公开(公告)号：US09725889B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14745031

申请日：2015-06-19

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson ,  Erich D. Slothower ,  Keegan J. Ford ,  Steven Aykens ,  James T. Wanasek

IPC: F16L5/00 ,  E03C1/02

CPC classification number: E03C1/02 ,  E03C1/021 ,  E03C2201/50 ,  Y10T137/0441 ,  Y10T137/598 ,  Y10T137/86815

Abstract: A trim system for a fluid control valve that includes a first stem driver coupled to a first actuator of the valve, a cage coupled to the first stem driver, a first handle coupled to the cage, a second stem driver coupled to a second actuator of the valve, and a second handle coupled to the second stem driver. The first stem driver and the cage are configured to compensate for axial and angular misalignment between the first handle and the first actuator, and the second stem driver and the second handle are configured to compensate for axial and angular misalignment between the second handle and the second actuator. Rotation of the first handle is configured to rotate the first actuator through the first stem driver and the cage, and rotation of the second handle is configured to rotate the second actuator through the second stem driver.

公开(公告)号：US10273666B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15596653

申请日：2017-05-16

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson ,  Erich D. Slothower ,  Keegan J. Ford ,  Steven Aykens ,  James T. Wanasek

IPC: F16L5/00 ,  E03C1/02

Abstract: A method for installing a trim system for a fluid control valve mounted behind a wall and configured for use with a kitchen or bath fixture. The method includes positioning a locating ring against a trim assembly, where the locating ring has an adhesive layer on a rear surface thereof; coupling the trim assembly to the fluid control valve; pushing the trim assembly and locating ring toward the wall to bond the adhesive layer of the locating ring to the wall; removing the trim assembly from the locating ring; coupling a mounting bracket to the locating ring; securing the mounting bracket to the wall; and coupling the trim assembly to the mounting bracket.

公开(公告)号：US20170059053A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15244981

申请日：2016-08-23

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Steven Aykens ,  James Wanasek ,  Douglas Brouwer ,  Erich Slothower ,  John Wilson ,  Keegan Ford

IPC: F16K27/12 ,  F16K27/06

CPC classification number: F16K27/12 ,  E03C1/021 ,  F16K27/065

Abstract: A rough-in guide for a valve body includes a first side and a second side. The first side includes a valve body retaining jaw and a recessed region. The valve body retaining jaw is configured to selectively receive a first portion of the valve body and to secure the valve body to the rough-in guide. The recessed region is configured to receive a second portion of the valve body. The second side is opposite the first side comprising a valve body retaining clip. The valve body retaining clip is configured to selectively secure the valve body to the rough-in guide.

Abstract translation: 用于阀体的粗略引导件包括第一侧和第二侧。 第一侧包括阀体保持夹爪和凹陷区域。 阀体保持夹爪被构造成选择性地容纳阀体的第一部分并将阀体固定到粗略引导件。 凹陷区域构造成容纳阀体的第二部分。 第二侧与包括阀体保持夹的第一侧相对。 阀体保持夹被构造成选择性地将阀体固定到粗入引导件。

公开(公告)号：US10072770B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US15244981

申请日：2016-08-23

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： Steven Aykens ,  James Wanasek ,  Douglas Brouwer ,  Erich Slothower ,  John Wilson ,  Keegan Ford

IPC: F16K27/12 ,  F16K27/06 ,  E03C1/02

CPC classification number: F16K27/12 ,  E03C1/021 ,  F16K27/065

Abstract: A rough-in guide for a valve body includes a first side and a second side. The first side includes a valve body retaining jaw and a recessed region. The valve body retaining jaw is configured to selectively receive a first portion of the valve body and to secure the valve body to the rough-in guide. The recessed region is configured to receive a second portion of the valve body. The second side is opposite the first side comprising a valve body retaining clip. The valve body retaining clip is configured to selectively secure the valve body to the rough-in guide.

公开(公告)号：US20150369392A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14745031

申请日：2015-06-19

Applicant: Kohler Co.

Inventor： John M. Wilson ,  Erich D. Slothower ,  Keegan J. Ford ,  Steven Aykens ,  James T. Wanasek

IPC: F16K31/60 ,  E03C1/02 ,  F16K11/02

CPC classification number: E03C1/02 ,  E03C1/021 ,  E03C2201/50 ,  Y10T137/0441 ,  Y10T137/598 ,  Y10T137/86815

Abstract: A trim system for a fluid control valve that includes a first stem driver coupled to a first actuator of the valve, a cage coupled to the first stem driver, a first handle coupled to the cage, a second stem driver coupled to a second actuator of the valve, and a second handle coupled to the second stem driver. The first stem driver and the cage are configured to compensate for axial and angular misalignment between the first handle and the first actuator, and the second stem driver and the second handle are configured to compensate for axial and angular misalignment between the second handle and the second actuator. Rotation of the first handle is configured to rotate the first actuator through the first stem driver and the cage, and rotation of the second handle is configured to rotate the second actuator through the second stem driver.

Abstract translation: 一种用于流体控制阀的装饰系统，其包括联接到所述阀的第一致动器的第一杆驱动器，联接到所述第一杆驱动器的保持架，联接到所述保持架的第一柄，连接到所述第二杆驱动器的第二致动器的第二杆驱动器 所述阀以及联接到所述第二杆驱动器的第二手柄。 第一杆驱动器和保持架构造成补偿第一手柄和第一致动器之间的轴向和角度偏移，并且第二杆驱动器和第二手柄构造成补偿第二手柄与第二手柄之间的轴向和角度偏移 执行器。 第一手柄的旋转被配置为使第一致动器通过第一杆驱动器和保持架旋转，并且第二手柄的旋转被配置为使第二致动器旋转通过第二杆驱动器。