Faucets

On rotation of a selector knob 201, a faucet can be operated either automatically (Fig 2B) by a solenoid valve 207, 208 driven by an infrared detector, or manually, Fig 3, by a rotary sleeve valve 203, the knob 201 being mounted on the solenoid valve. During manual operation the knob 201 is rotated...

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Main Author CHIN-TAI WU
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 20.06.1990
Subjects
ACTUATING-FLOATS
BLASTING
COCKS
DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
TAPS
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
VALVES
WEAPONS
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Summary:On rotation of a selector knob 201, a faucet can be operated either automatically (Fig 2B) by a solenoid valve 207, 208 driven by an infrared detector, or manually, Fig 3, by a rotary sleeve valve 203, the knob 201 being mounted on the solenoid valve. During manual operation the knob 201 is rotated so as to hold the solenoid valve closed via a spring (209) urged post 210. During automatic operation, the outlet (e) of the sleeve valve 203 is closed.
Bibliography:Application Number: GB19880029514