates to a timed faucet formed by: a faucet body (1) comprising a water inlet (3), in particular in the lower part, and a water outlet (2), in particular in the upper part; water circuit means between the inlet and the outlet; and timed valve means (4) disposed in the water circuit and controlled by opening-control means. When a user actuates the opening-control means water is supplied for a finite period of time. The timed faucet is characterised in that the control means include a handle (18) mounted on the faucet body such that it can rotate about a transverse shaft (19), particularly a horizontal shaft, said transverse shaft being shifted downwards from the top of the faucet body, in particular to below the water outlet (2) of the faucet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/60 - Handles
• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
• F16K 21/06 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening

Abstract

The invention relates to a timed faucet formed by: a faucet body (1) comprising a water inlet (3), in particular in the lower part, and a water outlet (2), in particular in the upper part; water circuit means between the inlet and the outlet; and timed valve means (4) disposed in the water circuit and controlled by opening-control means (18). When a user actuates the opening-control means water is supplied for a finite period of time. The faucet is characterised in that the arrangement is such that, during operation, the user can actuate the opening-control means in two actuation modes, namely a first actuation mode in which the water is supplied for a first non-zero time period and at least a second actuation mode in which the water is supplied for a second non-zero time period different from the first, and the user can switch directly from one mode to the other without having to alter the timeout settings of the faucet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/60 - Handles
• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
• F16K 35/04 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation yieldingly resisting the actuation
• F16K 21/06 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening

Abstract

A device forming a fluid tapping point comprising a tapping point (9), a thermostatic mixer (4) linked to a hot fluid supply conduit (2) and to a cold fluid supply conduit (3) and linked to the tapping point by a mixed fluid outlet conduit (1), the opening/closing of the tapping point being controlled by an open/close control valve (7), in particular arranged in the outlet conduit downstream from the mixer, and thermal shock disinfection means for disinfecting the device being provided, characterised in that the thermal shock disinfection means comprise a so-called cold fluid solenoid valve (8) mounted in the cold fluid conduit (3) and a bypass conduit (5) mounted between the hot fluid conduit (2) and the cold fluid conduit (3) opening between the mixer (4) and the cold fluid solenoid valve (8); and the open/close control valve is a valve that can be controlled remotely, in particular a solenoid valve. Means for detecting the presence of a person are provided at the tapping point, and the device control only triggers a disinfection procedure when said detection means do not detect the presence of a person.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03B 7/04 - Domestic or like local pipe systems
• F24D 17/00 - Domestic hot-water supply systems

Abstract

Flushing device with at least two flows, comprising: - means forming a conduit for a flow of water between a water inlet opening (25) and a water delivery outlet opening (26); - means forming a valve (20) sealing the delivery outlet opening; - control means for commanding the opening and closing of the valve (20), the control means being arranged in such a manner as to be able to open the valve (20) from the closed position of same for at least two different time intervals, one long and one short, corresponding to the delivery of a large volume of water and a small volume of water at the delivery outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03D 3/06 - Self-closing flushing valves with diaphragm valve and pressure chamber for retarding the valve-closing movement

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for controlling the flow of water, of shower or of a sanitary facility for example, to be embedded in a mounting, in particular in a wall, including: a main casing (1) open toward the outside and received in a recess formed in the mounting, the elements for controlling the device being received in the main casing by projecting from same through the opening; an intermediate plate referred to as intermediate surface (3) that is washer-shaped and is attached to the edge of the opening of the main casing, the attachment being achieved, in particular, by screws, particularly by four screws distributed evenly over the circumference of the intermediate surface; and a front surface plate (5) attached to the intermediate surface such as to close the casing, allowing only the elements for controlling the faucet to pass through same, for example, the handle for controlling the mixing valve and the button for adjusting the temperature; and a seal (6), in particular an O-ring seal, providing sealing between the intermediate surface (3) and the front surface (5) extending along the outer edge of the front surface (5) and/or of the intermediate surface (3) by being closer to the outer edge than to the inner edge, the arrangement being such that the attachment of the front surface (5) to the intermediate surface (3) occurs following a movement of the front surface (5) relative to the intermediate surface (3), comprising a component in the direction parallel to the planes of the two surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03C 1/02 - Plumbing installations for fresh water
• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
• E03C 1/042 - Arrangements on taps for wash-basins or baths for connecting to the wall

Abstract

The invention relates to a tap device, in particular an electronic tap for a sink, which defines a water circuit between a water intake point and water outlet point, and which comprises a means for opening/closing the water circuit. The device comprises: a base (3), in particular for attachment to a basin; said base, the water circuit between the water intake and water outlet points and the opening/closing device being assembled into a so-called technical base element (1); a shell (2) which forms the outer casing of the tap, and which comprises a water inlet and a water outlet (21), the shell covering the technical element (1) such that the water outlet is located opposite the water outlet and the base is located opposite the water inlet.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths

Abstract

The invention relates to improvements to shower panels and, specifically, improvements to the lower portion of such a tube, connected to the upper portion by a protective metal sheath (3), characterized in that said lower portion comprises a two-part housing, one part of which forms a base (6) comprising means for enabling the attachment thereof to the ordinary partition and for holding a priming valve (1), while the other part (11), which completely covers the first part and the lower portion of the sheath, constitutes a protective metal shell or cover, and comprises a means for actuating the ordinary plunger (2) of the priming valve and for discharging the water from the discharge of the latter and of the main valve located at the upper portion of the shower panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• E03C 1/04 - Water-basin installations specially adapted to wash-basins or baths
• E03D 3/00 - Flushing devices operated by pressure of the water supply system
• G05G 1/04 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers

Abstract

The invention relates to a delayed tap of the type that comprises a water inlet (2), an outlet (3), a piston (6) bearing a valve (5) and comprising a tubular rod (8) sealingly extending through the seat (4) and comprising at least one opening (9) through which water can enter when the valve is distant from the seat and an outlet opening (8a), characterized in that the valve lift is controlled by the depression of a push button (10) in which an inner end is shaped for blocking the outlet opening (8a) of the rod (8), wherein said push button is subjected to the action of a control spring (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 21/10 - Self-closing valves, i.e. closing automatically after operation in which the closing movement, either retarded or not, starts immediately after opening with hydraulic brake cylinder acting on the closure member

Abstract

The invention relates to an electric contactor having sensitive control that uses a piezoelectric pad imbedded into a surface (2b) of a card (2) made of an insulating material while the other surface (2a) includes an electronic circuit, characterized in that said contactor comprises a metal housing (1) having a thinned bottom (5) defining a protection wall against which the first surface (2b) is applied via a tubular member (3) having one elastically deformable end applied against the periphery of said card, said housing and said card comprising means interacting together for maintaining said member (3).

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/96 - Touch switches