Self closing faucet with timing mechanism

Details Self closing faucet with timing mechanism Self closing faucet with timing mechanism

1997-04-04

1999-07-27

Lee, Kevin

Fluid handling

Systems

Programmer or timer

13762422, 251 74, F16K 3148

Patent

active

059273283

ABSTRACT:
A faucet 10 includes a self closing faucet handle 16 having an escapement mechanism (77) in series with both a release ratchet (102) and a slip clutch (110) to provide ease in turning on the faucet and the option of a quick manual closing of the faucet valve. The ratchet (102), escapement mechanism (77) and slip clutch 110 are all concealed within the shell (42) of a blade handle (16) that is rotated between the on and off positions.

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