PIVOTING FAUCET NOZZLE

BEC ORIENTABLE DE ROBINET

English Abstract

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ABSTRACT
Disclosed is a pivoting faucet nozzle assembly
comprising a body member having a first circular passageway
adapted to receive an end portion of an inlet tube and a second
passageway comprising an outlet communicating with the first
opening. The second passageway has a shoulder disposed a
predetermined distance from a central axis of the first
passageway. The end of the tube has a longitudinally extending
tab which engages with the shoulder upon pivoting of the body
member to either of two angular limits, e.g. 45°, from a central
position in which the tab is substantially centered in the second
passageway. The nozzle can be pivoted enough to rinse the walls
of a sink but not enough to spray water on the counter top in
which the sink is mounted.

Claims

THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION IN WHICH AN EXCLUSIVE
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A pivoting faucet nozzle assembly comprising a body
member having a first circular passageway extending from an
exterior surface region of said body a first predetermined
distance into said body, said first passageway receiving an outlet
portion of a supply tube and said body having a second passageway
extending from a different exterior surface region of said body a
second predetermined distance into said body, said second
passageway intersecting said first passageway, said second
passageway having a shoulder disposed a predetermined distance
from a central axis of said first passageway, said distance being
less than the radius of said first passageway, said end of said
tube having a longitudinally extending tab which extends into said
second passageway and engages with said shoulder upon pivoting of
said body member to either of two angular limits from a central
position in which said tab is substantially centered in said
second passageway, said assembly including means to retain said
body member against longitudinal movement on said outlet tube
while permitting rotational movement and means providing a seal
between said tube and said body member.
2. An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said end
portion of said tube has a first external groove adapted to
receive an O-ring to provide a seal with said body member.
3. An assembly as claimed in claim 2 wherein said end

portion of said tube has a second external groove adapted to
receive an end of a screw through said body member whereby said
body member is retained in position longitudinally of said inlet
tube.
4. An assembly as claimed in claim 3 wherein said body
member is pivotable about 45° either side of said central
position.
5. An assembly as claimed in claim 4 wherein said second
passageway extends substantially at right angles to said first
passageway.

Description

This in~ention relates to a pivoting nozzle faucet
assembly.
U.S. patent No. 3,841,346 of Robert Amblank, issued
October 15, 1974, discloses a pivotable water outlet which can
direct water into either a tub or a shower. When directing water
into the tub, the nozzle can be pivoted through a limited range.
The amount of pivoting is controlled by a stop screw which extends
through a housing wall into a limiting groove in an outflow sleeve
to which the nozzle is attached.
U.S. patent No. 2,878,059 of H.A. Limle, issued
~larch 17, 1959, discloses a modified faucet which can be turned
from a normal down position to a straight up position to act as a
fountain. It is not adapted to be pivoted during use.
U.S. patent No. 2,790,632 of C.W. Mellette, issued
April 30, 1957, discloses a spout with an adjustable discharge
head which incorporates a valve mechanism to control the discharge
of water. If tilted past certain limits, no water flows; if
turned straight up, there is a reduced flow of water.
U.S. patent No. 2,570,635 of O.F. Beyer, Jr., issued
October 9, 1951, discloses a spout with a nozzle that can be
freely rotated through 360 to direct water up or down.
U.S. patent No. 1,217,512 of P.F. Silberman, issued
February 27, 1917, discloses a faucet attachment or fixture which
has a soap container which connects to hot and could water
faucets. The container can turn about a horizontal axis. No
mechanism is provided to limit the amount of turning.
U.S. patent No. 904,673 of W.E. Bideker, issued

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November 24, 1908, discloses a rotatable nozzle tip for fire
hoses.
The present invention provides a novel pivoting faucet
nozzle assemhly with a discharge head that can be pivoted side to
side within limits, e.g. 45 either side. This facilitates
rinsing out a sink while aYoiding spraying water on to the counter
top.
Thus, in accordance with a broad aspect of the
invention, there is provided a pivoting faucet nozzle assembly
comprising a body member having a first circular passageway
extending from an ex~erior surface region of said body a first
predetermined distance lnto said body, said first passageway
receiving an outlet portion of a supply tube and said body having
a second passageway extending from a different exterior surface
region of said body a second predetermined distance into said
body, said second passageway intersectiny said first passageway,
said second passageway having a shoulder disposed a predetermined
` distance from a central axis of said first passageway, said
distance being less than the xadius of said first passageway, said
end of said tube having a longitudinally extending tab which
extends inko said second passageway and engages with said shoulder
upon pivoting of said body member to either of two angular limits
from a central position in which said tab is substantially
centered in said second passageway, said assembly including means
to retain said body member against longitudinal movement on said
outlet tube while permitting rotational movement and means
providing a seal between said tube and said body member.
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A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be
described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a pivoting faucet
nozzle assembly according to the invention,
Figure 2 is an isometric~ view of an end portion of the
inlet tube of tha assembly, and
Figure 3 is a cross sectional isometric view
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of the nozzle and part of the inlet tube.
Referring to Figure 1~ the faucet assembly 10 comprises
a nozzle or head portion 12 attached to one end of an inlet tube
lg. The other end of the inlet tube 14 is adapted to be attached
to a water supply pipe (not shown) where a retaining nut 15
presses a split plastic ring 16 against the end of the pipe. A
resilient 0-ring 18 forms a seal with the pipe in well known
manner. The inlet tube can be rotated about a vertical axis.
The nozzle 12 is secured against longitudinal movement
on tube 14 by a screw 20, the tip of which fits in groove 22
(Figure 2) of tube 14. The screw 20 does not, however, engage the
bottom of groove 22 which would interfere with pivoting movement
of nozzle 12.
; Figure 1 shows the nozzle as being provided with an
aerator and filter screen 24 but this is not essential.
Referring to Figure 2 again, it is seen that the end
portion of tube 14 has a second groove 27. Groove 27 is provided
with a resilient 0-ring 30 which forms a seal with the nozzle
while allowing the nozzle to pivot on the tube 14. The end of
tube 14 is provided wikh a longitudinally extendin~ tab 32 which
limits the amount of pivoting of the nozzle 12, as will be
explained in connection with Figure 3.
Referring to Figure 3, the nozzle or body member 12 has
a first circular passageway 35 adapted to receive an end portion
36 of inlet tube 14 (only part of which is shown). ~ second
passageway 36, comprising a fluid outlet, communicates with the
first passageway 35. The second passageway has a shoulder 40

disposed a predetermined distance from a central axis 41 of the
first passageway, the distance being less than the radius of the
first passageway 35. In the position shown in Figure 3, the tab
32 is centered in the seconcl passageway 36. Howeverr if the
nozzle 12 is pivoted sufficiently, the tab 32 will engaye with
shoulder 40 ~o preven~ further pivoting.
The outlet opening 43 is provided with threads, not
numbered, to receive an aerator and filter screen assembly.
The passageways in the nozzle, which are preferably at
right angles to one another, can be easily provided by machining,
as will be understood by those skilled in the art. For example,
the second passageway 36 can be formed first and a first part of
it enlarged to form the shoulder 40. The first passageway 35 can
then be formed which results in cutting away part of the shoulder
up to a plane through the end 50 of the shoulder. The lower end
of the second passageway can then be enlaryed to provide the
opening 43 for the aerator and filter screen assembly.
The end 50 of the shoulder 40 limits the extent to which
the nozzle can be pushed on to the tube 14.
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Representative Drawing