Fluid control valve

Details Fluid control valve Fluid control valve

2005-07-26

2005-07-26

Lee, Kevin (Department: 3753)

Fluid handling

Systems

With selective motion for plural valve actuator

C137S625410, C137S625170

Reexamination Certificate

active

06920899

ABSTRACT:
A fluid control valve for controlling the delivery of water includes a control lever that is movable in two directions by rotation of the lever about two independent axes. The fluid control valve includes a valve body assembly with flow passageways and a housing assembly attached to the valve body assembly to define an interior space. A flow control mechanism positioned in the interior space is constructed to enable movement of the lever about a first axis for translating rotational movement into sliding motion of an upper disk against a lower disk to adjust the water temperature. Rotation of the lever in a second direction translates rotational movement into sliding motion of the upper disk in a second direction to control the water flow rate. A drag spring positioned as part of the control mechanism changes the frictional force or feel between the two directions of lever movement.

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